October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 18913 SENATE—Friday, October 5, 2001

The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was U.S. SENATE, ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TUESDAY, called to order by the Honorable JEAN PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, OCTOBER 9, 2001 CARNAHAN, a Senator from the State of Washington, DC, October 5, 2001. Missouri. To the Senate: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- f Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, pore. Under the previous order, the of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby Senate stands adjourned until the hour APPOINTMENT OF ACTING EAN ARNAHAN appoint the Honorable J C , a of 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2001. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Senator from the State of Missouri, to per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The form the duties of the Chair. Thereupon, the Senate, at 10:00 and 29 ROBERT C. BYRD, seconds a.m., adjourned until Tuesday, clerk will please read a communication President pro tempore. to the Senate from the President pro October 9, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. tempore (Mr. BYRD). Mrs. CARNAHAN thereupon assumed The legislative clerk read the fol- the chair as Acting President pro tem- lowing letter: pore.

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The House met at 9 a.m. and was MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- A message from the Senate by Mr. lows: pore (Mr. LATOURETTE). Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- H. RES. 252 f nounced that the Senate has passed Resolved, That at any time after the adop- bills and a joint resolution of the fol- tion of this resolution the Speaker may, pur- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER suant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the lowing titles in which the concurrence PRO TEMPORE House resolved into the Committee of the of the House is requested: Whole House on the state of the Union for The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- S. 1417. An act to authorize appropriations consideration of the bill (H.R. 2883) to au- fore the House the following commu- for fiscal year 2002 for defense activities of thorize appropriations for fiscal year 2002 for nication from the Speaker: the Department of Energy, and for other pur- intelligence and intelligence-related activi- Washington, DC, October 5, 2001. poses. ties of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the I hereby appoint the Honorable STEVEN C. S. 1418. An act to authorize appropriations Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and LATOURETTE to act as Speaker pro tempore for fiscal year 2002 for military construction, on this day. and for other purposes. Disability System, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dis- J. DENNIS HASTERT, S. 1419. An act to authorize appropriations pensed with. Points of order against consid- Speaker of the House of Representatives. for fiscal year 2002 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe per- eration of the bill for failure to comply with f sonnel strengths for such fiscal year for the clause 3(c) of rule XIII are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall PRAYER Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S. 1465. An act to authorize the President not exceed one hour equally divided and con- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. to exercise waivers of foreign assistance re- trolled by the chairman and ranking minor- Coughlin, offered the following prayer: strictions with respect to Pakistan through ity member of the Permanent Select Com- Lord God, our mighty fortress in the September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. mittee on Intelligence. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment past, our hope for years to come, be S.J. Res. 18. Joint resolution memori- alizing fallen firefighters by lowering the under the five-minute rule. It shall be in with us now as a House truly represent- order to consider as an original bill for the ative of the people of this great Nation. United States flag to half-staff on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial purpose of amendment under the five-minute As we approach this holiday weekend Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland. rule the amendment in the nature of a sub- stitute recommended by the Permanent Se- and rejoice in the risky adventure, as f well as the discoveries of Columbus, lect Committee on Intelligence now printed shield us from fear and guide our des- APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON in the bill. The committee amendment in the H.R. 2590, TREASURY AND GEN- nature of a substitute shall be considered by tiny to stabilize the future. title rather than by section. Each title shall May our national undertakings of ERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIA- be considered as read. Points of order against this new millenium, as dangerous as TIONS ACT, 2002 the committee amendment in the nature of a they may be, lead us to new under- Mr. ISTOOK. Mr. Speaker, I ask substitute for failure to comply with clause standings of a globalized world and our unanimous consent to take from the 7 of rule XVI are waived. No amendment to place within it. Let the fragile ships of Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 2590) the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those freedom and justice and the strong making appropriations for the Treas- winds of patience and resolve take us printed in the portion of the Congressional ury Department, the United States Record designated for that purpose in clause to hidden shores of peace. Postal Service, the Executive Office of 8 or rule XVIII and except pro forma amend- Grant again safe travel for Your peo- the President, and certain Independent ments for the purpose of debate. Each ple. Protect our families here and our Agencies, for the fiscal year ending amendment so printed may be offered only military forces abroad. Lord, on this September 30, 2002, and for other pur- by the Member who caused it to be printed Columbus Day, help us discover new poses, with a Senate amendment there- or his designee and shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of depths to America’s spirit, both now to, disagree to the Senate amendment, and forever. Amen. the bill for amendment the Committee shall and agree to the conference asked by rise and report the bill to the House with f the Senate. such amendments as may have been adopted. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Any Member may demand a separate vote in THE JOURNAL objection to the request of the gen- the House on any amendment adopted in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tleman from Oklahoma? The Chair Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the Chair has examined the Journal of the hears none and, without objection, ap- committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be last day’s proceedings and announces points the following conferees: Mr. considered as ordered on the bill and amend- to the House his approval thereof. ISTOOK, Mr. WOLF, Mrs. NORTHUP, and ments thereto to final passage without inter- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Messrs. SUNUNU, PETERSON of Pennsyl- vening motion except one motion to recom- nal stands approved. vania, TIAHRT, SWEENEY, SHERWOOD, mit with or without instructions. f YOUNG of Florida, and HOYER, Mrs. Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, for the pur- MEEK of Florida, and Messrs. PRICE of poses of debate only, I yield the cus- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE North Carolina, ROTHMAN, VISCLOSKY, tomary 30 minutes to the distinguished The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the and OBEY. gentleman from Florida (Mr. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD) There was no objection. HASTINGS), my friend and colleague on come forward and lead the House in the f Committee on Rules, pending which I yield myself such time as I may con- Pledge of Allegiance. INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION sume. During the consideration of this Mr. LaHOOD led the Pledge of Alle- ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 giance as follows: resolution, all time is yielded for pur- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, by direction poses of debate only on this matter, as United States of America, and to the Repub- of the Committee on Rules, I call up is customary. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, House Resolution 252 and ask for its Mr. Speaker, this is a fairly tradi- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. immediate consideration. tional rule for this type of legislation.

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VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18915 As far as I know, it is not controversial in the wake of the September 11 at- The bill is not controversial and was in any way. Given the September 11 tacks on the United States. reported from the Permanent Select terrorist attacks, some may have won- In the upcoming general debate, no Committee on Intelligence by a unani- dered why we might not have re- doubt we will discuss many of the spe- mous vote. I underscore that in these sponded with a closed rule on intel- cific provisions in H.R. 2883 in some de- times, since the events of September ligence on a hurry-up basis, which tail. That is the intelligence authoriza- 11. The Permanent Select Committee would have precluded the opportunity tion bill. But I would like to highlight on Intelligence is fully mindful of the for a lot of extensive deliberation a few of the ways that this legislation extraordinary pain suffered by the vic- under the extraordinary circumstances seeks to tackle both critical tims and all of us in America as it per- of the moment, as we all recall them, counterterrorism challenges, as well as tains to those events. Thus, this year, tragically. long-term problems facing the intel- this bill becomes as important as at But on the contrary, we felt that in ligence community in the United any time in America’s history. these tumultuous times, we thought it States in the 21st century. Members who wish to do so can go to best to allow Members the opportunity To combat terrorism, the intel- the Permanent Select Committee on to fully review the bill and debate the ligence authorization increases invest- Intelligence offices to examine the issues that they feel are important to ments for the FBI’s counterterrorism classified schedule of authorizations our Nation’s security. Each of us, I efforts, increases funding for language for the programs and activities of the know, feels that responsibility very training, promotes a more focused ana- intelligence and intelligence-related strongly. lytical effort against the terrorist tar- activities of the national intelligence Therefore, as in past years, the rule get, and it calls for a more aggressive program, which includes the CIA as is a modified open rule providing for 1 approach to learning the plans and in- well as the foreign intelligence and hour of general debate, equally divided tentions of terrorists through human counterintelligence programs within, between the chairman and ranking intelligence. among others, the Department of De- member of the Permanent Select Com- The war on terrorism will be won fense; the National Security Agency; mittee on Intelligence. The rule makes through the acquisition of specific, ac- the Departments of State, Treasury, in order as an original bill for the pur- curate, and timely intelligence. The and Energy; and the FBI. pose of amendment the committee Permanent Select Committee on Intel- Also included in the classified docu- amendment in the nature of a sub- ligence has stepped up to provide the ments are the authorizations for the stitute now printed in the bill, which President, the State Department, the Tactical Intelligence and Related Ac- shall be considered by title as read. Department of Defense, and President tivities and Joint Military Intelligence In addition, based on consultation Bush’s national security team with the Program of the Department of Defense. with the Parliamentarian, the rule intelligence tools they will need to win Mr. Speaker, last week the House waives points of order against the com- this war. That is one of the strong rea- considered and passed the authoriza- mittee amendment for failure to com- sons I urge support for this legislation. tion for the Department of Defense for ply with clause 7 of rule XVI, the ger- However, we have also addressed the fiscal year 2002. The intelligence bill maneness rule. It also waives points of long-term needs of the intelligence we consider today is another critical order against consideration of the bill community, making specific changes component in our national defense. for failure to comply with clause 3(C) today to avoid serious problems in the Today, as I indicated earlier, more of rule XIII (requiring the inclusion of years to come. H.R. 2883 provides the than ever we need to be vigilant about a statement of general performance resources to continue rebuilding our the myriad threats to our national se- goals and objectives.) human intelligence capabilities; pro- curity. The rule further provides for the con- motes investment in new technologies Mr. Speaker, while there may be de- sideration of only pro forma amend- for intelligence collection, processing, bate on a few worthy amendments, this ments for the purpose of debate and and analysis; and it provides the com- is a noncontroversial bill providing au- those amendments printed in the CON- mittee’s view on where future bold thorizations for important national se- GRESSIONAL RECORD prior to their con- changes need to be made in the basic curity programs. I urge my colleagues sideration, which may be offered only structure of the U.S. intelligence es- to support this rule and to support the by the Member who caused it to be tablishment. underlying bill. printed or his designee, and shall be I believe it is a very good bill. I think Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of considered as read. it is a fine rule. I encourage support for my time. This has allowed for vetting of both the bill and the rule. Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- amendments regarding classified mat- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of self such time as I may consume. ters in years past, and proved to be a my time. Mr. Speaker, it is a bit of serendipity good practice, actually. Finally, this Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. that the gentleman from Florida (Mr. rule provides for one motion to recom- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I HASTINGS) and I both do serve on the mit, with or without instructions. may consume. Committee on Rules and the Perma- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Mr. Speaker, it is a distinct, pleasure nent Select Committee on Intelligence. of this fair rule and the underlying leg- and honor to serve with the gentleman And that is not by design, but it is a islation, as well. This is late in the from Florida (Chairman GOSS) on both great pleasure to work with my col- year to bring this bill to the House the Committee on Rules and the Per- league. floor, but obviously the timing has manent Select Committee on Intel- Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the been dictated by forces well beyond the ligence. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD), control of the Permanent Select Com- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this a distinguished member of the Perma- mittee on Intelligence: We have a new rule providing for the consideration of nent Select Committee on Intelligence. administration, a comprehensive de- H.R. 2883, the Intelligence Authoriza- Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I thank fense and intelligence review ongoing, tion Act for Fiscal Year 2002, House the gentleman for yielding time to me. the delayed arrival of the budget re- Resolution 252. This is a modified open First of all, I want to rise in support quest, and of course, the tragic con- rule requiring that amendments be of the rule. I agree with the two pre- sequences of September 11, to name preprinted in the CONGRESSIONAL vious speakers, that this is a good rule just a few. RECORD. However, Mr. Speaker, the and generally a very good bill. I want If there is a silver lining here, it is preprinting requirement has been the to compliment, in particular, the that in marking up this bill, the Per- accepted practice for a number of years chairman of the Permanent Select manent Select Committee on Intel- because of the sensitive nature of much Committee on Intelligence, the gen- ligence has addressed many of the im- of the bill and the need to protect its tleman from Florida (Mr. GOSS), for the mediate and critical intelligence needs classified documents. hard work that he has been doing to

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really improve the intelligence-gath- HASTERT) and the Democratic leader, on September 11. Now is the time to ering capability of our country. the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- get down to business. I believe the CIA The bill that we are going to consider HARDT), have taken the right action and the FBI have been not only neg- today is a bill that has been fashioned when they designated the Sub- ligent; but, by God, I do not think we by his hand and after long hours of committee on Terrorism and Homeland have much of an intelligence program. work. I think it is an extraordinary bill Security of the Permanent Select Com- That is no slight or offense to the that really reflects meeting the needs mittee on Intelligence, chaired by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. GOSS), of the intelligence community for gentleman from Georgia (Mr. the gentlewoman from California (Ms. America. CHAMBLISS) and the gentlewoman from PELOSI), or our intelligence apparatus One other purpose for rising, not only California (Ms. HARMAN), to coordinate here in the House. I believe the edi- to support the rule, is to alert the congressional review of terrorist torial that says that Mr. Tenet should House to my intention to offer an threats. step down is absolutely correct. amendment to strike a section of the The subcommittee has the expertise, My amendment today deals with an bill, section 306, a provision that cre- the staff, and the ability to review both issue that has been controversial, to ates a ‘‘Commission on Preparedness classified and unclassified material, say the least. Mr. Speaker, we have one and Performance of the Federal Gov- and the authority through Congress to border patrol agent for every two miles ernment for the September 11 Acts of do the job. If we want to look back, if of border, and that does not include the Terrorism.’’ we want to really analyze and examine, Canadian border. My God, a guerrilla America has responded to terrorism that is the subcommittee, that is the force could cross our border with a nu- attacks of September 11 with deter- jurisdiction that has the responsibility clear device and kill millions of Ameri- mination, compassion, and a resound- for doing this, not some kind of an ad cans; and we have taken it lightly. ing unity of purpose: the defeat of hoc commission with little or no exper- I think Congress had better take a international terrorism. To achieve tise. close look at the national security this goal, Congress and the administra- So I urge my colleagues to support checkpoint of the United States, which tion are working to strengthen our de- the amendment that I will offer. This is our border, and take a look. A lot of fense intelligence capability. is a good rule. I support the rule. This people, I believe, are on the payroll Our diplomats are building an inter- is a good bill. It is a bill that, again, who are not doing their jobs. national coalition to fight al Qaeda and has been fashioned by one of the most Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. other terrorist organizations; and we distinguished Members of the House, Speaker, I yield back the balance of are seeking ways to bolster first re- the chairman of our Permanent Select my time. sponders, such as our dedicated police Committee on Intelligence; and I ap- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I yield back plaud him for that. I hope consider- officers, fire officials, firefighters, and the balance of my time, and I move the ation will be given to my amendment. paramedics, who will have to deal with previous question on the resolution. I thank the chairman for his consider- the aftermath of any future attacks. The previous question was ordered. ation of my remarks. These are all positive, necessary, and The resolution was agreed to. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. forward-looking actions. A motion to reconsider was laid on It is my fear, though, that investing Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the distinguished gentle- the table. time and effort and money on a com- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. woman from California (Ms. PELOSI), mission designed to assign blame will the ranking member of the Permanent LAHOOD). Pursuant to House Resolu- be a giant step backwards. There have Select Committee on Intelligence. tion 252 and rule XVIII, the Chair de- been at least three high-profile com- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank clares the House in the Committee of missions as recently as a year ago on the gentleman for yielding time to me. the Whole House on the State of the terrorism and homeland defense. Just very briefly, Mr. Speaker, I Union for consideration of the bill, The problems that existed prior to want to rise in support of the rule. We H.R. 2883. September 11 have been well docu- have worked together to put together a b 0928 mented, and the solutions outlined in bill which had consensus under the great detail. I do not believe that any leadership of our chairman, our distin- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE other high-profile commission would guished chairman, the gentleman from Accordingly, the House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole add anything new to our understanding Florida (Mr. GOSS). of the problems or the solutions. We I think we should just move on to House on the State of the Union for the know what the problems are, and we that debate about the bill and about consideration of the bill (H.R. 2883) to also know the solutions. the commission and other consider- authorize appropriations for fiscal year To compound the problem, the com- ations; but the rule is a rule that is ap- 2002 for intelligence and intelligence- mission structure is flawed. It has an propriate for this intelligence bill. It is related activities of the United States agenda based on calling high profile in keeping with past rules on the intel- Government, the Community Manage- people from the intelligence commu- ligence bills which were designed to ment Account, and the Central Intel- nity with great understanding before a protect classified information, but to ligence Agency Retirement and Dis- group of people who have little under- give every Member an opportunity to ability System, and for other purposes, standing of the intelligence commu- see the classified part of the bill, al- with Mr. LATOURETTE in the chair. nity. I believe this sets up potential though that is not part of the rule, but The Clerk read the title of the bill. conflicts that could do further damage to have their amendments printed in The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the to our ability to gather intelligence the RECORD in advance to protect clas- rule, the bill is considered as having about terrorists and disrupt their ac- sified information. been read the first time. tivities. I do not want to take any more time. Under the rule, the gentleman from This is a bad idea. It is a bad idea be- It is Friday. We want to move on to a Florida (Mr. GOSS) and the gentle- cause we have a lot of information and full discussion of the bill and to gen- woman from California (Ms. PELOSI) we do not need a new commission. I eral debate. I urge our colleagues to each will control 30 minutes. hope that the Members of the House, support the rule. The Chair recognizes the gentleman after they hear the debate on my Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the from Florida (Mr. GOSS). amendment, will support it and strike balance of my time. Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- this provision. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. self such time as I may consume. We already possess the expertise and Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- Mr. Chairman, at the outset, let me the authority to look at the lessons tleman from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT). thank the members of the Permanent learned from September 11. The gen- Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, Select Committee on Intelligence, each tleman from Illinois (Speaker America’s soft underbelly was shown and every one of them, both sides of

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18917 the aisle, for their very hard work, es- have a good marriage of the two. If we tinely challenging and frequently dan- pecially over the past 3 weeks, which look back over the past 6 years worth gerous, and they have had much suc- have been extremely trying for all of us of our authorizations, we will see that cesses combatting terrorism. They just and certainly for our committee. The the Permanent Select Committee on cannot talk about their successes. hard work in the last 3 weeks have al- Intelligence have consistently high- As the events of September 11 dem- lowed us to get to this point where we lighted shortfalls and concerns calling onstrate, however, more needs to be have, I think, an excellent piece of au- on the administration to take action so done. Determining the best steps to thorization legislation to bring to the that risks to our security could be re- take to lessen the chances that last House. duced, not removed but reduced. month’s events could be repeated will Mr. Chairman, we will hear from Certainly our committee was stunned require critical and innovative think- many of our Members over the next and deeply saddened by the events of ing. I am hopeful that the independent hour. I would especially like to thank September 11 as we all were. We were commission established by Section 306 our ranking member, the gentlewoman aware homeland America was vulner- of the bill will play a constructive role from California (Ms. PELOSI) for ex- able to terrorist attack of some type in that regard. traordinary efforts in ensuring that from some quarter, and we were and For intelligence needs generally the our thorough review of the President’s are aware of limitations of our intel- bill provides several billion dollars budget put the good of the Nation first ligence system to provide specifics or more than appropriated last year and in a manner that has been truly bipar- better early warning or 100 percent several hundred million dollars more tisan and, perhaps more appropriately, guarantees. than requested by the President for fis- we should say nonbipartisan. This bill again addresses ways to cal year 2002. It continues several ini- There are many other people to overcome some of those limitations. tiatives begun earlier, among them an thank, of course, including our amaz- The solutions that get us the intel- effort to ensure that the techno- ing staff, and we will get to that by and ligence community that we need to logically complex and expensive infor- by. protect our future must be new and it mation collection systems that have been developed are paired with effec- b 0930 must be innovative. This bill starts us on that course while sending I think a tive systems to process, exploit and Mr. Chairman, the bill before us is good message to the administration disseminate intelligence to those who part of our normal annual authoriza- about how to do it. We are working need it to make decisions or to take ac- tion by which by law must be passed in closely with the administration to tions. There is currently an imbalance be- order for the intelligence community translate these ideas into real capabili- tween collection and processing, ex- to spend appropriated dollars. But the ties which will protect Americans. ploitation and dissemination that, if setting in which we find ourselves Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance not addressed, will greatly lessen the today as we debate the bill is hardly of my time. normal. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I yield value of some extremely capable col- Over the debate, we surely will hear myself such time as I may consume lection systems. To be effective, our human intel- several references to the infamous and rise in support of H.R. 2883. ligence officers need to have a better events of September 11 and the efforts At the outset I want to commend our grounding in the languages and cul- to handle these and other types of chairman, the gentleman from Florida tures of the regions where difficult tar- threats to Americans at home and (Mr. GOSS), our distinguished chair- gets, like terrorists, are most com- abroad. There is no way to overempha- man, for the manner in which he con- fortable. A much greater emphasis size the importance of the demoniacal ducted the committee’s business. His needs to be placed on recruiting and acts we witnessed. They do bear tragic willingness to be sensitive to the views witness to how the world has changed maintaining a workforce with diverse of committee Democrats and to ensure skills, backgrounds and ethnicity. This and how critical it is to have knowl- they are reflected in the work of the is an area in which the intelligence edge about our surroundings, about committee is much appreciated. I community as not been as aggressive those who have made it their life’s thank the gentleman. as I would like. I hope for measurable quest to destroy American freedoms, Mr. Chairman, the bill was prepared improvement in the future with the en- rights and values. That knowledge in the aftermath of the horrific events couragement and resources provided by comes from intelligence, pure and sim- of September 11, but it is not a com- the bill. ple and we have to have it. prehensive response to them. Some ad- There have been suggestions in re- No one can seriously doubt that we ditional resources in areas where these cent years that an insufficient empha- need the best possible intelligence to events demonstrated an obvious need sis has been placed on human intel- prosper and be safe at home and abroad are provided, but it will take more ligence. That has certainly not been in today’s world. There are some who time and more facts before we can, or true with respect to the work of this believe that the September 11 terrorist should, go further. At this point one committee. Funds have been consist- acts were successful because of, quote, thing is clear. We did not know about ently provided above those requested ‘‘intelligence failures.’’ I will certainly the plans of the terrorists who at- for this intelligence discipline, and the agree there are intelligence commu- tacked our country with sufficient committee has sought to ensure that nity shortcomings, that must be re- specificity to prevent those attacks. the added funds were used exclusively viewed and fixed. That is what we do. What is not clear is why. to enhance the performance of clandes- What went wrong relative to Sep- In the weeks ahead much time will be tine collectors in the field. tember 11 goes well beyond the intel- devoted in the intelligence community Human intelligence was once again ligence community however. Moreover, and elsewhere in trying to determine the focus of our work this year, and those who have complaints often do why we did not know, but, more espe- that would have been true even if the not understand what threats we actu- cially, to prevent anything like this events of September 11 had not oc- ally face today, what capabilities we from happening again. curred. really do have and do not have, and, Mr. Chairman, I have tremendous re- There have been concerns that case more importantly, what vital distinc- spect for the men and women who serve officers have been discouraged from tions exist between intelligence and in our national security agencies, taking the risks necessary to recruit law enforcement and how we cope with whether they be diplomats, military assets with access to important infor- those distinctions. personnel, intelligence officers, law en- mation, particularly in areas like nar- The intelligence community operates forcement officials or those who pro- cotics trafficking, weapons prolifera- overseas and cannot arrest anyone. tect our borders and our skies. They tion and terrorism. Law enforcement is domestic and does perform with great courage and dedica- Attention has centered on guidelines not do spying; and somehow we have to tion under conditions which are rou- promulgated in the CIA in 1995 which

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Certainly the legisla- individuals without adequate consider- ida (Mr. GOSS) for his extraordinary tion before this body today provides ation. Despite repeated assurances leadership in preparing a bipartisan much needed additional funds to im- from senior CIA officials that these bill that was approved unanimously by prove our intelligence capabilities and guidelines had not had a negative im- the committee. Under his guidance, to wage the war against terrorism. pact on the quality or quantity of as- this body is preparing to move rapidly At a more fundamental level, H.R. sets, it has become clear that the per- to address a number of long-standing 2883 seeks to respond to serious policy ception that the opposite was true has deficiencies in our intelligence collec- and structural problems. In some cases, taken root. tion and analysis. these are problems that have been Section 403 of the bill deals with that The Permanent Select Committee on years in the making and will take a perception by directing the guidelines Intelligence has not suddenly awak- long time to turn around. For example, be rescinded. It is very important, how- ened to the very real inadequacies of there is, within the intelligence com- ever, that there be some rules in this the intelligence agencies and programs munity, a critical shortage of language area, not because anyone is so naive as of our government and the financial re- specialists that are particularly rel- to believe that we can get more infor- sources and legislative tools they need. evant in a war against terrorism. The mation about the plans of drug traf- As Chairman Goss has said on numer- legislation before this body today seeks fickers or terrorists without associ- ous occasions: ‘‘The message is not to further address the language short- ating with individuals involved in new; the audience is new.’’ age and to facilitate the recruitment of those activities, but because decisions The American people understand native speakers drawn from the various about committing the United States to now, through tragedy, that our intel- relevant ethnic American commu- those kinds of associations are too im- ligence and counterterrorism programs nities. portant to be made exclusively by rel- are extremely important. With that in Similarly, this bill continues the atively junior officers in the field. mind, this Member congratulates the committee’s longstanding and urgent They should be made, instead, by chairman and my colleagues on the needs for increased support for human senior managers better able by virtue committee for the clear and decisive intelligence collection. Human intel- of their experience and their access to message sent by this legislation. I also ligence, or HUMINT, is the placement reporting from a wide variety of congratulate the ranking member of of highly trained, language capable of- sources, to weigh the potential value of the committee, the distinguished gen- ficers into positions where they can ac- the information to be provided by a tlewoman from California (Ms. PELOSI), quire information vital to our national possible recruit against the potential for her assistance in crafting this bi- interest. Our HUMINT capability was harm to the United States should the partisan legislative product. decimated by former Director fact of our association with that person The committee comes before this Stansfield Turner, and in the years fol- become known. body today in an amazing degree of lowing the end of the Cold War. That kind of risk versus gain anal- unanimity regarding our concept of the Also, our human intelligence collec- ysis is essential if human intelligence terrorist threat, among other threats tion effort was understandably directed activities are to be seen as consistent, to our national security, and for the during the Cold War period at collec- rather than at odds with, U.S. policy necessary intelligence community re- tion on the Soviet Union and its client and values. sponse. This level of bipartisanship is a states, not on Africa, Latin America, Section 402, besides rescinding the tribute to the gentleman from Florida the Middle East, South Asia, and espe- current guidelines, directs that new (Mr. GOSS) and the gentlewoman from cially not on the problems of terrorism guidelines be established. It is my ex- California (Ms. PELOSI). and narcotics trafficking. This is a re- pectation these new guidelines will Mr. Chairman, the cowardly and hor- source problem, while long emphasized streamline the approval process with- rific terrorist attack of September 11 by the Permanent Select Committee out weakening the protections that highlighted for our citizens and the on Intelligence, it is a problem now all process is meant to provide. I espe- world the fact that we live in a new too apparent. This legislation con- cially want to commend our colleague, world, a world where many of our com- tinues the committee’s effort to ad- the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. BE- monly held assumptions about security dress this deficiency but with more em- REUTER) for his leadership in this area and safety are being re-examined. Even phasis. and his willingness to reach consensus before the attacks on the Pentagon and Mr. Chairman, H.R. 2883 also reverses with us on it. I think the language of the World Trade Center, the Bush ad- the 1995 limitations on asset recruit- this bill is an improvement on the past ministration had embarked upon a ment. These restrictions, called ‘‘the and I thank him for his leadership and comprehensive review of U.S. intel- Deutsch guidelines,’’ were promulgated his cooperation. ligence policy, led by the retired Lieu- as a means to limit our association Mr. Chairman, intelligence is a risky, tenant General Brent Scowcroft and with unsavory characters with human dangerous and expensive undertaking. the deputy director of Central Intel- rights or other criminal problems. It is also crucial to our security as a ligence for Community Management, While the concern underlying these Nation. I urge the adoption of the bill. Joan Dempsey. guidelines was certainly understand- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Obviously, this intelligence review able, the reality is that the Deutsch of my time. has assumed an even greater impor- guidelines have had a chilling effect on Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I yield as tance and urgency, for ultimately the the recruitment of people who can ac- much time as he may consume to the outcome in this war in which we find tually and effectively penetrate the distinguished gentleman from Ne- ourselves will be determined by the inner circle of the terrorist cells and braska (Mr. BEREUTER), the chairman quality of our intelligence. The review networks and the narcotics rings. of one of our subcommittees of the Per- is not yet complete, and the executive The recruitment of assets with manent Select Committee on Intel- branch has not firmly established the unique knowledge or access to these ligence. criteria and emphases that will guide terrorists and drug cartels is the key Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Chairman, as us in the 21st century. However, this to successful HUMINT in this area. The vice-chairman of the Permanent Select bill provides much of the important regrettable real world reality is that,

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I believe the com- Mr. Chairman, in the interest of mittee took sensible steps to mandate Qaeda terrorist network, we will, in all time, I will confine the balance of my changes where needs and solutions likelihood, have to recruit individuals remarks to border security. who are already influential members of seemed clear, and to inform the execu- al Qaeda, who themselves have com- tive branch of issues and problems that As I think all of us understand by mitted acts of terror. as of now we think must be addressed now, there is virtually no inspection of To win the war on terrorism we have in the coming months and years. cargo entering the country by ship, to end the cycle of risk aversion. Re- Intelligence is clearly important to rail, and truck. It is in practice very cruiting the equivalent of A–1 grade every step in the counterterrorism difficult to expand inspections substan- boy scouts or straight arrows will not campaign: trying to detect plans and tially using current methods. We must give us the penetration and the intel- preparations, attempting to interdict instead use new information tech- ligence we need. the terrorists and their equipment and nologies and sensing technologies and In many cases, there will be difficult funds, helping the recovery from an at- forge new ways of inspecting and secur- decisions to make, but the United tack, tracking down the perpetrators ing cargoes in cooperation with indus- States has professionals and intel- and striking back at them. I serve as try and trading partners. ligence and law enforcement fields who the ranking member of the sub- The bill begins to address this issue. can and must make those decisions. committee overseeing the intelligence It adds money to begin acquiring a ca- This legislation makes it clear that the community’s technical collection sys- pability to identify and track mer- foreign intelligence personnel can re- tems, such as satellites and aircraft chant ships. It also provides funds and and other means to take pictures and cruit those individuals who possess the direction to various executive branch listen to communications. These sys- information the United States needs to agencies and Departments, including tems contribute to all phases of defend its people and its interests. the Department of State, to expand counterterrorism. There will be checks and balances put Besides human intelligence, signals cargo tracking capabilities. Finally, in place, but even though some of these intelligence offers the greatest poten- the bill would authorize funds to test assets will go bad, we need to be care- tial to discern the plans and intentions new technology to detect dangerous ful about our criticism. If the risks are of terrorists. It is well known that and illegal material and any kind of realistically weighed against the NSA, the largest and most important container rapidly and automatically. chances of operational success, this element of our SIGINT system, is The bill does not provide expla- body must not rashly second-guess handicapped by technical and manage- nations or a cure for the crisis we are those decisions. ment problems. The committee, for in, but it does provide the basis for Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues several years, has been trying to work conducting the coming campaign, sus- to support this legislation, and again, I with the executive branch to overcome taining our position with respect to all commend the Chairman, the gentleman these problems. It remains to be seen our other intelligence requirements, from Florida (Mr. GOSS), and the rank- whether NSA’s present difficulties and preparing for future improvements. ing member, the gentlewoman from played any role in our ability to get I urge its adoption. California (Ms. PELOSI), for their lead- wind of this attack. The bill before the ership and all of my colleagues who Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 House sustains our emphasis on instill- minutes to the gentleman from Geor- have contributed so much to this legis- ing rigor in NSA’s program manage- gia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), who is the chair- lation. ment processes and improves signifi- Our staff, of course, is outstanding. man of our Working Group on Ter- cant increases in resources. rorism and Homeland Security. Certainly it continues to be among the Imagery can provide good informa- very best in the Congress, and we owe tion on terrorists’ infrastructure and Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Chairman, I a great deal of our success in bringing training activities, but not on plans. thank the chairman for his work that this legislation to our staff. They are Imagery also provides critical support he has done on this bill, and to our crucial. They are competent. My col- to operations against terrorists be- ranking member, the gentlewoman leagues should have every confidence cause it can help to track them, to tar- from California (Ms. PELOSI). It has in them as we do. get them, to assess the effects of mili- been a great bipartisan effort. I rise in b 0945 tary strikes. The National Imagery and support of H.R. 2883, the Intelligence Mapping Agency, like NSA, has for Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am years suffered from lack of expertise 1 As chairman of the committee’s new pleased to yield 3 ⁄2 minutes to the gen- and program planning and manage- tleman from Georgia (Mr. BISHOP), a Working Group on Terrorism and ment, and inadequate support from the Homeland Security, and as a former distinguished member of our com- DCI and Secretary of Defense. In par- mittee and a ranking member on the firefighter, I have had a particular in- ticular, NIMA clearly has insufficient terest in ensuring the swift passage of Subcommittee on Technical and Tac- funds to meet even the minimum per- tical Intelligence. this critically important bill before us formance goals set for it by the intel- today. There is much in this bill that Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Chairman, I thank ligence community and the Defense the gentlewoman for yielding me this enhances our Nation’s counter- Department. The committee, once terrorism capabilities, and I will ad- time. again, is recommending steps to help No one yet knows why we did not re- dress some of these provisions in just a remedy these changes. moment. ceive warning of this tragedy, and in- I point out also that NIMA and its deed whether such warning could have predecessors have always helped in re- In the aftermath of the tragic ter- been acquired in this instance short of covery from disasters, whether natural rorist attacks on September 11, 2001, some stroke of luck. We must answer or man-made. The relationships with the President came here and told us those questions in order to do better. FEMA and the State and local govern- that America is at war. He mentioned But that will take time of course. ments are strong and efficient. Con- the new battlefield we have now to I commend the chairman and the tributions to homeland security in the navigate as a Nation. It is a battlefield gentlewoman from California (Ms. future will be very substantial, in part- that is not clearly defined and that will PELOSI), our ranking member, as well nership with the Geological Survey. often be devoid of clear targets. It is a as all my colleagues on the committee Before September 11, the administra- battlefield that stretches across the for thinking hard about what steps tion was exploring new approaches to globe and involves a complex support

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network, false documents, illicit finan- Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS). She is the pass the legislation that six committee cial transactions, and fanatical indi- ranking member, as was mentioned, on Members introduced yesterday to give viduals who are willing to commit sui- the Working Group on Terrorism and Cabinet-level status and budgetary au- cide to further their twisted causes, Homeland Security of the Permanent thority to Pennsylvania Governor whatever they may be. Select Committee on Intelligence. Ridge, who assumes his new job as Di- On this new battlefield, conventional Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Chairman, I thank rector of the Office of Homeland Secu- weapons and conventional thinking the ranking member for yielding me rity on Monday. will not be sufficient, nor will a for- this time and for her graciousness, and Mr. Chairman, the events of Sep- tress mentality ensure adequate pro- also thank the chairman of the full tember 11 will be an ever-present re- tection for our citizens both here and committee and the chairman of the minder of the threats we now face. Re- abroad. We can better secure our em- Working Group on Terrorism and form starts today. I urge support of bassies and our military bases, and we Homeland Security for their biparti- this legislation. have been and should continue to do sanship and professionalism at all Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I am this. But as we saw on September 11, times on this committee. pleased to yield 2 minutes to the dis- the terrorists will always search for Mr. Chairman, intelligence is a field tinguished gentleman from Delaware and find that weak spot, that chink in in which I have worked for many years (Mr. CASTLE), who is chairman of our our armor that makes us vulnerable; and in several different capacities. I Subcommittee on Technical and Tac- and in a free society, there will nec- was privileged to serve on this com- tical Intelligence. essarily be weak spots. Therefore, we mittee during my prior tenure in Con- Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Chairman, I thank need to recognize what the Permanent gress and welcomed my reappointment. the gentleman for yielding me this Select Committee on Intelligence has I represent a district where the Na- time, and I also rise in strong support recognized for some time, and that is tion’s sophisticated intelligence sat- of the intelligence authorization bill. As chairman of the Subcommittee on that intelligence rules this battlefield ellites are built, and served on the con- Technical and Tactical Intelligence, I like never before. gressionally mandated National Com- have had the opportunity to closely re- Intelligence is the only way in which mission on Terrorism, which made im- view the President’s intelligence budg- we will get at this problem. It is the portant recommendations in June of et request and participate in the cre- only way in which we can discover the last year. ation of this bill. I should note that our plans and intentions of the enemy, I have long been critical of the ad hoc review occurred both before and after thwart his efforts to attack us, and lo- ways in which our intelligence commu- the attacks on the World Trade Center cate him so that we can punish him nity has operated; how a community built with Cold War priorities was ill and the Pentagon. swiftly and decisively when he man- There is no question that in the wake prepared to meet the challenges of the ages to get through our defenses. of these heinous attacks on America H.R. 2883 addresses a number of key 21st century. On September 11, every- and the world there were some signifi- shortfalls in the capability of our intel- thing and everyone changed. But let cant changes made to this legislation ligence and law enforcement commu- me be clear: the men and women in our and some additional funds that are rec- nities to combat terrorism. The bill intelligence agencies are as devastated ommended. However, I would offer substantially increases investments for as the rest of America by the horrific that, on the whole, this bill changed FBI counterterrorism capabilities. It attacks against our homeland. These very little from the direction it was increases funding for language training are good and talented people who work headed prior to September 11. Even be- across the intelligence community. A in an organizational structure and fore the attacks, the committee had lack of linguists with fluency in lan- under a Cold War-era culture that taken some very tough positions with guages spoken by most terrorists has needs to change. Today, we take the respect to the form and function of the plagued the intelligence and law en- fundamental steps necessary to change United States intelligence community. forcement communities and must be both the structure and the culture. Indeed, the committee has, over the addressed more decisively than ever be- As my committee colleagues have past 6 years, tried to persuade the ad- fore. said, the bill directly addresses short- ministration to more properly fund the H.R. 2883 also promotes a more fo- falls in the intelligence community’s Nation’s first line of defense, that is, cused analytical effort against the ter- counterterrorism efforts, intelligence its intelligence community. rorist target. More and better threat collection and analysis, and threat re- However, the fact is since the fall of analysis needs to be applied to all porting. It revamps and reinvigorates the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union, forms of threat reporting to give us the our intelligence agencies. The bill pro- too little funding priority has been maximum chance for piecing together vides new tools and resources for pre- given to our national intelligence func- the puzzle that might help us to avert venting terrorism and supporting our tions. Many intelligence needs have attacks such as occurred on September Armed Forces in future conflicts. This been left wanting for lack of funding, 11. This bill makes analysis a top pri- bill authorizes aggressive recruitment and the Congress has been forced to in- ority. of human assets, makes significant in- tercede in an effort to begin to rebuild The capabilities of CIA’s counter- vestments in foreign language capabili- our human and technical intelligence terrorism center, our first line of de- ties, and unravels the knots that have collection and analysis capabilities. fense overseas, also have been signifi- impeded the sharing and integration of cantly augmented by provisions con- intelligence information and analysis b 1000 tained in this bill. Our subcommittee, across all levels of government. Our focus was on changing the Cold headed by myself and my colleague, We have removed many of the stove- War footing to one that is more flexible the gentlewoman from California (Ms. pipes that have characterized the orga- and adaptable to the new world order HARMAN), has been working very hard, nizational structures of our intel- threats. very diligently, not only on the Sep- ligence community and worked to sub- Prior to the attacks, our funding ef- tember 11 incident but on other issues stitute a more seamless integration of forts were limited to working ‘‘at the involving international terrorism and responsibilities and missions. edges’’ of many the problems, because homeland security, and this bill gives Mr. Chairman, once this bill passes, we had to live within a set of artificial us more flexibility. I urge support for we still have more to do. The Working constraints. After the attacks, how- 2883. Group on Terrorism and Homeland Se- ever, the gentleman from Florida Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am curity, of which, as you heard, I am (Chairman GOSS) and the gentlewoman pleased to yield 3 minutes to the very ranking member, has an aggressive from California (Ms. PELOSI), had to distinguished gentlewoman from Cali- agenda of public hearings, classified ‘‘take off the gloves.’’ fornia (Ms. HARMAN), just praised by briefings/hearings, visits, and possibly With their superb leadership, we her colleague, the gentleman from legislative action. I believe we must crafted a bill which took on tough and

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18921 seemingly intractable problems with mission of providing intelligence to policy mak- one can always learn something from a additional funding authorizations nec- ers and our armed forces. good woman. essary to begin to make a real dif- As the ranking member of the Intelligence On this particular committee, there ference. Policy and National Security Subcommittee is so much information out there that Mr. Chairman, the post September 11 nothing is clearer to me than the need to in- a Member can always learn a lot. I also bill before us makes a real difference. crease our resources in the area of human in- want to thank the staff. Many of the It recommends significant funding to telligence and highly skilled analysts. We are staff were former members from our in- gain, train, and maintain a quality experiencing an information revolution. Events telligence community. Twenty-four workforce. There is increased funding transpire today on a global scale faster than hours a day they will sit and brief for language instruction and follow-on we ever imagined making our need to collect, Members on any area in the classified maintenance training. It recommends: interpret and exploit gathered intelligence area, and I recommend that Members Additional funding for counter- paramount. do that more. terrorism analysis and focused regional This bill encourages the intelligence commu- I would also like to talk about the studies; significant additions for proc- nity to invest in intellectual capital by pushing defense budget. It is about $200 billion essing, exploiting, and disseminating recruitment efforts and funding advanced train- in the deficit primarily because of the the vast amount of data that we collect ing programs. It will help increase our ranks of 124 deployments that our services were around the world; investments in a human intelligence collectors—the critical keys asked to go on during the last adminis- more dynamic and flexible technical to gaining precise information on terrorist or- tration. If one transposes that over to collection architecture for the future; ganizations. Alarming as it may seem, we cur- the Permanent Select Committee on and a down payment on replacing one rently are in a situation where there is more Intelligence, they had to deploy 124 of our most critical, but aging, bal- information available than our analysts can re- times along with the military. That listic missile intelligence collection view. Given the most recent attacks on the funding deficit caused them the inabil- systems. United States, that is an unconscionable posi- ity to modernize the systems and Mr. Chairman, this is a good bill; and tion to find ourselves in. It is critical that we equipment that all of us say that they I recommend support of it by every- not only increase the number of intelligence need to do their job. body in this Chamber. gatherers and analysts but we must also pro- When I hear some Members, espe- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 vide them the tools to do their job. cially from the other body, criticize minutes to the gentleman from Cali- In May, the subcommittee reviewed intel- our intelligence agencies, remember fornia (Mr. CONDIT) who is the ranking ligence sharing with our NATO allies. I would that they did not have the assets. They member on the Subcommittee on Pol- add this review was very useful after Oper- were denied modernization. Personally, icy and National Security, a new sub- ation Allied Force—the 1999 Kosovo air cam- I think they are doing a good job. committee of our committee. paign. During that campaign, the intelligence I would like to speak to the chairman Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Chairman, I rise in community shared critical information such as of the committee. I understand that strong support of this bipartisan au- bomb damage assessment and force protec- block 5, long-lead funding for Global thorization act. In the wake of the tion intelligence with our NATO allies. We in- Hawk, was eliminated in this, but the tragic attacks on the World Trade Cen- vestigated the sharing process and proce- chairman has full commitment to sup- ter and the Pentagon, nothing is more dures to ensure both the protection of classi- port the Global Hawk and Predator timely than addressing the needs of the fied material and a timely, seamless sharing of programs. Is that correct? intelligence community. intelligence with our allies. In the current cam- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, will the Nothing is clearer to me than the paign against global terrorism, these proce- gentleman yield? need to increase our resources in the dures will continue to be vital to NATO military Mr. CUNNINGHAM. I yield to the area of human intelligence and highly operations and our own national security. gentleman from Florida. skilled analysts and people with spe- In June, in conjunction with the Sub- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, that is cor- cialties in foreign languages. The bill committee on Terrorism and Homeland Secu- rect. encourages the Permanent Select Com- rity, we heard testimony on terrorism. As a Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I mittee on Intelligence to invest in the member of the Terrorism and Homeland Secu- thank the gentleman from Florida. intelligence capital by pushing recruit- rity subcommittee, we are currently holding a Those assets, to know where the ment efforts and funding advanced series of open meetings on this important enemy is, is very, very important. In training programs. It will help increase topic. January 1972, we were told that there our ranks of human intelligence collec- Make no mistake, though we have been ag- were no SAM sites over the hourglass tors, the critical key in gaining precise gressively pursuing the terrorist threat—and in just south of Hanoi. We did not have information on terrorist organizations. fact, our intelligence community has disrupted the reconnaissance assets that we It is critical that we not only increase many planned acts of terrorism—it is clear the needed. We went in to strike that tar- the number of intelligence gathering threat is growing at an alarming rate in terms get by the hourglass. We lost six air- analysts, but we must also provide of its infrastructure and in its sophistication. planes because we did not have that them with the tools to do the job. This bill supports key efforts by our national knowledge. The Predator and Global This bipartisan bill will provide our security agencies to counter these realities. Hawk gives us that knowledge. intelligence community with the as- I commend Chairman GOSS and Ranking Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 sets that they need to wage an aggres- Member PELOSI for their leadership and for minutes to the gentleman from Indiana sive campaign against terrorism. I producing a bipartisan bill that will strengthen (Mr. ROEMER), a valued member of our commend the chairman and the rank- our national security. I urge my colleagues to committee. ing member for their leadership in this support this bill. Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, first of area. I would like to thank the chair- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 all, before even September 11, I want to man for his openness to take sugges- minutes to the gentleman from Cali- applaud the gentleman from Florida tions from our side of the aisle and to fornia (Mr. CUNNINGHAM), a valued (Chairman GOSS) and the ranking make this a strong bipartisan effort. I member of our committee. member, the gentlewoman from Cali- would commend both of them for their Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I fornia (Ms. PELOSI), for working in a efforts. came on this committee thinking I was bipartisan way even before that tragic I rise in strong support of this bipartisan au- going to show them something. They event. I also thank the very talented thorization act. In the wake of the tragic at- have taught me. It is a bipartisan com- staff that we have in this committee tacks on the World Trade Center and the Pen- mittee. It works very, very well; and I for working in a bipartisan manner as tagon, nothing is more timely than addressing would like to thank the gentleman well. the significant issues facing the intelligence from Florida (Chairman GOSS) and the Francis Bacon once said, ‘‘He who community. We must provide direction, re- gentlewoman from California (Ms. will not apply new remedies, must ex- sources and guidelines to carry out the crucial PELOSI). I should have known better, pect new evils.’’ I have encouraged, as

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Two innocent Americans, Secondly, as some of the other Mem- need to push reforms and new ideas constituents of mine, lost their lives bers have mentioned, the emphasis on even more, to move from a culture that due to this error. language diversification is vitally im- targets sometimes too often nation In an effort to ensure that this type portant as we face the challenges in to- states, militaries, to a culture that will of incident does not occur again, I have day’s intelligence gathering and anal- promote targeting sinister and seam- worked closely with the gentleman ysis world. less cell groups of terrorists. We need from Florida (Chairman GOSS) and the We need analysts and case officers to move a culture from guards and committee to secure greater account- with language skills and expertise in guns and gates to a culture of tar- ability from the executive branch with many foreign areas. At the NSA and geting tents and terrorism and tech- respect to the oversight of these coun- the CIA, thousands of pieces of data are nology. That is the kind of reform that ternarcotics activities. Section 504 never analyzed or analyzed after the we need in this bill. amends current law relating to the im- fact because there are too few analysts We are moving in that direction. We munity of employees and agents of the and even fewer with the necessary lan- have an independent commission in United States and foreign countries en- guage skills. This is a deficiency that must be corrected immediately. this bill. We have emphasis on foreign gaged in the interdiction of drug traf- Our bill provides bonuses to intel- language skills. We have more empha- ficking aircraft. Under this section, the ligence employees of the CIA and the sis on HUMINT, human spies telling us President will annually certify to Con- Pentagon who are fluent in languages where people’s motivations and targets gress both the existence of a drug of the toughest and most important are; and we have more money for threat in the country at issue and the targets that we face as a Nation. It is counterterrorism. existence in that country of the appro- clear that we must do more, and this I have worked hard on the foreign priate procedures to protect against in- bill takes the necessary steps to pro- language skill area, and on page 19 of nocent loss of life. vide the tools necessary for the intel- the report we state, ‘‘Written materials If our drug interdiction efforts in ligence community. I urge all Members can sit for months, and sometimes Latin America are intended to protect to support a strong bipartisan bill. years, before a linguist with proper se- the American people from the threat of Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 curity clearances and skills can begin a narcotics, we need to be sure that the minutes to the gentleman from New translation.’’ methods we use do not create more in- York (Mr. BOEHLERT). We are providing aggressive recruit- nocent victims like the Bowers family. Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Chairman, I am ing for new employees, particularly Mr. Chairman, I congratulate the constrained, and understandably so, in those with ethnic and language back- gentleman from Florida (Chairman dealing with the specifics of this bill in grounds needed by the intelligence GOSS) and the gentlewoman from Cali- terms of dollars and numbers. I would community. We are providing addi- fornia (Ms. PELOSI) on an excellent bi- urge all of my colleagues to follow the tional language incentives, especially partisan bill. suggestion of the chairman and the in the toughest, most critical lan- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 ranking member to visit the Perma- guages. We are providing increases in minutes to the gentleman from Texas nent Select Committee on Intelligence funding in counterterrorism for the (Mr. REYES), another valued member of to get the classified briefing and to ex- FBI counterterrorism program, the our committee. amine the figures for themselves. DCI’s counterterrorism program, and Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. Chairman, let me stress this to HUMINT collection. the gentlewoman for yielding me this my colleagues. This is a very good bill Mr. Chairman, we need to do more. time. because it provides more resources for While I applaud the bipartisan nature Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman people, for our human intelligence, for of this committee, while I warmly ap- from Florida (Chairman Goss) and the our eyes and ears around the world. plaud some of the reforms in this bill, gentlewoman from California (Ms. More resources to add to their numbers I will be reserved as I watch the proc- PELOSI) for developing a bill that is de- and their training, with particular em- ess go through the conference later signed to meet the intelligence chal- phasis in language capabilities. with the Senate to encourage, to push lenges that our Nation is facing at a Our dedicated and well-trained lin- reform, not to lay blame, not to blame critical point in our history. Their guists who are case officers and covert individuals where we have so many leadership on critical intelligence operatives and intelligence operatives brilliant and talented people in the CIA issues has been extremely important to are critically important to operations. and other communities, but to push all of us on the committee, in par- They are the essential people part of the equation. the reforms needed to change the cul- ticular to those of us that are on the ture, the target, and the organization committee for the first time. b 1015 that is so critical for us to defend our The gentleman from Florida (Chair- They are the essential people part of homeland. man Goss) and the gentlewoman from the equation. All the sophisticated Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 California (Ms. PELOSI) have recently technical means in the world, the sat- minutes to the gentleman from Michi- been the focus of the press. However, it ellites in the heavens and the specialty gan (Mr. HOEKSTRA). is important to note, Mr. Chairman, electronic devices all over every place Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Chairman, first that everyone here knows that both are important, but there is no sub- I would like to offer my strong support the gentlewoman from California (Ms. stitute for people. And, quite frankly, for the fiscal year 2002 intelligence au- PELOSI) and the gentleman from Flor- with linguistic skills, there simply are thorization bill. I believe it is a good, ida (Chairman Goss) have been working not enough of them. This bill recog- bipartisan product that addresses both behind the scenes for years on critical nizes that and supports additional the urgent short-term needs, as well as intelligence issues. I thank them for funding directed to the Defense Lan- the long-term rebuilding requirements their continued commitment to our guage Institute. This funding is tar- in human and signals intelligence. Nation and the intelligence system geted for linguistic training, not just As a relatively new member of the that we rely on so heavily. for the training, but also for the re- Permanent Select Committee on Intel- In a number of hearings that we have cruitment and retention of proficient ligence, I would like to address just a had in the committee, I expressed two instructors. It promotes computer- portion of the bill which I think is very important observations. First, the based training to keep those skills very, very critical. It comes out of the intelligence community needs to pay honed, and aims at keeping those class- tragic incident of April 20, 2001 when attention to the diversity that is so es fully populated with the best and the Peruvian military, relying on in- critical and representative of our Na- the brightest.

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Let me stress, there is no substitute we have not always given proper woman from California (Ms. PELOSI) for for the people part of this equation. weight to the most predictive sources the new commission to find out the The dedicated men and women in the of information. The analytic effort in facts of the September 11, tragedy. intelligence community who are serv- the fight against terrorism must be an Many might say that we give out too ing this Nation at distant points in the all-inclusive effort, with sufficient much information, but I believe this globe are to be applauded and sup- numbers of analysts deployed where commission will help us understand ported and we do just that. they are needed to make a difference. better the necessity for enhanced fund- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am The Congress may soon vote to author- ing, resources, technology for our in- pleased to yield 21⁄2 minutes to the dis- ize new methods and procedures for telligence community. tinguished gentleman from Iowa (Mr. sharing information. This is all well I had thought of offering an amend- BOSWELL) who serves as the ranking and good, but the agencies now ex- ment as the ranking member on the member of the Subcommittee on pected to share information must have Immigration Subcommittee to deal Human Intelligence, Analysis and state-of-the-art information tech- with seeking to promote collaborative Counterintelligence of the Permanent nology tools and the personnel they efforts between the INS and the intel- Select Committee on Intelligence. need to process, analyze and dissemi- ligence community. Two days ago, we Mr. BOSWELL. Mr. Chairman, I nate critical intelligence to make new in the Committee on the Judiciary would like to say to whoever is listen- authorizations effective. passed an antiterrorism bill unani- ing that it is my observation in my few I urge your support of this bill. mously with a balance between the months on this committee that we Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I am rule of law and tools for law enforce- have outstanding leadership with our pleased to yield 1 minute to the distin- ment. I believe it is important that we chairman and ranking member, and I guished gentlewoman from New Mexico realize that though immigration does really appreciate it, and I hope all (Mrs. WILSON), a former member of our not equate to terrorism, it is impor- America does. In my former life as a committee. tant the INS be able to be advised on teacher at the command general staff Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Chairman, in the intelligence that would help them fur- college at the Department of Tactics, I front of this report, the unclassified ther thwart those trying to enter the want to assure you that I am aware version which is really worth reading country with the purpose of terrorist and I want you to be aware that intel- for my colleagues, it says that intel- activities. ligence is something you have to have. ligence is our first line of defense, but I hope we will have a chance to dis- You have to have reliable information too often it is an afterthought. This cuss that issue so that we can work to- before you act. document and this bill explains why we gether for homeland security, we can And I want to tell you this, that I must have a renewed focus on intel- balance our committee’s work and pro- have made also the observation that we ligence. I commend the chairman and vide the necessary collaboration to se- have dedicated and professional men the ranking member and the com- cure our Nation. I ask my colleagues to support this and women who work in this commu- mittee for their excellent work on this nity. Nevertheless, the horrendous at- important legislation. bill in providing some direction for the Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I am tacks acts of September 11 require us future. pleased to yield 1 minute to the distin- to think hard about how U.S. intel- The one thing I do want to highlight, guished gentleman from Connecticut ligence is gathered, analyzed and dis- and we have discussed this among our- (Mr. SIMMONS), a man who has had seminated so that we are sure intel- selves, is the need to move forward great experience in the intelligence ligence is providing the very best first with the problem of homeland intel- business. line of defense for our country. ligence. It is the most obvious, gaping Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Chairman, I com- As the ranking member of the Sub- hole in our protection against ter- mend the chair and the ranking mem- committee on Human Intelligence, rorism, the ability to prioritize, direct, ber and the members of the Permanent Analysis and Counterintelligence, I be- collect, analyze and inform about ac- Select Committee on Intelligence for lieve we need better global coverage, tivities within the United States and their bipartisan work on this legisla- allowing us to collect more human in- to share information among agencies, tion. telligence in more places worldwide. As much of it completely unclassified, in Specifically, I want to state my we all are now too well aware, we face order to make sure we can defend the strong support for provisions in section terrorist networks with global reach. homeland of the United States. 105 that codifies the U.S. Coast Guard We are forced into a serious situation I look forward to working with the as a National Foreign Intelligence Pro- regarding our security. We must our- chairman and my other colleagues in gram agency under the National Secu- selves place overt and covert collectors the House to make sure that the intel- rity Act. in every corner of the world to fight ligence capability of the United States Fifteen years ago, the Coast Guard back and utilize well the assistance of remains strong. was primarily a consumer of intel- our international allies. In addition, Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am ligence. Now and into the future, it can for our HUMINT collectors to be effec- pleased to yield 1 minute to the distin- be a collector, a processor and a pro- tive, their language skills and foreign guished gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. ducer as well as a consumer of intel- area expertise overall must be im- JACKSON-LEE). ligence. The Coast Guard is involved in proved and maintained. Career paths Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. counternarcotics, counterterrorism, il- for specialists must be fostered. This Chairman, let my say to the gentleman legal alien smuggling, maritime drug bill provides the resources and encour- from Florida (Mr. GOSS) whom I see a interdiction, sea enforcement of immi- ages the efforts in the intelligence lot in the Committee on Rules and to gration laws, port security and water- community to increase the number of the ranking member, the gentlewoman ways security. front-line field officers and improve from California (Ms. PELOSI), thank The integration of the Coast Guard their skills. them for a very excellent legislative into the intelligence community Furthermore, we have to get smarter initiative. The American people under- makes them more responsive to the at using effectively, across the agen- stand the word intelligence, and I threats we face, and in particular, to cies of the Federal Government, all think as we have reflected on the enor- the threats of terrorism. It also en- available information that bears on mous tragedy of September 11, they hances the training and activities of terrorism. Different agencies of the will be more informed about the impor- the Coast Guard intelligence program government have different roles to tance of our intelligence community. and professionalizes their activities. play, and no one agency can do the job This legislation advocates the en- On this basis, I am very pleased to alone. Currently, our capacity to col- hancement of the intelligence commu- see that this bill codifies the Coast lect information outstrips our ability nity. Let me thank both the gentleman Guard as an element of the intelligence to exploit what we have. Furthermore, from Florida (Mr. GOSS) and the gentle- community.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 18924 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the more objective in dealing with Arab bility to issue visas at our U.S. embas- Intelligence Authorization Act of FY 2002. I nations. I believe the Palestinian issue sies and consulates. Over the years, we commend the chairman, ranking member and must be resolved and the Palestinian have vastly improved the process by members of the House Intelligence Committee people deserve a homeland, and that is which visas are issued. Name check for their bipartisan work on this important not popular to say. systems are now computerized, allow- piece of legislation. But, ladies and gentlemen, Ameri- ing the consular officer at a post to Specifically, I would like to state my strong cans are now being killed by the thou- have a reliable method of vetting a per- support for the provisions in section 105 of sands, and we have exported through son’s entry into the United States. this bill that codifies the U.S. Coast Guard as our policies the terrorism in the Mid- This system of name checking is only a National Foreign Intelligence Program east to the United States of America. I as good, however, as the information (NFIP) Agency under the National Security think it is time to tell it like it is, stop that is entered into the system. I Act. addressing the symptoms and look at would like to ask the chairman that in Mr. Chairman, I have the privilege of rep- the root causations. We can maintain the course of the intelligence bill con- resenting New London, CT, which is the home our friendships and strong alliance ference, that he work to ensure that of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. I also with Israel, but by God we have to the best cooperation is received from serve as vice chairman of the Coast Guard show objectivity in the Mideast or relevant agencies to be sure that cur- Subcommittee of the Transportation Com- there will be more bin Ladens and more rent information is provided on a time- mittee. These associations have introduced terrorist attacks on the United States ly basis to the State Department for me to some of the unique activities of the of America. purposes of securing a better name Coast Guard. Finally, our borders are wide open. check system. I would note that all 18 Fifteen years ago the Coast Guard was an Congress better look at that issue, be- of the suicide hijackers were granted intelligence consumer. When I offered a cause we have exposed a very vulner- visas. Something is wrong and we need course on the Intelligence Community at the able, soft underbelly. to fix it. Academy, I was told that it was not necessary. Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I am Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, if the gen- These circumstances are no longer the case pleased to yield 1 minute to the distin- tleman will yield, I would certainly today. guished gentleman from Illinois (Mr. agree that the gentleman raises an ex- Now and into the future, the Coast Guard KIRK), also knowledgeable on matters cellent point with regard to the full can be a collector, a processor, and a pro- of national security. need for cooperation among agencies ducer as well as a consumer of intelligence. Mr. KIRK. Mr. Chairman, I want to for purposes of strengthening our bor- On this basis, including the Coast Guard Intel- speak as a Naval Reserve intelligence der security programs. I will work in ligence Program (CGIP) into the NFIP is an officer who knows the value of lin- conference to come up with appropriate important and timely initiative. guistic abilities in intelligence. The language to direct that such informa- To a certain degree, the integration of ele- United States Government has two tion sharing occurs among the intel- ments of the Coast Guard into the Intelligence large institutions dedicated to inter- ligence agencies and the State Depart- Community is a formality. The men and national languages used by many coun- ment so that we have the best and women of the Coast Guard have been taking tries, the Foreign Service Institute and most secure visa issuing system pos- part in homeland protection through the mul- the Defense Language Institute. But sible. I will further pledge that we will titude of tasks; tasks that it performs better the real reserve of linguistic abilities try and improve the handoff between than any other agency of our Government. among tribal and less-used languages the other law enforcement agencies The Coast Guard is involved in counter- across countries is the Peace Corps. that are involved as well. narcotics, counterterrorism, illegal alien smug- I think the United States needs to Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank gling, maritime drug interdiction, and sea-en- develop in the national security com- the distinguished chairman. forcement of immigration laws, port security munity an ability to speak these other Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I yield and waterways security to name a few. languages, especially obviously in Cen- myself such time as I may consume. Threats to our country are met and thwarted tral Asia and countries where terrorist I just want to address another point along and off our shores every day through threats might emerge. This is going to in the bill that the gentleman from the diligence and professionalism of the Coast require a huge effort, focusing on some Michigan (Mr. HOEKSTRA) referenced, Guard. The routine activities of the Coast of the abilities and the institutional and, that is section 504, relating to offi- Guard also place it in a position to collect in- knowledge in the Army’s foreign area cial immunity for employees and formation, disseminate information and partici- officer expertise. I think it is necessary agents of the United States and foreign pate in the production of intelligence. This can for the Navy and Air Force and intel- countries engaged in the interdiction be a valuable contribution to the Intelligence ligence agencies to develop this FAO of aircraft used in illicit drug traf- Community. capability in other services, especially ficking. This springs from the unfortu- The integration of the Coast Guard into the so that there is a full career path for nate, and that is a very mild word to Intelligence Community makes them more re- such officers and that the United use, shooting down of the aircraft in sponsive to some of the threats we face—par- States looks to the long term. Peru. Under this section, the President ticularly the threat of terrorist attacks. It also I also want to commend the com- must make an annual certification to enhances the training and activities of the mittee on the recruitment guidelines Congress concerning both the existence Coast Guard Intelligence Program, and profes- and hope that when we look to the Di- of a drug threat in the country at issue sionalizes their activities. rector of Central Intelligence, that he and the existence in that country of On this basis I am glad to see that section reports back on those guidelines early appropriate procedures to protect 105 of this bill codifies the Coast Guard as an and gives the Chief of Station the abil- against innocent loss of life. An annual element of the Intelligence Community. ity to set the guidelines in unique cir- report to Congress by the President Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am cumstances. concerning United States government pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I yield assistance to such interdiction pro- tleman from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT). such time as he may consume to the grams is also required by this section. Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Chairman, it is gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. I call that to the attention of our col- not popular to say, but I believe Amer- SMITH). leagues, because many Members had ica’s intelligence network is very poor. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank concerns about that incident. And Americans are now being killed by the my good friend for yielding me this doing so gives another reason to ac- thousands, and money alone is not time. knowledge the cooperation of our going to solve it. Mr. Chairman, I rise to engage Chair- chairman, the gentleman from Florida, I think Congress must address our man GOSS in a brief colloquy on the for including this language. I recognize Mideast policy. I think we can and matter of border security. The State the gentleman from Michigan’s leader- should support Israel, but we must be Department has the legal responsi- ship in this because his constituent

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It is this invest- red countries, those are the countries I believe that as we proceed to talk ment in time, thought, funding, and ac- that suffered loss during the September about anything regarding September tually action that I would like to ad- 11 attacks. There is a lot of red on that 11, we are walking on sacred ground. dress as we close on our side of the gen- map around the globe; and that is what We have to proceed with great dignity eral debate. I suggest, that national security is a to honor, and out of respect for, the The President, his Cabinet and Mem- global issue and we indeed are looked losses suffered by so many. bers of this body have rightly told the at as the leaders. Our entire country wants us to do ev- American people that the war on ter- In closing, let me again thank all the erything possible to stop terrorism in rorism is going to be a long-term ef- members of the committee, and I mean our country, terrorism against our in- fort, and that even if we were to get each and every one, especially our sub- terests worldwide, and, indeed, ter- Mr. bin Laden tomorrow that would committee chairmen and the ranking rorism against any target, and to not put an end to terrorist activities, members. I know it has been a lot of stamp out terrorism wherever it exists. sadly. hard work, and we have reorganized I do believe that it is important in Likewise, Mr. Chairman, if we only HPSCI this year to take on the extra light of the horrific acts of September make fixes to the intelligence commu- load. 11 that there be an independent assess- nity to address counterterrorism capa- I thank the gentlewoman from Cali- ment of the performance of the agen- bilities, we will not fully protect our fornia (Ms. PELOSI) particularly for her cies and departments of the federal national security and other quarters cooperation and very sincere consider- government responsible for dealing from the multitude of others threats ation of the provisions of this bill. The with terrorism. That assessment must that could befall us. management of her side of these mat- be broad in scope and conducted by in- In a recent classified publication ters has been extraordinary. dividuals as free as possible of the in- called the Quadrennial Intelligence I also want to pay special attention terests of the organizations they will Community Review, there are some to our committee staff, Mr. Chairman. review. specific unclassified trends that speak The Permanent Select Committee on Section 306 as approved by the com- to the challenges of our future. Briefly, Intelligence staff is a group of very mittee would produce those results. I adversaries increasingly will target the professional, very experienced, dedi- will offer an amendment to address U.S. homeland; military threats will be cated people who have gone through a some of the concerns expressed by quantitatively and qualitatively dif- great deal since September 11. They some of our colleagues about the ferent, involving very short-notice con- have worked literally tirelessly breadth of jurisdiction of the commis- tingencies and a very high premium on through weekends, nights to respond to sion under the amendment time. But I flexibility response; warning of global several additional tasks that the think it is a mistake to just proceed crisis will be more difficult by 2015 be- Speaker and, of course, circumstances without an independent review of the cause of the scope and complexity of have placed on the committee, as well events that happened. For that reason requirements and the speed of events; as to prepare this bill for Members’ I thank the chairman for his support in revolutionary information technology consideration, and other bills that are making the commission a part of the capabilities will be available to friend coming shortly on the subject of intel- bill, and I appreciate the Republican and to foe; and adversaries will use ligence, as we all know. majority support on that. new, highly-effective means to select This was always a bipartisan effort, Sensitive to the concerns raised by and neutralize sensitive clandestine op- and I am thankful we have such an ex- some on both sides of the aisle about erations or technically sophisticated traordinary professional staff. I would the scope of that commission I intend collection devices. These are just a few name each and every one of them for to offer an amendment as a com- of the kinds of challenges out there. citation for their extraordinary work, promise. Mr. Chairman, all of these points go and I will put their names in the I wanted to acknowledge and join my to the fact that this country will need RECORD. I am most grateful that they distinguished chairman in acknowl- a vibrant, flexible, and strong intel- work so well together and so profes- edging the great work of the staff on ligence community. sionally. both sides of the aisle, headed up by More importantly, however, is that I also need to point out the Speaker Tim Sample as the majority chief of these points, in my view, challenge the of the House and the minority leader, staff and Mike Sheehy, our staff chief wherewithal of our current national se- the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- on the Democratic side. We are all very curity structure. Therefore, in this bill HARDT), have done an amazing job of well served by all the staff on both we send a message to the administra- staying tuned to what our extraor- sides of the aisle. We do not think of it tion that now is not the time to circle dinary circumstances and being there in a partisan way. the wagons and attempt to address the for the Permanent Select Committee I also want to again thank our distin- issues with a status quo approach. We on Intelligence and intelligence mat- guished chairman for the manner in must take a look at whether the struc- ters when we needed them; and I must which he conducted the markup, in- ture of the intelligence community can also include the appropriators, the gen- deed, the business of our committee, meet the challenges that we know are tleman from Florida (Mr. YOUNG), of and for his receptivity to the concerns out there; and I believe the answer is course, a former member of the com- presented by the minority side. I want that it cannot in its present form, and mittee; the gentleman from California to particularly commend my minority whether our overall national security (Mr. LEWIS), of course, a former mem- members for the valuable contributions apparatus needs to be updated and re- ber of the committee; the gentleman they have made to the debate and, vised, and I believe it should, and I do from Pennsylvania (Mr. MURTHA), for again, of course, the work of every not think anybody disagrees with that. the work they have done to understand member of the committee. The reason that this is so important our problems. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance at this time is thrown into stark relief Finally, I want to pause for a mo- of my time. obviously by the horrible tragic events ment to recognize those from the intel- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- of September 11, which I agree with my ligence communities who lost their self such time as I may consume. ranking member, is sacred soil. The lives on September 11 in the service of

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 18926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 the Nation at the Pentagon. Mr. Chair- the Defense Language Institute, the rule by title, and each title shall be man, 15 people from the community largest language school in the world. considered read. lost their lives, seven from the Defense Four thousand young men and women No amendment to that amendment Intelligence Agency, seven from the Of- of every ethnic background are study- shall be in order except those printed fice of Naval Intelligence. They will be ing in Monterey to become linguists for in the portion of the CONGRESSIONAL sorely missed by the community, and, our military and Federal Government. RECORD designated for that purpose of course, extremely missed by their We also have the AT&T Language and pro forma amendments for the pur- families and loved ones. Line; and many of you, if you do have pose of debate. Amendments printed in It is in their honor we will push to any language problems, can dial up and the RECORD may be offered only by the ensure that the proper investments and get immediate translation on that line. Member who caused it to be printed or changes are made to ensure that their We have the Monterey Institute of his designee and shall be considered comrades and Americans around the International Studies, which is the read. world can enjoy the rights, the free- home for the Nonproliferation Center, The Clerk will designate section 1. doms, the securities at home and which we understand is where all the The text of section 1 is as follows: abroad. These are the symbols of the dangerous material in the world is lo- H.R. 2883 American culture, these are what we cated. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- stand for, this is what we seek to pro- This emphasis on languages is the resentatives of the United States of America in tect and provide for. only way we are going to better under- Congress assembled, The CHAIRMAN. The time of the stand the world we live in and better SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. gentleman from Florida (Mr. GOSS) has understand the communications that (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as expired. go on in the world. Thank you for put- the ‘‘Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, we have ting it in the report. Year 2002’’. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- been joined by two distinguished Mem- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, how tents of this Act is as follows: bers who were in markup. much time do I have remaining? Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the The CHAIRMAN. The gentlewoman TITLE I—INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES distinguished gentleman from Mary- from California (Ms. PELOSI) has 11⁄2 land (Mr. CARDIN). minutes remaining, and the gentleman Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Chairman, let me Sec. 102. Classified schedule of authorizations. from Florida (Mr. GOSS) has no time re- Sec. 103. Personnel ceiling adjustments. thank the gentlewoman for yielding me maining. Sec. 104. Intelligence community management time, and just concur in the comments Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I yield account. that the gentleman from Florida (Mr. myself such time as I may consume. Sec. 105. Codification of the Coast Guard as an GOSS) has just made. Mr. Chairman, in the minute and a element of the intelligence commu- These are difficult times for our en- half I have remaining, I want to join nity. tire Nation and for the people who our distinguished chairman in remem- TITLE II—CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGEN- work in our intelligence agencies. They bering those people in the defense in- CY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYS- are at a disadvantage. When they have telligence community who lost their TEM a victory, when they are able to stop lives at the Pentagon, indeed all of the Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. terrorist activities here or abroad, they people who lost their lives at the Pen- TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS cannot issue a press release when they tagon. Those of us who have had the Sec. 301. Increase in employee compensation do their work successfully. opportunity to spend any time over and benefits authorized by law. Obviously, we need to do a better job there to extend the condolences of this Sec. 302. Restriction on conduct of intelligence on the intelligence front for our Na- activities. entire Congress and of our own con- Sec. 303. Sense of the Congress on intelligence tion, and the legislation before us stituents know that the sorrow that we community contracting. moves us in that direction and I all experienced has moved to resolve. Sec. 304. Requirements for lodging allowances strongly support it. We all need to do a I also wanted to mention John in intelligence community assign- better job, including what we do here O’Neill, a former FBI special agent in ment program benefits. on the Hill in providing the resources charge of the National Security Divi- Sec. 305. Technical amendment. to our intelligence community. sion, who lost his life in the World Sec. 306. Commission on September 11 govern- Mr. Chairman, I just really wanted to Trade Center attack. His service is well ment preparedness and perform- ance. rise to thank the men and women who known to many of us in the intel- give public service to this country in ligence community; and we extend con- TITLE IV—CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY the intelligence field. They do public dolences to his family, and, indeed, to Sec. 401. Modifications to Central Intelligence service for this Nation, they do it in a the families of all who lost their lives, Agency’s central services pro- very fine way, and they need additional whether it is in planes or in the build- gram. support. We all need to come together ings that were attacked. Sec. 402. Extension of CIA Voluntary Separa- so that we can make this Nation a There have been unimaginable acts of tion Pay Act. stronger Nation. terrorism designed to instill fear in the Sec. 403. Guidelines for recruitment of certain I want to thank the chairman and American people, but the terrorists foreign assets. ranking member for the legislation will not succeed in that. Their behavior TITLE V—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE they have brought forward. is outside the circle of civilized human INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am behavior, and I agree with President Sec. 501. Authority to purchase items of nomi- pleased to yield 1 minute to the distin- Bush that we will bring them to justice nal value for recruitment pur- guished gentleman from California or bring justice to them; but justice poses. Sec. 502. Funding for infrastructure and qual- (Mr. FARR), a member of the Com- must be done. ity-of-life improvements at mittee on Appropriations. Mr. Chairman, I would like to have Menwith Hill and Bad Aibling Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Chair- the remainder of my time be a moment stations. man, I thank the gentlewoman for of silence in honor of those that lost Sec. 503. Continuation of Joint Interagency yielding me this valuable time. their lives. Task Force at current locations in Mr. Chairman, I rise commending the The CHAIRMAN. All time for general Florida and California. committee in their realization that debate has expired. Sec. 504. Modification of authorities relating to you cannot have better intelligence un- Pursuant to the rule, the committee interdiction of aircraft engaged in illicit drug trafficking. less we have better linguistic training. amendment in the nature of a sub- Sec. 505. Undergraduate training program for I happen to represent what we call the stitute printed in the bill shall be con- employees of the National Im- language capital of the world, Mon- sidered as an original bill for the pur- agery and Mapping Agency. terey, California, which is the home for pose of amendment under the 5-minute Sec. 506. Technical amendments.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 6343 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18927 The CHAIRMAN. Are there amend- agement Account of the Director of Central In- TITLE II—CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGEN- ments to section 1? telligence are authorized 313 full-time personnel CY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYS- If not, the Clerk will designate title as of September 30, 2002. Personnel serving in TEM I. such elements may be permanent employees of SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. The text of title I is as follows: the Intelligence Community Management Ac- There is authorized to be appropriated for the count or personnel detailed from other elements Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Dis- TITLE I—INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES of the United States Government. ability Fund for fiscal year 2002 the sum of SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (c) CLASSIFIED AUTHORIZATIONS.— $212,000,000. Funds are hereby authorized to be appro- (1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—In The CHAIRMAN. Are there amend- priated for fiscal year 2002 for the conduct of addition to amounts authorized to be appro- ments to title II? the intelligence and intelligence-related activi- priated for the Intelligence Community Manage- ties of the following elements of the United If not, the Clerk will designate title ment Account by subsection (a), there are also III. States Government: authorized to be appropriated for the Intel- (1) The Central Intelligence Agency. The text of title III is as follows: ligence Community Management Account for (2) The Department of Defense. TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS (3) The Defense Intelligence Agency. fiscal year 2002 such additional amounts as are specified in the classified Schedule of Author- SEC. 301. INCREASE IN EMPLOYEE COMPENSA- (4) The National Security Agency. TION AND BENEFITS AUTHORIZED (5) The Department of the Army, the Depart- izations referred to in section 102(a). Such addi- BY LAW. ment of the Navy, and the Department of the tional amounts shall remain available until Sep- Appropriations authorized by this Act for sal- Air Force. tember 30, 2003. ary, pay, retirement, and other benefits for Fed- (6) The Department of State. (2) AUTHORIZATION OF PERSONNEL.—In addi- eral employees may be increased by such addi- (7) The Department of the Treasury. tion to the personnel authorized by subsection tional or supplemental amounts as may be nec- (8) The Department of Energy. (b) for elements of the Intelligence Community essary for increases in such compensation or (9) The Federal Bureau of Investigation. Management Account as of September 30, 2002, benefits authorized by law. (10) The National Reconnaissance Office. there are hereby authorized such additional per- SEC. 302. RESTRICTION ON CONDUCT OF INTEL- (11) The National Imagery and Mapping sonnel for such elements as of that date as are LIGENCE ACTIVITIES. Agency. specified in the classified Schedule of Author- The authorization of appropriations by this (12) The Coast Guard. izations. Act shall not be deemed to constitute authority SEC. 102. CLASSIFIED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZA- (d) REIMBURSEMENT.—Except as provided in for the conduct of any intelligence activity TIONS. section 113 of the National Security Act of 1947 which is not otherwise authorized by the Con- (a) SPECIFICATIONS OF AMOUNTS AND PER- (50 U.S.C. 404h), during fiscal year 2002, any of- stitution or the laws of the United States. SONNEL CEILINGS.—The amounts authorized to ficer or employee of the United States or a mem- SEC. 303. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS ON INTEL- be appropriated under section 101, and the au- ber of the Armed Forces who is detailed to the LIGENCE COMMUNITY CON- thorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, staff of the Intelligence Community Manage- TRACTING. 2002, for the conduct of the intelligence and in- ment Account from another element of the It is the sense of the Congress that the Direc- telligence-related activities of the elements listed United States Government shall be detailed on a tor of Central Intelligence should continue to di- in such section, are those specified in the classi- reimbursable basis, except that any such officer, rect that elements of the intelligence community, fied Schedule of Authorizations prepared to ac- employee, or member may be detailed on a non- whenever compatible with the national security company the bill H.R. 2883 of the One Hundred reimbursable basis for a period not to exceed one interests of the United States and consistent Seventh Congress. year for the performance of temporary functions with operational and security concerns related (b) AVAILABILITY OF CLASSIFIED SCHEDULE OF as required by the Director of Central Intel- to the conduct of intelligence activities, and AUTHORIZATIONS.—The Schedule of Authoriza- ligence. where fiscally sound, should competitively tions shall be made available to the Committees (e) NATIONAL DRUG INTELLIGENCE CENTER.— award contracts in a manner that maximizes the on Appropriations of the Senate and House of procurement of products properly designated as (1) IN GENERAL.—Of the amount authorized to Representatives and to the President. The Presi- having been made in the United States. dent shall provide for suitable distribution of be appropriated in subsection (a), $27,000,000 shall be available for the National Drug Intel- SEC. 304. REQUIREMENTS FOR LODGING ALLOW- the Schedule, or of appropriate portions of the ANCES IN INTELLIGENCE COMMU- Schedule, within the executive branch. ligence Center. Within such amount, funds pro- NITY ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM BENE- SEC. 103. PERSONNEL CEILING ADJUSTMENTS. vided for research, development, test, and eval- FITS. (a) AUTHORITY FOR ADJUSTMENTS.—With the uation purposes shall remain available until Section 113(b) of the National Security Act of approval of the Director of the Office of Man- September 30, 2003, and funds provided for pro- 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404(h)) is amended— agement and Budget, the Director of Central In- curement purposes shall remain available until (1) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ before ‘‘An employee’’; telligence may authorize employment of civilian September 30, 2004. and personnel in excess of the number authorized for (2) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—The Director of Cen- (2) by adding at the end the following new fiscal year 2002 under section 102 when the Di- tral Intelligence shall transfer to the Attorney paragraph: rector of Central Intelligence determines that General funds available for the National Drug ‘‘(2) The head of an agency of an employee such action is necessary to the performance of Intelligence Center under paragraph (1). The detailed under subsection (a) may pay a lodging important intelligence functions, except that the Attorney General shall utilize funds so trans- allowance for the employee subject to the fol- number of personnel employed in excess of the ferred for the activities of the National Drug In- lowing conditions: ‘‘(A) The allowance shall be the lesser of the number authorized under such section may not, telligence Center. cost of the lodging or a maximum amount pay- for any element of the intelligence community, (3) LIMITATION.—Amounts available for the able for the lodging as established jointly by the exceed two percent of the number of civilian National Drug Intelligence Center may not be Director of Central Intelligence and— personnel authorized under such section for used in contravention of the provisions of sec- ‘‘(i) with respect to detailed employees of the such element. tion 103(d)(1) of the National Security Act of Department of Defense, the Secretary of De- (b) NOTICE TO INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEES.— 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403–3(d)(1)). fense; and The Director of Central Intelligence shall (4) AUTHORITY.—Notwithstanding any other ‘‘(ii) with respect to detailed employees of promptly notify the Permanent Select Committee provision of law, the Attorney General shall re- other agencies and departments, the head of on Intelligence of the House of Representatives tain full authority over the operations of the such agency or department. and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the National Drug Intelligence Center. ‘‘(B) The detailed employee maintains a pri- Senate whenever the Director exercises the au- SEC. 105. CODIFICATION OF THE COAST GUARD mary residence for the employee’s immediate thority granted by this section. AS AN ELEMENT OF THE INTEL- family in the local commuting area of the parent SEC. 104. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MANAGE- LIGENCE COMMUNITY. agency duty station from which the employee MENT ACCOUNT. Section 3(4)(H) of the National Security Act of regularly commuted to such duty station before (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)(H) is amended— the detail. There is authorized to be appropriated for the (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ before ‘‘the Department ‘‘(C) The lodging is within a reasonable prox- Intelligence Community Management Account of Energy’’; and imity of the host agency duty station. of the Director of Central Intelligence for fiscal ‘‘(D) The distance between the detailed em- year 2002 the sum of $152,776,000. Within such (2) by inserting ‘‘, and the Coast Guard’’ be- ployee’s parent agency duty station and the amount, funds identified in the classified Sched- fore the semicolon. host agency duty station is greater than 20 ule of Authorizations referred to in section The CHAIRMAN. Are there amend- miles. 102(a) for the Advanced Research and Develop- ments to title I? ‘‘(E) The distance between the detailed em- ment Committee shall remain available until ployee’s primary residence and the host agency September 30, 2003. If not, the Clerk will designate title duty station is 10 miles greater than the dis- (b) AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL LEVELS.—The ele- II. tance between such primary residence and the ments within the Intelligence Community Man- The text of title II is as follows: employees parent duty station.

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‘‘(F) The rate of pay applicable to the detailed (1) DIRECTOR.—The Commission shall have a ness. Any failure to obey the order of the court employee does not exceed the rate of basic pay Director who shall be appointed by the Chair- may be punished by the court as civil contempt. for grade GS–15 of the General Schedule.’’. person. (C) SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS.—The subpoenas SEC. 305. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT. (2) STAFF.—The Chairperson may appoint and of the Commission shall be served in the manner Section 106(b)(2)(C) of the National Security fix the pay of additional personnel as the Direc- provided for subpoenas issued by a United Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403–6(b)(2)(C)) is amended tor considers appropriate. States district court under the Federal Rules of by striking ‘‘Nonproliferation and National Se- (3) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE Civil Procedure for the United States district curity’’ and inserting ‘‘Intelligence and the Di- LAWS.—The Director and staff of the Commis- courts. rector of the Office of Counterintelligence’’. sion shall be appointed subject to the provisions (D) SERVICE OF PROCESS.—All process of any SEC. 306. COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 11 GOV- of title 5, United States Code, governing ap- court to which application is made under sub- ERNMENT PREPAREDNESS AND PER- pointments in the competitive service, and shall paragraph (B) may be served in the judicial dis- FORMANCE. be paid in accordance with the provisions of trict in which the person required to be served (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of resides or may be found. commission to be known as the ‘‘Commission on that title relating to classification and General (E) IMMUNITY.—Except as provided in this Preparedness and Performance of the Federal Schedule pay rates, except that an individual so paragraph, a person may not be excused from Government for the September 11 Acts of Ter- appointed may not receive pay in excess of the testifying or from producing evidence pursuant rorism’’ (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Com- annual rate of basic pay for GS–15 of the Gen- to a subpoena on the ground that the testimony mission’’). eral Schedule. or evidence required by the subpoena may tend (b) DUTY.— (4) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—With the ap- to incriminate or subject that person to criminal (1) ASSESSMENT OF AGENCY PERFORMANCE.— proval of the Chairperson, the Director may pro- prosecution. A person, after having claimed the The Commission shall, with respect to the acts cure temporary and intermittent services under privilege against self-incrimination, may not be of terrorism committed against the United States section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, but criminally prosecuted by reason of any trans- on September 11, 2001, assess the performance of at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily action, matter, or thing which that person is those agencies and departments of the United equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic compelled to testify about or produce evidence States charged with the responsibility to pre- pay for GS–15 of the General Schedule. relating to, except that the person may be pros- vent, prepare for, or respond to acts of terrorism (5) STAFF OF FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Upon re- ecuted for perjury committed during the testi- up to and including that date. For purposes of quest of the Chairperson, the head of any Fed- mony or made in the evidence. the preceding sentence, those agencies and de- eral department or agency may detail, on a re- (7) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—The Commission partments include— imbursable basis, any of the personnel of that may contract with and compensate government (A) the Department of Defense (including the department or agency to the Commission to as- and private agencies or persons for supplies and intelligence elements of the Department), sist it in carrying out its duties under this sec- services, without regard to section 3709 of the (B) the Department of Justice (including the tion. Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5). intelligence elements of the Department), (e) POWERS OF COMMISSION.— (f) REPORT.—The Commission shall transmit a (C) the Department of State (including the in- (1) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—The Commission report to the President and the Congress not telligence elements of the Department), may, for the purpose of carrying out this sec- later than 6 months after the date by which the (D) the Department of the Transportation (in- tion, hold hearings, sit and act at times and Director has been appointed by the Chairperson. cluding the intelligence elements of the Depart- places, take testimony, and receive evidence as The report shall contain a detailed statement of ment), the Commission considers appropriate. The Com- the findings and conclusions of the Commission, (E) the Department of the Treasury (including mission may administer oaths or affirmations to together with its recommendations for legisla- the intelligence elements of the Department), witnesses appearing before it. tion and administrative actions the Commission (F) the Central Intelligence Agency, and (2) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any considers appropriate. (G) the Federal Emergency Management member or agent of the Commission may, if au- (g) TERMINATION.—The Commission shall ter- Agency. thorized by the Commission, take any action minate on 30 days after submitting the report re- (2) REPORT.—The Commission shall submit the which the Commission is authorized to take by quired under subsection (g). report described in subsection (g). this section. The CHAIRMAN. Are there amend- (c) MEMBERSHIP.— (3) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Commis- ments to title III? (1) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Commis- sion may secure directly from any department or sion shall be composed of 10 members appointed agency of the United States information, includ- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. GOSS as follows: ing classified information, necessary to enable it Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an (A) The President shall appoint 4 members. to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chair- amendment. (B) The Speaker of the House of Representa- person of the Commission, the head of that de- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- tives shall appoint 2 members. partment or agency shall furnish that informa- ignate the amendment. (C) The majority leader of the Senate shall tion to the Commission. The text of the amendment is as fol- appoint 2 members. (4) MAILS.—The Commission may use the (D) The minority leader of the House of Rep- United States mails in the same manner and lows: resentatives shall appoint 1 member. under the same conditions as other departments Amendment No. 1 offered by Mr. GOSS: (E) The minority leader of the Senate shall and agencies of the United States. Strike the heading of section 306 (page 12, appoint 1 member. (5) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon lines 1 and 2) and insert the following: (2) TERMS.— the request of the Commission, the Adminis- SEC. 306. COMMISSION ON NATIONAL SECURITY (A) IN GENERAL.—Each member shall be ap- trator of General Services shall provide to the READINESS. pointed for the life of the Commission. Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the admin- Page 12, beginning on line 4, strike ‘‘Com- (B) VACANCIES.—Any member appointed to fill istrative support services necessary for the Com- mission on Preparedness and Performance of a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the mission to carry out its responsibilities under the Federal Government for the September term for which the member’s predecessor was ap- this section. 11 Acts of Terrorism’’ and insert ‘‘Commis- pointed shall be appointed only for the remain- (6) SUBPOENA POWER.— sion on National Security Readiness’’. der of that term. A member may serve after the (A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may issue Page 12, strike lines 9 through 17 and insert expiration of that member’s term until a suc- subpoenas requiring the attendance and testi- the following: cessor has taken office. A vacancy in the Com- mony of witnesses and the production of any (1) REVIEW.—With respect to the acts of mission shall be filled in the manner in which evidence relating to any matter under investiga- terrorism committed against the United the original appointment was made. tion by the Commission. The attendance of wit- States on September 11, 2001, the Commis- (3) BASIC PAY.— nesses and the production of evidence may be sion shall review the national security readi- (A) RATES OF PAY.—Members shall serve with- required from any place within the United ness of the United States to identify struc- out pay. States at any designated place of hearing within tural impediments to the effective collec- (B) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member shall re- the United States. tion, analysis, and sharing of information on ceive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu (B) FAILURE TO OBEY A SUBPOENA.—If a per- national security threats, particularly ter- of subsistence, in accordance with applicable son refuses to obey a subpoena issued under rorism. For purposes of the preceding sen- provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of subparagraph (A), the Commission may apply to tence, the scope of the review shall include— title 5, United States Code. a United States district court for an order re- Page 13, line 8, strike ‘‘subsection (g)’’ and (4) QUORUM.—6 members of the Commission quiring that person to appear before the Com- insert ‘‘subsection (f)’’. shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number mission to give testimony, produce evidence, or Page 13, line 11, strike ‘‘10’’ and insert ‘‘8’’. may hold hearings. both, relating to the matter under investigation. Page 13, line 13, strike ‘‘4’’ and insert ‘‘2’’. (5) CHAIRPERSON.—The Chairperson of the The application may be made within the judicial Page 13, after line 21, insert the following Commission shall be elected by the members. district where the hearing is conducted or where new paragraph and redesignate the suc- (d) DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION.— that person is found, resides, or transacts busi- ceeding paragraphs accordingly:

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18929 (2) QUALIFICATIONS.—(A) A member of the So we have come up with this amend- thinking on her side. This is the good Commission shall have substantial Federal ment. Incidentally, this amendment spirit in which we do these things in law enforcement, intelligence, or military also has some minor fixes for some of the committee. We think this is a very experience with appropriate security clear- the inadvertent problems we found legitimate debate; it is one that is ance. (B) A member of the Commission may not down in the Justice Department in the going to happen anyway, and we think be a full-time officer or employee of the hand-off with law enforcement. The this is an appropriate time and way to United States. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD) open up some of this discussion. Page 16, beginning on line 5, strike ‘‘hold in particular, who has already spoken Having said that, I think it is clear, hearings,’’. on the rule in this matter, was plan- in looking for the right way to do the Page 16, beginning on line 8, strike ‘‘The ning to offer an amendment to strike right thing here on this, and we will be Commission’’ and all that follows through section 306 in its entirety, which was to very happy to entertain Members’ com- the end of line 9. remove the commission out of the bill. ments, and I suspect we will have a Strike paragraph (6) of section 306(e) (page 17, beginning on line 7 through page 19, line He and several other members ex- vote on it. 3) and redesignate the succeeding paragraph pressed their strongly held views on AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. PELOSI AS A SUB- accordingly). this proposal during our mark, and I STITUTE FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY Page 19, line 10, strike ‘‘6 months’’ and in- want to express my appreciation for his MR. GOSS sert ‘‘one year’’. willingness and their willingness to Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I offer Page 19, beginning on line 17, by striking work with me in developing a proposal an amendment as a substitute for the ‘‘subsection (g)’’ and insert ‘‘subsection (f)’’. with the ranking member that will amendment. Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I rise to allow us to review our national secu- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- offer an amendment to section 306 re- rity readiness with respect to ter- ignate the amendment offered as a sub- garding the establishment of an inde- rorism with a focus on the future; in stitute for the amendment. pendent commission to review the na- other words, avoiding the blame game The text of the amendment offered as tional security readiness of the United and getting to the future. I am pleased a substitute for the amendment is as States, to identify structural impedi- to say that the gentleman from Illinois follows: ments to the effective collection anal- (Mr. LAHOOD) has joined as an original Amendment offered by Ms. PELOSI as a sub- ysis and sharing of information on na- cosponsor of this amendment that I stitute for the amendment offered by Mr. tional security threats, particularly have, as have the gentleman from Dela- GOSS: Page 13, line 8, strike ‘‘subsection (g)’’ and terrorism. ware (Mr. CASTLE), the gentleman from insert ‘‘subsection (f)’’. b 1045 North Carolina (Mr. BURR), and the Page 13, line 11, strike ‘‘10’’ and insert ‘‘8’’. gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Page 13, line 13, strike ‘‘4’’ and insert ‘‘2’’. By way of explanation, in its mark- CHAMBLISS), I understand, who were Page 16, beginning on line 5, strike ‘‘hold up, the committee debated the pur- those originally opposed to the provi- hearings,’’. poses, mandate, and composition of sion. Page 16, beginning on line 8, strike ‘‘The this national commission that we My amendment establishes a 1-year Commission’’ and all that follows through talked about that would review our Na- mandate for a joint Presidential-Con- the end of line 9. tion’s readiness to address the national gressional commission on national se- Strike paragraph (6) of section 306(e) (page security threat posed by terrorism in 17, beginning on line 7 through page 19, line curity readiness composed of eight 3) and redesignate the succeeding paragraph the wake of events that we all wit- independent members, two appointed accordingly. nessed on September 11 in New York by the President, two by the Speaker, Page 19, line 10, strike ‘‘6 months’’ and in- and Pennsylvania and the Pentagon. two by the Senate majority leader and sert ‘‘one year’’. There was some disagreement among one by the Senate minority leader and Page 19, beginning on line 17, by striking members as to whether there was an one by the House minority leader. The ‘‘subsection (g)’’ and insert ‘‘subsection (f)’’. immediate need for such a commission commission members would be selected Ms. PELOSI (during the reading). Mr. and how broad its scope should actu- based on their expertise in Federal law Chairman, I ask unanimous consent ally be. Some members argued that enforcement, intelligence, and military that the amendment be considered as there should be no commission at all as affairs; in other words, they have to be read and printed in the RECORD. it might fall into the trap of focusing experienced, not political appointees. I The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection only on who was to blame for events of believe that the commission as now to the request of the gentlewoman September 11, which is hardly the time structured will not interfere with con- from California? to do that. Other members were con- gressional committee jurisdiction, nor There was no objection. cerned about the independence of com- undermine executive branch preroga- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, in the mission members. Some of our mem- tives, and will allow us to better get to wake, literally in the wake, of the hor- bers felt that the role of such a com- the question of what went wrong in a rific tragedies of September 11, there mission overlapped substantially with positive way so that we can do appro- are many Members in the body, indeed the responsibilities of our own Sub- priate things to correct what went in the country, who want an inde- committee on Terrorism and Homeland wrong. pendent review of events leading up to Security, and there were other It is my hope that this proposal will September 11 and an evaluation of the thoughts as well. attract the support of both sides, and performance of the agencies with re- I know that we all recognize that it because this issue is too important and sponsibility for counterterrorism in is important to understand what hap- too urgent to be treated as a partisan our country. I have a substitute pened on September 11 and how our matter, and we do not do that on our amendment at the desk which strikes government can defend our Nation bet- committee anyway, I would urge a fa- language in the bill in response to ter in the future. That is a given. At vorable vote on it. some of the concerns raised by our Re- the same time, it was my hope to find I would also say that we have made publican colleagues. some common ground between the every effort to work together, I am The committee position coming to varying views who are opposed to the very thankful for the efforts of the gen- the House today establishes an inde- establishment of a commission, assess- tlewoman from California (Ms. PELOSI). pendent commission to review the ap- ing the performance of U.S. Govern- We thought we had worked out this propriate agencies and their perform- ment agencies responsible for safe- particular amendment so it would pass ance. There were concerns raised by guarding our country, and those who muster on both sides. It did pass mus- some on the minority side and others are seeking immediate answers as to ter on our side; apparently, it did not even on the majority, saying that the what we can do to strengthen our de- pass muster all the way on her side, scope of the commission was too broad, fenses against terrorism. I was looking and she is going to offer a substitute in its ability to subpoena, to hold hear- for that common ground. a moment which better reflects the ings, to grant immunity. Concerns

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 18930 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 were even expressed by the Justice De- then it was challenged in committee, it Democratic leader appointed a sub- partment. survived that challenge, and now committee on terrorism with the dis- In the interest of addressing some of comes to the floor. I want to defend the tinguished member from California and the concerns raised by the majority, I committee’s position, but be sensitive the distinguished member from Geor- am presenting this amendment, which to the concerns raised about subpoena gia chairing that, so they could look would eliminate some of those powers power, holding of hearings, and grant- into these matters too, and some of us from the commission, and also reduc- ing of immunity. The amendment are members of that. That is a good ing the number of people on the com- strikes those from the bill. subcommittee. It has standing. It is a mission from 10 to 8, again, addressing My objection is that our approach is subcommittee now of the full Select the concerns raised. Many of those preferable in that it is independent and Committee on Intelligence. We are same provisions are in the Goss amend- does not turn to the same people who going to do good work. We have al- ment. have been involved in all of these ac- ready had two public meetings. We My concern with the Goss amend- tivities, reviewing these activities have brought a lot of experts in. ment and why I continue to persist again; thus, depriving them of the inde- The other point I will make is this: with mine is that his amendment pendence that we want them to see. we have had three commissions, distin- changes the scope of the commission. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues guished Americans serving on those Our commission is an assessment of to support an independent review, and commissions. The gentlewoman from the performance of Federal agencies I hope that they will support my California (Ms. HARMAN) was a member and departments responsible for the amendment. of one of those commissions. They have prevention, preparation for, or re- Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Chairman, I move made a lot of recommendations. But in sponses to acts of terrorism. That is to strike the last word in support of the end, it is up to the Committee on what we are proposing. The Goss the chairman’s amendment. Intelligence, with the intelligence com- amendment proposes instead a review Mr. Chairman, I do support the Goss munity, to figure out these things. I of the structural impediments to the amendment. I was one of those as a think it is a slap in the face at the in- collection, analysis and sharing of in- member of the Committee on Intel- telligence community for those people formation on terrorism. That amend- ligence that spoke out very vehe- who want to get their pound of flesh ment limits the scope of the commis- mently against this idea. I think it is a against whomever, the CIA director, sion’s activities. This would be, in my bad idea. But I have been around here the FBI director, people in the defense judgment, unwise. long enough to know that under our intelligence community, to drag them What the gentleman from Florida process, no one of us gets their own before the public and require them (Mr. GOSS) is proposing is a totally rea- way; and obviously, I am not going to to’fess up with whatever happened. sonable proposal, but I do not think it get my way on this issue, and that is I think many of us realize that this is is a substitute for an independent re- the reason I support the chairman’s a good bill that we are going to pass view. amendment. I think it is reasonable, I here on the floor. It gives the kind of The Goss amendment specifies that think it makes sense. I think the no- resources and the kind of language and persons appointed as members must tion that we want to turn over the re- ability to really help the intelligence have substantial Federal law enforce- sponsibility of the Select Committee community. Appointing a commission ment, intelligence, or military experi- on Intelligence to some outside group is not going to do that. ence, and a security clearance. One of to take a look at what went wrong on But I give up on the idea, I throw up the attributes of section 306, as ap- September 11 is a very bad idea, but ap- the white flag and say pass the Goss proved by the committee, with bipar- parently, we are going to do that. I amendment, defeat the Pelosi amend- tisan support as part of this bill, is think the way to do it is through the ment; and we can move on and lay that it stresses the desirability for the amendment that is being offered by the blame where we want. But this is a commission to have members with chairman, which is reasonable, it is good bill. It will be a good bill even great independence of judgment. That common sense. with the Goss amendment. I urge the is what we are offering in our proposal: No one in this House knows more House to pass it. I urge the House to great independence of judgment, about intelligence-gathering, no one in defeat the Pelosi amendment. thought, and experience. By requiring this House knows more about the intel- Mr. Chairman, it is easy for politi- prior Federal experience in these areas ligence network; no one knows more in cians to lay blame. We are partly re- the Goss amendment virtually guaran- this House than the gentleman from sponsible. We are trying to fix that in tees that the commission appointees Florida (Mr. GOSS), about the whole this intelligence authorization bill will be the same insiders that are usu- network that is used to gather intel- that we are passing today. We do not ally tapped for these kinds of posts. ligence. He is the man when it comes need another commission to do it. I That, to me, seems contrary to the de- to intelligence. He is a former CIA know it sounds like I am talking out of sire for a fresh look at the performance agent. So my point in saying that is, both sides of my mouth, but as I said, of these departments and agencies we ought to adopt his amendment. under our process, not one of us gets which were evident in the committee. The fault that I find with the amend- our own way. Support the Goss amend- So what the Members of this body ment offered by the gentlewoman from ment. He is the man when it comes to have to decide is whether we want an California (Ms. PELOSI) and I know this intelligence. Nobody in this House independent review of the events pre- will irritate people on the other side, knows more about it, and I think he ceding September 11 and the perform- but the fault I find is that it is the has put in place the amendment to do ance of the agencies. It is not about blame game amendment. The Pelosi what we need to do to assuage the con- fingerpointing, it is not about assign- amendment wants to point a finger. cerns that people have and to give peo- ing blame, it is just about trying to The Pelosi amendment wants to lay ple their opportunity to get their prevent such tragedies from happening blame with someone. The gentlewoman pound of flesh. And if we have to do it, in the future, and unless we know how does not like the Goss amendment, but let us do it with his amendment. we got to where we are now, it seems in reality, it is a good amendment. It b that it would be more difficult to pre- appoints a commission, it gets profes- 1100 vent these kinds of acts of terrorism. sional people, it is going to look at Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Chairman, I move I have no problem with the Goss what happened. to strike the requisite number of amendment for what it seeks to do. As I said during the markup of this words. But it is a substitute instead of an ad- bill, we do not need to lay blame. It is Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the dition to what this committee, the Se- our responsibility as the committee to Pelosi amendment; but I also want to lect Committee on Intelligence voted find out what happened. That is why express my great affection for and as part of the chairman’s mark, and the Speaker of the House and the agreement with much of what the last

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18931 speaker said. The only thing I do not edged, because I think what we all real- umbine massacre, spoke about this agree with is his conclusion. ize now is that this is, in fact, as has type of attack. Let me state how I get to my conclu- been said, our front line of defense as a For no other reason than those two sion. First, I had misgivings about the society. that I just gave as examples, we need language in the underlying bill, and I As great as the work that has been to be thinking outside the box. To believed that the structural piece of done, and we have talked about the limit the ability on this type of com- the commission was overbroad. That successes, unfortunately, at this point mittee to people inside the box is, un- misgiving has been addressed by both in the debate, in a sense we have not fortunately, part of the reason why we the Goss amendment and the Pelosi addressed what really is a colossal fail- have gotten to where we have gotten. amendment. We need to be clear, nei- ure, to speak in any other way about What I have just said is outside the ther amendment will permit subpoena September 11 is just sticking our heads box, also. Everyone on the committee power and hearings, and some of the in the sand, a colossal failure of unpar- who has spoken today has said we need things that were in the underlying bill. alleled proportions. to do everything we can. No one has That is gone. Whichever version of this We have talked about the difficulty said zero tolerance. That is why I sup- we approve, we are not approving that, of the job and the successes, but I port the substitute. We need the sub- so I am very comfortable about that think what we need to strive for and, stitute. We need that type of commit- change. in fact, achieve is literally zero toler- ment in our society. Secondly, I would like to say that in ance for failure. No one said it will be Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Chairman, I offering her amendment, the gentle- easy, but that, in fact, is what we need. move to strike the requisite number of woman from California (Ms. PELOSI), It is something that effectively the words. who was the author of the language in American people are demanding, but Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the underlying bill, went a long way to we need. the Pelosi amendment and somewhat address the concerns many of us have I do not know how many of my col- reluctantly in support of the chair- expressed. I think we have to respect leagues have tried to imagine what man’s amendment. that. She has made a great accommo- 6,000 dying means. I do not dwell on it, I was one of those folk within the dation to the rest of us, and that has a but I have tried to think about it. And committee and markup who voted lot to do with my support of her it is beyond my ability to even imagine against this provision. I did so for a amendment. what 6,000 deaths in an instant means. couple of reasons. We get elected to The language in the two amendments We do not know the financial cal- Congress not just to make the easy de- is quite close. The mandates are some- culations of the World Trade Center at- cisions. The easy decisions anybody what different, but the language is tacks, what they are at this point. We can make. We are elected to Congress close. The difference is that, at least as literally do not know; in the trillions, to make the very toughest decisions many perceive it, the Pelosi version tens of trillions, hundreds of trillions that are put forth to any Americans, would permit a more independent look of dollars; fundamental changes in our and this situation that we are dealing at what I believe are the structural economy. We do not know yet. But with now, the instance of September changes we need to make in our intel- what we do know is that had these ter- 11, is going to involve some very tough ligence-gathering. rorists had biological, chemical, or nu- decisions being made by Members of I just spoke a minute ago in favor of clear weapons and the ability to deliver Congress. the authorization bill and said that it them, they would have used them; and We do not need to shirk that respon- is not about the people, and it is not in fact, what we do not know is their sibility. By creating a commission, I the blame game; it is about the way we ability at this point to use them. think we are shirking that responsi- have structured our intelligence agen- We do know that there are states bility and putting it on somebody else. cies. They are an ad hoc group of agen- that have sponsored terrorism. We I think that is wrong. We have had a cies that have grown up since World know this is a fact, and we knew that number of commissions who have done War II that now need to be reorganized as of more than 10 years ago, that great work on the issue of terrorism and integrated. That is what we need states that have sponsored terrorism over the last 6 or 8 years. to do. That is what our bill does. have biological and chemical weapons. All of those commissions have made My bottom line is, we may not need Unfortunately, there is no reason to a number of recommendations to Con- another commission. The gentleman believe that those states who are, in gress. Frankly, Congress has looked at from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD) may be fact, state sponsors of terrorism have them with a very jaundiced eye until right about that. But if we are having not provided methods of mass destruc- September 11. We can create another another commission, let us be sure tion to terrorist organizations. commission if we want to. I suspect that it is independent and it has appro- In fact, the 6,000 deaths in an instant, they will come forward with some rec- priate powers. I give the edge on that unfortunately, we know could become 6 ommendations, and once again, we will to the Pelosi amendment. I urge us to million deaths in an instant. As impos- do what we think is right, irrespective come together in the bipartisan, uni- sible as 6,000 deaths are for us to imag- of what that commission concludes. fied way we have on this committee al- ine, I do not think any of us could Secondly and probably most impor- ways and support one concept. imagine 6 million. tantly, the incident on September 11 Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Chairman, I move Mr. Chairman, people have talked was a very tragic and terrible incident, to strike the requisite number of about the fact that it was impossible to one of the worst, obviously, that we words. predict the World Trade Center at- have ever seen domestically in this Mr. Chairman, this is my 9th or 10th tacks. The intelligence community country. But as I read the paper this year in this Congress, and this is the could not think outside the box, never morning, and those who work within first time I have sat and listened to thought about it. I am not a big fan of the intelligence community know, the this entire debate on this authoriza- Tom Clancy, but maybe I should be- likelihood of another attack is very tion. Obviously, our world has changed; come one, because as many of us have great. In fact, the words this morning and each of our jobs as Members of learned since September 11, Tom of somebody in a leadership position Congress has also changed since Sep- Clancy predicted it. One of his novels said it is probably a 100 percent possi- tember 11. has exactly this attack, an airplane bility it will occur. There is no more important bill that commandeered by hijackers hitting a So if we are going to create a com- this Congress will adopt than this au- building. mission to study the incidents of Sep- thorization today. I think that is a re- As some of us have learned since the tember 11, how many more commis- alization that each of the 435 Members attack of September 11, the people in- sions are we going to create down the of this body need to acknowledge; and volved, the students involved, the high road to investigate subsequent inci- I think at some level we have acknowl- school students involved in the Col- dents? I think it is wrong. I think we as

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The American people need mittee on Intelligence, have the duty tleman that I do not think this House to know that, and I think that that to be objective in our oversight respon- ought to be frightened, fearful of an would add confidence to us all, to have sibility, we have the duty to look at independent evaluation of what oc- people on the outside come in and take the deficiencies that took place in this curred. a look. situation that may or may not have al- If there was any major accident hap- b 1115 lowed the September 11 incidents to pening in any of our cities or any parts occur, and we need to come forward of the country, we would ask people to Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chair- and make the right, responsible deci- come in and make assessments about man, I move to strike the requisite sions and not give that duty to some- what happened. We would have insur- number of words. body outside of this body. ance companies coming in and making Mr. Chairman, I would be happy to Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to assessments. We would have local law have an exchange with the gentle- the Pelosi amendment, even though I enforcement people coming in and woman. I yield to the gentlewoman have great respect for the gentle- making assessments. from California (Ms. PELOSI). woman, and reluctantly I support the We need to know what happened, and Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I thank chairman who is the man, in this case. we think that independent people can the gentleman from California (Mr. I agree with my friend, the gentleman give us some kind of different view. It LEWIS). from Illinois. I ask that his amendment does not mean that they do not have It seems from the remarks of the be supported. the knowledgeable people on the com- gentleman there should be some clari- Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Chairman, I move mission. As a matter of fact, I think fication about how events proceeded. to strike the requisite number of there is room for a placement of knowl- We had suggested on the minority side words. edgeable people, people with a back- as a result of concerns expressed to us Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the ground in this area, on the commis- by Members of Congress that there be Pelosi amendment. I am confused as to sion. an independent review. We brought why our committee cannot continue I do not know what was said last that to the majority side. They accept- our work and still have an independent night. I do not know anything about ed that. It was part of the chairman’s group come in and take a look at what that. But I do know, we ought not to be mark. There was challenge to the happened. It seems to me to be some- fearful to have an independent look at chairman’s mark in the full committee what irresponsible for us not to want this. We think it is good for the Amer- in which our position prevailed. Again, to have an assessment by an inde- ican people to have a clear under- our bill comes to the floor with an pendent group of exactly what hap- standing about what happened. We independent review in it. pened. think it is good for the agencies to Our chairman had wanted to have This is a good bill. It does a lot of have a clear and different kind of look Congress work its will and have a de- good things. But if we take out this and view of what happened in this in- bate on this. We do not see anything commission and the independence that stance. wrong with having a debate. I do not it has, it is not as good a bill as it was Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chair- think there is anything unhealthy or before. man, if the gentleman would yield just unwholesome about that. The spirit of I think it is important for the Amer- a moment further, I am sorry to do the debate is to make a distinction be- ican people also to know that there is this, but I think the gentleman knows tween whether we want an independent an independent observation or an eval- that the gentleman from Pennsylvania review of these events and the perform- uation of what occurred. I think we (Mr. MURTHA) and I deal with some ance of the agencies or whether we do really need to know exactly. not? I would like to hear from the Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chair- pretty sensitive areas in our defense re- chairman on it. I appreciate the gen- man, will the gentleman yield? sponsibilities. We are able to come to- tleman yielding, but this was the wish Mr. CONDIT. I yield to the gen- gether and work in a nonbipartisan that the Congress do debate it and tleman from California. way without having a public display Mr. LEWIS of California. I appreciate that suggests there is some partisan work its will and respect the results. my colleague yielding. difference. Mr. LEWIS of California. Reclaiming Mr. Chairman, I normally would not There is not a partisan difference my time, and I will be willing to yield, do this, but it is my understanding here. They are both independent com- is the gentlewoman suggesting that the that the difference in the language missions. It just seems to me that the language of the gentleman from Flor- here is really very small. Indeed, the ranking member should have been able ida (Mr. GOSS) does not provide for an Goss amendment would bring in an to work this out between now and con- independent review of people with independent group. The difference is ference without a display that suggests some expertise? that there would be some requirement there is some division in the House, Ms. PELOSI. That is one of the that the people on the commission and there is not a division in the things. There are a couple of points. have some experience. It strikes me House. Mr. LEWIS of California. Yes or no? that in this arena, it is pretty obvious Mr. CONDIT. I will let the ranking Ms. PELOSI. What I am saying is the that we need people with some experi- member speak to this when she gets up scope of the review is different. What ence. to speak about this. But I thought we are talking about is an independent I further would suggest to my col- when this left the committee, it left it review by those outside the commu- league, I understand last night, like at in a bipartisan way. It left with the nity, in some cases. The difference be- 9:30 or 10:00 the two sides were essen- Pelosi language in it, which was an tween our two bills is the Goss amend- tially in agreement in the middle of independent commission. That is the ment does not have an independent re- the night. For some reason, we have to way it left. We got to the floor today view of the events leading up to or the come out here optically and have a par- and it is different. If Members take the performance of the agencies. What his tisan vote. It should have been taken Pelosi language out, in my opinion, we amendment does is to say let us go for- care of. make the bill weaker. ward, which is a good thing, to analyze The conference is ahead of us. The The bill does a lot of good things, but the collection, dissemination and shar- gentlewoman has the responsibility to we as a Congress, we as a nation, the ing of intelligence and that is a very work out that kind of compromise. I do intelligence community, should not be important point. It is not a bad thing. not understand why we find ourselves fearful to allow someone to come in It is just that it is not an inde- in this position. and do an assessment of exactly what pendent review. We could do both. Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Chairman, let me occurred here. It does not mean we Mr. LEWIS of California. Reclaiming reclaim my time. have to agree with it, but we ought to my time, it is my understanding that

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18933 as late as 9:30 or 10:00 in the well of the to this Member that it would appear as We go on to talk about why we think House in a discussion, the differences though at least somewhere down the it is so important for these eight mem- here were that close because both pre- line we would like to be able to find a bers to be thoughtful, independent, sumed there was independence in re- mechanism, independent commission wise, have good reputations for work- view. One had required more expertise or otherwise, to point the finger at ing in these areas. So we voted as a than the other approach apparently. somebody and say someone else was to committee, in a bipartisan way, to es- But the important point I would make blame besides us. Indeed, it really is tablish this independent review. Now, is that optically, the gentlewoman is fundamental in the important work of it is on the floor and there is some de- presenting a picture. So there is some this committee that the leadership on bate as to what we should do. big difference here in terms of review. both sides be willing to come together Secondly, the debate now is over the Ms. PELOSI. There is. and solve these kinds of problems be- scope. The gentleman from Florida’s Mr. LEWIS of California. The gentle- fore they provide an appearance of dif- (Mr. GOSS) language reads, and I will woman and I have had differences on ference when there truly is no dif- quote the following with respect to the this subject before. I no longer serve on ference. acts of terrorism, and he goes on to say the committee, as we all know. I do Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I move what we need to look at. ‘‘The Commis- spend a lot of time there because of my to strike the requisite number of sion shall review the national security work. Having said that, I remember words. readiness of the United States to iden- our debates on the floor regarding Mr. Chairman, first of all, I very re- tify structural impediments to the ef- whether our budget should be public or luctantly rise in opposition to our es- fective collection, analysis, and shar- not. The gentlewoman wanted to do teemed chairman who has provided ing of information on national security that. such great leadership for our com- threats, particularly terrorism.’’ Ms. PELOSI. That is correct. mittee, and I rise in support of the gen- That is well and good. Our inde- Mr. LEWIS of California. I would sub- tlewoman’s amendment for an inde- pendent review, however, says, let us mit to the gentlewoman that there pendent review of the events leading up look at a host of government agencies, probably are messengers from the to September 11, which provides broad not to lay blame, not to fire people, not Taliban who would love to see the ad- scope across a host of difference agen- to roll heads, but to look at the roll of justments that the committee is mak- cies as to how we try to prevent the the Customs, the INS, the border con- ing at this point. I do not notice a next attack. Not to lay blame, not to trol, the CIA, the DIA, the State De- Member on the floor in connection blame agencies, not to roll heads, but partment, the Department of Justice, with that at this point in time. to put eight independent, thoughtful the FBI and put eight thoughtful peo- I must say optically we are pre- Americans together from both parties ple, Democrats and Republicans, in a senting a difference with no difference. and look at better ways to prepare for room and give us an independent anal- It is a bit disconcerting to me that the and protect the homeland of the United ysis. leadership of the committee has not States of America. I think we could do Some people have mentioned a com- been able to handle this in a way at that. mission or commissions that have done this very delicate time that does not Mr. Chairman, I rise also to discuss this, and we have a host of them. None provide such an appearance of dif- this on the House floor. I think the of them have been done since Sep- ference. chairman said very eloquently and tember 11, when we had 6,000 people die Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, will the very wisely, this is the place to do it. in New York City. That was an attack gentleman yield? This is the place to have these debates not on New York, not on America, on Mr. LEWIS of California. I am happy in a thoughtful and articulate and the world, with hundreds of people to yield to the gentlewoman from Cali- hopefully diplomatic manner. from lots of countries being killed. fornia. Mr. Chairman, I rise in favor of the So let us look thoughtfully at an Ms. PELOSI. First, I want to recog- Pelosi amendment for two reasons that independent review. Let us look at a nize the standing of the gentleman I want to reiterate: independent re- vast scope and let us not look to blame from California (Mr. LEWIS) on these view, and two, the scope of what we people but to protect the homeland of issues. He is a former member of the want to accomplish. First the inde- the United States from future attacks. committee and as the chairman of the pendence. In our committee report, I support the Pelosi language. Subcommittee on Defense of the Com- which is available to the general public Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Chairman, I move mittee on Appropriations, probably and is not classified, we say on page 16, to strike the requisite number of knows more, or as much as anyone and I quote, ‘‘The committee believes words. else. I defer to the gentleman from it critical that a comprehensive exam- I have been on this committee now Florida (Mr. GOSS) on this issue. We all ination be conducted independently of for a number of years, and in my work respect his expertise. the Federal Government.’’ on the committee I have gotten to The point is in response to the con- The committee, in a bipartisan way, know a number of people in the intel- cerns raised by others about the scope says on page 17, and I quote, ‘‘The Com- ligence community, and they are very, of the commission, we made a proposal mittee continues to believe that there very fine people. I have a great deal of last night that said we will take out is a need for a fundamental review of respect for the men and women who the subpoena power, we will take out the Intelligence Community’s authori- work to provide the best real-time in- the hearing process, we will take out ties, structure, funding levels, proce- formation for our policy-makers and the granting of immunity. But the dures, areas of mission emphasis, secu- war fighters. independence of the commission is rity procedures, depth and breadth of The events of September 11, however, something we can not yield on; A, and, analytic expertise, and interagency re- have caused Americans and people all B, the scope; how we can collect and lationships.’’ over the world to ask the questions, to disseminate information better in the On page 26, in a bipartisan way, the ask the committee members, to ask future is too narrow. We should do that committee again states in our report, the Members of the Congress as they go too. But we should not ignore the op- ‘‘Section 306 of the bill establishes an back to their districts, how did this portunity to have those people who are independent commission to review the happen, how did we allow our guard to not all, according to the Goss amend- performance of those Federal public go down such that this could happen. ment, of the community, but rather safety, law enforcement and national We do not have the answers yet, but have some independent thinking on it. security departments and agencies re- one of the vehicles to give the Amer- So we did try to make accommoda- sponsible for preventing and/or re- ican people the understanding that we tions. sponding to acts of terrorism in the pe- are seriously looking to find the real Mr. LEWIS of California. Reclaiming riod prior to and including September answers is to have a commission that my time, it certainly is disconcerting 11, 2001.’’ is independent and that can give the

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It support of the Pelosi amendment. guarding the hen house. seems to me that it is even more im- As a New Yorker, as we go from one Instead, we need to have an open, portant in light of the horrific events funeral to wakes, to vigils, to the site independent group of well-thinking which occurred on September 11. to see the pain, to see the suffering of people who can, as Ms. PELOSI’s amend- b 1130 the families, of the children, and as we ment suggests, go about this work in a work hard to do what we have to do to The unimaginable has now become way that will give credibility and rebuild our great city, I think we the predictable. We must look to our- meaning and give reassurances to the would be remiss if while we are moving selves to see what exposure we have, people of our country and the world forward, and I have confidence that the that we are sincerely going after the what vulnerability we have in the sys- tems, in the agencies that deal with best minds in this country are focused truth so that we can make sure that like a laser beam on what we have to nothing like this will ever happen terrorism. I think an independent re- view is what will give the American do to move forward to ensure that this again. kind of horror, the incomprehensible, I would urge my colleagues to please people the confidence that they seek, that we are in the best possible posi- does not happen again. I think we let us have an independent commission would be remiss if we did not ensure that can do the work, the scope that tion to prevent future attacks. In closing, Mr. Chairman, as I say, we that there was an independent review. needs to be done so that our people will cooperated as fully as possible but The amendment of the gentlewoman have assurances that they need. would not give up on the issue of inde- from California emphasized the inde- Mr. Chairman, I yield to our ranking pendence of the review and the scope of member, the gentlewoman from Cali- pendence. Mr. BOSWELL. Mr. Chairman, I the review. Again, my colleagues, while fornia (Ms. PELOSI). we are moving forward and doing what Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I thank move to strike the requisite number of we have to do to prevent the horror of the gentleman for yielding and wish to words, and I will be very brief. As I said earlier, I am a newcomer to this kind of incident ever occurring associate myself with the remarks of the committee, but the chairman is again, I think it is absolutely essential my colleagues and thank them for doing a great job, and he has good help that we look at what happened. We can their support of this amendment. from our ranking member, and all of I believe, Mr. Chairman, that there only learn from the past. In order to us. will be a number of inquiries into the move forward, we have to evaluate the We had this discussion not too long past and we have to be sure that all the circumstances surrounding the Sep- ago, and I understood that the chair- tember 11 terrorist attacks. Commit- information is in place. If the same man was supportive of this at that mo- people are doing the review, in my tees of the Congress will rightfully con- ment, and I think that he is. There is duct some of these inquiries. Elements judgment we are missing the strength some difference here. and the power of an independent ana- of the executive branch will conduct I remember one of our Members, and others. In the judgment of a majority lyst really looking at the agencies and I do not think he would mind, I cer- seeing what perhaps we can do dif- of the committee, and after the vote tainly respect him as a close personal was taken, our bill was reported out ferently. friend and ally, a colleague from the So I just wanted to make that point unanimously, it was important to as- chairman’s side of the aisle, that said sure that at least one of these inquiries again. If we are going to move forward we do not need this, we can do it. And and truly understand the future, my be as independent as possible of the in- he was right. We could do it. We could, colleagues, it seems to me we have to terests of the departments and agen- with extra pieces there. Between the truly understand what happened in the cies whose performance is being as- chairman and the gentlewoman from past. And I just wanted to thank my sessed. California (Ms. PELOSI) there, I have no colleague, the gentlewoman from Cali- This is not to be an inquiry focused doubt we could do it. But that is not exclusively on the intelligence commu- the question. Something terrible has fornia (Ms. PELOSI), for offering that nity. It is to examine across the board happened in our country. This is Amer- amendment. I appreciate that there was a com- the performance of the national secu- ica, and the people of the country want rity establishment in preventing, pre- to know. promise worked out between the gen- paring and/or responding to acts of ter- So I do not feel threatened that we tleman from Florida (Mr. GOSS) and rorism. would do this. I do not have a problem the ranking member, the gentlewoman There is a tremendous concern in the with doing it the chairman’s way. I from California (Ms. PELOSI); but I country, great questions about what think that would be fine. And then as I wanted to emphasize again that I went terribly wrong on September 11, listen to the discussion and debate in strongly supported the amendment, and the nation was not as prepared as committee and in here today, to do the and I thank her for bringing it to my it should have been. Everybody could amendment of our ranking member, I colleagues’ attention. have been doing his or her job perfectly am not troubled with that. I have the The CHAIRMAN. The question is on well, but the lack of coordination or confidence in our country and our peo- the amendment offered by the gentle- collaboration may be the weakness ple, in this institution, that we can do woman from California (Ms. PELOSI) as that we need to find. I think we need to that. America wants answers and we a substitute for the amendment offered respond to the concerns of the Amer- can do this. by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. ican people in a responsible way, and This opens up an independent review GOSS). the independent review as outlined in appointed by the President and the The amendment offered as a sub- the bill is the appropriate response. leaders of these two Houses. It is not a stitute for the amendment was re- Who appoints this? The President threat. We can do it. This is the United jected. and the leadership of the Senate and States of America, a democracy, the The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the House are to appoint the members leading democracy in our history. Let the amendment offered by the gen- of the commission. I have confidence in us do it. Let us just get it done. I sup- tleman from Florida (Mr. GOSS). the President and his intention to ap- port the gentlewoman from California The amendment was agreed to. point two members of the highest qual- (Ms. PELOSI). AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. TRAFICANT ity and independence of thought who Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I move Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Chairman, I will fairly but thoroughly discharge to strike the requisite number of offer amendment No. 5, the Buy Amer- their responsibilities on this. words. ican amendment.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18935 The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- wanted to make a statement today. In One other thing. We now have seen ignate the amendment. the back of the room is the gentleman planes, we have seen ships, and, my The text of the amendment is as fol- from Pennsylvania (Mr. MURTHA), and God, there are subways and metros all lows: the gentleman from California (Mr. over America. Literally an army of Amendment No. 5 offered by Mr. TRAFI- LEWIS) came to the floor and he made guerrillas could penetrate our shore CANT: a point about true bipartisanship. I can with, in fact, a nuclear device; and as At the end of title III (page 19, after line remember when the gentleman from the gentleman from Florida (Mr. 18), insert the following new section: Florida (Mr. YOUNG), now the chairman DEUTSCH) said, perhaps 6 million Amer- SEC. ll. COMPLIANCE WITH BUY AMERICAN ACT AND SENSE OF CONGRESS RE- of the full Committee on Appropria- icans could die. GARDING PURCHASE OF AMERICAN- tions, was chairman of the Sub- Colleagues, when will we address the MADE EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, AND committee on Defense and he worked soft underbelly of our national security SERVICES. with the gentleman from Pennsylvania which is our border? (a) COMPLIANCE WITH BUY AMERICAN ACT.— (Mr. MURTHA). They came to the floor Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, will the No funds authorized to be appropriated in and they had their problems worked gentleman yield? this Act may be provided to a person or enti- Mr. TRAFICANT. I yield to a gen- ty unless the person or entity agrees to com- out. The world was not confused with ply with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. what America was going to do mili- tleman who I have tremendous respect 10a–10c) in the expenditure of the funds. tarily. And we cannot be confused with for, and I compliment him on his bill. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—In the case of any what we are going to do with our intel- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I thank the equipment, products, or services that may be ligence program. distinguished gentleman from Ohio for authorized to be purchased using funds au- Let me just take one minute now and yielding. thorized to be appropriated in this Act, it is give some of my views. Pollard, Han- I want to simply say that I know of the sense of Congress that recipients of such sen, USS Cole, Pan Am 103, the first at- the gentleman’s work on behalf of the funds should, in expending the funds, pur- tack on the World Trade Center, that support for the men and women in our chase only American-made equipment, prod- intelligence community. I think he has ucts, and services. we were warned about. My colleagues, it exactly right on this question of the Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Chairman, I do we had anonymous reports and warn- ings that Pan Am 103 would be blown borders. The gentleman has already plan to withdraw this amendment, and heard one colloquy today with our col- I would like to thank the chairman for up. Now, look, it is not about laying league, the gentleman from New Jersey a good bill. I do agree with the gen- blame. No one in this Congress, with (Mr. SMITH), on the subject. I certainly tleman from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD) that all of our duties, has enough time to accept this amendment as timely and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. GOSS) see and oversee all of these problems. reasonable; and on behalf of the com- is certainly our intelligence expert That is why we have fine leaders, like mittee, I would be prepared to accept here. the gentleman from California (Mr. it. Mr. Chairman, I will withdraw my LEWIS), the gentleman from Pennsyl- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, will the Buy American amendment because the vania (Mr. MURTHA), the gentleman gentleman yield? gentleman from Florida and the gen- from Florida (Mr. GOSS), the gentle- Mr. TRAFICANT. I yield to the gen- tlewoman from California (Ms. PELOSI) woman from California (Ms. PELOSI), tlewoman from California. have put in stealth language, which is and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I thank Traficant procurement language in a YOUNG). the gentleman for yielding. different form. And being that it is a The commission is wise, but I will I just want to comment that the stealth bill, I do appreciate their in- say this: we have to be better, and we amendment focuses the attention of cluding my stealth amendment into have to look not only at September 11 the commission to be established by the bill. but we must now start looking at root section 306 on U.S. border security. Al- I thank the chairman for that. causations. I have offered, over a pe- though I believe that important issue Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- riod of years, legislation on an issue would receive appropriate attention sent to withdraw the Buy American dealing with our borders that politi- under the charge to the commission ei- amendment pending at the desk. cally has been shot down. It has been ther as approved by the committee or The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, shot down because it has been looked as amended by the gentleman from the gentleman’s amendment is with- at as an ethnic measure. Florida (Mr. GOSS), the increased em- drawn. Mr. Chairman, I am not concerned phasis provided by the Traficant lan- There was no objection. about poor people from Mexico running guage may be helpful. AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. TRAFICANT across the border trying to better their We are prepared to accept the Trafi- Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Chairman, I lives. But, my colleagues, the soft un- cant amendment, Mr. Chairman. offer amendment No. 4. derbelly of America is wide open. And Mr. TRAFICANT. Reclaiming my The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- if we do not take a look at our borders, time, Mr. Chairman, I urge an ‘‘aye’’ ignate the amendment. God forbid, there will be more Ameri- vote. The text of the amendment is as fol- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on lows: cans that will die. I think the gen- tleman from Florida (Mr. DEUTSCH) the amendment offered by the gen- Amendment No. 4 offered by Mr. TRAFI- tleman from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT). CANT: made an excellent point. We have got to do better. We must have a zero tol- The amendment was agreed to. Page 19, line 15, strike the period and in- The CHAIRMAN. Are there further sert the following: ‘‘, and shall include a erance on terrorism. comprehensive assessment of security at the The Traficant amendment, Mr. amendments to title III? borders of the United States with respect to Chairman, calls for a study on that AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. WOLF terrorist and narcotic interdiction efforts.’’. border. Give us a complete analysis of Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I offer an Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Chairman, I what is happening. And if we are pre- amendment. wanted to say a couple of things, and I pared to put the military at our air- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- do not want to belabor the House; but ports, by God, let us protect our bor- ignate the amendment. I thought I would take time on my ders. The text of the amendment is as fol- amendment. With that, Mr. Chairman, I ask for an lows: I listened to the words of the gen- affirmative vote on my amendment, Amendment No. 9 offered by Mr. WOLF: At the end of title III (page 19, after line tleman from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD), which calls for a comprehensive assess- 18) insert the following new section: who is certainly one of our outstanding ment by this new commission relative to the security of our borders with re- SEC. 307. IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDA- leaders; and he made a lot of sense. I TIONS OF THE NATIONAL COMMIS- agreed with the gentleman. spect to terrorism and narcotics. And SION ON TERRORISM. I was prepared to vote with the gen- let me say this: narcotics and narcotic (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days tleman from Florida (Mr. GOSS), but I traffickers are terrorists. after the date of the enactment of this Act,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 18936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 the Director of Central Intelligence, in co- The New Republic alleges that some committee that is working on some of operation with the heads of the departments worked to discredit the findings of the the matters, as is the whole com- and agencies of the United States involved, commission report by spinning, by in- mittee. I thank the gentleman for his shall implement the recommended changes ferring that it did certain things that efforts to enhance our national secu- to counterterrorism policy in preventing and punishing international terrorism directed it did not do. This is troubling, particu- rity. toward the United States contained in the larly in the wake of the events of Sep- I especially appreciate the amend- report submitted to the President and the tember 11, and is why I am offering the ment that urges the full information of Congress by the National Commission on amendment today, and for those who the counterterrorism recommendations Terrorism established in section 591 of Omni- do not serve on the committee, to have offered recently by the Bremer Com- bus Consolidated and Emergency Supple- some mechanism to find out whether mission. The gentlewoman from Cali- mental Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law any of these recommendations are fornia (Ms. HARMAN) was on that com- 105–277; 112 Stat. 2681–210). being followed. Because the director of mission. I share the gentleman’s con- (b) REPORT.—(1) Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the CIA is the lead government official, cern that the intelligence community if the Director of Central Intelligence deter- the director has wide-ranging respon- has failed to adopt the recommenda- mines that one or more of the recommended sibilities in directing the Nation’s pol- tions of the Bremer Commission. We changes referred to in subsection (a) will not icy on combating terrorism. understand that there is work to be be implemented, the Director shall submit to The amendment says not later than done, and we have noted it in this bill. the appropriate congressional committees a 90 days after the enactment of this leg- As reflected in the committee’s adop- report containing a detailed explanation of islation, the director of Central Intel- tion of section 403 rescinding the CIA’s that determination. ligence, in cooperation with the heads 1995 guidelines on foreign asset recruit- (2) In this subsection, the term ‘‘appro- ment, the committee as a whole has priate congressional committees’’ means the of the departments and agencies in- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence volved, shall implement the rec- acted on the Bremer Commission’s of the House of Representatives and the Se- ommended changes to counterter- most urgent recommendation. There is lect Committee on Intelligence of the Sen- rorism policies in preventing and pun- full committee support on that. Given ate. ishing international terrorism directed the tragic events of September 11, this Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I want to towards the United States contained in amendment is timely and reasonable; thank the chairman, the gentleman the report submitted to the President and I will accept it on behalf of the from Florida (Mr. GOSS), for allowing and the Congress by the National Com- committee and thank the gentleman and accepting this amendment. mission on Terrorism. for his innovation. Mr. Chairman, as sponsor of the leg- In addition, not later than 90 days Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I thank islation which created the National after the date of enactment, if the di- the gentleman and I thank the staff Commission on Terrorism, or what rector of Central Intelligence deter- and the gentlewoman from California some are calling the Bremer Commis- mines that one or more of the rec- (Ms. PELOSI). sion, I want to offer this amendment. ommended changes will not be imple- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I move In light of the tragedy of September 11, mented, the director shall submit to to strike the last word. I believe it is imperative the U.S. Gov- the Permanent Select Committee on Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak on the ernment be responsive and proactive in Intelligence a report containing a de- Wolf amendment. As I understand the combating terrorism. As we mourn the tailed explanation of that determina- purpose of the amendment, it is to en- loss of life of the terrorist attacks, 27 tion. sure that the DCI formally responds to people from my congressional district, Mr. Chairman, I am not going to go the recommendations of the Bremer we must be resolved to do whatever it through all of the recommendations; Commission on Terrorism by indi- takes to win the war against terrorism. but there were a couple of rec- cating which of those recommenda- The National Commission on Ter- ommendations, some of which are tions make sense to implement and rorism was established by Public Law being carried out in this bill. For those which do not. As such, a response would be a useful 105–277. No Member, I believe, voted who are interested, Members can view contribution to the work of our Sub- against it in 1998. the commission’s report at www.fas.org. committee on Terrorism; and we are, b 1145 Mr. Chairman, I would urge that this therefore, pleased as the full com- Congress gave the commission 6 amendment be adopted; and I ask the mittee on the minority side to accept months because they wanted this thing gentleman, the chairman of the Perma- the amendment. done quickly to review the laws, the nent Select Committee on Intelligence, The CHAIRMAN. The question is on regulations, the directives, the poli- that we keep this in, that this not be the amendment offered by the gen- cies, and the practices for preventing dropped in conference. I morally would tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF). The amendment was agreed to. and punishing international terrorism not be able to support the conference The CHAIRMAN. Are there further directed against the United States, as- report if this language were dropped. sess their effectiveness, and rec- amendments to title III? Having been at a town meeting last If not, the Clerk will designate title ommend changes to improve U.S. week where two families lost loved IV. counterterrorism performance. ones, knowing the work that was put The text of title IV is as follows: The commission issued its rec- into the commission, the Congress has ommendations in June of 2000. Given TITLE IV—CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE to know what has been adopted and AGENCY that the commission was comprised of what has not, and there very well may SEC. 401. MODIFICATIONS TO CENTRAL INTEL- the Nation’s leading terrorism experts, be good reasons why they have not LIGENCE AGENCY’S CENTRAL SERV- including L. Paul Bremer, President been. I am not on the Permanent Se- ICES PROGRAM. Reagan’s counterterrorism czar; former lect Committee on Intelligence, and I Section 21 of the Central Intelligence Agency CIA Director, James Woolsey; and re- would trust the committee to know. I Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403u) is amended as fol- tired Army General, Wayne Downing, lows: ask the gentleman to keep this in so I (1) Subsection (g)(1) is amended— just appointed with a high position can comfortably and morally vote for (A) by striking ‘‘December’’ and inserting with this administration, one would the conference report. ‘‘January’’; and think that their recommendations and Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, will the (B) by striking ‘‘conduct’’ and inserting ‘‘com- advice would have been taken seriously gentleman yield? plete’’. by those in government. Mr. WOLF. I yield to the gentleman (2) Subsection (h) is amended— Unfortunately, it appears that some (A) by striking paragraph (1) and redesig- from Florida. nating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) in government either ignored or ac- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, of course and (2), respectively; tively worked to discredit the work of we will do that in conference; and we (B) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by the commission. A recent article in will do more. We have a special sub- striking ‘‘(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘(2)’’; and

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 6333 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18937 (C) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by I realize I served at a different time Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Chairman, I striking ‘‘(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘(1)’’. and in different places, but I still had thank the gentlewoman for her com- SEC. 402. EXTENSION OF CIA VOLUNTARY SEPA- 100 percent of the backing of my gov- ments. RATION PAY ACT. ernment. And I think it is time that we The CHAIRMAN. The question is on (a) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.—Section 2(f) of extend this backing to agents today en- the amendment offered by the gen- the Central Intelligence Agency Voluntary Sep- aration Pay Act (Public Law 103–36, 50 U.S.C. gaged in counterterrorism activities. tleman from Connecticut (Mr. SIM- 403–4 note) is amended by striking ‘‘September Mr. Chairman, it is not a new idea; MONS). 30, 2002’’ and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2003’’. and it is not an original idea. In fact, it The amendment was agreed to. (b) REMITTANCE OF FUNDS.—Section 2(i) of was a recommendation of the same The CHAIRMAN. Are there further that Act is amended by striking ‘‘or 2002’’ and commission that my colleague, the amendments to title IV? inserting ‘‘2002, or 2003’’. gentleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF), If not, the Clerk will designate title SEC. 403. GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT OF referred to a few minutes ago. That re- V. CERTAIN FOREIGN ASSETS. port said, ‘‘The risk of personal liabil- The text of title V is as follows: Recognizing dissatisfaction with the provi- ity arising from actions taken in an of- TITLE V—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE sions of the guidelines of the Central Intel- INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES ligence Agency (promulgated in 1995) for han- ficial capacity discourages law enforce- dling cases involving foreign assets or sources ment and intelligence personnel from SEC. 501. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE ITEMS OF NOMINAL VALUE FOR RECRUITMENT with human rights concerns, the Director of taking bold actions to combat ter- PURPOSES. Central Intelligence shall— rorism.’’ Discourages intelligence per- (a) AUTHORITY.—Section 422 of title 10, United (1) rescind the provisions of the guidelines for sonnel from taking bold actions to States Code, is amended by adding at the end handling such cases; and combat terrorism. the following: (2) provide for provisions for handling such The tragic events of September 11 ‘‘(b) PROMOTIONAL ITEMS FOR RECRUITMENT cases that more appropriately weigh and have changed us all, and it is apparent PURPOSES.—The Secretary of Defense may use incentivize risks to achieve successful oper- funds available for an intelligence element of ations. from those events that we must do bet- ter in our counterterrorism activities. the Department of Defense to purchase pro- The CHAIRMAN. Are there any motional items of nominal value for use in the We must have case officers and agents amendments to title IV? recruitment of individuals for employment by who are bold in their actions to combat AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. SIMMONS that element.’’. these activities. The least we can do is (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—(1) The heading Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Chairman, I offer provide them with the liability cov- of such section is amended to read as follows: an amendment. erage they need to ensure that they ‘‘§ 422. Use of funds for certain incidental pur- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- have the full backing of the govern- poses’’. ignate the amendment. ment. (2) Such section is further amended by insert- The text of the amendment is as fol- I believe my amendment provides ing at the beginning of the text of the section lows: this backing, and I urge my colleagues the following: Amendment No. 3 offered by Mr. SIMMONS: to support the amendment. ‘‘(a) COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OFFICIAL RECEP- At the end of title IV, page 21, after line 12, TION AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES.—’’. Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, will the (3) The item relating to such section in the insert the following new section: gentleman yield? SEC. 404. FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROFES- table of sections at the beginning of subchapter SIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE OF Mr. SIMMONS. I yield to the gen- I of chapter 21 of such title is amended to read COUNTERTERRORISM EMPLOYEES. tleman from Florida. as follows: Section 406(a)(2) of the Intelligence Au- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I congratu- ‘‘422. Use of funds for certain incidental pur- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public late the gentleman for his amendment poses.’’. Law 106–567; 114 Stat. 2849; 5 U.S.C. prec. 5941 and his work in the area of the intel- SEC. 502. FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND note) is amended by striking ‘‘one-half’’ and ligence community. I know that he QUALITY-OF-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS inserting ‘‘100 percent’’. AT MENWITH HILL AND BAD AIBLING brings a value-added contribution be- STATIONS. Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Chairman, I have cause of his experience, and we value Section 506(b) of the Intelligence Authoriza- what I believe is a friendly amendment that. tion Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104–93; to the Intelligence Authorization Act The provision improves on language 109 Stat. 974), as amended by section 502 of the of 2002. The purpose of the amendment and authority that was included in last Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year is to require that the Central Intel- year’s intelligence act. As does the 1998 (Public Law 105–107; 111 Stat. 2262) and by ligence Agency assume 100 percent of gentleman from Connecticut, I believe section 502 of the Intelligence Authorization Act the cost of personal liability insurance giving the DCI discretionary authority for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106–120; 113 for certain CIA employees involved in to provide full insurance liability pro- Stat. 1619), is further amended by striking ‘‘for fiscal years 2000 and 2001’’ and inserting ‘‘for counterterrorism activities. tection to CIA employees is a small but fiscal years 2002 and 2003’’. For 10 years, I served with the CIA. important benefit that we can provide SEC. 503. CONTINUATION OF JOINT INTER- During that period, 5 of which were to public servants who are putting AGENCY TASK FORCE AT CURRENT spent overseas, I was engaged in intel- their lives at risk for us. This amend- LOCATIONS IN FLORIDA AND CALI- ligence collection, counterintelligence ment is timely, and I accept it on be- FORNIA. and counterespionage activities, and on half of the committee and congratulate (a) MAIN LOCATION.—The Secretary of De- fense shall continue to maintain the Joint Inter- occasion counterterrorism activities. the gentleman for it. agency Task Force at Key West, Florida, with The work was difficult and the work Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, will the the responsibility for coordinating drug interdic- was dangerous; but at no time did I gentleman yield? tion efforts in the Western Hemisphere and with ever doubt that my government would Mr. SIMMONS. I yield to the gentle- such additional responsibilities regarding world- not protect me from personal liability woman from California. wide intelligence for counterdrug operations as if I encountered a lawsuit as a con- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I, too, the Secretary may assign. sequence of my professional duties. commend the gentleman. The amend- (b) COMPONENT LOCATION.—The Secretary of Today I understand that CIA officers ment ensures that those CIA employees Defense shall convert the Joint Interagency Task Force located at Alameda, California, to be engaged in counterterrorism activities for whom the Director of Central Intel- a component site of the main location specified are virtually required to buy liability ligence determines that there is a need in subsection (a). insurance, but the CIA only pays 50 to carry professional liability insur- (c) DIRECTOR.—The Director of the Joint percent of the cost. What incentive ance, the full cost of that insurance Interagency Task Force shall be a flag officer of does a CIA case officer have to do the will be borne by the CIA, and as the the Coast Guard. job if he or she is subject to liability distinguished chairman mentioned, the SEC. 504. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES RE- lawsuits? Why would they take any determination of the need is left at the LATING TO INTERDICTION OF AIR- CRAFT ENGAGED IN ILLICIT DRUG risks in their professional duties if the discretion of the DCI. The amendment TRAFFICKING. government was unwilling to cover the serves a very useful purpose. We accept (a) CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR IMMU- cost of their liability. it as well. NITY.—Subsection (a)(2) of section 1012 of the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 6333 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 18938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal (2) in subsection (b)— ment, the Community Management Ac- Year 1995 (Public Law 103–337; 108 Stat. 2837; 22 (A) by striking ‘‘conveyed or otherwise pro- count, and the Central Intelligence U.S.C. 2291–4) is amended by striking ‘‘, before vided’’ and inserting ‘‘provided to a foreign gov- Agency Retirement and Disability Sys- the interdiction occurs, has determined’’ and in- ernment’’; tem, and for other purposes, pursuant (B) by inserting ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- serting ‘‘has, during the 12-month period ending to House Resolution 252, he reported on the date of the interdiction, certified to Con- graph (1); gress’’. (C) by striking ‘‘; and’’ at the end of para- the bill back to the House with an (b) ANNUAL REPORTS.—That section is further graph (2) and inserting a period; and amendment adopted by the Committee amended— (D) by striking paragraph (3). of the Whole. (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. GOSS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under section (d); and Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an the rule, the previous question is or- (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- dered. lowing new subsection: amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Is a separate vote demanded on any ‘‘(c) ANNUAL REPORTS.—(1) Not later than amendment to the committee amend- ignate the amendment. February 1 each year, the President shall sub- ment in the nature of a substitute mit to Congress a report on the assistance pro- The text of the amendment is as fol- adopted by the Committee of the vided under subsection (b) during the preceding lows: calendar year. Each report shall include for the Whole? If not, the question is on the Amendment No. 7 offered by Mr. GOSS: amendment. calendar year covered by such report the fol- Strike section 503 (page 23, lines 1 through lowing: The amendment was agreed to. 16). The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(A) A list specifying each country for which Strike section 506 (page 26, line 1, through a certification referred to in subsection (a)(2) page 27, line 5). question is on engrossment and third was in effect for purposes of that subsection reading of the bill. during any portion of such calendar year, in- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, my amend- The bill was ordered to be engrossed cluding the nature of the illicit drug trafficking ment strikes section 503 and 506. and read a third time, and was read the threat to each such country. By way of explanation, 506 is a tech- third time, and passed, and a motion to ‘‘(B) A detailed explanation of the procedures nical amendment which I understand reconsider was laid on the table. referred to in subsection (a)(2)(B) in effect for has now been incorporated within H.R. f each country listed under subparagraph (A), in- 2586, the National Defense Authoriza- cluding any training and other mechanisms in tion Act for Fiscal Year 2002. With re- b 1200 place to ensure adherence to such procedures. ‘‘(C) A complete description of any assistance spect to section 503 on the status of in- AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO provided under subsection (b). telligence fusion centers in Florida and MAKE CORRECTIONS IN EN- ‘‘(D) A summary description of the aircraft California, I have been asked by the GROSSMENT OF H.R. 2883, INTEL- interception activity for which the United States gentleman from Arizona (Mr. STUMP), LIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT Government provided any form of assistance chairman of the Committee on Armed FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 under subsection (b). Services, to defer further action on this Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- ‘‘(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall be provision pending consultations be- submitted in unclassified form, but may include mous consent that in the engrossment tween our committees. a classified annex.’’. of the bill, H.R. 2883, the Clerk be au- Mr. Chairman, I certainly am pre- SEC. 505. UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM thorized to make such technical and FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE NATIONAL pared to honor the gentleman’s request conforming changes as necessary to re- IMAGERY AND MAPPING AGENCY. and would like to do so. flect the actions of the House. (a) AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT TRAINING PRO- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, will the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. GRAM.—Subchapter III of chapter 22 of title 10, gentleman yield? SIMPSON). Is there objection to the re- United States Code, is amended by adding at the Mr. GOSS. I yield to the gentle- end the following new section: quest of the gentleman from Florida? woman from California. There was no objection. ‘‘§ 462. Financial assistance to certain employ- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, it is my f ees in acquisition of critical skills understanding that issues raised by 503 ‘‘The Secretary of Defense may establish an will be addressed in the conference re- GENERAL LEAVE undergraduate training program with respect to port. With that understanding, I am Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- civilian employees of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency that is similar in purpose, con- pleased to agree to the gentleman’s mous consent that all Members may ditions, content, and administration to the pro- amendment. have 5 legislative days within which to gram established by the Secretary of Defense Mr. GOSS. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming revise and extend their remarks and in- under section 16 of the National Security Agen- my time, I believe that is accurate. clude extraneous material on the bill cy Act of 1959 (50 U.S.C. 402 note) for civilian The CHAIRMAN. The question is on (H.R. 2883) to authorize appropriations employees of the National Security Agency.’’. the amendment offered by the gen- for fiscal year 2002 for intelligence and (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec- tleman from Florida (Mr. GOSS). intelligence-related activities of the tions at the beginning of such subchapter is The amendment was agreed to. United States Government, the Com- amended by adding at the end the following munity Management Account, and the new item: The CHAIRMAN. Are there any other amendments to the bill? Central Intelligence Agency Retire- ‘‘462. Financial assistance to certain employees ment and Disability System, and for in acquisition of critical skills.’’. If not, the question is on the com- other purposes. SEC. 506. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Section 2555 of title 10, United States Code, as objection to the request of the gen- added by section 1203(a) of the Floyd D. Spence The committee amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal nature of a substitute, as amended, was tleman from Florida? Year 2001 (as enacted by Public Law 106–398; agreed to. There was no objection. 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–324), is amended— The CHAIRMAN. Under the rule, the f (1) in subsection (a)— Committee rises. FARM SECURITY ACT OF 2001 (A) by striking ‘‘CONVEY OR’’ in the subsection Accordingly, the Committee rose; heading and inserting ‘‘TRANSFER TITLE TO OR The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. OTHERWISE’’; ant to House Resolution 248 and rule (B) in paragraph (1)— SIMPSON) having assumed the chair, XVIII, the Chair declares the House in (i) by striking ‘‘convey’’ and inserting ‘‘trans- Mr. LATOURETTE, Chairman of the the Committee of the Whole House on fer title’’; and Committee of the Whole House on the (ii) by striking ‘‘and’’ after ‘‘equipment;’’; the State of the Union for the further State of the Union, reported that that consideration of the bill, H.R. 2646. (C) by striking the period at the end of para- Committee, having had under consider- graph (2) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and b 1200 (D) by adding at the end the following new ation the bill (H.R. 2883) to authorize paragraph: appropriations for fiscal year 2002 for IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ‘‘(3) inspect, test, maintain, repair, or replace intelligence and intelligence-related Accordingly, the House resolved any such equipment.’’; and activities of the United States Govern- itself into the Committee of the Whole

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18939 House on the State of the Union for the ‘‘Would essentially bring the peanut program are guaranteed a support price of $610 per- further consideration of the bill (H.R. in line with other commodity programs.’’ ton, called the ‘‘quota loan rate.’’ Producers 2646) to provide for the continuation of Why is this important? Because taking pea- of additional peanuts are guaranteed a lower agricultural programs through fiscal support price of $132 per-ton, called the ‘‘ad- nuts off a separate track will ultimately make ditional loan rate.’’ Producers may sell their year 2011, with Mr. LAHOOD in the it easier to enact future reforms. It also ex- peanuts at or above these loan rates, or they chair. poses the hidden costs of the existing pro- may place their peanuts under loan with The Clerk read the title of the bill. gram by putting it ‘‘on the books.’’ USDA and have the government sell them. The CHAIRMAN. When the Com- There are still some concerns I have with This program, while long-standing, has been mittee of the Whole rose on Thursday, what we’re accomplishing today. First, this leg- criticized by GAO and others because, among October 4, 2001, amendment No. 34 islation compensates quota holders for the other things, it provides substantial benefits printed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD loss of their asset, which I must confess I to a relatively small number of producers who hold most of the quota, generally re- by the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. think is fair. While those of us who want re- KAPTUR) had been withdrawn. stricts nonquota holders from producing pea- form are willing to accept this provision, it is nuts for the U.S. domestic market, and in- Pursuant to the order of the House of only under the understanding that the Chair- that day, no further amendment may creases consumers’ cost. The program is, man shares our commitment to let it expire however, designed to operate generally at be offered except one pro forma amend- after five years specified in this bill. ‘‘no-net cost’’ to the government. Addition- ment each offered by the chairman or Second, at a cost of $3.5 billion over 10 ally, since the $610 per-ton quota loan rate is ranking minority member of the Com- years, these reforms will come at some ex- substantially higher than the estimated mittee on Agriculture or their des- world price—$321 to $462 per-ton from 1996 pense. With a rapidly shrinking budget surplus ignees for the purpose of debate. through 2000—the quota loan rate provides There being no further amendments and tremendous needs in other areas, we are incentives for exporting countries to maxi- in order under the order of the House, going to have to reexamine whether this is the mize the quantity of peanuts the U.S. allows the question is on the amendment in best use of taxpayers’ dollars. to be imported under recent trade agree- the nature of a substitute, as amended. Finally, I’m concerned about findings by the ments. These imports could displace domes- The amendment in the nature of a GAO that several of the new subsidies for tically produced peanuts that otherwise would enter U.S. food marketing channels. substitute, as amended, was agreed to. peanuts may be identified as ‘‘trade distorting’’ under the 1994 Uruguay Round of trade talks. To address these and other concerns about Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, during my serv- the peanut program, you asked that we re- ice in Congress, I have consistently opposed If we expect other nations to lower their trade view its structure and operations under the agricultural welfare programs. This Farm Bill, barriers, we need to ensure we’re not erecting 1996 Farm Bill, and its impacts on producers, for the most part, represents business-as- barriers of our own. consumers, the federal government, and im- usual for our nation’s heavily-subsidized farm- Mr. Chairman, during the course of debate ports and exports of peanuts. However, on ers. It’s unfortunate to know that at a time of on this bill, I’m going to continue to express July 27, 2001, before we completed our re- reservations about our overall agriculture pol- view, the House Committee on Agriculture such advances in every other area of our approved the 2002 Farm Bill, for 2002 through lives, our agriculture sector has all the sophis- icy. But at this moment, I want to commend the Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, 2011 (the Farm Security Act of 2001, H.R. tication of a Soviet commune. 2646). If enacted, this bill would fundamen- But there is something to smile about, be- Mr. COMBEST, for bringing us closer that we’ve tally alter the peanut program’s structure cause this Farm Bill contains one vital reform: ever been to ending the Byzantine system of by, among other things, eliminating the na- the abolition of the federal peanut quota pro- price supports for peanuts. tional poundage quota and allowing peanut gram. This program is truly a relic of the Great I would also request unanimous consent to buyers to purchase domestically produced Depression, and today it’s put on notice that submit for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a Sep- peanuts at the prevailing market price. Be- its days are numbered. tember 26 letter from the General Accounting cause of your interest in making the pro- The General Accounting Office has found Office reviewing the peanut title of this Farm gram more market-oriented, you subse- Bill. quently asked us to report on the potential the peanut program provides substantial bene- impact of this bill on producers, consumers, UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING fits to a small number of producers who hold the federal government, and imports and ex- OFFICE, most of the quota, restricts peanut production ports of peanuts. by other farmers, and increases consumer Washington, DC, September 26, 2001. Hon. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS, MAJOR CHANGES TO THE PEANUT PROGRAM costs by between $300 million and $500 mil- House of Representatives. UNDER THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRI- lion annually. CULTURE’S BILL Hon. PAUL E. KANJORSKI, For years, I’ve had a hard time under- House of Representatives. Beginning in 2002, and for the next 10 standing why our government favors one years, the bill passed by the House Com- Subject Peanut Program: Potential Effects group of American peanut farmers—those who mittee on Agriculture would eliminate the of Proposed Farm Bill on Producers, Con- national poundage quota and replace the cur- own quotas—over other American farmers sumers, Government, and Peanut Im- who don’t own this privilege. This program rent two-tiered price system with several ports and Exports. new support mechanisms for peanut quota harms so many for the benefit of such a select The current federal peanut program, ad- owners and producers. These changes would few. ministered by the U.S. Department of Agri- essentially bring the peanut program in line My partner in reform, Congressman PAUL culture (USDA), is designed to support pro- with other commodity programs. The bill KANJORSKI, and I have always maintained that ducers’ incomes while ensuring an ample would establish the following new types of it was not our intention to pull the rug out from supply of domestically produced peanuts. To support for peanut producers: under our nation’s peanut farmers. Rather, our accomplish these goals, the program controls A ‘‘counter-cyclical’’ payment. This pay- goal has always been to bring peanuts in line the domestic supply of peanuts and guaran- ment would provide financial assistance to with other commodities, and the legislation we tees producers a minimum price for their producers when prices are below a legisla- crops. This price substantially exceeds the tively established target price. Peanut pro- introduced replaced quota restrictions with the price of peanuts in world markets. The pro- ducers would receive a payment based on the same non-recourse loan system enjoyed by gram uses two mechanisms to control the difference between a USDA-calculated price other commodities. domestic supply of peanuts: (1) a national and a $480 target price—known as a counter- Some of my colleagues may be concerned quota on the number of pounds that can be cyclical payment. The payment amount with the Farm Bill’s approach, which shifts the sold for edible consumption domestically and would be calculated on 85 percent of a pro- burden from consumers to taxpayers. (2) import restrictions. While anyone can ducer’s peanut acres and the average yield I agree this compromise isn’t perfect, but it grow peanuts, only producers holding quota, for crop years 1998 through 2001. A producer’s does meet two essential criteria we’ve set for either through ownership or rental of farm- production during these years would be the reform. First, and most important, it repeals land, may sell their peanuts domestically, as producer’s base production. Since the pay- the quota system. This is the key to making ‘‘quota’’ peanuts. Generally, all other pro- ment would be calculated using historic duction, referred to as ‘‘additional’’ peanuts, yield and acreage, producers would receive it the peanut industry more market-oriented, pro- must be exported or crushed for oil and meal. even if they choose not to plant peanuts. Ac- viding a level playing field for farmers, and The program protects producers’ incomes cording to the Congressional Budget Office promoting international trade. though a two-tiered system that sets min- (CBO), the counter-cyclical payments would Second, as GAO confirmed in correspond- imum support prices for quota and for addi- cost an estimated $1.24 billion in government ence I will submit for the record, this bill tional peanuts. Producers of quota peanuts expenditures over the life of the farm bill.

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A ‘‘fixed, decoupled’’ payment. This pay- ment rate, which was not specified in the ALL PEANUT PRODUCERS WOULD BENEFIT UNDER ment would provide peanut producers with bill. If producers were to redeem the loan at THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE’S BILL compensation similar to the production less than the loan amount, they would real- flexibility contract payments provided for ize a marketing loan gain. Alternatively, New and existing peanut producers would other crops, such as cotton and wheat, in the producers could receive an amount equiva- benefit from the support mechanisms con- 1996 Farm Bill (Federal Agriculture Improve- lent to the marketing assistance loan gain, tained in the House Committee bill. Table 1 ment and Reform Act of 1996). Producers referred to as a loan deficiency payment, by shows the estimated amounts producers with base production would receive support— agreeing to forgo a loan. Producers would would receive from peanut sales and govern- known as a fixed, decoupled payment—in the also be able to forfeit their peanuts to the ment support under the current peanut pro- amount of $36 per-ton on the base produc- government as payment for their loan, re- gram compared with the House Committee tion. This support is called ‘‘decoupled’’ be- gardless of the market value of peanuts at bill. Because the peanut provisions of the cause it would be paid whether or not a pro- the time. According to CBO, the marketing House Committee bill would essentially es- ducer chooses to grow peanuts and regardless loan payments will cost an estimated $0.44 tablish minimum guaranteed prices—a tar- billion over the life of the farm bill. of market prices. Since the payment would get price of $480 per-ton for base production be calculated using historic yield and acre- A ‘‘buy-out’’ payment. Quota owners would receive compensation for the lost asset value and a $350 per-ton marketing assistance loan age, producers would receive it even if they of their quota. This ‘‘buy-out’’ payment for all other production—the amounts shown choose not to plant peanuts. According to would be made in five annual installments of in the table generally represent the min- CBO, the fixed, decoupled payments would $200 per-ton during fiscal years 2002 through imum amount producers could expect to re- cost an estimated $0.63 billion over the life of 2006. The payment would be based on the ceive for their production. the farm bill. quota owners’ 2001 quota. According to CBO, A marketing assistance loan. This loan The table assumes that a peanut producer payments would total $1.18 billion to quota has 100 acres under production, a yield of would provide producers with interim finan- owners for the 5-year period from 2002 2,500 pounds per acre, and receives a market cial assistance at harvest, when prices are through 2006. usually lower than at other times of the All peanut producers would be eligible to price of $325 per-ton. These production and marketing year. Producers could pledge receive a marketing assistance loan or a loan yield assumptions are based on national their stored peanuts as collateral for up to 9 deficiency payment. However, only those averages contained in USDA’s 1997 Census of months at a loan rate of $350 per-ton. Pro- who produced peanuts during crop years 1998 Agriculture. The $325 market price is an esti- ducers would then repay the loan at a rate through 2001 (the base production period) mate based on conversations with shellers that is the lesser of (1) $350 per-ton plus in- would be eligible to receive counter-cyclical and area marketing associations in August terest or (2) a USDA-calculated loan repay- and fixed, decoupled payments. 2001. TABLE 1.—MINIMUM ESTIMATED AMOUNTS PRODUCER WOULD RECEIVE UNDER THE CURRENT AND PROPOSED PEANUT PROGRAMS, ON 100 ACRES OF PRODUCTION

100 percent quota producer 100 percent additional pro- New producer without base Types of program supports with base production ducer with base production production

Current program: Quota support price ...... 1 $76,250 ...... Not applicable ...... Not applicable Additional support price ...... Not applicable ...... 2 $16,500 ...... 2 $16,500 Total amount ...... $76,250 ...... $16,500 ...... $16,500

Proposed program: Market revenue ...... 2 $40,625 ...... 3 $40,625 ...... 3 $40,625 Counter-cyclical ...... 4 $9,988 ...... 4 $9,988 ...... Not applicable Fixed, decoupled ...... 5 $3,825 ...... 5 $3,825 ...... Not applicable Marketing assistance loan gain ...... 6 $3,125 ...... 6 $3,125 ...... 6 $3,125 Lost asset value ...... 7 $25,000 ...... Not applicable ...... Not applicable Total amount ...... $82,563 ...... $57,563 ...... $43,750

Difference between current and proposed program ...... $6,313 ...... $41,063 ...... $27,250 1 Represents the product of the $610 per-ton quota support price times 1.25 tons (2,500 pounds per acre) times 100 acres. Because this is considered a ‘‘no-net cost’’ program to the government, this is paid by the consumer. 2 Represents the minimum amount an additional or new peanut producer would receive, calculated as the product of $132 per-ton additional loan rate times 1.25 tons (2,500 pounds per acre) times 100 acres. However, these producers may receive higher amounts if they sell their peanuts for export rather than placing them under loan. 3 Represents the $325 per-ton market price times 1.25 tons (2,500 pounds per acre) times 100 acres. 4 Represents the $480 per-ton target price minus the $350 loan rate and the $36 per-ton fixed, decoupled payment times 1.25 tons (2,500 pounds per acre) times 100 acres times 85 percent. Producers would receive this payment even if they choose not to plant peanuts since it is calculated using historic yield and acreage. 5 Represents the $36 per-ton fixed, decoupled payment times 1.25 tons (2,500 pounds per acre) times 100 acres times 85 percent. Producers would receive this payment even if they choose not to plant peanuts since it is calculated using historic yield and acreage. 6 Represents either a marketing loan gain or a loan deficiency payment. It is the product of the difference between the $350 per-ton marketing assistance loan and the $325 per-ton market price times 1.25 tons (2,500 pounds per acre) times 100 acres. If the market price decreases, these government support costs would increase to make up the difference between the lower market price and the marketing assistance loan rate. 7 Represents the product of the $200 per-ton compensation for the lost asset value of quota times 1.25 tons (2,500 pounds per acre) times 100 acres. This ‘‘buy-out’’ payment is only paid during fiscal years 2002–2006. Note.—Under the proposed program, producers with base production could also receive support as a new producer if they expand production. Source: GAO’s analysis of USDA’s data and the House Committee bill.

As the table shows, most of the govern- Peanut production would be expected to in- While consumers should benefit under the ment’s payments under the House Com- crease to the extent that the House Com- House Committee bill, government costs mittee bill would go to quota peanut pro- mittee bill would provide increased returns would increase. For example, the current ducers with base production, followed by to producers that are higher than the returns peanut program is intended to operate with payments to additional peanut producers they would have received under the old pro- no net cost to the government, while the with base production. This is because quota gram or that are higher relative to other House Committee bill would provide direct holders and additional producers would be el- commodities that they produce. If produc- government support payments to peanut pro- igible to receive the counter-cyclical pay- tion increases, it is likely to cause market ducers. CBO estimates that these direct sup- ment, the fixed, decoupled payment, and a prices for peanuts to fall and government port payments would cost $3.5 billion over marketing assistance loan payment. In addi- payments to increase. the next 10 years. This cost estimate in- tion, quota owners would be compensated for cludes counter-cyclical and fixed, decoupled the value of their lost asset. CONSUMERS SHOULD PAY LESS FOR PEANUTS, payments, marketing assistance loans, and BUT THE GOVERNMENT WOULD PAY MORE Nevertheless, current additional and new the buy-out payments for the lost asset peanut producers potentially gain the most Under the House Committee on Agri- value of the quota. To the extent to which under the House Committee bill because culture’s bill, the burden of supporting pea- producers expand production beyond CBO’s they could (1) market their peanuts in the nut producers would shift from consumers to estimates, increases in government costs domestic edible market and (2) receive a the government. Consumers—defined as could be greater than estimated. minimum guaranteed price of $350 per-ton shellers, manufacturers, and the general pub- PROPOSED PROGRAM PROVISIONS MAY BE CON- under the marketing assistance loan. For ex- lic—should pay less for domestically pro- SIDERED TRADE DISTORTING BUT SHOULD DE- ample, as the table shows, producers of addi- duced peanuts because the proposed legisla- CREASE INCENTIVES FOR IMPORTS tional peanuts with base production on 100 tion would eliminate the $610 quota support acres would have been guaranteed $16,500 per price, which is substantially higher than the Several of the new support mechanisms year under the existing program, compared estimated $321 to $462 per-ton world price contained in the House Committee bill may with $57,563 under the proposed bill. over the past 5 years. be identified as ‘‘trade distoring’’—altering

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.000 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18941 free trade of peanuts—under the 1994 Uru- were Carol Bray, Mary Denigan-Macauley, For small producers, we heard that con- guay Round Agreement on Agriculture. For and John C. Smith. tracts were too long to be practical and that fi- example, gains resulting from loan defi- LAWRENCE J. DYCKMAN, nancial assistance was not made available ciency payments and marketing assistance Director, Natural Resources and until all the work, and costs, were already paid loans for other crops, such as corn and cot- Environment. ton, have previously been identified as trade by the farmer. For farmers with extremely lim- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chairman, I rise ited resources, the best intentions can not distorting by USDA. Our obligation under today to support H.R. 2646, the Farm Security the Uruguay Round Agreement is to hold the overcome economic realities of farming. In this amount of such U.S. trade-distorting govern- Act of 2001. Today’s farm bill is the result of bill, we address those issues by allowing costs ment support below $19.1 billion annually by two years’ work by Chairman COMBEST and to be reimbursed earlier and reducing the 2000. In 1998, USDA notified the World Trade Ranking Member STENHOLM. length of contracts to allow more small farm- Organization that 12 commodities received On September 18, 1999, eight other mem- ers to participate. support identified as trade distorting, but bers of the House Agriculture Committee, Re- We also heard from livestock producers the amount remained within the cap. Nego- publicans and Democrats, came to Hutch- about their need to access technical assist- tiations are under way, however, to further inson, Kansas for a field hearing on the State ance and other the resources available to reduce trade-distorting government support. of the Farm Economy. The hearing came at a meet the demands of an increasingly regu- Although some of the new support mecha- time when Congress was poised to act on its lated environment. This bill reserves 50 per- nisms may be considered trade distorting, to second emergency assistance bill in as many the extent to which they lead to lower do- cent of the EQIP funds for livestock producers. mestic peanut prices, these supports should years. If we truly want to fix the problems that exist reduce incentives for imports, primarily With the passage of a disaster package in today, we must allow livestock producers to from Argentina and Mexico. According to October of 1998, the Chairman of the com- access the programs that are designed to help peanut shellers, domestically produced pea- mittee saw it appropriate to come to Kansas address environmental problems. nuts would be purchased at prices that are the next year and begin to hear from farmers In addition, the bill creates a water con- less than the current $610 per-ton quota loan and ranchers on suggested changes for farm servation program. While we often focus on rate. The shellers also hope that a lower U.S. programs. For the next two years, farmers water quality issues, for many parts of the peanut price will help them increase exports. continued to struggle, and Congress continued country, water conservation is the first step AGENCY COMMENTS to respond with additional emergency spend- that must be taken to improve the environ- We received oral comments on a draft of ing bills to help producers cope with the sus- ment. this report from USDA’s Farm Service Agen- tained period of depressed commodity prices. There are many other provisions of the Con- cy, the Foreign Agricultural Service and the During this time, the House Agriculture servation title, but I just want to touch on a Economic Research Service and the U.S. Committee was not satisfied with simply pass- couple of programs to help explain to my col- Trade Representative. They generally agreed ing disaster bills with no end in sight. The leagues the sheer size of the work farmers with the substance of the report and pro- Chairman of the Committee took the lead in and ranchers are doing today. vided technical and clarifying comments, getting new ideas from farmers, ranchers, The Conservation Reserve Program is one which we incorporated as appropriate. FSA of the most important programs at the United officials also informed us there are certain economists, and other policy experts con- cerned about U.S. agriculture. States Department of Agriculture, in terms of items in the House Committee bill that will reducing water and wind erosion. According to require technical clarification. USDA has Now, over two years and 40 hearings later, sent a letter to the House Agricultural Com- we are here to consider the House version of the USDA, each acre of CRP reduces erosion mittee requesting guidance and clarification a new farm bill, H.R. 2646—the Farm Security by 19 tons per year. The program has also of these issues and was awaiting a response Act. been extremely successful in enhancing wild- from the Committee as of the date of this The bill before the House today represents life habitat for many species. Under this bill, letter. a bipartisan compromise, worked through the CRP is expanded to 39.2 million acres. 39.2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY full committee process. The concepts of the million acres is hard for most of us to con- bill were initially released as a draft for mem- ceive. My own yard is about 4 tenths of an In order to respond to your request, we ob- acre, and for my lawnmower, that is plenty. tained and analyzed the Farm Security Act bers and producers to comment on the pro- posal. Legislation was drafted, a two-day However, the amount of land under the pro- of 2001, testimony provided by producer and tection of the Conservation Reserve Program industry officials to the House Committee on mark-up was held, and on August 2nd, the is truly enormous.If CRP was a state, it would Agriculture in June 2001 and the Senate Farm Security Act was reported favorably by be the largest state East of the Mississippi. If Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and voice vote of the full House Agriculture Com- the area covered by CRP ran along the east- Forestry in July 2001, the World Trade Orga- mittee. nization and the USDA Economic Research ern seaboard, it would entirely cover Maine, Service reports on domestic supports, the CONSERVATION Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, USDA’s 1997 Census of Agriculture, and other This bill responds to producers, consumers, Rhode Island, and Delaware. For those of you information pertaining to domestic and and the American public as a whole. First, I out west, CRP is almost as big as the entire international peanut production. We also would like to speak to an area that has re- state of Washington. interviewed representatives from USDA, pea- cently been discusses at length: conservation. The Committee bill also increases wetlands nut area marketing associations, peanut As the Vice-Chairman of the subcommittee conservation by adding an additional 1.5 mil- shellers, and a product manufacturer con- on Conservation, I am proud to support this cerning the bill’s provisions and potential lion acres to the Wetlands Reserve Program. impacts. To estimate the minimum amount bill. Originally, I introduced my own version of This increase brings the total land in this pro- of producer receipts, we reviewed the appli- a conservation title, H.R. 1938—The Con- gram up to 2.5 million acres. The total amount cable provisions of the House Committee servation Enhancement Act. I am pleased that of land protected under these two programs bill, obtained and examined data on peanut many of the provisions of my bill are included and removed from production agriculture is production, yield, and price. in the Farm Security Act. The bill includes an over 41 million acres—an area almost as large We conducted our work from July through 80 percent funding increase in conservation as the state of Oklahoma. August 2001, in accordance with generally ac- spending and gives the largest increase to a You will likely hear today that we need more cepted government auditing standards. program for working lands that remain in pro- conservation spending, and at times, it is hard We will provide copies of this report to the duction agriculture, the Environmental Quality to find a reason to say no, but within the Com- congressional committees with jurisdiction Incentives Program (EQIP). mittee we worked hard to balance demands over farm programs; the Honorable Ann M. The EQIP program is instrumental in pro- with the resources available. Conservation and Veneman, Secretary of Agriculture; Ambas- tecting watersheds, improving environmental the protection of the environment are impor- sador Robert B. Zoellick, U.S. Trade Rep- practices, and addressing some of the most tant priorities, but they are not the only issues resentative; and other interested parties. The letter will also be available on GAO’s difficult environmental problems we face before the committee. There are nine titles in home page at http://www.gao.gov. today. However, as we heard in hearings from this bill, and each one represents an important If you have any questions about this letter, producers and conservation groups, EQIP part of our policies to help rural America. please contact me at (202) 512–3841 or Assist- can’t work if it doesn’t have adequate funding FARM PROGRAMS ant Director Robert C. Summers at 404–679– or flexibility. This bill goes a long way to ad- Finally, I would like to speak directly on the 1839. Other key contributors to this report dress both of those important issues. changes made to farm programs. Farmers and

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 18942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 ranchers are experiencing difficult times, but for cutting environmental corners, and gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Evi- they like several features of the current farm erous financial support. That world is chang- dently a quorum is not present. program. ing. Our environmental standards are getting The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- The proposed farm bill retains the flexibility stronger. Due to the threats of sprawl, water sent Members. farmers need. The bill retains a market-ori- pollution, pesticides, fertilizer, and the ex- The vote was taken by electronic de- ented structure that allows farmers to decide cesses of factory farms, the public will never vice, and there were—yeas 291, nays what to plant. The bill also answers the single tolerate backsliding. Environmental standards 120, not voting 19, as follows: largest concern we heard from producers will only get stronger still. throughout the hearings of the last two Past practices and government policies [Roll No. 371] years—the need for a counter cyclical pro- have too often stressed our water supplies YEAS—291 gram. and the ecosystems that depend upon them. Abercrombie Forbes Lucas (KY) While no single consensus from all the pro- Water systems are depleted far beyond their Ackerman Ford Lucas (OK) Aderholt Frost Luther ducers was developed, the Committee heard, ability to replenish supply. The inevitable result Akin Gallegly Manzullo loud and clear, that some type of a counter is more controversy and conflict between com- Allen Ganske Mascara cyclical assistance program was needed. peting users. The sad plight of the Klamath Andrews Gekas Matheson When prices fall dramatically, there does need Baca Gilchrest Matsui Basin in the Pacific Northwest is one example Baird Gillmor McCarthy (NY) to be a safety net, and it should not take an of an emerging pattern all over the West, Baldacci Gilman McCollum act of Congress to kick in. This bill provides which will only get worse over time. Ballenger Gonzalez McCrery farmers with a simple, effective counter cycli- American agriculture and our public that de- Barcia Goode McGovern Bartlett Goodlatte McIntyre cal program. pends on it can do better. We must begin now Barton Gordon McKeon Kansas net farm income dropped by 39.9 to shift from subsidies that encourage produc- Becerra Graham McKinney percent, last year. This is the fourth largest tion of some crops, regardless of need, to the Bentsen Granger Meek (FL) drop of net income from agriculture of any protection of land and the people who farm. Bereuter Graves Meeks (NY) Berkley Green (TX) Millender- state in the nation. Clearly, this bill is needed. Paying the farmer to be able to do the right Berry Greenwood McDonald Mr. Chairman, I urge all of my colleagues to thing is the most cost-effective solution. It is Bilirakis Grucci Mink support this bill. Conservation and farm pro- also the only solution that is sustainable for Bishop Gutierrez Moore Blagojevich Gutknecht Moran (KS) grams are two of the largest titles of this farm the environment and the taxpayer. Over the Blunt Hall (OH) Napolitano bill, but there area 7 others and all 9 titles course of the next 10 years, we must imple- Boehner Hall (TX) Nethercutt have been carefully crafted to address the ment this new vision of agriculture for the new Bonilla Hansen Ney concerns we heard from constituents across century. In the meantime, we must protect the Bonior Hart Norwood Bono Hastings (FL) Nussle America during our committee hearings. farms and farmers who choose to take advan- Boucher Hastings (WA) Ortiz This is a balanced bill that continues impor- tage of this opportunity. Boyd Hayes Osborne tant programs and create new ones to ad- Until we have a bill that makes this transi- Brady (TX) Hayworth Ose Brown (FL) Herger Otter dress emerging needs, while still remaining tion, I must withhold my support. Brown (SC) Hill Oxley within budget constraints. The CHAIRMAN. Under the rule, the Bryant Hilleary Pallone The bill is important for this nation’s farmers Committee rises. Burr Hilliard Pascrell and ranchers, it is important for all of us con- Accordingly, the Committee rose; Buyer Hinojosa Pastor Calvert Hobson Payne cerned about a clean environment, and it is and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Camp Holden Pelosi important security and safety of this nation’s BURR of North Carolina) having as- Cannon Holt Pence food supply. sumed the chair, Mr. LAHOOD, Chair- Cantor Hooley Peterson (MN) Mr. Chairman, with these points in mind, I man of the Committee of the Whole Capito Horn Peterson (PA) Capps Hostettler Phelps urge all of my colleagues to support this bill. House on the State of the Union, re- Carson (IN) Hoyer Pickering Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, the ported that that Committee, having Carson (OK) Hulshof Platts Farm Bill is an opportunity to help American had under consideration the bill (H.R. Chambliss Hunter Pombo Clay Hyde Pomeroy farmers meet the challenges of a new century. 2646) to provide for the continuation of Clayton Inslee Portman We are the strongest farming nation in the agricultural programs through fiscal Clement Isakson Price (NC) world, with abundant food at reasonable prices year 2011, pursuant to House Resolu- Clyburn Israel Pryce (OH) and we export far more than we import. How- tion 248, he reported the bill back to Coble Issa Putnam Collins Jackson (IL) Radanovich ever, this comes at a very high price. Our en- the House with an amendment adopted Combest Jackson-Lee Rahall vironment, despite some impressive improve- by the Committee of the Whole. Condit (TX) Rangel ments, still suffers. The structure of our cur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Cooksey Jefferson Regula Costello Jenkins Rehberg rent farming industry uses too much water, the rule, the previous question is or- Cramer John Reyes generates too much pollution, and too much of dered. Crenshaw Johnson (IL) Reynolds our best agricultural land is lost due to sprawl, Is a separate vote demanded on any Crowley Johnson, E. B. Riley erosion, and misuse. Smaller farmers continue amendment to the amendment in the Cubin Johnson, Sam Rodriguez Cummings Jones (NC) Roemer to be forced to sell while entry into the busi- nature of a substitute adopted by the Cunningham Keller Rogers (KY) ness is prohibitively expensive and difficult. Committee of the Whole? If not, the Davis (FL) Kelly Rogers (MI) Perverse programs mean more farmers are question is on the amendment. Davis (IL) Kennedy (MN) Ross dependent on ever-increasing subsidies. The Davis, Jo Ann Kennedy (RI) Roybal-Allard The amendment was agreed to. Deal Kerns Rush complex web of loans, credits, quotas, and di- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DeGette Kildee Ryun (KS) rect payments is expensive for Americans question is on the engrossment and DeLauro Kingston Sabo both as taxpayers and consumers. The sup- third reading of the bill. Diaz-Balart Kirk Sandlin Dicks Knollenberg Sawyer port system tends to obscure financial impacts The bill was ordered to be engrossed Dingell Kolbe Saxton while it distorts decisions farmers make re- and read a third time, and was read the Dooley LaHood Schaffer garding type and quantity of crops, often to third time. Doyle Lampson Schakowsky the detriment of the long-term productivity of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Edwards Langevin Schiff Ehlers Lantos Scott the land and the health of the environment. At question is on the passage of the bill. Ehrlich Largent Serrano a time when we seek to open foreign markets The question was taken; and the Emerson Larsen (WA) Sessions to more American production, we are still shel- Speaker pro tempore announced that Engel Larson (CT) Sherman English Latham Shimkus tering ours in ways that violate the spirit, if not the ayes appeared to have it. Etheridge LaTourette Shows the letter, of our own trade agreements. Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I object Evans Leach Shuster The United States has been able to survive to the vote on the ground that a Everett Levin Simpson and some farmers thrive under this system be- quorum is not present and make the Farr Lewis (CA) Skeen Filner Lewis (GA) Skelton cause we had seemingly inexhaustible sup- point of order that a quorum is not Fletcher Lewis (KY) Smith (MI) plies of fertile land, abundant water, tolerance present. Foley Lowey Smith (NJ)

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18943 Smith (TX) Thomas Watson (CA) GENERAL LEAVE cation Appropriations Act for fiscal Snyder Thompson (CA) Watt (NC) year 2002; and H.R. 2975, the PATRIOT Solis Thornberry Watts (OK) Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I ask Souder Thune Weldon (FL) unanimous consent that all Members Act of 2001. Spratt Thurman Weldon (PA) may have 5 legislative days within Mr. Speaker, appropriators are also Stenholm Tiahrt Weller working hard on many bills now in Strickland Tiberi which to revise and extend their re- Whitfield conference, and it is my hope that the Stump Towns Wicker marks on H.R. 2646. Stupak Traficant appropriations conference reports will Wilson The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Sweeney Turner Wolf be available for consideration in the Tanner Upton LAHOOD). Is there objection to the re- Woolsey Tauzin Vitter quest of the gentleman from Texas? House at some point next week. Taylor (MS) Walden Wu There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Taylor (NC) Walsh Wynn gentleman for yielding. Young (AK) f Terry Watkins (OK) Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, reclaim- NAYS—120 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO ing my time, if I might inquire of the Armey Goss Neal MAKE CORRECTIONS IN THE EN- distinguished gentleman from Texas a Baldwin Green (WI) Northup GROSSMENT OF H.R. 2646, FARM couple of questions. Can the gentleman Barr Harman Oberstar from Texas, the distinguished majority Barrett Hefley Obey SECURITY ACT OF 2001 leader, tell us what appropriation con- Bass Hinchey Owens Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I ask Berman Hoeffel Paul ference report might in fact surface unanimous consent that in the engross- Biggert Hoekstra Petri next week for our consideration? Blumenauer Honda Pitts ment of the bill, H.R. 2646, the Clerk be Boehlert Istook Quinn authorized to correct the table of con- b 1230 Borski Johnson (CT) Ramstad tents, section numbers, punctuation, Boswell Jones (OH) Rivers Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, if the gen- Brady (PA) Kanjorski Rohrabacher citations and cross-references and to tleman would yield, I am pleased to re- Brown (OH) Kaptur Rothman make other such technical and con- spond. We believe that Interior is the Capuano Kind (WI) Roukema forming changes as may be necessary Cardin King (NY) Royce most likely appropriation bill to come Castle Kleczka Ryan (WI) to reflect the actions of the House in back from conference next week. Chabot Kucinich Sanchez amending the bill. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, reclaim- Conyers LaFalce Sanders The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ing my time, if we could just review for Coyne Lee Schrock objection to the request of the gen- Crane Linder Sensenbrenner a second where we are through the ap- Culberson LoBiondo Shadegg tleman from Texas? propriation process. There are two left Davis (CA) Lofgren Shaw There was no objection. here in the House to do, the Labor-HHS Davis, Tom Maloney (CT) Shays DeFazio Maloney (NY) Sherwood f and the Defense bill; is that correct? Mr. ARMEY. Yes, Mr. Speaker. Delahunt Markey Simmons REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER DeLay McDermott Slaughter Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, in the DeMint McHugh Stark AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2960 Senate, they have four or five left; is Deutsch McInnis Stearns Doggett McNulty Sununu Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. that the gentleman’s understanding? Doolittle Meehan Tancredo Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I am not Dreier Menendez Tauscher my name be removed as a cosponsor of sure exactly, but it is four or five, yes. Dunn Mica Tierney H.R. 2960. Eshoo Miller (FL) Toomey Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, we should Fattah Miller, Gary Udall (CO) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. expect these conference reports to Ferguson Miller, George Udall (NM) GUTKNECHT). Is there objection to the start to flow with some rapidity here Flake Moran (VA) Vela´ zquez request of the gentlewoman from Vir- within the next couple of weeks so that Fossella Morella Wamp Frank Murtha Waters ginia? we can finish them by the end of per- Frelinghuysen Myrick Weiner There was no objection. haps October; is that a fair assessment? Gephardt Nadler Young (FL) f Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, if the gen- NOT VOTING—19 tleman will continue to yield, that is LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Bachus Houghton Smith (WA) my expectation. I am told by the ap- Baker Kilpatrick Thompson (MS) (Mr. BONIOR asked and was given propriators who are, in fact, negoti- Burton Lipinski Visclosky permission to address the House for 1 ating bicamerally and bipartisanly Callahan McCarthy (MO) Waxman minute.) with the White House that things are Cox Mollohan Wexler Duncan Olver Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I take going well, and we should have every Gibbons Ros-Lehtinen this time to inquire of the gentleman reason to expect that we could com- b 1225 from Texas (Mr. ARMEY), the distin- plete our work by the end of the guished majority leader, the schedule month. Messrs. SHAYS, QUINN, HONDA and for the remainder of the day and for Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, is the MCNULTY and Mrs. MORELLA changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ the following week. Aviation Security bill possible for Ms. MCKINNEY changed her vote from Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, if the gen- schedule next week? ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ tleman will yield, I am pleased to an- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, again, I So the bill was passed. nounce the House has completed its want to thank the gentleman for the The result of the vote was announced legislative business for the week. inquiry. If the gentleman will continue as above recorded. The House will next meet for legisla- to yield, the negotiations on that bill A motion to reconsider was laid on tive business on Tuesday, October 9, continue. I believe they are really the table. 2001, at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and down to one issue, and it is possible Stated for: at 2 p.m. for legislative business. The that we might see that bill on the floor Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, House will consider a number of meas- next week. And as soon as it is agreed during rollcall vote No. 371, final passage of ures under suspension of the rules, a to, we will bring it to the floor. H.R. 2646, the Farm Security Act of 2001, I list of which will be distributed to Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, if I could was unavoidably detained. Had I been Members’ offices later today. On Tues- just make a brief comment on that to present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ day, no recorded votes are expected be- the gentleman from Texas. We believe Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, due to Dis- fore 6 p.m. that those who protect and screen our trict business which required my attention, I On Wednesday and the balance of the airports should be professionally am unable to be present for final passage of week, the House will consider the fol- trained and hired by the Federal Gov- H.R. 2646, The Farm Security Act, rollcall No. lowing measures, subject to rules being ernment, and we hope that that will be 371. Had I been present, I would have voted granted: the Departments of Labor, a part of the bill that moves through ‘‘aye.’’ Health and Human Services, and Edu- this body. And, if not, we hope to have

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 18944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 the opportunity to provide the body and effort is being put into this eco- heard over there, and I know I am talk- with a chance to support that concept nomic stimulus package which, hope- ing to people who believe deeply in a and that proposal. fully, we can find its way working concept that is different from mine; I The second thing that I want to point through the Committee on Ways and think it would be wise not to raise this out about this bill to the gentleman Means in the near future, in which case issue in this Congress and certainly in from Texas is that we believe it is es- we should be able to work together to this session. I would advise my col- sential that workers who have been address these concerns of all of these league so. But if it is brought up, we laid off be given relief. We passed, the good, deserving American citizens. are prepared to have a vigorous debate Congress passed, I should say, this $15 Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank on it. billion bill for the airline industries the gentleman. The President made the I would just say one final thing; I am and a $70 billion farm bill. It seems to first step on this worker compensation sounding like a Baptist preacher here, me we certainly can take care of the package yesterday in his announce- excuse me, I am doing a lot of conclu- literally hundreds of thousands of ments. I understand his position; but I sions and finals, but just let me say in workers now who have been affected by do not agree with it. I think it is woe- the final conclusion, let me just say to the results of what occurred on Sep- fully inadequate. I do not think there the gentleman from Texas that the in- tember 11, so I am hopeful that the is enough resources there. dustrial heartland of this country has workers are a part of a relief package. The whole unemployment compensa- been rocked very hard over the, not If we are moving together, I would tion picture is very cloudy in this just since the September 11 tragedy say to the distinguished gentleman country. Very few people are eligible that has occurred, but prior to that. We from Texas, as a country, as Ameri- for it today. People will be shocked to have huge numbers of folks in steel and cans, through this very difficult period know that less than 40 percent of the auto and iron and hotel and restaurant of ours, everyone has to move, every- workers in this country are eligible for and you name it that have been af- one has to be brought together, every- compensation. In my own State of fected by this economy. I really think one has to be a part of resolving the Michigan, we have a freeze of $300 per that the leadership on the gentleman’s problems that beset us and are before week; it has been there since 1995. side of the aisle really has to think us. American workers who have borne There are all kinds of reforms that are hard about whether or not we want to the brunt of this catastrophe, who are needed in unemployment compensa- have this debate at this time. there cleaning up the sites, who will be tion. We can go ahead and have it, and we there reconstructing the sites, and who I know we are moving very quickly will have a vigorous debate and a vig- are fighting for our country today and to take care of the needs of workers in orous argument and we can respect wearing our uniform, those Americans this country, given what has happened each other’s opinions. But Members deserve to have the consideration of and what was happening before Sep- need to know that it will be an enor- the support they need in a time of eco- tember 11, but we have some very mously vigorous, difficult issue. I do nomic layoffs. major reforms that are needed. And I not think that is the kind of division So I want to really emphasize how hope we can work together to embody that the country is looking for right important that is and how strongly we these reforms as we move ahead with a now. I do not think it would be helpful, are going to push that measure as we transportation security package and and I just hope that the leadership on move ahead in the next week or so. I with the stimulus package as such in the gentleman’s side of the aisle, in- would ask the gentleman, what is the the next week and month ahead. cluding the distinguished majority likelihood of this economic piece being Finally, if I could just raise this one leader, will factor that in in his deci- included in the Aviation Security bill? other point with the gentleman from sion-making. And I thank the gen- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, let me Texas, my friend, and then I will finish. tleman from Texas (Mr. ARMEY) for lis- thank the gentleman again for the in- The markup on Fast Track has been tening to me this afternoon. quiry and let me express my sincere ap- now scheduled for Tuesday. I under- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, if the gen- preciation for the points the gentleman stand it was postponed today. Is that tleman will yield, I thank the gen- has made. On the first point of airline bill coming to the floor soon? If the tleman again. If I might say, Mr. security, there is no doubt about it. gentleman from Texas could help us Speaker, that one of my favorite parts Airline security is important; in fact, with that, I would certainly like to of my week are these weekly exchanges the security of all transportation in know when. with the gentleman from Michigan. America is important, and that is why Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, again, I The gentleman is always very well fo- indeed we are working so hard. Like want to thank the gentleman from cused and to the point in the points he the gentleman from Michigan, we be- Michigan for asking. If the gentleman makes. I do appreciate the point the lieve that the people who are charged will continue to yield, the Fast Track gentleman makes, and I do also look with these responsibilities should be or Trade Promotion Authority bill will forward to what will be a good floor de- professionally trained and competent be, I am told by the chairman of the bate and one that I think we will all in the manner in which they carry out committee, marked up on Tuesday. I enjoy participating in. their duties. That is why indeed we are understand this is by agreement with But if I might, Mr. Speaker, if the working so hard to complete the Air- both the Republicans and Democrats in gentleman would continue to indulge line Security Act which, frankly, the committee. We would obviously be me, it has been brought to my atten- would be better understood as a Trans- looking for an opportunity to schedule tion that the gentleman from Michigan portation Security Act for all of Amer- that bill for the floor as soon after it is and, very likely, the gentleman from ica. reported as possible. At this point, St. Louis, Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT) Again, the second point that the gen- though, until they actually have the might find some time, and I would hope tleman raises, the workers that have markup, I cannot make any pronounce- very much, to get together Monday been finding themselves out of work ments about its actual floor schedule. night to enjoy the Monday night foot- are, indeed, weighing heavily on the Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, reclaim- ball game. I have no doubt that one or President’s mind; and he has sent up a ing my time, I will just share this final the other will enjoy it more than one Workers Compensation bill that is comment with my colleague. I have or the other, but I do wish the two gen- being looked at as we speak. done it before with him, he knows it, tlemen from Michigan and Missouri an Furthermore, Mr. Speaker, and per- and I just think it is important to reit- opportunity to watch that game, per- haps even on a larger sense of impor- erate it, and that is that is a very, very haps together, put down their bets, and tance, it is our desire to get every divisive issue. maybe just take one evening to have a American who wants work and who is I am sure that it would not be wise to little bit of good, relaxed companion- able to work back on the job as soon as bring that up at this point in this ses- ship around a good sporting event. And possible. And that is why so much time sion. To the extent that I could be we will be back to work with rigorous

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18945 debate soon after that, but I do not The President of the United States White House, it is met with skepticism, think it hurts any of us to indulge our- recently announced his own plan that scorn, and outright laughter. When a selves in what is America’s favorite mirrored many of the things we tried Democrat announces the plan, it be- fall-time pastime. to accomplish. We are very proud of comes the focal point of how to save Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I think our approach to providing seniors with seniors money. the gentleman from Texas and the gen- discounts on prescription drugs. The Last year during the campaign sea- tleman from Michigan share more in President announced it in a ceremony son I remember Democrats taking a common with their respective teams at the Rose Garden and we were quite bus and taking seniors up to Canada than the gentleman from Missouri; I pleased that he had taken the direction because they could buy prescription only wish we had as great a success as by Executive Order. As many of my drugs cheaper. Yes, I applaud that. I the Rams this year. But I appreciate colleagues know, there was a lawsuit think it is great when you find a dis- the gentleman’s comment and I will filed by the chain discount drugstores count, even if you have to cross the take him up on it. opposing the measure, and it resides border, but they used that as a polit- f now in Federal court. ical campaign and tool in which to de- One of the interesting mythical dy- feat senators, by saying our seniors ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, namics that followed the President’s have to go to Canada to get a discount. OCTOBER 9, 2001 announcement was groups saying that Our plan, on the other hand, now Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask it was nothing more than window mirrored by former Member Kennedy unanimous consent that when the dressing. It was smoke screen. It was allows people to get discounts here in House adjourns today, it adjourn to political posturing. It would not their own country. They do not have to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October amount to much. It is insignificant. It get on a bus, they do not have to travel 9, 2001, for morning hour debates. is immaterial. It is not necessary, nor to Canada, and they can go to their The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. is it helpful. We heard that from a local pharmacies. They can go to their GUTKNECHT). Is there objection to the number of groups and a number of cit- local plans and get these kinds of dis- request of the gentleman from Texas? izen and senior advocates. We were counts. There was no objection. quite shocked because we thought, in a So I would hope in the spirit of this f free society, a free market economy, wonderful new bipartisanship that has when you are able to leverage the num- emanated out of this Chamber, since DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR ber of people participating, thereby September 11 we get down to the busi- WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON getting them a discount on the prices ness of helping seniors, Democrats, Re- WEDNESDAY NEXT they pay, that is a pretty simple and publicans, Independents, get prescrip- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask superb way in which to get seniors dis- tion drug coverage and get it more af- unanimous consent that the business counts now. fordable, without creating a govern- in order under the Calendar Wednesday ment scheme that will oftentimes be b 1245 rule be dispensed with on Wednesday more complicated and more difficult next. Others have objected to the plan say- for average seniors to access. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ing it was not a good scheme. I ques- I salute former Member Kennedy. I objection to the request to the gen- tioned at the time if it is such a bad salute AARP for making the positive tleman from Texas? scheme, why do millions of Americans comments about our plan. I thank him There was no objection. sign up to be AARP members? Usually for introducing it in the community f it is because they get a discount on where I was born in Boston, Massachu- motel rates and other things. setts, and I just hope other Democrats HAPPY BIRTHDAY It was interesting, in the Washington now listening to this and reading the Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Post of Tuesday, September 25, there newspapers will finally suggest that unanimous consent that the House join was a headline, a new Kennedy cam- President Bush was right in announc- me in wishing my favorite nephew, paign on drug cause, former House ing from the Oval Office, or at least Ryan, a happy 4th birthday on Satur- Member Joseph Kennedy, a Member of from the Rose Garden, that he intended day next. this body now in Boston, Massachu- to help seniors today, not next year The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there setts, has been using now and creating after debate, not the following year objection to the request of the gen- a drug delivery system under his Citi- after debate, not 5 years from now tleman from Texas? zens Energy Corporation. This allows when the political process winds itself There was no objection. people to join together as members of up into a lather trying to provide it, f that group in order to get a discount on but instead, doing it through the free prescriptions. enterprise system which Mr. Kennedy SPECIAL ORDERS It is interesting, when a Democrat, has done here in this plan. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Mr. Kennedy, announces the plan, I urge my colleagues to look at our the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- AARP says, it certainly is needed, says bill, Senator HAGEL’s in the Senate and uary 3, 2001, and under a previous order John Rother, policy director at AARP, mine in the House. It is called the of the House, the following Members a senior citizens advocate group advo- Medicare RX Drug Discount and Secu- will be recognized for 5 minutes each. cating a prescription drug benefit for rity Act. It is worthy of your atten- f Medicare recipients. It goes on to talk tion. It will provide discounts up to 30 about the discounts people will be able to 40 percent. It is easy. It is much like MEDICARE DRUG DISCOUNT to receive. It goes on to suggest in this Price Club and Costco that so many SECURITY ACT plan that although Citizen Help hopes Members probably use here today be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a to target the needy, Kennedy says the cause they can buy in volume and buy previous order of the House, the gen- group does not have an elaborate at discounts. It is why people pay a tleman from Florida (Mr. FOLEY) is screening process. He assumes well-to- card fee, $25 a year, to belong to that recognized for 5 minutes. do people will opt to stick with private club. It lets them shop, buy by volume, Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to insurance plans which charge on aver- by discount, and that is what we are take a moment to talk about a very age 5 to 25 copayment for the prescrip- trying to achieve here today. It works important issue for American seniors tion. in real life. and that is a Medicare Drug Discount That therein lies the political conun- AARP has millions of members, Security Act that myself and Senator drum. When we announce it as Repub- using discount as an enticement. It has CHUCK HAGEL introduced some time licans, Senator HAGEL and myself, and worked in the real world. It can work ago. the President enunciates it from the in the political world if the sides will

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 18946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 not engage in negative attacks, but did not need a farm bill now. I would Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on rather constructive dialogue in order argue that given the realities of the September 11 our world changed for- to see this come to a fruition. farm economy and given the cir- ever. The United States suffered an at- f cumstances on the international scene tack unlike any the modern world has now was precisely the time for the ever known. Thousands have been lost FARM SECURITY ACT House Committee on Agriculture and and will be forever missed by their The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the leadership of the House of Rep- friends and families. As we mourn this previous order of the House, the gen- resentatives to rise to the challenge. loss, we must find ways to strengthen tleman from Indiana (Mr. PENCE) is Even the USDA’s economists agree our national homeland defense and to recognized for 5 minutes. that net farm cash income is not a prevent terrorism both here and Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, today the good tool to base farm policies on, that abroad. House of Representatives passed an im- livestock receipts are the driving force Critical to meeting this goal will be portant measure that was part and par- for the increase in net cash farm in- the brave and dedicated members of cel my reason for coming to the United come in 2001, and that affects very few our Armed Forces. I rise today to pay States Congress. Today, this Congress of the farmers that I serve. The in- my respects to these brave men and passed a farm bill, meeting an obliga- crease in crop production expenses women, in particular, the dedicated tion that comes upon us in this Cham- more than offsets the increase in crop members of the 143rd Airlift Wing of ber every 5 years to pass a measure cash receipts. the National Guard who will be de- that will protect farmers while making Without a new farm bill this year, ployed today. the right investment and contribution net cash returns from major field crops The National Guard has tirelessly to conservation in America. would be 5.8 billion lower for 2002 crops served our great Nation since the orga- I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to tell the than for 2001, and the Farm Security nization of its first units in 1636 in the Hoosier farmers that I serve all across Act that we passed today, of course, Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Guard eastern Indiana that the Farm Secu- does not happen in a vacuum. fought in Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf I know that some in the national rity Act and the passage of that Act in War. During the 1990s, the Guard’s role media sneered at those of us who sug- this Chamber today ought to be a dramatically increased to a total force gested that bolstering the farm econ- source of encouragement and enormous partner at home and throughout the omy in America was not a matter of pride to them, not because we in this world. Today, we are relying on the national security. The Wall Street Chamber wrote a farm bill, but because Guard in our airports and communities Journal’s left column that I usually ad- in every sense, farmers and ranchers throughout the country to guard us across the United States of America, mire suggested as much earlier this week. from a recurrence of what was un- for perhaps the first time, truly wrote thinkable just a short time ago. farm policy in this country. Let me say as we turn our attention in the weeks ahead to Wall Street and Mr. Speaker, we have entered into an In the past 2 years the Committee on era in which homeland defense is a cru- Agriculture, of which I am a proud to stimulating our economy with a much-needed economic stimulus pack- cial concern for which we rely heavily member, held field hearings with agri- age, I believe the House Committee on on our National Guard. These remark- cultural interests across the country, Agriculture, the Democratic and Re- able people stand out among ordinary 47 hearings in all, in preparation of a publican leadership on that committee Americans because they have chosen to farm bill. Hearings were held over a 16- and the leadership that voted to pass give of themselves and help defend our month period of time on H.R. 2646. the Farm Security Act today said, be- country in times of need. There were 368 witnesses who testified fore we turn our attention to Wall Many of our National Guard units are before our committee during that 16- Street, let us turn our attention to being called up and asked to leave their month period. rural Main Street. We have sent a deaf- families, jobs and lives behind in order The vision of the chairman, the gen- ening message of strength to the farm to serve and protect this Nation. From tleman from Texas (Mr. COMBEST), to economy in America today. conducting intelligence work to being ask commodity groups and organiza- It has been a profound privilege for deployed to high risk regions of the tions and farm groups across the coun- me as a first term Member of Congress world, these brave men and women will try to come before our committee and to serve as the only member of the ma- be critical to ensuring our safety here actually offer their own version of a jority from the State of Indiana on the at home. farm bill was, to say the least, vision- House Committee on Agriculture. It Mr. Speaker, I am so proud of the 44 ary. has been a challenging time. I com- members of the 143rd Security Forces From my own part, we held nearly a mend, again, the chairman, the gen- Squadron from the Rhode Island Air dozen town hall meetings across east- tleman from Texas (Mr. COMBEST) and National Guard who were called up to ern Indiana in barns and in warehouses the ranking member, the gentleman active duty. They possess a fierce spirit and in feed stores, asking farmers who from Texas (Mr. STENHOLM), for their which burns most brightly when it is know much better than this Hoosier outstanding leadership in forging a bi- given direction and purpose, and this is what ought to have happened in this partisan bill long before bipartisanship the time, more than ever, to utilize bill, and they gave us that input. So was the theme of this Chamber, and I that spirit. the first thing I would brag about commend all of my colleagues today While I take strength in their im- today is the job that the American for putting the interests of farmers and mense abilities and know that they farmer and the American rancher did ranchers ahead of the politics of the will help ensure America’s safety, I in the preparation of the Farm Secu- moment and saying and recognizing look forward to welcoming them all rity Act. that a strong rural America means a home to Rhode Island very soon. Mr. Speaker, let us be candid, the strong American economy, and now is f passage today was not altogether cer- the time that all of America be strong tain. It was not altogether ensured, as we face the difficult challenges of b 1300 with some opposition from the admin- the days ahead. DR. SHIRLEY TILGHMAN ASSUMES istration to the timing of this bill, and f even some opposition from the leader- PRESIDENCY OF PRINCETON UNI- ship in both political parties. Those of THE CALL-UP OF THE RHODE VERSITY us who worked hard on this bill knew ISLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. we had our work cut out for us. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a GUTKNECHT). Under a previous order of People argued that with USDA pro- previous order of the House, the gen- the House, the gentleman from New jections that net cash farm income in tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Jersey (Mr. HOLT) is recognized for 5 2001 will achieve record levels that we LANGEVIN) is recognized for 5 minutes. minutes.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18947 Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, last Friday formal education can do for them.’’ That problems whose solutions have no apparent in my congressional district, I had the faith is base don a conviction that the vital- applications. This is not a privilege we grant honor along with 4,000 students, par- ity of the United States, its creative and di- to a handful of pampered intellectuals; rath- ents, dignitaries, and local residents to verse cultural life, its staggeringly inventive er it is a defining feature of our society and economy, its national security and the an essential investment in the continuing gather in front of historical Nassau robustness of its democratic institutions owe strength of our character, our culture, our Hall to witness Dr. Shirley Tilghman much to the quality of its institutions of ideas and our material lives. When the Nobel take the office as the 19th President of higher education. The spirit of democracy is laureate John Nash developed the mathe- Princeton University. now reflected more than ever in our edu- matical concepts underlying non-cooperative Dr. Tilghman is highly qualified to cation system, with opportunities open to game theory as a graduate student at head Princeton University. She is a students of all stripes, from 18-year-old Princeton, he could not foresee that those world-renowned biology researcher, a freshmen to senior citizens; from students concepts would be used today to analyze given every imaginable advantage by their election strategies and the causes of war and beloved teacher, and a leader of vision. to make predictions about how people will In her inaugural address, Dr. Tilghman parents to students who spent their child- hoods living on the streets; from the New act. When Professor of Molecular Biology spoke of the freedom to pursue ideas as Jersey-born to students from around the Eric Wieschaus set out as a young scientist an essential investment in the strength globe; from students who were ignited by to identify genes that pattern the body plan of our national character, our culture, learning from the first day of primary school of the fruit fly embryo, he could not know and our material lives. to high school drop outs who came to formal that he would identify genes that play a cen- Now more than ever in America, we education through the school of hard tral role in the development of human can- need institutions of higher education knocks. If you will forgive a biologist the cer. We have learned that we cannot predict impulse to use a scientific metaphor, the with any accuracy how discoveries and to perform this critical function. At scholarship will influence future genera- this time of great national introspec- American education landscape is like a com- plex ecosystem, full of varied niches in tions. We also have learned that it is unwise tion and examination, the university which a rich diversity of organisms grow and to search only in predictable places, for new and its defense of enduring values are thrive. knowledge often depends upon preparing fer- more relevant than ever. This rel- Our society’s confidence in its institutions tile ground in obscure places where ser- evance resounded clearly in Dr. of higher education is expressed through the endipity and good luck, as well as deep intel- Tilghman’s address. It is evident to me generous investments of the federal and ligence, can sprout. Freedom of inquiry, state governments in basic and applied re- which is one of our most cherished orga- that this prestigious university has a nizing principles, is not just a moral impera- president very worthy to join the se- search, investments that wisely couple sup- port for research with support for graduate tive, it is a practical necessity. quence of distinguished scholars who Just as we have an obligation to search education. It is also expressed through fed- widely for knowledge, so we also have an ob- have led it over the past few centuries. eral and state investments that subsidize the ligation to insure that the scholarly work of Mr. Speaker, I include for the cost of higher education for those who can- the academy is widely disseminated, so that RECORD the full text of Dr. Tilghman’s not afford to pay, investments by private others can correct it when necessary, or address. foundations and charities who see colleges build on it, or use it to make better deci- and universities as the best routes for DISCOVERY AND DISCOURSE, LEADERSHIP AND sions, develop better products or construct SERVICE: THE ROLE OF THE ACADEMY IN achieving their strategic goals, and invest- better plans. In the days ahead, I hope that TIMES OF CRISIS ments by individuals and by the private sec- our country’s decision makers will draw on Faculty, students, staff, trustees, alumni tor, who see universities as the incubators of the knowledge that resides on our campuses, and neighbors of Princeton University, dis- future health and prosperity. In return for on historians who can inform the present tinguished guests, family and friends: this broad support, society rightfully expects through deep understanding of the past, phi- It is a deep honor for me to assume the of- certain things from us. It expects the genera- losophers who can provide frameworks for fice of 19th President of this great univer- tion of new ideas and the discovery of new working through issues of right and wrong, sity. I accept with both eagerness and humil- knowledge, the exploration of complex issues economists whose insights can help to get ity, knowing full well that I follow in the in an open and collegial manner and the the economy back on track, engineers who footsteps of predecessors who have provided preparation of the next generation of citi- know how to build safer buildings, scientists Princeton with extraordinary leadership zens and leaders. In times of trouble, it is es- who can analyze our vulnerabilities to future over the past century. Presidents Goheen, pecially important that we live up to these attack and develop strategies for reducing Bowen and Shapiro, all of whom are present expectations. those vulnerabilities, and scholars in many to witness this beginning of a new presi- The medieval image of the university as an fields who can help them understand the mo- dency, have provided us with a legacy that is ivory tower, with scholars turned inward in tivations of those who would commit acts of envied in all quarters of higher education, a solitary contemplation, immunized from the terrorism here and throughout the world. legacy that we will cherish and protect, but cares of the day, is an image that has been American universities have been granted also one that we will use as a strong founda- superseded by the modern university con- broad latitude not only to disseminate tion on which to build our future. structed not of ivory, but of a highly porous knowledge, but to be the home of free ex- Our vision of that future was forever material, one that allows free diffusion in change of ideas, where even the rights of changed by the tragic events of September 11 both directions. The academy is of the world, those who express views repugnant to the at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and not apart from it. Its ideals, crafted over majority are vigorously protected. Defending a field in Pennsylvania. In the aftermath of many generations, are meant to suffuse the academic freedom of speech is not particu- those events, I modified the address that I national consciousness. Its scholars and larly difficult in times of peace and pros- had been writing in order to speak with you teachers are meant to move in and out of the perity. It is in times of national crisis that about what is foremost on my mind. Presi- academy in pursuit of opportunities to use our true commitment to freedom of speech dent Bush, in his address to a joint session of their expertise in public service, in pursuit of and thought is tested. History will judge us Congress last week, declared war on inter- creative work that will give us illumination in the weeks and months ahead by our capac- national terrorism, a war whose form and and insight and in pursuit of ways to turn ity to sustain civil discourse in the face of outcome are difficult to imagine. Given the laboratory discoveries into useful things. deep disagreement, for we are certain to dis- enormous challenges and the uncertainty Our students engage the world with a strong agree with one another. We will disagree that lie ahead, what is the proper role of the sense of civic responsibility, and when they about how best to hold accountable those re- academy during this crisis and in the na- graduate they become alumni who do the sponsible for the attacks of September 11. We tional debate we are sure to have? How can same. This is as it should be. will disagree about how broadly the blame we contribute as this great country seeks Yet the complex interplay between society should be shared. We will disagree about the the honorable path to worldwide justice and and the academy also creates a tension, be- ways in which nationalism and religion can to peace? cause the search for new ideas and knowl- be perverted into fanaticism. We will dis- Today the academy holds a highly privi- edge is not and cannot be motivated by utili- agree about whether a just retribution can leged place in American society because of a tarian concerns. Rather it depends on the be achieved if it leads to the deaths of more long-standing national consensus about the ability to think in new and creative ways, to innocent victims. We will disagree about the value of education. Another of my prede- challenge prevailing orthodoxies, to depart political and tactical decisions that our gov- cessors, President Harold Dodds, said in his from the status quo. We must continually ernment will make, both in achieving ret- inaugural address in 1933 that ‘‘No country strive to preserve the freedom of our stu- ribution and in seeking to protect against spends money for education, public and pri- dents and our scholars to pursue ideas that similar attacks in the future. We will dis- vate, so lavishly as does the United States. conflict with what we believe or what we agree about how and when to wage war and Americans have an almost childlike in what would like to believe, and to explore deep how best to achieve a real and lasting peace.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 18948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 The conversations we will have on our Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I would That is not good enough security for campuses are not intended to reach a con- like to share some information to my American people. formity of view, a bland regression to the colleagues that is pertinent to our next The reason we introduced this bill is mean. Rather we aim to come to a deeper ap- several hours of us in the House of Rep- that today and in the next few days, we preciation and understanding of the com- are attempting to reach a bipartisan plexity of human affairs and of the implica- resentatives. The reason I say that is tions of the choices we make. Perhaps, if we in the next several hours probably consensus on a security package for are very dedicated, we will find the wisdom about 80 percent of us will be getting airlines. We want to bring to the atten- to see an honorable, yet effective, path to a on airplanes. We are going to go out to tion of our leadership that this feature world in which terrorism is a thing of the Dulles, some to National. We are going needs to be in our security package. We past. With generosity of spirit and mutual to get on airplanes to fly back to our need to screen for explosive devices. It respect, we must listen carefully to one an- districts to work with the people who is the right thing to do. We need to find other, and speak with our minds and our have been so traumatized by our recent a way to pay for it. If we do that, a lot hearts, guided by the principles we hold dear. losses, and that is part of our duty to of Americans will feel a lot more con- By conducting difficult discussions without fident. If we take away nail clippers prejudice or anger, by standing together for do it. tolerance, civil liberties and the right to dis- But what the information I want to from passengers, let us keep the bombs sent, by holding firm to core principles of share with my colleagues is that when out of the baggage. justice and freedom and human dignity, this we get on those airplanes in the next f university will serve our country well. By so several hours, we will be getting on the doing, we will be true patriots. CIVILIZATION WILL DEFEAT airplanes with 100, 150, 200, maybe 300 TERRORISM Let me now turn to the third obligation other Americans. All of those Ameri- that we have to society: the education of the cans will be getting on airplanes that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under next generation of citizens and leaders. have not had the baggage screened for the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Princeton’s view of what constitutes a lib- uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Texas eral arts education was expressed well by explosive devices when they are put in (Mr. DELAY) is recognized for 60 min- Woodrow Wilson, our 13th President, whose the belly of the jets that we get on. eloquent words I read at Opening Exercises: The sad fact is that today I have utes as the designee of the majority ‘‘What we should seek to impart in our col- found and many others in the last few leader. leges, therefore, is not so much learning weeks, much to our surprise, that our Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, all of us have been heartened by the way the itself as the spirit of learning. It consists in security apparatus does not screen for Americans have pulled together after the power to distinguish good reasoning from explosive devices on bags that are put bad, in the power to digest and interpret evi- the attack of September 11. We have in the baggage compartments of our dence, in the habit of catholic observation seen the best qualities of America at airlines. The reason that we have not and a preference for the non partisan point work, pride, patriotism, courage. Pas- done that in the past is two-fold. Num- of view, in an addiction to clear and logical sengers on the plane that went down in ber one, the theory has been in the past processes of thought and yet an instinctive Pennsylvania foiled their hijackers’ di- desire to interpret rather than to stick to that we do not have to screen for abolical objective by fighting for free- the letter of reasoning, in a taste for knowl- bombs in luggage. All we have to do is dom. Police, fire, and rescue workers edge and a deep respect for the integrity of to make sure that the people who put disregarded grave risks to their own human mind.’’ the baggage on get on with the plane, Wilson, and the presidents who followed lives just to save others. The President under the assumption that no one him, rejected the narrow idea of a liberal rallied America to our purpose through arts education as preparation for a profes- would want to go down with the plane. his determination and his grand leader- sion. While understanding the importance of Well that assumption is certainly moot ship. And from across the country, we professional education, they made it clear after September 11. That basis for our feel a wave of love and support and pa- that at Princeton we should first and fore- strategy has greatly outlived its pur- triotism. most cultivate the qualities of thought and pose. We saw the best of America after the discernment in our students, in the belief The second reason that we have not that this will be most conducive to the raw hand of evil struck our Nation. We screened for bombs on aircraft in the are left with a defining question. How health of our society. Thus we distinguish baggage compartment is that it has in- between the acquisition of information, will we best protect our way of life something that is essential for professional volved some cost. But, Mr. Speaker, I from those who would destroy freedom training, and the development of habits of can state that I am very, very con- to lower an evil nightmare over the mind that can be applied in any profession. fident that the hundreds of people that free world? It starts with our mindset. Consequently we celebrate when the classics are going to get on the airplane at Dul- Too many people thought that threats scholar goes to medical school, the physicist les and National today believe that the to the United States ended with the becomes a member of Congress, or the histo- cost is worth it to screen for bombs in Cold War. The first thing we have to do rian teaches primary school. If we do our job the baggage compartment of airplanes. is to reinvigorate the idea that freedom well as educators, each of our students will The threat is too great, the potential take from a Princeton education a respect is never free. Our way of life has a price and appreciation for ideas and values, intel- loss is too great, and the available tag. lectual openness and rigor, practice in civil technology is too good not to use it. Our founding fathers knew that price discourse and a sense of civic responsibility. The fact is we have technology that of freedom is eternal vigilance. Now we During these troubled times, our students can sniff with high level, actually not truly understand that obligation. Now and our alumni will be called upon to exer- sniff, but they use another technology, our eyes are wide open. We will never cise these qualities in their professions, their a high level of probability will catch become complacent again. Compla- communities and their daily lives. By so explosive devices, but we are simply cency in the face of evil lays the foun- doing, and through their leadership, their vi- not using it. dation for the end of liberty. sion and their courage, they will help to ful- As a result of that, the gentleman fill Princeton’s obligation to society and The international terrorist networks bring true meaning to our motto, ‘‘Princeton from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS), the gen- are a cancer growing on the heart of in the nation’s service and in the service of tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. MAR- freedom and a direct threat to civiliza- all nations.’’ KEY), the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. tion itself. The events of September 11 Thank you. STRICKLAND), and myself and 14 others reminded us that we must do whatever f introduced yesterday the Baggage it takes to defend freedom and root out Screening Act which will require that tyranny and terrorism. That mission SCREENING BAGGAGE FOR bags shall be screened for explosive de- begins with good intelligence and a EXPLOSIVE DEVICES vices before they go on an airplane 100 more robust military. For far too long The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a percent. Right now maybe 5 or 10 per- the people we asked to defend America previous order of the House, the gen- cent are screened. That is not enough. have been fighting our enemies with tleman from Washington (Mr. INSLEE) That means 90, 95 percent of our bags one arm tied behind their back and is recognized for 5 minutes. are not screened for explosive devices. that must change.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18949 Today we added to that effort by will take weeks, months, and years; vided significant benefits to certain passing the Intelligence Authorization but America must reduce our depend- Latin American countries, while at the Act. We need to renew our commit- ence on energy from volatile corners of present time has maintained an indus- ment to our national defense. We must this world. This is a test. It is a test of trial tuna processing base in the once again rebuild our military by this generation of Americans. An evil United States. arming our forces with the tools that movement thinks it can extinguish Since the enactment of the Andean they need to meet the full scope of that wonderful light of freedom. Ter- Trade Preference Act, a number of threats to our security. We need to rorists send people to die because they tuna factories in the Andean region has spend what it takes to defend America. believe we have forgotten who we are. increased to 229 percent, production ca- It is time to begin upgrading our capa- They believe that we lack the resolve pacity is up to 400 percent, direct em- bilities to defeat and deter those who to defend our way of life. They hate ployment is up to 257 percent, and U.S. would target freedom. America and not because we act but exports have grown from about $15 mil- We need better human intelligence. simply because we exist. lion to $100 million annually. Good intelligence is essential to pro- Americans know who we are. During b tecting our Nation and our allies, and World War II, America defeated the 1315 it is vital to ensuring that our military forces of fascism because that genera- In addition, the U.S. tuna industry has the information it needs to safely tion risked all that they had to secure has invested over $20 million in new fa- and effectively carry out its mission. freedom for their children. So today we cilities and vessels. However, I must re- We need to cultivate and develop face a crisis that is every bit as serious peat, extending this agreement by pro- sources of information that will reveal as that crisis in World War II. It is viding duty-free treatment to canned the movements, activities, and identi- going to take sacrifices; and unfortu- tuna from Andean countries, especially ties of the people plotting evil schemes nately, it is going to cost lives. But the Ecuador, will, in my opinion, destroy against people of freedom and civiliza- American people retain the determina- the U.S. tuna industry. tion. tion, the conviction, and the love of I have heard the argument that Con- What might be the most important liberty to resist this ongoing aggres- gress has included canned tuna both in change, we need to provide our defend- sion and vindicate freedom. We will de- the Caribbean Basin Initiative and ers with the flexibility to protect fendant freedom. We will keep freedom NAFTA, and some have questioned why America effectively. The men and alive. we are not doing the same for Ecuador women working to save our freedom f and the Andean region. Well, the an- must have those tools that they need swer simply is that no other region, es- ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE ACT to defeat those who are thinking the pecially a country like Ecuador, once unthinkable. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under we allow duty-free canned tuna to be As we move forward in the campaign the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- imported from the Andean countries, to save civilization, we need to remem- uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Amer- has the potential of literally wiping ber that there is no quick victory just ican Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) is out or destroying the U.S. tuna indus- around the corner. We will suffer addi- recognized for 60 minutes as the des- try. tional losses. We will lose more great ignee of the minority leader. For example, Mr. Speaker, Ecuador Americans, and we will have to make Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, alone has the production capacity now additional sacrifices here at home. But I just learned yesterday that a bill was equivalent to 2,250 tons per day produc- freedom is worth it. All of us need to hastily prepared 2 nights ago by the tion. Using a 5-day workweek, this staff of the Committee on Ways and understand that. equates to a production capacity equiv- Means and without the opportunity to This war against the cancer of ter- alent to 48.6 million cases of canned rorism is a perpetual obligation. It seek comments and testimonies, even tuna per year. And using a 6-day work- never ends. So we can never drop our to appear before the Subcommittee on week, Ecuador’s production capacity is guard again. We cannot be confused International Economic Policy and equivalent to 58.5 million cases of about the nature of this threat. This Trade, the bill was marked up in full canned tuna per year. Now, the inter- conflict is larger than one man or one committee this morning. The bill esting thing about this, Mr. Speaker, is terrorist network. It is a struggle be- passed today by a vote of 23 to 17, re- that U.S. consumption is only 45.3 mil- tween all of those who wish to live in jecting my good friend’s, the gen- lion cases of canned tuna per year. freedom and those who wish to enslave tleman from New York (Mr. RANGEL), What does that mean? Ecuador could the world beneath an oppressive, evil amendment that would have literally produce enough canned tuna to flood totalitarian ideology. It is a new battle saved the U.S. tuna industry. between every American and all of the I wanted to thank my good friend, the entire U.S. market. And brand terrorist networks. the gentleman from California (Mr. names like Chicken of the Sea and We also have to remind everyone BACA) for his eloquent remarks, the Bumble Bee, brands that Americans that this is not a conflict over faith. gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. JEF- have come to trust, would be elimi- Millions of people in the world draw FERSON) for his support, and the gen- nated from grocery stores. It is even meaning and fulfillment from the Is- tleman from Georgia (Mr. LEWIS) for questionable whether tuna from Ecua- lamic faith. The extreme views of this his support. I especially want to note, dor is dolphin-safe. So serious are these splinter movement do not reflect the the precious vote that also was re- issues that Mexico levied a 24 percent wishes of millions of Muslims who only ceived by my good friend, the gen- duty last year on canned tuna exported seek a better life for their families. tleman from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS) for from Ecuador. There is additional danger in the his support of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, it is also important to campaign against terrorism. We have Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope the note that Ecuador levies a 20 percent got to remember that the traditional great spirit will enlighten my col- duty on imported canned tuna from the threats have not receded. If anything, leagues of the House, especially if this United States. Now, I am all for free the terror networks exacerbate the bill, H.R. 3009, the Andean Trade Pref- trade, Mr. Speaker; but I am also for long-standing threats we have always erence Act, if this bill passes by not ex- fair trade. The fact of the matter is, faced. One thing we could do is reduce cluding tuna as a duty-free import more than 10,000 jobs in my district, our dependence on foreign sources of from Andean countries, it will essen- Puerto Rico, and California will be lost energy. Our dependence, a 57 percent tially mean the loss of some 10,000 jobs if H.R. 3009 passes in its current form. dependence on foreign sources of en- to tuna cannery workers in California, Why? Because the minimum wage rate ergy weakens our national and eco- Puerto Rico, and my district of Amer- for workers in Ecuador is 69 cents per nomic security. ican Samoa. hour. This is why a company like We need to move towards energy Mr. Speaker, current trade policy StarKist Tuna Company and its parent independence and energy security. It with regards to canned tuna has pro- company, the Heinz Corporation, have

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 18950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 5, 2001 been pressuring Congress to allow Mr. Speaker, my people want to resenting our fellow Americans from StarKist to hire fish cleaners in Ecua- work. They do not want handouts. I do the South did not like the idea that if dor and pay Ecuadorans 69 cents per not know if my colleagues are aware of business wanted to find cheap labor hour. Would this be considered cheap the fact that for the 40 years since the they would go to the South. Industries labor or slave labor, I ask, Mr. Speak- welfare program was implemented here up in the North always took advantage er? in the United States, my leaders and of the fact that they could find cheap Mr. Speaker, the Heinz Corporation, our people have never wanted to have labor if they would go to the South. the parent company of StarKist Sea- welfare applied to our territory. Why? Well, when this minimum wage was fi- food Company, has lobbied for the in- Because we want to work. We do not nally passed in the Congress, and after clusion of canned tuna as a duty-free want handouts. We want to work for a hot debate in this Chamber, guess import in the Andean Trade Agree- what we earn. And if this happens, if what, there was no economic chaos. ment. But it must be made clear that this bill passes, with the destruction of There was tremendous growth that the StarKist Seafood Company is also the U.S. tuna industry, am I going to came along with it, with the increase the only U.S. tuna processor that sup- have to now come before the Congress of wages of the working men and ports duty-free treatment for canned and ask for subsidies in support of the women in our country. tuna exported from Ecuador. Put an- 10,000 displaced workers as a result of When all is said and done, Mr. Speak- other way: StarKist is the only tuna this bad and poor legislation? er, tuna processing is the only industry processor willing, in my opinion, to sell Mr. Speaker, I specifically asked holding together the economy of my out American workers in exchange for StarKist and H.J. Heinz executives district, the Territory of American wages of 69 cents per hour to pay Latin what financial loss StarKist would Samoa. American Samoa’s only advan- American workers. incur if canned tuna was not included tage in the global marketplace is duty- As my colleagues may know, Mr. in the Andean Trade Agreement, and I free access to the U.S. market. And Speaker, American Samoa is the home was told StarKist would suffer no eco- what price has American Samoa paid of the largest tuna cannery facility in nomic loss. In other words, StarKist is to have the U.S. trade privileges? As a the world. One cannery facility is oper- only in it for the lower labor cost territory of the United States, our men ated by StarKist, a subsidiary of Heinz among the Andean countries. I also and women have paid the ultimate sac- Corporation; and the other facility is wish to note that the minimum wage rifice in military service to our Nation. owned by the Chicken of the Sea, a rate in my own district, in American American Samoa pledges its alle- company out of California. Today, Samoa, for a fish cleaner, is only $3.20 giance without question to this great these two companies employ more than per hour, which is below the national Nation of ours. Ecuador and other An- 5,150 employees, or 74 percent of Amer- minimum wage standard and which re- dean countries do not. American ican Samoa’s workforce. Approxi- minds me of these words offered by a Samoa has been the backbone of mately 80 percent of the private sector good Senator from Idaho by the name StarKist’s sales. Ecuador has not. In jobs in my district, Mr. Speaker, are the past 25 years, StarKist and Chicken dependent, either directly or indi- of Senator Borah during the course of of the Sea have exported more than $6 rectly, upon the tuna fishing and proc- the Fair Labor Standards debate right billion worth of tuna from American essing industry. here in this Chamber in 1937. As Malcolm Stockwell, former vice Senator Borah said, and I quote, ‘‘I Samoa to the United States. Thanks to president of StarKist Seafood Company look upon a minimum wage such as American Samoa, StarKist is the num- recently testified, and I quote, ‘‘A de- will afford a decent living as a part of ber one brand of tuna in the world crease in production or departure of a sound national policy. I would abol- today. They call him ‘‘Charlie, the one or both of the existing processors ish a wage scale below a decent stand- Tuna.’’ Well, I do not know about Char- in American Samoa could devastate ard of living, just as I would abolish lie the Tuna these days with the way the local economy, resulting in mas- slavery. If it disturbed business, it they are operating. sive unemployment and insurmount- would be the price we must pay for Mr. Speaker, why is it that StarKist able financial problems.’’ good citizens. I take the position that and its parent company, Heinz Cor- The chief executive officer of Chick- a man who employs another must pay poration, are willing to allow tuna im- en of the Sea has already noted that if him sufficient to enable the one em- ports to coming into the U.S. duty free the Andean Trade Agreement includes ployee to live.’’ And Senator Pepper, from other Andean countries, a posi- duty-free treatment for canned tuna, from Florida, asked, ‘‘Well, what if he tion opposed by two other major U.S. its operations in American Samoa cannot affords to pay it?’’ Senator tuna companies and even the entire would be forced to downsize by as much Bora responded, and I quote, ‘‘If he U.S. tuna-fishing fleet? As StarKist as 50 percent. StarKist has testified cannot afford to pay it, then he should testified at a recent Senate hearing, that if Ecuador is given the same trade close up the business. No business has a and I quote, ‘‘StarKist will continue to preference as a U.S. territory, like my right to coin the very lifeblood of can and sell tuna. However, the history district, its production would almost workmen and women into dollars and of tuna canning in the United States immediately shift to low labor-cost cents. Every man or woman who is and Puerto Rico has demonstrated areas. worthy of hire is entitled to sufficient quite clearly that StarKist will also Now, let us talk about labor-cost compensation to maintain a decent take whatever action is required to re- areas. In fact, I just want to share an- standard of living. I insist that Amer- main cost competitive.’’ other bit of information with my col- ican industry can pay its employees Is this why StarKist and Heinz Cor- leagues this afternoon. Right now, enough to enable them to live.’’ poration support a trade agreement under the Andean Trade Agreement, Quite frankly, I agree with Senator that the entire U.S. industry opposes? fish loins are exported duty free to the Borah, Mr. Speaker. StarKist, like any Will StarKist and Heinz Corporation United States; and companies like other industry, should pay its employ- sell out America at a time when our Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, and ees, whether in Ecuador or American Nation is in recession and our country StarKist buy these fish loins from An- Samoa, enough to live. StarKist should is under attack? dean countries, like Ecuador. But if not be about the business of lobbying Mr. Speaker, I trust that the Mem- canned tuna can also be imported duty to suppress wages. bers of this esteemed body will do what free, what is to prevent these U.S. tuna Mr. Speaker, I want to share a bit of is right for America. I trust that in companies from laying off 800 workers history also with the Members. At a these difficult times Members of this from Puerto Rico and closing their fa- time when the national debate right body will protect U.S. industries and cilities in my district, as well as in here in this Chamber was about wheth- U.S. workers, particularly the tuna in- California, and going and operating out er or not we should have a minimum dustry. I trust that we will stand of Ecuador and other Andean coun- standard wage rate, and this debate united together to exclude canned tuna tries? took place in 1937, the Members rep- from this proposed bill, H.R. 3009.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18951 I would like to share with my col- As written, S.525 would significantly dam- to minimum wage standards and provide so- leagues some additional information age the U.S. tuna industry, threatening jobs cial security and medical insurance for our that was submitted to me by my good in both the processing and fishing sector. workers, we also enforce U.S. regulations re- friend, the CEO of the Bumble Bee Sea- More importantly, it would place our busi- garding the environment and trade. Pro- ness into foreign hands and benefit countries viding NAFTA trade benefits to the Andean food Company out of California, in San that do not abide by the same environ- Pact countries awards them for not com- Diego. Another note to my colleagues: mental, labor and safety standards imposed plying with these policies. The Andean Pact nations do not com- on U.S. manufacturers. S525 penalizes the S. 525 ignores the obligation we have to the ply with many of the environmental U.S. tuna industry for being American and U.S. consumer since the quality and food regulations supported by the United does an injustice to the U.S. consumer. Let safety standards of many of the tuna proc- States. For instance, one of the Andean me give you some key facts: essing facilities in the Andean Pact coun- The Andean Pact nations do not comply Pact countries, Bolivia, does not ad- tries are not up to the same standards uti- with many of the environmental regulations lized by U.S. canned tuna processors. here to the dolphin-safe position of the supported by the United States. For in- To support the U.S. initiative to battle the U.S. market. In addition, many of the stance, one of the Andean Pact countries, drug trade, Bumble Bee has already estab- Andean Pact countries refuse to take Bolivia, does not adhere to the dolphin safe lished tuna loining operations in one of the enforcement actions against them. position of the U.S. market. In addition, Andean Pact countries. Ecuador. We are the The bill also penalizes the U.S. tuna many of the Andean Pact countries refuse to only American company that has invested in industry for being American. Not only take enforcement action against their flag Andean Pact region—close to $25 million— do we adhere to minimum wage stand- vessels which have been found to be in viola- and we currently provide more than 2,000 tion of IATTC, (Inter American Tropical jobs. ards and provide Social Security and Tuna Commission) fishing regulations. These Yet despite our presence in Ecuador, Bum- medical insurance for our workers, we actions—or lack of action—threaten the con- ble Bee does not support S. 525 due to the also enforce U.S. regulations regarding servation of the tuna stocks. negative ramifications we have highlighted the environment and trade. U.S. Trade policy already provides bene- in this letter. The letter says, ‘‘I support the U.S. ficial access to the U.S. market for the Ande- In summary, S. 525 does not recognize the initiative to battle the drug trade.’’ We an Pact countries through the sale of frozen current tariff benefits on tuna products en- tuna ‘loins’. The current import duty on joyed by Andean Pact countries, ignores the all know that, Mr. Speaker. But I tuna loins into the United states is less than think what is most important here is tariff recently imposed on tuna products one half of one percent, which is virtually from Ecuador by our primary NAFTA trad- that I am making an appeal to zero. This trade policy has enabled the Ande- ing partner, will lead to ‘‘dumping’’ that will StarKist Tuna Company and its parent an Pact tuna industry to explode over the in turn cause significant harm to the U.S. company, Heinz Food Corporation, to last ten years and supports our position that tuna industry and has significant potential join with the rest of the U.S. tuna in- tuna should continue to be exempted from to have negative consequences on the Amer- dustry to make the U.S. tuna industry the Andean Trade Preference Agreement. ican consumer. a viable and credible industry in our ANDEAN PACT TUNA INDUSTRY GROWTH—1990 TO We therefore urge you to exempt canned country for the sake of some 10,000 2000 tuna products from the scope of trade bene- fits offered by S. 525. There is no justifica- workers who are about to lose their Number of tuna factories has increased from 7 to 23, up 229%; production capacity tion for granting such trade benefits at this jobs if the Congress does the bidding of has increased from 450 to 2,250 tons per day, time. Heinz Corporation. up 400%; direct employment has increased I would like to meet with you to discuss I think this is most unfair, Mr. from about 3,500 to 12,500, up 257%; exports to this matter in more detail. I can be reached Speaker; and I will continue working the U.S. have grown from about $15 million by phone, e-mail or mail and am happy to on this issue in the coming weeks and to more than $100 million, up 567%; European travel to Washington to provide any other months. I sincerely hope that there exports are up even more significantly; the facts or information that can help you make an informed and responsible decision on this will be a reasonable and an equitable Andean fishing fleet has grown to the largest in the ETP and now represents more than critical piece of trade legislation. solution to this problem that we now 35% of the ETP catch. Thank you in advance for your support. have. To put this capacity in perspective, there Very truly yours, Mr. Speaker, I submit for the RECORD is enough production capacity in the Andean CHRISTOPHER LISCHEWSKI, the full letter from the CEO of the Pact countries to supply the entire U.S. mar- President, Chief Operating Officer, Bumble Bee Seafood Company, to ket. This leads to the real risk of product Bumble Bee Seafoods. which I earlier referred. dumping which will damage the domestic f tuna industry. This Andean Pact product is BUMBLE BEE SEAFOODS, manufactured utilizing labor costs of less LEAVE OF ABSENCE San Diego, CA, August 22, 2001. than $0.70/hour and a cost structure that is Hon. ENI F. H. FALEOMAVAEGA, By unanimous consent, leave of ab- subsidized by their various governments. sence was granted to: Rayburn Bldg., This will force the closure of U.S. tuna proc- Ms. KILPATRICK (at the request of Mr. Washington DC. essing facilities and will decimate the econo- DEAR CONGRESSMAN FALEOMAVAEGA: I am mies of western Puerto Rico and American GEPHARDT) for today on account of ur- writing on behalf of Bumble Bee Seafoods, Samoa where 85% of public sector employ- gent business in the district. the number one brand of canned seafood and ment is based on the U.S. tuna industry. f number two brand of canned tuna in the The risk of product dumping has already United States. Bumble Bee, the only Amer- been experienced by our NAFTA trading SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ican company with a financial investment in partner to the south, Mexico. Mexico re- By unanimous consent, permission to the Andean tuna industry (in Ecuador), cently imposed a 23% import duty on canned address the House, following the legis- along with Chicken of the Sea and U.S. tuna tuna products from one of the Andean Pact boat owners, strongly oppose the granting of lative program and any special orders nations, Ecuador, due to product dumping. heretofore entered, was granted to: NAFTA status for canned tuna products to S. 525 is not reciprocal. The bill provides members of the Andean Pact as con- NAFTA duty benefits to the United States (The following Members (at the re- templated in S525. market while the Andean Pact countries quest of Mr. WU) to revise and extend The U.S. tuna industry has been an essen- continue to enforce trade barriers against their remarks and include extraneous tial part of the U.S. economy for close to 100 the U.S. tuna industry by imposing import material:) years. We currently provide more than 10,000 duties on U.S. produced canned tuna as fol- Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. jobs in California, Puerto Rico and American lows: Ecuador, 20%; Colombia, 20%; Peru, Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. Samoa. In addition, we support an even 12%; Bolivia, 10%; Venezuela (a possible addi- Mr. LANGEVIN, for 5 minutes, today. greater number of jobs in related industries tion to the Andean Pact), 20%. Mr. HOLT, for 5 minutes, today. and we underpin the existence of the U.S. This non-reciprocity also extends to other Mr. STRICKLAND, for 5 minutes, high seas tuna fishing fleet that operates U.S. produced products that are essential to today. throughout the Pacific Ocean. the processing of canned tuna such as empty From a consumer standpoint, canned tuna Mr. INSLEE, for 5 minutes, today. cans, packaging and ingredients which are (The following Members (at the re- represents the third fastest moving product subject to import duties by the Andean Pact category in the entire U.S. grocery business countries. quest of Mr. FOLEY) to revise and ex- and provides a high quality, affordable The bill penalizes the U.S. tuna industry tend their remarks and include extra- source of protein for 96% of U.S. families. for being American. Not only do we adhere neous material:)

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Mr. PENCE, for 5 minutes, today. 4145. A letter from the Principal Deputy tion, transmitting the Administration’s final f Associate Administrator, Environmental rule—Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Bluefin Tuna Recreational Fishery [I.D. SENATE BILL REFERRED cy’s final rule—Clean Air Act Finding of At- 080201B] received September 13, 2001, pursu- tainment; Spokane, Washington Particulate ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee A bill of the Senate of the following Matter (PM–10) Nonattainment Area [Docket on Resources. title was taken from the Speaker’s No. WA–01–001; FRL–7064–3] received Sep- table and, under the rule, referred as 4154. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- tember 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- follows: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- S. 1465. An act to authorize the President Commerce. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final to exercise waivers of foreign assistance re- 4146. A letter from the Senior Legal Advi- rule—Fisheries of the Northeastern United strictions with respect to Pakistan through sor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black September 30, 2003, and for other purposes; to Federal Communications Commission, trans- Sea Bass Fisheries; Adjustments to the 2001 the Committee on International Relations. mitting the Commission’s final rule— Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass f Amendment of Section 73.658(g) of The Com- Commercial Quotas [Docket No. 001121328– mission’s Rules—The Dual Network Rule 1041–02; I.D. 111500C] received September 19, ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTIONS [MM Docket No. 00–108] received September 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the SIGNED 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Committee on Resources. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- 4147. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 4155. A letter from the Acting Assistant ported and found truly enrolled joint fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS, National resolutions of the House of the fol- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, lowing titles, which were thereupon tion, transmitting the Administration’s final transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries off West Coast States and in signed by the Speaker: rule—Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Swordfish Quota Adjustment [I.D. 070201A] the Western Pacific; Coastal Pelagic Species H.J. Res. 42. Joint resolution memori- received September 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 Fishery; Amendment 9 [Docket No. 010105005– alizing fallen firefighters by lowering the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- 1206–02; 120600A] (RIN: 0648–AO64) received American flag to half-staff in honor of the sources. September 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Serv- 4148. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. ice in Emmitsburg, Maryland. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- H.J. Res. 51. Joint resolution approving the 4156. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- extension of nondiscriminatory treatment fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final with respect to the products of the Socialist tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- rule—Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Republic of Vietnam. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Zone Off Alaska; Trawling in Steller Sea rule—Fisheries off West Coast States and in f Lion Protection Areas in the Central Aleu- the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Ground- ADJOURNMENT tian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian fish Fishery; End of the Primary Season and Islands Management Area [Docket No. Resumption of Trip Limits for the Shore- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, 010112013–1013–01; I.D. 090701B] received Sep- based Fishery for Pacific Whiting [Docket I move that the House do now adjourn. tember 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. No. 001226367–01; I.D. 081501A] received Sep- The motion was agreed to; accord- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. tember 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ingly (at 1 o’clock and 29 minutes 4149. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- p.m.), under its previous order, the 4157. A letter from the Director, Policy Di- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- rectives and Instructions Branch, INS, De- House adjourned until Tuesday, Octo- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final partment of Justice, transmitting the De- ber 9, 2001, at 12:30 p.m., for morning rule—Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic partment’s final rule— Custody Procedures hour debates. Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water Species [INS No. 2171–01] (RIN: 1115–AG40) received Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the f September 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 010112013–1013–01; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, I.D. 090401D] received September 13, 2001, ary. ETC. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 4158. A letter from the Director, Office of Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive mittee on Resources. 4150. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Regulations Management, Veterans’ Benefits communications were taken from the fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Administration, Department of Veterans’ Af- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- fairs, transmitting the Department’s final 4142. A letter from the Principal Deputy tion, transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Veterans’ Benefits and Health Care Im- Associate Administrator, Environmental rule—Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic provement Act of 2000 (RIN: 2900–AK68) re- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area ceived September 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 cy’s final rule— Findings of Significant Con- 610 of the Gulf Alaska [Docket No. 010112013– U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Vet- tribution and Rulemaking on Section 126 Pe- 1013–01; I.D. 090701A] received September 19, erans’ Affairs. titions for Purposes of Reducing Interstate 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 4159. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Ozone Transport—Federal NOx Budget Trad- Committee on Resources. Branch, Customs Service, Department of the ing Program, Rule Revision [FRL–7058–2] 4151. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Treasury, transmitting the Department’s (RIN: 2060–AJ47) received September 19, 2001, fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- final rule— Distribution of Continued Dump- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ing and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic mittee on Energy and Commerce. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Producers [T.D. 01–68] (RIN: 1515–AC84) re- 4143. A letter from the Principal Deputy rule—Atlantic Highly Migratory Species ceived September 18, 2001, pursuant to 5 Associate Administrator, Environmental (HMS); Atlantic Tunas Reporting, Fishery U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Allocations and Regulatory Adjustments Ways and Means. cy’s final rule—Final Approval of the Clean [Docket No. 000323080–1196–03; I.D. 031500A] Air Act, Section 112(I), Delegation of Author- (RIN: 0648–AN97) received September 13, 2001, 4160. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ity to Washington Department of Ecology pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting and Four Local Air Agencies in Washington mittee on Resources. the Service’s final rule—Request for com- [FRL–7057–8] received September 13, 2001, 4152. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ments on regulations that may be adopted pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- on interest allocation [Notice 2001–59] re- mittee on Energy and Commerce. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ceived September 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 4144. A letter from the Principal Deputy tion, transmitting the Administration’s final U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Associate Administrator, Environmental rule—Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; At- Ways and Means. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- lantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries [I.D. 082701D] 4161. A letter from the Chief, Regulations cy’s final rule—Clean Air Act Final Approval received September 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting of Operating Permits Program; State of New U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- the Service’s final rule—Date of Allowance Hampshire [AD-FRL–7064–1] received Sep- sources. of Refund or Credit [Rev. Rul. 2001–40] re- tember 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4153. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ceived September 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Ways and Means.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:33 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H05OC1.001 H05OC1 October 5, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 18953 DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. SLAUGHTER, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. NEY, QUINN, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. BONIOR, Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. MUR- following action was taken by the Mr. SHERMAN): THA, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. Speaker: H.R. 3053. A bill to prevent identity theft, HOYER, Mr. HYDE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. H.R. 1007. The Committee on Government and for other purposes; to the Committee on FROST, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. MENENDEZ, Reform discharged. Referred to the Com- Financial Services. Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. mittee of the Whole House on the State of By Mr. KING (for himself and Mrs. BALLENGER, Mr. BARRETT, Mr. BOR- the Union and ordered to be printed. MALONEY of New York): SKI, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. f H.R. 3054. A bill to award congressional BLUMENAUER, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- gold medals on behalf of the officers, emer- vania, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED gency workers, and other employees of the CAPUANO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CLAY, Mrs. BILL Federal Government and any State or local CLAYTON, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. government, including any interstate gov- CUMMINGS, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mrs. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the ernmental entity, who responded to the at- DAVIS of California, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. following action was taken by the tacks on the World Trade Center in New DELAHUNT, Mr. DOOLEY of California, Speaker: York City and perished in the tragic events Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. ED- H.R. 1408. Referral to the Committee on of September 11, 2001; to the Committee on WARDS, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. FORD, Mr. the Judiciary extended for a period ending Financial Services. FRANK, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. GONZALEZ, not later than October 12, 2001. By Mr. SHAW (for himself and Mr. Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. HALL of f CARSON of Oklahoma): Ohio, Mr. HILL, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. H.R. 3055. A bill to preserve the continued HOEFFEL, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS viability of certain businesses which are an HULSHOF, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public integral part of the air transportation sys- JEFFERSON, Mr. JOHN, Mr. JOHNSON of bills and resolutions of the following tem; to the Committee on Transportation Illinois, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. KAN- and Infrastructure. JORSKI, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. titles were introduced and severally re- By Mr. TRAFICANT: KILPATRICK, Mr. KIND, Mr. KOLBE, ferred, as follows: H.R. 3056. A bill to direct the Adminis- Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. By Mr. SMITH of Michigan (for him- trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. LEE, Mr. self, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. DELAY, Mr. SEN- tion to take certain actions to improve air- LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. SENBRENNER, Mrs. KELLY, and Mr. line security, and for other purposes; to the MCGOVERN, Mr. MCINTYRE, Ms. GOODE): Committee on Transportation and Infra- MCKINNEY, Mr. MALONEY of Con- H.R. 3042. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- structure. necticut, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MATHE- enue Code of 1986 to provide that the deduc- By Mr. WATKINS: SON, Mr. MEEHAN, Mrs. MEEK of Flor- tion for depreciation shall be computed on a H.R. 3057. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ida, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. neutral cost recovery basis; to the Com- enue Code of 1986 to reduce to 3 years the de- GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means. preciation recovery period for qualified tech- MOORE, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. NEAL of By Mr. GILMAN (for himself, Mr. nological equipment; to the Committee on Massachusetts, Mr. OBEY, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Ways and Means. PALLONE, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. ROYCE): By Mr. WHITFIELD (for himself, Mr. Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PRICE of North Caro- H.R. 3049. A bill to contribute to the de- FARR of California, Mr. GEORGE MIL- lina, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. REYES, Mr. fense of the United States against future ter- LER of California, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. ROSS, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. SANDLIN, rorist attack by providing for the removal BALDWIN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. SAWYER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. from power of the Taliban regime in Afghan- Mr. STARK, Mr. HORN, Mr. GREEN of SCHIFF, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. istan; to the Committee on International Re- Texas, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. DEFAZIO, SKEEN, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. STUPAK, lations. Mr. COSTELLO, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. JACK- Mr. TANNER, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. By Mr. FLAKE: SON-LEE of Texas, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- THUNE, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. TURNER, H.R. 3050. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- fornia, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UDALL of enue Code of 1986 to make effective as of Jan- SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. DOYLE, New Mexico, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. WU, uary 1, 2001, all of the individual income tax Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. SHAYS, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. WYNN, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mrs. BONO, rate reductions, and to amend the Economic Mr. KOLBE, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. GOR- Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of DON, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mrs. MORELLA, GUTKNECHT, Mr. CARSON of Okla- 2001 to repeal the sunset of such rate reduc- Mr. GILMAN, Mr. EVANS, Mr. homa, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. ETHERIDGE, tions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. BALDACCI, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. WOOL- Mr. SANDERS, Mr. STENHOLM, Ms. By Mr. GREEN of Texas (for himself, SEY, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. PE- Mr. FROST, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. TERSON of Minnesota, Mr. ROYCE, Ms. Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. FRANK, Mr. FILNER, Ms. BROWN of WOOLSEY, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- PALLONE, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. ORTIZ, Florida, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Ms. SON of Texas, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Mr. CRAMER, Mr. REYES, Mr. JOHN, ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mrs. BONO, Mr. Island, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. Mr. TURNER, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, BLUMENAUER, Mr. TAYLOR of Mis- POMBO, Mr. GANSKE, Mr. FARR of Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. UPTON, Ms. sissippi, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. SABO, California, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con- MCCARTHY of Missouri, Ms. EDDIE Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. necticut, Mr. DICKS, Mr. BERRY, Mr. BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. CAR- JONES of North Carolina, Mr. BACA, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. SON of Indiana, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mrs. LOBIONDO, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. LEACH, LUCAS of Kentucky, Mr. VITTER, Mr. NAPOLITANO, Mr. BACA, Mr. WATKINS, Mr. DICKS, Mr. CLYBURN, Mrs. JOHN- THOMAS, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. SABO, Ms. Mr. WYNN, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. SON of Connecticut, Mr. GALLEGLY, MCCOLLUM, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- BOUCHER, Mr. SAWYER, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. KILDEE, ington, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. Mr. HOLDEN, and Mr. CLEMENT): and Mrs. LOWEY): MCDERMOTT, Mr. BOYD, Ms. WATERS, H.R. 3051. A bill to designate ‘‘God Bless H.R. 3058. A bill to amend the Animal Wel- Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. TAYLOR of Mis- America’’ as the national hymn of the fare Act to improve the treatment of certain sissippi, Mr. FILNER, Mr. WAXMAN, United States; to the Committee on Govern- animals, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mr. BERMAN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. ment Reform. mittee on Agriculture. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. GREEN of By Mr. GREEN of Texas: By Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Mr. Texas, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. YOUNG H.R. 3052. A bill to amend the Immigration FOSSELLA, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. GRUCCI, of Florida, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. and Nationality Act to require that non- Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. KING, Mrs. MCCAR- REHBERG, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. immigrant visa applicants provide finger- THY of New York, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. SHERWOOD, Mr. OSE, Mr. prints; to the Committee on the Judiciary. MEEKS of New York, Mr. NADLER, Mr. INSLEE, Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. By Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon (for herself, WEINER, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. OWENS, Ms. FERGUSON): Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. MALONEY of New H. Con. Res. 243. Concurrent resolution ex- MCGOVERN, Mr. LANTOS, Mrs. THUR- York, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. SERRANO, pressing the sense of the Congress that the MAN, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. Mrs. LOWEY, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. GIL- Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor should MCNULTY, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. BERK- MAN, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. SWEENEY, be presented to the public safety officers who LEY, Mr. BALDACCI, Mrs. MALONEY of Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. have perished and select other public safety New York, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. FROST, WALSH, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. REYNOLDS, officers who deserve special recognition for

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outstanding valor above and beyond the call ESHOO, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, H.R. 2269: Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. of duty in the aftermath of the terrorist at- and Mr. LAMPSON): CALVERT, Mr. RYUN of Kansas, and Mr. tacks in the United States on September 11, H. Res. 255. Resolution condemning bigotry CULBERSON. 2001; to the Committee on the Judiciary. and violence against Sikh Americans in the H.R. 2308: Ms. ESHOO and Mr. CUMMINGS. By Mr. HONDA (for himself, Mr. wake of terrorist attacks against the United H.R. 2362: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. SHAYS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. SERRANO, States on September 11, 2001; to the Com- H.R. 2466: Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. LARSEN of mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 2521: Mr. BRYANT, Mr. MORAN of Kan- Washington, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. BER- f sas, Mr. DUNCAN, and Mr. TOOMEY. UNNINGHAM ILNER MAN, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. LOFGREN, H.R. 2578: Mr. C , Mr. F , ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- Mr. FARR of California, Mr. FER- fornia, and Mr. OSE. GUSON, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2713: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. FORD, Mr. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2725: Ms. MCCOLLUM. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. HERGER, Mr. tions as follows: H.R. 2764: Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. ISSA, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. CLEMENT, Ms. BERK- H.R. 19: Mr. FOLEY. DOOLITTLE, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. LEY, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mrs. MEEK of H.R. 81: Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 2775: Mr. OBERSTAR. Florida, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. SOUDER, H.R. 123: Mr. HAYES. H.R. 2794: Mr. SHAW and Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS Mr. KIRK, Mr. CONDIT, Ms. ROYBAL- H.R. 162: Mr. HOYER and Mr. BACA. of Virgina. ALLARD, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. UDALL of H.R. 183: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. H.R. 2799: Mr. LEACH, Mr. PRICE of North Colorado, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. HYDE, H.R. 218: Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Carolina, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. Mr. ISRAEL, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con- H.R. 285: Mr. FILNER. FRANK, Mr. SAWYER, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. STU- necticut, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. H.R. 458: Mr. GALLEGLY. PAK, and Ms. KAPTUR. SCHIFF, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. SIMMONS, H.R. 525: Mr. HALL of Texas. H.R. 2812: Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KING, Ms. H.R. 602: Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 2830: Mr. BONIOR, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. POMBO, Mr. H.R. 632: Mr. FILNER. FATTAH, Mr. FROST, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. LEE, PALLONE, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. H.R. 792: Mr. INSLEE. Ms. MCKINNEY, and Mr. UDALL of Colorado. DOGGETT, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. H.R. 832: Mr. SIMMONS. H.R. 2874: Mr. STUPAK, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, MEEHAN, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. H.R. 869: Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms. LEE. COOKSEY, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. HINCHEY, APOLITANO H.R. 1035: Mrs. N . H.R. 2907: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. H.R. 1097: Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. BROWN of Ohio, and Mr. BEREUTER. EVANS, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. SOLIS, H.R. 1212: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. H.R. 2940: Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. TOWNS, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. H.R. 1233: Mr. GRAHAM. H.R. 2951: Mr. UPTON. CRAMER, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, H.R. 1254: Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. H.R. 2955: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. H.R. 1357: Mr. BLUNT. Mr. RUSH, Mr. TIERNEY, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. PELOSI, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 1360: Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. FRANK, Ms. LOWEY, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. PRICE of North JACKSON of Illinois, Mrs. MORELLA, CARSON of Indiana, and Mr. FILNER. Carolina, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Vir- H.R. 1375: Mr. GOODE. Ms. SANCHEZ, and Ms. ESHOO. ginia, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. CROW- H.R. 1405: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. H.R. 3003: Ms. LEE and Mrs. JONES of Ohio. LEY, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. BURTON of Indi- H.R. 1431: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. H.R. 3008: Mr. REYES. ana, Ms. WATSON, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, H.R. 1436: Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. ROGERS of H.R. 3011: Mrs. THURMAN. Mr. BACA, Mr. HORN, Mr. WU, Mr. Kentucky, and Mr. INSLEE. H.R. 3015: Mr. UNDERWOOD and Ms. WOOL- LANTOS, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. H.R. 1475: Mr. BAIRD, Ms. DELAURO, and SEY. UNDERWOOD, Ms. MCKINNEY, Ms. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. H.R. 3021: Mr. PUTNAM. WOOLSEY, Mr. FROST, Mr. H.R. 1556: Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. RODRIQUEZ, H. Con. Res. 166: Mr. OSE. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. and Mr. NUSSLE. H. Con. Res. 173: Mr. BONIOR, Mr. DEFAZIO, BORSKI, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON H.R. 1609: Mr. NUSSLE and Ms. WOOLSEY. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Mrs. CAPPS. of Texas, Mr. STARK, Ms. MILLENDER- H.R. 1780: Mr. WOLF, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. H. Con. Res. 184: Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. CRANE, MCDONALD, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, THUNE, and Mr. SHIMKUS. Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. BACHUS, and Ms. LEE, Mr. OSE, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, H.R. 1816: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA and Mr. Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. BONIOR. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. KLECZKA, H.R. 1822: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MCINNIS, and f Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. ABER- Ms. CARSON of Indiana. CROMBIE, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. LEWIS of H.R. 1887: Ms. SLAUGHTER. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM California, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. H.R. 2071: Mr. FRANK. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS BONIOR, Mr. HOLT, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. H.R. 2098: Mr. SOUDER. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors FATTAH, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. H.R. 2117: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. REYES, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, H.R. 2125: Mr. KILDEE. were deleted from public bills and reso- Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. H.R. 2235: Mr. KINGSTON and Mr. FERGUSON. lutions as follows: FILNER, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. DICKS, Ms. H.R. 2258: Mr. LANTOS and Ms. HART. H.R. 2960: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia.

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CONGRATULATING JACKIE Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, U.S. Forest Service and in part by the U.S. THOMAS ON HER 50TH BIRTHDAY FedEx has assisted UPCO and their cus- Fish and Wildlife Service. tomers nationwide providing the costs of mail- Seeking to protect the public’s access to the HON. ZOE LOFGREN ing and distribution of dog supplies to the New sports fishery at Russian River, the two fed- OF CALIFORNIA York/New Jersey German Shephard Rescue. eral agencies and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The patriotism and persistence of FedEx is a have reached agreement that requires federal lasting memorial to the thousands of victims legislation in order to become effective. Be- Thursday, October 4, 2001 who perished in New York, Washington, and cause this agreement provides for the con- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pennsylvania. tinuing ownership and management by the two congratulate Jackie Thomas, of San Jose, Through the days, weeks, and months federal agencies of the vast majority of lands California, on her 50th birthday, which was ahead, all Americans must come together and at Russian River, the public’s right to continue Saturday, September 29, 2001. do what they can to assist the nation’s war ef- fishing remains unchanged from its current Mrs. Thomas was born in 1951 in Little fort. Whether it is giving blood, sending dona- status. Rock, Arkansas. When she was three, her tions, praying for the thousands of grieving Through negotiation and agreement, the two family moved to California, where they settled families, or simply saying thanks to the brave federal agencies and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. in the Bay Area. A member of a single-parent men and women who put their lives on the have found a way to fulfill the intent of the family, Mrs. Thomas helped to take care of line each and every day so that we may be Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in a way her working father and raise her two younger free, it is important that the American people that fully protects the interests of the public. I brothers. After marrying and having two chil- are vigilant in their efforts to overcome this congratulate all three parties on reaching final dren of her own, Mrs. Thomas continued to evil. Though our nation has witnessed un- accord on the long-standing unresolved issue devote herself to her family. Her selfless dedi- speakable horror, America’s virtues, deter- of land ownership at Russian River. I urge cation to family has been a hallmark of her mination, and faith continues to shine brightly passage of the Russian River Land Act. life. on the world. f The achievements of Mrs. Thomas’ life in- I am confident that the United States will clude more than her success as a mother and seek out those that harbor hatred, terror, and ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH wife. She was the first in her family to achieve depravity in their hearts; and we will defeat CELEBRATES ITS 95TH ANNIVER- a college degree. She also maintained her them. This is a war that we must, can, and will SARY own career as a customer service and inside win. May God bless the families and children sales representative in the electronics indus- grieving across this great nation and may God HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA try, while supporting her husband’s career bless America. OF WISCONSIN goals and caring for two small children. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I extend to Mrs. Thomas the happiest birth- Thursday, October 4, 2001 day wishes on her 50th birthday and wish her INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘RUSSIAN many more in the years to come. RIVER LAND ACT’’ Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great f pleasure that I congratulate St. John Lutheran HON. DON YOUNG Church in Cudahy, Wisconsin on its 95th anni- TRIBUTE TO FEDEX OF ALASKA versary as a congregation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES St. John was founded by a small group of area Slovak immigrants, and received its char- HON. SAM GRAVES Thursday, October 4, 2001 OF MISSOURI ter on October 7, 1906 as a member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I am Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Church (SELC). pleased today to introduce the proposed legis- Later, that synod merged with the Lutheran Thursday, October 4, 2001 lation titled ‘‘Russian River Land Act’’ on be- Church-Missouri Synod, and St. John became Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to half of Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated. The a member of the Missouri Synod’s SELC dis- recognize FedEx for its work and sacrifice in purpose of this legislation is to ratify an agree- trict. honor of all the people who both survived and ment that settles a land ownership issue at Over the years, St. John has grown and who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Russian River on the Kenai Peninsula in Alas- prospered, adding programs like its Day Care September 11th, 2001, their families and their ka. Ministry and a second ministry and workship friends. The agreement that this legislation ratifies site called the Life Enrichment Center along These terrorist attacks mark a solemn mo- was reached on July 26th of this year, after the way. In 1999, the church’s renovation ment in America’s history. American men and three years of negotiations between the Alas- project expanded the sanctuary and fellowship women, civilians and soldiers, firefighters and ka Native regional corporation, Cook Inlet Re- hall, and added new office space. police, mothers and fathers, were slain for a gion, Inc. and the United States Forest Serv- St. John’s theme for its 95th anniversary cause so terrible, so heinous, and so des- ice and the United States Fish and Wildlife year is ‘‘Heritage of Faith; Foundation for the picable that we find it unimaginable and inde- Service. The agreement covers lands at the Future.’’ What a fitting statement for a church scribable. United, Americans seek to find confluence of the Kenai and Russian Rivers. that has played such an integral part in the meaning and hope in a seemingly hopeless The area surrounding the confluence of the spiritual life of the community for so many and meaningless act. In the days since these Russian and Kenai is rich in archeological cul- years, and continues to be a very special terrible terrorist attacks, America has been tural features. It is also the site of perhaps the place to worship and grow in service to God shoulder-to-shoulder in a struggle to meet the most heavily used public sports fishery in and to His people. challenges of a world that is a little less safe, Alaska. Because of the archeological re- The congregation is blessed with two gifted a little scarier, and far less predictable. The ef- sources at Russian River, Cook Inlet Region, and devoted pastors, Reverend Carl H. forts of businesses like FedEx signify the com- Inc. made selections at Russian River under Krueger, Jr., who also serves as president of mitment and concern of Americans every- the section of the Alaska Native Claims Settle- the SELC District, and Reverend Richard where. Our nation’s strength does not lie in ment Act that allowed for selections of histor- Schauer. Other dedicated members of the St. her military might but rather in the collective ical places and cemetery sites. The lands at John ministry team are the church’s current compassion of its people. the confluence are managed in part by the vicar, Rodger Williams, parish nurse Marcia

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Isherwood, and Karen Erickson, who serves COLONEL JAMES A. MCMURRY As the horrific attacks upon our Nation on as the day care director. RETIRES AS COMMANDER September 11th have proven, our local police, fire, and rescue personnel are our first line of The members and staff of St. John Lutheran response to acts of terrorism. While our fed- are actively involved in many community ac- HON. THOMAS E. PETRI eral law enforcement officers have a very im- tivities, such as Project Concern and Cudahy/ OF WISCONSIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portant role to play in our homeland defense, St. Francis Interfaith for the Elderly, Pastor the role of their state and local counterparts is Kreuger is also the chaplain at Wisconsin Air Thursday, October 4, 2001 still more critical. They are the first on the National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing in Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, on October 26, scene, the first to assess the damages and Milwaukee, the unit where I once proudly 2001, Colonel James A. McMurry will retire as circumstances, the first to attend to victims. served as a medic. An attitude of service is Commander of Volk Field Combat Readiness But, they are not now well equipped or pre- certainly evident in every aspect of the life of Training Center, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. pared for dealing with these situations. They the congregation. After a distinguished career in the U.S. Air must deal on a day-to-day basis with the more Congratulations to St. John Lutheran Force as an instructor pilot, Colonel McMurry mundane tasks of keeping the peace on the streets and bringing common criminals to jus- Church on this very special day in the history joined the Wisconsin Air National Guard where tice. They need access to the knowledge and of the congregation. May God continue to he served as an instructor pilot, flight exam- iner and squadron standardization officer with equipment that our federal law enforcement bless its ministry with His presence and His the 128th Tactical Fighter Wing. During that and military personnel freely have, but now lie love. time, he participated in three overseas deploy- outside their routine training. As our Nation sought to prosecute the long, f ments. In 1989 he was assigned to lead the installation of a $31 million Air Combat Ma- hard war on drugs, we came to similarly real- neuvering Instrumentation system at Volk ize the value of fully integrating beat cops, A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE TIF- state troopers, and other law enforcement offi- FIN COUNCIL 608 OF THE Field. He became Commander in November, 1993. In 1997, he was assigned the additional cials into the fight. But those officers needed KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ON access to the equipment and the knowledge of THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY duty of Air National Guard liaison to the Air Force Command and Control Battle Lab. our military personnel in order to fully realize Colonel McMurry is a command pilot with their capabilities. As a result, there are two over 3800 hours in a variety of aircraft. His programs through which state and local agen- HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR awards and commendations include the Meri- cies fighting drugs can acquire defense per- sonnel property to conduct counter-drug oper- OF OHIO torious Service Medal, Air Force Commenda- tion Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, ations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One of those two programs, found at 10 the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Out- U.S.C. 2576a, was already amended by Con- standing Unit Award and the Organizational Thursday, October 4, 2001 gress to allow these same resources to be Excellence Award. used for counter-terrorism. Through that pro- Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, on October 6, Colonel McMurry represents the very best in gram, local law enforcement can get free ac- 2001 the Tiffin Knights of Columbus Council leadership in the Wisconsin National Guard. cess personnel property no longer needed by 608 will celebrate their 100th anniversary. For He is considered one of the most accom- the Department of Defense. It is time to bring the past 100 years, this fraternal organization plished and respected senior officers in the Air the second program into the Twenty-First Cen- has worked to promote charity for those who National Guard. He has led in the area of new tury as well, and that is what my bill does. are less fortunate, to promote unity and broth- technologies to train the men and women of This second program, found at 10 U.S.C. erhood among Catholic men, and to promote the future Total Force. 381, simply provides state and local enforce- patriotism in our country. In addition to his distinguished military ca- ment officers access to the catalog of equip- reer, Colonel McMurry has served in a number ment and knowledge currently available to the More than 120 years ago, a small group of of community leadership roles including the men met in the basement of St. Mary’s Department of Justice, the Department of De- American Legion, Lions Club, County Wis- fense, and the General Services Administra- Church in New Haven, Connecticut. These consin Workers Steering Committee and the men formed a fraternal society that would one tion. Greater Mauston Wisconsin Development Cor- No new funds are needed to expand this day become one of the world’s largest Catho- poration. program. The local agencies pay for the items lic family fraternal service organizations. Their Colonel McMurry resides in Mauston with they purchase with their own dollars. But, by purpose was to bring men together under the his wife, Sue, and their three children, April, purchasing these items through this program, banner of fraternity and philanthropy. These Sara and Mike. the communities may be able to leverage the men bound themselves together by the ideals I have considered it an honor and a privi- buying power of the federal government and of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the lege to have worked with Colonel McMurry pay lower prices. Americas, the one whose hand brought Ca- since his arrival at Volk Field, which is located There is no cost to making this change in tholicism to America. within the 6th Congressional District that I rep- law, but there is a great cost to not providing resent. It is fitting that he receives full recogni- For the last 100 years, the Tiffin Council has our local public safety workers with the tools tion and praise for the service he has ren- carried on the principles of their founding fa- they need to respond to future potential ter- dered to his community, his state and his na- thers. Their services to the Tiffin community rorist attacks. As we begin to prepare our Na- tion along with the thanks and best wishes of are profound. The Tiffin Council provides reli- tion to fight what could be a long, hard war his fellow citizens in Wisconsin. gious education and activities for students and against terrorism, we must arm our front-line f soldiers—the police, fire, and rescue per- those with mental and physical disabilities. sonnel of our local communities. The First Re- Their efforts at the Ecumenical Sharing Kitch- ON INTRODUCTION OF FIRST RE- sponders Homeland Defense Act is one right en ensure that those who are less fortunate SPONDERS HOMELAND DEFENSE step in that direction. have a hot meal. Through their charitable ef- LAW f forts, the Tiffin Council raises funds for the Firefighters’ Projects for Children, St. Rita HON. J. RANDY FORBES TRIBUTE TO THE SOUTHSIDE School for the Deaf, and Catholic Guild for the OF VIRGINIA FALL FESTIVAL Blind. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask all the members of the Thursday, October 4, 2001 HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI 107th Congress to join me in applauding the Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts of the Tiffin Knights of Columbus Coun- introduce legislation that will help our local law cil 608. Their selfless acts of volunteerism and enforcement agencies and public safety per- Thursday, October 4, 2001 brotherhood over the past century are truly an sonnel prepare for and respond to terrorist at- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to example for future generations. tacks. recognize the patrons and organizers of the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 October 5, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 18957 Southside Fall Festival for their work and sac- In the vast terrain of Colorado, the vehicles and their families receive the respect and ben- rifice in honor of all the people who both sur- needed for search and rescue differ from re- efits that they have earned. vived and who lost their lives in the terrorist gion to region. However, the need for four- Mr. Speaker, I would like to place a copy of attacks on September 11th, 2001 their families wheel drive vehicles always seems to be a ne- the article from the Altoona Mirror into the and their friends. cessity and Art established the four-wheel- RECORD. These terrorist attacks mark a solemn mo- drive division of the Mesa County Search and [From the Altonna Mirror, Sept. 30, 2001] ment in America’s history. American men and Rescue. Not only did he implement this crucial LOCAL MAN ELECTED TO HEAD PA. DISABLED women, civilians and soldiers, firefighters and component to the service, Art also created a AMERICAN VETERANS police, mothers and fathers, were slain for a unique and very effective mechanism for res- (By Mark Leberfinger) cause so terrible, so heinous, and so des- cuing someone out of the backcountry. His in- Charles G. Ofiesh has worn many hats over picable that we find it unimaginable and inde- novation has been appreciated tremendously the years: government official, parade mar- scribable. United, Americans seeks to find and has served to make the Mesa County shal, businessman and decorated military meaning and hope in a seemingly hopeless Search and Rescue a better operation. veteran. and meaningless act. In the days since these Art began his volunteer service in 1987 after Now he has a new hat to wear as state terrible terrorist attacks, America has been retiring from Mountain Bell. Now 67 years of commander of the Department of Pennsyl- shoulder-to-shoulder in a struggle to meet the age, Art has helped to save numerous lives vania Disabled American Veterans. challenges of a world that is a little less safe, ‘‘He’s a guy whose feet never stop,’’ depart- and has extended a warm and helping hand in ment adjutant John W. Neeves said. ‘‘He’s al- a little scarier, and far less predictable. The ef- numerous instances. At times, his dedication forts of the patrons and organizers of the ways on the go. ‘‘He has all the attributes a worries his family but that does not halt his leader should possess.’’ Southside Fall Festival signify the commitment volunteering. This award from the Lions Club Ofiesh was elected to his new role during and concern of Americans everywhere. Our was accompanied with a check to be given to the Disabled American Veterans’ Pennsyl- Nation’s strength does not lie in her military the Search and Rescue team. vania convention in June. DAV was founded might but rather in the collective compassion Mr. Speaker, Art Cook has offered himself in 1920 and chartered by Congress in 1932. It of its people. and his expertise to others on many rescues. is the official voice of America’s service-con- Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, nected disabled veterans. His honorable and commendable service is Ofiesh said he joined the organization be- the patrons and organizers of the Southside greatly appreciated. I would like to take this Fall Festival have raised and contributed more cause he felt he could do more directly help- moment to congratulate Art on his recent rec- ing veterans than he could in other organiza- than $1,500 to assist the grieving families and ognition and extend my warmest regards and tions. rescue workers. The patriotism and persist- best wishes to him and his family in many ‘‘The DAV takes care of members of the ence of the patrons and organizers of the years to come. Legion and VFW, everybody,’’ he said. ‘‘You Southside Fall Festival is a lasting memorial to f don’t have to be a DAV member to be served. the thousands of victims who perished in New ‘‘I couldn’t do near what I could do in the York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. IN HONOR OF CHARLES G. OFIESH other organizations what I can do in the Through the days, weeks, and months DAV,’’ Ofiesh said. ahead, all Americans must come together and He has been working on several goals for HON. BILL SHUSTER the organization including improving the do what they can to assist the Nation’s war ef- OF PENNSYLVANIA transportation system that takes veterans fort. Whether it is giving blood, sending dona- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to area VA medical centers and doctor ap- tions, praying for the thousands of grieving pointments and increasing membership in families, or simply saying thanks to the brave Thursday, October 4, 2001 the nearly 53,000-member organization. men and women who put their lives on the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ‘‘The DAV is lobbying all the time for vet- line each and every day so that we may be bring this great chamber’s attention to a distin- erans,’’ the new state commander said. ‘‘We’re trying to tell them ‘you made prom- free, it is important that the American people guished decorated military veteran recently are vigilant in their efforts to overcome this ises and you need to keep those promises’— elected state commander of the Department of to take care of the veterans for life after evil. Though our Nation has witnessed un- Pennsylvania Disabled American Veterans they came home.’’ speakable horror, America’s virtues, deter- (PADAV). Mr. Charles G. Ofiesh, a resident of In addition, the state Disabled American mination, and faith continues to shine brightly Altoona, Pennsylvania, located in the 9th Con- Veterans is seeking more grant money from on the world. gressional District, served honorably during the Commonwealth to purchase more vans I am confident that the United States will WWII and the Korean War. After his return for the James E. VanZandt VA Medical Cen- seek out those that harbor hated, terror, and from the Korean War, Mr. Ofiesh enlisted with ter and the seven other VA centers in the state. depravity in their hearts; and we will defeat the 341st Medical Company, Army Reserve, them. This is a war that we must, can, and will Before taking the reins of the state DAV, Altoona, and quickly rose to the rank of first Ofiesh served as the organization’s junior win. May God bless the families and children sergeant—a position to held for years. Mr. vice commander and senior vice commander. grieving across this great Nation and may God Ofiesh was then transferred to the 99th Army He already has represented the state orga- bless America. Command where he was soon promoted to nization at various statewide veterans meet- f command sergeant major where he served ings. until his retirement in November 1984. ‘‘There are so many organizations and HONORING THE SERVICE OF ART they’re all working toward one goal: to sup- COOK During his distinguished military career, Mr. port the veterans,’’ he said. Ofiesh received over 24 awards and decora- Ofiesh served in the 24th Infantry Division HON. SCOTT McINNIS tions, most notably the Legion of Merit and the during World War II and the Korean War. Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf After his return from Korea, he enlisted with OF COLORADO Cluster. Mr. Ofiesh is a member of the Amer- the 341st Medical Company, Army Reserve, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Altoona. Ofiesh rose to the rank of first ser- Thursday, October 4, 2001 has served as a member of the Altoona City geant, a rank he held for 16 years. Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, when someone He was transferred to the 99th Army Com- Zoning Appeals Board for over 24 years and mand in Oakdale, where he was promoted to is stranded in the backcountry and a search is very active in the Civil Air Patrol program. command sergeant major. He retired at that and rescue team is called into action, dedi- The tragic incident of September 11th re- rank in November 1984. cated and brave individuals respond to the call minds all of us to honor our military, both past During his military career Ofiesh received of those in need. Today I would like to rise and present. Mr. Ofiesh is a person who be- many military awards including the Legion and honor the service and contributions of Art lieves in America and fought admirably to pro- of Merit and the Meritorious Service Medal Cook, a 14-year veteran with the Mesa County tect our country. Mr. Ofiesh deserves the rec- with one Oak Leaf Cluster. Search and Rescue, whose service has led ognition from Congress and we should take Ofiesh and his wife, Helen, have three chil- dren and three grandchildren. him to be one of the most respected members notice and acknowledge all of heroes like Mr. He is a member of the American Legion of his squad and who was recently recognized Ofiesh. I look forward to working with him in and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Ofiesh has by the Lions Club in Grand Junction, Colorado his new role as state commander of PADAV served as a member of the Altoona City Zon- for his selfless acts. and joining the fight to ensure that all veterans ing Appeals Board for 42 years. He is also a

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Experts say that this type of ‘‘because all the other things I’ve done aren’t tion and President of Corinth Coca-Cola Bot- cancer is usually not found until it is too late, of the magnitude of state commander of an tling Works in Corinth, Miss. organization like the DAV.’’ Faulk is one of 51 National Scholars to re- but luckily Mitchell discovered the tumor when treatment was possible. Mitchell has been f ceive a $20,000 college scholarship and one of 252 students across the country benefiting traveling from Grand Junction to undergoe TRIBUTE TO LEONARD WADE from the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. chemotherapy and radiation therapy in Denver FAULK Faulk competed for 51 National scholar- every three weeks and will continue to do so ships of $20,000 or 200 Regional scholarships for another year. Mitchell has a tough road in of $4,000 when he joined 201 of America’s front of him including numerous doctor check- HON. BOB SCHAFFER most impressive high school students in At- lanta for Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend, April ups for the next five years. It is a well-known OF COLORADO fact that the treatments that Mitchell is receiv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 27–29, with the theme, ‘‘Transitions.’’ The 2001 Class of Coca-Cola Scholars interviewed ing have extremely uncomfortable side effects, Thursday, October 4, 2001 with several education, business, govern- but Mitchell is courageously enduring these Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- ment and arts leaders from across the coun- struggles and his friends and family are stand- try. Scholars were evaluated on their aca- ing by him. ognize Leonard (Wade) Faulk of Julesburg, demic achievements, school and community Colorado. Wade was one of only 51 high leadership and the desire to succeed. Schol- It is my honor to stand up with Mitchell’s school students nationwide selected for a ars were chosen from an initial applicant family and friends to support him during this $20,000 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation pool of more than 117,000 high school seniors time and recognize the bravery this young Scholarship. For this, Mr. Speaker, the United representing more than 16,500 high schools man has demonstrated. Mitchell is a coura- States Congress commends him. nationwide. geous individual, but he is not alone in his Wade is a recent graduate of Julesburg While in Atlanta, the students were also struggle. He is surrounded by a community High School in Julesburg, Colorado. He and recognized at a banquet held in their honor. In addition, the Scholars received surprise that provides strength and support in Mitchell’s 117,000 other high school seniors rep- recognition when Coca-Cola, in partnership battle to overcome rhabdomyosarcoma. My resenting over 16,500 high schools competed with the Corporation for National Service, thoughts and prayers along with those of this at the annual Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in presented each of them with the President’s Congress are with Mitchell and his family dur- Atlanta Georgia. As a result of the competi- Student Service Award—an additional $500 ing these difficult times. tion, Wade was chosen to be a 2001 Coca- scholarship, certificate and gold pin. The Cola National Scholar. The Coca-Cola Schol- President’s Student Service Award honors f arship is one of America’s most prestigious high school juniors and seniors who have scholarship awards. contributed at least 100 hours of service dur- ing the last year. The President’s Student RECOGNIZING ARKANSAS TROOPS In a recent edition of the Julesburg Advo- Service Challenge is designed to reward and ON THEIR RETURN FROM BOSNIA cate, Sandy Williams, Chairman of the Board encourage activities that have a significant of Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation said, impact in meeting the needs of local commu- ‘‘Wade Faulk has demonstrated a commitment nities. HON. MIKE ROSS to educational achievement, leadership and During Scholars Weekend the students also service to his school and community. The visited the World of Coca-Cola, the Atlanta OF ARKANSAS Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is proud to History Center, CNN and the Martin Luther IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES name him as a 2001 Coca-Cola National King Jr. Center. The Scholars also partici- pated in a community service project, work- Thursday, October 4, 2001 Scholar.’’ Wade’s strong work ethic and lead- ing to beautify a local elementary school and ership remind us about the strength of Amer- tutoring students. Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize ica’s youth. It is reassuring to know we have The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the and express my sincere appreciation to the people like Wade to lead us into the future. most-recognized and respected corporate National Guard Troops from southern Arkan- As a constituent of Colorado’s Fourth Con- sponsorship in America. The program was sas, our men and women in uniform, who gressional District, Leonard Wade Faulk is created in 1986 to commemorate the 100th have just returned to the United States from truly a positive role model for the youth of anniversary of Coca-Cola establishing a last- staging operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina. America. He not only makes his community ing legacy for the education of tomorrow’s leaders through college scholarships. There These selfless individuals and their families proud, but also his state and country. I ask the are more than 2000 Coca-Cola Scholars who House to join me in extending our warmest have benefited from nearly $17.7 million in made great sacrifices, including spending time congratulations to Mr. Leonard Wade Faulk. scholarship awards. The Foundation is sup- away from their homes and jobs, to serve our country and to help the people of Bosnia in [From the Julesburg Advocate, Aug. 23, 2001] ported by the financial commitment of local Coca-Cola Bottlers including Denver Coca- this time of need. They did so with honor and FAULK SELECTED AS 2001 NATIONAL COCA- Cola Bottling Company and the Coca-Cola dignity, and I am grateful for their service. COLA SCHOLAR Company. NATION’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP PRO- In May, several members of my staff trav- f GRAM AWARDS JULESBURG STUDENT $20,000 eled to Bosnia to visit our National Guard units FOR COLLEGE HONORING MITCHELL WRIGHT from Magnolia and Sheridan, Arkansas, in my Leonard [Wade] Faulk, a 2001 graduate of district, including my legislative assistant for Julesburg High School is recognized as one military affairs, Toby Stephens, a former mem- of the country’s most outstanding high HON. SCOTT McINNIS ber of the Magnolia unit. I regret that I was un- school seniors as Coca-Cola awards him with OF COLORADO able to accompany them due to my congres- a $20,000 National Coca-Cola Scholars college IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scholarship. sional responsibilities in our Nation’s capital, The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a Thursday, October 4, 2001 but I was pleased to hear that our troops were joint effort of Coca-Cola Bottlers across the Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to admirably representing Arkansas and the United States and The Coca-Cola Company, take a moment to recognize the bravery of a United States in a foreign land. is one of the largest corporate-sponsored, remarkable young man. Until last May, Mitch- As they return to their loved ones, their merit scholarship programs of its kind in the United States. The program recognizes a di- ell Wright was a joyful, healthy nine-year-old homes, and their daily lives in this current time verse group of exemplary high school seniors boy without the burdens of a serious illness. of uncertainty, I want to personally thank each who have demonstrated academic and civic Today, he lives with a rare strain of cancer of these men and women for their invaluable excellence in their schools and communities. called rhabdomyosarcoma that most nine- servitude at home and abroad.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today f ganizations highlighted two issues that must with great sadness, in a time of national sad- be addressed. First, too many unemployed ness, to pay tribute to an extraordinary man. STATEMENT ON THE TEMPORARY workers are denied UC because their most re- Dr. Donald Cohen was a friend of the New UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION cent wages are not counted. (Many States do Haven community and friend of mine. He left (TUC) ACT not count the last completed quarter of work). an indelible mark on all he touched and a leg- And second, part-time workers are sometimes acy that will touch many he never knew. HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN discriminated against in the UC system. To For almost thirty years, he brought an un- OF MARYLAND begin to address these inequities, the TUC Act paralleled dedication to the Yale School of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would provide federally-funded UC coverage Medicine. Most recently he served as the Thursday, October 4, 2001 for one year to jobless workers who would be otherwise ineligible because their last com- Chairman of Child Psychiatry at the Yale-New Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, as our economy Haven Children’s Hospital and was the Ster- pleted quarter of employment was not in- enters a period of great uncertainty, Congress cluded in their wage record, and to unem- ling Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics can take at least one step that will protect the and Psychology in the Yale School of Medi- ployed workers seeking part-time employment. families most imperiled by mounting job As unemployment creeps up, it becomes in- cine. Donald has been the Director of the Yale losses, while simultaneously stimulating con- Child Study Center, internationally renowned creasing difficult for dislocated workers to sumer demand and economic growth. In short, quickly find new jobs. For this reason, Con- for its multi-disciplinary programs and advo- we should improve our unemployment com- cacy for children and families, for nearly two gress also should consider increasing the du- pensation (UC) system. Expanding, extending ration of unemployment benefits, particularly decades. Under his leadership, the Center has and supplementing UC coverage will put more grown to be one of the most respected re- since the current law provision providing an money into the pockets of the families most extension of benefits has proven ineffective. In search and development institutions in the affected by economic dislocations and most world. Within the Center, Donald also founded fact, since 1983, only 12 States have triggered likely to spend quickly. on to the current Extended Benefits (EB) pro- the very successful Yale-New Haven Child I am therefore introducing the Temporary gram. Because changes to the existing EB Development Community Policing Program Unemployment Compensation Act to improve program would demand time-consuming which helped teach law enforcement officers our Nation’s response to rising unemployment changes to many State’s laws, this legislation how to respond to children and families. The levels. The bill would draw down funds from would establish a new, temporary program program has since been duplicated in commu- the federal unemployment accounts for one that would provide an additional 13 weeks of nities throughout the country. year to: (1) provide benefits to certain unem- benefits to individuals whose regular UC ex- In a letter I recently received from Donald, ployed workers who are now not covered by pires. Like the coverage for certain newly eligi- he wrote, ‘‘the Child Study Center has been at the Unemployment Compensation system; (2) ble workers, these extended benefits would be the core of my intellectual and personal devel- extend benefits by 13 weeks to workers federally-funded and would continue require- opment. All of my work has been nourished by whose regular UC has expired; and (3) sup- ments that recipients seek work. relationships that are based here...the plement the amount of unemployment bene- One final area that deserves attention is the coming together of so many wonderful people fits. Over the next year, these provisions adequacy of UC benefits. Unemployment ben- who gathered around the visions of the future would provide UC benefits to over one million efits generally replace 50% or less of lost directions and potentials of our field.’’ Donald jobless Americans who otherwise would go wages, leaving many workers hard-pressed to dedicated his career to helping children with without any assistance, they would extend UC meet their monthly bills. This is particularly very special needs. He has been recognized coverage to roughly 3 million individuals true in many urban and suburban areas where nationally and internationally for his work in whose regular benefits have expired, and they housing costs have exceeded inflation over urban child development and the impact of vi- would increase the amount of unemployment the last decade. Furthermore, many States olence and trauma on children and families. payments to 9 million displaced workers. With have relatively low average and maximum UC However, it was his clinical and research ac- new claims for unemployment benefits re- payment rates (the average weekly UC pay- tivities which focused on the developmental cently reaching their highest level in nine ment in the US is about $230). Finally, UC psychopathology of serious childhood years, it is imperative that Congress and the wage replacement rates were never adjusted neuropsychiatric disorders including pervasive Administration consider these reforms in the to account for the fact that unemployment developmental and tic disorders and autism quickest possible time frame. benefits were made fully taxable in 1986. This that were closest to his heart. It was here that Any effort to improve our unemployment tax policy was enacted to ensure equity he truly wanted to make a difference. system must start with the recognition that among families with the same amount income Over the last several years, I worked on so many dislocated workers, particularly low- but from different sources. However, it has many projects with the Yale Child Study Cen- wage workers, do not receive assistance from had the effect of reducing the value of UC ter, and almost always worked closely with the current system when they are laid off. The benefits by about 15%. Therefore, to restore Donald. Since our first meeting, I was in awe General Accounting Office (GAO) reported last the value of unemployment benefits, while of his tireless efforts and dedication—espe- December that while low-wage workers were also maintaining equity in the tax code, this cially to his research on autism. It was only twice as likely to become unemployed, they legislation would increase every UC recipient’s this past week that I received the news that he were only half as likely to receive UC benefits weekly check by 15% for the next year. would be honored next month at the Inter- compared to higher-wage workers, even when Mr. Speaker, we have over $38 billion in the national Meeting for Autism Research with the employed for similar periods of time. The GAO Federal Unemployment Trust Funds. Those Lifetime Award for Research in Autism. In his cited the fact that only 18% of unemployed reserves are designed just for this purpose— letter, he described this occasion as ‘‘particu- lowwage workers were receiving Ul benefits responding to rising unemployment. We larly special...because they bring together compared to 40% of higher-wage workers. should spend a portion of those funds to help what I have most cherished what I have most This problem may track a general reduction in Americans face the uncertainties and hard- cherished about my life as a scholar and a cli- the percentage of unemployed Americans who ships that come with increased joblessness. nician—the opportunity to be a part of family’s actually receive UC benefits (which has de- The Temporary Unemployment Compensation lives and the lives of students and colleagues clined over the last few decades from about Act will put those monies to good use by ex- working together to improve our understanding one-half to about one-third). panding, extending and increasing unemploy- of the most enduring questions of human de- Over the last few years, Congress has re- ment coverage just when it is needed most. velopment.’’ ceived repeated recommendations to correct Thank you.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 18960 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 5, 2001 A TRIBUTE TO MARY R. WRIGHT community activist from my Congressional sibilities, including his most recent position as District. He is retiring from his position as ex- Chief of Naval Operations. HON. SAM FARR ecutive director of Project Now, a community The Navy awarded Officer Lyons multiple accolades throughout his career for his con- OF CALIFORNIA action agency, after almost 30 years of service tributions to our country including the Navy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the Quad Cities area. I have had the honor to know Vince for over and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Thursday, October 4, 2001 20 years. Throughout my work as a Member Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Sea Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise of Congress, I have had the privilege to work Service Deployment Ribbon, the Good Con- today to honor the selfless public service of an closely with him on many projects and initia- duct Medal, and two Navy ‘‘E’’ Ribbons. In ad- individual who has committed herself to the tives to aid our local area. Through these ef- dition, for his bravery in the face of extreme betterment of our public parks. Ms. Mary R. forts, he has helped build a strong Quad City peril on September 11, 2001, Officer Lyons Wright recently retired from her position as community that respects diversity and reaches will posthumously be awarded the Purple Chief Deputy Director of the California Depart- out to the less fortunate in our area. I am Heart of Courage and the Navy and Marine ment of Parks and Recreation, and I wish to proud of the work we have achieved together Corps Commendation Medal. take this opportunity to recognize her work for and the wise counsel that Vince has given to Officer Lyons was not only a decorated and the State of California. me over the years. distinguished serviceman, but also an honor- Mary began her career with the Department You need to look no farther than the numer- able member of his community. He served this of Parks and Recreation in 1978 as the Acting ous awards presented to him to know the high nation and his fellow citizens with spirit and Assistant Director, in Los Angeles. In this ca- regard that the Quad Cities and people bravery. All those who knew him will miss his pacity, she worked as a liaison between the throughout Illinois hold for Vince. He has been cheerful demeanor and hard-working attitude. Department and various agencies and organi- awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King ‘‘I Have A His passing is a significant loss not only to his zations in the greater Los Angeles area. Her Dream Award’’ and the Martin Luther King family and friends, but also to our state and valuable combination of talent in management Steering Committee Peace Award as well as our nation. and passion for our natural resources were the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens I am grateful for Officer Lyons’s service to quickly recognized by all those with whom she Award and an appreciation award from the and love for his country, and I pay tribute to worked, and she held a variety of positions Quad City League of Native Americans. He is him for his lifetime of accomplishments. My within the Department before being named clearly a man of conscience and duty. thoughts and prayers are with his mother, District Superintendent for the Monterey Dis- While Vince has been a man of many Jewel Lyons, and all his family and friends. trict. The Monterey Peninsula is famous for its causes, he is also known for his warm person- f beauty and pristine natural habitats, enjoyed ality. He may be a tenacious advocate, but he HERMAN CASTELLANI HONORED and treasured by residents of and visitors to is also known for his quick smile and consid- the area. The role of managing and directing erate manner. I am fortunate to count Vince HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI the efforts of those who work to preserve and as a good friend. OF PENNSYLVANIA protect these natural resources fell on Mary. For those who know Vince, his name is syn- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She excelled at the task and, in June 1999, onymous with working for social justice and earned promotion as Governor Gray Davis’s serving the neediest in our society. While Thursday, October 4, 2001 appointee to the position of Chief Deputy Di- Vince will be retiring from Project Now, I know Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today rector of the California Department of Parks that he will continue to be an energetic advo- to call the attention of the House of Rep- and Recreation. cate for the underprivileged in our area. I wish resentatives to the long record of service to In addition to her official work on behalf of him the best as he embarks on his retirement. the community by my very dear friend Herman the State of California, Mary works alongside I know that he will continue to be an inspira- D. Castellani, who will be honored as ‘‘Person her husband as an enthusiastic community ad- tion to those of us who seek to make the of the Year’’ by the Italian-American Associa- vocate. As a resident of Big Sur, she works on Quad Cities an even better place to live. tion of Luzerne County at the association’s an- behalf of the residents and businesses there, f nual Columbus Day banquet on October 7. serving as a member of the Big Sur Historical Herman has served as president of the as- Society and as the Vice President of the Big TRIBUTE TO OS2 NEHAMON LYONS sociation for two years and has also served as Sur Health Center Board of Directors. She has IV OF PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS secretary to, and a member of, its board of di- also been active on the Monterey Peninsula rectors. for many years, serving as an appointed com- HON. MIKE ROSS He has participated in numerous community missioner on the Monterey Historic Preserva- OF ARKANSAS activities throughout the years. He has served tion Commission from 1983 until 1992, and as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as president of the North Italian Citizens Club, Perugia Beneficial Italian Club and president an appointed commissioner on the Marina Thursday, October 4, 2001 Dunes Task Force from 1985 until 1992. She of the Exeter Ghents Club. He has been a truly is a precious resource for our elected offi- Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, on September 11, member of the Exeter Lions Club for 38 years, cials and community members. 2001, our nation lost thousands of brave and serving as president in 1971–1972. He was a Mary Wright is a dedicated public servant, innocent men and women in the unconscion- volunteer office clerk for St. Anthony’s Parish and a respected administrator. Her talent and able terrorist attacks on the World Trade Cen- in Exeter, where he currently serves as vice vision will be sorely missed in the California ter and the Pentagon. Among those who ad- president of the Holy Name Society and for- Department of Parks and Recreation, but I am mirably, but regretfully, gave their lives that merly served as president. certain that the communities of the Central day while serving our country at the Pentagon In addition, he served his fellow citizens as Coast will continue to benefit from them. I was a gentleman from my district, Operations treasurer and occupational privilege tax col- wish her well as she heads into a well-de- Specialist 2nd Class Nehamon Lyons IV. I lector for Exeter Borough for 11 years. He served retirement. wish to recognize his life and achievements. owned and operated delicatessens in Wilkes- f Officer Lyons was bom and raised in Pine Barre and Scranton for 21 years. He was a Bluff, Arkansas, where he graduated from concrete foreman for Addy Asphalt in Wilkes- HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF Dollarway High School in 1989. After grad- Barre for 19 years and presently works for VINCE THOMAS uating, he moved to Mobile, Alabama, and in Luzerne County. 1997 enlisted in the Navy. Although he was He resides in Exeter with his wife of 47 HON. LANE EVANS first assigned to the USS Gettysburg, Officer years, the former Louise Fumanti. They have OF ILLINOIS Lyons had been attracted to the Pentagon three daughters, Gloria Sekusky of Plains IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES since high school. Through hard work, he Township, Sharon Ellis of Shavertown and eventually received a coveted and prestigious Lisa Dolhon of Exeter, and nine grandchildren. Thursday, October 4, 2001 assignment to the center of our nation’s mili- The son of the late Eugene and Palmina Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor tary command. During his tenure at the Pen- Catani Castellani of Nocera Umbria, Italy, he Vince Thomas, a committed and dedicated tagon, he effectively managed multiple respon- is a graduate of Plains Memorial High School.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 October 5, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 18961 Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to call to the at- Shui-bian, a member of an opposition party, acts of terror against us, we can gain strength tention of the House of Representatives the won that hotly contested race, and for the first and perspective from those buried in the long record of service to the community by time in Chinese history, people in Taiwan had Lamington Black Cemetery and those working Herman Castellani, and I wish him all the best. a peaceful transfer of power. to preserve our heritage. Theirs is a story of f Many scholars and government officials in slavery, of war, and of freedom. Most impor- the PRC suggested that if President Chen tantly though, they are a genuine example of TRIBUTE TO DR. MARCUS HATTER were elected, Southeast Asia would be thrown the dignity of human life, the strength of com- into economic and political turmoil. It did not munity and the pride of America. HON. DALE E. KILDEE occur. Instead, President Chen has avoided Mr. Speaker, again, I celebrate this rededi- OF MICHIGAN provoking the mainland. He has honored his cation and honor those who are buried and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pledge to seek a genuine dialogue with the those who have worked so diligently to bring Chinese mainland and his approach towards Thursday, October 4, 2001 their memories back to life. I ask my col- the PRC has won praise from neighbors in leagues to join me in recognizing this invalu- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Asia and the United States. able contribution to our community and New pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Marcus An- Mr. Speaker, In spite of all that President Jersey. thony Hatter. Dr. Hatter will be honored at a Chen and the people of Taiwan have done, tree planting ceremony at his alma mater, Clio Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations, f High School, on October 4. He was a member and its twenty-three million people are not rep- of Clio High School Class of 1975. The cere- resented in that body and in many other inter- HONORING THE SERVICE OF mony will honor both the Class of 1975 and national organizations. It is time for fair-mind- POLICE OFFICER DAVID ROBERTS Dr. Hatter’s memory. ed leaders of the world to correct this injustice. During his attendance at Clio High School, Unfortunately, the General Assembly again Marcus Hatter was student body president for failed to provide Taiwan with the membership HON. SCOTT McINNIS several years. He served as captain of the in this body it so richly deserves this year. I OF COLORADO varsity basketball team, he was a charter call on my colleagues and the Bush Adminis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the Genesee County Youth Lead- tration to urge membership for Taiwan when ership Council, a member of the National the issue comes before the General Assembly Thursday, October 4, 2001 Honor Society, and active in the Varsity Club. next year. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, to serve the After graduating from Clio High School with The members of the United Nations should public as an officer of the law is truly a noble honors, Dr. Hatter obtained his Bachelor of include all people and nations, especially deed worthy of the praise from this body. Science degree from the University of Michi- those who stand as a true example of political These brave souls are the forgotten heroes of gan, Ann Arbor, and graduated from the Michi- freedom. Many of my colleagues may be con- the day despite their importance to our country gan State University School of Medicine in cerned about Taiwan’s status as officially a and to the welfare of the public. David Rob- 1989. He completed his medical residency at province of China. I would remind my col- erts, an outstanding retired police officer who William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, leagues that other divided nations—Germany served the Denver Police Department, consid- Michigan. He went on to become the primary and Vietnam, for instance—enjoyed full rep- ered being a police officer one of the greatest physician for the Visiting Physicians Associa- resentation in the UN by both of their govern- and most rewarding aspects of his life. The tion at Medi-Lodge in Howell, Michigan. In ments. We should afford the free-market de- Denver chapter of the International Footprint 1994 he married Janette Dennis. They had mocracy of Taiwan the same. Association has offered their praise by hon- four children and adopted a fifth child. f oring him at the second annual Forgotten Offi- Dr. Hatter suffered from an illness that cut CENTRAL NEW JERSEY CELE- cer Recognition Dinner. I too, would like to his life short. During this time Marcus Hatter BRATES THE REDEDICATION OF raise the service of this officer before this was an undaunted example of courage, com- THE LAMINGTON BLACK CEME- House and recognize his efforts to the service passion and heart. His brother, Henry II, gave TERY AND HONORS THE EF- of the people of Denver, Colorado. Marcus a kidney that extended his life by sev- FORTS OF ITS ORGANIZERS eral years, but Dr. Hatter passed away on Although David is no longer an active offi- January 7, 2001. cer, his heart is still captivated with a selfless He is enshrined in the memory of the peo- HON. RUSH D. HOLT devotion to others. In 1985, he experienced a ple closest to him, wife Janette; children Eliza- OF NEW JERSEY gunshot wound to his mouth that ended his beth, Rachel, Miranda, Marcus Jr. and Aaron; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES career. David had been with the department parents Henry and Barbara Hatter; sister Thursday, October 4, 2001 for only six years when one incident ended his Kelly; brother Henry II; and many others who Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize career. The man who shot Officer Roberts will treasure always the inspiration Dr. Hatter and celebrate the rededication of the was subsequently sentenced to 80 years in provided to others his entire life. Lamington Black Cemetery located in Som- prison and David has been paralyzed on his Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- erset County, New Jersey and to honor those left side since. This potential setback, though, atives to join the Clio High School Class of responsible for undertaking this reclamation has not fazed David and he is still involved 1975 in paying tribute to one of its own. Dr. effort. with training officers by teaching them at po- Marcus Hatter worked to make the world a Until a year ago, this rich history of New lice academies. He attempts to offer a glimpse better place. He brought joy to each person he Jersey’s African-American heritage was a hid- of what to do should something of such trau- met and will be greatly missed by his family, den treasure lost among snarled tree roots matic magnitude strike them in the line of friends and our community. and overgrown vegetation. But thanks to the duty. But his teachings pertain to life more f efforts of many concerned citizens, the ‘‘old than just police duty. slave cemetery’’, its nearly three centuries of Mr. Speaker, David Roberts gave a portion TAIWAN DESERVES A PLACE IN history and more than 100 graves—both of himself to protecting the citizens of Denver THE UNITED NATIONS marked and unmarked—have been preserved and his service will not be forgotten. While the and rededicated. recognition he has received by the Inter- HON. BRAD SHERMAN For more than a year, neighbors and national Footprint Association is a piece of our OF CALIFORNIA friends, brothers and coworkers, pastors and appreciation, his admiration extends much fur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congregants have come together to rebuild ther than an award. He is not a forgotten hero and reclaim this small one acre cemetery. and will be considered a guardian to our secu- Thursday, October 4, 2001 They have donated their time, talents and rity forever. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ac- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, last year, the treasures to restore the peace and dignity knowledge the commendable and valiant serv- people of Taiwan went to the polls to select those resting in this hallowed ground deserve. ice of David Roberts and extend to him my the individual who would serve as the Tenth At this time in our Nation’s history, when we warmest regards and best wishes in the many President of the Republic of China. Mr. Chen struggle to find solace and meaning in the years to come.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 18962 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 5, 2001 TRIBUTE TO J.C. JEFFRIES OF CONGRATULATING THE INSTITUTE Gomez, Dean of the School of International PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS FOR CUBAN AND CUBAN-AMER- Studies, the Institute has earned high praise ICAN STUDIES AT THE UNIVER- from leaders in government, business, aca- HON. MIKE ROSS SITY OF MIAMI demia and the arts. I would like to thank our University presi- OF ARKANSAS dent, Dr. Donna Shalala, the Board of Trust- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN OF FLORIDA ees, and all the administrative leadership for Thursday, October 4, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their support of the Institute. Today, as the Institute for Cuban and Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize Thursday, October 4, 2001 Cuban-American Studies embarks upon a new the life and achievements of a man who was Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, on Octo- chapter in its history and another year of not only a personal friend, but a friend to his ber 10, 1868, the Cuban people expressed groundbreaking research and memorable ac- entire community and a respected civic leader their desire to be free of oppression and their tivities, I join my voice to those of so many in Arkansas, First Ward Alderman J.C. determination to convert this dream into a re- supporters in congratulating the Institute. Jeffries. ality. This ‘‘Grito de Yara’’ was a battle cry I look forward to the continued success of J.C. passed away on Sunday, September heard throughout the world, yet it was the the Institute. 30, at the age of 57. Originally from Grady, Ar- United States who joined forces with Cuban f kansas, J. C. moved to Topeka, Kansas, in patriots in their struggle for independence. high school and joined the Air Force upon This served as the catalyst which would for- IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT graduation. Four years later, he joined the po- ever intertwine the histories of our two coun- COLONEL KAREN J. WAGNER, lice department at Topeka and became in- tries and would develop into an enduring U.S. ARMY, KILLED AT THE PEN- volved in civic and youth issues. He returned friendship between our people, stemming from TAGON ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 to Arkansas and settled in Pine Bluff in 1979. a unity of purpose and shared respect and ad- J.C. spent the majority of his life caring for miration for our cultures. HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ and taking an active role in the Pine Bluff Later, the exodus of Cubans fleeing the ty- community. OF TEXAS rannical and brutal rule of the Castro dictator- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES J.C. always put service above self by trying ship in search of liberty in the U.S., further re- Thursday, October 4, 2001 to make Pine Bluff a better place in which to inforced these bonds and enriched the tap- live. He was a quiet man who always moved estry weaving our two nations together. Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, the events and spoke deliberately and with consideration. The Institute for Cuban and Cuban-Amer- of September 11 shocked America. The hor- Although J.C. had his own opinions con- ican Studies at the University of Miami, inau- rible acts of terrorism, designed to kill the cerning politics or policy, he would always lis- gurating its permanent home on October 10th, maximum numbers, woke all of us to the ten to others ideas and concerns. Under his the anniversary of ‘‘Grito de Yara’’, builds threat of international terrorism. Our borders leadership and non-confrontational guidance, upon this relationship by offering courses on have been violated, and we are not the same J.C. could bring together many different Cuban history and culture, producing publica- today as we were before that bright, but ter- groups within the community. I was honored to tions, sponsoring conferences and seminars, rible, Tuesday morning. We have all felt the have him serve on my congressional African and generating original research on specific pangs of discomfort, and the national mood American advisory council. topics. has gone from business as usual to mourning. As a member of the Pine Bluff City Council Its objectives are to preserve, teach, and None, however, have faced the impact as for 14 years, J.C. truly understood and en- disseminate the history and culture of Cuba; much as the families of those who lost their joyed participating in city government. He had provide research and information about U.S. lives that morning. One such family of so been an alderman since 1987 and was one of Cuban relations, contemporary Cuba, and many lives in my hometown of San Antonio, Pine Bluff’s first African American city council about Cuban-Americans; increase awareness and they must now lay to rest their precious members. As chairman of the council’s public and appreciation of Cuba nationally and inter- daughter and sister, whose life and future works committee, J.C. was dedicated to help- nationally; and to prepare for change in the is- were cut short at the Pentagon on September ing ‘‘at risk’’ youths through city programs. He land. 11. fought hard for funding for the city’s summer In the two years since its creation, the Insti- Our Nation will mourn the loss of Lieutenant jobs program and made sure the money was tute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies Colonel Karen J. Wagner, a 17-year veteran used responsibly. The Pine Bluff Commission has coordinated a myriad of concerts; film of the U.S. Army. On October 5, 2001, she will on Children and Youth was established under viewings; and museum exhibits. It has held be buried with full military honors at Fort Sam J.C.’s leadership. such important seminars as: ‘‘Bay of Pigs’ Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, In addition to his work in City Hall, J.C. also 40th Anniversary’’; ‘‘U.S. Policy Toward Cuba: Texas. advised members of the Pine Bluff’s academic Continuity and Change’’; ‘‘Cuba After Castro: Lieutenant Colonel Wagner began her Army community. J.C. worked at the University of Succession, Transition or Chaos’’; and the service on February 14, 1984 with a ROTC Arkansas at Pine Bluff most recently as a ca- ‘‘Czech Republic and Human Rights in Cuba’’ appointment after graduation from the Univer- reer counselor and held several posts over the with His Excellency Alexandr Vondra, Ambas- sity of Nevada, Las Vegas. She previously re- past twenty years. He helped find money to sador of the Czech Republic to the United ceived a masters degree in Health Services pave UAPB’s streets and get financing for the States. Administration from Webster University. new state-of-the-art Golden Lions Stadium. The caliber of the work being conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Wagner received her J.C. was a man of great stature, a distin- the Institute prompted the Association for the most recent promotion just this past August guished leader who showed compassion for Study of the Cuban Economy to choose the and was last assigned to the Medical Per- everything he did and everyone he met. Even Institute as its Secretariat, and compelled the sonnel Officer, Office of the Army Surgeon on his last day of life he was worrying more U.S. Congress to recommend that one of its General, with duty as the Deputy Chief of about his town’s future than his own health. seminal endeavors, the Cuba Transition Staff, Personnel at the Pentagon. His passing is a significant loss not only to his Project, be funded by the Agency for Inter- Her previous assignments included duties family and friends, but also to the city of Pine national Development. as Adjutant for the 85th Medical Evacuation Bluff and the people of Arkansas. The Cuba Transition Project exemplifies the Hospital at Fort Lee, Virginia; Executive Offi- I pay tribute to him for his lifetime of accom- forward-thinking approach and immense value cer and Company Commander of D Company, plishments, and I am deeply grateful for J.C.’s of the Institute. The Project’s mission is to 187th Medical Battalion, Fort Sam Houston; friendship, his devotion to assisting others, help prepare for a transition to democracy in Chief, Personnel for the 57th Evacuation Hos- and his commitment to the betterment of his Cuba and for the reconstruction of the island pital at Wurzburg, Germany; Chief, Personnel community. My thoughts and prayers are with once the post-Castro transition begins in ear- Services Branch at Walter Reed Army Medical his daughters, Jacquelyn, Rhonda, and nest. Center; Personnel Officer assigned to Office of Felicia, and all his family, friends, and loved Under the leadership of its Founding Direc- the Army Surgeon General; Staff Officer with ones. tor, Dr. Jaime Suchlicki, and of Dr. Andy Inspector General Office, U.S. Army Medical

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 October 5, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 18963 Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; and Ex- of being the first public institution of higher specifically sea and space. The concept that ecutive Officer and Secretary General Staff, learning opened in the state of Texas, today led to the Federal creation of Sea-Grant and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. we commemorate a milestone for public high- Space-Grant Colleges was initiated at Texas Lieutenant Colonel Wagner was born on er education in Texas. A&M, and Texas A&M is one of a select few February 22, 1961, in Kansas, and listed When Texas A&M opened on October 4, institutions to hold Federal mandates as a Texas as her home of record. She is survived 1876 it attracted a mere six students. Today Land-, Sea- and Space-Grant College. by her mother of San Antonio, Texas, and two its student body has grown to nearly 45,000, Mr. Speaker, I have been fortunate to rep- brothers and a sister. a level that is expected to once again place it resent and work closely with Texas A&M Uni- Lieutenant Colonel Wagner was killed be- among the five largest universities in the na- versity since I was elected to Congress in cause she wore the uniform of our Nation’s tion. Since its opening, Texas A&M has 1996. During this time I have seen first-hand Army, and, like those who perished at the awarded more than 265,000 degrees. Its grad- from the students, the faculty, and the admin- World Trade Center, simply because she was uates include Texas Governor Rick Perry, Bo- istration why Texas A&M University has be- an American. She stood up for her country livian President Jorge F. Quiroga, legislators come one of our nation’s premier universities. and has now paid the ultimate price. We all and other public officials at both the Federal Again, I wish to congratulate Texas A&M stand in honor of her and the thousands of and state levels, chief executive officers of University on its first 125 years and wish ev- others who lost their lives on September 11. Fortune 500 companies and numerous other eryone there much success in the university’s f highly successful individuals in business, in- next 125 years. dustry and education. Additionally, it has pro- f HONORING HARVEY WILLOUGHBY duced thousands of officers for all branches of the military, including more than 200 who have REACHING UP AND OUT . . . HON. SCOTT McINNIS achieved the rank of general or admiral. EMPOWERING OTHER WOMEN OF COLORADO While teaching at both the undergraduate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and graduate levels will always be central to HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY Texas A&M’s multiple missions, the University OF ILLINOIS Thursday, October 4, 2001 has emerged as a major research institution. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to In fact, this past May it was selected for mem- Thursday, October 4, 2001 take a moment to honor an American who bership in the Association of American Univer- fought bravely for our country during World sities (AAU), the prestigious 101-year-old or- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, on Octo- War II. Harvey Willoughby, a resident of ganization that restricts its ranks to the na- ber 15, an extraordinary fashion show will take Montrose, Colorado, was a soldier in the tion’s premier public and private institutions of place in Chicago. This fashion show, spon- 268th Field Artillery Battalion that fought cou- higher learning. Texas A&M’s annual invest- sored by the law firm of Arnstein & Lehr, is rageously for our country during the war. ment in research now totals more than $400 designed by women who are committed to im- Harvey’s outfit was unique to the war effort. million annually—the most for any institution in proving opportunities for other women. His battalion was armed with 8-inch guns that Texas or the Southwest. The myriad of studies The theme of this fashion show is ‘‘Reach- seemed more fitting for a battleship. They and experiments are significantly enhancing ing Up and Out . . . Empowering Other were capable of firing great distances and hit- the basic body of knowledge, and many of the Women.’’ I want to commend Arnstein & Lehr ting targets beyond enemy lines. This gave projects have had major economic impact on for their tremendous work in putting this event the Allied forces an advantage that helped the state and nation. together. They have demonstrated a commit- them forge forward through German forces. Texas A&M’s success in teaching and re- ment to improving the lives of women in the The 268th Field Artillery Battalion landed on search can be attributed to an outstanding fac- Chicagoland community that is extraordinary, the shores of Omaha Beach on August 27, ulty whose ranks now total approximately and I believe that this is the first example of 1944 following the historic D-Day invasion. 2,400. Included are scores of individuals who a law firm hosting such an event. I hope that After their arrival in St. Malo, it took less than are considered among the best in their fields- other firms will follow their example. three days for the 268th to overwhelm the nationally and internationally. The faculty in- The proceeds of the October 15 fashion German and Italian forces that were stationed cludes a winner of the Nobel Prize, the Na- show will benefit two wonderful charities. The there. Harvey and his battalion made their way tional Medal of Science, the World Food Prize Prentice Women’s Hospital at Northwestern east with their burly equipment and enormous and numerous members of the National Acad- Memorial Hospital is one of the most pre- guns fighting their way through Ubachsburgh, emy of Sciences and the National Academy of eminent women’s hospitals in the country, pro- Aachen and several other cities until finally Engineering. viding clinical care, education and research forcing German troops back across the Rhine. Mr. Speaker, Texas A&M was founded as a into women’s health care. For too long, med- Harvey proudly served his country and earned Land-Grant College under provisions of the ical research and delivery services have failed several citations including the Bronze Star for Morrill Act which was approved by Congress to address the needs of women. Prentice his service during the war. on July 2, 1862. The act stipulated that such Women’s Hospital is playing a tremendous Mr. Speaker, Harvey Willoughby fought institutions’ ‘‘leading object shall be, without part in changing that, by focusing on women’s bravely for our country. As a nation, we are in- excluding other scientific and classical studies health and allowing women to be actively in- debted to him for the perseverance and her- and including military tactics, to teach such volved in improving their access to medical oism Harvey displayed during World War II. I branches of learning as are related to agri- care. The Nathaniel B. and Joyce Miriam would like to extend my warmest regards and culture and mechanical arts in order to pro- Hirschtick Memorial Matching Gift Program will thanks and the recognition of this Congress to mote the liberal and practical education of the be unveiled at the Chicago Fashion Show, Harvey Willoughby for the monumental sac- industrial classes in the various pursuits and and it will continue to raise funds for Prentice rifices that he has made in service to our Flag. professions in life . . .’’ Women’s Hospital. f By most assessments, Texas A&M is unsur- The other charity that will benefit is the Bot- passed in staying true to its Land-Grant herit- tomless Closet, an organization also dedicated 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEXAS age while expanding into other areas that pro- to improving the lives of women. The Mission A&M UNIVERSITY vide the foundations for a leading 21st Cen- Statement of the Bottomless Closet is ‘‘to pro- tury university. For example Texas A&M’s Col- vide professional clothing, job retention train- HON. KEVIN BRADY leges of Agriculture and Engineering are ing, coaching and mentoring services to work- OF TEXAS among the largest and most respected in the ing-poor women, enabling them to add value IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation, and its Corps of Cadets is the largest to the organizations that hire them while em- uniformed student organization on any cam- powering them to craft a new vision for their Thursday, October 4, 2001 pus in the nation, except for the service acad- lives.’’ Clothes can make a difference, not just Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise emies. in how others see us but in how we see our- today to honor Texas A&M University, the old- Additionally, Texas A&M took the lead na- selves. The Bottomless Closet makes sure est public university in Texas, which is cele- tionally in applying the Land-Grant concept to that low-income and working-poor women brating its 125th anniversary today. By virtue two other areas that are crucial to the nation, have the tools necessary to achieve their

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 18964 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 5, 2001 goals. With that assistance, women will be the European waltz and the folk dancing of discoveries provided a significant boost to the empowered to improve the well-being of their many lands. Contemporary polka music and Colorado mining industry. Additionally, Stew- families and to become productive members dance represents a melange of musical talents art’s work with molybdenum have also led to of their community. and dancing styles brought to America by the significant advances in producing stronger In addition to commending Arnstein & Lehr, many immigrants that created our great melt- steel alloys. I want to recognize the contributions of Cynde ing pot culture. Marc quickly became a master Mr. Speaker, Stewart Wallace was recently Hirschtick Munzer, a key organizer and mod- practitioner of the polka and a much sought recognized for his achievements at the 2001 erator of this event, as well as Terry Schwartz after dance partner at places such as the Ar- National Mining Hall of Fame induction cere- and Gwen Rich, who are coordinating the Chi- cadia Ballroom in Parisville, Ravenna Gardens mony. I too would like to recognize Mr. Wal- cago Fashion Show and outfitting the models. near Saginaw and Edgewood Gardens in lace and thank him for the contributions that I am pleased to be one of the participants in Owosso. he has made to the Colorado Mining industry. the Chicago Fashion Show. I also want to rec- Many former students at Ubly Community ognize the other women who will model cloth- still fondly recall Marc teaching them the f ing: Joy Cunningham, senior vice president polka, the waltz and the oberek as they lis- and general counsel of Northwestern Memorial tened to records on an old juke box in the HONORING THE CARING SERVICE Hospital; Carrie Hightman, President of school gymnasium. Marc also later took his OF CAROLYN JAFFE Ameritech Illinois; Mary Pat Reilly, press sec- passion for the polka to Fort Bliss, Texas, dur- retary to Senator DICK DURBIN; Rhoda Belson ing a stint in the Army, where he always in- HON. SCOTT McINNIS Salins, senior vice president of Solomon Smith sisted a few polka tunes be played at Sunday OF COLORADO Barney; Sheryl Swibel, a family therapist; Mar- evening get-togethers at a singles club on tha Tuite, a Chicago realtor; Vicki Turoff, post. When he returned to the Ubly area, Marc IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Northwestern Memorial Hospital Service continued promoting the polka and sponsoring Thursday, October 4, 2001 League board member; Stacey Kruger dances. The citizens of Parisville will always Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, special care is Birndorf, corporate managing director of be grateful for a polka dance fund-raiser he needed both medically and emotionally as a Cushman & Wakefield of Illinois; Kathy Brock, organized to help pay for rebuilding Saint person nears the end of their life. Today, I anchorwoman at WLS–TV; Renee Cipriano, Mary Catholic Church after a fire destroyed would like to honor a woman whose contribu- director of the Illinois Environmental Protection the original structure. tions will never be forgotten as she has pro- Agency; Sherren Leigh, editor of Today’s Chi- Marc’s reputation as a premier polka dancer vided this care for countless patients through- cago Women; Roni Weiner Pressler, assistant was well-known beyond mid-Michigan and he out her own life. Carolyn Jaffe, a nurse who vice president of Illinois State Medical Insur- proudly recounts taking part in a contest at the helped to establish the Hospice of Metro Den- ance Services, Inc.; and the Honorable Rita Polkabration in New London, Connecticut, with ver in 1978, passed away on September 27, Mullins, mayor of the Village of Palatine. Their a well-know dancer called ‘‘Tillie from Philly.’’ 2001 at the age of 76 and we will missed by willingness to contribute their time to this im- He also was honored to serve as a the many whose lives she has touched. portant event is greatly appreciated. groomsman in the wedding party of ‘‘Big Carolyn was born in Youngstown, Ohio and Arnstein & Lehr is not just putting together Daddy’’ Marshall Lackowski and Mary Ann received her doctorate degree from the Uni- a charity Fashion Show in Chicago. They will Finnelli at the Polish Home in Baywood, New versity of Denver in 1965. Always selflessly also host a similar event in Miami later this Jersey, where he danced the Baltimore Polish devoting her actions to the care of others in year, where the benefiting charities will be the Wedding March and the New Jersey Bounce. need, Carolyn worked at the Children’s Hos- Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade County and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me pital from 1971 until 1983 when she retired. Suited for Success. in congratulating Marc Tenbusch on achieving Again, I want to congratulate and commend the Michigan Polka Music industry’s highest Throughout this time, she directed the audi- Arnstein & Lehr for demonstrating such a won- honor. Marc’s polished and seemingly effort- ology and speech pathology department while derful commitment to women in their commu- less footwork was an inspiration to a genera- serving in numerous other capacities in the nities and for acting now at a time when our tion of polka dancers and I am confident that community. Carolyn concentrated a great deal nation is facing economic difficulties and secu- his love of dance will continue to provide en- of her energy with Hospice in addition to her rity threats. Now, more than ever, it is impor- couragement to many more polka dance en- full time job at the Children’s Hospital. tant for all of us—individuals and businesses thusiasts in the future. Since implementing her vision in 1978 with alike—to support each other. The Chicago f the Hospice, over 700 patients have experi- Fashion Show is a wonderful example of how enced the tender thoughtfulness of the facility one law firm can make a difference in the lives HONORING STEWART R. WALLACE and its people. In fact, the Hospice of Metro of many. Denver has developed into the largest hospice f HON. SCOTT McINNIS in the Rocky Mountain region. Carolyn and her OF COLORADO co-founder realized how sensitive this time is MARC TENBUSCH: DEAN OF THE and the critical conditions that people face in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES POLKA DANCERS life. Thus, they created the Hospice to provide Thursday, October 4, 2001 a setting that creates a sense of comfort and HON. JAMES A. BARCIA Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to security to its patients. This transformational OF MICHIGAN take this opportunity to acknowledge the con- approach, outlined in her book All Kinds of Love: Experiencing Hospice, which she co-au- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tributions that Stewart R. Wallace has made to the mining industry in Colorado. He has made thored with Carol H. Ehrlich, viewed dying pa- Thursday, October 4, 2001 significant strides in the field of exploratory ge- tients as people worthy of care and not just Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ology. Mr. Wallace’s years of work have led to subjects that consume resources. honor Marc Tenbusch for his induction into the substantial advances in the field of geology. Mr. Speaker, Carolyn Jaffe was a highly re- Michigan State Polka Music Hall of Fame. Stewart Wallace, born in 1919, has spent spected member of the Denver community Michigan is a state whose citizens are proud the majority of his life developing the molyb- and never asked for anything in return for her of their multi-cultural ancestry and who delight denum mining industry through extensive geo- helping hands. Just as she helped many oth- in celebrating that diversity with others. The logical studies. In 1955, Stewart began work- ers and their transition to a life without a loved Polish community is one of the proudest in ing for Climax Molybdenum in Climax, Colo- one, it is our time to assist her family and Michigan, bringing with it a love for good food, rado. His studies have contributed to a better friends at this time of remembrance and good spirits, fellowship, dancing and the lively, understanding of the geology of molybdenum mourning. With a solemn heart, I would like to footstomping traditions of the polka. ore bodies and aided in developing models extend my deepest sympathies and the re- When Marc first hit the dance floor in the that help predict the location of the ore bodies. spect and sympathies of this body of Con- early 1950s to step to the sounds of the polka, His most significant discoveries included the gress to her family and wish them all of the he both fulfilled a family tradition and became Henderson Mine and the Ceresco Ore body at best in years to come. Carolyn was a tremen- part of a rich musical heritage with origins in Red Mountain and Climax, respectively. These dous person and she will be missed greatly.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 October 5, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 18965 HONORING WILLIAM R. After-School Program and sponsors Alcoholics rorism-related budgets of the more than 40 MARTINELLI Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and an federal departments and agencies. This power HIV AIDS Ministry that educates the commu- is essential to assure coordination and integra- HON. ROB SIMMONS nity about the disease. tion of the many programs needed to prevent, OF CONNECTICUT A former president of Paul Quinn College in prepare for, and respond to terrorist attacks. Waco, Texas, Dr. Watley initiated the Adult The people working today to protect our na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Basic Educational Program, the St. James tion are spread among federal, state and local Thursday, October 4, 2001 Bible Institute, The Christian Learning Center, agencies. They are involved in collecting and Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor New Life Ministries, Community Bible Study, analyzing intelligence, patrolling our borders, an individual, a friend, and pay tribute to the Men and Women’s Bible Studies and the Pas- protecting critical infrastructure, and identifying late William Martinelli, from Mystic, Con- tor’s Bible Study. His fourteen year quest to and treating health effects of various attacks necticut, a veteran and a civic leader in our build St. James Preparatory School, a Chris- on our population. community. tian Academy, came to fruition a few years The Gibbon-Harman-LaHood-Roemer-Cas- Bill was a pillar of the Martinelli family. From ago. tle-Boehlert bill assigns the Director for Home- his humble beginning in Norwich, Connecticut, St. James is world renowned for its land Security the responsibility for: Bill received great success in business and in Wednesday ‘‘Sweet Hour of Praise’’ Service, Directing the creation of a national strategy life, but Bill’s greatest satisfaction came from which I have had the privilege of attending for homeland security and developing a na- helping others. many times. The service in its eleventh year tional budget to carry out this strategy; Recently I received a letter from his wife, has grown from one worshipper to hundreds. Certifying or rejecting agencies’ budget re- and she said that one of the most important Dr. Watley serves as chairman of the St. quests; things about Bill was that he hated to see peo- James Preparatory School: A Christian Acad- Coordinating all federal homeland security ple in need. He would always provide a help- emy, St. James Social Services, and St. activities, and certifying or rejecting federal ing hand during numerous community pro- James Credit Union. He serves on the boards agencies’ budgets for the activities; grams including the Tootsie Roll Drive, Special of the New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Directing the development of a comprehen- Olympics, the Mystic Art Festival, the Sun- Agency, Horizon Mercy, Boys and Girls Clubs sive national threat assessment; shine Committee and the Used Medical Equip- of Newark, United Movie Corporation, the Overseeing information sharing among Fed- ment Committee, for which both he and his World Council of Churches, National Council eral, State, and local agencies involved in in- wife earned the Connecticut Treasures Award of Churches, African Methodist Episcopal telligence collection and law enforcement; and in 2000. Bill touched the lives of many individ- Church First District and Beth Israel Medical Conducting a review of the legal authorities uals in the community by giving unselfishly. Center. still needed to prevent and respond to terrorist Bill Martinelli’s efforts throughout the years He has authored several books and articles threats. Every day that Governor Ridge does not earned him the ‘‘Citizen of the Year Award’’ by and is currently writing a book. He has a long have these powers, his ability to do his job will the Mystic Chamber of Commerce and had and distinguished record in the areas of edu- decrease. Dec. 2, 1999 proclaimed ‘‘Bill Martinelli Day’’ cation, pastoral practice and youth services. I urge my colleagues to join us in securing by the Stonington Board of Selectmen in ap- Dr. Watley holds both the Doctor of Philos- passage of this bill as quickly as possible. preciation for his many volunteer efforts. ophy and Masters of Philosophy degrees from f Mr. Speaker, Bill Martinelli reached out and Columbia University in Ethics and Theology touched the lives of many individuals in east- respectively. His B.A. degree is from Saint INTRODUCTION OF BILL TO ES- ern Connecticut, contributing to a variety of Louis University. He has also completed the TABLISH MEMORIAL TO VICTIMS causes. He gave his service to our country in Institute for Educational Management Program OF SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACK ON World War II and continued to serve our na- at Harvard University. THE PENTAGON tion as a pipe fitter at Electric Boat in Groton. Dr. Watley is married to Muriel Watley and Best of all, Bill served my local community they are the proud parents of two children and a granddaughter. HON. JAMES P. MORAN faithfully. We will miss him. OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, I would encourage the Mem- Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers of the House of Representatives to join in extending our very best wishes to Dr. me in heartfelt appreciation for the service this Watley and his family as they continue their Thursday, October 4, 2001 great man provided my community. I would dedicated service to the church and the com- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am also like to ask the House to join me in ex- munity. joined today by a group of bipartisan col- tending our deepest condolences to Bill’s wife, f leagues to introduce legislation to establish a Liz and her four children, Robert, Gary, Gene, GIVE TOM RIDGE THE AUTHORITY memorial in honor of the victims of the Sep- and Terry Ann. TO DO HIS JOB tember 11 attack on the Pentagon. f This legislation would reserve a portion of HON. JANE HARMAN land at the Navy Annex, which is situated TRIBUTE TO REVEREND WILLIAM across from the Pentagon in Arlington, to erect OF CALIFORNIA D. WATLEY, PH.D. ON HIS 17TH a memorial for this purpose. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Anyone that has visited this site knows the Thursday, October 4, 2001 many personal stories and tributes left in HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is memory of the victims of this attack. It over- OF NEW JERSEY Tom Ridge’s last day as Governor of the looks the site of the attack on the Pentagon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. and has already served as a informal memo- On Monday, former Governor Ridge takes rial location, marked by countless flowers, Thursday, October 4, 2001 on a huge assignment as Director of the Of- handwritten notes and candlelight vigils. Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask fice of Homeland Security—a job critically im- This land, which is already subject to trans- my colleagues here in the U.S. House of Rep- portant in fashioning our government’s re- fer to the Secretary of the Army (under section resentatives to join me in paying tribute to sponse to terrorism. 2881 of the Military Construction Authorization Reverend William D. Watley and his family as To be effective, he needs tools that Con- Act for FY2000, P.L. 106–65), would provide he celebrates his 17th anniversary as Pastor gress must provide. Today, my colleague from an ideal location to locate a memorial to honor of Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Nevada, Mr. GIBBONS, and I introduced legis- the victims of the Pentagon attack. Church in Newark, New Jersey. lation that does just that. Words do not sufficiently describe the pain Reverend Watley has been an active and The bill, the Office of Homeland Security Act and utter sadness we all feel as a result of involved leader, implementing a number of in- of 2001, creates a Cabinet-level position sub- this tragic event. Locally, we all know some- novative programs, including a successful ef- ject to Senate confirmation. one who was affected by this attack. fort to feed over one thousand people weekly. The Director of Homeland Security is given The establishment of a memorial at the He also established the Intergenerational authority to review, certify, or reject the ter- Navy Annex is just one small way we as a

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 18966 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 5, 2001 country can ensure that the spirit of these indi- ‘‘peace movement’’ e-mail. It listed three Western ideology. American leftist could de- viduals lives on and that our American way of major demands: stop the war; stop racism; lude themselves that they shared the same life is uplifted. stop ethnic scapegoating. A liberal friend struggle. These 189 victims were not only friends and had appended a sardonic comment to the But with Osama bin Laden, and the bottom. ‘‘Any chance we could come out Islamo-fascism of the Taliban, no such delu- neighbors, but they represent the countless against terrorism as well?’’ sions are possible. The American liberal American lives that have been touched by One of the overlooked aspects of the war mind has long believed that their prime September 11. Many of them were serving we are now fighting is the awakening it has enemy in America is the religious right, their country as either soldiers or public serv- spawned on the left. In one atrocity, Osama what does that make the Taliban? They sub- ants. bin Laden may have accomplished what a jugate women with a brutality rare even in They were parents, friends and active mem- generation of conservative writers have the Muslim world; they despite Jews; they bers of our communities. They, like other vic- failed to do: convince mainstream liberals of execute homosexuals by throwing them from tims of the tragic events of that day, rep- the illogic and nihilism of the powerful very high buildings or crushing them under- resented a cross-section of America, coming postmodern left. For the first time in a very neath stone walls. There is literally nothing long while, many liberals are reassessing— that the left can credibly cling to in from all walks of life. quietly for the most part—their alliance rationalizing support for these hate-filled fa- Despite the profound pain that our country with the anti-American, anti-capitalist natics. has experienced, we have also witnessed an forces they have long appeased, ignored or This is therefore an excruciating moment uplifting of the American spirit in the aftermath supported. for the postmodern, post-colonial left. They of this event through the outpouring of gen- COLLECTIVE KNEE may actually have come across an enemy erosity and volunteer assistance. Of course the initial response of left-wing that even they cannot argue is morally supe- We must not forget how powerful our coun- intellectuals to Sept. 11 was one jerking of rior to the West. You see this discomfort in try is when we come together and work to- the collective knee. This was America’s the silence of the protestors in Washington, ward a common goal and purpose. I think this fault. From Susan Sontag to Michael Moore, who simply never raised the issue of bin from Noam Chomsky to Edward Said, there Laden’s ideology. You see it is Barbara memorial should also serve as a reminder of Ehreneich’s sad plea in the Village Voice: what makes our country and its people per- was no question that, however awful the at- tack on the World Trade Center, it was vital ‘‘What is so heartbreaking to me as a femi- severe in the face of adversity. nist is that the strongest response to cor- Already we have seen an outpouring of gen- to keep attention fixed on the real culprit: the United States. Of the massacre, a Rut- porate globalization and U.S. military domi- erosity and interest from members of the pub- gers professor summed up the consensus by nation is based on such a violent and misog- lic in establishing the Navy Annex as an offi- informing her students that ‘‘We should be ynist ideology.’’ You see it in the words of Fredric Jame- cial site for such a memorial. aware that, whatever its proximate cause, son, a revered postmodernist at Duke Uni- The New York and Pennsylvania delega- its ultimate cause is the fascism of U.S. for- versity, arguing in the London Review of tions are planning to establish memorials to eign policy over the past many decades.’’ Or Books that the roots of the conflict are to be as a poster at the demonstration in Wash- the victims who died in those attack sites. It is found ‘‘in the wholesale massacres of the ington last weekend put it, ‘‘Amerika, Get A only fitting that we establish a site here that Left systematically encouraged and directed will enable the general public to pay tribute to Clue.’’ Less noticed was the reasoned stance of by the Americans in an even earlier period the 189 Americans who died in the September liberal groups like the National Organization .... It is, however, only now that the re- 11 attack at the Pentagon. for Women. President Kim Candy stated that sults are working their way out into actu- I would note that this legislation complies ‘‘The Taliban government of Afghanistan, ality, for the resultant absence of any Left with the established standards for memorials believed to be harboring suspect Osama bin alternative means that popular revolt and and commemorative works. It leave the proc- Laden, subjugates women and girls, and de- resistance in the Third World have nowhere ess of siting, design, and construction of the prives them of the most basic human to go but into religious and ‘fundamentalist’ rights—including education, medicine and forms.’’ The only adequate description of memorial to the National Capital Planning this argument is desperate. And, of course, it Commission, the National Capitol Monuments jobs. The smoldering remains of the World Trade Center are a stark reminder that when ducks the hard question. What does the left Commission and the Fine Arts Commission. do now that these forces are indeed fun- I am confident that the collective expertise such extremism is allowed to flourish any- where in the world, none of us is safe.’’ The damentalist? The other rhetorical trope that is fast dis- of these commissions will yield an appropriate NAACP issued an equally forceful ‘‘message integrating is the anti-racist argument. The design and message for such a memorial. of resolve,’’ declaring, ‘‘These tragedies and doctrine of ‘‘post-colonialism’’ which now I look forward to working with Members of these acts of evil must not go unpunished. dominates many American humanities de- Congress and the administration to swiftly Justice must be served.’’ enact this legislation establishing a memorial Left-wing dissident Christopher Hitchens, partments invariably sides with Third World meanwhile, assailed his comrades as ‘‘soft on regimes against the accumulated evil of the to properly honor the victims of the September West. So the emergence of the Taliban is a 11 attack on the Pentagon. crime and soft on fascism.’’ After an initial spasm of equivocation, the American Pros- body-blow. If dark-skinned peoples are inher- f pect magazine ran a column this week accus- ently better than light-skinned peoples, then how does a dark-skinned culture come up THE AGONY OF THE LEFT ing the pre-emptive peace movement of ‘‘a truly vile form of moral equivalency’’ in with an ideology that is clearly a function of equating President Bush with terrorists. Not bigotry, misogyny and homophobia? HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY a hard cell, but daring for a magazine that One immediate response is to argue that OF OHIO rarely has even a civil word for the right. the U.S. itself created Osama bin Laden in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Most moving was Salman Rushdie’s early its war against Soviet communism. This isn’t true—but even if it were, doesn’t this Thursday, October 4, 2001 call in the New York Times to ‘‘be clear about why this bien-pensant anti-American fact, as Mr. Hitchens has argued, actually in- Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, for those who onslaught is such appalling rubbish. Ter- crease the West’s responsibility to retaliate might have missed it, I would commend to the rorism is the murder of the innocent; this against him? attention of my colleagues a piece by Andrew time, it was mass murder. To excuse such an WHAT SUPPRESSION? Sullivan from today’s Wall Street Journal. atrocity by blaming U.S. government poli- It may be, in fact, that one of the silver Mr. Sullivan skillfully delineates the egre- cies is to deny the basic idea of all morality: linings of these awful times is that the far gious errors of many on the radical left who that individuals are responsible for their ac- left’s bluff has been finally called. War fo- tions.’’ Whatever else is going on, the lib- cuses issues in ways peace cannot. would dare to blame the recent terrorist at- eral-left alliance has taken as big a hit as Leftists would like to pretend that any tacks on our nation’s policies—even as other the conservative-fundamentalist alliance criticism of their views raises the spectre of liberal groups recognize and properly con- after the blame-America remarks of Jerry domestic repression. But in a country with a demn the atrocities of Osama bin Laden and Falwell and Pat Robertson. First Amendment, no suppression from gov- the Taliban regime that supports him. It’s not hard to see why. Unlike previous ernment is likely, and in the citadels of the Cold War battles, this one is against an media and the academy, the far left is actu- [From the Wall Street Journal, Oct. 4, 2001] enemy with no pretense at any universal, ally vastly over-represented. The real issue, THE AGONY OF THE LEFT secular ideology that could appeal to West- as pointed out this week by Britain’s Labour (By Andrew Sullivan) ern liberals. However, repulsive, the com- prime minister, is that some on the left have One of the most telling things I have seen munist arguments of, say, Ho Chi Minh or expressed ‘‘a hatred of America that shames since the Sept. 11 massacre was an early Fidel Castro still appealed to a secular, those that feel it.’’

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 October 5, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 18967 The left’s howls of anguish are therefore THE FARM SECURITY ACT lems and putting them into practice on their essentially phony—and they stem from a farms and in their communities. In our view, growing realization that this crisis has the bill reported out by the House Agri- largely destroyed the credibility of the far HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH culture Committee not only ignores these so- left. Forced to choose between the West and OF OHIO lutions, but in fact would make them more the Taliban, the hard left simply cannot de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES difficult to achieve. cide. Far from concealing this ideological Thursday, October 4, 2001 H.R. 2646 was reported out of the House Ag- bankruptcy, we need to expose it and con- riculture Committee in July 2001 after just demn it as widely and as irrevocably as we Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, my office has 15 hours of debate. Federal policy affecting can. Many liberals are already listening and been contacted by dozens of groups express- our nation’s agriculture system and food watching—and the tectonic plates of politics ing concerns about the Farm Security Act supply for the next ten years is much too im- are shifting as they do. (H.R. 2646). I submit the following letter on portant to be pushed through in a matter of f their behalf. days. This bill must go back to the House Agriculture Committee for the substantial INTRODUCTION OF THE COBRA OCTOBER 2, 2001. debate and policy development process our Dear Representative: The one hundred COVERAGE ACT OF 2001 nation needs and deserves. forty-eight (148) groups listed below, from At a minimum, a new round of delibera- across the country representing family farm- tions on the Farm Bill by the House Agri- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF ers and ranchers, sustainable agriculture, re- culture Committee should include: OF CALIFORNIA ligious communities, environmental and Removal of biases against small and mod- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wildlife concerns, consumers, and many erate-scale agriculture, and assuring that all other constituencies and issues have joined Thursday, October 4, 2001 farmers receive equitable access and service. forces to urge you to vote against the Farm Comprehensive assistance for all small- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Security Act of 2001 (H.R. 2646). As agricul- scale, socially disadvantaged and new farm- announce the introduction of a piece of legis- tural and rural groups, we make this urgent ers and ranchers not served by current pro- lation that I believe is an essential component plea to vote against a farm bill with great grams. of our efforts to help those affected by the at- reluctance. However, this bill proposed by Restoration of direct lending for all fam- the House Agriculture Committee would con- tacks of September 11th. My bill, the COBRA ily-size farms. tinue and expand misguided policies that Stewardship incentives for family farmers Coverage Act of 2001, will provide a 50 per- have driven commodity program spending to cent tax credit toward COBRA coverage for that provide real conservation and environ- record high levels, while doing little to stem mental benefits for our society. laid-off workers. I believe this is the best way family farm decline and falling far short of Rural development, research and mar- for us to ensure that the thousands of Ameri- providing solutions to the many conserva- keting programs that increase the farm and cans recently laid-off do not go without health tion, rural development, credit, research and ranch share of food system profit and sup- insurance. other needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, port development of new cooperative and Under current law, commonly referred to as and their communities. This nation needs a small businesses. COBRA, workers who are laid off are allowed Farm Bill that works for family farms, Commodity programs that enable family ranchers, rural communities, consumers and farms to earn a fair price. to remain in their employer-based health insur- the environment. Unfortunately, H.R. 2646 ance plan for up to 18 months, provided they A competition title to increase competi- fails to do this. tion and fairness in the domestic agricul- pay the full premium for the plan (their share Specifically, H.R. 2646 would: tural marketplace. Unfairly subsidize the nation’s very largest plus the employer share) plus a small adminis- We respectfully request that you vote no farms, while encouraging overproduction, trative fee. The problem is, the full premium on H.R. 2646. low prices, environmental distress, and large for employment-based coverage averages al- Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Net- most $2,500 per year for self-only coverage government payments in perpetuity. Ignore the need for a competition title to work. and about $6,500 per year for family cov- address the impact of rapid consolidation in Alternative Energy Resources Organiza- erage. agriculture and to check anti-competitive tion (AERO). Since COBRA coverage is very expensive, behavior that harms farm and ranch fami- Agricultural Resources Center. many laid-off workers let their insurance lapse, lies, consumers, rural communities and the American Corn Growers Association. gambling that they won’t get sick or injured environment. Arkansas Natural Produce, Inc. Ashland Community Food Store. before they find another job. We cannot con- Transform the Environmental Quality In- centives Program (EQIP) into a subsidy pro- Berkeley Ecology Center (CA). tinue to allow so many hard-working Ameri- Berkeley Farmers’ Market (CA). cans and their families to go uninsured. We gram for huge, polluting, factory livestock operations. Beyond Organic Communications. must find a way to make COBRA coverage Ignore the needs of beginning farmers and Cabinet Mountain Market (MT). more affordable for the thousands of laid-off ranchers. California Certified Organic Farmers workers trying to recover from the September Cap and severely limit funds for conserva- (CCOF). 11th attacks. tion technical assistance for the Conserva- California Church IMPACT. And my bill does exactly that. The COBRA tion Reserve and Wetlands Reserve Pro- California Farmers Union. Coverage Act of 2001 provides continuing grams. California Institute for Rural Studies. California Sustainable Agriculture Work- health care coverage for laid-off workers at Weaken the highly successful Wetlands Re- serve Program (WRP). ing Group. half the price. Under this legislation, laid-off Phase out within the next five years nearly California Wilderness Coalition. workers would be eligible for a tax credit for all direct lending programs within USDA. C.A.S.A. de Llano (Communities Approach- 50 percent toward the COBRA coverage pre- Fail to increase the percentage of total ing Sustainable Agriculture) (TX). mium. The credit would be limited to a max- farm bill funds dedicated to conservation, C.A.T.A., Farmworker Support Committee imum of $110 for an individual and $290 for a and ignore the calls for a comprehensive (NJ). family per month, and would be administered stewardship incentive program for working Campaign for Contract Agriculture Re- by the employer. This way, workers can re- land. form. Take only minimal steps to support mar- Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. ceive an immediate benefit and would not keting innovation and development and Center for Earth Spirituality and Rural have to wait until the end of the year to claim value-adding enterprises and to reverse the Ministry, School Sisters of Notre Dame tax credit. decline in public support for agricultural re- (MN). Now, more than ever, we must ensure that search. Center for Food and Justice, Urban and American families can afford to remain insured Fail to address structural changes essen- Environmental Policy Institute, Occidental in case of sickness or injury. We must take tial to assure fair and equitable delivery of College. the lead in ensuring that the thousands of USDA programs and services to all farmers, Center for Rural Affairs (NE). hard-working Americans who have fallen vic- despite costly legal settlements brought on Center for Sustainable Systems (KY). tim to the effects of the September 11th at- by USDA actions. Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana. The results would do substantial harm to Coalition for the Bight (NY). tacks are not set back even further by the lack family farms, to our communities and the Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (ME). of health insurance. I urge my colleagues to environment. For years, family farmers and Colorado Organic Producers Association. join me in this effort to make COBRA cov- ranchers and concerned citizens have been Columbia Area Food Circle (MO). erage more affordable for our laid-off workers. developing solutions to agricultural prob- Community Farm Alliance (KY).

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 18968 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 5, 2001 Community Food Security Coalition. Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Next week, I will be addressing the NATO Community Market Gardens. Pesticides. Parliamentary Assembly in Ottawa, Canada. Consumer Federation of America. Nebraska Wildlife Federation. While there, I will have the high honor of Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Associa- Corporate Agribusiness Research Project. meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Jean Dakota Resource Council. tion. Dakota Rural Action (SD). Ohio Environmental Council. Chretien and my colleague in the Canadian Delta Land and Community. Ohio Family Farm Coalition. House of Commons, Speaker Peter Milliken. Demeter Association. Organic Agriculture Systems Consulting. With both great leaders, I will express our Earthfriends. Organic Farming Research Foundation. heartfelt thanks for their tremendous support Eden Foods, Inc. Organic Independents. Organic Trade Association. during these challenging times. Erehwon Retreat (NY). Organization for Competitive Markets. At this time, I would like to submit for the Family Farm Defenders. PCC Farmland Fund. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD two documents sent Family Farms for the Future (MO). Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable to me from Speaker Milliken. The first is a let- Farming Alternatives Program at Cornell Agriculture. ter he wrote to me detailing ‘‘the profound sor- University. Pennsylvania Certified Organic. Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Pesticide Action Network-North America. row and sympathy’’ Canadians have for the Assistance Fund. Philadelphia Fair Food Project (PA). families and friends of the victims in Sep- Florida Organic Growers. Poughkeepsie Farm Project (NY). tember 11th’s harrowing attack. Food Works (VT). Peacework Organic Farm (NY). The second is a Resolution passed in the Friends of Rural Alabama, Inc. Provender Alliance (Pacific Northwest). House of Commons on Monday, September Friends of the Earth. Regional Food and Farm Project (North- 17, 2001, that in part reads: the people’s body east). GRACE Public Fund (Global Resource Ac- of Canada reaffirms ‘‘its commitment to the tion Center for the Environment). Rio Grande Agricultural Land Trust (NM). Green Eggers Farm (MS). Roby Van En Center (PA). humane values of free and democratic society Greenpeace USA. Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. and its determination to bring to justice the Henry A. Wallace Center for Agricultural Rodale Institute. perpetrators of this attack on these values and and Environmental Policy at Winrock Inter- Rural Advancement Foundation Inter- to defend civilization from any future terrorist national. national-USA. Rural Coalition/Coalicio´ n Rural. attack.’’ Hoosier Environmental Council. Rural Vermont. In closing, I look forward to my meetings Idaho Organic Alliance. Rural Virginia Inc. with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly so I Illinois Stewardship Alliance. San Juan Citizens Alliance. can personally deliver America’s thanks to the Indiana National Farmers Organization. Sierra Club Agricultural Committee. Innovative Farmers of Ohio. leaders of the free world, especially our Social Concerns/Rural Life Office Diocese friends across our northern border, the people Iowa Citizens for Community Improve- of Jefferson City (MO). ment. Sophia Garden CSA (NY). of Canada. Iowa Environmental Council. South Central Farmers Market Associa- HOUSE OF COMMONS, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. tion (PA). Ottawa, Canada, September 19, 2001. Johnny’s Selected Seeds (ME). Southern Research and Development Corp. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Just Food (NY). (LA). Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wash- Kansas City Food Circle. Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working ington, DC. Kansas Rural Center. Group. DEAR MR. SPEAKER, on behalf of all mem- Maine Farms Project. Students Interested in Sustainable Agri- bers of the House of Commons of Canada, I Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Asso- cultural (Dickinson College, PA). would like to convey to you, and to the ciation (MOFGA). Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. Members of the House of Representatives of Maysie’s Farm Conservation Center (PA). Sustainable Agriculture for Everyone. the United States, the profound sorrow and McCone Agriculture Protection Organiza- Sustainable Earth (IN). sympathy of the Canadian people for the tion. Sustainable Food Center (TX). families and friends of the victims of the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Tennessee Land Stewardship Association. September 11th attack on the United States Midwest Organic and Sustainable Edu- Tuscaloosa CSA (AL). of America. cation Services (MOSES). Tuscarora Organic Growers Cooperative At this most difficult time, Canadians and Minnesota Project. (PA). Americans have found solace in the strength Union of Concerned Scientists. Minnesota Food Association. and endurance of their friendship. On Sep- United Methodist Church, General Board of Mississippi 2020 Network, Inc. tember 14th, a National Day of Mourning in Church and Society. Mississippi River Basin Alliance. Canada, I stood with my colleagues from the Washington Biotechnology Action Council Missouri Farmers Union. House, shoulder to shoulder with 100,000 Ca- (WA). Missouri Rural Crisis Center. Washington Sustainable Food & Farming nadians on the lawn of Parliament Hill in National Catholic Rural Life Conference. Network. Ottawa, grieving the incalculable loss the National Campaign for Sustainable Agri- Western Organization of Resource Coun- world has sustained. Throughout our coun- culture. cils. try, in similar ceremonies. the citizens of National Center for Appropriate Tech- Western Sustainable Agriculture Working Canada echoed, and shared, the sadness of nology. Group. the American people. National Family Farm Coalition. Willimantic Food Co-op (CT). The United States and Canada have often National Farmers Organization. Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group taken their relationship for granted; some- Nebraska Wildlife Federation. Virginia Biological Farming Association. how, today, that seems right. There is, after New York City Soil and Water Conserva- Veritable Vegetable (CA). all, much comfort to be had in the unwaver- tion District. ing support of our friends during dark times, f New England Small Farm Institute. In fact. former Prime Minister Pierre New York Certified Organic, Inc. IN RECOGNITION OF CANADA’S Trudeau once said: ‘‘The friendship between New Jersey Environmental Lobby. STEADFAST SUPPORT FOR THE our two countries is so basic, so non-nego- New York State Grange. tiable, that it has long since been regarded New York Sustainable Agriculture Work- AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THE by others as the standard for enlightened ing Group (NYSAWG). UNITED STATES FOLLOWING international relations.’’ In the difficult Northeast Organic Farming Association- TERRORISTS ATTACKS ON SEP- days that lie ahead, I trust you will continue New York. TEMBER 11, 2001 to count on that friendship, as we count on North Carolina Contract Poultry Growers yours. Association. I have attached the resolution that was Northeast Organic Farming Association of HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT adopted by the House of Commons on Sep- Connecticut (CT). OF ILLINOIS tember 17th, 2001, and signed by the Clerk, as Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Work- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well as the day’s Hansard, the transcript of ing Group. Friday, October 5, 2001 the Commons’ proceedings. I hope they will NorthEast Neighborhood Alliance (NY). serve to convey to you some of the senti- Northern Plains Resource Council. Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ments expressed by your Canadian col- Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture pay tribute to our northern neighbors, the peo- leagues in the House of Commons, as well as Society. ple of Canada. their heartfelt hope that the United States

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 October 5, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 18969 will draw strength from its many friends and partisan cosponsors. This measure has been defeats our own. With all this on my mind, I allies around the world. endorsed by 98 law enforcement agencies. wrote it down, and I choose to express myself Yours truly, We should note that the legislation has by writing a poem about a day we shall never Peter Milliken, been endorsed by leading animal welfare forget. The Speaker. groups including the Humane Society of the TAKE YOUR SEATS RESOLUTION United States and the American Veterinary Passengers take their seats Resolved,—That this House express its sor- Medical Association. On a flight to a set destination, row and horror at the senseless and vicious While the Animal Welfare Act currently pro- Not knowing that on this day attack on the United States of America on They will cry out with desperation. September 11, 2001; hibits any interstate movement of dogs for fighting, the prohibition does not apply to birds Employees take their seats That it express its heartfelt condolences to In offices stories high, the families of the victims and to the Amer- shipped interstate to fight in the three States Not knowing that in this city ican people; and where cockfighting is still legal. This loophole Many of them will die. That it reaffirm its commitment to the hu- should be closed. New York’s usual rhythm stopped mane values of free and democratic society Accordingly, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this When loud explosion came. and its determination to bring to justice the amendment. It took our nation by surprise perpetrators of this attack on these values f On this long tragic day. and to defend civilization from any future terrorist attack. TRIBUTE TO JACQUELYN C.C. Firefighters and police Rush to save their lives. f MENDIOLA Courageous heroes trapped within Feared to have not survived. FARM SECURITY ACT OF 2001 HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD Faces and dreams wiped away, OF GUAM The very thought makes me cry. SPEECH OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To know these victims cried in anguish, Tears falling from their eyes. HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Friday, October 5, 2001 OF NEW YORK Father why did this happen? Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would Your children have been killed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like to bring attention to an exceptional young Friends and families mourn their deaths. Thursday, October 4, 2001 woman named Jacquelyn C.C. Mendiola. Jac- There is a great void to fill. A freedom-loving nation torn The House in Committee of the Whole quelyn, a 16-year-old junior attending George United we must stand. House on the State of the Union had under Washington High School in Mangilao, Guam, Help us to be strong, I pray consideration the bill (H.R. 2646) to provide enjoys music, reading, writing and playing Shelter us with Your hand. for the continuation of agricultural pro- basketball. I bring special attention to her grams through fiscal year 2001. today because of a passionate poem she Have mercy on these victims God, wrote regarding the September 11 attacks on Whose lives came to a sudden stop. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to Grant comfort to their loved ones support the amendment offered by the gen- our nation. Jacquelyn happened to be home And be their unshaken rock. sick that day and watched the World Trade tleman from Oregon, Mr. BLUMENAUER, relating How can this world have so much hate? to animal fighting. Center events in New York on the TV news Although I’ve been there too. This amendment, which is identical in con- headlines. Her inspiration came from repeat- Teach us to love instead of hate tent to H.R. 1155, would close a loophole in edly watching the families of victims through Help us to be like You. section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act and bar CNN news. Her emotions and creativity is re- Passengers take their seats any interstate shipment of birds for fighting flected in her heart-felt poem which I submit On a flight to a set destination. purposes. for the RECORD along with her story in her Not knowing that on this day, Mr. Speaker, in 1976, I joined my col- own words. Their flight will lead to Heaven. leagues on the floor of the U.S. House in I stayed home sick from school. When I f overwhelmingly approving an amendment to awoke, I found my mom tuned into CNN. At the Animal Welfare Act barring any interstate first, I couldn’t believe what was happening. SOCCER HALL OF FAME shipment of birds for fighting. Unfortunately, in It was like a movie. The twin towers were on HONOREES fire and came crashing down. The people run- the conference with the Senate on this legisla- ning on the streets trying desperately to get tion, a provision was inserted to allow ship- away. I was then glued to the television and HON. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT ment of fighting birds to States where cock- the news reports CNN gave were unbeliev- OF NEW YORK fighting is legal [at that time, there were six able. They did an interview on relatives of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States that allowed legal cockfighting]. those victimized by the attacks. Looking at For the last quarter century, it has become their faces and seeing the pain in their eyes Friday, October 5, 2001 apparent that this loophole has undermined was overwhelming for me. It broke my heart Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the effectiveness of State bans against cock- because I realized that something traumatic to talk about an exciting event that will be tak- can happen to anyone so unexpectedly. They fighting. Now only three States allow cock- didn’t know they were going to die that day. ing place next week in my Congressional Dis- fighting, and the loophole in the law allows ille- No one suspected they would lose their loved trict. On October 8, 2001 the U.S. Soccer Hall gal cockfighters to argue that they possess ones. Then I heard about the lost firemen, of Fame, on Oneonta, New York, will award and train fighting birds and equipment in order those who went into save lives and ended up the National Soccer Medal of Honor to a truly to sell the animals and equipment to any one losing their own. When my mom and dad left remarkable group of individuals, the Cham- of the three legal cockfighting States. In re- for work, and my brother and sister were at pionship 1991 U.S. Women’s National Soccer ality, they are typically making an excuse to school, I had a lot of time to myself and I Team. conceal their illegal cockfighting operations couldn’t help but reflect on what was hap- The National Soccer Medal of Honor is a pening. I knew people would be asking, within their own State. For instance, a ‘‘Why’’ or ‘‘Where is God when you need special honor created by the members of the cockfighter in Florida or West Virginia, where Him?’’ or they would be pointing fingers Society of American Soccer History (SASH), cockfighting is illegal, can evade scrutiny, and looking for someone to blame. I can’t blame and Board of Directors of the National Soccer confiscation of fighting animals, by claiming he them for being angry because this is terribly Hall of Fame to be awarded on special occa- is going to ship the birds to one of the three disappointing. However, I was thinking that sions when an individual has so influenced the legal States. In short, the loophole provides a if we continue to seethe with anger instead sport of soccer in the United States as to ef- smokescreen behind which illegal cockfighters of uniting to help one another, the situation fect the course of its history. The medal is operate and undermine the effectiveness of will be worse than it already is. It’s so sad. rarely bestowed. In fact, the October 8th pres- We need support more than ever, but most of state laws against animal fighting. all, I feel we need a God whose power is much entation will be only the third in the last twenty Mr. Chairman, this amendment mirrors the more great than the amount of evil in our years! provisions of H.R. 1155, a bill introduced by world. It’s harder to trust now and it’s hard The amazing accomplishment of the U.S. Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota which has 205 bi- to maintain hope. We need a strength that Women’s National Soccer Team in China in

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 18970 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 5, 2001 1991 opened the door for tremendous gains in culture (USDA) accountable for the gaps in records such as ending a 2632 consecutive the world of women’s soccer for the United service to disadvantaged farmers and ranch- games-played winning streak in 1998, scoring States. A few such achievements include; a ers. This amendment will set a system in his 400th home run in 1999, and hitting his first Women’s world championship tournament place that will allow the public to routinely 3000th career hit in 2000. These moments will and World Championship title, the addition of monitor any failures of the Department to pro- never be forgotten. women’s soccer as an official Olympic event vide equitable service. In addition, this amend- His greatest contribution has been the ability played for the first time at the 1996 Olympic ment makes county level data on USDA pro- to take this success off the diamond and out- Games in Atlanta, a foundation for the most gram participation of disadvantaged producers side the walls of Memorial Stadium and Cam- successful women’s sporting event in history- available to the public. The amendment also den Yards by contributing significant time and the 1999 Women’s World Cup hosted in the requires the release of similar data on partici- energy towards various charitable organiza- United States, and last but far from least, the pation in Farm Services Agency (FSA) county tions within the greater Baltimore area. Along creation of the first women’s professional soc- committee elections, and requires that the with his wife, Kelly, he established the Kelly cer league in the U.S.—the Women’s United process of opening and counting ballots in and Cal Ripken, Jr. Foundation which sup- Soccer Association (WUSA) which is in its in- county committee elections be open to the ports adult and family literacy, youth rec- augural season. public. reational, and health-related programs. They On this tenth anniversary of the unprece- Mr. Chairman, because of my role as Chair have also been greatly involved in the Balti- dented accomplishment of a group of 18 of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I have more Reads Ripken Learning Center and American soccer players, their coaches and been approached by Hispanic farmers across other organizations within the area. support staff at the first ever Women’s World the country who are alleging discriminatory I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Championships in China, the National Soccer practices by the USDA and the FSA. The opening day in Baltimore this season, and saw Medal of Honor will be presented once again USDA claims that no discrimination has taken firsthand the all star abilities of this great to the 1991 U.S. Women’s National Team: place, but the stories that I have personally baseball player. Cal Ripken is a winner in Michele Akers, Amy Allman, Tracey Bates- heard from these farmers lead me to a very every sense of the word and his contribution Leone, Debbie Belkin, Brandi Chastain, Joy different conclusion. In fact, I am so con- to our national pastime will live in the minds of Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Wendy Gebauer, Linda cerned by what I have heard, that I have re- fans forever. He deserves the nation’s rec- Hamilton, Mia Hamm, Mary Harvey, April quested a General Accounting Office (GAO) ognition today. He is truly a living legend. Heinrichs, Lori Henry, Shannon Higgins- audit with my good friend and colleague, Con- f Cirovski, Carin Jennings-Gabarra, Kristine gressman JOE BACA. This audit, which is cur- IN HONOR OF MIKE BYRNE Lilly, Megan McCarthy, Kim Maslin- rently underway, asks, among other things, Kammerdeiner, Carla Overbeck, Head Coach how much time it has taken the USDA and HON. GREG WALDEN Anson Dorrance, Coach Tony DiCicco, Coach FSA to process loans for Hispanic farmers as OF OREGON Lauren Gregg. compared with the non-Hispanic population. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This honor is to be awarded at the Soccer According to my constituents, the slow turn Hall of Fame in Oneonta, New York. The new around time of loans from the USDA makes it Friday, October 5, 2001 $7 million museum opened in 1999 on the impossible for them to plant their crops until it Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise Hall’s 61 acre soccer campus to rave reviews. is too late. The lateness in planting the crops today to recognize the selfless contributions of The highly interactive, youth-oriented museum leads to the failure of the yield, and ultimately one of the Oregonians I am privileged to rep- tells the story of soccer in the USA from the to the default on their loans. In addition, I have resent, Mike Byrne of Malin, Oregon. I am earliest games played on the Boston Common heard stories of corruption in regard to county also pleased to observe his 50th birthday to the latest scores and standings. They have committees and the elections of committee of- today and offer up my sincere hope that he is been host to international teams from the ficers that greatly exacerbate the problem. blessed with another half century among his USA, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, New Zealand, These issues need to be addressed now. friends and family. Canada, Chile and Saudi Arabia as well as I know that the Small and Disadvantaged Mike Byrne is a long-time rancher on the local collegiate and high school champion- Farmer Access and Accountability Amendment southern Oregon—northern California border. ships. The Hall of Fame also offers a summer is not going to address all of these issues, but He is a devoted husband and father and a long tournament series for premier and club it is a start. I am hopeful that passage of this tireless servant of his fellow Oregonians. But teams in every age category. Mr. Speaker, I amendment will lead to a more equitable situ- Mr. Speaker, he is much, much more. He is a have visited the National Soccer Hall of Fame ation for Hispanic and other minority farmers, patient confidant, a visionary, and a man of numerous times. With each return visit, I en- and I urge all of my colleagues to vote for the uncompromising principle. Perhaps most im- counter something new and exciting. amendment offered by Mr. CONYERS. portantly, to me and to the people of his com- Mr. Speaker, in closing I would like to bid all f munity, he is simply a good friend. those who will attend this ceremony and the Mr. Speaker, in April of this year the Bureau honorees my best wishes for the success of HONORING CAL RIPKEN, JR. of Reclamation announced that, based on bio- their event and applaud their desire to honor logical opinions rendered by the National Ma- such a phenomenal group of athletes—the SPEECH OF rine Fisheries Service and U.S. Fish and Wild- 1991 U.S. Women’s National Team. HON. JAMES T. WALSH life Service, the farmers and ranchers of the f OF NEW YORK Klamath Basin would be denied irrigation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES water for agriculture from Upper Klamath FARM SECURITY ACT OF 2001 Lake. This decision, coming on the heels of a Tuesday, October 2, 2001 SPEECH OF severe drought, has subjected the local agri- Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I also rise in sup- culture community to extreme financial hard- HON. SILVESTRE REYES port of H. Res. 247 sponsored by Representa- ship. The combination of drought and mis- OF TEXAS tive EHRLICH that recongnizes the outstanding guided decision-making by the federal govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contributions Cal Ripken, Jr. has made both ment has literally put the future of their way of Thursday, October 4, 2001 on and off the baseball field. He is an Amer- life in doubt, as farming as it has existed in ican icon symbolizing integrity, team spirit, and the Basin for over 100 years has virtually The House in Committee of the Whole discipline, and has exemplified true leadership ceased. House on the State of the Union had under throughout his twenty-one season baseball ca- Before the ink on the government’s decision consideration the bill (H.R. 2646) to provide reer. was dry, Mike Byrne was hard at work raising for the continuation of agricultural pro- grams through fiscal year 2011: Since 1978, Mr. Ripkin has been honored awareness about the Klamath crisis and ral- with several prestigious awards including lying the local community. He has been in the Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, trenches everyday, Mr. Speaker—in town hall strong support of the amendment offered by Golden Glove, Lou Gehrig Award, and Most meetings, in negotiations with federal, state my colleague, Mr. CONYERS. It is time that we Valuable Oriole. Baseball’s ‘‘Ironman’’ has bro- and local authorities, and around kitchen ta- hold the United States Department of Agri- ken several significant American and personal bles throughout the Basin—to lend what help

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As a result, the plight of the Klamath Basin to living rooms to effectively authenticate individuals, we need the United Nations Security Council imposed across America. a method based on inherent characteristics of mandatory sanctions on the Taliban in 1999. Since the crisis first arose in the Klamath a person that cannot be lost, changed or du- Following this action, the Taliban chose to Basin, Mike has been at the forefront of the plicated. Through biometric fingerprints, we continue harboring Osama bin Laden rather effort to bring diverse groups together to would have an accurate and clear idea of who than take the steps necessary to end the achieve a workable solution. Mike understood is entering our country. United Nations sanctions. Because the Taliban that the future of agriculture in the Klamath This process is quick and efficient and can chose to place the interests of Osama bin Basin—and throughout the United States—laid be run through our national criminal database Laden over the interests of the Afghan people, in finding a balanced, workable solution to the to see if the applicant should or should not be he was able to orchestrate from his base in conflict between farming and species protec- allowed into the country. Additionally, when Afghanistan the September 11th terrorist at- tion. When this problem is solved and a prac- the individual enters the country through the tack on our nation that claimed approximately tical resolution is agreed to by the many par- port of entry, his fingerprints will be scanned 6,000 lives. ties involved, it will be because of the patience to verif, authenticity. Adding this technology In view of these facts, there can be no and dedication of people like Mike Byrne. requirement would not add significant time to doubt that the Taliban shares responsibility for Mr. Speaker, I take enormous pride in the visa application process. But it would cer- the September 11th terrorist attack on our na- Mike’s ceaseless efforts on behalf of his fellow tainly prevent known terrorists and criminals tion. In waging this war that has been thrust ranchers and farmers. The perseverance he from entering the country, while at the same upon us, our objectives must include not only and others like him have demonstrated during time decrease fraudulent visa requests. the capture of Osama bin Laden and the de- this crisis has literally made the difference be- In addition, this legislation authorizes the At- struction of his terrorist organization, but also tween despair and hope for so many of the torney General to impose a new fee on all the removal from power of the Taliban regime farmers in the Klamath Basin. Mike Byrne rep- visa applicants to cover the costs of imple- in Afganistan. resents the best of what citizenship in America menting this important program. I want to note This legislation gives the President impor- means. I offer him both my praise and my that my legislation will not apply to NAFTA tant authorities that he can use to help our na- most sincere gratitude for working on behalf of participating countries and actually allows the tion succeed in this effort. It authorizes him to the people of the Klamath Basin, who have Attorney General maximum discretion to de- provide up to $300 million in military assist- faced such significant trials. Many hurdles re- cide what methods to utilize for those types of ance to resistance organizations in Afghani- main in the path of Klamath farmers, and I am border crossings. stan that are today fighting to overthrow the grateful that I’ll have Mike Byrne by my side Mr. Speaker, we need to collect more infor- Taliban. It affords the President wide latitude throughout the challenges that lie ahead. mation about the individuals trying to enter this in selecting which organizations should re- Happy 50th birthday, Mike. country, but we must do it in a way that does ceive this assistance. In addition, the legisla- Mr. Speaker, for allowing me to share with not overburden our consular offices and still tion authorizes $300 million in humanitarian my colleagues the extraordinary service of this allows for visitors to enter the United States. assistance to refugees and other victims of the outstanding American. My legislation is an economical first step in in- conflict in Afghanistan. And it mandates the f creasing our national security and I intend to establishment of a Radio Free Afghanistan to broadcast a message of hope to the people of INTRODUCING THE VISA INFORMA- work tirelessly for its passage. Afghanistan. TION SECURITY ACT OF 2001 f Finally, the legislation seeks to put teeth in INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 3049, AF- the existing United Nations sanctions on the HON. GENE GREEN GHANISTAN FREEDOM ACT OF Taliban. It requires regular reports to Con- OF TEXAS 2001 gress regarding whether any governments are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES violating those sanctions, and it authorizes the Friday, October 5, 2001 HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN President to impose severe penalties on any Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF NEW YORK governments that he determines are endan- today to introduce the Visa Information Secu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gering our U.S. military personnel or other rity Act of 2001 (VISA Act)—legislation that in- U.S. citizens by aiding the Taliban in defiance Friday, October 5, 2001 crease the security of the American people by of United Nations mandates. closing some of the loopholes within our visa Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I have today in- By this legislation, we do not declare war on applicatiot system. This legislation requires troduced the ‘‘Afghanistan Freedom Act of the Taliban. Rather, we recognize that the that all non-immigrant visa applicants submit a 2001’’, H.R. 3049. Taliban has declared war on us, and we seek biometric fingerprint as of the routine visa ap- This legislation is intended to underscore to to equip the President with some of the tools plication process. the American people and to the international he will need to prevail in this conflict. Specifically, it would amend the Immigration community our unequivocal commitment to the H.R. 3049 and Nationality Act to require that non-immi- war on terrorism that was thrust upon us by Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- grant visa applicants provide a biometric iden- the barbaric September 11th terrorist attack on resentatives of the United States of America in tifier, such as a fingerprint, that is machine our nation. This legislation further underscores Congress assembled, readable, to be contained the visa or other that the enemy in this war includes not only SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. documentation required for admission at their the terrorists who attacked us, but also the re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Afghanistan port of entry into the United States. gimes that harbor those terrorists. Freedom Act of 2001’’. The recent terrorist attacks have highlighted One such regime is the Taliban in Afghani- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: the need to review the visa application proc- stan. (1) The rise to power of the Taliban in Af- ess and we call improve the screening proc- Since 1996, the Taliban has harbored ghanistan has caused a drastic decline in the ess used by U.S. Consular offices abroad. Osama bin Laden and his al Qaeda organiza- human, political, and civil rights of the Af- Usually, visa applicant names are checked tion, who were the authors of the September ghan people, particularly among women, against the State Department database for ad- 11th attack on our nation. The Taliban cannot girls, and ethnic minorities. missibility. However, some individuals use claim that they were unaware that Osama bin (2) In the year 2001, millions of Afghans are false information from their country of origin Laden was plotting war against our nation on the verge of starvation, the largest such group in the world. when they apply for a visa or use stolen visas from the refuge they afforded him in (3) The United States is the single largest to enter the U.S. As the Washington Post re- Afganistan. donor of humanitarian assistance to Afghan- ported today, in the last few years, one coun- Osama bin Laden and a number of his as- istan, totaling more than $185,000,000 in fis- try lost approximately 60,000 visas. sociates were indicted for orchestrating the cal year 2001.

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(4) There are approximately 2,000,000 Af- articles from the stocks of the Department ‘‘(c) POLICIES AND AUTHORITIES TO BE AP- ghan refugees in Pakistan, 1,500,000 Afghan of Defense, defense services of the Depart- PLIED.—(1) Assistance under this section refugees in Iran, and 1,000,000 internally dis- ment of Defense, and military education and shall be provided in accordance with the placed persons in Afghanistan, most fleeing training for eligible Afghan resistance orga- policies and general authorities of section oppression, violence, and economic hardship. nizations. 491. (5) During the period of Taliban rule, Af- (2) AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.—The aggregate ‘‘(2) Assistance under this section or any ghanistan has become the world’s largest value (as defined in section 644(m) of the For- other provision of law to alleviate the source of illegal opium, and proceeds from eign Assistance Act of 1961) of assistance human suffering caused by famine and dis- the sale of raw opium to drug traffickers are provided under paragraph (1) may not exceed ease in Afghanistan shall be provided, to the used by the Taliban to finance its war on the $300,000,000. maximum extent practicable, through inter- Afghan people. (b) ELIGIBLE AFGHAN RESISTANCE ORGANI- national agencies, private voluntary organi- (6) Under Taliban rule, Afghanistan has be- ZATIONS.—An Afghan resistance organization zations, and any eligible Afghan resistance come a training ground, operational base, shall be eligible to receive assistance under organization. and safe haven for terrorists and inter- subsection (a) if the President determines ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— national terrorist organizations, many of and reports to the appropriate congressional There are authorized to be appropriated to whom gain experience fighting alongside committees that such organization, or coali- the President to carry out this section Taliban forces inside Afghanistan prior to tion of organizations, is committed to— $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2002 conducting terrorist operations outside Af- (1) the removal from power of the Taliban and 2003. Amounts appropriated pursuant to ghanistan. regime in Afghanistan; the authorization of appropriations under (7) The Taliban have, since 1996, harbored (2) preservation of the territorial integrity the preceding sentence are in addition to and protected terrorist leader Osama bin and political independence of Afghanistan; amounts otherwise available for such pur- Laden and members of his terrorist al Qaeda (3) respect for internationally recognized poses and are authorized to remain available network. human rights; and until expended.’’. (4) the suppression of terrorism in all of its (8) Osama bin Laden and his al Qaeda asso- (b) OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR AFGHANISTAN.— forms and the surrender to justice of all ciates were indicted for the August 7, 1998, (1) ASSISTANCE.—The President is author- bombings of the United States embassies in international terrorists in Afghanistan, in- ized to provide assistance from funds made Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar-es-Salaam, Tan- cluding perpetrators of the September 11, available to carry out chapter 4 of part II of zania, as a result of which the United Na- 2001, attack on the United States. the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating (c) REIMBURSEMENT FOR ASSISTANCE.— tions Security Council adopted Resolution to the economic support fund) for the provi- (1) IN GENERAL.—Defense articles, defense 1267 (1999), demanding that the Taliban sur- services, and military education and training sion of food, medicine, or other assistance to render Osama bin Laden for trial and deter- provided under subsection (a) shall be made the Afghan people, notwithstanding any mining that the Taliban’s continued provi- available without reimbursement to the De- other provision of law. sion of sanctuary to international terrorist MOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.—In each of fis- partment of Defense except to the extent (2) A organizations constitutes a threat to inter- cal years 2002 and 2003, not less than that funds are appropriated pursuant to the national peace and security. $50,000,000 of the aggregate amount of funds authorization of appropriations under para- (9) In order to compel the Taliban to sur- made available to carry out chapter 4 of part graph (2). render Osama bin Laden and terminate sup- II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is au- (2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— port for international terrorist organiza- (A) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to thorized to be made available for assistance tions, the United Nations Security Council be appropriated to the President for fiscal to the Afghan people pursuant to paragraph has imposed progressively more comprehen- year 2002 such sums as may be necessary to (1). sive sanctions on the Taliban under Resolu- reimburse the applicable appropriation, SEC. 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF RADIO FREE AF- tions 1267 (1999), 1333 (2000), and 1363 (2001), fund, or account for the value (as defined in GHANISTAN. which sanctions are binding on all members section 644(m) of the Foreign Assistance Act (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Broadcasting of the United Nations under Chapter VII of of 1961) of defense articles, defense services, Board of Governors is authorized to make the Charter of the United Nations. or military education and training provided grants for surrogate radio broadcasting by (10) As a result of the Taliban’s failure to under subsection (a). RFE/RL, Incorporated (formerly known as comply with the demands of the United (B) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts appropriated Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) to the peo- States and the United Nations Security pursuant to the authorization of appropria- ple of Afghanistan in languages spoken in Council, Osama bin Laden and his al Qaeda tions under subparagraph (A) are authorized Afghanistan, such broadcasts to be des- network were able to orchestrate from Af- to remain available until expended, and are ignated ‘‘Radio Free Afghanistan’’. ghanistan the September 11, 2001, terrorist in addition to amounts otherwise available (b) SUBMISSION OF PLAN TO BROADCASTING attack on the United States in which ap- for the purposes described in this section. BOARD OF GOVERNORS.—Not later than 15 proximately 6,000 Americans and foreign na- (e) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.— days after the date of the enactment of this tionals were murdered. Activities under this section may be under- Act, RFE/RL, Incorporated, shall submit to (11) The Taliban have, since the September taken notwithstanding any other provision the Broadcasting Board of Governors a de- 11th attack on the United States, rejected all of law. tailed plan for the establishment of the sur- entreaties by the United States and other SEC. 5. DISASTER AND HUMANITARIAN ASSIST- rogate radio broadcasting described in sub- governments to surrender Osama bin Laden, ANCE FOR THE PEOPLE OF AFGHAN- section (a). close down international terrorist operations ISTAN. (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— in Afghanistan, and comply with the other (a) DISASTER AND HUMANITARIAN ASSIST- (1) FISCAL YEARS 2002 AND 2003.—In addition demands that have been made by the United ANCE.—Chapter 9 of part I of the Foreign As- to such sums as are authorized to be appro- Nations Security Council. sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2292 et seq.) is priated for each of the fiscal years 2002 and (12) Afghanistan is an ethnically diverse amended by adding at the end the following: 2003 for ‘‘International Broadcasting Oper- nation that can prosper only under a rep- ‘‘SEC. 495L. AFGHAN RELIEF, REHABILITATION, ations’’, $8,000,000 is authorized to be appro- resentative government that affords all citi- AND RECONSTRUCTION. priated for the fiscal year 2002 and $6,000,000 zens of that nation their basic human rights, ‘‘(a) DECLARATION OF POLICY.—Congress is authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal restores peace and security, eradicates the recognizes that prompt United States assist- year 2003 for ‘‘International Broadcasting drug trade, and brings all terrorists and ter- ance is necessary to alleviate the human suf- Operations’’ to be available only for the sur- rorist organizations in Afghanistan to jus- fering of the people of Afghanistan from four rogate radio broadcasting described in sub- tice. years of extreme drought and 20 years of section (a). SEC. 3. UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD AF- civil war and to restore the confidence of the (2) TRANSMITTER.—Of the amounts author- GHANISTAN. people in that country. ized to be appropriated by paragraph (1) for It shall be the policy of the United States ‘‘(b) ASSISTANCE.—The President is author- the fiscal year 2002, $1,500,000 shall be avail- to promote the removal from power of the ized to furnish assistance on such terms and able only for a new transmitter for the sur- Taliban regime in Afghanistan so as to di- conditions as the President may determine rogate radio broadcasting described in sub- minish the risk of future terrorist attack on for the relief, rehabilitation and reconstruc- section (a). the United States and restore basic human tion needs of the people of Afghanistan, in- SEC. 7. COMPLIANCE WITH MEASURES DIRECTED freedoms to the people of Afghanistan. cluding displaced persons and other needy AGAINST THE TALIBAN BY THE SEC. 4. MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO AFGHAN RE- people. Assistance provided under this sec- UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUN- SISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS. tion shall be for humanitarian purposes with CIL. (a) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE MILITARY AS- emphasis on providing food, medicine and (a) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Not later than SISTANCE.— medical care, clothing, temporary shelter, one month after the date of the enactment of (1) TYPES OF ASSISTANCE.—The President is and transportation for emergency supplies this Act, and every three months thereafter authorized to direct the drawdown of defense and personnel. until the President determines and reports

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With his trade- Taliban pursuant to United Nations Security business enterprise under the laws of the mark Panama hat, Ron gained prominence Council Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1333 (2000), or country. and respect as a Chamorro Rights’ activist. 1363 (2001), or pursuant to any other United f As the status of the former Trust Territories Nations Security Council resolution adopted under the authority of Chapter VII of the was being addressed in the last 1970s and TRIBUTE TO THE LATE RONALD early 1980s, Ron became involved with Charter of the United Nations. FLORES RIVERA (b) CONTENT OF REPORTS.—Each report sub- Guam’s search for its own political status. He mitted under subsection (a) shall detail with shared great concern for the Chamorro peo- respect to each government of a foreign HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD ple—the indigenous inhabitants of Guam, who country identified in such report the nature OF GUAM had never been offered the opportunity to de- of the violation (other than violations de- cide their own political fate. Delving into the tailed in previous reports submitted pursu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES matter, Ron was introduced to a committee on ant to this section), and shall evaluate— Friday, October 5, 2001 (1) the importance of the violation to the non-self-governing territories within the United efforts of the Taliban to remain in power in Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, each of us Nations that received regular reports from the Afghanistan; in our own way adds to the history of our com- United States on its administration of Guam. (2) the importance of the violation to the munity; some people make history conspicu- Always a man of action, Ron began to work efforts of terrorist groups to continue oper- ously, with flamboyant deeds and actions; oth- towards voicing perspective and aligning him- ating from Afghanistan; and ers do it subtly, with powerful words quietly (3) the risk posed by such violation to the self with the Organization of People for Indige- safety of the United States Armed Forces spoken. If a history maker is one who contrib- nous Rights (OPIR). Through OPIR, Ron re- and the armed forces of other countries act- utes significantly to the social, political or eco- quested and later gained approval to make ing in coalition with the United States. nomic evolution of a community, then we in presentations for Guam at the United Nations, (c) AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE UNITED STATES Guam are laying to rest a history maker, my together with similarly situated political jurisdic- SANCTIONS.—The President is authorized to good friend and confidant, Ronald Flores Ri- tions that were working toward ending their impose one or more of the United States vera. colonial relationships with their administering sanctions provided in subsection (d) if the On September 27, 2001, the people of countries. Ron believed that the United Na- President determines and reports to the ap- Guam lost a dedicated advocate who was propriate congressional committees that— tions’ forum offered a reasonable and objec- (1) a government of a foreign country iden- steadfast in his political beliefs, free with his tive way to focus upon the Guam-United tified in a report submitted under subsection thoughts, judicious with his words and gentle States relationship. (a) has knowingly violated, or knowingly in his manner. Ron Rivera, the son of Fay Whether it was in congressional hearings, permitted persons subject to its jurisdiction Naputi Flores and Francisco Afaisen Rivera, presentations at the United Nations, village to violate, measures directed against the earned the respect of many on our beloved is- meetings in Guam, or simply talking with tour- Taliban pursuant to United Nations Security land. Born in Tamuning, Guam, on October 9, ists on the beach, Ron’s friendly manner and Council Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1333 (2000), or 1953, he grew up and attended grade school 1363 (2001), or pursuant to any other United quiet dignity never faltered. He was sure and Nations Security Council resolution adopted in the southern village of Inarajan. Ron grad- proud of his heritage and sincere in his advo- under the authority of Chapter VII of the uated with honors from John F. Kennedy High cacy of the Chamorro people. He never Charter of the United Nations; and School at age 16. waivered in his sentiments and he always im- (2) such violation has put at risk the lives While an employee of the Department of pressed friends and opponents alike. His of members of the United States Armed Vocational Rehabilitation, Ron was selected name, his approach, his ideas will be written Forces, or other United States citizens. for training and education by then federal con- into the history books of Guam whenever (d) UNITED STATES SANCTIONS AUTHORIZED sultant at the University of Guam, Wally TO BE IMPOSED.—The United States sanc- there is a discussion about the political devel- tions referred to in subsection (c) are the fol- Kearns, with whom he shared a lifelong friend- opment of Guam’s people. lowing: ship. Ron was sent to attend the University of Ron’s commitment to his family was beyond (1) No assistance may be provided to that Arizona in Tucson where he earned both a reproach. He was a loving husband and fa- government or nationals under the Foreign Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts de- ther. He recognized the connection between Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export gree in Rehabilitation. Ron was a very intel- his political advocacy, the well being of the Control Act. ligent and motivated individual and was often (2) No license may be issued for any trans- people he came from, and the family which fer to that government or nationals of any sought by his peers for his counsel. He was sustained him. His maturity, his dignity, his goods, services, or technology controlled admired by his colleagues not only for his in- gentlemanly approach to dealing with difficult under the Arms Export Control Act, the Ex- depth knowledge within his realm of expertise, situations made him the anchor of his family port Administration Act of 1979, or the Ex- but also for his ability to understand and ab- and a highly regarded member of his ex- port Administration Regulations. sorb vast amounts of information in many tended family. His wife, Annie; his daughters (3) The restrictions of subsections (a) and other areas. Andrea, Faye, Cara, and Vanessa; his grand- (b) of section 3 of the Trading With the While away for his studies, Ron never forgot children, Erica, Aaron, Connor Reid, Taylor Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 3(a) and (b)) shall apply to relations between the United States his home island of Guam. His good natured Raye, and Evan Reece have so much to be and the government of a foreign country and character, determination and perseverance proud of and are very lucky to have shared his all nationals of that country with respect to emanated with the love and commitment to re- presence in the short time that he was with which the President makes a determination turn to the island and continue working for the us. I know that his parents, his siblings, his described in subsection (c). benefit of the people of Guam. As with his aunts and uncles and cousins all share in this SEC. 8. SUBMISSION OF DETERMINATIONS AND early educational endeavors and the desire to pride. I extend to all of them my most sin- REPORTS IN CLASSIFIED FORM. return home, Ron managed to complete his cerest condolences. When the President considers it appro- educational program and earn both degrees in Mr. Speaker, I can’t begin to describe my priate, determinations and reports to the ap- propriate congressional committees sub- less than the average time expected for such deep sense of personal loss. He was a very mitted under this Act, or appropriate parts specialities. close friend, a mentor, a supporter, and a thereof, may be submitted in classified form. In addition to his rehabilitation work, Ron brother. I join his family and the people of SEC. 9. DEFINITIONS. also got involved with Guam’s tourist industry, Guam in mourning this great loss and, at the In this Act: selling handicrafts both in Guam and Saipan. same time, celebrating the life and work of a

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 18974 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 5, 2001 devoted husband, dutiful son, loving father, result of the terrorist attacks, and even more ades before we recognized the special needs great friend, and staunch advocate of the are expected to lose their jobs in the future. If of our poorest children through the free and Chamorro people. He will be greatly missed. Congress does not act quickly, these men and reduced price meal subsidies. In 1994, Con- Adios, Ron. women will be unable to pay for the neces- gress amended the National Lunch Act to re- f sities of life, such as food and rent. These quire that at lease 12% of all federal support workers need help now. for schools meals must be in the form in com- WALTER G. MORRISON, AN I encourage the leadership to work with modities. However, in 1998 the Congress AMERICAN HERO Democrats, who have a plan to provide re- again amended the National School Lunch Act training programs, health insurance, and un- to count bonus commodities, food products HON. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT employment benefits to displaced workers and purchased under separate authorizations and OF NEW YORK their families. This proposal will give critically for a very different purpose, to meet the 12% IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needed assistance now, while providing work- statutory requirement. While some thought this ers with the tools necessary to find new em- was merely an accounting change, the effect Thursday, October 4, 2001 ployment and rebuild long term economic se- was a real cut in support for our school lunch Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, in the wake curity for themselves and their families. program. The commodities, which will not be of the terrible tragedy that occurred on Sep- I supported the Air Transportation Stabiliza- purchased under the entitlement authorization, tember 11, 2001, it is necessary that we honor tion Act not only because it was needed to are the ones best suited to meet the menu and recognize the men and women who risk help stabilize the airline industry and our econ- and nutritional requirements of our school their lives on a daily basis to ensure the safety omy, but also because congressional leaders meal programs. The impact of the change was of others—our Nation’s fire and emergency committed to quickly bring forth legislation to not felt last year or this because Congress yet services personnel. It is also necessary to address the needs of displaced workers, who again passed another statute that correct the pause, reflect, and honor the over 300 fire deserve the same attention and quick action error, but only for 2000 and 2001. But our service personnel who made the ultimate sac- Congress gave to the aviation industry. The schools will lose more than $55 million dollars rifice in the name of public safety on the 11th. time has come to make good on that promise. in entitlement commodities in 2002 unless we Remembering the events that transpired on f act to correct the problem. Over the next eight the 11th conjure up horrific images, but also years, this cut will exceed $440 million. That images that inspire—images of true dedication FARM SECURITY ACT OF 2001 is a very real and significant cut to our school to others, devotion to duty and bonafide her- programs. Make no mistake, this is a school SPEECH OF oism. It also triggers memories of a fire-serv- lunch budget cut—this is more than $55 mil- ice veteran and true hero from my congres- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON lion per year that schools will not receive. It is sional district—Walter G. Morrison—an indi- OF TEXAS also a $440 million cut in the amount of agri- vidual who would have, without equivocation, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cultural commodities purchased by USDA. been nowhere other than at ground ‘‘0’’ assist- Thursday, October 4, 2001 I have spoken with several of my colleagues ing victims on that fateful day. Walter died on and they share my interest in this matter. After July 18, 1981, in the line of duty—selflessly at- The House in Committee of the Whole all, this money is used by USDA to purchase tempting to help others. A fire and civil de- House on the State of the Union had under agricultural commodities, and these purchases consideration the bill (H.R. 2646) to provide fense coordinator in Otsego County, Walter have a significant impact on producer in- also served as Chief of the Fly Creek Fire De- for the continuation of agricultural pro- grams through fiscal year 2011: comes. The magnitude of this cut is even partment, a board member of the Central New more dramatic when you consider the amount Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, York Firemen’s Association, and Secretary of of food that it represents. This cut means that Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer an amend- the New York State Fire Service Council. Wal- USDA will reduce its overall purchases by 660 ment to provide $25 million for child nutrition ter exemplified the fire service and all it stands million pounds. for. He was 46. Today, it is fitting that he, programs. These programs provide funding for along with four of his fellow firefighters from our nation’s schools to purchase commodities One of the best ways we can move forward the great state of New York, and numerous for their National School Lunch and School as a society is to meet our obligations to our others from around the nation, have their Breakfast Programs. children. The Federal Government must follow names permanently etched upon the National The National School Lunch Program serves through on its commitment to work in partner- Fallen Firefighters monument in Emmittsburg, more than 27 million children every day, slight- ship with states, schools, and the agricultural Maryland for all to see and remember. It is our ly over half to children who live at or near the community to administer a major program de- duty—our responsibility to never forget that it poverty level in this country. More than 85% of signed to improve children’s diets and, in turn is people much like Walter—a neighbor; a col- the 7 million breakfast served in schools each their overall health and well being. We can be league; an friend; a father; a son; a brother; a day go to poor children. For these children, proud that these school meal programs pro- mother; willingly placing themselves in danger our federal school meal programs are their mote the well being of some of our Nation’s for you—for all of us. most secure link to good nutrition. These com- most vulnerable children by providing them f modity food programs also allow school dis- with the nourishment they need to develop tricts to offset the costs of lunches for children healthy bodies and sound minds. Nutritious DISPLACED WORKERS’ RELIEF who do not participate in the program. In es- meals help students reach their full potential sence, these programs benefit the child re- by keeping them alert and attentive in the HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD ceiving the free or reduced cost meal as well classroom. As both common sense and exten- sive scientific research confirm, a hungry child OF CALIFORNIA as the child who pays full price. cannot focus on schoolwork as well as one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Research has confirmed a link between nu- trition and children’s cognitive development, who has been fed a nutritious meal. Friday, October 5, 2001 cognitive performance, and ability to con- Mr. Chairman, recognizing the many needs Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, on centrate. Preschool and school age children being addressed in this bill, I will withdraw the September 21, Congress approved the Air need to receive proper and adequate nutrition. amendment, but would like to draw attention Transportation Stabilization Act to provide $15 Studies also show that those nutiritonal pro- to how we, the representatives of our pre- billion to help stabilize our nation’s airlines, grams have contributed positively to scores on school and school age children across Amer- save jobs and moderate the negative eco- test of basic skills, reduced tardiness and ab- ica, have neglected them. And in the spirit of nomic impact of the September 11 attack. senteeism. National School Lunch Week, which begins Helping our ailing aviation industry was impor- Also clear is the link between our federal the second week of October every year, I tant; helping the workers affected by the eco- nutrition programs and our agricultural com- would also like to express my interest in work- nomic impact of this national tragedy is equal- munities. The United States began providing ing together with members of both the Com- ly as important. agricultural commodities to our schools more mittee on Agriculture and the Committee on Over 100,000 people who worked in the air- than a decade before we started grants in aid Education and the Workforce to explore this line industry have become unemployed as a to schools to provide meals, and three dec- issue and seek ways to support our nation’s

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IN MEMORY OF SAMANTHA EGAN, LISA EGAN, MICHAEL CURTAIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF BLAKE KINKAID, CRAIG STEVENS, AND BRITTANY CHANDLER AND JOANNE AHLADIOTIS Friday, October 5, 2001 REGARDING TOBACCO PREVENTION—MAY 7, 2001 Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CONGRESSMAN SANDERS: Now we are HON. FELIX J. GRUCCI, JR. speak about the urgent need to provide imme- going up to the Northeast Kingdom and the OF NEW YORK diate economic stimulus to this country in the Northeast Kingdom Youth Services. Who is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form of a payroll tax rebate for working fami- going to begin? lies. BLAKE KINKAID: Blake Kinkaid. Friday, October 5, 2001 The United States is facing a crisis, and it BRITTANY CHANDLER: Brittany Chan- Mr. GRUCCI. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to is not merely a security crisis. There is a visi- dler. honor the memory of four constituents from ble, pressing need for economic stimulus and CRAIG STEVENS: Craig Stevens. the community of Rocky Point in my district worker relief. BLAKE KINKAID: That’s a pretty tough who lost their lives at the World Trade Center act to follow, you guys. I have been watching We should move quickly to jumpstart the it. The whole Napster thing. That is awe- in the tragic events that occurred there on economy by putting money into the hands of some. The cannabis thing. It is kind of hard September 11, 2001. the tax paying lower wage workers that are to follow up on, but Josh, the whole tobacco The tragedy that struck our great nation on more likely to spend it immediately. thing killed a lot more people. He said that the morning of September 11 has been an im- My bill, the Working Families Tax Rebate cannabis hadn’t. Tobacco kills one person mense source of sorrow and mourning for our Act will do just that. every fourteen seconds, different related dis- country, touching the lives of nearly every cit- This bill will provide an immediate payroll ease such as cancer, heart disease, or any- izen in our country. This is especially so in tax rebate of up to $300 to people who didn’t thing like that. My dad, he has been a smok- Rocky Point, where the lives of four alumni of er ever since he was 14. And it has been a big benefit from the tax cut signed into law in shock to me. Last night, he was put in the Rocky Point High School High School were June. hospital because of his heart. He is 40 years taken on that fateful morning. This community The dramatic decrease in travel and tourism old. He just turned 40, and he is having heart will gather together this Sunday, October 7, to not only affects those workers employed by problems through all the smoking. It scared celebrate their lives and show their unity as a the airline industry. the crap out of me, because it is exactly community. Working men and women in the hospitality what my grandfather did when he was on his Samantha Egan, a graduate of Rocky Point industry and service sector are also facing deathbed. Well, emphysema. He had smoked High School in 1992, spent much of her time massive layoffs. all his life too. And I just realized: Oh, my involved in student activities. She played on god! I wonder how many other people have to These people need immediate help with go through this every day. And it is really the soccer, basketball, and softball teams. She buying their groceries, preparing for the holi- hard. and our group, we belong to a group was a member of both the Singing Santa’s days, and paying their heating bills. Our shop called OVE, Our Voices Exposed, that helps and Leaders Clubs. Samantha was also an keepers need consumers back in the stores. get the prevention world for tobacco. Brit- adept musician. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3015. tany is a new member who just started, and Lisa Egan, Samantha’s younger sister, was Because this country needs economic stim- Craig is with me from the beginning. And we a graduate of the class of 1988, also spent ulus now. help put out the word about prevention, such as we give kids an alternative activity to do her time studying and playing music. An ambi- f tious young woman, she remained heavily in- to keep them out of trouble. And Craig will PERSONAL EXPLANATION elaborate on it. volved in the Peer Leadership Program at her CRAIG STEVENS: We are going to be hav- school were she spent much of her time. ing a dance coming up this Friday. Michael Curtain, a graduate of the class of HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ CONGRESSMAN SANDERS: Try to speak 1975, retrained both the attributes of a scholar OF ILLINOIS a little bit louder. We don’t have a mike. Sorry. and an athlete. Michael occupied his time in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Thespian Society while at the same time CRAIG STEVENS: We have going to have a holding the office of Vice President of his Friday, October 5, 2001 dance this Friday, and we have had—what?— class. Michael played for the soccer, basket- Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- three dances in the past. BLAKE KINKAID: Five. ball, and baseball teams. He also involved avoidably absent from this Chamber when the CRAIG STEVENS: Five. We had five himself in the Varsity Club. His guidance following rollcall votes were taken, rollcall vote dances. We have had sliding parties, bowling, counselor once reflected upon Michael’s ca- 336, rollcall vote 337, rollcall vote 349 and roll- pizza parties. We have had a whole lot of reer goals, stating, ‘‘I hope Mike will be given call vote 350. I want the record to show that stuff I can’t remember. a chance to attain his goal as a police officer’’. had I been present in this Chamber I would BLAKE KINKAID: We have had cookouts Joanne Ahladiotis, a graduate of the class have voted ‘‘yea’’ on each of these rollcall at Lake Willoughby and Harvey’s Lake of 1992, was regarded as a well-rounded and votes. sometimes. We have had jamborees down there in the summer, having a battle of the dynamic person. Her interests were diverse, f bands, and we had a haunted house that ranging from the study of Modern Greek and VERMONT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT brought over 300 people. Everything we do playing on the field hockey team, to per- has a nonsubstance theme. We have these forming in the High School musical and work- CONGRESSIONAL TOWN MEETING things to try to keep kids off tobacco, and ing on the school’s yearbook. we try to give them something to do. I found Those who lost their lives and those that HON. BERNARD SANDERS the biggest cause of smoking and all other gave their lives in the line of duty at the World OF VERMONT substance use in boredom. that is why I started, just boredom, pretty much. Trade Center have shown themselves to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heroes. Their lives, like the lives of many other CONGRESSMAN SANDERS: Brittany, do Americans that day, are a shining example of Friday, October 5, 2001 you want to add anything? BRITTANY CHANDLER: Well, most of my what makes this country as great as it is. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, today I recog- friends smoke, and I have noticed that my I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing nize the outstanding work done by participants friends that do smoke, most of them don’t do our deepest sympathies and condolences to in my Student Congressional Town Meeting activities and stuff. And so they have noth- the Egan, Curtain and Ahladiotis families, and held this summer. These participants were ing to do with their time, and just sit around

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Representative Thursday, October 4, 2001 Vermont House has discussed the question of Sanders, we oppose any efforts to put into ef- making parental notification for abortion a fect parental notification under Vermont The House in Committee of the Whole requirement. We feel that this would be law, and we hope that you will oppose any ef- House on the State of the Union had under making a big mistake. Having to tell your forts at the federal level as well. Thank you, consideration the bill (H.R. 2646) to provide parents you are sexually active is hard Mr. Sanders. for the continuation of agricultural pro- enough; having to tell them that you are grams through fiscal year 2011: pregnant as a result could be dangerous, f Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support maybe even life-threatening. For this reason, of the Ackerman-Houghton Amendment to as well as others, some girls delay in telling their parents about the predicament, which CENTRAL NEW JERSEY CELE- prohibit the marketing of animals so sick they could cause some major health risks, such BRATES THE BOROUGH OF oftentimes cannot even walk. Animals too as: When someone goes out of state to avoid ROCKY HILL AND THE TRI-CEN- weak from sickness or injury are routinely parental involvement laws, they are putting TENNIAL HERITAGE DAY pushed, kicked, dragged, and prodded with themselves at risk during the trip home, be- electric shocks in an effort to move them at cause there may be long stretches where auctions and intermediate markets, en route to medical care is not readily available. Par- slaughter. There is no excuse of this unneces- ents who are opposed to abortion Might force HON. RUSH D. HOLT their daughters to carry the babies to Term, sary torment. OF NEW JERSEY regardless of any possible or known health or This amendment will protect these animals life risks. Or a woman who is pregnant and a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by preventing bad actors from transporting few months short of her 18th birthday may downed animals to livestock markets and re- wait until she is 18 to have the abortion. A Friday, October 5, 2001 quiring these downed animals to be humanely delay of even five days can cause major com- euthanized. plication in a procedure. If the government Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec- Unfortunately, because livestock sold for and the state of Vermont, as well as the na- ognition of the Borough of Rocky Hill, New human consumption will being a higher dollar tional government, wants what is best for Jersey and its Tri-Centennial Heritage Day than livestock sold for other purposes, greed the nation’s youth, they should leave par- celebration. For three centuries, the commu- ents out of a girl’s decision to have an abor- has proven to be more important to some than tion. The decision is hard enough to make on nity of Rocky Hill has made tremendous con- the suffering of the animals or the knowledge her own, and adding parents to the situation tributions to our state and our nation through that meat from these animals is likely to be makes it almost impossible. its legacy of committed residents and unique unfit for consumption. STEFANIE GRAY: If a child is forced to spirit of pride and unity. These animals do not deserve this treat- tell her parents that she is pregnant, then Rocky Hill, less than one square mile in ment and we do not deserve the threat of con- her parents would know that she is sexually taminated meat at our grocery stores. As Co- active. Most of the time, parents don’t ap- size, has a rich history that began in 1717 Chair of the Congressional Friends of Animals prove. Finding out she is sexually active and when John Harrison obtained land from Indian Caucus, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor pregnant could cause verbal or physical Chief Nowenock. Then, in 1783, as he await- of the Ackerman-Houghton Downed Animal abuse by her parents. The girl’s parents may ed the news that the Treaty of Paris had been force her to go through with the pregnancy, Amendment. or they may even kick her out. Family signed, General George Washington prepared f breakdown is a major result from girls tell- his famed ‘‘Farewell to the Troops’’ at his ing their parents that they’re pregnant and home Rockingham, located in Rocky Hill. FARM SECURITY ACT OF 2001 want an abortion. Girls that don’t have a As we know it, Rocky Hill enjoyed industrial good relationship with their parents to begin SPEECH OF with will probably make it worse and risk success at the turn of the century due to its abuse. Families with good relationships proximity to the Delaware and Raritan Canal HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN don’t need the law, because they are sup- as well as the opening of the New Jersey Rail- OF NEW YORK portive. Then again, you might lose the fam- road and Transportation Company’s spur line IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily trust. In unsupportive families, the law along the Millstone River. This water traffic Thursday, October 4, 2001 will be ineffective because the families would carried not only passengers, but lumber, coal be more likely to be abusive and add to the and vegetables. The House in Committee of the Whole family’s problems. House on the State of the Union had under ANDREA SHAHAN: Some supporters of pa- Rocky Hill has been home to not only Presi- consideration the bill (H.R. 2646) to provide rental notification concede that some par- dent and General George Washington, but for the continuation of agricultural pro- ents can become abusive when they learn John Hart, a New Jersey Signer of the Dec- grams through fiscal year 2011: their daughter wants to receive an abortion, and they have offered an option of going be- laration of Independence as well as a more re- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise to support fore a judge, instead of their parents, to get cent outstanding American, former Rocky Hill the amendment offered by my colleague from permission to receive an abortion. This op- Council-Member, Bill Fallon, a victim of the Pennsylvania, Representative Sherwood to tion is known as the judicial waiver. Women tragic September 11th attack. permanently extend the Northeast Dairy Com- who live in sparsely populated areas usually have difficulty receiving a judicial waiver, Rocky Hill is home to a tight-knit community pact. since easy access to a judge is not possible. of families and friends and the celebration of Furthermore, I am distressed that this Women who live in large cities, however, the Tri-Centennial presents an opportunity to amendment was unable to receive a waiver have easy access to courthouses, therefore pause and reflect on our history and to from the Judiciary Committee, and thus will not making it fair to many women in the strengthen and renew our spirit for the cen- not receive an up or down vote. U.S. In receiving a judicial review, confiden- turies to come. New York’s dairy farmers, which make up tiality is not guaranteed. Many teens lack 60 percent of our agricultural base in my the knowledge and experience of court proce- Mr. Speaker, again, I celebrate this Tri-Cen- home State, have been cut out of this legisla- dures to obtain a waiver. Students who need tennial Heritage Day and honor the Borough tion. Producers and their organizations have to attend their hearings will not be able to of Rocky Hill and its residents, both past and been concerned about the viability of the dairy do so during school hours. Many of the court present, who have worked so diligently to judges are very strongly pro-life. Even industry in the northeastern States for several though the Supreme Court requires judges to make this day possible. I ask my colleagues to years. issue a waiver if the teen is mature or if an join me in recognizing this community and its Declining herd and cattle numbers, com- abortion is in her best interests, several 300th anniversary. bined with drought and fluctuating market

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This not-for- cers or nearly 15 percent of Foreign Service vide them with stability in pricing. However, profit organization offers the families and chil- requirements. that measure is not only missing from this leg- dren of Kansas City the services of day care, As the Foreign Service continues to pro- islation, it was not even permitted to be dis- Early Start and Head Start programs, a 7,000- mote and protect our interests abroad in these cussed. Time and time again, our Nation’s volume library, a children’s computer lab, difficult days, it is vital that we appropriate dairy farmers have had to face the challenges health and dental services through Children’s funding for the Diplomatic and Consular Ac- of nature and an unstable market. Mercy Hospital and various dental clinics, count in the State Department portion of the In response to these challenges, these dis- speech therapy, play therapy, occupational FY02 C–J–S appropriations bill that is at or tressed dairy farmers looked to the Congress therapy, housing assistance, GED tutoring, above the $3,646 million level provided by the to provide them with a crucial milk price safety parenting classes, mentoring, a clothing clos- House of Representatives. I encourage con- net, by extending the Northeast Dairy Com- et, and nutritious meals. ferees to adopt this funding level. pact, and offering the preferred milk pricing As the largest childcare provider in the state I urge my colleagues to carefully consider structure. of Missouri, Operation Breakthrough has ex- the views of the American Foreign Service As- Accordingly, along with my colleagues from celled in every aspect of its service to our sociation as presented here. New York and throughout the region, I antici- community. As a direct result from the suc- [From the Oregonian, Sept. 28, 2001] pated the opportunity to respond to our farm- cess Operation Breakthrough has shown, last DON’T FORGET THE VITAL ROLE OF DIPLOMACY ers by negotiating for the inclusion of favor- years appropriation committee recognized (By John K. Naland) able dairy language in this legislation. How- their efforts by funding the Second Step anti- President Bush has vowed to use every re- ever, this opportunity was not afforded to us. violence program and Child Abuse prevention source at his command to defeat terrorism. Finally, I urge the full committee to work to- program in the sum of $180,000. In his address to the nation last week, he in- ward the inclusion of the Northeast Dairy Today, Operation Breakthrough is a place of cluded four that are familiar to most Ameri- laughter and joy for children in need. Five cans: military might, intelligence collection, Compact during negotiations in the con- law enforcement and financial pressure. But ference. days a week from six a.m. to six p.m., Oper- ation Breakthrough is a place which strives to many citizens might be hard-pressed to ex- f plain the practical value of the anti-ter- provide children and their families the security rorism tool that Bush put at the very top of TRIBUTE TO OPERATION and stability missing in their lives. Since 1971, his list: Diplomacy. BREAKTHROUGH Operation Breakthrough has provided the very Diplomacy is the art of influencing foreign education that will not only assist in devel- governments and peoples to support our na- oping these children, but also positively impact tion’s vital interests. Never has skilled U.S. HON. KAREN McCARTHY diplomacy been more needed than in the cur- OF MISSOURI their ways of thinking and behaviors for the rest of their lives. Mr. Speaker, please join me rent crisis. The president has made it clear IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that destroying the network of international in congratulating Operation Breakthrough cele- Friday, October 5, 2001 terrorists will require the combined efforts brate thirty years of outstanding service to the of many nations. Thus, the task of forming Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Kansas City community. that international coalition against ter- rise today to pay tribute to one of Kansas City, f rorism now rests on the shoulders of U.S. di- Missouri’s most successful childcare facilities. plomacy. AMERICA’S FIRST LINE OF While Bush and Secretary of State Colin Serving more than 400 children daily, Oper- DEFENSE Powell are clearly our chief diplomats in ation Breakthrough is Missouri’s largest single this effort, our career diplomats stationed site childcare center and broad based social around the globe are implementing the de- service agency. This year, Operation Break- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER tailed work. As Powell said in a Sept. 13 ‘‘all through will celebrate 30 years of helping less OF OREGON hands’’ message sent to all U.S. diplomatic fortunate children develop to their fullest po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and consular posts, ‘‘the men and women of tential. Friday, October 5, 2001 American diplomacy will be at the forefront After working together at St. Vincent’s Ele- of this unprecedented effort . . . to break the Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I was back of international terrorism.’’ mentary School in 1967, Sister Corita very pleased a week ago to see an oped in U.S. diplomats are now rallying key gov- Bussanmas and Sister Berta Sailer were ap- my hometown newspaper, The Oregonian, ernments to apply political pressure on those proached by several economically disadvan- written by the president of the American For- countries that harbor terrorists. They are taged working mothers that wanted affordable eign Service Association, John Naland. It high- seeking to enlist foreign police forces and in- and quality childcare. In 1971, at the mothers lights the work of the Foreign Service that we telligence services in the search for the request the sisters opened a childcare center attackers. U.S. diplomats are negotiating for now know is even more important in the wake the military overflight and basing rights in their living room, at 31st and Paseo to care of the September 11 attack on our country. that will be needed if we must, as the presi- for 50 children. Later that year, the Catholic There is a serious problem facing the For- dent put it, ‘‘bring justice to our enemies.’’ Diocese closed St. Vincent’s Parish. Without eign Service, and it can be rectified in the Unfortunately, even as Congress does its funds from the Diocese, the parents worked FY02 Commerce-Justice-State appropriations part to fight terrorism by augmenting the together to obtain Model Cities funding in ad- bill, H.R. 2500, when it goes to the House/ budgets of our military, law enforcement and dition to a grant from the Hall Family Founda- Senate Conference. Personnel shortages in intelligence agencies, some in Congress do tion. Thanks to the hard work, long hours and the Foreign Service Corps seriously impede not acknowledge the parallel need to strengthen our diplomatic efforts. This de- dedication from the sisters, families, volun- our ability to conduct our nation’s foreign pol- spite the fact that diplomatic readiness is no teers and the community, Operation Break- icy. Even before September 11, our Foreign less important to our national security than through has gone through many trans- Service personnel were stretched too thinly in is military readiness. formations to become the non-religious, 501 © the face of growing demands. Work that Lost in the flurry of congressional activity (3) not-for-profit corporation that we know should have been done was not getting ade- last week was the Senate passage of a State today. quate attention because of competing de- Department appropriations bill that fell far In 1976, the center grew to include before mands of time and energy. Personnel short- short of what Powell requested last spring. and after school programs allowing parents The deleted funding was to have addressed ages also leave us under-trained because in two of the State Department’s most pressing the ability to enter and remain in the work- choosing between training or filling a position, deficiencies: inadequate staffing and dilapi- force. Five years later, Operation Break- the system fills the position. dated overseas infrastructure. Because the through moved to its current location at 31st The Department of State calculates that the House version of the bill fully funded the ad- and Troost continuing its commitment to the shortfall is about 1,100 people. The 2000 re- ministration’s request, a House and Senate

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To protect alition against terrorism, it is vital for the the President, united with one voice, as he the United States from accidental or terrorist Congress to give them the tools they need to pursues those responsible for this barbarity. launches or rogue nations like North Korea, succeed. The terrorists underestimated the spirit of President Bush proposed building a space- John K. Naland, a career Foreign Service America on September 11. While they must based defense including high-energy lasers Officer and former U.S. Army officer, is have known of the devastating military retalia- and Brilliant Pebbles interceptors. Unfortu- president of the American Foreign Service tion that would follow inevitably from their ac- nately, Congress under funded the program, Association. tions, they clearly did not anticipate how the and President Clinton discontinued it. f average American would react that day. Ter- The United States faces serious inter- rorism did not inspire terror but instead cour- national implications affecting its security. On PERSONAL EXPLANATION age, selflessness, and sacrifice. Many thou- September 11, the same day of the attacks on sands were unable to defend themselves. the World Trade Center and Pentagon, China HON. CURT WELDON However, those who were able to act did so signed a memorandum of understanding to OF PENNSYLVANIA with magnificent valor. America drew strength provide economic and technical aid to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from these people as we stared together into Taliban. For two years, Chinese companies the abyss. During our darkest day, these have assisted the Taliban in its efforts to im- Friday, October 5, 2001 Americans gave us hope. prove its telephone system in Kabul. Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, f Unfortunately, the Congress is considering I wish to explain my absence today, which re- using the war on terrorism as a excuse to cut sulted in my being unable to vote my strong MISSILE DEFENSE NEEDED NOW its ballistic missile defense programs, espe- support for the Emergency Appropriations MORE THAN EVER cially space-based defenses, evidently un- Supplemental bill. I have been in lower Man- aware of how china has threatened it with hattan, where I have observed what can only HON. BOB SCHAFFER long-range missiles and is engaged in an ag- be described as wreckage from a war zone. OF COLORADO gressive arms buildup. China’s ambitious More moving, and more powerful, than the im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES buildup includes its DF–31 ICBM and JL–2 ages of shattered skyscrapers and exploding Friday, October 5, 2001 SLBM. China’s road-mobile DF–31, which has been flight-tested and forms part of its Long airplanes, though, is what else I have seen. In Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, How ridicu- Wall Project aimed at the United States, its New York, I have seen bravery and heroism lous it would be to start leaving the front door that has transformed by deep sadness into a forces, and allies particularly in the Pacific. unlocked just because burglars had recently The war on terrorism extends to Iraq, which far more profound sense of pride. This may be found it easier to enter through the back win- America’s darkest hour, but in many ways it is has helped equip Osama bin Laden with dow. When it comes to national defense, chemical weapons. It extends to the war on also her finest. America will regret leaving its front door wide Much has been said regarding the cowardly drugs as drugs are used to finance terrorism. open. Much of the world’s supply of heroin comes nature of these attacks, which were per- Our military’s preparation and emphasis on from Afghanistan. The war on terrorism also petrated largely against unarmed civilians. And modern warfare proved insufficient in pre- extends to U.S. relations with other countries yet September 11 was a day of heroes too, venting last month’s terrorist attacks. Appro- because of the heroism of everyday Ameri- and alliances, and the alliances china is form- priately, congress reacted by devoting greater ing to increase its international influence and cans. The terrorists struck the innocent be- resources to preventing future acts of ter- cause they thought they would be helpless, control. rorism and compensating for certain weak- Beneath the war on terrorism is a reluctance but the opposite proved to be true. nesses. But the needs for modern defenses of the United States to end its vulnerability to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, speaking of the have not diminished. In fact, they have only ballistic missiles, unwilling to confront their use Battle of Iwo Jima during another great Amer- become more acute. by terrorists or in acts of war by countries ican crusade, said famously, ‘‘Uncommon The United states needs to broaden its re- such as China, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, valor was a common virtue.’’ Such was the sponse to the terrorist attack on the World and others. Most importantly, the Congress, in case on September 11. On that day, a fourth Trade Center and Pentagon. It is not enough passing the $343 billion House Defense Au- plane, perhaps intended for the White House to focus on stopping terrorist attacks using thorization Bill, cut its space-based ballistic or the Capitol itself, was brought down in the commercial airlines, or the buildup of air missile defense programs by $400 million, fields of Pennsylvania through the courageous power in the Middle East and Southwest Asia, which will continue to leave millions of Ameri- deeds of determined Americans, ordinary or covert operations in Afghanistan against cans vulnerable to destruction by ballistic mis- Americans, who knew they were near the end, Osama bin Laden. The United States must not siles and nuclear weapons. and that their story would never be told. Un- neglect building a defense against ballistic If the United States is to succeed in its war common valor was a virtue demonstrated in missiles and the possibility of terrorists making against terrorism, it must act decisively against abundance by the passengers on United Air- an unauthorized launch of ballistic missiles. In- Osama bin Laden, confiscate his nuclear de- lines Flight 93. stead of the loss of six thousand lives, the vices and destroy his chemical weapons. At In New York I also saw the rubble which en- United States could lose six million. the same time America must guard itself tombs the bodies of perhaps three hundred Even the accidental launch of ballistic mis- against ballistic missiles, realizing that ballistic firemen. Many of these souls perished at- siles is possible, for example, from Russian missiles can be hijacked by terrorists. It must tempting to rescue others from the doomed nuclear-missile-carrying submarines where the rebuild its military strength and intelligence. It World Trade Center, charging up stairways command and control of nuclear missiles is must build the best ballistic missile defense it filled with people fleeing downward. Their sac- much less secure than for United States bal- can by accelerating its Navy Theater Wide rifice is astounding when one considers the listic missile submarines. Russian land-based program, and emphasizing space-based de- fact that we lose an average of 100 firefighters or road-mobile ICBMs are also less secure fenses, including high-energy lasers, Brilliant each year nationwide. 300 were lost in one than American Weapon systems and could Pebbles interceptors, and particle beams. day, in one city block. We also lost a stag- similarly be taken over by terrorists and Thriving democracy, abundant liberty and gering number of police officers on Tuesday, launched. Nor are accidents unthinkable. As glorious freedom are the legacy of our repub- individuals who gave their lives while serving recently as January of 1995 a Norwegian lic. These profound American qualities con- and protecting the people of their city. We will sounding rocket activated Boris Yeltsin’s port- tinue to be the envy of the world and the hope not forget them. able nuclear command briefcase for initiating a for humanity; and they only exist today be- In New York, I brought word that the House retaliatory missile strike against the United cause of God’s blessings and America’s com- of Representatives, the people’s house, States. mitment to a robust, and proficient defensive

VerDate Aug 04 2004 09:35 Apr 26, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR01\E05OC1.000 E05OC1 October 5, 2001 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 18979 capability. Flinging wide open America’s front acuse University, where he taught courses as IN HONOR OF GRACE BAPTIST door is an invitation to an even greater, and a graduate student in introductory biology, cell CHURCH more cataclysmic frontal attack upon our lib- physiology, and animal physiology. He earned erty. his law degree at the Columbia University HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH f School of Law in 1979, where he was a Har- lan Fiske Stone Scholar. OF OHIO BOWDOIN COLLEGE INAUGURATES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ITS NEW PRESIDENT, BARRY Barry has published papers in the field of bi- MILLS ology and, as a lawyer, has produced numer- Friday, October 5, 2001 ous publications and speeches in his field. He Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN was also a leader with the firm’s continuing honor the fifty-first anniversary of the founding OF MAINE legal education program at Debevoise & of Grace Baptist Church of Westlake, OH. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Plimpton. This congregation has been a wonderful part Friday, October 5, 2001 He is married to Karen Gordon Mills, a of the Greater Cleveland community for over founder and managing director of Solera Cap- half a century. Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, on October 27th, ital, LLC, a private equity firm located in New This church traces its history back to Feb- Barry Mills will be inaugurated as the 14th York City. As a student at Radcliffe College, ruary 24, 1950, when forty-seven members president of Bowdoin College, my alma mater Karen Mills was president of the Harvard Dra- signed the charter to organize the church offi- and one of the finest liberal arts colleges in matic Club. She graduated magna cum laude cially. The congregation originally met in an the nation. from Radcliffe in 1975 with a degree in eco- upper hall on the corner of Orchard Grove and The selection of Barry Mills by the Bowdoin Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, but a small College Board of Trustees last January was nomics and earned her M.B.A. at the Harvard church building was later purchased in Rocky an ideal choice. He brings to this position Business School in 1977. She is currently a River. As the church continued to grow, a larg- qualities and experience that will serve member of the Harvard University Board of er building was needed. The church pur- Bowdoin’s students, faculty and alumni excep- Overseers. chased land from Mrs. Dorothy Rogers, a tionally well. The community in which Bowdoin As President of Bowdoin, Barry has already member of the congregation, and broke is located, Brunswick, Maine, as well as the begun to focus on priorities he has wisely ground on April 17, 1966. The dedication serv- entire nation, will also benefit enormously. identified as important for the College’s future: ices were held in the present building on Octo- Barry knows Bowdoin well, both as a grad- increasing campus diversity, improving tech- ber 26, 1967. The congregation of Grace Bap- uate (Class of 1972) and as a member of the nology and expanding Bowdoin College’s tist Church worships at that location to this College’s Board of Trustees. I came to appre- international presence. day. ciate Barry’s abilities when we served together Barry known how to find out what’s going on The church is located on a seven acre site on that Board. He combines a sharp intel- at the campus: by listening and by doing what ligence, leadership skills and energy with a in the eastern part of Westlake. The members students do. In an interview with the Portland come from the western part of Cleveland, warm and empathetic personality. His busi- Press Herald earlier this year, he said, ‘‘I love ness acumen, scholarship and experience will Lakewood, Rocky River, Fairview Park, North talking with students. I invited them to send Olmstead, Westlake, Bay Village, Avon, Avon be a great value in his new position. me an e-mail telling me when they think my Barry holds a doctorate in biology and a law Lake, and North Ridgeville. All ages are rep- office hours should be, to be most accessible degree. He formerly served as the deputy pre- resented in the congregation. to them. That could be 8 to 11 at night, when siding partner of Debevoise & Plimpton in New The church is very active. Among its activi- they hit their bio-rhythms. They are going to York City, one of the nation’s preeminent inter- ties are a Sunday school for all ages, Sunday see me at concerts, lectures, art shows, on national law firms. He joined the firm in 1979 morning and evening worship, youth groups, the football field, and in training rooms. I’m and became a partner in 1986. prayer meetings, adult social groups, and jun- Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on Sep- really going to be a part of this campus. And ior and senior high school youth groups. tember 8, 1950, Barry graduated in 1968 from I’m going to be a part of their lives.’’ From the beginning, the prayer of Grace Pilgrim High School in Warwick, Rhode Island. I am pleased that Barry Mills will play an Baptist’s membership has been that the A Dean’s List student at Bowdoin, Barry even greater role in the life of Bowdoin Col- church family would always stay faithful to graduated cum laude in 1972 with a double lege. I congratulate him on his inauguration God. For fifty-one years, that prayer has been major in biochemistry and government. He and congratulate Bowdoin College on the wis- answered. My fellow colleagues, join me in earned his doctorate in biology in 1976 at Syr- dom of his selection. honoring Grace Baptist Church.

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