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Vol. 149 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2003 No. 144 House of Representatives The House met at 1 p.m. that the Senate has passed a bill and a Pastor Clay has been married to his The Reverend Ralph Clay, Christ’s joint resolution of the following titles wonderful wife, Marilyn, who is with us Community Church, Portsmouth, Ohio, in which the concurrence of the House today, for 39 years. They have four offered the following prayer: is requested: children and two grandchildren. He is Dear God, we have gathered here S. 1053. An act to prohibit discrimination an outstanding family man, minister, today to seek Your wisdom and guid- on the basis of genetic information with re- and member of his community. It was ance as the House convenes. I pray for spect to health insurance and employment. humbling for all of us, I know, to hear President Bush as he leads this great S.J. Res. 18. Joint resolution commending his inspired message this afternoon in country. Give him the strength and the Inspectors General for their efforts to this historic Chamber. courage necessary to perform the du- prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, Thank you, Reverend Clay, for join- ties of his office. Thank You, almighty efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal ing us. God, for the blessing of living in a free Government during the past 25 years. Nation. May we always be grateful for f freedom. May our citizens know peace. f May our hurting know compassion. WELCOME TO PASTOR RALPH May our leaders discern between good CLAY PERMISSION FOR MEMBER AT and evil and have the courage to stand (Mr. PORTMAN asked and was given ANY TIME ON OCTOBER 15, 2003, for that which is good. permission to address the House for 1 TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR 30 Almighty God, unify us, protect us, minute and to revise and extend his re- MINUTES and cause us to trust in You with all marks.) Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. our hearts. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Bless this House today as they carry to welcome our guest pastor today, at any time on the legislative day of out the responsibility of governing this Pastor Ralph Clay. We are very thank- October 15, 2003, the gentleman from great country, the United States of ful for his presence and for his humble California (Mr. LEWIS) may be recog- America. This I pray, amen. ministry to God. nized to address the House for 30 min- Pastor Clay joins us today from f utes. Christ Community Church in Ports- THE JOURNAL mouth, Ohio. Pastor Clay is a respected The SPEAKER. Is there objection to The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- faith leader there and also a respected the request of the gentleman from ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- community leader who has made life South Carolina? ceedings and announces to the House better for those living in Portsmouth, There was no objection. his approval thereof. Ohio, and the surrounding areas. In Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- fact, I just learned this past weekend f nal stands approved. Pastor Clay and Christ Community f Church made life a lot easier for single PERMISSION FOR MEMBER AT PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE parents, regardless of whether they were members of his church or not. ANY TIME ON OCTOBER 15, 2003, The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman They offered a variety of free services TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR 30 from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) come forward from financial counseling and diabetes MINUTES and lead the House in the Pledge of Al- screening to oil changes for single par- legiance. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Mr. PORTMAN led the Pledge of Al- ents, and they had a great response. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that As an ordained minister for 38 years legiance as follows: at any time on the legislative day of and a gospel singer since age 6, and I October 15, 2003, the gentleman from I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the have heard his voice and it is beautiful; United States of America, and to the Repub- Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) may be recog- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, he has been active in his community nized to address the House for 30 min- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. his entire life. He has been involved utes. f with the local housing authority, the public library, the inner-city develop- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ment corporation, and is a member of the request of the gentleman from A message from the Senate by Mr. the Pastoral Care at Southern Ohio South Carolina? Monahan, one of its clerks, announced Medical Center. There was no objection.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 00:55 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.000 H15PT1 H9386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 LIMITING PERIOD OF DEBATE ian accountability bill, are interrelated the United States and, now, unwaver- TIME UNDER THE ORDER OF and, as they move forward, will con- ing partnership in the war on ter- THE HOUSE OF TUESDAY, OCTO- tinue to build America’s momentum in rorism. To commemorate the 100th an- BER 14, 2003 the war on terror. That momentum niversary of diplomatic relations, their Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. will continue to forge prosperity and country has produced this beautiful Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that security for the American people and, medal indicating how significant it is, the period of debate on emergency sup- in turn, create peace around the world. this friendship with America. plemental appropriations under the f I ask all of my colleagues to join me in welcoming the Bulgarian Speaker order of the House of October 14, 2003, NOT THAT MUCH GOOD NEWS be limited to 5 hours, divided equally and other members of the National As- (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked and controlled by the chairman and sembly to the United States Capitol. and was given permission to address ranking minority member of the Com- This indicates the growing significance the House for 1 minute and to revise mittee on Appropriations or their des- of the Bulgarian-American friendship. and extend her remarks.) ignees. In conclusion, God bless our troops. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to f Speaker, I think that there is not that the request of the gentleman from much good news. We will begin today a TROUBLING CIRCUMSTANCES SUR- South Carolina? process of deliberating on the $87 bil- ROUNDING WAR SUPPLEMENTAL There was objection. lion that this administration has asked (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given f this Congress to decide on. As those permission to address the House for 1 BUILDING MOMENTUM who take a loyal oath to this Nation, minute and to revise and extend his re- we will do our very best to make deci- marks.) (Mr. DELAY asked and was given sions on behalf of the American people. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, like permission to address the House for 1 But there is not good news in Iraq. many of my colleagues, I am troubled minute and to revise and extend his re- Our young soldiers are confronted with about the supplemental which is to marks.) sniper shooting and landmines. There come before us today. Like all of us, I Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, since the is not good news amongst their fami- wish to support our troops. But I am first days after 9–11, President Bush lies when National Guardsmen and Re- troubled about the fact that there have has made two points very clear in his servists are not getting the fullest pay been no legislative hearings on this vision for American security: first, that they need to have. There is not matter and that the authorizing com- that the top priority of his administra- good news when our soldiers do not mittees have not spoken. I am troubled tion is to defend our Nation and free have a time certain or do not have an about mixing defense and reconstruc- nations everywhere by declaring and opportunity to rotate out, as we have tion. I am troubled about the way that winning a war against global terror; known to happen in past operations. this matter has been handled up to this and, second, that this war on terror is I had the opportunity to meet with particular time and about the way the unlike any conflict in history, fought these young people. These are young administration has used the military simultaneously on economic, military, people who are fighting on the to handle the reconstruction, which and diplomatic fronts around the frontlines who have taken an oath, who was not done in the time after World world. believe in this country. I think it is our War II. In the last 2 weeks, good news has obligation as we debate this supple- I am troubled about the need for au- emerged in several of these sectors. mental, the largest supplemental in dits. I am troubled about the fact that First of all, American businesses cre- the history of this Nation, that we de- we have here no protection against ated 57,000 jobs last month, strength- liberate over a period of days, not 48 sole-source and contracts not subject ening our economy and putting pay- hours, and ensure that the American to bidding. I am troubled about the checks back into our people’s hands. people know that when we vote on the buying of non-American goods by the Our national security is dependent on supplemental, it is not for the brass, it agencies in charge of these things. I am the creation of even more jobs and eco- is not for corporations, but it is for our troubled about the postal reform that nomic growth so that we can afford to children, the young men and women we are going to be financing, or the meet the ever-changing challenges on who are on the frontline. I believe that building of the ZIP code for Iraq. Nei- the war on terror. That is why Presi- the vote should be delayed so that we ther is an emergency need for Iraq. dent Bush’s tax relief has proven so can do what is good for those young Why are we funding two prisons at vital and why proposals to raise new people. $50,000 a bed. I would suspect that taxes are so dangerous. f Iraqis might very well decide it would Even as the economy rebounds here be useful either to shoot Americans or WELCOMING THE BULGARIAN at home, we have got to keep military, Iraqis just to get into a prison of that SPEAKER TO U.S. CAPITOL diplomatic, and economic pressure on luxurious quality. I would note that terrorists around the world. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina pickup trucks at $33,000 a piece or So this week, after 2 weeks of hear- asked and was given permission to ad- trash trucks at $50,000 tend to be some- ings, the House will take up the Presi- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- thing that looks fine to the Iraqis, but dent’s supplemental war budget to pay vise and extend his remarks.) I think not so well to the American for our ongoing military and democ- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. taxpayers who are going to be footing racy-building efforts in Iraq and Af- Speaker, today America welcomes to the bill and giving up programs needed ghanistan. We are also committed to Washington the Speaker of Bulgaria’s here at home for our people. keeping up the diplomatic pressure on National Assembly, Ognian Gerdjikov. f states that harbor and assist the ter- Tomorrow morning, the Speakers of rorists themselves. our two democracies will meet for the SUPPORT RESOLUTION HONORING Toward that end, today the House first time in history. The Bulgarian BERNICE JONES will also take up the Syria Account- Speaker and the United States Speaker (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given ability and Lebanese Sovereignty Res- of the House, the gentleman from Illi- permission to address the House for 1 toration Act. This bill, which is co- nois (Mr. HASTERT), will meet here in minute and to revise and extend his re- sponsored by 260 Members, identifies the Capitol. Additionally, Speaker marks.) Syria’s continued actions assisting Gerdjikov will meet with our majority Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I international terrorism and lays out leader, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. am introducing a resolution honoring potential sanctions against Syria for DELAY). the memory of Mrs. Bernice Jones of such activity. Bulgaria has become a great friend Springdale, Arkansas. She passed away All three of these items, Mr. Speaker, and ally to America, emerging from to- on September 10, 2003. the growing economic recovery, the talitarian communism to recognizing Mrs. Jones married her husband, Har- supplemental war budget, and the Syr- 100 years of diplomatic relations with vey, in 1938. Together they established

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:55 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.002 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9387 Jones Truck Lines, Incorporated, supportive of making sure our troops from southwest Florida experienced an which became the largest privately have what they need to come home adventure of a lifetime. As participants owned trucking line in the United safely and get their job done. But $18.6 in the 13th Congressional Classroom States. In 1980, after selling the com- billion of this supplemental is going for Program, these competitively and pany, Harvey and Bernice Jones made a reconstruction plan that will be in independently selected young men and it their mission to foster the growth of the form of grants, of gifts that will women spent a full week in Washington their community. never be repaid to the people of the engaging in unique up-close studies of Over the years, the Joneses were in- United States. our Federal Government. strumental in the development of I will be offering an amendment that They learned from a bipartisan array many facilities which improved the will make this $18.6 billion in recon- of some of the most eminent and expe- quality of life for all Arkansans. A few struction come in the form of loans rienced leaders in Washington, includ- examples are the Harvey and Bernice that will be repaid. That will be ruled ing the gentleman from Illinois, (Mr. Jones Eye Institute and the Jones Cen- out of order. And when it is, I will offer HASTERT), Deputy Secretary Richard ter for Families. Even after Harvey’s a second amendment, immediately, Armitage, and CSPAN founder, Brian death, Bernice continued to donate which will cut $18.6 billion from the Lamb. Later they applied their new- millions of dollars to educational pur- supplemental package. This $18.6 bil- found knowledge in a mock congres- suits throughout Arkansas. lion will be cut specifically from recon- sional session. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to struction. Mr. Speaker, the enthusiasm and zest join me in recognizing Mrs. Jones and If my second amendment passes, the for the values of this good citizenship for the timely passage of this resolu- administration will quickly return to that these students displayed was truly tion. us with a proposal for $18.6 billion to be remarkable. I thank them for their f in the form of a loan. I would ask my dedication and inspiration while look- colleagues to join me in saying if we ing forward to the outstanding con- b 1315 are going to give $18.6 billion to oil rich tributions that they will make to our SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Iraq, let us get a repayment. Let us society in the future. make sure our people do not have to f (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given bear this burden and our children repay TURKISH PARLIAMENT VOTE TO permission to address the House for 1 that debt. minute. SEND TROOPS TO IRAQ f Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, today (Mr. BEREUTER asked and was Congress will begin the debate on bor- REJECT THE RULE ON THE given permission to address the House rowing $87 billion to continue the con- SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS for 1 minute and to revise and extend flict in Iraq and build that country. (Mr. SHERMAN asked and was given his remarks.) Not rebuild it, build it. It is not for war permission to address the House for 1 Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this damage; it is a vision of people in the minute and to revise and extend his re- Member rises to commend the Turkish Bush administration of the needs of the marks.) Grand National Assembly for its deci- Iraqis, which apparently exceed the Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, this sion to approve the deployment of needs of Americans when it comes to House should reject the rule on the Turkish troops to Iraq to help restore clean water. They are appalled that supplemental unless it allows us to do security and stability there. they have open water systems; we have three things. First, we should be able Last week, the Turkish parliament open water systems in the U.S. They to vote on an interesting issue. We are voted by a nearly 3 to 1 ratio to author- are appalled that the port does not told we are providing $87 billion for our ize the government to send troops to have state-of-the-art cranes. Well, we troops. Wrong. We are forcing our Iraq. This was an important and politi- have got a lot of cranes missing from grandchildren to provide $87 billion for cally courageous step by our fellow ports in the United States. the troops. The House should be al- parliamentarians in Ankara, one that Then the most outrageous thing is lowed to vote on whether we add rev- could help stabilize Iraq, while at the somehow we have troops over there enue raisers to this bill, so that we can same time helping to repair Turkish- without ceramic body armor. Despite pay for what we are doing. American relations, a strong and posi- the fact, we appropriated $79 billion Second, we should be allowed to vote tive signal that the Turkish par- earlier this year, $300 million to buy on whether to prevent any waiver of liament values the Turkish-American $27 million worth of vests. There was a the contracting rules, so that we can alliance and that the vote last winter nearly $400 billion Pentagon budget; assure our constituents that all the was an unintended anomaly in our re- could not find the $23 million there. money is not going to Halliburton in lationship. Now, we are told they need another sole-source contracts. This Member is optimistic that this $300 million to buy $23 million worth of And, finally, as the gentleman from vote marks a return to a normal pat- vests. How many times are we going to California (Mr. ROHRABACHER) pointed tern of cooperation that has marked buy these things? What is going on? out, we should be allowed to vote on Turkish-American relations. At the When are the troops going to get the whether this money is going as loans same time, we should recognize it was equipment they need? Billions and bil- or gifts—the money, that $18.6 billion a courageous vote because many Turk- lions for contractors, for Pentagon pro- that is going not to rebuild, but actu- ish voters harbor an understandable curement, but the troops do not have ally to build Iraq. Why is it that we are concern about sending their soldiers on the basics. There is something very told that Iraq cannot borrow the an operation abroad, especially to their wrong with this picture. money? Because they already have $100 neighbor. Yet our Turkish colleagues f billion in debt. So the question is does recognized that international security Saddam Hussein’s debt need to be re- depends on the stabilization of Iraq, MAKING $18.6 BILLION OF SUPPLE- paid by American taxpayers. and they have agreed that Turkey MENTAL APPROPRIATIONS A should play a role in helping to rebuild LOAN f its neighbors. RECOGNIZING THE STUDENT PAR- (Mr. ROHRABACHER asked and was Mr. Speaker, despite the concerns of TICIPANTS IN SOUTHWEST FLOR- given permission to address the House some Iraqis, the Turkish parliament’s IDA’S CONGRESSIONAL CLASS- for 1 minute and to revise and extend decision yesterday is a positive step ROOM PROGRAM his remarks.) and I commend them for it. Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, (Ms. HARRIS asked and was given f today we will be considering the $87 permission to address the House for 1 billion supplemental that was just re- minute and to revise and extend her re- EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL ferred to. Sixty-six billion dollars of marks.) APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2004 that will go for military aid, and I have Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, just a few The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. no opposition to that at all. I am very weeks ago, 21 exceptional students LATOURETTE). Pursuant to the order of

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.005 H15PT1 H9388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 the House of today, the gentleman Indeed, it is critical for us to recog- up by Saddam Hussein. And repara- from California (Mr. LEWIS) is recognize that the supplemental that is be- tions are being demanded by other nized for 30 minutes. fore us later today involves some $65 countries including Bahrain and Ku- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- billion to support our troops in Iraq, in wait. er, I yield myself such time as I may Afghanistan, and elsewhere. In the Committee on Appropriations, consume. The balance of the $87 billion pack- we had an overwhelming majority in Mr. Speaker, I have never been more age, some $18.5 billion, is to give direct favor of not only funding the military proud to be a Member of the House of assistance for the reconstruction of operations both in Iraq and Afghani- Representatives than during a recent this Iraq. It is the chance to provide a stan, but also to do the economic work trip, when I had the privilege of democratic opportunity as well as eco- that is so essential to build the trust chairing a delegation of 17 Members nomic opportunity for these people with the Iraqi people. And it is inter- who traveled to Iraq, the largest dele- who have been under such burden for so esting when you talk to and read some gation to travel there to this point. long. of the articles, the reason that these And, indeed, it was a delegation made Mr. Speaker, I yield 6 minutes to the people are cooperating with the United up of liberals, of conservatives, of gentleman from Washington (Mr. States is they see the fact that we are Democrats, Republicans, of people who DICKS). there trying to help their country. voted against the war in the first place, Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, first of all, Up in the north, for example, Saddam of individuals who supported, very I want to commend the gentleman Hussein’s two sons were captured by a strongly, the President’s position in from California (Mr. LEWIS) and the tip from a person who had been work- the region. The map is different than other Members who joined us on this ing and cooperating with the 101st Air- the territory, the saying goes. trip, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. borne with General Petraeus’ people. And one really has to visit this coun- BONILLA), the gentleman from New try and see firsthand what has taken York (Mr. WALSH), who are also the b 1330 place there to get an understanding as subcommittee chairs on the House And I believe that if we can continue to why America has such a vital and Committee on Appropriations. We had to build this relationship and work important role in the region. an outstanding group. with these people, we can get this secu- Indeed, it is my view that Iraq can It was a tough trip. We flew into rity situation under control. Clearly, become a model of developing coun- Amman, Jordan, and the next morning that is not the case as we speak here tries within the region, where there is went in on a C–130, an old C–130, I think today. The security situation is still new opportunity for freedom, for enter- it was a 1962 vintage, and landed in a very dangerous inside the country. prise, for democracy, for, in this case, kind of military landing at Baghdad We had a chance to be briefed on the the first time in their history. International Airport. improvised explosive devices, the other Indeed, during our travels, we had a We had a chance then to be briefed by tactics being used by the people who chance to see absolutely the worst of Mr. Bremer’s people. Mr. Bremer had are part of the former Baath Party, the most significant totalitarian re- actually briefed us here in the country. former members of Saddam’s regime. gime to operate in this shrinking world General Sanchez gave us a good run- There may be, who knows, 5,000, 10,000 in modern times. Absolutely, this re- down on what was going on. As the of these people still opposed to the gime carried forward in a fashion that gentleman from California (Mr. LEWIS) United States and to our coalition; and treated its people worse than or just at mentioned, we went south to look at we need to have a good effort there least as bad as the experience in Nazi an area where somewhere between with our intelligence community and Germany, as well as during the reign of 300,000 and 1 million Iraqis had been with our Special Forces to go after Stalin. murdered. And it was a very sobering those people inside the country. To visit the killing fields where you experience. And we actually talked to Again, it is the cooperation of the see mounds of dirt, clothing poking people who had witnessed with their Iraqi people in giving us tips, letting us out, where relatives had come to try to own eyes the killing of these people. dig out the bodies of their loved ones The next day we went north to know who the bad guys are, letting us who had been murdered at such loca- Mosul, met with General Petraeus, had know where the safe houses are where tions, several such locations, perhaps a chance to see his good work with the these people are being protected by in the hundreds in Iraq where between 101st Airborne. And we also visited a others. And I believe if we are going to half a million and 1.5 million Iraqis hospital that day and a power plant, be successful and we get our children were murdered by Saddam Hussein and which the gentleman from California home, if we are going to get them home his henchmen, to have the experience (Mr. LEWIS) had just mentioned. And in in the near future, we have to build to see firsthand what has happened all these instances, we were stunned to this relationship, and we have to help over these past 35 years to their infra- see how run down the facilities were in them develop their country, develop structure, utility plants. We visited the country. Saddam Hussein had spent their democracy. And then they in turn one location where there were four his money on palaces and on the mili- can help us resolve the security issues. stacks, two of them operating, but in- tary and had let his country deterio- We are training police as we speak. side you could see the deterioration. I rate. We are training people to be able to go mean, literally, grime everywhere, We had a chance to talk to a number back into their own militia so they can steam flowing that should not have of Iraqis, and, also, we had to recognize defend and protect their own country. been flowing, basic infrastructure that that there was a major security prob- So I think that we are making a sig- had been ignored. lem and one that we have to continue nificant amount of progress. Iraq is fundamentally a very wealthy to deal with. There has been a lot of de- Ambassador Bremer is doing a good country, a country that has agricul- bate here in the Congress in both bod- job, but he needs the resources. And tural potential that would cause it to ies about loans versus grants, but the also if we are going to ask the rest of rival any country in their region. A consensus of our group, the 17 Members the world to make grants, the Japa- fabulous people of great intellect and that made this trip, was that we came nese, the Germans, the Brits, how can educational background, an oil reserve away feeling that if we were going to we do that if we are going to say we are that has huge potential, that too, for set an example for the rest of the going to loan them the money? Frank- one reason or another, to my astonish- world, we have to step up here because ly, there is no one to loan the money to ment, Saddam Hussein allowed to dete- the security of our troops are directly at this point. And I would doubt that riorate. So at this point, this country related to the ability to get this mov- they could repay the money under any with potential is burdened by a huge ing, to get the electric energy pro- circumstance. So it would be a grant, debt, made largely by our friends like ducing at a higher rate, to restore the but we would be making a very non- Germany and France, who we hope, oil producing facilities. All of this de- direct and dishonest statement to the sometime in the near term, will con- pends on an investment by the United American people. sider forgiving much of that debt so States. Again, I said I wanted to commend that Iraq has a chance to get back on And Iraq already has $100 billion of the chairman and all the Members who track. debt to other countries. And it was run went. We had a chance to see what is

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:55 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.008 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9389 happening there. I recommend to the tions. Had I not been to Iraq and seen Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Members of the House to go and see for for myself the extent of their needs, I er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman themselves. We are making progress. may not have supported it. But I can- from New York (Mr. WALSH). Security is still an issue; but things not begin to describe the images there Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I thank are getting better, and they are cer- of Third World conditions in hospitals, the chairman, the gentleman from tainly moving in the right direction. the decay of infrastructure, the lack of California (Mr. LEWIS), and the gen- And we need the support of the funding drinkable water, the pervasive sense of tleman from Washington (Mr. DICKS) for the troops and to reconstruct Iraq. insecurity and more. for organizing and leading this delega- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Mr. Speaker, I opposed our unilateral tion to Iraq. It was a remarkable jour- er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman invasion, but now I see that as lib- ney and lots of observations, I think, from Texas (Mr. BONILLA). erators and occupiers we face an over- are important that the American pub- Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I thank whelming challenge to craft the envi- lic hear from us. the chairman for yielding me time. ronment that will allow the Iraqis to First of all, I am here to support the Mr. Speaker, I want to empathize create a viable future by drawing both emergency supplemental, $66 billion for that this trip by the congressional del- on their innate and natural resources. our troops. They need this money for egation was historic. It was a bipar- As I spoke to several of our com- equipment and to continue to do their tisan trip; and I congratulate my col- manders in the field, it became clear jobs, which they have done coura- league, the gentleman from California that the needs of the military for bet- geously and brilliantly in war and in (Mr. LEWIS), for putting this incredible ter force protection and the need to peace. I do not think the American group together. It was a large group fund major infrastructure projects are public has any idea of how bright and and it reached across the political linked. And, in fact, security and re- effective and resourceful our soldiers spectrum. construction are inseparable. To be are in war and in peace. I have never All of these Members were taking sure, as conditions for Iraqis improve, seen so many masters of public admin- this situation in Iraq very seriously it will impede the efforts by militant istration degrees in one place as I have and they were seeking the truth about forces to recruit young men and desta- in our United States Army and in our Iraq. We were all choosing not to just bilize the country. And also better liv- Marines. They are doing a remarkable get our information from news media ing conditions will increase trust and job in very difficult conditions. reports that appear each night on the motivate more Iraqis to provide friend- The $20 billion for the rebuilding of networks or from some of the major ship to security forces. However, we Iraq and some for Afghanistan is essen- newspapers that only take snippets of cannot continue to go it alone. tial. This will not only help to restore what is actually happening in Iraq. A recent RAND report states what we the strength and the vibrancy of that The truth we discovered was that the all know: Building a democracy, a country but it will also help our troops 31-member coalition has a solid grip, a real plan on improving and stabilizing strong economy and long-term legit- to do their job. A New York Times re- a free Iraq by helping rebuild the infra- imacy depends on striking the balance porter stated recently, ‘‘We broke it. structure, establishing border security, between international burden-sharing We need to fix it.’’ Well, we did not break it. The United and also trying to help build a new and unity of command. The U.S. can- States did not break Iraq; Saddam Hus- military for Iraq that would be on our not generate the required resources sein broke Iraq. Our soldiers in their side and would fight side by side with and endurance relying principally on us, Iraqis working with us to create a the limited coalition that fought the execution of this war were extremely country that is no longer an outlaw na- war. careful. They went after Saddam’s pal- tion and no longer led by a rogue dic- The U.S. portion of the cost should aces, military installations, Baathist tator in Iraq. be a sacrifice shared equally among all Party headquarters, the political and This is important to the safety of our Americans, including the wealthiest. military infrastructure. The roads and people. And I think the strongest mes- Now it is our military and their fami- bridges and canals of this country were sage we have for anyone out there who lies who bear the burden and face the relatively untouched, which is remark- is mulling this issue over in their mind ultimate sacrifice. That is why I will able. When I tell people that back is this is about creating a safer world, support an amendment to help fund home, they say, well, why do we not about a safer country, about fighting this effort by freezing the tax brackets hear that more often? I do not know the war on terrorism in Iraq and win- for upper incomes. why, but that is one of the reasons I ning, because ultimately it will elimi- Further, had the Committee on Ap- wanted to speak today. nate this haven and this opportunity propriations not adopted the account- This should not be alone. Iraq is for terrorists to thrive in that part of ability measures offered by the minor- heavily burdened by reparations to Ku- the world. ity whip, I might have opposed the leg- wait, which I do not believe they I was so impressed that the delega- islation. The President would do well should pay. Kuwait is a wealthy coun- tion came back, again, in a bipartisan to allay the concerns of a skeptical try. The loans that were made to Iraq way and reached the same conclusion. public and Congress by endorsing and were made to Saddam Hussein by West- The conclusion says we must win this accepting these accountability stand- ern powers. I think we should work war on terrorism in Iraq and we must ards. with them to forgive those. I do not stand with our State Department, with In a town hall meeting I sponsored in think we should be a party to putting our military, with Mr. Bremer, the ad- San Diego this past weekend, I heard more burden on the Iraqi people. ministrator who is doing an incredible voices, voices of outrage that echo They will have the resources within a job in Iraq. We must win this effort. those of many of my constituents who year or two to run their own country, And, again, this is a bipartisan effort have contacted me. And what I learned to manage their own affairs. But this that we feel very strongly about, and mirrors my own reaction setting foot infusion of funds will help them get we will be debating this in the next day in Iraq: we have not well prepared our their power grid up, which was de- as we approve the funds that are nec- constituents and all Americans for the stroyed by looters after the war, not essary to complete this mission. aftermath. That is why this legislation during the war. Their water grid, Sad- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- is difficult to swallow. But to be sure, dam did not build water systems in the er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentle- we should have better applied the les- north or the south because they were woman from San Diego, California sons of our most recent history. Having not his supporters. We need to make (Mrs. DAVIS of California). opposed the invasion, I question where sure the Kurds and the Turkmen and Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- we are today and the final cost in dol- the Shea peoples have the same quality er, I wanted to thank the gentleman lars and lives, but walking away now is of life that they have in central Iraq. from California (Mr. LEWIS), and I simply not an option. This country has tremendous poten- wanted to thank him particularly for With the approval of the $87 billion, tial. We all saw it from 150 feet off the his leadership on this trip. we may or may not succeed in our ef- ground in Black Hawk helicopters. We Mr. Speaker, I rise in reluctant sup- forts. But without it, Mr. Speaker, we saw the potential. This is an agricul- port of the supplemental appropria- are guaranteed failure. tural mecca. They have the Tigris and

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:55 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.032 H15PT1 H9390 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Euphrates rivers; the Fertile Crest that lion book bags provided with the U.S. health clinics around Iraq. Those we all studied about in school is still flag embossed on the front. They re- health clinics will be close to where there. They have top soil 4, 5, 6, 7 feet turned to class also with five million our troops are stationed. So the people deep, 1,000 miles long, 100 miles across. textbooks, but these textbooks were of Iraq will see that we are adding to They can feed most of the central part absent the pictures of Saddam and the the health infrastructure of this coun- of Asia. But most importantly, if this rhetoric of hate that undermined the try and know that it is because of the country becomes democratic, and I future of this region. presence of Americans. It helps pro- think it can if we stay with the task Like their predecessors in Europe, tects our troops. and get the job done, it will be a bea- our troops should finish this mission, Mr. DICKS. If the gentleman will fur- con, as our leader said, to the rest of earning a ticket home with no future ther yield, General Petraeus was up the Middle East which is sorely lacking Middle Eastern war forcing a return to there explaining, opening these in democracy. the killing fields of Iraq. As the elected schools, getting people back to work, It will put pressure on the Saudis, Representatives of the American peo- helping to train the police, selecting the Syrians, and the Iranis to follow ple, we need to decide how much it the local mayor, selecting the governor suit and give their people a stake in costs to prevent a third war in Iraq. of the province. All these things are their government. The stakes are very high. Leaving Iraq being done, and what they need in Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- before our work is done guarantees order to continue to do this is reer, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman that another generation of Americans sources for reconstruction, and I think from Illinois (Mr. KIRK), another mem- will have to return to fight there. I one of the things that I fought hard for ber of our delegation. think that is a risk that I am not will- in the bill was to make sure that the Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, history has ing to take. commanders are given some flexibility an uncanny way of reminding us of our I really applaud the bipartisan lead- to be able to do some of these things own motivation. When General Mar- ership that we had, especially the gen- because they are like the local mayors. shall outlined his program to help Eu- tleman from Washington (Mr. DICKS) They are out there in those provinces rope, he did not know 30 years later the standing with us, and I thank my col- working on these issues, and his point United States would stand at a similar league for the opportunity to talk over and over again, it is directly re- crossroads. The 400,000 Americans today. lated to the security of our troops and killed in World War II paid the ulti- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- the coalition troops. mate price for the mistakes made after er, I yield myself such time as I may If we do these things and build a rela- World War I. And following the second consume. tionship with the Iraqis, it is going to European war, the continent ran out of I very much appreciate my col- make it easier to protect our kids. food and suffered from runaway infla- league’s expression of concern. That is why I think it is so crucial that tion and turned to communism. Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, will the we keep this package together, and Learning the lessons of World War I, gentleman yield? that is why I think the money for re- we came forward with the Marshall Mr. LEWIS of California. I yield to construction is just as crucial for secu- Plan, and it went beyond feeding the the gentleman from Washington. rity purposes as the other funding. hungry and laid the foundation for the Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, I think one Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- post-war recovery. Unlocking the po- thing that since we have gotten back er, reclaiming my time, we learned tential of Europe, revitalizing the on this trip and having a chance to re- many a thing during our trip to Iraq, economies of 17 countries, expanding flect on it, and I appreciate the gentle- but most impressive to me is that the foreign trade, striking a blow against man’s very kind remarks, and I think media has talked much about the fact communism, these were all worthy the analogy of the Marshall Plan is a that there were not people cheering in goals but they cost an expensive $105 good one to think about in the context, the streets when we arrived in Iraq. I billion. but it is becoming clearer, the adminis- can tell my colleagues that was largely We are at a similar crossroad now. tration, I think, is working hard at the true because of the fear that remained We know that President Truman’s de- U.N. to bring other countries in. We on the part of the people in Baghdad, cision to back the Marshall Plan need some partners in this operation to but as we flew over hundreds of miles helped prevent World War III. A third pay part of the cost, to share part of of Iraq, very low altitudes in heli- generation of Americans did not return the burden, because it is, in fact, a U.N. copters, one of the great impressions to Europe, and today we face similar resolution that we were enforcing when was endless farmhouses, kids running questions. In the House of Representa- the United States went into Iraq, and I out of the houses, families running out tives as we debate $19 billion for Iraq, believe it is now time for the United of the fields, waving at the helicopters. we consider Truman’s question: How States to reach out to the rest of the I can tell my colleagues they were much would you pay to avoid World world and to bring the rest of the world not waving at Congressmen. They did War III? And the answer from the into this operation. We may still have not know we were there. They were American people was $105 billion. to lead it militarily, but on economic waving at American troops who were So looking at the unfinished work of development, on moving the country there providing them with an oppor- Desert Storm, how much would we pay forward, providing assistance, I think tunity for peace and, indeed, for free- to stop a third war in Iraq? this is the time when that needs to dom in the years ahead. Well, cost is relative to income. To- happen. Above and beyond that, among the day’s U.S. economy is larger than it Mr. LEWIS of California. Reclaiming horrendous actions of this terrorist, in- was in 1947; the Marshall Plan imposed my time, I am struck as the gentleman deed Saddam Hussein, directly im- a heavy burden on our economy, 5 per- is making remarks, he talked a lot pacted the mortality of the children of cent of the economy. This plan costs with us about the fact that the funding Iraq from a time when the children of .02 percent of our economy. In this flow that may come from this supple- Iraq lived as long as children in the way, it is 200 times less expensive than mental, including the reconstruction, whole region. It now has one of the the Marshall Plan. are as much designed to help secure worst child mortality rates in the en- Now, as part of this delegation, I was our troops as anything. Would my col- tire world. in Baghdad. I saw the main power plant league react to that? Beyond that, one of our colleagues, returning to prewar capacity. I saw Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, if the gen- one of the Democrats with us, a fellow firsthand a budding democracy taking tleman will yield, I am having a hard who voted against the war in the first root on the front pages of no less than time hearing over here. place, kind of crystallized it for me, he 120 newspapers. Under Saddam, half of Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- said, After all we have seen, this is all children did not go to school. tleman yield? going to be a very tough vote for me, Mr. LEWIS of California. I yield to and he went on to say, After seeing b 1345 the gentleman from Illinois. what we have seen, it occurs to me Last week, 90 percent of kids re- Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, for example, that sometimes we have to be just a bit turned to class, many with the 1.5 mil- this money is going to help support 240 ahead of where our constituents may

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:55 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.033 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9391 be. It is time for us to lead, and so I am that donor’s conference will become a consin’s (Mr. OBEY) amendment would going to vote for this package that is lender’s conference and undermine that have transferred $4.6 billion from the coming to the House. capability. reconstruction of Iraq to the equip- Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, will the Further, it is very important for us ment needs of our brave men and gentleman yield? to know that if we are successful in women who are still in harm’s way. I Mr. LEWIS of California. I yield to Iraq, it will set a tone for the entire would again support this amendment if the gentleman from New York. Middle East, expanding the oppor- it were allowed to be offered in the Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I just tunity for freedom and for democratic House because I strongly believe that wanted to make one point, and it was growth within the region. it is our duty and our responsibility to specifically asked that I do so. This has been a very, very important first ensure that every American sol- When we split, half our group went to trip for the gentleman from Wash- dier and military personnel in Iraq has Mosul, half went to Kirkuk. We met ington (Mr. DICKS) and myself and all the equipment they need to fight and with the city council and the mayor of of those colleagues who joined us. As I defend themselves; secondly, that our Kirkuk. The mayor spoke first, and the said in the beginning, I have never been generation should pay for it, not our first thing he said in a very emotional more proud than I was on this trip than children. way, he was a Kurd, he said, I want you to watch Democrats and Republicans, The gentleman from Wisconsin’s (Mr. to go back to the United States and American Congressmen, working to- OBEY) amendment would have added tell the mothers and fathers of these gether on behalf of freedom. additional funds for repairing and re- soldiers that we are deeply grateful to Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance placing equipment used in operations. them for the sacrifices their sons and of my time. It would have included funds to allow the Army to increase its number of ac- daughters made to liberate us. f I wanted to make sure that I deliv- tive-duty troops from the current level ered that message. It was repeated by EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL of 480,000 to 500,000. These additional Shiias, Turkimen and other Kurds who APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2004 troops, enough for one full Army divi- served on the city council. So I just The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. sion, after 1 year would help relieve wanted to make sure I made that LATOURETTE). Pursuant to the order of pressure on an already overdeployed point. the House of today, the gentleman active-duty force, but most impor- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) is recog- tantly, the entire $87 billion package er, I yield to the gentleman from Wash- nized for 30 minutes. would be paid for by canceling the top ington (Mr. DICKS). Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 tax cut rate of 1 percent. The amend- Mr. DICKS. Again, we heard the same minutes to myself to explain the proce- ment restores the top tax rate to pre- thing, and again I want to say my own dure of the situation. 2001 levels of 39.6 percent. It would personal thanks to all those who have Mr. Speaker, we are proceeding under have placed us in a position of not bor- served in the military operation. a very unusual circumstance to say the rowing money to fight a war today that I had a chance to go over right before least. We will be having considerable our children would have to pay for to- the war with the chairman and then discussion of a bill which is not yet be- morrow. with the gentleman from Illinois fore us but which will be before us to- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 (Speaker HASTERT) and to go again to morrow, assuming that the Committee minutes to the distinguished gentle- see the success of the military oper- on Rules brings out a rule that pro- woman from Michigan (Ms. KIL- ation, but again, I want to emphasize, vides for its consideration tomorrow. PATRICK). Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I we have got to continue to work on Meanwhile, we will be having discus- thank the gentleman for yielding me this security issue, to help protect the sions about what the House anticipates the time. young men and women. will be on the floor tomorrow. This is a very difficult time for me as Many of us have been to the various We have just had a half an hour de- a Member of this body to come before hospitals to see the wounded. It makes scription of a trip taken by one of the my colleagues and ask you to seek out, one’s heart break that we did not have congressional delegations to Iraq, and to write, to call, to e-mail and to fax some of the equipment necessary at the we are now yielding for the next half your United States Congressperson, right time to protect them. Now, we an hour to other Members of the House your United States Senator and the have put the money in the budget. We who want to express their thoughts on President of the United States, letting have beaten on the Defense Depart- the subject in general, and when we are us know, America, how you feel about ment to get it out there, and I think finished with that half an hour, we will $87 billion being spent on the country they are doing a much better job, but then be proceeding to additional de- of Iraq at this time; $66 billion of that this was a very revealing trip, and I bate, which is provided for on the is for our troops; 18 plus billion of it is think we are doing the right thing, but House floor today through a unani- for the reconstruction of Iraq. we have got to continue to stay with it, mous consent agreement reached yes- I stand before my colleagues as an bring in our international allies and terday. appropriator, one who has sat in two get this job done, and if we do it right, Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the hearings on the $18 billion of your tax it could be a great success. distinguished gentleman from Indiana money. At the same time that we are Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- (Mr. VISCLOSKY). building their electricity, their water, er, reclaiming the balance of my time, Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I ap- their schools, their hospitals, ours are let me say there will be much discus- preciate the gentleman for yielding me crumbling. I believe that we should sion today about whether we should the time. help Iraq, and I think the American make a loan or whether this should be Mr. Speaker, I will vote for the final people believe that, but we should not a grant, that is, the $18.5 billion piece supplemental package. However, I do be building Iraq better than Iraq was of this. rise to express a number of concerns built before the U.S. invaded. I think Normally, I would have leaned in the that I have. that is wrong, and I think the Amer- direction of perhaps making a loan, but This is the largest foreign aid pack- ican people should speak out on that. the difficulty with that is that there is age that any current Member of this We are in trying times in our own a huge burden of almost $200 billion on Congress has voted for, and I do not be- country. Many schools, many hospitals the backs of the people of Iraq, largely lieve that it should be left to our chil- are in dire need. Our judicial system is due to Saddam Hussein, and in the lat- dren and grandchildren to bear the bur- falling and failing, and yes, we are ter part of this month, there is a meet- den of today’s decision. going to rebuild their judicial system. I ing in Spain with the donor countries, During the Committee on Appropria- think something’s wrong with that, and we hope to get the likes of France tions markup of this aid package last and we need to speak out on that, and and Germany and others to forgive week, I voted in favor of an amendment we need to hear from you, America, on much of that obligation so we can get offered by the gentleman from Wis- this very question this week. As this this country back on track. If we are in consin (Mr. OBEY), the ranking minor- supplemental goes this week, today, to- the lending business at this moment, ity member. The gentleman from Wis- morrow, and probably early Friday

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:44 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.015 H15PT1 H9392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 morning, we need to hear from you. It And that comes on the heels of spend- in short supply in Iraq. As a matter of is your money. I am really appalled ing $79 billion. fact, we were told they were 37,000 that it is going through quickly. The failures and the threats have be- short. Increased funding has been pro- I strongly support giving the troops come even worse, and they continue to vided for modern hydration systems, what they need for the next 3 to 6 grow. The threats are more sophisti- for clearing unexploded ordnance, for months. This supplemental is for 15 cated, more dangerous. We now see par- spare parts, and other necessary field months. How many hospitals in Amer- ties from outside Iraq entering into equipment. ica will be closing during that time? that. The borders are not secure, and Now, Mr. Speaker, despite these im- b 1400 hundreds of American soldiers have provements, I believe more could have been killed and severely wounded. been done. For instance, the increase How many schools will be crumbling? The administration, in fact, with this in imminent danger pay and family How many people are out of work? We first $79 billion and its planning for separation allowance increases should need investment in America. Yes, we postwar Iraq has failed in its duty of be permanent. Next September, need to help Iraq, after all, we have care it owed these soldiers and their servicemembers and their families bombed it, with over 5,000 people killed families. Now they seek another $87 should not have to wonder again and and two or three of our soldiers being billion. How will this be different from hope that Congress will do the right killed every day. the first $79 billion, and how can they thing and extend the increases for an- Terrorism is an international prob- justify the additional $45 billion to $70 other fiscal year. lem, and we must address it with lead- billion they are coming to ask for us Additional funds should also have ership and with leaders. So I urge you, next? been provided to support the growing America, speak out, let your voices be This administration has a duty to the number of family assistance centers heard. Fax, call, write or e-mail your soldiers and the taxpayers to explain that are needed, particularly for the Congressperson, U.S. Senator, and how is their safety going to be en- Guard and for the Reserve. President Bush. hanced; how are we going to increase In addition, supplemental funding ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE the number of bulletproof vests that could have been provided to enhance The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. are necessary, the bulletproof Humvees the transitional services for our in- LATOURETTE). The Chair would remind that are necessary. And when are we jured servicemembers for whom contin- all Members to address their remarks going to stop sending Guard units into ued military service will not be pos- to the Chair and not to individuals who this theatre with inferior equipment? sible. may be watching these proceedings. It is clear to all that we simply can- These are just a few examples of the Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 not leave Iraq. It is not good for Iraq, additional improvements that could minutes to the distinguished gen- and it is not good for the security of have been included in this bill but are tleman from California (Mr. GEORGE America. But what we must do is insist not. MILLER). upon a plan that will bring about real Mr. Speaker, I commend the chairman and (Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California international participation, force secu- the ranking member of the Appropriations asked and was given permission to re- rity that our soldiers are due, and a Committee for bringing to the floor this supple- vise and extend his remarks.) fairness to the taxpayer. But that is mental appropriations bill for military and re- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. not this plan, and for that reason I construction activities in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for must vote ‘‘no.’’ This $86.7 billion supplemental will help im- yielding me this time and for the Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I prove the quality of life for the service mem- amendment that hopefully he will be yield 2 minutes to the distinguished bers currently serving in Operation Iraqi Free- able to offer later in this debate. gentleman from Missouri (Mr. SKEL- dom and Operation Enduring Freedom, as It is very clear now to most Ameri- TON), our ranking member on the Sub- well as for their families. I am pleased that the cans that the administration was plan- committee on Defense of the Com- committee chose to continue the increase in ning more for war than it was for the mittee on Appropriations. imminent danger pay for those who continue peace after the war. The administra- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me to face danger on the front lines. The supple- tion continued to insist that actions commend the chairman and the rank- mental also supports a continued increase in would be quick, easy, and inexpensive. ing member of the Committee on Ap- the family separation allowance, which will The administration continued to tell propriations for bringing to the floor help separated families cope with the costs in- Americans this even though they were this supplemental appropriations bill. creases associated with deployments away advised otherwise. They were advised This $86.7 billion supplemental will from home. Both increases would be effective by the Council on Foreign Relations, help improve the quality of life for our for the entire 2004 fiscal year. by the James Baker Institute, the servicemembers currently serving in The bill would also continue the authoriza- Washington Institute of Near East Pol- Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation tion of per diem travel funding for family mem- icy, and the Center for Strategic Inter- Enduring Freedom. bers whose service member may be ill or in- national Studies. All warned of the I am pleased that the committee ured as a result of service on active duty, and postwar violence and the instability chose to continue to increase the im- would also allow the Department of Defense that would come about if we did not minent danger pay for those who con- to provide a clothing per diem allowance with internationalize this effort imme- tinue to face danger on the front lines. which service members could purchase civil- diately. The supplemental also supports a con- ian clothing while recuperating from their inju- They also warned about the inability tinued increase in the family separa- ries. of the oil fields to pay for this; about tion allowance, which will help sepa- The bill would also improve the security of the special training that was going to rated families cope with the cost in- our forces in Iraq and Afghanistan; $251 mil- be needed by our troops and by an creases associated with the deploy- lion has been provided to purchase additional international police force; about the ments. special armor plate inserts—the armored pro- likelihood of post-war violence and the The bill also continues the authoriza- tective plates that are in such short supply in need, again, for a specially trained po- tion of per diem travel funding for fam- Iraq. Increased funding has also been pro- lice. By now, it must be clear that that ily members whose servicemember may vided for modern hydration systems, for clear- advice was not taken by this adminis- be ill or injured as a result of the activ- ing unexploded ordnance, for spare parts and tration. ity or duty; and it would allow the De- for other necessary field equipment. As a result, we were ill prepared for partment of Defense to provide for a Despite these improvements, I believe more postwar Iraq. Soldiers were put need- per diem to allow the servicemembers could be done. For example, the increase in lessly in harm’s way due to poor plan- to purchase civilian clothing as well. imminent danger pay and family separation al- ning and the absence of proper sup- The bill would improve the security lowance increases should be permanent. Next plies, and a mission for which they of our forces in Iraq and in Afghani- September, service members and their fami- were not trained and which was prop- stan, with $251 million being provided lies should not have to wonder and hope that erly not theirs. They were improperly to purchase additional special armor Congress will do the right thing and extend the equipped for the threat that they faced. plates. These special armor plates are increases from one fiscal year to the next.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:44 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.017 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9393 Additional funds also should have been pro- ment Trust Fund. The President says and losing much-needed health insur- vided to support the growing number of family we cannot afford it. We are going to ance, yet we do not have the money to assistance centers that are needed, particu- borrow money to build a water system help our States protect them. Our larly for the Guard and Reserves. The majority for Basra because, ah, we are appalled, bridges and roads are crumbling here, of National Guard and Reserve families do not they have an open unlined channel pro- but we cannot pass a highway spending live near a military base and has difficulty ac- viding water. I have a city in my dis- bill because we do not want to spend cessing the family support programs that are trict in Albany, Oregon, that has an the money to put into it, yet we are provided by the services. Additional funds for open unlined channel providing water supposed to have over $18 billion to family support programs would have been for that city, but they cannot get help simply grant Iraq for its reconstruc- helpful. from the Federal Government because tion. I ask my colleagues, what about In addition, supplemental funding could the President says there is no money. this country’s reconstruction? have been provided to enhance the transi- We are providing another $50 million Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker, our tional services for our injured service members for the Port of Nasra. We cannot get troops have my full and unwavering for who continued military service will not be money to dredge ports in the western support. They have served our country possible. Providing more case managers, who United States. The President says with honor and bravery, and I am vot- provide direct assistance to recovering service there is no money. ing for them in supporting this bill. members, would help smooth the transition. Americans at home need economic But I implore my colleagues and the Creating additional social workers to work with security, and the young men and administration to remember the urgent the service member and the Department of women who we have sent over there needs we have here at home and always Veterans Affairs for follow on health care serv- need their basic needs in equipment put the needs of our country first. and health care and food and shelter ices and disability compensation would also Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I met, and this bill fails on all those improve transitional services and help prevent yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from these vulnerable service members from suf- points. It is $87 billion that is not going Maine (Mr. ALLEN). fering undue hardships. to meet the needs of the American peo- These are just a few examples of additional ple and the young men and women we Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, the admin- improvements that could and should have have sent into harm’s way. istration of George W. Bush has done been included in this bill. While I understand Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I more damage to our Nation domesti- the difficulties the chairman faced in bringing yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from cally and internationally in a shorter forward a bill that would be acceptable, I be- Texas (Mr. GREEN). period of time than any administration lieve that the committee should have made a Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I in my lifetime. In the last 3 years, this better effort to include the amendment offered rise today in total support of our Republican Congress has made at least by the ranking member, Mr. OBEY, which in- troops, yet I cannot deny my lingering two grievous mistakes by acting on cluded a number of these quality of life im- concerns about the supplemental measures without a full and realistic provements that I have previously mentioned. spending measure and the administra- assessment of the consequences. As such, I hope that my colleagues will sup- tion’s priorities. The first mistake made over time port those amendments that seek to improve Last spring, this Congress provided was to pass huge tax cuts for the rich, the protection of our troops and the quality of $79 billion in supplemental funding for which have drained the Treasury and life for themselves and their families. military operations in Iraq and Af- created record deficits. The second was Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I ghanistan. And like most of my col- authorizing a war against Iraq based on yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from leagues, I voted in favor of the bill and poor intelligence and the misrepresen- Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO). trusted that the administration’s re- tation of the intelligence we had. Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I thank quest was the result of a proper assess- We cannot afford a third mistake. I the gentlewoman for yielding me this ment of our military’s needs. Imagine believe that approving the supple- time. my shock to hear from my colleagues mental gives us the best chance of The President has requested of the who visited Iraq that our soldiers and managing the consequences of the in- United States Congress, on behalf of equipment are not equipped with life- vasion. This vote is not a vote on the the American people, $87 billion to con- saving devices, such as top-of-the-line Iraq invasion. That question was de- tinue the conflict and build Iraq. I only Kevlar inserts and armor for our cided a year ago. And like 132 others in have three problems with the Presi- Humvees. this Chamber, I voted no to war, but dent’s request. Every penny of the $87 I cannot fathom why the Department the war was authorized. Today’s vote is billion will be borrowed, obligating of Defense did not put our soldiers’ about where we go from here. lives as a high enough priority to pro- this generation and future generations Our primary goals are to remove U.S. vide each of them with a Kevlar insert, of working Americans to foot the bill. troops as quickly as possible and to It could be paid for; just suspend the a lifesaving device that costs only $517. leave the Iraqis with the ability to gov- tax cuts for those who earn over I applaud our appropriator for making ern themselves. The sooner we provide $300,000. It is a time of war and conflict funding available in this second supple- safe and stable conditions that allow and sacrifice. Maybe there could be a mental spending bill to provide our for self-government, the sooner our little bit of sacrifice at the top. brave men and women this necessary troops will come home. That is why, as Eighty-seven billion dollars is exces- protection. hard as it is, we need to approve the sive. It is rife with the potential for I also wish to commend my col- military and reconstruction package. sweetheart deals and war profiteering. leagues on both sides of the aisle for The alternative is to leave Iraq in a There was a cement plant with a $15 raising the important issue of whether state of anarchy, a power vacuum like- million estimate; done for $80,000. Feed these funds should be administered as ly filled by factional militias and ter- the Iraqi council, 25 people, $5,000 a loans. With more than a $400 billion rorists. day. They canceled the contract. They deficit and pressing needs here at think we are nuts. Mr. Al-Barak on the home, we should be giving serious con- Because of the majority’s obsession council says, where you spend a billion sideration to loaning these reconstruc- with tax cuts, we are financing this $87 dollars, we could do the job for $100 tion funds to Iraq. billion package with debt that our chil- million. So maybe 10 percent of this Our economy is sputtering along, we dren will pay in reduced services and money is justified. are not getting the international finan- higher taxes for decades to come. The And it is not to repair war damage; it cial support we need for Iraq, and our generation that made these mistakes is to build Iraq, not rebuild Iraq. The deficit is ballooning. These are all should pay this bill, and that is why we President is putting the needs of the signs that we should be seriously ques- should freeze the tax breaks that the Iraqi people first with borrowed funds. tioning the wisdom of granting Iraq President has given away to the Now, we are going to borrow money and Afghanistan $87 billion that could wealthiest 1 percent of Americans. to pay Iraqis for no-show jobs, but we be used wisely here at home. We do not have good choices as we cannot get an extension of unemploy- Mr. Speaker, Texas children are stand here today, but our troops need ment benefits out of the Unemploy- being dropped from the CHIPS rolls Kevlar vests and armored Humvees,

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:44 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.002 H15PT1 H9394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 and Iraq needs money for reconstruc- We must follow through on the policy spare parts and other essential supplies tion. They are poor choices, but I be- and try to leave Iraq in as good a state have not reached our troops. This must lieve we need to support the supple- as possible when we eventually with- be corrected immediately. It is also es- mental. draw. But the problem I have is I think sential that the administration dem- Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I we ought to pay for it. We should not onstrate it has a well-thought-out plan yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from simply add this $87 billion to the al- for Iraq’s reconstruction. California (Mr. SHERMAN). ready growing Federal debt. And it is When Ambassador Bremer testified (Mr. SHERMAN asked and was given fairly easy to do. The gentleman from before the Committee on International permission to revise and extend his re- Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) has a suggestion Relations, I asked him how much of marks.) in his amendment to take it out of the the prewar planning was of use to him Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, we all existing tax cut but, personally, I in the postwar period. His answer was support the troops. We all want to see would be open to other options that re- both candid and astounding. He never Iraq built, or at least restored. There is duce spending elsewhere and cover read the postwar plan. He never had only one issue that is in doubt: whether those costs. time to. The lack of adequate postwar the $18 billion goes to Iraq as a loan or The problem I have with this supple- planning has hurt our effort signifi- as a gift. mental is that it simply adds to our cantly. We must insist on far more Now, we will have two chances to debt. And I know it is an incredibly im- planning and accountability. Any sup- vote on that issue, at least two. First, portant expenditure. We have had plemental appropriation must not be a the rule will come before this House. A many incredibly important expendi- blank check but should require fre- vote for the rule is a vote to say that tures in the last several years, and we quent reporting and consultation with we will never get an explicit vote on will have many more in the future, but Congress. Americans must also not whether this should be a loan or a gift. at some point, those expenditures have bear this burden alone. It is in the pro- If you are in favor of an $18 billion gift got to add up to equal the revenue. If found interest of the world community out of the hides of the American tax- not, we are burdening not just future that Iraq be placed on the road to self- payer, you have to vote for the rule. If generations, I have heard that, but governance and that it not be allowed you vote against the rule, that opens it anyone here who plans on being alive to descend into chaos. The resolution up to having a protected amendment, more than 10 years in the future will which now appears likely to pass in the like one that I and others are pro- also have to bear that burden of an in- United Nations is a positive step for- posing, to convert the $18 billion from credibly high Federal debt, a debt that ward but those words must be followed a loan to a gift. is over $6 trillion in total and a deficit by deeds. Other nations must con- The second opportunity will be on that is going to push towards $500 bil- tribute troops and funds toward the se- the Rohrabacher amendment, and lion next year. curity and reconstruction in Iraq. there will be other amendments, when Let us do the right thing in Iraq, but Moreover, private companies must not we can strike the $18 billion. People let us pay for it. Let us pay for it pref- be allowed to profiteer from the vast should understand that does not mean erably out of the tax cut, which could sums expended. Open bidding processes that we do not build Iraq. Instead, that easily afford to see an $87 billion reduc- should be used whenever possible and means the administration has to come tion but, as I said, I would have the greater scrutiny should be applied to forward with a loan package. So what offer to the colleagues on the other any and all contracts awarded. Max- is at issue in those votes, the only side, if there is some area of govern- imum use of Iraqi labor should be em- major issue that is going to be close on ment spending that you want to cut ployed to further obtain Iraqi support this floor, is whether the $18 billion is specifically to fund it, then that is fine, for reconstruction. a loan or a gift. but we cannot afford to continue to act Finally, to the degree we must fi- Now, what happens if we make it a like the debt does not matter. I think nance the lion’s share of the military loan? I have a plan. Step one, renounce the most scary aspect of the debate on reconstruction efforts, this burden the $100 billion that Saddam Hussein this subject has been the comments must not be allowed to fall to the very borrowed. coming out of the administration in soldiers and their children in the fu- the last few months that have said just ture. We should not debt finance this b 1415 that, that deficits don’t matter, that war. Step two, loan $18 billion to Iraq. Re- all of a sudden it doesn’t matter if you Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I sult: Iraq has $18 billion of debt. The balance your budget. That is wishful yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from other approach, is to not renounce the thinking and dead wrong. It matters Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER). $100 billion except that portion, that whether or not we balance our budget. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I tiny portion, which is voluntarily for- Let us start moving in the right direc- appreciate the gentlewoman’s courtesy given. So then they will owe $60 or $70 tion and do the right thing in Iraq, but in yielding me time. or $80 billion, none of it to us. Then in pay for it, for once. Congress will provide the necessary 2008, in 2010, and 2012, the vast majority Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I support for our troops, and we will of Saddam’s debt will be repaid. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from make a significant investment in stabi- Who gets the money? Twenty-five California (Mr. SCHIFF). lizing and rebuilding Iraq. But the billion dollars to Saudi Arabia. Seven- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, over the question before Congress is how best to teen billion dollars to Kuwait. Seven- next 2 days we will be debating the provide that troop support and how to teen to $30 billion to the other gulf President’s request for $87 billion in make the appropriate investment. We states. That is right. If you go with the military reconstruction efforts in Iraq have already provided huge sums that plan that is in this bill now, over $75 and Afghanistan. At the outset, I want were clearly not well spent. We will be billion to rich oil states. to acknowledge the outstanding brav- approaching $200 billion of borrowed Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I ery and dedication shown by our men money with no end in sight, and our yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from and women in uniform who are serving troops continue to have unmet needs Washington (Mr. SMITH). overseas. After visiting Iraq in August that were entirely foreseen. Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. and visiting Afghanistan a year ago, I This request has serious problems be- Speaker, I think it is absolutely crit- could not be more impressed with the cause the administration has serious ical that we fund our troops and the re- young people who are standing in credibility problems, not just with this building effort in Iraq, and I think harm’s way every day on our behalf. Congress. They have a credibility prob- some very good arguments have been Our first priority, then, in this emer- lem with the American public. The peo- made in support of that, particularly gency supplemental must be to meet ple know that the administration exag- by the gentlemen who took the trip to the needs of our troops and keep them gerated threats; they dismissed people Iraq to see, on the ground, firsthand, safe. It has been alarming to learn over who gave accurate estimates of costs what is going on over there. We have the past several months that many sol- and consequences; they strained the an incredible investment over there diers lack Kevlar vests, that there are evidence, to be charitable, and they ig- that we must see through to the end. insufficient armored vehicles, that nored or misunderstood the realities.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:44 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.022 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9395 It was wrong to give this administra- Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I cluded in the supplemental and feel the tion a blank check to wage unilateral yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Bush administration has an obligation war, and it is wrong to give them a Texas (Mr. DOGGETT). to explain to Congress why it blank check with vast sums of money (Mr. DOGGETT asked and was given downplayed our role in reconstruction for reconstruction. While this proposal permission to revise and extend his re- prior to the war. Last March, Sec- has been improved by the Committee marks.) retary Rumsfeld told the Senate Ap- on Appropriations, there is still too Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, with propriations Committee, ‘‘I don’t be- much spent on the wrong things ad- more than 2,000 young Americans dead lieve that the United States has the re- ministered by the wrong people. and injured in Iraq, we have a constitu- sponsibility for reconstruction. Funds There should be a better balance be- tional obligation to hold this Adminis- can come from those various sources I tween what we spend in Afghanistan tration accountable. We here in Con- mentioned, frozen assets, oil revenues and what we spend in Iraq. The leader- gress need to demonstrate a little more and a variety of other things, including ship of the Department of Defense who of the type of courage that our young the Oil for Food which has a very sub- overruled the professionals, who have people have shown in Iraq. stantial number of billions of dollars in been unable to get it right, should not We are having this vote now because it.’’ But then the Secretary changed be administering reconstruction. It the Administration has been unwilling his mind over the last 6 months, stat- should be done by the Department of to build a genuine international coali- ing last month, ‘‘Iraq is in no position State, especially utilizing the USAID tion. The price of going it mostly alone to pay its current debt service, let network. is that American taxpayers continue to alone take on more additional debt.’’ I would hope that the administration do most all the paying and our young Was the administration bending the would stop whistling in the dark that men and women do most all the dying. truth 6 months ago, or have events this is all going according to plan, and Americans must ‘‘pay it all’’ because of changed in Iraq to warrant these recon- it is going well. They should not lash the ‘‘know-it-all’’ ideologues who re- struction funds? Congress deserves an out at people who are pointing out the jected the advice of our leading mili- answer to that question, and I do not obvious problems and flaws. This is an tary experts, of our strongest allies and believe we have received an adequate opportunity to have the administration the experienced weapons inspectors. explanation yet. This is not a problem of too little display some candor, maybe a little hu- Mr. Speaker, I will not support a sup- money, it is a problem of too little mility, to help get everybody on the plemental that does not create ac- thinking and planning. same page. Congress does no one any countability for the funds Congress ap- Throwing more taxpayer money at propriates for no-bid contracts to com- favors, not our troops, not our citizens, the problem has nothing to do with not the Iraqi people, to continue to panies like Vice President CHENEY’s old ‘‘standing by our troops.’’ As the data employer, Halliburton. I will not sup- fund and support the administration’s in this chart demonstrates, if the sup- ill-advised and shortsighted plan. port a supplemental that does not turn plemental is rejected entirely, at its the reconstruction funds into a loan Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I current rate of spending, the Army will yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from rather than a grant. And I will not sup- still have plenty of money for half a port a supplemental that is not paid California (Mr. THOMPSON). year. But the choice need not be be- Mr. THOMPSON of California. I for. If these changes were made, then I tween zero and $87 billion. If you really thank the gentlewoman for yielding me could support it, but I do not think want to stand by the troops, then sup- that is going to happen. I think that this time. plement some now and force the Ad- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my this administration has the bill that ministration to come back no later colleagues to insist that accountability they want, and so I cannot support the than January 2004 with a plan to pro- is built into the supplemental appro- supplemental that is being put forward tect our troops and ensure security in priations. My vote, as a matter of fact, today. I think it is a mistake. I think Iraq. Do not give the Administration a will be contingent on inclusion of an we will regret it. I think, most impor- pass on accountability and a blank tantly, we need accountability, and we accountability provision. check through the next election. The history of our Nation has proven are not getting it. This vote has nothing to do about What about all the money that could that accountability is not only patri- supplying Kevlar vests to our troops. It otic, it most often determines our be spent that is being spent on Iraq is about providing ‘‘political Kevlar’’ that could be spent here at home for greatest successes from our most trag- to the defenders of a failed policy. ic failures. That is why I support provi- the needs that we have, whether it is Do not allow the failure of the Ad- infrastructure, like hospitals or sewage sions included in the alternative pro- ministration ideologues in business posal that require reporting on the treatment plants, or roads or high- suits to continue endangering those ways, whatever? Instead, we are spend- funding for both the military and the who so bravely serve us in uniform. reconstruction components of the bill. ing it on Iraq. We do not need to do it. This is an Administration that can- I think it is a mistake. By meeting these critical reporting re- not find Osama bin Laden, cannot find quirements, the administration would Saddam Hussein, cannot find weapons b 1430 ensure the necessary flow of funds to of mass destruction, cannot even find Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I our troops. the person in the White House who was yield myself such time as I may con- Three weeks ago, I introduced legis- responsible for illegally endangering a sume. lation that would require similar ac- woman who put her life on the line I first want to say that we have for countability, and I am pleased that working for the CIA. The only thing the next several hours, the next 48 these protections are included in the the Administration can find is the tax- hours, a general debate and a final vote alternative proposal. We have an op- payers’ wallet, again and again. on what we will do with $87 billion of portunity today, Mr. Speaker, to re- Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I the taxpayers’ money that is not paid gain an oversight voice that has been yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from for. Are we going to saddle our children lost for too long in this House. It is our New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE). and grandchildren with this debt? Can duty, our duty to the some 40,000 Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I be- some of this be a loan and what is troops who are serving in combat with- lieve it is critically important that we needed right away be sent out forth- out Kevlar inserts, our duty to their get our military troops all the re- with? Those are the kinds of questions, parents who have to send their sons sources they need to safely complete and we hope that some of the amend- and daughters the most basic of sup- their mission as soon as possible in ments will be adopted as we debate the plies, and it is our duty to the Amer- Iraq. However, I do not support rubber- supplemental. Iraq is not a poor coun- ican taxpayers who are footing the bill, stamping this legislation so the Bush try; $2 trillion of oil reserves now can a duty to ensure that these funds are administration gets a free ride from be used to secure and pay back some of being spent in the most effective and in Congress and does not have to account this money. the most efficient way. I urge my col- for its strategy in Iraq. Mr. Speaker, it is important that we leagues to demand that accountability Mr. Speaker, I oppose outright the get engaged, that we speak to one an- is part of this measure. $18 billion in reconstruction funds in- other, that some of the amendments do

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:44 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.067 H15PT1 H9396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 go forth and that we keep America Resolved by the House of Representatives (the ish communal life became possible for strong, keep our troops healthy and Senate concurring), That Congress— the first time in the New World. When protect them as God would have it. (1) honors and recognizes— Portugal recaptured this colony in Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance (A) the 350th anniversary of the American 1654, its Jews scattered to the Dutch of my time. Jewish community; and (B) ‘‘The Commission for Commemorating port of New Amsterdam, now New York f 350 Years of American Jewish History’’ and City. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER its efforts to plan, coordinate, and execute Colonial Jews never exceeded 1⁄10 of 1 PRO TEMPORE commemorative events celebrating 350 years percent of the American population; of American Jewish history; The Speaker pro tempore (Mr. yet they established the patterns of (2) supports the designation of an ‘‘Amer- Jewish communal life that persisted PETRI). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule ican Jewish History Month’’; and XX, the Chair will postpone further (3) urges all Americans to share in this for generations. Jews lived in cos- proceedings today on motions to sus- commemoration so as to have a greater ap- mopolitan cities like New York where pend the rules on which a recorded vote preciation of the role the American Jewish there were opportunities for commerce or the yeas and nays are ordered, or on community has had in helping to defend and and trade and organized synagogue which the vote is objected to under further the liberties and freedom of all communities. Charleston, Philadel- clause 6 of rule XX. Americans. phia, New York, and Newport each had Record votes on postponed questions The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- one synagogue that assumed responsi- will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. ant to the rule, the gentleman from bility for the religious and communal Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE) and the gen- f needs of all local Jews. Early Jewish tleman from California (Mr. WAXMAN) Americans explored, wrote poetry, and RECOGNIZING AND HONORING each will control 20 minutes. created industries. Jews have contin- AMERICA’S JEWISH COMMUNITY The Chair recognizes the gentleman ued to make important contributions ON 350TH ANNIVERSARY, SUP- from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE). to the history and culture of America. PORTING DESIGNATION OF GENERAL LEAVE During 2004 and 2005, 350 years of Jew- AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I ish life in America will be commemo- MONTH ask unanimous consent that all Mem- rated, honored, and celebrated. Jewish Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I bers may have 5 legislative days within immigration to America throughout move to suspend the rules and agree to which to revise and extend their re- the last 350 years brought with it le- the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. marks on the concurrent resolution gions of notable researchers, lawyers, 106) recognizing and honoring Amer- under consideration. statesmen, inventors, artists, authors, ica’s Jewish community on the occa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there musicians, doctors, entrepreneurs, spir- sion of its 350th anniversary, sup- objection to the request of the gen- itual leaders, and Members of Congress. porting the designation of an ‘‘Amer- tleman from Ohio? This resolution honors the life, cul- ican Jewish History Month,’’ and for There was no objection. ture, and contributions of the 6.5 mil- other purposes. Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I lion Jews who live in America and The Clerk read as follows: yield myself such time as I may con- those who came before them. I join the H. CON. RES. 106 sume. sponsors in supporting this resolution. Whereas in 1654, Jewish refugees from House Concurrent Resolution 106 rec- Brazil arrived on North American shores and ognizes and honors America’s Jewish Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of formally established North America’s first community on the occasion of its 350th my time. Jewish community in New Amsterdam, now anniversary. In 1654, 23 Jewish immi- Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I New York City; grants from Brazil traveled across the yield such time as he may consume to Whereas America welcomed Jews among the millions of immigrants that streamed sea and landed in North America at the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT), through our Nation’s history; New Amsterdam, which eventually be- the sponsor of the concurrent resolu- Whereas the waves of Jewish immigrants came New York City. Over the next few tion. arriving in America helped shape our Nation; hundred years, millions more Jews Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I thank Whereas the American Jewish community from all over the world migrated to the the gentleman for yielding me this has been intimately involved in our Nation’s United States in search of a better life. time. civic, social, economic, and cultural life; Our Nation is certainly a better place Whereas the American Jewish community I also want to thank the gentleman because they have come here. This res- has sought to actualize the broad principles from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN), who is the olution acknowledges the contribu- of liberty and justice that are enshrined in chief cosponsor of this concurrent reso- tions of Jewish Americans to this great the Constitution of the United States; lution, and we introduced it on March Whereas the American Jewish community Nation, and I commend the gentleman 20 of this year, recognizing the 350th is an equal participant in the religious life of from my home State of Ohio (Mr. anniversary of Jewish communal life our Nation; CHABOT) for introducing this concur- here in North America and encouraging Whereas American Jews have fought val- rent resolution. iantly for the United States in every one of Mr. Speaker, this legislation is a fit- all Americans to celebrate September, our Nation’s military struggles, from the 2004, as American Jewish History American Revolution to Operation Enduring ting way for this House to commemorate the influence of Jewish Americans Month in recognition of the occasion. Freedom; An identical resolution was introduced Whereas not less than 16 American Jews on every aspect of life in our great Na- in the other body by Senator VOINOVICH have received the Medal of Honor; tion over the last 350 years. I urge all Whereas 2004 marks the 350th anniversary Members to support passage of House and Senator DEWINE. of the American Jewish community; Concurrent Resolution 106. Since 1654 when Jewish refugees from Whereas the Library of Congress, the Na- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Brazil established America’s first Jew- tional Archives and Records Administration, my time. ish community in what is now New the American Jewish Historical Society, and York City, millions of Jewish immi- the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the Amer- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield ican Jewish Archives have formed ‘‘The myself such time as I may consume. grants have come to America and have Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish history commenced helped shape our American culture. American Jewish History’’ (referred to in in 1492 with the expulsion of Jews from House Concurrent Resolution 106 recog- this resolution as the ‘‘Commission’’) to Spain. This action set off a period of nizes the many contributions of the mark this historic milestone; intense Jewish migration. Seeking to American Jewish community to this Whereas the Commission will use the com- escape the clutches of the Inquisition, great Nation’s civic, social, economic, bined resources of its participants to pro- some Jews in the 16th century sought and cultural life. The resolution also mote the celebration of the Jewish experi- refuge in the young Calvinist republic notes that American Jews have fought ence in the United States throughout 2004; and of the Netherlands. A century later valiantly for the United States in Whereas the Commission is designating hundreds of their descendants crossed every one of our Nation’s military September 2004 as ‘‘American Jewish History the ocean to settle in the new Dutch struggles, from the American Revolu- Month’’: Now, therefore, be it colony of Recife in Brazil, where Jew- tion to Operation Enduring Freedom.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.027 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9397 The Library of Congress, the Na- desire for peace and community, as did ican Jewish history will prove to be of tional Archives and Records Adminis- the people I met with while in Israel. great value to the United States at tration, the American Jewish Histor- In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like large. ical Society, and the Jacob Rader to thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. I stand here today to urge my col- Marcus Center of the American Jewish CHABOT) and the gentleman from Ohio leagues to support this resolution. Archives have formed the Commission (Mr. PORTMAN) for introducing this res- Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I for Commemorating 350 Years of Amer- olution and recognizing a community yield such time as he may consume to ican Jewish History to mark this his- that is such a great part of American the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. toric milestone. The commission is society and culture. PORTMAN), the other original cosponsor designating September, 2004, as Amer- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 of the legislation. ican Jewish History Month. This reso- minutes to the gentleman from Amer- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank lution commends the commission for ican Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA). my colleague from Cleveland for man- its efforts and supports the designation (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and aging this legislation and for his sup- of an American Jewish History Month. was given permission to revise and export. I also want to congratulate the Finally, Mr. Speaker, House Concur- tend his remarks.) gentleman from Cincinnati, Ohio (Mr. rent Resolution 106 urges all Ameri- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, CHABOT), my colleague and neighbor, cans to share in this commemoration I rise in support of House Concurrent for his work on this project. so as to have a greater appreciation of Resolution 106, a resolution to recog- Mr. Speaker, I rise today very proud- the role of the American Jewish com- nize and honor the American Jewish ly in strong support of the resolution munity in helping to defend and fur- community. And I certainly would like recognizing and honoring the Jewish ther the liberties and freedoms of all to express my appreciation to the gen- community on the occasion of its 350th Americans. tleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) for his anniversary, supporting the designa- I want to thank the gentleman from sponsorship of this concurrent resolution of an American Jewish History Virginia (Chairman TOM DAVIS) and the tion. Month and recognizing and honoring Committee on Government Reform and Some 350 years ago, the first Jewish the many contributions of America’s the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. refugees arrived here in our country, Jewish community. LATOURETTE) for bringing this resolu- settling in what is now known as New The year 2004 will mark the 350th an- tion to the floor, and I again want to York City. This marked the beginnings niversary of Jewish refugees landing on thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. of evolution of the American Jewish North American shores and estab- PORTMAN) and the 69 cosponsors of this community, a community that has lishing North America’s first Jewish resolution. grown and flourished, one we all know community in New Amsterdam, now I urge my colleagues to support the and indeed should formally acknowl- called New York City. Today, Amer- resolution. edge, that has contributed tremen- ica’s Jewish population stands at about Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 dously to the United States. 7 million people. minutes to the gentleman from New Mr. Speaker, history has not been During 2004 and 2005, these 350 years Jersey (Mr. PALLONE). kind to the Jewish people. We are all of Jewish life in America will be com- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise well aware of the atrocities they suf- memorated, honored, and celebrated, today in support of H. Con. Res. 106, fered during the Holocaust. Jews and so will Jewish immigration. After celebrating 350 years of American Jew- throughout the past have had their all, Jewish immigration to America ish history. Whether they were born in freedoms restricted, being forced to throughout the last 350 years has the United States or they immigrated live separated in their own commu- brought with it legions of notable sci- here from Israel, Europe, or Middle nities with limited geographic and lim- entists, lawyers, statesmen, inventors, East countries such as Syria, as many ited economic opportunities. Yet de- artists, authors, musicians, doctors, people in my district in New Jersey spite all are the hardships and obsta- ethicists, entrepreneurs, and spiritual have done, the American Jewish com- cles faced, the Jewish community in leaders, men and women who substan- munity is a melting pot of cultures and America has developed into a success- tially transformed our great Nation tradition. Over the last 350 years, the ful society. and so many of our communities. American Jewish community has given The success of the American Jewish I, of course, have seen firsthand in rise to many of our Nation’s most re- community is testament to the value my hometown of Cincinnati the strong nowned artists, authors, doctors, sci- of the basic American right to freedom. and powerful positive influence of the entists, business leaders, and states- In America Jews can live anywhere, Jewish community and Cincinnati also men. Members of the American Jewish stand up for their own rights, and have happens to be home to a number of our community were present at the birth of the freedom to determine their own country’s most important Jewish insti- our Nation and have helped to trans- destinies. Today the United States has tutions. These include the American form the United States into what it is the largest Jewish population and one Jewish Archives, which has dedicated today through their contributions to that has contributed greatly to our itself to assembling an extensive col- culture, scientific discovery, and entre- country’s civic, social, economic, and lection of documents to chronicle preneurial innovation. cultural life. Jewish community mem- American Jewish history, and the He- In talking about the American Jew- bers have served in our Armed Forces, brew Union College, Jewish Institute of ish community, we cannot forget the have held Nobel prizes, become mem- Religion, established in 1875, a pillar to link between the community here and bers of the Supreme Court, Senators the American Reform Jewish move- the community in Israel. Throughout and Members of Congress, and have ment. my time in Congress, I have had the even served as members of the cabinet Mr. Speaker, I am strongly in sup- opportunity to travel to Israel, most of the President. Most importantly, port of this resolution because I believe recently this past August. There I met they have set an example for all Ameri- passage of it will foster awareness and with leaders in the World Jewish com- cans who believe in justice and equal will help facilitate understanding. I en- munity, including the chief Sephardic treatment under the law. We even now courage all of my colleagues on both rabbi, Shlomo Amar. Each time I trav- have two candidates of Jewish ancestry sides of the aisle to support it. el to the region, I am struck by the who are running for the highest office Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I reserve many ways in which our two nations of our country, that of the Presidency the balance of my time. are so intimately connected. Not just of the United States. politically or diplomatically but the Mr. Speaker, this year is the year many ways in which Jewish and Israeli 5763 according to the Jewish calendar, b 1445 culture have influenced American cul- and we have 237 years left before the Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 ture. After returning from Israel, I held end of the world. I say that humor- minutes to gentleman from Texas (Mr. several town hall forums with members ously, Mr. Speaker. Highlighting the BELL). of my local Jewish community. Many successes of American Jews and edu- Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I thank the of my constituents expressed the same cating the community about our Amer- gentlewoman for yielding me time.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:44 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.029 H15PT1 H9398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Ever since Jewish refugees from Brazil 350 years of Jews in America and to remem- Con. Res. 106, to recognize the Amer- landed on our shores in 1654 and established ber that without American Jews, our country ican Jewish community on the occa- the first Jewish community in what is now New would not be as great as it is. sion of its 350th anniversary and to York City, American Jews have made im- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I have no support the designation of American measurable contributions to our Nation’s civic, further speakers, and I yield back the Jewish History Month. social, economic and cultural life. balance of my time. No community in modern history has And this resolution is a long overdue and Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I suffered more under tyranny and op- explicit recognition by this Congress of those urge all my colleagues to support the pression and has been forced to fight contributions. resolution. harder throughout its history to secure Throughout history, few people have en- Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- the most basic rights we enjoy today in dured greater intolerance and hardship. quests for time, and I yield back the America, rights many of us sometimes As Thomas Jefferson once wrote: ‘‘I can balance of my time. take for granted in this great country only offer my regret . . . at seeing a sect [the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. of ours. Jews], the parent and basis of all of Chris- PETRI). The question is on the motion That is, in part, why we in America tendom, singled out for persecution and op- offered by the gentleman from Ohio can boast that we are home to the larg- pression.’’ (Mr. LATOURETTE) that the House sus- est Jewish population in the world. The And yet, in America, the Jewish community pend the rules and agree to the concur- history of the Jewish people is deeply has overcome, persevered and thrived—in rent resolution, H. Con. Res. 106. entwined with the spirit and heart of science and medicine, in literature and the The question was taken; and (two- America, and their struggle has been arts, in law and education, in business and thirds having voted in favor thereof) ours for the past 300 years. public service, and in a host of other occupa- the rules were suspended and the con- I have the profound honor of rep- tions and professions. current resolution was agreed to. resenting the largest Jewish popu- Further, America’s Jews have always an- A motion to reconsider was laid on lation in Texas in District 25. I can tell swered freedom’s call, valiantly fighting in the table. you that this is a proud community every one of our Nation’s military engage- f that loves this country and loves the ments, from the American Revolution to Oper- SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND freedoms that so many of our fore- ation Iraqi Freedom. And 16 American Jews IDEALS OF COLLEGE SAVINGS fathers have died side-by-side to pro- have been awarded the Congressional Medal MONTH tect. These Americans are the sur- of Honor. vivors of the greatest crime humanity ‘‘The Jewish Faith,’’ remarked President Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I has ever seen, and they are the living Coolidge, ‘‘is predominantly the faith of lib- move to suspend the rules and agree to legacy to what it means to sacrifice in erty.’’ the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. the name of freedom and liberty. Their And so this proud tradition of a proud mem- 270) supporting the goals and ideals of celebrated lives are living, walking ber of the American family continues today. College Savings Month. proof of why those difficult sacrifices All of us are the benefactors of the Amer- The Clerk read as follows: are worth making. ican Jewish Community’s unswerving adher- H. CON. RES. 270 We as a Nation would not be com- ence to and work on behalf of freedom, toler- Whereas the people of the United States plete, we would not be the America we ance, and basic human rights. recognize the challenge and accept the re- all know today, without the incredible And thus, it’s only fitting, Mr. Speaker, that sponsibility of obtaining the education and contributions and sacrifices made by this Congress recognize the enormous con- skills that will enable them to successfully tributions of America’s Jewish Community to compete in the global economy of the 21st the Jewish people, both here in Amer- century; ica and in the world abroad. our Nation and support the designation of Whereas since 1980 the rate of increase of The greatest lesson I think we can ‘‘American Jewish History Month.’’ the cost of postsecondary education has ex- learn from the Jewish community is Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, as a member of ceeded the rate of increase of inflation, pub- this: After thousands of years of perse- the American Jewish community, I am proud lic assistance to students, and family in- cution and torture, after encampment to support the designation of an ‘‘American come; and extermination, after being spread Jewish History Month’’. For the last 350 years, Whereas the rapidly rising cost of postsec- to the four corners of the wind by Jews have lived and worked in the United ondary education poses a serious threat to forces that would undo almost any States, and have contributed significantly to the ability of the people of the United States to ensure their and their children’s access to other community, they thrive today. the shaping of our country. Dating back, prior postsecondary education; Why? to the Revolutionary War, Jews have been an Whereas since 1992 the annual amount of Well, the long and painful, but proud integral part of our nation. Over the last three new student loan commitments has in- history of the Jewish people, here and and a half centuries, there have been many creased from $15,000,000,000 to $35,000,000,000, abroad, should show all of us that be- famous American Jews, such as Louis Bran- which represents an increasing burden on coming a great people is not about de- deis, the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice, college graduates to pay for their college fining geographical boundaries. Rather, and Lewis Charles Levin, the first Jewish Con- education long after that education is com- it is a connection of spirit, founded on gressman. Jews have fought and died for our pleted; Whereas it is in the interest of the Nation common ideals and beliefs that creates country in every war in the history of the to ensure that the people of the United great societies. For us in America and United States. Jews are responsible for the States have the opportunity to obtain a for our Jewish friends, both here and creation of countless Broadway plays, Pulitzer postsecondary education and to encourage abroad, those ideals are freedom, lib- prize novels and Academy Award winning parents to save for their children’s edu- erty, and respect for our fellow man. films. American Jews have won Olympic med- cation; These are the ties that bind all of us als, Super Bowls and have been elected to Whereas many States have offered tax in- together, and these are the ties that various Sports Halls of Fame. centives to encourage their citizens to save should show our common enemies, I need to look no further than my own dis- for educational expenses; Whereas additional Federal tax incentives those that would try to destroy all of trict to be reminded that Jews have literally left to encourage the people of the United States us, that they will never, ever succeed. their mark on America. The base of the Statue to save for educational expenses became ef- So I rise in support of this resolution, of Liberty has the poem ‘‘The New Colossus’’ fective after December 31, 2001; and and would ask my colleagues to sup- inscribed on it, which was written by Emma Whereas the National Association of State port it as well. Lazarus, an American Jew. American Jews Treasurers and the College Savings Plan Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have been a symbol of both immense religious Network have requested that the Congress join my friends from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT and Mr. pride, and fierce patriotism. designate September as College Savings PORTMAN) in strongly supporting House Con- American Jews are doctors and lawyers, Month in order to raise public awareness current Resolution 106, which recognizes and politicians and CEO’s, actors and athletes, about the need to save for educational expenses: Now, therefore, be it honors America’s Jewish community on the veterans and volunteers. Jews are fully im- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the occasion of its 350th anniversary and supports mersed in this nation’s fabric and are one of Senate concurring), That the Congress sup- the designation of ‘‘American Jewish History the primary reasons the material of this coun- ports the goals and ideals of College Savings Month.’’ try is so strong. I urge you to help celebrate Month.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:07 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.037 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9399 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Rising tuition rates force families to Americans that there is a possibility ant to the rule, the gentleman from borrow thousands of dollars to fund that you can save and compound and Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE) and the gentle- their children’s college education. The fight the rising costs of getting your woman from California (Ms. WATSON) debt that these families and new grad- children a quality education. each will control 20 minutes. uates face after graduation is daunting. I remember in Michigan we started The Chair recognizes the gentleman The majority of college students today something like this where it is tax-free from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE). will have borrowed over $20,000 by the in and tax-free out in a 529. You do not GENERAL LEAVE time they graduate. pay Michigan income tax if you get Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I As Federal and State governments into one of these education funds. At ask unanimous consent that all Mem- reduce student financial aid because of the announcement, a woman brought a bers may have 5 legislative days within budgetary constraints, families have to jar full of pennies. She was so excited, which to revise and extend their re- bear more of the financial responsi- she said, ‘‘You know, no longer do I marks and include extraneous material bility for college costs, and they need have to fill this jar with pennies. I can on H. Con. Res. 270. to plan accordingly. put it somewhere where these pennies The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there To encourage families to save for will become dollars and hundreds of objection to the request of the gen- their children’s college education well dollars for my child to have and get a tleman from Ohio? before college, the College Savings chance at a quality education in Amer- There was no objection. Plans Network was formed in 1999 as an ica.’’ How true that was, and how in- Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I affiliate to the National Association of spiring it was for that woman to recog- yield myself such time as I may con- State Treasurers. To make higher edu- nize that this is such a powerful instru- sume. cation more attainable, the Network ment for parents all across this great Mr. Speaker, H. Con. Res. 270, intro- serves as a clearinghouse for informa- country, to have the benefits of a tax- duced by the gentleman from Michigan tion about existing college savings pro- free way to save and compound for off- (Mr. ROGERS), aims to raise awareness grams. setting these rising costs of getting about the need to save for higher edu- Tuition rates have risen well past the that education. cation expenses. rates of inflation. During any 17-year Mr. Speaker, 86,000 people since the It is increasingly imperative for to- period from 1958 to 2001, the average introduction of this bill, in Michigan day’s young people to possess college annual tuition inflation was between 6 alone, have signed up and are putting degrees in order to compete in our Na- percent and 9 percent, ranging from 1.2 $25, $15, $10 or $100, as much as $5,000, tion’s workforce. At the same time, the times general inflation to 2.1 times away in these funds and watching it cost of undergraduate college edu- general inflation. On average, tuition grow, tax-free, certainly at the State cations continues to rise at a faster tends to increase about 8 percent per level, and tax-free at the Federal level, rate than inflation. year. An 8 percent college inflation thanks to all the Members of this Behind only their own retirements rate means that the cost of college Chamber, when you withdraw it for plans and mortgages, parents will prob- doubles every 9 years. For a baby born your child’s education. You can start ably put more money into their chil- today, this means that college costs to fight back the cost of books and dren’s college educations than any- will be more than three times the cur- computers and room and board, and, thing else in their lifetimes. This re- rent rate when the child matriculates certainly, that cost of tuition through ality can severely limit options for college. these funds. I want to, again, thank my col- those students and families who have College savings plans allow partici- leagues on the other side of the aisle not set aside funds to pay for college. pants to save money in a special col- for working in such a great, bipartisan Mr. Speaker, there is hope for par- lege savings account for college appli- spirit to reach a very laudable goal, ents and students who seek to defray cants’ education expenses. Contribu- and that is quality, accessible, higher the high costs of higher education. tions can vary, depending on individual education and vocational training for Many tax-deferred investment opportu- saving goals. Savings account funds every American. This certainly empow- nities, low-interest loans and scholar- can be used nationwide at eligible in- ers hundreds of thousands of them to ships can assist with paying for col- stitutions. do that right here at home. lege, and they are available for those To raise awareness about these pro- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield who look hard enough. Hopefully, the grams, the Network has designated such time as he may consume to the House’s consideration of this resolu- September ‘‘College Education gentleman from Texas (Mr. BELL). tion will encourage all future college Month.’’ This resolution supports the Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I thank the students, and parents of future college Network and its efforts to help families gentlewoman for yielding me time. students, to fully explore all such op- plan, prepare and save for college edu- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with tions. cation without relying heavily on stu- the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Mr. Speaker, few things are more val- dent loans and financial aid. WATSON) as well as the gentleman from uable to one’s career, financial security The steadily increasing costs of col- Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE) in support of or happiness than their college edu- lege education should not stop Amer- H. Con. Res. 270. Certainly, nothing cation. Unfortunately, few things are ica’s youth from reaching their goals could be more important in this day more expensive than a college edu- and aspirations. and age to recognize than saving for cation. It is important that all Ameri- I urge passage of this important reso- college. cans interested in going to college take lution. Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, it is the necessary steps to ensure that col- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my pleasure to yield such time as he lege is something they can afford. my time. may consume to the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, it is Nevada (Mr. PORTER). support H. Con. Res. 270. I want to my pleasure to yield such time as he Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in thank the gentleman from Michigan may consume to the gentleman from support of H. Con. Res. 270, supporting (Mr. ROGERS), and urge passage of the Michigan (Mr. ROGERS), the sponsor of the goals and ideals of College Savings bill. the resolution. Month. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. For many students, attending college my time. Speaker, I thank the chairman for following high school graduation is Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield yielding me time, and I thank the gen- just the next phase in their lives before myself such time as I may consume. tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. joining the workforce. But, for some, Mr. Speaker, College Education TIERNEY) for cosponsoring this legisla- the choice to attain a postsecondary Month focuses our attention on a question, working in a bipartisan way to education is not as easy as just getting tion Americans with children are ask- recognize a very powerful tool that accepted into a program of their ing themselves: How will I be able to many do not know even exists. choice. afford a college education for my chil- Mr. Speaker, one of the reasons for With the growing cost of postsec- dren? this resolution is to remind many ondary education, many students are

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:07 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.039 H15PT1 H9400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 forced to take out student loans, loans pleased when this provision was included in Whereas more than 7,000 teams from that can often exceed $30,000 a year. the 2001 Economic Stimulus legislation that around the world competed for the honor of Entering the workforce with these was signed by the President. Education sav- reaching the Little League World Series, kinds of commitments can often be in- East Boynton Beach was among the 8 final ings accounts are one way that we can ensure American teams; timidating for a newly-graduated stu- that individuals at every income level have the Whereas, on August 23, 2003, after com- dent. ability to contribute to their child’s or a rel- peting against the best young baseball play- Having had two children in college at ative’s or even their own postsecondary edu- ers in the Nation, East Boynton Beach de- one time, I understand how saving for cation. feated the team from Saugus, Massachusetts, our children’s postsecondary education I realize many working families are trying to by a score of 9–2 in the final game, thus cap- has become increasingly important, as save for college and it would be ideal if no turing the United States Little League we continue to see the costs of the student had to take out a student loan. But for Championship title; postsecondary education steadily ris- Whereas the team spirit and sportsmanship those who do incur debt, we need to make displayed by its roster of East Boynton ing. sure every student loan borrower has a real Beach players Michael Broad, Richie Currently, the United States Tax opportunity to borrow at the lowest rate pos- DeJesus, Cody Emerson, Jordan Irene, Pat- Code offers options for families to do sible. In order for borrowers to reach the low- rick Mullen, R.J. Neal, Matt Overton, Ricky just that, save money, to set aside for est rates possible, there must be competition Sabatino, Benny Townsend, Devon Travis, the value of that education. Two such in all aspects of the student loan program, in- and Andrew Weaver set a new standard of ex- options are the 529 College Savings cluding consolidation loans. cellence through team spirit and sportsman- Plan and the Coverdell Accounts. Both In order to ensure that we instill such com- ship; Whereas the coaching staff led by manager of these plans have benefited thousands petition, we will need to make sure that we re- of students and helped their families Kenny Emerson, assisted by coaches Joe peal the single holder rule during the reauthor- Irene and Tony Travis not only taught these meet the rapidly escalating costs asso- ization of the Higher Education Act, which is young men how to play top grade baseball on ciated with obtaining a college degree. currently moving through the Education and the field, but also taught them the best way Mr. Speaker, I plan on introducing the Workforce Committee. I want to thank my to conduct themselves off the field; the Education Savings Act of 2003 to- colleagues, Chairman BOEHNER and Con- Whereas national television commenta- morrow that will clarify the law to gressman MCKEON, for their efforts to keep tors, sportswriters, and other media from make it clear that employers can make college costs under control. It will be part of around the world singled out East Boynton Beach for the way they joyfully played the tax deductible contributions to em- my commitment to them as well as students ployees in their 529 and 530 education game and the respect and friendship they and families everywhere that they can have showed to all opposing players from around accounts, available to all employees at the benefit of competition from the more than the world; and every income level. The Education one thousand qualified lenders in the program Whereas these Little League ambassadors Savings Act will clarify that any when they consolidate their loans and, thus, from East Boynton Beach have honored their amounts contributed to these edu- allow them to further reduce their debt burden parents, families, teachers, friends, and the cational accounts will not count to- by taking advantage of historically low fixed in- City of Boynton Beach, Florida, by their ac- ward an employee’s gross income. terest rates, just as other borrowers are able tions, demonstrating not only the best of Little League tradition but the best of Planning for our children’s postsec- to do every day. ondary education by setting up savings America: Now therefore be it In conclusion, I encourage my colleagues to Resolved by the House of Representatives (the accounts is essential, now more than support H. Con. Res. 270 and the goals and Senate concurring), That Congress— ever. ideals of College Savings Month. (1) recognizes the achievement of the Lit- I would like to take this opportunity Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I have no tle League team East Boynton Beach, Flor- to thank my colleagues, the gentleman further requests for time, and I yield ida, in winning the United States Little from Michigan (Mr. ROGERS) and the back the balance of my time. League Championship and congratulates them on this victory and on the example of gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I excellence they set on the field and off the TIERNEY) for their efforts to give this urge passage of the resolution, and I important issue the recognition it de- field; yield back the balance of my time. (2) expresses its pride that the 2003 East serves. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Boynton Beach team represents America as Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, as question is on the motion offered by the 2003 United States Little League Cham- the sponsor of H. Con. Res. 270, I rise in sup- the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. pions and invites the players, coaches, par- port and wish to thank Chairman DAVIS for LATOURETTE) that the House suspend ents, and other league and city officials to bringing it to the floor today and to thank Con- the rules and agree to the concurrent the United States Capitol in Washington, gressman JOHN TIERNEY for joining me in resolution, H. Con. Res. 270. D.C. to be honored; (3) requests that the President recognize sponsoring this resolution. H. Con. Res. 270 The question was taken; and (two- recognizes September as College Savings the national champions in their achieve- thirds having voted in favor thereof) ments; and Month in conjunction with the National Asso- the rules were suspended and the con- (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Rep- ciation of State Treasurers and the College current resolution was agreed. resentatives to make available enrolled cop- Savings Plan Network in order to raise public A motion to reconsider was laid on ies of this resolution to the City of Boynton awareness about the need to save for edu- the table. Beach and the Boynton Beach Little League cational expenses. office for appropriate display and to trans- Since 1980, the rate of increase of the cost f mit an enrolled copy of this resolution to of postsecondary education has exceeded the RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATU- each player and coach of the East Boynton rate of increase of inflation, public assistance LATING EAST BOYNTON BEACH, Beach Little League baseball team. to students and family income. This rapid rate FLORIDA, UNITED STATES LIT- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of increase poses serious threats to the ability TLE LEAGUE TEAM CHAMPIONS ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE) and the gentle- of parents to save for and individuals to ac- Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I woman from California (Ms. WATSON) cess postsecondary education. move to suspend the rules and agree to Given that it is in our Nation’s best interest each will control 20 minutes. the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. The Chair recognizes the gentleman to have a highly educated population and to 273) recognizing and congratulating the encourage parents to save for their edu- from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE). East Boynton Beach, Florida, Little Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, it is cational expenses, many States, like Michigan, League team as the 2003 United States my pleasure to yield such time as he offer tax incentives to encourage their citizens Little League Champions. may consume to the distinguished gen- to save for educational expenses. As a State The Clerk read as follows: tleman from Florida (Mr. SHAW), the senator, I sponsored legislation to develop a H. CON. RES. 273 sponsor of this resolution. 529 plan that provides tax-free contributions Whereas the Little League team East b 1500 and withdrawals made to an education sav- Boynton Beach, Florida, captured the Flor- ings account. Soon after becoming a Con- ida State and Southeastern United States Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gressman, I introduced legislation to make dis- Regional Championship to reach the Little gentleman for yielding me this time. tributions from State-sponsored prepaid tuition League World Series in historic Williams- Mr. Speaker, this past August, some or college savings plans tax free. I was port, Pennsylvania; of the best young athletes from around

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:07 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.040 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9401 the country gathered in historic Wil- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield as a team, as representatives of their liamsport, Pennsylvania, to compete in myself such time as I may consume. community and Nation, and with the America’s favorite past time at the Mr. Speaker, 11 preteen boys from greatest amount of respect for their op- 2003 Little League Championships. East Boynton Beach came within a ponents. Today, I stand with my colleagues game of winning the Little League I join my colleagues in Congress in from Palm Beach County, the gentle- World Series. They lost the Little congratulating the East Boynton men from Florida (Mr. WEXLER) (Mr. League game to Japan, but they had a Beach players: Michael Broad, Richie FOLEY) and (Mr. HASTINGS), to honor wonderful time playing the game and DeJesus, Cody Emerson, Jordan Irene, these boys from my home district who spending the summer becoming the Patrick Mullen, R.J. Neal, Matt captured the United States champion- first team from southern Florida to Overton, Ricky Sabatino, Benny Town- ship. win the national championship. A send, Devon Travis and Andrew Wea- Just as we honor their victory with pitcher on the East Boynton Beach ver. I also want to highlight the ex- this resolution, I want to especially team said of the Little League World traordinary efforts of manager Kenny compliment them on their spirit and Series game, ‘‘I don’t care that we lost. Emerson and coaches Joe Irene and their sportsmanship which became leg- We had a blast.’’ Tony Travis, individuals who instilled endary in this series. These are the Little League baseball was created a keen sense of skill, spirit, and con- character traits that deliver victory for just that purpose. In 1938, a man fidence in these young men and taught and most certainly enabled them to named Carl Stotz hit upon the idea for them how to conduct themselves on bring home the championship to East an organized baseball team for the boys and, maybe even more importantly, off Boynton Beach. of his hometown of Williamsport, the field. Finally, I also want to congratulate So let me first start by congratu- Pennsylvania. Mr. Stotz gathered sev- and thank those who are often over- lating the boys from the East Boynton eral of the neighborhood children and looked who are critical to the accom- Beach Little League team: Michael, experimented with different types of plishments of these teams. East Boyn- Richard, Cody, Jordan, Patrick, R.J., equipment and different field dimen- ton Beach’s success could not have Matt, Ricky, Benny, Devon, and An- sions during that summer. In 1939, he been achieved without the sacrifice of drew, who are also known as this year’s enlisted the help of others and formed family members as well as the support United States Little League World Se- three teams: Lycoming Dairy, Lundy of fans in Boynton Beach and through- ries Champions. Lumber, and Jumbo Pretzel. out Florida. Clearly, the backbone of While we all recognize their out- Mr. Stotz came up with the name this team is not only the players and standing achievements, we also recog- Little League, and the first Little the coaches, but also the parents and nize that children do not get there on League game was played June 6, 1939. family members who sacrificed their their own. In each of our lives, there His idea was to provide a wholesome time, money, and effort to support this are people we remember who have program of baseball for the boys of Wil- team of champions. helped shape our character along the liamsport as a way to teach them the Again, I would like to join the gen- way: role models who helped make our ideals of sportsmanship, fair play, and tlemen from Florida (Mr. SHAW) (Mr. choices clearer, role models who make teamwork. HASTINGS) (Mr. FOLEY) in congratu- our defeats less painful and our vic- Carl Stotz would have been proud of lating the East Boynton Beach Little tories even sweeter, role models who the East Boynton Beach team. Sports- League team for winning the United teach us through their encouragement manship, fair play, and teamwork are States league championship. and support. As we grow older, we what made them the 2003 United States Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the gentle- come to recognize the scope and im- Little League Champions, an example woman from California (Ms. WATSON), I pact of their influence and that influ- not often set by the grown-ups involved yield back the balance of our time. ence as it has affected our lives. in the game. Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I The boys from East Boynton Beach The East Boynton Beach Little urge passage of the resolution, and I are surely no exception to this rule. League baseball team played with re- yield back the balance of my time. They have been reared by loving par- spect and friendship for their coaches, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ents who, no doubt, sacrificed much of parents, and opposing teams. And all PETRI). The question is on the motion this past year. To make their sons’ should be commended. offered by the gentleman from Ohio dreams come true, they chauffeured I join the sponsors of this resolution (Mr. LATOURETTE) that the House sus- them to countless practices and packed in commending them for their achieve- pend the rules and agree to the concur- the family up to cheer at games all sea- ments. rent resolution, H. Con. Res. 273. son long. When the boys were on the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The question was taken; and (two- field, they were coached by the best in my time. thirds having voted in favor thereof) the league, led by manager Kenny Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I the rules were suspended and the con- Emerson, assisted by coaches Joe Irene would advise the gentlewoman we have current resolution was agreed to. and Tony Travis. These role models not no additional requests for time. A motion to reconsider was laid on only taught the team how to play top- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 the table. grade baseball on the field, but also minutes to the gentleman from Florida f taught them the best way to conduct (Mr. WEXLER). RECOGNIZING INSPECTORS GEN- themselves when they are off the field. Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ERAL OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS So for all of these reasons, I am strong support of this resolution recog- proud to bring to the attention of the nizing the accomplishments of the East Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I United States House of Representatives Boynton Beach Little League team, move to suspend the rules and pass the the phenomenal achievements of these which have been stated very elo- joint resolution (H.J. Res. 70) recog- fine young men from Florida’s 22nd quently, who won the United States nizing Inspectors General over the last Congressional District. Their victory Little League championship title this 25 years in their efforts to prevent and brought East Boynton Beach great rec- summer. detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mis- ognition, as it has indeed all of Palm This Little League team from East management, and to promote economy, Beach County and the State of Florida. Boynton Beach captured the hearts and efficiency, and effectiveness in the Fed- But it was their teamwork and their souls of America this past August eral Government. The Clerk read as follows: sportsmanship that brought us all the through sheer determination, grit, and greatest of pride. We applaud their ef- love for the game of baseball. Out of H.J. RES. 70 fort and are offering this concurrent the 7,000 teams from across the globe Whereas the Inspector General Act of 1978 resolution to honor their spirit, which participating in the Little League (5 U.S.C. App.) was signed into law on Octo- ber 12, 1978, with overwhelming bipartisan captured our hearts and brought home World Series, these young ball players support; the championship. I am sure my col- displayed the highest level of sports- Whereas Inspectors General now exist in leagues will join me in voting ‘‘yes’’ on manship and goodwill. I am extremely the 29 largest executive branch agencies and this resolution. proud of the way they worked together in 28 other designated Federal entities;

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:07 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.043 H15PT1 H9402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Whereas Inspectors General work to serve Mr. Speaker, the distinguished chair- more effectively. They also had more the American taxpayer by promoting econ- man of the Committee on Government than 10,000 successful criminal prosecu- omy, efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity Reform, the gentleman from Virginia tions. Similar accomplishments are in the administration of the programs and (Mr. TOM DAVIS), introduced House made year after year. The IGs have operations of the Federal Government; Whereas Inspectors General conduct audits Joint Resolution 70. This resolution more than proven their usefulness to and investigations to both prevent and de- commends inspectors general for the Congress and to the American public. tect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanage- important work that they do to im- It has been 25 years since the passage ment in the programs and operations of the prove the operation of the Federal Gov- of the original IG act. That act estab- Federal Government; ernment. lished IGs in six Cabinet-level Depart- Whereas Inspectors General make Congress This year marks the 25th anniversary ments. A good measure of the success and agency heads aware, through semiannual of the Enactment of the Inspector Gen- of the IG concept is the fact that reports and other communications, of prob- eral Act. This 1978 law originally estab- today, there are inspectors general in lems and deficiencies in the administration of programs and operations of the Federal lished Offices of Inspectors General in all Departments and also in most Government; 12 Federal Departments and agencies. major independent agencies, for a total Whereas Congress and agency heads utilize This act has since been amended so of 59 in all. Both Congress and the ex- the recommendations of Inspectors General that today, statutory IGs oversee near- ecutive agencies themselves have come in the development and implementation of ly 60 Federal Departments and agen- to rely heavily on the IGs to uncover policies that promote economy and effi- cies. fraud, waste, and abuse in the Federal ciency in the administration of, or prevent Inspectors general are a valuable re- Government. and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mis- source for Congress and the American This resolution states in part, ‘‘In- management in, the programs and oper- people. Through their audits and inves- spectors General work to serve the ations of the Federal Government; Whereas Federal employees and other dedi- tigations, they highlight wasteful American taxpayer by promoting econ- cated citizens report information to Inspec- spending and fraudulent activities and omy, efficiency, effectiveness, and in- tors General regarding the possible existence recommend ways to improve the oper- tegrity in the administration of the of an activity constituting a violation of ation of government programs. In fis- programs and operations of the Federal law, rules, or regulations, or mismanage- cal year 2002, IGs made recommenda- Government.’’ ment, gross waste of funds, abuse of author- tions that saved more than $70 billion. I firmly believe that to be true, and ity, or a substantial and specific danger to Investigations performed by IG per- I urge my colleagues to support this public health and safety; sonnel also resulted in more than 10,000 resolution commemorating their 25th Whereas Inspector General audits and investigations result in annual recommenda- criminal prosecutions. anniversary. tions for more effective spending of billions Mr. Speaker, 25 years after the enact- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the remain- of taxpayer dollars, thousands of successful ment of the IG act, IGs remain impor- der of my time. criminal prosecutions, hundreds of millions tant guardians of good government. Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I of dollars returned to the United States This resolution salutes their efforts, want to congratulate and welcome the Treasury through investigative recoveries, and I strongly support its adoption. gentleman from Florida in his new ca- and the suspension and debarment of thou- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of pacity as an ex-officio member of the sands of individuals or entities from doing my time. Committee on Government Reform. business with the Government; and Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, House Whereas for 25 years the Inspectors Gen- eral have worked with Congress to facilitate myself such time as I may consume. Joint Resolution 70, recognizes the accom- effective oversight to improve the programs Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support plishments of the Inspectors General on the and operations of the Federal Government: of House Joint Resolution 70, which 25th anniversary of the passage of the Inspec- Now, therefore, be it recognizes inspectors general for their tor General Act. Twenty-five years ago this Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- efforts to prevent waste, fraud, and month, the Government Reform Committee— resentatives of the United States of America in abuse over the last 25 years and urge then known as the Government Operations Congress assembled, That the Congress— Members to vote for this measure. Committee—worked in a bipartisan fashion to (1) recognizes the many accomplishments The Committee on Government Re- enact legislation that established Inspectors of the Inspectors General in preventing and form has a long history of working General in six Cabinet level departments and detecting waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the Federal Government; with the inspectors general to elimi- another six government agencies. The IG Act (2) commends the Inspectors General and nate waste, fraud, and abuse in Federal was adopted in response to a need to reduce their employees for the dedication and pro- programs. Indeed, the Committee on fraud and waste and to enhance accountability fessionalism displayed in the performance of Government Reform drafted the origi- in the federal government. Under the IG Act, their duties; and nal statute establishing inspectors gen- audit and investigative units within an agency (3) reaffirms the role of Inspectors General eral in the executive branch 25 years were consolidated under a single office with in promoting economy, efficiency, and effec- ago. protections designed to ensure independence tiveness in the administration of the pro- The close relationship between the and objectivity. The IG Act has since been ex- grams and operations of the Federal Govern- ment. inspectors general and our committee panded so that today we have IGs in 29 major is entirely appropriate. The inspectors department sand agencies and in 28 smaller The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- general community is one of Congress’s federal entities. ant to the rule, the gentleman from principal watchdogs in the executive Over the last quarter century, IGs have Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE) and the gen- branch. There is much we can learn been a vital asset in the war against waste, tleman from Florida (Mr. WEXLER) from each other as we work to ensure fraud, and mismanagement in the programs each will control 20 minutes. that our government operates in the and operations of the federal government. The The Chair recognizes the gentleman most effective and efficient manner IGs and their more than 11,000 hardworking from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE). possible. auditors, investigators, inspectors, and support GENERAL LEAVE IGs have a very difficult job. They staff, produce impressive results each year. In Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I are appointed by the President and re- fiscal year 2002, IG audits resulted in savings ask unanimous consent that all Mem- port to Congress as well as the head of of tens of billions of taxpayer dollars and re- bers may have 5 legislative days within their agency. As independent investiga- turns of hundreds of millions of dollars to the which to revise and extend their re- tors within the Federal agencies, they Treasury. In addition, IG investigations remarks on the joint resolution under are often the last person a manager sulted in thousands of successful criminal consideration. wants to hear from. Yet in many in- prosecutions. With a combined fiscal year The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there stances, the toughest jobs are the ones 2002 budget of $1.5 billion dollars, the IGs objection to the request of the gen- that need the doing most. clearly provide significant returns for the tax- tleman from Ohio? During fiscal year 2002, IGs returned payer’s investment. There was no objection. over $4.5 billion to the Federal Govern- The Committee on government Reform and Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I ment in restitutions and recoveries, the entire Congress have come to rely heavily yield myself such time as I may con- and their audits identified another $72 on the critical work of the Inspectors General. sume. billion in funds that could be used In the twenty-five years since the passage of

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:07 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.007 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9403 the inspector General Act, much has changed bers may have 5 legislative days within of public schools for children in Jack- in the way the Federal Government manages which to revise and extend their re- sonville. One school in particular, it programs and operations. A series of new marks on H.R. 1883. Boylan Haven, a private school for Af- management laws—including the Chief Finan- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there rican American girls, was described to cial Officers Act, the Government Performance objection to the request of the gen- be unfit by any standard. Ms. Steward and Results Act, and the Federal Information tleman from Ohio? took on the local school board, and Security Management Act—are dramatically There was no objection. after a three-week battle and intense changing the management and accountability Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I pressure from Ms. Steward and local of the Federal Government, and the Inspec- yield myself such time as I may con- civil rights activists, the school board tors General are playing a critical role in the sume. decided to send the students to other implementation of these laws. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1883 was intro- area schools. Today, Eddie Mae Stew- American taxpayers deserve no less from duced by our esteemed colleague, the ard remains a tribute to those willing their government than the utmost account- gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. to undertake great risks to bring about ability for their hard-earned money. I urge my CORRINE BROWN), which designates this social justice. colleagues to support this resolution and sa- postal facility in Jacksonville, Florida, Much like those before her who lute the Inspectors General for their extremely as the Eddie Mae Steward Post Office. struggled against the injustice of sta- important work on behalf of the American tax- tus quo, she was referred to as a ‘‘trou- 1515 payers. b blemaker.’’ However, it was funda- Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I All Members of the Florida State del- mental fairness, strong principles, and urge passage of the bill, and I yield egation have cosponsored the legisla- the strength of her conviction that led back the balance of my time. tion as is required by the rules of our her to become a visionary and coura- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The committee. geous leader. question is on the motion offered by Eddie Mae Steward lived nearly her Ms. Steward leaves six children. And the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. entire life in Duval County, Florida. I am honored to recognize Eddie Mae LATOURETTE) that the House suspend She became an institution in that area. Steward with this post office designa- the rules and pass the joint resolution, After graduating from Douglas Ander- tion. I urge support for this measure. H.J. Res. 70. son High School and Edward Waters Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I The question was taken; and (two- College in Jacksonville, she began a would advise the gentlewoman from thirds having voted in favor thereof) life of public activism. Ms. Steward be- California (Ms. WATSON) that we have the rules were suspended and the joint came the first female president of the no additional speakers. I am prepared resolution was passed. local NAACP chapter in Jacksonville to yield back when she is. The title of the joint resolution was and rose to the level of Florida State Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I yield amended so as to read: ‘‘Joint resolu- president of the NAACP. Naming this myself such time as I may consume. tion commending the Inspectors Gen- post office after her in Jacksonville Mr. Speaker, as a member of the eral for their efforts to prevent and de- would be a wonderful tribute to her life House Committee on Government Re- tect waste, fraud, abuse, and mis- of philanthropy. form, I rise in support of H.R. 1883 management, and to promote economy, Mr. Speaker, Eddie Mae Steward which names a postal facility in Jack- efficiency, and effectiveness in the Fed- sadly passed away in March of 2001 at sonville, Florida, after Eddie Mae Steward. This bill was sponsored by the eral Government during the past 25 the age of 61. The gentlewoman from gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. years.’’. Florida (Ms. CORRINE BROWN) intro- CORRINE BROWN) and has the support A motion to reconsider was laid on duced identical legislation to 1883 last and cosponsorship of the entire Florida the table. year, and it passed the House, but not State delegation. The measure was f the Senate, before the end of the 107th unanimously reported out of com- Congress. With today’s passage by the EDDIE MAE STEWARD POST mittee on September 12, 2003. OFFICE House, we would hope that H.R. 1883 Eddie Mae Steward, a native Flo- Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I can be presented to the President for ridian and lifelong resident of the move to suspend the rules and pass the his signature before the end of this Jacksonville community, was well bill (H.R. 1883) to designate the facility Congress. known as a community leader and civil of the United States Postal Service lo- Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to rights activist. She began her career as cated at 1601–1 Main Street in Jackson- support this legislation. a civil rights advocate when she filed ville, Florida, as the ‘‘Eddie Mae Stew- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the suit for desegregation for the Duval ard Post Office.’’ my time. County School System. She continued The Clerk read as follows: Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 her efforts on behalf of her community H.R. 1883 minutes to the gentlewoman from by leading a series of successful fights Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Florida (Ms. CORRINE BROWN). to improve run-down public schools in resentatives of the United States of America in Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Jacksonville. Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, I am thrilled to see this In 1972, Eddie Mae Steward became SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. bill on the floor of the House today to the first female president of the Jack- The facility of the United States Postal dedicate a post office in Jacksonville sonville branch of the National Asso- Service located at 1601–1 Main Street in to Ms. Eddie Mae Steward. Eddie Mae ciation for the Advancement of Colored Jacksonville, Florida, shall be known and Steward left her mark on her commu- People, a position she held for 6 years. designated as the ‘‘Eddie Mae Steward Post nity in many ways. Office’’. She also served as the Florida State Eddie Mae Steward single-handedly SEC. 2. REFERENCES. NAACP president from 1973 to 1974, as Any reference in a law, map, regulation, launched the effort that led to the well as secretary of the Duval County document, paper, or other record of the court-ordered desegregation of Duval Democratic Executive Committee. United States to the facility referred to in County’s public schools, she was the Sadly, she passed away on March 5, section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to first female president of the Jackson- 2000. the Eddie Mae Steward Post Office. ville branch of the NAACP, and served Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- as the State NAACP president from leagues for seeking to honor the late ant to the rule, the gentleman from 1973 to 1974. Eddie Mae Steward by naming a postal Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE) and the gen- She also served as the secretary of facility near her family home in Jack- tleman from Florida (Mr. WEXLER) the Duval County Democratic Execu- sonville, Florida. I urge the swift pas- each will control 20 minutes. tive Committee. A graduate of Edward sage of H.R. 1883. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Waters College in Jacksonville, she Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE). was truly a dedicated civil rights activ- of my time. GENERAL LEAVE ist. Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. Steward was the first to take on urge passage of the bill, and I yield ask unanimous consent that all Mem- the fight to improve the infrastructure back the balance of my time.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:07 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.041 H15PT1 H9404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lost their mothers and fathers, sons PETRI). The question is on the motion ant to the rule, the gentleman from and daughters. While there are the offered by the gentleman from Ohio California (Mr. POMBO) and the gentle- names of 58,235 men and women on The (Mr. LATOURETTE) that the House sus- woman from California (Mrs. Wall who made the ultimate sacrifice pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. NAPOLITANO) each will control 20 min- for democracy and security, I do not 1883. utes. know how the draft affected their fami- The question was taken; and (two- The Chair recognizes the gentleman lies, who they were, where they came thirds having voted in favor thereof) from California (Mr. POMBO). from, or how they felt about the war. A the rules were suspended and the bill Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- visitor center could begin to answer was passed. self such time as I may consume. some of these questions. A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1442, which I intro- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial will the table. duced and that was amended by the offer the visitor a more comprehensive f Committee on Resources, authorizes understanding as to the evolution of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund the Memorial and why America got in- VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL to establish an underground visitor volved in Vietnam in the early 1950s, VISITOR CENTER center at or near the Vietnam Veterans committed itself until 1973, making it Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I move to Memorial to better inform and educate our Nation’s longest military conflict, suspend the rules and pass the bill the public about the Memorial and the spanning six Presidential administra- (H.R. 1442) to authorize the design and Vietnam War. tions and sacrificing the lives of over construction of a visitor center for the My colleagues may not remember, 52,000 Americans. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, as but back in 1979 Congress authorized I know my colleagues who unself- amended. the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund ishly served this country during the The Clerk read as follows: to raise the necessary funds to build Vietnam War with honor and duty, H.R. 1442 the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, such as two of the original cosponsors Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- known more commonly as The Wall. of the bill, the gentleman from Nevada resentatives of the United States of America in The Fund met its goal, raising over $8 (Mr. GIBBONS), and the gentleman from Congress assembled, million. And on November 13, 1982, The Pennsylvania (Mr. MURTHA), agree with SECTION 1. VISITOR CENTER. Wall was opened to the public. I have me that the visitor center is needed. Public Law 96–297 (16 U.S.C. 431 note) is no doubt that the Fund will meet its This bill represents a true bipartisan amended by adding at the end the following: goal for the visitor center. effort. I would like to thank the Com- ‘‘SEC. 6. VISITOR CENTER. The Fund has been integrally in- mittee on Resources ranking member, ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.— volved with the Memorial since 1982, the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Vietnam Veterans and I expect that it will also be inte- Memorial Fund, Inc., is authorized to con- RAHALL), the Committee on Resources struct a visitor center at or near the Viet- grally involved with the visitor center. vice chairman, the gentleman from Ne- nam Veterans Memorial on Federal land in While the center will be operated by vada (Mr. GIBBONS), and our colleague, the District of Columbia, or its environs, the Park Service, the National Park the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. subject to the provisions of this section, in Rangers will work side by side with MURTHA), for their support and efforts order to better inform and educate the public volunteers and educators from the Me- in moving this legislation forward. about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and morial Fund and other veterans’ orga- I would also like to thank Jan the Vietnam War. nizations in assisting visitors as they Scruggs of the Vietnam Veterans Me- ‘‘(2) LOCATION.—The visitor center shall be seek a better understanding of the Me- located underground. morial Fund and a number of his col- ‘‘(3) CONSULTATION ON DESIGN PHASE.—The morial and our involvement in the war. leagues from veterans organizations Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. shall Today over 4.4 million people annu- across the country, Don Murphy, Dep- consult with educators, veterans groups, and ally visit the Vietnam Veterans Memo- uty Director of the National Park the National Park Service in developing the rial, the most visited Memorial in our Service and his staff, and David Wat- proposed design of the visitor center. Nation’s capital. Some come to ‘‘The kins, of the minority staff, for all of ‘‘(b) APPLICATION OF COMMEMORATIVE Wall That Heals’’ to sketch the name the hours that they put in working WORKS ACT.—Chapter 89 of title 40, United of their fallen mother or father, broth- with the majority staff in moving this States Code (commonly referred to as the er or sister on a piece of paper, while Commemorative Works Act) shall apply, in- bill forward. cluding provisions related to the siting, de- others come for a solemn moment with Finally, I would like to thank my sign, construction, and maintenance of the a fallen comrade. It has become the constituents, Leo Burke of Stockton, visitor center, and the visitor center shall be quietest place in our Nation’s capital. California, a veteran of World War II, considered a commemorative work for the No Federal funds will go toward the and Retired Air Force Colonel Robert purposes of that Act, except that— design and construction of the visitor Frank of Pleasanton, California, a vet- ‘‘(1) final approval of the visitor center center. Once completed, the mainte- eran of the Vietnam War. Both have shall not be withheld; nance costs will be shared by the Fund been instrumental in raising the ‘‘(2) the provisions of section 8908(b) of title and the National Park Service. awareness of H.R. 1442 and support for 40, United States Code requiring further ap- Once built, the visitor center and The proval by law for the location of a com- the visitor center. memorative work within Area I shall not Wall will work in synergy to provide a I would also like to thank the mem- apply; and profound educational experience unlike bers of the Karl Ross Post Number 16 ‘‘(3) the Secretary of the Interior shall any other monument or memorial. American Legion in Stockton, Cali- enter into a written agreement with the While the exhibits for the visitor cen- fornia, and the Vietnam War veterans Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. for ter will be determined once it is built, from the tri-valley area in my district specified maintenance needs of the visitor I expect that some of the 60,000 per- for their support of this legislation. center. sonal articles that have been left by H.R. 1442, as amended, is supported ‘‘(c) OPERATION.—The Secretary of the In- terior shall— family members over the years at the by the majority, minority of the Com- ‘‘(1) operate the visitor center; and Memorial will find a permanent home. mittee on Resources and the adminis- ‘‘(2) as soon as practicable, in consultation A visitor center for the Vietnam Vet- tration. It has been an honor for me to with educators and veterans groups, develop erans Memorial is the right thing to serve in helping to move this much-de- a written interpretive plan for the visitor do. It is our moral responsibility to layed legislation forward. center in accordance with National Park provide a place where the thousands of I urge my colleagues to support H.R. Service policy. stories of profiles in courage can be 1442 as amended. I look forward to this ‘‘(d) FUNDING.—The Vietnam Veterans Me- told and shared with fellow Americans. important legislation becoming law. morial Fund, Inc. shall be solely responsible Too many visitors to The Wall walk for acceptance of contributions for, and pay- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ment of expenses of, the establishment of the away not truly knowing the impact the my time. visitor center. No Federal funds shall be used Vietnam War had on our country, the Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I to pay any expense of the establishment of men and women who fought in Viet- yield myself such time as I may con- the visitor center.’’. nam and the lives of those families who sume.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:07 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.051 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9405 (Mrs. NAPOLITANO asked and was Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I given permission to revise and extend support of a bill which will authorize yield 5 minutes to the distinguished her remarks.) the building of a visitors center at the gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, Vietnam Veterans Memorial. I am FALEOMAVAEGA). any potential changes to the Vietnam proud to have assisted and supported Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, Memorial or any of these magnificent the gentleman from California (Mr. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding memorials on our National Mall must POMBO) and the leadership and the staff me time. be considered very carefully. The Wall of the Committee on Resources in Mr. Speaker, first of all, I certainly is an incredibly powerful tool for rec- bringing us one step closer to making want to commend my good friend, the onciliation and healing as we have the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visi- chairman of the Committee on Re- heard, and, as I have heard from many tors Center a reality. sources, the gentleman from California of my constituents, it is also a perma- In this body, Mr. Speaker, I am but (Mr. POMBO), and also our ranking nent record of sacrifice and loss. one of many who served our great Na- member, the gentleman from West Vir- Millions of Americans feel a deep and tion in uniform during this period of ginia (Mr. RAHALL), for their out- personal connection to The Wall, and our country’s history. And today we standing leadership in bringing this we in Congress are its stewards. debate long-overdue legislation to cre- legislation to the floor. More espe- In this instance a visitor center ate a visitors center at the Vietnam cially, I want to commend also my would allow the National Park Service Veterans Memorial, the most popular good friend, the gentleman from Ne- and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial memorial in Washington with more vada (Mr. GIBBONS) and my good friend, Fund to provide visitors to this wall a than 4 million visitors a year. the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. context that might further their under- Etched row upon row the heroes list- MURTHA), for their outstanding con- standing of the war. ed on the wall continue to serve our tributions in making this legislation a For many visitors, the list of over Nation still today. They serve to re- possibility. 50,000 names inscribed on black granite mind us of the price of freedom. Mr. Speaker, as an original cospon- is certainly moving, but their personal Throughout the United States, teach- sor, I rise today in support of H.R. 1442, ers and students are benefiting from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visi- understanding of, and connection to, the educational programs of the Viet- tors Center Act. the events surrounding the conflict is nam Veterans Memorial Fund. We The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was very limited. A small underground vis- must ensure that this noble effort con- dedicated in 1982; and with some 4.4 itor center would become an a powerful tinues beyond America’s classrooms. It million visitors each year, it is the tool in expanding visitors’ connection must continue when those students most visited memorial in Washington, with the Memorial and its subject mat- visit our Nation’s capital. It must con- D.C. ter. tinue when they visit the Vietnam Vet- This memorial stands as a testament Certainly, there is more work to be erans Memorial. The underground visi- to the sacrifices made by the men and done even after this legislation is en- tors center must be there on that sa- women during the Vietnam War. Their acted. How best to design and con- cred site. The visitors center will cre- names are engraved in the wall to struct the center so that it will not in- ate a profound learning experience for honor their memory and serve as a re- trude upon The Wall itself or any other all Americans, a place where veterans minder of the ultimate sacrifice they memorial on the Mall, as well as how and family members come to remember made on behalf of our Nation. Some of best to fund staff and maintain the and often to mourn, a place where love them are my own relatives and friends; center must all be explored. is openly displayed, love for those lost their names are on that wall. However, development of this legisla- in Vietnam. H.R. 1442 is designed to enhance pub- tion has become a cooperative process, The visitors center will teach our lic education at the Vietnam Veterans as we have heard, and the bill contains children the lessons we learned as sol- Memorial. Specifically, it would au- certain provisions that will provide diers and as a country. In the best tra- thorize the Vietnam Veterans Memo- guidance on each of these issues as the ditions of war memorials, the visitors rial Fund to design and construct an process of establishing the center center will ensure that future genera- underground visitors center for the me- moves forward. tions will always remember the sac- morial. The fund would also promote Once completed, the Vietnam Memo- rifices that were made by our the educational experience for the pub- rial Visitor Center will be a welcome servicemembers for their country, for lic, an experience culminating in self- and informative addition to our Na- their freedom. guided tours, displays of collections tional Mall. The gentleman from Cali- It will educate our country’s youth and mementos of the fallen soldiers fornia (Mr. POMBO), the gentleman and continue the wall’s work of healing and exhibits discussing the historical from West Virginia (Mr. RAHALL), and our Nation. I cannot think of a more significance of the memorial and the all the cosponsors of H.R. 1442 are to be appropriate place for a visitors center Vietnam War. commended for their efforts on this im- than on the hallowed grounds of the Mr. Speaker, as a Vietnam veteran, I portant legislation. Vietnam Veterans Memorial. am painfully aware of the sacrifices In addition, the contributions of the The Vietnam War was controversial. made by these men and women in de- administration and the Vietnam Vet- However, there is no controversy about fense of freedom. I am honored to have erans Memorial Fund were vital during the bravery and sacrifice of the men been able to support this legislation this process. I urge my colleagues to and women who answered the call of which I believe is crucial in educating support H.R. 1442, as amended. duty. Former President George H.W. the public about the Vietnam War, as Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Bush, himself a former combat pilot, well as preserving the memory of our my time. wrote of the legislation that we debate fallen men and women in the military. today, ‘‘This center will remind all Mr. Speaker, this memorial is more b 1530 Americans that we owe these soldiers a than just a reminder of the events be- Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I yield debt of gratitude.’’ fore, during, and after that tragic war such time as he may consume to the I echo the President’s sentiments. in Vietnam. This memorial should also gentleman from Nevada (Mr. GIBBONS), Let us take up this historic step. Let serve as a reminder to our national vice chairman of the Committee on Re- us create a center to recognize our cou- politicians and military leaders of our sources and an original cosponsor of rageous Vietnam veterans. Let us es- Nation never, never to take lightly the the bill. tablish this visitors center so every fu- matter of putting our soldiers, our sail- (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given ture generation understands the sac- ors, our Marines, and our Air Force permission to revise and extend his re- rifices made and as a Nation we will personnel in harm’s way. It should be marks.) never forget. only if there is absolutely clear evi- Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- dence that the security and safety of the chairman of the committee, the leagues to pass this historic legislation our Nation is at risk. gentleman from California (Mr. as a tribute to those who have served I need to remind my colleagues we POMBO), for yielding me time. our country. did not win the war in Vietnam. And

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:16 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.053 H15PT1 H9406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 for a former Secretary of Defense to gentleman from California (Mr. POMBO) the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, confess years later and publicly stating for his leadership as well. and the FDR Memorial.’’ that as a matter of policy we were Let me say what we all know, that My position on all these memorials is wrong to be in Vietnam, tell that to there are no veterans, and I think all the same. Martin Luther King, when the parents and the wives and the would agree, that are more deserving people wanted to memorialize him be- brothers and sisters and the relatives than Vietnam veterans, no veterans fore 25 years, no, no exceptions. He had of some 58,000 brave men and women that got a rawer deal at home and in to wait 25 years. We wanted an African who lost their lives in that terrible the field. We cannot do enough. They American memorial on the Mall, I was conflict, and some 400,000 who were still are the homeless veterans, not against it. It is not going to be on the wounded and maimed for life. And I simply the returning veterans. Mall. We have to have one policy. cannot help it also, Mr. Speaker, but to I support this memorial. And I sup- I think we have done the right thing state for the record that some 2 million port it because it has been put under- here. But this is a real warning to the Vietnamese, included among them tens ground. But I come to the floor to re- Congress that it does not have a lot of thousands of innocent women and mind people that that is not where it more space left on that Mall. children needlessly killed in that ter- always was. It was above ground. Now Hon. CRAIG THOMAS, rible conflict. it is going underground and still there Chairman, Subcommittee on Nationnal Parks, It is my sincere hope that this memo- is a lot of work to be done to make U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. DEAR SENATOR THOMAS: I am writing to ex- rial will stand as a center for learning sure that it is in keeping with the Mall press the views of the National Capital Plan- and telling the American people the itself. The Mall is becoming a crowded ning Commission with regard to S. 1076, a real truth of what happened in that urban area, rather than the Mall it was bill that would authorize a visitor education dark 10-year period of our Nation’s his- meant to be. center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. tory. The Vietnam Memorial, anybody who As I stated previously in testimony before Mr. Speaker, I would like again to goes there knows that people who come the Senate Energy and Natural Resources take this opportunity to thank my to the Vietnam Memorial need some Committee, the Commission is supportive of place to go. Some people that come, the establishment of a visitor education cen- good friend, the gentleman from Cali- ter. We believe such a center could help in- fornia (Mr. POMBO), and the ranking they bring so many things with them. form the millions of visitors to the nation’s member of this committee for their They leave items. It is the most visited capital—including thousands of school-aged continued leadership and commitment memorial. It is a shrine. It is not sim- children—who are eager to learn more about in honoring the Vietnam Memorial. I ply a memorial. the complex history of the Vietnam conflict urge my colleagues to support this leg- So the need for some place for people and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. How- islation. to be is apparent here. We have to be ever, the Commission is concerned that lo- Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 very careful, however, as we get pres- cating an education center at the site of the minutes to the gentlewoman from sure from various groups. For example, Vietnam Veterans Memorial would set an there is another memorial, because unwelcome precedent for additional edu- Florida (Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE). cation centers at other memorials across the Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- after this wonderful shrine was put Mall. Instead, we believe there are alter- ida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak- there, some came forward and said, we native ways to provide visitors to the Viet- er in favor of H.R. 1442, the Vietnam do not like that so we want another nam Veterans Memorial with an education Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Act. one. And so there is another one there center that would be more consistent with I am very proud to be a cosponsor of which, of course, people ignore because Commission policies and avoid setting a this legislation which authorizes the the place where people come is the precedent for additional visitor centers on design and construction of a visitors place where there was a competition. the Mall. Since 1991, the Commission has consist- center to enhance the experience of And pursuant to that competition was ently expressed objection to constructing ad- visitors to the Vietnam Memorial. I this extraordinary memorial that could ditional elements to the Vietnam Veterans will not ever forget the impact that the not be improved upon. But there was Memorial. In our view, the memorial suc- wall had on me when it was first com- political pressure, and there is another ceeds in evoking a powerful, emotional re- memorated in 1982. At that time the memorial there that looks like all the sponse precisely because of its simplicity. sacrifices made by American soldiers, other memorials in Washington. The memorial presents a complete and time- Marines, Navy, and Air Force in Viet- And it is political pressure that I less tribute whose impact could be dimin- nam were so fresh on everyone’s con- come to the floor to remind people of ished if it were coupled with an education because political pressures are making center whose main focus would be historical science. However, as years pass, the interpretation and exhibit. In addition, as Vietnam War becomes the subject of a our Mall a place where our generation you may be aware, in September 2001, this history text book rather than a reality is using up all of the space. Commission, along with the Commission of of life. There is a portion of the Senate bill, Fine Arts and the National Capital Memo- The sacrifices made by Vietnam vet- when this goes to conference, to access rials Commission, adopted the Memorials erans must not simply fade into the the so-called reserve, the access from and Museums Master Plan to guide the loca- past. We owe much more to the soldiers the White House to the Jefferson Me- tion of new memorials and related structures who answered the call to duty and who morial, the Capitol to the Lincoln Me- in the nation’s capital. The Plan sets forth a morial. It is unfair to future genera- policy stating that visitor services at memo- sacrificed for our freedom. Today, most rials in Area I, which includes the Vietnam of the visitors to the wall were not tions to say, look, I am sorry there is Veterans Memorial, ‘‘should be limited to alive during the Vietnam era. Many do no space there, but we had a lot of only small information kiosks and restroom not fully understanding the message on things that we wanted to commemo- facilities and should not contain buildings or the wall. The Vietnam Veterans Memo- rate. interior housing exhibits, displays, collec- rial Visitors Center will ensure that Mr. Speaker, I want to read a letter tion, or other interpretive products and pro- Americans now and also future genera- from the National Capital Planning grams normally found in museums, visitor tions will learn and understand the Commission that reluctantly approved, centers, or education centers.’’ or said it supported, this memorial but While we applaud efforts of the Vietnam true history of the Vietnam War. Memorial Fund to seek ways to ensure that I want to thank the gentleman from warned the Congress, ‘‘While we ap- the visitor center will not visually intrude California (Mr. POMBO) for his leader- plaud efforts of the Vietnam Memorial upon the historic open space of the Mall, the ship on this matter so that we can con- Fund to seek ways to ensure the visi- Commission is concerned that if this center tinue to honor the sacrifices made by tors center will not visually intrude on is approved, Congress may soon find itself our many brave Americans. the historic open space of the Mall, the under increasing pressure to authorize simi- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I Commission is concerned that if this lar education centers at other memorials yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman center is approved, Congress will soon throughout the Monumental Core, including find itself under increasing pressure to the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the from the District of Columbia (Ms. World War II Memorial, the Martin Luther NORTON). authorize similar education centers at King, Jr. Memorial, or the FDR Memorial. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank other memorials throughout the monu- Additional structures at these sites would the gentlewoman for yielding me time. mental core, including the Vietnam further diminish the Mall’s cherished open I thank her for her leadership and the Memorial, the World War II Memorial, landscape.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.055 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9407 As we move forward to implement the Me- tion about service, sacrifice, and patri- efficient, and expensive for the Forest Serv- morials and Museums Master Plan, we an- otism for those whose names are in- ice to manage and more appropriate for dis- ticipate working with the National Park scribed on the Vietnam Veterans Wall. posal. Service on a study that will provide a com- (3) In order to promote responsible and or- prehensive assessment of landscape condi- b 1545 derly development in Carson City and Doug- tions, land use, and visitor services on and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I las County, Nevada, appropriate parcels of adjacent to the Mall. We expect the study yield myself such time as I may con- the Federal land should be sold by the Fed- will examine alternatives for educating visi- eral Government based on recommendations tors about memorials located on the Mall. sume. made by units of local government and the We look forward to working with the Com- I just wanted to thank my speakers public. mittee on this important issue. Please do not for coming in and supporting this im- (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to hesitate to contact our General Counsel, Ash portant piece of legislation, and I am provide for the sale of certain parcels of Fed- Jain, or myself at (202) 482–7200 if we can be only sorry I did not get on the general land in Carson City and Douglas County, Nevada. of any further assistance. tleman from California’s (Mr. POMBO) Sincerely, bill early enough because it would have SEC. 3. DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM PATRICIA E. GALLAGHER, AICP, LANDS, CARSON CITY AND DOUGLAS Executive Director. been something that would be tremen- COUNTY, NEVADA. dously important. My brother served in (a) DISPOSAL REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I reserve Vietnam. Agriculture (in this section referred to as the the balance of my time. ‘‘Secretary’’) shall sell any right, title, or in- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I I urge my colleagues to support and endorse this bill. terest of the United States in and to the fol- yield 2 minutes to the distinguished lowing parcels of National Forest System gentleman from California (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance lands in Carson City or Douglas County, Ne- of my time. CARDOZA). vada: Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- (1) The parcel of land referred to as the strong support of this legislation. I self such time as I may consume. ‘‘Carson Parcel’’, consisting of approxi- I want to thank the gentlewoman mately 3 acres, and more particularly de- want to thank its sponsor, my good scribed as being a portion of the southeast friend, the gentleman from California from California (Mrs. NAPOLITANO) and the gentleman from California (Mr. quarter, section 31, township 15 north, range (Mr. POMBO), the chairman of our com- 20 east, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. mittee, for his leadership on this issue. CARDOZA), two of my California col- (2) The parcel of land referred to as the Just a few weeks from now on No- leagues who have worked so hard on ‘‘Jacks Valley/Highway 395 Parcel’’, con- vember 11, our Nation will observe Vet- this legislation and others over the sisting of approximately 28 acres, and more erans Day. I believe one of the most past several months to make this a re- particularly described as being a portion of moving tributes to our veterans is in ality, and I think that their support is the northwest quarter of the southeast quar- fact this Vietnam Veterans Memorial well-known amongst the veteran com- ter, section 6, township 14 north, range 20 east, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. Wall which honors the service and sac- munity, and I thank them for their work. (3) The parcel of land referred to as the rifice of over 3.5 million Americans ‘‘Indian Hills Parcel’’, consisting of approxi- who served in Southeast Asia during I urge my colleagues to support H.R. mately 75 acres, and more particularly de- that conflict. 1442, as amended. scribed as being a portion of the southwest Our Nation suffered the loss of 58,000 Mr. Speaker, I have no further speak- quarter, section 18, township 14 north, range men and women and more than 300,000 ers, and I yield back the balance of my 20 east, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. came home injured or wounded. The time. (4) The parcel of land referred to as the Vietnam wall honors those we lost and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ‘‘Mountain House Area Parcel’’, consisting of pays a testament to their sacrifice. The PETRI). The question is on the motion approximately 40 acres, and more particu- offered by the gentleman from Cali- larly described as being a portion of the fact that the wall is the most visited northwest quarter of the northeast quarter, monument in Washington speaks to fornia (Mr. POMBO) that the House sus- section 12, township 10 north, range 21 east, the experience it offers to every vis- pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. itor. 1442, as amended. (5) The parcel of land referred to as the As impressive as the wall is, I believe The question was taken; and (two- ‘‘Holbrook Junction Area Parcel’’, consisting we can enhance the experience by es- thirds having voted in favor thereof) of approximately 80 acres, and more particu- tablishing a facility to educate visitors the rules were suspended and the bill, larly described as being a portion of the west about the sacrifices that our troops as amended, was passed. half of the southwest quarter, section 7, made during the conflict. The legisla- A motion to reconsider was laid on township 10 north, range 22 east, Mount Dia- blo Base and Meridian. tion we are considering today would the table. (6) The two parcels of land referred to as authorize the creation of an under- f the ‘‘Topaz Lake Parcels’’, consisting of ap- ground educational visitors center NEVADA NATIONAL FOREST LAND proximately 5 acres (approximately 2.5 acres within the memorial’s existing 2-acre DISPOSAL ACT OF 2003 per parcel), and more particularly described site. The facility will feature photo- as being portions of the northwest quarter, graphs of those who were killed or re- Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I move to section 29, township 10 north, range 22 east, main missing, as well as some of the suspend the rules and pass the bill Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. (b) MODIFICATION OF DESCRIPTIONS.—The more 60,000 items that have been left at (H.R. 1092) to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Secretary may— the wall over the last few years. (1) correct typographical or clerical errors The visitors center would be funded Federal land in Carson City and Doug- in the descriptions of land specified in sub- by private donations through the Viet- las County, Nevada, as amended. section (a); and nam Veterans Memorial Fund, a non- The Clerk read as follows: (2) for the purposes of soliciting offers for profit organization that raised money H.R. 1092 the sale of such land, modify the descriptions to build the memorial wall. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- based on— Earlier this year I was pleased to resentatives of the United States of America in (A) a survey; or take part in a Committee on Resources Congress assembled, (B) a determination by the Secretary that the modification is in the best interest of the hearing on the grounds of the national SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. public. Mall next to the memorial. I believe an This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Nevada Na- (c) SELECTION AND SALE.— educational visitors center will serve tional Forest Land Disposal Act of 2003’’. (1) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall co- as an important learning tool for the SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. ordinate the sale of land under this section millions of visitors who will visit the (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- with the unit of local government in which wall each year, especially those too lowing: the land is located. young to remember the conflict in (1) The United States owns, and the Forest (2) EXISTING RIGHTS.—The sale of land Service administers, land in small and large under this section shall be subject to all Vietnam. parcels in Carson City and Douglas County, valid existing rights, such as rights-of-way, Through the passage of this legisla- Nevada. in effect as of the date of the sale. In the tion today, we can help the American (2) Much of this Federal land is inter- case of the parcel described in subsection school children and the public at large spersed with or adjacent to private land, (a)(2), all access rights in and to United have a greater access to the informa- which renders the Federal land difficult, in- States Highway 395, together with any and

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:16 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.016 H15PT1 H9408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 all abutter’s rights adjacent to the westerly public land laws, to the extent that the or- Mr. Speaker, this piece of legislation right-of-way line of such highway, within the ders apply to land described in such sub- is important to the people of the State parcel shall be restricted. section (a). of Nevada, and as a lifelong resident of (3) ZONING LAWS.—The sale of land under (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—A revocation under the great State, where the Federal this section shall be in accordance with local paragraph (1) shall be effective on the date land use planning and zoning laws and regu- on which the instrument conveying the par- Government manages almost 90 per- lations. cels of land subject to the public land order cent of all land, I am committed to (4) SOLICITATIONS OF OFFERS.—The Sec- is executed. promoting sensible public lands man- retary shall solicit offers for the sale of land (h) REPORT.— The Secretary shall submit agement policies that allow for respon- under this section, subject to any terms or to the Committee on Agriculture and the sible economic growth while protecting conditions that the Secretary may prescribe. Committee on Resources of the House of our precious natural resources and sce- The Secretary may reject any offer made Representatives and the Committee on Agri- nic vistas. under this section if the Secretary deter- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Sen- This legislation, the Nevada National mines that the offer is not adequate or not in ate an annual report on all land sales made Forest Disposal Act will require the the public interest. under this section. Secretary of the Interior to sell in a (5) METHOD OF SALE.—The Secretary shall The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sell the land described in subsection (a) at public auction six parcels of land in Ne- public auction. ant to the rule, the gentleman from vada, ranging in size from three acres (d) DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.— California (Mr. POMBO) and the gentle- to 75 acres. Each parcel borders private (1) PAYMENTS AND DEPOSITS.—Of the gross woman from California (Mrs. lands on at least two sides, and each is proceeds from any sale of land under this NAPOLITANO) each will control 20 min- located within residential areas or next section, the Secretary shall— utes. to a busy highway. None of these lands (A) pay five percent to the State of Nevada The Chair recognizes the gentleman are pristine forest lands. In fact, barely for use for the general education program of from California (Mr. POMBO). the State; any vegetation and no forest character- (B) pay five percent to the Carson Water Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ization can be found on some of the Subconservancy District in the State; self such time as I may consume. lots recognized in this legislation. (C) deposit 25 percent in the fund estab- (Mr. POMBO asked and was given This bill would remove these lands lished under Public Law 90–171 (commonly permission to revise and extend his re- from the Federal management and sell known as the ‘‘Sisk Act’’; 16 U.S.C. 484a); and marks.) them to the local community at fair (D) retain and use, without further appro- Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1092, market value to allow for much-needed priation, the remaining funds for the purpose sponsored by the gentleman from Ne- economic development in Carson City of expanding the Minden Interagency Dis- vada (Mr. GIBBONS), would authorize and Douglas County, and the revenues patch Center in Minden, Nevada, as provided in paragraph (3). the Secretary of Agriculture to sell of the sale will benefit the entire State (2) USE OF SISK ACT FUNDS.—The amounts certain parcels of Federal land in Car- as well as the United States Forest deposited under paragraph (1)(C) shall be son City and Douglas County, Nevada. Service. available to the Secretary until expended, This legislation would dispose of Fed- Sixty-five percent of the revenues without further appropriation, for the fol- eral land interspersed with or adjacent from the land sales will go towards a lowing purposes: to private land in Carson City and fund to build an Interagency Dispatch (A) Reimbursement of costs incurred by Douglas County. The parcels identified Center to serve as a joint facility for the local offices of the Forest Service in car- have been difficult and expensive for the Forest Service and Nevada Division rying out land sales under this section, ex- the Forest Service to manage, and the of Forestry to fight wildland fires. cept that the total amount of reimbursement Twenty-five percent of the revenue will may not exceed 10 percent of the total pro- land has lost its National Forest char- ceeds of the lands sales. acter. be used for development and mainte- (B) The development and maintenance of I urge support for the legislation. nance of parks, trails and natural areas parks, trails, and natural areas in Carson Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of in Carson City, Douglas County and City, Douglas County, or Washoe County, my time. Washoe County. Five percent will go Nevada, in accordance with a cooperative Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I into Nevada’s general education pro- agreement entered into with the unit of local yield myself such time as I may con- gram, and 5 percent will go to the Car- government in which the park, trail, or nat- sume. son Water Subconservancy District. ural area is located. This commonsense bill has the sup- (3) MINDEN INTERAGENCY DISPATCH CEN- (Mrs. NAPOLITANO asked and was given permission to revise and extend port of the counties, the State of Ne- TER.—The Minden Interagency Dispatch Cen- vada and both of Nevada’s U.S. Sen- ter is located on land made available by the her remarks.) State of Nevada in Minden, Nevada, and will Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, ators as well. The intent of this legislation, and in serve as a joint facility for the Forest Serv- H.R. 1092 would direct the Secretary of truth, as smart public lands manage- ice and the Nevada Division of Forestry for Agriculture to auction six Federal par- ment, is to dispose of public lands the purpose of fighting wildland fires. The cels in Carson City and Douglas Coun- expansion of the center shall include living which do not make sense for the Fed- ty, Nevada. Proceeds would be used for quarters and office space for the eral Government to manage and to use Blackmountain Hotshot Crew, a guard sta- the general education fund in Nevada the revenues from the land sales to bet- tion for housing engines and patrol vehicles, and other purposes, including the deter manage and protect other Federal an air traffic control tower, a training facil- velopment and maintenance of parks lands. H.R. 1092 accomplishes this goal. ity, and a warehouse. and trails in Carson City and Douglas Mr. Speaker, let me also take this (4) LIMITATION.—None of the amounts made and Washoe Counties. available to the Carson Water Subconser- opportunity to quickly explain two The majority has explained the bill, changes that were made to the bill be- vancy District under paragraph (1)(B) shall and we have no objection. be used to pay the costs of litigation. fore it came to the floor. (e) RELATION TO OTHER PROPERTY MANAGE- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance First, the State of Nevada requested MENT LAWS.—The land described in sub- of my time. to limit access on one parcel which section (a) shall not be subject to chapter 5 Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I yield as borders a major freeway in order to of title 40, United States Code, as codified by much time as he may consume to the prevent a major disruption in freeway Public Law 107–217 (116 Stat. 1062). gentleman from Nevada (Mr. GIBBONS). traffic. As one can imagine, it would be (f) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land described in sub- (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given a disaster if the future owner of the section (a) is withdrawn from location, permission to revise and extend his re- land put a driveway right into the mid- entry, and patent under the public land laws, marks.) dle of this heavily-used freeway. This mining laws, and mineral leasing laws, in- Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I thank legislation protects against such a sce- cluding geothermal leasing laws. the gentleman from California (Mr. nario and ensures the integrity of the (g) REVOCATION OF PUBLIC LAND ORDERS.— POMBO), the chairman of the com- existing freeway. (1) IN GENERAL.—To facilitate the sale of mittee, for allowing me this time to The second change simply requires parcels of land described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall revoke any public land speak on this piece of legislation, and I the Secretary to sell these parcels in a orders in existence on the date of the enact- rise today in support and urge my col- public auction. These changes only ment of this Act that withdraw the parcels leagues to support H.R. 1092, the Ne- strengthen the bill which is a win-win from all forms of appropriation under the vada National Forest Disposal Act. for everyone.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:16 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.011 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9409 Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1092 is a model of California (Mr. POMBO) and the gentle- committee for producing. This is going efficient public lands policy. It is im- woman from California (Mrs. to make a very important contribution portant to the State of Nevada, and I NAPOLITANO) each will control 20 min- to improving water quality in southern urge my colleagues to support it. utes. California. Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I have no The Chair recognizes the gentleman I would especially like to thank and further speakers, and I yield back the from California (Mr. POMBO). recognize the efforts of the gentleman balance of my time. Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- from California (Mr. POMBO), the chair- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The self such time as I may consume. man of the Committee on Resources. I question is on the motion offered by H.R. 1598, sponsored by the gen- would like to thank the gentlewoman the gentleman from California (Mr. tleman from California (Mr. COX), au- from California (Mrs. NAPOLITANO) and POMBO) that the House suspend the thorizes Federal assistance for the de- the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1092, as sign and construction of a de-salter and RAHALL), the ranking member, for amended. a regional brine line to treat brackish their support and leadership, and also The question was taken; and (two- groundwater. The bill also provides for my colleague from Orange County (Mr. thirds having voted in favor thereof) strategic placement of wetlands to nat- CALVERT), the chairman of the Sub- the rules were suspended and the bill, urally clean surface water in the San committee on Water and Power. I as amended, was passed. Diego Creek Watershed. All Federal as- thank all of them for their active in- The title of the bill was amended so sistance would be limited to 25 percent terest in and support of this important as to read: ‘‘A bill to direct the Sec- of the overall project’s cost. legislation. retary of Agriculture to sell certain This bill is yet another step towards This bill authorizes the Federal Gov- parcels of Federal land in Carson City ‘‘drought proofing’’ southern California ernment to assist in designing a series and Douglas County, Nevada.’’ and will decrease the region’s over- of wetlands. As the gentlewoman from A motion to reconsider was laid on dependence on imported Colorado California (Mrs. NAPOLITANO) has said, the table. River water. this is an innovative approach, one f I urge my colleagues to support this that has the support of environmental- important bill. ists and government leaders alike. This IRVINE BASIN SURFACE AND Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of series of wetlands is going to clean up GROUNDWATER IMPROVEMENT my time. polluted surface runoff within the San ACT OF 2003 Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I Diego Creek Watershed in Orange Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I move to yield myself such time as I may con- County, California. suspend the rules and pass the bill sume. For those of my colleagues who are (H.R. 1598) to amend the Reclamation (Mrs. NAPOLITANO asked and was not familiar with southern California, Wastewater and Groundwater Study given permission to revise and extend the San Diego Creek is one of our re- and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec- her remarks.) gion’s major watersheds. It empties retary of the Interior to participate in Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I into Upper Newport Bay, one of the projects within the San Diego Creek rise in support of H.R. 1598. Commu- largest wetlands in the entire coastal Watershed, California, and for other nities throughout the Nation are find- region between Los Angeles and San purposes. ing technologically advanced and inno- Diego. The Clerk read as follows: vative ways to solve their water supply The Upper Newport Bay is home to H.R. 1598 and water quality problems. H.R. 1598 over 75 species of fish, nearly 200 spe- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- is an excellent example of how we can cies of birds, and a number of threat- resentatives of the United States of America in help those communities. ened and endangered species, including Congress assembled, With only a small amount of finan- the light-footed clapper rail, Belding’s SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. cial assistance from the Federal Gov- Savannah sparrow, the American os- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Irvine Basin ernment, we can save water by building prey, the California brown pelican and Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act water recycling and desalting projects, California’s least tern. In addition, the of 2003’’. and may I add, also recycling projects, Bay is an important stop on the Pacific SEC. 2. PROJECT AUTHORIZATION. that are important to southern Cali- Flyway for 50,000 migratory birds each (a) IN GENERAL.—The Reclamation Waste- fornia. Not too long ago, Congress year. water and Groundwater Study and Facilities would have rushed to support an expen- Unfortunately, the Upper Newport Act (Public Law 102–575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. sive dam and reservoir project. We now Bay is threatened by silt and polluted 390h et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1635 the following: have the option to help our cities who runoff from the San Diego Creek that understand that the future to securing flows into the Bay. In fact, the Envi- ‘‘SEC. 1636. IRVINE BASIN GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT a reliable water supply is through the ronmental Protection Agency has de- PROJECTS. promotion of water recycling, con- clared the water quality of San Diego ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- servation and desalination. Creek and its tributaries to be limited. operation with the Irvine Ranch Water Dis- Mr. Speaker, I hope the administra- That is a bureaucratic euphemism for trict, California, is authorized to participate tion can understand how important hazardous to swim in or drink. The rea- in the design, planning, and construction of these projects are, especially water re- son for this designation is that drain- projects to naturally treat impaired surface water, reclaim and reuse impaired ground- cycling, and how they can help commu- age from urban surfaces flows water, and provide brine disposal within the nities solve their water problems that unfiltered into the watershed. San Diego Creek Watershed. are so urgently needed, even now, espe- Thankfully, there is a solution on the ‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the cially in the area where there is tre- horizon to save the Upper Newport costs of the projects authorized by this sec- mendous drought. Bay. This legislation will use a natural tion shall not exceed 25 percent of the total I urge my colleagues to vote in favor treatment system to reduce the cost. of H.R. 1598. amount of silt and pollutants that gets ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not Mr. Speaker, I have no speakers, and dumped into San Diego Creek and, in provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project authorized by this sec- I yield back the balance of my time. turn, into Upper Newport Bay. The tion.’’. Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I yield plan was developed by environmental- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of such time as he may consume to the ists and local officials, and it relies on sections in section 2 of the Reclamation gentleman from California (Mr. COX). wetlands, nature’s own system for fil- Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I thank the tering pollutants out of the water. Spe- of 1992 is amended by inserting after the chairman for yielding me the time. cifically, the plan calls for the creation item relating to section 1635 the following: The Irvine Basin Surface and of an entire network of wetlands to be ‘‘1636. Irvine basin groundwater and surface Groundwater Improvement Act is a bill developed along the San Diego Creek water improvement projects.’’. that, as its author, of course, I am very basin. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pleased to see on the floor, but one also The natural, beneficial bacteria in ant to the rule, the gentleman from that I am very very grateful to the the soils of these wetlands, along with

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:16 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.059 H15PT1 H9410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 plants such as bulrush and cattails, A motion to reconsider was laid on acquisition of their properties. One will remove nitrogen and other pollut- the table. parcel of land originally in the pro- ants from surface runoff. It is expected f posal has been removed, as the owner is that this natural treatment system no longer a willing seller. Therefore, will reduce fecal coliform levels by JOHNSTOWN FLOOD NATIONAL ME- there are no private property conflicts over 26 percent and each year remove MORIAL BOUNDARY ADJUST- with this legislation. 126,000 pounds of nitrogen and 21,000 MENT ACT OF 2003 The Johnstown Flood Memorial com- pounds of phosphorus from the San Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I move to prises nearly 165 acres in western Penn- Diego Creek. suspend the rules and pass the bill sylvania and tells the story of the In this way, the natural treatment (H.R. 1521) to provide for additional events leading up to the 1889 Johns- system will help prevent unwanted lands to be included within the bound- town flood, of the flood itself, and its sediment, nutrients and contaminants ary of the Johnstown Flood National effects on Johnstown and the Nation. from polluting and clogging up San Memorial in the State of Pennsylvania, My colleagues may be interested to Diego Creek and Upper Newport Bay. It and for other purposes, as amended. know it was during the Johnstown will also provide another major ben- The Clerk read as follows: flood that Clara Barton successfully efit. The creation of all these new wet- H.R. 1521 led the Red Cross in its first disaster lands will provide considerable addi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- relief effort. H.R. 1521, as amended, is tional wildlife habitat and open space, resentatives of the United States of America in supported by the majority and minor- including habitat for the many threat- Congress assembled, ity of the subcommittee and the ad- ened and endangered species of the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ministration. I urge my colleagues to Upper Newport Bay. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Johnstown support the legislation. Flood National Memorial Boundary Adjustment Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of b 1600 Act of 2003’’. my time. For all of these reasons, the Natural SEC. 2. BOUNDARY OF JOHNSTOWN FLOOD NA- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I Treatment System established by this TIONAL MEMORIAL. yield myself such time as I may con- legislation is strongly supported by The boundary of the Johnstown Flood Na- sume. local environmental groups, including tional Memorial (‘‘Memorial’’) is modified to in- (Mrs. NAPOLITANO asked and was Orange County Coastkeepers and the clude the area as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Johnstown Flood National Memorial, given permission to revise and extend Newport Bay Naturalists and Friends. Cambria County, Commonwealth of Pennsyl- her remarks.) This legislation is also fully supported vania’’, numbered N.E.R.O. 427/80,008 and dated Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, by our local public officials, including June, 2003. The map shall be on file and avail- H.R. 1521, sponsored by our colleague, the Irvine Ranch Water District, the able for inspection in the appropriate offices of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. County of Orange and the cities of the National Park Service, Department of the MURTHA), would expand the boundaries Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Irvine, Interior. of the Johnstown Flood National Me- Orange, Santa Ana, and Tustin. SEC. 3. ACQUISITION OF LANDS. morial. There are several private prop- This bill, Mr. Speaker, will be of tre- The Secretary of the Interior (‘‘Secretary’’) is erty owners interested in selling their mendous help to our local environ- authorized to acquire from willing sellers the land for inclusion within the memorial, mental efforts. By allowing the U.S. land or interests in land as described in section 2 by donation, purchase with donated or appro- and this legislation is needed to facili- Bureau of Reclamation, which has ex- priated funds, or exchange. tate these acquisitions. tensive experience in wetlands restora- SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF LANDS. On the afternoon of May 31, 1889, tion, to serve as a partner in this im- Lands added to the Memorial by section 2 after several days of torrential rains, portant regional project, H.R. 1598 is an shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the South Fork Dam on Lake important step toward assuring that the Memorial in accordance with applicable Conemaugh in southwest Pennsylvania the Natural Treatment System moves laws and regulations. failed, sending 20 million tons of water forward as quickly and cost effectively SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. into Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The re- as possible. In addition to amounts otherwise made avail- sulting flood killed more than 2,200 Finally, I would like to point out able for land acquisition, there are authorized people, making it one of the worst nat- that the Natural Treatment System to be appropriated such sums as may be nec- ural disasters in American history. The will also provide significant cost sav- essary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Johnstown Flood Memorial is a power- ings for the Federal Government. Since The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ful tribute to the lives lost during this the Upper Newport Bay is a Federal ant to the rule, the gentleman from tragedy, and the parcels which would waterway, the U.S. Corps of Engineers California (Mr. POMBO) and the gentle- be added under H.R. 1521 would be im- regularly dredges the bay to remove woman from California (Mrs. portant additions to the memorial. the accumulation of silt and pollut- NAPOLITANO) each will control 20 min- I expressly want to thank the gen- ants. By significantly reducing silt utes. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. MUR- runoff into Upper Newport Bay, the The Chair recognizes the gentleman THA) for his diligence in moving this Natural Treatment System will reduce from California (Mr. POMBO). legislation through the House, and I both the Corps of Engineers’ dredging Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- urge all our House colleagues to sup- expenses and the bill to Federal tax- self such time as I may consume. port H.R. 1521. I also want to thank the payers. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1521, introduced by chairman of the Committee on Re- Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge my col- the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. sources, the gentleman from California leagues to support H.R. 1598 so that we MURTHA) and amended by the Com- (Mr. POMBO), for his assistance in this. can move forward with this important mittee on Resources, would revise the Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, this bill will au- environmental initiative for Southern boundaries of the Johnstown Flood Na- thorize the expansion of the Johnstown Flood California. tional Memorial. The Secretary of the National Memorial, a National Park Service Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I have no Interior would be authorized to acquire site in South Fork, Pennsylvania. further requests for time, and I yield approximately 15 acres of land from Specifically, the bill will enable the National back the balance of my time. willing sellers to be included within Park Service (NPS) to acquire adjacent prop- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the boundary of the Johnstown Flood erties and historically significant structures that PETRI). The question is on the motion National Memorial. Acquisition of are an integral part of the story of the Johns- offered by the gentleman from Cali- these additional lands would provide town Flood. fornia (Mr. POMBO) that the House sus- permanent protection for resources The Great Johnstown Flood, which occurred pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. that are integral to the historic flood on May 31, 1889, was the largest news story 1598. of 1889. in the era next to the assassination of Abra- The question was taken; and (two- Both property owners, Tom and Ann ham Lincoln. It swept away an entire city, thirds having voted in favor thereof) Furlong and the South Fork Fishing causing the loss of over 2,209 people. Though the rules were suspended and the bill and Hunting Club Preservation Soci- members of the South Fork Fishing and Hunt- was passed. ety, are supportive of the bill and the ing Club, which owned the earthen dam and

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:16 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.062 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9411 was situated above it, worked feverishly during GENERAL LEAVE (D) The Women’s Center for Education and the storm to prevent the dam from bursting, Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I ask Career Advancement to empower minority their efforts were futile. women in nontraditional careers. unanimous consent that all Members (E) The Bethune Museum and Archives, a The Johnstown Flood Memorial was dedi- may have 5 legislative days in which to museum devoted to African-American wom- cated in 1964. Today the park consists of 165 revise and extend their remarks and in- en’s history. acres and receives over 126,000 visitors an- clude extraneous material on the bills (10) Dr. Height has been at the forefront of nually. It preserves the remains of the old H.R. 1442, H.R. 1092, H.R. 1598, and H.R. AIDS education, both nationally and inter- South Fork Dam which was breached in the 1521. nationally; under her direction, the National flood, as well as portions of the former The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Council of Negro Women established offices Conemaugh Lake bed. objection to the request of the gen- in West Africa and South Africa and worked to improve the conditions of women in the This bill would authorize the purchase or ac- tleman from California? There was no objection. developing world. quisition by NPS, from willing sellers, an addi- (11) Dr. Height has been central in the suc- tional approximately 141⁄2 acres. This property f cess of 2 other influential women’s organiza- holds certain related historic structures such AWARDING A CONGRESSIONAL tions, as follows: as the ‘‘Moorhead Cottage’’ and the ‘‘Club- GOLD MEDAL TO DR. DOROTHY (A) As president and executive board member of Delta Sigma Theta, Dr. Height left the house.’’ Both of these are significant to the HEIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF HER story of the Johnstown Flood as they rep- sorority more efficient and globally focused MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE with a centralized headquarters. resent the life and role of club members both NATION (B) Her work with the Young Women’s before and after the flood. The property offers Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, Christian Association (YWCA) led to its inte- a unique opportunity to use tangible resources I move to suspend the rules and pass gration and more active participation in the to interpret the events that led to the Johns- the bill (H.R. 1821) to award a congres- civil rights movement. town Flood, and the club members’ response (12) As a member of the ‘‘Big Six’’ civil sional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy rights leaders with Whitney Young, A. Phil- to the Flood. Height in recognition of her many con- These structures were built near the shore lip Randolph, Martin Luther King, Jr., tributions to the Nation. James Farmer, and Roy Wilkins, Dr. Height of Conemaugh Lake, by the South Fork Fish- The Clerk read as follows: was the only female at the table when the ing and Hunting Club. In 1889, the Club had H.R. 1821 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others 61 members who were wealthy industrialists, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- made plans for the civil rights movement. bankers and merchants from Pittsburgh, in- resentatives of the United States of America in (13) Dr. Height is the recipient of many cluding Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick Congress assembled, awards and accolades for her efforts on be- and Andrew W. Mellon. The Clubhouse con- SECTION 1. FINDINGS. half of women’s rights, including the fol- tained 47 rooms, where the majority of mem- The Congress makes the following findings: lowing: bers stayed. The cottages did not have kitch- (1) Dr. Dorothy Irene Height was born (A) The Spingarn Award, the NAACP’s March 24, 1912, to James Edward Height and highest honor for civil rights contributions. ens, so the Clubhouse was the focal point of (B) The Presidential Medal of Freedom the Club. Fannie (Borroughs) Height in Richmond, Virginia and raised in Rankin, Pennsylvania. awarded by President Clinton. The Clubhouse is clearly among the most (2) Dr. Height is recognized as one of the (C) The John F. Kennedy Memorial Award significant historical structures not only in the preeminent social and civil rights activists from the National Council of Jewish Women. Johnstown Flood story but in our entire region. of her time, particularly in the struggle for (D) The Ministerial Interfaith Association The 1889 South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club equality, social justice, and human rights for Award for her contributions to interfaith, all peoples. interracial, and ecumenical movements for National Historical Society has done a tremen- over 30 years; dous job over the years in preserving this vital (3) Beginning as a civil rights advocate in the 1930s, she soon gained prominence (E) The Lovejoy Award, the highest rec- piece of history, but these dedicated volun- through her tireless efforts to promote inter- ognition by the Grand Lodge of the Benevo- teers can’t be expected to finance the cost of racial schooling, to register and educate vot- lent and Protective Order of Elks of the needed repairs, maintenance and interpretive ers, and to increase the visibility and status World for outstanding contributions to features. Our best alternative to preserve this of women in our society. human relations. vital history is to add these structures to the (4) She has labored to provide hope for (F) The Ladies Home Journal Woman of National Park Service. inner-city children and their families, and the Year Award in recognition for her work for human rights. The Johnstown Flood story continues to fas- she can claim responsibility for many of the advances made by women and African-Amer- (G) The William L. Dawson Award pre- cinate people even though the tragedy hap- icans over the course of this century. sented by the Congressional Black Caucus pened more than 100 years ago. There is (5) Her public career spans over 65 years. for decades of public service to people of such drama in the story of wealthy Pittsburgh (6) Dr. Height was a valued consultant on color and particularly women. industrialists who owned the poorly-maintained human and civil rights issues to First Lady (H) The Citizens Medal Award for distin- dam that collapsed, causing the worst man- Eleanor Roosevelt and she encouraged Presi- guished service presented by President made disaster in history by claiming 2,209 dent Eisenhower to desegregate the Nation’s Reagan. schools and President Johnson to appoint Af- (I) The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Free- lives. Adding the Clubhouse and these other dom Medal awarded by the Franklin and El- structures to the National Park will greatly en- rican-American women to sub-Cabinet posts. (7) Dr. Height has been President of the eanor Roosevelt Institute. rich the interpretive potential of this site. National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) (14) Dr. Dorothy Height has established a I would like to thank my Colleagues for their since 1957, a position to which she was ap- lasting legacy of public service that has been consideration of this bill. Thank you for your pointed upon the retirement of Dr. Mary an invaluable contribution to the progress of time. McLeod Bethune, one of the most influential this Nation. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I African-American women in United States SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) PRESENTATION AUTHORIZED.—The yield back the balance of my time. history. (8) The National Council of Negro Women Speaker of the House of Representatives and Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I have no is currently the umbrella organization for the President Pro Tempore of the Senate further requests for time, and I yield 250 local groups and 38 national groups en- shall make appropriate arrangements for the back the balance of my time. gaged in economic development and women’s presentation, on behalf of the Congress, to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The issues. Dr. Dorothy Irene Height a gold medal of appropriate design in recognition of her many question is on the motion offered by (9) Under Dr. Height’s leadership, the Na- tional Council of Negro Women implemented contributions to the Nation. the gentleman from California (Mr. a number of new and innovative programs (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For the purpose POMBO) that the House suspend the and initiatives, including the following: of the presentation referred to in subsection rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1521, as (A) Operation Woman Power, a project to (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter amended. expand business ownership by women and to in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) The question was taken; and (two- provide funds for vocational training. shall strike a gold medal with suitable em- thirds having voted in favor thereof) (B) Leadership training for African-Amer- blems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. the rules were suspended and the bill, ican women in the rural South. (C) The Black Family Reunion, a nation- SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. as amended, was passed. wide annual gathering to encourage, renew Under such regulations as the Secretary A motion to reconsider was laid on and celebrate the concept of not only the may prescribe, the Secretary may strike and the table. Black family but all families. sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:16 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.040 H15PT1 H9412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 struck under section 2 at a price sufficient to umbrella group for 240 local and 31 na- Dr. Height, who turned 91 earlier this cover the costs of the medals, including tional organizations working for black year, continues to have an active and labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and women’s rights. In 1957, she became distinguished career as a human rights overhead expenses. president of the NCNW, and she worked activist and humanitarian. She is rec- SEC. 4. NATIONAL MEDALS. closely with Dr. King in virtually every ognized as the preeminent social and The medals struck under this Act are na- major civil rights event in the 1960s. civil rights activist of our time and is tional medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. Mr. Speaker, the civil rights move- known as the grand dame of America’s ment would hardly have been the same civil rights movement. SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. without Dorothy Height. She organized Mr. Speaker, I do not believe that (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— voter education drives in the North, there is any recipient of a Congres- There is hereby authorized to be charged and voter registration drives in the sional Gold Medal whose career has against the United States Mint Public Enter- South. She helped plan the 1963 march been as long and as productive as Dr. prise Fund an amount not to exceed $30,000 on Washington, and led an effort to Dorothy Height’s. It spans almost to pay for the cost of the medal authorized protect activists who ran freedom three-quarters of a century, and Doro- under section 2. schools in Mississippi. For every civil thy Height is still going strong into (b) PROCEEDS OF SALE.—Amounts received the 21st century. from the sale of duplicate bronze medals rights effort, large or small, Dorothy Height was there. As a young woman, at the age of 25, under section 3 shall be deposited in the Dr. Height joined forces with Mary United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. However, Ms. Height’s activism delved even further into the obstacles McLeod Bethune, founder of the Na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tional Council of Negro Women, in her ant to the rule, the gentleman from black Americans faced. She addressed important internal issues within the quest for women’s full and equal em- New York (Mr. KING) and the gen- ployment and education advancement. tleman from North Carolina (Mr. black community, and she will ever be remembered as the person who estab- During her tenure with the legendary WATT) each will control 20 minutes. Mary McLeod Bethune, Dr. Height’s ca- The Chair recognizes the gentleman lished the National Black Family Re- union Project to illustrate to current reer as a preeminent civil rights activ- from New York (Mr. KING). generations the achievements of their ist began to unfold as she tirelessly GENERAL LEAVE ancestors and the benefits of extended worked to prevent lynching, deseg- Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, family. regate the armed forces, reform the I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Mr. Speaker, because of all her vital criminal justice system, and create bers may have 5 legislative days within contributions to the improvement of free access to public facilities. which to revise and extend their re- American democracy, the time has That same year, Dr. Height began her marks and to insert extraneous mate- come, in fact it is long overdue, for work with the national Young Wom- en’s Christian Association of the USA. rial on H.R. 1821, the legislation under Congress to honor this remarkable She rose quickly through several lead- consideration. woman. Dorothy Height has devoted ership positions and developed numer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there her life to expanding the American ous programs to promote interracial objection to the request of the gen- Dream to every color, class, and gen- and ecumenical education. tleman from New York? der. For her dedication, her deeds, and, There was no objection. most important, her dream, I am proud b 1615 Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, to stand in support of this legislation Dr. Height is credited with devel- I yield myself such time as I may con- to award her the Congressional Gold oping strategies to ensure the success sume, and I rise in support of H.R. 1821, Medal. of the YWCA’s mission of providing legislation introduced by the gentle- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of equal opportunity and facilities for woman from California, that would my time. women of all cultures, ethnicities and award the Congressional Gold Medal, Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- nationalities. Dr. Height is considered the highest civilian honor Congress can self such time as I may consume. one of the major leaders of the civil bestow, on the prominent civil rights Mr. Speaker, I want to first thank rights movement of the 1960s. As one of activist Dorothy Height. my colleague, the gentlewoman from the Big Six civil rights leaders, she was Dorothy Height has been one of the California (Ms. WATSON), for intro- the only woman at the table when Dr. most influential leaders in the 20th ducing and being the lead sponsor of Martin Luther King and others made century, and even now in the 21st cen- the bill which would award a Congres- plans for the civil rights movement. tury, fighting for racial and gender sional Gold Medal to Dr. Dorothy Dr. Height was constantly inspiring equality. Dedicating her entire life to Height. others, from the poor to world leaders, breaking down the immense barriers I cannot think of a time that I have to achieve at the highest level. As an that divide race and class, Ms. Height felt more humble to be in control of adviser to Presidents through their stands side by side with other civil time and to pay tribute to a great indi- First Ladies, Dr. Height has effected rights heroes such as Dr. Martin Lu- vidual. And I cannot think of anybody significant change in the lives of not ther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks. that is living today that deserves a only African American women, but all Dorothy Height experienced racial high honor of this kind more than women and their loved ones. She coun- and gender discrimination from an Dorothy Height. So it is a great pleas- seled Eleanor Roosevelt and prodded early age and embarked on a lifelong ure for me to be here and to have been President Eisenhower to desegregate effort to guarantee all Americans their asked to control time on our behalf. the Nation’s schools. And she pressed inalienable right of life, liberty, and Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she President Johnson to appoint black the pursuit of happiness. Mr. Speaker, may consume to the gentlewoman from women to sub-Cabinet posts. Dr. the Founding Fathers promised free- California (Ms. WATSON), the original Height’s many achievements and her dom and equality. Ms. Height worked, sponsor of the bill. distinguished service to the Nation and and continues to work at the age of 91, Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank the world has earned her over 50 awards to make them come true for everyone. the gentleman for yielding me this and honors from local and State gov- To bring those promises to fruition, time, and it is indeed a great honor to ernments as well as the Federal Gov- Ms. Height began her activist career at rise before this distinguished body as ernment. Some of them include the fol- the Young Women’s Christian Associa- the original sponsor of H.R. 1821, a bill lowing, the John F. Kennedy Memorial tion, the YWCA. Because of her efforts, to award a Congressional Gold Medal Award from the National Council of the once-segregated organization now to Dr. Dorothy Height. Jewish Women; the Ministerial Inter- serves as a model of racial integration. I first want to thank the gentleman faith Association Award; the Lovejoy Mr. Speaker, Dorothy Height’s con- from Ohio (Mr. OXLEY) and the gen- Award, the highest recognition by the tributions to the civil rights movement tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Elks of the World; the Ladies Home certainly did not stop at the YWCA. FRANK) for their diligent work on this Journal ‘‘Woman of the Year’’ Award; She was also an active member of the bill, as well as staffers Joe Pinder and the Congressional Black Caucus’s Wil- National Council of Negro Women, an Jaime Lizarraga. liam L. Dawson Award for decades of

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:16 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.015 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9413 public service; the Citizens Medal ciary and various civil rights fights, I we have a Mental Health Gift Lift Award presented by President Reagan got the chance to know her, to work which allows the community to come for her distinguished service to the Na- with her and to be inspired by her. I am together to give gifts to those who are tion; the Franklin Delano Roosevelt particularly proud, Mr. Speaker, that mentally challenged. Freedom Medal; and the Presidential one of the latter things I did with Ms. Mary McLeod Bethune, and then Dr. Medal of Freedom Award presented by Height as she continues her efforts was Height, talks about love, leaving love President Clinton. to appear with her in her capacity as as a testament. Dorothy Height is an Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor chair of the Leadership Conference on individual that I feel very blessed that and humility that I proposed legisla- Civil Rights, one of the great institu- I am able to touch her hand in my life- tion awarding the Congressional Gold tions of our time and with the execu- time. She was there when we conferred Medal to Dr. Height. The time is long tive director, the very distinguished a medal on Rosa Parks. She was a very past due to recognize and to pay trib- and able Wade Henderson as they an- generous and very giving person, a very ute to the significant works of this nounced their endorsement of legisla- inspirational individual, very visionary American treasure. tion that would ban discrimination individual in terms of how we could Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield such based on sexual orientation, because I move this country forward in the right time as he may consume to the gen- have found that people who have been way. The gentleman from Massachu- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. unfairly discriminated against, based setts talked about her being there in FRANK), ranking member of the Com- on one characteristic of themselves, the forefront so that we could ban in- mittee on Financial Services. understand why it is unfair to do that justices against people of certain sex- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. elsewhere, and it is an example of the ual orientations. That was a very bold Speaker, I appreciate the willingness of greatness of Dorothy Height, that later move on her part, but it was a very the gentleman from North Carolina to in her life, well past her 80th birthday, right move on her part. And that is take management of this bill to the she understood the importance not of what Dorothy Height did. She lived not floor and I want to join in thanking the abandoning the fight for racial fairness just because, she lives for a cause. gentlewoman from California for giv- which she continues, but of taking on, There are not too many people that I ing us the opportunity to honor this also, the newer fight for opposing dis- know who are more deserving of the extraordinary woman, Dorothy Height. crimination based on sexual orienta- Congressional Gold Medal, the highest No problem in the history of this tion. honor that this House could convey on country, in my judgment, comes close I believe the great heroes of this soci- an individual, than Dorothy Height. to the problem of race in terms of its ety are those who have undergone I want to commend the gentlewoman importance and the need for us to re- whatever was necessary to help us live from California for bringing this mat- spond. Having brought people against up to the wonderful ideals of that Con- ter to the House. It is much deserved. their will from Africa hundreds of stitution of 1787, and that was a Con- It is long overdue. I felt compelled to years ago and having subjected them, stitution which stated an ideal better come here and support her in this man- first to slavery, and then to a rigid and than the society lived up to the reality. ner, for doing her good work, com- degrading system of official segrega- Realizing those ideals has been the mending somebody for their good work. tion, and then to a very grudging and most important part of our Nation’s Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield for gradual retreat from that segregation history and no one, literally no one, the purpose of making a unanimous system, this Nation has to confront has played a more important part in consent request to the gentleman from what I think is the saddest part of our that, no one has been tougher and more California (Mr. LANTOS). history, our treatment of people of Af- dedicated and more loving at the same (Mr. LANTOS asked and was given rican descent. I am pleased that we time in her insistence that the country permission to revise and extend his re- have made the progress that we have live up to its own best ideals than marks.) made. Although, anyone who thinks Dorothy Height. I thank the gentle- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I want to racism has been extirpated lives in a woman from California for giving us a commend my good friend for his very much too optimistic world, but we chance to acknowledge that. important piece of legislation. have made progress. It is for that rea- Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄4 son that it is so important to honor to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman minutes to the gentlewoman from Dorothy Height. She was born into a from Indiana (Ms. CARSON). Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). racist society. She was born into a so- Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I thank ciety in which national legislation, er, certainly I would add my praise and the distinguished gentleman from passed by our predecessor Congresses, congratulations to the honorable gen- North Carolina for yielding me this signed by Presidents, enforced by the tlewoman from California for bringing time. United States Supreme Court, seg- this incredible, this very vital and very Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support regated on the basis of race. And every- necessary and much deserved issue be- this legislation that honors and salutes one knows that ‘‘separate but equal’’ fore the United States Congress, and a giant and to acknowledge my good was never anything more than a cruel that is to award a Congressional Gold friend the gentlewoman from Cali- joke. Separation came because people Medal to the Honorable Dorothy fornia (Ms. WATSON) for her leadership believed in inequality. And Dorothy Height. Dorothy Height, the president and insight on an effort long overdue. Height was born not only into that rac- of the National Council of Negro We are blessed to have the Dr. Doro- ist system, she was born as a woman at Women, succeeded in that position thy Height, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, a time when society was far less will- from an icon of this world, that was Dr. born on March 24, 1912, in Richmond, ing to acknowledge the equality of Mary McLeod Bethune, who created Virginia and raised in Rankin, Penn- women in the social and political the National Council of Negro Women, sylvania. Many of us have had the op- sphere. Facing that double handicap, who was adviser to several Presidents portunity to study Dr. Height’s history she set out to help heal this society, to and so was Dorothy Height. It is not a and contributions simply because she cure the ills that have troubled us. Of coincidence, I do not believe, that has given us the greater part of her life course, she did not succeed altogether, Dorothy’s last name is Height, because in service. And so we could tell you but no one that I know of has done she has scaled great heights in this that she was a social justice activist, a more over this long and distinguished country to enable people of color to get civil rights activist, a servant of the lifetime of hers to fight against those their rightful place at the tables of jus- people, one who served a number of evils, the evils of prejudice, of segrega- tice and equal opportunity. There are Presidents, humanitarian, American, a tion, of denying people the ability to countless branches of the National hero, a great patriot. All of those are live up to their full potential. Council of Negro Women around the words without motion, unless you get One of the great honors of my life is country and around the world and their to know Dr. Dorothy Height. You will that as I came along to join this body emphasis is phenomenal. It is very then be captured by her charm, her en- and became actively involved as a scriptural in terms of doing for these, ergy, her insight, her intellect and her member of the Committee on the Judi- the very least of these. In Indianapolis, compassion. I am honored to have had

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:16 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.080 H15PT1 H9414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 the opportunity among others to be Working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Negro Women, giving new meaning, new able to share in her vision. It is won- Jr., Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, A Philip Ran- courage and pride to women, youth and fami- derful to know that she can speak elo- dolph and others, Dr. Height participated in lies everywhere. While most individuals re- quently about Mary McLeod Bethune, virtually all major civil and human rights events solve to retirement at her current age, Dr. that she can speak to the concept of in the 1950’s and 1960’s. For her tireless ef- Dorothy Height continues to extend and com- ownership amongst African American forts on behalf of the less fortunate, President mit herself beyond measures; she has done people, having led the effort to put the Ronald Reagan presented her the Citizens so not for recognition or national esteem, but first African American-owned building Medal Award for distinguished service to the as a labor of love. For the above-mentioned on Pennsylvania Avenue just two country in 1989. reasons, it is our rightful duty to honor her in blocks away from the White House. Dr. Height is known for her extensive inter- recognition of her many priceless contributions You can see that she believes in wom- national and developmental education work. to the civic growth of this nation and the beau- en’s rights, and she acts upon women’s She initiated the sole African American private tiful legacy she will leave by awarding her a rights. She believes in the empower- voluntary organization working in Africa in congressional gold medal. ment of minorities, and she acts upon 1975, building on the success of NCNW’s as- b 1630 the empowerment of minorities. She is signments in Asia, Africa, Europe, and South what has been called a glorious and America. Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield such wonderful champion of the great lead- In three decades of national leadership, she time as she may consume to the gen- ership that we need and hope to have in has served on major policy-making bodies af- tlewoman from the District of Colum- the United States of America. fecting women, social welfare, economic de- bia (Ms. NORTON). And so, Mr. Speaker, I am delighted velopment, and civil and human rights, and Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I think it to be here today because our words are has received numerous appointments and bears saying that Dorothy Height, who simply that, simple words, mere words. awards. is a District resident, although she But if our presence on the floor today As president of NCNW, Dorothy Irene lived for many years in New York, is commemorates the honor that is being Height has an outstanding record of accom- indeed a great American leader among given to Dr. Dorothy Height, the lead- plishments. As a self-help advocate, she has us and one of a kind. There is no com- ership of the gentlewoman from Cali- been instrumental in the initiation of NCNW parable leader in American life today fornia (Ms. WATSON), we are here then sponsored food, child care, housing and ca- because she was a guiding light. She is to be part of the following that salutes reer educational programs that embody the about 90 years old, still going as strong this great leader and this great patriot. principles of self-reliance. As a promoter of as any of us on this floor. She was a Dr. Height, we love you. Black family life she conceived and organized guiding light in the achievements we Mr. Speaker, I rise in unwavering support of the Black Family Reunion Celebration in 1986 have made thus far for equal rights in H.R. 1821. Dorothy Height’s lifetime of to reinforce the historic strengths and tradi- America today. At the 40th anniver- achievement measures the liberation of Black tional values of the African American Family. sary on the March on Washington we America, the advance of women’s rights and a Now in its ninth year, this multi-city cultural just celebrated on August 23, some of determined effort to lift the poor and the pow- event has attracted some 11.5 million people. us noted that Dorothy Height had the erless into the Halls of Power and influence in Dr. Dorothy I. Height’s lifetime of achieve- same position. She was president of the our nation. ment measures the liberation of Black Amer- National Council of Negro Women Dorothy Height began her career as a staff ica, the brilliant advance of women’s rights, then, but she was not included in the member of the YWCA in New York City, be- and the most determined effort to lift up the leaders that put on the march because coming director of the Center for Racial Jus- poor and the powerless. she was a woman, and yet this is a tice. She became a volunteer with the National Still fighting, pushing, and advocating, Dr. woman who has stood for the rights of Council of Negro Women, when she worked Dorothy Height—mother, wife, grandmother, people of color and women equally. She with NCNW founder Mary McLeod Bethune. great-grandmother, doctor, civil/human rights is unique in the sense that when par- When Bethune died, Height became presi- activist, and freedom fighter continues ticularly black people were confused dent, a position she continues to hold. NCNW, unrelentingly to serve our country in the health about whether one could be equally for an organization of national organizations and and most meaningfully—the civic arena at the women and for African Americans, she community sections with outreach to four mil- age of 91. was a leader to say there is no such bi- lion women, develops model national and Dr. Height is a commendable and formi- furcation in human rights. international community-based programs, sent dable woman. She has whole-heartedly de- Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- scores of women to help in the Freedom voted her life to public service, struggling for self the balance of my time. Schools of the civil rights movement, and social justice, the eradication and education of Mr. Speaker, my mother used to say, spearheaded voter registration drives. Height’s HIV/AIDS, unprivileged children, equal rights, and she was a wise person, that we collaborative leadership style brings together voting rights, women’s rights, and education should honor people while we can or people of different cultures for mutual benefit. opportunities for all citizens irrespective of give them their flowers while they can Because of Dorothy Height’s commitment to color, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality still smell them, and Dorothy Height is the Black family, she has hosted since 1986 and other markers of difference. still among us. So it is a great pleasure the Black Family Reunion Celebration in which She was the leading lady in the civil rights to be able to pay tribute to her while almost 10 million have participated. movement, sitting as the only female on the she can still hear the words and read Born in Richmond, Virginia, she moved with planning table with Whitney Young, Dr. Martin the words and understand the words, her parents to Ranklin, Pennsylvania at an Luther King, James Farmer, A. Phillip Ran- and she has been with us through so early age. Winner of a scholarship for her ex- dolph, and Roy Wilkins. She has been and many decades of service through a time ceptional oratorical skills, she entered New continues to be emulated internationally. when she has had substantial impact York University where she earned the Bach- Needless to say, Dr. Height is a jewel in the on our history, through contact with elor and Master degrees in four years. African American community and an influential extraordinary people. In her recent While working as a caseworker for the wel- and exemplary leader in the country. autobiography called ‘‘Open Wide the fare department in New York, Dr. Height Many examples of her work stand out in our Freedom Gates,’’ she describes con- joined the NCNW in 1937 and her career as minds. To give just one—under her leadership tacts with W.E.B. DuBois; Marcus Gar- a pioneer in civil rights activities began to un- of the National Negro Women’s Council, she vey; Eleanor Roosevelt; Mary McLeod fold. She served on the national staff of the introduced and implemented many initiatives Bethune; Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.; YWCA of USA from 1944 to 1977 where she and programs geared towards the betterment Langston Hughes; W.C. Handy; and a was active in developing its leadership training of the Afro-American community, the advance- host of other people. And she describes and interracial and ecumenical education pro- ment of minority women in all sectors of soci- her involvement with the March on grams. In 1965 she inaugurated the Center for ety, most notably, in business and non-tradi- Washington as the only female member Racial Justice which is still a major initiative of tional careers. Serving in all capacities imag- who was kind of in the back room in the National YWCA. She served as the 10th inable, she has served distinguishably. the organizing committee associated national president of the Delta Sigma Theta Dream giver and earth shaker, Dr. Dorothy with that march. Sorority, Inc. from 1946 to 1957 before be- Height has followed and expanded on the I think she has contributed so much, coming president of the NCNW in 1958. original purpose of the National Council of and more recently her organization of

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.082 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9415 the Black Family Reunion, with which Mr. Speaker, throughout her illustrious ca- black women. Dr. Height founded the Center my son was associated and got to know reer as a civil rights advocate, Dr. Height tire- for Racial Justice, served as President of the her. Every time I see Dr. Dorothy lessly worked to prevent lynching, encourage National Council of Negro Women and the Height now, she never asks how I am voter registration, desegregate the armed Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and held several doing. She is always asking about my forces, reform the criminal justice system, and leadership positions with the Young Women’s son. So it is just a great pleasure to create equal access to public accommoda- Christian Association of America. pay tribute to and support the Congres- tions. Her public career spans nearly 65 years. Beginning as a civil rights advocate in the sional Gold Medal for such a wonderful She was a valued advisor to First Lady Elea- 1930’s, Dr. Height soon gained prominence heroine. nor Roosevelt and encouraged Presidents Ei- through her tireless efforts to promote inter- There is no living person today who senhower and Johnson to desegregate the racial schooling, to register and educate vot- deserves this congressional merit more Nation’s public schools and to appoint African ers, and to increase the visibility and status of than Dorothy Height. It is just a tre- American women to sub-Cabinet positions. women in our society. Dr. Height’s devotion mendous honor to be able to pay trib- Since 1957 she has served as President of and commitment to fight for social justice in ute to her, and I encourage my col- the National Council of Negro Women, an um- this nation and throughout the world has been leagues to support this bill. brella organization for 250 local groups and 38 unaffected by time. She has been at the fore- Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, national organizations dedicated to economic front of AIDS education, both nationally and it is a great honor for me to speak in favor of development and women’s issues. internationally; under her direction, the Na- H.R. 1821 to award Dr. Dorothy Height the Mr. Speaker, the numerous awards and ac- tional Council of Negro Women established of- Congressional Gold Medal. During the 107th colades Dr. Height has received over the fices in West Africa and South Africa and session, I introduced H. Res. 55 declaring a years is a testimony to her invaluable contribu- worked to improve the conditions of women in day acknowledging all of Dr. Height’s stellar tions to the progress of this nation. The developing countries. achievements, and this legislation resulted in NAACP has awarded her The Spingarn Dr. Dorothy Height’s work represents the over one hundred mayors across this country Award, its highest honor. She is also the true meaning of public service. By awarding submitting proclamations to Dr. Height. We proud recipient of the John F. Kennedy Memo- her with a Congressional God Medal, we cannot celebrate Dr. Height and her illustrious rial Award from the National Council of Jewish honor a lasting legacy of public service that accomplishments enough. By awarding her Women; the Ministerial Interfaith Association has been an invaluable to the progress of this the Congressional Gold Medal, we are noting Award; the Lovejoy Award; and the Congres- Nation. a life well lived by a dynamic woman who at sional Black Caucus’ William L. Dawson Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Doro- one time simultaneously held leadership posi- Award for her decades of public service to thy Height is a steadfast pioneer of women’s tions with the YWCA, the National Council of people of color and particularly women. How- rights and racial justice for people of color. Negro Women and Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ever, Dr. Height is not one to rest on her lau- She has set an example of what can be ity. Dr. Height became known as the only rels. She continues to lead the fight against achieved through commitment and group ac- woman among the ‘‘big six’’ group of civil social injustice and inequality and her pro- tivism. rights leaders including Dr. Martin Luther King, found love for and dedication to our youth is As the fourth elected president of the Na- Jr., Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young and A. Phillip unmatched. As a direct link to the civil rights tional Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Randolph. movement of the 1960s, Dr. Height continues Height led a crusade for justice for Black Always a pioneer on behalf of women’s and to inspire future generations of civil rights ac- women. To help strengthen the Black family, civil rights overall, Dr. Height became as well tivists. Height conceived of and organized the Black known abroad as she is here in the United Mr. Speaker, what else is truly remarkable Family Reunion Celebration which has been States for her efforts to build coalitions among about this grand dame is that at age 90 she held here in Washington, D.C. since 1986. women internationally. We revere Dr. Height does not plan on slowing down. And although for advancing the National Council of Negro she spends much of her time in a wheelchair, Under the leadership of Ms. Height, the Women’s agenda in terms of developing she continues to stand up for equality and so- NCNW achieved tax exempt status; raised model programs in the areas of teen par- cial justice. I only hope and pray I have the funds from thousands of women in support of enting, eradicating hunger, and career edu- same vigor and fight in me at that age. erecting a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune cation. Dr. Height has always advocated for Once again, I am proud to stand before this (NCNW’s founder) in a federal park; devel- the expansion of access and opportunities for body in support of H.R. 1821. I want to thank oped several model programs to combat teen- poor and marginalized people everywhere. my esteemed colleague from the state of Cali- age pregnancy and address hunger in rural In 1989, President Reagan recognized Dr. fornia, the Honorable Diane Watson, for her areas; and established the Bethune Museum Height’s contributions to society by awarding leadership in sponsoring this important piece and Archives for Black women, the first institu- her the Citizens Medal award for distinguished of legislation. I urge my colleagues to lend tion devoted to Black women’s history. She service to the nation, and she has also earned their support to this resolution and award Dr. has been instrumental in the initiation of more than 50 honors from local, state and na- Height our highest accolade. NCNW sponsored food, childcare, housing tional organizations. Her life is a living testi- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, what an and career educational programs. mony to the quest for an equitable society for awesome privilege for me to have found my- No stranger to political activism, in the all. self in the presence of Dr. Dorothy Height—a 1960’s, Height called on NCNW to sponsor Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today brilliant woman, a woman of profound courage ‘‘Wednesdays in Mississippi’’ when interracial in support of H.R. 1821, which awards the and insight—some of my living history as a groups of women would help out at Freedom Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Dorothy woman, as person of African descent and as schools and conduct voter registration drives Height in recognition of her many outstanding an American. in the North and voter registration in the and remarkable contributions to bettering this Mr. Speaker, by bestowing Dr. Height with a South. She worked with Dr. Martin Luther Nation. Congressional Gold Medal, we honor this King, Jr. and Roy Wilkins to prevent lynching, Born in 1912 in Richmond, Virginia Dr. body, and I am pleased to be part of this ef- desegregate the Armed Forces, reform the Dorothy Irene Height distinguished herself at fort. Although Dr. Height is known most re- criminal justice system, and provide equal ac- an early age as a dedicated student with ex- cently for her leadership role with the National cess to public accommodations. ceptional oratorical skills. As a young girl she Council of Negro Women, her life accomplish- Dr. Dorothy Irene Height has a long legacy fearlessly and vehemently stood up to the rac- ments exemplify her commitment for a better as a leader in the struggle for equality and ist and sexist climate of the times. At the age society for all individuals, especially for Afri- human rights. She through words and deeds of 25 she heeded the call of her mentor, Mary can-Americans. have proven her distinguished service to hu- McLeod Bethune, founder of the National Under the direction of Dr. Height, the Na- manity and her many contributions for equal- Council of Negro Women, and joined the tional Council for Negro Women developed ity, social justice and human rights for all peo- struggle for women’s full and equal employ- model programs on topics ranging from teen- ples. She is to be commended for her efforts. ment and educational advancement. She has age parenting to eradicating hunger, and es- I encouraged all my colleagues to support and continues to dedicate her life to the strug- tablished the Bethune Museum and Archives H.R. 1828 to award a Congressional Gold gle for equality, social justice, and human for Black Women. The Bethune Museum is Medal to Dr. Dorothy Height in recognition of rights for all peoples. the first institution devoted to the history of her many contributions to the nation.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.083 H15PT1 H9416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, thank you Congress- DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT ‘‘(3) CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.—The term woman WATSON for bringing this resolution to REAUTHORIZATION OF 2003 ‘critical infrastructure’ means any systems the floor. I proudly stand here today to honor and assets, whether physical or cyber-based, Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, so vital to the United States that the deg- the extraordinary accomplishments of Dr. I move to suspend the rules and pass radation or destruction of such systems and Dorothy Irene Height. the Senate bill (S. 1680) to reauthorize assets would have a debilitating impact on Dr. Height’s diligent service over the past 65 the Defense Production Act of 1950, and national security, including, but not limited years has improved the lives of countless peo- for other purposes, as amended. to, national economic security and national ple, not only in the United States, but across The Clerk read as follows: public health or safety.’’; and (3) in paragraph (14) (as so redesignated by the globe. Her dedication to the promotion of S. 1680 paragraph (1) of this section), by inserting civil rights, social justice, and equality make Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- here a true inspiration and model leader. ‘‘and critical infrastructure protection and resentatives of the United States of America in restoration’’ before the period at the end of Dr. Height worked passionately on African- Congress assembled, the last sentence. American women’s issues and HIV/AIDS SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 6. REPORT ON CONTRACTING WITH issues, two of the primary issues that I strive This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Defense Pro- MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED to address in my work here in Congress. Dr. duction Act Reauthorization of 2003’’. BUSINESSES. Height message resonates especially deep SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF DEFENSE PRO- (a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Before the end of within my heart. DUCTION ACT OF 1950. the 1-year period beginning on the date of (a) IN GENERAL.—The 1st sentence of sec- the enactment of this Act, this Secretary of Through Dr. Height’s work with the National tion 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of Defense shall submit a report to the Com- Council of Negro Women and by acting as a 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2166(a)) is amended— mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- consultant to Eleanor Roosevelt, Height was, (1) by striking ‘‘sections 708’’ and inserting fairs of the Senate and the Committee on Fi- and continues to be, instrumental in the ad- ‘‘sections 707, 708,’’; and nancial Services of the House of Representa- vancement of civil rights in America. (2) by striking ‘‘September 30, 2003’’ and in- tives on the extent to which contracts en- As president of the National Council of serting ‘‘September 30, 2008’’. tered into during the fiscal year ending be- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Negro Women (NCNW) Height oversaw sev- fore the end of such 1-year period under the Section 711(b) of the Defense Production Act Defense Production Act of 1950 have been eral programs which encouraged the em- of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2161(b)) is amended by contracts with minority- and women-owned powerment of women throughout America. striking ‘‘through 2003’’ and inserting businesses. These programs included; Operation Woman ‘‘through 2008’’. (b) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—The report sub- Power, The Black Family Reunion, the Wom- SEC. 3. RESOURCE SHORTFALL AND RADIATION- mitted under subsection (a) shall include the en’s Center for Education and Career Ad- HARDENED ELECTRONICS. following: vancement, and the Bethune Museum and Ar- (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the lim- (1) The types of goods and services ob- itation contained in section 303(a)(6)(C) of chives. In addition to programs that aid tained under contracts with minority- and the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. women-owned businesses under the Defense women in the U.S. Dr. Height continues to App. 2093(a)(6)(C)), the President may take Production Act of 1950 in the fiscal year cov- empower women internationally on HIV/AIDS actions under section 303 of the Defense Pro- ered in the report. issues throughout third world countries, spe- duction Act of 1950 to correct the industrial (2) The dollar amounts of such contracts. cifically in West Africa and South Africa. resource shortfall for radiation-hardened (3) The ethnicity of the majority owners of In addition to her contributions through the electronics, to the extent that such Presi- such minority- and women-owned businesses. NCNW, Dr. Height’s work with the Delta dential actions do not cause the aggregate (4) A description of the types of barriers in the contracting process, such as require- Sigma Theta sorority and the Young Women’s outstanding amount of all such actions to exceed $200,000,000. ments for security clearances, that limit Christian Association (YWCA) has increased (b) REPORT BY THE SECRETARY.—Before the contracting opportunities for minority- and citizen participation in government and end of the 6-month period beginning on the women-owned businesses, together with such furthered the status of at risk peoples. date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- recommendations for legislative or adminis- Dr. Height’s emphasis on the value of serv- retary of Defense shall submit a report to trative action as the Secretary of Defense ice is exemplified in her own words; ‘‘Without the Committee on Banking, Housing, and may determine to be appropriate for increas- community service, we would not have a Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Com- ing opportunities for contracting with strong quality of live. It’s important to the per- mittee on Financial Services of the House of minority- and women-owned businesses and Representatives describing— removing barriers to such increase participa- son who serves as well as the recipient. It’s (1) the current state of the domestic indus- tion. the way in which we ourselves grow and de- trial base for radiation-hardened electronics; (c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- velop. . .’’ Dr. Height’s worldview is one which (2) the projected requirements of the De- tion, the terms ‘‘women-owned business’’ and we could all do well to adopt. partment of Defense for radiation-hardened ‘‘minority-owned business’’ have the mean- This Congressional medal will place Dr. electronics; ings given such terms in section 21A(r) of the Height’s among the ranks of other celebrated (3) the intentions of the Department of De- Federal Home Loan Bank Act, and the term fense for the industrial base for radiation- leaders such as Mother Teresa of Calcutta, ‘‘minority’’ has the meaning given such term hardened electronics; and in section 1204(c)(3) of the Financial Institu- Lady Bird Johnson, and Rosa Parks, to name (4) the plans of the Department of Defense tions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement a few. Like her predecessors, Dr. Dorothy for use of providers of radiation-hardened Act of 1989. Height’s exemplary leadership enhances the electronics beyond the providers with which SEC. 7. REPORT ON IMPACT OF OFFSETS ON DO- lives of all people throughout America and the the Department had entered into contractual MESTIC CONTRACTORS AND HIGH- world. arrangements under the authority of the De- ER–TIER SUBCONTRACTORS. I thank my colleagues for this resolution and fense Production Act of 1950, as of the date of (a) ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT REQUIRED.—In for their support. the enactment of this Act. addition to the information required to be SEC. 4. CLARIFICATION OF PRESIDENTIAL AU- included in the annual report under section Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield back THORITY. 309 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, the the balance of my time. Subsection (a) of section 705 of the Defense Secretary of Commerce shall assess the net Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, Production act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2155(a)) impact, in the defense trade, of foreign sales I urge the passage of the bill, I have no is amended by inserting after the end of the and related foreign contracts that have been further requests for time, and I yield 1st sentence the following new sentence: awarded through offsets, industrial partici- back the balance of my time. ‘‘The authority of the President under this pation agreements, or similar arrangements The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. section includes the authority to obtain in- on domestic prime contractors and at least formation in order to perform industry stud- the first 3 tiers of domestic subcontractors PETRI). The question is on the motion ies assessing the capabilities of the United during the 5-year period beginning on Janu- offered by the gentleman from New States industrial base to support the na- ary 1, 1998. York (Mr. KING) that the House sus- tional defense.’’. (b) REPORT.—Before the end of the 1-year pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. SEC. 5. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTEC- period beginning on the date of the enact- 1821. TION AND RESTORATION. ment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce The question was taken; and (two- Section 702 of the Defense Production Act shall submit a report to the Congress con- thirds having voted in favor thereof) of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2152) is amended— taining findings and the conclusions of the the rules were suspended and the bill (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through Secretary with regard to the assessment (17) as paragraphs (4) through (18), respec- made pursuant to subsection (a). was passed. tively; (c) COPIES OF REPORT.—Copies of the report A motion to reconsider was laid on (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- prepared pursuant to subsection (b) shall the table. lowing new paragraph: also be transmitted to the United States

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.050 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9417 Trade Representative and the interagency Predator unmanned aerial vehicle by ator DODD’s concerns. We must be as team established pursuant to section 123(c) nearly 2 years, to speed the delivery of vigilant in protecting the jobs of Amer- of the Defense Production Act Amendments equipment for airports that detected ican workers as we are in defending of 1992. explosives, and to speed up production America’s national defense. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of new high-tech bulletproof vests. Finally, the spirit of bipartisanship ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, this 5-year reauthoriza- with which we have worked on this re- New York (Mr. KING) and the gentle- tion of the DPA will provide the nec- authorization would not have been pos- woman from New York (Mrs. MALONEY) essary time for a much-needed study sible without the leadership of the gen- each will control 20 minutes. and reform of the DPA so that Con- tleman from New York (Mr. KING), The Chair recognizes the gentleman gress may remove obsolete language chairman of the Domestic and Inter- from New York (Mr. KING). and clarify or update other language. It national Monetary Policy, Trade, and GENERAL LEAVE has been impossible for nearly a decade Technology Subcommittee. I also wish Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, to reform the act on anything other to thank the gentleman from Massa- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- than a piecemeal basis because the re- chusetts (Mr. FRANK), ranking member, bers may have 5 legislative days within form efforts always coincided with re- and the gentleman from Ohio (Chair- which to revise and extend their re- organization. Decoupling them will fi- man OXLEY) for their work on this im- marks and include extraneous material nally give us the breathing room to do portant issue. on this legislation. some thoughtful work on the act itself. This is legislation our troops need The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I ask all Members to join with me to today. It is legislation that our con- objection to the request of the gen- pass S. 1680, as amended, and then join stituents may need in the event of a tleman from New York? me in the next couple of years for a disaster, and I urge my colleagues to There was no objection. thoughtful update of the underlying adopt this bill. Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, legislation. Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield I yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of such time as she may consume to the sume. my time. gentlewoman from the District of Co- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield lumbia (Ms. NORTON). support of S. 1680, as amended, reau- myself such time as I may consume. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I want to thorizing the Defense Production Act Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the say that I do support the gentle- of 1950. The language we are consid- 5-year reauthorization of the Defense woman’s work and the work of the ering today makes some important de- Production Act, legislation that is crit- Chair on the Defense Production Act, cisions to the text the Committee on ical to our Nation’s national defense, and I am particularly grateful for the Financial Services passed last spring. to the war on terror, and to our ability Meeks amendment on minority con- Reflecting input from the Senate, the to respond to disasters. The Defense tracting. As we now go abroad, it be- legislation adds studies on the effect on Production Act was first enacted in comes more relevant around the world. the economy of defense offsets, not 1950. It allows the Defense Department Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from only on prime defense industry con- and Federal Emergency Management Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). tractors but on subcontractors, and on Agency to procure supplies quickly on Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. the U.S. capacity to produce military- an emergency basis. Its authority is Speaker, I thank the distinguished gen- grade radiation-hardened electronics. also needed to make sure that the na- tlewoman for yielding me this time. The legislation extends the DPA au- tional defense industrial base has the I thank the gentlewoman for her thorities for 5 years as requested by resources needed for national security. leadership and the gentleman from the administration. The act expired on September 30; and New York (Mr. KING) for his leadership Mr. Speaker, this Chamber rarely given the current situation in Iraq, it on the reauthorization of this bill. considers legislation as important as is critical that we move this bill today. I think that it is extremely impor- the DPA. In peacetime and in war, it During the current Iraq conflict, the tant that we have this particular reau- allows for the priority production of act’s authority has been used to secure thorization at this time in the back- equipment and material necessary for computers, chemical warfare protec- drop of the efforts that have been pro- national security and the public tive clothing, and medical equipment. posed not only by this administration health; and with the addition of the The legislation we are considering is but by this body as it relates to the re- language suggested by the Senate, now the product of a year of bipartisan build of Iraq. And as I know the gentle- it will specifically authorize the act to work and compromise. It was improved woman’s leadership on women’s issues be used to protect our critical infra- during full and subcommittee markups and women’s participation, I think the structure as well. The act also allows in the Committee on Financial Serv- Meeks amendment is completely ap- the careful tightly targeted use of Fed- ices earlier this year. The Senate propriate that we give the involvement eral funds to ensure there is an ade- Banking Committee passed legislation of the minorities and women in con- quate industrial capacity in this coun- in September, and over the last month, tracting. try to produce certain vital military Members and staff have worked to re- When I speak to my constituents in equipment or material that otherwise solve remaining issues. the district, they are particularly con- would not be available. I am pleased that the final bill concerned about the idea of a rebuild, no Mr. Speaker, it is important that the tains an amendment offered by the matter what happens ultimately on the House act swiftly to send this amended gentleman from New York (Mr. MEEKS) floor with this legislation and the fact legislation back to the Senate and that requiring reporting on minority con- that minority and small businesses do the other body quickly pass this com- tracting. The bill also contains a com- not have the opportunity in engaging promise so that the authorities, which promise worked out between the com- in this effort and as well participating expired at the end of last month, are mittee leadership and Senator DODD on in efforts with the Defense Depart- available to civil and military authori- the issue of offset contracts with for- ment, one of the largest budget line ties. It is inconceivable that the pri- eign nations. Offset agreements are ar- items that we have in this whole budg- ority production powers in the DPA rangements where U.S. domestic de- et of the United States; and it is ex- not be available if needed for use in the fense contractors outsource work to tremely important that we have this case of a devastating hurricane or foreign contractors as part of agree- opportunity. So I think this is an in- earthquake or in the unthinkable event ments by foreign countries to purchase structive piece of legislation. I think it of a terrorist’s biological weapons at- U.S. defense products. The legislation is very helpful, and I am very glad to tack or to speed up the production of will require the U.S. Commerce De- rise to support this legislation. I know equipment for our troops in Afghani- partment to assess the economic im- that this is not humorous, but it ap- stan or Iraq or elsewhere in the world. pact on U.S. contractors and sub- pears that the Speaker finds it humor- The authorities were used after the contractors of these agreements. I am ous, but in any event I hope that is not September 11 attacks to speed the de- pleased to support this provision with the case, and I support this legislation livery of targeting sensors for the the understanding that it fulfills Sen- enthusiastically.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.039 H15PT1 H9418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I re- Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, to Syria than with respect to any other serve the balance of my time. I urge passage of the Senate bill. Mr. country that is listed as a state sponsor of Speaker, I have no further requests for terrorism. b 1645 (6) Terrorist groups, including Hizballah, time and I yield back the balance of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Pop- Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, my time. I yield myself such time as I may con- ular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and the Popular Front for the Liberation of sume for the purpose of entering into a PETRI). The question is on the motion Palestine—General Command, maintains of- colloquy with the gentlewoman from offered by the gentleman from New fices, training camps, and other facilities on New York (Mrs. MALONEY). York (Mr. KING) that the House sus- Syrian territory, and operate in areas of Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the Sub- pend the rules and pass the Senate bill, Lebanon occupied by the Syrian armed committee on Domestic and Inter- S. 1680, as amended. forces and receive supplies from Iran through national Monetary Policy, Trade, and Syria. The question was taken; and (two- (7) United Nations Security Council Reso- Technology, I rise today regarding the thirds having voted in favor thereof) authorization of the Defense Produc- lution 520 (September 17, 1982) calls for the rules were suspended and the Sen- ‘‘strict respect of the sovereignty, territorial tion Act and the legislation that the ate bill, as amended, was passed. integrity, unity and political independence House of Representatives and Senate A motion to reconsider was laid on of Lebanon under the sole and exclusive au- have produced. I wish to make two the table. thority of the Government of Lebanon points. through the Lebanese Army throughout Leb- f First, the House of Representatives anon’’. and the Senate have agreed to include SYRIA ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEB- (8) Approximately 20,000 Syrian troops and language that makes clear that all the ANESE SOVEREIGNTY RESTORA- security personnel occupy much of the sov- authorities included within the DPA TION ACT OF 2003 ereign territory of Lebanon exerting undue influence upon its government and under- may be used for critical infrastructure Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I mining its political independence. protection and restoration purposes. I move to suspend the rules and pass the (9) Since 1990 the Senate and House of Rep- have been informed that in past admin- bill (H.R. 1828) to halt Syrian support resentatives have passed seven bills and reso- istrations there may have been some for terrorism, end its occupation of lutions which call for the withdrawal of Syr- confusion regarding the applicability Lebanon, stop its development of weap- ian armed forces from Lebanon. (10) On March 3, 2003, Secretary of State of the DPA to critical infrastructure. ons of mass destruction, cease its ille- The language included in the reauthor- Colin Powell declared that it is the objective gal importation of Iraqi oil and illegal of the United States to ‘‘let Lebanon be ization legislation ends any debate shipments of weapons and other mili- ruled by the Lebanese people without the that may have existed. tary items to Iraq, and by so doing presence of [the Syrian] occupation army’’. Secondly, it is the intent of the hold Syria accountable for the serious (11) Large and increasing numbers of the House that the DPA be interpreted to international security problems it has Lebanese people from across the political allow the administration to exercise caused in the Middle East, and for spectrum in Lebanon have mounted peaceful and democratic calls for the withdrawal of the authorities provided under Section other purposes, as amended. 101 of the DPA to directly assist a pri- the Syrian Army from Lebanese soil. The Clerk read as follows: (12) Israel has withdrawn all of its armed vate sector critical infrastructure H.R. 1828 forces from Lebanon in accordance with owner or operator in furtherance of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- United Nations Security Council Resolution critical infrastructure protection or resentatives of the United States of America in 425 (March 19, 1978), as certified by the restoration. Congress assembled, United Nations Secretary General. (13) Even in the face of this United Nations The House of Representatives’ de- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. certification that acknowledged Israel’s full sired interpretation, however, should This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Syria Ac- compliance with Security Council Resolu- not be construed, in any way, as lim- countability and Lebanese Sovereignty Res- tion 425, Syrian- and Iranian-supported toration Act of 2003’’. iting the applicability of the DPA’s Hizballah continues to attack Israeli out- other authorities with respect to crit- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. posts at Shebaa Farms, under the pretense ical infrastructure protection and res- Congress makes the following findings: that Shebaa Farms is territory from which toration. (1) On September 20, 2001, President George Israel was required to withdraw by Security Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, will Bush stated at a joint session of Congress Counsel Resolution 425, and Syrian- and Ira- the gentleman yield? that ‘‘[e]very nation, in every region, now nian-supported Hizballah and other militant Mr. KING of New York. I yield to the has a decision to make . . . [e]ither you are organizations continue to attack civilian with us, or you are with the terrorists . . . gentlewoman from New York. targets in Israel. [f]rom this day forward, any nation that con- (14) Syria will not allow Lebanon—a sov- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, as tinues to harbor or support terrorism will be ereign country—to fulfill its obligation in ranking member of the Subcommittee regarded by the United States as a hostile accordance with Security Council Resolution on Domestic and International Mone- regime’’. 425 to deploy its troops to southern Lebanon. tary Policy, Trade and Technology, I (2) On June 24, 2002, President Bush stated (15) As a result, the Israeli-Lebanese border rise today to echo the statements of ‘‘Syria must choose the right side in the war and much of southern Lebanon is under the the gentleman from New York (Mr. on terror by closing terrorist camps and ex- control of Hizballah, which continues to at- pelling terrorist organizations. KING) regarding the reauthorization of tack Israeli positions, allows Iranian Revolu- (3) United Nations Security Council Reso- the Defense Production Act and its ap- tionary Guards and other militant groups to lution 1373 (September 28, 2001) mandates operate freely in the area, and maintains plicability to critical infrastructure that all states ‘‘refrain from providing any thousands of rockets along Israel’s northern protection and restoration. The lan- form of support, active or passive, to entities border, destabilizing the entire region. guage that the House of Representa- or persons involved in terrorist acts’’, take (16) On February 12, 2003, Director of Cen- tives has agreed to include in the reau- ‘‘the necessary steps to prevent the commis- tral Intelligence George Tenet stated the fol- thorizing legislation should leave no sion of terrorist acts’’, and ‘‘deny safe haven lowing with respect to the Syrian- and Ira- doubt that the Defense Production Act to those who finance, plan, support, or com- nian-supported Hizballah: ‘‘[A]s an organiza- may be used for critical infrastructure mit terrorist acts’’. tion with capability and worldwide presence (4) The Government of Syria is currently [it] is [al Qaeda’s] equal if not a far more ca- protection and restoration purposes. prohibited by United States law from receiv- pable organization . . . [T]hey’re a notch Also, it is the intent of the House of ing United States assistance because it has above in many respects, in terms of in their Representatives that the administra- repeatedly provided support for acts of inter- relationship with the Iranians and the train- tion refrain from interpreting the De- national terrorism, as determined by the ing they receive, [which] puts them in a fense Production Act as limiting the Secretary of State for purposes of section state-sponsored category with a potential for administration’s ability to provide di- 6(j)(1) of the Export Administration Act of lethality that’s quite great.’’. rect assistance to critical infrastruc- 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2405(j)(1)) and other rel- (17) In the State of the Union address on ture owners and operators under Sec- evant provisions of law. January 29, 2002, President Bush declared (5) Although the Department of State lists that the United States will ‘‘work closely tion 101 of the Defense Production Act. Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism and re- with our coalition to deny terrorists and Mr. Speaker, I have no further reports that Syria provides ‘‘safe haven and their state sponsors the materials, tech- quests for time, and I yield back the support to several terrorist groups’’, fewer nology, and expertise to make and deliver balance of my time. United States sanctions apply with respect weapons of mass destruction’’.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.087 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9419 (18) The Government of Syria continues to (29) The Government of Syria also utilized (B) cease its support for ‘‘volunteers’’ and develop and deploy short- and medium-range the railway network linking Mosul, Iraq, to terrorists who are traveling from and ballistic missiles. Aleppo, Syria, to transfer a wide range of through Syria into Iraq to launch attacks; (19) According to the December 2001 unclas- weaponry and weapon systems to Saddam and sified Central Intelligence Agency report en- Hussein’s regime. (C) undertake concrete, verifiable steps to titled ‘‘Foreign Missile Developments and (30) On March 28, 2003, Secretary of Defense deter such behavior and control the use of the Ballistic Missile Threat through 2015’’, Donald Rumsfeld warned: ‘‘[W]e have infor- territory under Syrian control; ‘‘Syria maintains a ballistic missile and mation that shipments of military supplies (3) the Government of Syria should imme- rocket force of hundreds of FROG rockets, have been crossing the border from Syria diately declare its commitment to com- Scuds, and SS–21 SRBMs [and] Syria has de- into Iraq, including night-vision goggles . . . pletely withdraw its armed forces, including veloped [chemical weapons] warheads for its These deliveries pose a direct threat to the military, paramilitary, and security forces, Scuds’’. lives of coalition forces. We consider such from Lebanon, and set a firm timetable for (20) The Government of Syria if pursuing trafficking as hostile acts, and will hold the such withdrawal; the development and production of biological Syrian government accountable for such (4) the Government of Lebanon should de- and chemical weapons and has a nuclear re- shipments.’’. ploy the Lebanese armed forces to all areas search and development weapons and has a (31) According to Article 23(1) of the United of Lebanon, including South Lebanon, in ac- nuclear research and development program Nations Charter, members of the United Na- cordance with United Nations Security that is cause for concern. tions are elected as nonpermanent members Council Resolution 520 (September 17, 1982), (21) According to the Central Intelligence of the United Nations Security Council with in order to assert the sovereignty of the Leb- Agency’s ‘‘Unclassified Report to Congress ‘‘due regard being specially paid, in the first anese state over all of its territory, and on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to instance to the contribution of members of should evict all terrorist and foreign forces Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced the United Nations to the maintenance of from southern Lebanon, including Hizballah Conventional Munitions’’, released January international peace and security and to and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards; 7, 2003: ‘‘[Syria] already holds a stockpile of the nerve agent sarin but apparently is try- other purposes of the Organization’’. (5) the Government of Syria should halt ing to develop more toxic and persistent (32) Despite Article 23(1) of the United Na- the development and deployment of medium- nerve agents. Syria remains dependent on tions Charter, Syria was elected on October and long-range surface-to-surface missiles foreign sources for key elements of its 8, 2001, to a 2-year term as a nonpermanent and cease the development and production of [chemical weapons] program, including pre- member of the United Nations Security biological and chemical weapons; cursor chemicals and key production equip- Council beginning January 1, 2002, and (6) the Governments of Lebanon and Syria ment. It is highly probable that Syria also is served as President of the Security Council should enter into serious unconditional bi- developing an offensive [biological weapons] during June 2002 and August 2003. lateral negotiations with the Government of capability.’’. (33) On March 31, 2003, the Syrian Foreign Israel in order to realize a full and perma- (22) On May 6, 2002, the Under Secretary of Minister, Farouq al-Sharra, made the Syrian nent peace; State for Arms Control and International Se- regime’s intentions clear when he explicitly (7) the United States should continue to curity, John Bolton, stated: ‘‘The United stated that ‘‘Syria’s interest is to see the in- provide humanitarian and educational as- States also knows that Syria has long had a vaders defeated in Iraq’’. sistance to the people of Lebanon only chemical warfare program. It has a stockpile (34) On April 13, 2003, Secretary of Defense through appropriate private, nongovern- of the nerve agent sarin and is engaged in re- Donald Rumsfeld charged that ‘‘busloads’’ of mental organizations and appropriate inter- search and development of the more toxic Syrian fighters entered Iraq with ‘‘hundreds national organizations, until such time as and persistent nerve agent VX. Syria, which of thousands of dollars’’ and leaflets offering the Government of Lebanon asserts sov- has signed but not ratified the [Biological rewards for dead American soldiers. ereignty and control over all of its territory Weapons Convention], is pursuing the devel- (35) On September 16, 2003, the Under Sec- and borders and achieves full political inde- opment of biological weapons and is able to retary of State for Arms Control and Inter- pendence, as called for in United Nations Se- produce at least small amounts of biological national Security, John Bolton, appeared be- curity Council Resolution 520; and warfare agents.’’. fore the Subcommittee on the Middle East (8) as a violator of several key United Na- (23) According to the Central Intelligence and Central Asia of the Committee on Inter- tions Security Council resolutions and as a Agency’s ‘‘Unclassified Report to Congress national Relations of the House of Rep- nation that pursues policies which under- on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to resentatives, and underscored Syria’s ‘‘hos- mine international peace and security, Syria Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced tile actions’’ toward coalition forces during should not have been permitted to join the Conventional Munitions’’, released January Operation Iraqi Freedom. Under Secretary United Nations Security Council or serve as 7, 2003: ‘‘Russia and Syria have approved a Bolton added that: ‘‘Syria allowed military the Security Council’s President, and should draft cooperative program on cooperation on equipment to flow into Iraq on the eve of and be removed from the Security Council. civil nuclear power. In principal, broader ac- during the war. Syria permitted volunteers SEC. 4. STATEMENT OF POLICY. cess to Russian expertise provides opportuni- to pass into Iraq to attack and kill our serv- It is the policy of the United States that— ties for Syria to expand its indigenous capa- ice members during the war, and is still (1) Syria will be held responsible for at- bilities, should it decide to pursue nuclear doing so . . . [Syria’s] behavior during Oper- tacks committed by Hizballah and other ter- weapons.’’. ation Iraqi Freedom underscores the impor- rorist groups with offices, training camps, or (24) Under the Treaty on the Non-Prolifera- tance of taking seriously reports and infor- other facilities in Syria, or bases ion areas of tion of Nuclear Weapons (21 UST 483), which mation on Syria’s WMD capabilities.’’. Lebanon occupied by Syria. entered force on March 5, 1970, and to which (36) During his appearance before the Com- (2) the United States shall impede Syria’s Syria is a party, Syria has undertaken not to mittee on International Relations of the ability to support acts of international ter- acquire or produce nuclear weapons and has House of Representatives on September 25, rorism and efforts to develop or acquire accepted full scope safeguards of the Inter- 2003, Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, III, Ad- national Atomic Energy Agency to detect di- weapons of mass destruction; ministrator of the Coalition Provisional Au- (3) the Secretary of State will continue to versions of nuclear materials from peaceful thority in Iraq, stated that out of the 278 activities to the production of nuclear weap- list Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism third-country nationals who were captured until Syria ends its support for terrorism, in- ons or other nuclear explosive devices. by coalition forces in Iraq, the ‘‘single larg- (25) Syria is not a party to the Chemical cluding its support of Hizballah and other est group are Syrians’’. Weapons Conventions or the Biological terrorist groups in Lebanon and its hosting Weapons Convention, which entered into SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. of terrorist groups in Damascus, and comes force on April 29, 1997, and on March 26, 1975, It is the sense of Congress that— into full compliance with United States law respectively. (1) the Government of Syria should imme- relating to terrorism and United Nations Se- (26) Syrian President Bashar Assad prom- diately and unconditionally halt support for curity Council Resolution 1373 (September ised Secretary of State Powell in February terrorism, permanently and openly declare 28, 2001); 2001 to end violations of Security Council its total renunciation of all forms of ter- (4) efforts against Hizballah will be ex- Resolutions 661, which restricted the sale of rorism, and close all terrorist offices and fa- panded given the recognition that Hizballah oil and other commodities by Saddam Hus- cilities in Syria, including the offices of is equally or more capable than al Qaeda; sein’s regime, except to the extent author- Hamas, Hizballah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, (5) the full restoration of Lebanon’s sov- ized by other relevant resolutions, but this the Popular Front for the Liberation of Pal- ereignty, political independence, and terri- pledge was never fulfilled. estine, and the Popular Front for the Libera- torial integrity is in the national security (27) Syria’s illegal imports and trans- tion of Palestine—General Command; interest of the United States; shipments of Iraqi oil during Saddam Hus- (2) the Government of Syria should— (6) Syria is in violation of United Nations sein’s regime earned Syria $50,000,000 or more (A) immediately and unconditionally stop Security Council Resolution 520 (September per month as Syria continued to sell its own facilitating transit from Syria to Iraq of in- 17, 1982) through its continued occupation of Syrian oil at market prices. dividuals, military equipment, and all lethal Lebanese territory and its encroachment (28) Syria’s illegal imports and trans- items, except as authorized by the Coalition upon Lebanon’s political independence; shipments of Iraqi oil earned Saddam Hus- Provisional Authority or a representative, (7) Syria’s obligation to withdraw from sein’s regime $2,000,000 per day. internationally recognized Iraqi government; Lebanon is not conditioned upon progress in

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.043 H15PT1 H9420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 the Israeli-Syrian or Israeli-Lebanese peace graph (4) of United Nations Security Council the motion to suspend the rules and process but derives from Syria’s obligation Resolution 520 (1982), then the President is pass the bill, H.R. 1828, as amended, be under Security Council Resolution 520; authorized to provide assistance to Syria extended to 60 minutes, equally di- (8) Syria’s acquisition of weapons of mass under chapter 1 of Part I of the Foreign As- vided. destruction and ballistic missile programs sistance Act of 1961 (relating to development threaten the security of the Middle East and assistance). The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the national security interests of the United (d) CERTIFICATION.—A certification under objection to the request of the gentle- States; this subsection is a certification transmitted woman from Florida? (9) Syria will be held accountable for any to the appropriate congressional committees There was no objection. of a determination made by the President harm to Coalition armed forces or to any GENERAL LEAVE United States citizen in Iraq due to its facili- that— tation of terrorist activities and its ship- (1) the Government of Syria has ceased Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I ments of military supplies to Iraq; and providing support for international terrorist ask unanimous consent that all Mem- (10) the United States will not provide any groups and does not allow terrorist groups, bers may have 5 legislative days within assistance to Syria and will oppose multilat- such as Hamas, Hizballah, Palestinian Is- which to revise and extend their re- eral assistance for Syria until Syria ends all lamic Jihad, the Popular Front for the Lib- marks and include extraneous material support for terrorism, withdraws its armed eration of Palestine, and the Popular Front on H.R. 1828, as amended. forces from Lebanon, and halts the develop- for the Liberation of Palestine-General Com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ment and deployment of weapons of mass demand to maintain facilities in territory struction and medium- and long-range sur- under Syrian control; objection to the request of the gentle- face-to-surface ballistic missiles. (2) the Government of Syria has withdrawn woman from Florida? SEC. 5. PENALTIES AND AUTHORIZATION. all Syrian military, intelligence, and other There was no objection. security personnel from Lebanon; (a) PENALTIES.—Until the President makes Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I the determination that Syria meets all the (3) the Government of Syria has ceased the yield myself such time as I may con- requirements described in paragraphs (1) development and deployment of medium- sume. and long-range surface-to-surface ballistic through (4) of subsection (d) and certifies Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support such determination to Congress in accord- missiles, is not pursuing or engaged in the research development, acquisition, produc- of H.R. 1828, as amended, a bill I intro- ance with such subsection— duced with my colleague the gen- (1) the President shall prohibit the export tion, transfer, or deployment of biological, tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL), to to Syria of any item, including the issuance chemical, or nuclear weapons, has provided of a license for the export of any item, on the credible assurances that such behavior will hold Syria accountable for behavior United States Munitions List or Commerce not be undertaken in the future, and has and activities which threaten U.S. na- Control List of dual-use items in the Export agreed to allow United Nations and other tional security, our interests and our Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. part international observers to verify such ac- allies. 730 et seq.); and tions and assurances; and (4) the Government of Syria has ceased all The Syrian regime has the blood of (2) the President shall impose two or more support for, and facilitation of, all terrorist Americans on its hands, and we cannot, of the following sanctions: activities inside of Iraq, including pre- and we will not allow this to go (A) Prohibit the export of products of the venting the use of territory under its control unpunished. That is one of the primary United States (other than food and medicine) by any means whatsoever to support those to Syria. reasons we are here today. And we engaged in terrorist activities inside of Iraq. (B) Prohibit United States businesses from would not have reached this point were investing or operating in Syria. SEC. 6. REPORT. it not for the commitment and unwav- (C) Restrict Syrian diplomats in Wash- (a) REPORT.—Not later than 6 months after ering support of a great American, our ington, D.C., and at the United Nations in the date of the enactment of this Act, and distinguished majority leader, the gen- New York City, to travel only within a 25- every 12 months thereafter until the conditions described in paragraphs (1) through (4) tleman from Texas (Mr. DELAY), and we mile radius of Washington, D.C., or the thank him for that support. United Nations headquarters building, re- of section 5(d) are satisfied, the Secretary of spectively. State shall submit to the appropriate con- Mr. Speaker, following the deplorable (D) Prohibit aircraft of any air carrier gressional committees a report on— terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, owned or controlled by Syria to take off (1) Syria’s progress toward meeting the President Bush clearly articulated from, land in, or overfly the United States. conditions described in paragraphs (1) what would be the guiding principles of (E) Reduce United States diplomatic con- through (4) of section 5(d); U.S. foreign policy. He said: ‘‘Every tacts with Syria (other than those contacts (2) connections, if any, between individual Nation in every region now has a deci- required to protect United States interests terrorists and terrorist groups which maintain offices, training camps, or other facili- sion to make. Either you are with us, or carry out the purposes of this Act). or you are with the terrorists. From (F) Block transactions in any property in ties on Syrian territory, or operate in areas which the Government of Syria has any in- of Lebanon occupied by the Syrian armed this day forward, any Nation that con- terest, by any person, or with respect to any forces, and the attacks against the United tinues to harbor or support terrorism property, subject to the jurisdiction of the States that occurred on September 11, 2001, will be regarded by the United States United States. and other terrorist attacks on the United as a hostile regime.’’ States or its citizens, installations, or allies; (b) WAIVER.—The President may waive the The choice was clear, and Syria chose and application of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) to be on the wrong side of history. for one or more 6-month periods if the Presi- (3) how the United States is increasing its efforts against Hizballah given the recogni- Syria continues to harbor Hezballah, dent determines that it is in the vital na- the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Pop- tional security interest of the United States tion that Hizballah is equally or more capa- to do so and transmits to Congress a report ble than al Qaeda. ular Front for the Liberation of Pal- ORM.—The report submitted under that contains the reasons therefor. (b) F estine, the PFLP–GC, and Hamas, in- subsection (a) shall be in unclassified form (c) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO cluding permitting the operation of of- but may include a classified annex. SYRIA.—If the President— fices and terrorist camps in Syrian ter- (1) makes the determination that Syria SEC. 7. DEFINITION OF APPROPRIATE CONGRES- ritory and in Syrian-occupied Lebanon. SIONAL COMMITTEES. meets the requirements described in para- These and other Syrian-sponsored graphs (1) through (4) of subsection (d) and In this Act, the term ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ means the Committee on groups have perpetrated acts of ter- certifies such determination to Congress in rorism against Americans, most nota- accordance with such subsection; International Relations of the House of Rep- (2) determines that substantial progress resentatives and the Committee on Foreign bly the bombing of the U.S. Marine has been made both in negotiations aimed at Relations of the Senate. barracks in Syrian-occupied Lebanon achieving a peace agreement between Israel The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- in 1983, which killed 241 American Ma- and Syria and in negotiations aimed at ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from rines, and the attack on the Khobar achieving a peace agreement between Israel Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) and the Towers in 1996, where, with the assist- and Lebanon; and gentleman from California (Mr. LAN- ance of Syria, the terrorists killed 19 (3) determines that the Government of TOS) each will control 20 minutes. American servicemen and injured Syria is strictly respecting the sovereignty, The Chair recognizes the gentle- scores of others. territorial integrity, unity, and political independence of Lebanon under the sole and woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- The Syrian regime has continuously exclusive authority of the Government of LEHTINEN). allowed Iranian transshipment of weap- Lebanon through the Lebanese army Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I ons to Hezballah and, in recent years, throughout Lebanon, as required under para- ask unanimous consent that debate on has also begun to supply Hezballah

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.046 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9421 militants with mortars, rocket-proposed its will on the Lebanese people concrete, tangible and punitive meas- pelled grenade launchers and other through electoral intimidation, ures. This bill provides the President weapons. through political persecution, through with the tools and the overwhelming The Syrians vehemently defend, as the stifling of free speech, assassina- Congressional support he needs to hold well as support, protect and harbor, the tion of opposition leaders, and, last but the regime in Damascus accountable leaders of Hezballah. For example, not least, through brute military force. for choosing to side with the terrorists Sheik Nasrallah, a terrorist, who pro- The Syrian regime has all but elimi- and engaging in activities threatening claimed in a speech broadcast on nated Lebanon from the international the American people and U.S. national Hezballah’s TV station in late April of political map, denying the Lebanese security interests. this year, he said, ‘‘Death to America people their right to self-determina- Syria cannot be allowed to continue was, is, and will stay our slogan.’’ tion. It hijacked the democracy process to act with impunity. The game is The actions that have earned the in Lebanon, converting Lebanon into a over. Syrian regime the pariah status as a proxy of the dictatorship in Damascus, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of state sponsor of terror have been fur- a proxy in much the same way that the my time. ther highlighted in Iraq, where Syria former Soviet Union used Eastern Eu- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield has been complicit against our forces rope to propagate its ‘‘evil empire.’’ myself such time as I may consume. in Iraq, as repeatedly articulated by The Syrian regime has even tried to Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support the Syrian foreign minister, when he extend its repression of the Lebanese of H.R. 1828. said, ‘‘Syria’s interest is to see the in- people to the U.S., to the hallowed Mr. Speaker, among the Members vaders defeated in Iraq.’’ halls of Congress. For example, for his who deserve our praise for sponsoring Syria has encouraged thousands of testimony during a Congressional this bill, I would like to single out the so-called ‘‘irregular forces’’ and other roundtable that I held on September 17 gentleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL), ‘‘volunteer’’ terrorists to cross the Syr- as chair of the Subcommittee on the who first introduced this bill in the ian border into Iraq to battle our coali- Middle East and Central Asia, General 107th Congress. I want to commend the tion forces. When U.S. military forces Michel Aoun, the former Prime Min- gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- captured a large group of Syrians, they ister of Lebanon and one of the leading LEHTINEN) chair of the Subcommittee reportedly confiscated 70 suicide jack- opposition figures in Lebanon, faces on the Middle East and Central Asia, ets, each filled with 22 pounds of mili- prosecution on charges of tarnishing and the gentleman from New York (Mr. tary grade C4 explosives and mercury Lebanon’s ties with Syria. His state- ACKERMAN), the ranking member of the detonators. U.S. soldiers also report- ments in support of the Syria Account- Subcommittee on the Middle East and edly found several hundred thousand ability and Lebanese Sovereignty Res- Central Asia, for their invaluable work dollars on a bus that came from Syria, toration Act were viewed as an ‘‘of- in bringing this legislation to the floor. together with leaflets suggesting that fense and he should be tried for it,’’ Mr. Speaker, no one in Damascus Iraqis would be rewarded if they killed said the authorities. should be surprised by our action Americans. For all of the reasons I have articu- today. Ambassador Paul Bremer, the Ad- lated this afternoon, Mr. Speaker, it is b 1700 ministrator of the Coalition Provision imperative that we render our over- Authority in Iraq, testified before our whelming support to H.R. 1828, as One might even say that the Syrian Committee on International Relations amended. Government is the moving spirit be- just a few weeks ago, and he said that The Syria Accountability and Leba- hind this action. the largest number of third-country de- nese Sovereignty Restoration Act of Syria, Mr. Speaker, is the leading re- tainees in U.S. custody in Iraq are from 2003, as reported, establishes a clear set gional force for destabilization and Syria. Ambassador Bremer under- of policies with respect to Syria. It against peace. Syria is a charter mem- scored: ‘‘And we believe that there are calls for the imposition of sanctions in- ber of the U.S. Government’s list of rat lines, as they call them, from Syria tended to deny Syria resources to pur- state sponsors of terrorism. Syria hosts into Iraq, where both fighters and, in sue its threatening behavior and limit and provides both military and eco- many cases, terrorists are still coming its diplomatic legitimacy should it per- nomic support to a wide array of vi- in.’’ sist in pursuing these activities. If the cious terrorist groups. Despite the Syrian regime’s efforts at Syrian regime does not alter its behav- For too many years, inexplicably, manipulation, the terrorists they sup- ior, it will suffer the consequences. our government has treated Syria bet- port remove any question that Syria is The sanctions are to be imposed un- ter than it does other state sponsors of facilitating the movement of fighters less the President certifies that Syria terrorism. We have been allowing more into Iraq to kill our men and women in is not providing support for terrorists; trade with Syria, and we have main- the Armed Forces. In September 14, has stopped all support for terrorist ac- tained normal diplomatic ties. It is 2003, an interview was printed with the tivities inside of Iraq; has withdrawn time, Mr. Speaker, for this special Sunday Times World where a member all military, intelligence and other se- treatment to end. of the militant Islamic group Martyrs curity personnel from Lebanon; is not The Syria Accountability and Leba- of Islam, identifying himself only as involved in the production, develop- nese Sovereignty Restoration Act of Jamal, revealed that he and many oth- ment, deployment, acquisition or 2003 will closely align our Syria policy ers had trained at a camp in Syria dur- transfer of weapons of mass destruc- with our policy toward other state ing the buildup to the recent war in tion and long-range ballistic missiles; sponsors of terrorism. Iraq. has provided credible assurances that Twenty years ago, Mr. Speaker, Syr- According to Jamal, while at the such behavior will not be undertaken ian-sponsored terrorism was respon- Syrian camp, he was trained to make in the future; and has agreed to allow sible for the worst pre-September 11 bombs, set booby traps and fire various United Nations and other international terrorist incident in American history: small arms, including rocket-propelled observers to verify such actions and as- the murder of 241 U.S. Marines by a grenade launchers. Jamal said, ‘‘Our surances. suicide bomber in Lebanon in October entire group was trained in Syria. The imposition of some, but not all, of 1983. I visited with those Marines Other groups were trained there after of the sanctions may be waived by the just a few weeks before the tragedy. us. We are here to kill American sol- President for a 6-month period if he de- Now, Syria’s irresponsible behavior is diers.’’ He claimed that his 15-member termines that it is in the vital national again resulting in more murders of cell had carried out about 60 attacks security of the United States to do so American soldiers, this time in Iraq. against American forces in 3 months. and transmits a report to Congress on Six months ago, Mr. Speaker, I vis- Syria also continues to occupy Leb- the reasons substantiating such a de- ited Syria and met with the president anon, in direct contravention of the termination. of that country. I told him that he had United Nations Security Council reso- Mr. Speaker, diplomacy with the made a major miscalculation regarding lutions. Through its illegal occupation Syrian regime has failed miserably. It Iraq. Completely misunderstanding of Lebanon, the Syrian regime has im- is time to reinforce our words with media reports of Coalition difficulties

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.090 H15PT1 H9422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 in the first days of the war due to a in the weeks since my visit. Notwithstanding you fully cooperate with the United States’ sand storm, Syria promptly aligned press reports that some of the offices of Pal- Iraq policy in all other ways. Indeed, my itself with Saddam Hussein, opening its estinian terrorist organizations in Damascus overwhelming concern—and I believe that of borders to jihadists and suicide bomb- may have been closed, I am deeply dis- all of my colleagues in the U.S. Congress—is appointed by your failure to confirm this de- that you cooperate to the fullest extent with ers, and opening the floodgates for finitively and to affirm that their closure is ongoing United States efforts in Iraq. Based arms and military equipment to flow the result of a decision by the Syrian govern- on Syria’s absence from yesterday’s UN Se- into Iraq. To this very day, Mr. Speak- ment, not by the terrorists. I was also dis- curity Council vote, you clearly have not er, Syria keeps its borders open, and turbed by your failure to join the U.N. Secu- comprehended the urgency of this concern. suicide bombers and pro-Saddam thugs rity Council consensus in favor of UNSC Res- Beyond cooperation regarding Iraq, several are allowed to cross into Iraq and at- olution 1483 ending sanctions on Iraq and by steps are necessary in order to reverse the the Syrian state media’s harsh and inac- recent erosion of bilateral ties. Let me once tack our American soldiers in that again enumerate these steps: country. curate accusations against the U.S. regarding that resolution. (1) The offices of the Palestinian terrorist But it is not the only way that Syria Mr. President, closing the offices of Pales- groups must be closed and their activities is aiding terrorists in Iraq. This last tinian terrorist organizations is the most ended immediately, and this decision be pub- weekend, Mr. Speaker, we learned that basic of steps you must take if we are to licly announced and definitively imple- Syrian state-controlled banks are hold- make a start toward improving U.S.-Syrian mented, as discussed above. relations, as you and I discussed. But it is (2) All military assistance to Hizballah, ing some $3 billion of Saddam Hussein’s both directly and as a conduit for Iran, must cash. Despite our diplomatic efforts, crucial not only that you actually close the offices and prevent these groups and their be terminated. Syria is refusing to freeze those funds (3) Hizballah must be removed from the partisans from carrying out activities in Lebanese-Israeli border area as well as from and to return them to pay part of the Syria but that you also make clear, publicly the area of Shebaa Farms, and the Lebanese cost of rebuilding Iraq. Meanwhile, and formally, that you are doing so. Only if Armed Forces must be deployed throughout Saddam’s ‘‘bitter-enders,’’ perhaps Sad- such actions are executed in a transparent the length of the border. Hizballah also must and definitive manner can Syria dem- dam himself, are drawing on those cease its attacks on Israeli territory and per- onstrate to the world that it opposes the ac- funds to fuel their murderous attacks sonnel, including in the Shebaa Farms area. on American soldiers. tions of these terrorist organizations. A (4) Hizballah must be disarmed, as every When I met with President Asad 6 stealthy closing of the offices, or a sham other Lebanese militia has been. months ago, I warned him that the closing in which terrorist personnel continue (5) Iranian Revolutionary Guard cadre to carry out their activities less publicly and Syria Accountability Act would soon must be expelled from Lebanon. from different locations—or a closing which (6) All terrorist bases in Lebanon and Syria be on its way to passage in the House you claim is strictly the result of the terror- must be closed, and all other support for ter- and in the Senate unless Syria changed ists’ decision, as you so far have done—will rorism must end. its ways in Iraq and throughout the re- only leave the world skeptical of your real (7) Syrian military forces must be evacu- gion. President Asad understood me intentions and will prevent you from reaping ated from Lebanon. perfectly. I was not surprised to find any benefits in U.S.-Syrian bilateral rela- (8) All Israeli prisoners held by Hizballah that he was very familiar with the tions. or Syria must be released. I was pleased that, in our meeting, you (9) Syria must take immediate steps to ad- Syria Accountability Act. said you oppose terrorism ‘‘anywhere.’’ Since dress the many serious human rights prob- Secretary of State Colin Powell vis- the Palestinian groups with offices in Da- lems addressed in the U.S. State Depart- ited Asad one week after my visit; and mascus have claimed credit for numerous ment’s recent human rights report. In par- told him, as I had, what he needed to terrorist attacks in Israel—and sometimes ticular, it must release the academicians, do to improve Syria’s standing in the have issued these claims from Damascus journalists, and members of the Syrian par- United States: he had to end support itself—they surely have no business in Syria, liament currently in prison for crimes of and you should have no trouble making pub- speech and thought. for terrorism in Iraq and elsewhere. He (10) Hostile anti-U.S. propaganda in state had to stop supporting Hezbollah and lic declarations to that effect. As we agreed, there is no point in discussing semantics. media must be terminated. other terrorist groups in Lebanon. He All of these steps are required urgently, Whether one calls them information offices but again I emphasize that an affirmative de- had to close the terrorist offices in Da- or terrorist headquarters, it is imperative cision to close the offices of the Palestinian mascus. He had to remove the 17,000 that they be closed and their cadre ex- Syrian soldiers in Lebanon. He had to groups in Damascus must be announced and pelled—and that this decision be publicly an- implemented definitively and immediately. remove the thousands of Syrian mili- nounced and definitively implemented—if we During our meeting, you asked me whether tary intelligence officers who effec- hope to begin a new era in bilateral rela- I expect you to undertake these actions ‘‘for tively run Lebanon. He had to stop tions. free.’’ To reiterate, I am not asking anything work on weapons of mass destruction. You will recall that we discussed the Syria for free. In English, there is a saying that Accountability Act. I told you at that time He had to free the many political pris- virtue is its own reward. Indeed, a state that that, depending on your decisions and ac- supports terrorist groups and violates the oners in Syrian prisons, and he had to tions, Congressional action on that bill will end vicious anti-U.S. incitement in sovereignty of a neighboring nation cannot be delayed, halted, or accelerated. I also told be fully accepted as member in good stand- Syria’s media. you that I would be looking for the earliest ing of the civilized world in the twenty-first I repeated my warning in a press con- possible positive action on your part and in century. But of course I understand that you ference with Arab media immediately particular in the immediate aftermath of the were asking what the political pay-off would after my meeting with Asad. When I re- Powell visit. Based on what I have seen and be for Syria. The reward, Mr. President, is turned to Washington, I wrote the read thus far, such positive action from you immeasurable and of the greatest signifi- president of Syria, reviewing the con- has not been sufficiently forthcoming. cance. It is the goodwill of the Congress, the Should that continue to be so, I will have no Administration, and the American people. tents of our meeting. I reminded him choice but to join with like-minded col- that congressional action was looming, This goodwill is a priceless commodity, and leagues in the near future to accelerate ac- it has long been lacking in our bilateral rela- but that he had the power to avert it. tion on the Syrian Accountability Act. tions precisely because of Syria’s failure to Mr. Speaker, at this time I will intro- So that there be no misunderstanding, I take the necessary actions I enumerated in duce into the RECORD the text of my think it is important that I review with you our talk and have underscored here. From letter of last May to President Asad. the content of our discussion and my reflec- the establishment of goodwill all other bene- COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RE- tions on it. As I indicated to you, Syria made fits flow. LATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- many regrettable decisions in the months If you show clear indication that you are TIVES, leading up to the Iraq war, during it, and in progressing in the direction I outlined—be- Washington, DC, May 23, 2003. its immediate aftermath. These mistakes ginning with full cooperation regarding Iraq His Excellency, President BASHAR AL-ASAD, were reflected in both your statements and and the immediate and definitive closing of Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. actions during this period. My impression the offices of the Palestinian terrorist orga- DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: Once again I would during our meeting was that you understand nizations and the cessation of their activi- like to thank you for receiving me in your this. In fact, it is crucial that your future ties on Syrian or Lebanese soil—I will do ev- office recently. Our discussion was valuable, performance fully reflect this understanding, erything I can to prevent Congressional con- and I believe it could mark the beginning of that you expel any Iraqi officials and Sad- sideration of the Syria Accountability Act. a productive dialogue that benefits both our dam Hussein family members who took ref- Let me add something else: Once it would be nations. uge in Syria, that you seal your border so as fully clear that Syria no longer belongs on I have therefore been surprised and deeply to prevent the smuggling of arms and other the list of state-sponsors of terrorism, noth- dismayed by Syria’s failure to take truly military equipment into Iraq as well as the ing would give me greater satisfaction than meaningful action on the issues we discussed infiltration of anti-U.S. personnel, and that to advocate its removal from that list.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:45 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.118 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9423 Absent such indication, however, I can majority leader who is responsible for Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- only foresee the worst. I must again under- this legislation moving quickly leagues to vote for this bill, send that score the importance of your acting imme- through the House. message, and enlighten the Syrian re- diately. Time is running out. Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I want to You asked that I sound out the Israelis gime as to America’s resolve in the war about their interest in pursuing negotiations thank the gentlewoman from Florida on terror. regarding the Golan Heights and Syrian- for yielding me this time and for her Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am very Israeli peace. I did indeed raise this matter leadership on this issue. I also want to pleased to yield 6 minutes to the gen- with Prime Minister Sharon during my visit thank the gentleman from New York tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL), to Israel. He assured me that he is ready to (Mr. ENGEL) for sponsoring this legisla- my good friend and the original author engage in negotiations, on an unconditional tion and, as always, thank my friend, of this legislation, who has been inde- basis, at any time. I would be delighted to be the gentleman from California (Mr. fatigable in pursuing this cause; and I of any further assistance to you on this mat- LANTOS), for his leadership and advo- am delighted to see it is coming to fru- ter. Let me reiterate that I foresee the pros- cacy for peace and security in the Mid- ition this afternoon. pect of a new and positive era in U.S.-Syrian dle East. I should also, by the way, on Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I want to bilateral relations. The recent war in Iraq is behalf of the House thank my prede- thank my friend, the gentleman from a cataclysmic development that will usher in cessor, Dick Armey, for initially pro- California (Mr. LANTOS), for yielding great changes in the region. A Middle East posing the Syrian Accountability Act me this time and for his kind words. that is more politically liberal and increas- in the last Congress before his retire- Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in favor ingly friendly to the United States is on the ment. It is a good bill, one that I am of H.R. 1828, the Syria Accountability horizon. This trend is typified by some of proud to sponsor and support; and it is and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration your bordering neighbors, such as Jordan, Act of 2003. As the lead sponsor of the Israel, Turkey, and, soon no doubt, the new a critical addition to America’s diplo- Iraq. It is my fervent wish that Syria be seen matic arsenal in the war on terror. bill, I am very appreciative that this as fully in step with these regional trends. It Mr. Speaker, Syria’s hostility to the bipartisan bill, which I wrote in my of- is my firm conviction that Syria indeed United States and our allies is no se- fice and introduced more than a year must be fully in step with these trends if cret. Neither is its weapons of mass de- and a half ago, is today coming to the U.S.-Syrian relations are to improve and struction program or its sponsorship of floor. I am pleased to have worked on prosper rather than suffer still further dam- Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, this bill with our lead Republican spon- age. The path our relations follow will de- and other terrorist networks. And least sor, the chair of the Subcommittee on pend, Mr. President, on your vision, your the Middle East, the gentlewoman from leadership, and, most important, your will- secret of all, Mr. Speaker, is Syria’s ac- ingness to take bold decisions along the lines tive support of terrorists seeking safe Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN), and it has we have discussed. passage into Iraq to kill Americans. been a delight to work with her on this Sincerely, According to Ambassador Bremer, of bill. TOM LANTOS, the 276 terrorists detained in Iraq since Mr. Speaker, since the war in Iraq, it Ranking Democratic Member. the end of major combat there, 123 are has become plain to ordinary Ameri- Mr. Speaker, after 6 months of wait- from Syria. cans, Members of Congress across party ing, 6 months after Secretary Powell’s The current Syrian regime is not a lines, and officials in the administra- visit, and 6 months after my own visit, friend, and it is not a misunderstood tion what has been plain to me for Syria has done nothing to comply with bystander. It is a government at war many years, that Syria is among the our long-standing requirements. This with the values of the civilized world most dangerous, destabilizing coun- conclusion is confirmed by the admin- and a violent threat to free nations and tries in the Middle East. In 1979, our istration which has sensibly changed free men everywhere. It is a textbook U.S. State Department put forth a list its position on the Syrian Account- example of a terrorist state and poses a of countries which support terrorism. ability Act from one of opposition to clear and present danger to American Syria was a charter member of that its current stance, which I view as im- soldiers, diplomats, and civilians in the list. She has been on that list unabated plicit support for our legislation. It Middle East. for 24 years; and yet she is currently seems, Mr. Speaker, everyone’s pa- President Bush made the terms of the only country on this list with tience has run out. the war on terror very clear: ‘‘You are which we have normal diplomatic rela- I wish that this legislation had not either with us or you are with the ter- tions. I have never understood that, been necessary, but the Syrian re- rorists.’’ And since then, we have tried and it is time to tell Syria that the gime’s actions, or perhaps I should say everything, and the President has tried game is over. inactions, have made it imperative. De- everything. But despite every olive As President Bush said on June 24, spite warning after warning, the Syr- branch and carrot that we have offered, 2002, ‘‘Syria must choose the right side ian Government has refused to heed Syria has chosen to side with the ter- in the war on terror by closing ter- the dictates of common sense. In fact, rorists. Therefore, we in the House rorist camps and expelling terrorist or- it has regressed with its latest out- have no choice but to begin identifying ganizations.’’ In fact, terrorist groups rages resulting in more terrorism in ways to change their leaders’ minds, that have thrived under Syrian protec- Iraq. The door to good relations with and this legislation will empower the tion have taken hundreds of American the United States has been wide open President to pressure Syria in several lives. In 1983, Hezbollah killed 241 U.S. to Syria, but the Syrian regime has ways from economic sanctions and Marines in a terrorist attack near Bei- contemptuously slammed it shut. Now travel restrictions to diplomatic isola- rut and killed more in the bombing of it must pay the consequences. tion. the U.S. embassy annex the following Nevertheless, Mr. Speaker, as our But, Mr. Speaker, this bill is about year. legislation makes it clear, the United more than its substantive penalties. Syria also plays host to a number of States remains ready and receptive to After all, international sanctions have terrorist groups in its capital, Damas- good relations with Syria, just as soon been levied against Syria for years, and cus, and terrorist camps throughout as the Syrian regime conforms to the Syria’s regime has only scoffed at Syria and Syrian-occupied Lebanon. In norms of civilized conduct. them. But times have changed, and the fact, the leader of the Palestine Is- The whole Middle East is changing, heightened sanctions in this bill are lamic Jihad, which just murdered 21 in- Mr. Speaker. Syria cannot and will not just the beginning. Congress will be nocent people in a homicide bombing be frozen in a past of supporting ter- watching Syria’s every move and rein the Israeli city of Haifa, lives in Da- rorism and suppressing its own people. sponding accordingly. And by passing mascus. Israel was correct and justified I trust change in Syria will come this bill today, we will start that proc- in its recent attack on the Palestine- peacefully. I know it will come soon. ess. We will send a very clear message Islamic Jihad training camp in Syria. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of to President Asad and his fellow trav- The threat of collusion between ter- my time. elers along the Axis of Evil. The United rorist groups and the Government of Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I States will not tolerate terrorism, its Syria must be addressed directly, espe- am proud to yield 1 minute to the gen- perpetrators, or its sponsors; and our cially because of Syria’s arsenal of tleman from Texas (Mr. DELAY), the warnings are not to be ignored. weapons of mass destruction. Under

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.049 H15PT1 H9424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Secretary of State John Bolton testi- HYDE) and the gentleman from Cali- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield as fied last month before the Sub- fornia (Mr. LANTOS), for moving the much time as he may consume to the committee on the Middle East that bill forward and for their support, as I gentleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), ‘‘since the 1970s, Syria has pursued mentioned before. I also thank the the distinguished democratic whip who what is now one of the most advanced chair of the subcommittee, the gentle- has been an indefatigable fighter for Arab state chemical weapons capabili- woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- freedom and against terrorism ties and is continuing to develop an of- LEHTINEN) for her hard work, and all throughout the globe. fensive biological weapons capability.’’ 297 Members of the House who have co- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend, the distinguished ranking b 1715 sponsored this important bill. I want to thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. member of the Committee on Inter- For a country with Syria’s history DELAY), the majority leader, for mov- national Relations, the gentleman with weapons of mass destruction, this ing the bill forward quickly on the from California (Mr. LANTOS). is a cause for serious concern. House floor, and the minority leader, Mr. Speaker, this is a very important Even with all this damming evidence the gentlewoman from California (Ms. piece of legislation. And I want to com- about the threat that Damascus poses PELOSI), the minority whip, the gen- mend the gentleman from New York some have suggested that we should tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), (Mr. ENGEL) for his leadership and not hold Syria accountable. The rea- and the majority whip, the gentleman sponsorship of this legislation. This bill is part and parcel of our Nation’s sons they give have varied, but the from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), for their most common is that Syria has some- cosponsorship of the bill. continuing war on terrorism. And it is what helped the U.S. in our war on ter- I urge the House to pass this impor- a necessary reminder to states that ror. Absolutely nonsense. Syria is both tant legislation and send a clear mes- want to belong to the family of civ- the arsonist and the fireman. She con- sage to Syria to end its destabilizing ilized nations while simultaneously tinues to help terrorism and then policies. I am also grateful that the ad- sponsoring and providing safe harbor to throws us crumbs and says look, I am ministration recently lifted its opposi- terrorist organizations, you cannot putting it out. That shell game has got tion to the bill, and President Bush has have it both ways. Syria has regularly appeared on the to stop. indicated that he will sign this bill. State Department list of state sponsors Syria is two-faced, throwing the few Again, in the war against terrorism of terrorism. Let me recall the remarks small bones of information to Amer- this is a good place to continue. I urge of our President as he spoke to a joint ican sources while continuing to aid my colleagues to support this bill. session of Congress on September 20. the most violent terrorist groups in the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I He said, ‘‘And we will pursue nations Middle East. This is not an acceptable yield 3 minutes to the chief majority that provide aid or safe haven to ter- deal in the post-September 11 world. deputy whip, the gentleman from Vir- rorism. Every nation in every region Under this bill, unless Syria meets ginia (Mr. CANTOR). four key criteria, it will face several Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in now has a decision to make,’’ our President said, ‘‘either you are with us sanctions, both economic and commer- favor of H.R. 1828 and want to com- or you are with the terrorists.’’ cial and military. First and foremost, mend the gentleman from New York Syria must end its support for ter- Now, when he said ‘‘us,’’ he did not (Mr. ENGLE) as well as the chairman of simply mean America; he meant the rorism. It must close the offices and the Middle East Subcommittee on end the operations of the Palestinian civilized law-abiding nations of the International Relations, the ranking world and peoples of the world. ‘‘From terror groups and stop the supplies to member, the gentleman from Cali- Hezbollah. And it must come into full this day forward,’’ he went on, ‘‘any fornia (Mr. LANTOS) as well as the gen- nation that continues to harbor or sup- compliance with Security Council Res- tleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE), for olution 1373 which directs all countries port terrorism will be regarded by the pushing this bill forward because it United States as a hostile regime.’’ to fight terror. comes at a very important time. Secondly, Syria must withdraw its Strong words but appropriate words. And it is true that the time has come Syria provides safe haven and sup- armed forces from Lebanon. Nothing to hold the Syrian Government ac- port for terrorist groups operating in would do more for peace and the pro- countable for its role in sponsoring the Israel and throughout the region, in- motion of democracy in the Middle activities of terrorist organizations. cluding, as has been mentioned, East than a free and sovereign Leb- Passage of this bill will send a message Hezbollah. I saw that, Mr. Speaker, anon. The U.N. long ago certified that the American people are fed up with my own eyes when I led a congres- Israel’s withdrawal, but the Syrian with the broken promises and unmet sional delegation to Israel just a few military occupation remains. It is time obligations of Bashar Assad and his weeks ago. We traveled to the Israel- to let the Lebanese run Lebanon. government. Syria has a long-standing Syrian border in the Golan Heights Thirdly, Syria must halt develop- history of providing safe haven, refuge, where members of Hezbollah openly ment and procurement of weapons of and logistical support to a number of walk about on the Syrian side, have mass destruction and ballistic missiles. terrorist groups including Hezbollah arms on the Syrian side, have missiles, The Syrian force of hundreds of Scud and Hamas. When innocent people are and launch terrorist attacks from the missiles topped with unconventional blown up and killed in Jerusalem, they Lebanese-Syrian side. warheads poses a serious danger to the issue the press releases in Damascus. As far as I am concerned, Mr. Speak- Middle East. This must come to an end. er, Syria’s relationship with Hezbollah Finally, Syria must take immediate President Bush has been resolute as is reason enough to end economic rela- steps to stop guerrillas from traveling he leads our country and the world in tions with Damascus, as the President to Syria to Iraq to attack and kill the fight against the terrorists. Under indicated we would do, but there are American troops. the Bush doctrine, we cannot and will others as well. Damascus has failed to Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform not allow there to be a gap between the fulfill its agreement to withdraw its you that this bipartisan legislation has state sponsors of terrorism and the ter- forces from the security zone in south- gathered 297 cosponsors in the House rorists themselves. Closing this gap in ern Lebanon. In recent years, Syria including a majority of Democrats and Syria is exactly what this bill does. had become a major supply route for Republicans, and the bill received an Mr. Speaker, not only must we pass oil flowing out of Iraq and illegal arms overwhelming 33 to 2 vote in the Com- this bill here today, we must also work shipments into Iraq. And Syria is be- mittee on International Relations. The to persuade some of our European and lieved to be pursuing both nuclear Senate version of our bill tells a simi- Arab state allies to take similar ac- weapons and missile development. lar story with 76 cosponsors led by Sen- tion. Syria, in fact, is subject to fewer sanc- ators BOXER and SANTORUM. Working to strengthen economic ties tions, fewer sanctions than any other Finally, I would like to thank the with a terrorist regime is unacceptable country designated by our government chairman and the ranking member of while American men and women are as a state sponsor of terrorism. the Committee on International Rela- dying in Iraq fighting these same ter- This bill would require the President tions, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. rorists. to impose economic and diplomatic

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.092 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9425 penalties on Syria unless immediate Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN), for her gest to the Syrians that it is time for and meaningful changes are made in its usual extraordinary leadership on this them to leave Lebanon. policies. issue. I also want to commend the gen- Terrorism, we hear that word a lot. Left unchecked, I strongly believe tleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE), work- What is it? A terrorist is an individual Syria poses a grave risk to Israel, to ing with the gentleman from California or an organization or a nation that the Middle East, and to our interests. (Mr. LANTOS), for what they have done uses violence against noncombatants It threatens regional stability and is to make this discussion possible today. in order to achieve its goals. Syria ultimately a major U.S. national secu- I am pleased to join nearly 300 of our needs not face this type of punitive leg- rity concern. This bill seeks to reign in colleagues in cosponsoring this impor- islation. First of all, let me note that one of the major impediments to peace tant measure, which is an effort to en- before the Syrian Army went into Leb- in the Middle East. And I urge my col- courage Syria to cease its support for anon, the Lebanese were engaged in leagues to support it. terrorism and to end its occupation of slaughter among themselves and that The President was correct, you are Lebanon. Syria’s assistance to ter- the Syrian troops played a positive role either with the civilized law-abiding rorist organizations is well known, and at that time. That has long since nations of the world or you are not. the State Department continues to list passed. They should be out of there by And if you are not, our relations with Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism in now. you should not be normal. In fact, they violation of resolutions on that issue But also the fact is that the Syrian should impose sanctions and penalties by the U.N. Security Council. Government fully understands that it for such conduct destabilizing and The Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, which is offering its country as a base of oper- making less secure the region and the Syria controls, provides a haven and a ations for organizations that target women and children in Israel. They are world. site of training facilities for Hezbollah, based there. They announce their at- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Hamas, and other terrorist groups. tacks and the results of their attacks yield 3 minutes to a new member of our These activities could not occur with- from there. There is no doubt that ter- Florida delegation, the gentlewoman out the assent of the Syrian govern- rorists, people who are slaughtering in- from Florida (Ms. GINNY BROWN- ment. nocent people, are there in their coun- WAITE). The people of Israel and the cause of try; yet they refuse to change the pol- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- peace in the Middle East have been the icy that permits those terrorists to op- ida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- traditional targets of groups led by, port of this important bipartisan legis- erate out of that country. and helped by, Syria. But today’s at- Now, when you talk to them about it, lation, the Syrian Accountability Act. tack on the U.S. convoy in Gaza is a re- which I have, they always use what It will authorize new sanctions against minder that the United States and our they perceive as the evils of Israel as Syria until it meets certain conditions. interests in the world are foremost on an excuse. Well, I will tell you this, I Although the Department of State terrorist target lists. Dealing with the am opposed to anyone who targets non- lists Syria as a state sponsor of ter- problem of terrorism is our top pri- combatants to achieve their military rorism, fewer sanctions apply to this ority. or political ends. It is sinful. And today country than to any other nation on Rhetoric has thus far not been effec- I wholeheartedly support this because this list. We know that Syria provides tive in encouraging the Syrian Govern- what Syria does by providing safe a safe haven and support to several ter- ment to cease its assistance to terror- haven to terrorists is an affront to civ- rorist groups including Hezbollah, ists and to remove its forces from Leb- ilization. Also, they are now engaged in Hamas, and the Palestinian Islamic anon. helping those who are pulling the trig- Jihad, to name only a few. This legislation provides another al- ger in killing Americans as we do our Secretary Rumsfeld has asserted that ternative. The imposition of sanctions job in Iraq. And I do not have to con- bus loads of Syrian fighters entered that will hopefully convey a stronger demn all evil in the world in order to Iraq with thousands of dollars and leaf- message of our seriousness. wholeheartedly condemn this evil. lets offering rewards for dead American b 1730 Today it is even more incumbent upon soldiers. us to take a strong stand with Syria’s As proposed in the bill, sanctions are Syria deserves the same sanctions wrong doing because every day our sol- a flexible tool that the President may and loss of diplomatic relations as any diers are being killed by people who are weigh against other interests of the other nation that sponsors terrorism sneaking through Syria to get into United States in fashioning a response overseas or against Americans. It is ab- Iraq. I would plead with Syria, please to whatever the Syrian Government solutely critical that this renegade na- change your ways. You need not be our may do with respect to the presence of tion be held accountable for its actions enemy. You need not have the policies terrorist organizations within the ter- once and for all. you do. I urge my colleagues to support this ritory it controls. Finally, let me note that while I bill which the gentlewoman from Flor- The costs of terrorism are well wholeheartedly support this legislation ida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) proudly spon- known in our country and in the coun- condemning Syria’s wrongdoing, I also sors. tries throughout the world. It behooves condemn when other countries are en- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield us to have a range of options to address gaged in wrongdoing in that part of the whatever time she may consume to the the threat terrorism poses. H.R. 1828 world. I would suggest that as a body distinguished democratic leader, the adds to our options with respect to ter- we do not forcefully condemn Israel gentlewoman from California (Ms. rorism in the Middle East, and I urge when it is apparent to us that Israel is PELOSI), my friend and colleague and its adoption and once again commend engaged in wrongdoing. I believe that neighbor, who has been a fighter the gentleman from New York (Mr. undermines our credibility with these against terrorism and for free societies ENGEL), the gentleman from California Arab countries and these Arabs when through her entire life. (Mr. LANTOS), the gentleman from Illi- we plead with them on issues like this. Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank nois (Mr. HYDE), and the gentlewoman If we could be more balanced, I think the distinguished gentleman from Cali- from Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) on we could be a greater force for the good fornia (Mr. LANTOS) for yielding and for their leadership on this important mat- and moral standards that we talk his great leadership as the chair of the ter. about today. Human Rights Caucus and a fighter Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield for against terrorism and a person who un- yield 3 minutes to my colleague, the the purpose of making a unanimous derstands better than any of us Amer- gentleman from California (Mr. ROHR- consent request to the gentleman from ica’s leadership role in the world. ABACHER). New York (Mr. ACKERMAN), who has I want to commend the gentleman Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I been fighting for peace in this region from New York (Mr. ENGEL) for his rise in support of holding Syria ac- for his entire congressional career. leadership in bringing this important countable for aiding and abetting ter- (Mr. ACKERMAN asked and was legislation to the floor and commend rorists and for helping those who are given permission to revise and extend our colleague, the gentlewoman from killing Americans in Iraq, also to sug- his remarks.)

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.120 H15PT1 H9426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise rious policy review that has been unfortunately It is simply not acceptable to cooper- in strong support of the Syria Account- absent so far, that has allowed our policy to ate in some areas as Syria occasionally ability Act, encourage the administra- drift so badly, and that has brought this legis- has, and yet to cooperate with terror- tion to use all of the tools at its dis- lation to the floor of the House. ists on the other hand as it constantly posal to enforce that accountability. I strongly encourage Members to support has done. Mr. Speaker, today’s debate over the Syria the bill. I am extraordinarily proud of the Accountability Act, is in my view, Congress’s Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 United States Congress for making this long overdue response to the Bush Adminis- minute to the gentleman from Cali- strong statement in a bipartisan fash- tration’s failure to match its tough talk with fornia (Mr. MATSUI), who has been ion, and I hope the message will be un- demonstrations of our resolve. unique in his support for constructive derstood and acted upon in Damascus. This spring, the Administration took sudden development in the region and who has Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 notice of the numerous and longstanding Syr- been fighting tenuously against ter- minute to the gentleman from New ian policies that are hostile to our national in- rorism throughout the region and the Jersey (Mr. PALLONE). terests. The President dispatched the Sec- world. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I urge retary of State to loudly threaten serious con- Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues to pass this bill. We sequences; there were the predictable rounds the gentleman from the State of Cali- have to show Syria that there are con- of feckless diplomacy; and then the Adminis- fornia (Mr. LANTOS) for his kind com- sequences for supporting terrorism and tration’s attention wandered off. Syria’s poli- ments. Obviously, I want to thank the undermining peace in the region. It is cies, of course, didn’t change one bit. gentleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) amazing to me that Syria offered sup- We know that during combat operations in for his sponsorship of this and the gen- port to Iraq even as U.S. and Coalition Iraq, there was credible evidence of arms and tlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- forces were engaged in combat and sub- people moving from Syria into Iraq. And we LEHTINEN) for her wonderful sponsor- sequently has turned a blind eye to know that Syria is directly responsible for pro- ship and lead on this in terms of the militants who slip across their borders viding safe passage and transit documentation subcommittee Chair. into Iraq to kill American soldiers. This act is one that has been over- to many of the terrorists now working to un- Syria has been on this terrorist list due. I am very, very pleased that the dermine our relief and reconstruction efforts in for such a long time, and yet we allow President has not opposed this and has Iraq. The Bush administration’s response? it to continue. We have imposed fewer given us the liberty now to bring this Zero. sanctions than any other country that before the floor. is a state-sponsor of terrorism. I sup- We know that Syria’s highly touted coopera- This is a piece of legislation that pose we sort of bought into this idea tion in battling Al-Qaeda has dried up. Accord- should have been passed 25 years ago that somehow they were helping us ing to the State Department counterterrorism when we had the original State Depart- over the years. But in the aftermath of coordinator, Damascus has ‘‘allowed Al-Qaeda ment list on state-sponsored terrorism. the Iraq war, it has been quite clear personnel to come in and virtually settle in Syria has been on this list now for 25 that they have not been helping us, and Syria with their knowledge and their support.’’ years. For 25 years they have been on The Bush Administration’s response? Zero. this list as a state-sponsored terrorist whatever effort was out there sup- We have known for years that Damascus country. They have had Hezbollah. posedly to give that impression is sim- has actively opposed U.S. efforts to resolve They have had Hamas. They have had a ply not real. The fact that they continue to be the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through its pa- number of terrorist groups that have tronage of Hezbollah. had offices in Syria. They have had present in Lebanon, to harbor various Today, Hezbollah, is aggressively working to training bases in Syria, and they also terrorist organizations, the time has facilitate ever greater levels of Palestinian ter- have weapons of mass destruction that come to pass this bill. It is certainly rorism against Israel. And since Hezbollah could get in the hands of these terror- long overdue, as so many of my col- can’t get Iranian weapons through Iraqi air- ists. leagues have said on a bipartisan basis. space, Damascus is reported to be supplying In addition, even recently Syria has Let us get it passed today. Hezbollah with weapons from Syria’s own de- allowed visas to be given to terrorist Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I pots. The Bush Administration’s response? individuals who have gone into Iraq for yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Zero. the sole purpose of doing damage to the New York (Mr. CROWLEY), a member of On July 22, President Bush said ‘‘Syria . . . infrastructure in putting the lives of the Committee on International Rela- continue[s] to harbor and assist terrorists. This American men and women in jeopardy. tions. behavior is completely unacceptable, and This act would merely give the Presi- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank states that support terror will be held account- dent the authority to take two actions the gentlewoman for yielding me time. able.’’ out of a menu of about 15. They would Mr. Speaker, I would congratulate the It’s now mid-October. Secretary Powell went be simple things like preventing many gentlewoman and my good friend, the to Damascus in early May. Where’s the ac- of the diplomats from going 25 miles gentleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL), countability? outside of the U.N. for their leadership here, and the rank- Moreover, when asked only weeks ago to Let me conclude, if I may. It would ing member of my committee, the gen- testify about Syria’s weapons of mass destruc- perhaps impose trade sanctions on the tleman from California (Mr. LANTOS), tion, the Administration provided an elaborate Syrian Government. It is very, very for his continued leadership on this listing of the numerous authorities they have simple kinds of sanctions for the kinds issue. under U.S. law, the powers provided by exec- of terrorist activities the Syrian Gov- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support utive orders, and the manifold capabilities of ernment has been responsible for. I of this bill, the Syrian Accountability the executive branch, all to counter Syria’s urge the adoption of this legislation. and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration proliferation efforts. But next to nothing was Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Act. This legislation passed the House offered on how these tools are being used. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Committee on International Regula- By now, two things should be indisputably Oklahoma (Mr. COLE). tions by an overwhelming bipartisan clear: terrorism is the Assad regime’s pre- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- vote. I want to thank the gentleman ferred strategic option in dealing with America, port of H.R. 1828, the Syrian Account- from Illinois (Mr. HYDE), as well, for and bluster is the favored method of the Bush ability Act. It is time for Syria, quite bringing this bill to the floor. I thank Administration in dealing with Syria. frankly, to make a choice. In Lebanon the leadership for bringing this bill to Mr. Speaker, Congress can only provide the its troops have been there far too long. the floor and before the committee and tools, and with this bill, we will be adding to The sponsorship of terrorist activity ensuring that we have the opportunity the already considerable stockpile of authority against the State of Israel is no longer, to let Syria know that the United the President has chosen not to use. What’s and never was, acceptable. Finally, the States will not allow a free pass any lacking in our Syria policy is not legal author- porous borders between Iraq and Syria longer. ity. What’s lacking is consistency, focus, and which terrorists move across is a con- Syria has been listed as a state-spon- resolve. stant threat to American troops. sor of terrorism since 1979. This is un- I hope passage of this bill will prompt the As our President has said, There is no acceptable for any country that wishes Bush Administration to conduct the kind of se- middle ground in the war on terrorism. to be a responsible member of the

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Syria used its role recently on of engagement have included coopera- portunity to reform its political envi- the Security Council to present the tion in the pursuit of al Qaeda, and a ronment and become a positive force in draft resolution condemning Israel’s reduction in incidents along the north- the region. Instead, it has remained as right to self-defense by destroying a ern Israeli border. Nor should we forget it was, a closed society and haven for terrorist training camp within Syria. that at two points in the last decade, terrorists. Many terrorist groups, in- Instead of drafting a resolution con- once in secret negotiations under the cluding Hezbollah and Hamas, have of- demning Israel’s justified attack, Syria Netanyahu government, and then in fices and training camps in Syria or should ensure that Israel will never the U.S.-Israel-Syria tripartite talks at Syrian-occupied Lebanon. These groups need to attack a terrorist camp within Shepherdstown in early 2000, engage- remain heavily active, even after Sec- Syria’s borders again. ment brought an Israeli-Syrian settle- retary of State Powell met with Presi- Syria must cease all support for ter- ment very, very close to realization. dent Assad earlier this year and urged rorist groups and close down all ter- Events in the Middle East move him to shut them down. rorist training camps within her bor- quickly. Diplomacy requires flexi- These groups thwart efforts for peace ders. bility, but the directives in this bill at in Israel by destabilizing the Israel- If their support for terrorism were the high waiver standard move in the Lebanese border. They are the groups not enough, Syria also has an arsenal opposite direction. A law is a clumsy that might very well be sending terror- of biological and chemical weapons and instrument with which to engage in ists over the Iraqi border to commit the missile capability to deliver those the art of diplomacy. This bill is overly terrorist acts against our soldiers and weapons to her neighbors. I hope our prescriptive, and it could make the the Iraqis brave enough to work with actions here today will show President complex work of our diplomats far us to create a stable democratic coun- Asad that our resolve is strong. more difficult. try. Indeed, at a recent hearing of the Mr. Speaker, President Asad must House Subcommittee on the Middle b 1745 change his country’s ways and begin to East and Central Asia, the State De- contribute to international peace and A more sophisticated policy of incen- partment confirmed that Syria is al- security rather than undermining it. It tives, as well as sanctions, carrots as lowing ‘‘volunteers’’ and others to is time for Syria to take her place well as sticks, is called for as our Na- enter Iraq to attack and kill Ameri- amongst the righteous nations of the tion attempts to engage in a worldwide cans. world, as well as give Lebanon the war against terrorism. Congress must send the message, it is chance to take her place as a righteous We must solidify a network of na- time to end the terror, and H.R. 1828 is heavily supported on both sides of the nation in the world. I urge all of my tions to confront terrorism, not stake aisle. It imposes a variety of penalties colleagues to support this important ourselves out as an isolated combatant. upon Syria until it ends its support of legislation. That struggle could be far more suc- Once again, I would like to thank the cessful with Syria as a full-fledged terrorism, withdraws its armed forces from Lebanon, halts development of gentlewoman for yielding me time; the partner. But if that is to happen, our weapons of mass destruction and bal- sponsor of this legislation, my good diplomacy will have to be far more listic missiles, and stops facilitating friend, the gentleman from New York skilled and flexible than the formula terrorism in Iraq. (Mr. ENGEL). I thank him for his work prescribed by the Syria Accountability It is necessary, appropriate, and in my judg- on this. I thank the gentleman from Act. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am de- ment, long overdue. California (Mr. LANTOS) for all he has I strongly support H.R. 1828. done on committee by seeing that this lighted to yield 2 minutes to the gen- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am de- bill gets to the floor today. tlewoman from New York (Mrs. lighted to yield 1 minute to the gen- LOWEY), the distinguished ranking Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 tleman from Florida (Mr. WEXLER), a minutes to the gentleman from North member of the Committee on Appro- distinguished member of our com- Carolina (Mr. PRICE). priations Subcommittee on Foreign mittee, my good friend. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Operations, Export Financing and Re- Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Speaker, I will vote for the Syria Ac- lated Programs. strong support of the Syria Account- countability Act today, but I will do so (Mrs. LOWEY asked and was given ability Act because Syria is an epi- with some serious reservations. Permit permission to revise and extend her re- center of terror, and despite repeated me to take a moment to explain. marks.) warnings, Syria continues to develop I will vote for the bill because I de- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank weapons of mass destruction, occupy plore the terrorist attacks inflicted on the gentleman for yielding me the Lebanon, harbor Palestinian terrorists Israel and understand that a strong sig- time, and I rise in support of this Syria and support Hezbollah. nal must be sent to the Syrian Govern- Accountability and Lebanese Sov- The very notion that fewer sanctions ment that it must aggressively con- ereignty Restoration Act, and I want apply to Syria than any other country front and fight terror and terrorist or- to thank the gentleman from New on the State Department’s terrorist ganizations. It must close terrorist of- York (Mr. ENGEL) for his long-standing list is unconscionable. This is why I fices, expel terrorist leaders, close ter- leadership on this issue. He has been support sending an unequivocal mes- rorist supply lines, and get out of Leb- insisting that we hold Syria’s feet to sage to Syria that its hostile action anon. the fire for a very long time. will be met with serious consequences. This resolution, however, has no mo- I also want to thank the gentle- For too long, America has kowtowed nopoly on that message. I and many woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- to Syria as it played a duplicitous others who have been able to visit with LEHTINEN), my good friend and col- game of providing Washington with President Asad in Damascus in recent league, for her leadership on this issue limited intelligence while continuing years, and he has received us often, and, of course, the gentleman from to support terror. I hope that President have delivered that message unequivo- California (Mr. LANTOS), our ranking Assad understands that no one in cally but with only limited success. member of the committee, for his lead- Washington is fooled anymore. The Our Secretary of State has also been ership and strong voice. time for soft pedaling with Damascus unwavering on the unacceptability of It is time that Congress send a strong has come to an end. Syria’s sheltering of terrorists. That and clear message to Syria. We will no Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am de- message, however, has not been and longer tolerate their support of ter- lighted to yield 1 minute to the gen- should not be the sum total of our di- rorism. We will not allow them to fur- tleman from New York (Mr. NADLER), plomacy. What this bill fails to grasp is ther destabilize the Middle East, a re- my distinguished colleague.

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Mr. Speaker, I I would like to note that the state- long overdue. would like to ask the Speaker how ments made on Thursday of last week Syria has funded and encouraged or- much time is remaining and if the gen- by the State Department spokesman ganized terrorism in the Middle East tleman from California has any other and he said, ‘‘Frankly, the Syrians and around the world. Syria controls remaining speakers. have done so little with regard to ter- the Lebanon-Israeli border from the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. rorism that we do not have much to Lebanese side where kytusha rocket SIMPSON). The gentlewoman from Flor- work with.’’ He added, ‘‘There’s not too attacks are regularly launched against ida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) has 9 minutes much grounds for argument that Syr- innocent Israeli citizens. Syria openly remaining. The gentleman from Cali- ia’s done anything that would mean houses Hamas and Hezbollah training fornia (Mr. LANTOS) has 4 minutes re- that this bill was a bad idea.’’ This is grounds, and its government and citi- maining. coming from the ultimate diplomatic zens knowingly fund their criminal ac- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, we have agency. tivity. no additional requests for time, and we Mr. Speaker, this is the end of the Just today, terrorists operating in yield back the balance of our time. line for the Syrian regime. Enough is the West Bank murdered four U.S. citi- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I enough. They have made a mockery of zens. Were they trained and funded by yield myself such time as I may con- requests by our Secretary of State and Syria? We should not have to wonder. sume. by our congressional colleagues. The If Syria provides aid and comfort to It has been a delight for me to have blood of Americans is on their hands, the terrorist enemy, it should not re- worked with the gentleman from Cali- and for this, they must be called to ceive aid and comfort from the United fornia (Mr. LANTOS) and the author of task. They must be punished, and I States. this legislation, the gentleman from urge my colleagues to vote for H.R. This legislation is modest in com- New York (Mr. ENGEL), and so many 1828. parison to the recent actions the others in our Committee on Inter- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I United States took against Iraq, and it national Relations, and I would like to rise today in support of H.R. 1828, the Syria is clear that Syria provides a lot more thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Res- aid to terrorist organizations than Iraq HYDE) for his strong leadership as al- toration Act of 2003. I am proud to cosponsor ever did. This bill provides for eco- ways. this important legislation for the 2nd straight nomic sanctions against Syria for re- As has been pointed out, Mr. Speak- Congress, and I look forward to supporting it strictions on diplomatic activity in the er, this bill, as reported, clearly out- United States and, most importantly, today on the floor of the House. lines congressional views of steps that I want to begin, Mr. Speaker, by noting that calls for the withdrawal of Syrian the Syrian regime must undertake: I do not normally support sanctions legislation. troops from Lebanon. ending support for terrorism; stopping I want to thank the gentleman from In fact, I believe that all too often, Congress support and the facilitation of terrorist New York (Mr. ENGEL) for his strong and U.S. administrations place unrealistic ex- attacks on our coalition forces in Iraq; leadership in championing this legisla- pectations on the ability of sanctions to desta- halt its weapons of mass destruction tion. I give it my full support, and I bilize reckless regimes. We naively believe efforts; withdraw from Lebanon, all of look forward to the Saudi Arabia Ac- that placing economic sanctions on countries these. countability Act. that, more times than not, are not dependent Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I am very It establishes a U.S. policy that upon U.S. dollars and tourists, will somehow pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- Syria will be held accountable for result in countries complying with our de- these activities. It prohibits the ex- tleman from Florida (Mr. DEUTSCH), mands. my good friend and distinguished col- ports of military and dual-use items, The truth of the matter is, sanctions rarely league. and then provides the President with a accomplish what we intend for them to accom- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I appre- choice of six sanctions, from which the plish. We need not look any further than Iraq ciate the ranking member’s time, and President is to impose at least two. to see the effect that long-term economic also I want to congratulate the gentle- And these sanctions, for example, are sanctions have on a regime. But what they do woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- to prohibit the export of products from accomplish, in this instance, is a shift in U.S. LEHTINEN), the chairperson of the sub- the United States other than food and foreign policy toward Syria, a nation that has committee, my friend and colleague medicine; to prohibit United States long supported the efforts of terrorist organiza- from Florida, who really, with the gen- businesses from investing or operating tions to attack Israel and the Western world. It tleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) as in Syria; to restrict the travel of Syr- is for this reason that I come to the floor today well, brought this to our attention, ian diplomats in Washington and in the in support of this legislation. and, through fighting for several years, U.N. in New York City; to prohibit air- I have long said that one of the true threats brought it to the floor of the House. craft of any air carrier owned or con- to peace and security in the Middle East is not This bill I believe will pass today, but trolled by Syria to take off from, land Baghdad, but instead Damascus. While the it is somewhat melancholy because at in or overfly the United States; to re- Bush administration has focused its efforts on the same time, right after this debate duce United States diplomatic contacts disarming Iraq, Syria has continued to fund is over, we are going to take up the with Syria other than those required and harbor terrorist cells living and training supplemental bill which includes $20 under this Act, and this could mean within its borders. Until today, the United billion of direct aid to Iraq, and when suspension of diplomatic relations al- States government has remained largely si- we talk about terrorism, all of these together or a reduction of diplomatic lent. issues around the world are really representation or other actions. It also Realize, we should not expect Syria to intertwined. We know that Iraq sent would block transaction in any prop- change its ways simply because we apply new several billion dollars, Saddam Hussein erty in which the government of Syria economic sanctions. But in passing this legis- sent several billion dollars to Saudi has any interest, by any person or with lation today, we are sending a clear and Arabia that, at this moment in time, respect to any property, subject to the strong message to the Syrian government that the United States Government still jurisdiction of here in the United the United States will no longer stand idly by does not know where that money is, States. while countries masking as our allies work and in fact, there are many indications As we can see, there is strong support against us. that money is directly supporting ter- for this bill. We have almost 300 co- I urge my colleagues to support this rorism even while we speak and even sponsors. One of my colleagues raised legislation. while we stand here today. concerns about the flexibility issue, Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Those issues tying into getting to the and I would like to underscore that we in support of the Syria Accountability Act. root of terrorism cannot stop anyone. provide the President with ample dis- Syria has been on the State Department’s list

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.101 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9429 of countries sponsoring terrorism since the list Imposing unilateral sanctions on Syria would der crossings? I find it a bit ironic to be impos- began in 1979, and recent intelligence reports hurt American businesses. At a time when our ing a trade embargo on Syria for failing to have only confirmed what we have long country is facing increasing unemployment control its borders when we do not have con- thought to be true—that Syria remains an in- rates, Congress and the Administration should trol of our own borders. Scores cross illegally cubator of terrorism and instability in the Mid- take action to foster economic growth and into the United States each year—potentially dle East and throughout the world. trade, including with countries in the Middle including those who cross over with the intent Syria has refused to shut down the offices East, to foster an increase in American jobs. to do us harm—yet very little is done to se- of the Islamic Jihad, has permitted weapons to European and Russian companies have al- cure our own borders. Perhaps this is because flow freely to Hezbollah, and has allowed ready made contact with Syrian businesses our resources are too engaged guarding the Hezbollah to expand terrorist training oper- hoping to move in as American companies are borders of countless countries overseas. But ations. These terrorists have attacked innocent forced to leave after adoption of SAA. men, women and children in Israel, and Syr- This legislation attempts to adopt a sim- there is no consistency in our policy. Look at ia’s unwillingness to put a halt to this lawless- plistic approach to Lebanese-Syrian relations. the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan: ness threatens not only Israel but also stability Both Syria and Lebanon are sovereign coun- while we continue to maintain friendly relations and peace in the region. tries capable of resolving their own differences and deliver generous foreign aid to Pakistan, In addition to the devastating effect of the without U.S. congressional meddling. it is clear that Pakistan does not control its Syrian government’s willingness to crack down Now is not the time to limit American op- border with Afghanistan. In all likelihood, on known terrorist groups within its borders, tions as we seek to pursue a long-term com- Osama bin Laden himself has crossed over Syria has allowed fighters seeking to harm prehensive political solution to conflict in the the Afghan border into Pakistan. No one pro- American troops to cross its borders. As we Middle East. Therefore, I urge my colleagues poses an embargo on Pakistan. In all likeli- ask more and more American service mem- to stand in opposition to H.R. 1828 as we hood, Osama bin Laden himself has crossed bers to put themselves in harm’s way in de- must remain focused on the difficult issues of over the Afghan border into Pakistan. On the fense of our Nation, it is critical that we also the Middle East already at hand. contrary: the supplemental budget request we take steps to protect them from known threats. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ex- are taking up this week includes another $200 We must act now by sending a clear mes- press my strong opposition to this ill-conceived million in loan guarantees to Pakistan. sage to Syria that they must take a strong and ill-timed legislation. This bill will impose I am also concerned about the timing of this stand against terrorism, and I urge my col- what is effectively a trade embargo against leagues to join me in supporting the Syria Ac- bill. As we continue to pursue Al-Qaeda—most Syria and will force the severance of diplo- of which escaped and continue to operate—it countability Act. matic and business ties between the United Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, the Syria Ac- seems to me we need all the help we can get States and Syria. It will also significantly im- countability Act comes to the House floor at a in tracking these criminals down and holding pede travel between the United States and time when the situation in the Middle East is them to account for the attack on the United more volatile than ever: the United States’ ef- Syria. Worse yet, the bill also provides essen- States. As the AP reported recently: tially an open-ended authorization for the fort to gain control of the situation in Iraq; the So, too, are Syria’s claims, supported by breakdown of the Israeli and Palestinian president to send U.S. taxpayer money to Syria should that country do what we are de- U.S. intelligence, that Damascus has pro- peace negotiations; and the new tensions be- vided the United States with valuable assist- tween Syria, Lebanon and Israel are all major manding in this bill. This bill cites Syria’s alleged support for ance in countering terror. concerns of U.S. Middle East policy. The Syrians have in custody Mohammed The proposed legislation, H.R. 1828, could Hamas, Hizballah, Palestine Islamic Jihad, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Haydar Zammer, believed to have recruited harm the United States’ ability to influence some of the Sept. 11 hijackers, and several various actors in the region and could seri- and other terrorist groups as evidence that Syria is posing a threat to the United States. high-level Iraqis who were connected to the ously impair U.S. diplomatic efforts at a very Saddam Hussein government have turned up critical time in the Middle East. But none of these organizations targets the in U.S. custody. At this critical juncture in America’s War on United States. Not since the Hizballah bomb- Terrorism we should work with Nations like ing of a U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon in Numerous other press reports detail impor- Syria who are aiding our pursuit of the terror- 1983 has any of these organizations attacked tant assistance Syria has given the U.S. after ists who attacked America on 9Ð11. the United States. After that attack on our Ma- 9/11. If Syria is providing assistance to the Since September 11th, 2001, Syria has rines, who were sent to Beirut to intervene in U.S. in tracking these people down—any as- quietly helped the United States by detaining a conflict that had nothing to do with the sistance—passing this bill can only be consid- suspected members of Osama bin Laden’s or- United States, President Ronald Reagan wise- ered an extremely positive and welcome de- ganization. Our government should continue ly ordered their withdrawal from that volatile velopment. Does anyone here care to guess its diplomatic relations with Syria in order to area. Despite what the interventionists con- how much assistance Syria will be providing capture these terrorists. stantly warn, the world did not come to an end us once this bill is passed? Can we afford to Syria supported the United States by voting back in 1983 when the president decided to in support of U.N. Resolution 1441 asking Iraq turn our back on Syria’s assistance, even if it withdraw from Beirut and leave the problems is not as complete as it could be? to comply with the United Nations and to allow there to be worked out by those countries inspectors back into the country. most closely involved. That is the problem with this approach. Im- During America’s Operation Iraqi Freedom, What troubles me greatly about this bill is posing sanctions and cutting off relations with Syria assisted the U.S. by supplying power to that although the named, admittedly bad, ter- a country is ineffective and counterproductive. northern Iraq, thus calming the population, and rorist organizations do not target the United It is only one-half step short of war and very undoubtedly saving American troops’ lives. States at present, we are basically declaring often leads to war. This bill may well even In a most recent act of cooperation with the completely eliminate any trade between the United States and at our request, Damascus our intention to pick a fight with them. We are two countries. It will almost completely shut has opened its financial and banking institu- declaring that we will take preemptive actions tions allowing us to trace the accounts of the against organizations that apparently have no the door on diplomatic relations. It sends a former Saddam Hussein regime. quarrel with us. Is this wise, particularly con- strong message to Syria and the Syrian peo- Syria is currently designated by the U.S. sidering their capacity to carry out violent acts ple: that we no longer wish to engage you. State Department as a state-sponsor of ter- against those with whom they are in conflict? This cannot be in our best interest. rorism and, therefore, is already ineligible for Is this not inviting trouble by stirring up a hor- This bill may even go further than that. In a U.S. assistance and faces numerous, strict net’s nest? Is there anything to be gained in disturbing bit of de«ja` vu, the bill makes ref- sanctions. This legislation would further restrict this? erences to ‘‘Syria’s acquisition of weapons of This bill imposes an embargo on Syria for, the already limited leverage we have with mass destruction (WMD)’’ and threatens to among other reasons, the Syrian govern- Syria. ‘‘impede’’ Syrian weapons ambitions. This was Instead of singling out Syria for developing ment’s inability to halt fighters crossing the the justification for our intervention in Iraq, yet weapons of mass destruction and ballistic mis- Syrian border into Iraq. While I agree that any after more than a thousand inspectors have siles, Congress should instead support United foreign fighters coming into Iraq to attack Nations resolutions (687, par. 14) pursuing the American troops is totally unacceptable, I won- spent months and some 300 million dollars goal of declaring the whole Middle East a re- der just how much control Syria has over its none have been found. Will this bill’s unproven gion free from all such weapons and delivery borders—particularly over the chaotic border claims that Syria has WMD be later used to systems. This bill lacks credibility by ignoring with Iraq. If Syria has no control over its bor- demand military action against that country? Israel’s own advanced pursuit of such weap- ders, is it valid to impose sanctions on the Mr. Speaker: history is replete with exam- ons including nuclear arms. country for its inability to halt clandestine bor- ples of the futility of sanctions and embargoes

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.030 H15PT1 H9430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 and travel bans. More than 40 years of embar- tivity from groups, such as Hezbollah and the Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, for far too go against Cuba have not produced the de- Palestinian Islamic Jihad, with continued impu- long, Syria has been an exceedingly irrespon- sired change there. Sadly, embargoes and nity. sible partner in the troubled Middle East . By sanctions most often hurt those least respon- Passage of this bill will require that sanc- our actions over the last two years, the United sible. A trade embargo against Syria will hurt tions be imposed on Syria unless the presi- States has already sent a strong message to American businesses and will cost American dent can certify that it has taken steps to end Syria and has gotten some cooperation in jobs. It will make life more difficult for the aver- its support of terrorism, discontinue its weap- anti-terrorist efforts. age Syrian—with whom we have no quarrel. ons of mass destruction program, and end its The current downward spiral of violence is Making life painful for the population is not the occupation of Lebanon. Sanctions could in- not working for the Palestinians and is not best way to win over hearts and minds. I clude banning most U.S. exports to, and in- making Israel more secure. We should use strongly urge my colleagues to reject this vestment in, Syria; restricting the movement of our resources to get the parties to resume counterproductive bill. Syrian diplomats here in the United States; steps to reduce pressures, tensions and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise barring Syrian aircraft from our airspace; and bloodshed. today in strong support of H.R. 1828, the Syria freezing Syrian assets in our country. Since I agree with the indictments of Syrian Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Res- Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to behavior contained in H.R. 1828 I would not toration Act of 2003. support this important legislation, which will be comfortable voting ‘‘no.’’ Yet, I agree with Mr. Speaker, the United States and our al- put appropriate pressure on a regime that con- most independent commentators that passage lies around the world have stood steadfast in tinues to support groups that perpetrate hei- at this time would not be helpful for our efforts holding accountable terrorist states, those who nous acts of terror against the people of to advance the peace. I choose to vote harbor or otherwise provide sanctuary for ter- democratic Israel and that further destabilizes ‘‘present.’’ rorist, or those who threaten the world with an already volatile region. Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this weapons of mass destruction. That’s what the Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I opportunity to enter into the RECORD an opin- legislation before us today is all about. rise in support of H.R. 1828, a resolution that ion piece that I wrote about the future of our The Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sov- calls for an end to Syria’s support for terrorism relationship with Syria. This piece was pub- ereignty Restoration Act of 2003 does not ad- and an end to its occupation of Lebanon. lished in the San Francisco Chronicle on Octo- In his 2003 State of the Union address, vocate the use of force against Syria. Instead, ber 14, 2003. it gives the President and the Secretary of President Bush stated that the gravest danger I also want to join my colleagues today in facing the United States in the war on ter- State expanded authority to impose U.S. diplo- expressing deep concern about the choices rorism is the acquisition by other countries of matic and economic sanctions against Syria that Syria has made over the past year. This weapons of mass destruction, and that we unless serious action is taken by Syria to rid is a sad day for American diplomacy. The pas- must confront this danger. A senior Adminis- itself of the cancer of terror and the policies by sage of this bill, after more than two years of tration official recently testified before the which terror manifests itself throughout the re- debate, marks the refusal of Syria to accept Committee on International Relations that gion and the world. our diplomatic overtures. Syria has had nu- Syria remains a security concern as a sup- It’s no secret that Syria hosts terrorist orga- merous opportunities to demonstrate that it in- porter of international terrorism and weapons nizations including Hizballah, Hamas, and the tends to move away from the policies that of mass destruction proliferation. Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, I commend the Administration’s efforts to keep it on the State Department’s list of state all of which maintain offices, training camps, reach a diplomatic solution with Syria. Presi- sponsors of terror. It has consistently missed and other facilities within Syrian borders and dent Bush has consistently called on Syria to those opportunities, and now faces the specter within areas of Lebanon currently occupied by close its terrorist camps and to expel terrorist of isolation. Syria. This is a threat that simply cannot con- organizations. Secretary Powell has worked Syria had the chance to play a key role in tinue to be ignored. diligently with the Syrian government towards securing the release of Elhanan Tenebaum, This Act holds Syria accountable for its part ending its occupation of Lebanon. Since 1990, Adi Avitan, Benny Avraham, and Omar in facilitating terrorism and in so doing, threat- the U.S. Congress has passed seven resolu- Sawayid—Israeli soldiers kidnapped by ening the world. It requires Syria to withdraw tions calling on the withdrawal of Syrian armed Hezbollah. They refused, perpetuating a hos- from the nation of Lebanon, and to finally forces from Lebanon. Many members of Con- tage situation that makes peace negotiations cease Syria’s ongoing pursuit of weapons of gress—including myself—have been to Syria more difficult. mass destruction. It calls for sanctions against and urged the Syrian government to work with Syria had the chance to grant the United Syria including a prohibition on the export of the United States in the war against terrorism. States use of its airspace for Operation Iraqi defense and dual-use items. In addition, it also And despite our diplomatic efforts, Syria has Freedom. They refused, thereby dramatically requires the President to impose two or more not fulfilled its pledge to work with us. increasing the risk of mission failure for Amer- sanctions which may be waived in the interest Mr. Speaker, we know that Syria continues ican pilots. of national security. These are: prohibiting the to offer protection to terrorist groups such as Syria had the chance to build good will to- export of products of the U.S. other than food Hizballah, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic ward the United States by staying out of the and medicine to Syria; prohibiting U.S. busi- Jihad. Recently, Syria conducted efforts to ac- war in Iraq. They refused, allowing jihadis and nesses from investing or operating in Syria; quire technology that could be applied to a nu- military equipment to flow across their borders restricting the travel of Syrian diplomats to clear weapons program. Syria has also under- to kill American soldiers. within a 25-mile radius of Washington, DC or mined coalition efforts to bring stability to Iraq Syria had the chance to demonstrate its the United Nations; reducing levels of U.S. by allowing volunteers to cross the border and commitment to the peace process by sup- diplomatic contracts with Syria; and blocking fight our service members. And as we all porting President Bush’s Roadmap to Peace transactions in any property in which the Gov- know, Syria has ignored numerous United Na- initiative. Secretary Powell specifically asked ernment of Syria has any interest. tions resolutions calling on Syria to end its oc- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to close of- Mr. Speaker, let us act today and hold ac- cupation of Lebanon, a sovereign nation. fices of Palestinian terrorist groups and to countable terrorist states by eliminating poli- H.R. 1828 would hold Syria accountable for expel terrorist leaders operating out of Damas- cies which advance terrorism. Let us pass the the serious international security problems it cus. He refused, choosing instead to continue Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sov- has caused in the Middle East. This resolution Syrian financial and logistical support for ter- ereignty Restoration Act of 2003. would instruct the President to impose eco- rorist attacks against Israeli civilians. Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be nomic sanctions on Syria until the Department Following the war in Iraq, Syria had the a cosponsor of H.R. 1828, the Syria Account- of State determines that Syria ceases to pro- chance to build good will in the United Na- ability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration vide support to international terrorist groups, tions. They were repeatedly asked to support Act of 2003, and am even prouder still to see ceases the development and deployment of a constructive UN presence in Iraq. Instead, it on the floor of the House of Representatives weapons, and withdraws all military forces they opted to pursue a diplomatic agenda that today. from Lebanon. drove divisions between the United States and This important piece of legislation gives the Mr. Speaker, despite our many attempts to other members of the UN Security Council. president the diplomatic tools necessary to reach a diplomatic solution, Syria continues to Syria has had the chance to withdraw its hold Syria accountable for its support of ter- obstruct our efforts in the war against ter- troops and end its dominance of Lebanon. rorism, its weapons of mass destruction pro- rorism. I support H.R. 1828 and encourage my They refused, choosing to maintain their in- gram and its occupation of Lebanon. Syria colleagues in the House to vote in favor of this timidating military and intelligence presence in should not be allowed to support terrorist ac- important resolution. Lebanon.

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But as nancial, and logistical support to Hezbollah in Syria consistently showed no sign of chang- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE a misguided effort to keep the Lebanese con- ing its dangerous policies, the White House Accordingly, the House resolved flict with Israel burning. changed its mind and has now given the act itself into the Committee of the Whole These issues are not imagined and they are the green light. House on the State of the Union for a not part of some secret Israeli agenda, as the The result for Syria will be devastating. period of debate on the subject of a bill Libya has learned the costs of total isolation making emergency supplemental ap- Syrians believe. They are real problems that as a result of supporting global terrorism. have driven a wedge between our two nations. Only after a decade of international rejec- propriations for defense and the recon- I don’t know if this bill will succeed in changing tion has Libya begun to dig its way out of struction of Iraq and Afghanistan for Syria’s behavior—sanctions are rarely an ef- isolation. Bashar Assad has but a few days the fiscal year ending September 30, fective long-term solution. But we cannot ig- left to change direction: to put both feet on 2004, with Mr. LATOURETTE in the nore the fact that Syria and the United States the path of cooperation and lead Syria into chair. are moving in two very different directions. Di- the community of nations. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the plomacy with Syria has failed. Syria has been Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I support order of the House of today, the gen- given a choice and it has chosen poorly. H.R. 1828 as a part of my hope and commit- tleman from Florida (Mr. YOUNG) and [From the San Francisco Chronicle, Oct. 14, ment to finding a just, permanent, democratic, the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. 2003] prompt, non-military conclusion to our occupa- OBEY), or their designees, each will 1 OPINION/EDITORIAL tion of Iraq and as part of my hope and com- control 2 ⁄2 hours. (By Darrell Issa) mitment to doggedly pursue a roadmap to The Chair recognizes the gentleman During a recent visit to Damascus, Syrian peace, security and justice for both the people from Florida (Mr. YOUNG). President Bashar al-Assad told me ‘‘we want of Israel and the people of Palestine. Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chair- to be part of this world—we do not want to There is no magic bullet, no simple solution man, I yield myself such time as I may be isolated like North Korea.’’ This state- to bringing an end to terrorism. What we do consume. ment demonstrated that the young Syrian know is we cannot win alone, that we must (Mr. YOUNG of Florida asked and president understands that Syria is heading find the means to enlist every nation as an was given permission to revise and ex- down a path toward complete isolation. ally. Our record, to date, in this regard can tend his remarks.) Unfortunately, President Assad also ap- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chair- pears to believe that he can postpone isola- only be characterized as poor. tion indefinitely by straddling two very dif- The President has reported that the territory man, before we get started, let me an- ferent paths. One is the path of cooperation. of Syria has been, and is being, used as a nounce for the membership that we ex- The Bush administration has noted that, fol- base by certain terrorist organizations. pect to begin the 5 hours of debate lowing the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Syria This bill gives the President additional diplo- agreed to under the unanimous consent provided us with valuable intelligence on al matic and economic leverage in the war on agreement on the fiscal year 2004 Sup- Qaeda that ultimately saved American lives. terror. Our goal is to deny sanctuary to ter- plemental Appropriations Act at this President Assad opened up his office to vis- rorist who may be using the territory of Syria. time, and we will continue through iting American officials—something his fa- Our aim is to become partners with Syria in roughly 6:30 or 6:45 this evening. At ther, the late Hafez Assad—was reluctant to do. He has talked about Syria becoming a the war on terror, not to make Syria an that time, the committee will rise and member of the World Trade Organization and enemy, not to punish the Syrian people. the previous votes that were postponed expressed interest in visiting the United We trust that these new options will offer will be called. States. constructive new possibilities and potential to After the votes, we will continue But Bashar Assad has also perpetuated American diplomacy and that these new pow- with the general debate through ten Syrian policies that keep it on the State De- ers will be used wisely and constructively. o’clock this evening. At that time, the partment’s list of state sponsors of ter- Mr. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I committee will rise. rorism. He has failed to fully shut down Pal- yield back the balance of my time. estinian terrorist offices that operate out of Tomorrow morning, we will resume Damascus. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The debate with any remaining time allo- he failed to stop the flow of jihadis and mili- question is on the motion offered by cated under the unanimous consent tary equipment across the border that killed the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. agreement. Tomorrow there will also American soldiers. ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend be one hour of debate on the rule and The most troubling concern for America, the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1828, as one additional hour of general debate however, is Syria’s intention to support amended. on the supplemental before beginning Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed terrorist orga- The question was taken. the amendment process. nization that continues to fight a proxy war The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the with Israel and provide assistance to other b 1800 terrorist groups like Palestinian Islamic opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of Jihad. those present have voted in the affirm- I am hopeful that with the assistance Deputy Secretary of State Richard ative. of our colleagues that we will be able Armitage has referred to Hezbollah as the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, to enter into a unanimous consent ‘‘A-team of terrorism.’’ Hezbollah operatives on that I demand the yeas and nays. agreement to limit debate and amend- are responsible for the murder of more than The yeas and nays were ordered. ments so that the House will have a 250 American peacekeepers and diplomats in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- full opportunity to dispose of the sup- Beirut in the 1980s. They are suspected in ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the plemental before adjourning on Friday. carrying out two bombings in Argentina that Mr. Chairman, last week, the Com- killed over 100 civilians. Imad Mughniah, the Chair’s prior announcement, further suspected mastermind of numerous terrorist proceedings on this motion will be mittee on Appropriations ordered this attacks against Americans, is a senior ad- postponed. legislation reported by a vote of 47 to viser in Hezbollah’s organizational structure. f 14. The bill recommended by the com- There is evidence that Hezbollah operatives mittee provides total discretionary have infiltrated Iraq to join attacks against EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL supplemental appropriations of $86.9 American soldiers. As senior Bush adminis- APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2004 billion for reconstruction activities in tration officials have stated repeatedly, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as Bashar Assad has a choice to make: Either ant to the order of the House of Tues- funding for our military presence in cooperate and be rewarded or continue to support terrorism and risk total isolation. day, October 14, 2003, the Chair declares both countries. We have had hearings Assad’s strategy of trying to keep one foot the House in the Committee of the and briefings to better understand the on each path will not work much longer. He Whole House on the State of the Union President’s request. We have scrubbed may be faced with isolation sooner than he for a period of debate on the subject of the request, and we have made some

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.052 H15PT1 H9432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 improvements. I would say that a re- cial who is not answerable to Congress, gible improvement in the security and port of our subcommittees, who visited and we believe that that strengthens quality of life of most Afghans by sum- Iraq, were thoroughly vetted and we re- our responsibilities under the Constitu- mer of 2004. Included are funds above ceived really good information. We be- tion to have accountability for appro- the request for schools and education, lieve that the bill that we have written priated funds. private sector development, and elec- and provided to the House is a good The bill includes a prohibition on the trical power generation to assist the bill. use of any funds in this act to be used central government of Afghanistan, in- The bill prioritizes funding for urgent to pay Iraq’s foreign debts. I know that cluding elections and improved govern- needs for security, for power, drinking was a concern of a lot of Members, and ance. water, health care, and infrastructure. rightfully so. Let me repeat that. The The mark also includes $245 million Included is $64.8 billion for our national bill includes a prohibition on the use of for peacekeeping in Liberia. This was defense, for our troops in the field, for any U.S. funds in this act to be used to not requested by the President. The Li- those who are at risk in the battle. pay Iraq’s foreign debts. All of the beria deployment came later; but it That is $64.8 billion for their needs, funds provided here are in direct was a necessary expense. $18.6 billion for Iraq relief and recon- grants. There is no loan authority pro- We have included the bulk of the struction, and $1.2 billion for Afghani- vided. President’s request for national de- stan relief and reconstruction. A provision is also included to limit fense. There are some differences from I want to make the point, Mr. Chair- the use of noncompetitive contracts in the request, and they would include the man, that when I say reconstruction, I the reconstruction and relief funds for following: am not talking about building some- Iraq. The provision preserves the pre- Our bill increases funds to purchase thing back that the United States de- rogative of the President to waive the body armor, special armor plate in- stroyed. We are talking about helping requirement for full and open competi- serts, for those who are on the battle- the people of Iraq build an infrastruc- tion in certain circumstances, but field. And we are tremendously dis- ture that Saddam Hussein for several these circumstances are as presently turbed that there are soldiers in Af- decades allowed to deteriorate to the outlined in applicable Federal procure- ghanistan and Iraq today without ade- point that many, many Iraqis did not ment regulations. So the committee quate body armor. That is just not ac- have sanitary conditions, did not have has made a strong statement that ceptable. We have provided funding in electrical power, did not have things these contracts should be competi- the past in an earlier supplemental to that normal people would expect to tively bid. The provision requires the buy this body armor. We are disturbed have for quality of life. executive branch to provide notice and that it has not been distributed yet to We have made a few changes to the justification to Congress if and when the soldiers in the field and we make a President’s request in our bill that we the waiver authority is exercised. strong statement in this bill on that present today. I think we should high- Let me take a couple of minutes to issue. light what those differences are, be- say a few things that we did not fund. We also increase funds for the clear- cause I think most everyone has had an We did not fund $50 million requested ing of unexploded ordnance, which is opportunity to read about the Presi- for buildings, equipment, and vehicles causing damage to a lot of our troops, dent’s request. With regard to Iraq rein support of Iraq’s traffic police. and improved communications and relief and reconstruction, there have We did not include $300 million for placement equipment. This equipment been a number of questions about the the construction of two additional pris- is being worn out as the deployment Coalition Provisional Authority, or ons at $50,000 per bed. We did provide proceeds. CPA, which is run by Ambassador $100 million for one prison. The mark also provides funding for Bremer. The CPA is in charge of the We did not approve $153 million for the contracting of civilian security largest foreign assistance program improving solid waste management guards to replace Reservists and since the Marshall Plan after World programs, including the procurement Guardsmen currently performing these War II. Whether health care, electric of 40 trash trucks at $50,000 each. duties at Army installations. The power, water treatment, or democracy We did not include $4 million for a Army has indicated this provision building, all of these activities are nation-wide numbering scheme, or $9 would permit the demobilization of under the supervision of the Coalition million for postal information archi- 7,000 to 10,000 Reserve component sol- Provisional Authority. These are not tecture and ZIP codes, or $10 million to diers. Some of our National Guard and military items; they are civil issues modernize the business practices of the Reserves have actually spent more and foreign assistance issues relating Iraqi television and radio industry. time in Iraq than some of the active to the reconstruction of Iraq. We did not agree to the $100 million duty forces. The bill provides a direct appropria- to build seven new housing commu- In addition, the mark includes $563 tion of $858 million to the CPA for nities. million not requested by the adminis- their operating expenses; and that is We did not agree to the $150 million tration for recovery and repairs to instead of providing these funds in the to initiate a new $500 million to $700 military facilities damaged by Hurri- U.S. Army Operation and Maintenance million children’s hospital in Basra. cane Isabel. accounts, as had been requested. The However, we channeled those funds to Mr. Chairman, as I have said before amount of money does not change; it is modernize current medical facilities in in this Chamber, and I think this de- just the location in the bill. And we be- Iraq. We have funded $793 million for bate has pointed out, there are polit- lieve that by doing it this way, that we local and regional health clinics and ical and philosophical differences in have far better accountability for how hospital equipment throughout Iraq. this institution and in our country. this money will be spent. This gives us And our rationale was that it would be That is why we have two parties. But considerable transparency. far better to have the medical care fa- there is a practical reality to the bill Our bill provides transfer authority cilities closer at hand for all Iraqi citi- that is before the House today. This is of up to 1 percent of the funds, roughly zens rather than building one hospital not a partisan bill. No one on either $186 million, provided in the Iraq relief that Iraqis from all over the country side of the political spectrum has at- and reconstruction fund, for unantici- would have to find a way to get to if tempted to make it a partisan bill here pated expenses of the CPA. Again, this they needed the medical care of that in the House of Representatives. The does not add anything to the bill; it hospital. So we think this is a wiser reality is simple: we have 140,000 men just gives the CPA some flexibility in way to fund this. and women of our military in Iraq and how they use some of the funds that We did not include the $200 million Afghanistan today. Whether you agree are appropriated. We have not changed requested to create an American-Iraqi with that or not, we have to make sure at all the reporting relationships of enterprise fund. they have the tools, equipment, and re- Ambassador Bremer to the President of Now, with regard to Afghanistan resources necessary to carry out their the United States through the Sec- lief and reconstruction, we included mission in as safe and secure a manner retary of Defense. We have prohibited $375 million above the President’s re- as possible. The bill provides funds for funding to be administered by any offi- quest with the intent of showing tan- that purpose.

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I recognize the need and the obligation describe what we will try to do with Chairman YOUNG and I then led an ef- to support a reconstruction package. I that amendment. We will try to reduce fort to add billions of dollars to Home- agree that both reconstruction and ad- the committee package for reconstruc- land Security to protect our ports, se- ditional military funding are needed to tion so that the total number for re- cure air transportation and equip our fix the situation. And I recognize that construction is $14 billion rather than local first responders, our firemen, our we cannot simply withdraw from some- the $20 billion asked for by the admin- policemen to deal with a whole range thing that we started, even though I istration. We will use that money in a of terrorist threats. We worked to add was not in on the takeoff. But that number of ways. First of all, we would more than $2 billion in Homeland Secu- does not mean that Congress must sup- do it to provide a quality-of-life initia- rity funds, even though the President port any slap-dash request from the ad- tive for our troops. The first thing we threatened to veto those additional ex- ministration that is thrown on the would do under that heading is to rec- penditures. Even the President of the table. The Founding Fathers gave us ognize the fact that almost 80 percent United States has admitted publicly one overreaching power to affect major of our troops today are in situations that there is no evidence that Iraq had issues, the power of the purse. If we do where they are forced to drink putrid anything to do with that sneak attack. not use that power constructively to water because the administration So let us make that clear. make sure that actions of the execu- asked for sufficient funding only to Secondly, let us also make clear that tive branch are well-focused and well- deal with the water problems at one of this should not be a debate about thought-out, we are AWOL from our the nine bases where American troops whether we should have attacked Iraq. duty. are stationed. So we provide the money Before the vote on that question, I The fact is we still do not have a de- to try to correct that problem for the asked a whole range of questions to try tailed accounting of how the dollars we rest of the troops. to determine whether the administra- previously appropriated for this action Secondly, we would provide some of tion had real expectations and a real have been used. We still have no mean- that money to provide predeployment plan for dealing with the aftermath of ingful idea of what cost the adminis- health and dental screening for the the war. I wanted Saddam removed, tration expects to incur over the next 5 Guard and Reserve forces who have to but I wanted al Qaeda and Osama bin years, even though they surely have go into regular service so that they do Laden removed even more. In the end, expectations about that and prepare 5- not have to bear that cost themselves. I voted to require the President to year plans for everything else under Thirdly, we extend postdeployment come back to Congress for another vote God’s creation. We have yet to receive health coverage, (that is health cov- before attacking Iraq if he could not a realistic description of how our allies erage) for people who served and are get the agreement of the United Na- can be brought on board to help pro- now returning to their communities. tions so that we could take one last vide troops and funds to spread around We would extend that from the present look at the evidence, one last look at the burden of reconstruction. We have 60 days to 6 months. And we would ex- the administration’s planning for the no real idea about how the administra- pand prepaid phone card services so it aftermath before we pulled the trigger. tion expects to deal with the over- is easier for those troops to call home. But Congress gave the green light to extension of our military and the dis- And cover more R&R transportation attack unilaterally. The result, Sad- ruption of troop rotation requirements costs. dam is gone, that is good, but now it because of that overextension. And we We would also try to recognize what appears that the administration sold certainly do not know how we are General Shinseki warned us about the Congress on supporting a go-it- going to pay for it, except to get out when he warned us not to follow a 12- alone strategy, except for a British our kids’ credit card and say, ‘‘Charge division strategy if we only had a 10-di- puppy, through the selective manipula- it.’’ vision Army. And so what we will do is tion of intelligence. There is no question in the aftermath face up to, squarely and promptly, the This Congress was asked to do a rush of this administration and this Con- need to increase the size of the Army job in providing $60 billion plus for the gress’ decision to invade Iraq that we by at least 20,000 people if we are going cost of going to war. We were asked to have now incurred certain obligations to be in a position to defend this coun- provide maximum flexibility in the use to the Iraqi people, but we have also try against other security problems of that money, and Congress did. And obligations to our own people. That is that may develop anywhere from North now we find, with that maximum flexi- why the important question here today Korea to Iran. And, secondly, we will bility, that 40,000 troops were not sup- is not whether this committee funding try, by doing that, to relieve the pres- plied by the Pentagon with the correct proposition, or an alternative, is bet- sure on the Guard and Reserve forces body armor, American soldiers were ter. The amendment that I will offer who have been forced to take up great- killed and maimed by remotely deto- does not solve most of the dilemmas er burdens than they expected when nated bombs because an insufficient that I described or answer most of the they first joined up. number of electric jammers was sup- questions that I have raised because Then we will provide additional fund- plied by the Pentagon, and there were only the administration has the power ing to refurbish the equipment that has days during the war when the troops to do that. All the amendment that I been used up in the Iraqi war. We know only got one meal a day because of in- will offer at some point says is: if you what the services indicated they need- sufficient MREs. are going to spend $87 billion, then ed in this fiscal year. The problem is We are now isolated from our allies, there is a better way to do it, a way the Pentagon civilian leadership did and we have been left holding the bag which will be more effective on the not ask for that full amount. We pro- financially, militarily, and politically ground and less damaging to our tax- vide the full amount that the services for occupying and reconstructing the payers. asked for so that we do not have huge country. We are told we do not have The issue is not whether the adminis- amounts of military equipment, tanks enough soldiers on the ground to even tration’s package should be cut or not and Bradleys and other expensive protect ammunition dumps from because, frankly, I think the adminis- equipment simply sitting in unusable looting and theft. We are told that the tration is still hiding from Congress its condition because we have not suffi- military is stretched to the breaking long-term expectations on the full cost ciently refurbished it. point, creating opportunities for more of this war. But this Congress has an Let me now turn to what we do with mischief from countries like Iran and obligation to know what the whole pic- the $14 billion remaining in the rede- North Korea. ture is and what the whole bill will be velopment account. What we attempt

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Then done on this. talk about a couple of different things. we take the other six plus billion dol- We have all talked about the shortages. 1830 lars and we put it in a special account b I think we have taken care of most of in the World Bank to be matched on a I firmly support the $66 billion appro- the shortages. I am a little concerned two-to-one basis by foreign contribu- priated in this bill which covers our about the jammers, although General tors. That is a way, in our view, that military costs in Iraq. It is vitally im- Myers said he personally took an inter- you can do two things. You can help to portant that we pass this. That is why est in them; but the inserts for the internationalize the question of who is I will support the bill no matter how it body armor, the tracks, and I have going to pay for the long-term redevel- comes out at the end. talked to the companies, I wanted to opment costs of Iraq and at the same However, I will be opposing the $18.6 make sure that they were going all time we can protect the American tax- billion of reconstruction money in the out. A couple of companies said 90 per- payer from the cronyism in the award- bill as it is being presented to us today. cent of their production was going to ing of contracts that is bound to be Helping Iraq rebuild is certainly an im- be getting this equipment out to the there if those contracts are let by an portant part of our winning in Iraq, but troops, and finally we are getting to agency that is responsive to the polit- they should be based on loans, rather the people in the field who are making ical appointees in the White House. than based on gifts from the American the decisions rather than the bureau- And then lastly and most impor- people. Instead, we are being told today crats. tantly, in my view, we pay for it. What that this $18.6 billion reconstruction But one of the things that worries me we simply say is that we should pro- package must be in the form not of a now is I have got a letter in my pocket vide for a return to preexisting law of loan that will be repaid to us when Iraq from a young person, and here is what the levels of taxation for the very top gets back on its feet but instead as a the young sergeant says: he said he is bracket in this society, that top 1 per- giveaway, as a grant. in the 307th MP Company. He has been cent that makes over $330,000 a year. The American people are already car- on active duty since the summer of What that would mean is that someone rying a heavy burden for peace in the 2001: ‘‘We have served proudly in peace- making $1 million, instead of getting a region and the Federal level of deficit keeping in Bosnia, stateside on home- $130,000 tax cut, would get a tax cut of spending is almost $400 billion. And land defense, and finally as warfighters about $52,000. That would still be more Iraq someday very shortly is going to in Iraq, and I think we have done our than 10 times as much as taxpayers be one of the wealthiest countries of job.’’ This young man is in the 307th who are in the $200,000 to $500,000 the world, if not the wealthiest, be- MP in the National Guard, and he bracket, and it would be considerably cause they produce more oil and will be wants to come home. He has been on more than that if you compare what producing more oil than just about active duty 2 out of 6 years that he has they get to the small tax cut of about anybody. So we should be asking for a been in the National Guard. And one of $1,000 to people in the 50 to $75,000 payback for this $18 billion. the things I have talked about over the bracket. So I would suggest that any- But why are we being told it has to years is we cannot sustain these de- one who thinks that we are penalizing be a grant instead of a loan? Because ployments. We need either more ac- the top 1 percent, I would simply say Iraq supposedly already owes $120 bil- tive-duty troops or we need to find a that is certainly not the case. We are lion to foreign banks. Give me a break. way to have foreign troops, Coalition simply limiting the size of their tax What is being said here? We have got to forces, to replace our troops. cut to the size that will be provided to spend $20 billion in a grant form, a I know that I am starting to get let- the next wealthiest Americans in the giveaway, to protect the loans, the bil- ters from people saying that the Re- country. I daresay I think most of the lions of dollars of loans that German serve and Guard are having such a dif- people in that top 1 percent would say and French banks gave to Saddam Hus- ficult time sustaining themselves in that if that is what is necessary to pay sein? That makes no sense. I will be of- the period of time that they are over- our bills rather than sending them on fering an amendment to make sure to seas, and I agree with that. I under- to our grandkids, they would be more secure wording which will suggest that stand that. I met a couple of Reservists than willing to participate. this reconstruction package of $18.6 bil- not long ago who had been in Bosnia; Mr. Chairman, that is what we intend lion is in the form of a loan, not a gift. and one of their friends had been killed to try to accomplish as this debate If this is ruled not germane or out of accidentally with a 50 caliber, and they moves forward. order, I will immediately offer another Let me take one other moment to were talking about how often they simply congratulate the chairman of amendment which will strike $18.6 bil- have been called up during this period the committee, because there is no lion from the bill, and specifically re- of time. We can say they volunteered, question about it, he has made signifi- construction funds, which means a vote but this is not the normal procedure. cant improvements in the administra- ‘‘yes’’ on the Rohrabacher amendment When we talk about a low-intensity tion proposal. Both parties wanted to is a vote for the loans because if my war, we are talking about the type of eliminate some of the ‘‘quaint’’ items, amendment passes, the administration war we are in now. to put it politely, that were inserted will quickly come back with providing I have always said when somebody which would be red flags to any hard- this $18.6 billion reconstruction pro- asks me how much money does the mil- working taxpayer in this country. And gram in the form of a loan, rather than lion military need, I have said it de- I appreciate the fact that we were able as a giveaway and a gift to the people pends on the tempo of operations, and to work together to eliminate those of Iraq. our tempo of operations and through- provisions. But I think we have a long So I would ask my colleagues to join out the world where we have got 48 per- way to go to get the answers that we me in supporting H.R. 3289 and voting cent of the Army deployed, we have got need from the administration in order for it in final passage no matter what 25 to 30 percent of the Guard and/or Re- to justify providing another $90 billion happens to my amendment, but I would serve deployed, and what we have to in taxpayers’ money. suggest that they support the Rohr- look at is how do we replace these peo- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance abacher amendment which will guar- ple. The other day the budget director of my time. antee that the reconstruction funds in of the Army said to a group at the AUS Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chair- this bill be paid back after a while dinner, he said we are running out of man, I yield 3 minutes to the distin- when Iraq gets back on its feet. The gas. What he means is he does not have guished gentleman from California American people carry too heavy a bur- troops to replace the ones that are (Mr. ROHRABACHER). den. Let us give them a break. overseas. Some of the equipment needs Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 to be reconstituted. We need to find a I rise in strong support of H.R. 3289 and minutes to the distinguished gen- way to support this.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.111 H15PT1 H9440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 I am for the $87 billion. I think that Motion to instruct on H.R. 1, by the Scott (GA) Stearns Waters is absolutely essential. There is no yeas and nays; Scott (VA) Strickland Watson Serrano Stupak Watt question in my mind that the recon- And H.R. 1828, by the yeas and nays. Shaw Tauscher Waxman struction money is just as important The first electronic vote will be con- Shays Thompson (CA) Weiner as the military security money. I feel ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Sherman Thompson (MS) Weldon (FL) Simmons Tierney very strongly about that. If we want votes in this series will be 5-minute Weldon (PA) Slaughter Towns Weller security, we have got to put people Smith (NJ) Udall (CO) votes. Wexler Smith (WA) Udall (NM) back to work. We have got between 50 Woolsey f Snyder Upton and 60 percent unemployment. We have Wu Solis Van Hollen got all kinds of electricity problems. MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES Spratt Velazquez Wynn We have got water problems and every- ON H.R. 6, ENERGY POLICY ACT Stark Walsh Young (FL) thing else. And in order to provide a se- OF 2003 NAYS—182 cure atmosphere, in order to get our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Aderholt Goode Ose people home, we have to reconstruct or finished business is the question on the Akin Goodlatte Otter spend money on reconstruction in Iraq motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 6. Alexander Granger Oxley Bachus Graves itself. The Clerk will designate the motion. Paul I know that every time I go to the Baker Green (TX) Pearce The Clerk designated the motion. Ballenger Greenwood field, I get troops that complain; but Pence The Speaker pro tempore. The ques- Barrett (SC) Gutknecht Peterson (PA) that is the normal thing that we see tion is on the motion to instruct con- Bartlett (MD) Hall Pickering with troops. But on the other hand, we Barton (TX) Hart Pitts ferees offered by the gentlewoman from have got Reserve and Guards that have Bass Hastings (WA) Pomeroy California (Mrs. CAPPS) on which the Beauprez Hayes been deployed for such a long period of Porter yeas and nays are ordered. Bell Hefley Pryce (OH) time. And the employers are starting Bereuter Hensarling The vote was taken by electronic de- Regula to write to me saying I cannot keep Biggert Herger Rehberg vice, and there were—yeas 229, nays Bishop (GA) Hinojosa these guys on any longer, small busi- Renzi 182, not voting 23, as follows: Bishop (UT) Hobson Reyes ness people. Very few of them get paid Blackburn Hoekstra [Roll No. 540] Reynolds the difference. We have got bankers Blunt Hostettler Rodriguez and people who are in the Reserve and YEAS—229 Boehner Houghton Rogers (AL) Bonilla Hulshof Rogers (KY) Guard, and those folks are not getting Abercrombie Eshoo Lofgren Bonner Hunter Rogers (MI) any kind of extra pay. So we have got Ackerman Etheridge Lowey Boozman Hyde Rohrabacher Allen Evans Lynch Brady (TX) Isakson some real problems here in sustaining Ross Andrews Farr Majette Brown (SC) Issa this force. Ryan (WI) Baca Fattah Maloney Burgess Istook Ryun (KS) Hopefully, we will be able to get peo- Baird Feeney Markey Burns Jenkins Sandlin ple from the Coalition force to replace Baldwin Ferguson Matheson Burton (IN) John Schrock Ballance Filner Matsui Buyer Johnson, Sam our forces. Hopefully, in the near fu- Sensenbrenner Becerra Foley McCarthy (MO) Camp King (IA) ture we will have our people with all Sessions Berkley Ford McCarthy (NY) Cannon King (NY) the equipment they need. We will get Berman Frank (MA) McCollum Cantor Kingston Shadegg the security situation under control. Berry Frelinghuysen McDermott Carson (OK) Kirk Sherwood Bilirakis Frost McGovern We will Iraqitize. We will internation- Carter Knollenberg Shimkus Bishop (NY) Gallegly McIntyre Chocola Kolbe Shuster alize, and we will energize this oper- Blumenauer Gilchrest McNulty Coble Lampson Simpson ation. Boehlert Gillmor Meehan Cole Latham Skelton So I fully support the presentation Boswell Gordon Meek (FL) Collins LaTourette Smith (MI) Boucher Goss Meeks (NY) by the President. I feel very strongly Cramer Lewis (CA) Smith (TX) Boyd Green (WI) Menendez Crane Lewis (KY) Stenholm about it. But on the other hand, we Bradley (NH) Grijalva Michaud Cubin Linder Sullivan have got an awful lot of work to do be- Brady (PA) Gutierrez Millender- Culberson Lucas (KY) Tancredo Brown (OH) Harman McDonald Davis, Jo Ann Lucas (OK) Tanner fore we get our troops home. Brown, Corrine Harris Miller (FL) Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chair- Deal (GA) Manzullo Tauzin Brown-Waite, Hastings (FL) Miller (NC) DeLay McCotter Taylor (MS) man, I move that the Committee do Ginny Hill Miller, George DeMint McCrery Taylor (NC) now rise. Burr Hinchey Moore Dooley (CA) McInnis Terry The motion was agreed to. Capito Hoeffel Moran (VA) Doolittle McKeon Thomas Accordingly, the Committee rose; Capps Holden Murtha Dreier Mica Thornberry Capuano Holt Nadler Duncan Miller (MI) Tiahrt and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. DUN- Cardin Honda Napolitano Edwards Miller, Gary Tiberi CAN) having assumed the chair, Mr. Cardoza Hooley (OR) Oberstar Emerson Moran (KS) Toomey LATOURETTE, Chairman of the Com- Carson (IN) Hoyer Obey English Murphy Visclosky Case Inslee Olver mittee of the Whole House on the State Everett Musgrave Vitter Castle Israel Owens Flake Myrick Walden (OR) of the Union, reported that that Com- Chabot Jackson (IL) Pallone Forbes Neugebauer Wamp mittee, having had under debate the Clyburn Jackson-Lee Pascrell Franks (AZ) Ney Whitfield Conyers (TX) Pastor Garrett (NJ) Northup Wicker subject of a bill making emergency Cooper Janklow Payne supplemental appropriations for de- Gerlach Norwood Wilson (NM) Costello Jefferson Pelosi Gibbons Nussle Wilson (SC) fense and the reconstruction of Iraq Cox Johnson (CT) Peterson (MN) Gingrey Ortiz Wolf and Afghanistan for the fiscal year Crenshaw Johnson (IL) Petri Gonzalez Osborne Young (AK) Crowley Johnson, E. B. Platts ending September 30, 2004, had come to Cummings Jones (NC) Pombo NOT VOTING—23 no resolution thereon. Cunningham Kanjorski Portman Bono Jones (OH) Nunes Davis (AL) Kaptur Price (NC) Calvert Kline f Davis (CA) Keller Putnam Radanovich Clay Kucinich Davis (FL) Kelly Quinn Saxton ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Davis, Tom Marshall Davis (IL) Kennedy (MN) Rahall Souder Fletcher McHugh PRO TEMPORE Davis (TN) Kennedy (RI) Ramstad Sweeney Fossella Mollohan DeFazio Kildee Rangel Turner (OH) The Speaker pro tempore. Pursuant Gephardt Neal (MA) DeGette Kilpatrick Ros-Lehtinen Turner (TX) to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings will Hayworth Nethercutt Delahunt Kind Rothman resume on the motions to instruct DeLauro Kleczka Roybal-Allard b 1902 postponed on Wednesday, October 8, Deutsch LaHood Royce and on one motion to suspend the rules Diaz-Balart, L. Langevin Ruppersberger Mr. REGULA and Mr. PETERSON of Diaz-Balart, M. Lantos Rush Pennsylvania changed their vote from previously postponed. Dicks Larsen (WA) Ryan (OH) Votes will be taken in the following Dingell Larson (CT) Sabo ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ order: Doggett Leach Sanchez, Linda Messrs. PETRI, FRELINGHUYSEN, Motion to instruct on H.R. 6, by the Doyle Lee T. BECERRA, GORDON, and PORTMAN, Dunn Levin Sanchez, Loretta and Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of yeas and nays; Ehlers Lewis (GA) Sanders Motion to instruct on H.R. 1308, by Emanuel Lipinski Schakowsky Florida changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ the yeas and nays; Engel LoBiondo Schiff to ‘‘yea.’’

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.114 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9441 So the motion to instruct was agreed Pomeroy Schiff Thompson (MS) Saxton Souder Turner (OH) to. Price (NC) Scott (GA) Tierney Smith (NJ) Sweeney Turner (TX) Rahall Scott (VA) Towns ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The result of the vote was announced Rangel Serrano Udall (CO) as above recorded. Reyes Sherman Udall (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during A motion to reconsider was laid on Rodriguez Skelton Upton the vote). Members are advised there Ross Slaughter the table. Van Hollen are 2 minutes remaining in this vote. Rothman Smith (WA) Velazquez Roybal-Allard Snyder Visclosky f Ruppersberger Solis b 1910 Waters Rush Spratt Watson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Ryan (OH) Stark So the motion to instruct was re- PRO TEMPORE Sabo Stenholm Watt jected. Sanchez, Linda Strickland Waxman The result of the vote was announced Weiner The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. T. Stupak as above recorded. Sanchez, Loretta Tanner Wexler DUNCAN). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule A motion to reconsider was laid on XX, the remainder of this series will be Sanders Tauscher Woolsey Sandlin Taylor (MS) Wu the table. conducted as 5-minute votes. Schakowsky Thompson (CA) Wynn Stated against: f NAYS—204 Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 541 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES Aderholt Gilchrest Otter Akin Gillmor Oxley present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ ON H.R. 1308, TAX RELIEF, SIM- Bachus Gingrey Paul f PLIFICATION, AND EQUITY ACT Baker Goode Pearce OF 2003 Ballenger Goodlatte Pence Barrett (SC) Goss Peterson (PA) MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Bartlett (MD) Granger Petri ON H.R. 1, MEDICARE PRESCRIP- finished business is the question on the Barton (TX) Graves Pickering TION DRUG AND MODERNIZA- Bass Green (WI) Pitts motion to instruct conferees on H.R. Beauprez Greenwood TION ACT OF 2003 1308. Platts Biggert Gutknecht Pombo The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Bilirakis Harris The Clerk will designate the motion. Porter Bishop (UT) Hart finished business is the question on the The Clerk designated the motion. Portman Blackburn Hastings (WA) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 1. Pryce (OH) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Blunt Hayes Putnam The Clerk will designate the motion. question is on the motion to instruct Boehlert Hefley Quinn The Clerk designated the motion. conferees offered by the gentleman Boehner Hensarling Bonilla Herger Ramstad The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from New York (Mr. CROWLEY) on Bonner Hobson Regula question is on the motion to instruct Rehberg which the yeas and nays are ordered. Boozman Hoekstra conferees offered by the gentlewoman This will be a 5-minute vote. Bradley (NH) Hostettler Renzi Reynolds from Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) on The vote was taken by electronic de- Brady (TX) Houghton Brown (SC) Hulshof Rogers (AL) which the yeas and nays are ordered. vice, and there were—yeas 203, nays Brown-Waite, Hyde Rogers (KY) This will be a 5-minute vote. 204, not voting 27, as follows: Ginny Isakson Rogers (MI) Rohrabacher The vote was taken by electronic de- [Roll No. 541] Burgess Issa Burns Istook Ros-Lehtinen vice, and there were—yeas 190, nays YEAS—203 Burr Janklow Royce 218, not voting 26, as follows: Ryan (WI) Abercrombie Dingell Langevin Burton (IN) Jenkins Ryun (KS) [Roll No. 542] Ackerman Doggett Lantos Buyer Johnson (CT) Alexander Dooley (CA) Larsen (WA) Camp Johnson (IL) Schrock YEAS—190 Allen Doyle Larson (CT) Cannon Johnson, Sam Sensenbrenner Abercrombie Edwards Larson (CT) Andrews Edwards Leach Cantor Jones (NC) Sessions Ackerman Emanuel Lee Baca Ehlers Lee Capito Keller Shadegg Allen Engel Levin Baird Emanuel Levin Carter Kennedy (MN) Shaw Andrews Eshoo Lewis (GA) Baldwin Engel Lewis (GA) Chabot King (IA) Shays Baca Etheridge Lipinski Ballance Eshoo Lipinski Chocola King (NY) Sherwood Baird Evans Lofgren Becerra Etheridge Lofgren Coble Kingston Shimkus Baldwin Farr Lowey Bell Evans Lowey Collins Kirk Shuster Ballance Fattah Lynch Bereuter Farr Lucas (KY) Cox Knollenberg Simmons Becerra Filner Majette Berkley Fattah Lynch Crane Kolbe Simpson Bell Ford Maloney Berman Filner Majette Crenshaw LaHood Smith (MI) Berkley Frank (MA) Markey Berry Ford Maloney Cubin Latham Smith (TX) Berman Frost Matheson Bishop (GA) Frank (MA) Markey Culberson LaTourette Stearns Berry Gonzalez Matsui Bishop (NY) Frost Matheson Cunningham Lewis (CA) Sullivan Bishop (GA) Gordon McCarthy (MO) Blumenauer Gonzalez Matsui Davis, Jo Ann Lewis (KY) Tancredo Bishop (NY) Green (TX) McCarthy (NY) Boswell Gordon McCarthy (MO) Deal (GA) Linder Tauzin Blumenauer Grijalva McCollum DeLay LoBiondo Boucher Green (TX) McCarthy (NY) Taylor (NC) Boswell Gutierrez McDermott DeMint Lucas (OK) Boyd Grijalva McCollum Terry Boucher Hall McGovern Diaz-Balart, L. Manzullo Brady (PA) Gutierrez McDermott Thomas Brady (PA) Harman McIntyre Diaz-Balart, M. McCotter Brown (OH) Hall McGovern Thornberry Brown (OH) Hastings (FL) McNulty Doolittle McCrery Brown, Corrine Harman McIntyre Tiahrt Brown, Corrine Hill Meehan Capps Hastings (FL) McNulty Dreier McInnis Capps Hinchey Meek (FL) Duncan McKeon Tiberi Capuano Hill Meehan Toomey Capuano Hinojosa Meeks (NY) Cardin Hinchey Meek (FL) Dunn Mica Cardin Hoeffel Menendez Emerson Miller (FL) Vitter Cardoza Hinojosa Meeks (NY) Walden (OR) Cardoza Holden Michaud Carson (IN) Hoeffel Menendez English Miller (MI) Carson (IN) Holt Millender- Everett Miller, Gary Walsh Carson (OK) Holden Michaud Wamp Carson (OK) Honda McDonald Case Holt Millender- Feeney Moran (KS) Clyburn Hoyer Miller (NC) Ferguson Murphy Weldon (FL) Castle Honda McDonald Weldon (PA) Conyers Inslee Miller, George Clyburn Hooley (OR) Miller (NC) Flake Musgrave Cooper Israel Moore Weller Conyers Hoyer Miller, George Foley Myrick Costello Jackson (IL) Moran (VA) Whitfield Cooper Inslee Moore Forbes Neugebauer Cramer Jackson-Lee Murtha Wicker Costello Israel Moran (VA) Franks (AZ) Ney Crowley (TX) Nadler Wilson (NM) Cramer Jackson (IL) Murtha Frelinghuysen Northup Cummings Jefferson Napolitano Wilson (SC) Crowley Jackson-Lee Nadler Gallegly Norwood Davis (AL) John Oberstar Cummings (TX) Napolitano Garrett (NJ) Nussle Wolf Davis (CA) Johnson, E. B. Obey Davis (AL) Jefferson Oberstar Gerlach Osborne Young (AK) Davis (FL) Kanjorski Olver Davis (CA) John Obey Gibbons Ose Young (FL) Davis (IL) Kaptur Ortiz Davis (FL) Johnson, E. B. Olver Davis (TN) Kennedy (RI) Owens Davis (IL) Kanjorski Ortiz NOT VOTING—27 DeFazio Kildee Pallone Davis (TN) Kaptur Owens Bono Gephardt Marshall DeGette Kilpatrick Pascrell DeFazio Kennedy (RI) Pallone Calvert Hayworth McHugh Delahunt Kind Pastor DeGette Kildee Pascrell Clay Hunter Mollohan DeLauro Kleczka Payne Delahunt Kilpatrick Pastor Cole Jones (OH) Neal (MA) Dicks Lampson Pelosi DeLauro Kind Payne Davis, Tom Kelly Nethercutt Dingell Langevin Pomeroy Deutsch Kleczka Pelosi Fletcher Kline Nunes Doggett Lantos Price (NC) Dicks Lampson Peterson (MN) Fossella Kucinich Radanovich Doyle Larsen (WA) Rahall

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.121 H15PT1 H9442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Rangel Scott (VA) Tierney Kucinich Nethercutt Souder Goodlatte Majette Royce Reyes Serrano Towns Marshall Nunes Sweeney Gordon Manzullo Ruppersberger Rodriguez Sherman Udall (CO) McHugh Radanovich Turner (OH) Goss Markey Rush Ross Skelton Udall (NM) Mollohan Saxton Turner (TX) Granger Matheson Ryan (OH) Rothman Slaughter Van Hollen Neal (MA) Sensenbrenner Graves Matsui Ryan (WI) Roybal-Allard Smith (WA) Velazquez Green (TX) McCarthy (MO) Ryun (KS) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Ruppersberger Snyder Visclosky Green (WI) McCarthy (NY) Sabo Rush Solis Waters The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Greenwood McCollum Sanchez, Linda Ryan (OH) Spratt Watson DUNCAN) (during the vote). Members Grijalva McCotter T. Sabo Stark Watt Gutierrez McCrery Sanchez, Loretta Sanchez, Linda Stenholm are advised there are 2 minutes remain- Waxman Hall McDermott Sanders T. Strickland ing on this vote. Weiner Harman McGovern Sandlin Sanchez, Loretta Stupak Harris McInnis Schakowsky Sanders Tanner Wexler 1918 Woolsey b Hart McIntyre Schiff Sandlin Tauscher Hastings (FL) McKeon Schrock Wu Schakowsky Taylor (MS) So the motion to instruct was re- Hastings (WA) McNulty Scott (GA) Wynn Schiff Thompson (CA) jected. Hayes Meehan Scott (VA) Scott (GA) Thompson (MS) The result of the vote was announced Hefley Meek (FL) Sensenbrenner NAYS—218 as above recorded. Hensarling Meeks (NY) Serrano Herger Menendez Sessions Aderholt Gallegly Norwood A motion to reconsider was laid on Hill Mica Shadegg Akin Garrett (NJ) Nussle the table. Hinojosa Michaud Shaw Alexander Gerlach Osborne Hobson Millender- Shays Bachus Gibbons Ose f Hoeffel McDonald Sherman Baker Gilchrest Otter Hoekstra Miller (FL) Sherwood Barrett (SC) Gillmor Oxley SYRIA ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEB- Holden Miller (MI) Shimkus Bartlett (MD) Gingrey Paul ANESE SOVEREIGNTY RESTORA- Holt Miller (NC) Shuster Barton (TX) Goode Pearce Honda Miller, Gary Simmons Bass Goodlatte Pence TION ACT OF 2003 Hooley (OR) Miller, George Simpson Beauprez Goss Peterson (MN) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Hostettler Moore Skelton Bereuter Granger Peterson (PA) Houghton Moran (KS) Slaughter IMPSON Biggert Graves Petri S ). The pending business is the Hoyer Moran (VA) Smith (MI) Bilirakis Green (WI) Pickering question of suspending the rules and Hulshof Murphy Smith (NJ) Bishop (UT) Greenwood Pitts passing the bill, H.R. 1828, as amended. Hunter Murtha Smith (TX) Blackburn Gutknecht Platts The Clerk read the title of the bill. Hyde Myrick Smith (WA) Blunt Harris Pombo Inslee Nadler Snyder Boehlert Hart Porter The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Isakson Napolitano Solis Boehner Hastings (WA) Portman question is on the motion offered by Israel Nethercutt Spratt Bonilla Hayes Pryce (OH) the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Issa Neugebauer Stark Bonner Hefley Putnam ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend Istook Ney Stearns Boozman Hensarling Quinn Jackson (IL) Northup Stenholm Boyd Herger Ramstad the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1828, as Jackson-Lee Norwood Strickland Bradley (NH) Hobson Regula amended, on which the yeas and nays (TX) Nussle Stupak Brady (TX) Hoekstra Rehberg are ordered. Janklow Oberstar Sullivan Brown (SC) Hooley (OR) Renzi Jefferson Obey Tancredo Brown-Waite, Hostettler This will be a 5-minute vote. Reynolds Jenkins Olver Tanner Ginny Houghton Rogers (AL) The vote was taken by electronic de- John Ortiz Tauscher Burgess Hulshof Rogers (KY) vice, and there were—yeas 398, nays 4, Johnson (CT) Osborne Tauzin Burns Hunter Rogers (MI) Johnson (IL) Ose Taylor (MS) Burr Hyde Rohrabacher answered ‘‘present’’ 5, not voting 27, as Johnson, E. B. Otter Taylor (NC) Burton (IN) Isakson Ros-Lehtinen follows: Johnson, Sam Owens Terry Buyer Issa Royce [Roll No. 543] Jones (NC) Oxley Thomas Camp Istook Ryan (WI) Kanjorski Pallone Thompson (CA) Cannon Janklow Ryun (KS) YEAS—398 Keller Pascrell Thompson (MS) Cantor Jenkins Schrock Ackerman Burgess DeLauro Kelly Pastor Thornberry Capito Johnson (IL) Sessions Aderholt Burns DeLay Kennedy (MN) Payne Tiahrt Carter Johnson, Sam Shadegg Akin Burr DeMint Case Jones (NC) Shaw Kennedy (RI) Pearce Tiberi Alexander Burton (IN) Deutsch Kildee Pelosi Tierney Castle Keller Shays Allen Buyer Diaz-Balart, L. Chabot Kelly Sherwood Kilpatrick Pence Toomey Andrews Camp Diaz-Balart, M. Kind Peterson (MN) Towns Chocola Kennedy (MN) Shimkus Baca Cannon Dicks Coble King (IA) Shuster King (IA) Peterson (PA) Udall (CO) Bachus Cantor Doggett King (NY) Petri Udall (NM) Cole King (NY) Simmons Baird Capito Dooley (CA) Collins Kingston Simpson Kingston Pickering Upton Baker Capps Doolittle Kirk Pitts Van Hollen Cox Kirk Smith (MI) Baldwin Capuano Doyle Crane Knollenberg Smith (NJ) Kleczka Platts Velazquez Ballance Cardin Dreier Knollenberg Pombo Visclosky Crenshaw Kolbe Smith (TX) Barrett (SC) Cardoza Duncan Cubin LaHood Stearns Kolbe Pomeroy Vitter Bartlett (MD) Carson (IN) Dunn LaHood Porter Walden (OR) Culberson Latham Sullivan Barton (TX) Carson (OK) Edwards Cunningham LaTourette Tancredo Lampson Portman Walsh Bass Carter Ehlers Langevin Price (NC) Wamp Davis, Jo Ann Leach Tauzin Beauprez Case Emanuel Lantos Pryce (OH) Waters Deal (GA) Lewis (CA) Taylor (NC) Becerra Castle Emerson Larsen (WA) Putnam Watson DeLay Lewis (KY) Terry Bell Chabot Engel Larson (CT) Quinn Watt DeMint Linder Thomas Berkley Chocola English Latham Ramstad Waxman Deutsch LoBiondo Thornberry Berman Clyburn Eshoo LaTourette Rangel Weiner Diaz-Balart, L. Lucas (KY) Tiahrt Berry Coble Etheridge Leach Regula Weldon (FL) Diaz-Balart, M. 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VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.057 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9443 NOT VOTING—27 the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghani- punitive measures on the losers, we Ballenger Gutknecht Musgrave stan for the fiscal year ending Sep- came up with the Marshall Plan, which Bono Hayworth Neal (MA) tember 30, 2004, with Mr. SHIMKUS was largely grant and not loans. And Calvert Jones (OH) Nunes (Chairman pro tempore) in the chair. Clay Kline Radanovich the result of the Marshall Plan was Eu- Davis, Tom Kucinich Saxton The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. When rope was rebuilt, Europe flourished; Delahunt Maloney Souder the Committee of the Whole rose ear- and instead of being a cradle of Fletcher Marshall Sweeney lier today, 4 hours and 24 minutes re- dissention and war, it became a source Fossella McHugh Turner (OH) mained in debate. Gephardt Mollohan Turner (TX) of serenity and peace. The gentleman from Florida (Mr. And so it would seem to me if we im- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE YOUNG) has 2 hours and 10 minutes re- pose on Iraq, which already has $200 The SPEAKER pro tempore (during maining, and the gentleman from Wis- billion in debt, another how-many-bil- the vote). Members are advised there consin (Mr. OBEY) has 2 hours and 14 lions more in debt and then demand are 2 minutes remaining in this vote. minutes remaining. that we be repaid, we are not pur- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chair- b 1926 chasing freedom with that. We are pur- man, I yield 5 minutes to the very dis- chasing another dissident country with Mr. ABERCROMBIE changed his vote tinguished gentleman from Illinois people who have one more reason to from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ (Mr. HYDE). So (two-thirds having voted in favor (Mr. HYDE asked and was given per- hate us because we are imposing a bur- thereof) the rules were suspended and mission to revise and extend his re- den on them. the bill, as amended, was passed. marks.) Now, another reason it seems to me The result of the vote was announced Mr. HYDE. Mr. Chairman, it is unfor- is the example we set. We are the lead- as above recorded. tunate that an issue as vital to our na- er of the free world whether we like it The title of the bill was amended so tional security as the war in Iraq gets or not. History has imposed that on us. as to read: ‘‘A bill to halt Syrian sup- embedded in Presidential politics. And if we loan money, other countries are going to loan and add to the debt port for terrorism, end its occupation b 1930 of Lebanon, and stop its development and add to the misery that Iraq has al- There is an irony that seeing the of weapons of mass destruction, and by ready undergone. I think if we make a bumper stickers which say ‘‘United We so doing hold Syria accountable for the grant, other countries will follow our Stand,’’ that is more a hope than an serious international security problems lead, there is going to be a donors’ con- expectation. The reason we are at war it has caused in the Middle East, and ference in Madrid later this month, and in Iraq, regardless of all the lint-pick- for other purposes.’’. I think the example we set will result ing and mistakes and the A motion to reconsider was laid on in other countries making a contribu- misjudgments and all the discrep- the table. tion. ancies, boils down to its simplest Now, it is important for this reason: f terms. The strategic threat from a bru- one way we can get our money back or PERSONAL EXPLANATION tal aggressor that was a challenge to at least have our burden lessened is by the region as well as to ourselves is a Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I re- other countries contributing to the re- matter of record. And we can debate gret that I was unavoidably detained building of Iraq. They will not do that and argue over this point or that point, and was not here for rollcall 519. The if we loan the money. They will do but Saddam Hussein was a threat to record should reflect that had I been that. Other countries will follow our the region and to the United States, present I would have voted no on roll- example; and if they do, they can pick and somebody had to exercise leader- call number 519, final passage of the up some of the burden that we are at ship and it devolved upon our President Water Resources Development Act. this point perhaps going to have to as- and he has done so. However, I do not sume. f propose to talk about that aspect of Now, Ambassador Bremer has point- REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER this many-faceted discussion. ed out that creating a sovereign demo- Mr. Chairman, I want to talk about AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1078 cratic prosperous Iraq is a real blow to the very difficult question of loan the terrorists, and that is our aim. We Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I ask versus grant. I can say to the chairman cannot go to war and then turn on a unanimous consent to have my name how much I would like to vote for this dime and walk out. We will create a removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 1078. to be a loan. It makes sense. It is the cesspool for terrorists and another The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there most defensible position one can take problem area, and we are buying dif- objection to the request of the gen- on this issue. But I have come to the ficulty for the future. tleman from Colorado? conclusion that that would be a mis- Things are better in Iraq. The schools There was no objection. take and that we should make this a are open. The hospitals are open, a free f grant, and I will try to tell you my rea- press, utilities coming back on, infra- EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL sons. There is a philosopher named Santa- structure being repaired, a governing APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2004 yana who said something a long time council, writing a constitution. There The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ago, I have never been able to confirm are some 30 countries standing with us. ant to the order of the House of Tues- that he said it, but that is the common No, they are not in large numbers, but day, October 14, 2003, the Chair declares opinion, those who do not read history about 20,000, which is a sizable group, the House in the Committee of the are condemned to relive it. British, Polish, Spanish, Czechs and Whole House on the State of the Union World War I brought on the Treaty of many others. And so we are in this war. for a further period of debate on the Versailles. It was punitive. The repara- It is a war that deserves our support. subject of a bill making emergency tions and the punishment that we lev- And I hope that this House will not supplemental appropriations for de- eled on Germany, however deserved, burden Iraq which already has tremen- fense and the reconstruction of Iraq ended up in the creation of the Nazi dous burdens and lots of debt with ad- and Afghanistan for the fiscal year Party. ditional debt, but that we show the ending September 30, 2004. Mr. Chairman, the punitive way for the rest of the world to make Versailles Treaty imposed upon Ger- their contributions and truly have a b 1928 many after World War I resulted in a united front. IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE country rife with poverty and the Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 7 Accordingly, the House resolved ground was sown for the Nazi Party, minutes to the distinguished gentle- itself into the Committee of the Whole and ultimately in 1933 the election of woman from New York (Mrs. LOWEY), House on the State of the Union for a Adolf Hitler and out of that, of course, the ranking member on the Sub- further period of debate on the subject came World War II. committee on Foreign Operations, Ex- of a bill making emergency supple- Now, we learned that lesson because port Financing and Related Programs mental appropriations for defense and after World War II, instead of imposing of the Committee on Appropriations.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.058 H15PT1 H9444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, it was 1 them in the most efficient and effec- for detailed reporting and account- year ago that Congress voted to au- tive way. ability and that is key. thorize the President to use force in We need priorities. We need to know However Members vote on this sup- Iraq. Many of us supported that resolu- that our efforts in Iraq will not just be plemental, we share the responsibil- tion; others did not. And I have deep about building roads, bridges, and ities for keeping our troops safe and respect for the differences that still di- buildings. They will also be about following through on our commitment vide us. building democracy. in Iraq. I believe we must finish the ef- Those of us who voted ‘‘yes’’ wanted We need assurances, assurances that fort we began in Iraq for the people in to do this right. We realized that any United States taxpayer funds are being my district as much as for the citizens action in Iraq would require adequate spent wisely through the use of com- in Karbala or Basra. But I also believe forces, rigorous planning, and a competitive procurement procedures and that we must be honest about what re- mitment to stay until the whole mis- strict auditing and oversight of ongo- constructing Iraq and Afghanistan sion, the war and the peace, was ac- ing projects. costs Americans, especially our mili- complished. A year has gone by, and We need diplomacy, sincere efforts by tary families. now we are all in the same boat. We the administration to marshal other b 1945 have undertaken a project that if done donor contributions on an ongoing We must be realistic about the tough well can change the face of the Middle basis and to get the support of the choices this Nation faces. East for the better. If done poorly, in United Nations for the rebuilding ef- I hope, Mr. Chairman, that as we my judgment it will pose a grave fort. move to conference that a sense of re- threat to our national security. This problem is a marked change sponsibility and realism governs our However, the requests made by the from how the United States handled work. The stakes are very high. President and the Coalition Provi- last year’s diplomatic effort. I continue Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I yield sional Authority was shaped in part by to be amazed at our inability to stick myself such time as I may consume. a series of miscalculations, miscalcula- to our goal when I read that after a ri- Before I yield to my colleague from tions about how the international com- diculously brief period of diplomacy at Michigan, let me just make a couple of munity would react to a United States the U.N., the U.S. is said to be ‘‘frus- comments. operation to rid Iraq of Saddam Hus- trated and ready to give up.’’ First of all, I want to thank the gen- sein; miscalculations about how our The problem as I see it is that we do tlewoman from New York for her troops and our best intentions would be not have a plan, priorities, safeguards thoughtful statement. I have had the received by much of the Iraqi public; or sustained diplomatic efforts. We privilege these last 3 years to work miscalculations about what would be have done what we could with the mas- with the gentlewoman from New York required to rebuild; miscalculations sive requests of broad parameters of as the ranking member on the Sub- about how generous other nations how it would be spent. We asked re- committee on Foreign Operations, Ex- would be with donations even as their peatedly for more detailed information port Financing and Related Programs, policy input was rebutted; miscalcula- from the CPA and we got some infor- and she and I have, she would be the tions about how long it would take to mation, removed some of the more first to concede, have not always bring Iraqi oil revenues online; and, fi- problematic provisions, but serious agreed on every policy issue, but we nally, miscalculations about how this concerns remain. Among them are the have approached the legislation, the massive undertaking would affect our impact this borrowed $87 billion will bill, each time, whether it has been the Federal budget. have on our own budget and the prior- regular appropriation bill or the sup- The Committee on Appropriations, ities that will not be funded because of plemental appropriation bill, we have led by our able and fair chairman, the our responsibilities in Iraq. approached it in the spirit of com- gentleman from Florida (Mr. YOUNG), Many of my colleagues have asked promise, and we have approached it in the gentleman from California (Mr. how we can fund school construction in the spirit of bipartisanship because we LEWIS), and the gentleman from Ari- Baghdad, but not in Briarcliff or Bos- both believe very strongly that when it zona (Mr. KOLBE), as well as the rank- ton; how we have money for quality comes to our foreign policy, partisan- ing member, the gentleman from Wis- housing in Najaf but not in New York ship ends at the shores of this country. It has been truly a great joy to work consin (Mr. OBEY), and the gentleman City or Newark; and how we can plan with the gentlewoman from New York from Pennsylvania (Mr. MURTHA), for fair elections in Mosul in northern along with myself, reviewed the admin- Iraq but not in Miami in southern Flor- (Mrs. LOWEY), and I want to thank her publicly for that. istration’s request seriously and with ida. Mr. Chairman, I will also have more I agree with them. I find it hard to close attention. Some necessary remarks of my own tomorrow when we agree that, with this weak economy, changes were made. Other adjustments get to the general debate under the the climbing deficit and with the enor- may be made by the full House as they rule for this bill. have been made in the Senate, and this mous need at home, that we are not en- Once more before I yield, I would also is appropriate. gaged in any effort to review our fiscal like to thank, though he is no longer Congress is a co-equal branch of gov- policies, our tax and spending, as if we here, the distinguished gentleman from ernment and we have a responsibility still enjoy surpluses as far as the eye Illinois (Mr. HYDE), the Chairman of to our constituents, our heroic armed can see. the Committee on International Rela- forces, and our democracy to actively That is why I also support the pack- tions of the House of Representatives participate in this effort, not just rub- age drafted by our ranking member, for his extremely cogent and thought- ber stamp the executive branch’s re- the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. ful statement. There are few people in quest. OBEY). The Obey package would pro- this body that have been such leaders Despite deep reservations, I have de- vide for all emergency reconstruction for liberty, democracy and freedom cided to support this supplemental. needs, important military needs not around the world, that have been First and foremost, I believe we have a addressed in the request, and increased voices for those basic American values responsibility to the people of the donor participation by giving part of as has the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. United States and to the people of Iraq the United States funding in cash and HYDE). So when he speaks on an issue to do our utmost to build a democratic part as a loan to the World Bank. such as the funding for Iraq reconstruc- and prosperous Iraq. This remains a In my judgment this is realistic. If tion and for our military in Iraq, he fundamental part of our national secu- we are only anticipating $3 billion in speaks, I think, with a voice of cer- rity strategy. But we cannot do it hap- direct contributions from allies around tainty and a voice of authority that it hazardly. We must be clear about our the world, we need to find other ways would do well for all of us to listen to. priorities and how much money and to leverage as much money as we can. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 minutes to time it will take to achieve them. We And providing $7 billion to the World the distinguished gentleman from need a plan, a coherent complete strat- Bank would leverage up to $40 billion Michigan (Mr. KNOLLENBERG), a mem- egy that clearly lays out our obliga- in World Bank funds for reconstruc- ber of the Committee on Appropria- tions and shows how we plan to address tion. The Obey package also provides tions.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.131 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9445 Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, safer, in this moment we must ensure strategy, without a realistic troop de- I rise in strong support of this supple- that it is safer in the future. We do not ployment and rotation schedule, with- mental appropriations bill and urge all want these two countries to become out a plan to get them eventually back my colleagues to support it. terrorist havens again. That is why we home? No, and that is why we support I want to commend the gentleman must go about the task of rebuilding our troops and the Democratic pro- from Arizona (Mr. KOLBE), the gentle- two countries torn down by decades of posal to improve the funds in this bill woman from New York (Mrs. LOWEY), war and tyranny. that go to protect them. obviously, we could go on commending There is no folly in pursuing this Our troops and the American people a great number of people, but course. There is great folly, however, have paid the brunt of the cost in lives everybody’s contributed to this bill, in abandoning it before it is finished. It lost and resources spent. In our war on and I think it shows in that while we is not going to be easy, but it is going terror and our war in Iraq, they are ensure the urgent priorities like drink- to get done, and that is why we are looking for honest leadership and de- ing water, enhanced security and elec- here today. mand a realistic plan from this Presi- trical infrastructure, these are all This supplemental is critical to sup- dent. funded, the gentleman from Florida porting our troops and our mission. We So we must give our men and women (Mr. YOUNG), the chairman, did look all accept the responsibility to provide in uniform the resources they need to over this process, oversighted it, and our soldiers with the weapons and do the job they have been given, and we he eliminated projects from the Presi- equipment they need to secure Iraq, must do all we can to return them to dent’s request that were simply not but we must also accept the responsi- their families quickly and safely. It necessary in this bill, removing a total bility to aid the new government of does not mean cutting and running, but of almost $2 billion. The gentleman Iraq without placing an undue burden it does mean protecting them while from Florida (Mr. YOUNG) does not get on it. Turning reconstruction funds in- they are there and finding a plan to credit sometimes for the work he does, cluded in this bill into loans does not have them ultimately exit and to bring but I am very pleased to give him cred- serve our mission. more people from the international it here this evening. I encourage my colleagues to con- community to bear in Iraq. As chairman of the Subcommittee on tinue to ask those tough questions However, our troops should not be Military Construction, I do want to about the efforts in Iraq. That is our held hostage to an outright grant for make my colleagues aware that a por- job, but let us stand up for our soldiers Iraq’s reconstruction, and I bristle tion of this bill falls under my sub- and our mission by passing this supple- when I hear already the beginnings of committee’s jurisdiction. We have pro- mental today. suggestions that question those who vided about $400 million to support Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Chair- have a different view. We demand an military construction needs for Iraq man, I yield 3 minutes to the distin- opportunity to vote for the money for and Afghanistan. Let me turn now to guished gentleman from New Jersey our troops and at the same time to the need to support the supplemental (Mr. MENENDEZ), the leader of our cau- limit the unbridled grant money to as it is written. cus. fund reconstruction in Iraq. A little over 2 years ago, this country (Mr. MENENDEZ asked and was Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I yield was attacked by terrorists whose orga- given permission to revise and extend for the purpose of making a unanimous nizations had received safe harbor from his remarks.) consent request to the gentlewoman tyrants. In the wake of those attacks, Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Chairman, I from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS). we made it a goal of this country to de- thank the gentleman for the time. (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia feat the terrorists who are actively Mr. Chairman, the question before us asked and was given permission to re- seeking to kill Americans so that our tonight and tomorrow is whether to vise and extend her remarks.) citizens could be safe and secure at give the President a blank check of Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. home and abroad. nearly $87 billion or to fashion a bill In Afghanistan, we removed from Chairman, I rise in support of this sup- that represents and promotes the best power a regime that had given safe plemental. interests of our troops and the Amer- haven to al Qaeda, and we routed the Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of this ican people. I, for one, will not write terrorist organization from its hiding supplemental appropriations legislation as a the President a blank check for $18.6 places. The people of Kabul cheered its necessary component in our efforts to liberate billion in reconstruction funds of liberators, and that country is headed the nation of Iraq and continue our successful American taxpayers’ money based on a in the right direction, though much fight against terrorism. work still needs to be done. reconstruction plan just sent to Con- Mr. Chairman, over the past month, the In Iraq, we removed a danger to an gress, which rebuilds Iraq’s electricity American people have been bombarded by a entire region when we defeated the re- infrastructure, among other things, very negative portrayal of our efforts in Iraq. gime of Saddam Hussein, a regime that when ours is not functioning here at However, as we have heard from so many of denied the international community home; which modernizes Iraq’s medical our colleagues who have recently visited Iraq, time and time again. We no longer facilities and medical equipment, when these media portrayals are far from the truth. have the prospect of a country being millions of Americans here at home are We are winning the war on terror, and we led by an individual who had invaded living without health care; which pays are setting people free. America is building a two neighbors, used chemical and bio- for that which we did not damage and free Iraq, and this supplemental funding meas- logical weapons on his own people, ran did not previously exist in Iraq; and ure is part of America’s exit strategy. A strat- a political prison for children, harbored which sends $18.6 billion in grants to a egy that will see a new Iraq (founded on free- terrorists, rewarded the families of sui- country that has the second largest oil dom and democracy) flourish in the Middle cide bombers and pursued weapons of reserve in the world valued at over $7 East. mass destruction when the chance trillion. Mr. Chairman, I am a fiscal conservative, arose. Again, the people cheered its lib- I do not intend to add another $18.6 and the thought on spending $87 billion on erators. billion to this year’s deficit, estimated anything gives me pause. The concept of turn- These are important steps in the war at over $480 billion, and that is why we ing some of this funding into a loan appears on terrorism. The United States and demand an Iraq package that will not to be a sound one, but one we will have time the world is safer because of our ac- bankrupt future generations, that is to discuss as this debate continues. However, tions. We have not been left holding paid for. this spending measure is an investment in the the bag, as some have suggested. We This administration failed to present peace and stability of our world. We cannot are there because as a world’s leader, a financially responsible plan for re- put a price tag on peace, and we cannot turn we exercised our leadership and took construction in Iraq. It failed in its re- our back on freedom. action against a menace that was Sad- sponsibilities to our troops in Iraq. Was Our own American history should be the dam Hussein’s regime. We have nothing it responsible to send American troops book we study from. When President Harry to apologize for. into Iraq without adequate planning, Truman came to Congress with his Marshall Now, we face the harder part, the with tens of thousands of our troops Plan proposal, the price tag, for the times, was thankless part. Having made the world without border armor, without an exit staggering indeed.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:08 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.135 H15PT1 H9446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 However, it was not the price tag that Con- something. Our involvement does First of all, the timing. It was just a gress finally looked at—it was the mission at count. The world and our homeland are year ago that we were rushed to judg- hand that drove support for this plan. It was safer for Saddam’s removal. There is a ment to give the President the author- the rebuilding of the post World War II world, better life for the Iraqi people after 30 ity to unilaterally invade Iraq, at a in an effort to restore peace to the planet, that years of oppression and torture and time when the U.N. inspectors were drove Congress to support this measure. killing. Our involvement there and the saying give us more time; we have not Mr. Chairman, this Congress has a similar sacrifices of our soldiers count for found weapons of mass destruction. If opportunity, to rebuild a nation that will rep- something. The reality is encouraging. they are there, give us more time to resent freedom and democracy while bringing Two hundred and forty hospitals are look for them, which had the support stability to a very tumultuous and dangerous now operating, and 90 percent of the of the international community. But part of the world. medical clinics are now reopened. A why was that vote passed a year ago We have a very unique opportunity in front hundred primary schools and 22 univer- today? Because it was on the eve of the of us. We have the opportunity to invest in sities have been rehabilitated and re- November elections and the President freedom, and to set men free. Most impor- opened this month. More than 55,000 wanted the vote before the November tantly, we can take proactive steps necessary Iraqi police officers are better trained elections so he could use it in the cam- to stabilize a region that presents a great dan- and back to work, and they are being paigns. ger to our Nation, and the well-being of our trained by the Coalition Provisional We followed that vote last spring people. Authority in professional policing, in- with a $78 billion supplemental request. Mr. Chairman, we will be making history cluding border security and human That money does not run out until with this vote. We will be sending a message rights. Over 4,000 Iraqis are working next April. In the defense appropria- to terrorists that America has no intention of side by side with coalition soldiers as tions bill, we put enough money in for allowing the fight against terrorism to be part of the Civil Defense Corps, and the the troops, so why now? Why have this fought on our streets and in our neighbor- CPA is working to field 27 battalions of vote now? Could it be the rush to judg- hoods. a new Iraqi Army. ment this year is to get it as far away We will also be sending a message to the Among the most hopeful signs, and from the next November elections? Be- world that we are a nation of peace, and Iraqi we saw it firsthand, were the fact that cause if we went to next spring, there liberation in the pursuit of freedom is a compo- 90 percent of the cities, towns and vil- may not be national support for this nent of our democratic principles. lages in Iraq are now governed by bill. I think today is a sure rush to Congress has a responsibility to protect our elected or appointed local councils, judgment, and I do not think we need people, and to promote freedom and democ- representing, indeed, diverse ethnic to do that. We need to prove to the racy worldwide. This supplemental helps move groups and religious groups from world that we have a workable plan. these responsibilities forward, and it is our across the country. Clearly, there is The second is capacity. Where is the duty to approve this legislation. hope growing in Iraq. building of Iraq capacity? Look at the Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 Thankfully, the Coalition Provi- number of idle people in Iraq, unpaid. minutes to the distinguished gen- sional Authority, working with mili- Yet American contractors are rushing tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FRELING- tary and civilian officials of more than in on American salaries and American HUYSEN), a member of the committee. 30 nations, have been working hard to consultant fees who require protection (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN asked and improve the quality of life and deliver of American troops in order to do the was given permission to revise and ex- much-needed assistance, and now we American work in Iraq. We ought to be tend his remarks.) debate the supplemental for Iraq and spending that money on building the Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- Afghanistan. capacity for the Iraqis to do it, not for man, I thank the gentleman from Ari- As we know, more than 60 percent of American corporations. zona (Mr. KOLBE) for yielding me the these funds will go to support the ef- And lastly, the contracting. These time. forts of our young men and women in are emergency appropriations. They Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong sup- uniform, including extra combat pay, are asking that we forego the regular port of the supplemental package and stronger physical protection, better- corporate way of giving out contracts. urge its prompt adoption. In fact, the quality housing, and most importantly, There is no transparency. This is a gift sooner we pass this legislation and pro- enhanced intelligence gathering and of funds to American companies, not to vide material support for our troops the equipment that includes the latest Iraqi people. and begin rebuilding the Iraqi economy technology to win the war on ter- This Emergency Appropriations bill can’t be savaged by decades of Saddam Hus- rorism. called the ‘‘Iraq bailout bill’’ when the contracts sein’s corrupt rule, the sooner our dedi- I am grateful, as all Members are, only go to businesses friendly to the partisan cated service personnel will come home that we will now be providing, with interests of the White House. with their mission accomplished. these new funds, more money for body The money doesn’t go to Iraq, it goes to K I have just returned from Iraq with a armor, radio jammers and reinforced Street. It goes to American companies that number of my colleagues as part of a Humvees. These are concrete steps to pay U.S. consultant wages, not the wages fact-finding trip led by the gentleman protect the well-being of our soldiers. earned by Iraqis. from California (Mr. LEWIS), the chair- The remaining funds will go towards Timing is not necessary, its political capacity man of the Subcommittee on Defense. creating conditions on the ground in building for Iraq is not planned. Contracts We visited with our troops. These brave Iraq that will enable our troops to suc- don’t help earn friends but create animosity. young men and women are proud of ceed in their mission. I have and will continue to vote against the what they are doing and know that it This supplemental is needed. wrong approach to winning peace in the Mid- is important to our national security. dle East. Of course, we mourn the loss of any b 2000 Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- American soldiers’ lives, and we pray Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Chair- man, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- for the early recovery of our wounded. man, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHER- We are forever in their debt and reject tleman from California (Mr. FARR), a WOOD), a member of the Committee on the mindless notion of some that their member of the Committee on Appro- Appropriations. sacrifice has been in vain. priations. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Chairman, I Since my return, I have also been Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I thank rise in strong support of this supple- struck by the stark contrast between the gentleman for yielding me this mental emergency appropriations bill. the reality of the success of our mili- time. This debate tonight is not about I too went to Iraq 3 weeks ago to see tary and civilian missions in Iraq and support of our troops. There is not a for myself, and I think we all need to the stubborn perception that we are Member of Congress that does not sup- go and see for ourselves the progress failing there. It is not true. port our troops. And it is not about na- that is being made. I would like to give I am also one who strongly objects to tional security. It is about one thing. a few of my observations. the notion held by some that our in- It is about politics. And I say that for As we flew low over the country in volvement in Iraq does not count for three reasons: our helicopter, I saw that there is more

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Congressmen in there, but the machine egy would be an abdication of responsi- Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Chairman, I rise gunner waved back. bility.’’ And it will be an abdication if to express my strong support for this As we went through Iraq, the people this supplemental passes. supplemental funding. Like some of waved at us. They stood; they smiled. I We had any number of hearings in the other speakers we have heard to- have a pretty good idea of body lan- the appropriation subcommittees be- night, I returned from Iraq just 2 weeks guage, and 70 percent of the people in fore this bill went to the full com- ago. I was part of a congressional dele- that country are delighted we are mittee. Administration witnesses time gation, a bipartisan delegation, that there. and again told us they could not com- came from all sorts of views. Some had Mr. Chairman, we found and deposed ment on a time frame to transition to strongly supported the resolution, the greatest weapon of mass destruc- decision-making with Iraqi leaders, some strongly spoke out against it, tion that this world has known since which was the original intent, to estab- others were more cautious, and some Hitler and Stalin. Go to the burying lish a democratic government. They questioned why now and how much. fields at al-Hilla, with the mass graves, had no idea how many troops would be But I can say from that bipartisan con- where they have buried hundreds of required beyond next September. They gressional delegation, we came back thousands of people who were marched could not guess as to what contribu- and unanimously said, after seeing it, into a pit and mowed down with a ma- tions in terms of military assistance or we truly understand, first of all, what chine gun and covered over with a bull- cash would be forthcoming from other is being done there and how well it is dozer, whether they were alive or dead, nations. They had no idea how much being done. and you understand what went on in additional Iraqi reconstruction money It is startling, startling, Mr. Chair- man, the contrast in what we saw and that country. would be requested. And they had no We talked to the doctors and the hos- idea how Iraqi deployment might affect what we hear here; what the American pital administrators and the keepers of long-term priorities within the defense people hear and the people all over the the graves and the operators of the budget. world hear, because it is not at all power plant. These are people striving Yet we are asked to support an $87 what we saw. First of all, it is startling because of to get back on their feet, and they need billion request. This entire venture has Saddam Hussein’s presence, his pal- our help. This will be one of the great- been a pattern of deception. We went aces, the gilding, the money that has est things that we have done in our into this war unilaterally and prematurely based upon that pattern of been socked away, and then of course term in Congress, not only to support the mass graves that we have heard our troops but to support the putting deception. If anyone should challenge me, I can give three instances. We were about today. The one we went to had back together of Iraq, putting it back 3,000 bodies that were discovered, the together from the damages inflicted on told we had to go to war immediately, with or without our allies, because of remains of men, women, and children it by Saddam Hussein, because the Saddam’s connection to, and I quote as young as 2 years of age, shot in the damage inflicted by our military on our President, ‘‘because of the terrorist back of the head and dumped in those structures is very small. attacks of September 11, 2001.’’ Presi- mass graves. Some were not shot. Per- This money in the supplemental will haps they ran out of ammunition, per- do more for the safety of our troops dent Bush has now admitted we had no evidence, and I am quoting again, ‘‘no haps they got tired and they just threw and the safety of our citizens than evidence of such a connection.’’ them living into those graves. most anything we could do. It is hard Our Vice President said, and I am Then, Mr. Chairman, we saw the citi- to comment on some of the things that quoting, ‘‘Saddam has reconstituted zens, citizens living in poverty and citi- have been said tonight; they are so ri- nuclear weapons.’’ Now Mr. CHENEY ad- zens who had lived in terror for years. diculous. We are on a path with a good mits, ‘‘I did misspeak.’’ And I object to the term rebuilding, be- plan. It is being carried out by young Secretary Rumsfeld told us that ‘‘we cause people think, when we say re- men and women of intense bravery know where the weapons of mass de- building, it is what we destroyed. That whom we can be very proud of and we struction are. They are around Tikrit is not the situation at all. What we are need to support them. and Baghdad.’’ They were not there. doing is building, because we went to a Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- I could go on and on, but the fact is country that was not without assets. In self 10 seconds. that we have no reason to truly trust fact, the oil reserves were second only Two-run homer by Boston. They are even that this money is going to be to Saudi Arabia. But we had a leader ahead by three in the ninth. used for the purposes for which it is in- who would not put those assets back Mr. Chairman, I yield 31⁄2 minutes to tended, to support our troops, to do the into his own country. Instead, he stole the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. right thing, and then to get out of Iraq those assets and used them to buy MORAN), a member of the Sub- and protect our country from future guns, but he did not keep up the infra- committee on Defense of the Com- threats. I ask the American people to structure of his country. mittee on Appropriations. look at the dissenting views of the We visited, for instance, a power Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Chair- leader of the Democrats on the Com- plant, unlike any I have ever seen, be- man, I thank my friend and leader, the mittee on Appropriations. cause it was held together by rope and gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY). The fact is, Mr. Chairman, this sup- hope and rust. The engines themselves, I wish he had not told me that, because plemental, if it is granted, leaves 80 the plant itself was so badly in need of now that is all I can think of. percent of our troops in Iraq without not repair, but in need of a new facil- But I am going to begin by quoting clean water. We provided over $60 bility. the dissenting views of the ranking lion for our troops, yet they could not We went to a hospital, the largest in member of the full Committee on Ap- find a few million dollars to provide all Baghdad. We went to a maternity propriations, the gentleman from Wis- of our troops with Kevlar jackets. ward, and I have never seen equipment consin (Mr. OBEY), because it states the 46,000 of them went into battle without like that in my lifetime, perhaps in old reason for voting for this supplemental body armor. They could not protect the movies of World War I or World War II; better than anything that I have heard vehicles that they were driving for a but I saw terrible conditions, where the stated before. It says, ‘‘The Bush ad- few million dollars. They could not roof was leaking so much there was ministration is still incapable or un- give them hand-held devices for re- water on the floor. We went to a neo- willing to articulate a coherent and motely controlled explosive devices. natal unit where a child died that day workable underlying strategy to ac- They did not do that because they because we saw such terrible equip- complish our mission and bring our knew they would use it as leverage to ment. No backup. They had electricity

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It will foster the fear that Amer- lutely in support of this. been better used to create jobs and im- ica will withdraw or walk away, a fear We did have a stunning military vic- prove health care and education for that is very real to everyday Iraqis, a tory, but we have not finished the job. Americans here at home. The Obey fear that will only increase despair and We owe it to the men and women in substitute is an excellent proposal that steal hope from them at the very time that country, from our country and the provides the body armor, the equip- when hope is just beginning to appear. Coalition forces that have lost their ment and adequate pure drinking water It will make the mission of our troops lives in Iraq, to keep our promise and that our troops need to finish their all that much more dangerous. to say we will let you finish the job. jobs and return home quickly and safe- Iraq has become, in my view, the cen- The most telling comment was that ly. The Obey substitute makes our tral battle in the war against ter- of General Sanchez, when he said, ‘‘We troops safer. The Obey substitute in- rorism. We have received many reports will not win this militarily. We will sists on accountability and trans- of terrorists entering Iraq from coun- win it by winning the hearts and the parency for the expenditure of recon- tries throughout the region. We must minds of the Iraqi people.’’ So we need struction dollars, and it encourages remember that they are entering Iraq to keep our promises and let them support from other nations, thereby re- not because we are failing, but because enjoy and understand some of what we ducing the burden on American tax- we are winning, because we are suc- have in this country: the freedom, the payers. ceeding. This is the time we must push opportunity, the ability to pursue the Mr. Chairman, I oppose the Presi- on, we must build on that mission, we happiness that they have not had. It is dent’s war on Iraq, but I support the must give our diplomats, we must give that possibility, the possibility of hav- Obey substitute because it makes bet- our soldiers, we must give the leaders ing that in that part of the world which ter use of our limited resources. the tools and the resources they need will be a real victory, because they can Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I am to finish this job. To fail to give this understand what we enjoy and they can pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gen- money to our troops, to fail to give be a part of that. tleman from Green Bay, Wisconsin (Mr. money to reconstruction that they are So this supplemental has my very GREEN). Few Members of this body overseeing would strengthen the hands strong support. I went back to my dis- have a greater appreciation or under- of those who want us to fail. trict and told everyone, this is what standing of America’s role in the We must live up to our responsibil- you need to know, because it is not world, for he himself was a former ities. We must not abandon the Iraqis. what you are hearing anyplace else. Peace Corps member. We must not abandon our troops. I Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chair- strongly support this supplemental. It minutes to the distinguished gen- man, I thank the gentleman both for is critically important, and it is impor- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. yielding time and for his kind remarks. tant we get it done now. OLVER). Mr. Chairman, there is no doubt that Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 21⁄2 Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in this bill that we are debating tonight minutes to the distinguished gen- support of the substitute to the bill spends a lot of money. There is no tleman from Arkansas (Mr. BERRY), a that is before us that was offered by doubt that the costs of war are high. member of the committee. the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. There is no doubt that the costs of re- Mr. BERRY. I thank the distin- OBEY) in the Committee on Appropria- construction are high. But I think the guished ranking member from Wis- tions. The Obey substitute was rejected point we need to remember is that the consin for yielding me this time, and I then and will likely be ruled out of costs of inaction, the costs of leaving appreciate his leadership in this mat- order tomorrow. That is unfortunate, Iraq behind are far greater and, more ter. because the Obey substitute offers a importantly, the costs of failing to give Mr. Chairman, there should be no plan for fixing the chaos in post-war our troops what they need as quickly doubt that we support the troops and Iraq. as possible, those costs are absolutely support whatever resources they need. Mr. Chairman, the war on Iraq was a unacceptable. Clearly the Defense Department and war of choice, not of necessity. The ad- Some here tonight will try to break the Secretary of Defense have done a ministration’s two primary reasons for the package apart and make a false terrible job preparing to go into this this war, Saddam Hussein’s alleged distinction, a distinction between mili- mission. Just yesterday, I saw on tele- weapons of mass destruction and his al- tary assistance and reconstruction as- vision where the administration says leged links to al Qaeda, were both de- sistance. They claim they support one America is not being told the truth. I liberately exaggerated to build support but not the other, and they will try to could not agree more. Just yesterday, I for that war. No weapons of mass de- put strings on one and not the other. saw where the President now says that struction will be found, and the Presi- Mr. Chairman, that approach is wrong he is in charge. That is about the third dent himself has now downplayed the and what is more, it is dangerously boss in a week that we have had over alleged link between Saddam Hussein wrong. The mission in Iraq from a mili- this project. He says that debt for Iraq and al Qaeda. tary perspective will only end when is bad, debt for America is good. The If the aftermath of the war were freedom and democracy have begun to truth is Iraq can afford to pay this debt going well, Americans would probably take root, when the economy is start- off more than we can. I can tell you overlook the deliberately misrepre- ing to move, when there is some sem- this. The miscalculations, the poor sented intelligence on Iraq’s weapons blance of hope restored into Iraq. planning, say anything we can dream and its ties to al Qaeda. Now, as Ameri- Those goals collectively represent an up to try to make the American people cans are killed almost every day, it is antidote to terrorism. think that this is a good idea, change clear that winning the peace will be a The reconstruction dollars that we stories every week and now we are long, difficult, and expensive process; are talking about tonight, in my view, asked to give this same administration and people are questioning how we got will help us achieve those goals and that has engaged in this another $87 where we are today. achieve them much more quickly. billion with no plan, no requirement Therefore, the reconstruction dollars for us to know how this money is going b 2015 will bring about final victory to Iraq to be spent, and, clearly, they have not The American people are learning more quickly, they will bring our mis- known how to spend it before now. that the President’s insistence on a sion to a close and just as importantly, I can tell you this, Mr. Chairman. In unilateral war means that we will pay of course, to everyone back home, they the First Congressional District of Ar- for a unilateral peace. There is popular will bring our troops back safe and kansas, if you spend a billion dollars, opposition to the President’s request sound. On the other hand, failing to ap- you do not have to wonder how it got for so much money for Iraq. This year prove reconstruction dollars or spent. You can drive down the road and

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This year this ad- Ohio made note of the fact that we and I can show you the same thing. ministration will have the largest def- were actually handing out cash in Iraq There is simply no reason to borrow icit in modern history. This proposal is and wondering what the heck that was this money from our children and our fiscally irresponsible. $87 billion is as for and how we could account for that. grandchildren and expect them to much as we spend on all our foreign I think it is worth noting that a couple repay this debt when we have the abil- aid, plus $68 billion. It is more than we of years ago, when I visited Mozam- ity. If we are going to do this, we spend on all the countries of the world bique after the huge, horrendous floods should at the very least pay for it our- rolled together. It is as much as we there, we found that a very creative selves. But I have to tell you, I think spend in one year on our entire budget and innovative way of actually pro- the Iraqi people ought to pay for it or for housing, for veterans, for NASA, for viding for relief from the flood, instead at least pay for part of it. I urge the de- transportation, for environment, all of going around and handing out pots feat of this bill and the support of the rolled into one. This is a lot of money. and pans or aluminum or wood for re- Obey amendment. In fact, it is as much money as our building their house, to give them ac- Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I am States were in deficit earlier this year tually cash and they made decisions pleased to yield 3 minutes to the very before they had to raise taxes, sales about how they would use it. We gave distinguished gentleman from taxes, excise taxes to cut services. it to the woman of the household. It LeMoyne, Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE). This morning the Detroit News returned out to be a very creative and in- Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Chairman, I ports, Michigan has to cut $900 million novative way of handling immediate think everyone that I know in this from its State budget. They do not kinds of relief. body agonizes over an additional $87 have the money. My own newspaper b 2030 billion supplemental spending bill. No this morning, Lucas County, my home one is real happy about it. While we county, $10 million in deficit for this Apparently what was creative and in- may disagree on some of the details, I year. They are cutting services for first novative in the previous administra- hope that we can agree on two things. responders. And where are we from this tion is now a bad thing in this adminis- Number one, we are engaged in a con- administration to help us at the local tration. flict that we cannot afford to lose. level? And the Cleveland paper over the Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to Whatever it takes to win needs to be weekend, what does $87 billion mean? the gentleman from Watertown, Min- done. And, number two, more than It means that the Mayor of Cleveland nesota (Mr. KENNEDY). ever, we need to display a unity of pur- needs over $2 billion just to take care Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. pose and a common resolve in this body of the homeless in Cleveland, and she Chairman, we are hearing two sides of that we may not have seen since 9/11. does not have the money to do it. a story here. On one side we are hear- Our opponents believe that persistent Mr. Chairman, this is a lot of money, ing doom and gloom. On the other side acts of terrorism will eventually pre- and it averages $3,000 for each Iraqi cit- from folks like myself who have had a vail. They saw internal strife that re- izen. Maybe we would be wiser just to chance to go over to Iraq, we are hear- sulted in failure in Vietnam. They saw give them the money. Three thousand ing a story that there is much more us leave Beirut after a truck bomb de- dollars per citizen. I have in my hand progress there than the press is report- stroyed a Marine barracks. They saw here a picture of our soldiers handing ing. There are much greater prospects us relocate troops after the Khobar out $20 bills in Iraq. I have never seen there if we just take the time to finish Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia. And, anything like this. Are we creating a the job and invest in this country. unfortunately, they also see partisan- modern version of the welfare state And what I would like to do today to ship, and they see discord, and they see over in the Middle East? Pallets of $100 try to shed some more light on that is finger-pointing on the floor of this bills being sent over to Iraq, what is quote from an article that was e- House at a time when this country can- that all about? mailed to me by a constituent, a Major not afford that. And so they see us as Secretary Rumsfeld said, ‘‘I don’t Cepleche who is serving in Iraq. I am a Nation which can be divided. If we know that there is much reconstruc- just going to quote an excerpt from the pull out, if we back down, if we give up, tion to do.’’ Why, then, is this the sec- article, but I will include the whole ar- if we fail to see this through, every sol- ond time the administration has asked ticle in the RECORD. dier that has died in Iraq will have died Congress for money to support this What it says is: ‘‘Over 3 months after in vain, and we will have sent a clear war? The administration cannot even a formal declaration of an end to hos- signal to terrorists everywhere that we agree on who is supposed to take the tilities, the occupation is bogged down. are an easy target. We will have shown lead in Iraq. We were told it was Sec- Fanatical elements of the former . . . that the U.S. no longer has the na- retary Rumsfeld; then it switched to regime who, in their zeal to liberate tional resolve demonstrated at Valley Mr. Bremer; and then General Abizaid their nation from the foreign occupiers Forge, at Gettysburg, at The Argonne, and now Condoleezza Rice. It seems to . . . continue to commit almost-daily and on D-Day. When the stakes are me they are making it up as it goes acts of sabotage against an already- high and when the task is daunting, along and attacks are increasing every ravaged infrastructure, and attack and this is, commitment, perseverance day inside Iraq. American troops.’’ It also says that and unity of purpose eventually pre- We need global allies to stabilize the many complain of a lack of security, vail. I urge approval of the supple- situation. The administration con- that in the wake of the budding dis- mental, and I hope that this can be ac- tinues to go it alone. Relations with aster, some have called for more inter- complished with a spirit of bipartisan our NATO allies have never been worse. national participation in peacekeeping. cooperation that displays a united The road map for peace in Israel and It goes on to say: ‘‘... It’s time to front to the world. the Palestinian Authority has utterly ask whether the people are better off Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 21⁄2 broken down and the madrassas in now than they were a few months ago. minutes to the distinguished gentle- Pakistan continue to churn out hate- Yes, a brutal dictator has been de- woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR). filled youth every day. posed, but at least the electricity and Ms. KAPTUR. I thank the gentleman I intend to vote ‘‘no’’ on this bill. It water supply were mostly working.’’ It for yielding me the time. is not paid for. The administration has says: ‘‘Many have criticized flawed in- Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to to develop a plan that stands a chance telligence for our failure,’’ and finally the proposal for $87 billion and in sup- of succeeding by engaging both the says: ‘‘Without this man that they told port of the Obey substitute. $87 billion Arab world and our allies. We need a us was such a great threat to America,

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As to the suggestion to For many, marching in the streets with was justified?’’ internationalize the occupying forces, the signs of ‘‘No Blood For Soviet Socialism,’’ Mr. Chairman, this sounds like a lot administration had no official comment, but and ‘‘It’s All About The Coal,’’ this merely of the things that are being said here an unofficial one was a repetition of the confirmed that the administration had other quote from General McAuliffe, when asked to agendas than its stated one, and that the war today by some others talking tonight, surrender in last winter’s Battle of the was unjustified and unjustifiable. but this was really a 1945 article that Bulge—‘‘Nuts.’’ General Bradley’s staff has protested that Reuters wrote about Germany during In an attempt to minimize the situation, a this is an unfair criticism—that the stra- the time of America’s reconstruction of White House spokesman pointed out that the tegic decision made by General Eisenhower Germany. We all know that Germany casualties were extremely light, and mili- was driven by many factors, of which Hit- was a success. It was a success because tarily inconsequential, particularly when ler’s whereabouts was a minor one, but this compared to the loss rates prior to VE Day. hasn’t silenced the critics, some of whom America’s troops were there to bring Also, the attacks seem to be dying down stability and security because we in- have bravely called for President Truman’s with each passing month. But this statement impeachment, despite the fact that most of vested through the Marshall Plan in re- was leaped upon by some as heartless, these decisions were made even before he be- constructing Germany. If we think trivializing the deaths and injuries of young came president in April. about Germany in the 50 years before American men. But some have taken the criticism further, 1945 that helped contribute to starting Many critics back in Washington seem now and say that failure to get Hitler means a two world wars that caused millions of to be prescient with their previous warnings failed war itself. of just such an outcome a little over a year deaths, in the 50 years since then they ‘‘Sure, it’s nice to have released all those ago. people from the concentration camps, but we have been a great friend, a supporter, One congressman said that ‘‘... It’s time were told we were going to war against Hit- and have brought prosperity and peace to ask whether the German people are better ler, even though he’d done nothing to us,’’ off now than they were a few months ago. to the region. argued one concerned anti-war Senator. Yes, a brutal dictator has been deposed, but We are well ahead of Germany in our ‘‘Now they say that we have ‘Victory in Eu- at least the electricity and water supply reconstruction of Iraq in so many im- rope,’ but it seems to me that if they can’t portant variables such as naming a were mostly working, and the trains running on time. After years of killing them and de- produce the man we supposedly went to war cabinet, such as reforming the cur- stroying their infrastructure with American against, it’s a pretty hollow victory. Without rency and so many other things. Re- bombs, it seems to me that the German peo- this man that they told us was such a great forming Iraq, having a democratic gov- ple have suffered enough without the chaos threat to America, how can even they claim ernment there and an open economy that our occupation with its inadequate po- that this war was justified?’’ can transform that region; and that licing, is bringing.’’ Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I move will not only be a great benefit to that It’s not clear how much support the that the Committee do now rise. region but a great benefit to our secu- Werwolf has among the populace, who may The motion was agreed to. be afraid to speak their true minds, given Accordingly, the Committee rose; rity here a home. Let us continue the fearfully overwhelming ‘‘Allied’’ pres- America’s proud tradition of reforming ence in the country. But it is possible that, and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. as we did in Germany and Japan and like the guerrilla forces themselves, the peo- KINGSTON) having assumed the chair, continue on in Iraq; and I am confident ple have been inspired by Propaganda Min- Mr. SHIMKUS, Chairman pro tempore of that when we look back in a decade or ister Josef Goebbels’ pre-victory broadcasts, the Committee of the Whole House on two from now, we will be proud of the and those of Radio Werwolf. the State of the Union, reported that work that we are authorizing here ‘‘God has given up the protection of the that Committee, having had under fur- people . . . Satan has taken command.’’ today. I encourage support of the Goebbels broadcast last spring. ‘‘We ther debate the subject of a bill making amendment. Werwovles consider it our supreme duty to emergency supplemental appropria- [From Reuters, Aug. 12, 1945] kill, to kill and to kill, employing every cun- tions for defense and the reconstruc- ning and wile in the darkness of the night, tion of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fis- ADMINISTRATION IN CRISIS OVER BURGEONING crawling, groping through towns and vil- QUAGMIRE cal year ending September 30, 2004, had lages, like wolves, noiselessly, mysteri- come to no resolution thereon. WASHINGTON.—President Truman, just a ously.’’ few months into his young presidency, is While no new broadcasts of Goebbels’ voice f coming under increasing fire from some Con- have been heard since early May, no one can REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- gressional Republicans for what appears to be certain as to whether he is alive or dead, VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF be a deteriorating security situation in occu- and continuing to help orchestrate the at- pied Germany, with some calling for his re- tacks and boost morale among the forces for H.R. 3289, EMERGENCY SUPPLE- moval from office. German liberation. As long as his fate, and MENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT Over three months after a formal declara- more importantly, that of the former leader FOR DEFENSE AND FOR THE RE- tion of an end to hostilities, the occupation Adolf Hitler himself, remains unresolved, the CONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ AND is bogged down. Fanatical elements of the prospects for pacifying the brutally con- AFGHANISTAN, 2004 former Nazi regime who, in their zeal to lib- quered country may be dim. erate their nation from the foreign occu- Although Grand-Admiral Donitz made a Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from piers, call themselves members of the radio announcement of Hitler’s brave death the Committee on Rules, submitted a Werwolf (werewolves) continue to commit al- in battle to the beleaguered German people privileged report (Rept. No. 108–320) on most-daily acts of sabotage against Ger- on the evening of May 1, some doubt the ve- the resolution (H. Res. 396) providing many’s already-ravaged infrastructure, and racity of that statement, and there has been for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3289) attack American troops. They have been lay- no evidence to support it, or any body identi- making emergency supplemental ap- ing road mines, poisoning food and water fied as the former Fuehrer’s. Rumors of his propriations for defense and for the re- supplies, and setting various traps, often le- whereabouts continue to abound, including thal, for the occupying forces. reported sightings as far away as South construction of Iraq and Afghanistan It’s not difficult to find antagonism and America, and many still believe that he is for the fiscal year ending September 30, anti-Americanism among the population— hiding with the ‘‘Edelweiss’’ organization, 2004, and for other purposes, which was many complain of the deprivation and lack with thousands of Wehrmacht troops, in a referred to the House Calendar and or- of security. There are thousands of homeless mountain stronghold near the Swiss border. dered to be printed. refugees, and humanitarian efforts seem con- Many have criticized flawed intelligence fused and inadequate. for our failure to find him, causing some, in f In the wake of the budding disaster, some the runup to next year’s congressional elec- EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL have called for more international participa- tions, to call for an investigation. APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2004 tion in peacekeeping. A staffer of one prominent Senator said, A Red Cross official said that, ‘‘. . . the ‘‘For months, starting last fall, we were told The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- German people will be more comfortable if by this administration that Hitler would ant to the order of the House of Tues- their conquerors weren’t now their over- make a last stand in a ‘National Redoubt’ in day, October 14, 2003, the Chair declares lords. It makes it difficult to argue that this Bavaria. General Bradley diverted troops to the House in the Committee of the wasn’t an imperialistic war when the occu- the south and let the Russians take Berlin Whole House on the State of the Union pying troops in the western sector are exclu- on the basis of this knowledge. But now we sively American, British and French.’’ find out that there was no such place, and for further debate on the subject of a The administration, of course, claims that, that Hitler was in Berlin all along. And now bill making emergency supplemental given the chaos of the recent war, such a sit- we’re told that we can’t even be sure of appropriations for defense and the re- uation is to be expected, and that things will where he is, or whether he’s alive or dead.’’ construction of Iraq and Afghanistan

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:29 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.146 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9451 for the fiscal year ending September 30, hospitals and clinics while cities like representing the Third Infantry Divi- 2004. El Paso are in desperate need of these sion. We have had nearly 18,000 con- b 2035 same services. And this bill includes stituents from the first district of $5.7 billion to rebuild Iraq’s electrical Georgia who have been in Iraq. They IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE power infrastructure while hundreds of need the support. This bill gives them Accordingly, the House resolved thousands of our own citizens here at that additional support. Last week I itself into the Committee of the Whole home do not have electricity. If we can had the opportunity to go to Walter House on the State of the Union for find the funds to support these projects Reed and say thanks to a number of further debate on the subject of a bill in Iraq, the American people demand our troops, brave men who were wound- making emergency supplemental ap- that we find the funds for their needs ed who are now in hospital beds who propriations for defense and the recon- here at home. will be going through physical therapy struction of Iraq and Afghanistan for Mr. Chairman, I intend to support and suffering from wounds perhaps the the fiscal year ending September 30, this supplemental request, but only, rest of their lives. Every single one of 2004, with Mr. SHIMKUS (Chairman pro only because the safety of our brave them was very gung-ho on the mission, tempore) in the chair. men and women in uniform depends on very proud that he had served, and had The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. When it. no regrets. Obviously, everybody re- the Committee of the Whole House rose Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 6 grets getting hurt, but no regrets mak- earlier today, 3 hours and 271⁄2 minutes minutes to the distinguished gen- ing the decision to go that they did. remained in debate. The gentleman tleman from Georgia (Mr. KINGSTON), a This bill gives our troops $60 billion in from Florida (Mr. YOUNG) has 1 hour member of the Committee on Appro- support. They need it. and 36 minutes remaining, and the gen- priations. In addition, this bill supports the tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) has Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Chairman, I people of Iraq. It gives us an oppor- 1 hour and 511⁄2 minutes remaining. thank the gentleman for yielding me tunity to have another democracy in The Chair recognizes the gentleman this time. the Middle East that we can work with from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY). I want to say I certainly appreciate along with Turkey, along with Israel. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 the concern of our friends across the Another democracy in the Middle East. minutes to the distinguished gen- aisle about spending on this bill and Can my colleagues think of that being tleman from Texas (Mr. REYES). spending on all bills. I think it is a in the grasp of the hands of this Con- Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, I thank great day when Democrats are worried gress and this government at this time about fiscal responsibility. Having said the gentleman for yielding me this and this generation, and how would our that, I have one of my good Blue Dog time. future generations look at us if we friends there who is always concerned Mr. Chairman, tomorrow we will vote turned our backs and cut and run at about it, but I am glad now we have on spending $86.9 billion of America’s this point? Mr. Chairman, we have got some other people who are. taxpayers’ hard-earned money on our to finish the job. We cannot abandon on-going military operations and re- I wanted to point out one of the arguments that we are hearing is we should them. construction in Iraq and Afghanistan. If we do not do this important con- be spending that money domestically. This massive request for supplemental struction, what will happen? We have And this chart shows what our budget funds brings home, to the pocketbooks got an example already. Some of this calls for in Medicare spending under of every American taxpayer, the cost of money goes to Afghanistan. Let us the Republican budget, which is tradi- this administration’s foreign policy. tionally passed without a single Demo- think about what happened in Afghani- This administration has gotten us into crat vote. stan. The United States pulled out in a situation in Iraq that is both dan- Medicare takes care of our elderly 1989. We closed down our embassy, and gerous to our troops and critically im- population. Essentially everybody over I went with the gentleman from Ari- portant to our worldwide leadership. the age of 65 is on Medicare; and under zona (Chairman KOLBE) to Afghanistan This situation is now so serious that it a Republican budget, as we can see, about 3 years ago, and one of the things is less important that we arrived at from the year 2004 on, it is going up. we heard over and over again in Af- this point by serious miscalculations, And yet this is happening without a ghanistan is, We are glad you are here, perhaps manipulations and half truths, single Democrat vote of support. Edu- but are you here to stay? Because we than to understand that for us in this cation, which again is one of those bills have had this invasion from the Rus- country ‘‘failure is not an option.’’ that is important to another popu- sians, we have had this internal civil As Commander in Chief, the Presi- lation, the young population in our so- war, we have had the groups like the dent committed our soldiers to this ciety, and again under Republican lead- Taliban and al Qaeda come in here and war, and now we must provide them ership and a Republican budget, it has corrupt our government. Will America with all the resources and support that gone up every year 12 percent. So when commit to Afghanistan for the long they need. Our soldiers represent the people are saying do not vote for this, term? And the answer is yes. We also best that this country has to offer, and that we ought to be spending it domes- have to commit to Iraq for the long their sacrifices should never be taken tically, we are doing that. term. lightly or taken for granted. But the What happens if we do not spend this Think about this: we are spending administration is also asking us to sup- money? What happens if we do like $200 million on health care in Iraq. port reconstructing Iraq to the tune of Howard Dean says and pull out? He Saddam Hussein only spent $13 million. $18.6 billion, and this is only the begin- said that yesterday. Tomorrow he will That is support. Think about this: ning of what could be as much as $70 say something else. I cannot remember there are 150 newspapers that are al- billion in investments. who was for the war today, Wesley ready up and operating in Iraq, ex- Mr. Chairman, if it is our responsi- Clark or Howard Dean. It switches tremely important for an emerging de- bility to provide these services to re- back and forth on a regular basis. But mocracy. build Iraq, why are we along the south- the reality is what happens if we do Think about this: electricity in 70 to western border constantly told that pull out and stop right now? Will there 80 percent of the towns, water in 70 to there is not enough money to develop be safety and security in the Middle 80 percent of the towns, and police these services here at home? What East? We have to ask ourselves a very forces and governing local municipali- about the responsibility to our own serious question: Will there be safety ties springing up all over the place. citizens? This bill includes $4.3 billion and security not just in Iraq but in the These are positive developments, and to expand access to safe drinking water Middle East? If we pull out, will there we cannot abandon that right now. and improve sanitation while hundreds be safety and security in the United This construction money, a little over of thousands of our own people along States of America? What kind of signal $18 billion, though, is not enough. We our Nation’s border do not have these does that send to the terrorist net- need to do it in a grant form. Why do services themselves. works across the globe? we need to do that as opposed to a This bill also includes $793 million for This is where the money goes. It sup- loan? Number one, there is not a lend- health care programs and upgrades to ports our troops. I have the honor of ing authority to give the money to;

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:29 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.147 H15PT1 H9452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 but, number two, it is going to take two lines, because, yes, we must stand giving their lives to help restore the not 18 to $20 billion to rebuild Iraq. It up for our troops. But we are Congress- peace in Iraq and the Middle East. Pa- is going to take about $150 billion. We men and women. We are elected to do tience is required, but the cause is just, do not want to foot that bill. We be- one essential thing, more than any and even though the challenge is great, lieve the United States of America, other, and that is make the decisions success is essential and achievable. being a leader in the world as a benevo- to determine how the taxpayers’ Today we are at a crossroads. We lent Nation, needs to step forward and money is spent. have the opportunity to continue our set an example for all our friends who I am here to tell you that this $20 bil- commitment to the Iraqi and Afghani are in the U.N. or who are in NATO or lion added on for the infrastructure re- people in restoring freedom, liberty, wherever they may be to step forward building of Iraq is not good stewardship and dignity to their lives. We also have and pull out their checkbooks. of the taxpayers’ money. a responsibility to further support our men and women currently serving in f Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I am very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the dis- Iraq and Afghanistan. b 2045 tinguished gentleman from Concord, While there remain many domestic Because this is not an Iraq problem. North Carolina (Mr. HAYES). matters that are a top priority, we This is not a United States problem. Mr. HAYES. Mr. Chairman, I thank must send a signal today that we are This is not a Western problem. This is the gentleman for yielding me time. committed to helping build a safe, se- a global problem, because we have Mr. Chairman, this is not an either/or cure and democratic government in learned if you turn your back, like we budget, this is a both/and; both sup- Iraq and Afghanistan. Stability in Iraq did in Afghanistan, sit back and wait, porting the troops, and supporting and Afghanistan is directly related to another 9/11-type sneak attack will Americans at home. America’s security at home and happen. But if we stay committed, we Just one year ago this month, the abroad. Failing to establish a safe and will have a great nation that we will House of Representatives found itself secure Iraq will allow the region to have played a part in, and, for future debating the authorization on the use continue as an incubator and supplier generations, we can all look back of force against the regime of Saddam for terrorists. proudly. Hussein in Iraq. At that time, Iraqi Winston Churchill said, ‘‘The price of Vote yes for the supplemental. people were living under a tyrant, a greatness is responsibility.’’ My Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 brutal dictator who murdered, gassed friends, today we have the responsi- minutes to the gentleman from Geor- and tortured his own people. bility to do what is right, what is just, gia (Mr. SCOTT). Saddam’s reign of terror displaced and what will help foster a safe and Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Chair- some 700,000 people throughout Iraq, stable environment in the Middle East. man, this is a very, very emotional destroyed more than 2,000 Kurdish vil- I encourage my colleagues to vote for issue. I come to the well with mixed lages and killed thousands of Iraqis. this Iraqi supplemental. emotions, simply because we are asked This regime had more forced disappear- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 to do two things here: We are asked to ance cases than any other country in minutes to the gentleman from Wash- stand up and support our troops, and, the world. Iraqis were not free to prac- ington (Mr. BAIRD). Mr. BAIRD. I thank the gentleman at the same time, we are asked to tice their religion or express their po- for yielding me time. stand up and support our taxpayers. litical beliefs. Citizens lived in con- Mr. Chairman, I do not know how I I want to answer the first question stant fear of a dictator whose image am going to vote on this. Two weeks quite frankly and straightforward, that covered the Iraqi landscape. Saddam ago, I visited Walter Reed Hospital, I will vote for this supplemental based Hussein’s regime was not a government and I met young soldiers who had dou- on the needs of our soldiers who are of benevolence, it was a reign of uncon- ble amputations, severe burns and head not into this political debate, but sim- scionable terror. injuries that will be with them for life. ply need equipment and support to do Today Iraq is a vastly different place. Sending those soldiers into the field the job that our country sent them to Children are attending school. Girls are without adequate body armor, without do. taking karate classes. The Iraqi Na- armored Humvees, was inexcusable, if This bill provides $65 billion out of tional Symphony has performed again not criminal. We must act to protect the $87 billion and provides needed after years of absence. Oil flow is back those soldiers right now. funding for our troops. Part of this up to 72 percent of its prewar level. But, I say to my friends, I have yet to money is designed to go and purchase Markets are flourishing and a new hear the supporters of this supple- body armor to protect our soldiers. Iraqi police force is being trained. mental say how they will pay for it. I Part of this money is going to support I would like to share a few thoughts will tell you right now, you can pos- continued payment of per diem for about the hope currently present in the sibly get my vote if you will answer travel for family members. society written by Major Michael that question. I have only 2 minutes, I have just come from my district, Fenzel of the 173rd Airborne Division. less now, but I would yield at least 30 and I realize the hardships being placed ‘‘When you see soldiers on the street seconds to anyone who is supporting upon family members. There is an in- patrolling with the new Iraqi police of- this bill if they will tell us how you crease in the monthly rate of imminent ficers, you know there is great hope. want the American people to pay for it, danger pay in this budget from $150 to When you have seen the stark dif- when we are closing veterans hospitals, $225, and also for family separation. ference between the empty and fright- when we are $600 billion in deficit every Now, with that out of the way, it still ened streets of early April and the bus- year, when our schools are falling remains a fundamental question that tling markets of today, you feel the apart, and we cannot rebuild our roads. we must stand up for the taxpayer as hope. The well-publicized incidents of I yield 30 seconds to anyone who sup- well, and that is the convoluted posi- violence are spasms of resistance to a ports this bill to tell me how to pay for tion we are in. How do we stand up for concept so compelling it cannot be de- it. our troops and support them in their nied, freedom. The attacks themselves Mr. Chairman, that is the problem. needs for battle, to do the job that we are generated by a small bands of mili- That is the problem. We want to make sent them there to do? How can we not tants and hired guns at the behest of lots of promises, but we do not have vote for these precious items that will ‘return party’ chieftains and terrorist leadership in the administration or in protect their lives, including equip- financiers. And when you have the this body that will tell the American ment to defuse ordinances away from chance to see the steely determination people the hard truth; what programs land mines to save their lives? At the of American and coalition soldiers we have to cut, what taxes we have to same time, we must speak up properly serving here through the heat of each raise, whether we will borrow from So- and effectively as good stewards of the day, you cannot help knowing that cial Security or whether we will pass taxpayers’ money for the $20 billion hope has already defeated tyranny.’’ the debt on to our children. That is the going for the reconstruction? We do, however, still have many problem. Many of us pleaded and worked hard challenges ahead of us. We continue to I am really sorry. We must support to get this debate broken down along hear reports of American servicemen those troops. But they are fighting for

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:29 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.148 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9453 a democracy that owes it to its people the ongoing military, intelligence and prosperous democracy in Iraq and, ulti- to be honest with them, honest about rebuilding operations in Iraq, Afghani- mately, a safer world for our children the tough choices we must make. But stan and elsewhere. $67 billion is allo- and grandchildren. we are not living up to that bargain, cated for military purposes and $20 bil- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 and it is a darn shame, because those lion is allocated for reconstruction. minutes to the gentlewoman from kids deserve better. This request will provide resources to Georgia (Ms. MAJETTE). Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I am the Iraqi and Afghan people so they b 2100 pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gen- will be able to rebuild their own na- tleman from Highland Village, Texas tions which have suffered through dec- Ms. MAJETTE. Mr. Chairman, I rise to oppose the $87 billion supplemental (Mr. BURGESS). ades of oppression and mismanage- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Chairman, in the ment, and, with that, a return to se- appropriation in its current form. It is last week in August of this year I was cure states. These funds would also re- with deep regret that I do so. I cannot privileged to go with several of my col- store basic services, such as electricity vote for the request because it does not leagues to the country of Iraq. One of and water. Without those basic serv- give the troops and the American peo- the things that sticks with me from ices, that can be an extremely ple what they need. We want a bill that more fully sup- that trip was the quote from General radicalizing issue. They will build new ports our troops and their families. Ac- James Conway of the First Marine Ex- schools, roads and medical clinics. Sup- cordingly, I support the Obey sub- peditionary Force. He described to us porting reconstruction is essential to stitute. We want a bill that honestly what is going on in Iraq today as a the stability of Afghanistan and Iraq assesses what the military costs will be ‘‘vivid success story.’’ and, therefore, to our own security. and protects the quality of life for all The American soldiers who fought in I believe it is clear that we must sup- of the men and women who are serving Iraq did so with skill, determination port the Iraq supplemental. Congress so valiantly. and bravery in the face of grave dan- has been diligent in its oversight ef- For example, the administration’s re- gers. Their conquest of Iraq was rapid, forts in analyzing the supplemental request contains only $15 million for overwhelming, and the victory was ob- quest. Both Houses of Congress have water purification equipment. This will tained with relatively limited civilian broken down, line-by-line, this request, leave approximately 80 percent of the casualties or damage to Iraq’s infra- and they have debated the importance troops in Iraq without clean water. Our structure. of each item. Having completed this men and women deserve better. The All Americans can be proud of the process, we must now determine how Obey substitute addresses that issue. performance of our Armed Forces in best to use those funds. We want a detailed accounting of the Iraq, and we can unite in honoring of I would be most in favor of providing money that has been spent so far be- the memory of those courageous sol- this assistance by means of loans. How- fore handing out new money. diers who made the ultimate sacrifice ever, I recognize there are technical I look at this the way I treat my to protect their fellow Americans. difficulties in administering funds in teenage sons. If I give them $20 on Having overthrown Saddam’s regime, the way of a loan at this time and, Monday and then on Tuesday they we must now secure the peace. It is ab- therefore, as Congress exercises its come to me and ask me for $30, I want solutely critical to the United States’ oversight authority on the supple- to know what happened to the money I national security that we help Iraq be- mental, we are obligated to provide as- gave them on Monday. come a stable, free nation that does sistance by means of a grant. We want a bill that will enable us to not support terrorism or pose a danger We should continue to stress that share the burdens and responsibilities to its neighbors. A secure and free Iraq other countries be called upon for debt of reconstruction with other nations is in our country’s national security forgiveness and we must, we must, en- and the people of Iraq and eliminate interests, as it is in the world’s secu- sure that no taxpayer money, no Amer- the back-scratching, good-old-boy, rity interests. ican taxpayer money, will ever go to business-as-usual approach that this The road ahead is difficult, and every repay Iraq’s foreign debt. administration loves to use. lost American life is a tragedy, but our To that end, President Bush ad- It has become clearer and clearer troops’ incredible sacrifices are helping dressed the United Nations General As- every day that the administration has to secure a safer future for our chil- sembly on September 23 on the topics no postwar plan for Iraq. dren, our grandchildren and, indeed, of terrorism, the future of Iraq and Af- There is no exit strategy, only fur- the children of the world. ghanistan, and acting to meet the hu- loughs. America’s men and women It is also important to understand manitarian crises throughout the want to know when our husbands and that the coalition forces in Iraq are world. wives and sons and daughters and part- making significant progress. Coalition He stated that America is working ners and loved ones will come home. forces have conducted over 190 raids in with our friends and allies on a new We do need to finish what we started, the past several months, capturing U.N. Security Council resolution that but we cannot operate in the dark for- over 1,000 terrorists and enemy fight- would expand the U.N.’s role in Iraq to ever. ers. They have secured or destroyed assist the development of a constitu- We want a bill that meets the obliga- over 8,000 tons of ammunition since tion, in the training of civil servants tion of shared sacrifice, one that puts major combat operations ended. and the conducting of free and fair equity and fairness in the equation. A new Iraqi police force and army are elections. The men and women who wear the uni- being trained and equipped right now. The resolution invites the Governing forms of the United States Armed Additionally, Iraqis are gathering be- Council to submit its program and Forces and their families are making hind the new Governing Council that timetable for assuming additional re- sacrifices. Their level of sacrifice goes will have significant authority and will sponsibility in the months ahead, until far beyond this administration’s level begin the process of drafting a new con- Iraq is through the process of writing a of planning. stitution for the Iraqi people. constitution and holding elections. It We want a bill that tells us how we Finally, the coalition is making sig- also examines a role for the United Na- are going to pay for the cost of free- nificant progress in rebuilding Iraq’s tions Secretary General and the special dom, and this bill does not. infrastructure, its public health serv- representative that is broader than As a Member of Congress, I have a ices and its economy. their current roles. constitutional obligation and responsi- This much is certain: American The President believes that the aid bility to require that those conditions troops will stay in Iraq as long as it should be global, and I completely be met and that the administration be takes to get the job done, and not a day agree. Leading the way, the United held accountable. Until the American longer. States should support the $20 billion people are presented with a bill that On September 7, President Bush an- Iraq supplemental and look forward to meets the requirements of account- nounced in a televised address to the many nations participating in the re- ability, transparency, and fiscal re- Nation that he would submit to Con- construction efforts of Iraq in the fu- sponsibility, I will vote ‘‘no’’ on the $87 gress a request for $87 billion to cover ture. The end result will be a new and billion supplemental request.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:29 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.151 H15PT1 H9454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I am Now, some also would say we should cut, rather than the $52,000 that they pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gen- make this a loan, and I strongly oppose would get under the Obey amendment, tleman from Phoenix, Arizona (Mr. that idea. The reality is to make this a those who make $1 million a year I am SHADEGG), my friend and colleague. loan would send the exact wrong mes- talking about? Mr. SHADEGG. Mr. Chairman, I sage. America must prove today that If we are going to quote John Ken- thank the gentleman for yielding me we are a strong and stable ally and nedy, let us live up to the spirit of Ken- this time, and I rise in strong support that having committed to the people of nedy’s remarks and support shared sac- of this supplemental and in opposition Iraq to get rid of Saddam Hussein, we rifice for everyone, not just those who to any effort to turn it into a loan. will remain until there is a strong and are serving in the military. On January 20, 1961, President John stable nation there. To make this into Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I am F. Kennedy in his inaugural address a loan now would prove what the world pleased to yield 41⁄2 minutes to the gen- said these words: ‘‘Let every nation has said, and that is that we went there tleman from Marietta, Georgia (Mr. know, whether it wishes us well or ill, solely for our own purposes. GINGREY). that we shall pay any price, bear any But there is a more important reason Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Chairman, I rise burden, meet any hardship, support not to make it a loan. We will go to a in strong support of this emergency ap- any friend, oppose any foe, to assure donors conference in Spain in just a propriation to pay for this ongoing war the survival and the success of liberty. few days. If the United States is not in Iraq. This much we pledge, and more.’’ willing to grant its funds without re- The gentleman that spoke before me I would urge my colleagues that John questing repayment, no nation in the talked about taking exception to some F. Kennedy’s words were true and right world will grant their funds, and we of the comments that were made, and I then, and they are true and right will burden the Iraqi economy and it want to do the same thing. As I sat today; and they should guide this de- will fail. here and listened and continue to lis- bate. When he spoke those words, we We have learned this history in the ten to the debate, over and over again were engaged in a struggle with world- past. At the end of World War I, we I hear this phrase, Mr. President, what wide communism. Today, make no mis- failed to rebuild Europe and we paid is our exit strategy? Mr. President, take about it: we are engaged in every the price for it. At the end of World what is our exit strategy? To me, exit bit as serious a struggle with those who War II, we agreed to rebuild Europe, strategy is nothing more than a euphe- would seek to destroy us: worldwide and we had a long and stable ally. At mism for cut and run. terrorism. And we must step up to the the end of the struggle in Afghanistan I do not think we need to remind the plate and finish this job. Florida Marlins last night that if they Now, I know there is a debate of to throw the Soviets out, we abandoned the people of Afghanistan. This lesson had an exit strategy at the end of the some whether we should have begun seventh inning, they would not have this war or not. But whether one sup- repeats itself through history. won that ball game. You do not pull ported the war from the outset or op- I urge my colleagues, we owe it to your team off in the third quarter or posed it, and however one feels about the Iraqi people, we owe it to our the seventh or eighth inning of a ball those issues today, we have an obliga- friends in the Muslim world, we owe it game, no matter how far you are tion to finish what we have started. to our grandchildren and their grand- ahead. You are not thinking about an National defense is indeed the first ob- children to oppose terrorism in this exit strategy; you are thinking about ligation of our government; and as has world by proving that we are a strong the determination and the will to win. been said on the floor here tonight, and stable ally, that we are not there That is really what we are talking failure is simply not an option. It is for just our interests. We are there to about here in making this emergency critically important that we establish help the people of Iraq and the people a stable, free, and democrat Iraq; and of the Middle East, and we will not appropriation to continue until victory we cannot do that without this supple- leave and we will not fall short of our is ours. I am strongly in support of both mental. commitment until a stable and strong Now, some would divide it. Some government has been established in parts of this bill. The $66 billion for our would say, well, I will support the mili- Iraq with a free and democratic people. troops, giving them the resources nec- tary side of these funds, but I will not And then the world will understand essary to succeed in the war on terror support the funds for reconstruction. that America keeps its word. and protect them from terrorist at- As also was said here earlier tonight, Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues tacks, including, as an example, ar- not only is that a dangerous distinc- to support the supplemental and to mored Humvees to better protect our tion; it is a distinction which could strongly oppose any amendment to forces, lifesaving body armor, equip- cripple us. make it a loan. ment, weapons, ammunition, better I was in Iraq in August of this year. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- housing for our troops, yes, and to con- I spent 3 days in three different cities self 11⁄2 minutes. tinue the increased monthly rate of im- in that country; and I heard firsthand Mr. Chairman, I cannot help but re- minent danger pay and family separa- from our troops on the ground and spond to some of the previous speaker’s tion allowances that this bill calls for. their commanders that the reconstruc- comments. The previous speaker And then $18.6 billion for the continued tion of Iraq, that the money to help the quoted accurately President Kennedy relief and reconstruction of Iraq. I do people of Iraq is critically important to who said that we would ‘‘pay any price not think that this is any less impor- our mission there and that without it, and bear any burden in the defense of tant. As my colleague, the gentleman we cannot succeed. But, more impor- freedom.’’ That is a wonderful phrase. from Georgia, said earlier in his re- tantly, our colleague, the gentleman But my question is, what do you mean marks, this is an investment in democ- from Georgia (Mr. MARSHALL), a Demo- by ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘we’’ will bear any burden? racy, security and law enforcement, crat, said it more eloquently in a de- I want to know who is bearing any justice, public safety, and a civil soci- bate we had here on the floor earlier burden in this society for this effort ety, infrastructure, water resources, this year when he said that he was in right now, except for the troops and electrical generation, distribution in- Vietnam when there was an effort by their families. How much of a burden frastructure, roads and bridges, health the locals to kill our troops, and he are the politicians in this Chamber care; and, yes, Mr. Chairman, it is im- said, the best ally we can have in any bearing? They are not facing up to the portant, as the distinguished chairman war of that type are the locals, the peo- tough choices that are necessary to fi- of the Committee on Foreign Rela- ple there. And he said, it is absolutely nance this war. How much of a burden tions, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. essential for our troops in Iraq today are we asking the most well-off and HYDE), mentioned at the outset of this to have the support of the Iraqi people. privileged people in this society to pay, discussion, this needs to be a grant and So that when an improvised explosive when the majority party and the White not a loan; and he gave us a good his- device is planted by our enemies there, House insist on guaranteeing that, de- tory lesson, as did the gentleman from the terrorists who seek to kill us and spite the need to pay for the war, they Minnesota (Mr. KENNEDY). to oppose us there get help from the will still, that top 1 percent of earners A loan with possible interest fees local public. will still get on average a $130,000 tax risks serious harm to America’s image

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A loan bur- their hearing, parts of their beautiful propriate another cent without a clear den also would likely stifle any signifi- faces, and we are not providing the best vision of how and when the United Na- cant economic development in Iraq. equipment available. tions will assume real authority over With the added burden of interest pay- It is pretty simple: If we are willing the political and economic transition ments to the United States, the Gov- to spend another $65 billion to keep our in Iraq and how and when American ernment of Iraq will be limited in its troops in danger, then we must care troops will come home. ability to invest in its new market- enough to bring them home, bring As Dr. Martin Luther King said, even based economy. them home safely, bring them home though this is not his birthday month Mr. Chairman, we cannot expect the soon, and support them after the war. we must remember what he said Iraqi people to pick themselves up off Since I see no real commitment to throughout the war, he said, In the of the ground if we have got a boot at doing this from the administration, wasteland of war, the expenditure of the back of their neck. It is very im- and I see no real reason for being in resources knows no restraint.’’ portant that this be a grant and not a Iraq in the first place, I will be voting Now, we owe it to our children and loan. We cannot expect other countries no on the supplemental. grandchildren not to mortgage their future. I will vote no on this bill. that are debtor nations, some which Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, would Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I con- are owed $8 billion and $10 billion from you give us the amount of time remaining on debate. tinue to reserve my time. Iraq, and we can say that, well, that Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am The CHAIRMAN pro tempore (Mr. debt was with Saddam Hussein. Well, it very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the BASS). The gentleman from Arizona was not Saddam Hussein who signed a distinguished gentlewoman from Cali- (Mr. KOLBE) has 1 hour 131⁄2 minutes. personal note to secure that debt; it fornia (Ms. SOLIS). was the country of Iraq. The gentlewoman from New York Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Chairman, today I 1 So I just want to say in closing, Mr. (Mrs. LOWEY) has 1 hour and 39 ⁄2 min- rise also in strong support of our men Chairman, that the people in the elev- utes remaining. and women who currently serve us with enth district of Georgia that I rep- Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I reserve their uniforms that they so proudly resent are very supportive of not only the balance of my time. wear in Iraq and Afghanistan, but I the ongoing military effort, and that Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 also have serious concerns about the will continue until we win the battle minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- President’s supplemental request. and then we will talk about an exit fornia (Ms. LEE). The administration’s $87 billion re- strategy, but they are also in favor of Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I rise to- quest fails to outline what I believe is reconstructing the country of Iraq. I night in very strong opposition to this a concrete plan for our soldiers’ and am fully supportive of this emergency $87 billion installment payment on the our country’s involvement in Iraq. We appropriation, and I urge all of my col- war in Iraq. Like all of my colleagues, currently have, as you know, over leagues to support it. I support our troops. And I must re- 40,000 troops in Iraq who lack protec- mind my colleagues that I am the b 2115 tive body plates and about 46 percent of daughter of a career military officer, the spare parts the Army needs, but Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 and, as such, I could do nothing less. this bill has no plan to address these minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- My heart and my prayers go out to urgent needs. We also have about 37,000 fornia (Ms. WOOLSEY). our troops and their families. I want to noncitizen soldiers, many of whom (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given see them safe at home. I want to see come from our districts who serve in permission to revise and extend her re- them reunited with their families as our military, including about 3,000 non- marks.) soon as possible. In the meantime, I citizens who are serving right now in Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise want them to have the health benefits Iraq. These soldiers deserve to be tonight to talk about the brave men that they deserve, the bulletproof vests granted citizenship since they are pro- and women who are fighting in Iraq at that they need, and the basic supplies tecting and defending our country. But this very moment, the hundreds who that they have been denied. this bill has no outline or plan for ex- lost their lives and the thousands who I want to know that our wounded and pediting their citizenship. have been wounded. Despite the fact that our veterans receive proper treat- This past weekend, Members, another that Congress appropriated $310 million ment and proper respect. But we do not one of my constituents, Private First in April, nearly one-third of the troops protect our troops, and the Congress Class Jose Casanova was killed in Iraq. in Iraq have not been issued vests that will not have done its job if we blindly He deserves a better plan. He deserves are strong enough to stop bullets from sign this $87 billion check. We have not a guarantee that he is going to be assault rifles, nor have they been had an accounting of how the last $78 taken care of and his family will be issued hydration systems to protect billion was spent. And we still do not taken care of. them from the searing heat of the have anything close to sufficient proof The Iraq supplemental outlines a $21 desert. that the allegations raised by the ad- billion reconstruction plan for Iraq, In fact, many families have resorted ministration that Iraq posed an immi- but we need reconstruction here at to sending protective bulletproof vests nent threat to the United States was home. I say that because in the county and Camelbak hydration systems to real. that I represent, Los Angeles County, their sons and daughters stationed in We do not have an exit strategy that we are faced with over an $800 million Iraq. No family should be paying extra leads the Iraqi people to control their deficit that we will have to somehow to keep their loved ones safe. The Fed- own government, their own resources, pay for in the next 2 years. The deficit eral Government has this responsi- and their own obligations that leads us has caused the closures of 11 clinics, bility. After all, who sent these young out of this quagmire. We have none of health clinics that will now deprive people to war in the first place? Cer- this. We did not have to go down this hundreds, if not thousands, hundreds of tainly not their families. path. We could have pursued contain- thousands of people without medical In August of this year, Mr. Chairman, ment and inspections, multilateralism help and treatment in our districts. I stayed in Bethesda Naval Hospital and saved hundreds of American lives But this bill has no plan for recon- where I visited with wounded men and and potentially hundreds of billions of struction to restore those health clin- women and their families who have dollars. ics in our districts. never in their lives expected to be We have urgent, unmet needs here at Mr. Chairman, that is why I rise harmed the way they were and who home. We have schools here that need today to say that I am strongly against

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I was one of the for- woman from California (Ms. SOLIS) and those of the Iraqi people. tunate folks that was available to when she said that there was no money The most galling part of this debate visit. in this bill that would protect our solis that the Bush administration and b 2130 diers in Iraq. I am sure she just may Republican leaders are blackmailing not be aware, has not had time to ex- Members of Congress to vote for this And I do think a lot of the opinions amine the bill or the report carefully blank check with the threat of being would be changed. I think you do see enough, but let me just remind my col- accused of not supporting our troops. the applications of some success. I had leagues that, as contained in the report Yet it is they who are guilty of trag- questions like everybody else, and I here, I am reading from the report, and ically disregarding troop safety and wanted to talk to my colleagues and this is the language that the gen- comfort and betraying our veterans. friends. I have classmates over there. I tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. MUR- I, personally, have talked to mothers wanted to talk to the Iraqi people. I THA) and the gentleman from Cali- and relatives who are sending their sol- wanted to see the economy. I wanted to fornia (Mr. LEWIS), the ranking mem- diers huge packages every week that see if there was a vibrant middle class ber and the chairman of the defense include items like sunscreen and insect trying to emerge, if there was entrepre- subcommittees, who have three-fourths repellant, shampoo, and sanitary nap- neurial spirit starting to develop, and of the dollars put into this bill, and kins because the administration did you can see that on the sides of the that is the language of their report, not make plans to provide these items. street. You can see individual vendors they say, The committee recommends Worse, over 40,000 of our soldiers were selling gasoline. You can see small significant increases in this bill to pur- sent to war without modern body shops developing. They have traffic chase protective body armor, improve armor, without quality boots, without jams. One of the biggest problems in portable radio frequency jammers, jammers that block the signals be- Baghdad now is traffic, and a traffic spare parts, and other critical items.’’ tween bombs and detonators. Fully 46 problem says things are moving in the Moreover, the committee directs the percent of the spare parts needed by right direction. Department, and, in particular, the the Army are not available. But there are great challenges. I am Army, to fully fund requirements iden- Now, some will say that is why we not going to be a person that says the tified under the Soldier Enhancement need more money, but General Myers media is doing wrong by highlighting Program, the Centralized Funding and said it is not lack of money that they the sacrifices that our men and women Fielding Activity, and other accounts do not have flak jackets. He says it is are making every day. Because as a designed to expeditiously field new lack of capacity to manufacture these veteran, as someone who has, again, equipment to soldiers. vests. I say it is lack of priorities. classmates serving over there, the The committee directs the Depart- Newly released information today says world needs to know and our citizens ment to use funds approved in this that the money is not needed until need to know when our friends and our measure to increase the availability of May or June. I say vote no. neighbors and our constituents are modern hydration systems to soldiers Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 paying the ultimate price for freedom; in the Iraq theater. minutes to the distinguished gen- and they are doing it every day, and we So, Mr. Chairman, it is simply not tleman from Illinois (Mr. SHIMKUS). need to continue to tell that story. But accurate to say that there is not (Mr. SHIMKUS asked and was given there is more to the story. money in this legislation which would permission to revise and extend his re- Let us tell that story, but let us also enhance the protection and the quality marks.) tell the additional aspects of the story of life of our soldiers who are serving Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Chairman, I was and what is occurring in there and in us so well in Iraq. There is money in unable to speak when my colleague the great opportunities we have. there, there is a significant amount of from Washington State asked a ques- The field commanders who briefed us, money in there. And the defense sub- tion about how we pay. Even I will fol- the major military aspects of the cam- committee has shown that it is very low up with this question. How did we paign are over. Battalions are not ma- aware of the problems that have ex- pay for the Marshall Plan after World neuvering, divisions are not maneu- isted there and have addressed it with War II when we obviously were in debt vering. We do not have tanks rolling. the legislation that we have before us in paying for the world effort? How did What we do have are security breaches this evening. we come up with the dollars to enact and terrorist attacks. So how do you Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance the Marshall Plan? Well, we borrowed win against that? How do you affect of my time. against future resources. And that is the change? How do you continue to Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am exactly what we will do today. And we win the hearts and the minds of the pleased to yield 2 minutes to the very will do that in the passage of this legis- Iraqi people? The Iraqi people are ask- distinguished gentlewoman from Illi- lation. ing for a minimum standard of living nois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY). The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. and basic security issues addressed. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Chairman, I HYDE) spoke earlier on this debate and And when you are comparing what we rise today to join many of my col- he mentioned Santayana, those who have in the United States versus what leagues, patriots all, who are refusing failed to learn from history are doomed the Iraqi people have, you are com- to be rubber stamps for President to repeat it. He recited World War I paring apples to oranges. And that is Bush’s failed policy in Iraq, who say and the reparations moving us into why I would encourage all of my col- ‘‘no’’ to an $87 billion blank check for World War II, and I think it is very leagues to make a trip, visit our an ongoing war and occupation with no credible debate. troops, check with the Iraqi people and end in sight and no plan to get there. And a part of the discussion to say if talk to them personally because I I support our troops, and I am proud we continue to load down Iraq with think a lot of opinions would be of their professionalism, dedication, massive foreign debts and debts to us, changed. skill and sacrifice. But because Ameri- it is a credible debating position to say The field commanders want to con- cans awaken nearly every day to hear we may be doing World War I provi- tinue to move forward on the minimum the name of another dead soldier, be- sions in reconstruction this war, and standard of living issues and the basic cause I have met with our brave pa- not the successful application of the infrastructure needs to continue to triot soldiers who are now recovering history defined by World War II. show the good faith that the United from devastating wounds at Walter And I would like to be on the side of States is there, committed to help Reed, and because more than a billion doing the job right and bringing the transform over 30 years of a totali- is being borrowed every week to fi- needed money, not holding additional tarian regime to a thriving democratic

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It is in our interest to delivering to the folks that are asking our troops are safe, the Congressional stand tall and, yes, even to fight and to for that need. Research Service has calculated that if promote freedom throughout the Let me finish by relaying my discus- the Army continues to use resources at world. It is especially important for us sions with four soldiers from Illinois the current pace, it can fund military to promote freedom in those dictator- who serve in the 101th Air Assault Divi- personnel requirements in Iraq, Af- ships that threaten our country or are sion out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. ghanistan and elsewhere throughout run by tyrants who hate our country. This is at a dinner in Mosul. I asked the end of May 2004, even if we do not Our military has done a magnificent each one of them, I am going to be appropriate one more dime for Iraq. job, and we need to give them what asked what to relate back to the floor And operational and maintenance fund- they say they need to do their job and of the House and what to relate back to ing should last through March 2004. to come home safely. Thus, there citizens back in Illinois. If I am going There is no justification for this $87 should not be any debate on the $66 bil- to take back one thing from each one billion supplemental appropriations lion that is being requested. They say of you, what do you want me to tell? bill, and I will not support it under any they need it. Their lives are in danger. One sergeant, E–5, Hispanic American circumstances. We must step forward. They have from Chicago, said, the Iraqi people are After months of misleading the stepped forward for us. not getting the same care as us. I have American people, this administration Our President is taking care of busi- made a friend who is an Iraqi driver. He cannot account for the $79 billion that ness. He has made the tough decisions has been injured. The care he is receiv- has already been provided by Congress. to do what is necessary to secure our ing does not equate to what an injured Mr. Chairman, this President has country and to make sure that we are soldier would receive. mismanaged this costly and unneces- safe in the years ahead. I wish that was That spoke volumes to me. What sary war. They cannot account for the case in the past administration. I that spoke to me was that this ser- American taxpayers’ money already think many of the challenges we face geant E–5 had made a friend and was spent, and this administration has been today were left to us by jobs that concerned about the health and welfare caught with misleading and untruthful should have been done in the past. of an Iraqi citizen. actions, and they are now being re- Saddam Hussein hated America for The second, a female, African Amer- vealed. And now the President has the what it did to kick him out of Kuwait ican, E–5, said, the family is important audacity to be angry with the media over 10 years ago. And when I just said for us to maintain our strength in serv- because they report to us on the con- the previous administrations, I hope ing here in Iraq. So tell the families tinuous killing and maiming of our sol- you just do not think I mean Demo- out there to stay supportive of the diers. crats, because George Bush’s father, troops. So this is my ability to do that Mr. Chairman, we need the truth George Bush, Sr., did not do the job to the families and I think the larger about what is going on. Our soldiers right and left us with Saddam Hussein family, and the larger family is here. are being picked off one by one. The in power. And I think we need to do that here on President made this big flashy and So let us reflect that we did not do the floor. costly announcement that the war was the job then, but let us just not place The third one who is a Reservist lieu- over. What a terrible miscalculation; blame and say that means we should tenant colonel from southern Illinois 183 soldiers have been killed since that not be doing it today. No. The mis- said, America must be patient. We are announcement, more than during the takes of the past should mean that we a very impatient country. We want things done now. And he says, this is war. need to make sure we do what is right We do not need to give this adminis- going to take time. today so that America is safe in the fu- The last one, another lieutenant tration 87 billion more of the tax- ture and that our children 10 years colonel, active duty, said, tell the peo- payers’ dollars. We do need an exit down the road will not have to face ple in America that we are willing to strategy. It seems so easy for some of this same kind of problem because we pay the price. We are willing to pay the my colleagues to get up and talk about cut and run, because we nit-picked our price for freedom in Iraq. we cannot afford to cut and run. President at a time when he made the So I will just end, those four com- Mr. Chairman, we are talking about decision that should have been done 10 ments spoke volumes to me. So as I risking the lives of America’s young years ago. close, Mr. Chairman, I think that people in Iraq. And someone has got Saddam Hussein was a man who sounds like good advice. I think we our soldiers signing form letters talk- hated us. He hated us. He was an need to continue to care for the Iraqis. ing about how well things are going. enemy to the United States of Amer- And I think we need to stress the im- That too has been revealed. Yes, we do ica. He was a murderer to his own peo- portance of staying united especially need an exit strategy. And we also need ple. He pillaged and destroyed his own on the issues that when we cross the a domestic agenda for America. We economy, and that economy should ocean boundaries and we have soldiers need to create jobs, repair our roads have been very prosperous; but instead deployed in harm’s way, we have to and highways, and build schools and he pillaged and stole from it. And now stay united. health clinics. I do not begrudge the that country is very poor and needs our I think we need to be patient, but ev- Iraqi children and families education help. erybody wants to push this rapidly. We and health care; but Mr. Rumsfeld, Mr. America is safer. The people of Iraq all want to go rapidly, but you do not Wolfowitz, Mr. Powell, and Ms. Rice are better off because of America’s want to go so rapidly that things fall told the American people the Iraqi in- courage, our commitment, and, yes, down like a house of cards. frastructure could be rebuilt with Iraqi our leadership. We have the best military in the oil revenue. Well, we find that is not I support this bill, $66 billion in the world, and they are doing incredible true. supplemental that will help rebuild our work under tough conditions. And they I am tired of the lies and spinning by military or bolster them at this pivotal are willing to pay the price for freedom this administration. We must deny this moment. I will be voting for this bill, in Iraq and for freedom in the United administration the ability to borrow for the supplemental, H.R. 3289, even if States of America. Let us support more money, create more debt, weaken my amendments are not made in order. them. We can really do no less. our economy, and continue to cause But I have some serious problems with Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield the loss of lives of our precious young that part of the bill that provides $18.6 21⁄2 minutes to the distinguished gen- people. billion in reconstruction for Iraq, and

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:29 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.159 H15PT1 H9458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 it has taken the form, as the adminis- viding critical new equipment for Kennedyville, Maryland (Mr. tration is giving us, as a grant, a gift, troops, including body armor and com- GILCHREST) who is from the Eastern a giveaway to the people of Iraq. munications equipment, and elimi- Shore, and over there common sense is Now, let me note Iraq is probably in nating funding for questionable and the rule of the day. So I am anxious to essence one of the richest countries in overpriced projects such as prison con- hear what he has to say. the world. They have the third largest struction. Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Chairman, I oil reserves now that we know. And, in The committee adopted additional thank the gentleman from Arizona for fact, in the future we may find they are provisions offered by the gentleman yielding me the time. the most plentiful in oil of any country from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) that would The gentleman from Arizona will rein the world. Why should we be bor- require the administration to provide member about 12 years ago we traveled rowing money when we are in debt by detailed justification to Congress on to southeast Asia, and one of the coun- $400 billion a year, almost $500 billion the use of appropriated funds in Iraq tries we visited was Cambodia, and we in deficit spending right now, why and Afghanistan; would require an talked to a number of people in Phnom should we borrow and then give a grant analysis of the impact of military oper- Penh, the capital of Cambodia, only a to the Iraqis, which when they get ations on our troops and overall mili- very short period of time after Pohl back on their feet they will not have to tary readiness; and would mandate Pot and the Khmer Rouge had ravaged repay, but our children will then have open and competitive bidding for re- the country. And we were discussing to repay? That is ridiculous. That is an building contracts. the issues with these former members absolute absurdity. Despite these improvements, much of the Khmer Rouge who were forced to And I will present an amendment to- still needs to be done. The administra- be the members of Khmer Rouge, and morrow that makes the reconstruction tion must explain to Congress and they were stricken with utter fear. effort belong to the Iraqi Government, American taxpayers how the $87 bil- They asked us the question, where or the Iraqi people, of $18.6 billion. And lion, every penny of it borrowed, is to were you when we needed you. If my if I am ruled out of order, I will offer be paid for. It is neither fair nor fis- colleagues will remember their history, another amendment to cut that fund- cally prudent to leave in place, much it was the Vietnamese who went in and ing from the budget. less to extend, massive tax cuts for the relieved the burden of that suppression If that is ruled out of order, I will wealthiest 1 percent of Americans, cuts from the Cambodians. offer another amendment which will that have helped produce unprece- Today, we are relieving the burden of just cut from the budget $18.6 billion in dented annual deficits and that mock fear and oppression for the Iraqis from the reconstruction part of the bill. And the very idea of shared sacrifice. We a regime that has the psychology of se- believe me, if we vote for that, within also need to secure greater inter- rial killers. a few days the administration will national cooperation in the reconstruc- I recently went to Iraq with the dele- come back with a loan package because tion effort in Iraq. These ideas were in- gation of eight Members. Four Mem- the Senate will probably vote for that corporated in amendments offered in bers on this delegation voted against anyway. committee and defeated along party the resolution to give the President the Let us keep faith with the American lines, but we must and we will press authority to use force, and they were people in the long run. Let us make them further during floor debate. going to vote against this $87 billion sure that everybody does their part, Success in Iraq and the means by which we package because they felt that we had not just the American people having to achieve it are fundamental to the United not planned the war appropriately and bear this burden by themselves. And I States’ overall foreign policy strategy. This ef- did not plan for reconstruction and did would ask my Democratic colleagues fort affects our relations with nearly every na- not allow the State Department and as well as my Republican colleagues to tion around the world, and should, therefore, other agencies in the Federal Govern- please join me on the Rohrabacher not be divorced from those charged with de- ment not associated with the military amendment. veloping and maintaining these relationships, more access to the reconstruction in Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield the Department of State. While the Depart- Iraq. Four of the eight Members were 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from ment of Defense adeptly demonstrated its going to vote against this $87 billion. North Carolina (Mr. PRICE), a distin- prowess in securing a military victory in Iraq, They are now voting for the $87 billion, guished member of the Committee on it is not designed for the art of nation-building the $60-some billion for our troops and Appropriations. nor is it sensitive to the requirements of diplo- the $20 billion to further reconstruct (Mr. PRICE of North Carolina asked macy around the world. and bring democracy to the Iraqi peo- and was given permission to revise and For this reason I plan to introduce legislation ple and here is why. extend his remarks.) along with the gentlewoman from Connecticut What we found out when we went to (Ms. DELAURO) to establish an Iraq Recon- Iraq was that the planning to recon- b 2145 struction Coordinator within the Department of struct Iraq was almost entirely done a Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. State. It is now time to place experts in diplo- year ago. In the last September-Octo- Chairman, our Nation faces a tremen- macy and nation-building in charge of the re- ber time frame, this government dous challenge in Iraq and Afghani- construction, and to allow the military to oper- looked at what was going to be needed, stan, with troops in the field and the ate within its area of strength: security. This and they began putting that together. threat looming of a reversion to tyr- will help the United States build a true multi- Right now, there are 11,000 construc- anny or chaos. Because we cannot walk national coalition to support reconstruction, tion projects underway. away from the need to sustain our and bring our efforts in Iraq in line with other To mention just a few, 1,600 schools troops and to stabilize these countries, foreign policy objectives. I urge my colleagues were completely rebuilt and refur- I voted to report this bill from the on both sides of the aisle to support this legis- bished with the children with uniforms, Committee on Appropriations. But the lation, so that our Nation can move beyond with desks, with chalk boards, with Bush administration’s Iraq policy has the quagmire that confronts us. books, materials ready for the school been marred by appalling failures of Mr. Chairman, there is too much at to be productive. The power plants are planning and execution and something stake to turn away from Iraq before being rebuilt so there is now more elec- close to a diplomatic meltdown with the job is done. But there is also too tricity in Iraq than there was before long-time allies. We must correct this much at stake to continue along the the war; 150,000 tons of wheat have been course. The first step that this House same self-defeating course. Congress harvested in Iraq as a result of the irri- must demand is an accounting of funds must reassert itself as a coordinate gation projects that were put in place thus far expended, a more detailed jus- branch of government, calling this ad- last spring as a result of the Agri- tification for the present request, and ministration to account and getting culture Department being involved in an honest estimate of costs yet to our policy in Iraq and the entire Middle this productivity. come. East on a more positive and promising What we have seen was a total inte- I am pleased that the Committee on course. gration of the military, the State De- Appropriations improved the Presi- Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 partment, the Agency for International dent’s request in significant ways, pro- minutes to the gentleman from Development, the private sector, a

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.161 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9459 whole range of organizations that are I support the Obey substitute and op- and she said, Mr. DAVIS, I have a hus- in Iraq today bringing prosperity, pose the President’s request. band who serves in the Army National bringing support and security for our Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am Guard. He has been in Iraq for 2 months troops, making Iraq an example for the pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- now, has been in the Middle East for rest of the Middle East. tlewoman from California (Ms. LORET- about a year, and every morning I get Mr. Chairman, I would like to close TA SANCHEZ). up and I turn my television on CNN, with this comment, and there are a lot Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- and I see that another American life more positive stories that can be told. fornia. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gen- has been lost, and for a span of a few The situation in Iraq and the United tlewoman from New York for yielding seconds my heart jumps up into my States and the rest of the world, we are me the time. throat, and I wonder until I see the facing a fork in the road. If we take the I rise today to voice my concern over name. wrong turn, we will allow Iraq, and the President’s $87 billion supple- When I spoke to that lady, Mr. Chair- subsequently the rest of the Middle mental request and the failure to plan man, I could not talk with her about East, to decay into radical religious ob- for postconflict peacekeeping and re- the geopolitics of our commitment in livion and suppression. If we take the construction in Iraq. In short, the ad- Iraq. I could not talk with her about right turn, there will be a new renais- ministration has failed the American whether or not it was right or wrong sance of science, technology and people here at home and the brave men for us to engage this conflict because I human expression never before seen in and women who are serving overseas. do not think that she terribly cared. the Middle East. In the months leading up to the war, She, like so many other Americans, I urge my colleagues to vote for the we were repeatedly told that this war though, was searching for a solution to full supplemental. would be swift; that the loss of Amer- this conflict. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am ican life would be minimal; and that I would like to be able to say to her pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- the costs of the war would not impose that if her family and her husband are tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). a burden on the American taxpayer be- asked to sacrifice, that the sacrifice is Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, cause Iraq had sufficient reserve to fi- not just limited to the middle ranks of I want to thank the gentlewoman for nance its own reconstruction. Deputy this country. I would like to be able to yielding me the time. Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz I rise in favor of the Obey substitute say, as the ranking member of this said, There is a lot of money to pay for and in opposition to the President’s $87 committee said earlier, that if some this that that does not have to come billion appropriation request for Iraq. I are asked to pay any price or bear any from U.S. taxpayers. We are dealing am not in opposition because it has burden that that will include some of been proposed by the Commander in with a country that can really finance the wealthiest Americans whose taxes Chief. I am not in opposition because I its own reconstruction and relatively have been cut in the last several do not think that we should not help soon. months. Now, we are faced with the chilling rebuild Iraq. We tore it down; there- I will vote against this supplemental fore, we should help to build it back. reality that the opposite is true. Over as it currently stands for a very simple I am not in opposition because some 320 Americans lives have been lost, and reason. It is unfair to ask families like major companies are going to make a guerrilla war has escalated because the that of the woman that I encountered lot of money. Bechtel and Halliburton administration failed to admit the in Perry County, Alabama, to sacrifice, should be able to make money. Some scope of the challenge we have on our when we cannot even ask families who people call it profiteering, but since it hands, and of course, costs are sky- are earning over $300,000 to forego a tax was supposedly for Iraq, then local rocketing. cut that most of them never really Iraqi businesses and contractors should If we approve this supplemental, the sought. also be able to make money. Small United States cost of war to date will This is a time when we have to decide businesses, minority-owned businesses, reach $141 billion. Some say it could the direction of our foreign policy, but women-owned businesses and others reach $237 billion, some $418 billion, but our foreign policy has to be consistent should be able to provide services and the most glaring truth is that we can- with our values. Our values, and it make some of the money. not afford to lose and that our window ought to be the values of the Bush ad- I am, however, opposed because all of to win the peace is quickly shutting. ministration as well, do not dictate the spending that will result from this We not only have a moral obligation that we ask sacrifice of only some peo- $86.9 billion appropriation will be added to help rebuild Iraq, but it is in our ple. They dictate that we ask sacrifice to the public debt, the debt that would best national interest to facilitate the of those who can most afford to pay it, not be necessary if we were operating transition to a stable democratic and and I urge my colleagues to vote with rational tax and trade policies. economically self-sufficient Iraq. We against this resolution unless the ad- I unequivocally support our troops, should have had a plan in place 6 ministration can provide a means to and I would love to vote for this sup- months ago. We should have had a pay for it. plemental to help rebuild Iraq, but I clear exit strategy. We should have had 2200 also would love to vote for health care coalition partners lined up and ready b for the millions who are uninsured. I to go. We should have prepared our Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am would love to vote for affordable hous- troops for the tasks we are now asking pleased to yield 2 minutes to the dis- ing for millions who live in squalor. I them to face, and now we have to make tinguished gentleman from Massachu- would love to vote for the thousands up for lost time. setts (Mr. DELAHUNT), a member of the and millions of poor children who need Our first priority should be to get our Committee on International Relations. Head Start and cannot get it. I would troops the resources they need to com- Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Chairman, I love to vote for the thousands of young plete their missions swiftly, transfer thank the gentlewoman for yielding me men and women in central city com- power to Iraqis and return home. this time, and I do want to associate munities all over America who cannot Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am myself with the remarks, the very elo- find jobs and stand on the corners hol- pleased to yield 2 minutes and 10 sec- quent remarks of the gentleman that lering crack and blow, pills and thrills onds to the gentleman from Alabama preceded me, the gentleman from Ala- and end up in prison for practically all (Mr. DAVIS). bama (Mr. DAVIS). I think he caught of their lives. Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Mr. Chair- something when he spoke about our So, Mr. Chairman, I support our sol- man, 2 months ago, I had an occasion values. diers, but I cannot vote a $27 billion to give a commencement speech in the But let me speak just for a minute blank check to rebuild Iraq and noth- rural part of my District. And after the about an issue that was raised by the ing to rebuild the south and west sides speech, a woman walked up to me; she gentleman from California (Mr. ROHR- of Chicago, Maywood, Ford Heights and had tears in her eyes, and I assumed ABACHER). We are told this must be other disadvantaged communities all that she was crying about the gradua- grants, not loans. But as others have over America. We need a more bal- tion of her child that day, but she indicated, just a few months ago it was anced approach to priority spending. walked up to me and she looked at me Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.164 H15PT1 H9460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Wolfowitz who was telling us, telling man, my men are wondering why they many of the speakers, I am reminded of the American people, that Iraq could have the cheap vests. Shame. Shame.’’ my own visit to Iraq just about 8 weeks finance its own reconstruction. I guess Mr. Chairman, I resent the fact that ago. In several different places, secu- my question is: What happened? What the President and the leadership in this rity officers who were accompanying has happened to change that particular House are using our troops as leverage. us, troops that were out there in the dynamic? They are using our troops as hostages field that we talked to at the mess I look forward to supporting the in order to extract $87 billion out of hall, people that we talked to in dif- amendment of my friend, the gen- this Congress for Iraq. I support our ferent places, over and over again the tleman from California, tomorrow. I troops. We all support our troops. That message I heard from those soldiers would again want to congratulate the is not the issue. The issue is whether or was the same; and they said, please go gentleman from California for indi- not we are going to support the mis- back and tell the American people that cating that this is not a partisan issue. guided policies of this administration. it is not what is being reported. It is not about Clinton, and it is not I will vote ‘‘no’’ on this unwise request. They are also seeing CNN over there. about Bush One and President Reagan; Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am It is not what is being reported on the but when the gentleman served in the pleased to yield 2 minutes to the dis- news; it is much better than what they White House, this government sup- tinguished gentleman from Ohio (Mr. hear on the news; there are councils ported Saddam Hussein and we pro- KUCINICH). that are being elected; there are busi- vided billions of dollars worth of loan Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chairman, I nesses that are being opened; there are guarantees to Saddam Hussein. Now we thank the gentlewoman for yielding me people who are beginning to see liveli- are talking about grants, about gifts; this time, and I want to agree with my hoods come back; people have the op- and we are asked not to question these colleague, the gentleman from Ohio portunity to speak out on the streets and speak out against the United numbers. But our own appointed Iraqi (Mr. STRICKLAND). I say that it is time governing council tells us that they to support our troops. We can best sup- States and speak out against the Coali- can do it much cheaper. port our troops by bringing them tion and speak out against their own Just recently, there was a report in home, by having the U.N. become in- governing council. That is something The Washington Post that said clearly volved. Bring the U.N. in and get the they never had the opportunity to do and unequivocally, by a prominent U.S. out. Support our troops; bring for all those years under Saddam Hus- member of that committee, and that them home. sein. So the message that I heard from our sentiment is shared by those 25 mem- If we support $87 billion on the next soldiers was please go back and tell bers, that we can do it for 10 times less. installment of our involvement in Iraq, them that this is a war worth fighting. what we are doing is supporting the For every billion dollars you spend, The question has been raised here to- they say we will spend $100 million. We continuation of the presence of Amer- night as to how it is going to be paid cannot in good conscience support this ican troops in Iraq. Make no mistake for. We have heard that over and over request. about it, this is only the second of again. It is a legitimate question. But Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am many installments. There have been I would suggest to my colleagues that 1 pleased to yield 2 ⁄2 minutes to the dis- projections that the American presence this is going to be paid for in the same tinguished gentleman from Ohio (Mr. there could cost now at least $245 bil- way that we paid for World War I, the STRICKLAND). lion. There are other projections that same way we paid for World War II, and Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Chairman, we say it could be many hundreds of bil- for Korea and for Vietnam and for the have already appropriated about $65 lions of dollars more. first Gulf War, and for all the other billion for Iraq, and now the President I presented for the consideration of conflicts that we have been involved is asking for $87 billion more. The Members of this House a plan that with all these years. The money is bor- President wants to do this at a time would get the U.N. in and the U.S. out, rowed. It is with the full faith and when he is seeking to increase the co- and the features of this plan are as fol- credit of the American people who be- payment for veterans on their prescrip- lows: lieve in liberty, who believe in democ- tion drugs from $7 to $15 a prescription. Number one, we go to the U.N. with racy, who believe in freedom for them- The President wants $87 billion for Iraq a resolution that would permit the selves and for peoples around the world when he wants to impose a $250 annual United Nations to handle all of the oil that we undertake this burden of debt enrollment fee so that veterans can assets of Iraq, without any privatiza- in order that others around the world participate in veterans health care. tion, to handle that on behalf of the may be free. They are excluding priority 8 veterans Iraqi people; number two, to handle all I would note that the percentage of and saying you cannot even enroll in the contracts in Iraq without any debt that we are incurring is a fraction VA health care now because we do not sweetheart deals on behalf of certain of what we incurred in past wars. Yes, have enough money. Yet he wants $87 select contractors; number three, to it is a lot of money. But can anybody billion more for Iraq. The President have the U.N. handle the cause of new doubt, can anybody doubt that this has threatened to veto a bill if we get governance in Iraq. It is time for the fight against terrorism is any less im- rid of the disabled veterans tax, but he United States to rejoin the world com- portant than the struggle we fought wants $87 billion for Iraq. munity. In doing that, we can rotate against in World War I, or the struggle This administration has given gold- U.N. troops in and U.S. troops out. we had against Fascism and Nazism plated, unbid contracts to the Presi- It is time for us to rejoin the world and against Japanese imperialism in dent’s and the Vice President’s friends community in the cause of stabilizing World War II? Is it any less important at Halliburton, and now he wants $87 Iraq. You know and I know that the than what we fought against in Korea billion more. The President wants to longer our troops are there, the more in the 1950s? I would say, no, Mr. Chair- build schools in Iraq, but he will not of them will not come back alive. The man, it is not less important. This is ask his wealthy contributors to reduce longer our troops are there, the deep- just as important. This war on ter- their tax cuts so that we can pay for ening of the American involvement in rorism is a defining moment for the those schools. No, the President wants Iraq will continue. This is the time for United States and for the American to build schools in Iraq, and he wants us to take a stand. Vote ‘‘no’’ on the people, and we have no choice but that to give the bill to America’s children $87 billion. Vote to bring our troops we must win. to pay for those schools. home. Vote to get the U.N. in and the And let me close with this thought, We are being told we must support U.S. out. Vote ‘‘no’’ on the $87 billion. because many have said, yes, I support this in order to support our troops. But Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I yield our troops in the field, but I really do the truth is we sent young Americans myself such time as I may consume. not think we should be spending this into battle, and some of them have lost Before moving for the committee to money on the reconstruction. I asked their lives and been seriously injured rise, I would like to take just a few mo- that question very specifically of Gen- without having protective vests. I got a ments. Mr. Chairman, I think this has eral Abizaid when he appeared before letter from a young West Point grad- been an instructive and helpful debate our subcommittee, the CentCom com- uate in Baghdad saying, ‘‘Congress- here tonight. But as I have listened to mander, and General Abizaid said,

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.166 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9461 ‘‘Make no mistake about it, you cannot could be detonated remotely. These kids mental should not be a proxy for our failure to separate what we are spending on re- helped the Americans because these same address these issues. Rather, we should com- construction from what we spend on troops helped rebuild their playgrounds and mit ourselves to fixing these issues in the our military. Every dollar we spend on their schools, got the electricity running again coming days. The Fiscal Year 2004 appropria- the reconstruction is just as important and were providing a way of life they had not tions bills are not yet passed and we have to the safety and the security of our know before. These children did not want to time to make amends. We should come to- troops in Iraq as the money that is lose that, so they helped our soldiers, the gether in the same bipartisan manner that we spent on ammunition, that is spent on ones who have helped provide this new life. have gathered to consider this Iraq supple- flak vests, that is spent on armor for This visit convinced me that Congress mental and work to meet the needs of our Na- our vehicles.’’ It is just as important. should support President Bush’s FY 2004 tion. We must win this war by winning the Supplemental request for the war on terrorism. Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to war of reconstruction, by winning the The first $68.1 billion of this $86.7 billion express—in no uncertain terms—that I will not civilian part of this war. supplemental appropriations bill will go directly support President Bush’s $87 billion request. I Mr. Chairman, we will have more op- to our military to replace and refurbish equip- will not grant him another blank check. Presi- portunity to discuss these matters ment, provide additional armored vehicles and dent Bush has lost my trust and that of the again tomorrow as we go into general replenish supplies. majority of my constituents. He has lost the debate on the bill and then as we pro- That leaves approximately $18.6 billion— trust of many of our allies and he has dam- ceed with amendments, and I hope the which I believe should be grants, not loans— aged America’s credibility in the eyes of the debate will be an enlightening one and to help rebuild Iraq. As we prepare to ask the world. one that will help Members come to a other nations of the world to forgive Iraqi debt Mr. Chairman, this President has taken us good decision about what America and contribute to the reconstruction cost, the to war on false pretenses—unilaterally—and should be doing in this region. There is United States must lead by example. We can with unnecessary impulse and haste. He has no doubt in my mind what the right either be seen as liberators and allies or con- exaggerated claims of the imminent threat course of action for this body and for querors and opportunists. posed by the former Iraqi regime. He has fab- the United States is. It is also important to keep in mind that as ricated an Al Qaeda-Iraq link. He has ignored Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, 3 weeks ago, I we help the Iraqi people, we are ensuring the American intelligence reports that Saddam had to opportunity to travel to Iraq with Chair- safety of our young men and women in uni- Hussein did not have a massive arsenal of man LEWIS and several of my fellow members form and building a more secure future for our WMD. He has failed to make America safer or of the House Defense Appropriations Sub- children and grandchildren at the same time. lessen the terrorist threat. He has misled Con- committee. I urge my colleagues to support the bill. gress about the cost of this war, and he has While in Iraq, I had the opportunity to not Mrs. BORDALLO. Mr. Chairman, despite the neglected to provide us with a detailed ac- only talk to our men and women in uniform, most advanced technology and the best of in- counting of expenditures in Iraq. but also members of the Iraqi Governing tentions, our operations in Iraq, followed by The President’s $87 billion request is an ir- Council and local citizens about the situation widespread looting and sabotage, degraded responsible diversion of funds that should be they are facing. Quite frankly, things are much that country’s antiquated infrastructure and left allocated for education, veterans, prescription better than what I had heard on the evening the people fearful and helpless. The people of drugs, homeland security and healthcare. It is news and read in the newspapers. Guam know how hard it is to recover from lib- unconscionable that the burden of this ex- Most of the national media accounts of the eration. Hagaûtn˜a, the capital of Guam was de- penditure will fall on the backs of those who situation in Iraq paint a picture of a country in stroyed during World War II and has yet to can least afford it. The President has talked rubble with unwelcome American troops being fully recover. From this experience I can tell about sacrifice and responsibility, and I chal- attacked and killed by the Iraqi people. After you that reconstruction is the hardest of tasks lenge him to be responsible and sacrifice a spending time there, I can attest that reality is and every bit of assistance helps. If we do not portion of his ill-conceived tax cut to pay for quite different than what is being reported by follow through on our commitment to recon- continued operations in Iraq. many in the media. Republicans and Demo- struct Iraq we will have won the battle but lost Mr. Chairman, this Administration has dem- crats who have been to Iraq have said the the war. So I rise today in support of the Iraq onstrated staggering negligence in failing to same. The Iraqi people appreciate the job we Supplemental with sympathy for the people of plan for post war Iraq, which has directly con- are doing, and enjoy the improvements in in- Iraq whose liberation has left their country in tributed to the continued loss of American frastructure and security the United States is chaos. lives and growing cost of operations on the providing. I believe a people suffering under a tyrant ground. As an elected official I cannot—and Despite what the American people are con- can be restored by democracy. I believe a So- will not—entrust President Bush with an addi- stantly told, all of the hospitals in Iraq are viet style economy can be revived with a tional $87 billion. open, the markets are open, and the electricity healthy dose of American capitalism. I believe Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Chairman, I rise today is on in most places. The roads and bridges that a nation that has been isolated from the to express my concern regarding the $87 bil- in Baghdad are actually quite good, and, with international community can, in partnership lion supplemental appropriation that President a few exceptions, the only damaged structures with the United States, step up and regain its Bush requested on September 7, 2003. I want are government buildings, Saddam’s palaces rightful place in the world. The Iraq supple- to make clear that I will support the 130,000 and military sites. mental before us today will work to further thousand United States troops currently sta- There is no question about the need to im- these aims. Iraq is a test of our beliefs, just as tioned in Iraq and that I am committed to prove and update the country’s utility, agricul- it is a test of the ideology of those arrayed exiting Iraq in an appropriate manner. As a tural and financial infrastructure. However, this against us. Korean War veteran, I always will insist that need is not due to the U.S. military action At the same time our service men and our servicemen and women have whatever against Iraq. It is because of 30 years of ne- women are not the world’s policemen. They they need to protect themselves and execute glect under Saddam Hussein. have accomplished their combat mission and their missions. I will vote for the sums they Saddam basically spent the Iraqi oil revenue should be relieved by an international peace/ need once President Bush accounts for what on three things: (1) his military; (2) transpor- keeping force and Iraqis. Our Army has tradi- has already been spent. However, we must tation infrastructure so he could travel on good tionally steered clear of law enforcement du- prevent wasted or padded expenditures and roads; and (3) approximately 85 palaces ties, which are better left to those with the war profiteering and ensure that our troops get throughout the country. All of this while his re- special training and suitable equipment. We critical equipment and support, which the ad- gime executed, according to estimates, as did not seek that role for them in Somalia, ministration has failed to provide them. many as 1.5 million Iraqis. Haiti or Kosovo, nor should we seek it now. The $87 billion requested for military oper- For these and other reasons, the vast ma- It is an example of the best of the American ations and reconstruction of Iraq and Afghani- jority of Iraqi citizens are glad they have been people when we help another. Yet it is only stan is troubling on many fronts. It is troubling liberated. human nature to express concern that similar that $20 billion of that $87 billion would be One of our generals told me a story about attention is not being paid to needs here at spent on Iraq’s reconstruction when billions two Iraqi children telling some U.S. troops home. Each of us in this Chamber can list the are needed domestically at home. It is trou- about a terrorist ambush site. The children unmet needs of our constituents such as con- bling that on March 27, 2003 Deputy Defense showed our troops where some artillery shells current receipt for veterans or healthcare for Secretary Paul Wolfowitz told a House de- had been strung together with a device that our seniors. The debate on the Iraq supple- fense subcommittee that ‘‘We are dealing with

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.167 H15PT1 H9462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 a country that can finance its own reconstruc- Even now, with the benefit of hindsight, the cial ills in the U.S.? Within our borders, we are tion.’’ Furthermore, Secretary Donald Rums- President has not learned from his diplomatic faced with a troubled economy, scores of hun- feld in a Senate Appropriations Committee failures. The United States refuses to relin- gry children, millions of uninsured, deterio- hearing on the same day said, ‘‘I don’t believe quish appropriate levels of authority to the rating infrastructures, and devastating home- that the United States has the responsibility United Nations, and this refusal has significant lessness. The American public should know for reconstruction, in a sense * * * funds can diminished prospects for gaining international that $87 billion would: come from various sources I mentioned—fro- aid and support in Iraq. Two weeks ago, the 1. Finance the educational needs of all 50 zen assets, oil revenues and a variety of other United Nations greeted President Bush and states. things, including Oil for Food, which has a his resolution coolly, finding that the resolution 2. Provide health care for the elderly and very substantial number of billions of dollars in did not go far enough in the role it assigned those without health insurance. it.’’ If Iraq can pay for its own reconstruction, to the U.N. and its timetable to transfer power 3. Provide incentives to Corporate America why is the administration returning to Con- to the Iraqi transitional government. Many to generate jobs and bring unemployment lev- gress with a $20 billion request for reconstruc- international leaders, including United Nations els back to where they were in December tion in Iraq? Secretary General Kofi Annan, supported an 2000. I am concerned that the money the adminis- accelerated timetable for the turnover of power In conclusion, I would like to vote for this tration has requested may only be the tip of to Iraqi leaders. However, the U.S. balked at legislation because I want to support our the iceberg in regards to total monies that the their request. Secretary of State Colin Powell troops in Iraq. I want to believe that these United States will spend in Iraq. On December told the 25 Member U.S.-appointed Governing funds would provide our citizens with better 31, 2002, the New York Times reported, ‘‘The Council in what has been characterized as protection from terrorism. I want to believe that Administration’s top budget official estimated ‘‘very direct terms’’ that the U.S. intends to re- the Administration has a plan and not just a today that the cost of the war with Iraq could sist the request that a U.S. backed Security price tag to protect our soldiers and to return be in the range of 50 to 60 billion dollars.’’ Council Resolution place Iraq’s political future Iraq to its citizens. However, at present, I re- Lest we forget, last year Congress appro- in the hands of the U.N. Based on the Presi- main unconvinced and cannot vote for the priated $79 billion for the war effort in Iraq, al- dent’s unpersuasive speech and the U.S.’s President’s $87 billion supplemental until the most $10Ð20 billion more than the administra- weak resolution, it is expected that when above concerns are resolved. tion initially estimated. Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Chairman, one year Based on these concerns I am only pre- donor countries meet in Madrid later this month, financial support will not be forth- ago, Congress considered whether to author- pared to vote ‘‘yes’’ for the $87 billion request ize the President to use the armed forces of if the following conditions are met: coming. (4) That these funds will not divert the nec- the United States to attack Iraq. The President (1) The President specifies to Congress how essary resources from being used for priorities asked us to pass a resolution that gave him the money will be spent and how its prudent in the war on terrorism, such as homeland se- unprecedented war powers at a time when he distribution will be assured. curity in the U.S., the pursuit of Al Qaeda had yet to make the case for war. I voted The President is asking for $87 billion to leaders and cells throughout the world. against the resolution. stabilize Iraq, a second installment for Iraq’s Though Mr. Bush has depicted the war in Today the President asks us to pass an reconstruction that has no geographical, time, Iraq as the ‘‘central front’’ in the war on ter- enormous spending bill to fund the ongoing or force limitations. It has cost the lives of rorism, it is important to note that the Iraq sup- war in Iraq and the continuing reconstruction American men and women that were bravely plemental request is more than double the of both Iraq and Afghanistan. Yet, everyday, performing their military duties in Iraq. The President’s request for homeland security in American lives are lost while the President President and his advisors have not been reli- fiscal year 2004. If these monies were utilized fails to garner broad international support and able or trustworthy in handling their gravest re- for the true war on terrorism, then: Port Secu- create a coherent exit strategy for a war that sponsibility: sending American soldiers in rity could be increased, the anti-missile system is less about self-defense and more about the harm’s way. As Members of Congress we President’s obsession with Iraq. All along, our must stand up to the President on behalf of for commercial airliners could be put in place, economy continues to remain on the ropes. the American people. Even if Congress is un- and stricter security over unscreened air cargo could be implemented. Moreover, adequate Therefore, like my previous vote on author- fairly labeled ‘‘non-patriotic’’ or ‘‘non-sup- izing the use of our armed forces in Iraq, I portive’’ of our troops, we must require the training and equipment for emergency re- cannot support this supplemental bill to give President to clearly outline how he plans to sponse personnel could be provided, and pub- the President a huge blank check to continue spend American tax dollars in Iraq. It is not lic health officials would have the resources to the occupation of Iraq and risk the lives of our reasonable for the President to present us identify and treat people attacked by weapons troops. As Members of Congress, this is our with a request that includes: $33,000 each for of mass destruction. In my opinion, it is unac- opportunity to tell the President what our con- pickup trucks required for the effort; $360,000 ceptable for the U.S. to allocate billions to a stituents are telling us—we won’t spend an- for 600 radios and telephones; $800 million to war of choice in Iraq while we fail to allocate other penny in Iraq until our President gives train 1,500 Iraqi police officers at $530,000 per funds to secure America’s borders from a myr- the American people a plan on how he intends police officer; and $100 million to place five iad of dangers. to win the war, minimize costs, and most im- Iraqi families in a witness protection program Similarly, the primary objective in our war at $200,000 per person. abroad against terrorism must remain the de- portantly, bring home our troops as safely and It is important that the American public be struction of Al Qaeda and to capture its lead- as quickly as possible. aware that $87 billion equates to $300 for ership. The war in Iraq has already diverted As we were debating whether or not to every man, woman and child in the United many key resources including, Special Forces, grant authority to the President to go to war in States. When we are spending monies of this Intelligence personnel and specialized equip- Iraq, I asked some serious questions that this magnitude, we must have the courage to chal- ment from the search for bin Laden in Afghan- Administration continues to have difficulty an- lenge policies until they are clear in purpose istan and Pakistan. It was bin Laden and his swering. Was the United States acting in self- and direction. Al Qaeda agents, not Saddam, who carried defense against an imminent threat in Iraq? (2) The President provides sure-fire strategy out the 9/11 disaster, despite discredited ef- Did the United States have to pursue near uni- for exiting Iraq. forts by Vice President CHENEY and others to lateral action in Iraq without strong inter- I, along with many others, believe that for suggest the contrary. Iraq is not the heart of national support? And most importantly, what the President to go to war in Iraq without inter- the war on terrorism, despite President Bush’s is our exit strategy? national support and without an exit strategy claims to the contrary. We must keep our pri- The President and his Administration re- was a fatal flaw. Given those tragic failures orities straight. peatedly told us Iraq posed an imminent threat thus far, I am in ‘‘shock and awe’’ that the (5) The President and Congress commits to of safety to America. But where are those nu- President has failed to fully explain how he a willingness to allocate funds to desperately clear weapons? plans to secure Iraq, achieve Iraqi self govern- needed programs vital to U.S. citizens. Before the war, the Administration also told ance and share the burden of rebuilding the It should be known that the $20 billion re- us there was strong, credible evidence to link industries and society of Iraq. How can we be construction includes $9 million for a zip code Saddam Hussein to September 11th. Yet, the expected to endorse blank checks with no system, $20 million for a month long business President himself now admits there is no evi- idea as to the overall plan for Iraq. course at $10,000 per pupil and $53 million for dence that Saddam Hussein was involved with (3) The President exercises diplomatic lead- state of the art landfills. We should not forget September 11th. ership in convincing other nations to join us in that charity begins at home. How can we re- We were told Iraq had thousands of weap- the effort in Iraq. build Iraq, if we refuse to acknowledge the so- ons of mass destruction that could easily be

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.070 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9463 used against friends, our allies and the United for necessary estimates on additional funding waukee have skyrocketed, forcing more and States. But where are they? required and troop levels projections. more families to go without treatment. Last Worse yet, we were never told about an exit We cannot maintain our efforts in Iraq and year 41,000 people in Milwaukee County and strategy and still don’t have one today. Afghanistan without a clear understanding of over 450,000 in Wisconsin went without health Instead the President spent his time playing our longer term needs. We must know how insurance. Nationwide, 43.6 million Americans ‘‘Top Gun’’ by landing on an aircraft carrier to many troops will be needed and how much currently have no health insurance, an in- declare the major conflict in Iraq over. Yet, this entire operation will cost, including contin- crease of over 2 million since last year. There more courageous men and women have died gency plans, and decide how our nation will is a health emergency right here in this coun- in these last few months than before that dubi- pay for the entire cost of the operation. try. We should be investing federal funds to ous, made-for-political-campaign-commercial Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Chairman, the Adminis- help struggling families here receive quality, event. tration rushed into this war before they under- comprehensive healthcare. And now the President comes to us asking stood the consequences. Nearly half a year This supplemental contains $90 million for for enormous amounts of money to continue prior to seeking out a United Nations mandate education in Iraq. While the President boosts what is supposedly no longer a major conflict. and two months before Congress even consid- spending to help Iraqi children learn, in Mil- Even if we agree to send money to Iraq, we ered the resolution authorizing force, the war waukee less than three-fourths of eighth grad- shouldn’t send it to contractors that are ripping plans were already set. In fact, a recent ers are proficient in the skills necessary to ad- off the American taxpayer. Why should the Washington Times article tells of a secret re- vance to the ninth grade and many teachers American taxpayer pay $15 million to Halli- port to the Joint Chiefs indicating that post-war are forced to teach in overcrowded class- burton to repair a power plant when the Iraqi planning had been insufficient. The administra- rooms. The Administration has under-funded people can do it, and did, for $80,000? tion clearly did not consider the enormous its own education policy by $8 billion, leaving More importantly, we’ve already appro- costs and effort that would be involved after thousands of children in Milwaukee and priated over $70 billion for the war in Iraq and the Iraqi army was defeated. Congress al- throughout the nation left behind. related efforts, virtually every penny the Presi- ready appropriated $78 billion earlier this year. This bill would also provide $950 million for dent asked for to win this war and protect our Now we are going to appropriate another $87 recruiting, training, and equipping an Iraqi po- troops. So why does the Army lack Kevlar pro- billion and undoubtedly there will be more re- lice force. An additional $509 million would be tective plates for 40,000 of our troops in Iraq? quests to come. The taxpayers will have to used for ‘‘public safety facilities and services.’’ Why do we continue to hear stories about par- pay billions to repair what we destroyed in the While providing money to create Iraqi civil ents sending their children better protective first place. service jobs and pay their wages, here at gear, basic supplies, and food and water at There was not sufficient justification to start home the Administration is trying to contract their own cost? Why does the Defense De- this war to begin with. To try to bolster their out thousands of good-paying federal govern- partment refuse to pay travel costs for soldiers case for war, the administration had asserted ment jobs. returning from battle for a brief, two-week visit that Iraq was an urgent threat to our national With the total price tag of the supplemental with loved ones? The President has given us security and that we were at risk of an Iraqi at $87 billion, its passage will directly increase no assurances that his new funding request surprise attack by weapons of mass destruc- the projected deficit this year to a new record- will not be mismanaged and, instead be used tion. But they offered no substantiation of setting height of over $500 billion. Instead of in strong support of our troops. these allegations, speaking only of hunches, driving us further into debt, this bill should There is no question that we need to allo- probabilities, and suspicions. The administra- have been paid for. We could have delayed cate whatever funds are necessary to support tion also made dubious claims that there were for one year the tax cut for the wealthiest one our troops in the field. ties between the 9/11 terrorists and Saddam. percent of Americans, which over ten years But there is only one real opportunity for the But in the months following the invasion, our would raise the full cost of the proposal before Congress to have a say in the course of war intelligence community can still find no link be- us today. But the Republican leadership did or foreign affairs and that is when the Presi- tween the Iraqi regime and the plot that led to not allow my colleague to offer his substitute dent comes to us and asks us to appropriate those deadly terrorist attacks. No weapons of proposition which would have paid for the the taxpayer’s money for war. mass destruction have been found, despite in- package in this manner. That time is now and this Congress must in- tensive efforts and an attack on the U.S. was Mr. Chairman, I did not vote to start this war sist that the President deliver his exit plan and not imminent. President Bush could not prove and I cannot vote to fix up a country we de- detail how he plains to get equipment, food his case for the war then, and he can’t now! stroyed. We have pressing needs here at and water to our troops. The notion that we have a ‘‘coalition of the home that are going unmet as planeloads of If this appropriation is defeated today, the willing’’ is also something of a farce. Our U.S. currency are being shipped to Iraq, rais- President will be with us tomorrow delivering major partner in this effort, Britain, has coming the federal deficit. The President recently the exit plan that he should have provided to mitted only $908 million to the rebuilding ef- signed into law the $369 billion appropriation the American people one year ago. forts over the next two and a half years, and for the Department of Defense. Some of these As I said during the debate over the war has 12,000 troops in Iraq, far less than the funds should be used to provide for the cost with Iraq, we are at our best when we are first 130,000 we have on duty there. For Pakistan, of our troops in Iraq. The funds in this supple- among allies standing tall for the free world. Jordan, and other unnamed lesser members mental are apparently not so imperative since Let us be at our best when we deal with Iraq, of this coalition, this bill gives them $1.3 bil- the Congressional Research Service indicates but always dedicate ourselves first and fore- lion—including $200 million in loan guaran- that the Army’s available military personnel most to the freedom and prosperity of our tees—to reward them for what amounts to lit- funding as well as operation and maintenance great United States. tle more than verbal support. funding should last into the spring of next Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Chairman, resolving The appropriations committee showed some year. the current instability in the region is in the common sense by rejecting such dubious pro- The administration’s policy in Iraq has been long-term best interests of all Americans—fail- visions as the President’s requests for $2 mil- a failure. Defeat of this measure would spur ure in Iraq would lead to irreparable con- lion for garbage trucks, $153 million for ‘‘solid the President to come up with a workable exit sequences. waste management programs,’’ and $9 million strategy, one that would put a stop to the al- This emergency spending bill raises a host to institute a ZIP code system in Iraq. I still most daily killing of our American troops. I of critical concerns that must be addressed. have questions about the bill’s funding of $10 urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on this bill. More than 138,000 American troops are cur- million to fund 100 prison construction consult- Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Chairman, without a rently in Iraq and I believe that they absolutely ants at $100,000 each, over $150 million for doubt, this period in history will record that the must be adequately provided for and able to ‘‘private sector development’’ like computer lit- United States was committed to spreading de- return home to their families as soon as pos- eracy and English classes, and money to es- mocracy and freedom throughout the world. sible. tablish museums and memorials. While pour- Building and guiding new democracies is one Today, I am offering an amendment to this ing billions into Iraq, critical needs are going of the most difficult, yet important tasks, that bill so that Congress receives a detailed de- unmet here at home. the United States—as a leader of the free scription of purpose for all projects over $1 This measure would provide $793 million to world—can undertake. With this debate today million. My amendment also calls for a com- modernize and obtain equipment for Iraq’s on the Iraq supplemental spending package, prehensive survey of security and infrastruc- health care facilities. While the President plans we seek to recommit ourselves to providing for ture needs, including progress reports on pre- to spend hundreds of millions to provide better those in the midst of that most important mis- vious projects. Finally, my amendment asks medical care in Iraq, health care costs in Mil- sion, our armed and foreign services.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.072 H15PT1 H9464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Deciding to wage war is not a decision that priate support of this Congress. By agreeing to tleman from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) is made lightly or for political expediency. It in- this supplemental, the United States military is recognized for 5 minutes. volves the sweat and sacrifice of America’s will have the resources necessary to rebuild (Mr. BLUMENAUER addressed the most courageous patriots, our armed forces. infrastructure and restore social order, creating House. His remarks will appear here- When someone joins the military and takes a politically secure and economically sound after in the Extensions of Remarks.) the yoke of freedom upon their shoulders, they Iraq. Accomplishing this goal is the most sig- f deserve the maximum support we can muster. nificant factor that will bring our troops home The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Mr. Chairman, that is why I have come to the for good. previous order of the House, the gen- well of this House, to make sure they are pro- During his address to a joint session of tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is vided for. Congress last July, British Prime Minister Tony recognized for 5 minutes. I support President Bush and believe that Blair concluded with a prophetic statement we (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed we should pass this supplemental as soon as should all consider as questions and chal- the House. His remarks will appear possible. There should be no doubt about lenges arise in the aftermath of war in Iraq; hereafter in the Extensions of Re- United States intentions: We stand behind our ‘‘Destiny put us in this place in history, in this marks.) troops and their mission to bring democracy moment in time, and the task is ours to do. If and freedom to Iraq. our spirit is right and our courage strong, the f Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Chairman, I world will be with us.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a rise today to express my support for the Presi- I ask my colleagues to join me in acting in previous order of the House, the gen- dent’s supplemental request for operations in support of our President, our armed forces, tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is Iraq. Just over one year ago this body voted the good people of Iraq, and the united free- recognized for 5 minutes. to authorize the use of military force to con- dom of all by voting in favor of this supple- (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. front the grave and growing global threat mental. His remarks will appear hereafter in posed by Saddam Hussein’s Ba’athist regime. Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, could I the Extensions of Remarks.) We convene one year later having achieved ask for an accounting of the time be- f many successes toward that objective, but fore I move that we rise so that we can The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a face new trials worthy of our continued sac- be ready for tomorrow? previous order of the House, the gen- rifice to protect the safety and security of the The CHAIRMAN pro tempore (Mr. tleman from Florida (Mr. MARIO DIAZ- entire global community. BASS). The gentleman from Arizona BALART) is recognized for 5 minutes. I realize public opinion among Americans is (Mr. KOLBE) has 53 minutes remaining, (Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- fiercely divided when it comes to Iraq. Criti- the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. ida addressed the House. His remarks cism is not a bad thing for our country during OBEY) has 1 hour and 16 minutes re- will appear hereafter in the Extensions a time of war as long as it’s constructive and maining. of Remarks.) does not undermine our ability to defeat the Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I move f enemy. As it stands, opponents of the war and that the Committee do now rise. detractors of President Bush are too easily for- The motion was agreed to. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tified by a mainstream press quick to under- Accordingly, the Committee rose; previous order of the House, the gen- score bad news and seemingly ambivalent to- and the Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. tleman from Ohio (Mr. RYAN) is recog- ward the many positive developments occur- MUSGRAVE) having assumed the chair, nized for 5 minutes. ring each day in Iraq. Mr. BASS, Chairman pro tempore of the (Mr. RYAN of Ohio addressed the Several of my colleagues here in the 108th Committee of the Whole House on the House. His remarks will appear here- Congress have shared stories of the remark- State of the Union, reported that that after in the Extensions of Remarks.) able progress they have observed during re- Committee, having had under further f debate the subject of a bill making cent trips to the Middle East. Electrical grids TRIBUTE TO ALTAMONTE SPRINGS emergency supplemental appropria- are being restored, public schools are open, PATRIOTS BABE RUTH SOFT- tions for defense and the reconstruc- the banking system is operating, thousands of BALL CHAMPIONSHIP reconstruction projects are underway and tion of Iraq and Afghanistan for the fis- thousands more have already been com- cal year ending September 30, 2004, had The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a pleted. Most of all, the Iraqi people are free— come to no resolution thereon. previous order of the House, the gen- and with the elimination of Saddam Hussein’s f tleman from Florida (Mr. FEENEY) is rule—the world has taken a giant step in win- recognized for 5 minutes. b 2215 ning the war on terror. Mr. FEENEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today 87 Billion dollars is a massive sum. As a SPECIAL ORDERS to commend the Altamonte Springs Patriots conservative, I’m a strong supporter of fiscal The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. for winning the Babe Ruth World Series responsibility and accountability. But I believe MUSGRAVE). Under the Speaker’s an- Championship for Age 16 and Under. These this supplemental is a wise and necessary in- nounced policy of January 7, 2003, and twelve young women along with their coaches vestment, critical to our continued efforts to under a previous order of the House, and parents should be extraordinarily proud. secure peace and future prosperity for the the following Members will be recog- The Patriots embody teamwork. They attend Iraqi people. nized for 5 minutes each. schools throughout Orange and Seminole counties in Central Florida including Lake The President’s request covers two major f Brantly, Lake Mary, Seminole, Orangewood expenses—troop support and reconstruction. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Christian, Central Florida Christian Academy, $67 billion alone will be directed to the oper- previous order of the House, the gen- ational costs of our military forces: providing and RBR Academy. Many have played to- tleman from New York (Mr. BOEHLERT) gether since age 10. At age 12, they com- for essential equipment and provisions nec- is recognized for 5 minutes. peted in little league softball and made it to essary for the safety and strength of U.S. (Mr. BOEHLERT addressed the the Florida State Tournament. troops. What American could shrink back from House. His remarks will appear here- On their journey to win the Babe Ruth World that commitment? after in the Extensions of Remarks.) The remaining 20 billion dollars will un- Series Championship, the Patriots won 19 of doubtedly be the source of much debate here f their final 20 games. The team raised $6,000 today. Some believe that American dollars The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a to finance their World Series trip to Louisville. designated for reconstruction should come in previous order of the House, the gen- In the championship game, Anna-Maria Jor- the form of a grant. Others argue it should be tleman from Illinois (Mr. LIPINSKI) is dan pitched seven innings, allowing only two made as a loan, payable once Iraq rehabili- recognized for 5 minutes. runs while Natalie Ruff led the offense with a tates its commerce and economy. We should (Mr. LIPINSKI addressed the House. fourth inning two-run single. all agree that the United States cannot with- His remarks will appear hereafter in On behalf of the people of the 24th District draw from a crippled Iraq and expect a stable the Extensions of Remarks.) of Florida, I would like to congratulate the fol- government and economy to take hold. f lowing champions for their outstanding tri- Reconstructing Iraq is a top priority for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a umph: Lauren Bennett, Jennifer Garaffa, Ni- Bush administration and should win the appro- previous order of the House, the gen- cole Hall, Arielle Jenkins, Anna-Maria Jordan,

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.077 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9465 Gloria Jordan, Alexandra Lofton, Natalie Ruff, woman from the District of Columbia flak jackets basically, jackets that are Jessie Sadlowsky, Ashley Tabor, Danielle (Ms. NORTON) is recognized for 5 min- incapable of stopping the bullets. I Valentino, and Andrea Wain, Mark Valentino, utes. wrote Secretary Rumsfeld, and I asked Manager, Gary Wain, Coach, Mark Ruff, (Ms. NORTON addressed the House. him some questions which I think I and Coach, David Phillips, Coach. Her remarks will appear hereafter in the American people deserve to have I wish the Altamonte Springs Patriots contin- the Extensions of Remarks.) answered. Why were our soldiers not ued academic and athletic success. f provided with these vests at the very f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a beginning of this war? We had plenty of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gen- time to prepare to have these vests manufactured. Why were they sent into previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. HOLT) is tleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) is rec- recognized for 5 minutes. harm’s way? How many American sol- ognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. HOLT addressed the House. His diers have lost their lives? How many (Mr. BROWN of Ohio addressed the remarks will appear hereafter in the have been terribly wounded and injured House. His remarks will appear here- Extensions of Remarks.) because of the insensitivity or incom- after in the Extensions of Remarks.) petence or outright shameful behavior f f of those who decided that for some rea- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a QUESTIONS REGARDING VESTS son our soldiers did not need or did not previous order of the House, the gen- FOR THE TROOPS IN IRAQ deserve this kind of protection? I think tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is the Secretary should answer that ques- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tion to this Congress and to the Amer- recognized for 5 minutes. previous order of the House, the gen- (Mr. MORAN of Kansas addressed the ican people. It is just almost beyond tleman from Ohio (Mr. STRICKLAND) is belief with all the billions of dollars House. His remarks will appear here- recognized for 5 minutes. after in the Extensions of Remarks.) available to the Pentagon that this Mr. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, most basic protection for our soldiers, f I rise tonight to talk about something the vests, the body armor they wear, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a that has been in the news lately. I first would not be given to them. General previous order of the House, the gen- became aware of this problem in May Meyers said, well, it’s not a question of tleman from Texas (Mr. GREEN) is rec- when I received a letter from a young money, it’s a question of production. ognized for 5 minutes. soldier in Baghdad, one of my constitu- We’re trying to get as many of these (Mr. GREEN of Texas addressed the ents, a young man who attended West vests produced as possible. In fact, the House. His remarks will appear here- Point, a young man who loves the mili- Pentagon has even enlisted three addi- after in the Extensions of Remarks.) tary and loves being in the Army. He tional companies to produce these f wrote me a letter and he said, Con- vests. Well, it is about time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a gressman, I am so proud to be in the Back in Ohio we have an old saying, previous order of the House, the gen- Army. And then later on in his letter, it does no good to close the barn door tleman from Minnesota (Mr. KENNEDY) he said, I’m angry because there are after the horse has left the barn. Why is recognized for 5 minutes. two kinds of protective vests that are were these protective devices not avail- (Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota ad- being issued over here. One of the vests able before our soldiers were sent into dressed the House. His remarks will ap- is capable of stopping fragments. The battle? General Abizaid, testifying be- pear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- other vest is capable of stopping bul- fore a Senate committee, said he did marks.) lets. I’m wondering why my men do not not have an answer to that question. f have access to the best vests, those He said, I cannot answer why we went The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a that can stop bullets. It is called the into conflict with an insufficient sup- previous order of the House, the gen- Interceptor vest. It is made of Kevlar. ply of these vests. tleman from New York (Mr. HINCHEY) It has areas where ceramic inserts can Somebody ought to take responsi- is recognized for 5 minutes. be placed. And these Interceptor vests bility. The President frequently talks (Mr. HINCHEY addressed the House. have been credited with saving nearly about the need for personal responsi- His remarks will appear hereafter in 30 lives in Afghanistan. Yet, Madam bility. Who was responsible at the Pen- the Extensions of Remarks.) Speaker, it is almost beyond belief that tagon, in our defense establishment, although we had months to prepare for f for this gross oversight? I think the this conflict, months during which we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Secretary owes the American people an knew that there was a high probability previous order of the House, the gen- answer, and I hope he responds to my that we would be going to war, we put tleman from California (Mr. GEORGE letter in an expeditious and prompt our young soldiers into harm’s way MILLER) is recognized for 5 minutes. manner. without protecting them with the best (Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California f addressed the House. His remarks will vests, bulletproof vests, available to us. There is a story that has been re- AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION appear hereafter in the Extensions of DRUGS FOR SENIORS Remarks.) ported in the press of how one young soldier was on patrol, and he was shot The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f by the enemy four times, twice in the previous order of the House, the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a chest and twice in his arms, and he sur- tleman from Minnesota (Mr. GUT- previous order of the House, the gen- vived. He survived because, although KNECHT) is recognized for 5 minutes. tleman from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) is he did not have one of these Inter- Mr. GUTKNECHT. Madam Speaker, I recognized for 5 minutes. ceptor vests to wear, before he went on have come to the well of this House (Mr. HINOJOSA addressed the House. patrol one of his buddies took off his many times in the evening and in the His remarks will appear hereafter in vest and gave it to him. It was only be- day to talk about the high cost of pre- the Extensions of Remarks.) cause he had this Interceptor vest on scription drugs and how much Ameri- f that he survived being shot in the cans pay for drugs relative to the rest The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a chest. of the industrialized world. I believe it previous order of the House, the gen- But tonight, as we are here in Wash- is a crime, and I believe it is shame on tleman from Illinois (Mr. EMANUEL) is ington, DC, and those of us who are us. I always say it is not shame on the recognized for 5 minutes. Members of this Chamber feel safe and pharmaceutical companies, it is shame (Mr. EMANUEL addressed the House. secure within the confines of this on us, because the FDA and the Justice His remarks will appear hereafter in House Chamber, there are young Amer- Department work for us. I have been the Extensions of Remarks.) icans who are in Baghdad and Tikrit regularly vocal and very critical of our f and other parts of Iraq, some 44,000, we FDA and what they have done in terms The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a believe, who do not have the Inter- of, quote, protecting the public health. previous order of the House, the gentle- ceptor vest. They have Vietnam-era I have repeatedly said that a drug you

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.067 H15PT1 H9466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 cannot afford is neither safe nor effec- people. They help steer the Senior Citi- clining Medicare reimbursements for tive. zens League through some of the chop- physicians. Effective January 1, 2004, Tonight, Madam Speaker, I come to py waters and explain how things hap- physicians and other providers paid the floor of the House to offer some pen. It is groups like that that are pursuant to the Medicare physician fee congratulations, because if you are making a difference. They are stepping schedule face at least a 4.2 percent cut going to hand out the thorns, I think up and saying there is something in reimbursements. once in a while you have to hand out wrong, we need to do something about For nearly 40 years, Medicare has the roses. First, I would like to con- it. We need to fix it. They have run ads. provided necessary health care to those gratulate the people at the FDA be- They have informed their members. millions of patients across the country, cause today there was a conference They represent 1.2 million members some 40-something million this year. held in Bethesda, and they were par- around the country. They are the sec- Another steep cut in reimbursement ticipants in that conference. What they ond largest senior citizens group in the talked about was new technologies to rates is now forcing many physicians country. I have to take my hat off to who care for Medicare patients to make our drug supply safer, so that them because, as I say, they stepped whether you buy your drugs from Man- make difficult choices. The scheduled up, they helped run ads, they used real January 1 cut in the reimbursement hattan or Munich, you will be able to money, they did not take it from some get safe drugs. I want to talk about a rate is just one of a string of Medicare other special interest group and they payment reductions for physicians. couple of those technologies and the are making a difference. FDA was there to talk about it. One of Due to problems in the formula used to We are going to have to vote here in set Medicare payments for physicians, them is this tamperproof, counterfeit- the next couple of weeks perhaps on a proof technology. This packaging is this 4.2 percent cut taken with the 5.4 prescription drug bill. We are going to percent decline in 2002 contributes to made by a little company out in Cali- have to ask ourselves some simple fornia called Flex Products. They also successive pay cuts reaching more than questions. One of those questions is 10 percent. make the dye that goes on our $20 bills why is it that Americans pay so much that make it almost impossible, al- more than consumers around the rest To illustrate the Medicare payment though they and I think the Federal of the industrialized world? The second history for surgical services, let us Treasury says that this is impossible question is, what are we going to do take a look at this chart comparing to counterfeit, the same technology is about it? I hope you will be able to give the Medicare economic index to physi- now available for pharmaceutical com- us good answers because I think we are cian payment update. The Center for panies. And I am told that seven of the going to get a chance to vote on that. Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, largest pharmaceutical companies are The House has done the right thing. uses this Medicare economic index, or already employing this technology. We are waiting on the other body. We MEI, as a proxy for inflation in the Let me also talk about another tech- hope that we will have a conference cost of operating a medical practice. nology. This is the first time I have committee. People like the TREA Sen- The largest component of the MEI is ever talked about it here on the floor ior Citizens League are watching. They change in hourly earning for the gen- of the House. This is made by a family- are paying attention. Their members eral economy. A proxy for physicians’ owned feed and seed company in Min- are watching. They are paying atten- own time is in this index. neapolis, Minnesota, a little company tion. They are making a difference. Additionally, the MEI accounts for called Cargill. These are microscopic They are counting on us to do the office expenses, medical materials and markers. They are edible and they are same. supplies, professional liability insur- so small that you cannot even see one. TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE AD ance, now that is a good one, profes- But we now have the ability to apply Congress: Senior citizens need you to vote sional liability insurance, and we know this to every drug. In fact, we can even ‘‘Aye’’ on H.R. 2427, prescription drug impor- what is happening to that, medical apply this to the products that go into tation legislation. equipment expenses and other benefits the drugs, so that we can know that This week, Congress will have the oppor- and various professional expenses. that drug is in fact what is said that it tunity to help seniors by voting ‘‘aye’’ on is very simply. That was also on dis- H.R. 2447, legislation to allow America’s sen- b 2230 play today at that conference. iors ‘‘market’’ access to lower priced medicines. But, Madam Speaker, what I really The bill would mean seniors would pay a Here the yellow line shows a steadily want to do is say a special thank you more reasonable price for their prescrip- increasing MEI, up about 2 to 4 percent to some of the senior groups that have tions, and would mean that many seniors every year starting in 1996. Every year stepped up. I want to single out one in wouldn’t have to choose between their medi- extending out to the present time, a 2 particular, the TREA Senior Citizens cations, and rent and food. to 4 percent increase. League, who is made up of just some of The pharmaceutical industry, however, Now look at the red line. The red line the most wonderful people, and their doesn’t want this critical legislation to pass. Some are more concerned about making the charts an annual Medicare payment board is here tonight. I want to show best possible profit, rather than making a update for physicians resembling some an ad that they ran earlier this year. profit while still allowing seniors to have ac- sort of a roller coaster starting in 1996 They were one of the few senior citi- cess to safe, affordable medicines. This is and 1997 with surgical payments slight- zens groups that used real money, con- wrong. ly under the MEI, and then in 1998 we tributed by their seniors, and they ran Vote for our seniors—not for special inter- have a tremendous drop. Look at this this half-page ad encouraging Congress, ests. drop in 1998, which rebounds the next and I want to make sure that we can f year, the only year, I point out, that put at least the text of this into the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the MEI and the increase in payments CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. I want to previous order of the House, the gen- are actually matched. Then we have a thank them, and I want to thank tleman from Washington (Mr. slight increase in physician payments George Smith, their chairman, who MCDERMOTT) is recognized for 5 min- until we start a disaster downward serves on their board. What a wonder- utes. trend of payment cuts before congres- ful board it is. These are people who (Mr. MCDERMOTT addressed the sional intervention in 2003. volunteer. They do not get paid large House. His remarks will appear here- retainers. All that they do is work on after in the Extensions of Remarks.) When I look at this chart, it is clear behalf of their members and on behalf f to me that Medicare is not funded ap- of seniors everywhere. When they saw DECLINING MEDICARE REIM- propriately to ensure access to Amer- what was happening to the cost of pre- BURSEMENTS FOR PHYSICIANS ica’s elderly and disabled patients. scription drugs, they stepped up, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Without doctors’ high levels of partici- they made a difference. I want to previous order of the House, the gen- pation, the Medicare program would thank them. And I want to thank our tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) is not have been able to serve millions of former colleague Dave Funderburk. recognized for 5 minutes. patients over these last 4 decades. Congressman and Dr. Funderburk was Mr. GINGREY. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I would like to read a valuable Member of the Congress. He rise again today, this week, to con- and include in the RECORD a letter I re- and his wife Betty have just been super tinue the discussion regarding the de- ceived just 2 days ago. Madam Speaker,

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.189 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9467 the letter is from two doctors who tleman from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH) is rec- So I will give the benefit of the doubt practice in my home State of Georgia: ognized for 5 minutes. to the military, to Mr. Rumsfeld to try ‘‘Dear Representative GINGREY, al- (Mr. KUCINICH addressed the House. to do his best job and get this oper- though we continue to see Medicare pa- His remarks will appear hereafter in ation over in Iraq and bring our troops tients in our practice, we are no longer the Extensions of Remarks.) home safely. accepting new Medicare patients. Fur- f But, fundamentally, many people are ther cuts in payments to physicians talking about and challenging whether EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL treating Medicare patients will un- or not our military should have been in APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2004 doubtedly result in a mass exodus of Iraq in the first place. Let me note medical providers and secondarily The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under that taking care of Saddam Hussein limit access to medical care for the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- was necessary for America’s security, Medicare recipients. We have already uary 7, 2003, the gentleman from Cali- and we should applaud our President noticed that many Medicare patients fornia (Mr. ROHRABACHER) is recognized for making the tough decisions and are having difficulties getting routine for one half the time until midnight as taking the heat and putting up with all care. Despite the fact that we are the designee of the majority leader. the backbiting and nit-picking that he physiatrists treating musculoskeletal Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- has had to go through in order to make problems, we find ourselves ordering er, today we have heard a great debate sure that our operation, the demo- routine care to working-up medical on H.R. 3289, the supplemental con- cratic offensive there in Iraq, to make problems that their internists or pri- cerning Iraq and Afghanistan. This $87 sure it kept going and was successful. mary care providers no longer have billion supplemental is the largest sup- The President has his detractors, and I time to address. Unfortunately, we do plemental in American history, and we am not saying he has not made mis- not have the time to address these should look at it very closely; and we takes, but by and large this has been a other issues either. should be considering all portions of great President, a historic President ‘‘Please help this situation by avert- this supplemental. who stepped up to the plate and did ing additional Medicare pay cuts. The I support the supplemental basically, what was necessary and met the chal- courtesy of a response is appreciated. and I will be voting for it even if my lenge of his day. And let us note that ‘‘Sincerely, Amy M. Long, M.D. and perfecting amendments are rejected. almost very few of the people who are Daryl L. Figa, M.D.’’ However, I have several suggestions now attacking our President and are Madam Speaker, the courtesy of a re- that I will be making tomorrow that I attacking the supplemental would ad- sponse has been requested. What is our believe are vital to the well-being of vocate that we permit Saddam Hussein answer? Will we abandon those doctors the American people. to get back into power, and earlier we who treat our most needy? Madam So tonight I thought I would speak a even heard the proposals that we give Speaker, we must stop, we must stop little bit about the supplemental and this to the United Nations so that Sad- the 4.2 percent Medicare physician pay- about several of the changes that need dam Hussein will not come back into ment cut. Help our doctors help those to be made in order to ensure that the power. Unless we are going to provide who need their care the most. Madam interests of the American people are leadership, the United Nations is use- Speaker, we must not forget doctors being met. less, as we know. It is a debating soci- are the linchpin of the Medicare pro- First of all, of the $87 billion we are ety, and unless America provides the gram. being asked for in this supplemental, leadership, it will do nothing. So we ORTHOREHAB, $66 billion of it is for our military. And can be very proud that our President Lawrenceville, GA, October 13, 2003. this portion of the supplemental I sup- said, I am going to take care of Amer- Hon. PHILIP GINGREY, port. And I will have to suggest that, ica’s security. House of Representatives, even as we have heard today, if some- Saddam Hussein was a monster. He is Washington, DC. one is complaining that there was a a monster. And he was a monstrous DEAR REPRESENTATIVE GINGREY: Although lack of body armor, one does not sug- we continue to see Medicare patients in our threat when he was in power. He was a practice, we are no longer accepting new gest that the way to solve that is not mass murderer to his own people. He Medicare patients for treatment. Further to give them the money that they be- was a torturer, and he was not only a cuts in payments to physicians treating lieve is necessary to complete their scourge to his own people in his right, Medicare patients will undoubtly result in a mission in Iraq. In fact, being someone but he was a threat when he was in mass exodus of medical providers and sec- who respects our Armed Forces and power to the United States of America. ondarily, limit access to medical care for the their leaders and respects the job and He was a threat to our safety because Medicare recipients. the courage it takes to do this job and We have already noticed that many Medi- Saddam Hussein hated America, hated care patients are having difficulties getting knowing that I am not an expert on every one of us, and would have done routine care. Despite the fact that we are military matters, I would lean towards us harm had he had the chance because physiatrists treating musculoskeletal prob- granting the requests from our mili- America humiliated him by driving his lems, we find ourselves ordering routine care tary when they claim they need a cer- forces out of Kuwait a decade ago. to working-up medical problems that their tain amount of money in order to get There is no getting around it. internists or primary care providers no their job done and to come home safe- He had a blood grudge against us. longer have time to address. Unfortunately, ly. What that means in that part of the we do not have the time to address these Certainly, a great deal of our defense world with a man who murders hun- other issues either. Please help this situation by averting addi- resources have been expended in Af- dreds of thousands of his own people, tional Medicare pay cuts. ghanistan and Iraq; and many of these that means he would not think twice if The courtesy of a response is appreciated. resources need to be replaced, whether he had the opportunity to kill Ameri- Sincerely, it is fuel or ammunition, whether it is cans in great numbers; and I am very AMY M. LANG, MD. repairing equipment or whatever. We pleased that our President took this DARYL L. FIGA, MD. are going to need to spend a certain tyrant out, eliminated this threat to f amount of money just to bring our- America, and promoted democracy in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. selves up to the point where we are not Iraq at the same time. MUSGRAVE). Under a previous order of vulnerable because of the commit- Unfortunately, the reason we had to the House, the gentleman from Michi- ments that we have made overseas in do that now was because a decade ago gan (Mr. CONYERS) is recognized for 5 these last 2 years. If we do not do this, President Bush One did not do his job. minutes. if we do not pay heed to what our mili- He did not finish the job he set out to (Mr. CONYERS addressed the House. tary says they need in order to finish do, and now we have been paying for it. His remarks will appear hereafter in their mission successfully and come Let us make sure that the decisions we the Extensions of Remarks.) home safely, either they will not suc- make now with this supplemental and f ceed in their mission, more people will other decisions that we will be making The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a be killed, or we will be left vulnerable ensure that we will not have to go back previous order of the House, the gen- in years ahead. This makes no sense. to that region. Let us finish the job,

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.192 H15PT1 H9468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 get it done right. Let us not short- part of the price we are paying, but it have a long list and I would commend change our people when they ask for does not reflect the Iraqi people, but my friend to go to a Congressional Re- their needs in the military, but let us instead is the last gasp of a tyrant and search Service publication dated June make sure we get the job done so we do of a dictator of a monstrous regime 22, 1992. not have to go back again. that we have driven into oblivion and Mr. ROHRABACHER. If I could re- How do we do that? First and fore- put on the ash heap of history. claim my time, let me just note that at most, yes, we back our military be- So our soldiers can be proud, and we times during World War II, we were cause Saddam Hussein was one of the are proud of them. They are risking known to send weapons to Joseph Sta- most powerful military forces in that their lives, and we are going to make lin in order to fight Adolph Hitler, and part of the world. In fact, he was the sure they can do their job. So I want to during the Cold War we at times most powerful military force in that make it very clear that I support those backed dictators like Samoza and some part of the world. So we had to use that elements in the bill that will assist our nefarious characters. And, I might add, tool to get him out. But succeeding military in that job; and as I say, we did not start winning the Cold War also requires having the people of Iraq America is safer because of what we until Ronald Reagan said, and let me on our side. We need to help them build have done. America will always be stress this, when he came to power he a democratic society. And I was in the safer when we are championing the said, We are not just against com- forefront along with the gentleman cause of liberty and justice. munism anymore, we are for democ- from California (Mr. COX) in passing All too long in the Cold War, we racy. That is a very important part of the Iraq Liberation Act 5 years ago, found ourselves supporting dictators how we won the Cold War. and I might note that the State De- and tyrants, and there has been talk During that time period, Iran was partment under the last administra- about what we did for Saddam Hussein considered a terrible threat, engaged tion and under this administration himself at a time when he was in a con- with terrorist activities, murdering until after September 11 did not expend flict with Iranians. And, yes, people did Americans, et cetera. We all remember the funds that were given to them in help. I might add that the guaranteed that. I will admit probably the Reagan order to help the people of Iraq provide loans that my friend referred to earlier Administration, trying to balance off the democratic alternative to Saddam happened in 1989 after Ronald Reagan that Iranian threat, did some of these Hussein that they needed. That was a had left the White House. I know that things that the gentleman is referring failure for the last 5 years of our gov- because it was my first year here, and to. Mr. DELAHUNT. If the gentleman ernment. one of the first things I did on the floor will yield for a moment, I want to be We need now to work with the people of this House was to pass out leaflets clear. It was after the Iran-Iraq war of Iraq and build their democratic in- to Members as they came in through had concluded, and it was not Presi- stitutions, and we are succeeding in that door asking them not to vote for dent Reagan, but it was President Bush that. And, yes, there are people who the loan guarantees to Saddam Hus- will kill an American soldier, and we that denied this Congress by threat of sein. These were loan guarantees that veto to impose sanctions on Iraq for are drawing in the al Qaeda and the were going to permit him to buy Amer- terrorists from around the world to at- the atrocities that were committed in ican grain, which meant we were pay- Halabja, the gassing of some 5,000 tack Americans there. But overwhelming for his food while he used his ingly the people of Iraq are very gleeful Kurdish Iraqis by Saddam Hussein. money to pay for his army. It was a The lesson, I would respectfully sub- that Saddam Hussein is gone and horrible mistake. It was a horrible mit, that we should learn is that we grateful to America for this. And I sug- thing to do. Anytime we give credit to have got to be careful with whom we gest that in years ahead that once the dictators, it is wrong. When we helped lie and forge an alliance. situation is stabilized and Iraq becomes support people like Samosa and these Mr. ROHRABACHER. That is abso- part of the family of nations, the civ- other dictators around the world, it lutely correct, and I am very proud ilized family of nations, instead of was wrong. What we need to do now to that in the United States history we headed by a rogue general like Saddam be secure is to promote freedom. have been pragmatic at times, but all Hussein, that we will find that the peo- Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, of our pragmatism has been balanced ple of Iraq are our best friends. They will the gentleman yield? with a love of liberty and justice. And will be so grateful to us that they will Mr. ROHRABACHER. I yield to the there have been debates on this floor, stand beside us in the challenges that gentleman from Massachusetts. unlike in other countries where they we face in the future, and they will tell Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I are backing dictators, that it does not us how grateful they are and the suf- thank the gentleman for yielding. And make the debate on the floor. And we fering that they went through under I know he did serve in the course of the can be very proud of our country, that Saddam Hussein. Reagan Presidency. I do believe, how- we did save the world from the Nazis And already our stand in the Middle ever, that one of the gravest mistakes and the Japanese militarists. East has done so much to increase our that was made during the course of the I am very proud of my father’s gen- prestige. Already, for example, in Iran 1980s right up until 1990 was this un- eration. My father has passed away we see changes, movement for change holy, if you will, relationship that was now. He was in the Pacific war. So in Iran, one of the most hardened anti- formed with Saddam Hussein. many of these people did so much back Western of Islamic societies, and we b 2245 in those days. The Japanese militarists see that throughout the Islamic world and Nazis would have dominated this that there is a possibility now because As the gentleman knows, it is the planet without them stepping forward. of America’s increase in prestige that current Secretary of Defense, Mr. I am also very proud of what we did we can actually step in and do some Rumsfeld, who was the special envoy to during the Cold War. It was a very per- good and we can be proud that with Saddam Hussein. ilous moment for humankind. We only a minor loss of civilian life we ac- In 1982, and I have this discussion be- stepped forward. It was Americans that tually achieved our goal of eliminating cause I think it is important that the stepped into the breach. I might add, Saddam Hussein’s monstrous regime. American people pay attention, be- our allies nitpicked and backbit us In fact, more civilians would be dead, cause we all have to learn from errors every moment, the French and Ger- Iraqi civilians would be dead today, that were made in the past. In 1982, mans, every time we tried to make a had we left Saddam Hussein in power Saddam Hussein was removed from the stand against the communists during and he killed the number of civilians terrorist list. In 1986, the United States that time period. that he was killing, that his rate of installed an embassy in Baghdad, and, But, today, who would have guessed massacre of his own people would have over the course of time, right up until after the Cold War that we would face continued unabated by American the invasion by Saddam Hussein in Ku- a new major threat, a massive threat? troops. Also, there were limited casual- wait, but particularly during the Iraq- On September 11, that threat became ties on our side; and, yes, there are Iran war, we were providing intel- evident to all of us. That threat, where still a few casualties. Every day we ligence, we were selling, or we allowed terrorists overseas, in a faraway coun- hear about that. It is a tragedy. It is to be sold, dual-use technology, and I try, their little tyranny, the Taliban

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.196 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9469 tyranny in Afghanistan, was able to be and airports and things that will help about what may well be the richest used as a base of operations, their Iraq in the future prosper, these costly country in the world. country was used as a base of oper- improvements are necessary just to The only reason it is poor today is ations to slaughter 3,000 Americans in keep that society functioning, because because it has been exploited and its the worst terrorist attack in the his- it is so low at this point. But it will people have been beaten down and its tory of our country. This was the also lay the foundation for the future, economy robbed by this monster, Sad- greatest slaughter of American civil- a future of stability, and, yes, we can dam Hussein. But if they are poten- ians in the history of our country. predict a future of prosperity in Iraq. tially one of the richest countries in This brought us to the reality of an- Should we help now? The answer is the world, why must we give away our other great threat that we face. I yes. We bought onto that role when we limited resources, and give it away just would like to say that I believe Presi- sent our troops into that country. The as a grant, as a giveaway, never to be dent Bush has stepped up to this chal- administration is asking, again, for $66 repaid? Why must our people pay for lenge. In Afghanistan, I think we did a billion for our military operations in everything and never expect to get paid terrific job. This bill does put another Iraq and Afghanistan. I have no prob- back? Why must the American people $1.5 billion in for reconstruction, which lem with that, because we do need to have to shell out another $18.6 billion, I believe should have happened imme- finish the job and see our troops come to be taken from their pockets or to be diately after the Taliban were thrown home safely. Again, I will not second- taken from the money needed to run out, so we have not been exactly quick guess or undercut our military about our schools or our hospitals or our on this. We should have been quicker, what form the military spending will transportation systems? Why? Why no doubt. take. must we bear the burden, the whole But we have got the terrorists on the The question facing us, however, is burden? run. Their home base has been elimi- what form the $18.6 billion reconstruc- The answer we are being given by nated. The Taliban regime, the ones tion program will take. Should it be in global planners over at the State De- that are not dead are running, along the form of a grant, a giveaway, some- partment suggests they are not watch- with bin Laden and their gang, looking thing that will never be repaid, or ing out for the interests of the Amer- over their shoulders. Otherwise, we should it be in the form of loans and in- ican people when they propose this would have had very many more ter- vestments in Iraq? plan, but, instead, they are watching rorist acts in the United States. Iraq’s infrastructure challenges can out for what is best for the world. Well, We arrested this guy in Thailand. He be fixed and paid for by Iraqi con- who is supposed to watch out for the is the one who conducted the bombing sumers and producers through the sale American people, if our government of this discotheque in Indonesia, mur- of oil and through fees on the purchase does not watch out for them? dering a couple of hundred people, of electricity and water and oil and Unfortunately, the motive behind the mostly surfers, one from my district, a gas. So the Iraqi people can pay for strategy we have been presented of guy named Webby Webster, who went these things over a 20-year period, just grants instead of loans does not appear down there to go surfing. as any similar effort to upgrade or re- to be based on a humanitarian concern These terrorists, radical Islamists, furbish systems in our country, what- for the long-suffering people of Iraq. hate America’s way of life. We must do ever systems they are, you have the That might be a little understandable, our best to reach out to the Muslim capital costs, and they are made part if the planners over at the State De- world, to the moderate Muslims, to of the bill that the consumer pays, and partment were basing it on that, be- those people who would believe in de- then that is paid off over a 20-year pe- cause their hearts were touched. No, mocracy and want to be part of the riod. that would be admirable. It might be Western family of nations. We must do Well, why can that same thing not wrong-headed, but it would be admi- so, and we must start right here in work for the Iraqi people, especially rable. It might be, for example, mis- Iraq. This is the best place to turn when considering the Iraqi people in guided charity. around the entire Muslim world. Con- the future may be very prosperous? But, no, this is not a rational benevo- gress is being asked now. Our level of Federal Government def- lence. That is not the driving force be- So I am supporting what we have icit spending this year will be at least hind this $18.6 billion. The Americans done. But there is something in this $400 billion. How can we borrow, which are being told that we must give that bill which I find myself in opposition is being proposed to us, that we take as a gift, rather than expect any pay- to, and I think the American people $18 billion and give it as loans? We are back. Of course, the country we are need to pay attention, and I would like borrowing that because we are in def- giving it to is potentially a very, very to call this to the attention of my col- icit. How can we borrow $18.6 billion wealthy country. leagues. I believe it is a vitally impor- and give it to the people of Iraq? We No, what is motivating this demand, tant issue which will be decided tomor- are being told we want to give it to and we have heard it in the debate to- row. them because we cannot expect them night, that it be a gift instead of a Of this $87 billion supplemental, Con- to accept more debt. loan, this $18 billion reconstruction gress is being asked to approve $18.6 Well, our people will have to pay it plan, is concern for the powerful inter- billion of it as a reconstruction pack- back. Our people, in time, will have to national banking and financial inter- age for Iraq. This American aid will be pay back that debt. What we are doing ests. They are the driving force behind used, to some degree, to rebuild what is borrowing money to give to the peo- the demand that Americans give the was damaged or destroyed in our mili- ple of Iraq so that our children can pay gift of $18 billion for Iraqi reconstruc- tary operations, but, to a greater de- back that debt. tion, rather than loan it to them. What gree, it will be used to upgrade, refur- Well, the Iraqi people should pay that is happening here is that a loan would bish and to make operational an Iraqi back. Iraq has the third largest oil re- increase the level of debt in Iraq. infrastructure that was neglected and serves in the world. That is what we allowed to degenerate under decades of know today. They are just behind b 2300 Saddam Hussein’s tyrannical dictator- Saudi Arabia and Canada. But, guess We are told that Iraq already owes ship. what? Once a full and honest assess- about $120 billion in foreign debt; and if The reconstruction package includes ment is made, we may find that Iraq is we add another $18.6 billion to that, it billions of dollars to be taken from the the world’s number one oil producer. just might be the straw that breaks the pockets of the American people to up- That is it. It may end up that 10 years camel’s back. And on this floor tonight grade and refurbish Iraq’s electric and from now Iraq is the biggest oil pro- we have heard that argued: oh, this is water systems, as well as repairing and ducer in the world. what happened to Germany in World upgrading Iraq’s oil industry, among Iraq today has 112 billion barrels of War I, and this is what leads to further many other projects, I might add. proven oil reserves, but only 10 percent conflict, in that we put this debt, we Well, these costly improvements, for of the country has been explored. Only give them such a burden of debt that example, there are clinics, and there 17 percent of the country’s 80 oil fields the society breaks down; and then they are cranes that we are going to buy, have been developed. We are talking say, nobody is going to get paid back

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.197 H15PT1 H9470 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 because the economy will fail, along tion or country that loans money or Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I with any hopes of recovery or any provides credit to a gangster regime think that is an excellent point that hopes of stability because of too much like that of Saddam Hussein’s should the gentleman makes, because we have debt on Iraq. Well, that is what we are do so at their own risk, and they heard a lot about the donors con- being told. All I have to say is, that is should certainly not expect America’s ference, and the gentleman uses a fig- total, absolute nonsense. That is lim- taxpayers to guarantee their amoral ure of $10 billion, which I would sug- iting our options and building a straw transactions. gest is optimistic. man and destroying a straw man. Now, we have heard on this floor that Mr. ROHRABACHER. Really high. The American people have already none of this money is going to go to Mr. DELAHUNT. If he is unaware, he carried a far too heavy burden. They repay those loans. Yes, none of that should know that the European Com- have carried the load, the full load for money in particular. But by not mak- mission, which is the executive arm of peace and stability for almost the ening this a loan, by never getting it the European Union, has already made tire planet. Now we are being asked to back, by just giving away $20 billion its commitment. Now, obviously, indi- cough up another $18.6 billion, never to which our children will have to repay, vidual countries will be asked to come be repaid back. And why are we being because we are borrowing that, what and contribute. But does the gen- asked? We have to give it away? Why is that means is we are doing that in tleman know the figure that the Euro- that? Because if we make it a loan, order to secure those loans so those big pean Union’s executive arm, the Euro- then it might threaten the viability of German and French and Saudi pean Commission, has made? the loans that huge German, French, moneyed interests get paid the loans Mr. ROHRABACHER. No. What is and Belgian banks have made to Sad- they made to Saddam Hussein. that? dam Hussein’s regime. That is it. Got In summary, the insistence that we Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, $230 million. So again, I do not think it? give, rather than loan, Iraq this $18.6 Now, do we know why everybody is billion is really aimed at protecting that we are going to realistically ex- saying the American people should not these financial institutions that back pect that a figure of $10 billion, which be paid back? Because if we make it a Saddam Hussein’s bloody regime. The has been circulated about, is realistic. loan, those $120 billion that were debt left by Saddam Hussein’s dictator- And I cannot agree with the gentleman loaned to Saddam Hussein might, in ship should be repudiated. It should be more. Not only have we carried the some way, be put in jeopardy. We are wiped away. We have heard earlier burden of military presence in Iraq, but asking the American people to put out today talk about the Marshall Plan. at this point in time, to just simply give the money away, without having $20 billion to protect loans made by We have heard about, oh, we have to it collateralized with future oil rev- international bankers in Germany and pass this as a gift, because other donor enue, it just simply is unfair to the France to Saddam Hussein’s dictator- countries will not help in the weeks American taxpayer and to the Amer- ship? No. And Saddam Hussein, of ahead. ican people. I thank the gentleman for course, was given credit lines by people Well, first of all, look at the Marshall yielding. like the Saudis and others in the Per- Plan argument. What did we do to make sure that Germany was able to Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- sian Gulf; and when he got these loans prosper? The first thing we said in the er, I think the gentleman’s information and this credit that we are talking Marshall Plan was that the German puts to bed the idea that we have to about, he did not build bridges; he did Government is not going to be respon- spend $18.6 billion and give it as a gift not feed babies. He bought sophisti- sible for the debts of the Hitler regime. in order to make sure that the Euro- cated weapons and opulent palaces that Now, the reparations, yes. That is when peans at this donors conference cough were complete with jacuzzis and tor- the Nazis did things and that govern- up the money. Well, there is very little ture chambers. That is what he did ment had to pay reparations, but not chance that they will. But again, no with those loans. The people of Iraq the debts, not the people who just matter how much money they give, in never benefited from those loans. He loaned money to the Hitler regime. All no way would it be as beneficial as if let his own country’s infrastructure rot of those debts were forgiven. we had a policy that the debt owed or even though these loans were providing So here we have the Marshall Plan the debt accumulated by Saddam Hus- him billions of dollars along with Iraq’s argument, and it just does not work sein and spent by Saddam Hussein is no oil money. here. longer the responsibility of the Iraqi Now the American people are told we The institutions, the institutions and people. That would free the Iraqi peo- must donate $18.6 billion because to the governments that hold the debt ple from a burden that will bend them loan it, coupled with Saddam Hussein’s from Saddam’s regime cannot be per- over and break their economy. debt, it would be too heavy a burden mitted to profit from these loans to for the Iraqi people to climb out from this gangster. And when we go to that b 2310 under, and it would hurt the pillars of conference and we are asking, the Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, if international finance. President is saying, oh, we have to the gentleman would yield for just a Well, the solution, I might add, make it a grant instead of a loan be- moment. I seek information. But what again, there is another solution. We are cause these other people then will not has gone unremarked during the course not just talking about either a loan in donate when we go to the donors con- of this debate is that the American and of itself and not changing anything ference. Look, my colleagues just taxpayer has already, through our gov- else, or a gift. No, if we make a loan, it noted, I worked in the White House for ernment, negotiated a loan to the gov- has to be coupled with a change in pol- 7 years. This is ridiculous. ernment of Turkey for $8.5 billion. icy. The solution is not another $18.6 First of all, how much money are we That is not part of this supplemental. billion to be taken from the hides of expecting to get from those people? I Now, we are loaning American dol- the American people. The solution is a will guesstimate that it will be a very lars, hard earned American dollars, to repudiation of the Iraqi dictator’s $120 small amount. If there is $10 billion, I Turkey for $8.5 billion. We are taking billion debt. will be shocked, and shocked if the $10 dollars from Americans and loaning The Europeans, who loaned Saddam billion is ever donated. But there is them to Turkey and, of course, Amer- Hussein billions which he used for nothing that we can do at that donors ican taxpayers will be asked to pay the weapons and palaces, should try to find conference; there is no amount of interest on that $8.5 million. Saddam Hussein and collect from him money that they can give that will be Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- if they want their money back. We are more beneficial to the economy of the er, reclaiming my time, we will be pay- not the world’s repo man or collection Iraqi people than the repudiation of the ing the interest on that for 20 years officer. The American position on the debt that Saddam Hussein accumulated and then our children, our young chil- debt left by Saddam Hussein should be to those very same countries’ banks. dren today will have to pay those debts based on the principle that no people Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, off in the future. who rid themselves of a tyrant should will the gentleman yield? Again, this comes back to a basic ar- be expected to pay the debts incurred Mr. ROHRABACHER. I yield to the gument we will have on the floor to- by that dictator. Any financial institu- gentleman from Massachusetts. morrow, and this is one of the center

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I am proud Iraqi reconstruction, that part of the over $4 billion a year just to cover the of our President. But we must stand up supplemental should be made only as a interest payments that this supple- for fiscal responsibility, especially loan. Now, it may well be ruled out of mental will be required of us and fu- when it comes to this part of the pack- order. It may be said that it is not ger- ture generations. age I think it is one-eighth of the pack- mane because you cannot legislate on Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- age or something, one-sixth of the an appropriations bill. And we are talk- er, would the gentleman yield for a mo- package, which deals specifically with ing about an appropriations bill. ment? I appreciate the expressions of Iraqi reconstruction. Should it be a If my amendment there is ruled out support. And if we can help improve loan? Should we expect that when Iraq of order, I will then offer another this even a little bit by that portion of gets back on its feet, starts producing amendment. And that amendment will the bill dealing with reconstruction, I its oil, which it may be the word’s big- be to cut the $18.6 billion in reconstruc- think that it will at least make these gest oil producer in years to come, tion money from that bill. And I can a little bit better. should we expect them to pay it back assure my Democratic colleagues and I would hope that those people who as we continue to prosper or should our my Republican colleagues, my friends are listening or reading this in the children pay for that money because on both sides of the aisle, that if we newspaper would be calling their Con- we had to borrow, make a greater debt stand up and do what is right and insist gressman and let the people know that to get the money there in the first that they not spend the money unless the Rohrabacher amendment is some- place? it is a loan, I can guarantee them the thing that we know is in the deep in- Well, let me tell you what happened next day the administration will be terest of the American people and that here, will be here with a loan proposal. in the past when we followed the same we need to stand up for the American And, so, the vote on the Rohrabacher course. We pressured the democratic people sometimes. governments that replaced the com- amendment tomorrow, and that is not a cutting amendment but it is an in- munist dictatorships in Russia and b 2320 Eastern Europe to pay their debts of sistence that it be a loan instead of a oppressors of the preceding communist give-away, the people of the United Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I regimes. What did that do when we States need to know how we are vot- think it is so important to understand forced them to pay for that? What hap- ing, they need to contact their Member that it has bipartisan support, and that pened was a decade of chaos, a decade of Congress to say to vote for the Rohr- we are working here tonight in a bipar- abacher amendment making it a loan, of uncertainty, a decade where there tisan fashion to represent the best in- and cutting it if it is not. Because it was very little growth, and there was terests of the American people. will come back within a few days as a actual decline instead of what we could The American people, as the gen- loan. tleman has enumerated during the have had in Eastern Europe and Russia And I would hope that my colleagues which could have been an era of course of his remarks these past 45 on the other side of the aisle will be minutes, are a generous people. But progress, of freeing, of uplifting. But able to support that. We can stand by instead we wanted those people to pay there comes a point in time, particu- the people of Iraq, but we do not have larly as we look at a $500 billion def- for the debts. to stand on the face of the American Well, all of this was done. Why? Here icit, that we have to say, enough is taxpayer to do it. we were risking the democratic devel- enough. Because generations of Ameri- opment of Russia itself and bringing us f cans will find that their economy will out of the Cold War and into a new IRAQ WATCH suffer because we know that the deficit world in order to protect powerful fi- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. and the debt becomes a drag on the economy. If there should be a recovery nancial interests who had done busi- MUSGRAVE). Under the Speaker’s an- ness with these bloody dictatorships. nounced policy of January 7, 2003, the that is sustained, I fear that it will be Mainly, yes, huge European banks who gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. short term. I thank the gentleman and look for- had loaned money to Russia and to DELAHUNT) is recognized for the re- Eastern European countries. And we maining time until midnight as the ward to working with him tomorrow. risked instability and we risked the designee of the minority leader. That $4 billion a year, just on the in- whole future of development of the Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, terest payments, to put it in perspec- post-Cold War world in order to make before the gentleman from California tive, it is more than we currently sure that their loans to the dictator- (Mr. ROHRABACHER) leaves, I want to spend each year on research for Alz- ships were honored. We cannot do that convey to him my own confidence that heimer’s disease, autism, breast can- now. We cannot base our policy on there will be many Democrats, his col- cer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, keeping the loans to Saddam Hussein’s leagues on this side of the aisle, that diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Lou loans viable for these nutty financiers will support the common sense amend- Gehrig’s disease, multiple sclerosis, from Saudi Arabia and from French ment, the Rohrabacher amendment, and all forms of kidney diseases com- and German banks. rather than a give-away of American bined. Combined. We are here to do right by the people tax dollars. Where are our priorities? Where are of Iraq. And we can do that. What is There has to be an insistence that our interests? What about those Ameri- right is for us to let them wipe the the funding provided in terms of the re- cans that suffer from these dreadful, in slate clean. Let them repudiate these construction phase is money that will some cases deadly, diseases? debts. As I say, no amount of money is be paid back with interest to the Amer- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- going to be donated at this conference ican people. Because he might be un- tleman from Ohio (Mr. STRICKLAND). that will make up, that could be any- aware, but this supplemental that is Mr. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, where as beneficial as just repudiating before us now, this $87 billion is not $87 I think it is appropriate that the gen- the Saddam Hussein debt. billion. That is the principal. $87 bil- tleman points out the neglect of the And let us renew, let us start anew, lion. And it has been calculated by re- needs that are right here at home and let them start anew as well. Let us spected authorities, it will cost each the fact that the President frequently offer money for reconstruction as a year the American taxpayer some $4 talks about forcing Congress to re- loan. If they can or cannot repay it in billion in interest. So add that on, add strain spending, but yet he is so willing the future if something happens, we that on to the $87 billion that we will to ask us to spend so much in Iraq. And have not lost anything if we put it as a be voting on tomorrow. the gentleman mentioned all of these

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There is absolutely no health care was underfunded by $1.8 not have to do any of these things if we truth to that. billion. had sufficient funding for VA health The fact is that right now, right now Now, think of that. Compare under- care. this very night, as my colleague and I funding VA health care by $1.8 billion How can those who are so willing to are standing here in this chamber of because the President and the leader- boast of their support for our military the House of Representatives, there are ship of this House says, well, we just be so callous, so unfeeling when it young soldiers in Iraq who are in dan- simply cannot afford to provide this comes to the men and the women who ger because they do not have adequate level of health care for our veterans, have fought our past wars, who have protective vests. It is estimated that less than $2 billion. And yet they are so borne the battle and who are now in about 44,000 American soldiers this willing to come to this Chamber and to need? It just puzzles me that why is it very moment are in Iraq, and they ask us to spend $87 billion in addition so easy to ask for $87 billion on top of have Vietnam-era vests that cannot to the $65 billion that we have already the $65 billion that has already been protect them from bullets. Why is appropriated for Iraq. That just seems appropriated, and yet they nickel and that? It is because this Pentagon, this incongruous to me that we would have dime the veterans and refuse to add the administration did not make it a pri- that kind of leadership. $1.8 billion. ority. Now, this past week I was in my I want to state, and the gentleman is Mr. DELAHUNT. The civilian leader- home town of Portsmouth, Ohio, and I aware of this, I am sure, the veterans ship. was there with the National Com- groups in this country know what is Mr. STRICKLAND. The civilian lead- manders of the AMVETS at an going on. The DAV, the Paralyzed Vet- ership, not the military. It is the civil- AMVETS meeting hall; and I was talk- erans, the American Legion, the Viet- ian leadership, and we had months to ing with many of those veterans, and I nam Vets, the AMVETS, all of these prepare for this war. There were want to state that they were upset. vets. I have met with them. I am on months during which we knew that war They talk about the underfunding of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. was likely to occur before the actual VA health care; they talk about the They have been before our committee. conflict started. fact that the administration is trying Every last one of these veterans orga- General Myers has said recently, to increase the cost of prescription nizations are asking that we restore wait a minute, this is not a matter of drugs for their medicines; that the $1.8 billion. money, this is a matter of production. President has asked that they pay a It is unconscionable, it is uncon- We just cannot simply get these vests $250 annual enrollment fee to partici- scionable that those of us who serve in produced rapidly enough, and so our pate in the VA health care system; this House would refuse to do what soldiers will not receive these until De- that many veterans, some of them needs to be done for veterans health cember, but he is saying that after combat decorated veterans who are care and be so willing to just go into they were exposed. If the public had being totally excluded from VA health the pockets of the American taxpayer not achieved knowledge that these sol- care because they are being considered and take out $87 billion and use it for diers were being unprotected, they higher income and they can earn as lit- Iraq. It just does not make sense to me. would not be trying to get these vests tle as $24,000 a year and be considered Mr. DELAHUNT. If we could just jux- made for the soldiers. It was only after higher income. tapose these two pictures. As these they were exposed. And yet we nickel and dime the vet- young men and women get on an Amer- In May, I received a letter from a eran and are so willing to ask for huge ican naval vessel and go to war, the young soldier saying that I and all of sums of money to build roads and bands are playing, there is confetti, my men have the vests that will not bridges and schools and hospitals and there are waves, there is our flag, there stop bullets, and we have had stories of prisons and medical clinics and to es- is our political leadership applauding moms and dads taking money out of tablish phone systems and cell phone them; and yet when they return and as- their own pockets and buying these capability in Iraq, and we are short- sume that honored title ‘‘veteran,’’ we protective equipment and sending changing the American people. disrespect them, dishonor them; and we them to Iraq and young soldiers lit- We are especially shortchanging our have broken our promises to them erally duct taping them to their bodies veterans. That just simply does not again and again and again. because they do not have the proper make sense to me. The most dishonored, disrespected vests to hold these ceramic inserts. Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I group who deserves our ultimate grati- That is quite shameful. want to concur with my friend from tude in this country is the American I do not want anyone in this adminis- Ohio (Mr. STRICKLAND). I think the veteran. And as the gentleman has so tration lecturing me about my concern most egregious aspect of this war sup- well put it, we are ignoring them. I do for our troops. I would spend the last plemental submission is the fact that not know if anyone who has this infor- dollar available to this government to American veterans have been left out. mation could vote for this supple- protect our soldiers, but I will not sup- The gentleman indicated that not only mental, including this gift to Iraq, and port a policy that is flawed. are deductibles being raised, not only not insist that the American veterans’ I see we have been joined by the gen- are co-payments being insisted upon health needs be met. tleman from Washington State (Mr. for prescription drugs, but that a sub- INSLEE) as well. stantial number of veterans are now b 2330 Mr. DELAHUNT. Another member of so-called priority 8 veterans, which My colleague mentioned earlier the Iraq Watch. We are usually led by means that they make over $24,000 a about deductibles. I know the gen- the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. year and are denied access to the vet- tleman knows because of his service on HOEFFEL), but I am sure something has erans health care system. That is un- the Committee on Veterans Affairs, come up so we have a truncated version conscionable. and because of his work with veterans tonight, but I want to welcome the Mr. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, all over this country, that there is a gentleman from Washington (Mr. INS- it puzzles me. I do not understand why long waiting list to get an appointment LEE). the President and the leadership in this in veterans health care centers, wheth- Before I yield to him, I want my col- House do not just solve this problem. It er it be primary care or even veterans league to know that yesterday I met is so easy for them to ask for $87 bil- hospitals. with families of a detachment of the lion for Iraq; it should be a no-brainer, Mr. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, Massachusetts National Guard who ex- quite frankly. They should decide to- if the gentleman would yield, it is not plained to me the concern that they

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.203 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9473 have for their husbands and their sons In a grander scale, on a macro scale, Security trust fund to pay for this war, and daughters because of exactly what as the gentleman from Massachusetts instead of asking for a small sacrifice my colleague is saying. One mother (Mr. DELAHUNT) indicated, we need to to perhaps delay or defer the tax cuts went out and bought a Kevlar body have a significant restructuring to pro- for people earning over $300,000. armor piece for $900. I would think that vide the health care and benefits. We b 2340 anyone hearing us tonight is just sim- are going to have to improve or we are ply incredulous that this is the case, not going to have a reserve force. We Now, is that too much sacrifice to and then had to pay, had to pay to have are not going to have a meaningful Na- ask, people earning $300,000, when our it shipped through the post office some tional Guard force because the families kids and our husbands and our wives are serving in Iraq? $500, and my colleague is right. Do not that I have been talking to are going to Mr. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, ever tell anyone in this House that we be making some different career deci- if my friend would yield, the President sions if we do not start to cut the mus- do not support the troops. talks about the fact that we are not Mr. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, tard. going to cut and run, that we are going if my friend would yield for a moment, Now, as a result of that, I offered an to stand strong and that we are going we all support the troops. There is not amendment today in the Committee on to sacrifice to pursue this war on ter- a Member of this chamber that does Rules to significantly improve the ror. The only people sacrificing, with not care about the young Americans, health care situation for reservists so that they could buy into TRICARE or due respect to the President, the only and some of them are middle-aged be- people sacrificing are the soldiers in Uncle Sam would essentially continue cause they are reservists and National Iraq and the loved ones back here at their employer-paid programs for at Guard. They are moms and dads and home, and the children in our country least 6 months after their deployment. people who are serving us this very who are being given the bill to pay for This would be a significant benefit to night, not only in Iraq but in Afghani- all of this. Those are the people who families in the reserve because they stan and in other dangerous places are sacrificing. around this world. We honor them. We will say at least we are going to be able The President is not sacrificing. I am love them for their service to this to continue our existing level of cov- not sacrificing. No Member of this great country, but what we are talking erage for the whole family during these House of Representatives is sacrificing. about here is a policy that is flawed, extended family deployments. It is not No Senator is sacrificing. We are con- and we are talking about the need to just a year anymore. It is 18 months for tinuing to draw our salaries and enjoy- bring some common sense and sanity a lot of these folks because they ing whatever benefits are coming to us. to the way we support our troops and changed the rules on what is an in- We are not sacrificing, but we are using the way we spend the American tax country deployment. Social Security trust fund monies. We dollar. This is a Democrat offering this are increasing the debt. And that debt Mr. DELAHUNT. When they come amendment. We are going to hear a lot has to be paid sometime in the future, home, to honor them and to respect of people suggesting we are not sup- and the children in this country are them and provide them with adequate porting the troops because we are rais- being given this huge burden. health care coverage, and they are not ing issues about this policy, but this Now, the President says he wants to receiving it now. amendment was not allowed for a vote build schools in Iraq. I care about chil- Let me suggest, those that speak of on the floor here. I offered an amend- dren everywhere, but if we are going to patriotism and indulge in rhetoric ment that would allow us to vote on build schools in Iraq, let us pay for about America, they are not serving this floor to give reservists better those schools now. He wants to build America, and they, in my opinion, are health care, and the Republican major- schools in Iraq, and he wants to give unpatriotic until they come before this ity would not allow even a vote on this the bill to America’s kids. House with the appropriate resources effort to improve reservists’ health He wants to build hospitals in Iraq, to fully fund veterans health care in care, and I think that is a failure not and he wants America’s children to pay America. only for the families which have a big for it sometime in the future. They Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, will dog in this hunt but in our military se- want to build two big prisons in Iraq, the gentleman yield? curity force structure. We are going to two 4,000-bed prisons. They are asking Mr. DELAHUNT. I yield to the gen- have to do these kinds of things or we for $410 million to build these two pris- tleman from Washington. are just going to have people leaving ons, and we could build those two pris- Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, I ap- the reserves and the National Guard in ons in this country for an estimated preciate that segue and why I came to significant numbers. $113 million. the floor tonight to talk about the sad The second issue, I will be joining the So with all due respect to the Presi- fact that we, and I am from the State gentleman from Michigan (Mr. STUPAK) dent, when he talks about our willing- of Washington, are hearing story after who will be offering an amendment to ness to sacrifice, he is not asking any- story after story about how our troops take a little bit of money out of the one to sacrifice except the kids, the old are not getting the tools they need to Iraq reconstruction fund and put it people who depend upon Social Secu- do the job and how their families are where it belongs, which is a pay in- rity, and the soldiers and their fami- not receiving the benefits they need to crease for these folks fighting this bat- lies. He is not asking Members of Con- keep the home fires burning while par- tle, and this is appropriate given the gress to sacrifice. He is not asking his ticularly these reservists and Guard extraordinary nature of this extended rich wealthy friends to sacrifice. men and women are in these extended deployment, and it should have been Mr. DELAHUNT. And, Madam Speak- duties, and that is what I wanted to done in the first instance. I hope the er, he is certainly not asking the lob- focus on. majority party will join us in improv- byists on K Street to sacrifice. He is Every Member of Congress I think ing the lot of our soldiers on the line. certainly not asking a select group of has heard from mothers and fathers of The third issue, and I just want to businesses in this country to sacrifice. troops. I met with a group of reserv- mention this briefly before I yield, I found it particularly interesting ists, wives and mothers and fathers and there is a huge irresponsibility in this that back on September 30, in an arti- husbands last weekend, and the story I plan that the President has presented. cle in The Washington Post, it was an- heard about was of a mother who is a The irresponsibility is while these sol- nounced that a group of businessmen, nurse who had to go out and herself diers are risking all in Iraq, who are linked by their close ties to President buy medicine for the troops that her sacrificing their time, their limbs, Bush, his family and his administra- son, who is a medic in the Army, the their lives, the President of the United tion, had set up a consulting firm to Army simply was not providing. She States has not asked folks to sacrifice advise companies that want to do busi- had to actually ship over medicine dis- a little bit to pay for this war and in- ness in Iraq, including those seeking guised as brownies or food or some- stead wants people on Social Security, pieces of taxpayer-financed reconstruc- thing to her troops to get this kind of essentially in the trust fund, to pay be- tion projects. stuff to them. We heard story after cause every single last dollar of this I am sure my colleagues are aware, story of that. money he is taking out of the Social but I guess this firm is headed by Joe

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.205 H15PT1 H9474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 Albaugh, who happened to be Mr. it was our butter. Now it is going to be tions, the one thing we do know is this. Bush’s campaign manager back in the the Iraqis’ butter that Americans are The amount the administration has year 2000 and served as the head of the going into debt to pay. Now, maybe proposed for military expenditures is Federal Emergency Management Agen- some of that has to happen by the vi- actually inadequate for the job at cy until last March. So one can only cissitudes of fate we find ourselves in, hand. We are the ones who are saying imagine that the $87 billion is not but we should not repeat the mistake that what has been proposed is not going to create jobs for Americans. of the 1960s that ended up with a hor- enough to fulfill this responsibility. It And I think our friend, the gen- rendous deficit going through the roof is not enough because it does not take tleman from California (Mr. ROHR- in the 1970s. care of the health care of Reservists, it ABACHER), made a very good point. It is Mr. STRICKLAND. Madam speaker, is not enough because it does not take not even going to create jobs for Iraqis. if my colleague will yield, someone care of the health care of National It is going to create jobs that will ben- said that this is not a debate about Guards, it does not provide some of the efit a very select few in our country. guns and butter; it is a debate between basics to the service personnel. It is Mr. STRICKLAND. Madam Speaker, our butter and their butter. And there billions of dollars short on what it is if my friend will yield once again, the is some truth to that. But on a very se- going to take to rebuild the tracked ve- gentleman from California (Mr. ROHR- rious note, I said something in the hicles that get essentially destroyed in ABACHER), who is a Republican and a Chamber earlier this evening, and I the sands of the Mideast. There are bil- strong supporter of the President usu- want to repeat it. lions of dollars we are going to have to ally, is going to offer an amendment I deeply resent, I deeply resent those spend that are not in that figure that tomorrow to have at least a large por- who would use our troops as leverage, should be ultimately. There is not a tion of this $87 billion given in loans those who would use our troops as hos- method of paying for the interest on instead of grants. Now, the President tages in order to extract from this Con- the debt they want to rack up to do says, oh, we cannot do that because we gress an agreement to spend $87 billion this. cannot put this great debt burden on in Iraq. All of us support our troops, In a whole host of ways, we are the the Iraqi people. but this President and this leadership ones who are saying we actually need Mr. DELAHUNT. But we can put it will not allow us to have separate votes to beef up the amount needed for the on the American people. on the money to support our troops and military expenditure in this mission. Mr. STRICKLAND. But the President the money to build Iraq and money So we will not hear or suffer those who is putting it on America’s children. I that could and probably will be used in would attack our willingness to invest mean it is a puzzle to me. This is a non-bid contracting-kind of environ- in the military part of this operation. strange thinking, that we are willing ment. Mr. DELAHUNT. Let us remind our to pile debt upon America’s kids and But it really offends me to imply colleagues tomorrow during the course we are not willing to expect Iraq, with that because we do not want to just of the debate and the American people these huge oil reserves, to bear some of give the President $87 billion to spend here tonight that there exists in Iraq a the burden. basically as he wants to spend it, that And, remember, Deputy Secretary of so-called governing council that Mr. somehow we are not being supportive Bremer himself in consultation with Defense Wolfowitz told the Senate in of our troops. I find that a painful March of this year that Iraq was such the White House and the leadership in thing to have to cope with. the administration selected. There are a wealthy country that they would be Mr. DELAHUNT. And, Madam Speak- able to finance, in most part, their en- 25 of them. They were handpicked by er, I think that is very important to Mr. Bremer. These individuals came to tire reconstruction. He said that in understand. And for those that may be March. Washington 3 or 4 weeks ago to say, listening to us at this late hour, the cede us more authority or things are Mr. DELAHUNT. What has happened vote tomorrow, or maybe early on Fri- since March? Maybe one of my col- unraveling and, furthermore, you are day morning, will be on the entire spending money that you should not be leagues can inform us. package. Many of us have pressed the Mr. INSLEE. Well, Madam Speaker, spending. You are wasting American administration and the Republican taxpayers’ dollars. what has happened is that many leadership to allow separate votes. But Let me just give you one example. misstatements have been laid bare to as the gentleman from Ohio indicates, There was a cement factory somewhere the American people, and that is why they refuse to do it because they know in Iraq. The American estimates for re- the American people are demanding that, yes, the body would support the building that cement factory and Congress ask the questions we are con- needs of American troops; and, there- bringing it up to Western standards stitutionally obligated to ask about fore, they feel that the other monies, was $15 million. And somebody in the this program. And we will not be dis- the monies that are going to be going military, not in the civilian leadership suaded by those who will simply try to to large multinational corporations to of the Department of Defense, but in demagogue this issue by saying that we rebuild Iraq would be very much at the military said, I am going to make are not supporting the troops. We are risk. the ones who want to improve the a decision and let the Iraqis build it. It troops’ pay grades; we are the ones who b 2350 is now up and running. The cost went want to make sure that, in fact, this That is a ploy, a stratagem that I from $15 million down to $80,000. gets paid. daresay is again unconscionable. And $80,000. And they want a blank check. I want to make one point also. This for anybody to suggest that a vote No, no, no, Madam Speaker, no blank debate tomorrow is not going to be against the $87 billion is a vote against checks anymore. No. about whether or not we continue to supporting the troops is misleading the Mr. INSLEE. If the gentleman will fulfill a responsibility in Iraq, because American people. We have had enough yield, I would like to just address how there is bipartisan consensus that we of misleading the American people. Let large this blank check is. I mean, it is have some responsibility in Iraq; and us really tell it as it is. a large figure. It sounds big. But in ref- anybody who says otherwise, well, that Mr. INSLEE. The way it is is that erence, it is, for instance, compared to is just a red herring. But what we are those of us who are raising questions the Marshall Plan, it is 10 times per saying is, let us not repeat the errors about this proposal, I will not call it a capita benefit going to the Iraqi folks that a Democratic President made in plan because it does not rise to the dig- than went to the German folks. Ten the 1960s of deciding to try to fight a nity of a plan. It is not a Marshall times per capita. This is an enormous war on the cheap and saying we can Plan. It is not even a partial plan. We sum of money. Speaking as one who have both guns and butter and create do not have a schedule, we do not have has supported foreign aid, even though these enormous deficits. a schematic, we do not have a plan. It it is sometimes controversial, there are Now, it is the same as what happened is the beginning of a proposal of an many circumstances where we ought to in the 1960s here. This is going to cre- idea maybe, but that is why we are support foreign aid. But this is 50 times ate enormous deficits. There is a little here asking these questions. But what larger per capita foreign aid to the difference, though. At least in the 1960s those of us who are asking these ques- country of Iraq than the next largest

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.207 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9475 developing nation. Fifty times per cap- sacrificing? His wealthy contributors extend their remarks and include ex- ita. This is an extraordinary amount of are not sacrificing. Halliburton is not traneous material:) money for one country. sacrificing. The Vice President is not Mr. LIPINSKI, for 5 minutes, today. Frankly, this is not the only country sacrificing. You know who is sacri- Mr. BLUMENAUER, for 5 minutes, that presents us problems. Yemen is a ficing? Our soldiers are sacrificing. today. potential terrorist site. The Sudan is a Their loved ones back here who worry Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. potential terrorist site. Somalia is a that they do not have protective armor Mr. RYAN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, potential terrorist site. Afghanistan, so that when they are out on patrol today. we are doing lip service to and frankly they are not as protected as possible. Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, it is too little in my opinion for Af- They are sacrificing. And the children today. ghanistan given what is going on there of this country who are being given a Mr. GREEN of Texas, for 5 minutes, with the Taliban perhaps restruc- huge debt to pay off at some time in today. turing. Indonesia, throughout that part the future, they are the ones that are Mr. HINCHEY, for 5 minutes, today. of the world. We have lots of places sacrificing. I do not want to hear the Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, for where we need to keep stable govern- President talking about us being will- 5 minutes, today. ments. ing to sacrifice. The sacrifice ought to Mr. HINOJOSA, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. STRICKLAND. If the gentleman be shared sacrifice. We all should be Mr. EMANUEL, for 5 minutes, today. will yield, we are talking about the $87 sacrificing, including the wealthy Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. billion that is currently under consid- among us. Mr. HOLT, for 5 minutes, today. eration. We ought not to forget, we Mr. DELAHUNT. Like we did in Mr. STRICKLAND, for 5 minutes, have already appropriated for Iraq World War II and in subsequent wars today. about $65 billion. And, mark my word, that this country has had to fight. Mr. MCDERMOTT, for 5 minutes, this administration is going to come Speaking of wars, much has been today. back here next year and they are going talked about the war on terrorism ear- Mr. CONYERS, for 5 minutes, today. to ask for another $50 billion or more. lier during the course of the debate but Mr. KUCINICH, for 5 minutes, today. This $87 billion is just part of what I think it is important to remember (The following Members (at the re- they are asking for. And every dollar of and remind the American people that quest of Mr. ROHRABACHER) to revise that $87 billion is going to come out of after Vice President CHENEY made the and extend their remarks and include Social Security and Medicare trust statement on national TV that there extraneous material:) fund moneys. It is going to be added to possibly were some links between Sad- Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, our debt. Our children are going to be dam Hussein and September 11, the today, October 16 and 17. responsible for paying it off. And in the President finally came forward and Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, meantime we are nickel and diming stated unequivocally that there was no for 5 minutes, today. our veterans as we said earlier. All evidence whatsoever in supporting that Mr. FEENEY, for 5 minutes, today and they need is $1.8 billion to increase link. I would also urge Democrats to October 16. their health care budget to bring it up seriously consider supporting the Rohr- Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, to where we can take care of the vet- abacher amendment, a good, conserv- today. erans in a reasonable, defensible man- ative Republican from the State of Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, for 5 min- ner. They are not willing to spend an California, because he is right. It ought utes, today and October 16. additional $1.8 billion on our veterans. to be a loan, not a giveaway. Because Mr. GINGREY, for 5 minutes, today. Think about that. Hear that, people. America and America’s future is riding f They are not willing to spend 1.8 bil- on this. Because once we establish that lion additional dollars on our veterans, as a precedent, and the gentleman from BILL PRESENTED TO THE and they are asking for $87 billion for Ohio is right, they will be coming back PRESIDENT Iraq. It in my judgment it is shameful. looking for more and more and more Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House re- Shameful. And this is one of the things money right out of the pockets of the ports that on October 14, 2003 he pre- we ought to be talking about tomorrow American taxpayer. sented to the President of the United when this bill comes to the floor for f States, for his approval, the following our consideration. bill. Mr. INSLEE. The gentleman just pro- LEAVE OF ABSENCE H.R. 2152. To amend the Immigration and voked a thought. You think about who By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Nationality Act to extend for an additional 5 is really paying for this in financial sence was granted to: years the special immigrant religious worker terms. The soldiers are paying for it Mrs. JONES of Ohio (at the request of program. with their lives. But in financial terms, Ms. PELOSI) for today and the balance f it is our young who are going to be sad- of the week on account of a death in dled with this debt, billions of dollars the family. ADJOURNMENT of debt, and it is our older folks, in- Mr. MARSHALL (at the request of Ms. Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I cluding veterans, who are not going to PELOSI) for today on account of illness. move that the House do now adjourn. get their health care because this Mr. MCHUGH (at the request of Mr. The motion was agreed to; accord- President wanted to send this money DELAY) for today on account of trav- ingly (at midnight), the House ad- to Iraq and did not pay for it. So we are eling on a congressional fact-finding journed until tomorrow, Thursday, Oc- hurting the two most sort of vulner- trip to Iraq. tober 16, 2003, at 10 a.m. able groups in our neighborhoods, in Mr. SAXTON (at the request of Mr. f our communities, because this plan is DELAY) for today on account of trav- not a responsible plan that fulfills our eling on a congressional fact-finding NOTICE OF PROPOSED mission in Iraq and our responsibilities trip to Iraq. RULEMAKING to our future kids and our current el- Mr. HAYWORTH (at the request of Mr. U.S. CONGRESS, ders. For that reason, we ought to be DELAY) for today on account of attend- OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE, asking serious questions. ing to family business. Washington, DC, October 15, 2003. Mr. STRICKLAND. Could I just say f Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, in closing before I turn it over to our Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, good leader here this evening, I am not SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Washington, DC. sacrificing for this war. The President By unanimous consent, permission to DEAR MR. SPEAKER: A Notice of Proposed has not asked Ted Strickland to sac- address the House, following the legis- Rulemaking (NPR) for proposed amendments to the Procedural Rules of the Office of Com- rifice a thing. I am getting my full sal- lative program and any special orders pliance was published in The Congressional ary, my full benefits. No one in this heretofore entered, was granted to: Record dated September 4, 2003. The period Chamber is sacrificing. And you know (The following Members (at the re- for submission of comments announced in the President is not sacrificing. Who is quest of Mr. STRICKLAND) to revise and that NPR ended on October 6, 2003.

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ACT 15-167, ‘‘Health Care Pri- 4779. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publi- viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of vatization Rulemaking Temporary Amend- State, transmitting copies of international cations and Regulations Branch, Internal ment Act of 2003,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code sec- Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s agreements, other than treaties, entered into tion 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Gov- by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. final rule — Michael and Nancy B. McNa- ernment Reform. mara v. Commissioner 236 F. 3d 410 (8th Cir. 112b(a); to the Committee on International 4766. A letter from the Chairman, Council Relations. 2000), rem’g, McNamara v Commissioner. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a T.C. Memo 1999-333; [T.C. Dkt. Nos. 7537-98 4754. A letter from the Chairman, Council copy of D.C. ACT 15-179, ‘‘Office of Property of the District of Columbia, transmitting a (McNamara)]; Hennen v. Commissioner, T.C. Management Reform Temporary Amend- Memo 1999-306 [T.C. Dkt. Nos. 7535-98 copy of D.C. ACT 15-162, ‘‘Freeze of Within- ment Act of 2003,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code sec- Grade Salary Increase Repeal Temporary (Hennen)]; Bot v Commissioner, T.C. Memo tion 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Gov- 1999-256 [T.C. Dkt. Nos. 7970-98 (Bot)] received Act of 2003,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code section ernment Reform. October 2, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Govern- 4767. A letter from the Chairman, Council 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and ment Reform. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Means. 4755. A letter from the Chairman, Council copy of D.C. ACT 15-177, ‘‘Retail Incentive 4780. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publi- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Temporary Act of 2003,’’ pursuant to D.C. cations and Regulations Branch, Internal copy of D.C. ACT 15-161, ‘‘Domestic Violence Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s Protection Orders Technical Temporary Act on Government Reform. final rule — Disallowance of Certain Enter- of 2003,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code section 1— 4768. A letter from the Chairman, Council tainment, Etc., Expenses (Rev. Rul. 2003-109) 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government of the District of Columbia, transmitting a received October 2, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Reform. copy of D.C. ACT 15-166, ‘‘Unified Commu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 4756. A letter from the Chairman, Council nications Center Lease Agreement Tem- Means. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a porary Act of 2003,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code 4781. A letter from the SSA Regulations Of- copy of D.C. ACT 15-160, ‘‘Board of Veteri- section 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on ficer, Social Security Administration, trans- nary Examiners Temporary Amendment Act Government Reform. mitting the Administration’s final rule — of 2003,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code section 1— 4769. A letter from the Chairman, Council Evidence Requirements for Assignment of 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Social Security Numbers (SSNs); Assign- Reform. copy of D.C. ACT 15-176, ‘‘Eastern Market ment of SSNs for Nonwork Purposes [Regu- 4757. A letter from the Chairman, Council Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,’’ pursu- lation No. 22] (RIN: 0960-AF05) received Octo- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a ant to D.C. Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the ber 2, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); copy of D.C. ACT 15-159, ‘‘Food Regulation Committee on Government Reform. to the Committee on Ways and Means. Temporary Amendment Act of 2003,’’ pursu- 4770. A letter from the Chairman, Council 4782. A letter from the Chair, Office of ant to D.C. Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Compliance, transmitting a Notice of Hear- Committee on Government Reform. copy of D.C. ACT 15-165, ‘‘Comprehensive ing for publication in the Congressional

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.004 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9477 Record; jointly to the Committees on Edu- By Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA: By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut: cation and the Workforce and House Admin- H.R. 3290. A bill to amend the Food Stamp H.R. 3299. A bill to provide for prescription istration. Act of 1977 to increase the amount payable drugs at reduced prices to Medicare bene- to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to pro- f ficiaries; to the Committee on Energy and vide nutrition assistance under such Act; to Commerce, and in addition to the Committee REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON the Committee on Agriculture. on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- By Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA: quently determined by the Speaker, in each PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3291. A bill to amend title XXI of the case for consideration of such provisions as Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Social Security Act to provide for the allocation of allotment under the State Children’s fall within the jurisdiction of the committee committees were delivered to the Clerk concerned. for printing and reference to the proper Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to territories in the same manner as for States; to By Mr. LATOURETTE (for himself, Mr. calendar, as follows: the Committee on Energy and Commerce. KUCINICH, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. By Mr. BECERRA (for himself, Ms. REGULA, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. RYAN of ORTMAN ILLMOR H.R. 1899. A bill to resolve certain convey- ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. Ohio, Mr. P , Mr. G , ONES APTUR ances and provide for alternative land selec- LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. Mrs. J of Ohio, Ms. K , Mr. EY OBSON TRICKLAND tions under the Alaska Native Claims Settle- ORTIZ, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of N , Mr. H , Mr. S , RYCE OEHNER ment Act related to Cape Fox Corporation Florida, Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA, Mr. Ms. P of Ohio, Mr. B , Mr. HABOT IBERI URNER and Sealaska Corporation, and for other pur- BACA, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. CLYBURN, C , Mr. T , and Mr. T poses (Rept. 108–313). Referred to the Com- Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. of Ohio): mittee of the Whole House on the State of GUTIERREZ, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HONDA, H.R. 3300. A bill to designate the facility of the Union. Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. the United States Postal Service located at Mr. HYDE: Committee on International LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. 15500 Pearl Road in Strongsville, Ohio, as the Relations. H.R. 1828. A bill to halt Syrian MENENDEZ, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. ‘‘Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Post Office Build- support for terrorism, end its occupation of PASTOR, Mr. REYES, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- ing’’; to the Committee on Government Re- Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of LARD, Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- form. mass destruction, cease its illegal importa- fornia, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- By Ms. NORTON: tion of Iraqi oil and illegal shipments of fornia, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. H.R. 3301. A bill to amend the Elementary weapons and other military items to Iraq, VELAZQUEZ, and Mr. WU): and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to en- and by so doing hold Syria accountable for H.R. 3292. A bill to establish the Commis- courage the implementation or expansion of the serious international security problems sion to Establish a National Museum of the pre-kindergarten programs for students 4 it has caused in the Middle East, and for American Latino to develop a plan of action years of age or younger; to the Committee other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. for the establishment and maintenance of on Education and the Workforce. 108–314). Referred to the Committee of the the National Museum of the American By Mr. TANCREDO: Whole House on the State of the Union. Latino in Washington, D.C., and for other H.R. 3302. A bill to establish a deficit re- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on purposes; to the Committee on Resources, duction account in the Treasury of the Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 1702. and in addition to the Committee on House United States, and for other purposes; to the A bill to designate the Federal building Administration, for a period to be subse- Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- which is to be constructed at 799 First Ave- quently determined by the Speaker, in each tion to the Committee on Rules, for a period nue in New York, New York, as the ‘‘Ronald case for consideration of such provisions as to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H. Brown United States Mission to the fall within the jurisdiction of the committee er, in each case for consideration of such pro- United Nations Building’’ (Rept. 108–315). Re- concerned. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ferred to the House Calendar. By Ms. DEGETTE: committee concerned. Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on the H.R. 3293. A bill to amend titles XIX and By Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for himself Judiciary. H.R. 2134. A bill to amend title 18, XXI of the Social Security Act to provide and Mr. BEAUPREZ): United States Code, and the Federal Rules of States with the option to expand or add cov- Criminal Procedure with respect to bail bond erage of pregnant women under the Medicaid H.R. 3303. A bill to facilitate acquisition by forfeitures; with an amendment (Rept. 108– and State children’s health insurance pro- the Secretary of the Interior of certain min- 316). Referred to the Committee of the Whole grams, and for other purposes; to the Com- eral rights, and for other purposes; to the House on the State of the Union. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Committee on Resources. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on By Mr. DREIER (for himself, Mr. BACH- By Mr. UPTON: Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 3118. US, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. H.R. 3304. A bill to amend the Department A bill to designate the Orville Wright Fed- KANJORSKI, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. OXLEY, of Education Organization Act to establish eral Building and the Wilbur Wright Federal Mr. POMEROY, and Mr. SCOTT of Geor- an Assistant Secretary for Community and Building in Washington, District of Colum- gia): Junior Colleges; to the Committee on Edu- bia (Rept. 108–317). Referred to the House H.R. 3294. A bill to require the Secretary of cation and the Workforce. the Treasury to establish a pilot national Calendar. By Mr. EHLERS (for himself and Mr. public service multimedia campaign to en- Mr. TAUZIN: Committee on Energy and HOLT): hance the state of financial literacy in the Commerce. H.R. 3140. A bill to provide for H. Con. Res. 301. Concurrent resolution United States; to the Committee on Finan- availability of contact lens prescriptions to supporting the goals and ideals of the World cial Services. patients, and for other purposes; with an Year of Physics; to the Committee on By Mr. ENGLISH: amendment (Rept. 108–318). Referred to the H.R. 3295. A bill to provide for additional Science. Committee of the Whole House on the State benefits under the Temporary Extended Un- By Mr. WEXLER (for himself, Mr. of the Union employment Compensation Act of 2002, to ex- CHABOT, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mr. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on tend the Federal unemployment benefits sys- BROWN of Ohio): Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 3198. tem, and for other purposes; to the Com- H. Con. Res. 302. Concurrent resolution ex- A bill to amend the John F. Kennedy Center mittee on Ways and Means. pressing the sense of Congress welcoming Act to authorize appropriations for the John By Mr. GERLACH: President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, H.R. 3296. A bill to amend various provi- United States on October 31, 2003; to the and for other purposes (Rept. 108–319). Re- sions of the Consumer Credit Protection Act Committee on International Relations. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House to provide relief for victims of identity theft, By Mr. BOOZMAN: on the State of the Union. and for other purposes; to the Committee on H. Res. 397. A resolution honoring the life Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee Financial Services. and legacy of Bernice Young Jones; to the on Rules. House Resolution 396. Resolution By Mr. ISRAEL: Committee on Government Reform. Providing for consideration of H.R. 3289, H.R. 3297. A bill to amend the Federal By Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon: emergency supplemental appropriations for Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq recall authority regarding drugs, to increase H. Res. 398. A resolution providing for con- and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending criminal penalties for the sale or trade of sideration of the bill (H.R. 1652) to provide September 30, 2004, and for other purposes prescription drugs knowingly caused to be extended unemployment benefits to dis- (Rept. 108–320). Referred to the House Cal- adulterated or misbranded, and for other placed workers, and to make other improve- endar. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and ments in the unemployment insurance sys- Commerce. tem; to the Committee on Rules. f By Mr. JANKLOW (for himself and Mr. By Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS BISHOP of Utah): H. Res. 399. A resolution honoring the life H.R. 3298. A bill to provide relief to mobi- and legacy of Melvin Jones and recognizing Under clause 2 of rule XII, public lized military reservists from certain Fed- the contributions of Lions Clubs Inter- bills and resolutions were introduced eral agricultural loan obligations; to the national; to the Committee on Government and severally referred, as follows: Committee on Agriculture. Reform.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:38 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L15OC7.000 H15PT1 H9478 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2003 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1787: Mr. HOLDEN, Ms. CORRINE BROWN H.R. 2857: Mr. ANDREWS and Mrs. JOHNSON of Florida, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. of Connecticut. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors RUPPERSBERGER. H.R. 2880: Mr. WEXLER, Ms. WOOLSEY, and were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1819: Mr. HAYES, Mrs. MYRICK, Mrs. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. tions as follows: WILSON of New Mexico, Mr. ROGERS of Ken- H.R. 2908: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. MILLER H.R. 31: Mr. ALEXANDER. tucky, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, and Mr. WATT. of North Carolina, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. H.R. 84: Mr. OWENS. H.R. 1824: Mr. MARKEY, Mr. WALSH, Mr. LI- H.R. 2963: Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 235: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. PINSKI, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mrs. H.R. 2966: Mrs. CUBIN and Mr. MCKEON. H.R. 299: Mr. FOSSELLA. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. BURR, and Mr. H.R. 2986: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota and H.R. 313: Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. CONYERS. Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 331: Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. H.R. 1828: Mr. CRANE and Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 2999: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, H.R. 333: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 1863: Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. H.R. 369: Mr. VAN HOLLEN and Mr. WYNN. H.R. 1910: Mr. VAN HOLLEN and Mr. RYAN of CRANE, Ms. BORDALLO, and Mr. KING of New H.R. 391: Mr. CRANE. Ohio. York. H.R. 401: Mr. CRANE and Mr. KING of New H.R. 1940: Mr. STENHOLM. H.R. 3002: Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. TERRY, Mr. York. H.R. 1943: Mrs. BIGGERT. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 404: Mr. FROST. H.R. 1956: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 3005: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BELL, Mr. H.R. 486: Mr. BAKER, Mrs. MILLER of Michi- H.R. 1998: Mr. HALL and Mr. FERGUSON. BISHOP of New York, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of gan, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. GOODE, Mr. CRANE, H.R. 2011: Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Florida, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. CON- and Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky. H.R. 2020: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. YERS, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. EVANS, Mr. FROST, H.R. 665: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. H.R. 2022: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HIN- H.R. 715: Mr. JEFFERSON and Mr. LEWIS of H.R. 2038: Mr. SABO and Mr. GEPHARDT. CHEY, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HONDA, Mr. JACKSON California. H.R. 2154: Mr. GOODE. of Illinois, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. KLECZKA, H.R. 742: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mrs. H.R. 2184: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. ACKER- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. NADLER, JONES of Ohio, Mr. THOMPSON of California, MAN, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. BELL, Ms. Mr. OWENS, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- Ms. WOOLSEY, and Mr. FORD. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. BROWN of LARD, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. WATSON, Mr. H.R. 767: Mr. SHAW. Ohio, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. CARSON WAXMAN, and Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 798: Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. of Indiana, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- H.R. 3019: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. MARKEY, H.R. 819: Mr. BERMAN and Ms. MILLENDER- nois, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. EVANS, and Mr. GILCHREST. MCDONALD. Mr. FARR, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. GREEN of Texas, H.R. 3029: Mr. FROST. H.R. 834: Mr. TURNER of Ohio. Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. H.R. 3051: Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, Mr. H.R. 857: Mrs. KELLY. HINCHEY, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. CARDOZA, H.R. 873: Ms. BALDWIN. HOLT, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. JACKSON of Mr. LAMPSON, Ms. MCCOLLUM, and Mr. INS- H.R. 882: Mr. SNYDER and Mr. STRICKLAND. Illinois, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. KAP- LEE. H.R. 931: Mr. HAYWORTH. TUR, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. KIND, Ms. MCCAR- H.R. 3058: Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma, Mr. H.R. 935: Mrs. DAVIS of California. THY of Missouri, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Ms. MORAN of Kansas, and Mr. MOLLOHAN. H.R. 936: Mrs. LOWEY. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. NADLER, Mr. H.R. 3099: Mr. MICHAUD and Mrs. DAVIS of H.R. 970: Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. STRICK- OLVER, Mr. OWENS, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. California. LAND, Mr. OWENS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. RUSH, H.R. 3103: Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. HINCHEY, and TIERNEY, Ms. LOFGREN, and Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. Mr. KINGSTON. H.R. 1097: Mr. BELL. SCHIFF, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr. H.R. 3109: Mr. TERRY, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. H.R. 1105: Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee and Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Ms. POMBO, and Mr. BONILLA. KIND. WATERS, and Ms. WATSON. H.R. 3119: Mr. KIRK, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. H.R. 1210: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 2207: Mr. GREEN of Texas. HOLDEN, Mr. HAYES, Mr. COBLE, Mr. SIM- H.R. 1214: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 2208: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. MONS, Mr. OTTER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. MOLLOHAN, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 2256: Mr. STARK and Mr. CUMMINGS. BOOZMAN, Mr. HONDA, and Mr. DUNCAN. H.R. 1267: Ms. BALDWIN. H.R. 2318: Mr. JOHN, Mr. TANNER, Mr. H.R. 3125: Mr. BACHUS, Mr. PUTNAM, and H.R. 1292: Mr. ROHRABACHER. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. WELDON of Pennsyl- Mr. CRANE. H.R. 1295: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania and vania, and Mr. WEINER. H.R. 3133: Ms. SOLIS. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 2323: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland and H.R. 3171: Mr. PASTOR. H.R. 1345: Mr. CONYERS. Mr. JEFFERSON. H.R. 3180: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 1359: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 2344: Mr. COBLE. H.R. 3184: Mr. GORDON and Mr. JANKLOW. H.R. 1372: Mr. CARDOZA. H.R. 2382: Mr. INSLEE. H.R. 3195: Mr. CROWLEY. H.R. 1385: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. RADANO- H.R. 2426: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 3199: Mr. FROST and Mr. ALEXANDER. VICH, Mr. BURR, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. BECERRA, H.R. 2455: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, H.R. 3200: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. and Mr. CAPUANO. and Mr. FROST. H.R. 3225: Mr. SANDLIN. H.R. 1406: Mr. HALL and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2490: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 3226: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 1429: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 2494: Mr. NETHERCUTT. H.R. 3228: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, H.R. 1483: Mr. SHAYS. H.R. 2527: Mr. BISHOP of New York. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. LEE, H.R. 1498: Mr. CANTOR. H.R. 2539: Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. NEY. H.R. 1530: Mr. GUTKNECHT. MCNULTY, Mr. HILL, and Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 3232: Mr. ABERCROMBIE. H.R. 1555: Mr. BELL, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, H.R. 2567: Mr. SABO. H.R. 3237: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. Mr. CASE, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- H.R. 2615: Mr. ABERCROMBIE. MCCOLLUM, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. nois, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. FARR, Mr. GREEN of H.R. 2626: Ms. BALDWIN. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of H.R. 2628: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois and Ms. PALLONE, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, and Mr. Texas, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LAMPSON, Ms. LEE, NORTON. HOEFFEL. Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. H.R. 2635: Mrs. MUSGRAVE and Mr. ISTOOK. H.R. 3243: Mr. TOWNS. NAPOLITANO, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. RYAN of H.R. 2702: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 3244: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. Ohio, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. STRICKLAND, and H.R. 2705: Mr. RAHALL, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. FROST, Mr. Mr. TANNER. OLVER, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. ETHERIDGE, and BLUMENAUER, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. NORTON, Ms. H.R. 1556: Mr. BELL, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. MEEKS of New York. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. KUCINICH, and Mr. H.R. 2728: Mr. BEAUPREZ, Mr. SHIMKUS, and FRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. SLAUGHTER, RYAN of Ohio. Mr. DEMINT. Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. SCOTT H.R. 1557: Mr. LEVIN and Mr. HOLT. H.R. 2729: Mr. BEAUPREZ, Mr. SHIMKUS, and of Georgia, Mr. MICHAUD, and Mr. WEXLER. H.R. 1558: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. LEVIN. Mr. DEMINT. H.R. 3247: Mr. OTTER, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. H.R. 1622: Mr. SABO. H.R. 2730: Mr. BEAUPREZ, Mr. SHIMKUS, and ACEVEDO-VILA, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. SIMP- H.R. 1657: Mr. GOODE. Mr. DEMINT. SON, and Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. H.R. 1676: Mr. PLATTS and Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 2731: Mr. BEAUPREZ and Mr. DEMINT. H.R. 3251: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. H.R. 1684: Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. LANGEVIN, H.R. 2768: Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CASE, Mr. FROST, Mr. BROWN Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. PETRI, and Mr. OSBORNE. of Ohio, Ms. NORTON, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. GONZALEZ, H.R. 2801: Mr. HOYER. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. FARR, Mr. FIL- Mr. OWENS, and Mr. MEEK of Florida. H.R. 2808: Mr. RODRIGUEZ. NER, and Mr. WEXLER. H.R. 1688: Mr. LANTOS, Mr. BOSWELL, and H.R. 2832: Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. H.R. 3257: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, and Ms. SLAUGH- H.R. 3271: Mr. DOOLEY of California, Mr. H.R. 1709: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. TER. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. TOWNS, and Ms. H.R. 1713: Mr. KIND. H.R. 2849: Mr. GOODE, Mr. FRANK of Massa- MILLENDER-MCDONALD. H.R. 1717: Mr. ABERCROMBIE. chusetts, and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 3275: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MARKEY, H.R. 1731: Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 2856: Mr. SNYDER. Ms. LEE, and Mr. EVANS.

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H.J. Res. 22: Mr. EHLERS. H.R. 3289 SEC. ll. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the H.J. Res. 56: Mr. KELLER. OFFERED BY: MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA following: H.J. Res. 62: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (1) The United states has contributed thou- AMENDMENT NO. 1: At the end of title II of and Mr. CANTOR. the bill, add the following new section: sands of troops in support of Operation Iraqi H. Con. Res. 39: Mr. WEXLER. Freedom. SEC. ll. It is the sense of Congress that H. Con. Res. 56: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota the President should establish and imple- (2) The American taxpayer has incurred and Mr. QUINN. ment a plan of action to achieve security, re- the majority of costs associated with Oper- H. Con. Res. 98: Mr. HALL. lief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in ation Iraqi Freedom. H. Con. Res. 106: Mr. MCCOTTER, Ms. Iraq. Such a plan should articulate the (3) A number of countries to which Iraq is SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. EMAN- United States interests involved, define heavily indebted refused to provide assist- UEL. United States objectives, and provide a ance to liberate the Iraqi people. H. Con. Res. 126: Mr. GIBBONS. strategy for achieving the objectives, includ- (4) The American taxpayer will not tol- H. Con. Res. 197: Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. SHAYS, ing a listing of each Federal department and erate allowing a reconstructed Iraq to first Mr. CALVERT, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. LANGEVIN, agency involved in achieving the objectives repay those same countries that refused to and Mr. LAMPSON. and a detailed description of the responsibil- help its oppressed population. H. Con. Res. 247: Mr. GOODE, Mr. ities of each such department and agency re- (5) The American taxpayer deserves some LATOURETTE, Mr. KIND, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. lated thereto. measure of repayment for United States DEUTSCH, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. servicemen and women having risked and NUNES, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mrs. H.R. 3289 sacrificed their lives for the people of Iraq. MYRICK, Mr. STENHOLM, and Mr. MCNULTY. OFFERED BY: MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA (6) A reconstructed Iraqi economy, holding H. Con. Res. 254: Mr. WALSH. AMENDMENT NO. 2: At the end of the bill the second largest oil reserve in the world, H. Con. Res. 264: Mr. EMANUEL. (before the short title), insert the following: can provide substantial revenue in the fu- H. Con. Res. 275: Mr. ALLEN. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ture. H. Con. Res. 280: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. CARSON in this Act may be used for— (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of of Oklahoma, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, Mr. (1) the construction, refurbishment, main- Congress that amounts made available in COSTELLO, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. DEMINT, tenance, or operation of any educational fa- this Act under the heading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF AND Mr. LATOURETTE, and Mrs. KELLEY. cility that discriminates on the basis of reli- RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’ should be in the H. Con. Res. 285: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, gion, national origin, race, color, or gender; form of loans subject to repayment to the Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. HAYES, Mr. (2) the construction, refurbishment, main- United States Government by a future sov- SIMMONS, and Mr. HOEKSTRA. tenance, or operation of any educational fa- ereign government in Iraq. H. Con. Res. 291: Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. PUT- cility that segregates students on the basis H.R. 3289 NAM, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. GILLMOR. of any of the criteria described in paragraph OFFERED BY: MR. SHADEGG H. Con. Res. 38: Ms. BALDWIN. (1); H. Con. Res. 42: Mr. WYNN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. (3) the payment of the salary of any edu- AMENDMENT NO. 5: Page 28, line 5, after the GOODE, Mr. KIND, Mr. STENHOLM, and Mr. BE- cational administrator or teacher who dem- dollar amount insert ‘‘(reduced by REUTER. onstrates, encourages, or condones disparate $245,000,000)’’. H. Res. 291: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- treatment of students on the basis of any of Page 30, line 1, after the dollar amount in- fornia, Mr. NADLER, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- the criteria described in paragraph (1); or sert ‘‘(increased by $245,000,000)’’. sissippi, Ms. WATSON, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. (4) the purchase of any educational mate- H.R. 3289 PAYNE, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. rial, or establishment of any educational OFFERED BY: MR. SHADEGG SERRANO, and Mr. RUSH. curriculum, that promotes anti-Semitic, AMENDMENT NO. 6: Page 28, line 5, after the H. Con. Res. 320: Ms. ESHOO and Ms. LORET- anti-western, or anti-democratic values or dollar amount insert ‘‘(reduced by TA SANCHEZ of California. beliefs. $245,000,000)’’. H. Res. 348: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HOLT, and H.R. 3289 Page 30, line 1, after the dollar amount in- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. sert ‘‘(increased by $345,000,000)’’. H. Res. 363: Mr. BELL. OFFERED BY: MR. MANZULLO Page 35, line 10, after the dollar amount in- H. Res. 385: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mrs. AMENDMENT NO. 3: At the end of title II, sert ‘‘(reduced by $100,000,000)’’. TAUSCHER, Mr. CASE, Mr. FROST, Mr. add the following new section: HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MOORE, and Mr. BE- SEC. ll. (a) Amounts appropriated by this H.R. 3289 REUTER. Act or by Public Law 108–11 for relief and re- OFFERED BY: MR. RAMSTAD construction in Iraq shall be used, to the H. Res. 386: Ms. WATERS, Mr. PAYNE, and AMENDMENT NO. 7: Page 2, line 9, insert Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. greatest extent possible, to acquire— after the dollar amount the following: ‘‘(in- H. Res. 387: Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BAIRD, Ms. (1) unmanufactured articles, materials, creased by 98,000,000)’’. BALDWIN, Mr. BERRY, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and supplies mined or produced in the United Page 30, lines 1 and 4, insert after the Mr. CARDIN, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, States; dollar amount the following: ‘‘(reduced by Mr. HALL, Mr. HILL, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. (2) manufactured articles, materials, and 98,000,000)’’. HOYER, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. JOHN, supplies that have been manufactured in the H.R. 3289 Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. LAMPSON, United States substantially all from articles, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. LINDER, Mr. materials, or supplies mined, produced, or OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO MCGOVERN, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. GEORGE MIL- manufactured in the United States; and AMENDMENT NO. 8: At the end of the bill LER of California, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. (3) services performed by United States (before the short title), insert the following: PASCRELL, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. ROHRABACHER, labor. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. ROSS, Mr. SWEENEY, Ms. WATERS, and (b) Not later than 60 days after the date of in this Act may be used for the participation Ms. PELOSI. the enactment of this Act, and every 60 days of Iraq in the Organization of Petroleum Ex- H. Res. 388: Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. WIL- thereafter until amounts referred to in sub- porting Countries (OPEC). SON of South Carolina, Mr. BRADY of Penn- section (a) are expended, the head of each de- H.R. 3289 sylvania, and Mr. WEXLER. partment or agency of the Federal Govern- OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO H. Res. 391: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. ment which expends such amounts shall pre- EVANS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. WELLER, Ms. pare and submit to Congress a report con- AMENDMENT NO. 9: On page 20, Line 22, SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. EMANUEL, and Mr. KIRK. taining the following with respect to the ex- under the heading ‘‘Iraq Relief and Recon- H. Res. 393: Mr. HYDE, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, penditure of such amounts: struction Fund’’, strike ‘‘$18,649,000,000’’ and and Mrs. CAPITO. (1) A list of all contracts awarded during insert ‘‘$1,864,900,000’’ the period covered by the report. f H.R. 3289 (2) For each such contract, the origin of OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM unmanufactured articles, materials, and sup- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS plies to be used under the contract. AMENDMENT NO. 10: At the end of title II, (3) For each such contract, the origin of ar- insert the following new section: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors ticles, materials, and supplies used in manu- SEC. 22ll. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE were deleted from public bills and reso- factured articles, materials, and supplies to AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. lutions as follows: be used under the contract. (a) PAYMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOV- ERNMENTS.—There is authorized to be appro- H.R. 1078: Mr. TANCREDO. (4) For each such contract, the source of priated and is appropriated for making pay- f the labor performing the work under the contract. ments under this section to States and local governments, to coordinate budget-related AMENDMENTS H.R. 3289 actions by such governments with Federal Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- OFFERED BY: MR. STEARNS Government efforts to stimulate economic posed amendments were submitted as AMENDMENT NO. 4: At the end of title II of recovery, an amount equal to at least the follows: the bill, add the following: total amount appropriated under this Act

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Such amounts shall retary of the Treasury shall adjust on a pro (e) CERTIFICATION.—In order to receive a be in addition to, and not in lieu of, other rata basis the amount of the payments to payment under this section for a fiscal year, amounts appropriated for payments to States determined under this section with- the State shall provide the Secretary of the States and local governments. out regard to this subparagraph to the ex- Treasury with a certification that the (b) PAYMENTS.— tent necessary to comply with the require- State’s proposed uses of the funds are con- (1) FISCAL YEAR 2003.—From the amount ap- ments of subparagraph (A). sistent with subsection (d). propriated under subsection (a) for fiscal (3) RELATIVE POPULATION PROPORTION (f) DEFINITION OF STATE.—In this section, year 2003, the Secretary of the Treasury AMOUNT.—The relative population proportion the term ‘‘State’’ means the 50 States, the shall, not later than the later of the date amount described in this paragraph is the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of that is 45 days after the date of enactment of product of— Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Is- this Act or the date that a State provides the (A) the amount described in subsection (a) lands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the certification required by subsection (e) for for a fiscal year; and Northern Mariana Islands, and American fiscal year 2003, pay each State the amount (B) the relative State population propor- Samoa. determined for the State for fiscal year 2003 tion (as defined in paragraph (4)). under subsection (c). (4) RELATIVE STATE POPULATION PROPORTION (g) WAGE RATES.—All laborers and mechan- (2) FISCAL YEAR 2004.—From the amount ap- DEFINED.—For purposes of paragraph (3)(B), ics employed by contractors and subcontrac- propriated under subsection (a) for fiscal the term ‘‘relative State population propor- tors in the performance of construction work year 2004, the Secretary of the Treasury tion’’ means, with respect to a State, the financed in whole or in part with assistance shall, not later than the later of October 1, amount equal to the quotient of— received under this section shall be paid 2003, or the date that a State provides the (A) the population of the State (as reported wages at rates not less than those prevailing certification required by subsection (e) for in the most recent decennial census); and on similar construction in the locality as de- fiscal year 2004, pay each State the amount (B) the total population of all States (as termined by the Secretary of Labor in ac- determined for the State for fiscal year 2004 reported in the most recent decennial cen- cordance with the Act of March 3, 1931 (com- under subsection (c). sus). monly known as the Davis-Bacon Act; 40 (c) PAYMENTS BASED ON POPULATION.— (d) USE OF PAYMENT.—A State shall use the U.S.C. 276a et seq.). (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), funds provided under a payment made under (h) AVAILABILITY TO LOCAL GOVERN- the amount appropriated under subsection this section for a fiscal year only for— MENTS.—Not less than one-third of the (a) for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004 shall (1) ordinary and necessary maintenance amount appropriated pursuant to subsection be used to pay each State an amount equal and operating expenses for— (a) shall be made available to local govern- to the relative population proportion (A) primary, secondary, or higher edu- ments under the applicable laws of a given amount described in paragraph (3) for such cation, including school building renovation; State. fiscal year. (B) public safety; (2) MINIMUM PAYMENT.— (C) public health, including hospitals and H.R. 3289 (A) IN GENERAL.—No State shall receive a public health laboratories; OFFERED BY: MR. VAN HOLLEN payment under this section for a fiscal year (D) social services for the disadvantaged or AMENDMENT NO. 11: At the end of the bill that is less than— aged; (before the short title), insert the following: (i) in the case of 1 of the 50 States or the (E) roads, transportation, and water infra- District of Columbia, 1⁄2 of 1 percent of the structure; and SEC. ll. (a) PROVISION OF FUNDS FOR SE- amount appropriated for such fiscal year (F) housing; CURITY AND STABILIZATION OF IRAQ THROUGH under subsection (a); and (2) ordinary and necessary capital expendi- PARTIAL SUSPENSION OF REDUCTIONS IN HIGH- (ii) in the case of the Commonwealth of tures authorized by law; and. EST INCOME TAX RATE.—The table contained Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Is- (3) costs to the State of complying with in paragraph (2) of section 1(i) of the Internal lands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the any Federal intergovernmental mandate (as Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to reductions Northern Mariana Islands, or American defined in section 421(5) of the Congressional in rates after June 30, 2001) is amended to Samoa, 1⁄10 of 1 percent of the amount appro- Budget Act of 1974) to the extent that the read as follows:

The corresponding percentages ‘‘In the case of taxable years shall be substituted for beginning during calendar year: the following percentages: 28% 31% 36% 39.6%

2001 ...... 27.5% 30.5% 35.5% 39.1% 2002 ...... 27.0% 30.0% 35.0% 38.6% 2003 and 2004 ...... 25.0% 28.0% 33.0% 35.0% 2005 and thereafter ...... 25.0% 28.0% 33.0% 38.2%’’.

(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment United States or the United States-led coali- H.R. 3289 made by this section shall apply to taxable tion in Iraq. OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER years beginning after December 31, 2004. (b) The President shall transmit to the AMENDMENT NO. 14: After the appropriating (c) APPLICATION OF EGTRRA SUNSET TO Congress a report on the cost savings that clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- THIS SECTION.—The amendment made by this lowing: section shall be subject to title IX of the have resulted from the participation de- Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconcili- scribed in subsection (a) of inspectors from TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES ation Act of 2001 to the same extent and in UNMOVIC or any other entity representing SEC. 101. For an additional amount for do- the same manner as the provision of such the United Nations. mestic hospital construction repair and up- Act to which such amendment relates. grades, $295,000,000: Provided, That such H.R. 3289 amount is designated by the Congress as an H.R. 3289 emergency requirement pursuant to section OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER OFFERED BY: MR. VAN HOLLEN 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), the AMENDMENT NO. 12: At the end of the bill AMENDMENT NO. 13: After the appropriating concurrent resolution on the budget for fis- (before the short title), insert the following: clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- cal year 2004. SEC. 3007. (a) None of the funds made avail- lowing: H.R. 3289 able in this Act may be obligated or ex- OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER pended for weapons inspection until the TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES President certifies to the Congress that in- AMENDMENT NO. 15: After the appropriating SEC. 101. For an additional amount to hire spectors from the United Nations Moni- clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- toring, Verification and Inspection Commis- 1,300 additional customs inspectors on the lowing: sion (UNMOVIC), or any other entity rep- United States borders, $125,000,000: Provided, TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES resenting the United Nations, have been in- That such amount is designated by the Con- SEC. 101. For an additional amount for bio- vited to participate in the inspection process gress as an emergency requirement pursuant terrorism preparedness grants for United and to share any information gathered there- to section 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Con- States border hospitals and other first rein with inspectors from the Iraq Survey gress), the concurrent resolution on the sponder healthcare providers, $1,200,000,000: Group or any other entity representing the budget for fiscal year 2004. Provided, That such amount is designated by

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the Congress as an emergency requirement TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES SEC. ll. None of the funds made available pursuant to section 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 SEC. 101. For an additional amount for the in this Act may be obligated or expended (108th Congress), the concurrent resolution Secure Electric Network for Travelers Rapid until the President has submitted to Con- on the budget for fiscal year 2004. Inspections (SENTRI) program in the Bureau gress a report setting forth in detail the H.R. 3289 of Customs and Border Protection to im- strategy and projected timetable for with- prove border security and efficiency, drawing United States forces from Iraq. OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER $5,000,000: Provided, That such amount is des- H.R. 3289 AMENDMENT NO. 16: After the appropriating ignated by the Congress as an emergency re- OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- quirement pursuant to section 502 of H. Con. lowing: Res. 95 (108th Congress), the concurrent reso- AMENDMENT NO. 28: At the end of the bill TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES lution on the budget for fiscal year 2004. (before the short title), insert the following: SEC. 3207. It is the sense of the Congress SEC. 101. For an additional amount for H.R. 3289 that this Act should be approved by the Con- medical supplies and equipment for the vet- OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER gress by means of a bifurcated vote of Con- erans hospital at Quezon City, $2,000,000: Pro- AMENDMENT NO. 22: After the appropriating gress subject to the following conditions: vided, That such amount is designated by the clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- (1) Two separate votes should be taken in Congress as an emergency requirement pur- lowing: Congress— suant to section 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 (108th TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES (A) the first to address funding specifically Congress), the concurrent resolution on the SEC. 101. For an additional amount for De- designated for the support of military func- budget for fiscal year 2004. partment of Veterans Affairs medical pro- tions; and H.R. 3289 grams, $1,800,000,000: Provided, That such (B) the second to address funding specifi- OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER amount is designated by the Congress as an cally designated for the reconstruction of AMENDMENT NO. 17: After the appropriating emergency requirement pursuant to section Iraq. clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), the (2) Following the enactment of this Act, a lowing: concurrent resolution on the budget for fis- United Nations resolution should be prepared cal year 2004. and approved by the Security Council which TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES H.R. 3289 includes— SEC. 101. For an additional amount to fully OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER (A) an identification of those allies which fund the Federal portion of the Individuals will assist the United States in its efforts to- AMENDMENT NO. 23: After the appropriating with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ward the democratization and reconstruction $10,000,000,000: Provided, That such amount is clause (preceding title I), insert the following: of Iraq; designated by the Congress as an emergency (B) the total number and phasing of troops TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES requirement pursuant to section 502 of H. to be deployed in these efforts; Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), the concurrent SEC. 101. For an additional amount for (C) an explanation of the extent of burden- resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2004. health care and benefits for Filipino World sharing that can be expected from allies; and H.R. 3289 War II veterans pursuant to the applicable (D) an exit plan that accounts for the re- provisions of H.R. 2297 and H.R. 2357 of the turn of members of the Armed Services to OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER 108th Congress, as passed by the House of the United States. AMENDMENT NO. 18: After the appropriating Representatives, $19,131,000: Provided, That clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- such amount is designated by the Congress H.R. 3289 lowing: as an emergency requirement pursuant to OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES section 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Con- AMENDMENT NO. 29: At the end of the bill gress), the concurrent resolution on the SEC. 101. For an additional amount to in- (before the short title), insert the following crease the service of Head Start, a Federal budget for fiscal year 2004. new section: program that provides comprehensive early H.R. 3289 SEC. ll. None of the funds made available childhood development services to low-in- OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER in this Act may be used until after the date come children, $1,000,000,000: Provided, That AMENDMENT NO. 24: After the appropriating on which a special counsel is appointed to in- such amount is designated by the Congress clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- vestigate the identity of those within the as an emergency requirement pursuant to lowing: Administration who are responsibile for the unauthorized and illegal release of classified section 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Con- TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES gress), the concurrent resolution on the information relating to the identity of Val- SEC. 101. For an additional amount for pro- erie Plame or to Ambassador Joe Wilson. budget for fiscal year 2004. grams to assist America’s first reponders, H.R. 3289 the police officers, firefighters, and para- H.R. 3289 OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER medics of the United States, $290,000,000: Pro- vided, That such amount is designated by the AMENDMENT NO. 30: Page 49, strike line 1 AMENDMENT NO. 19: After the appropriating Congress as an emergency requirement pur- clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- and all that follows through line 7. suant to section 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 (108th H.R. 3289 lowing: Congress), the concurrent resolution on the OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES budget for fiscal year 2004. SEC. 101. For an additional amount to rem- H.R. 3289 AMENDMENT NO. 31: Page 30, line 1, after the dollar amount insert ‘‘(reduced by edy overcrowded or dilapidated classrooms, OFFERED BY: MR. LANTOS and crumbling schools, $6,800,000,000: Pro- $300,000,000)’’. AMENDMENT NO. 25: At the end of the bill vided, That such amount is designated by the Page 33, lines 19 and 20, after each dollar (before the short title), insert the following: amount insert ‘‘(increased by $300,000,000)’’. Congress as an emergency requirement pur- SEC. 3007. None of the funds made available H.R. 3289 suant to section 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 (108th in this Act under the heading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF Congress), the concurrent resolution on the AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’ may be provided OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS budget for fiscal year 2004. except in the form of loans repayable to the AMENDMENT NO. 32: Page 30, line 5, after H.R. 3289 United States Government, where permitted the dollar amount insert ‘‘(reduced by OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER by law. $300,000,000)’’. H.R. 3289 Page 30, line 10, after the dollar amount in- AMENDMENT NO. 20: After the appropriating sert ‘‘(increased by $300,000,000)’’. clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS lowing: AMENDMENT NO. 26: At the end of the bill H.R. 3289 TITLE IA—DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES (before the short title), insert the following OFFERED BY: MR. PENCE new section: AMENDMENT NO. 33: In the item relating to SEC. 101. For an additional amount to re- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available pair, rehabilitate, and produce electric gen- ‘‘OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE— in this Act may be obligated or expended IRAQ RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND—(IN- eration and distribution infrastructure, until Government personnel policies have $5,600,000,000: Provided, That such amount is CLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)’’, add at the been implemented to ensure that no mem- end before the period the following: ‘‘: Pro- designated by the Congress as an emergency bers of the Armed Forces or Government em- requirement pursuant to section 502 of H. vided further, That 50 percent of the total ployees are being required to be stationed in amount of funds appropriated under this Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), the concurrent Iraq continuously for a period greater than resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2004. heading shall be withheld from obligation six months. and expenditure until (1) the initial 50 per- H.R. 3289 H.R. 3289 cent of funds appropriated under this head- OFFERED BY: MR. FILNER OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS ing have been obligated giving priority con- AMENDMENT NO. 21: After the appropriating AMENDMENT NO. 27: At the end of the bill sideration to the emergency purposes of se- clause (preceding title I), insert the fol- (before the short title), insert the following curity, electric sector infrastructure, oil in- lowing: new section: frastructure, public works, water resources,

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transportation and telecommunication infra- States Code, is amended by adding at the end (3) RELATIVE POPULATION PROPORTION structures, and other emergency needs, (2) the following new item: AMOUNT.—The relative population proportion the President prepares and transmits to the ‘‘1037. War profiteering and fraud relating to amount described in this paragraph is the Committees on Appropriations of the House military action, relief, and re- product of— of Representatives and the Senate a report construction efforts in Iraq.’’ (A) the amount described in subsection (a) in writing that describes the programs, (b) FORFEITURE.—Section 981(a)(1)(C) of for a fiscal year; and projects, and activities that are or have been title 18, United States Code, is amended by (B) the relative State population propor- financed by such initial funds and includes a inserting after ‘‘1032,’’ the following: ‘‘1037,’’. tion (as defined in paragraph (4)). detailed analysis of the extent to which such (c) MONEY LAUNDERING.—Section (4) RELATIVE STATE POPULATION PROPORTION programs, projects, and activities are or 1956(c)(7)(D) of title 18, United States Code, is DEFINED.—For purposes of paragraph (3)(B), have been successful, and (3) the President amended by inserting before ‘‘, section 1111’’ the term ‘‘relative State population propor- determines and certifies to Congress that a the following: ‘‘, section 1037 (relating to war tion’’ means, with respect to a State, the democratically elected government in Iraq profiteering and fraud relating to military amount equal to the quotient of— has been established: Provided further, That action, relief, and reconstruction efforts in (A) the population of the State (as reported the remaining 50 percent of the total amount Iraq)’’. in the most recent decennial census); and of funds appropriated under this heading H.R. 3289 (B) the total population of all States (as shall be made available in the form of loans OFFERED BY: MR. EMANUEL reported in the most recent decennial cen- subject to repayment to the United States sus). AMENDMENT NO. 36: At the end of title II, Government, on terms and conditions deter- (d) USE OF PAYMENT.—A State shall use the insert the following new section: mined by the President’’. funds provided under a payment made under SEC. 22ll. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE H.R. 3289 this section for a fiscal year only for— AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. (1) ordinary and necessary maintenance (a) PAYMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOV- OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS and operating expenses for— ERNMENTS.—There is authorized to be appro- AMENDMENT NO. 34: At the end of the bill (A) primary, secondary, or higher edu- priated and is appropriated for making pay- (before the short title), insert the following cation, including school building renovation; ments under this section to States and local new section: (B) public safety; governments, to coordinate budget-related SEC. ll. None of the funds made available (C) public health, including hospitals and actions by such governments with Federal in this Act may be obligated or expended public health laboratories; Government efforts to stimulate economic until all Reserve and National Guard per- (D) social services for the disadvantaged or recovery, an amount equal to at least the sonnel are paid in full. aged; total amount appropriated under this Act (E) roads, transportation, and water infra- H.R. 3289 and under the Emergency Wartime Supple- structure; and OFFERED BY: MR. EMANUEL mental Appropriations Act, 2003 (Public Law (F) housing; 108–11) under the heading ‘‘Iraq Relief and AMENDMENT NO. 35: At the end of the bill (2) ordinary and necessary capital expendi- Reconstruction Fund’’. Such amounts shall (before the short title), insert the following tures authorized by law; and. be in addition to, and not in lieu of, other new section: (3) costs to the State of complying with amounts appropriated for payments to SEC. ll. (a) NEW OFFENSE.— any Federal intergovernmental mandate (as States and local governments. (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 47 of title 18, defined in section 421(5) of the Congressional (b) PAYMENTS.— United States Code, is amended by adding at Budget Act of 1974) to the extent that the (1) FISCAL YEAR 2003.—From the amount ap- the end the following: ‘‘ mandate applies to the State, and the Fed- propriated under subsection (a) for fiscal ‘‘§ 1037. War profiteering and fraud relating eral Government has not provided funds to year 2003, the Secretary of the Treasury to military action, relief, and reconstruc- cover the costs. shall, not later than the later of the date tion efforts in Iraq (e) CERTIFICATION.—In order to receive a that is 45 days after the date of enactment of payment under this section for a fiscal year, ‘‘(a) Whoever, in any matter involving a this Act or the date that a State provides the contract or the provision of goods or serv- the State shall provide the Secretary of the certification required by subsection (e) for Treasury with a certification that the ices, directly or indirectly, in connection fiscal year 2003, pay each State the amount with the war, military action, or relief or re- State’s proposed uses of the funds are con- determined for the State for fiscal year 2003 sistent with subsection (d). construction activities in Iraq, knowingly under subsection (c). and willfully— (f) DEFINITION OF STATE.—In this section, (2) FISCAL YEAR 2004.—From the amount ap- the term ‘‘State’’ means the 50 States, the ‘‘(1) executes or attempts to execute a propriated under subsection (a) for fiscal scheme or artifice to defraud the United District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of year 2004, the Secretary of the Treasury Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Is- States or Iraq; shall, not later than the later of October 1, ‘‘(2) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any lands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the 2003, or the date that a State provides the Northern Mariana Islands, and American trick, scheme, or device a material fact; certification required by subsection (e) for ‘‘(3) makes any materially false, fictitious, Samoa. fiscal year 2004, pay each State the amount (g) WAGE RATES.—All laborers and mechan- or fraudulent statements or representations, determined for the State for fiscal year 2004 ics employed by contractors and subcontrac- or makes or uses any materially false writ- under subsection (c). tors in the performance of construction work ing or document knowing the same to con- (c) PAYMENTS BASED ON POPULATION.— financed in whole or in part with assistance tain any materially false, fictitious, or (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), received under this section shall be paid fraudulent statement or entry; or the amount appropriated under subsection wages at rates not less than those prevailing ‘‘(4) materially overvalues any good or (a) for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004 shall on similar construction in the locality as de- service with the specific intent to exces- be used to pay each State an amount equal termined by the Secretary of Labor in ac- sively profit from the war, military action, to the relative population proportion cordance with the Act of March 3, 1931 (com- or relief or reconstruction activities in Iraq; amount described in paragraph (3) for such monly known as the Davis-Bacon Act; 40 shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or im- fiscal year. U.S.C. 276a et seq.). prisoned not more than 20 years, or both. In (2) MINIMUM PAYMENT.— (h) AVAILABILITY TO LOCAL GOVERN- lieu of a fine otherwise authorized by this (A) IN GENERAL.—No State shall receive a MENTS.—Not less than one-third of the section, a defendant who derives profits or payment under this section for a fiscal year amount appropriated pursuant to subsection other proceeds from an offense under this that is less than— (a) shall be made available to local govern- section may be fined not more than twice (i) in the case of 1 of the 50 States or the ments under the applicable laws of a given the gross profits or other proceeds. District of Columbia, 1⁄2 of 1 percent of the State. ‘‘(b) EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.— amount appropriated for such fiscal year H.R. 3289 There is Federal jurisdiction over an offense under subsection (a); and OFFERED BY: MR. KENNEDY OF MINNESOTA under this section regardless of whether the (ii) in the case of the Commonwealth of acts constituting the offense occur in the Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Is- AMENDMENT NO. 37: Page 19, after line 20, United States. lands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the insert the following new section: SEC. ll. The Secretary of Defense shall ‘‘(c) VENUE.—A prosecution for an offense Northern Mariana Islands, or American reimburse air fare costs incurred by mem- under this section may be brought— Samoa, 1⁄10 of 1 percent of the amount appro- bers of the Armed Forces in connection with ‘‘(1) as authorized by chapter 211 of this priated for such fiscal year under subsection travel within the United States while such title; (a). members are on leave from deployment over- ‘‘(2) in any district where any act in fur- (B) PRO RATA ADJUSTMENTS.—The Sec- seas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom therance of the offense took place; or retary of the Treasury shall adjust on a pro and Operation Enduring Freedom. ‘‘(3) in any district where any party to the rata basis the amount of the payments to contract or provider of goods or services is States determined under this section with- H.R. 3289 located.’’. out regard to this subparagraph to the ex- OFFERED BY: MR. GRAVES (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of tent necessary to comply with the require- AMENDMENT NO. 38: At the end of the bill sections for chapter 47 of title 18, United ments of subparagraph (A). (before the short title), insert the following:

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:18 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.102 H15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9483 TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS the crop was not available to the producers (1) in the case of an insurable commodity, SEC. 3007. under the Federal Crop Insurance Act, 50 did not obtain a policy or plan of insurance (a) ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.—The Secretary percent of the applicable price for the crop. for the insurable commodity under the Fed- of Agriculture (in this section referred to as (3) If the producers did not obtain a policy eral Crop Insurance Act for the crop incur- the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall use not more than or plan of insurance, including a cata- ring the losses; and $10,000,000 of funds of the Commodity Credit strophic risk protection plan, available for (2) in the case of a noninsurable com- Corporation to make emergency financial as- the crop under the Federal Crop Insurance modity, did not file the required paperwork, sistance available to producers on a farm Act, 45 percent of the applicable price for the and pay the administrative fee by the appli- that have incurred qualifying losses for the crop. cable State filing deadline, for the noninsur- 2003 crop of an agricultural commodity due (d) PAYMENT LIMITATION.— able commodity under section 196 of the Fed- to damaging weather conditions, as deter- (1) LIMITATION.—Assistance provided under eral Agriculture Improvement and Reform mined by the Secretary. subsection (a) to a producer for losses to a Act of 1996 for the crop incurring the losses. (b) USE OF FORMER ADMINISTRATIVE AU- crop, together with the amounts specified in (f) ASSISTANCE FOR PARTICULARLY HARD- THORITY.—Except as provided in subsection paragraph (2) applicable to the same crop, (c), the Secretary shall make assistance HIT AREA.—The Secretary shall use may not exceed 95 percent of what the value available under subsection (a) in the same $10,000,000 of funds of the Commodity Credit of the crop would have been in the absence of manner as provided under section 815 of the Corporation to make a grant to the State of the losses, as estimated by the Secretary. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Missouri, subject to the condition that the (2) OTHER PAYMENTS.—In applying the limi- Drug Administration, and Related Agencies State, acting through the Missouri Depart- Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106–387; tation in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ment of Agriculture, use the grant funds to include the following: 114 Stat. 1549A–55), including using the same provide assistance to agricultural producers (A) Any crop insurance payment made loss thresholds for quantity and quality with farming operations in the following under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 losses as were used in administering that counties in Missouri: Andrew, Atchison, Bu- U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or payment under section section. chanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Cooper, 196 of the Federal Agricultural Improvement (c) PAYMENT RATE.—The payment rate for Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, a crop for assistance provided under sub- and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7333) that the producer receives for losses to the same Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Howard, Jackson, section (a) to the producers on a farm shall Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, be calculated as follows: crop. Putnam, Schulyer, Sullivan, and Worth. (1) If the producers obtained a policy or (B) The value of the crop that was not lost plan of insurance, including a catastrophic (if any), as estimated by the Secretary. (g) EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.—The risk protection plan, for the crop under the (e) INELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE.—The amounts referred to in subsections (a) and (f) Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et producers on a farm shall not be eligible for are designated by the Congress as an emer- seq.), 50 percent of the applicable price for assistance under subsection (a) with respect gency requirement pursuant to section 502 of the crop. to losses to an insurable commodity or non- H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), the concur- (2) If a policy or plan of insurance, includ- insurable commodity if the producers on the rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year ing a catastrophic risk protection plan, for farm— 2004.

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Vol. 149 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2003 No. 144 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was Under a previous order, upon return- DR. GUION S. BLUFORD, JR. called to order by the President pro ing to the bill at approximately 10:40 Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I tempore [Mr. STEVENS]. this morning, the Senate will proceed rise to welcome to the Senate Dr. Guy to two back-to-back rollcall votes. The Bluford and his wife Linda who are PRAYER first vote will be in relation to the here today. This year marks the 20th The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Corzine amendment numbered 1811 re- anniversary of Dr. Bluford’s first flight fered the following prayer: lating to military reservist retirement into space, the first African American Let us pray. pay. That vote will be followed by a in space. He is a native Philadelphian, Our heavenly Father, the fountain of vote in relation to the Reid amend- of which I am very proud. I am equally all wisdom, understanding, and ment numbered 1844 relating to end as proud that he is also a fellow Penn strength, You execute judgment and strength. State graduate. there is none like You. The votes in relation to the Corzine He has distinguished this country in Lord, thank You for providing refuge and Reed amendments will be the first his 29 years of service in the U.S. Air for the oppressed and for those who votes of today. The Senate will recess Force. I will enter into the RECORD his know Your name. Strengthen us with from 12:30 to 2:15 so the Republicans long list of accomplishments in the Air the defense of Your right hand. Give us may hold their weekly policy luncheon. Force, and I ask unanimous consent to this day a knowledge of You that we Following the recess, the Senate will have this printed following my re- may gain true understanding. Multiply marks. resume consideration of the appropria- our years with abundant living, ena- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- tions supplemental. Amendments will bling us to find real peace and joy. out objection, it is so ordered. be offered and debated throughout the Lord, You know what is best for us, (See exhibit No. 1.) day. Yesterday, we made substantial so please guide our lives. Look at the Mr. SANTORUM. He has won numer- progress on the bill and I appreciate needs of our Senators and do for them ous medals and commendations. His Members agreeing to time agreements what they cannot accomplish by first flight in space was on August 30, on their amendments so we could human efforts alone. Give them wis- 1983. He became the first African Amer- schedule votes and move forward. dom and courage for these challenging ican to fly in space. Subsequent to days. Conform our will to the unfolding Senators should again expect rollcall that, he went on three missions in of Your loving providence. We pray this votes throughout the day and into the space in the shuttle and logged over 688 in Your holy name. Amen. evening in relation to the supplemental hours in space. In 1997, he was inducted into the International Space Hall of f appropriations bill. As the leader has indicated, we are going to finish this Fame. Since his retirement, he has PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE bill this week and that will require late continued to excel in private enterprise The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the nights with votes included. All Sen- since 1997 and is now president of the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: ators should be aware of that in sched- Aerospace Technology Group. As I mentioned, one of his greatest I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the uling their evenings tonight and to- United States of America, and to the Repub- morrow night. accomplishments is graduating from Penn State University, my alma lic for which it stands, one nation under God, I yield the floor. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mater. He has an aerospace engineering f The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The degree from Penn State. He has a mas- Senator from Nevada. ter’s degree of science, Ph.D. degree in RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING aerospace engineering from the Air MAJORITY LEADER Mr. REID. The Senator from Penn- sylvania has asked to speak this morn- Force Institute of Technology, and an The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ing. The Senator from Maryland is MBA degree from the University of Republican whip is recognized. here. I ask unanimous consent that the Houston. His education is phenomenal. f first 3 minutes of the time be charged His accomplishments in the military and space and now in the private sector SCHEDULE to the Republicans. I ask that the Sen- ator from Pennsylvania be recognized are something of which to take note. Mr. MCCONNELL. This morning, for 3 minutes. We recognize today his great con- there will be a period of morning busi- tribution to this country. The example ness for 60 minutes. Following that pe- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- he sets is as a terrific role model for riod, the Senate will resume consider- out objection, it is so ordered. young people of all ethnic and racial ation of the supplemental appropria- The Senator from Pennsylvania is backgrounds. He is a man who has actions for Iraq and Afghanistan. recognized for 3 minutes. complished a tremendous amount in

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VerDate jul 14 2003 00:36 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.000 S15PT1 S12566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 his life and obviously has a lot more to land, the Great Lakes Science Center, and Third, we must always be clear that contribute. He and his wife Linda are the National Inventors Hall of Fame Founda- we support our troops. These are ordi- here today, and we will have a reception. nary men and women called to do ex- tion for them starting at 10 a.m. in one He has been awarded the Department of Defense’s Superior Service and three Meri- traordinary and dangerous and difficult of the reception rooms behind me. I in- torious Service Medals; the Air Force’s Le- missions. They put their lives at risk vite my colleagues to stop by and meet gion of Merit, Meritorious Service, Com- to serve our country. Our troops need Dr. Bluford and his wife Linda. mendation, and ten Air Medals; NASA’s Dis- the equipment, the gear, the backup. I thank him for his tremendous serv- tinguished Service, Exceptional Service and And their families need financial sup- ice. I know my colleagues join me in four Space Flight Medals: the State of Penn- port. Military families, with loved ones recognizing his great accomplishments sylvania’s Distinguished Service Medal and are in Iraq, need financial support to and great service to this country. thirteen honorary doctorate degrees. An make ends meet and the health care AIAA Fellow, he was inducted into the Inter- EXHIBIT NO. 1 national Space Hall of Fame in 1997. they should get. GUION S. BLUFORD, JR. PH.D Third, the administration must lay f Dr. Guion S. Bluford, Jr., President, The out its plan to end the occupation of Aerospace Technology Group (ATG), an aero- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Iraq. There was a plan for the war. Now space technology and business consulting or- we need a plan for the peace. The ganization specializing in aviation and space The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under related technology development, analysis, the previous order, the leadership time American people deserve full disclo- and marketing related activities. Prior to is reserved. sure: a real assessment of where we are joining ATG, Dr. Bluford was Vice President f going, how long we will be there. Iraq of Microgravity R&D and Operations for the must not turn into a quagmire. We Northrop Grumman Corporation and was re- MORNING BUSINESS cannot pour in our funds and send more sponsible for all corporate microgravity re- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under troops with no end in sight. search and technical development activities the previous order, there will be a pe- Last year, when we debated about in support of NASA’s Human Exploration riod for the transmission of morning the war, I said if it is important and Development of Space (HEDS) Enter- business up to 60 minutes, with the prise. He also served as the Program Man- enough to the world to go, the world ager of the NASA Glenn Research Center’s first 30 minutes under the control of should go with us. I voted to go to the Microgravity Research, Development, and the Democratic leader or his designee U.N. to have international legitimacy Operations Contract (MRDOC). Headquar- and the second 30 minutes under the and international burden sharing, to tered in Cleveland Ohio, Dr. Bluford was re- control of the Senator from Texas, share the dangers along with our sponsible for the design, development, inte- Mrs. HUTCHISON, or her designee. troops as well as to share the cost of gration, and operational support of the Mr. REID. I yield 10 minutes to the rebuilding Iraq. NASA Fluids and Combustion Facility and Senator from Maryland, to be followed During the debate I said: What is associated space flight experiment hardware by 10 minutes to the Senator from Or- for the International Space Station. Prior to going to happen to our troops? And I joining Northrop Grumman, he was Vice egon, followed by 10 minutes to the asked it in classified situations and President of the Aerospace Sector of Federal Senator from Louisiana, Ms. LANDRIEU. other briefings we received. I wanted to Data Corporation (FDC) and was responsible The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The know if our troops were going to be for all NASA business. He has also been the Senator from Maryland is recognized greeted with a landmine or with a pa- Vice President of the Engineering Services for 10 minutes. rade. Well, now we know the answer to Division of NYMA Inc and Program Manager f that. of the NASA Lewis Research Center’s Sci- entific Engineering, Technical and Adminis- IRAQ Our troops need all the support they trative Related Services (SETAR) contract. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I will can get. I believe we need more troops, Prior to his service with Northrop Grum- state some of my principles as we de- but I do not think we need more Amer- man, FDC, and NYMA, Inc., Dr. Bluford was ican troops; they should come from a NASA mission specialist and payload com- bate the supplemental appropriations on Iraq. other countries. mander astronaut on four Space Shuttle mis- I believe there is money that needs to sions. He was selected in the first class of One year ago, America was on the space shuttle astronauts in 1978 and was the brink of war. Congress debated then be spent in Iraq but not only our first African American to fly in space in 1983 whether America should go it alone to money. I think there needs to be inter- aboard Space Shuttle Challenger. In addi- confront Saddam Hussein or get international money. We had a coalition of tion, he flew on a Spacelab flight as payload national support to bring the world the willing. Now we need a coalition of commander in 1985, a Department of Defense with us. This week, Congress takes up the wallet. Let them step to the plate Strategic Defense Initiative Office flight in to share the financial responsibility to 1991, and a classified Department of Defense a nearly similar debate: Do we go it alone or do we find a way to share the create stability and a democracy in flight in 1992. He has logged over 688 hours in Iraq. space. burden and the cost of the war? Dr. Bluford served 29 years in the United Who should pay for the occupation You bet I am behind our troops. And States Air Force as an Air Force tactical and reconstruction of Iraq? According we want to vote to make sure they fighter pilot in Vietnam, instructor pilot, to the Bush administration, the answer have the help and the assistance they staff development engineer, Branch Chief of is the American taxpayer, to the tune need, not only the right gear. We un- the Aerodynamics and Airframe Branch of of $87 billion. derstand they do not even have the the Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory proper body armor they need. and NASA Astronaut. He has over 5200 hours I agree that as we consider this de- of jet flight time in ten different aircraft. bate, we should have four principles to We also want to support their fami- Dr. Bluford received a Bachelor of Science guide our thinking. First, there must lies here at home. They come back for degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn be international burden sharing. If the 2 weeks for a breather, but their fami- State University and Masters of Science and stability of Iraq is in the world’s inter- lies’ hearts are broken as the men and Ph.D degrees in Aerospace Engineering from est, then the world should help pay for women go back to the war. We need to the Air Force Institute of Technology, and a the reconstruction. The administration support those families financially, and Master of Business Administration degree we need to support those things in from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, must be more aggressive in the pursuit Texas. of reconstruction funds from other terms of health care. Dr. Bluford serves on the Board of Direc- countries and other international insti- When it comes to burden sharing, we tors of the U.S. Space Foundation, ENSCO tutions. now know the other countries are not Inc, and the Board of Trustees of The Aero- Second, wherever possible, American stepping up. They are tepid. They were space Corporation. He has been a member of aid should be loans, not giveaways. timid about the war, and they are tepid the National Research Council’s Aeronautics Iraq has the world’s second largest oil about reconstruction. Only 61 countries and Space Engineering Board (ASEB) and reserves. These oil fields are capable of have committed to helping. They have the Board of Directors of the American Insti- tute of Aeronautics and Astronautics pumping out millions of barrels a day. committed $1.5 billion to the recon- (AIAA). He is currently serving on the Board That should translate into billions of struction of Iraq, according to Ambas- of Directors of the NASA Alumni League, dollars. Those profits should help with sador Bremer’s testimony. That is not Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleve- the reconstruction. enough.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:57 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.003 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12567 But we were also assured by Sec- The request for Iraq includes 250 tech of the State and local officials. I come retary Rumsfeld that we could get the centers with 20 laptop computers each, to the floor this morning to make sure money for reconstruction from Iraqi and computer training. They are going the Senate is actually familiar with oil. Well, let’s get it. I support the kind to build seven communities, with 3,500 the language that is being brought for- of thinking that Senator DORGAN has units of affordable housing. And—guess ward. presented, which is to replace the $20 what—we are going to build a primary Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- billion in grants for Iraqi reconstruc- school, two secondary schools, a health sent that this legislation I am going to tion with loans, and to also create a clinic, a place of worship, and a market discuss be printed in the RECORD. framework for other nations to partici- in each community. There being no objection, the mate- pate in those loans. Yet at the same time, HOPE VI and rial was ordered to be printed in the On a bipartisan basis, Senator KAY other programs to revitalize American RECORD, as follows: BAILEY HUTCHISON is working on an cities have been zeroed out. Technical NON-TEXAS MARKUP amendment to make $10 billion in centers to get our kids ready for the MORATORIUM ON INTERNET TAXES American aid work via a loan through new century is sharply reduced. Infra- Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title XI, Oct. 21, the World Bank, a $10 billion loan structure that we desperately need to 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–719, provided that: through the World Bank, with other protect public health and the environ- SEC. 1101. MORATORIUM. nations contributing to the World ment, such as water and sewer grants, (a) MORATORIUM.—No State or political Bank’s Iraq reconstruction trust fund. is so spartan and skimpy in my own subdivision thereof shall impose any of the That is the kind of thinking we need, VA–HUD bill. following taxes: and we need to work on a bipartisan So we have to look at where we are (1) taxes on Internet access. basis. America needs to know we are spending our money, and we have to (2) multiple or discriminatory taxes on trying to work on a bipartisan basis. look at where we are creating debt. If electronic commerce. (b) PRESERVATION OF STATE AND LOCAL But I repeat: We need loans, not give- we are creating debt to improve our TAXING AUTHORITY.— aways. economy, to get our jobs going, I think (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in this Now, there are others who say: Oh, we know that a little borrowing today section, nothing in this title shall be con- my gosh, Iraq is shackled with debt. might create jobs tomorrow. But now strued to modify, impair, or supersede, or au- That debt was created by an illegit- we are doing massive borrowing to re- thorize the modification, impairment, or su- imate government in Iraq. And who is build Iraq, while others tell us they perseding of, any State or local law per- the money owed to? Well, the money is cannot afford to send troops and they taining to taxation that is otherwise permis- owed to Russia, to Saudi Arabia, to sible by or under the Constitution of the cannot afford to spend money. I am ø France. Why can’t they forgive the United States other Federal law and in ef- saying we are beginning to not be able fect¿ on the date of enactment of this Act debt? Make that their share. Just for- to afford this war in Iraq. (Oct. 21, 1998). give the debt. Rather than giving more So I hope we can work on some solu- (2) SPECIAL RULES.—If charges for Internet money, let France forgive the debt. Let tions to have Iraq emerge as a democ- access are aggregated with and not sepa- Russia forgive the debt. Let Saudi Ara- racy and bring our troops back home. rately stated from charges that are subject bia forgive the debt. Let Iraq start We have to concentrate on how we can to taxation, then the charges for Internet ac- with a clean slate and pay back Amer- have our national honor abroad but recess may be subject to taxation unless the ica for what it is doing. store our national Treasury. Internet access service provider can reason- My constituents in Maryland are I look forward to working on a bipar- ably identify Internet access charges not very patriotic, and they will do what- subject to taxation from its books and tisan basis with my colleagues. We records kept in the regular course of busi- ever is necessary to defend this Nation. have to get down to business and get ness for other purposes But they have families and children to strategy on how we are getting out of (c) LIABILITIES AND PENDING CASES.—Noth- educate, mothers and fathers who are Iraq, and also how we are getting out ing in this title affects liability for taxes ac- grappling with the health care costs of of debt. crued and enforced before the date of enact- being older, retirement plans to do, and I yield the floor. ment of this Act, nor does this title affect homes to buy. It is not fair to ask the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ongoing litigation relating to such taxes. American taxpayer to share the full Senator from Oregon is recognized for ø(d) DEFINITION OF GENERALLY IMPOSED AND burden of fighting this war. 10 minutes. ACTUALLY ENFORCED.—For purposes of this section, a tax has been generally imposed While we are worried about Russia’s f and actually enforced prior to October 1, debt, what about our debt? If we are INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT 1998, if, before that date, the tax was author- worried about Iraq being too burdened ized by statute and either— with debt, what about our debt? Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, the Sen- ø(1) a provider of Internet access services Now we need a debt of gratitude for ate knows, 5 years ago I was the spon- had a reasonable opportunity to know by vir- what we are doing around the world. I sor in the Senate of the Internet Tax tue of a rule or other public proclamation think the way it can be repaid is to for- Freedom Act. This is law that was de- made by the appropriate administrative give the Iraqi debt. Let them start signed to ensure that the Internet be agency of the State or political subdivision with a clean slate just as they are free of discriminatory taxes on Inter- thereof, that such agency has interpreted and applied such tax to Internet access serv- starting with a clean government, and net commerce and a variety of Internet ices; or move on. activities. And it was designed to en- ø(2) a State or political subdivision thereof When you look at the way they are courage the growth of the Internet. generally collected such tax on charges for spending money on reconstruction, The law has unquestionably worked. Internet access.¿ they have money for schools, they have There is absolutely no evidence of any- (e) EXCEPTION TO MORATORIUM.— money for tech centers, they have one who has been harmed by the inabil- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) shall also money for job training and job centers, ity to discriminate against electronic not apply in the case of any person or entity water and sewer grants—all of what we commerce. who knowingly and with knowledge of the For many months now, Senators of character of the material, in interstate or need in our own communities. foreign commerce by means of the World We know the people in Iraq have suf- both political parties have been work- Wide Web, makes any communication for fered. They have suffered under Sad- ing together to try to ensure the law commercial purposes that is available to any dam Hussein. They are now suffering that expires shortly would be reauthor- minor and that includes any material that is under what looks like an internal civil ized, and Senators have been working harmful to minors unless such person or en- war going on now among the different on a cooperative and bipartisan basis tity has restricted access by minors to mate- tribes. to go forward and reauthorize this law rial that is harmful to minors— I know the children need health care, that has worked. (A) by requiring use a credit card, debit ac- the communities need electricity, and I had been under the impression that count, adult access code, or adult personal identification number; they need to have an economy to get we were just about ready to bring this (B) by accepting a digital certificate that back on their feet. But, my gosh, I sure bill to the floor, but in the last few verifies age; or wish some of this money was also being days a proposal that I find truly alarm- (C) by any other reasonable measures that spent here at home. ing has been brought forward by some are feasible under available technology.

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(2) SCOPE OF EXCEPTION.—For purposes of ture, image, graphic image file, article, re- such political subdivision on transactions in- paragraph (1), a person shall not be consid- cording, writing, or other matter of any kind volving similar property, goods, services, or ered to (be) making a communication for that is obscene or that— information accomplished through other commercial purposes of material to the ex- (i) the average person, applying contem- means, unless the rate is lower as part of a tent that the person is— porary community standards, would find, phase-out of the tax over not more than a 5- (A) a telecommunications carrier engaged taking the material as a whole and with re- year period; in the provision of a telecommunications spect to minors, is designed to appeal to, or (iii) imposes an obligation to collect or pay service; is designed to pander to, the prurient inter- the tax on a different person or entity than (B) a person engaged in the business of pro- est; in the case of transactions involving similar viding an Internet access service; (ii) depicts, describes, or represents, in a property, goods, services, or information ac- (C) a person engaged in the business of pro- manner patently offensive with respect to complished through other means; viding an Internet information location tool; minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or (iv) establishes a classification of Internet or sexual contact, an actual or simulated nor- access service providers or online service (D) similarly engaged in the transmission, mal or perverted sexual act, or a lewd exhi- providers for purposes of establishing a high- storage retrieval, hosting, formatting, or bition of the genitals or post-pubescent fe- er tax rate to be imposed on such providers translation (or any combination thereof) of a male breast; and than the tax rate generally applied to pro- communication made by another person, (iii) taken as a whole, lacks serious lit- viders of similar information services deliv- without selection or alteration of the com- erary, artistic, political, or scientific value ered through other means; or munication. for minors. (B) any tax imposed by a State or political (3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: (G) MINOR.—The term ‘‘minor’’ means any subdivision thereof, if— (A) BY MEANS OF THE WORLD WIDE WEB.— person under 17 years of age. (i) øexcept with respect to a tax (on Inter- The term ‘‘by means of the World Wide Web’’ (H) TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER; TELE- net access) that was generally imposed and means by placement of material in a com- COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE.—The terms ‘‘tele- actually enforced prior to October 1, 1998,¿ puter server-based file archive so that it is communications carrier’’ and ‘‘telecommuni- the sole ability to access a site on a remote publicly accessible, over the Internet, using cations service’’ have the meanings given seller’s out-of-State computer server is con- hypertext transfer protocol, file transfer pro- such terms in section 3 of the Communica- sidered a factor in determining a remote tocol, or other similar protocols. tions Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153). seller’s tax collection obligation; or (B) COMMERCIAL PURPOSES; ENGAGED IN THE (f) ADDITIONAL EXCEPTION TO MORATO- (ii) a provider of Internet access service or BUSINESS.— RIUM.— online services is deemed to be the agent of (i) COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.—A person shall (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) shall also a remote seller for determining tax collec- be considered to make a communication for not apply with respect to an Internet access tion obligations solely as a result of commercial purposes only if such person is provider, unless, at the time of entering into (I) the display of a remote seller’s informa- engaged in the business of making such com- an agreement with a customer for the provi- tion or content on the out-of-State computer munications. sion of Internet access services, such pro- server of a provider of Internet access service (ii) ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS.—The term vider offers such customer (either for a fee or or online services; or ‘‘engaged in the business’’ means that the at no charge) screening software that is de- (II) the processing of orders through the person who makes a communication, or of- signed to permit the customer to limit ac- out-of-State computer server of a provider of fers to make a communication, by means of cess to material on the Internet that is Internet access service or online services. the World Wide Web, that includes any mate- harmful to minors. (3) ELECTRONIC COMMERCE.—The term rial that is harmful to minors, devotes time, (2) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: ‘‘electronic commerce’’ means any trans- attention, or labor to such activities, as a (A) INTERNET ACCESS PROVIDER.—The term action conducted over the Internet or regular course of such person’s trade or busi- ‘‘Internet access provider’’ means a person through Internet access, comprising the sale, ness, with the objective of earning a profit as engaged in the business of providing a com- lease, license, offer, or delivery of property, a result of such activities (although it is not puter and communications facility through goods, services, or information, whether or necessary that the person make a profit or which a customer may obtain access to the not for consideration, and includes the provi- that the making or offering to make such Internet, but does not include a common car- sion of Internet access. communications be the person’s sole or prin- rier to the extent that it provides only tele- (4) INTERNET.—The term ‘‘Internet’’ means cipal business or source of income). A person communications services. collectively the myriad of computer and may be considered to be engaged in the busi- (B) INTERNET ACCESS SERVICES.—The term telecommunications facilities, including ness of making, by means of the World Wide ‘‘Internet access services’’ means the provi- equipment and operating software, which Web, communications for commercial pur- sion of computer and communications serv- comprise the interconnected world-wide net- poses that include material that is harmful ices through which a customer using a com- work of networks that employ the Trans- to minors, only if the person knowingly puter and modem or other communications mission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, causes the material that is harmful to mi- device may obtain access to the Internet, but or any predecessor or successor protocols to nors to be posted on the World Wide Web or does not include telecommunications service such protocol, to communicate information knowingly solicits such material to be post- provided by a common carrier. of all kinds by wire or radio. ed on the World Wide Web. (C) SCREENING SOFTWARE.—The term (5) INTERNET ACCESS.—The term ‘‘Internet (C) INTERNET.—The term ‘‘Internet’’ means ‘‘screening software’’ means software that is access— collectively the myriad of computer and designed to permit a person to limit access (A) øThe term ‘‘Internet access¿ means a telecommunications facilities, including to material on the Internet that is harmful service that enables users to access content, equipment and operating software, which to minors. information, electronic mail, or other serv- comprise the interconnected world-wide net- (3) APPLICABILITY.—Paragraph (1) shall ices offered over the Internet, and may also work of networks that employ the Trans- apply to agreements for the provision of include access to proprietary content, infor- mission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, Internet access services entered into on or mation, and other services as part of a pack- or any predecessor or successor protocols to after the date that is 6 months after the date age of services offered to users, øsuch term such protocol, to communicate information of enactment of this Act (Oct. 21, 1998). does not include telecommunications serv- of all kinds by wire or radio. SEC. 1105. ø‘‘SEC. 1104.¿ DEFINITIONS. ices, except to the extent such services are (D) INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE.—The term For the purposes of this title: used to provide Internet access.¿ ‘‘Internet access service’’ means a service (1) BIT TAX.—The term ‘‘bit tax’’ means (B) The term ‘‘Internet access’’ as de- that enables users to access content, infor- any tax on electronic commerce expressly scribed in subsection (A) above is a service mation, electronic mail, or other services of- imposed on or measured by the volume of directly employed by its purchaser, regard- fered over the Internet and may also include digital information transmitted electroni- less of the medium by which such service is access to proprietary content, information, cally, or the volume of digital information provided. The term ‘‘Internet access’’ does and other services as part of a package of per unit of time transmitted electronically, not include the provision of television pro- services offered to consumers. Such term but does not include taxes imposed on the grams, games, books, music, motion pic- does not include telecommunications serv- provision of telecommunications services. tures, newspapers, magazines, software, tele- ices, except to the extent such services are (2) DISCRIMINATORY TAX.—The term ‘‘dis- communications services, voice communica- used to provide Internet access. criminatory tax’’ means tion, financial services, research services, in- (E) INTERNET INFORMATION LOCATION (A) any tax imposed by a State or political formation services, or other such products or TOOL.—The term ‘‘Internet information loca- subdivision thereof on electronic commerce services, or products or services that are tion tool’’ means a service that refers or that— available for purchase in any form other links users to an online location on the (i) is not generally imposed and legally col- than over the Internet. Nothing in this title World Wide Web. Such term includes direc- lectible by such State or such political sub- shall be construed to modify, impair, or su- tories, indices, references, pointers, and division on transactions involving similar persede, or authorize the modification, im- hypertext links. property, goods, services, or information ac- pairment, or superseding of, any State or (F) MATERIAL THAT IS HARMFUL TO MI- complished through other means; local law pertaining to taxation that is oth- NORS.—The term ‘‘material that is harmful (ii) is not generally imposed and legally erwise permissible by or under the Constitu- to minors’’ means any communication, pic- collectible at the same rate by such State or tion of the United States or other Federal

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:57 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.003 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12569 law as of the date of original enactment of the consumer could be taxed every Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, it this Act (Oct. 21, 1998). time they send an e-mail, every time is my understanding that our side took (6) MULTIPLE TAX.— they read their local newspaper online 3 minutes early. So how much time is (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘multiple tax’’ means any tax that is imposed by one State or check the score of a football game. remaining on the other side? or political subdivision thereof on the same Those who are making this proposal The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The or essentially the same electronic commerce are not going to come out publicly and majority has 26 minutes 58 seconds. that is also subject to another tax imposed talk about their ideas for taxing e- The minority has 13 minutes 34 sec- by another State or political subdivision mail. There isn’t a headline in the lan- onds. thereof (whether or not at the same rate or guage that I have put into the CON- Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I on the same basis, without a credit (for ex- GRESSIONAL RECORD today that says: ample, a resale exemption certificate) for Watch out, our plan is going to tax e- will proceed. If a Member of the other taxes paid in other jurisdictions. side comes, I will be happy to yield to (B) EXCEPTION.—Such term shall not in- mail. But there is no question that a clear reading of this legislative lan- them under their time. But I will start clude a sale or use tax imposed by a State with the majority time. and 1 or more political subdivisions thereof guage will mean just that. Consumers on the same electronic commerce or a tax on could be taxed every time they check a The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- persons engaged in electronic commerce bank statement online. They could be out objection, the Senator from Texas which also may have been subject to a sales taxed for paying their bills online. is recognized. or use tax thereon. They could be taxed each time they (C) SALES OR USE TAX.—For purposes of f subparagraph (B), the term ‘‘sales or use check the sports scores online or listen tax’’ means a tax that is imposed on or inci- to the weather on streaming radio. dent to the sale, purchase, storage, consump- Every time a consumer turns to Google SCHOOL FOR IRAQ’S CHILDREN tion, distribution, or other use of tangible research service, they could be taxed personal property or services as may be de- Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, one for each key stroke. If that happened, of the biggest successes in Iraq in the fined by laws imposing such tax and which is no question, some in my office would measured by the amount of the sales price or past month has been the first day of just go bankrupt. school for millions of Iraqi children. other charge for such property or service. As the Chair knows, being so instru- (7) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means any of America’s service men and women mental in working with me and mem- the several States, the District of Columbia, worked with local partners to refurbish bers of the Senate Commerce Com- or any commonwealth, territory, or posses- the schools that were destroyed under mittee, this law has worked. It has sion of the United States. Saddam Hussein’s regime so these chil- (8) TAX.— been a bipartisan law based on the sim- dren could experience the freedom that (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘tax’’ means— ple proposition that you would treat (i) any charge imposed by any govern- comes with learning. One example of activity online just as you treat activ- mental entity for the purpose of generating this progress involves soldiers from the ity online. Some made dire predictions revenues for governmental purposes, and is 1st Armored Division’s 1st Squadron, about the law originally that States not a fee imposed for a specific privilege, 1st Cavalry Regiment, who did an im- service, or benefit conferred; or and localities would be denied the op- mense amount to improve the quality (ii) the imposition on a seller of an obliga- portunity to gain revenue for essential of life for Iraqi children. Led by Squad- tion to collect and to remit to a govern- services. It has been clear that they ron Commander LTC Charles Williams, mental entity any sales or use tax imposed have been proven incorrect. Internet on a buyer by a governmental entity. the soldiers focused their efforts on 25 commerce is now just a small part of (B) EXCEPTION.—Such term does not in- schools around the rim of Baghdad. our economy. In fact, what we have clude any franchise fee or similar fee im- The schools had been neglected by the seen is a merger of what I call bricks posed by a State or local franchising fee or former regime. similar fee imposed by a State or local fran- and clicks, traditional commerce with chising authority, pursuant to section 622 or Internet commerce. We have not seen They were in a sad state when 1AD 653 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 problems under current law. forces arrived in Baghdad several U.S.C. 542, 573), or any other fee related to But by redefining the definition of months ago. The desks were in pieces. obligations or telecommunications carriers Internet access, as the proposal does The blackboards were broken. There under the Communications Act of 1934 (47 were no doors on the rooms and there U.S.C. 151 et seq.). that I have put into the CONGRESSIONAL (9) TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE.—The RECORD today, in effect you give a were no ceiling fans. There was very term ‘‘telecommunications service’’ has the green light to State and local authori- poor lighting or no lighting at all. The meaning given such term in section 3(46) of ties all across the country to tax serv- squadron took charge. Their engineers the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. ices that are integral to Internet ac- came forward. American contractors 153(46)) and includes communications serv- cess, including e-mail. and local Iraqi contractors worked to- ices (as defined in section 4251 of the Internal I believe this proposal would make gether to repair the schools. Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 4251)). wider the digital divide in this country. (10) TAX ON INTERNET ACCESS.—The term Over the past few months the schools ‘‘tax on Internet access’’ means øa tax on I think the new taxes would restrict underwent a dramatic change: Walls Internet access, including¿ the enforcement growth in the Internet. The American were painted. Electrical wiring and or application of any new or preexisting tax consumer needs to know exactly what plumbing were fixed. Glass was re- on the sale or use of Internet access øserv- some of these taxing authorities are placed. Security bars were installed in ices unless such tax was generally imposed really up to. What they really want is windows and school supplies were and actually enforced prior to October 1, either to stop the ban on Internet ac- ¿ issued. 1998 . cess taxes from becoming permanent or I have some pictures that show bet- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, what they are looking for statutory lan- ter than any words could some of the some State and local officials now seek guage which would stick consumers progress that is being made. This is a to do is to change the definition of with hundreds of millions of dollars in picture of Mahmoud Al-Jabouri, a ‘‘Internet access,’’ which, under cur- new taxes each year. rent law, cannot be taxed. In doing so, In my view, either option would be former Iraqi Army general who worked what it would do is give States and lo- unacceptable to a majority of Sen- with the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry calities explicit permission to tax what ators. I hope, as the negotiations origi- Regiment, 1st Armored Division in re- Internet users do once they get on line. nally proceeded in the Commerce Com- pairing the schools in Baghdad. He is That would mean you could have mittee and now in the Finance Com- giving a speech for the first day of games, music, magazines, newspapers, mittee, that there would be an effort to classes at Dufaf Al-Neil primary information services, financial serv- make the ban on discriminatory taxes school. The progress our troops have ices, research services, or other prod- on Internet commerce permanent and, been making in working with Iraqi ucts of services, in effect, facing a bar- in particular, let us ensure that the citizens enabled this school to open. It rage of new taxes. hard hit American consumer is pro- was a joint effort. We can see the chil- The phrase ‘‘you’ve got mail’’ would tected from unfair tax schemes such as dren at the opening day of the school be replaced with ‘‘you owe taxes.’’ That those I have outlined this morning. with our soldiers and the former Iraqi is what this proposal would mean to 142 I yield the floor. general. million Americans with household The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Who Look at the excitement on the Iraqi Internet access. Under this proposal, yields time? The Senator from Texas. faces as soldiers from the 1st Squadron,

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Iraqi chil- taxpayers to the Iraqi people and their Louisiana is to lose as few soldiers as dren at Dufaf Al-Neil school hold up great resources. possible. the markers they received along with As you know, Mr. President, I sup- I want to show you a picture—of other gifts from soldiers of the 1st Cav- ported the use of force; I supported the course, we are touched by many pic- alry Regiment. Everyone can see that overthrow of that regime. I believe tures that we see, but I hope the cam- these school supplies have opened a that a lot of the information that was eras can pick up SGT Rich Armstrong new world for these children. Their lib- given to us has proven not to be true of Lynchburg, VA. This man is not eration cannot be overemphasized. and accurate; nonetheless, I support from Louisiana but from Virginia, Aside from the new facilities, there is the effort because this was a regime right across the river. He is a staff ser- something else the American forces that needed to be overthrown. I am geant who is saying goodbye to his wife have provided for these children. They also here to say and agree that in order Beth and his 8-month-old daughter have ended the fear and terror that to be successful we have to sustain a Olivia. I hope this soldier can be Saddam Hussein instilled in Iraqi long-term commitment, not cut and brought back home so he can spend the schools. I want to read an excerpt from run, not window dress, not put lipstick rest of his life with his daughter and a National Review article from October on a pig, not pretend that things are wife. 13. This is stunning. going well—but have things really go This is not about campaigns or poli- well. The verdict is still out. I am sure tics. This is about trying to lay down . . . there will be no mysterious disappear- ances from the classrooms. No teachers and it is not as bad as it is portrayed by the the best plan to bring these soldiers pupils will be found dead in school doorways. media. Usually nothing is as bad as home. The more troops you have there . . . Teenage school girls will not be ab- that. The stories tend to be one-sided and the more police you have there, ducted and taken to one of the many harems in many instances. The fact is, this is the less soldiers will come home either maintained by Uday, Saddam’s sadistic elder a very difficult undertaking. We have wounded or ‘‘not’’ at all. son. . . . undertaken it only seven times since This reports goes on to say: We could hardly imagine how these World War II. Neighboring states can exert significant children went to school living in fear There is a very interesting report influence, for good or bad. It is nearly impos- that they might be abducted and taken that I want to mention at this time. I sible to put together a fragmented nation if its neighbors try to tear it apart. into Uday’s harem; that their teachers will give more detailed comments might be killed in the doorway for about it later. It is an extensive Rand One of the amendments in the House, something that they could not even report just finished on nation building. I thought, took us a step backward. It imagine they had said or done wrong. The title is, ‘‘The Inescapable Respon- took aid away from neighboring states, Not only are we opening these schools sibility of the World’s Only Super- when we need to encourage them to help in this effort. with new school supplies and painted power.’’ This is bipartisan; it is not a I continue to quote: walls and lighting, but we have taken Republican plan, not a Democratic Accountability for past injustices can be a the fear from these children that when plan. This is a bipartisan American view of this issue, a very balanced ap- powerful component of democratization. they go to school, something horrible Such accountability can be among the most will happen. proach. It says, basically, there are controversial aspects of any nation-building Our Armed Forces are performing he- seven lessons that we have learned endeavor, however, and therefore should be roic acts every day, trying to ensure since Germany and our successful Mar- attempted only if there is a deep and long- that the Iraqi people are free and work- shall plan effort. I will read excerpts term commitment to the overall operation. ing toward self-government. Step by from them quickly and talk about it My contention is that we are going step, normal life in Iraq is being estab- later. to be there as long as we need to be, lished as basic services are restored It says that: but the American people are not going and hope is reborn. Multilateral nation-building is more com- to sacrifice their children or grand- plex and time-consuming than a unilateral What we are doing in Iraq is going to children’s education, or the solvency of approach. But the multilateral approach is the Social Security trust fund, unless change the Middle East. It is going to considerably less expensive for individual give people in this country a taste of participants. we find a better way to pay for it. If we freedom, and others will see it. It will So there are tradeoffs. We are doing do, then we can be there not just for 2 be a message bigger than anything we this in a more unilateral way. I don’t or 3 years, but like this Rand study could say would happen. It is the re- necessarily have a problem with that. I says: sults that we are working for, and the understand we have made efforts to None of our cases were successfully com- President is committed to that result. reach out to our multinational part- pleted in less than seven years. That is why we are debating a supple- ners, and we have not been able to So one of my questions is, How many mental appropriation that would bring reach agreement. Sometimes the times is the administration going to freedom to this country and begin to United States has to lead alone and come back and ask us to forego college spread it throughout the Middle East. lead decisively. I am, for one, not op- education for our children, support for I yield the floor. posed to that. I just understand that it public schools, and the establishment The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. is more expensive. So let’s find a way of a good health care system in Lou- GRAHAM of South Carolina). Under to pay for it. Further, the report says: isiana to rebuild Iraq, when we have the previous order, the Senator from Multilateral nation-building can produce the resources in Iraq to do it; when the Louisiana is recognized for 10 minutes. more through transformations and greater people of Iraq, in partnership with the f regional reconciliation than can unilateral United States—friends and allies in a efforts. strong partnership—using our know- NATION BUILDING IN IRAQ That is an argument for multilateral how and their resources, can rebuild Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I involvement. It also says: the country? This is not new; this is wanted to add a couple of thoughts this Unity of command is essential. . . . not MARY LANDRIEU’s idea. We did this morning regarding the plan for nation I believe unity of command is one during the Marshall plan. We used Ger- building in Iraq. I had supported vigor- element we have to preserve in Iraq. It many’s coal reserves. It was one of the ously the amendment by Senator DOR- seems as though we are on the path to principles of the Marshall plan—how to GAN last evening, but because of the that end. There are problems, though, rebuild Europe. Thank goodness we time constraints I was not able to that this report points out. One of were dealing with a country—Ger- speak on that particular amendment. I them is: many, the aggressor in that situation— plan to offer a similar amendment— There appears to be an inverse correlation that had vast coal reserves. It was one and there are others—that will try to between the size of the military stabilization of the reasons we could build the Mar- help the Senate focus again on the op- force and the level of casualties. shall plan. That was very different

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:36 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.010 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12571 from this. The Marshall plan said that I have an article titled ‘‘Iraqi Plans alive and well in Iraq and Afghanistan. for every dollar the donor nation put to Increase Oil Output in 2004.’’ This Soldiers on the frontlines of the global in, the recipient nation would put up article was in the Wall Street Journal war on terrorism—be they with the one. It structured a bipartisan, com- this morning. This is quicker than they 101st Airborne Division in Iraq or the prehensive, sustainable program. thought. Trust me, horizontal drilling 10th Mountain Division in Afghani- What this administration is doing, and new technologies can produce a lot stan—serve America with honor and even if this bill passes this week, is not of wealth. distinction. sustainable because the people in your I am going to finish this speech later This Senator is more grateful than States and in my State are not going in the day. The question Louisianans words can express for the profes- to dig down, putting the debt on the have is, Why can’t we use the resources sionalism and dedication of our Armed American taxpayers to pay for this. and riches of that nation to help re- Forces as America continues to bring The one way to do it correctly is to use build it and stabilize democracy in a the war on terrorism to the terrorists. the great oil resources. This is not my part of the world that desperately We are fighting this war on our terms— idea. This is not just something based needs it? and on their turf. on the Marshall plan. I thank the Chair. My hat is off to the President—our I will show you what Paul Wolfowitz The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- capable Commander in Chief—for his said. Paraphrasing, he said the oil reve- ator from Texas. stalwart leadership throughout this nues of that country could bring be- Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, war. There is no better man that could tween $50 billion and $100 billion over how much time is remaining on the be at the helm during these dangerous the course of the next 2 or 3 years. He two sides? times. said that we are dealing with a country The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- In Iraq, our service men and women that can really finance its own recon- jority has 20 minutes 53 seconds. The are proud to have liberated an op- struction, and relatively soon. This is minority has 2 minutes 20 seconds. pressed nation and are bound and de- not the Democratic leadership, Mr. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Does the Senator termined to finish the job they started President, and this is not Senator from Louisiana wish to finish with the by turning over Iraq to the Iraqi people LANDRIEU saying that; that is Paul 2 minutes? as soon as is possible. The bill before us Wolfowitz, on March 27, 2003. Ms. LANDRIEU. I yield to the other will allow them to do just that—so Let’s see what Vice President CHENEY side, and I reserve the 21⁄2 minutes for long as the requested reconstruction said only a year ago. People say, what closing this morning on our side. funds are fully provided. It might in- is the confusion? Why are we not using Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, terest my colleagues to know that the the oil resources? It is not because it what I will do is allow the Senator Screaming Eagles view these funds just was a bad idea. The administration put from Louisiana to have the 2 minutes as important as ammunition in de- forward this idea. Yet for some reason or the minority side to have the 2 min- stroying the enemy. they have changed their minds. utes after Senator MCCONNELL, but In Afghanistan, United States troops Paraphrasing this, Tim Russert said then I am going to yield, because we continue to pay back al-Qaeda and every analysis said this war would cost have the last 30 minutes, to the Sen- Taliban forces for the September 11 at- about $80 billion for the recovery of ator from Montana. The Senator from tacks on our shores. Morale is high, Baghdad, perhaps of Iraq, about $10 Louisiana can take the time now or and our soldiers take great pride in million. Vice President CHENEY said he take it after Senator MCCONNELL. constituting a new Afghan army that can’t say that, and that in Iraq we have Ms. LANDRIEU. If that is the under- are already proving to be more formi- a nation that has the second largest oil standing, I have to ask the Chair—I dable fighters than the terrorists they reserves in the world, second only to know the time was equally divided— face on fields of battle. Saudi Arabia. He said it would gen- was it also established which side Second, despite news reports to the erate billions of dollars a year in would speak in the last 2 minutes? contrary, America is making signifi- cashflow if they get back to their pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cant progress in Iraq and Afghanistan. duction of roughly 3 million barrels a order previously agreed to was for the In Iraq, U.S. troops and civilians day in the relatively near future. minority to consume their time first. with the Coalition Provisional Author- That was before the war. That is the Ms. LANDRIEU. Then I will take ity, CPA, are perplexed by the lack of plan the people were told. We would those 2 minutes. attention paid to accomplishments use the oil. Now we have to use our Mrs. HUTCHISON. If the Senator made on a near daily basis. More than kids’ trust funds for college. It is not from Louisiana wishes to reserve her 13,000 reconstruction projects have right. time after Senator MCCONNELL, I am been completed in Iraq, with elec- Let me show the amount of oil that going to yield up to 10 minutes to Sen- tricity generation exceeding prewar is in Iraq. I know something about this ator MCCONNELL, after which, she can levels and a free press already exceed- because Louisiana produces a lot of oil. speak; is that acceptable? ing those in neighboring countries. By If we export from Iraq 1 million barrels Ms. LANDRIEU. That is acceptable. one recent count, 170 newspapers are a day, that is $8 billion a year at $22 a The next 10 minutes will be for Senator being published in Iraq. Baghdad resi- barrel. The range for OPEC is $22 to MCCONNELL, and I will then take the dents have access to more local print $29. These are using the most conserv- 21⁄2 minutes that is remaining. media than residents of Louisville, KY. ative figures. If we would get up to 10 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Some 60,000 Iraqi security forces have million barrels a day—it is not only objection, it is so ordered. been trained, and those that patrol possible, it is likely—we could be gen- The Senator from Kentucky. jointly with U.S. troops are often erating in Iraq $80 billion. Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank the Chair, cheered by their compatriots. Amer- Why would the American people be and I thank my friend from Texas. ican military and CPA officials are picking up the tab when the Iraqis f working tirelessly to work themselves have their own resources, building out of a job in Iraq as quickly as pos- pride, dignity, independence? Why? I TRIP TO IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN sible. The shared objective of the in- don’t understand it. Maybe someone Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I terim Iraqi Governing Council, IGC, else has their eyes on the profit. just returned from Iraq and Afghani- and the CPA is to draft and ratify a I think the Iraqi people should ben- stan. I was accompanied on that trip constitution and hold national elec- efit from their reserves. I think the by Senator CONRAD BURNS of Montana, tions, perhaps within the next year. American taxpayers should benefit Senator LARRY CRAIG of Idaho, Senator In Afghanistan, international efforts from these reserves, not a handful of CRAIG THOMAS of Wyoming, and Sen- are ongoing to build security forces companies, if that is the idea. I am not ator LINCOLN CHAFEE of Rhode Island. I and a new Afghan army. While Provin- saying it is, but we are very confused wish to share with the Senate some of cial Reconstruction Teams and human- about why the administration said my observations about the trip. itarian organizations have access to they wanted to use oil and now they First, I am pleased to report that pa- most of the country, Taliban remnants, don’t. triotism among United States troops is al-Qaeda fighters, and local militias

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:57 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.012 S15PT1 S12572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 continue to pose challenges to develop- While Pakistan has also been a solid Reconstruction: There have been ment activities in the southeastern ally in the war on terrorism, it is only 13,000 reconstruction projects com- part of the country. Afghan President recently that Pakistani military forces pleted to date, actually finished. Karzai and his cabinet are determined have begun to crack down on al-Qaeda Schools: Back during the Saddam to lead the country out of decades of and Taliban fighters in remote prov- Hussein regime, they used schools to warfare and instability into a new era inces bordering Afghanistan. Pakistan store ammunition. Today they are of prosperity and economic and social must do all it can—in full cooperation being used to educate young Iraqis. opportunity. They have America’s sup- and consultation with Afghanistan—to The schools are open. They opened a port and assistance in this endeavor. seek out and destroy domestic and for- little over a week ago, and at least Funding in the supplemental bill is eign terrorists on its soil. Indeed, Paki- 1,500 of those schools—we are not any- key to improving the lives of ordinary stan should consider following the lead where near finished, but at least 1,500 Iraqi and Afghan citizens and providing of both Jordan and Turkey and provide of those schools have been refurbished for the tools and technical training so support for reconstruction efforts in by us. that they guarantee their own secu- Iraq. We had a chance to visit a school in rity. Our reconstruction efforts in both Let me close with a final observation Baghdad—actually several schools. At countries can be best described as a that America and its allies will win the one of them, I had a chance to talk partnership—one that is mutually ben- war on terrorism, including ongoing with the principal. There is no way I eficial to the security interests of Iraq, battles in Iraq and Afghanistan. We can overstate how excited they are to, Afghanistan, and the United States. will do so because of our military supe- first of all, have their school fixed up Third, it is clear from talking to riority and discipline of well-trained and, second, have an opportunity to Iraqis and our forces on the ground and motivated troops. We will do so be- begin to teach these youngsters once that providing reconstruction assist- cause our cause is just and because it is again and to teach them in a more ance to Iraq in the form of a loan in the interests of freedom loving peo- open and effective manner, unsuper- would be counterproductive and down- ple across the globe. And we will do so vised by some tyrant and his thugs in right dangerous. because America’s greatness is rooted Baghdad. I do not doubt for a single moment in the universal principles of liberty, Power: We finally have been able to that those elements that today attack justice, and human rights that two pre- get power production back to prewar coalition forces, the United Nations, vious world wars have failed to extin- capacity. That is still not nearly and foreign missions in Baghdad would guish. enough, but it is heading in the right President Bush is right that ‘‘[a]s spin the extension of loan to Iraq as direction. The ingenuity of the Amer- long as the United States of America is proof positive that the coalition top- ican commanders on the ground is real- determined and strong, this will not be pled Saddam Hussein’s regime for oil. ly something to behold. General an age of terror; this will be an age of This could spark a firestorm against Petraeus, who is the division com- liberty, here and across the world.’’ I the United States throughout the en- mander of the 101st Airborne, which is say to our Commander in Chief that tire Islamic world—from Indonesia to up north in Mosul, who, interestingly this Senator is determined to provide Saudi Arabia—that even the most ef- enough, has a Ph.D. from Princeton, whatever assistance is requested and fective public relations campaign needed to win the global war on ter- has negotiated agreements with Turk- would fail to extinguish. rorism. I ask my colleagues to join me ish and Syrian officials to bring power Further, the interim IGC is in no po- in this important endeavor. from those countries into northern sition to assume debt on behalf of the I think they taught journalists in Iraq to help them meet their power Iraqi people, much less award or man- journalism school that good news is needs. age reconstruction contracts. The CPA not news; that only bad news is news. New currency: I managed to pick up rightfully seeks to continue momen- We have sort of gotten accustomed to as a souvenir, as I left the country, an tum in the reconstruction of Iraq, that in the United States. I would example of the old currency. This may which will directly impact the ability argue that in Iraq good news is news be worth something someday. It has, of of the U.S. military to bring our troops because prior to the fall of Saddam course, Saddam Hussein’s face plas- home. By saddling the Iraqi people Hussein, almost nothing good ever hap- tered on the front. These are no more. with a loan—one that no one believes pened. So the unusual in Iraq is some- New currency is in the process of being they are capable of repaying—we sty- thing good happening. Clearly, 9 out of issued in Iraq this week, and it begins mie such momentum and set a prece- 10 things in Iraq are going in the right the process of changing over to a dif- dent for other potential donors to ex- direction, contrary to the impression ferent kind of currency. By the way, I tend aid in the form of loans. one would get from reading the daily think it is appropriate to note there Fourth, we must do more to enlist newspaper or watching television news. will not be a single image of Saddam the cooperation of Islamic nations in Speaking of newspapers, there are 170 Hussein on any of these pieces of cur- the global war on terrorism. newspapers being published in Iraq. rency. Jordan has long been an ally in this That is certainly more choice than we Going back to the 101st Airborne for war, and its recent decision to train have in my hometown of Louisville, a minute, they, of course, were also in Iraqi police and military officials is yet KY, I can tell you that. Some of these Bosnia. The commander of the 101st another indication that the Hashemite papers are probably even more credible said to us—and he was quite frustrated, Kingdom seeks peace and stability in than the New York Times. So there is as many of the soldiers were, about the the region. Jordan serves as a stellar opinion being expressed all across Iraq, perception that nothing was being ac- example of the constructive role an Is- particularly in print media springing complished there, that we were not lamic nation can play in defeating the up everywhere, as they enjoy this new heading in the right direction—he was cancer of terrorism. freedom they were previously denied. in Bosnia as well, and we made more Turkey, too, deserves recognition for In terms of security, the toughest progress in Iraq in 6 months than we its recent approval to deploy armed issue, 60,000 Iraqis have been trained by have made in Bosnia in 6 years. That is forces to Iraq in support of Operation us to begin to provide security, and significant progress. Iraqi Freedom. While many of us wish some of those Iraqi security forces When he was talking about progress, Turkey had been more supportive prior have thwarted some of these bombing he was not talking about the military to the initiation of hostilities, this attempts in the last 2 days. They are part of it—that ended back in May; at news is welcomed and underscores a re- learning how to do it, and they are get- least the intense combat portion gional appreciation for the need to de- ting better. That security force is ended—but he was talking about their feat terrorism in Iraq. Just last week, growing on a daily basis. When they efforts to deal with local people and the Turkish Prime Minister acknowl- conduct joint exercises with American these myriad of projects in which they edged that terrorism has ‘‘no race, reli- troops, the patrols are frequently are involved. gion, or creed’’ and that we ‘‘need to cheered by people in the countryside. In northern Iraq, they had the first take all necessary steps against ter- They are happy they are there. They monitored provincial election in the rorism.’’ are excited by that. Ninawa province. We had a chance to

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:36 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.008 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12573 meet with the local council that had men and women are selling their wares own basic deficit: borrow against our been elected in that province. There along the sides of the streets. The children’s trust funds, borrow against was an election held since Saddam Hus- Iraqis are not only well educated, they paying for schools, hospitals, or col- sein fell from power. are quite entrepreneurial. These are leges, and pay for it by increasing the With regard to security, there is no the kinds of talents that are going to deficit to our children and grand- question that security is still a serious give them an opportunity to build an children. problem in Iraq. Regrettably, we see it Iraq of which their citizens can be Some of us are saying there is a bet- on an almost daily basis. But I bet not proud. We have a free Iraq now but we ter way. We could lend the money and many Americans know that more do not have everything we need to establish a way for Iraq to build itself Iraqis have been killed during this pe- have. out of its own situation with our help riod than people from outside the coun- I conclude by making an observation and support, not by indebting Iraq, but try. about the package that we have been by freeing up their natural resources to What does that mean? It means that debating. Twenty billion dollars of the pay for a reconstruction that can sus- the Baathists, who are probably the $87 billion is for reconstruction. At tain itself. principal organizers of these violent some point I know we are going to have The point I want to make is there is activities, are trying to get power amendments related to what condi- no quick fix for nation building. The back. They are not just after the Amer- tions ought to be placed on that $20 bil- Rand study, a balanced independent icans. They want to get power back. lion, but let me say how important study—they are not Democrat or Re- They are going to try to kill anybody that is. publican—says no previous case of na- in the way. Frankly, if we left tomor- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- tion-building was successfully com- row, they would be after whatever sent for 1 additional minute. pleted in less than 7 years. Iraqis were in charge because they The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We will need something that we can want to get the power back. They want objection, it is so ordered. sustain. This is a democracy in the to control the country. They want to Mr. MCCONNELL. If we look at the United States, not a dictatorship. The go back to their abusive tactics that $87 billion, $66 billion of it is for troops. people will need to support this effort. they engaged in for 25 years. The stationing of troops overseas is They are not going to support going So they are indiscriminately attack- very expensive. So I say to our col- into greater debt. They are not going ing anybody who is directly involved in leagues who are concerned about the to support having our children make replacing them: the Iraqi Governing costs, the sooner we can get the troops sacrifices for Iraq’s reconstruction. If Council, the Turks after saying they home, the sooner it will cost us dra- someone has to make sacrifices, let the would send in 10,000 troops—there was matically less. That is why the recon- adults in this country make the sac- an attempt on their embassy yester- struction project part of it is so impor- rifices, not the children. And our great- day. There was an attack on the Jor- tant. Getting the country structured in est generation has already made danian Embassy and the U.N. earlier. such a way that they have adequate enough sacrifices, let’s not rob their This is not just an attack against power, clean water, and are able to social security trust fund. Americans but against anybody who is move forward with their infrastructure This is a chart depicting Iraq. This is helping the Iraqis move in the direc- is the key to getting the troops home. the southwestern portion of the coun- tion of having a normal, democratic, So the $20 billion part of this package try. We have not even explored for oil responsible country. is critically important. there and the experts—again, Lou- There have been some demonstra- I know we will be having amend- isiana knows something about oil be- tions. People have said this is out- ments about whether it ought to be cause we have a lot of it—say there is rageous; it must mean they do not like conditioned. I think the President is more oil in the southwest section than the fact that Saddam Hussein is gone. correct. I think it ought to be a grant. here. Here are the fields. They are not Well, these demonstrations—which by I think we ought to make it clear that even fully developed. This has not even the way could not have occurred under we did not go in there to put them in been explored, yet the President wants Saddam Hussein because he would not debt beyond where they are already. us to use the Social Security trust fund have allowed it—are related to unem- But we will have that debate in the instead of these reserves. I think that ployment and delayed pay. Sounds like coming days on the supplemental. is wrong. I think there is a better way. the sort of thing that would demand a I am thankful for the opportunity to I yield the floor. demonstration in this country. Those share my observations about my recent The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- are some of the conditions obviously trip with Members of the Senate. ator from Texas controls the time. that need to be dealt with. I yield the floor. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, So let’s put everything in perspec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- how much time is remaining on our tive. One would be hard pressed to find ator from Louisiana has 2 minutes 20 side? an Iraqi who would say they were bet- seconds remaining. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Nine ter off under Saddam than they are Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, there minutes forty-six seconds. now. is hardly any point that my colleague Mrs. HUTCHISON. I yield the entire I have heard some reporters suggest from Kentucky so ably made this time to the Senator from Montana. that maybe we were sold a bill of goods morning that I disagree with, or that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- while we were over there and only most people on this side—not all but ator from Montana. heard what people wanted us to hear. most—would disagree with. The issue Mr. BURNS. I thank the Chair and I Let me say to that, it would be impos- is not whether we can stay and finish thank my friend from Texas. I also sible to organize all of the youngsters the job. Obviously, we have to do that, thank my friend from Louisiana be- we passed in the streets who were wav- for any number of reasons, for our own cause I think she brings up some very ing at us—not because of us but be- security, for the stability of the region. valid points. cause of the American soldiers we were We are a powerful nation that makes If one visits Iraq—especially the with—giving a thumbs up and smiling. promises and keeps promises. That is neighborhoods, which are just like Nobody could have organized all of not the question. some of the neighborhoods across this that. Clearly, the young people, who The question is, How should we pay country—one will see poverty that is are a reflection of their parents’ views, for it? This administration has basi- rampant, as well as poor living condi- are excited that the American troops cally said it is our way or the highway: tions. These neighborhoods are no are there and happy that Saddam Hus- no loans, no modification of the tax place that I know that any American, sein is gone. cut, and no oil revenues can be used. having the choices we have in this Another noteworthy observation that The President is telling the American country, would choose to raise their certainly could not have been created people, and the Republican leadership children. But they will get better be- in order to give us a good impression of is saying to the American people, basi- cause of the benevolence of a great what was happening is that commerce cally, that there is only one way to pay country, the United States of America. is springing up everywhere. Business for this, and it is to dig deeper into our We opted to make that choice after

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:41 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.015 S15PT1 S12574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 World War II in the rebuilding of a de- them. They are pretty good digs. He EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL AP- stroyed axis, both east and west. As it also built a good road system. But that PROPRIATIONS FOR IRAQ AND turned out, it was a very wise invest- is where it stopped. Irrigation systems AFGHANISTAN SECURITY AND ment. around Mosul and along the Euphrates RECONSTRUCTION ACT, 2004 We have the same opportunity now in River are falling apart—not because of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under a part of the world where great changes damage in an armed conflict but be- the previous order, the Senate will re- are starting to take place. Because of cause of no investment in O&M. Now sume consideration of S. 1689, which our presence in Iraq and the actions we we are restoring those irrigation sys- the clerk will report. are taking there, Saudi Arabia is for tems; people will be able to feed them- The assistant legislative clerk read the first time in its history going to selves. as follows: offer elections. Have they done that be- A bill (S. 1689) making emergency supple- cause of what we didn’t do in Iraq? I We are making an investment in peo- mental appropriations for Iraq and Afghani- think one would have to question that. ple who are educated and motivated stan security and reconstruction for the fis- I congratulate my friend from Ken- and who want to have something to say cal year ending September 30, 2004, and for tucky. When he goes on a working about their own fate when it comes to other purposes. trip—we had 8 days in the field. I mean the economy and to their political free- Pending: it is getting up early in the morning, doms. That is what this is about. Byrd amendment No. 1818, to impose a lim- catching an airplane, and flying into itation on the use of sums appropriated for Is this about establishment of a gov- an area where let’s say most of the ac- the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund. tion was centered, working all day, and ernment that will look like ours? No. Byrd/Durbin amendment No. 1819, to pro- then flying back and getting a hotel It will not look like ours. But at least hibit the use of Iraq Relief and Reconstruc- even without dinner. That is all right. it will be a representative form of gov- tion Funds for low-priority activities that should not be the responsibility of U.S. tax- I can afford to miss a dinner or two. I ernment—another one in that region that changes the mindset of the entire payers, and shift $600 million from the Iraq can afford to miss a few meals. But we Relief and Reconstruction Fund to Defense were ground level. Middle East. Elections in Saudi Arabia Operations and Maintenance, Army, for sig- Central services are being reestab- are just part of that. This is the cradle nificantly improving efforts to secure and lished in Iraq way ahead of schedule of terrorism. This is where it starts. destroy conventional weapons, such as and are now at the same level or be- This is where it is planned, and this is bombs, bomb materials, small arms, rocket yond what they were prewar. The plan where it is financed. But with econo- propelled grenades, and shoulder-launched that has been laid out—and everybody mies of scale, as they grow, terrorism missiles, in Iraq. knows it and everybody reads it—is diminishes. We take the fear out of Bond/Mikulski amendment No. 1825, to pro- doing business or going to school or vide additional VA Medical Care Funds for working. Fifteen hundred schools have the Department of Veterans Affairs. now been refurbished and another 1,500 doing shopping or even in recreation. Reid/Lincoln amendment No. 1835, to per- will be finished by the first of the year. It will be Americans who will do mit retired members of the Armed Forces We now see schools open, with kids and that. Money is just a tool. It can be who have a service-connected disability to parents very happy. An Iraqi con- receive both military retired pay by reason used for good. It can be used for evil. of their years of military service and dis- tractor used 30,000 Iraqi carpenters, We have chosen to use it for good. painters, and people who refurbish in ability compensation from the Department Talk to the parents of those children of Veterans Affairs for their disability. that endeavor. Iraqi people are picking Reid amendment No. 1836, to express the up their own neighborhood because going to school. I talked to a lad of sense of Congress on damages caused by the they have the freedom to do so and about 10 or 11 years. I asked him if regime of Saddam Hussein during the first telling us that if we leave now, they there is any difference this year. He gulf war. cannot go with the job only partly said: Yes; there are a lot of girls in my Corzine/Durbin amendment No. 1811, to done. class. He had never experienced that amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce Is there a timeline? There is never a before. Their eyes are bright; they are the age for receipt of military retired pay for nonregular service from 60 to 55. timeline for this kind of an operation. eager to learn; and their parents are Durbin amendment No. 1837, to ensure that That is kind of like me going out and happy that we are there. That is at the a Federal employee who takes leave without saying I am going to build a fence until neighborhood level. It is not in some pay in order to perform certain service as a the 10th day of November. Bad weather headquarter being briefed by the State member of the uniformed services or member comes, and a lot of things intervene. I Department or the military people. of the National Guard shall continue to re- don’t get the fence done. Come the 15th ceive pay in an amount which, when taken of November, am I going to quit build- Talk to the soldiers on the street. Do together with the pay and allowances such ing the fence? I don’t think so. they understand what the mission is? individual is receiving for such service, will So timelines on projects such as this Yes, they do. Are they motivated to be no less than the basic pay such individual would then be receiving if no interruption in are very slow but they are moving for- carry it out? Yes. They understand employment had occurred. ward. that there is great risk, but there is al- Reed/Hagel amendment No. 1834, to in- Are we talking about a lot of money? ways great risk with freedom. We have crease the end strength of the Army and to You bet we are. It is money that some- assumed that risk in this country. We structure the additional forces for constabu- times we think we don’t have. But assume a high level of risk for that lary duty. sometimes we make investments in very precious thing called freedom. AMENDMENT NO. 1811 things with money which we don’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under think we have either. We have to rebuild the infrastructure the previous order, there will be 4 min- There is a powerplant that would be with these appropriations, get their utes equally divided prior to a vote in shut down in this country in a New economy going, and then bring our relation to the Corzine amendment No. York minute. There are six turbines troops home. They can come home 1811. and only two are operating. It was faster than if we say we are just going Who seeks recognition? built in 1928, and not a nickel was ever to leave them alone. What kind of a The Senator from New Jersey. invested in the O&M of that plant. signal does that send to the meeting Mr. CORZINE. Thank you, Mr. Presi- There are no computers nor control next week in Madrid where we are call- dent. rooms; it is entirely manually oper- ing the world’s nations together to par- Mr. President, this amendment I ated. Efficiency of producing elec- ticipate with us in rebuilding an infra- have offered, along with Senators LAU- tricity and even conserving electricity structure for a people who actually de- TENBERG and DURBIN, would reduce the is not there. Central services of water, serve it and which was denied by a ty- retirement age for members of the Na- telephone, and even health care are rant for the last 25 or 30 years? tional Guard and Reserve from 60 to 55. back beyond what they were prewar. This change would allow an estimated We found out one thing: Saddam Hus- This is what America is about. I am 92,000 reservists currently age 55 to 59 sein did two things really well. He built proud to be a part of it. to retire with full benefits, honoring great palaces. We were in a couple of I yield the floor. their service and respecting the drastic

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:41 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.018 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12575 demands we put on them in the post- with my colleagues in the near future [Rollcall Vote No. 381 Leg.] cold-war era and the age of terrorism. to fix this retirement eligibility issue. YEAS—47 As we reflect on the demands placed Mr. STEVENS. Again, I apologize to Akaka Durbin Lincoln on our soldiers in Iraq and other parts the Senator from New Jersey. Our posi- Baucus Feinstein Mikulski of our world because of terrorism, par- tion on this amendment is it is an Bayh Graham (FL) Murray Biden Grassley ticularly our reservists—roughly 20,000 amendment that should not be brought Nelson (FL) Bingaman Harkin Nelson (NE) are in the theater—it is time we actu- up in connection with an appropria- Boxer Hollings Pryor ally make this important change in the tions bill when changing the reserve Breaux Hutchison Reed compensation system in a very drastic Byrd Inouye Reid benefits that our reservists and guards Cantwell Jeffords Rockefeller receive. way. As a matter of fact, CBO scored Carper Johnson Sarbanes this provision as follows for manda- Clinton Kennedy This chart shows how we were de- Schumer ployed in 1992. We had 1 million total tory/direct: First year spending at Corzine Kohl Daschle Landrieu Smith man-days per year from reservists and $1.486 billion; the 5-year cost, $8.349 bil- Dayton Lautenberg Snowe guards. It jumped to 13 million in 2001. lion; and the 10-year cost, $16.466 bil- Dodd Leahy Stabenow It was 41 million in 2002. It will be up lion. Dorgan Levin Wyden again in 2003. We are using our reserv- Both the House and the Senate have NAYS—49 passed a provision that requires a ists dramatically differently than in Alexander Crapo McConnell previous years. It is time to recognize study of this compensation, in part to Allard DeWine Miller that and make sure they are treated determine whether retirement systems Allen Dole Murkowski appropriately. should be changed in view of the mod- Bennett Domenici Nickles Bond Ensign Roberts This request is at the top of the re- ern requirements and in view of the Brownback Enzi total force of the United States. The Santorum quests of the Reserve Officers Associa- Bunning Feingold Sessions tion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Air requirement to wait until age 60 to col- Burns Frist Shelby Campbell Graham (SC) lect reserve pay has long been in effect Specter Force Sergeants Association, American Chafee Gregg Stevens Legion, a variety of folks. It will make and there is no basis right now to Chambliss Hagel Sununu a difference in making sure our people claim that any reservists who stay for Cochran Hatch Coleman Inhofe Talent want to continue their career as re- a career have been misled about the Thomas level or timing of the compensation Collins Kyl servists and guards. It will potentially Conrad Lott Voinovich reduce the cost of declining enlistment they receive. However, it is a matter of Cornyn Lugar Warner and retention forces, promote an over- fact that we all want to have this Craig McCain all package of incentives to meet re- changed. Any changes to the Guard and NOT VOTING—4 cruiting and retention goals. It will Reserve retirement benefits need to be Edwards Kerry make a difference in our people’s lives. assessed for the long term, not just in Fitzgerald Lieberman We need to move forward on this par- relationship to the current deploy- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ity between reserve and civilian retirement. GRAHAM of South Carolina). On this ment age. I hope my colleagues will I am constrained to point out that vote, the yeas are 47, the nays are 49. join in supporting this important the pending amendment 1811 offered by Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- amendment. the Senator from New Jersey, Mr. sen and sworn not having voted in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- CORZINE, increases spending by $2.3 bil- affirmative, the motion is rejected. ator from Alaska. lion in the fiscal year 2004. This addi- The point of order is sustained, and the Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I tional spending would cause the under- amendment falls. share the Senator’s concerns that Na- lying bill to exceed the Defense sub- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move tional Guard and Reserves troops are committee’s section 302(b) allocation. to reconsider the vote, and I move to not being treated equitably when it Therefore, I raise a point of order lay that motion on the table. comes to retirement benefits. This is against the amendment pursuant to The motion to lay on the table was particularly unfortunate at a time section 302(f) of the Budget Act. agreed to. when we are relying more than ever on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, may I these brave men and women. The re- ator from New Jersey. have the attention of the Senate for a tirement rules need to be changed. Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, pursu- moment. There is another scheduled While I agree with this amendment ant to section 904 of the Budget Act of amendment to be voted on right now. I in principle, I regret that I cannot sup- 1974, I move to waive the applicable ask Members of this side who have not port it at this time because of its large sections of the act for purposes of the come forward and offered their amend- budgetary impact. With our Federal pending amendment and I ask for the ments—we have a series of amend- deficit spiraling out of control, we need yeas and nays. ments filed by Republican Members: The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to make sure that we offset—i.e., pay Senators HUTCHISON, SPECTER, and BURNS). Is there a sufficient second? GRAHAM. We have notice that two or for—large spending measures. Unfortu- There is a sufficient second. three other Senators—Senator WARNER nately, this amendment does not con- The question is on agreeing to the and Senator BROWNBACK—have poten- tain an offset. motion. The clerk will call the roll. We must also make sure that this im- tial amendments. We have heard from The assistant legislative clerk called the other side with amendments so far. portant amendment, one with such a the roll. We agree we should consider amend- large fiscal impact, is thoroughly eval- Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that ments offered on this side if anyone is uated. The Congress has recognized the the Senator from Illinois (Mr. FITZ- ready to offer an amendment. importance of the problem brought to GERALD) is necessarily absent. I urge during this vote that Members our attention today by the distin- Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- consult with me and the staff to see guished Senator from New Jersey, Mr. ator from North Carolina (Mr. ED- what amendments they are willing to CORZINE, and has ordered that the issue WARDS), the Senator from Massachu- raise now. We are still committed to be studied as part of a review of reserve setts (Mr. KERRY), and the Senator finishing this bill, and my colleagues compensation. We should allow for the from Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) are are going to have to raise them some- completion of this study as part of our necessarily absent. time, so I hope they will consider rais- commitment to good stewardship of I further announce that, if present ing them now. taxpayers’ money. and voting, the Senator from Massa- Regular order, Mr. President. The Senator from New Jersey was chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote Mr. REID. Mr. President, will the right to bring this debate to the floor. ‘‘yea.’’ Chair indicate how long the last vote The Guard and Reserves have been, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there took? continue to be, heavily relied upon by any other Senators in the Chamber de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Thirty- our country, and we owe it to them to siring to vote? eight minutes. fully address the inequity in retire- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 47, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I say to ev- ment rules. I look forward to working nays 49, as follows: eryone here, we are trying to finish the

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:41 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.021 S15PT1 S12576 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 bill this week. Over the last several This stress will show up in training Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, cur- days, these votes have gone on and on. opportunities missed, in retention and rent law allows the services to exceed We cannot finish this bill if the votes recruitment objectives missed, and a end strength by 3 percent. Currently, take more than 20 minutes. Everyone lack of flexibility to respond. It will be there are about 9,000 soldiers who al- should be on notice. We have many particularly important to our National ready exceed the end strength. They amendments. This would have been an Guard and Reserves because if we do have another 5,000 that they can in- opportunity, during the extra 20 min- not increase the Active Forces, the crease. This will take money from the utes on this amendment, for someone burden will fall more and more on Re- amount they need. I strongly under- to have offered their amendment and serve Forces, and that burden over stand the Senator’s request, as well as then completed the vote on the next time is unsustainable. Senator HAGEL, but I would like to amendment. We cannot finish the bill I urge all of my colleagues to support yield 45 seconds to Senator MCCAIN and if we continue having 38-minute votes. this measure to help the soldiers. If we 25 seconds to Senator SESSIONS and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- do not pass this measure, the next time then be recognized to make a motion ator from Alaska. you see your Guard men and women to table. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, the and reservists, you can tell them their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senator from Nevada is absolutely bag better be packed because they will ator from Arizona. right. I recall the other day when a be going again and again. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I share number of us were missing. The last I ask unanimous consent to add Sen- the view of the Senator from Rhode Is- person had not voted and I asked his ator BIDEN and Senator NELSON of land and the Senator from Nebraska assistant where the person was. They Florida as cosponsors. that we need more troops in the mili- said he was at the airport. An hour and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tary. We have authorized that in the 40 minutes later, I said: What airport? objection, it is so ordered. Defense authorization bill. I agree that They said: Philadelphia. Mr. REED. Mr. President, I yield the there are specific needs in Iraq and our The Member who just voted last was remainder of my time to the Senator Guard and Reserves are overstressed. I on the subway. I thought that was the from Nebraska. believe this is not the appropriate vehi- subway of the Capitol. I apologize to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cle. I believe it is an earmark of the $87 the Senator. ator from Nebraska. billion, and at this juncture it would I put the Senate on notice that we Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I advise take away from the flexibility that is will observe the 20 minutes. In fact, as my colleagues to support Senator necessary for the spending of this we get through this bill toward this REED’s amendment. I rise to support money. I hope we could address this evening, I hope to have a series of the Reed amendment because, in fact, issue in the fashion which it deserves stacked votes, with the first vote being everything he has said about why it is both in Defense authorization and De- 20 minutes and all thereafter being 10 important to enhance and enlarge our fense appropriations bills. minutes. We have to stop wasting time force structure is exactly right. Force The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on the voting process and get this bill structures are not developed over a ator from Alabama. finished by Friday, as we will try to do. year, 2, 3, or 4. Force structures are de- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I have I thank the Chair and ask for the reg- veloped over a long period of time. given a lot of thought to this, and I be- ular order. When we are looking at 125,000 acti- lieve that we should not pass the Reed AMENDMENT NO. 1834 vated National Guard and Army Re- amendment at this time. I have spoken The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under serve units now, and probably more to with General Schoomaker, Chief of the previous order, there are 7 minutes be activated, we cannot sustain that Staff of the Army on this subject. He for debate in relation to the Reed kind of activity for the long term. That says: Give me time to study what we amendment No. 1834, with 5 minutes means we are going to have to face up need, to study transformation, to re- under the control of the Senator from to reality—what the Senator from view our MOS structure, and then I Rhode Island, Mr. REED, and 2 minutes Rhode Island is talking about—and under the control of the chairman prior will make a recommendation. General to a vote on or in relation thereto. that is enlarge that force structure. Abizaid also clearly says that we do The Senator from Rhode Island is Currently in Afghanistan, Iraq, and not need more troops in Iraq. We are recognized for 5 minutes. the Balkans, almost in the entire mili- beginning to reduce our troop presence Mr. REED. I thank the Chair. tary police force, our civil affairs force in Iraq. We are presently at 138,000 Mr. President, my amendment would is made up of National Guard and down from 250,000. raise the end strength of the U.S. Army Army Reserves. We cannot sustain that CBO has said increasing our end- by 10,000 soldiers. It is fully paid for situation. We need more light infantry; strength is not an answer to current this year through the Iraqi freedom we need more special forces; and we stress. It will take 2 years to get the fund. cannot do this on the cheap. As the troops proposed in this amendment In the process of rebuilding Iraq, we President of the United States has trained and fielded. I urge us not to go have to be very careful not to demolish said, this is a long-term commitment, forward with this amendment. our Army. It is stretched thin across not just in Afghanistan and Iraq, but The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the globe, with 320,000 soldiers in over the challenges that face us in the 21st ator from Rhode Island. 120 countries. They are serving us century are new challenges, different Mr. REED. Mr. President, the Army today. They will serve us tomorrow. kinds of challenges that will require has 501,000 soldiers serving on active They will do it with great distinction different force structures. That means duty. Not only is this above the au- and fidelity to their service and to the we cannot use just laser-guided muni- thorized end strength of 480,000, it is country, but we have to make sure tions. Someone has to govern—nation also above the 3 percent variance rate. they have additional men and women building—exactly what we are doing in The Army desperately needs troops, to do the job. Afghanistan and Iraq. and we can provide them these troops We are already beginning to see the I know this is imperfect. This maybe today. This is funded through the Iraqi cracks. In Iraq, there are 1 million tons is not the exact way to do this, but it freedom fund, a $1.9 billion unre- of ammunition that are not fully se- is something this body, this Congress, stricted account that the Secretary of cured. Thousands of air defense shoul- this Nation needs to face up to, and Defense has. In fact, as I understand it, der-fired missiles are unaccounted be- they need to face up to it now. the Secretary of Defense could turn cause we simply do not have the troops I hope my colleagues take a serious around tomorrow and use this money to cover all the places. look at this amendment. As my col- for these troops. We can do it today. If we want more forces in Iraq, then league from Rhode Island said, this We should do it today. We cannot stand we have to have more forces in our end does not come out of the President’s these stresses much longer. We can strength. Even if you do not want more $87 billion package. give General Schoomaker more time, forces in Iraq, we have to have an end I yield the floor. but the troops that are today in Af- strength that will support our deploy- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ghanistan, in Iraq, and around the ment policy, and we do not right now. ator from Alaska. globe need to know that we are going

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:41 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.024 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12577 to send them the reinforcements they Snowe Stevens Voinovich tired under chapter 61 of this title with 20 need through the active services. Stabenow Talent Wyden years or more of service otherwise creditable I yield my time. NOT VOTING—3 under section 1405 of this title at the time of the member’s retirement is subject to reduc- Edwards Kerry Lieberman The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tion under sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38, ator from Alaska. The motion was rejected. but only to the extent that the amount of Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, it will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the member’s retired pay under chapter 61 of take 3 to 5 years to train those addi- ator from Louisiana. this title exceeds the amount of retired pay to which the member would have been enti- tional soldiers. I do not know from CHANGE OF VOTE tled under any other provision of law based where the Senator is getting his infor- Ms. LANDRIEU. On rollcall vote 382, mation. I get mine in writing from the upon the member’s service in the uniformed I voted yea. It was my intention to services if the member had not been retired Department of Defense, and I stated vote nay. Therefore, I ask unanimous under chapter 61 of this title. the figures as we understand them. We consent that I be permitted to change ‘‘(c) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) does not do not need any more troops. General my vote since this will not affect the apply to a member retired under chapter 61 Abizaid testified he has troops he does outcome. of this title with less than 20 years of service not need, and he is going to start The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without otherwise creditable under section 1405 of bringing some home. objection, it is so ordered. this title at the time of the member’s retire- I move to table the amendment and ment. (The foregoing tally has been ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ask for the yeas and nays. changed to reflect the above order.) ‘‘(1) The term ‘retired pay’ includes re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I tainer pay, emergency officers’ retirement sponsor of the amendment still has 25 enter a motion to reconsider. pay, and naval pension. seconds. Does the sponsor of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mo- ‘‘(2) The term ‘veterans’ disability com- amendment yield time? tion is entered. pensation’ has the meaning given the term Mr. REID. I will yield back his time. Mr. STEVENS. I suggest the absence ‘compensation’ in section 101(13) of title 38.’’. (b) REPEAL OF SPECIAL COMPENSATION PRO- of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without GRAMS.—Sections 1413 and 1413a of such title objection, it is so ordered. The time is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The are repealed. yielded back. clerk will—— (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of The yeas and nays have been re- Mr. REID. Will the Senator withhold sections at the beginning of such chapter is quested. Is there a sufficient second? that request? amended by striking the items relating to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the sections 1413, 1413a, and 1414 and inserting There appears to be a sufficient second. the following: The question is on agreeing to the Senator withhold? Mr. STEVENS. Yes. ‘‘1414. Members eligible for retired pay who motion to table amendment No. 1834. have service-connected disabil- AMENDMENT NO. 1835 WITHDRAWN The clerk will call the roll. ities: payment of retired pay The legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask and veterans’ disability com- Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- unanimous consent that amendment pensation.’’. ator from North Carolina (Mr. ED- No. 1835 be withdrawn. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE; PROHIBITION ON RET- WARDS), the Senator from Massachu- Mr. STEVENS. There is no objection. ROACTIVE BENEFITS.— setts (Mr. KERRY), and the Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day from Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) are objection, it is so ordered. AMENDMENT NO. 1838 of the first month that begins after the date necessarily absent. of the enactment of this Act. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask I further announce that, if present (2) RETROACTIVE BENEFITS.—No benefits and voting, the Senator from Massa- unanimous consent that the pending may be paid to any person by reason of sec- chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote amendment be set aside, and I send an tion 1414 of title 10, United States Code, as ‘‘nay.’’ amendment to the desk on behalf of amended by subsection (a), for any period be- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. MUR- Senators REID, MCCAIN, and LINCOLN. fore the effective date under paragraph (1). KOWSKI). Are there any other Senators The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. REID. Madam President, if the in the Chamber desiring to vote? objection, it is so ordered. The clerk Senator will allow me to state what I The result was announced—yeas 45, will report. think is in the process of happening, nays 52, as follows: The legislative clerk read as follows: the Senator from Nevada is going to The Senator from Nevada [Mr. REID], for take about 5 minutes, and the Senator [Rollcall Vote No. 382 Leg.] himself, Mr. MCCAIN, and Mrs. LINCOLN, pro- from West Virginia would take the re- YEAS—45 poses an amendment numbered 1838. mainder of the time until 12:30. He is Alexander Crapo Lugar The amendment is as follows: going to offer an amendment. Senator Allard Dole McCain Allen Domenici McConnell (Purpose: To permit retired members of the BYRD is going to offer an amendment, Bennett Ensign Miller Armed Forces who have a service-con- if that is appropriate with the man- Bond Enzi Murkowski nected disability to receive both military ager. Brownback Feingold Nickles retired pay by reason of their years of mili- Mr. STEVENS. Will the amendment Bunning Feinstein Roberts tary service and disability compensation be called up at that time? Burns Fitzgerald Santorum from the Department of Veterans Affairs Campbell Frist Sessions Mr. REID. Yes. Senator ENSIGN would for their disability) Chambliss Graham (SC) Shelby like to be recognized to speak for 5 Cochran Grassley Smith At the end of title I, add the following: minutes on his amendment, and Sen- Coleman Gregg Specter SEC. 316. (a) RESTORATION OF FULL RETIRED YRD Collins Hatch Sununu PAY BENEFITS.—Section 1414 of title 10, ator B has an amendment. We un- Cornyn Kyl Thomas United States Code, is amended to read as derstood, based on previous conversa- Craig Lott Warner follows: tions, that the majority was going to NAYS—52 ‘‘§ 1414. Members eligible for retired pay who offer amendments. We were of the im- Akaka DeWine Lautenberg have service-connected disabilities: pay- pression there was no one here to offer Baucus Dodd Leahy ment of retired pay and veterans’ disability one before 12:30, other than the Senator Bayh Dorgan Levin compensation from Nevada, Mr. ENSIGN. Biden Durbin Lincoln ‘‘(a) PAYMENT OF BOTH RETIRED PAY AND Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, the Bingaman Graham (FL) Mikulski COMPENSATION.—Except as provided in sub- Boxer Hagel Murray Senator is correct, although we are section (b), a member or former member of Breaux Harkin Nelson (FL) working on that. As I understand it, Byrd Hollings Nelson (NE) the uniformed services who is entitled to re- does the Senator from Nevada expect Cantwell Hutchison Pryor tired pay (other than as specified in sub- Carper Inhofe to go to a vote right away? Reed section (c)) and who is also entitled to vet- Chafee Inouye Mr. REID. Whenever the Senator Reid erans’ disability compensation is entitled to Clinton Jeffords Rockefeller be paid both without regard to sections 5304 wants to go to a vote. I know leader- Conrad Johnson ship wants a vote. Corzine Kennedy Sarbanes and 5305 of title 38. Daschle Kohl Schumer ‘‘(b) SPECIAL RULE FOR CHAPTER 61 CAREER Mr. STEVENS. We have two other Dayton Landrieu RETIREES.—The retired pay of a member re- Senators who are ready on this side.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:57 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.028 S15PT1 S12578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 Senator WARNER and Senator GRAHAM The legislative clerk read as follows: Unfortunately, it is going to be dif- of South Carolina are ready to offer The Senator from Nevada [Mr. ENSIGN] ficult to kick-start Iraq’s economy— amendments on this side. proposes an amendment numbered 1839. even with a generous U.S. aid pack- Mr. REID. Senator BYRD was only Mr. ENSIGN. Madam President, I ask age—because Iraq is saddled with an doing this out of his normal courtesy. unanimous consent that reading of the enormous amount of debt from Saddam He had other things to do. He was will- amendment be dispensed with. Hussein’s regime. ing to come here and do this at this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without For example, according to the White time because we thought there was no objection, it is so ordered. House, the bi-lateral debt owed by Iraq one to offer an amendment on that The amendment is as follows: includes: side. (Purpose: To reduce the amount available for $8.9 billion to Japan; Mr. STEVENS. Is the Senator’s reconstruction in Iraq by the amount that $6.9 billion to Russia; amendment already offered? is used to repay bilateral debts owed by $6 billion to France; Mr. REID. No. So if you have people Iraq) $4.8 billion to Germany; here ready to go, I ask Senator BYRD, On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert $30–50 billion to Gulf countries; the following new section: $8.2 billion to Kuwait; would that be OK that they go? SEC. 2313. (a) Not later than April 30, 2004, Mr. BYRD. Sure. $18 billion to Non-Paris club coun- the Secretary of Defense shall submit a cer- tries like China, Korea, and Turkey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tification to Congress of the amount that ator from Nevada. Iraq will pay, or that will be paid on behalf Mr. President, I realize that none of Mr. REID. If I could take a minute, of Iraq, during fiscal year 2004 to a foreign the funds appropriated by this bill may Madam President. country to service a debt incurred by Iraq be used to service a debt that is owed I know this last vote was a close during the regime of Saddam Hussein, in- by Saddam Hussein’s regime. So I am vote. There was some trouble in deter- cluding any amount used for the payment of not worried that any of the $20 billion mining the final outcome of the vote. principal, interest, or fees associated with the President has requested for Iraq such debt. Such certification shall include— But I do say this, speaking for me and will directly end up in the pockets of (1) the actual amount spent for such pur- the French. for the Democratic leader, we are doing pose during the period from October 1, 2003 our best to cooperate, but things are through March 31, 2004; and But money is fungible. If we pass this not going very quickly here, and I am (2) the estimated amount that the Sec- bill, as it stands right now, a future not confident, at this stage, we can retary reasonably believes will be used for Iraqi government could use new oil rev- complete this bill. We want to. We have such purpose during the period from April 1, enues to pay back France billions of every intention of doing so. But, as I 2004 through September 30, 2004. dollars while accepting billions in U.S. (b) On May 1, 2004, the Director of the Of- foreign aid. After all, Iraq has already indicated a few minutes ago, when a fice of Management and Budget shall admin- vote takes 38 minutes and this one sold about $1.6 billion in oil exports istratively reserve, out of the unobligated since they resumed this summer. takes—how long has this vote taken, balance of the funds appropriated in this Americans are a generous people. We Madam President? title under the subheading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF AND The PRESIDING OFFICER. Twenty- RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’ under the heading are willing to make sacrifices. eight minutes. ‘‘OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSIST- But we are not going to spend our Mr. REID. How long? ANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE hard-earned tax dollars to bail out The PRESIDING OFFICER. Twenty- PRESIDENT’’, the amount that is equal to France—money France lent to Saddam eight minutes. the sum of the amount certified under para- Hussein. graph (1) of subsection (a) and the estimated My amendment is simple. It reduces Mr. REID. I think that speaks for amount certified under paragraph (2) of such itself. I hope we can move along more the amount available for reconstruc- subsection. The amount so reserved may not tion in Iraq by the amount that is used quickly. It is not anything that we are be obligated or expended on or after such doing that is slowing this down. We date. to repay bilateral debts owed by Iraq. have a number of Senators over here (c) The Director of the Office of Manage- So for every dollar that goes to a coun- who wish to offer amendments. I know ment and Budget shall impose such restric- try like France, a dollar is subtracted the majority has some. So I think to- tions and conditions as the Director deter- from the U.S. foreign aid package. mines necessary to ensure that, in the appor- night and tomorrow night could be This is a commonsense way to make tionment of amounts appropriated as de- sure that U.S. funds are spent where very late nights. scribed in subsection (b), the balance of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- they are needed—in Baghdad—instead total amount so appropriated that remains of Paris, Moscow, or Berlin. ator from Alaska. unobligated on May 1, 2004, exceeds the Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I amount that is to be reserved under sub- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, confess I was in another meeting when section (b). I suggest the absence of a quorum. I got the word that the vote was not as (d) It is the sense of Congress that each The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I expected it. As manager of the bill, I country that is owed a debt by Iraq that was clerk will call the roll. incurred during the regime of Saddam Hus- The assistant legislative clerk pro- am obligated to take the time to try to sein should forgive such debt, including any ceeded to call the roll. achieve the goal that has been set by amount owed by Iraq for the principal, inter- Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I the administration and by the major- est, and fees associated with such debt. ask unanimous consent that the order ity. So I do apologize. But that was an Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. President, we don’t for the quorum call be rescinded. extra amount of time needed to deter- intend to stay in Iraq forever. And we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mine what tactic I should use to try to don’t intend to rebuild Iraq—that is a objection, it is so ordered. achieve the goal I think the Senator task for the Iraqi people. Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I from Nevada would use if he were in Our exit strategy—the way to get our have examined the amendment offered my shoes. So we respect one another. troops home—is to make sure that by the Senator from Nevada and it has He is right; we went over and we said, Iraq’s economy can produce sufficient two basic requirements. One is a cer- just minutes ago, we would not. But a revenue to pay for its own reconstruc- tification of the amount Iraq will pay contingency developed that I do not tion—so Iraq is not dependent on Inter- or that will be paid on behalf of Iraq, think I need to apologize for. I just national assistance. during fiscal year 2004 to a foreign need to explain. Our exit strategy is to help train country to service a debt incurred by I yield the floor. Iraqi police, border patrol, and its Iraq, including any amount used for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- armed forces and civil defense forces so the payment of principal, interest, et ator from Nevada. Iraq is not dependent on foreign troops cetera. This deals with the amounts AMENDMENT NO. 1839 for its own security. that were debts of the former regime of Mr. ENSIGN. Madam President, I The President’s request is designed Iraq. It states: send an amendment to the desk and to help Iraqis get on a path to self-reli- On May 1, 2004, the Director of the Office of ask for its immediate consideration. ance, so U.S. forces can come home, Management and Budget shall administra- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and so the U.S. taxpayer does not have tively reserve, out of the unobligated bal- objection, the pending amendments are to foot the bill for Iraq’s reconstruc- ance of the funds in this title under the sub- set aside. The clerk will report. tion. heading Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:41 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.031 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12579 . . . the amount that is equal to the sum of ORDER OF PROCEDURE I again commend Admiral Gehman and the amount certified under paragraph (1). his commission for the excellent report ... The PRESIDING OFFICER. The assistant Democratic leader. of the Gehman Commission. I com- Namely, it is the amount that has Mr. REID. Madam President, the mend NASA and I encourage NASA to been used from any source to service Senator from Florida spoke just before adopt all of the recommendations of the debt that Iraq owed under the Sad- the break to both managers of the bill. the Gehman Commission. We again dam Hussein regime. He wishes to speak for 4 minutes on an welcome the Chinese into this select Madam President, we take the posi- unrelated subject. I ask unanimous fraternity of space-faring nations from tion there will be no such payment. In consent that he be allowed to do so. planet Earth. any event, we don’t see any harm in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I yield the floor. finding out if there is such a payment objection, it is so ordered. The Senator Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a and dealing with that subject accord- from Florida. quorum. ingly. Therefore, I am prepared to state The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to the Senator from Nevada we have no f clerk will call the roll. objection to the amendment of the CONGRATULATIONS TO THE The assistant legislative clerk pro- Senator under the circumstances right CHINESE ceeded to call the roll. now, and I will rely upon the statement Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I of the distinguished Senator from West Mr. NELSON of Florida. Madam ask unanimous consent that the order Virginia to determine whether there is President, there is at this moment in for the quorum call be rescinded. objection from his side of the aisle. It orbit the first Chinese astronaut. Their The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is not an amendment I really seek to successful launch of a piloted space- objection, it is so ordered. have enacted. In all probability, it may craft marks the beginning of a new be substantially changed in conference chapter in the history of human explo- f if it does survive. But it is not some- ration of space. Just the third nation to accomplish such a feat, I am happy EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL AP- thing that offends the process we are PROPRIATIONS FOR IRAQ AND involved in now. We don’t know of any on behalf of the Senate to welcome China into an elite group of nations AFGHANISTAN SECURITY AND payments that would be made by any RECONSTRUCTION, 2004—Continued country on behalf of the former regime that can independently send humans to of Saddam Hussein to deal with the explore the heavens. AMENDMENT NO. 1839 debt that existed under that regime. The United States and Russia estab- Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, the Therefore, I will not oppose the lished manned space programs decades pending business is the Ensign amend- amendment. I seek the advice of the ago and are pleased to have a new ment? Senator from West Virginia as to what ally—we hope a new ally—in the quest The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is they intend to do concerning this to explore space. correct. amendment. Does the Senator wish China’s program will provide addi- Mr. STEVENS. I now believe that has some additional time to consider this tional resources, I hope fresh ideas, and been cleared and I urge adoption of matter? Would he like to take the re- renewed enthusiasm for space explo- that amendment. cess now and come back and deal with ration. My hope is that China will be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there this after our weekly luncheon? come a partner in our ongoing inter- is no further debate, the question is on Mr. BYRD. Madam President, it is national efforts, such as the Inter- agreeing to amendment No. 1839. my information that this side has not national Space Station, to make tech- The amendment (No. 1839) was agreed yet adequately followed this amend- nological advances and to help solve to. ment and has not seen it until recently mysteries of outer space. Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I to the extent that we are prepared to As China undertook its first such move to reconsider the vote. accept it. It appears to be a good mission, my thoughts were with the Mr. REID. I move to lay that motion amendment, but we may or may not first taikonaut who is the sole space on the table. want to accept it. Will the Senator flyer on Shenzhou 5. Americans know The motion to lay on the table was allow us a little time for further study? all too well the potential risk of space agreed to. Mr. STEVENS. Yes. Madam Presi- flight, and we commend this astro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- dent, I thank the Senator. I think the naut’s courage. sistant Democratic leader. Senator will remember, as we wound Americans also know that the bene- Mr. REID. Senator BYRD has cleared up the session just prior to the recess, fits of space exploration outweigh the the amendment to which we already there were a series of amendments that risks. We expect that the Chinese will agreed. He is ready to offer other were under consideration. Senator EN- reap rewards that space missions amendments, as others are. We cer- SIGN’s was one of those. I think Mem- offer—to learn and to explore, to ad- tainly want to cooperate and have the bers of our side checked with staff on vance technology, and to uplift the Republicans offer a number of amend- the Senator’s side, but we are probably human spirit. ments. We have more to offer than not dealing with the right people. We Now that China has opened a new they do, but they have an opportunity had to pull the Ensign amendment at chapter in human space flight history, to offer theirs. At this time, I suggest the last minute because we didn’t have it is fitting that America refocus our the Senator from New Mexico be recog- the clearance we thought we had. own goals on exploration. Now is the nized. If, in fact, Senator GRAHAM of I suggest we just stand in recess now time to renew our commitment to South Carolina shows up, the Senator and address this matter when we come space exploration with a vision that from New Mexico will be happy to yield back after the scheduled recess. will capture the imagination and the to him. He is only going to speak for 10 Mr. BYRD. I thank the Senator. support of the people on planet Earth. minutes anyway. Congratulations to the Chinese. We Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, if look forward to a successful return, as the Senator will yield. f he reenters, starting about 5 o’clock, as The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that reentry falls through space for ator from Alaska. RECESS about 30 minutes, and then as he starts Mr. STEVENS. My understanding Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I encountering the upper atmosphere was it was time for us to start moving ask unanimous consent that we stand about 30 minutes from landing, which some of the amendments on our side. in recess, according to the previous is a very perilous part of the journey, Mr. REID. We understand. order, until the hour of 2:15 p.m. as we have very painfully learned as Mr. STEVENS. Senator GRAHAM of There being no objection, the Senate, American citizens in the experience we South Carolina, Senator WARNER, and at 12:26 p.m., recessed until 2:16 p.m had last February. Senator DOMENICI are coming. So I and reassembled when called to order I am very confident our future mis- hope to proceed then. I have no objec- by the Presiding Officer (Mrs. DOLE). sions at NASA will be quite successful. tion to the Senator from New Mexico

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:57 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.033 S15PT1 S12580 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 proposing his amendment and making (ii) any plans to address such shortfalls or port to the Senate Armed Services a statement. We will set that aside otherwise to improve recruitment or reten- Committee and House Armed Service when the other Senators appear. tion; and Committee that contains the following: I yield the floor. (iii) the effects on recruitment and reten- No. 1, an assessment of the levels uti- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tion over the long term of extended periods of activation of National Guard or Reserve lization of the Guard and Reserves ator from New Mexico. personnel. component in the manning of contin- AMENDMENT NO. 1842 (3) The report under this subsection shall gency operations, domestically and Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I be organized in a format that permits a overseas. do send an amendment to the desk and ready assessment of the deployment of the No. 2, Recruitment and retention ask for its immediate consideration. National Guard and Reserves by State, by plans for the National Guard and Re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without various geographic regions of the United serves in light of increased commit- States, and by Armed Force. objection, the pending amendments are (c) REPORT ON EFFECTS OF UTILIZATION OF ments. set aside and the clerk will report. NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES ON LAW EN- No. 3, and finally, a report from the The assistant legislative clerk read FORCEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY.—(1) Department of Homeland Security on as follows: Not later than 60 days after the date of the the effects of National Guard and Re- The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. BINGA- enactment of this Act, the Secretary of serves deployments on Homeland Secu- MAN] proposes an amendment numbered 1842. Homeland Security shall, in consultation rity. with the chief executive officers of the Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I Last week I had the opportunity and States, submit to Congress a report on the honor to meet with families of the ask unanimous consent that the read- effects of the deployment of the National ing of the amendment be dispensed Guard and Reserves on law enforcement and 717th Medical Company of the New with. homeland security in the United States. Mexico National Guard. I cannot tell The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) The report under this subsection shall you how moved I was by the patriotism objection, it is so ordered. include the following: and commitment of these families and The amendment is as follows: (A) The number of civilian first responders guardsmen. Despite the increased oper- on active duty with the National Guard or (Purpose: To require reports on the utiliza- ations tempo members of the New Mex- Reserves who are currently deployed over- tion of the National Guard and Reserves) ico National Guard remain as dedicated seas. At the end of title I, insert the following: (B) The number of first responder per- as ever to saving lives in New Mexico SEC. 316. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes sonnel of the National Guard or Reserves and overseas. the following findings: who are currently deployed overseas. For example, last year, CPT Paul (1) The National Guard and Reserves have (C) An assessment by State of the ability Saiz deployed to Kosovo in support of served the Nation in times of national crises of the States to respond to emergencies KFOR for 6 months flew dozens of for more than 200 years. The National Guard without currently deployed National Guard aeromedical airlift missions through- and Reserves are a critical component of personnel. homeland security and national defense. out Kosovo in support of U.S. military (2) The current deployments of many mem- Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, and the civilian populace. Upon return- bers of the National Guard and Reserve have this amendment relates to the utiliza- ing from his deployment he partici- made them absent from their communities tion of the National Guard and Reserve pated in several civil search and res- for an abnormally long time. This has dimin- as part of our military activities and cues in the New Mexico mountains, and ished the ability of the National Guard to presence around the world. I think we when Albuquerque, NM was ravaged by conduct its State missions. have all been struck by the fact that in wildfires, Captain Saiz and others flew (3) Many members of the National Guard the current conflicts in Iraq and Af- firefighting missions, dumping water and Reserves have been on active duty for ghanistan, and in many other in- more than a year, and many more have had with pinpoint accuracy. I have been their tours of active duty involuntarily ex- stances, we are seeing a greater utiliza- told that many firemen were convinced tended while overseas. tion of reservists and National Guard that had it not been for Captain Saiz’s (b) REPORT ON UTILIZATION OF NATIONAL personnel by the Pentagon. I am not efforts, firefighters would have per- GUARD AND RESERVES.—(1) Not later than 60 being critical of that, but I do think ished. Currently, Captain Saiz and 35 days after the date of the enactment of this this is a new reality we need to adjust others are deployed to Afghanistan Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to to and understand better. providing Aeromedical Airlift for the the Committees on Armed Services of the Since the founding of our Nation we entire country. The 717th Medical Com- Senate and House of Representatives a re- have relied upon the services of citizen port on the utilization of the National Guard pany’s Commander, MAJ James and Reserves in support of contingency oper- soldiers. The National Guard and Re- Fishbourne writes: ations during fiscal year 2004. serves have a proud tradition of setting The soldiers of the 717th Medical Company (2) The report under this subsection shall aside their civilian lives to serve our (AA) are doing extremely well. We are very include the following: country in times of conflict. Recently, busy and have completed 43 combat medevac (A) Information on each National Guard the need for this service has signifi- missions to date. I am so proud of our sol- and Reserve unit currently deployed, includ- cantly increased. Today, the National diers and how they are performing in this ening— Guard and Reserves’ commitments vironment. We are non-stop here with urgent (i) the unit name or designation; overseas are critical to the resolution and priority medevac missions. Last week (ii) the number of personnel deployed; one of our crews was called to rescue an in- (iii) the projected return date to home sta- of several conflicts around the world. fantryman from a 180-ft canyon near the tion; and The almost 400 soldiers deployed to Pakistan border. Our crews were able to (iv) the schedule, if any, for the replace- keep the peace between Israel and hoist the soldier to safety and bring him ment of the unit with a Regular unit. Egypt along the Sinai peninsula are back to the level 1 hospital. (B) Information on current operations members of the Oregon National We have also been called to evacuate many tempo, including— Guard’s 1–186th Infantry Battalion. The mine blast victims throughout Afghanistan. (i) the length of deployment of each Na- only Fighter Squadron operating from It is very sad to say, but most of the mine tional Guard and Reserve unit currently de- Iraq is an A–10 unit from Missouri’s 442 victims are children. One patient we evaced ployed, organized by unit and by State; to Bagram was a 12-year-old girl with both (ii) in the case of each National Guard and Fighter Wing stationed at Tallil Air- legs amputated. The night she was in sur- Reserve unit on active duty during the two- base in Southern Iraq. This Reserve gery, the hospital was running low on O¥ year period ending on the date of the report, unit is the only A–10 Warthawg unit in blood and one of our pilots (CW4 Atkinson) the aggregate amount of time on active duty the Air Force with Precision Guided donated several pints to save her life. Just during such two-year period; and Munitions delivery capability. Much of last night I transported two children in- (iii) the percentage of National Guard and the air defense of Washington, D.C., is volved in a rollover. What a sight it was see- Reserve forces in the total deployed force in the responsibility of the D.C. Air Na- ing two small Afghan children lying on a each current domestic and overseas contin- tional Guard’s 113th Fighter Wing and stretcher together being cared for by SSG gency operation. Esqueivel and CW2 Medina. These children (C) Information on current recruitment air defense forces of the New Mexico are very sick or hurt when we are called to and retention of National Guard and Reserve National Guard. rescue them. personnel, including— The purpose of this amendment is to I can’t tell you about all the missions our (i) any shortfalls in recruitment and reten- require the Departments of Defense fine soldiers have accomplished but I will tion; and Homeland Security to provide a re- say that there is no medevac mission that we

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:28 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.036 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12581 have had to turn down and no better soldiers vote, if possible. I do not know a reason (1) arbitrary deadlines should not be set for than those of the 717th. Our soldiers were in- why it should be objected to by any the dissolution of the Coalition Provisional volved with the bomb that went off near Member of the Senate, but obviously I Authority or the transfer of its authority to Bagram, we did assist the hospital with re- await the opportunity for all Members an Iraqi governing authority; and covery of the local nationals and assisted the (2) no such dissolution or transfer of au- doctors and medical personnel here at the to review the amendment before I call thority should occur until the ratification of hospital. Please do all you can to tell the for a vote. an Iraqi constitution and the establishment people back home that the soldiers of the Madam President, with that, I see of an elected government in Iraq. 717th Medical Company are doing great nobody else seeking the floor so I yield Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. things for the soldiers, airmen, and marines the floor and I suggest the absence of a Madam President, this is a sense-of- here in Afghanistan. They are making great quorum. the-Senate amendment. I think it is sacrifices being away from their families and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The jobs back in New Mexico. very important, as we deal with the clerk will call the roll. Guardsmen and reservists all over Iraqi situation, for us to address as The assistant legislative clerk pro- many issues as we can about the nature the country are making great sac- ceeded to call the roll. rifices. We need to examine the long- of how this is going to unfold. The Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I President has asked for $87 billion. I term impact that prolonged activation ask unanimous consent that the order has on recruitment and retention of am glad to support the funding. Most for the quorum call be rescinded. of it, two-thirds of it, I guess, goes to the National Guard Reserves. We must The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ensure that the administration has a the men and women in uniform to objection, it is so ordered. make sure they have the assets nec- plan to not only retain qualified Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- guardsmen and reservists, but to also essary to protect themselves and do sent to set aside the Bingaman amend- their job. attract new members. I find it very ment in order that the Senator from hard to believe that the increased oper- This resolution speaks to the idea of South Carolina can offer his amend- when the mission is complete, and this ations tempo the Guard and Reserves ment at this time. are experiencing will have no effect on resolution addresses the French posi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion. The French have proposed as re- recruitment and retention. I fear that objection, it is so ordered. The Senator if we ask too much of these men and cently as September 16 that within a from South Carolina. women, many will decide to leave mili- month—a matter of 1 month and no tary service. Therefore, we must ensure AMENDMENT NO. 1805 later than 2—all authority be turned that the Department of Defense has Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. over to the Iraqi people and that the prepared an effective strategy to main- Madam President, I ask unanimous umbrella we have today cease to exist. tain the National Guard and Reserves. consent that my amendment No. 1905 Not only is this irresponsible but the it is quite possible that the Depart- be called. Coalition Provisional Authority ruling ment of defense has such a plan, but I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the country is a necessary entity until am not aware of it. clerk will report the amendment. we can get a constitution written, We must also closely look at the im- The assistant legislative clerk read voted on, and a government elected. pact that long deployments have on seas follows: But if we did what the French are sug- curity at home. Many of the young The Senator from South Carolina [Mr. gesting, we would take a country that men and women serving overseas as GRAHAM] proposes an amendment numbered has been brutalized and raped—lit- members of the National Guard and 1805. erally and figuratively—with Saddam Reserves work as first responders at Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. I Hussein still on the loose, and basically home. How has the absence of Guards- ask unanimous consent that the read- say, Here. men and reservists who are civilian po- ing of the amendment be dispensed I think that would not only be a dis- licemen, emergency medical techni- with. service to the Iraqi people but it would cians and other first responders, ham- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without undermine the reason we went to war pered the ability of states to respond in objection, it is so ordered. to begin with; that is, to take tyranny times of natural disaster or homeland The amendment is as follows: and turn it into stability. security emergencies? How will the ab- (Purpose: To express the sense of Congress This sense-of-the-Senate resolution sence of Guard and Reserves personnel that arbitrary deadlines should not be set says in no uncertain terms that it who may ordinarily serve in these ca- for the dissolution of the Coalition Provi- would be irresponsible to follow the pacities as part of their service when sional Authority or the transfer of its au- French proposition—to turn back over they are not otherwise deployed affect thority to an Iraqi governing authority) to the Iraqi people the country while it these operations? These are questions On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert is still in transition. In going from tyr- that must be answered. the following: anny to stability, there will be a cer- There is no doubt that the utilization SEC. 2313. (a) Congress finds that— tain amount of chaos. of National Guard and Reserves, at (1) in a speech delivered to the United Na- We are training the Iraqi police. We tions on September 23, 2003, President are training the army. They are having least at current rates, will continue George W. Bush appealed to the inter- well into the future. The information national community to take action to make elections at the local level. There are a these reports will provide will be crit- the world a safer and better place; lot of good things going on. Schools are ical as we move ahead with decisions (2) in that speech, President Bush empha- now open. Schools used to house weap- about manning, procurement, and secu- sized the responsibility of the international ons. Now they are housing kids. No rity. community to help the people of Iraq rebuild young girl has to worry about being I understand that portions of this re- their country into a free and democratic taken out of school and taken to one of port may have some sensitivity. If state; Saddam’s sons because she strikes his there is a requirement for portions or (3) French President Jacques Chirac has eye. proposed a plan for Iraqi self-rule within a Iraq is a better place. But the French all of this report to be in classified for- period of months; mat, then it should be submitted at the (4) for a plan for Iraq’s future to be appro- position of just leaving and turning it appropriate level of classification. priate, the provisions of that plan must be over within 30 days would undo the re- Let there be no doubt that the men consistent with the best interests of the cent accomplishments. It is irrespon- and women of the National Guard and Iraqi people; sible. Reserves are doing their part to pro- (5) the plan proposed by President Chirac I think it would be in order for the tect us at home and overseas. We must would impose premature self-government in Senate to speak on this matter. The ensure that analysis has been con- Iraq that could threaten peace and stability United Nations rejected an amendment ducted, and plans are in place to pre- in that country; and that set a hard and fast deadline in (6) premature self-government could make terms of when control will be given to serve the integrity, readiness and force the Iraqi state inherently weak and could levels necessary for this period of long- serve as an invitation for terrorists to sabo- the Iraqi people. This makes good term activation. tage the accomplishments of the United sense. Let us give them a chance to At the appropriate time I hope we States and United States allies in the region. write a constitution, give them a can adopt this amendment—by voice (b) It is the sense of Congress that— chance to ratify a constitution, give

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:28 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.013 S15PT1 S12582 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 them a chance to have a national elec- Bingaman amendment and also the Currently, the military survivor tion, get some infrastructure in place, amendment of Senator GRAHAM. While must pay taxes on the $3,000 increase to and allow the rule of law to be in place. we await their response, I suggest the the death gratuity payment. This is a Then, at the appropriate time, we will absence of a quorum. very simple problem to fix. And I do be glad when it comes time to leave The PRESIDING OFFICER. The not want any more excuses of why we Iraq. Most Americans who have family clerk will call the roll. cannot do it. I simply want to get it members in the military can’t wait for The assistant legislative clerk pro- done. that day to come. We can’t wait to be ceeded to call the roll. In 1997, Congress passed legislation able to bring our troops back home. Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- revising the taxation of capital gains Having said that, most Americans sent that the order for the quorum call on the sale of an individual’s principal understand that if you leave before the be rescinded. residence, providing up to a $250,000 ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without job is done, the problems will come clusion, $500,000 per couple, on their back to haunt you. After September 11, objection, it is so ordered. Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I home sale if the individual owned and the easy way out is no longer the right ask unanimous consent that the order lived in the house for at least 2 of the way—to shoot a missile or two and say, for the quorum call be rescinded. 5 years preceding the sale. Congress Boy, did we deal with that group which The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without failed to provide a special rule for led to 9/11. objection, it is so ordered. members of the uniformed service and There are people who are infiltrating Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I Foreign Service who are required to pe- Iraq who are trying to destabilize the ask unanimous consent that the pend- riodically move either within the efforts of the Iraqi people to become a ing amendments be set aside tempo- United States or abroad, making it dif- free democracy. There are people in the rarily so the Senator from Arkansas ficult to meet those exclusion require- region who hate the idea that Iraq may can offer an amendment. ments. be a free country with a democratic The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The proposal in this amendment system. We need to stand shoulder to objection, it is so ordered. would permit military and Foreign shoulder with the Iraqi people and The Senator from Arkansas. Service men and women to suspend the fight those forces, not only for the AMENDMENT NO. 1829 5-year period for a maximum of 10 good of the Iraqi people but for our own (Purpose: To amend the Internal Revenue years while away from home on assign- security. Code of 1986 to improve tax equity for mili- ment. In other words, those years away This resolution I think is very appro- tary personnel, and for other purposes) would count toward neither the 2-year priately timed. The United Nations has Mrs. LINCOLN. Madam President, lived-in-home nor the 5-year period. rejected the hard and fast deadline. yesterday I submitted an amendment Most American homeowners have the This resolution basically says we are to the supplemental spending bill opportunity to build equity in their going to stay until the country is sta- which I do hope the Senate will con- homes and are afforded this great tax ble, we are going to stay until the job sider favorably. I know it is going to be benefit to do so. Members of the uni- is done. difficult because of the issue I am formed and Foreign Service who serve Having said that—by making that bringing up. The amendment primarily our country are deserving of no less. statement—it means more Americans consists of the Military Tax Fairness This should be an easy fix. It is some- are going to die. The forces in Iraq are Act and the acceleration of the refund- thing we can do; we should do; we have small in terms of the population as a able child credit. Both of these bills all agreed upon many times over. Why whole, but they are committed to cre- have passed the Senate overwhelm- can we not do it? I do not want to hear ating chaos. ingly. the excuses. And I certainly do not It breaks my heart—and every Mem- We have been talking and talking want to present these excuses to my ber of this body and all Americans—to and talking about them over the past constituents. have a soldier, sailor, airman, or ma- many months, and I know there will be rine lost in this conflict. But just as Again, under the current law, mili- thousands of excuses we will be hearing tary personnel located in a combat surely as I speak, losses will come and telling us why we should not include zone are provided an extension for fil- more money will be spent. The day has this tax relief bill on the supplemental ing taxes until 180 days after they re- not yet arrived when we can, in good spending bill. faith and good conscience, turn all I know this is a tax bill on an appro- turn from the combat zone. This provi- matters over to the Iraqi people. They priations bill. I know we have a child sion does not currently apply to con- need help. They need money. They need credit in two different conferences. I tingency operations where military assistance. They need our support. But know the Military Tax Fairness Act personnel are confronted with demand- we need to do it for ourselves. If we cut has been going back and forth between ing circumstances similar to those and run, and if we take the French po- the two Chambers. I know all of these faced by members in a combat zone. sition to get out of there before the in- excuses I am going to hear. I know Contingency operations we have seen frastructure is in place, we will take there will be tremendous numbers of recently include Operation Just Cause one form of tyranny and replace it with those who will come forward and opin Panama in 1989, Operation Restore another. It is an irresponsible position. portunities to try to stop what I am Hope in Somalia in 1992, and Operation I hope this body in a unanimous fash- trying to do. Uphold Democracy in Haiti in 1994. ion will agree with the proposition that But, Madam President, I am truly ex- Right now, for example, an airman we should not leave Iraq until the job hausted. I am truly exhausted with all who is currently deployed overseas in a is done—until a constitution is written of the excuses we have had. And I know contingency operation in support of and ratified, until a government has the hard-working American families our troops in Afghanistan or Iraq com- been elected and the people have a are just as exhausted as I am with the bat zones happens to be left out. chance to have a secure environment inability of us to be able to move for- This, again, is a simple fix, some- for their new nation that is emerging ward these two very simple acts within thing we can do for the hard-working out of the ashes of Saddam Hussein’s the Congress that would be such a tre- military service men and women who regime. mendous help to the working families are there serving our Nation, putting I ask my colleagues to support this of America. their lives on hold here at home to pro- resolution saying we will not leave The death gratuity paid to the sur- tect our freedoms, and to be a part of until the job is done. Leaving in the vivors of a military member has his- the overall war on terrorism. It is next month is irresponsible. Reject the torically been exempt from taxation. something very simple that we could French position because the French po- In 1986, the amount of the death gra- fix if we just took the time to do it. sition is irresponsible and undermines tuity benefit was $3,000. In 1991, the Some reservists must travel away our national security. payment was raised from $3,000 to from home to perform mandatory Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I $6,000 in connection with the Persian weekend drill one weekend per month have notified members of the minority Gulf conflict. But the Tax Code was not and may incur significant travel and that we are prepared to accept the adjusted accordingly. lodging expenses. Under current law,

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:57 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.040 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12583 these are deductible as itemized deduc- The President promised America’s of bread, or anything else they buy, tions, as unreimbursed business ex- families an advanced payment of the was it any less expensive than what penses, to the extent they exceed 2 per- $400 increase in the child tax credit. other working families are dealing cent of the member’s adjusted gross in- These checks were sent out to a chosen with? come. Most lower income, junior re- few Americans earlier this summer. I think they worked hard enough. I servists do not itemize deductions, so However, for millions of working and am ashamed that we have been hiding they receive no tax benefit for their ex- military families, hard-working mili- from these families, hiding behind our penses. For those who do, the 2 percent tary families, this promise was not ful- rhetoric, hiding behind our process. floor limits the amount of benefit of filled. The families of 12 million chil- This great institution is full of proc- the deduction. For young reservists, dren did not receive the full child cred- esses that are here to make the effort their expenses may cost them as much it check this summer. By now they all more reasonable, to make sure that as their entire take-home pay for that know who they are. what we are doing is right, that it can weekend. We should extend the child tax credit be dealt with in an appropriate way. This is a real-life issue for working to the other working families who were But these processes are not here for us men and women who are there serving left out. These are people who work to hide behind. These are working fam- each and every one of us in the mili- hard every day to provide for their ilies in our military and in our commu- tary of this great Nation. children and their families, to keep nities that deserve the same fair treat- Why can’t we just get it done? These their families together. These are hard- ment. are issues on which we have all agreed. working families who have a family I, for one, am tired of telling them It makes so much sense for us to come member, a father or mother, who may that if they will just wait a little bit forward now, as we are talking about be stationed abroad or is in training longer, we will finally get around to the issues that affect our service men now, someone who is out there who them—maybe somewhere down the and women who are stationed abroad. they have been dependent on who we road. We could have done this 6 months Let us give them the tools to be able to are not going to give the same oppor- ago. We could have done it 4 months keep their families together here at tunity to in the refundability of a child ago. We could have done it 2 months home, to provide for their children, to tax credit simply because they make ago before we left on our break. But we make sure their families are going to less money. Please remember, you are didn’t. We have not and we probably stay together no matter how long they not even eligible for this child credit will not. may be deployed. unless you are working and unless you It is so important that we address Under current law, a veterans organi- have children. this issue. It is important we tell these This is not a giveaway. These are zation is exempt from taxation if it people that they are a priority, not working families who are paying taxes meets the requirements of section only because they are the fighting every day, whether it is sales tax, pay- 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code. military men and women of this coun- roll taxes, excise taxes, to get them- However, this status is in jeopardy. try but because they are the salt of the selves to and from work. Why wouldn’t Many of these veterans organizations, earth, the working families putting the we want to give these families the such as the American Legion and the fabric of this Nation back together, one same ability, as they are working hard Veterans of Foreign Wars, could face family at a time. We owe it to them to to preserve their families, why losing their tax-exempt status if the give them the same opportunity to in- wouldn’t we want to give them the Congress and the administration do not vest in their families, to reinvest in the same advantage we give other higher act to change the technical require- economy, and to help make us strong income working families to take care ments of the Internal Revenue Code. so we can be and will remain the super- We have to get these things done. We of their children and families? power of the world that is there to are talking about wrapping up our I believe we need to extend that child reach out to other nations to help business here in the next month or so. credit to working families, all working them through liberation and rebuilding We have ample opportunity to move families, and we need to do it now. A and a multitude of other issues. But we these issues. We have come to agree- family with two parents making min- are only as strong as each of the indi- ment on all of them. We have moved imum wage and two children would not vidual families of this Nation that them in years past. Why can’t we make receive any increase in the child credit make up our whole. them happen? under the bill signed by the President. I could go on and on, describing all of They would not receive any check this I am ready for the excuses that my the varied Tax Code fixes for veterans summer. Did they not work hard colleagues may throw at me. I am sure and military families that should have enough for this Congress? Did they not there are going to be many. I hope been enacted months ago. They are all work hard enough for this administra- those families who got nothing from included in this amendment, and I urge tion? Did they not work hard enough to the trillions of dollars in tax cuts that my colleagues to support it. be a part of trying to revive this econ- we have shoved out of the door are lis- Now is the time to act. We talk about omy and strengthen the fabric of our tening, too. I hope they are listening, how valuable our service men and Nation? but I doubt that they are. These are women are to us, how much they mean It isn’t just minimum wage workers the men and women who are too busy, to us, the sacrifices they are making, who were left out. These children in too busy at work, too busy in the and how much that means to us as a the shadows are living on our military trenches and in the desert, too busy nation and as individuals. Let’s move bases as well. Roughly 200,000 military raising those children and working on our Military Tax Fairness Act now. personnel have incomes between $10,500 hard at one or two jobs to make sure Let’s make sure we see this legislation and $26,000, and most of these families their families will stay home, regard- through and that we enact it before we will not receive the increased child tax less of whether we find them as a pri- leave here. credit. In addition, roughly 100,000 ority in this Nation. They are too busy The last provision of this amendment military personnel stationed in combat for our excuses. I would like to speak about is some- zones will be ineligible to receive the I hope for just once my colleagues thing I have talked a great deal about full credit because they were called to will join me in doing what is right on because I feel very strongly about it. I duty. They did not receive a check this behalf of the working families in this feel strongly about it because I am a summer. Did they not work hard great country and the 12 million chil- mother. I am trying to keep my family enough? Wherever they were stationed dren who are our future. together, working hard with my hus- in uniform to protect our freedoms, did Madam President, I call up my band as a dual-parent household, recog- they not work hard enough for this amendment. nizing the real challenges that Amer- Congress and this administration to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ican families face in raising children get the same fair treatment as a work- clerk will report. today. That is the child tax credit, its ing individual in this country to take The legislative clerk read as follows: impact on military families and all of care of their children and their fami- The Senator from Arkansas [Mrs. LINCOLN] our working families. lies? The blue jeans, the milk, the loaf proposes an amendment numbered 1829.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:28 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.043 S15PT1 S12584 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 Mrs. LINCOLN. Madam President, I Base, but it got to be so cumbersome to erans to get access to VA hospitals, ask unanimous consent that reading of send out these billions of dollars that and when our troops come home, one of the amendment be dispensed with. now they are shrink-wrapping Amer- the things they will be presented with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ican money into these huge cubes and is the bill for the borrowing that is objection, it is so ordered. pushing them into airplanes and send- going into this $20 billion package. (The amendment is printed in the ing them to Iraq. But one of the prob- We are not going to cut and run. We RECORD of October 14, 2003 under ‘‘Text lems we have is we are shrink-wrapping do have a role to play in helping Iraq. of Amendments.’’) these mountains of American tax- No doubt, some expenditure is re- Mrs. LINCOLN. I suggest the absence payers’ money, and they shift in the quired. But $20 billion, when there is of a quorum. plane and sometimes fall apart, and we very little help coming from our allies The PRESIDING OFFICER. The are having problems physically moving at this point, is a massive expenditure. clerk will call the roll. all this American cash to Iraq. The newspapers reported we are shov- The legislative clerk proceeded to I asked my constituents in South Da- ing this money out the door so fast call the roll. kota over the past week what we they are unable to audit the disbursal Mr. JOHNSON. Madam President, I should be doing about this. A number of the money. It goes to a handful of ask unanimous consent that the order of suggestions came up from South Da- Iraqi leaders and they hope they will for the quorum call be rescinded. kota constituents. A gentleman from get it to the right place. Yes, right. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Sioux Falls suggested since the combat can imagine where this money is wind- objection, it is so ordered. phase of the Iraq war is over and we ing up in many instances. Mr. JOHNSON. Madam President, I have all these intercontinental bal- At the same time, to the degree we rise to express my support for the ef- listic missiles, we ought to load the hire American corporations to do work fort of my colleague from Arkansas rel- cash into the warheads of these mis- there, I hope we will end this business ative to the $87 billion supplemental siles and fire them into Iraq. Since we of no-bid contracts going to a few well- appropriations request for Iraq that is are not keeping track of how the positioned corporate entities and make currently pending before the Senate. I money is used there anyway—there is sure it is an open, clear, transparent am very supportive of the President’s no auditing; we just hand it over to process so the American public at least $65 billion or roughly $67 billion level people and hope they spend it right— has the consolation of knowing these of funding for our troops. If we had an the missiles could explode and the tons of dollars going into Iraq are up-or-down vote on just that compo- money would sort of fall all over Iraq. going for some constructive purpose nent of the President’s request, I have That is one idea. The problem is some- rather than to line the pockets and bol- no doubt it would pass 100–0. No ques- times these rockets explode on a ster the profitability of a few. We can tion. Regardless of what you think launch pad, and there is a great risk at least do that. about whether we should be in Iraq, I some of that money might fall on an Madam President, we have a role to think this body will overwhelmingly be American school or daycare center. play, that is for certain. But this level supportive of making sure our troops That is a risk the Bush administration of expenditure is almost mind-bog- in Iraq have all the resources they need would not tolerate. That would prob- gling, breathtaking—$20 billion. That to safely and efficiently and properly ably not work. is on top of the $79 billion just ap- do the courageous and extraordinary Another suggestion was since we proved in the supplemental appropria- work they have done. We are proud of take all the oil from the Middle East in tions bill last April, and, heavens the members of our United States mili- the huge tankers to the U.S., perhaps knows, this is not the last of it. This tary who are currently operating under once they come here and unload, they could be going on for a long time. We very difficult circumstances, but doing can fill the tankers full of American are told the construction projects that the very best they can and doing a very cash and send that to Iraq. Once again, have been suggested for Iraq would run good job under the circumstances. the ports there are not capable of un- easily into the $50 billion or $60 billion The portion of the request from the loading that massive amount of Amer- range and that somehow our allies are President, however, for the $20 billion, ican cash, and we would probably have going to pay for that. Well, that roughly, for construction and various ships backed up to Egypt if we did doesn’t appear to be what is happening. needs in Iraq is entirely a different that. We may very well be seeing future re- matter. That calls for $100,000–$200,000 One of the suggestions came from a quests as well for this kind of money. consultants for tens of millions of dol- gentleman from Aberdeen, SD. He sug- We don’t have $20 billion laying lars of study for the Iraqi postal serv- gested we use our B–52 and B–1 fleets to around. If we had $20 billion laying ice; $10 million for a new ZIP Code; new bomb Iraq with American cash—borrow around, that might be another matter. cities; new high schools, new hos- it from the Social Security trust fund, But we will have to borrow it to give to pitals—things that never existed in as the President recommended—and Iraq. Iraq sits on the first or second their history. This is not for damage drop this money over Iraq; some would biggest supply of oil in the world. done in the war; this is establishing a land in good places and some in bad, There is no question that they cannot whole new infrastructure that never but no doubt it would probably be used pump it out quickly enough now be- existed before. as efficiently as what the administra- cause their infrastructure is not what It is hard to tell our military vet- tion’s plan calls for. it was 10 years ago; but the oil is still erans that we cannot find $1.8 billion so There are interesting ideas out there. there, there is no question about that. everyone gets access to a VA hospital, I hope people will contact the White Why couldn’t we come up with a and then turn around and spend $20 bil- House with their ideas about how best mechanism for helping Iraq borrow lion on construction and other needs in to disburse these huge mountains of against their own oil? Why should they Iraq; or tell America’s teachers and cash—more than any one of us here or not borrow against one of the world’s kids and parents that we cannot find $8 any citizen will ever see in a lifetime— biggest mountains of gold in the world, billion for Leave No Child Behind, but $20 billion. We have been spending $1 as opposed to us borrowing from our we are going to build a new school sys- billion a week up until now. That is be- Social Security trust fund? This is not tem abroad that never existed before, fore you get to this provision. So at a rocket science. We have already paid a and $20 billion will go out the door for time when we are having a hard time billion dollars a month for the military that. funding our own water projects, our operation, with virtually very little Now we found this last weekend ref- hospitals, and we have nursing homes help from our allies. We have had some erences in the Washington Post finding on the cusp of closure because of Medi- help from the Brits and modest that one of the problems the Bush ad- care reimbursement problems, at a amounts from others. We are paying a ministration is having is physically time when the White House is cutting dear price for a doctrine of unilateral moving so much American cash to back on Pell grants, college grants for preemptive war now, but we are in it Iraq. They started out putting the young people, and nontraditional stu- and we have to find a way to get out. money into huge bags and putting it dents who want to go to college, when It seems to me that, while we will into aircraft at Edwards Air Force we are $1.8 billion short for our vet- support our troops—and there will be

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:28 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.046 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12585 some effort, no doubt, toward recon- at the corner or to guard schools or pending bill before the Senate. I renew struction in Iraq; but $20 billion, at a guard the churches or guard the shop- my point of order. time when we are finding ourselves in ping centers. We can do that. We have I suggest the absence of a quorum. record budget deficits in the United been in Kosovo. We have been in Bosnia The PRESIDING OFFICER. The States, is not a good use of our tax- for over 4 years doing that. We are try- clerk will call the roll. payers’ money. It is a disservice to the ing to avoid that in this country. The legislative clerk proceeded to American taxpayers, and it is a prece- I hope everyone in the Senate under- call the roll. dent we will rue for years to come. stands this is a unique, new approach Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I I yield the floor and suggest the ab- to the concept of changing an adminis- ask unanimous consent that the order sence of a quorum. tration, a nation-building concept, let- for the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, ting them build their own nation as The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without will the Senator withhold his request quickly as possible. The $20.3 billion is objection, it is so ordered. for a quorum call? a great deal of money, there is no ques- Mr. STEVENS. Making my request Mr. JOHNSON. Yes. tion about that. It is an enormous more specific, I make the point of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- amount of money. It represents a cost order that the amendment of the Sen- ator from Alaska. to this country, however, that is far ator from Arkansas is in violation of Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I less than maintaining our forces there section 302(f) of the Budget Act and I listened with interest to the statement for 3, 4, or 5 years at a rate of $66 bil- ask that it be stricken. of the Senator from South Dakota. It lion plus a year for military. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The is a very interesting proposition that I want to see the scales compared. I point of order is sustained. The amend- we should support the military budget want people to understand that the ment falls. and not support the budget that is de- $20.3 billion is going to mean we do not Mr. STEVENS. I thank the Chair. I signed to bring our troops home. The have to increase the defense costs in yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- $20.3 billion is a lot of money, there is the years ahead as we occupy Iraq until ator from West Virginia. no question about that. they finally find some way to create I am informed there are about 22 mil- their own government. We are trying AMENDMENT NO. 1846 Mr. BYRD. Madam President, I send lion people in Iraq. They lived under a to build up their forces so we can bring an amendment to the desk on behalf of despotic regime, and we have destroyed our troops home, and I believe we will myself, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. DORGAN, Mrs. that regime. There are still pockets of succeed. CLINTON, and Ms. LANDRIEU. terrorists, pockets of resistance to the There are some people making a lit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without change to a new form of government. tle bit of mirth over some of the prob- objection, the pending amendments are But those who support only the mili- lems of dealing with a new country. It has its own currency now, and we are set aside. The clerk will report. tary expenditures are telling us: Let’s The legislative clerk read as follows: just occupy Iraq. No one is saying: trying to convert our money to their The Senator from West Virginia [Mr. Let’s go home. No one is saying: Let’s money so they can start spending and generating their economy. It is going BYRD], for himself, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. REED, Mr. just bring our forces out and cut and CORZINE, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. DORGAN, Mrs. CLIN- to cost a great deal to do that; a lot run. We are not going to do that. TON, and Ms. LANDRIEU, proposes an amend- If we put in the money, $66 billion for less, however, than occupying that ment numbered 1846. the year 2004, that is the amount of country for a period of 4 more years. Mr. BYRD. Madam President, I ask money that was calculated that we We have not been in any of these coun- unanimous consent that reading of the need for the military, provided we start tries we have been involved with in re- amendment be dispensed with. bringing them home—we have already cent years less than 4 years. We hope The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without brought some troops home, and I am to be out of this situation in less than objection, it is so ordered. one who hopes we will be bringing more 4 years, and that is why I support the The amendment is as follows: troops home this year and early next $20.3 billion the President requested. (Purpose: To modify the report requirements year. But they will be replaced by secu- I suggest the absence of a quorum. with respect to the Coalition Provisional The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rity forces, those trained in the Iraqi Authority) clerk will call the roll. Army, those trained to be security At the appropriate place insert the fol- The legislative clerk proceeded to lowing: forces. We do not want to train people call the roll. to be forces of occupation. That has SEC. 2309. (a) REPORTS OF COALITION PROVI- Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I SIONAL AUTHORITY.—Not later than January not been our way of life. Even in Bos- ask unanimous consent that the order 1, 2004, and every 90 days thereafter, the Ad- nia and Kosovo we used forces who for the quorum call be rescinded. ministrator of the Coalition Provisional Au- were trained combat soldiers, combat The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without thority (CPA) shall submit to the Commit- personnel to carry out a lot of func- objection, it is so ordered. tees on Appropriations and Armed Services tions, but we did not train people to Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, the of the Senate and the House of Representa- just be forces of occupation. amendment offered by the Senator tives a report on all obligations, expenditures, and revenues associated with recon- Our people are trained combatants. from Arkansas is a revenue bill. It can- They proved they are the best in the struction, rehabilitation, and security ac- not originate under our constitutional tivities in Iraq during the preceding 90 days, world in this current Iraq campaign. concepts in the Senate. It would create including the following: There are still threats against this a blue-slip situation in the House of (1) Obligations and expenditures of appro- country throughout the world. We do Representatives. I do not want to put priated funds. not want them left in Iraq in the num- the entire bill at risk by trying to in- (2) A project-by-project and program-by- bers that are there now. They must clude a tax bill in this supplemental program accounting of the costs incurred to start coming back to meet any contin- appropriations bill. date for the reconstruction of Iraq, together gency to defend this country and our Therefore, I make the point of order with the estimate of the Authority of the costs to complete each project and each pro- interests at home and abroad. it violates the pay-go provisions of the To say we can just get by with the gram. Budget Act and ask that it be stricken. (3) Revenues attributable to or consisting $66 billion for military begs the ques- Mr. REID. Madam President, I sim- of funds provided by foreign nations or inter- tion: What do you want us to do? Send ply wish to say, prior to the Chair rul- national organizations, and any obligations more forces over there? Should we in- ing, that the Senator from Arkansas is or expenditures of such revenues. crease the cost militarily and send a member of the Finance Committee. (4) Revenues attributable to or consisting more combat forces over there or She has studied this long and hard. I of foreign assets seized or frozen, and any ob- should we provide forces, as has been think it appropriate she brought this ligations or expenditures of such revenues. suggested in one amendment, to train before the Senate. I compliment and (5) Operating expenses of the Authority constables for maintaining the peace, and of any other agencies or entities receiv- applaud her for bringing this to the ing funds appropriated by title. people in uniform but not trained to be Senate’s attention. (b) COMPTROLLER GENERAL AUDIT, INVES- combat forces, not trained to fight Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, TIGATIONS, AND REPORTS.—(1) The Comp- wars, but just trained to be policemen there are similar provisions in the troller General of the United States shall

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:28 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.049 S15PT1 S12586 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 conduct an on-going audit of the Coalition Mr. BYRD. Madam President, 1 year NEY—and that Iraq’s oil revenues would Provisional Authority, and may conduct ago this week, the President signed the pay for reconstruction, the administra- such additional investigations as the Comp- congressional resolution authorizing tion hoped that no one would bother to troller General considers appropriate, to him to go to war against Iraq. That notice the management changes it was evaluate the reconstruction, rehabilitation, and security activities in Iraq. signing was a historic moment for the making in Iraq. (2) In conducting the audit and any inves- United States. For the first time in our The administration moved quickly to tigations under paragraph (1), the Comp- history, the President asked Congress set up a reconstruction team on the troller General shall have access to any infor authority to launch an invasion ground in Iraqi that would answer only formation and records created or maintained against a sovereign nation that did not to the President and the Secretary of by the Authority, or by any other entity re- constitute a clear and imminent threat Defense. In May, the President issued a ceiving appropriated funds for reconstruc- to the safety of the American people. classified National Security Directive tion, rehabilitation, or security activities in And for the first time in our history, creating the Coalition Provisional Au- Iraq, that the Comptroller General considers the President demanded that Congress thority, CPA. That document remains appropriate to conduct the audit or investigations. give him unconditional power to ini- classified, and the administration has (3) Not later than 120 days after the date of tiate war whenever he wanted, limited provided very little public information the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller by nothing but his own judgment. The about the powers and authorities of the General shall submit to the Committees on President wanted war on his own CPA. All we really know from the Appropriations and Armed Services of the terms, and Congress granted him ev- White House is that Ambassador Senate and the House of Representatives a erything he asked for. Bremer, as administrator of the CPA, report on the audit and any investigations For the next 5 months, the President reports to the President through the conducted under paragraph (1). The report and his top advisors turned a deaf ear Secretary of Defense. But after the re- shall include information as follows: to growing concerns about the adminis- cent announcement that National Se- (A) A detailed description of the organiza- tration’s judgment. When intelligence tion and authorities of the Authority. curity Adviser Condoleezza Rice will be (B) A detailed description of the relation- analysts warned that the White House coordinating reconstruction policy ship between the Authority and other Fed- was acting on questionable conclu- from within the White House, who eral agencies, including the Department of sions, those analysts were ignored. knows what the chain of command Defense, the Department of State, the Exec- When Members of Congress dared to looks like today or will look like to- utive Office of the President, and the Na- ask questions about the President’s morrow? Getting a clear picture of how tional Security Council. war plans, they were branded as unpa- the CPA operates has proved to be dif- (C) A detailed description of the extent of triotic. When our oldest allies dis- ficult, but it is clear Ambassador the use of private contractors to assist in agreed with the argument that imme- Authority operations and to carry out recon- Bremer wields an extraordinary struction, rehabilitation, or security activi- diate war was the only answer, they amount of power and independence in ties in Iraq, including an assessment of— were dismissed and called irrelevant. Iraq. And, if you don’t believe it, listen (i) the nature of the contract vehicles used Top administration officials who pub- to this. On May 16, the CPA issued its to perform the work, including the extent of licly contradicted the President’s rosy first regulation in Iraq in which it competition used in entering into the con- predictions were fired, and the Amer- spelled out its authority in no uncer- tracts and the amount of profit provided in ican public was kept in the dark about tain terms. Section 1 of that regulation the contracts; what Iraq would look like after the (ii) the nature of the task orders or other stated: war. The CPA is vested with all executive, legis- work orders used to perform the work, in- On several occasions, I stood on the cluding the extent to which performance- lative, and judicial authority necessary to based, cost-based, and fixed-price task orders floor and asked: After Iraq, what? What achieve its objectives, to be exercised under were used; shall we expect the morning after the relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions, (iii) the reasonableness of the rates war? including resolution 1483, and the laws and charged by such contractors, including an Confident that the reconstruction of usages of war. This authority shall be exer- assessment of the impact on rates of a great- Iraq was a job that could be handled cised by the CPA Administrator. er reliance on Iraqi labor or other possible without involving Congress too much That is broad, broad, virtually with- sources of supply; or the United Nations, President Bush out limitation, if the reading means (iv) the extent to which such contractors delegated the task to retired GEN Jay what it says. Let’s read that again. performed work themselves and, to the extent that subcontractors were utilized, how Garner, who quietly went to work with The CPA is vested with all executive, legis- such subcontractors were selected; and support from the Pentagon. The Amer- lative, and judicial authority. (v) the extent to which the Authority or ican people were not told much about Take a look at the Constitution of such contractors relied upon consultants to General Garner or what he was doing in the United States. Let’s see what it assist in projects or programs, the amount Iraq. Most Members of Congress didn’t says, in the very first article, the very paid for such consulting services, and wheth- know anything more about him than first section of that article, and then er such consulting services were obtained what they read in the papers. So when compare that authority with the au- pursuant to full and open competition. General Garner was given his walking (D) A detailed description of the measures thority I have just read. Here is what adopted by the Authority and other Federal papers and replaced with Ambassador article I, section 1, of the Constitution agencies to monitor and prevent waste, Paul Bremer without explanation or says about the legislative authority. fraud, and abuse in the expenditure of appro- fanfare, Congress had no real informa- All legislative Powers herein granted shall priated funds in the carrying out of recon- tion to judge what the shake-up would be vested in a Congress of the United States, struction, rehabilitation, and security ac- mean for the United States occupation which shall consist of a Senate and House of tivities in Iraq. of Iraq. Representatives. (E) A certification by the Comptroller Gen- In the days after President Bush That is one sentence, and it vests all eral as to whether or not the Comptroller made his flamboyant landing on the legislative powers in a Congress of the General had adequate access to relevant in- aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln formation to make informed judgments on United States. the matters covered by the report. to announce to the world that the Well, section 1 of the regulation, (4) The Comptroller General shall from United States had accomplished its which I have just read, says it is the time to time submit to the Committees on mission in Iraq—that was the banner CPA that is vested with all executive, Appropriations and Armed Services of the headline over and above his head—most legislative, and judicial authority nec- Senate and the House of Representatives a of the country was too distracted cele- essary to achieve its objectives. My, supplemental report on the audit, and any brating the military triumph to think what authority that is. It does not stop further investigations, conducted under much about the President’s appoint- with just legislative authority. It talks paragraph (1). Each such report shall include ment of Paul Bremer to serve as a about executive, legislative, and judi- such updates of the previous reports under Presidential envoy in Iraq. With the this subsection as the Comptroller General cial authority. considers appropriate to keep Congress fully President declaring victory and the ad- Read that again. and currently apprised on the reconstruc- ministration continuing to assure the The CPA is vested with all executive, legis- tion, rehabilitation, and security activities public that we would be welcomed as lative, and judicial authority necessary to in Iraq. liberators—a la Vice President CHE- achieve its objectives, to be exercised under

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:28 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.015 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12587 relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions, bill pushed through both Houses in one Congress to confirm that the CPA has including resolution 1483, and the laws and piece. In typical fashion, the adminis- its finances in order and that the CPA usages of war. This authority shall be exer- tration has been willing to say what- is managing the taxpayers’ money— cised by the CPA Administrator. ever Congress wanted to hear in order your money—responsibly. There is a man mountain for you, to get its way. We heard a lot of talk The amendment that I and other with all that authority. That is a pow- about plans and accountability, but the Senators are offering will require the erful statement, especially for an agen- information given to Congress was long Coalition Provisional Authority to re- cy that has never been authorized by on rhetoric, short on substance. port to Congress—how about that? Congress and an administrator who After all of the detailed spending re- That is not asking too much—on its re- was not confirmed by the Senate for quests and so-called plans from the ceipts and expenditures as the recon- his position. How about that? CPA, what we are left with today is a struction efforts move forward in Iraq. The CPA under Paul Bremer has the bill before the Senate that gives Paul Let me say that again. power to run the Iraqi Government Bremer a blank check. Did you hear it? This amendment will require the Co- ministries, the power to appoint Iraqi Did you hear it? A blank check, that is alition Provisional Authority, the officials, the power to award lucrative what it is. Give to Mr. Bremer a blank CPA, to report to Congress—yes; the private contracts for reconstruction. check, a blank check to spend $20 bil- people’s branch of government—to re- The CPA also oversees local police and lion as a start. However, once this bill port to Congress on the CPA’s receipts even sets public curfews in Baghdad. leaves Congress, the administration and expenditures as the reconstruction Now the CPA is looking to further can throw its plans out the window and efforts move forward in Iraq. These re- consolidate its powers with an unprece- restore tight controls over information ports will be submitted on a quarterly dented request to spend over $20 billion to prevent any meaningful oversight or basis beginning on January 1, 2004. of your money. I say to you out there scrutiny of its activities. Building on the reporting requirements who are looking at this Chamber Is that the way you want your money already in the bill, this amendment through those electronic lenses there: managed? Congress cannot simply calls for an accounting of both appro- It is your money, your money. But here trust the CPA to voluntarily cooperate priated funds and other sources, such we are going to consolidate the powers with oversight of reconstruction spend- as oil revenues and foreign contribu- of the CPA with an unprecedented re- ing. This administration has a long tions. This is information that the CPA quest to spend over $20 billion of the track record. It would not even take an is already tracking. So it shouldn’t be American taxpayers’ money, your elephant to remember how long that too much of a burden to share that in- money, with little oversight by the track record is. It has a long track formation with Congress, especially Congress. record of stonewalling Congress. And, given the CPA’s extraordinary flexi- Until now, the CPA has financed its so far, Iraq has been no exception. The bility in spending taxpayer dollars. various activities from a number of dif- CPA took over the reins of Iraq’s gov- Ambassador Bremer assured the com- ferent sources, including billions of ernment 5 months ago, yet Congress mittee during the committee hearing dollars in seized Iraqi assets. The CPA still has very little useful information that he would comply with any report- was not accountable to Congress for to evaluate its progress in Iraq thus ing requirements Congress chose to in- much of this spending, and it made far, let alone the merits of future clude in this legislation. very little effort to keep Congress and spending needs. If Congress has any This amendment also directs the the public informed about the adminis- hope of holding the administration ac- Comptroller General of the United tration’s reconstruction plans. countable for the reconstruction plans States to audit the spending records of So, the White House let Paul Bremer it is proposing today, Congress needs a the CPA. What is wrong with that? maintain a low profile for months in mechanism to ensure accountability How about that? The amendment also Iraq before the President finally spoke from the CPA. directs the Comptroller General of the to the American people about what was Ambassador Bremer testified before United States to audit the spending happening on the ground in Iraq. Congress that the activities of the CPA records of the CPA—we should all be But now the President has admitted will be fully transparent and account- for that—so that the General Account- that rebuilding Iraq will be a much able, but some of his own statements ing Office can provide Congress with a tougher job than he had promised, and suggested that he was reluctant to co- clear understanding of how reconstruc- it will come with a bigger pricetag. I operate with committee oversight. In tion activities are being managed in must say, however, the pricetag had particular, I was troubled by comments Iraq. In its report to Congress, the Gen- never been mentioned. We attempted he made about congressional access to eral Accounting Office must outline to find out from the administration the CPA’s financial records. When he the authorities and organization of the what the pricetag would be, but the ad- testified before the Appropriations CPA, the CPA’s relationship to the ministration chose to stay mum about Committee, Ambassador Bremer told White House and other executive agen- that. But now we find this business of the committee that the CPA had de- cies, and the CPA’s use of private con- rebuilding Iraq is going to come with a tailed records of all of its receipts and tractors to perform critical reconstruc- big, big pricetag. That means Paul outlays that could be audited by Con- tion services in Iraq. Bremer needs more money, more of gress. However, when he appeared be- I think most people would agree with your money. It is your money that fore the Armed Services Committee the purpose here. Let me say it again. Paul Bremer needs. So the administra- only 3 days later, he said the Office of In its report to Congress, the GAO tion was forced to loosen its grip of se- Management and Budget was respon- must outline the authorities and orga- crecy, just long enough to send Ambas- sible for maintaining those records, nizations of the CPA, the CPA’s rela- sador Bremer to testify before Congress and Congress would have to go to the tionship to the White House and other about the need for additional funding. White House for access to the CPA’s executive agencies—and get this—and And in one instance, when I asked Mr. records. the CPA’s use of private contractors to Bremer when he was before the Appro- Throughout my long years in Con- perform critical reconstruction serv- priations Committee, ‘‘Will you find it gress, I have seen the White House oc- ices in Iraq. possible to appear before this com- cupied by Presidents of both parties, The most important power vested in mittee again if the chairman so di- and I know from experience that one Congress by the Constitution is the rects,’’ what was Mr. Bremer’s answer? needs to be skeptical when referred to power over the purse. Englishmen I’m too busy. I am too busy. I’m too busy. the White House for oversight informa- spent centuries and shed blood to wrest I regret we don’t have those hearings tion. There is no reason why any arm that power from tyrannical monarchs printed, but the transcripts are around of the executive branch charged with and vest it in the people’s branch, the and those were his words: making such significant spending deci- House of Commons. And our forbearers I’m too busy. sions should not be working directly in our own country brought with them Don’t be fooled. The public relations with Congress. When we are talking that legacy, brought with them to campaign with Congress will last only about handing over another $20 billion these shores that principle, that power as long as it takes to get this massive to the CPA, there is a real need for over the purse vested in the people’s

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:15 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.053 S15PT1 S12588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 money—is being spent wisely. Congress on a similar matter to that suggested of oversight under the Constitution. must be able to follow that money by Senator BYRD’s amendment. That is all I am asking for here. wherever it goes, but right now our So if the Senator wishes a vote on his I thank the Senator. money may soon disappear into a amendment, I am prepared to agree to Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I do whirling storm of White House rhetoric that; that will be the case. It would be not want to belabor the point. It is an and wartime profiteering. my intention to accept all of these arm of the Congress, but this is an ex- Without this amendment, following amendments and take them to con- ecutive function concerning an audit. the money will only get harder as the ference and see what we can do to come We have created offices of the inspec- President continues to reorganize the out with a concept of a process of hav- tor general. Two Senators have sug- chain of command in Iraq and avoid ing adequate information and trans- gested inspectors general. I do not straight answers to tough questions parency in the Coalition without bur- think this is the place for a continuing about the success of our reconstruction dening the Coalition with a series of presence of an arm of the Congress. But efforts. different types of reports and different I will vote for the Senator’s amend- If the constitutional power of the types of officers who will be looking ment to take it to conference. As the purse means anything at all, it must at over their shoulders and demanding ac- Chair said, there is a sufficient second. least require that the people’s elected cess to their offices and interviews of The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is representatives here in Congress have a their personnel when we are trying to a sufficient second. right to know how the Government is get the business done over there. Is there further debate on the amend- spending the Nation’s treasury. I urge I do not think a provisional author- ment? If not, the question is on agree- the Senate to protect its own powers ity, within an area with the kind of ing to the amendment. The clerk will and live up to its oversight responsibil- suicide bombers we are seeing there on call the roll. ities, and I urge Senators to support a daily basis, is something we have to The assistant legislative clerk called this amendment. burden with a series of duplicating the roll. I yield the floor. types of reports and inspectors general Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. and the comptroller general and his ator from North Carolina (Mr. ED- CORNYN). The Senator from Alaska. people there at the same time. WARDS), the Senator from Massachu- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, there So again I state to my friend I will setts (Mr. KERRY), and the Senator are a series of reporting requirements not oppose the amendment. I will vote from Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) are in this bill already. I have conferred for it. I assume it will get 100 votes. necessarily absent. with the leadership. We don’t have any But in conference I intend to see it to I further announce that, if present objection to this amendment by the these reports are consolidated, and we and voting, the Senator from Massa- Senator from West Virginia. I am cer- have a concise—concise—concept of the chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote tain that in conference the House is type of reports Congress needs to over- ‘‘aye.’’ going to insist on consolidating some see the activities of the Provisional The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there of these reports. We will be glad to re- Authority. any other Senators in the Chamber de- view that matter with the Senator Does the Senator wish to renew his siring to vote? when that occurs. But we are happy to request for the yeas and nays? The result was announced—yeas 97, accept the amendment. Mr. BYRD. Yes. May I say, prior to nays 0, as follows: Mr. BYRD. I thank the distinguished doing that, this is not just one more re- [Rollcall Vote No. 383 Leg.] Senator. May we have a vote on it? port. It is like the making of our laws, YEAS—97 Mr. STEVENS. Does the Senator Mr. President. We have the books full Akaka Dodd Lugar want a rollcall vote? of laws, but we always see the need for Alexander Dole McCain Mr. BYRD. Yes. I would like a roll- enacting more and more laws. Allard Domenici McConnell call. It shows that it is a serious There are Ten Commandments. If we Allen Dorgan Mikulski Baucus Durbin Miller amendment. listen to the argument of the distin- Bayh Ensign Murkowski Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I sug- guished Senator from Alaska—and he Bennett Enzi Murray gest the absence of a quorum. is a very distinguished Senator—then Biden Feingold Nelson (FL) Bingaman Feinstein Nelson (NE) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The one Commandment should have been Bond Fitzgerald Nickles clerk will call the roll. enough; the others would have been re- Boxer Frist The assistant legislative clerk pro- Breaux Graham (FL) Pryor petitive. That is not the case. Reed ceeded to call the roll. Brownback Graham (SC) This is an important reporting re- Bunning Grassley Reid Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask quirement. I hope the Senate will ap- Burns Gregg Roberts unanimous consent the order for the prove it. We are talking about $20 bil- Byrd Hagel Rockefeller quorum call be rescinded. lion here. So I ask for the yeas and Campbell Harkin Santorum The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Cantwell Hatch Sarbanes nays. Carper Hollings Schumer objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Chafee Hutchison Sessions Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, if the sufficient second? Chambliss Inhofe Shelby Senator wants a vote on this amend- There appears to be a sufficient sec- Clinton Inouye Smith Cochran Jeffords ment, he is entitled to a vote. I shall ond. Snowe Coleman Johnson Specter not object to that. But I want the Sen- The yeas and nays were ordered. Collins Kennedy Stabenow ate to know we have a Boxer amend- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I state Conrad Kohl Stevens Cornyn ment to require a report on replacing Kyl Sununu again, I have serious question of Corzine Landrieu Talent troops with Iraqi forces or other non- whether the Comptroller General of the Craig Lautenberg Thomas U.S. forces to secure areas in Iraq. We United States is a replacement for the Crapo Leahy Voinovich have an amendment by Mr. FEINGOLD Inspector General. That, in effect, is Daschle Levin Dayton Lincoln Warner to provide transparency and account- what the Senator’s amendment does. It DeWine Lott Wyden ability with respect to the Coalition creates the comptroller general as a Provisional Authority. He wishes to constant inspector general of every- NOT VOTING—3 have an office of inspector general in thing that is going on under the Coali- Edwards Kerry Lieberman the Coalition Provisional Authority. tion Provisional Authority. The amendment (No. 1846) was agreed As I understand it, he will offer that I am going to reserve my opportunity to. amendment. We have an amendment to consolidate all of these reports in Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, in offered by Senator MCCAIN and Senator conference. But I do agree we have the view of the vote on the Byrd amend- BIDEN. They wish to have a GAO review yeas and nays. ment, I announce that we have a Dur- on the effectiveness of the Coalition Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, the Comp- bin amendment, a Corzine amendment, Provisional Authority relief and recon- troller General, General Accounting a Boxer amendment, and a Feingold struction activities, and a report quar- Office is an arm of the Congress. Let amendment that pertain to reporting. terly to the congressional committees the Congress carry out its proper role If those Senators are willing to offer

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.056 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12589 them now, I am prepared to accept thority for Iraq. My understanding is it (F) an assessment of the performance of them, and we will put them all to- is going to be accepted. the Coalition Provisional Authority, includ- gether when we get to conference. They The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing progress made by the Coalition Provi- have not been filed. objection, the pending amendments are sional Authority in facilitating a transition set aside. to levels of security, stability, and self-gov- I suggest the absence of a quorum. ernment in Iraq sufficient to make the pres- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The clerk will report. ence of the Coalition Provisional Authority CHAMBLISS). The clerk will call the The legislative clerk read as follows: no longer necessary. roll. The Senator from Wisconsin [Mr. FEIN- (2) The Inspector General of the Depart- The assistant legislative clerk pro- GOLD] proposes an amendment numbered ment of Defense shall prepare and submit the ceeded to call the roll. 1847. reports otherwise required to be submitted Mr. STEVENS. I ask unanimous con- Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask by the Inspector General of the Coalition sent that the order for the quorum call unanimous consent that the reading of Provisional Authority under paragraph (1) be rescinded. the amendment be dispensed with. until the earlier of— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (A) the date that is 150 days after the date The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the enactment of this Act; or objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (B) the date on which a determination is Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask made by the Inspector General of the Coali- unanimous consent that the two lists (Purpose: To provide transparency and action Provisional Authority that the Office of of amendments I now send to the desk countability with respect to the Coalition the Inspector General of the Coalition Provi- be the only remaining first-degree Provisional Authority) sional Authority is capable of preparing amendments in order to the bill other On page 22, between lines 12 and 13, insert timely, accurate, and complete reports in the following: than those pending at the present time. compliance with the requirements under SEC. 316. (a) Of the amounts appropriated paragraph (1). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without by chapter 1 of this title under the heading (3) The reports under this subsection are in objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY’’ and addition to the semiannual reports required Mr. STEVENS. And provided that available for the operating expenses of the of the Inspector General by section 5 of the second-degree amendments be in order Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), Inspector General Act of 1978 and any other and they be relevant to the amendment $10,000,000 shall be available for the estab- reports required of the Inspector General by to which they are offered. lishment of the Office of the Inspector Gen- law. Mr. REID. Reserving the right to ob- eral of the Coalition Provisional Authority (4) The Inspector General of the Coalition and for related operating expenses of the Of- ject, I thought we had on this list—and Provisional Authority (or the Inspector Gen- fice. eral of the Department of Defense, as appli- I may have a different list—Senator (b) The Office of the Inspector General of cable) shall publish each report under this LEAHY has an amendment. the Coalition Provisional Authority shall be subsection on the Internet website of the Co- Mr. STEVENS. There are two Leahy established not later than 30 days after the alition Provisional Authority. amendments here. date of the enactment of this Act. (e) The Office of the Inspector General of Mr. REID. We have no objection. (c)(1) The head of the Office of the Inspec- the Coalition Provisional Authority shall The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tor General of the Coalition Provisional Au- terminate on the first day that both of the objection, it is so ordered. thority shall be the Inspector General of the following conditions have been met: Coalition Provisional Authority. (1) the Coalition Provisional Authority has Mr. STEVENS. In just a moment we (2) The Inspector General shall be ap- will ask for a rollcall vote on Senator transferred responsibility for governing Iraq pointed by the President in accordance with, to an indigenous Iraqi government; and GRAHAM’s amendment, but I would like and shall otherwise be subject to the provi- (2) a United States mission to Iraq, under to yield to my friend, Senator FEIN- sions of, section 3 of the Inspector General the direction and guidance of the Secretary GOLD, to introduce an amendment, then Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), except that the of State, has undertaken to perform the re- to approve a series of reporting amend- person nominated for appointment as Inspec- sponsibility for administering United States ments. tor General may assume the duties of the of- assistance efforts in Iraq. fice on an acting basis pending the advice Mr. REID. Mr. President, through the and consent of the Senate. Mr. FEINGOLD. My understanding is Chair, to my friend from Wisconsin, it (3) The Inspector General shall have the the chairman intends to accept this is my understanding the Senator has duties, responsibilities, and authorities of in- amendment. two amendments. spectors general under the Inspector General Mr. STEVENS. I yield to the Senator Mr. FEINGOLD. That is right. Act of 1978. In carrying out such duties, re- from Nevada to put in an amendment Mr. REID. One is a reporting amend- sponsibilities, and authorities, the Inspector for Senator CORZINE to include in these ment and one is on another subject. I General shall coordinate with, and receive amendments. ask, since he has been waiting for such the cooperation of, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense. AMENDMENT NO. 1851 a long time, that he send his reporting (d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Mr. REID. I send an amendment to amendment to the desk. Then it is my not later than 75 days after the date of the the desk on behalf of Senator CORZINE. understanding there are a number of enactment of this Act, and every 10 days The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without matters you wish to dispose of dealing thereafter, the Inspector General of the Coa- objection, the pending amendments are with reporting amendments. Then he lition Provisional Authority shall submit to set aside. would like to offer his amendment. If the Committees on Appropriations and For- The clerk will report. there is a vote, we would vote on that eign Relations of the Senate and the Com- mittees on Appropriations and International The legislative clerk read as follows: and the Graham amendment at the Relations of the House of Representatives a The Senator from Nevada [Mr. REID], for same time. report that sets forth— Mr. CORZINE, proposes an amendment num- Mr. STEVENS. I am not sure about (A) an assessment of the financial controls bered 1851. voting on his amendment until we of the Coalition Provisional Authority; Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent know what it is. Is it on the list? (B) a description of any financial irregular- that the reading of the amendment be Mr. REID. Yes. At least he could ities that may have occurred in the activi- dispensed with. offer it and we could vote later. He has ties of the Authority; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (C) a description of— been waiting a long time. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. STEVENS. I have a series of (i) any irregularities relating to the administration of laws providing for full and The amendment is as follows: issues I wish to handle before we get to open competition in contracting (as defined (Purpose: To require the President to submit any votes. in section 4(6) of the Office of Federal Pro- periodic reports to Congress on the total Mr. REID. That is fine. curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(6))); and projected costs of United States operations Mr. STEVENS. Let me yield for the (ii) any other irregularities related to pro- in Iraq, including military operations and Senator to introduce his amendment. curement; reconstruction efforts, through fiscal year The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- (D) a description of any actions taken by 2008) ator from Wisconsin is recognized. the Inspector General to improve such finan- On page 38, between lines 21 and 22, insert cial controls or address such financial irreg- the following new section: AMENDMENT NO. 1847 ularities; SEC. 3001. Not later than 30 days after the Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I (E) a description of the programmatic date of the enactment of this Act, and every offer an amendment to the bill con- goals of the Coalition Provisional Authority; 90 days thereafter until December 31, 2007, cerning the inspector general for au- and the President shall submit to each Member

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.060 S15PT1 S12590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 of Congress a report on the projected total The motion to lay on the table was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The costs of United States operations in Iraq, in- agreed to. amendment is pending. cluding military operations and reconstruc- AMENDMENT NO. 1805, AS MODIFIED Mr. STEVENS. I send a modification tion efforts, through fiscal year 2008. The to the desk. President shall include in each report after Mr. STEVENS. I call up an amend- the initial report an explanation of any ment numbered 1805 introduced by Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The change in the total projected costs since the ator GRAHAM and send a modification amendment is so modified. previous report. of that amendment to the desk. The amendment (No. 1842), as modi- AMENDMENTS NOS. 1844, 1847, AND 1851 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fied, is as follows: Mr. STEVENS. I now call up amend- objection, it is so ordered. The amend- At the end of title I, insert the following: ments Nos. 1844, 1847, and 1851: Senator ment is so modified. SEC. 316. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following findings: FEINGOLD’s amendment, the Boxer The amendment (No. 1805), as modified, is as follows: (1) The National Guard and Reserves have amendment, and Senator CORZINE’s served the Nation in times of national crises amendment. They are all reporting On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert for more than 200 years. The National Guard amendments, requiring reporting. I ask the following: and Reserves are a critical component of unanimous consent that they be con- SEC. 2313. (a) Congress finds that— homeland security and national defense. sidered en bloc and agreed to en bloc. (1) in a speech delivered to the United Na- (2) The current deployments of many mem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tions on September 23, 2003, President bers of the National Guard and Reserve have George W. Bush appealed to the inter- made them absent from their communities objection, it is so ordered. national community to take action to make The amendments were agreed to en for an abnormally long time. This has dimin- the world a safer and better place; ished the ability of the National Guard to bloc. (2) in that speech, President Bush empha- conduct its State missions. Amendment No. 1844 is as follows: sized the responsibility of the international (3) Many members of the National Guard (Purpose: To require a report on replacing community to help the people of Iraq rebuild and Reserves have been on active duty for U.S. troops with Iraqi forces or other non- their country into a free and democratic more than a year, and many more have had U.S. forces in secure areas of Iraq) state; their tours of active duty involuntarily ex- (3) for a plan for Iraq’s future to be appro- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- tended while overseas. priate, the provisions of that plan must be lowing: (b) REPORT ON UTILIZATION OF NATIONAL consistent with the best interests of the GUARD AND RESERVES.—(1) Not later than 60 SEC . REPORT ON REPLACEMENT OF U.S. Iraqi people; TROOPS. days after the date of the enactment of this (4) premature self-government could make Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds that— the Iraqi state inherently weak and could (1) The Coalition Provisional Authority the Committees on Armed Services of the serve as an invitation for terrorists to sabo- Senate and House of Representatives a re- states that 80 percent of Iraq is a permissive tage the development of a democratic, eco- environment with people returning to a nor- port on the utilization of the National Guard nomically prosperous Iraq. and Reserves in support of contingency oper- mal pace of life, while 20 percent is less per- (b) It is the sense of Congress that— missive with entrenched Saddam loyalists, ations during fiscal year 2004. (1) arbitrary deadlines should not be set for (2) The report under this subsection shall international terrorists and general lawless- the dissolution of the Coalition Provisional ness hindering recovery efforts. include the following: Authority or the transfer of its authority to (A) Information on each National Guard (2) On September 9, Deputy Secretary of an Iraqi governing authority; and Defense John Wolfowitz testified, ‘‘. . . the and Reserve unit currently deployed, includ- (2) no such dissolution or transfer of au- ing— predominantly Shia south [or Iraq] has been thority should occur until the ratification of stable and I would say far more stable than (i) the unit name or designation; an Iraqi constitution and the establishment (ii) the number of personnel deployed; most pre-war predications would have given of an elected government in Iraq. you. And the mixed Arab, Turkish, Kurdish (iii) the projected return date to home sta- north has also been remarkably stable, Mr. STEVENS. I ask for adoption of tion; and again, contrary to fears than many of us had the amendment. (iv) the schedule, if any, for the replace- that we might face large-scale ethnic con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment of the unit with a Regular or multi- flict.’’ question is on agreeing to the amend- national unit. (3) On September 14, Secretary of State ment. (B) Information on current operations Colin Powell stated, ‘‘We see attacks against tempo, including— The amendment (No. 1805), as modi- (i) the length of deployment of each Na- our coalition on a daily basis . . . but in fied, was agreed to. many parts of the country things are quite tional Guard and Reserve unit currently de- secure and stable.’’ Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider ployed, organized by unit and by State; (4) The Coalition Provisional Authority the vote. (ii) in the case of each National Guard and states that a major focus of its security ef- Mr. REID. I move to lay that motion Reserve unit on active duty during the two- forts has been to increase Iraqi participation on the table. year period ending on the date of the report, in and responsibility for a safe and secure The motion to lay on the table was the aggregate amount of time on active duty Iraq. agreed to. during such two-year period; and (5) On September 14, Secretary of Defense (iii) the percentage of National Guard and AMENDMENT NO. 1836 Donald Rumsfeld stated, ‘‘90 percent of the Reserve forces in the total deployed force in people in Iraq are now living in an area Mr. STEVENS. I ask that Senator each current domestic and overseas contin- that’s governed by a city council, or a vil- REID’s amendment No. 1836 be laid be- gency operation. lage council.’’ fore the Senate. (C) Information on current recruitment (6) The Coalition Provisional Authority re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and retention of National Guard and Reserve ports that 60,000 Iraqis are now assisting in amendment is now pending. personnel, including— security, including 46,000 Iraqi police nation- (i) any shortfalls in recruitment and reten- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask tion; wide. for the adoption of that amendment. It (7) Of the 160,000 coalition military per- (ii) any plans to address such shortfalls or sonnel serving in Iraq, 20,000 are comprised is a sense-of-the-Senate amendment. otherwise to improve recruitment or reten- of non-U.S. forces. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion; and (b) REPORT.—Beginning 30 days after the question is on agreeing to the amend- (iii) the effects on recruitment and reten- enactment of this Act, the President or his ment numbered 1836. tion over the long term of extended periods designee shall submit a monthly report to The amendment (No. 1836) was agreed of activation of National Guard or Reserve Congress detailing— to. personnel. (1) the areas of Iraq determined to be large- (3) The report under this subsection shall Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider be organized in a format that permits a ly secure and stable; and the vote. (2) the extent to which U.S. troops have ready assessment of the deployment of the been replaced by non-U.S. coalition forces, Mr. REID. I move to lay that motion National Guard and Reserves by State, by U.N. forces, or Iraqi forces in the areas deter- on the table. various geographic regions of the United mined to be largely secure and stable under The motion to lay on the table was States, and by Armed Force. this subsection. agreed to. (c) REPORT ON EFFECTS OF UTILIZATION OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES ON LAW EN- AMENDMENT NO. 1842, AS MODIFIED Mr. STEVENS. I move to reconsider FORCEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY.—(1) the vote. Mr. STEVENS. I ask that the Senate Not later than 60 days after the date of the Mr. REID. I move to lay that motion consider amendment No. 1842 from Sen- enactment of this Act, the Secretary of on the table. ator BINGAMAN, as modified. Homeland Security shall, in consultation

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I would ask through the (A) The number of civilian first responders have had on a number of occasions, re- Chair to my friend, the distinguished on active duty with the National Guard or gardless of the cost, as indicated on a Senator from Alaska, are we going to Reserves who are currently deployed over- number of other occasions, it would vote only on Graham, not on Feingold? seas. pass. I think the incremental steps are Are we going to have two votes now? (B) The number of first responder per- something I do not relish, but I am Mr. STEVENS. We do not know any- sonnel of the National Guard or Reserves willing to accept that. And I do hope thing about Senator FEINGOLD’s who are currently deployed overseas. (C) An assessment by State of the ability those who have promised us action will amendment. of the States to respond to emergencies be taken in the immediate future will Mr. REID. So I would ask that my without currently deployed National Guard do so. Otherwise, I will be back with unanimous consent request apply only personnel. Senator MCCAIN and Senator LINCOLN to the amendment of the Senator from Mr. STEVENS. I ask for consider- at a subsequent time and cause a vote South Carolina. ation of the amendment. to occur on this Senate floor. Mr. STEVENS. Subject to the 5 min- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, the utes. that Senator BYRD be added as a co- Senator is correct. In the authorization Mr. REID. We do not want time. sponsor of the Bingaman amendment. conference, this matter is being consid- Mr. STEVENS. We join in that re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ered. That is one reason I said it is quest, Mr. President. objection, it is so ordered. with reluctance I make a point of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the If there is no further debate, the order. But I ask the Presiding Officer Senator from Alaska state his unani- question is on agreeing to the amend- to rule on my point of order. mous consent request? ment, as modified. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask The amendment (No. 1842), as modi- point of order has been made, and the unanimous consent that when Senator fied, was agreed to. point of order is sustained. The amend- FEINGOLD has completed his remarks, AMENDMENT NO. 1838 ment falls. the Senator from South Carolina be Mr. STEVENS. I ask that the Senate Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I will recognized to speak for not more than consider Senator REID’s amendment consult with the distinguished acting 5 minutes on his amendment No. 1806, numbered 1838. leader on the other side. Senator and following that time, there be no The PRESIDING OFFICER. The GRAHAM does wish a rollcall vote on his further amendments in order, and we amendment is now pending. amendment No. 1806. have a rollcall vote on amendment No. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, this Mr. REID. I say to my friend, the dis- 1806. amendment offered by my friend from tinguished Senator from Alaska, I Mr. REID. And I would ask for the Nevada increases spending by $3.4 bil- would ask that during the time we re- modification, the amendment of the lion that causes the underlying bill to view that—it will take just a few min- Senator from South Carolina, as modi- exceed the subcommittee allocation utes—the Senator from Wisconsin be fied. under section 302(b). Therefore, I raise allowed to offer his amendment. He has AMENDMENT NO. 1806, AS MODIFIED a point of order against the amend- literally been here for hours. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I send ment pursuant to section 302(f) of the If I could ask what the subject mat- the modification to the desk so there Budget Act. ter is of the amendment, through the will be no misunderstanding about Mr. REID. Mr. President, before the Chair to my friend from Wisconsin. that. Chair rules, I would simply say I am Mr. FEINGOLD. Absolutely. Extend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there willing to let this go without a re- ing FMLA benefits to families of Na- objection to the request? corded vote. The reason for that is I tional Guard members. Hearing none, it is so ordered. The have spoken to the chairman of the Mr. STEVENS. There are people leav- amendment is modified. Armed Services Committee, Senator ing, and I do wish we would get an The amendment (No. 1806), as modi- WARNER, and I have spoken to the agreement on when we could call for a fied, is as follows: ranking member, Senator LEVIN, and rollcall vote on—— (Purpose: To express the sense of Congress Senator WARNER has told me he has Mr. REID. The Senator from Wis- that the removal of the Government of had a number of high-level meetings consin told me earlier today he would Saddam Hussein has enhanced the security with leadership in the House and peo- take no more than 15 minutes to dis- of Israel and other United States allies) ple from the Pentagon, and that there cuss his amendment. On page 39, between lines 2 and 3, insert is every intention of being able to help Mr. STEVENS. Can we establish a the following: vote on the Graham amendment at 6 SEC. 3002. (a) Congress finds that— American veterans. (1) Israel is a strategic ally of the United There has been in existence now for o’clock? States in the Middle East; more than 100 years a law that some- Mr. REID. The only reason I am (2) Israel recognizes the benefits of a demo- one who is disabled as a result of mili- stalling a little bit here is I do not cratic form of government; tary service and also draws retirement know the subject matter of the (3) the policies and activities of the Gov- pay from the military cannot draw Graham amendment. ernment of Iraq under the Saddam Hussein both. This is unfair. Mr. STEVENS. The amendment was regime contributed to security concerns in I have worked on this issue now for cleared, but because of a change he the Middle East, especially for Israel; several years, and we now have it so wishes a rollcall vote. (4) the Arab Liberation Front was estab- Mr. REID. Mr. President, we would lished by Iraqi Baathists, and supported by people who are Purple Heart veterans Saddam Hussein; are able to draw both their disability agree when the Senator from Wisconsin (5) the Government of Iraq under the Sad- and their retirement. What is con- completes his statement, which would dam Hussein regime assisted the Arab Lib- templated by Senator WARNER, Senator be 15 minutes from the time I give the eration Front in distributing grants to the LEVIN, and others is that that will be floor to him, that there be a vote in re- families of suicide bombers; increased to up to 50 percent—those lation to the amendment of the Sen- (6) the Government of Iraq under the Sad- who would be able to draw both their ator from Wisconsin, with no second- dam Hussein regime aided Abu Abass, leader disability and their retirement. degree amendments in order. of the Palestinian Liberation Front, who was a mastermind of the hijacking of the Achille I hope that comes to be, as it is so Mr. STEVENS. Senator GRAHAM had Lauro, an Italian cruise ship, and is respon- important to the American veterans. a chance to explain the amendment to sible for the death of an American tourist This is something that is bipartisan in us, but he has not explained it on the aboard that ship; and nature. This amendment before the floor yet. He would like 5 minutes be- (7) Saddam Hussein attacked Israel during Senate is sponsored by the Senator fore the vote, and I would ask that the the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War by launching

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39 Scud missiles into that country and there- (b) SCHEDULE.—Section 102(b)(1) of such ‘‘(f) An employing agency may require that by causing multiple casualties. Act (29 U.S.C. 2612(b)(1)) is amended by in- a request for leave under section 6382(a)(3) be (b) It is the sense of Congress that the re- serting after the second sentence the fol- supported by a certification issued at such moval of the Government of Iraq under Sad- lowing: ‘‘Leave under subsection (a)(3) may time and in such manner as the Office of Per- dam Hussein enhanced the security of Israel be taken intermittently or on a reduced sonnel Management may by regulation pre- and other United States allies. leave schedule.’’. scribe.’’. (c) SUBSTITUTION OF PAID LEAVE.—Section The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- 102(d)(2)(A) of such Act (29 U.S.C. Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, my ator from Wisconsin is recognized. 2612(d)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ‘‘or amendment would bring a small meas- AMENDMENT NO. 1852 subsection (a)(3)’’ after ‘‘subsection (a)(1)’’. ure of relief to the families of our Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I send (d) NOTICE.—Section 102(e) of such Act (29 brave military personnel who are being an amendment to the desk on behalf of U.S.C. 2612(e)) is amended by adding at the deployed for the ongoing fight against end the following: YDEN terrorism, the war in Iraq, and other myself, Senator W , and Senator ‘‘(3) NOTICE FOR LEAVE DUE TO FAMILY MEM- missions in this country and around DAYTON, and ask for its immediate con- BER’S ACTIVE DUTY.—An employee who in- sideration. tends to take leave under subsection (a)(3) the world. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without shall provide such notice to the employer as The men and women of our Armed objection, the pending amendments are is practicable.’’. Forces undertake enormous sacrifices set aside and the clerk will report. (e) CERTIFICATION.—Section 103 of such Act in their service to our country. They The legislative clerk read as follows: (29 U.S.C. 2613) is amended by adding at the spend time away from home and from end the following: The Senator from Wisconsin [Mr. FEIN- ‘‘(f) CERTIFICATION FOR LEAVE DUE TO FAM- their families in different parts of the GOLD], for himself, Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. DAY- ILY MEMBER’S ACTIVE DUTY.—An employer country and different parts of the TON, proposes an amendment numbered 1852. may require that a request for leave under world and are placed into harm’s way Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask section 102(a)(3) be supported by a certifi- in order to protect the American peo- unanimous consent that reading of the cation issued at such time and in such man- ple and our way of life. And, of course, ner as the Secretary may by regulation pre- amendment be dispensed with. we owe them a huge debt of gratitude scribe.’’. for their dedicated service. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SEC. 3003. LEAVE FOR CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOY- objection, it is so ordered. EES. The ongoing deployments for the The amendment is as follows: (a) ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE.—Section fight against terrorism and for the (Purpose: To enable military family mem- 6382(a) of title 5, United States Code, is campaign in Iraq are turning upside bers to take leave to attend to deploy- amended by adding at the end the following: down the lives of thousands of active ment-related business and tasks) ‘‘(3)(A) Subject to section 6383(f), an eligi- duty, National Guard, and Reserve per- ble employee shall be entitled to a total of 12 On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert sonnel and their families as they seek workweeks of leave during any 12-month pe- the following new title: riod because a spouse, son, daughter, or par- to do their duty to their country and TITLE III—LEAVE FOR MILITARY ent of the employee is a member of the honor their commitments to their fam- FAMILIES Armed Forces— ilies, and, in the case of the Reserve SEC. 3001. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(i) on active duty in support of a contin- components, to their employers as This title may be cited as the ‘‘Military gency operation; or well. Today, there are more than Families Leave Act of 2003’’. ‘‘(ii) notified of an impending call or order 164,000 National Guard and Reserve per- SEC. 3002. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAVE. to active duty in support of a contingency sonnel on active duty. operation. (a) ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE.—Section 102(a) Some of my constituents are facing ‘‘(B) An eligible employee shall be entitled of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 the latest in a series of activations and (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)) is amended by adding at to take leave under subparagraph (A)— ‘‘(i) while the employee’s spouse, son, deployments for family members who the end the following: serve our country in the military. Oth- ‘‘(3) ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE DUE TO FAMILY daughter, or parent (referred to in the sub- MEMBER’S ACTIVE DUTY.— paragraph as the ‘family member’) is on ac- ers are seeing their loved ones off on ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to section 103(f), tive duty in support of a contingency oper- their first deployment. All of these an eligible employee shall be entitled to a ation, and, if the family member is a mem- families share in the worry and con- total of 12 workweeks of leave during any 12- ber of a reserve component of the Armed cern about what awaits their relatives month period because a spouse, son, daugh- Forces, beginning when such family member and hope, as we do, for their swift and receives notification of an impending call or ter, or parent of the employee is a member of safe return. the Armed Forces— order to active duty in support of a contingency operation; and Recently, many of those deployed in ‘‘(i) on active duty in support of a contin- Iraq have had their tours extended be- gency operation; or ‘‘(ii) only for issues relating to or resulting ‘‘(ii) notified of an impending call or order from such family member’s— yond the time they had expected to to active duty in support of a contingency ‘‘(I) service on active duty in support of a stay. This extension has sometimes operation. contingency operation; and played havoc with the lives of those de- ‘‘(B) CONDITIONS AND TIME FOR TAKING ‘‘(II) if a member of a reserve component of ployed and their families. Worried the Armed Forces— LEAVE.—An eligible employee shall be enti- mothers, fathers, spouses, and children ‘‘(aa) receipt of notification of an impend- tled to take leave under subparagraph (A)— expecting their loved ones home before ‘‘(i) while the employee’s spouse, son, ing call or order to active duty in support of a contingency operation; and Thanksgiving must now wait until daughter, or parent (referred to in the sub- months after Christmas before their paragraph as the ‘family member’) is on ac- ‘‘(bb) service on active duty in support of tive duty in support of a contingency oper- such operation. loved ones’ much-anticipated home- ation, and, if the family member is a mem- ‘‘(4) No employee may take more than a coming. The emotional toll is huge. So ber of a reserve component of the Armed total of 12 workweeks of leave under para- is the impact on a family’s daily func- Forces, beginning when such family member graphs (1) and (3) during any 12-month pe- tioning as bills still need to be paid, receives notification of an impending call or riod.’’. children need to get to school events, (b) SCHEDULE.—Section 6382(b)(1) of such order to active duty in support of a contin- title is amended by inserting after the sec- and sick family members must still be gency operation; and ond sentence the following: ‘‘Leave under cared for. ‘‘(ii) only for issues relating to or resulting subsection (a)(3) may be taken intermit- Our men and women in uniform face from such family member’s— tently or on a reduced leave schedule.’’. ‘‘(I) service on active duty in support of a these challenges without complaint. (c) SUBSTITUTION OF PAID LEAVE.—Section But we should do more to help them contingency operation; and 6382(d) of such title is amended by inserting ‘‘(II) if a member of a reserve component of ‘‘or subsection (a)(3)’’ after ‘‘subsection and their families with the many the Armed Forces— (a)(1)’’. things that preparing to be deployed ‘‘(aa) receipt of notification of an impend- (d) NOTICE.—Section 6382(e) of such title is requires. ing call or order to active duty in support of amended by adding at the end the following: Often, military personnel and their a contingency operation; and ‘‘(3) An employee who intends to take families are given only a couple of ‘‘(bb) service on active duty in support of leave under subsection (a)(3) shall provide days’ notice that their units will be de- such operation. such notice to the employing agency as is ployed. These dedicated men and ‘‘(4) LIMITATION.—No employee may take practicable.’’. more than a total of 12 workweeks of leave (e) CERTIFICATION.—Section 6383 of such women then have only a very limited under paragraphs (1) and (3) during any 12- title is amended by adding at the end the fol- amount of time to get their lives in month period.’’. lowing: order. For members of the National

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Wisconsin National Guard, the Mili- in unanimous support of that concept. In preparation for a deployment, tary Officers Association of America, The government under Saddam Hus- military families often have to scram- the Enlisted Association of the Na- sein gave money to the master mind of ble to arrange for child care, to pay tional Guard of the United States, and the hijacking of the Achille Lauro. The bills, to contact their landlords or the National Partnership for Women government of Saddam Hussein mortgage companies, and take care of and Families. launched 39 Scud missile attacks other things that many of us, of course, We owe it to our military personnel against the State of Israel. People de- deal with on a daily basis. and their families to do all we can to bate, should we have done it? Was it The amendment I offer today would support them in this difficult time. I worth it? I argue strongly that it was allow eligible employees whose hope that this amendment will bring a worth it, not only for us but for the spouses, parents, sons, or daughters are small measure of relief to our military State of Israel. The men and women military personnel who are serving on families. who have died to replace Saddam Hus- or called to active duty in support of a I urge my colleagues to support my sein have died to make the world more contingency operation to use their amendment. secure. It is heartbreaking to lose sol- Family and Medical Leave benefits for I ask for the yeas and nays. diers, sailors, airmen, and marines, but The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a issues relating to or resulting from one of the reasons we have a military sufficient second? is to protect ourselves and our allies. that deployment. At the moment there is not a suffi- These instances could include prepa- Every now and then in history people cient second. ration for deployment or additional re- such as Saddam Hussein crop up. If Mr. STEVENS. I need time, I say to they are left alone, innocent people die sponsibilities that family members my friend, to review this with the take on as a result of a loved one’s de- unnecessarily. If they are left alone, Armed Services Committee and the the forces of evil become stronger. ployment, such as child care. Government Affairs Committee before Let me make sure there is no confu- I admire our President who chose to we can consent to that. I am sure there stand up to Saddam Hussein. For over sion about what this amendment does will be a recorded vote at some time, and does not do. This amendment does 12 years he has violated every effort to but I hope the Senator will accept a rein him in. Force was necessary. not expand eligibility for FMLA to em- delay in that request. ployees not already covered by FMLA. Force was costly. But the benefits of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under that force have made the region safer, It does not expand FMLA eligibility to the previous unanimous consent agree- active duty military personnel. It sim- made the Iraqi people free for the first ment, the Senator from South Carolina time in decades, and made the State of ply allows those already covered by is recognized for 5 minutes. FMLA to use those benefits in one ad- Israel a more secure place to live. AMENDMENT NO. 1806, AS MODIFIED Israel has been a good ally. I would ask ditional set of circumstances—to deal Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. Mr. with issues directly related to or re- all of my colleagues, if at all possible, President, I hope this sense-of-the-Sen- to legitimize Operation Iraqi Freedom sulting from the deployment of a fam- ate resolution will pass unanimously. ily member. in terms of making Israel more secure The purpose of this resolution is to because to say otherwise would be an I was proud to cosponsor and vote for try to put in perspective what has been the legislation that created the land- untruth. Let it be said that the men achieved by Operation Iraqi Freedom. and women who sacrificed to make the mark Family and Medical Leave Act We have suffered greatly in this coun- during the early days of my service to Iraqi people free have sacrificed in a try. The Iraqi people have suffered. We way to make people in Israel and our the people of Wisconsin as a Member of have lost soldiers, sailors, airmen, and this body. This important legislation own country safer, more secure, and marines. We have spent a lot of money, their hopes and dreams maybe will be allows eligible workers to take up to 12 but I argue that we are much more se- weeks of unpaid leave per year for the realized. cure as a nation; that there is one less I ask for the yeas and nays. Senator birth or adoption of child, the place- dictator in the world to help terrorists; MCCONNELL would like to speak on the ment of a foster child, to care for a and that dispensing with Saddam Hus- measure, and I ask unanimous consent newborn or newly adopted child or sein’s regime has been of particular to make him a cosponsor of the amend- newly placed foster child, or to care for benefit to our Nation, the region, and ment. their own serious health condition or the world. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that of a spouse, a parent, or a child. But there is one nation where this objection, it is so ordered. Some employers offer a portion of this has made a dramatic difference. That Does the Senator seek the yeas and time as paid leave in addition to other is the State of Israel. This resolution nays? accrued leave, while others allow work- says in very simple and strong terms The Senator from Alaska. ers to use accrued vacation or sick that disposing of the Saddam Hussein Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I was leave for this purpose prior to going on government has made the State of not informed about the request for unpaid leave. Israel a more secure place. Why do we time. The agreement we have pending Since its enactment in 1993, the say that? During Saddam Hussein’s pe- would say we have a vote following the FMLA has helped more than 35 million riod of ruling, he paid suicide bombers, Senator’s remarks. If there are Sen- American workers to balance respon- homicide bombers, in Palestine money, ators who wish to speak, I would like sibilities to their families and their ca- and families of suicide and homicide to know who they are and how much reers. According to the Congressional bombers, to go in and kill innocent time they want to speak so we could Research Service, between 2.2 million Israeli citizens. So when he left, there change the agreement, at least have a and 6.1 million people took advantage is one less person to fund people who vote. Members are coming back, think- of these benefits in the year 1999–2000. are trying to destroy peace. ing they are going to vote in a few min- Our military families sacrifice a Israel and the Palestinian people de- utes. great deal. Active duty families often serve to live side by side in peace with Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield? move every couple of years due to two independent states. Saddam Hus- Mr. STEVENS. Yes. transfers and new assignments. The 10 sein was providing money to people, Mr. REID. The unanimous consent years since FMLA’s enactment have the Arab Liberation Front, whose goal agreement said that following the also been a time where we as a country was to put Israel in the sea. statement of the Senator from Wis- have relied more heavily on National There is an element of people in that consin, the Senator from South Caro- Guard and Reserve personnel for more region who don’t want to make peace lina would be recognized for 5 minutes,

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I announce that the Sen- amendments, and then voting this speak for whatever time he needs on ator from North Carolina (Mr. ED- morning. the amendment. WARDS), the Senator from Massachu- After talking to the Democratic lead- Mr. REID. Is that in the form of a setts (Mr. KERRY), and the Senator er and managers, it is very clear that unanimous consent request? from Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) are we should be able to do that tonight, if The PRESIDING OFFICER. Five necessarily absent. people will come forward with those minutes have been consumed. Does the I further announce that, if present amendments and then stack those Senator from South Carolina seek con- and voting, the Senator from Massa- amendments tomorrow morning. sent for additional time? chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote Right now, we cannot say with cer- Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. Yes, ‘‘yea.’’ tainty what time that would be. The I ask unanimous consent for an addi- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. MUR- goal would be to debate amendments tional 3 minutes for the Senator from KOWSKI). Are there any other Senators tonight and stack those for an appro- Kentucky so he may speak on this in the Chamber desiring to vote? priate time tomorrow morning. amendment. The result was announced—yeas 95, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there nays 2, as follows: Democratic leader. objection? Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I [Rollcall Vote No. 384 Leg.] want to agree with the majority leader. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I have YEAS—95 no objection to that request if Senator I think we did make progress last Akaka Dole Lugar night. We had good cooperation. A MCCONNELL can speak and then we can Alexander Domenici McCain number of amendments were offered. vote. Allard Dorgan McConnell The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Allen Durbin Mikulski We had votes on them this morning. objection, it is so ordered. Baucus Ensign Miller We want to replicate that tonight. I Bayh Enzi Murkowski will be offering an amendment shortly. The Senator from Kentucky is recog- Bennett Feingold Murray nized for 3 minutes. Biden Feinstein I know a number of other Senators are Nelson (FL) planning to offer amendments on our Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Bond Fitzgerald Nelson (NE) Boxer Frist Nickles side. thank the Senator from South Carolina Breaux Graham (FL) Pryor Our expectation is we will have those for an excellent amendment. There is Brownback Graham (SC) Reed Bunning Grassley votes, plus I think there are five no ally of the U.S. and the world that Reid Burns Gregg amendments pending that we would benefits more, as the Senator from Roberts Byrd Hagel like to be able to dispose of, either South Carolina pointed out, from the Rockefeller Campbell Harkin with a voice vote or a rollcall vote, to- fall of Saddam Hussein than our good Cantwell Hatch Santorum Sarbanes morrow morning as well. The majority friends, the Israelis. They have Carper Hollings Schumer leader noted we made a lot of progress watched over the years during the Sad- Chambliss Hutchison Clinton Inhofe Sessions today. We have a finite list. I think it dam Hussein regime when he paid peo- Shelby Cochran Inouye is important for Senators to come and ple to go into Israel and engage in sui- Coleman Jeffords Smith Snowe limit the amount of time that some of cide bombings. They are extremely Collins Johnson Conrad Kennedy Specter these votes may otherwise take. We grateful that there is one less terrorist Cornyn Kohl Stabenow can have a good debate, but I think we state in the region to threaten Israel Corzine Kyl Stevens have to get through a lot of work to- and the United States. In fact, you Craig Landrieu Sununu Talent morrow. The only way we can do it is could argue that Israel benefits every Crapo Lautenberg Daschle Leahy Thomas if Senators will come to the floor to- bit as much, if not more so, from the Dayton Levin Voinovich night. DeWine Lincoln Warner change of regime in Iraq than we do in As I say, I will offer an amendment the United States. Dodd Lott Wyden now. Senator FEINSTEIN is ready to go I think this amendment is extremely NAYS—2 with an amendment after I am fin- important. Remember, Saddam Hus- Bingaman Chafee ished. I don’t know if there are others sein was launching Scud missiles into NOT VOTING—3 on the Republican side, but we need to Israel during the Persian Gulf war. So Edwards Kerry Lieberman bring up four or five amendments to- by changing the regime in Iraq, we night. I think we can give the assur- The amendment (No. 1806), as modi- have made the situation in Israel dra- ance to the majority leader that we fied, was agreed to. matically safer than it would have will be prepared to do that. been on top of all of the other reasons Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, I Mr. REID. Will the distinguished why the change in regime in Iraq was move to reconsider the vote, and I Democratic leader yield? in our own best interests. So I thank move to lay that motion on the table. Mr. DASCHLE. I am happy to yield. the Senator from South Carolina for a The motion to lay on the table was Mr. REID. Did you ask consent that very important amendment that illus- agreed to. following the offering of your amend- trates the significance of the fall of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ment the Senator from California, Mrs. Saddam Hussein and peace in the Mid- ator from Alaska. FEINSTEIN, be recognized to offer her dle East and a chance down the road Mr. STEVENS. Madam President, we amendment? for there to be a final settlement be- are seeking to urge Members to raise Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I tween Israel and the Palestinians. some of the amendments that they referenced the fact that she was pre- Mr. President, I am happy to yield have indicated they want to have con- pared to offer it. I ask consent she be the floor at this point. sidered so we might have some discus- recognized after my amendment has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sion of those amendments and schedule been offered. ator from Alaska is recognized. them for a vote early tomorrow morn- Mr. STEVENS. Reserving the right Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, have ing. I know Senator BYRD is prepared to object, Madam President, we are the yeas and nays been ordered? to offer an amendment. But I yield to being asked to consent to an order. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. They the leader. have not even seen these amendments. have not. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- We don’t even know the names on the Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. Mr. jority leader. amendments. President, I ask for the yeas and nays Mr. FRIST. At this juncture, we have I remember, when the tables were on the amendment. a lot of amendments on both sides of turned, vehement objections to such

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.080 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12595 procedure. I object until I see the tion programs is equal to or exceeded by an lion may be required, and that $3 bil- amendment to see whether we want to amount of contributions from the inter- lion of that may be provided today at stack them automatically for a vote national community for Iraq reconstruction least—and that is over a period of time, tomorrow. programs; or and in some cases we are told that it (2) the President— Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, if I (A) determines that, notwithstanding the could be 4 or 5 years before some of could just clarify, we are not asking for lack of contributions by the international that $3 billion is actually committed— consent that they be voted on tomor- community for Iraq reconstruction programs then obviously rebuilding Iraq would row. I said it would be helpful if they in an amount described in paragraph (1), the take many more years and many tens could be voted on tomorrow morning. I obligation and expenditure of appropriated of billions of dollars in addition to was just indicating the sequence to- funds for Iraq reconstruction programs in ex- what is now being considered within night and hoping to expedite the con- cess of the current appropriated amount for this legislation. sideration of these amendments—that Iraq reconstruction programs is in the na- The amendment I am offering to- tional security interests of the United night simply requires that the Presi- after I lay my amendment down and States; and make comments relating thereto, that (B) submits to Congress a written notifica- dent do what he said he will do—work Senator FEINSTEIN be recognized so she tion on that determination, including a de- with the international community to could do the same. If the Senator from tailed justification for the determination. ensure that the American taxpayer Alaska chooses not to do that, we can (b) CONSTRUCTION WITH LATER ENACTED does not continue to act alone or large- accommodate him with whatever sug- PROVISIONS OF LAW.—This section may not ly alone in picking up future recon- gestions he may have for how we do be superseded, modified, or repealed except struction costs. The amendment sim- pursuant to a provision of law that makes this. specific reference to this section. ply seeks to ensure that the inter- Mr. STEVENS. Is this the loan (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: national community is an equal part- amendment of the Senator from Cali- (1) The term ‘‘current appropriated amount ner in any future reconstruction costs fornia? for Iraq reconstruction programs’’ means the beyond those contained in the bill be- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. It is my only aggregate amount appropriated or otherwise fore us. amendment. made available by this Act, and by any Act Basically, what we are saying is we Mr. STEVENS. Is it on the list? enacted before the date of the enactment of will make our decision about the $87 this Act, for Iraq reconstruction programs. billion, but we recognize this may not Mrs. FEINSTEIN. It is the one I had (2)(A) the term ‘‘Iraq reconstruction pro- with Senator DOMENICI and which Sen- grams’’ means programs to address the infra- be the last request; that there will be ator DOMENICI is no longer on. structure needs of Iraq, including infrastruc- additional needs. This amendment sim- Mr. STEVENS. It would be nice to ture relating to electricity, oil production, ply says that as we consider those addi- see it. public works, water resources, transpor- tional needs, we ask the President to Mrs. FEINSTEIN. It is at the desk. tation and telecommunications, housing and certify that other nations are paying Mr. STEVENS. I thank the Senator. construction, health care, and private sector their fair share of any future costs be- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I would be happy development. yond the $87 billion for the occupation to bring one over. (B) The term does not include programs to and rebuilding of Iraq before he uses fund military activities, (including the es- Mr. STEVENS. I withdraw my objec- tablishment of national security forces), additional American taxpayer dollars tion. public safety (including border enforcement, to finance these efforts. Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I police, fire, and customs), and justice and I want to emphasize that it doesn’t renew the request. civil society development. touch one dime of the $87 billion re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, we quest. Other amendments will seek to objection, it is so ordered. have been debating this critical piece address those concerns, and obviously I AMENDMENT NO. 1854 of legislation now for over a week. intend to support them. This pending Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, if Most of the debate has properly cen- amendment simply says to the Presi- there are no other Senators seeking tered on the immediate issues pre- dent: You must provide some assurance recognition, I ask unanimous consent sented by the bill before us: How much that the international community will to lay aside the pending amendment, of the $20 billion the President is seek- support our efforts to expend addi- and I send an amendment to the desk. ing for reconstruction of Iraq should tional funds beyond the $87 billion for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without American taxpayers provide, and under Iraq’s reconstruction. This amendment will not affect secu- objection, it is so ordered. what terms and conditions should they rity-related expenditures. No limita- The clerk will report. provide it? tions are placed on the President’s The legislative clerk read as follows: We will have an opportunity tomorrow to talk about a number of specific ability to expend funds for our troops, The Senator from North Dakota [Mr. Iraqi troops, or for Iraqi public safety DASCHLE] proposes an amendment numbered amendments dealing with loan rela- 1854. tionships with Iraq and the probability programs such as border enforcement, that the debate centering on whether police, fire and customs. And no limita- Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I or not Iraq should be required to take tions are placed on the President’s ask unanimous consent that reading of some of the assistance in the form of a ability to commit funds to develop the amendment be dispensed with. loan will be resolved before the end of Iraq’s justice system. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the week. If the President is unable to get the objection, it is so ordered. There are widely divergent and international community to pay its The amendment is as follows: strongly held views within this Cham- fair share of future Iraqi construction (Purpose: To achieve the most effective ber about how we should answer the costs, the amendment permits the means of reconstructing Iraq and to reduce questions involving loans and grants, President to expend still more tax- the future costs to the American taxpayer payer dollars on Iraq’s reconstruction of such reconstruction by ensuring broad- and what responsibilities Iraq should based international cooperation for this ef- have. with one provision. That provision is fort) While Senate passage of $87 billion to that he certify to Congress that addi- At the end of title II, add the following: secure and rebuild Iraq seems certain, tional U.S. expenditures on Iraq’s re- SEC. 2313. (a) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF FU- each of us knows the amount contained construction are in our national secu- TURE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR IRAQ RECON- in this bill is not sufficient to complete rity interests. We don’t tie the Presi- STRUCTION PROGRAMS.—Notwithstanding any the task. The administration itself has dent’s hands. We permit him to get ev- other provision of this Act or any other pro- argued that we may need another $55 erything he is asking for today— vision of law, the amount of appropriated billion beyond the request made in this enough to stabilize and rebuild Iraq for funds that may be obligated and expended appropriations bill today. We don’t a year according to the administra- for Iraq reconstruction programs may not know how we will do in the donors’ tion’s estimates. It gives him time to exceed the current appropriated amount for Iraq reconstruction programs unless— conference. But I am told the best we round up additional support for our ef- (1) the President certifies to Congress that can expect at this point is about $3 bil- forts in Iraq should he deem it nec- the amount of appropriated funds to be so lion from the international commu- essary to ask America’s taxpayers to obligated and expended for Iraq reconstruc- nity. If it is still accurate that $55 bil- provide additional funds. And we give

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(b) DETERMINATIONS.—(1) Not later than 120 ing and securing Iraq, both in the lives (C) The progress made toward securing in- days after the date of the enactment of this creased international participation in peace- lost and in money now expended, ap- Act, the President shall determine whether keeping efforts and in the economic and po- pear without end. Now more than ever, or not the objectives, and associated dead- litical reconstruction of Iraq. we need to engage the support of the lines, for relief and reconstruction efforts in (D) The progress made toward securing international community prior to the Iraq, as specified in the report under sub- Iraqi borders. donors’ conference, and this amend- section (c), have been substantially met. (E) The progress made toward securing (2) Not later than 240 days after the date of ment would allow us to do that. The self-government for the Iraqi people and the the enactment of this Act, the President establishment of a democratically elected entire world will benefit from a demo- shall determine whether or not the objec- cratic and prosperous Iraq. The entire government. tives, and associated deadlines, for relief and (F) The progress made in securing and world has an obligation to help us build reconstruction efforts in Iraq, as specified in eliminating munitions caches, unexploded a better future for the Iraqi people. the most current report under subsection (d), ordinance, and excess military equipment in As the President noted just last have been substantially met. Iraq. (c) INITIAL REPORT ON RELIEF AND RECON- month in his address about his admin- (G) The measures taken to protect United STRUCTION.—Not later than 60 days after the istration’s efforts in Iraq, ‘‘we are com- States troops serving in Iraq, and an esti- date of enactment of this Act, the President mated schedule of United States troop mitted to expanding international co- shall submit to Congress a report on the strengths in Iraq for each ensuing 120-day pe- operation in the reconstruction and se- United States strategy for activities related riod. curity of Iraq.’’ This amendment pro- to post-conflict security, humanitarian as- vides the President the leverage to sistance, governance, and reconstruction to Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, make that promise a reality. be undertaken as a result of Operation Iraqi I believe this amendment to this sup- I hope our colleagues will endorse Freedom. The report shall include informa- plemental would provide some addi- this amendment on a bipartisan basis. tion on the following: tional transparency and oversight as to This is simply an opportunity for us to (1) The distribution of duties and respon- how the $20.3 billion in reconstruction sibilities regarding such activities among say from here on out, regardless of funding is spent. The amendment es- the agencies of the United States Govern- sentially releases the appropriation of what you may think of the $87 billion, ment, including the Department of State, the time has come for the inter- the United States Agency for International the $20.3 billion in three tranches. national community to participate, Development, and the Department of De- These tranches are not fenced, but they and it is critically important that we fense. are conditioned on the President pre- send that message to the donors’ con- (2) A plan describing the roles and respon- senting a reconstruction plan to Con- ference when we have that occasion to sibilities of foreign governments and inter- gress with specific goals and time- do so later on this month. national organizations, including the United tables, and reporting to Congress on Nations, in carrying out such activities. I yield the floor. how that plan is being implemented. (3) A strategy for coordinating such activi- The amendment began as a bipar- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ties among the United States Government, the previous order, the Senator from tisan amendment. Unfortunately, at foreign governments, and international orga- this stage it is not, but it is cospon- California is recognized. nizations, including the United Nations. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Thank you very (4) A strategy for distributing the responsi- sored by Senators MURRAY, DURBIN, much, Madam President. bility for paying costs associated with recon- JOHNSON, CLINTON, and BOXER. AMENDMENT NO. 1848 struction activities in Iraq among the United Specifically, the amendment would Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, States Government, foreign governments, provide for the immediate release of I send an amendment to the desk. and international organizations, including one-third of the $20.3 billion for recon- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the United Nations, and for actions to be struction in Iraq—that is $6.77 billion— taken by the President to secure increased with the President required to provide clerk will report. international participation in peacekeeping The legislative clerk read as follows: Congress with a comprehensive plan for and security efforts in Iraq. Iraqi reconstruction. The plan would The Senator from California [Mrs. FEIN- (5) A comprehensive strategy for com- STEIN], for herself and Mrs. BOXER, Mrs. pleting the reconstruction of Iraq, estimated include goals and timetables for spe- CLINTON, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. JOHNSON, and Mrs. timelines for the completion of significant cific reconstruction activities. MURRAY, proposes an amendment numbered reconstruction milestones, and estimates for Second, it would provide for the re- 1848. Iraqi oil production. lease of the remaining $13.54 billion re- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, (d) SUBSEQUENT REPORTS ON RELIEF AND quested in two equal disbursements of I ask unanimous consent that reading RECONSTRUCTION.—(1) Not later than 60 days $6.77 billion, the second tranche after of the amendment be dispensed with. after the submittal of the report required by 120 days—or 4 months—and the final The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without subsection (c), and every 60 days thereafter after 240 days. Both disbursements until all funds provided by this title are ex- would be subject to a Presidential de- objection, it is so ordered. pended, the President shall submit to Con- The amendment is as follows: gress a report that includes information as termination that the goals and time- (Purpose: To require reports on the United follows: tables spelled out in these detailed re- States strategy for relief and reconstruc- (A) A list of all activities undertaken reports are being met. tion efforts in Iraq, and to limit the avail- lated to reconstruction in Iraq, and a cor- Third, this would require that the ability of certain funds for those efforts responding list of the funds obligated in con- President submit reports to Congress pending determinations by the President nection with such activities, during the pre- every 60 days about how the money is that the objectives and deadlines for those ceding 60 days. spent. efforts will be substantially achieved) (B) A list of the significant activities re- What is the purpose of this? This is a Strike section 2309 and insert the fol- lated to reconstruction in Iraq that the lot of money. The American public are lowing: President anticipates initiating during the divided on whether we should spend $20 SEC. 2309. (a) LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY ensuing 60-day period, including— OF FUNDS FOR RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION IN (i) the estimated cost of carrying out the billion reconstructing Iraq or we IRAQ PENDING DETERMINATIONS BY THE PRESI- proposed activities; and should give it for deficit reduction or DENT.—Notwithstanding any other provision (ii) the source of the funds that will be to priorities in this country. There is of this Act, of the amount appropriated by used to pay such costs. no plan. We do not know exactly how this title under the heading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF (C) Updated strategies, objectives, and this money is going to be spent. AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’— timelines if significant changes are proposed What this amendment aims to do is (1) $6,770,000,000 shall be available 120 days regarding matters included in the report re- provide a mechanism for both a certifi- after the date of the enactment of this Act, quired under subsection (c), or in any pre- cation process by the President that but only if the President determines under vious report under this subsection. the goals and timetables are being met subsection (b)(1) that the objectives and as- (2) Each report under this subsection shall sociated deadlines referred to in that sub- include information on the following: and for regular reports to this Congress section have been substantially met; and (A) The expenditures for, and progress about how that is taking place. That (2) $6,770,000,000 shall be available 240 days made toward, the restoration of basic serv- does not seem to me to be too much to after the date of the enactment of this Act, ices in Iraq such as water, electricity, sewer, ask.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.085 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12597 In doing so, it also gives us the abil- know what the plan is, to be able to Mr. STEVENS. Is it the Senator’s in- ity to review how the money is being buy into that plan, to understand the tention that the money, one-third, be spent, what costs are being incurred, goals and the timetables of this recon- available at the end of 120 days? who else is contributing, and what struction effort, to know when a con- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. No; the first one- progress is being made in meeting im- stitution will be written, to know when third right away; the second third 4 portant security, political, and eco- a government can be turned over, and months later; the third third in an- nomic reconstruction milestones. to understand what specific projects other 4 months. At 120, 240 days. These are significant improvements. are going to be undertaken. Mr. STEVENS. I thank the Senator. It is hard for me to understand why This amendment asks for nothing Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I request the yeas the administration does not want this more than that. It is justified, I be- and nays. to be done, why the administration ex- lieve, because it does just that. I had The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a pects to be given a blank check, and five Republican sponsors. Apparently sufficient second? this body that is charged with the they were weaned off by the White There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. purse strings is not able to carry out House. But this resolution was care- Mr. STEVENS. I state for the infor- diligent oversight. fully crafted not to create a problem mation of Senators, we will make some There may be a significant disagree- for the administration but to say, as a agreements concerning time for the ment among Members of the Senate Senate, we have an absolute right to vote to take place tomorrow on the about the wisdom of a course of action know the details, to know the Senator’s amendment. which has led us to this point in Iraq. timelines, to know the plans, and you, Mr. President, have an obligation to re- I will oppose the amendment. It is an But now that the United States is in amendment that would limit the dis- Iraq, it is clear to me we must stay the port to us on what they are and to certify that what you say is actually hap- cretion and use of these funds. These course. We must rebuild the infrastruc- funds are designed to as quickly as pos- ture. We must prevent civil war. We pening. That is all this amendment does. It does not fence funds. It does sible bring about the reconstruction of must see to it that Iraq does not be- Iraq and the training of Iraqis to take come a base for terror and instability not require another vote by this body. But it does say, if we support you, you over their own affairs, to defend them- throughout the region. selves, to provide their own security, Indeed, from a national security per- have an obligation to let us know what provide their own water, provide their spective, I strongly believe the United you are doing, how you are doing it, own electricity, run their own States cannot turn tail and run. In- and the timelines of completing the schools—a whole series of things to stead, we must see to it that a stable mission. I don’t think that is too much have this money available, as the Sen- governmental structure and a viable to ask. ator says, in the tranches. We can do so economy, apart from Saddam’s tyran- Along with my prior cosponsors, be- much for 120 days. You have to wait for nical dictatorship, can in fact be put in fore they dropped off, we worked hard another 120 days before you can have place. If the United States were to pull on this. This was negotiated not to the next money, and another 120 days out without completing the job—which present an encumbrance but to present for the next money. rejection of the supplemental would a justifiable reporting requirement with certification by the President. Now, when you look at that, what it mean—I believe Iraq would inevitably really means is you are going to have see civil war and a return to the The only thing was that the money would be released in three equal to decide we are going to be there for Baathist regime, perhaps headed by at least a year just doing what is de- someone as bad as or worse than Sad- tranches 4 months apart. I have a very hard time, unless peo- signed in this process to be an upfront dam Hussein. If the United States were program to move quickly as possible to to cut and run, as we did in Lebanon, ple do not want to say what they are doing, as to why this amendment turn this government back to them. or more recently in Somalia, we would I think that is a restriction on the send precisely the wrong message to would not be acceptable to the other side of this aisle as well as to this side use of these funds that would hamper both our friends and our foes around of this aisle. It is my sincere hope that the ability of Ambassador Bremer and the world. by some miracle we could get that con- General Abizaid to carry out their in- For many, the challenges we now structions they have already received face in Iraq illustrate the shortcomings currence. The work we have yet to do in Iraq is from the Congress and the instructions of a doctrine of unilateral preemption consequential. How do we stabilize that are generally contained in this and preventive war to deal with an Iraq? It is a nation with a long and bill. asymmetrical threat. When we use bloody history of tribal rivalries. It has It is my intention to speak further force against a state to seek regime known only despotism and tyranny. on the amendment tomorrow, but just change, we are left with the inescap- How do we plant the seeds of democ- so there would be no question about it, able reality and role that we have racy? What is the timeline for that? I will oppose the Senator’s amendment today, and that is nation building. This country has never known democ- and urge that it be defeated. It remains There is no other way to put it. But racy. How do we rebuild an economy to be seen whether I will ask to table once there, we must complete the task. shattered by years of neglect, repres- the amendment or to just have a vote As much as I may wish we could sion, and war? I believe we can accom- on it. We will determine that tomor- structure this package as loans, that plish this job. Iraq could well become a row. there be greater international con- beacon of stability in this volatile But I do thank the Senator for her tributions to the reconstruction effort, area. But it is a tall order. response to my question, and I yield that Iraqi oil could be quickly brought In conclusion, I believe the amend- the floor on this matter. on line to underwrite costs, that some ment is a well-thought-out approach The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. of the funds earmarked to be spent in that gives Congress and the American COLEMAN). The Senator from Cali- Iraq could be spent on domestic prior- people a more meaningful and sub- fornia. ities instead, or that we pay for this stantive oversight role in the recon- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I supplemental by deferring a large tax struction of Iraq and it says to this ad- believe the yeas and nays were granted, cut for Americans earning more than ministration, we will work with you, so there will be a vote; is that not cor- $340,000 a year, thus far, all those op- we will stay the course, but the Amer- rect? tions have been debated and voted ican people must know where that Mr. STEVENS. There will be a vote, down in this body. I voted for all these course will lead us and how we are but we will confer with the Senator amendments, both in committee and going to get there. This amendment when that vote will occur sometime to- on the floor. asks for no more and no less. morrow. Last-vote notices have gone But today the United States has an I yield the floor. out for tonight. inescapable responsibility in Iraq. It is Mr. STEVENS. Will the Senator re- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I thank the Sen- clear to me that now we are there, we spond to a question? ator. must win the peace. However, we, as a Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I would be happy Mr. President, I would like to make Senate, also have a responsibility, to to. one further point, just to debate this.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.087 S15PT1 S12598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 There are many of us who believe the mobilization and deployment to Iraq Out of the $15 billion—not the $20 bil- very size of the supplemental means we and a redeployment date that con- lion because $5 billion of that is going are going to be in Iraq for a substantial tinues to slip. This has happened to the to assist in building up an Iraqi secu- period of time, and, most probably, the National Guard in State after State. It rity and police force—but out of the re- supplemental is meant to run through has particularly happened with regard maining $15 billion of the $87 billion the election. That is the inescapable to Florida. Florida was actually mobi- supplemental appropriations, that is real life that we live. lized the day after Christmas. They going to reconstruction, the infrastruc- So we look at this effort as one that went into the armories and started ture needs in Iraq, I respectfully sug- is a joint effort between the White packing their gear. Many, of course, gest to our colleagues that we need to House and this Senate and this House thought it was going to be a very short put some money into these family as- in the sense that we are prepared to war, as it was. The military conflict sistance centers through the Family stay the course provided you share was successfully prosecuted by General Readiness Program of the National with us what the plan is, what the Tommy Franks. But all of them were Guard. goals are, what the timetables for clearly understanding there was the In August and just recently during achieving the mission, in effect, are. likely possibility they were going to be the last recess when I was home, I It is hard for me to understand how gone for a year. What they did not ex- ended up having 25 town hall meetings. more than $6 billion could be used in a pect, with the occupation having been I met with innumerable families. I am 4-month period. So nothing is held up. as difficult as it has, was that they telling you, the support from these It is three equal tranches. I have a hard were going to be extended, in some family assistance centers is often their time, with what I do know about it, en- cases, up to 16, 17, and perhaps even 18 Rock of Gibraltar, where they get in- visioning more than $6 billion being months from when they first came in formation, where they share with each spent in a 4-month period. to start packing up at the armory of other, where, if they are in financial So I do not believe this amendment is their National Guard unit. distress, they can get counseling, and if any kind of an encumbrance on the ad- In State after State, these National the financial distress leads to medical ministration at all. It is simply a re- Guard units have been so effectively problems, they can get the right med- quest for oversight, which I believe is trained and, given the adequate and up- ical referrals. This is the least we can our constitutional duty. to-date equipment in the field, they do for our people whose loved ones Mr. STEVENS. I suggest the absence have performed so admirably. That is back home are often taking the brunt. of a quorum. clearly the case with the 124th Infan- Today I seek support for those sol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The try, which consists of three battalions diers in the National Guard who have clerk will call the roll. from Florida. They are so good, they supported our mission in Iraq so brave- The assistant legislative clerk pro- want to continue to keep them. That is ly and are serving far from home and ceeded to call the roll. like a double-edged sword. Our Guard is their loved ones. Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- so good, and yet they have families, I will stop my comments right there. dent, I ask unanimous consent that the they have employers, and they are I could go on. Does the manager of the order for the quorum call be rescinded. making a financial sacrifice. They are bill have any questions for me? I will The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without prepared to do that. Now that we are be happy to respond. I yield to the objection, it is so ordered. offering these supplemental appropria- manager, the Senator from Montana. Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- tions for Iraq, there is something we Mr. BURNS. The Senator from Flor- dent, I ask unanimous consent to set can do. ida has explained his amendment very aside the pending amendment. It is my hope we are going to get to well. I have no questions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the point that the managers will ac- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Then, Mr. objection, it is so ordered. cept this amendment. I have offered President, I yield the floor and, at the this amendment. I may not have to call AMENDMENT NO. 1858 appropriate time, I will call for the for a vote because I think it might be vote, unless it is the pleasure of the Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- accepted. dent, I send an amendment to the desk. managers of the bill that they want to This amendment provides $10 million accept the amendment as part of a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The for the Family Readiness Program. clerk will report. package. Right now that program does not have Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I suggest The assistant legislative clerk read any funding. This program for the Na- as follows: the absence of a quorum. tional Guard has 396 family assistance The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Senator from Florida [Mr. NELSON] centers around the United States. proposes an amendment numbered 1858. clerk will call the roll. These assistance centers are the pri- The assistant legislative clerk pro- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- mary point of assistance to the fami- ceeded to call the roll. dent, I ask unanimous consent that lies on items such as unit informa- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- further reading of the amendment be tion—this is the National Guard; this is imous consent that the order for the dispensed with. not the regular Army—on referral to quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without medical, financial, social services, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. counseling for the families. objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: Why do families need this assistance? Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask that (Purpose: To set aside from certain amounts Because often those families are suf- the pending amendment be set aside. available for the Iraq Relief and Recon- fering financial hardship. Their loved The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without struction Fund, $10,000,000 for the Family one as a civilian was earning a certain objection, it is so ordered. Readiness Program of the National Guard) salary, and when they go on active AMENDMENT NO. 1859 At the end of title II, add the following: duty, they are earning, in many cases, Mr. REID. I send an amendment to SEC. 2313. Of the amounts appropriated by a much lower salary. Or, goodness gra- the desk on behalf of Senator chapter 2 of this title under the heading cious, let’s not hope they are self-em- ‘‘OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSIST- LANDRIEU. ANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE ployed and that business is not being The PRESIDING OFFICER. The PRESIDENT’’ under the heading ‘‘IRAQ RE- tended to while they are being ex- clerk will report. LIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’, other than tended. They all understood the sac- The assistant legislative clerk read amounts available under such heading for se- rifice they were going to make, and as follows: curity (including public safety requirements, they were willing to make that sac- The Senator from Nevada [Mr. REID], for national security, and justice), $10,000,000 rifice because they are loyal citizens Ms. LANDRIEU, proposes an amendment num- shall be available only for the Family Readi- ready to fight for the interests of their bered 1859. ness Program of the National Guard. country. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- The simple fact is, they need some imous consent that the reading of the dent, as many of our colleagues are assistance through these family assist- amendment be dispensed with. aware, the National Guard has under- ance centers, and there is no funding The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gone a difficult year with their rapid set aside for this critical task. objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.089 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12599 The amendment is as follows: Conservative estimates say Iraq has hearing. Individuals or organizations who (Purpose: To promote the establishment of 112 billion barrels of oil in its reserve, have timely submitted comments during the an Iraq Reconstruction Finance Authority with possibly the same amount undis- comment period which ends on October 20, and the use of Iraqi oil revenues to pay for covered. Conservative estimates say 2003, and who wish to make an oral presen- reconstruction in Iraq) tation at the hearing, must submit a written Iraq will generate $28 billion in oil rev- request to William W. Thompson II, Execu- On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert enues in 2004, 3.5 million barrels at $22 tive Director, Office of Compliance, 110 2nd the following new section: a barrel. Oil closed at $32 a barrel last Street, SE., Washington, DC on or before SEC. 2313. (a) The President shall direct the head of the Coalition Provisional Authority night. Iraq is capable of generating bil- Friday, November 14, 2003. Oral presen- in Iraq, in coordination with the Governing lions in revenue each year so that Iraq tations are limited to 20 minutes per com- Council of Iraq or a successor governing au- can be a partner with the United menter, unless extended by the Board. We request that this Notice of Hearing be thority in Iraq, to establish an Iraq Recon- States and the international commu- struction Finance Authority. The purpose of published in the Congressional Record. Any nity in its own reconstruction. inquiries regarding this Notice should be ad- the Iraq Reconstruction Finance Authority What worked in the Marshall plan shall be to obtain financing for the recon- dressed to the Office of Compliance at the struction of the infrastructure in Iraq by should work in Iraq’s reconstruction. above address, or by telephone: 202–724–9250, collateralizing the revenue from future sales Germany’s vast coal resources were TTY 202–426–1665. of oil extracted in Iraq. The Iraq Reconstruc- pledged to secure the matching re- Sincerely, tion Finance Authority shall obtain financ- quirements of the U.S. Government SUSAN S. ROBFOGEL, ing for the reconstruction of the infrastruc- contained in the Marshall plan. Chair. ture in Iraq through— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- f (1)(A) issuing securities or other financial ator from Montana. instruments; or REMEMBERING KENTUCKY (B) obtaining loans on the open market Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I ask GOVERNOR NED BREATHITT from private banks or international finan- unanimous consent that the pending Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, the cial institutions; and amendment be set aside. Commonwealth of Kentucky lost one of (2) to the maximum extent possible, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there its greatest statesman on October 14, securitizing or collateralizing such securi- objection? Without objection, it is so 2003. Former Gov. Ned Breathitt left us ties, instruments, or loans with the revenue ordered. from the future sales of oil extracted in Iraq. last night and is on his way to a better (b) It is the policy of the United States f place. that payment of the cost of reconstruction MORNING BUSINESS Governor Breathitt left a great im- in Iraq, other than payment made with funds print on Kentucky’s history and his made available in this title under the sub- Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I ask bloodline ran deep in Kentucky’s herit- heading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION unanimous consent that the Senate age. There is even a Breathitt County FUND’’ under the heading ‘‘OTHER BILAT- proceed to a period for morning busi- which is named after his distant uncle ERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS ness with Senators permitted to speak who was also a Governor of Kentucky. APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT’’ or for up to 10 minutes each. Kentuckians elected Ned Breathitt as made available by a foreign country or an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without appropriate international organization, their Governor in 1963. He served until should be the responsibility of the Iraq Re- objection, it is so ordered. 1967 with great leadership and accom- construction Finance Authority. f plishment. The 1960s were somewhat Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, the NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE- and sometimes tumultuous for the amendment establishes the Iraq Recon- MAKING—OFFICE OF COMPLI- South. Governor Breathitt’s progres- struction Finance Authority. The ANCE sive politics and compassion for all en- amendment states the United States abled him to be one of the true civil will not commit further grants toward Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask rights leaders in Kentucky. With con- Iraq’s reconstruction beyond the $20.3 unanimous consent the attached state- viction and purpose, he fought racial billion requested by the President. Any ment I send to the desk from the Office discrimination and ushered in a lasting further monetary commitments by the of Compliance be printed in the RECORD equality for Kentuckians. United States should be secured today pursuant to section 303(b) of the Governor Breathitt also worked tire- through the Iraq Reconstruction Fi- Congressional Accountability Act of lessly to help improve our schools and nance Authority using Iraq’s revenues 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1383(b). education system in Kentucky. He from oil production. This amendment There being no objection, the mate- truly believed that Kentucky’s pride does not cut the $20.3 billion requested rial was ordered to be printed in the and best assets were its citizens. This by President Bush. RECORD, as follows: led him to create and implement the There can be no doubt that America U.S. CONGRESS, community college system under the must participate in Iraq’s reconstruc- OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE, University of Kentucky, and to this tion. However, direct grants are not Washington, DC, October 15, 2003. day it is one of the best systems the only means of providing recon- Hon. TED STEVENS, around. Besides wanting to ensure Ken- President pro tempore, U.S. Senate, tuckians a strong education, he also struction dollars. Washington, DC. was deeply concerned about their RAND reports that U.S. post-war re- DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: A Notice of Proposed construction efforts in seven conflicts Rulemaking (NPR) for proposed amendments health and environment. This led him since World War II have averaged 7 to the Procedural Rules of the Office of Com- to help strengthen our conversation years in duration. We must develop a pliance was published in The Congressional and environmental laws, and ensuring sustainable means of financing Iraq’s Record dated September 4, 2003. The period that our pristine treasures and waters reconstruction. The American people for submission of comments announced in were protected and preserved for gen- will not support giving money to Iraq that NPR ended on October 6, 2003. erations to come. for 7 years when Iraq possesses well A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking—Exten- But aside from him being my Gov- over 112 billion barrels of oil, valued at sion of Period for Comment was published in ernor, he was also my friend. Whan I The Congressional Record dated October 2, least $2.5 trillion at $22 a barrel, that 2003. That Notice extended the period for first arrived in Congress in 1987, Ned could be used to finance Iraq’s recon- submission of comments announced in the and his wife Lucy were living in Wash- struction. RAND and the World Bank NPR to and including October 20, 2003. ington, DC. They welcomed my wife report Iraq’s reconstruction will cost The Board of Directors of the Office of Mary and me with open arms. We were at least another $36 billion. The Insti- Compliance will hold a hearing regarding the newcomers to the area and Ned and tute of International Finance says the comments which have been submitted during Lucy had moved out a few years before price tag will hit $75 billion. Ambas- the comment period. The hearing will be we did. We became good friends. We sador Bremer testified before the Ap- open to the public. The hearing will take played bridge together, dined out and place on Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at 10 propriations Committee that the ad- a.m. in room SD–342 of the Dirksen Office socialized together. We all laughed a ministration will ask for little or no Building. Individuals or organizations who lot. Mary and I enjoyed their company money next year for Iraq’s reconstruc- have submitted written comments during so much. tion, yet non-partisan studies indicate the comment period may supplement those Our prayers and thoughts go out to more funding will be necessary. comments by an oral presentation at the Lucy and her family. We all know it is

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.093 S15PT1 S12600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 difficult to lose a loved one. But Lucy ple, not the disgraced and corrupt Japan. On October 27, 1992, Terry is strong. I know she is left with the Zimbabwean Government. Helvey brutally murdered Navy Sea- comfort that Ned is in a better place, f man Allen R. Schindler, Jr., his ship that his life was extraordinary in the mate. Helvey beat and stomped AGRICULTURAL CONCENTRATION way it touched others, and that he Schindler to death because Schindler loved her and their family and Ken- Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, in- was gay. Helvey’s attack was so vicious tucky so dearly. Ned Breathitt was as creased consolidation and market con- that he destroyed every organ in good as they come. He was Kentucky centration are, without question, prev- Schindler’s body. Schindler was so at its best. alent concerns throughout the Nation. badly beaten that he could hardly be f In particular, I am deeply disappointed identified afterward. Schindler’s moth- to learn that the pork division of er, Dorothy Hajdys-Holman, could only CRISIS IN ZIMBABWE Farmland Foods has been sold to identify her son by the remains of a Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I Smithfield Foods in a bankruptcy auc- tattoo on his arm. The medical exam- want to call the Senate’s attention to tion. Acquisition of Farmland Foods by iner compared Schindler’s injuries to the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe. For either of the auction’s bidders, Smith- those sustained by victims of fatal air- years now, the Government of field Foods and Cargill, has significant plane crashes. Zimbabwe, led by President Robert potential to lessen competition, harm- I believe that Government’s first Mugabe, has pursued policies charac- ing both farmers and consumers. In duty is to defend its citizens, to defend terized by repression, brutality, cor- this and many other cases, the Depart- them against the harms that come out ruption and mismanagement. The costs ment of Justice has looked the other of hate. The Local Law Enforcement to the people of Zimbabwe have been way in enforcing antitrust law, failing Enhancement Act is a symbol that can terribly steep. Alongside intimidation to maintain competitive markets. become substance. I believe that by and repression, Zimbabweans must As I travel around my home State of passing this legislation and changing contend with the economic con- Wisconsin, agricultural concentration current law, we can change hearts and sequences of this disaster. According to is raised by farmers and growers on a minds as well. The Economist magazine, the coun- consistent basis. I am greatly con- f try’s GDP has shrunk by a third in the cerned that industry trends toward past 3 years; inflation has surged over consolidation and concentration are A TRAGEDY IN GAZA 420 percent and 70 percent of the popu- causing great disruption, and some- Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, this lation lives in poverty. A country that times ruin, for our Nation’s small- and morning, we awoke to the tragic news should be an engine of growth in the medium-sized producers. It is my un- of what happened to the convoy of region has instead become an anchor, derstanding that this acquisition would United States personnel traveling in dragging down the prospects for in- give Smithfield control of a significant Gaza. My condolences go out to their creased investment and prosperity. A portion of the pork processing industry families, loved ones and colleagues. people that should have been able to in the U.S. market access for small and These brave Americans were accom- unite and focus their energies on fight- independent pork producers is already panying United States diplomats going ing the AIDS pandemic that threatens inadequate, and this merger will only to interview young Palestinians for the their society is instead coping with the exacerbate the problems of discrimina- opportunity to study in this great systematic destruction of the rule of tion, a lack of negotiating power, and country on Fulbright scholarships—of- law within their borders. the low prices that farmers face. fering them a chance for a better life. Mugabe’s government would like the While this acquisition would reduce These fallen men were the 48th through world to believe that it is pursuing a competition among purchasers of live 51st American victims of Palestinian policy of defiance, charting an inde- hogs, I am also concerned about the Arab terrorism since the signing of the pendent course, and refusing to be lack of benefit to consumers. At the Oslo accords in 1993 alone. bullied by westerners. But this is a other end of the food marketing chain, Several of my colleagues have made smokescreen, a distraction from the consumers are not seeing any decreases mention of the fact today that Saddam fact that when voters are intimidated, in the price they pay at the grocery Hussein rewarded terrorists who car- it is not the West that is defied, it is store for these products. Having fewer ried out suicide bombings in Israel. We the will of the Zimbabwean people. competitors providing pork products to must not forget that dozens of Ameri- When journalists are tortured and inde- American consumers is unlikely to re- cans were among their victims, and pendent media outlets—most recently sult in lower prices in the super- that many who planned and orches- the popular Daily News—shut down, market. trated these horrific acts remain at the bully is not the West, it is the Gov- I am disappointed that the Depart- large today. ernment of Zimbabwe. There is nothing ment of Justice did not choose to en- The deplorable attack on the U.S. heroic or revolutionary about the poli- force antitrust laws regarding the ac- convoy sickens me. but it does not sur- cies pursued by Mugabe’s government. quisition of Farmland Foods by either prise me. It should have not been al- Sadly, they are taken from the famil- Cargill or Smithfield Foods. The lack lowed to come to this. For far too long, iar playbook used for decades by self- of action by the Department does a dis- the State Department has done little serving, dictatorial governments service to the hard working men and to bring the murderers of Americans in around the world. women in the agricultural industry and certain regions and incidents to jus- Secretary of State Powell was right only functions to increase the mount- tice. to call on African leaders, and espe- ing obstacles to garner a fair price for For the other 48 Americans, the cially South African President Thabo their product. wheels of justice have been virtually Mbeki, to take a stronger position on f non-existent. This is because every the crisis and to re-energize their ef- step of an investigation abroad must be forts to help resolve it. Make no mis- LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT cleared by and coordinated with the take, these leaders are not indifferent OF 2003 Department of State. For too many to the problem. They are coping with Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise years, and for too many American fam- waves of Zimbabwean migrants fleeing today to speak about the need for hate ilies, adequate consent and opportunity persecution and the hopelessness of crimes legislation. On May 1, 2003, Sen- to pursue has simply not been forth- complete economic collapse. They are ator KENNEDY and I introduced the coming due to ‘‘diplomatic’’ consider- struggling against the downward force Local Law Enforcement Enhancement ations. of the economic maelstrom across Act, a bill that would add new cat- This is wrong. The families who have their borders. But quiet diplomacy is egories to current hate crimes law, lost loved ones should not have their not working, and Zimbabweans con- sending a signal that violence of any grief compounded by a lack of justice tinue to suffer. I urge African leaders kind is unacceptable in our society. from our own system. The virtual im- to tell it like it is, and to express their I would like to describe a terrible punity afforded certain terrorists sends solidarity with the Zimbabwean peo- crime that occurred in Okinawa, the wrong foreign policy signal to

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.051 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12601 would-be terrorists around the globe. If and Judith Herrera, nominated last ice, and has since returned to Idaho. we are indeed engaged in a global war month. During this experience here, I benefited on terrorism, then why is justice not Judge Armijo, formerly a judge on from his expertise and abilities, and pursued to its fullest extent when the the New Mexico Court of Appeals, wanted to let him know how much I terrorists are Palestinian or citizens of brings a great deal of judicial experi- have appreciated his contributions. countries, such as Indonesia or Yemen, ence and a history of public service to Ted stepped into the breach upon the with which we are keen to maintain the Federal bench in New Mexico. A departure of my staff director at the good relations? 1975 graduate of the UNM School of Senate Environment and Public Works We must send the message that we, Law, she was an attorney and public Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, as a country, are no less than 100 per- defender before joining the Court of and Water. He filled the role expertly cent committed in our resolve to inves- Appeals. and with great enthusiasm. I appre- tigate and prosecute the murder of in- Ms. Herrera, a distinguished attorney ciate that Ted aspires to principles em- nocent Americans abroad, whether from Santa Fe, has experience in the bodied by another ‘‘Ted,’’ President they be high-level diplomats, school public sector as a University of New Theodore Roosevelt. He deeply enjoys teachers on a picnic, or children whose Mexico regent from 1999 to 2003, a and understands the ecology of hunting lives are cut short. Santa Fe City Councilor from 1981 to and fishing. He strives to make We have sent precisely the wrong 1986, and as an assistant district attor- progress. Ted and I both believe that message to would-be terrorists in cer- ney. She has been an attorney with the the best hope for people and wildlife in tain regions of the world for far too Herrera, Long, Pound & Komer firm in Idaho is to defend property rights. long. This culminated in today’s tragic Santa Fe since 1987. She was a member With greater certainty about the inher- events in Gaza. The State Department of the New Mexico Economic Develop- ent value of property, landowners have obviously maintains considerable influ- ment Commission from 1998 to 2000, the confidence and freedom to advance ence in the investigation of the cases of and is a current member of the Federal their own ideas for conservation. These official and non-official Americans who Magistrate Merit Selection Commis- qualities and beliefs make Ted a valu- have been killed abroad. sion. She also served as the Chairman able spokesman for intelligent con- But the pursuit of justice should not of the Board of Trustees of St. Vincent versation in Idaho. He has made him- primarily be an issue of diplomacy, but Hospital from 1991 to 2000. I know that self a friend of Idaho through his of justice. The return address for this she will serve her country well, and friendships in the State and here in entire issue of Americans who have that her appointment is a step in the Washington. I appreciate his invalu- been killed by terrorists abroad simply right direction to ensure that New able participation on my staff, and belongs in the Justice Department. Mexico’s Federal bench better reflects wish him well in future endeavors. I That is why I call upon you today to the composition of our population. I have no doubt about his continued suc- join me and almost two dozen other have great hope that the Senate Judi- cess. Senators in cosponsoring the Koby ciary Committee and then the full Sen- f Mandell Act of 2003. The act calls for ate will confirm her expeditiously. transferring the lead responsibility for While New Mexico’s Federal courts COMMENDING DENNIS HERTEL the investigation and prosecution of present a stronger-than-average pic- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I com- terrorists who have killed Americans ture of Hispanic representation, there mend the services of Dennis Hertel, abroad into is rightful destination, the is another story with a more dismal who is retiring after 6 years as a direc- Department of Justice. ending in the case of Miguel Estrada, tor of the Northeast-Midwest Institute. I urge you to cosponsor S. 684, the who if confirmed, would have been the Dennis has ably served as chairman of Koby Mandell Act of 2003, and to send first Hispanic judge on the DC Circuit the Institute’s policy committee. a message to terrorists that we have Court of Appeals. It was a sad day for Dennis, as all my colleagues know, their number, and that one day, hope- our Federal judiciary and for Hispanic also is a former Congressman from fully sooner than later, their number Americans when Mr. Estrada decided Michigan. He served with distinction will be up. to withdraw his nomination after Sen- on both the Armed Services and Mer- f ate Democrats prevented an up-or- chant Marine and Fisheries Commit- down vote, despite seven attempts by CELEBRATING HISPANIC tees. Republican leadership to end debate. I HERITAGE MONTH I serve as a cochair of the Northeast- am still outraged that a purely par- Midwest Senate Coalition’s Great Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise tisan filibuster prevented this well- Lakes Task Force. For many years, the today to pay tribute to the contribu- qualified Hispanic American from serv- bipartisan Coalition and the Institute tions of Hispanic Americans to New ing his country on the Federal bench. have provided valuable services to the Mexico and our country. I would like At this time when we seek to honor State of Michigan and the entire to focus my remarks today particu- Hispanic heritage, I invite my Senate Northeast-Midwest region. Dennis larly on the representation of Hispanic colleagues to send the right message to Hertel has been particularly effective Americans in the Federal judiciary. all those who aspire to public service in ensuring that the Institute’s work is Hispanics are currently dramatically or seek to achieve their goals in this relevant to policymakers. He also has underrepresented in our Nation’s judi- country: through hard work, honesty, been a valued champion of protecting ciary, making up only 3.8 percent of and integrity, it is possible to over- and restoring the Great Lakes. I am Federal judges while comprising 14 per- come any barrier and succeed on your pleased to commend his leadership at cent of our country’s population. New own merit. To me, this means giving the Northeast-Midwest Institute. Mexico leads the Nation with the high- qualified nominees a fair chance to f est Hispanic population percentage of succeed. I appreciate the qualified His- any State, nearly 43 percent. As New panic Americans leading the way ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Mexico’s senior Senator, I am proud to through their service on the Federal have played a strong role in recom- bench in New Mexico, and look forward PHYLLIS COLE BADER mending Hispanic nominees for the to greater representation of Hispanics Federal bench, and am even prouder throughout the Federal judiciary. ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I call that these recommendations have been f the Senate’s attention to my extraor- accepted. Soon, three of the seven dinary constituent, Phyllis Bader, who judges serving on U.S. District Court HONORING TED KOCH OF BOISE, ID is celebrating her 90th birthday today for the District of New Mexico will be Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I give a in California with her children, grand- Hispanic. Of the last five nominations well-deserved ‘‘thank you’’ to a mem- children, and great-grandchildren. made by President Bush to this court, ber of my staff who recently left the Though she might take the day off, all based on my recommendations, two U.S. Senate. Ted Koch was with me a Phyllis is not resting on her laurels. At were Hispanic women: Judge Christina short time as a congressional fellow on an age when most of us might be at Armijo, confirmed in November 2001, leave from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv- least thinking of slowing down, she is

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:25 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.037 S15PT1 S12602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 still going strong, still working, and include pediatric cancer patients in the world.’’ He stayed in his office as still doing good work to benefit her through their annual American Girl long as he could taking two medical community. Fashion Show. Through their Teen-In- leaves of absence—before finally re- For the past two decades, Phyllis Training program, a commitment has signing a year ago. The only thing that Bader has served as a volunteer and been made by the Chicago Women’s kept Jack from his job was a terrible employee at The Shop, a nonprofit Board to share their knowledge and ex- disease that has no cure. thrift store operated by the Junior perience to enable young girls and I join all of Connecticut’s citizens in League of Palo Alto—Mid Peninsula. women to become aware of cancer expressing my deep gratitude to Jack Proceeds from sales at The Shop are issues, philanthropy, and service, pav- for spending so many years making our used to fund the League’s charitable ing the way for another 50 years of lives safer, and better. He served us and educational projects in the com- dedicated service. with dignity, class, and great honor. munity. The American Cancer Society has set My deepest sympathies go out to Shortly after Phyllis moved to Cali- important nationwide goals for the Jack’s wife Dee, to his sons John and fornia to be near her family, she joined year 2015: to reduce cancer incidence Brian, and to all who knew and loved The Shop team as a volunteer at the rates by 25 percent, to reduce cancer him.∑ suggestion of her daughter, Junior mortality rates by 50 percent, and to f League supporter Lorinda Reichert. improve the overall quality of life for TRIBUTE TO DR. BILL SHIPP When The Shop moved to Menlo Park, cancer patients. the League asked Phyllis to join the Clearly, the Women’s Board is crit- ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise staff. She has been there ever since, ical to achieving these goals, and it is today to acknowledge the recently an- taking good care of customers and en- for these reasons that I proudly stand nounced decision of Dr. Bill Shipp to couraging donations of sale items. here today, congratulating the Chicago retire as president and laboratory di- Noting that her work with the public Women’s Board on its 50th anniversary. rector of the Idaho National Engineer- has contributed to her longevity and I know my fellow Senators will join me ing and Environmental Laboratory, good health, Phyllis has ‘‘never given a in applauding them for their dedica- INEEL. After over 4 years as labora- thought to retiring.’’ She says that tion, and I extend my best wishes for tory director and 3 years as president ‘‘It’s important for old people to be the future.∑ of Bechtel BWXT Idaho, the company around young people; they keep you on f that manages and operates the INEEL your toes.’’ for the U.S. Department of Energy, Dr. Asked what lessons she has learned IN MEMORY OF JOHN BAILEY Shipp is retiring to pursue other en- in 90 years, Phyllis Bader advises us to ∑ Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise to deavors. Knowing him as I do, hunting ‘‘Keep a positive attitude. Laugh at honor the memory of an outstanding and fishing will be high on the list of yourself. Don’t be too sensitive about public servant and a dear friend, John ‘‘other endeavors.’’ what people say. Be tolerant of others’ Michael Bailey, who passed away on Dr. Shipp came to Idaho as part of ideas. Try to lift someone’s spirits each September 23 at the age of 59. the Bechtel team that won the con- day. Find something every day to be My friendship with Jack Bailey was tract to manage the INEEL in 1999. He grateful for.’’ long and deep. Our families were close had previously served with distinction We would all do well to heed Phyllis friends, and we knew each other as as an associate lab director of the Pa- Bader’s advice. I thank her for her wis- children. We ran against each other for cific Northwest National Laboratory. dom and her service to the community, Congress in 1974, and I will always re- His years at the INEEL have been and I send her my very best wishes on member his civility during that cam- filled with accomplishment, leadership, her 90th birthday.∑ paign. We stayed friends during the and an ability to adapt to ever-chang- f campaign, and we remained close until ing circumstances. Under his leader- his untimely passing. ship, the INEEL met critical cleanup 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Jack served as the chief State’s at- milestones to cleanup the site and ship AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S torney in Connecticut for 9 years—the waste out of Idaho. The leadership he CHICAGO WOMEN’S BOARD longest tenure of anyone to hold that has provided at the INEEL has resulted ∑ Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, today I office. With his cigars, dark suits, and in the growth of both the funding and am pleased to recognize the 50th anni- slicked-back hair, he outwardly resem- respect for the INEEL’s research and versary of the Chicago Women’s Board bled a figure out of a Hollywood crime development capabilities. Within the of the American Cancer Society’s Illi- drama. But his success as a lawyer, and Department of Energy’s National Lab- nois Division. his integrity as a human being, were no oratory network he is respected by his Since its inception, in 1913, the fictions. peers. American Cancer Society has been He spent 27 years as a criminal pros- In 1999, Idaho Governor Dirk Kemp- widely regarded as one of our Nation’s ecutor, and his tireless work earned thorne named Dr. Shipp as Idaho’s first leaders in public health. Even as the him the respect of political leaders in Science and Technology Advisor to the ACS expanded to become a nationwide both parties. He was tough on crime, Governor. In that capacity, he made community-based volunteer, health or- but also fair. He was truly a pioneer in important recommendations to the ganization, they have remain dedicated law enforcement in Connecticut, lead- State and the Governor regarding the to eliminating cancer as a major ing the fight to get violent offenders Idaho education system. health problem by preventing cancer, off the streets and to crack down on Dr. Shipp’s record of leadership and saving lives and diminishing suffering the abuse of senior citizens. A number accomplishment was recognized by from this disease through research, of his initiatives and methods have Purdue University when it named him education, advocacy, and service. been adopted by law enforcement offi- one of the institution’s distinguished Founded in 1953, the Women’s Board cials across America. alumni in 2002. He returned to West La- of the American Cancer Society has Jack Bailey’s influence in Con- fayette, IN, to receive that award, and served as dedicated volunteers in the necticut will be felt for years to come. I know that was a special moment for fight against cancer. In the beginning, Not only did he set up units and insti- Dr. Shipp, his wife Linda and their the original members worked dili- tutions that will serve as his legacy; he children, Jennifer and John. gently canvassing neighborhoods, also was a mentor to many of the I enjoyed meeting with Dr. Shipp knocking on doors, requesting dona- younger attorneys and officers who are when he has come by my office to up- tions while also delivering important now the new faces of law enforcement date me on how things are going at the cancer information. in our state. INEEL. During these meetings, one of Today, the board raises over $250,000 But for his debilitating illness, Jack us would ask if the other had been each year through their signature Bailey would still be serving the people hunting. As I think back, I realize lab fundraising event, the Spring Fashion of Connecticut. As his sister, former directors get to hunt more than Sen- Show and Luncheon. They have also Congresswoman Barbara Kennelly, ators, but what I remember most is Dr. expanded their fundraising efforts to said, ‘‘He thought he had the best job Shipp and I always made plans to hunt

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.071 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12603 quail together at a mutual friend’s 03–029], [CGD09–03–241]’’ (RIN1625–AA11) re- for Species that Comprise the Shallow-Water ranch. One season, our plans were can- ceived on October 3, 2003; to the Committee Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear celled because he broke his leg while on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. in the Gulf of Alaska, Except for Vessels EC–4666. A communication from the Chief, hunting. I am sorry we never did go Fishing for Pollock Using Pelagic Trawl Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Gear in Those Portions of the GOA Open to quail hunting together, but I want him Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Directed Fishing for Pollock’’ received on to know the offer still stands. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Regula- October 7, 2003; to the Committee on Com- Within the DOE system, laboratory tions [CGD09–03–215] Milwaukee, merce, Science, and Transportation. directors serve as stewards of national Menomonee, Kinnickinnic Rivers and South EC–4676. A communication from the Acting assets. These are difficult jobs where Menomonee and Burnham Canals, Mil- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- mistakes are not tolerated and success waukee, WI’’ (RIN1625–AA09) received on Oc- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- is expected. Within these demanding tober 3, 2003; to the Committee on Com- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- merce, Science, and Transportation. titled ‘‘Closure; Prohibited Directed Fishing constraints, Dr. Shipp set the standard EC–4667. A communication from the Chief, for Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific for performance and accomplishment Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Cod for Processing by the Inshore Compo- with a commitment to safety and peo- Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- nent in the Western Regulatory Area of the ple. More than that, Bill Shipp is a port of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Regula- Gulf of Alaska’’ received on October 7, 2003; man who others look to for guidance tions (Including 2 Regulations): [CGD11–03– to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and support. I am pleased to call Bill 001], [CGD07–03–131]’’ (RIN1625–AA09) re- and Transportation. Shipp a friend and I want to say thank ceived on October 3, 2003; to the Committee EC–4677. A communication from the Acting on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- you for your service to Idaho, the DOE EC–4668. A communication from the Senior tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- and the Nation.∑ Legal Adviser to the Chief, Media Bureau, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- f Federal Communications Commission, trans- titled ‘‘Prohibition of Retention of Pacific mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT entitled ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Processing by the Inshore Component in the A message from the President of the Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alas- United States was communicated to (Cotulla and Dilley, Texas)’’ (MB Doc. No. ka’’ received on October 7, 2003; to the Com- the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his 03–27) received on October 3, 2003; to the mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Committee on Commerce, Science, and tation. secretaries. Transportation. EC–4678. A communication from the Acting f EC–4669. A communication from the Senior Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Legal Adviser to the Chief, Media Bureau, tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED Federal Communications Commission, trans- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- As in executive session the Presiding mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule titled ‘‘Closure of Fishing with Trawl Gear Officer laid before the Senate a mes- entitled ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.202(b), in the Chum Salmon Savings Area of the sage from the President of the United Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- (Estelline, Texas)’’ (MB Doc. No. 03–55) re- ment Area’’ received on October 7, 2003; to States submitting a nomination which ceived on October 3, 2003; to the Committee the Committee on Commerce, Science, and was referred to the Committee on For- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. eign Relations. EC–4670. A communication from the Senior EC–4679. A communication from the Acting (The nomination received today is Legal Adviser to the Chief, Media Bureau, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- printed at the end of the Senate pro- Federal Communications Commission, trans- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- ceedings.) mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- entitled ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.622(b), titled ‘‘Closure of the Commercial Fishery f Table of Allotments, DTV Broadcast Sta- for King Mackerel in the Exclusive Eco- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER tions, Anchorage, AK’’ (MM Doc. No. 00–99) nomic Zone in the Western Zone of the Gulf COMMUNICATIONS received on October 3, 2003; to the Committee of New Mexico’’ received on October 7, 2003; on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, The following communications were EC–4671. A communication from the Senior and Transportation. laid before the Senate, together with Legal Adviser to the Chief, Media Bureau, EC–4680. A communication from the Acting accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Federal Communications Commission, trans- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- uments, and were referred as indicated: mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- entitled ‘‘In the Matter of Remedial Steps ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–4662. A communication from the Chief, for Failure to Comply With Digital Tele- titled ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States and Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast vision Construction Schedule’’ (FCC03–77) rein the Western Pacific; Coastal Pelagic Spe- Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the received on October 3, 2003; to the Committee cies Fisheries; Reallocation of Pacific Sar- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Security Zone on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. dine’’ received on October 7, 2003; to the Regulations: (Including 2 Regulations); EC–4672. A communication from the Assist- Committee on Commerce, Science, and [COTP San Francisco Bay 03–003], [COTP San ant Secretary for Communications and Infor- Transportation. Francisco Bay 03–002]’’ (RIN1625–AA00) re- mation, Department of Commerce, transmit- EC–4681. A communication from the Direc- ceived on October 3, 2003; to the Committee ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Study of Technology Protection Measures Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pur- EC–4663. A communication from the Chief, in Section 1703 of the Children’s Internet suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Protection Act’’; to the Committee on Com- ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- merce, Science, and Transportation. Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fish- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Regatta and Marine EC–4673. A communication from the Regu- eries; Inseason Action #3—Closure and Re- Parade Regulation; Special Local Reg.: latory Officer, Federal Motor Carrier Safety opening of the Recreational Fishery from [CGD05–03–124], Choptank River, Cambridge, Administration, Department of Transpor- Cape Falcon, Oregon to Humbug Mountain, MD’’ (RIN1625–AA08) received on October 3, tation , transmitting, pursuant to law, the Oregon’’ (ID082503A) received on October 7, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Motor Carrier Safe- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ty Regulations; Final Rule; Miscellaneous Science, and Transportation. EC–4664. A communication from the Chief, Technical Amendments’’ received on October EC–4682. A communication from the Dep- Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast 3, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Science, and Transportation. Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Security Zone EC–4674. A communication from the Attor- National Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Regulations: (Including 5 Regulations); ney Advisor, Department of Transportation, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- [COTP San Francisco Bay 03–024], [CGD05–03– transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of titled ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States and 099], [COTP San Diego 03–027], [COTP San a nomination for the position of Assistant in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Diego 03–030], [CGD08–02–045]’’ (RIN1625– Secretary for Aviation and International Af- Groundfish Fishery; Amendment 17’’ AA00) received on October 3, 2003; to the fairs, Department of Transportation, re- (RIN0648–AQ68) received on October 7, 2003; Committee on Commerce, Science, and ceived on October 7, 2003; to the Committee to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. EC–4665. A communication from the Chief, EC–4675. A communication from the Acting EC–4683. A communication from the Dep- Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- uty Assistant Administrator for Operations, Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulated Naviga- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- rine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursu- tion Area: (Including 2 Regulations); [CGD08– titled ‘‘Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing ant to law, the report of a rule entitled

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:25 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.070 S15PT1 S12604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 ‘‘American Lobster Fishery; Modify Trap planes Doc. No. 2003–NM0206’’ (RIN2120–AA64) Wireline Competition Bureau, transmitting, Gear Requirements for Black Sea Bass Fish- received on October 14, 2003; to the Com- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ers Under American Lobster Fishery Re- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ‘‘Provision of Directory Listing Information quirements’’ (RIN0648–AO58) received on Oc- tation. Under the Communications Act of 1934, as tober 7, 2003; to the Committee on Com- EC–4693. A communication from the Para- Amended’’ (FCC01–27) received on October 8, merce, Science, and Transportation. legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–4684. A communication from the Under tration, Department of Transportation, Science, and Transportation. Secretary and Director, Patent and Trade- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–4702. A communication from the Asso- mark Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: ciate Chief, Competition Policy Division, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules of Prac- Burkhart Grob Luft- Und Raumfahrt GmbH Wireline Competition Bureau, transmitting, tice for Trademark-Related Filings Under and CO KG Models G103 Twin Astir, G103 pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Madrid Protocol Implementation Act’’ Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro, and G103C Twin ‘‘Section 272(f)(1) Sunset of the BOC Separate (RIN0651–AB45) received on October 7, 2003; III Acro Sailplanes; Doc. No. 2003–CE–35’’ Affiliate and Related Requirements’’ (FCC02– to the Committee on Commerce, Science, (RIN2120–AA64) received on October 14, 2003; 336) received on October 8, 2003; to the Com- and Transportation. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–4685. A communication from the Chief, and Transportation. tation. Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast EC–4694. A communication from the Para- EC–4703. A communication from the Asso- Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- ciate Chief, Competition Policy Division, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Regula- tration, Department of Transportation, Federal Communications Commission, trans- tions; [CGD01–02–026], Charles River, Dor- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule chester Bay, and Saugus River, MA’’ a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: entitled ‘‘Implementation of the Subscriber (RIN1625–AA09) received on October 14, 2003; Dornier Model 328–300 Series Airplanes Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Equipped With Certain Pratt and Whitney Telecommunications Act of 1996, Policies and Transportation. PW306B Engines Nacelles; Doc. No. 2001–NM– and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes EC–4686. A communication from the Chief, 319’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on October 14, of Consumers’ Long Distance Carriers’’ (CC. Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Doc. No. 94–129) received on October 8, 2003; Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Science, and Transportation. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Security Zone EC–4695. A communication from the Para- and Transportation. Regulations: [CGD08–03–017], Outer Conti- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- EC–4704. A communication from the Senior nental Shelf Facility in the Gulf of Mexico tration, Department of Transportation, Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal in Mississippi Canyon 243’’ (RIN1625–AA72) transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Communications Commission, transmitting, received on October 14, 2003; to the Com- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- GROB–WERKE Model G102A Airplanes Doc. ‘‘In the Matter of Amendments of Parts 2 and 25 to Implement the Global Mobile Per- tation. No. 2003–CE–26’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on EC–4687. A communication from the Chief, October 14, 2003; to the Committee on Com- sonal Communications by Satellite (GMCPS) Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast merce, Science, and Transportation. Memorandum of Understanding and Arrange- EC–4696. A communication from the Para- Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ments; Petition of the National Tele- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Security Zone communications and Information Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation, Regulations; [COTP San Francisco Bay 03– tration to Amend Part 25 of the Commis- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 023], Suisun Bay, Concord, California’’ sion’s Rules to Establish Emission Limits for a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- Mobile and Portable Earth Stations Oper- (RIN1625–AA00) received on October 14, 2003; proach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amend- ating in the 1610–1660.5 MHz Band’’ (IB Doc. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ments (56) Amendment No. 3079’’ (RIN2120– No. 99–67) received on October 8, 2003; to the and Transportation. AA65) received on October 14, 2003; to the EC–4688. A communication from the Chief, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Committee on Commerce, Science, and Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Transportation. Transportation. EC–4705. A communication from the Senior Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–4697. A communication from the Dep- Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal port of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Regula- uty Chief, Consumer and Governmental Af- Communications Commission, transmitting, tions: [CGD08–03–026], Illinois Waterway, Illi- fairs Bureau, Federal Communications Com- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled nois’’ (RIN1625–AA09) received on October 14, mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ‘‘Blanket Licensing for Small Aperture Ter- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Telecommuni- minals in the C-Band and Routine Licensing Science, and Transportation. cation Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech of 3.7 Meter Transit and Receive Stations at EC–4689. A communication from the Chief, Services for Individuals with Hearing and C-Band’’ (IB Doc. No. 00–203) received on Oc- Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast Speech Disabilities’’ (CC Doc. No. 98–67) re- tober 8, 2003; to the Committee on Com- Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the received on October 8, 2003; to the Committee merce, Science, and Transportation. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Regatta and Marine on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–4706. A communication from the Senior Parade Regulation; Special Local Reg.: EC–4698. A communication from the Chief, Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal [CGD08–036], Ohio River, Miles 467.0 to 475.0 Policy and Rules Division, Office of Engi- Communications Commission, transmitting, and Licking River, Miles 0.0 to 0.5; Cin- neering and Technology, Federal Commu- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled cinnati, OH’’ (RIN1625–AA08) received on Oc- nications Commission, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Rules to Redesignate the 27.5–29.5 GHz Fre- tober 14, 2003; to the Committee on Com- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled quency Band, To Reallocate the 29.5–30.0 GHz merce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Amendment of Part 15 of the Commission’s Frequency Band, To Establish Rules and EC–4690. A communication from the Chief, Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Trans- Policies for Local Multipoint Distribution Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast mission Systems’’ (ET Doc. No. 98–153) re- Service and for Fixed Satellite Services’’ (CC Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the received on October 8, 2003; to the Committee Doc. No. 92–297) received on October 8, 2003; port of a rule entitled ‘‘Regatta and Marine on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Parade Regulation; Special Local Reg.: EC–4699. A communication from the Assist- and Transportation. [CGD05–03–062], [CGD05–03–031]’’ (RIN1625– ant Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, EC–4707. A communication from the Senior AA08) received on October 14, 2003; to the Federal Communications Commission, trans- Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal Committee on Commerce, Science, and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Communications Commission, transmitting, Transportation. entitled ‘‘In the Matter of Multi-Association pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–4691. A communication from the Para- Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Inter- ‘‘In the Matter of Amendment of the Com- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- state Services of Non-Rice Cap Incumbent mission’s Space Station Licensing Rules and tration, Department of Transportation, Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Policies—2000 Biennial Regulatory Review— transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Carriers; Federal-State Joint Board on Uni- Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part 25 a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: versal Service’’ (FCC 03–106) received on Oc- of the Commission’s Rules Governing the Li- Pratt and Whitney PW4000 Series Turbofan tober 8, 2003; to the Committee on Com- censing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Engines Doc. No. 200–NE–47’’ (RIN2120–AA64) merce, Science, and Transportation. Network Earth Stations and Space Stations’’ received on October 14, 2003; to the Com- EC–4700. A communication from the Asso- (IB Doc. No. 02–34) received on October 8, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ciate Chief, Competition Policy Division, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, tation. Wireline Competition Bureau, transmitting, Science, and Transportation. EC–4692. A communication from the Para- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–4708. A communication from the Senior legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- ‘‘Pay Telephone Reclassification and Com- Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal tration, Department of Transportation, pensation Provisions of the Telecommuni- Communications Commission, transmitting, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of cations Act of 1996’’ (FCC03–025) received on pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: October 8 , 2003; to the Committee on Com- ‘‘In the Matter of Rulemaking of Amend. Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4600R, and merce, Science, and Transportation . Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25 of the Commission’s F4600R (Collectively Called A300–600) Series EC–4701. A communication from the Asso- Rules to Redesignate the 27.5–29.5 GHz Fre- Airplanes, and Airbus Model A310 Series Air- ciate Chief, Competition Policy Division, quency Band, to Establish Rules and Policies

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.040 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12605 for Local Multipoint Distribution Service Report; to the Committee on Armed Serv- (Doc. No. FV03–930–3 FR) received on October and for Fixed Satellite Services’’ (CC Doc. ices. 14, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, No. 92–297) received on October 8, 2003; to the EC–4719. A communication from the Under Nutrition, and Forestry. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Read- EC–4731. A communication from the Ad- Transportation. iness, transmitting, the report of a retire- ministrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, EC–4709. A communication from the Senior ment; to the Committee on Armed Services. Agricultural Marketing Service, transmit- Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal EC–4720. A communication from the Under ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Communications Commission, transmitting, Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Read- titled ‘‘Sweet Onions Grown in the Walla pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled iness, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and ‘‘In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 1, 43, port relative to those units of the Ready Re- Northeast Oregon; Fiscal Period Change’’ and 63 of the Commission’s Rules’’ (DA 01– serve of the Armed Forces that remained on (Doc. No. FV03–956–1 FR) received on October 2825) received on October 8, 2003; to the Com- active duty under the provisions of section 14, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- 12302 of United States Code as of July 1, 2003; Nutrition, and Forestry. tation. to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–4732. A communication from the Ad- EC–4710. A communication from the Sec- EC–4721. A communication from the Under ministrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, retary of the Commission, Bureau of Con- Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Read- Agricultural Marketing Service, transmit- sumer Protection, Federal Trade Commis- iness, transmitting, the report of a retire- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ment; to the Committee on Armed Services. titled ‘‘Dried Prunes Produced in California; port of a rule entitled ‘‘16 CFR Part 305—‘Ap- EC–4722. A communication from the Under Temporary Suspension of the Prune Reserve pliance Labeling Rule’ [dishwasher label Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Read- and the Voluntary Producer Prune Plum Di- change]’’ (RIN3084–AA74) received on October iness, transmitting, the report of a retire- version Provisions’’ (Doc. No. FV03–993–2 8, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, ment; to the Committee on Armed Services. FIR) received on October 14, 2003; to the Science, and Transportation. EC–4723. A communication from the Under Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and EC–4711. A communication from the Chief Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Read- Forestry. Counsel, Wireless Telecommunications Bu- iness, transmitting, the report of a retire- EC–4733. A communication from the Ad- reau, Federal Communications Bureau, ment; to the Committee on Armed Services. ministrator, Rural Utilities Service, Depart- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–4724. A communication from the Direc- ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant a rule entitled ‘‘Public Mobile Services and tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘7 CFR Personal Communications Services’’ (FCC02– Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- Part 1778, Emergency and Imminent Commu- 229) received on October 8, 2003; to the Com- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- nity Water Assistance Grants’’ (RIN0572– mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- titled ‘‘Approval of Service Contracts and AB90) received on October 3, 2003; to the tation. Task Orders’’ (DFARS Case 2002–D024) re- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and EC–4712. A communication from the Assist- ceived on October 8, 2003; to the Committee Forestry. ant Administrator for Procurement, Na- on Armed Services. EC–4734. A communication from the Sec- tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- EC–4725. A communication from the Assist- retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- ant to law, the 2002 Status Report for Con- port of a rule entitled ‘‘NASA Grant and Co- fice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable En- gress for the Herger-Feinstein Quincy Li- operative Agreement Handbook—Format and ergy, Department of Energy, transmitting, brary Group Forest Recovery Act of 1998; to Numbering’’ (RIN2700–AC62) received on Oc- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, tober 8, 2003; to the Committee on Com- ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for Con- and Forestry. merce, Science, and Transportation. sumer Products: Test Procedure for Dish- EC–4735. A communication from the Dep- EC–4713. A communication from the Acting washers’’ (RIN1904–AB10) received on October uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Assistant Secretary for Export Administra- 7, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant tion, Bureau of Industry and Security Ad- trition, and Forestry. to law, the report of a rule entitled ministration, Department of Commerce, EC–4726. A communication from the Assist- ‘‘Vinclozolin; Time-Limited Pesticide Toler- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- ances’’ (FRL#7327–6) received on October 8, a rule entitled ‘‘Revisions to the Export Ad- fice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable En- 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- ministration Regulations Based on the 2002 ergy, Department of Energy, transmitting, trition, and Forestry. Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–4736. A communication from the Acting Agreements’’ (RIN0694–AC51) received on Oc- ‘‘Acquisition Regulation: Motor Vehicle General Counsel, Federal Emergency Man- tober 8, 2003; to the Committee on Com- Fleet Fuel Efficiency’’ (RIN1991–AB59) re- agement Agency, transmitting, pursuant to merce, Science, and Transportation. ceived on October 7, 2003 ; to the Committee law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘National EC–4714. A communication from the Direc- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Flood Insurance Program; Assistance to Pri- tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition EC–4727. A communication from the Con- vate Sector Property Insurers; Extension of Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Term of Arrangement’’ (RIN1660–AA29) re- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Plant Health Inspection Service, Department ceived on October 7, 2003; to the Committee titled ‘‘Indian Incentive Program’’ (DFARS of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Case 2002–D033) received on October 7, 2003; law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Karnal EC–4737. A communication from the Acting to the Committee on Armed Services. Bunt; Regulated Areas’’ (Doc. No. 02–037–2) General Counsel, Federal Emergency Man- EC–4715. A communication from the Staff received on October 3, 2003; to the Committee agement Agency, transmitting, pursuant to Attorney, Tort Claims and Litigation Divi- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Suspen- sion, Air Force Legal Services Agency, EC–4728. A communication from the Con- sion of Community Eligibility’’ (Doc. No. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and FEMA–7815) received on October 7, 2003; to a rule entitled ‘‘Tort Claims’’ received on Plant Health Inspection Service, Department the Committee on Banking, Housing, and October 7, 2003; to the Committee on Armed of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to Urban Affairs. Services. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Viruses, EC–4738. A communication from the Coun- EC–4716. A communication from the Acting Serums, and Toxins, and Analogous Prod- sel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, ucts; Determination of Moisture Content in Public and Indian Housing, Department of Technology, and Logistics, transmitting, Desiccated Biological Products’’ (Doc. No. Housing and Urban Development, transmit- pursuant to law, a report on the amount of 01–067–2) received on October 3, 2003; to the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Department of Defense purchases from for- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and titled ‘‘Required Conversion of Develop- eign entities in Fiscal Year 2002; to the Com- Forestry. ments From Public Housing Stock’’ mittee on Armed Services. EC–4729. A communication from the Ad- (RIN2577–AC01) received on October 8, 2003; EC–4717. A communication from the Acting ministrator, Livestock and Seed Program, to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Agricultural Marketing Service, transmit- Urban Affairs. Technology, and Logistics, transmitting, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–4739. A communication from the Coun- pursuant to law, the government-wide titled ‘‘Soybean Production and Research: sel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of progress report and the Department of De- Amend Order to Adjust Representation on Public and Indian Housing, Department of fense supplement that section 5 of the Fed- the United Soybean Board’’ (Doc. No. LS–03– Housing and Urban Development, transmit- eral Financial Assistance Management Im- 03) received on October 14, 2003; to the Com- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- provement Act of 1999 requires each agency mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- titled ‘‘Housing Choice Voucher Program to submit to Congress; to the Committee on estry. Homeownership Option: Eligibility of Units Armed Services. EC–4730. A communication from the Ad- Owned or Controlled By a Public Housing EC–4718. A communication from the Dep- ministrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Agency’’ (RIN2577–AC39) received on October uty Under Secretary of Defense for Installa- Agricultural Marketing Service, transmit- 8, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- tions and Environment, transmitting, pursu- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ening, and Urban Affairs. ant to law, the Fiscal Year 2002 Defense En- titled ‘‘Tart Cherries Grown in the States of EC–4740. A communication from the Coun- vironmental Technology Program Annual Michigan, et al.; Increased Assessment Rate’’ sel for Legislation and Regulations, Office of

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.042 S15PT1 S12606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 Public and Indian Housing, Department of tation Plans; State of Iowa’’ (FRL#7569–9) re- Casks: Standardized NUHOMS ¥24P, Housing and Urban Development, transmit- ceived on October 14, 2003; to the Committee ¥24PHB, ¥32PT, ¥52B, and ¥61B’’ (RIN3150– ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on Environment and Public Works. AH32) received on October 14, 2003; to the titled ‘‘Voluntary Conversion of Develop- EC–4750. A communication from the Dep- Committee on Environment and Public ments From Public Housing Stock’’ uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Works. (RIN2577–AC02) received on October 8, 2003; Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant EC–4759. A communication from the Acting to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delega- Administrator, Environmental Protection Urban Affairs. tion of Authority to the Washington State Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ‘‘An- EC–4741. A communication from the Legis- Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air nual Report to Congress on Implementation lative and Regulatory Activities Division, Authority, Olympic Regional Clean Air of Public Law 106–107’’; to the Committee on Comptroller of the Currency, Administrator Agency, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Environment and Public Works. of National Banks, transmitting, pursuant to Spokan County Air Pollution Control Au- EC–4760. A communication from the Acting law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Risk- thority, and Southwest Clean Air Agency for Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, Based Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy New Source Performance Standards’’ Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Guidelines; Capital Maintenance: Interim (FRL#7567–8) received on October 14, 2003; to Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Capital Treatment of Consolidated Asset- the Committee on Environment and Public report of a rule entitled ‘‘Migratory Bird Backed Commercial Paper Program Assets’’ Works. Permits: Regulations for Double-crested Cor- (RIN1557–AC76) received on October 14, 2003; EC–4751. A communication from the Dep- morant Management’’ (RIN1018–AI39) re- to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and uty Associate Administrator, Environmental ceived on October 7, 2003; to the Committee Urban Affairs. Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant on Environment and Public Works. EC–4742. A communication from the Sec- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- EC–4761. A communication from the Acting retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- sion to the California State Implementation Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, ant to law, a six-month periodic report on Plan, El Dorado County Air Pollution Con- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the the national emergency with respect to sig- trol District and Santa Barbara County Air Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the nificant narcotics traffickers centered on Co- Pollution Control District’’ (FRL#7567–2) re- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and lombia that was declared in Executive Order ceived on October 14, 2003; to the Committee Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing 12978 of October 21, 1995; to the Committee on on Environment and Public Works. Eriastrum hooveri (Hoover’s wooly-star) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–4752. A communication from the Dep- from the Federal List of Endangered and EC–4743. A communication from the Chair- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Threatened Species’’ (RIN1018–AG41) re- man, Securities and Exchange Commission, Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant ceived on October 7, 2003; to the Committee transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2002 An- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Vir- on Environment and Public Works. nual Report of the Securities Investor Pro- ginia: Approval of Financial Assurance Reg- EC–4762. A communication from the Dep- tection Corporation (SIPC); to the Com- ulations for the Commonwealth’s Municipal uty Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, De- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Solid Waste Landfill Permitting Program’’ partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- fairs. (FRL#7569–4) received on October 14, 2003; to suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–4744. A communication from the Gen- the Committee on Environment and Public ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and eral Counsel, Department of Housing and Works. Plants; Delisting of the Berberis (=Mahonia) Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant EC–4753. A communication from the Dep- sonnei (Truckee barberry)’’ (RIN1018–AH47) to law, the report of vacancy for the position uty Associate Administrator, Environmental received on October 7, 2003; to the Committee of Assistant Secretary for Policy Develop- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant on Environment and Public Works. ment and Research, Department of Housing to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- EC–4763. A communication from the Acting and Urban Development, received on October proval and Promulgation of Air Quality Im- Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, 8, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- plementation Plans; State of Utah; State Im- Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pur- ing, and Urban Affairs. plementation Plan Corrections’’ (FRL#7573– suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–4745. A communication from the Chair- 8) received on October 14, 2003; to the Com- ‘‘Proposed Revenue Procedure Regarding man, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, mittee on Environment and Public Works. Home-Care Service Procedures’’ (Notice 2003– transmitting, a report relative to the third EC–4754. A communication from the Dep- 70) received on October 2, 2003; to the Com- meeting of the Corporation’s Committee on uty Associate Administrator, Environmental mittee on Finance. Banking Policy; to the Committee on Bank- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant EC–4764. A communication from the Acting ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, EC–4746. A communication from the Ad- proval and Promulgation of State Air Qual- Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pur- ministrator, Research and Promotion ity Plans for Designated Facilities and Pol- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Branch, Agricultural Marketing Service, lutants; Control of Emissions from Existing ‘‘Disallowance of Certain Entertainment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Inciner- Etc. Expenses’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–109) received a rule entitled ‘‘Mango Promotion, Research, ator Units; Control of Emissions from Exist- on October 2, 2003; to the Committee on Fi- and Information Order: Referendum Proce- ing Large Municipal Waste Comustors; Ne- nance. dures’’ (RIN0581–AC05) received on October vada; American Samoa; Northern Mariana EC–4765. A communication from the Acting 14, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Islands’’ (FRL#7572–5) received on October Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Nutrition, and Forestry. 14, 2003; to the Committee on Environment Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pur- EC–4747. A communication from the Dep- and Public Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled uty Associate Administrator, Environmental EC–4755. A communication from the Dep- ‘‘United States Income Tax Treaties that Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Meet the Requirements of Section to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant 1(h)(11)(C)(i)(II)’’ (Notice 2003–68) received on proval and Promulgation of Air Quality Im- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Munic- October 2, 2003; to the Committee on Fi- plementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Revised ipal Solid Waste Landfill Location Restric- nance. MOBILE6-based Motor Vehicle Emission tions for Airport Safety’’ (FRL#7573–6) re- EC–4766. A communication from the Acting Budget for the Pennsylvania Portion of the ceived on October 14, 2003; to the Committee Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Philadelphia-Wilmington-Trenton Ozone on Environment and Public Works. Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pur- Nonattainment Area’’ (FRL#7570–4) received EC–4756. A communication from the Dep- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled on October 14, 2003; to the Committee on En- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental ‘‘United States Income Tax Treaties that vironment and Public Works. Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant Meet the Requirements of Section EC–4748. A communication from the Dep- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘West 1(h)(11)(C)(i)(II)’’ (Notice 2003–68) received on uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Virginia: Final Authorization of State Haz- October 2, 2003; to the Committee on Fi- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant ardous Waste Management Program Revi- nance. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- sion’’ (FRL#7575–1) received on October 14, EC–4767. A communication from the Acting proval and Promulgation of Implementation 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Plans; New Mexico; Revision to Motor Vehi- Public Works. Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pur- cle Emission Budgets in Bernalillo County, EC–4757. A communication from the Dep- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled New Mexico Carbon Monoxide Air Quality uty Associate Administrator, Environmental ‘‘Michael and Nancy B. McNamara v. Com- Maintenance Plan Using MOBILE6’’ Protection Agency, transmitting, a docu- missioner’’ (AOD) received on October 2, 2003; (FRL#7571–1) received on October 14, 2003; to ment related to the Agency’s regulatory pro- to the Committee on Finance. the Committee on Environment and Public grams with respect to asbestos; to the Com- EC–4768. A communication from the Acting Works. mittee on Environment and Public Works. Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, EC–4749. A communication from the Dep- EC–4758. A communication from the Direc- Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pur- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental tor, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant Material Safety and Safeguards, transmit- ‘‘Stock that is Considered Readily Tradable to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on an Established Securities Market in the proval and Promulgation of State Implemen- titled ‘‘List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage United States for Purposes’’ (Notice 2003–71)

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.043 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12607 received on October 2, 2003; to the Committee By Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee deter and punish violent gang crime, to pro- on Finance. on Indian Affairs, with an amendment: tect law abiding citizens and communities EC–4769. A communication from the Assist- S. 1146. A bill to implement the rec- from violent criminals, to revise and en- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- ommendations of the Garrison Unit Tribal hance criminal penalties for violent crimes, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Advisory Committee by providing authoriza- to reform and facilitate prosecution of juve- law, the reports of the texts and background tion for the construction of a rural health nile gang members who commit violent statements of international agreements, care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian crimes, to expand and improve gang preven- other than treaties; to the Committee on Reservation, North Dakota (Rept. No. 108– tion programs, and for other purposes; to the Foreign Relations. 165). Committee on the Judiciary. EC–4770. A communication from the Assist- By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. DORGAN, f ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- Mr. CHAFEE, Mr. HAGEL, Mrs. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF HUTCHISON, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. THOM- law, the reports of the texts and background COMMITTEES AS, Mr. BREAUX, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. statements of international agreements, GRAHAM of Florida, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. other than treaties; to the Committee on The following executive reports of NELSON of Nebraska, and Mr. ROCKE- Foreign Relations. committees were submitted: FELLER): EC–4771. A communication from the Sec- By Mr. SHELBY for the Committee on S. 1736. A bill to promote simplification retary of State, transmitting, a copy of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. and fairness in the administration and col- Agency for International Development Stra- *Peter Lichtenbaum, of Virginia, to be an lection of sales and use taxes; to the Com- tegic Plan for FY 2004 to 2009; to the Com- Assistant Secretary of Commerce. mittee on Finance. mittee on Foreign Relations. *Harvey S. Rosen, of New Jersey, to be a By Mr. WYDEN: EC–4772. A communication from the Assist- Member of the Council of Economic Advis- S. 1737. A bill to amend the Clayton Act to ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ers. enhance the authority of the Federal Trade ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Kristin J. Forbes, of Massachusetts, to be a Commission or the Attorney General to pre- Arms Export Control Act, a report of the Member of the Council of Economic Advis- vent anticompetitive practices in tightly certification of a proposed manufacturing li- ers. concentrated gasoline markets; to the Com- cense agreement for the manufacture of sig- *Julie L. Myers, of Kansas, to be an Assist- mittee on the Judiciary. nificant military equipment abroad to The ant Secretary of Commerce. By Mr. DODD: Netherlands and Denmark; to the Committee S. 1738. A bill to reauthorize the Defense By Mr. INHOFE for the committee on En- on Foreign Relations. Production Act of 1950, and for other pur- vironment and Public Works. EC–4773. A communication from the Assist- poses; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- *Michael O. Leavitt, of Utah, to be Admin- ing, and Urban Affairs. istrator of the Environmental Protection ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the f Arms Export Control Act, the report of a Agency. certification of a proposed manufacturing li- *Nomination was reported with rec- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND cense agreement for the manufacture of sig- ommendation that it be confirmed sub- SENATE RESOLUTIONS nificant military equipment abroad to ject to the nominee’s commitment to The following concurrent resolutions Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- respond to requests to appear and tes- tions. and Senate resolutions were read, and EC–4774. A communication from the Assist- tify before any duly constituted com- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- mittee of the Senate. By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. BAYH, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to f Mr. BIDEN, Mr. BOND, Mrs. BOXER, section 706 of the Foreign Relations Author- Mr. BREAUX, Mr. CARPER, Mr. ization Act, the report of Presidential Deter- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND CHAFEE, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. COCHRAN, mination 2003–38 relative to Afghanistan, JOINT RESOLUTIONS Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. The Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, China, The following bills and joint resolu- CORZINE, Mr. DAYTON, Mr. DEWINE, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, tions were introduced, read the first Mr. DODD, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. EDWARDS, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. and second times by unanimous con- Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Para- HAGEL, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. JEFFORDS, guay, Peru, Thailand, Venezuela, and Viet- sent, and referred as indicated: Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. nam; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mrs. KERRY, Mr. KOHL, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. tions. HUTCHISON): LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. EC–4775. A communication from the Assist- S. 1731. A bill to amend the Intermodal LIEBERMAN, Mrs. LINCOLN, Ms. MI- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of KULSKI, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MUR- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the 1991 to designate the La Entrada al Pacifico RAY, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. REID, Mr. Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986, Corridor in the State of Texas as a high pri- SANTORUM, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. SCHU- the report of an extension of Presidential De- ority corridor on the National Highway Sys- MER, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. SPECTER, Ms. termination 2003–34 relative to Ireland; to tem; to the Committee on Environment and STABENOW, Mr. TALENT, and Mr. the Committee on Foreign Relations. Public Works. THOMAS): EC–4776. A communication from the Assist- By Mr. DOMENICI: S. Res. 243. A resolution designating the ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- S. 1732. A bill to direct the Secretary of the week of October 19, 2003, through October 25, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Interior to establish a rural water supply 2003, as ‘‘National Childhood Lead Poisoning law, a report relative to the aggregate num- program in the Reclamation States to pro- Prevention Week’’; considered and agreed to. ber, locations, activities, and lengths of as- vide a clean, safe, affordable, and reliable By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and signment for all temporary and permanent water supply to rural residents; to the Com- Mr. KYL): U.S. military personnel and U.S. individual mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. S. Con. Res. 73. A concurrent resolution ex- civilians retained as contractors involved in By Mr. KOHL (for himself and Mr. KEN- pressing the deep concern of Congress re- the anti-narcotics campaign in Colombia; to NEDY): garding the failure of the Islamic Republic of the Committee on Foreign Relations. S. 1733. A bill to authorize the Attorney Iran to adhere to its obligations under a EC–4777. A communication from the Acting General to award grants to States to develop safeguards agreement with the International Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, and implement State court interpreter pro- Atomic Energy Agency and the engagement Technology, and Logistics, Department of grams; to the Committee on the Judiciary. by Iran in activities that appear to be de- Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, ten By Mrs. LINCOLN (for herself, Mr. signed to develop nuclear weapons; to the quarterly exception Selected Acquisition Re- LUGAR, and Mr. BINGAMAN): Committee on Foreign Relations. ports (SARs) for the quarter ending June 30, S. 1734. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI f 2003; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. of the Social Security Act to provide States EC–4778. A communication from the Assist- with the option to expand or add coverage of ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS ant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, De- pregnant women under the medicaid and S. 480 partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to State children’s health insurance programs, At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the law, the Department’s Report to Congress on and for other purposes; to the Committee on name of the Senator from Michigan Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disar- Finance. mament Studies Completed in 2002; to the (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mrs. FEIN- Committee on Foreign Relations. sor of S. 480, a bill to provide competi- STEIN, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. GRAHAM of tive grants for training court reporters f South Carolina, Mr. CHAMBLISS, and and closed captioners to meet require- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Mr. CAMPBELL): S. 1735. A bill to increase and enhance law ments for realtime writers under the The following reports of committees enforcement resources committed to inves- Telecommunications Act of 1996, and were submitted: tigation and prosecution of violent gangs, to for other purposes.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.045 S15PT1 S12608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 S. 560 gram are at least equal to the actuarial (Mrs. CLINTON) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the value of the prescription drug benefits sor of S. 1659, a bill to designate the fa- name of the Senator from Washington offered to enrollees under the plan gen- cility of the United States Postal Serv- (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- erally. ice located at 57 Old Tappan Road in sor of S. 560, a bill to impose tariff-rate S. 1380 Tappan, New York, as the ‘‘John G quotas on certain casein and milk pro- At the request of Mr. SMITH, the Dow Post Office Building.’’ tein concentrates. name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. S. 1660 S. 854 BROWNBACK) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. CAMPBELL, the At the request of Mr. COLEMAN, the of S. 1380, a bill to distribute universal name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. name of the Senator from Michigan service support equitably throughout ENSIGN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- rural America, and for other purposes. 1660 , a bill to improve water quality on sor of S. 854, a bill to authorize a com- S. 1545 abandoned and inactive mine land, and prehensive program of support for vic- At the request of Mr. HATCH, the for other purposes. tims of torture, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. S. 1693 S. 985 GRAHAM) and the Senator from Wis- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the At the request of Mr. DODD, the name consin (Mr. KOHL) were added as co- name of the Senator from Louisiana of the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. sponsors of S. 1545, a bill to amend the (Mr. BREAUX) was added as a cosponsor PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor of S. Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi- of S. 1693, a bill to amend section 35 of 985, a bill to amend the Federal Law grant Responsibility Act of 1996 to per- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Enforcement Pay Reform Act of 1990 to mit States to determine State resi- allow individuals receiving unemploy- adjust the percentage differentials pay- dency for higher education purposes ment compensation to be eligible for a able to Federal law enforcement offi- and to authorize the cancellation of re- refundable, advanceable credit for cers in certain high-cost areas, and for moval and adjustment of status of cer- health insurance costs. other purposes. tain alien students who are long-term S. 1704 S. 992 United States residents. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the At the request of Mr. NICKLES, the S. 1557 name of the Senator from Maryland name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. the name of the Senator from New Jer- sor of S. 1704, a bill to amend the Pub- 992, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- sey (Mr. CORZINE) was added as a co- lic Health Service Act to establish a enue Code of 1986 to repeal the provi- sponsor of S. 1557, a bill to authorize State family support grant program to sion taxing policyholder dividends of the extension of nondiscriminatory end the practice of parents giving legal mutual life insurance companies and to treatment (normal trade relations custody of their seriously emotionally repeal the policyholders surplus ac- treatment) to the products of Armenia. disturbed children to State agencies for count provisions. S. 1570 the purpose of obtaining mental health S. 1037 At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the services for those children. At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the name of the Senator from Oklahoma S. 1709 name of the Senator from Maryland (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the (Mr. SARBANES) was added as a cospon- of S. 1570, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. sor of S. 1037, a bill to amend title Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individ- MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor XVIII of the Social Security Act to uals a refundable credit against income of S. 1709, a bill to amend the USA PA- provide for coverage under the medi- tax for the purchase of private health TRIOT ACT to place reasonable limita- care program of all oral anticancer insurance, and to establish State tions on the use of surveillance and the drugs. health insurance safety-net programs. issuance of search warrants, and for S. 1172 S. 1612 other purposes. At the request of Mr. FRIST, the At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the S. 1716 name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. name of the Senator from New Jersey At the request of Mr. CHAFEE, the FITZGERALD) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- name of the Senator from New Jersey of S . 1172, a bill to establish grants to sponsor of S. 1612, a bill to establish a (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- provide health services for improved technology, equipment, and informa- sponsor of S. 1716, a bill to amend the nutrition, increased physical activity, tion transfer within the Department of Federal Water Pollution Control Act to obesity prevention, and for other pur- Homeland Security. authorize the use of funds made avail- poses. S. 1622 able for nonpoint source management S. 1250 At the request of Mr. GRAHAM of programs for projects and activities re- At the request of Mr. BURNS, the Florida, the name of the Senator from lating to the development and imple- name of the Senator from South Da- Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS) was added as mentation of phase II of the storm kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- a cosponsor of S. 1622, a bill to amend water program of the Environmental sponsor of S. 1250, a bill to improve, en- title 10, United States Code, to exempt Protection Agency. hance, and promote the Nation’s home- certain members of the Armed Forces S. CON. RES. 58 land security, public safety, and citizen from the requirement to pay subsist- At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the activated emergency response capabili- ence charges while hospitalized. name of the Senator from New Mexico ties through the use of enhanced 911 S. 1637 (Mr. DOMENICI) was added as a cospon- services, to further upgrade Public At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the sor of S . Con. Res. 58, a concurrent res- Safety Answering Point capabilities name of the Senator from Massachu- olution expressing the sense of Con- and related functions in receiving E–911 setts (Mr. KERRY) was withdrawn as a gress with respect to raising awareness calls, and to support the construction cosponsor of S. 1637, a bill to amend the and encouraging prevention of stalking and operation of a ubiquitous and reli- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to com- in the United States and supporting able citizen activated system and other ply with the World Trade Organization the goals and ideals of National Stalk- purposes. rulings on the FSC/ETI benefit in a ing Awareness Month. S. 1369 manner that preserves jobs and produc- AMENDMENT NO. 1798 At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the tion activities in the United States, to At the request of Mr. CRAIG, his name name of the Senator from New Jersey reform and simplify the international was withdrawn as a cosponsor of (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- taxation rules of the United States, amendment No. 1798 intended to be pro- sponsor of S. 1369, a bill to ensure that and for other purposes. posed to S. 1689, an original bill mak- prescription drug benefits offered to S. 1659 ing emergency supplemental appropria- medicare eligible enrollees in the Fed- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the tions for Iraq and Afghanistan security eral Employees Health Benefits Pro- name of the Senator from New York and reconstruction for the fiscal year

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We have critical needs was added as a cosponsor of amend- tion States to provide a clean, safe, af- that need to be addressed and I urge ment No. 1806 proposed to S. 1689, an fordable, and reliable water supply to my fellow Senators to help ensure that original bill making emergency supple- rural residents; to the Committee on we can indeed meet them. mental appropriations for Iraq and Af- Energy and Natural Resources. I ask unanimous consent that the ghanistan security and reconstruction Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise text of the bill be printed in the for the fiscal year ending September 30, today to introduce a bill that is crit- RECORD. 2004, and for other purposes. ical to rural America and long overdue. There being no objection, the bill was ECORD AMENDMENT NO. 1807 My bill would help to ensure that our ordered to be printed in the R , as follows: At the request of Mr. CHAFEE, the rural communities continue to thrive names of the Senator from Wisconsin and flourish by guaranteeing a safe, re- S. 1732 (Mr. FEINGOLD) and the Senator from liable water supply. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN) were added There is no comprehensive program Congress assembled, as cosponsors of amendment No. 1807 in existence that rural communities can tap into to meet increasing de- SECTION. 1. SHORT TITLE. intended to be proposed to S. 1689, an This Act may be cited as ‘‘The Reclama- original bill making emergency supple- mands for rural water infrastructure. My bill will remedy this problem by tion Rural Water Supply Act of 2003’’. mental appropriations for Iraq and Af- SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. ghanistan security and reconstruction creating such a program within the De- In this Act: for the fiscal year ending September 30, partment of the Interior, specifically (1) CONSTRUCT.—The term ‘‘construct’’ 2004, and for other purposes. in the Bureau of Reclamation. My bill means to— authorizes the Secretary of the Inte- AMENDMENT NO. 1818 (A) install new infrastructure; and rior to undertake a competitive pro- (B) upgrade or replace existing facilities At the request of Mr. BYRD, the that are associated with the new infrastruc- names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. gram to plan, design, and construct rural water supply projects in conjunc- ture authorized under this Act. HARKIN) and the Senator from Vermont tion with non-Federal local entities. (2) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ (Mr. JEFFORDS) were added as cospon- To date, there is no Federal program means any Indian entity that is— sors of amendment No. 1818 proposed to (A) included on the list of recognized tribes specifically in place with the purpose S. 1689, an original bill making emer- that the Secretary publishes in the Federal of meeting the rural water needs of gency supplemental appropriations for Register in accordance with section 104 of communities and tribes. As a result, we Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List either offer piece meal help through construction for the fiscal year ending Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a–1); and EPA grants or communities turn to (B) recognized by the Secretary as eligible September 30, 2004, and for other pur- other programs that were originally to receive services from the Federal Govern- poses. designed for other purposes. ment. AMENDMENT NO. 1825 In the State of New Mexico alone, (3) NON-FEDERAL PROJECT ENTITY.—The At the request of Mr. BOND, the name there are numerous projects that would term ‘‘non-Federal project entity’’ means a of the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. State, regional, or local authority, Indian benefit from a program such as the one tribe, or other qualifying entity, such as a ROCKEFELLER) was added as a cospon- I propose in this bill. Let me just share sor of amendment No. 1825 proposed to water conservation district, water conser- one example with you—the community vancy district, or rural water district or as- S. 1689, an original bill making emer- of Chimayo, NM. Chimayo is in north- sociation. gency supplemental appropriations for ern New Mexico tucked in the foothills (4) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- of the beautiful Sangre de Christo the rural water supply program established construction for the fiscal year ending Mountains. This historic and pictur- under section 3(a). September 30, 2004, and for other pur- esque community is over 400 years old. (5) PROJECT.— poses. (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘project’’ Today, the small community of less means a water supply project for commu- AMENDMENT NO. 1834 than 3000 people is forced to haul water nities, an Indian tribe, or dispersed home- At the request of Mr. CORZINE, his because they lack adequate infrastruc- sites with domestic or rural water. name and the name of the Senator ture to service their homes. I know (B) INCLUSION.—The term ‘‘project’’ in- from Florida (Mr. GRAHAM) were added that other States in the west have cludes incidental livestock watering. as cosponsors of amendment No. 1834 communities with similar needs. (6) RECLAMATION LAW.—The term ‘‘Rec- proposed to S. 1689, an original bill My bill requires the Secretary to lamation law’’ means the Act of June 17, 1902 making emergency supplemental ap- look at whether or not a community (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), and Acts supple- propriations for Iraq and Afghanistan has an urgent and compelling need, mental to and amendatory of that Act (43 security and reconstruction for the fis- U.S.C. 371 et seq.)). whether construction of a rural water (7) RECLAMATION STATE.—The term ‘‘Rec- cal year ending September 30, 2004, and system would help alleviate future lamation State’’ means each of the States for other purposes. water supply shortages, whether it identified in the first section of the Act of At the request of Mr. BIDEN, his name would help improve health of water June 17, 1902 (43 U.S.C. 391). was added as a cosponsor of amend- quality to name just a few. Addition- (8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ ment No. 1834 proposed to S. 1689, ally, my bill is based on the commu- means the Secretary of the Interior. supra. nities capability to pay. Again, I will SEC. 3. RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM. At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- speak about New Mexico where many (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in co- ida, his name was added as a cosponsor of these communities are among the operation with non-Federal project entities, of amendment No. 1834 proposed to S. may carry out a rural water supply program poorest. Yet, I don’t believe that to plan, design, and construct projects in 1689, supra. should preclude them from the most Reclamation States. AMENDMENT NO. 1836 basic resource—a safe and reliable (b) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.— At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, her drinking water supply. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall de- name was added as a cosponsor of I know that many are aware of the velop and publish in the Federal Register cri- amendment No. 1836 proposed to S. on-going drought conditions in the teria for determining the eligibility of a 1689, an original bill making emer- west. Our best experts have predicted project for assistance under the program. gency supplemental appropriations for that this will only get worse. Many of (2) CONSIDERATIONS.—The criteria developed under paragraph (1) shall take into ac- Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- America’s rural communities are being count such factors as— construction for the fiscal year ending hit the hardest by these worsening (A) whether a project serves— September 30, 2004, and for other pur- drought conditions. I believe my bill (i) rural areas and communities; or poses. goes a long way in helping these al- (ii) Indian tribes;

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(B) whether there is an urgent and compel- (4) any reasonable alternatives to the pro- (f) REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS.—If a project ling need for a project that would— posed project (including nonstructural alter- is constructed under the program, the Fed- (i) result in continuous, measurable, and natives) that satisfy the need for action, in- eral share of feasibility studies shall be— significant water quality benefits; cluding an alternative that is within the (1) considered to be project costs; and (ii) address current or future water supply ability of the non-Federal project entity to (2) reimbursed in accordance with Rec- shortages; or pay operation, maintenance, and repair costs lamation law. (iii) improve the health or aesthetic qual- of the proposed project; SEC. 6. OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND RE- ity of water; (5) the economic feasibility and cost effec- PLACEMENT COSTS. (C) whether a project helps meet any appli- tiveness of the proposed project; (a) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to carry cable legal requirements; (6) impacts of the proposed project on the out a project under this Act, a non-Federal (D) whether a project— natural and human environment; project entity shall establish, to the satisfac- (i) promotes and applies a regional or wa- (7) appropriate water conservation meas- tion of the Secretary, that the non-Federal tershed perspective to water resource man- ures; and project entity has the ability to pay all oper- agement or cross-boundary issues; (8) the financial ability of the non-Federal ation, maintenance, and replacement costs (ii) implements an integrated resources project entity to pay— of the project facilities. management approach; (A) the non-Federal share of any planning (b) PLAN.—The non-Federal project entity, (iii) increases water management flexi- and construction costs of the proposed in consultation with the Secretary, shall de- bility; or project; and velop an operation, maintenance, and re- (iv) forms a partnership with other enti- (B) 100 percent of the operation, mainte- placement plan to provide the necessary ties; and nance, and replacement costs allocated framework to assist the non-Federal project (E) whether a project provides benefits out- under subsection (c)(1)(C)(i). entity in establishing rates and fees for side the region in which the project is car- (c) REPORT.— project beneficiaries. ried out. (1) IN GENERAL.—On completion of a feasi- SEC. 7. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. bility study under subsection (a), the Sec- (c) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT.— (a) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY.—The Sec- (1) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of retary shall prepare a report that— retary may enter into contracts, financial the cost of the planning and construction of (A) describes the engineering, environ- assistance agreements, and such other agree- a project shall be the amount established by mental, and economic activities of the Sec- ments, and promulgate such regulations, as the Secretary in the feasibility report for the retary carried out under the study; are necessary to carry out this Act. project under section 5(c)(1)(D)(i). (B) takes into consideration— (b) LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.—None of (2) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.— (i) the range of potential solutions for, and the funds made available to the Secretary the circumstances and needs of, the area to (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in for planning or construction of a rural water subparagraph (B), the non-Federal share be served by the proposed project; supply project developed under the program shall be not less than 25 percent of the cost (ii) the potential benefits to the people of may be used to plan or construct facilities of planning and construction of the project, the study area; and used to supply water for irrigation. (iii) appropriate water conservation meas- but not more than the amount established (c) TITLE TO PROJECTS.—Title to the com- by the Secretary in the feasibility report for ures; ponents of rural water supply projects the project under section 5(c)(1)(D)(i). (C) includes a schedule that identifies— planned, designed, and constructed under the (i) the amount of operation, maintenance, (B) REDUCED NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The program shall be held by the non-Federal Secretary may reduce the non-Federal share and replacement costs that should be allo- project entity. cated to each non-Federal project entity par- of the cost of the planning and construction SEC. 8. EFFECT ON FEDERAL RECLAMATION LAW. ticipating in the project; and of a project under subparagraph (A) if the Nothing in this Act supersedes or amends— (ii) the current and expected financial abil- Secretary determines that the amount of the (1) Reclamation law; or ity of each non-Federal project entity to pay non-Federal share required by that subpara- (2) any Federal law associated with a the allocated operation, maintenance, and graph would result in economic hardship for project, or portion of a project constructed replacement costs; the non-Federal project entity. under Reclamation law. (D)(i) specifies the Federal and non-Federal (C) LIMITATION.—Grants from other Fed- SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. eral sources shall not be credited toward the share of the planning and construction costs of the project; and (a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be non-Federal share required by this para- appropriated to carry out this Act $70,000,000 graph. (ii) allocates the non-Federal share among project beneficiaries; and for fiscal year 2004 and each fiscal year SEC. 4. APPRAISAL INVESTIGATIONS. (E) includes the recommendations of the thereafter. (a) IN GENERAL.—On request of a non-Fed- (b) CONSTRUCTION COST INDEXING.— Secretary as to whether the project should eral project entity, the Secretary, in co- (1) IN GENERAL.—Any amounts appro- be carried out under this Act. operation with the non-Federal project enti- priated for the planning and construction of (2) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—With respect ty and in consultation with appropriate projects under this Act shall include such to any project that the Secretary rec- State, regional, local, and tribal authorities, sums as are necessary to defray increases in ommends under paragraph (1)(E), the Sec- may conduct an appraisal investigation of a development costs reflected in appropriate retary shall submit to Congress— project to determine whether— engineering cost indices after the completion (A) the feasibility report for the proposed (1) the project meets the criteria developed date of the applicable feasibility report, to project prepared under paragraph (1); under section (3)(b); and remain available until expended. (B) any environmental reports associated (2) the Secretary should initiate a feasi- (2) COST SHARING.—The Federal and non- with the proposed project; and bility study under section 5(a). Federal share of cost increases due to infla- (C) a request to develop and construct the (b) REPORT.—On completion of the inves- tion shall be allocated in amounts that are proposed project, as appropriate. tigation under subsection (a), the Secretary proportionate to the allocation determined (d) PRIORITIES.—The Secretary shall estab- shall prepare an appraisal report that in- under section 3(c). cludes any recommendations of the Sec- lish priorities for carrying out projects under this Act based on— retary with respect to whether a feasibility By Mr. KOHL (for himself and study should be initiated for the project (1) the extent to which the project takes under section 5(a). advantage of— Mr. KENNEDY): (c) COSTS.—The Secretary shall pay the (A) economic incentives; and S. 1733. A bill to authorize the Attor- costs of any appraisal investigations con- (B) the use of market-based mechanisms; ney General to award grants to States ducted under this section. (2) the cost benefit of the project versus to develop and implement State court SEC. 5. FEASIBILITY STUDIES. other alternatives such as desalination; interpreter programs; to the Com- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in co- (3) whether non-Federal project entities mittee on the Judiciary. operation with a non-Federal project entity, have adequate fiscal controls in place to Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise may carry out studies to determine the fea- manage the project; and today to introduce the State Court In- sibility of rural water supply systems rec- (4) the extent to which the project involves ommended for study under section 4(b). partnerships. terpreters Grant Program Act of 2003. (b) STUDY CONSIDERATIONS.—In conducting (e) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT.— This bill would create a modest Fed- a feasibility study under this section, the (1) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of eral grant program to support the Secretary shall consider— the cost of a feasibility study carried out State court interpreter services. Cur- (1) the need for the proposed project; under this section shall not exceed 50 percent rently, court interpreting services vary (2) short- and long-term water demand and of the study costs. greatly by State—some States have supplies in the study area; (2) FORM OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The non- highly developed programs, others are (3) an evaluation of whether the resources Federal share under paragraph (1) may be in in the study area are capable of providing a the form of any in-kind services that the trying to get programs running but safe and reliable source of potable water to Secretary determines would contribute sub- lack adequate funds, and still others the communities and rural areas to be stantially toward the conduct and comple- have no program at all. This inconsist- served; tion of the study. ency creates the potential for poorly

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.059 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12611 translated court proceedings, or court try. Although Spanish is by far the (7) 29 States have developed, or are devel- proceedings that are not translated at most requested language to be trans- oping, court interpreting programs; all. It is critical that we protect the lated in courtrooms, court officials re- (8) robust, effective court interpreter pro- constitutional right to a fair trial by port regular or occasional need for grams— (A) actively recruit skilled individuals to funding State court interpreter pro- Russian, German, French, Mandarin, be court interpreters; grams. Cantonese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Ko- (B) train those individuals in the interpre- According to the 2000 Census, 18 per- rean, Vietnamese, Afghani, Armenian, tation of court proceedings; cent of the population over age five Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic, Somali, Polish (C) develop and use a thorough, systematic speaks a language other than English and many other languages. The coinci- certification process for court interpreters; at home. As these individuals with lim- dence of budget cuts and increased de- (D) have sufficient funding to ensure that a ited English proficiency come into the mand threatens federally-guaranteed qualified interpreter will be available to the court system to seek redress or to de- due process and justifies Federal assist- court whenever necessary; and fend themselves against allegations of (9) Federal funding is necessary to— ance. (A) encourage States that do not have civil or criminal wrongdoing, it is crit- This legislation addresses this prob- court interpreter programs to develop them; ical to the fair administration of jus- lem by authorizing $15 million for each (B) assist States with nascent court inter- tice that they be able to understand of the next five fiscal years for a grant preter programs to implement them; their court proceedings. program to the States. Those States (C) assist States with limited court inter- At the Federal level, court inter- that apply would be eligible for a preter programs to enhance them; and preting services are provided as needed $100,000 base grant allotment. In addi- (D) assist States with robust court inter- by trained and certified interpreters. tion, $5 million would be set aside for preter programs to make further improve- Similarly, some States have robust and ments and share successful programs with States that demonstrate extraordinary other States. effective court interpreter programs in need. The remainder of the money SEC. 3. STATE COURT INTERPRETER PROGRAM. their State courts. These States re- would be distributed on a formula basis (a) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.— cruit, train, test and certify individ- determined by the percentage of per- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the uals in all necessary languages. How- sons in that State over the age of five Office of Justice Programs of the Depart- ever, many States have limited pro- who speak a language other than ment of Justice (referred to in this section as grams which may test and certify in- English at home. the ‘‘Administrator’’) shall make grants, in terpreters for only one language. Such Support for this legislation comes accordance with such regulations as the At- States may have only a small number from State court administrators across torney General may prescribe, to States to of interpreters certified to interpret the country. In fact, the Conference of develop and implement programs to assist courtroom proceedings. Still other Chief Justices and Conference of State individuals with limited English proficiency to access and understand State court pro- States have no program at all. We have Court Administrators this summer ceedings in which they are a party. heard horror stories of ‘‘amateur’’ in- adopted a resolution urging Congress (2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Adminis- terpreters attempting to translate to establish a national program to as- trator shall allocate, for each fiscal year, courtroom events. For example, the sist State courts in providing court in- $500,000 of the amount appropriated pursuant Philadelphia Inquirer reports: ‘‘In one terpreters services. to section 4 to be used to establish a court juvenile court, a juvenile defendant I hope my colleagues will help the interpreter technical assistance program to had to interpret for his parents. In a court systems in their States to pro- assist States receiving grants under this Act. Monroe County [Pennsylvania] court, a vide critical court interpreting services (b) USE OF GRANTS.—Grants awarded pursuant to subsection (a) may be used by member of an anti-domestic violence to their constituents. States to— group was asked to interpret for an al- I ask unanimous consent that the (1) assess regional language demands; leged victim, despite having a clear text of the bill be printed in the (2) develop a court interpreter program for bias.’’ RECORD. the State; The skills required of a court inter- There being no objection, the bill was (3) develop, institute, and administer lan- preter differ significantly from those ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as guage certification examinations; required of other interpreters or trans- follows: (4) recruit, train, and certify qualified court interpreters; lators. Legal English is a highly par- S. 1733 ticularized area of the language, and (5) pay for salaries, transportation, and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- technology necessary to implement the requires special training. Although resentatives of the United States of America in court interpreter program developed pursu- anyone with fluency in a foreign lan- Congress assembled, ant to paragraph (2); and guage could attempt to translate a SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (6) engage in other related activities, as court proceeding, the best interpreters This Act may be cited as the ‘‘State Court prescribed by the Attorney General. are those that have been tested and Interpreter Grant Program Act’’. (c) APPLICATION.—Each State desiring a certified as official court interpreters. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. grant under this section shall submit an ap- A lack of qualified interpreters can Congress finds that— plication to the Administrator at such time, create serious problems in the justice (1) the fair administration of justice de- in such manner, and accompanied by such in- system. For example, a poorly inter- pends on the ability of all participants in a formation as the Administrator may reason- courtroom proceeding to understand that ably require. preted trial may be appealed on the proceeding, regardless of their English pro- (d) STATE ALLOTMENTS.— grounds that justice was not adminis- ficiency; (1) BASE ALLOTMENT.—From amounts ap- tered fairly. Those appeals clog up the (2) 18 percent of the population of the propriated for each fiscal year pursuant to courts. In addition, where there are in- United States over 5 years of age speaks a section 4, the Administrator shall allocate adequate resources available, inter- language other than English at home; $100,000 to each State, which has an applica- preters may not be able to keep up (3) only qualified court interpreters can en- tion approved under subsection (c). with the caseload and trials may be de- sure that persons with limited English pro- (2) DISCRETIONARY ALLOTMENT.—From layed unreasonably and in violation of ficiency comprehend judicial proceedings in amounts appropriated for each fiscal year which they are a party; pursuant to section 4, the Administrator a defendant’s right to a speedy trial. (4) the knowledge and skills required of a shall allocate a total of $5,000,000 to the This is not just a State issue. First qualified court interpreter differ substan- States that have extraordinary needs that and foremost, the right to a fair trial is tially from those required in other interpre- must be addressed in order to develop, imple- a federally protected right under the tation settings, such as social service, med- ment, or expand a State court interpreter Constitution. The Federal Government ical, diplomatic, and conference inter- program. therefore has a role to play in ensuring preting; (3) ADDITIONAL ALLOTMENT.—In addition to that State courts are holding fair (5) the Federal Government has dem- the allocations made under paragraphs (1) trials. In addition, State budget crises onstrated its commitment to equal adminis- and (2), the Administrator shall allocate to have reduced the ability of the courts tration of justice regardless of English pro- each State, which has an application ap- ficiency; proved under subsection (c), an amount equal to pay for interpreter services. At the (6) Executive Order 13166, issued August 11, to the product reached by multiplying— same time, requests for interpreter 2000, requires Federal Agencies, including (A) the unallocated balance of the amount services have skyrocketed over the courts, to improve access for persons who appropriated for each fiscal year pursuant to past several years all around the coun- have limited English proficiency; section 4; and

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Timing of come-eligible uninsured residents determined by the Bureau of the Census. entry into prenatal care often reflects whose incomes are above the state’s SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. factors also associated with low birth- regular Medicaid eligibility ceilings. There are authorized to be appropriated weight, including maternal age and This bill would make it possible for $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2005 poverty. Increased access to prenatal States to extend Medicaid coverage for through 2008 to carry out this Act. care will give women greater access to family planning services without hav- screening and diagnostic tests as well ing to obtain a federal waiver. By Mrs. LINCOLN (for herself, as education, counseling, and referral Finally, the bill will improve the Mr. LUGAR, and Mr. BINGAMAN): services to reduce risky behaviors like health care of some infants and chil- S. 1734. A bill to amend titles XIX substance abuse and poor nutrition. dren with disabilities, such as those and XXI of the Social Security Act to Such care may thus help improve the born prematurely, who have private provide States with the option to ex- health of both mothers and their in- health insurance with limited benefits pand or add coverage of pregnant fants. that do not meet their health needs. women under the medicaid and State Premature birth can happen to any Currently, infants and children must children’s health insurance programs, family. In fact, nearly half of pre- be uninsured to be eligible for SCHIP. and for other purposes; to the Com- mature births have no known cause. However, this provision will give states mittee on Finance. but we do know that a whole host of the ability to use federal funds avail- Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, I am factors are associated with increased able under SCHIP to include income-el- pleased to introduce the Prevent Pre- risk, including maternal age, multiple igible underinsured infants and chil- maturity and Improve Child Health births, a history of preterm delivery, dren in SCHIP, as is currently per- Act of 2003, which seeks to reduce the stress, infection, smoking and drug mitted in Medicaid. This secondary incidence of prematurity and improve use. payer provision will allow children to the health of women of childbearing Additionally, this bill tackles a continue to be enrolled in their fam- age and children. I am joined in this ef- major prematurity risk factor—mater- ily’s private health policy, and at the fort today by my colleagues Senators nal smoking—by improving and ex- same time obtain the full spectrum of RICHARD LUGAR and JEFF BINGAMAN. panding coverage for pharmaceuticals health services they need. The number of premature births is and counseling that will help income- I encourage my colleagues to join us increasing at an alarming rate. Accord- eligible pregnant women enrolled in as supporters of this important legisla- ing to data from the National Center the program quit smoking. Almost 20 tion to give states the tools they need for Health Statistics, more than 476,000 percent of pregnant women ages 15 to to reduce the rate of premature births infants were born prematurely in 2001— 44 smoke, according to the Centers for and improve the health care of preg- a 27 percent increase since 1981 and the Disease Control and Prevention. But nant women, infants and children highest level ever reported in the pregnancy is a powerful motivator to across the nation. United States. Prematurity, which is help women stop smoking. Women who Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- defined as birth at less than 37 com- smoke are more likely to stop during sent that the full text of the Prevent pleted weeks of gestation, is the lead- pregnancy, both spontaneously and Prematurity and Improve Child Health ing cause of infant death in the first with assistance, than at any other Act be printed in the RECORD. month of life. Today, one in eight in- time. According to the Surgeon Gen- There being no objection, the bill was fants is born too early. Unfortunately, eral, programs to help pregnant women ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as in my own State of Arkansas, the prob- quit smoking can increase cessation follows: lem of preterm births is even more as- rates, benefiting infant health, and are S. 1734 tounding. In 2001, more than 13 percent cost-effective. Yet many States’ Med- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- of births were preterm, ranking Arkan- icaid programs do not reimburse coun- resentatives of the United States of America in sas 43rd in the Nation. This is a clear seling services aimed at helping preg- Congress assembled, wake-up call: we must take action to nant smokers understand the medical SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. reduce the number of premature births, consequences their smoking can have This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Prevent Pre- maturity and Improve Child Health Act of improving the health of hundreds of on their unborn child and giving them thousands of infants born each year. 2003’’. the tools they need to quit. For some SEC. 2. STATE OPTION TO EXPAND OR ADD COV- Not to mention the cost savings that pregnant women, counseling is not ERAGE OF CERTAIN PREGNANT will result from bringing healthy ba- enough and a physician may prescribe WOMEN UNDER MEDICAID AND bies into the world. pharmaceuticals. At least 35 States al- SCHIP. This legislation I introduced today ready include at least one type of (a) MEDICAID.— (1) AUTHORITY TO EXPAND COVERAGE.—Sec- gives States increased flexibility and smoking cessation pharmaceutical in the Federal resources needed to im- tion 1902(l)(2)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act their Medicaid programs. This bill will (42 U.S.C. 1396a(l)(2)(A)(i)) is amended by in- prove access to prenatal care for low- require all States to include these serting ‘‘(or such higher percentage as the income pregnant women. Specifically, drugs that, when prescribed by a physi- State may elect for purposes of expenditures it will give States new options to cover cian, can help pregnant women stop for medical assistance for pregnant women pregnant women under the State Chil- smoking. described in section 1905(u)(4)(A))’’ after ‘‘185 dren’s Health Insurance Program The bill also contains a provision di- percent’’. (SCHIP) and to cover low-income legal recting the Administrator of the (2) ENHANCED MATCHING FUNDS AVAILABLE IF immigrant pregnant women and chil- Health Resources and Services Admin- CERTAIN CONDITIONS MET.—Section 1905 of the dren under Medicaid and SCHIP. At Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is istration (HRSA) to review the core amended— least one in eight pregnant women are performance measures in the Maternal (A) in the fourth sentence of subsection (b), uninsured, according to a 1999 study and Child Health block grant and de- by striking ‘‘or subsection (u)(3)’’ and insert- conducted by Emory University pro- termine if there are sufficient pre- ing ‘‘, (u)(3), or (u)(4)’’; and fessor Ken Thorpe for the March of maturity-related measures, including (B) in subsection (u)— Dimes. Uninsured women receive fewer the percentage of infants born to moth- (i) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- prenatal services and report greater ers that smoke while pregnant. graph (5); and difficulty in obtaining needed care This bill also gives States the tools (ii) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: than women with insurance, an Insti- they need to help low-income women ‘‘(4) For purposes of the fourth sentence of tute of Medicine study concluded. The enrolled in Medicaid avoid another risk subsection (b) and section 2105(a), the ex- National Center for Health Statistics factor for premature birth—spacing penditures described in this paragraph are reports that infants born to mothers pregnancies too close together. In re- the following:

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‘‘(A) CERTAIN PREGNANT WOMEN.—If the ‘‘(A) during pregnancy and through the end serve as the identification number of the conditions described in subparagraph (B) are of the month in which the 60-day period (be- child, and all claims shall be submitted and met, expenditures for medical assistance for ginning on the last day of her pregnancy) paid under such number (unless the State pregnant women described in subsection (n) ends; issues a separate identification number for or under section 1902(l)(1)(A) in a family the ‘‘(B) whose family income exceeds the ef- the child before such period expires).’’. income of which exceeds 185 percent of the fective income level (expressed as a percent (2) ADDITIONAL ALLOTMENTS FOR PROVIDING poverty line, but does not exceed the income of the poverty line and considering applica- COVERAGE OF PREGNANT WOMEN.— eligibility level established under title XXI ble income disregards) that has been speci- (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 2104 of the Social for a targeted low-income child. fied under subsection (a)(10)(A)(i)(III) or Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd) is amended by ‘‘(B) CONDITIONS.—The conditions described (l)(2)(A) of section 1902, as of January 1, 2003, inserting after subsection (c) the following in this subparagraph are the following: to be eligible for medical assistance as a new subsection: ‘‘(i) The State plans under this title and pregnant woman under title XIX but does title XXI do not provide coverage for preg- not exceed the income eligibility level estab- ‘‘(d) ADDITIONAL ALLOTMENTS FOR PRO- nant women described in subparagraph (A) lished under the State child health plan VIDING COVERAGE OF PREGNANT WOMEN.— with higher family income without covering under this title for a targeted low-income ‘‘(1) APPROPRIATION; TOTAL ALLOTMENT.— such pregnant women with a lower family in- child; and For the purpose of providing additional al- come. ‘‘(C) who satisfies the requirements of lotments to States under this title, there is ‘‘(ii) The State does not apply an effective paragraphs (1)(A), (1)(C), (2), and (3) of sec- appropriated, out of any money in the Treas- income level for pregnant women that is tion 2110(b). ury not otherwise appropriated, for each of lower than the effective income level (ex- ‘‘(c) REFERENCES TO TERMS AND SPECIAL fiscal years 2004 through 2007, $200,000,000. pressed as a percent of the poverty line and RULES.—In the case of, and with respect to, ‘‘(2) STATE AND TERRITORIAL ALLOTMENTS.— considering applicable income disregards) a State providing for coverage of pregnancy- In addition to the allotments provided under that has been specified under the State plan related assistance to targeted low-income subsections (b) and (c), subject to paragraphs under subsection (a)(10)(A)(i)(III) or (l)(2)(A) pregnant women under subsection (a), the (3) and (4), of the amount available for the of section 1902, as of January 1, 2003, to be el- following special rules apply: additional allotments under paragraph (1) for igible for medical assistance as a pregnant ‘‘(1) Any reference in this title (other than a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to woman. in subsection (b)) to a targeted low-income each State with a State child health plan ap- ‘‘(C) DEFINITION OF POVERTY LINE.—In this child is deemed to include a reference to a proved under this title— subsection, the term ‘poverty line’ has the targeted low-income pregnant woman. ‘‘(A) in the case of such a State other than meaning given such term in section ‘‘(2) Any such reference to child health as- a commonwealth or territory described in 2110(c)(5).’’. sistance with respect to such women is subparagraph (B), the same proportion as the (3) PAYMENT FROM TITLE XXI ALLOTMENT deemed a reference to pregnancy-related as- proportion of the State’s allotment under FOR MEDICAID EXPANSION COSTS; ELIMINATION sistance. subsection (b) (determined without regard to ‘‘(3) Any such reference to a child is OF COUNTING MEDICAID CHILD PRESUMPTIVE subsection (f)) to the total amount of the al- deemed a reference to a woman during preg- ELIGIBILITY COSTS AGAINST TITLE XXI ALLOT- lotments under subsection (b) for such nancy and the period described in subsection MENT.—Section 2105(a)(1) of the Social Secu- States eligible for an allotment under this (b)(2)(A). rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(a)(1)) is amended— paragraph for such fiscal year; and ‘‘(4) In applying section 2102(b)(3)(B), any (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph ‘‘(B) in the case of a commonwealth or ter- reference to children found through screen- (A), by striking ‘‘(or, in the case of expendi- ritory described in subsection (c)(3), the ing to be eligible for medical assistance tures described in subparagraph (B), the Fed- same proportion as the proportion of the under the State medicaid plan under title eral medical assistance percentage (as de- commonwealth’s or territory’s allotment XIX is deemed a reference to pregnant fined in the first sentence of section under subsection (c) (determined without re- women. 1905(b)))’’; and gard to subsection (f)) to the total amount of ‘‘(5) There shall be no exclusion of benefits (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and in- the allotments under subsection (c) for com- for services described in subsection (b)(1) serting the following new subparagraph: monwealths and territories eligible for an al- based on any preexisting condition and no ‘‘(B) for the provision of medical assistance lotment under this paragraph for such fiscal waiting period (including any waiting period that is attributable to expenditures de- year. imposed to carry out section 2102(b)(3)(C)) scribed in section 1905(u)(4)(A);’’. ‘‘(3) USE OF ADDITIONAL ALLOTMENT.—Addi- shall apply. (b) SCHIP.— tional allotments provided under this sub- ‘‘(6) Subsection (a) of section 2103 (relating (1) COVERAGE.—Title XXI of the Social Se- section are not available for amounts ex- to required scope of health insurance cov- curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.) is amend- pended before October 1, 2003. Such amounts erage) shall not apply insofar as a State lim- ed by adding at the end the following new are available for amounts expended on or its coverage to services described in subsection: after such date for child health assistance section (b)(1) and the reference to such sec- ‘‘SEC. 2111. OPTIONAL COVERAGE OF TARGETED for targeted low-income children, as well as tion in section 2105(a)(1)(C) is deemed not to LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN. for pregnancy-related assistance for targeted require, in such case, compliance with the ‘‘(a) OPTIONAL COVERAGE.—Notwith- low-income pregnant women. requirements of section 2103(a). standing any other provision of this title, a ‘‘(4) NO PAYMENTS UNLESS ELECTION TO EX- ‘‘(7) In applying section 2103(e)(3)(B) in the State may provide for coverage, through an PAND COVERAGE OF PREGNANT WOMEN.—No case of a pregnant woman provided coverage amendment to its State child health plan payments may be made to a State under this under this section, the limitation on total under section 2102, of pregnancy-related as- title from an allotment provided under this annual aggregate cost-sharing shall be ap- sistance for targeted low-income pregnant subsection unless the State provides preg- plied to such pregnant woman. women in accordance with this section, but nancy-related assistance for targeted low-in- ‘‘(8) The reference in section 2107(e)(1)(D) only if— come pregnant women under this title, or to section 1920A (relating to presumptive eli- ‘‘(1) the State has established an income provides medical assistance for pregnant gibility for children) is deemed a reference to eligibility level for pregnant women under women under title XIX, whose family income section 1920 (relating to presumptive eligi- subsection (a)(10)(A)(i)(III) or (l)(2)(A) of sec- exceeds the effective income level applicable bility for pregnant women). tion 1902 that is at least 185 percent of the in- under subsection (a)(10)(A)(i)(III) or (l)(2)(A) ‘‘(d) AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT FOR CHILDREN come official poverty line; and of section 1902 to a family of the size in- BORN TO WOMEN RECEIVING PREGNANCY-RE- ‘‘(2) the State meets the conditions devolved as of January 1, 2003.’’. LATED ASSISTANCE.—If a child is born to a scribed in section 1905(u)(4)(B). targeted low-income pregnant woman who (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this was receiving pregnancy-related assistance 2104 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. title: under this section on the date of the child’s 1397dd) is amended— ‘‘(1) PREGNANCY-RELATED ASSISTANCE.—The birth, the child shall be deemed to have ap- (i) in subsection (a), in the matter preterm ‘pregnancy-related assistance’ has the plied for child health assistance under the ceding paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘subject meaning given the term child health assist- State child health plan and to have been to subsection (d),’’ after ‘‘under this sec- ance in section 2110(a) as if any reference to found eligible for such assistance under such tion,’’; targeted low-income children were a ref- plan or to have applied for medical assist- (ii) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ‘‘and erence to targeted low-income pregnant ance under title XIX and to have been found subsection (d)’’ after ‘‘Subject to paragraph women, except that the assistance shall be eligible for such assistance under such title, (4)’’; and limited to services related to pregnancy as appropriate, on the date of such birth and (iii) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ‘‘sub- (which include prenatal, delivery, and to remain eligible for such assistance until ject to subsection (d),’’ after ‘‘for a fiscal postpartum services and services described the child attains 1 year of age. During the year,’’. in section 1905(a)(4)(C)) and to other condi- period in which a child is deemed under the (3) ADDITIONAL CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— tions that may complicate pregnancy. preceding sentence to be eligible for child (A) NO COST-SHARING FOR PREGNANCY-RE- ‘‘(2) TARGETED LOW-INCOME PREGNANT health or medical assistance, the child LATED BENEFITS.—Section 2103(e)(2) of the WOMAN.—The term ‘targeted low-income health or medical assistance eligibility iden- Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397cc(e)(2)) is pregnant woman’ means a woman— tification number of the mother shall also amended—

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(i) in the heading, by inserting ‘‘OR PREG- (1) ELIGIBILITY OF A NEWBORN.—Section (1) by striking subparagraph (E); NANCY-RELATED SERVICES’’ after ‘‘PREVENTIVE 1902(e)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) SERVICES’’; and U.S.C. 1396a(e)(4)) is amended in the first sen- through (J) as subparagraphs (E) through (I), (ii) by inserting before the period at the tence by striking ‘‘so long as the child is a respectively; and end the following: ‘‘or for pregnancy-related member of the woman’s household and the (3) in subparagraph (F) (as redesignated by services’’. woman remains (or would remain if preg- paragraph (2)), by inserting before the period (B) NO WAITING PERIOD.—Section nant) eligible for such assistance’’. at the end the following: ‘‘, except agents ap- 2102(b)(1)(B) (42 U.S.C. 1397bb(b)(1)(B)) is (2) APPLICATION OF QUALIFIED ENTITIES TO proved by the Food and Drug Administration amended— PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR PREGNANT for purposes of promoting, and when used to (i) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘, and’’ at the WOMEN UNDER MEDICAID.—Section 1920(b) of promote, tobacco cessation’’. end and inserting a semicolon; the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–1(b)) (b) REQUIRING COVERAGE OF TOBACCO CES- (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at is amended by adding after paragraph (2) the SATION COUNSELING SERVICES FOR PREGNANT the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and following flush sentence: WOMEN.—Section 1905 of the Social Security (iii) by adding at the end the following new ‘‘The term ‘qualified provider’ includes a Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(4)) is amended— clause: qualified entity as defined in section (1) in subsection (a)(4)— ‘‘(iii) may not apply a waiting period (in- 1920A(b)(3).’’. (A) by striking ‘‘and’’ before ‘‘(C)’’; and cluding a waiting period to carry out para- (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (C) by inserting before the semicolon at graph (3)(C)) in the case of a targeted low-in- made by this section apply to items and the end the following new subparagraph: ‘‘; come pregnant woman.’’. services furnished on or after October 1, 2003, and (D) counseling for cessation of tobacco (c) AUTHORITY FOR STATES THAT PROVIDE without regard to whether regulations im- use (as defined in subsection (x)) for preg- MEDICAID OR SCHIP COVERAGE FOR PREGNANT plementing such amendments have been pro- nant women’’; and WOMEN WITH INCOME ABOVE 185 PERCENT OF mulgated. (2) by adding at the end the following: THE POVERTY LINE TO USE PORTION OF SCHIP SEC. 3. OPTIONAL COVERAGE OF LEGAL IMMI- ‘‘(x)(1) For purposes of this title, the term FUNDS FOR MEDICAID EXPENDITURES.—Sec- GRANTS UNDER THE MEDICAID PRO- ‘counseling for cessation of tobacco use’ tion 2105(g) of the Social Security Act (42 GRAM AND SCHIP. means therapy and counseling for cessation U.S.C. 1397ee(g)), as added by section 1(b) of (a) MEDICAID PROGRAM.—Section 1903(v) of of tobacco use for pregnant women who use Public Law 108–74, is amended— the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(v)) is tobacco products or who are being treated (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting amended— for tobacco use that is furnished— ‘‘AND CERTAIN PREGNANCY COVERAGE EXPAN- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘paragraph ‘‘(A) by or under the supervision of a physi- SION STATES’’ after ‘‘QUALIFYING STATES’’; (2)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraphs (2) and (4)’’; cian; or (2) by adding at the end the following: and ‘‘(B) by any other health care professional ‘‘(4) SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PREG- (2) by adding at the end the following new who— NANCY COVERAGE EXPANSION STATES.— paragraph: ‘‘(i) is legally authorized to furnish such ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a State ‘‘(4)(A) A State may elect (in a plan services under State law (or the State regu- that, as of the date of enactment of the Pre- amendment under this title) to provide med- latory mechanism provided by State law) of vent Prematurity and Improve Child Health ical assistance under this title for aliens who the State in which the services are fur- Act of 2003, has an income eligibility stand- are lawfully residing in the United States nished; and ard under title XIX or this title (under sec- (including battered aliens described in sec- ‘‘(ii) is authorized to receive payment for tion 1902(a)(10)(A) or under a statewide waiv- tion 431(c) of the Personal Responsibility and other services under this title or is des- er in effect under section 1115 with respect to Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of ignated by the Secretary for this purpose. title XIX or this title) that is at least 185 1996) and who are otherwise eligible for such ‘‘(2) Subject to paragraph (3), such term is percent of the poverty line with respect to assistance, within any of the following eligi- limited to— pregnant women, the State may elect to use bility categories: ‘‘(A) therapy and counseling services rec- not more than 20 percent of any allotment ‘‘(i) PREGNANT WOMEN.—Women during ommended in ‘Treating Tobacco Use and De- under section 2104 for any fiscal year (insofar pregnancy (and during the 60-day period be- pendence: A Clinical Practice Guideline’, as it is available under subsections (e) and ginning on the last day of the pregnancy). published by the Public Health Service in (g) of such section) for payments under title ‘‘(ii) CHILDREN.—Children (as defined under June 2000, or any subsequent modification of XIX in accordance with subparagraph (B), in- such plan), including optional targeted low- such Guideline; and stead of for expenditures under this title. income children described in section ‘‘(B) such other therapy and counseling ‘‘(B) PAYMENTS TO STATES.— 1905(u)(2)(B). services that the Secretary recognizes to be ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a State de- ‘‘(B)(i) In the case of a State that has effective. scribed in subparagraph (A) that has elected elected to provide medical assistance to a ‘‘(3) Such term shall not include coverage the option described in that subparagraph, category of aliens under subparagraph (A), for drugs or biologicals that are not other- subject to the availability of funds under no debt shall accrue under an affidavit of wise covered under this title.’’. such subparagraph and, if applicable, para- support against any sponsor of such an alien (c) REMOVAL OF COST-SHARING FOR TOBACCO graph (1)(A), with respect to the State, the on the basis of provision of assistance to CESSATION COUNSELING SERVICES FOR PREG- Secretary shall pay the State an amount such category and the cost of such assistance NANT WOMEN.—Section 1916 of the Social Se- each quarter equal to the additional amount shall not be considered as an unreimbursed curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396o) is amended in each of subsections (a)(2)(B) and (b)(2)(B) by that would have been paid to the State under cost. title XIX with respect to expenditures de- ‘‘(ii) The provisions of sections 401(a), inserting ‘‘, and counseling for cessation of scribed in clause (ii) if the enhanced FMAP 402(b), 403, and 421 of the Personal Responsi- tobacco use (as defined in section 1905(x))’’ after ‘‘complicate the pregnancy’’. (as determined under subsection (b)) had bility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments been substituted for the Federal medical as- Act of 1996 shall not apply to a State that sistance percentage (as defined in section made by this section shall apply to services makes an election under subparagraph (A).’’. furnished on or after the date that is 1 year 1905(b)). ITLE XXI.—Section 2107(e)(1) of the So- (b) T after the date of enactment of this Act. ‘‘(ii) EXPENDITURES DESCRIBED.—For pur- cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397gg(e)(1)) is poses of this subparagraph, the expenditures SEC. 5. PROMOTING CESSATION OF TOBACCO amended by adding at the end the following USE UNDER THE MATERNAL AND described in this clause are expenditures, new subparagraph: CHILD HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK made after the date of the enactment of this ‘‘(E) Section 1903(v)(4) (relating to optional GRANT PROGRAM. paragraph and during the period in which coverage of permanent resident alien preg- (a) QUALITY MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH funds are available to the State for use under nant women and children), but only with re- SERVICES INCLUDES TOBACCO CESSATION subparagraph (A), for medical assistance spect to an eligibility category under this COUNSELING AND MEDICATIONS.— under title XIX for pregnant women whose title, if the same eligibility category has (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 501 of the Social family income is at least 185 percent of the been elected under such section for purposes Security Act (42 U.S.C. 701) is amended by poverty line. of title XIX.’’. adding at the end the following new sub- ‘‘(iii) NO IMPACT ON DETERMINATION OF (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments section: BUDGET NEUTRALITY FOR WAIVERS.—In the made by this section take effect on October ‘‘(c) For purposes of this title, counseling case of a State described in subparagraph (A) 1, 2003, and apply to medical assistance and for cessation of tobacco use (as defined in that uses amounts paid under this paragraph child health assistance furnished on or after section 1905(x)), drugs and biologicals used to for expenditures described in clause (ii) that such date. promote smoking cessation, and the inclu- are incurred under a waiver approved for the SEC. 4. PROMOTING CESSATION OF TOBACCO sion of antitobacco messages in health pro- State, any budget neutrality determinations USE UNDER THE MEDICAID PRO- motion counseling shall be considered to be with respect to such waiver shall be deter- GRAM. part of quality maternal and child health mined without regard to such amounts (a) DROPPING EXCEPTION FROM MEDICAID services.’’. paid.’’; and PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE FOR TOBACCO (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and (2)’’ CESSATION MEDICATIONS.—Section 1927(d)(2) made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on and inserting ‘‘(2), and (4)’’. of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r– the date that is 1 year after the date of en- (d) OTHER AMENDMENTS TO MEDICAID.— 8(d)(2)) is amended— actment of this Act.

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(b) EVALUATION OF NATIONAL CORE PER- coverage for such assistance for a succeeding State does not impose any numerical limita- FORMANCE MEASURES.— 6-month period.’’. tion, waiting list, or similar limitation on (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments the eligibility of such children for child Health Resources and Services Administra- made by subsection (a) apply to medical as- health assistance under such State plan. tion shall assess the current national core sistance provided on and after October 1, ‘‘(C) NO MORE FAVORABLE TREATMENT.—The performance measures and national core out- 2003. State child health plan may not provide come measures utilized under the Maternal SEC. 7. STATE OPTION TO EXTEND THE more favorable coverage of dental services to and Child Health Block Grant under title V POSTPARTUM PERIOD FOR PROVI- the children covered under section 2110(b)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 701 et SION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERV- than to children otherwise covered under seq.) for purposes of expanding such meas- ICES AND SUPPLIES. this title.’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1902(e)(5) of the ures to include some of the known causes of (C) STATE OPTION TO WAIVE WAITING PE- Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(5)) is low birthweight and prematurity, including RIOD.—Section 2102(b)(1)(B) of the Social Se- the percentage of infants born to pregnant amended— curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397bb(b)(1)(B)), as women who smoked during pregnancy. (1) by striking ‘‘eligible under the plan, as amended by section 2(b)(3)(B), is amended— though’’ and inserting ‘‘eligible under the (2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after (i) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘, and’’ at the the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- plan— end and inserting a semicolon; ministrator of the Health Resources and ‘‘(A) as though’’; (ii) in clause (iii), by striking the period at Services Administration shall submit to the (2) by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and appropriate committees of Congress a report and’’; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new concerning the results of the evaluation con- (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: ducted under paragraph (1). subparagraph: ‘‘(iv) at State option, may not apply a ‘‘(B) for medical assistance described in waiting period in the case of a child de- SEC. 6. STATE OPTION TO PROVIDE FAMILY section 1905(a)(4)(C) for so long as the family PLANNING SERVICES AND SUPPLIES scribed in section 2110(b)(5), if the State sat- TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INCOMES income of such woman does not exceed the isfies the requirements of section 2105(c)(8).’’. maximum income level established by the THAT DO NOT EXCEED A STATE’S IN- (2) APPLICATION OF ENHANCED MATCH UNDER State for the woman to be eligible for med- COME ELIGIBILITY LEVEL FOR MED- MEDICAID.—Section 1905 of the Social Secu- ICAL ASSISTANCE. ical assistance under the State plan (as a re- rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d), as amended by sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XIX of the Social sult of pregnancy or otherwise).’’. tion 2(a)(2), is amended— (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) is (A) in subsection (b), in the fourth sen- made by subsection (a) apply to medical as- amended— tence, by striking ‘‘or (u)(4)’’ and inserting sistance provided on and after October 1, (1) by redesignating section 1935 as section ‘‘(u)(4), or (u)(5)’’; and 2003. 1936; and (B) in subsection (u)— (2) by inserting after section 1934 the fol- SEC. 8. STATE OPTION TO PROVIDE WRAP- (i) by redesignating paragraph (5) as para- lowing new section: AROUND SCHIP COVERAGE TO CHIL- DREN WHO HAVE OTHER HEALTH graph (6); and ‘‘STATE OPTION TO PROVIDE FAMILY PLANNING COVERAGE. (ii) by inserting after paragraph (4) the fol- SERVICES AND SUPPLIES (a) IN GENERAL.— lowing: ‘‘SEC. 1935. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to (1) SCHIP.— ‘‘(5) For purposes of subsection (b), the ex- subsections (b) and (c), a State may elect (A) STATE OPTION TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND penditures described in this paragraph are (through a State plan amendment) to make COVERAGE.—Section 2110(b) of the Social Se- expenditures for items and services for chil- medical assistance described in section curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(b)) is amended— dren described in section 2110(b)(5), but only 1905(a)(4)(C) available to any individual (i) in paragraph (1)(C), by inserting ‘‘, sub- in the case of a State that satisfies the re- whose family income does not exceed the ject to paragraph (5),’’ after ‘‘under title XIX quirements of section 2105(c)(8).’’. greater of— or’’; and (3) APPLICATION OF SECONDARY PAYOR PRO- ‘‘(1) 185 percent of the income official pov- (ii) by adding at the end the following: VISIONS.—Section 2107(e)(1) of the Social Se- erty line (as defined by the Office of Manage- ‘‘(5) STATE OPTION TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397gg(e)(1)), as amendment and Budget, and revised annually in ac- COVERAGE.—A State may waive the require- ed by section 3(b), is amended by adding at cordance with section 673(2) of the Omnibus ment of paragraph (1)(C) that a targeted low- the end the following: Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981) applicable income child may not be covered under a ‘‘(F) Section 1902(a)(25) (relating to coordi- to a family of the size involved; or group health plan or under health insurance nation of benefits and secondary payor provi- ‘‘(2) the eligibility income level (expressed coverage, if the State satisfies the condi- sions) with respect to children covered under as a percentage of such poverty line) that tions described in subsection (c)(8). The a waiver described in section 2110(b)(5).’’. has been specified under a waiver authorized State may waive such requirement in order (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments by the Secretary or under section 1902(r)(2)), to provide— made by subsection (a) shall take effect on as of October 1, 2003, for an individual to be ‘‘(A) services for a child with special health January 1, 2003, and shall apply to child eligible for medical assistance under the care needs; or health assistance and medical assistance State plan. ‘‘(B) all services. provided on or after that date. ‘‘(b) COMPARABILITY.—Medical assistance In waiving such requirement, a State may Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I am described in section 1905(a)(4)(C) that is made limit the application of the waiver to chil- pleased to introduce with my col- available under a State plan amendment dren whose family income does not exceed a leagues Senator LINCOLN and Senator under subsection (a) shall— level specified by the State, so long as the BINGAMAN, the Prevent Pre-maturity ‘‘(1) not be less in amount, duration, or level so specified does not exceed the max- and Improve Child Health Act. scope than the medical assistance described imum income level otherwise established for Pre-maturity has been escalating in that section that is made available to any other children under the State child health other individual under the State plan; and plan .’’. steadily and alarmingly over the past ‘‘(2) be provided in accordance with the re- (B) CONDITIONS DESCRIBED.—Section 2105(c) two decades. Between 1981 and 2001, the strictions on deductions, cost sharing, or of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. rate of premature births rose from 9.4 similar charges imposed under section 1397ee(c)) is amended by adding at the end percent to 11.9 percent, an increase of 1916(a)(2)(D). the following: more than 27 percent. In 2001, more ‘‘(c) OPTION TO EXTEND COVERAGE DURING A ‘‘(8) CONDITIONS FOR PROVISION OF WRAP- than 476,000 babies were born pre- POST-ELIGIBILITY PERIOD.— AROUND COVERAGE.—For purposes of section maturely. ‘‘(1) INITIAL PERIOD.—A State plan amend- 2110(b)(5), the conditions described in this Pre-maturity is the leading cause of ment made under subsection (a) may provide paragraph are the following: infant death in the first month of life. that any individual who was receiving med- ‘‘(A) INCOME ELIGIBILITY.—The State child ical assistance described in section health plan (whether implemented under Babies born too early are more likely 1905(a)(4)(C) as a result of such amendment, title XIX or this XXI)— than full-term infants to face serious and who becomes ineligible for such assist- ‘‘(i) has the highest income eligibility multiple health problems following de- ance because of hours of, or income from, standard permitted under this title as of livery. the health problems facing employment, may remain eligible for such January 1, 2003; many of these children include cerebral medical assistance through the end of the 6- ‘‘(ii) subject to subparagraph (B), does not palsy, mental retardation, chronic lung month period that begins on the first day the limit the acceptance of applications for chil- disease, and vision and hearing loss. If individual becomes so ineligible. dren; and we are able to reduce the number of ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL EXTENSION.—A State plan ‘‘(iii) provides benefits to all children in amendment made under subsection (a) may the State who apply for and meet eligibility premature births we will be able to im- provide that any individual who has received standards. prove the health of hundreds of thou- medical assistance described in section ‘‘(B) NO WAITING LIST IMPOSED.—With re- sands of infants born each year. 1905(a)(4)(C) during the entire 6-month period spect to children whose family income is at The goal of the ‘‘Prevent Pre-matu- described in paragraph (1) may be extended or below 200 percent of the poverty line, the rity and Improve Child Health Act’’ is

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.062 S15PT1 S12616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 to give States increased flexibility and California and in the Senate in the war youth—so that the next generation the Federal resources needed to im- against gangs and gang violence. She does not all into the abyss of gang life, prove access to prenatal care for low- and I have worked together for many which so often includes gun violence, income pregnant women and their chil- years on this important issue, and I drug trafficking, and other serious dren. look forward to our joint effort to crimes. The young people of our cities Among other things, the bill allows enact meaningful legislation. need to be steered away from gang in- States the option of covering legal im- The problem of gang violence in volvement. We need to ensure that migrant pregnant women under Med- America is not a new one, nor is it a there are sufficient tools to intervene icaid. It also promotes new programs problem that is limited to major urban in the lives of these troubled youth. and more coverage for tobacco ces- areas. Once thought to be only a prob- Federal involvement is crucial to con- sation in Medicaid, and Maternal Child lem in our Nation’s largest cities, trol gang violence and to prevent new Health block grant programs, and al- gangs have invaded smaller commu- gang members from replacing old gang lows States the option of providing nities. members. wrap-around SCHIP coverage for spe- The problem of gang violence is of We must take a proactive approach cial needs children who have another great concern to the citizens of my and meet this problem head on if we source of health insurance. State. According to the Salt Lake Area wish to defeat it. If we really want to Our bill has the potential to make a Gang Project, a multi-jurisdictional reduce gang violence, we must ensure real difference in many lives. I am task force created in 1989 to fight gang that law enforcement has adequate re- pleased that we are able to introduce crime in the Salt Lake area, there are sources and legal tools and that our this bill in conjunction with the March at least 250 identified gangs in our re- communities have the ability to imple- of Dimes kick off of their new cam- gion with over 3,500 members. What is ment proven intervention and preven- paign on pre-maturity awareness and perhaps most troubling, the juvenile tion strategies, so that gang members hope that our colleagues will consider gang members in Utah account for over who are removed from the community joining us in this effort. one-third of the total gang member- are not simply replaced by the next ship. generation of new gang members. By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mrs. Gangs now resemble organized crime I strongly urge my colleagues to join FEINSTEIN, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. syndicates who readily engage in gun with me and Senator FEINSTEIN in GRAHAM of South Carolina, Mr. violence, illegal gun trafficking, illegal promptly passing this important legis- CHAMBLISS, and Mr. CAMPBELL): drug trafficking and other serious lation. S. 1735. A bill to increase and en- crimes. All too often we read in the I ask unanimous consent that an hance law enforcement resources com- headlines about gruesome and tragic analysis of the bill be printed in the mitted to investigation and prosecu- stories of rival gang members gunned RECORD. tion of violent gangs, to deter and pun- down, innocent bystanders—adults, There being no objection, the anal- ish violent gang crime, to protect law teenagers and children—caught in the ysis was ordered to be printed in the abiding citizens and communities from crossfire of gangland shootings, and RECORD, as follows: violent criminals, to revise and en- family members crying out in grief as SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS hance criminal penalties for violent they lose loved ones to the gang wars OVERVIEW crimes, to reform and facilitate pros- plaguing our communities. The Gang Prevention and Effective Deter- ecution of juvenile gang members who Recent studies confirmed that gang rence Act of 2003 is a comprehensive bill to commit violent crimes, to expand and violence is an increasing problem in all increase gang prosecution and prevention ef- improve gang prevention programs, of our communities. Based on the lat- forts. The bill authorizes approximately $650 and for other purposes; to the Com- est available National Youth Gang Sur- million over the next 5 years, $450 million of mittee on the Judiciary. vey, it is now estimated that there are which would be used to support Federal, Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise more than 25,000 gangs, and over 750,000 State and local law enforcement efforts today to introduce with my colleague, gang members who are active in more against violent gangs, and $200 million of which would be used for intervention and Senator FEINSTEIN, a comprehensive bi- than 3,000 jurisdictions across the prevention programs for at-risk youth. In partisan bill to increase gang prosecu- United States. The most current re- support of this effort, the bill increases fund- tion and prevention efforts. ports indicate that in 2002 alone, after ing for federal prosecutors and FBI agents to This legislation, the Gang Prevention five years of decline, gang membership increase coordinated enforcement efforts and Effective Deterrence Act of 2003, has spiked nationwide. against violent gangs. authorizes approximately $650 million While we are all committed to fight- The Act also creates new criminal gang over the next 5 years to support law ening the global war on terrorism, we prosecution offenses, enhances existing gang forcement and prevention efforts. Of must redouble our efforts to ensure and violent crime penalties to deter and pun- the $650 million, $450 million would be ish illegal street gangs, proposes violent that we devote sufficient resources to crime reforms needed to prosecute effec- used to support Federal, State and combating this important national tively gang members, and proposes a limited local law enforcement efforts against problem—the rise in gangs and gang vi- reform of the juvenile justice system to fa- violent gangs, and $200 million would olence in America. I have been—and re- cilitate federal prosecution of 16 and 17 year be used for intervention and prevention main—committed to supporting Fed- old gang members who commit serious acts programs for at-risk youth. The bill eral, State and local task forces as a of violence. also increases funding for the Federal model for effective gang enforcement TITLE I—CRIMINAL STREET GANG ABATEMENT prosecutors and FBI agents needed to strategies. Working together, these ACT conduct coordinated enforcement ef- task forces have demonstrated that Sec. 101. Solicitation or Recruitment of forts against violent gangs. they can make a difference in our com- Persons in Criminal Street Gang Activity. Additionally, this bill will create new munities. This section creates a new criminal offense criminal gang prosecution offenses, en- In Salt Lake City, the Metro Gang to prohibit recruitment of a person in a hance existing gang and violent crime Multi-Jurisdiction Task Force has for criminal street gang. The penalty for such a violation is a maximum of 10 years imprison- penalties to deter and punish illegal years demonstrated its critical role in ment, or if the violation involves the recruit- street gangs, enact violent crime re- fighting gang violence in Salt Lake ment of a minor, a mandatory minimum pen- forms needed to prosecute effectively City. We must act in a bipartisan fash- alty of not less than 3 years and a maximum gang members, and implement a lim- ion to ensure that adequate resources of 10 years imprisonment. ited reform of the juvenile justice sys- are available to all of our communities Sec. 102. Criminal Street Gangs. This sec- tem to facilitate Federal prosecution to expand and fund these critical task tion revises existing section 521 of title 18, of 16 and 17-year-old gang members force operations to fight gang violence. United States Code, to prohibit illegal par- who commit serious violent felonies. I also am mindful of the fact that to ticipation in a criminal street gang. A ‘‘criminal street gang’’ is defined to mean a I want to take a moment here and be successful in reducing gang vio- formal or informal group, club, organization commend my dear friend Senator FEIN- lence, we must address not only effec- or association of 3 or more persons who act STEIN for her long-time commitment to tive law enforcement strategies, but we in concert to commit gang crimes. The term this issue. She has been a leader in must also take steps to protect our ‘‘gang crime’’ is defined to include violent

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The existing venue use or command, counsel persuade, induce, General, after consultation with the Gov- provision restricts venue in criminal cases entice or coerce another individual to com- ernors of appropriate States, to designate where murder occurs in relation to racket- mit a gang crime. The maximum penalties certain locations as high intensity interstate eering, drug conspiracy, or criminal street for a violation of subsection (b)(1) is 30 years gang activity areas and provides assistance gang. imprisonment and for subsection (b)(2) is 20 in the form of criminal street gang enforce- Sec. 204. Statute of Limitation for Violent years imprisonment, or a mandatory min- ment teams made up of local, State and Fed- Crime. This section extends the statute of imum of 10 years imprisonment if the viola- eral law enforcement authorities to inves- limitations for violent crime cases from 5 tion of subsection (b)(2) involves a minor. tigate and prosecute criminal street gangs in years to 10 years after the offense occurred Additional penalties, including the death each high intensity interstate gang activity or the continuing offense was completed, and penalty, are authorized for gang crimes de- area. Subsection (c) authorizes funding of from 5 years to 8 years after the date on pending on whether the violation results in $100 million for each fiscal year 2004 through which the violation was first discovered. the taking of a life, attempted murder, the 2008. Sixty percent, or $60 million, will be Sec. 205. Predicate Crimes for Authoriza- violator is an organizer, leader, supervisor, used to support the criminal gang enforce- tion of Interception of Wire, Oral and Elec- or manager, or the violator is a repeat of- ment teams and 40 percent, or $40 million, tronic Communications. This section adds fender. will be used to make grants available for the new criminal offenses to the surveillance Sec. 103. Violent Crimes in Furtherance or community-based programs to provide for predicates listed in section 2516 of title 18, in Aid of Criminal Street Gangs. This section crime prevention and intervention services United States Code. creates a new criminal offense for murder, for gang members and at-risk youth in areas Sec. 206. Clarification of Crime of Violence. kidnapping, sexual assaults, maiming, as- designated as high intensity interstate gang This section amends the definition of a saults with a dangerous weapon, or assaults activity areas. crime of violence in response to recent re- resulting in serious bodily injury, which are Sec. 111. Enhancement of Project Safe strictive court decisions excluding violent committed in furtherance or in aid of a Neighborhoods Initiative to Improve En- acts committed with a reckless or negligent criminal street gang. The penalties for such forcement of Criminal Laws Against Violent mens rea. violations range from a maximum of 10 years Gangs. Subsection (a) expands the Project Sec. 207. Clarification to Hearsay Excep- to death depending on the nature of the of- Safe Neighborhood program to require tion for Forfeiture by Wrongdoing. This sec- fense. United States Attorneys to identify and tion codifies the holding in United States v. Sec. 104. Interstate and Foreign Travel or prosecute significant gangs within their dis- Cherry, 217 F.3d 811 (10th Cir. 2000), which Transportation in Aid of Criminal Street trict; coordinate such prosecutions among permits admission of statements of a mur- Gangs. This section amends existing section all local, State, and Federal law enforce- dered witness to be introduced against the 1952 of title 18, United States Code, to in- ment; and coordinate criminal street gang defendant who caused a witness’ unavail- crease penalties and expand the prohibition enforcement teams in designated high inten- ability and the members of the conspiracy if to include efforts to obstruct justice, intimi- sity interstate gang activity areas. Sub- such actions were foreseeable to the other date or retaliate against witnesses, jurors, section (b) authorizes the hiring of 94 addi- members of the conspiracy. informants or victims. tional Assistant United States Attorneys Sec. 208. Clarification of Venue for Retalia- Sec. 105. Amendments Relating to Violent and funding of $7.5 million for each fiscal tion Against a Witness. This section clarifies Crime in Areas of Exclusive Federal Juris- year 2004 to 2008 to carry out the provisions the venue statute for crimes involving the diction. This section amends criminal stat- of this section. retaliation against a witness to allow for utes relating to assault (section 113(a)(3)), Sec. 112. Additional Resources Needed by prosecution in the district where the official conspiracy (section 371), manslaughter (sec- the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Inves- proceeding which gave rise to the retaliation tion 1112(b), offenses committed within In- tigate and prosecute Violent Criminal Street occurred or where the act of retaliation oc- dian country (section 1153(a)), racketeering Gangs. This section requires the Federal Bu- curred. (section 1961(l)), carjacking (section 2119), il- reau of Investigation to increase funding for Sec. 209. Amendment of Sentencing Guide- legal gun transfers to drug traffickers or vio- the Safe Streets Program and to support the lines Relating to Certain Gang and Violent lent criminals (section 924(h)), special sen- criminal street gang enforcement teams in Crimes. This section directs the United tencing provisions (section 3582(d)), and ap- designated high intensity interstate gang ac- States Sentencing Commission to review plication of the two strikes provision in In- tivity areas. Subsection (b) authorizes $5 and, if appropriate, amend its guidelines and dian country (section 3559(e)). million for each fiscal year 2004 to 2008 to ex- policy statements in order to implement new Sec. 106. Increased Penalties for Use of pand the FBI’s Safe Streets Program. or revised criminal offenses created by this Interstate Commerce Facilities in the Com- Sec. 113. Grants to States and Local Pros- legislation. mission of Murder-For-Hire and Other Fel- ecutors to Combat Violent Crime and to Pro- Sec. 210. Increased Penalties for Criminal ony Crimes of Violence. This section amends tect Witnesses and Victims of Crime. This Use of Firearms in Crimes of Violence and existing section 1958 of title 18, United section authorizes $20 million for each of the Drug Trafficking. This section increases the States Code, to increase penalties for hiring fiscal years 2004 to 2008 to allow for the hir- penalty for the use or discharge of a firearm an individual to kill another person and pro- ing of additional State and local prosecutors, in a crime of violence or drug trafficking hibits a fine in lieu of a sentence for conduct the funding of gang prevention and commu- crime. The penalties are increased further if resulting in death. nity prosecution programs, the purchasing of the firearm injures or causes the death of an- Sec. 107. Increased Penalties for Violent technological equipment to increase the ac- other. Crimes in Aid of Racketeering Activity. This curate identification and prosecution of vio- TITLE III—JUVENILE CRIME REFORM FOR section amends existing section 1959(a) of lent offenders, and the creation and expan- title 18, United States Code, to increase pen- VIOLENT OFFENDERS sion of witness protection programs to pre- Sec. 301. Treatment of Federal Juvenile Of- alties and expand the prohibition to include vent witness intimidation and retaliation. sexual assault. fenders. This section authorizes the United Sec. 108. Murder and Other Violent Crimes TITLE II—VIOLENT CRIME REFORMS NEEDED TO States Attorney to charge in federal court a Committed During and In Relation to a Drug DETER AND PREVENT ILLEGAL GANG CRIME juvenile who is 16 years or older and com- Trafficking Crime. This section creates a Sec. 201. Multiple Interstate Murder. This mitted a serious violent felony, as defined in new criminal offense for murder, kidnapping, section creates a new criminal offense for section 3559(c)(2) or (c)(3). Technical changes sexual assaults, maiming, assaults with a traveling in or causing another to travel in are made to existing statute, section 5032 of dangerous weapon, or assaults resulting in interstate or foreign commerce or to use any title 18, United States Code, to conform with serious bodily injury, which are committed facility in interstate or foreign commerce limited authorization for United States At- during and in relation to drug trafficking with the intent that 2 or more murders be torney filings crimes. The penalties for such violations committed in violation of the laws of any Sec. 302. Notification After Arrest. This range from a maximum of 10 years to death State or the United States. The penalties for section modifies existing section 5033 of title depending on the nature of the offense. such violations range from a maximum of 20 18 to ensure notification of United States At- Sec. 109. Sentencing Guidelines for Gang years to death depending on the nature of torney after arrest of juvenile offender. Crimes, Including an Increase in Offense the offense. Sec. 303. Release and Detention Prior to Level for Participation in Crime as a Gang Sec. 202. Expansion of Rebuttable Pre- Disposition. This section makes technical Member. This section directs the United sumption Against Release of Persons changes to existing statue, 5034 of title 18, States Sentencing Commission to amend the Charged with Firearms. This section applies and makes conforming changes to ensure Federal Sentencing Guidelines to reflect the the rebuttable presumption in pre-trial re- consideration of release conditions for juve- newly created offenses of: (1) solicitation or lease detention hearings to cases in which a niles charged as adults. recruitment or persons in criminal street defendant is charged with firearms offenses Sec. 304. Speedy Trial. This section modi- gang activity; (2) criminal street gangs; and after having previously been convicted of a fies existing speedy trial statute to require

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.063 S15PT1 S12618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 trial within 70 days from detention of juve- The United States Attorney in Los work together to commit predicate nile who is charted as an adult and applies Angeles testified before the Judiciary gang crimes which are listed in the existing exclusions from section 3161(h) of Committee last month about the gang bill. Gang members who commit two or title 18. problem in her city. She stated that in more predicate gang crimes or employ Sec. 305. Use of Juvenile Records. This sec- another individual to commit a gang tion ensures that juvenile records relating to Los Angeles County alone, conserv- a case in which a juvenile is charged as an ative estimates put street gangs at crime would be punished under this adult are made available in the same manner about 1,000 in number. The number of new statute by up to 30 years in prison. as adult cases. individual gang members in those If the predicate gang crime carries a Sec. 306. Directive to United States Sen- street gangs is 150,000. greater penalty, the maximum would tencing Commission. This section directs the In addition, there are approximately increase. If the gang member has pre- Sentencing Commission to develop new another 20,000 gang members in Orange viously been convicted of a predicate guidelines applicable to juvenile offenders County, Ventura and San Bernardino gang crime, that gang member’s sen- who are charged as adults. Counties. tence would also increase. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I I am often struck by how vicious And because juveniles are being used am pleased to join Chairman HATCH in gang crimes can be, and how damaging to commit these gang crimes, if the introducing the Gang Prevention and they are to the victims and to the sur- gang member employs a minor to com- Effective Deterrence Act of 2003, a bill rounding community. mit the gang crime, the gang member to give law enforcement additional Let me give a couple of examples would face a mandatory minimum sen- tools to fight the scourge of gang vio- from my own home city of San Fran- tence of 10 years. lence and to fund prevention programs cisco. The predicate gang crimes are felony to stop the cycle of gang violence. In 2000, two rival gangs had a shoot crimes and include murder, attempted I thank and commend my good friend out in San Francisco’s Mission Dis- murder, manslaughter, gambling, kid- and colleague, Chairman HATCH, for his trict. An innocent bystander was napping, robbery, extortion, arson, ob- hard work in helping to develop this caught in the crossfire and shot struction of justice, tampering with or legislation. Since 1996, he and I have through both legs. retaliating against a witness, victim or worked together to address the prob- A brave eyewitness gave law enforce- informant, burglary, sexual assault, lem of gang violence in this country. ment the name of the shooting suspect, carjacking, or selling or possessing a We have now introduced legislation who was then arrested. The gang then controlled substance, firearm offenses, in each of the last four Congresses—the tracked down the witness, put a 9 mil- and illegal transportation of an alien. The offenses that are listed as predi- 104th, 105th, 106th, and 107th. None of limeter automatic to his head, and cate gang crimes are those commonly that legislation became law. But we threatened to kill him for cooperating with the police. pursued by gangs. have not given up. One study of gangs in various coun- The legislation we are introducing And just recently, on September 28, 2003, 7-week-old Glenn Timmy Maurice tries found that law enforcement re- today addresses the many aspects of ported that 55 percent of gang members Molex was killed in his home during a gang violence by focusing on new were involved in aggravated assaults; drive-by shooting in a Bayview district criminal offenses and increased pen- 33 percent in robberies; alties for individuals who engage in neighborhood in San Francisco. Law Fifty-eight percent in burglary and gang violence. Specifically, this legis- enforcement believe that gang mem- breaking and entering; lation targets gang members who par- bers may have been involved in the Fifty-two percent in motor vehicle ticipate in criminal street gang by shooting. theft; and committing gang crimes like murder, But this problem is not limited to Seventy-two percent in drug sales. sexual assault, robbery, and drug of- any one city, of course. Numerous gangs illegally launder fenses to name a few, or by employing In 1980, there were gangs in 286 juris- their illicit drug profits. These include others to do so; recruit and use minors dictions. Today, they are in over 1,500 Russian and West African criminal in gang crimes; commit violent crimes jurisdictions. gangs as well as street gangs such as in furtherance of gang or drug traf- In 1980, there were about 2,000 gangs. the Bloods, Crips, Gangster Disciples, ficking activity; or travel in interstate Today, there are over 26,000 gangs. and Latin Kings. In 1980, there were about 100,000 gang commerce to intimidate and retaliate This bill also allows property derived members. Today, there are more than against witnesses. from gang crimes to be forfeited. 750,000 gang members. Third, the bill creates a new, RICO- This legislation also makes it easier I would like to explain how this legis- to prosecute certain 16 and 17-year-olds like, anti-gang law to help prosecutors lation will help deter and punish gang- target the more serious gangs and gang as adults if they are engaging in vio- related crimes, and why Congress lent gang activity. members. In response to the problems should act quickly to pass it. of mafia-violence, the racketeering We have also worked to provide for First, the bill includes tough 10-year more cooperation between Federal and statute was created to punish violent sentences for gang recruitment. This crimes that are in furtherance of a local law enforcement officials, and to will serve to punish anyone who re- racketeering enterprise. This legisla- make it easier for prosecutors to go cruits a member to join—or forces a tion will do the same for violent crimes after gang members who commit seri- member to stay in—a criminal street that are in furtherance of gang activity ous or violent crimes on behalf of their gang with the intent to have that per- or drug activity. gangs. son commit a serious violent crime or The gang and drug crimes are those We offer this comprehensive legisla- a drug crime. which I have described earlier—mur- tion because the problem of gang vio- Second, if the person who was re- der, carjacking, drug distribution, rob- lence continues to get worse. I concur cruited was a minor, the offender will bery, firearms violations, and sexual in the sentiments expressed by Los An- serve a mandatory minimum sentence assault. These crimes represent the geles Police Department Chief William of 3 years. heart of gang activity and those who Bratton when he stated, ‘‘There is The purpose of this provision is to commit them must be met with tough nothing more insidious than these deter criminal gang recruitment. It is penalties. gangs. They are worse than the Mafia. also to punish those who use minors to The penalties range from a maximum Show me a year in New York where the commit their crimes. And gangs spe- of 10 years to the death penalty if Mafia indiscriminately killed 300 peo- cifically do go after juveniles because death results from the crime. ple. You can’t.’’ they know that, if the child is caught, This legislation also expands the In 2002, there were over 650 homicides he or she will probably receive lighter Travel Act. in Los Angeles, half of which were gang punishment than an adult. The Travel Act allows Federal pros- related. This year the Los Angeles Po- I believe that we need to punish gang ecutors to charge certain interstate lice Department reports approximately recruitment of children very severely. crimes such as extortion, bribery, and 400 murders and almost one-half of This bill would do that. arson, and for business enterprises in- those murders are the result of gang vi- This legislation would also make it a volving gambling, liquor, drugs, or olence. crime for three or more people who prostitution.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.067 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12619 This statute was passed in 1961 also develop initiatives to implement the While some criminal street gangs are with mafia-related criminal activity in strategies. looser-affiliations of violent individ- mind. HIDTAs are based on an equal part- uals who work together in furtherance Now criminal street gangs travel nership between different law enforce- of their gang, there are also some very interstate for another purpose which ment agencies. highly disciplined, hierarchical ‘‘cor- strikes at the heart of our system of HIDTAs are based on an equal part- porations,’’ often encompassing numer- justice—intimidating and retaliating nership between different law enforce- ous jurisdictions. against witnesses, jurors, informants, ment agencies. MS–13, an international gang with and victims. HIDTAs integrate and synchronize roots in El Salvador’s civil war has This bill would make it a crime to efforts to reduce drug trafficking. spread to at least 28 States and in- travel across state lines for that pur- They eliminate unnecessary duplica- cludes more than 8,000 members. In pose and would allow for a sentence up tion of effort and maximize resources. this gang there is no real command to life imprisonment for someone who And they improve intelligence and structure or national charter. information sharing both within and commits that crime. And in the Washington, D.C. metro- Defendants who violate the Travel between regions. politan area, criminal street gangs are HIDTAs are necessary because drug Act and kill someone will also face a largely neighborhood-based associa- trafficking tends to be ‘‘head quar- possible death sentence for such actions of lifelong friends. They use no tered’’ in certain areas of the country, tions. flashy names or symbols, but they from which it spreads to other areas. This bill should ensure that prosecu- bank together to commit crimes and Moreover, drug traffickers have been sell drugs. tors can use the Travel Act to act highly organized and developed sophis- against crimes caused by the new In the past three years, members of ticated interstate and international op- just three neighborhood-based gangs in Mafia: criminal street gangs. erations. The bill also amends several criminal Washington, D.C., called the 1–5 Mob, These points are also true for many the K Street Crew and Murder Inc. by statutes to address violent crimes fre- criminal gangs. So we have erected a quently or typically committed by prosecutors, have been convicted of 57 new program of cooperation between murders and dozens of assaults and gangs. law enforcement agencies to attack the These crimes include carjacking, as- weapons offenses for gang crimes com- gang problem like we attack the drug mitted over the past ten years. sault, manslaughter, racketeering, ille- problem. gal gun transfers to drug traffickers or On the other hand, there are some This bill authorizes $75 million over very organized and structured ruthless violent criminals, the use of firearms the next 5 years for the hiring of Fed- in drug trafficking and violent crimes, gangs in this country. eral prosecutors to identify and pros- The Gangster Disciples Nation, for and murder-for-hire. ecute significant gangs within their example, has a chairman of the board, These amendments make it easier for districts under the Project Safe Neigh- two boards of directors, one for prisons prosecutors to prove these crimes by borhoods program. Across the Nation, and one for streets), Governors, re- eliminating or modifying the intent re- 94 Project Safe Neighborhoods Task gents, area coordinators, enforcers, and quirement for the crimes or by increas- Forces are working to implement the ‘‘shorties,’’ youth who staff drug-selling the penalties for violations. coordinated strategy to reduce gun vio- ing sites and help with drug deals. This legislation also changes the lence, led by the U.S. Attorney in each From 1987 to 1994, this gang was revenue statute for capital cases so that of the Federal judicial districts. U.S. sponsible for killing more than 200 peo- capital cases can be brought where the Attorneys have been working side by ple. Moreover, one-half of their arrests murder occurs or where the racket- side with all law enforcement partici- were for drug offenses and only one- eering conspiracy, drug conspiracy, or pants in their communities to identify third for nonlethal violence. criminal street gang operates. So, if the most pressing crime problems and And just like MS–13, these gangs pop the gang, commits the bulk of its attack those problems both through up all across the country. crimes in one State but commits a cap- prevention and aggressive prosecution. In 1996, the Gangster Disciples Na- ital crime in another State, all of the Finally, this legislation would au- tion and other Chicago-based gangs crimes can be tried in the same State thorize $100 million dollars over the were in 110 jurisdictions in 35 states. where the gang focused its criminal ac- next 5 years for States to update their Members of the Los-Angeles based tivity and the government can seek the technology, create and fund gang pre- 18th Street Gang have migrated out- appropriate punishment for that crime. vention and community prosecution side of California into the southwest The jury will then get the whole pic- programs, and create and expand wit- border up into the Pacific Northwest, ture of how the gang operated and what ness protection programs. out to New Jersey, Mexico, and El Sal- they did. Witness protection is a critical part vador. Los Angeles gang members have Where a 16-year-old or 17-year-old has of reducing gang violence. The presi- been tracked to Indianapolis, Okla- committed a Federal serious violent dent of the National District Attorneys homa, Omaha, Raleigh and St. Louis. felony, this legislation facilitates Fed- Association, Robert McCulloch, who is This bill is a necessary measure to eral prosecution of such offenders. Sur- also the district attorney in St. Louis, target increasingly violent, increas- veys in 1996 and 1999 showed that 37–50 testified last month before the Judici- ingly sophisticated, and increasingly percent of gang members were under ary Committee. He said that while his national gangs. This is not just a Cali- the age of 18. This legislation also calls office is able to put witnesses in motels fornia problem, or a Chicago problem, upon the United States Sentencing for a couple of days or a week or is able or a District of Columbia problem—this Commission to create new sentencing to send them on a bus ride to a rel- problem is a nationwide in its scope, guidelines for juvenile offenders who ative’s house, the solutions are not and we must craft a nationwide solu- are charged as adults to address con- long-term. And as a result, the wit- tion. This legislation will tackle that cerns specific to offenders of that age. nesses come back and are at risk. That problem head-on. We simply cannot The bill permits the Attorney Gen- is not acceptable. If witnesses are not wait any longer. eral to designate high intensity inter- confident that they will remain safe, I look forward to working with my state gang activity areas, HIIGAs, and they will not talk to law enforcement. colleagues to enact the Gang Preven- authorizes $100,000,000 for each of 5 It is as simple as that. We must give tion and Effective Deterrence Act of years for these task forces. local and State law enforcement the 2003. These provisions are modeled after tools to keep witnesses alive. By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. similar provisions creating high inten- While criminal street gangs flourish DORGAN, Mr. CHAFEE, Mr. sity drug trafficking areas, HIDTAs. in certain urban areas such as Los An- HAGEL, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. HIDTAs are joint efforts of local, geles and Chicago, they typically use VOINOVICH, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. State, and Federal law enforcement these cities as bases to invade more BREAUX, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. agencies whose leaders work together rural locales. GRAHAM of Florida, Mr. JOHN- to assess regional drug threats, design And the characteristics of a criminal SON, Mr. NELSON of Nebraska, strategies to combat those threats, and street gang are extremely diverse. and Mr. ROCKEFELLER):

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.079 S15PT1 S12620 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 S. 1736. A bill to promote simplifica- The Streamlined Sales and Use Tax and the tax, which is already owed, tion and fairness in the administration Agreement includes dramatic sim- goes unpaid. For years, State and local and collection of sales and use taxes; to plification in almost every aspect of governments could accept this loss be- the Committee on Finance. sales and use tax collection and admin- cause catalog sales were a relatively Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise today istration, especially for multi-state minor portion of overall commerce. to introduce the Streamlined Sales and sellers. Areas of simplification include But, as e-commerce continues to grow Use Tax Act, a bill that will make it exemption processing, uniform defini- so does the competitive divide between easier for American consumers and tions, State level administration of those businesses with and without the businesses to conduct sales from re- local taxes, a reduced number of sales collection burden and the local govern- mote locations. Our bill will also help tax rates, determining the appropriate ments who are losing an ever larger states begin to recover from years of tax rate, and reduced audit burdens for share of sales tax revenues. budgetary shortfalls. sellers using the state-certified tech- In fact, it appears as if local govern- This bill is not a disguised attempt nology. ments are facing a perfect storm of to increase taxes or put a new tax on I firmly believe this bill, coupled dwindling economic activity, and a the Internet. Consumer are already with the Agreement, will facilitate a growing migration of commerce from supposed to pay sales and use taxes in change to our taxing system that ben- Main Street to the Internet. As online most States for purchases made over efit local and State governments, Main consumer purchases have nearly dou- the phone, by mail, or via the Internet. Street and online businesses, and con- bled in the last 2 years estimates are Unfortunately, most consumers are un- sumers. I recognize that this legisla- that States and localities lost at least aware they are required to pay this use tion may not be perfect, but I welcome $13.5 billion in uncollected sales and tax on purchases for which retailers the opportunity to continue working use tax revenues in 2002, and that num- choose not to collect sales tax at the with retailers, local and State law- ber is expected to grow to $45 billion by time of purchase. makers and my colleagues to address 2006. That means consumers who buy prod- any remaining concerns. Our intention Internet and catalog sellers correctly ucts online are required to keep track is to close the sales tax loophole for re- argue that collecting and remitting of their purchases and then pay out- mote sales, and I am ready and willing sales taxes would be a significant bur- standing use tax obligation on their to engage in discussions to ensure that den. Understandably, they contend State tax forms. Most people do not this bill fairly accomplishes that objec- that, unless things change, it would be know this or comply with the require- tive. difficult for them to have to comply ment. As such, States are losing mil- I thank my colleague, Senator DOR- with tax laws from thousands of dif- lions of dollars in annual revenue. GAN, for his tireless efforts on this ferent jurisidictions—46 States and Our legislation will help both con- issue. He has been instrumental in sumers and States by reducing the bur- thousands of local governments—with drafting this critical legislation, and I den on consumers and providing a different tax rates and all of the idio- mechanism that will allow States to appreciate his insight and thorough- syncrasies regarding what is taxable systematically and fairly collect the ness. I would also like to thank my col- and what is non-taxable. This is a legitimate complaint, and I taxes already owed to them. leagues on both sides of the aisle who This bill is not about new taxes. Sim- have agreed to be original cosponsors— understand why the Supreme Court ply put, if Congress continues to allow Senators DORGAN, BREAUX, BINGAMAN, agreed with them when it decided that remote sales taxes to go uncollected CHAFEE, BOB GRAHAM, HAGEL, companies have to have a physical and electronic commerce continues to HUTCHISON, JOHNSON, BEN NELSON, presence in a State before being re- grow as predicted, other taxes—such as ROCKEFELLER, VOINOVICH, and my es- quired to collect sales taxes. income or property taxes—will have to teemed fellow Senator from Wyoming, But, in so ruling the Court did two be increased to offset the lost revenue. Senator THOMAS. things: (1) it told the States to simplify I want to avoid that. That’s why we Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I rise their sales and use tax systems, and (2) need to implement a plan that will today with Senator ENZI and others to it invited Congress to define how much allow States to generate revenue using introduce legislation to address the simplification will be needed so that mechanisms already approved by their long-standing issue of how to see that collection will no longer be an imper- local leaders. the sales and uses taxes which are owed missible burden on interstate com- This bill is about economic growth. on remote sales, i.e., items bought merce. Sales and use taxes provide critical from companies outside of the State in The States have since responded to revenue to pay for our schools, our po- which the purchaser lives, can be fairly the Court’s ruling with the ‘‘Stream- lice officers, firefighters, road con- collected. The Simplified Sales and Use lined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.’’ struction, and more. It will bring more Tax Act which we introduce today will Approved by 34 States and the District money—money that is already owed— allow the States to require collection of Columbia after extensive discussions into rural areas that are struggling only after they have dramatically sim- with the business community this un- economically. It will also help busi- plified their sales and use tax systems. precedented agreement will dramati- nesses comply with the complicated Collecting a sales tax in a face-to- cally simplify and streamline how States sales tax systems. That means face transaction on Main Street or at State sales taxes are identified and col- the business resources that have his- the mall is a relatively simple process. lected. And, by harmonizing State torically been spent on tax compliance The seller collects the tax and remits sales tax rules, bringing uniformity to could be used, among other things, to it to the State or local government. definitions of items in the sales tax hire new people and buy new equip- But with remote sales—such as catalog base, significantly reducing the paper- ment. and Internet sales—it’s more difficult. work burden on retailers, and incor- This bill is about tax simplification. States cannot require a seller to col- porating a seamless electronic report- As the Supreme Court identified in the lect a sales tax unless the business has ing process the agreement will signifi- Quill versus North Dakota decision in an actual location or sales people in cantly reduce the burden of collection 1992, the complicated State and local the State. So most States, and many on all sellers. Once adopted by 10 sales tax systems across this country localities, have laws that require the States with at least 20 percent of the have created an undue burden on sell- local buyer to send an equivalent ‘‘use population, the Simplified Sales and ers. Our bill will help relieve this bur- tax’’ to the State or local government Use Tax Act would give those States den by requiring States to meet the when he or she did not pay taxes at the the authority to collect sales or use stringent simplification standards out- time of purchase. taxes equally from all retailers. lined in the Streamlined Sales and Use The reality, of course, is that cus- I understand that some have raised Tax Agreement. This bill requires tomers almost never do that. It would questions about how the small business States to implement and maintain be a major inconvenience, and people exemption included in this legislation these simplification measures before are not accustomed to paying sales will be applied, and I intend to work they can require any seller to collect taxes in that way. So, despite the legal with those interested parties to try to and remit sales tax. requirement, most simply don’t do it, address this matter. However, sales and

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.068 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12621 use tax simplification is an important manipulation. Yet they’ve done almost Oil companies employing anti-com- issue that Congress must address soon- nothing. They turned aside evidence of petitive practices in consumer watch er rather than later. The legislation we serious, documented anti-consumer zones should have to prove they’re not introduce today is workable and practices—such as redlining and zone hurting consumers. The whole litany of strikes a fair balance between the in- price—that inflate gas prices. They’ve anti-competitive practices should be terests of consumers, local retailers argued that they can only prosecute if considered presumptively illegal. That and remote sellers. they find out-and-out collusion, setting includes exporting at a discount and Mr. President, I urge my colleagues out a standard that is almost impos- pressuring independents—all the prac- to support this much-needed bipartisan sible to prove against savvy oil inter- tices that manipulate supply or limit legislation. ests. competition. You can see the results of the FTC’s Consumer watch zones would also be By Mr. WYDEN: inaction at gas stations in Oregon and empowerment zones for quick action S. 1737. A bill to amend the Clayton all across America. Nationwide, gaso- by the FTC. In these zones, the agency Act to enhance the authority of the line markets in Oregon and at least 27 could issue cease and desist orders to Federal Trade Commission or the At- other States are now considered to be companies participating in these anti- torney General to prevent anticompeti- ‘‘tight oligopolies’’ with 4 companies competitive practices, forcing them to tive practices in tightly concentrated controlling more than 60 percent of the stop gouging consumers. gasoline markets; to the Committee on gasoline supplies. The problem is par- These legislative proposals are first the Judiciary. ticularly dire in the West, where Cali- steps toward bringing back competi- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, it’s time fornia, Oregon, Washington and Idaho tion to the Nation’s gasoline markets. to bring competition back into our Na- are four of the top six States for high Congress should act now to address the tion’s gasoline markets. Across Amer- gas prices today. problem of skyrocketing gasoline ica, gasoline prices have recently In these tightly concentrated mar- prices—because even the oil companies soared to the highest levels ever. Right kets, numerous studies have found oil admit the market won’t solve the prob- now, gasoline costs 12 cents more than company practices are driving inde- lem on its own. Last month, a report it did at this time last year. In my pendent wholesalers and dealers out of by the Rand Corporation revealed that the market. One practice they employ, home State of Oregon, folks are paying even oil industry officials are pre- called ‘‘redlining,’’ limits where inde- a whopping 32 cents more per gallon dicting more price volatility in the fu- pendent distributors can sell their gas- than in October of last year. ture. That means consumers can expect oline. As a result, independent stations Proven price manipulation is siphon- more frequent and larger price spikes must buy their gasoline directly from ing competition out of the gasoline in the next few years. the oil company, usually at a higher markets and stealing money from I have spent years documenting un- price than the company’s own brand- Americans’ wallets. It’s time that gov- ethical and anti-competitive practices name stations pay. With these higher ernment regulators opened their eyes in this country’s gasoline markets— costs, the independent stations can’t to reality of rampant price manipula- practices that have driven prices up compete. tion by gas companies and protected and driven consumers crazy at the American consumers from getting Redlining is just the tip of the iceberg. Investigations have also found oil pump. The American people deserve re- pummeled at the pump. That’s why lief from high gas prices and the Con- today I am introducing the Gasoline companies controlling not just stations’ buying choices, but also distribu- gress should act on their behalf. Free Market Competition Act. Every extra penny Americans spend tors’ selling prices. Companies engage By Mr. DODD: in a practice called zone pricing, basing on the artificially inflated price of gas- S. 1738. A bill to reauthorize the De- prices not on the cost of producing gasoline is a penny they aren’t spending fense Production Act of 1950, and for oline, but on the maximum a neighbor- on other things—like clothes, gro- other purposes; to the Committee on hood will pay. They have squeezed out ceries, or other consumer items. The Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. smaller refineries that could increase difference is that buying a new washer Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I ask unan- supply and introduce new competi- dryer helps create jobs; paying extra imous consent that the text of the bill tions. They have exported gasoline and for gas only creates a fatter bottom be printed in the RECORD. oil to Asia at rock-bottom prices, mak- line for oil companies, nothing more. There being no objection, the bill was ing up their profits by sticking West With people losing their jobs and the ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as Coast consumers with the difference. economy in sorry shape, Congress follows: So, stopping one anti-competitive prac- should act right now to protect the S. 1738 tice, by itself, won’t get the job done. American people from oil company The solution is to update antitrust Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in price gouging. Artificially inflated gas law to prohibit anti-competitive prac- prices hurt American families three Congress assembled, tices by single companies in con- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ways: it steals dollars from their pock- centrated markets. The current stand- etbooks, slows down job creation, and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Defense Pro- ard of collusion is unenforceable. duction Act Reauthorization of 2003’’. often raises the price of the goods fami- Smart oil companies will never hole up SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF DEFENSE PRO- lies need to buy due to increased trans- in a room and collude to set prices; DUCTION ACT OF 1950. port costs. they don’t need to. (a) IN GENERAL.—The 1st sentence of sec- Folks are looking to Congress to ad- Chevron/Texaco’s North American tion 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of dress gasoline price spikes and indus- President David Reeves admitted to a 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2166(a)) is amended— try pricing policies that can’t always congressional panel that the West (1) by striking ‘‘sections 708’’ and inserting be explained away by the market. But Coast gasoline market is so dominated ‘‘sections 707, 708,’’; and (2) by striking ‘‘September 30, 2003’’ and in- as the American people have called out by a limited number of large com- for relief, the Federal government has serting ‘‘September 30, 2004’’. mitted refinery/marketers whose indi- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— stayed silent—refusing to respond in vidual actions can have significant Section 711(b) of the Defense Production Act any meaningful way to the gas price market impact. of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2161(b)) is amended by crisis. Here’s how the Gasoline Free Market striking ‘‘through 2003’’ and inserting The Secretary of Energy says he’s Competition Act would tackle the ‘‘through 2004’’. conducting an informal investigation problem. First, the Federal Govern- SEC. 3. RESOURCE SHORTFALL FOR RADIATION- to look into the issue. But under cur- ment would establish consumer watch HARDENED ELECTRONICS. rent law, the Department of Energy zones for concentrated gasoline mar- (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the lim- has no power to do anything about gas- itation contained in section 303(a)(6)(C) of kets. Where control is concentrated, the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. oline prices. supplies can be manipulated, and com- App. 2093(a)(6)(C)), the President may take On the other hand, the Federal Trade petition restricted with ease. Where actions under section 303 of the Defense Pro- Commission (FTC) does have the power that capability is ready-made, the FTC duction Act of 1950 to correct the industrial to protect consumers from gas price should watch markets more carefully. resource shortfall for radiation-hardened

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:56 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.071 S15PT1 S12622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 electronics, to the extent that such Presi- (3) The ethnicity of the majority owners of (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the pe- dential actions do not cause the aggregate such minority- and women-owned businesses. riod at the end and inserting the following: outstanding amount of all such actions to (4) A description of the types of barriers in ‘‘; and exceed $200,000,000. the contracting process, such as require- ‘‘(F) a compilation of data delineating— (b) REPORT BY THE SECRETARY.—Before the ments for security clearances, that limit ‘‘(i) the impact of foreign contracts that end of the 6-month period beginning on the contracting opportunities for minority- and have been awarded through offsets, indus- date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- women-owned businesses, together with such trial participation agreements, or similar ar- retary of Defense shall submit a report to recommendations for legislative or adminis- rangements, on domestic prime contractors, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and trative action as the Secretary of Defense and at least the first three tiers of sub- Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Com- may determine to be appropriate for increas- contractors; and mittee on Financial Services of the House of ing opportunities for contracting with ‘‘(ii) details of contracts with foreign 1st, Representatives describing— minority- and women-owned businesses and 2nd, and 3rd tier subcontractors awarded (1) the current state of the domestic indus- removing barriers to such increased partici- through offsets, industrial participation trial base for radiation-hardened electronics; pation. agreements, or similar arrangements.’’. (2) the projected requirements of the De- (c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- partment of Defense for radiation-hardened tion, the terms ‘‘women-owned business’’ and f electronics; ‘‘minority-owned business’’ have the mean- (3) the intentions of the Department of De- ings given such terms in section 21A(r) of the fense for the industrial base for radiation- Federal Home Loan Bank Act, and the term SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS hardened electronics; and ‘‘minority’’ has the meaning given such term (4) the plans of the Department of Defense in section 1204(c)(3) of the Financial Institu- for use of providers of radiation-hardened tions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement electronics beyond the providers with which Act of 1989. SENATE RESOLUTION 243—DESIG- the Department had entered into contractual NATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER arrangements under the authority of the De- SEC. 7. COMMERCE RESPONSIBILITIES REGARD- fense Production Act of 1950, as of the date of ING CONSULTATION WITH FOREIGN 19, 2003, THROUGH OCTOBER 25, NATIONS. the enactment of this Act. 2003, AS ‘‘NATIONAL CHILDHOOD (a) OFFSETS IN DEFENSE PROCUREMENTS.— SEC. 4. CLARIFICATION OF PRESIDENTIAL AU- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION THORITY. Section 123(c) of the Defense Production Act WEEK’’ Subsection (a) of section 705 of the Defense Amendments of 1992 (50 U.S.C. App. 2099 Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2155(a)) note) is amended to read as follows: Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. BAYH, is amended by inserting after the end of the ‘‘(c) NEGOTIATIONS.— Mr. BIDEN, Mr. BOND, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. 1st sentence the following new sentence: ‘‘(1) INTERAGENCY TEAM.—It is the policy of BREAUX, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CHAFEE, Mrs. ‘‘The authority of the President under this Congress that the President shall designate CLINTON, Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, section includes the authority to obtain in- the Secretary of Commerce to lead, in co- Mr. CONRAD, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. DAYTON, ordination with the Secretary of State, an formation in order to perform industry stud- Mr. DEWINE, Mr. DODD, Mr. DURBIN, ies assessing the capabilities of the United interagency team to negotiate with foreign Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mrs. States industrial base to support the na- nations the elimination of offset arrange- tional defense.’’. ments, industrial participation, or similar FEINSTEIN, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KENNEDY, SEC. 5. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTEC- arrangements in defense procurement. The TION AND RESTORATION. President shall transmit an annual report on Mr. KERRY, Mr. KOHL, Ms. LANDRIEU, Section 702 of the Defense Production Act the results of these negotiations to the Con- Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2152) is amended— gress as part of the report required under LIEBERMAN, Mrs. LINCOLN, Ms. MIKUL- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through section 309(a) of the Defense Production Act SKI, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. of 1950. (17) as paragraphs (4) through (18), respec- NICKLES, Mr. REID, Mr. SANTORUM, Mr. ‘‘(2) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MODIFICA- tively; SARBANES, Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. SNOWE, (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- TIONS.—Pending the elimination of the ar- Mr. SPECTER, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. TAL- lowing new paragraph: rangements described in paragraph (1), the ENT, and Mr. THOMAS) submitted the ‘‘(3) CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.—The term interagency team shall submit to the Sec- ‘critical infrastructure’ means any systems retary of Defense any recommendations for following resolution; which was consid- and assets, whether physical or cyber-based, modifications of a memorandum of under- ered and agreed to: so vital to the United States that the deg- standing entered into under section 2531 of S. RES. 243 radation or destruction of such systems and title 10, United States Code, or a related assets would have a debilitating impact on agreement that the team considers to be an Whereas lead poisoning is a leading envi- national security, including, but not limited appropriate response to a contractual offset, ronmental health hazard to children in the to, national economic security and national industrial participation, or similar arrange- United States; public health or safety.’’; and ment that is entered into under the policy to Whereas according to the Centers for Dis- (3) in paragraph (14) (as so redesignated by which section 2532 of such title applies. ease Control and Prevention, 434,000 pre- paragraph (1) of this section), by inserting ‘‘(3) NOTIFICATION TO USTR REGARDING OFF- school children in the United States have ‘‘and critical infrastructure protection and SETS.—If the interagency team determines harmful levels of lead in their blood; restoration’’ before the period at the end of that a foreign country is pursuing a policy Whereas lead poisoning may cause serious, the last sentence. on contractual offset arrangements, indus- long-term harm to children, including re- trial participation arrangements, or similar duced intelligence and attention span, be- SEC. 6. REPORT ON CONTRACTING WITH MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED arrangements in connection with the pur- havior problems, learning disabilities, and BUSINESSES. chase of defense equipment or supplies that impaired growth; (a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Before the end of requires compensation for the purchase in Whereas children from low-income families the 1-year period beginning on the date of the form of nondefense or dual-use equip- are 8 times more likely to be poisoned by the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of ment or supplies in a value greater than the lead than are children from high-income Defense shall submit a report to the Com- defense equipment or supplies, the team families; mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- shall notify the United States Trade Rep- Whereas children may be poisoned by lead fairs of the Senate and the Committee on Fi- resentative of that determination. Upon rein water, soil, or consumable products; nancial Services of the House of Representa- ceipt of the notification, the United States Whereas children most often are poisoned tives on the extent to which contracts en- Trade Representative shall treat the policy in their homes through exposure to lead par- tered into during the fiscal year ending be- and each such arrangement as an act, policy, ticles when lead-based paint deteriorates or fore the end of such 1-year period under the or practice by the foreign country that is un- is disturbed during home renovation and re- Defense Production Act of 1950 have been justifiable and burdens or restricts United painting; and contracts with minority- and women-owned States commerce for purposes of section Whereas lead poisoning crosses all barriers businesses. 304(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. of race, income, and geography: Now, there- (b) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—The report sub- 2414(a)(1)), and shall take appropriate action fore, be it mitted under subsection (a) shall include the under title III of such Act with respect to Resolved, That the Senate— following: such country.’’. (1) designates the week of October 19, 2003, (1) The types of goods and services ob- (b) REPORT ON EFFECTS OF FOREIGN CON- through October 25, 2003, as ‘‘National Child- tained under contracts with minority- and TRACTS ON DOMESTIC CONTRACTORS.—Section hood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week’’; and women-owned businesses under the Defense 309(d)(1) of the Defense Production Act of (2) requests that the President issue a Production Act of 1950 in the fiscal year cov- 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2099(d)(1)) is amended— proclamation calling upon the people of the ered in the report. (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ United States to observe the week with ap- (2) The dollar amounts of such contracts. at the end; and propriate programs and activities.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:52 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.074 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12623 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- (A) the threat to international peace and TION 73—EXPRESSING THE DEEP resentatives concurring), That Congress— security posed by Iran’s nuclear weapons CONCERN OF CONGRESS RE- (1) deplores the development by Iran of a program; and GARDING THE FAILURE OF THE nuclear weapons program and the failure of (B) the passage of a Security Council reso- the Government of Iran to report material, lution or the taking of other actions that ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN TO may be necessary to impose diplomatic and ADHERE TO ITS OBLIGATIONS facilities, and activities to the International Atomic Energy Commission in contraven- economic sanctions against Iran if it fails to UNDER A SAFEGUARDS AGREE- tion of its obligations under the safeguards meet its obligations to the International MENT WITH THE INTER- agreement it signed in connection with the Atomic Energy Agency by October 31, 2003; NATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear and AGENCY AND THE ENGAGEMENT Weapons, done at Washington, London, and (8) calls on the Government of Iran to BY IRAN IN ACTIVITIES THAT Moscow July 1, 1968, and entered into force cease all efforts to acquire nuclear fuel cycle APPEAR TO BE DESIGNED TO March 5, 1970 (hereafter in this resolution re- capabilities until it is able to provide spe- DEVELOP NUCLEAR WEAPONS ferred to as the ‘‘Nuclear Non-Proliferation cific assurances that it is not engaged in a clandestine nuclear weapons program by— Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and Mr. Treaty’’); (2) concurs with the view of the Depart- (A) coming into complete and verifiable KYL) submitted the following concur- ment of State, as delivered in testimony to compliance with its obligations under the rent resolution; which was referred to the U.S.-Israel Joint Parliamentary Com- IAEA resolution, including the prompt and the Committee on Foreign Relations: mittee on September 17, 2003, by the Assist- unconditional implementation of the Model Additional Protocol; and S. CON. RES. 73 ant Secretary of State for Verification and (B) fully meeting its obligations under the Whereas environmental sampling by the Compliance that the explanations provided Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) by the Government of Iran for its nuclear ac- at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility revealed the tivities are not credible; Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I presence of 2 types of highly enriched ura- (3) concurs with the conclusion reached in rise today with my good friend and col- nium that can be used to develop nuclear the Department of State’s Annual Report on league Senator KYL, to introduce a res- weapons; Adherence to and Compliance with Arms olution to express deep concern about Whereas the traces of highly-enriched ura- Control and Nonproliferation Agreements Iran’s nuclear program. The time has nium detected by the IAEA at the Natanz fa- and Commitments that Iran is pursuing a cility and the Kalaye Electric Company program to develop nuclear weapons; come for the international community could indicate that Iran has been secretly at- (4) calls on the President to use all appro- to speak with one voice and urge Iran tempting to produce weapons-grade uranium priate means to prevent Iran from acquiring to abandon its attempts to acquire nu- at these facilities; nuclear weapons, including— clear weapons. Whereas, in March 2003, the Director of the (A) urging the Government of Iran to ac- With the fall of the Hussein regime in IAEA announced that Iran was constructing cept in full the resolution adopted by the Iraq, attention has turned to the threat a facility to enrich uranium, a key compo- Board of Governors of the International nent of advanced nuclear weapons; posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran Atomic Energy Agency on September 12, 2003 and the recent revelations about its Whereas, on January 1, 1968, Iran signed (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nu- the ‘‘IAEA resolution’’), that calls on Iran nuclear program. I am increasingly clear Weapons, done at Washington, London, to— concerned that Tehran is determined and Moscow July 1, 1968, and entered into (i) provide the Agency a full declaration of to develop nuclear weapons and sub- force March 5, 1970 (the ‘‘Nuclear Non-Pro- all imported material and components rel- stantially alter the balance of power in liferation Treaty’’); evant to the uranium enrichment program; the Middle East. Whereas the June 6, 2003, report of the Di- (ii) grant unrestricted access, including en- rector General of the IAEA expressed con- In December 2002, Iran admitted vironmental sampling, to the Agency; cern over the failure of the Government of that—in addition to the known con- (iii) resolve questions regarding the con- Iran to report material, facilities, and activi- struction of a light water reactor com- clusion of the Agency experts who tested gas ties at its nuclear facilities, including those centrifuges in that country; plex in Bushehr with Russian assist- that have the potential to enrich uranium (iv) provide complete information regard- ance—it is building two facilities that and develop nuclear weapons, in contraven- ing the conduct of uranium conversion ex- could be used to develop fissile mate- tion of its obligations under the safeguards periments; and rial for a nuclear weapon: a uranium agreement it signed in connection with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; (v) provide such other information and ex- enrichment facility at Nantanz and a Whereas the Board of Governors of the planations and take such other steps as the heavy water production plant at Arak. IAEA adopted a resolution on September 12, Agency determines necessary to resolve by According to the Carnegie Endow- 2003, that calls on Iran to provide the IAEA October 31, 2003, all outstanding issues in- ment for International Peace, the volving Iran’s nuclear materials and nuclear a full declaration of all imported material Nantanz large-scale commercial plant, and components relevant to the uranium en- activities; (B) taking such diplomatic measures as are scheduled for completion in 2005, richment program, to grant unrestricted ac- ‘‘could produce approximately 400 to cess, including environmental sampling, to necessary to encourage other nations, espe- the IAEA, to resolve questions regarding the cially Russia, to urge the Government of 500 kilograms of weapon-grade mate- conclusion of the IAEA experts who tested Iran to fully and immediately comply with rial annually, or enough for 15 to 20 nu- gas centrifuges in that country, to provide the such resolution; and clear weapons a year.’’ The Arak facil- complete information regarding the conduct (C) working with the United Nations and ity, scheduled to begin in 2004, ‘‘could of uranium conversion experiments, and to other nations to urge the Government of produce between 8 and 10 kilograms of provide such other information and expla- Iran to sign the Model Additional Protocol plutonium annually, enough for one or to give the International Atomic Energy nations and take such other steps as the two nuclear weapons a year.’’ IAEA determines necessary to resolve by Oc- Agency greater access in Iran to ensure tober 31, 2003, all outstanding issues involv- that— The revelations are serious and deep- ing Iran’s nuclear materials and nuclear ac- (i) no undeclared facilities exist in Iran; ly troubling. tivities; and As Professor Gary Mihlhollin testi- Whereas, in June 2003, Iran conducted a (ii) no materials or technologies have been fied before the U.S.-Israel Joint Par- successful test of the 800-mile range Shahab- diverted from safeguarded facilities in Iran; liamentary Committee on September (5) calls on Russia to— 3 missile, and Iran is also seeking to produce 17, 2003: ‘‘Adding an Iranian nuclear (A) use all appropriate means to urge Iran a 1,200-mile Shahab-4 missile; weapon capability runs the risk of join- Whereas the construction by Iran of nu- to accept in full the IAEA resolution; and clear facilities, coupled with its ties to ter- (B) suspend all nuclear cooperation with ing terrorism and weapons of mass de- rorist groups, constitutes a threat to inter- Iran until Iran fully and completely com- struction—a combination that our gov- national peace and security; and plies with the IAEA resolution; ernment considers the greatest secu- Whereas, by signing the Nuclear Non-Pro- (6) calls on member states of the United rity challenge of the 21st century.’’ liferation Treaty, signatories such as Iran Nations to join the United States in pre- Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons de- that are not declared nuclear powers commit venting the Government of Iran from con- mands the full attention of the United tinuing to pursue and develop programs or themselves to abstaining from the acquisi- States and the international commu- tion of nuclear weapons, preventing the facilities that could be used in a nuclear spread of nuclear weapons and weapons tech- weapons program; nity, and a concerted and clear re- nology, promoting cooperation in the peace- (7) calls on the United Nations Security sponse to bring Iran into compliance ful uses of nuclear energy, and achieving nu- Council to immediately undertake consider- with its obligations under the Nuclear clear disarmament: Now, therefore, be it ation of— Non-proliferation Treaty.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:52 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.076 S15PT1 S12624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 Iran’s assertion that its nuclear pro- on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear her to the bill S. 1689, supra; which was or- gram is peaceful and is aimed at pro- Weapons; and to immediately sign the dered to lie on the table. ducing 6,000 megawatts of electricity is Model Additional Protocol of the Inter- SA 1846. Mr. BYRD (for himself, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. REED, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. DOR- highly dubious given the efforts to con- national Atomic Energy Agency, which GAN, Mrs. CLINTON, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. JEF- ceal construction of the Nantanz and would allow inspectors freer access to FORDS, and Mr. LIEBERMAN) proposed an Arak facilities and its plentiful sup- nuclear sites. amendment to the bill S. 1689, supra. plies of oil and gas reserves. In her tes- The international community must SA 1847. Mr. FEINGOLD proposed an timony before the U.S.-Israel Joint stand together to put pressure on amendment to the bill S. 1689, supra. Parliamentary Committee, Assistant Tehran to live up to its commitments SA 1848. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mrs. Secretary of State for Verification and and, in particular, sign the additional BOXER, Mrs. CLINTON, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. Compliance, Paula A. DeSutter agreed protocol to the Nuclear Non-prolifera- DURBIN, and Mr. JOHNSON) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her and stated: ‘‘Iran’s attempts to explain tion Treaty to permit snap, short-no- to the bill S. 1689, supra. why it needs an indigenous nuclear fuel tice inspections of Iran’s declared and SA 1849. Mr. DASCHLE submitted an cycle are simply not credible.’’ undeclared nuclear facilities. amendment intended to be proposed by him In fact, United Nations International I, for one, had been hopeful that Iran to the bill S. 1689, supra; which was ordered Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspec- in recent years had begun to take the to lie on the table. tors have found traces of highly en- necessary steps to rejoin international SA 1850. Mrs. CLINTON submitted an riched, weapons grade uranium on Ira- community. The election of President amendment intended to be proposed by her nian nuclear equipment at two sites. to the bill S. 1689, supra; which was ordered Mohammad Katemi in May, 1997 ap- to lie on the table. I am pleased that the IAEA Board of peared to be a vote for moderation and SA 1851. Mr. REID (for Mr. CORZINE) pro- Governor’s passed resolution last week engagement with the outside world. posed an amendment to the bill S. 1689, setting a deadline of October 31 for Iran Yet, the clandestine nuclear weapons supra. to come clean about its nuclear pro- program, the continued support for ter- SA 1852. Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself, Mr. gram. As IAEA spokeswoman Melissa ror, the numerous human rights abuses WYDEN, Mr. DAYTON, and Mrs. MURRAY) pro- Fleming stated: against religious minorities including posed an amendment to the bill S. 1689, What the IAEA inspectors need is acceler- Iranian Jews, the suppression of the supra. SA 1853. Mr. MCCAIN (for himself, Mr. ated cooperation, full transparency on the student lead pro-democracy movement, BIDEN, and Mr. GRAHAM, of South Carolina) part of Iran, so that we can clear up these and the continued uncompromising in- submitted an amendment intended to be pro- questions in a matter of weeks, and not fluence of the unelected hardliners in posed by him to the bill S. 1689, supra; which months and months. the Council of Guardians and the mili- was ordered to lie on the table. Talks have begun between the IAEA tary lead me to conclude that we still SA 1854. Mr. DASCHLE proposed an and Iranian authorities about Iran’s have a long ways to go before we see a amendment to the bill S. 1689, supra. nuclear program and the October 31 peaceful, stable, democratic Iran. SA 1855. Mr. HARKIN (for himself and Mrs. deadline. Our resolution supports the CLINTON) submitted an amendment intended I firmly believe that the Iranian peo- to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1689, IAEA efforts to bring Iran into compli- ple desire to see their country break its ance with its international obligations. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. ties with the past and commit itself to SA 1856. Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. Among other things, it: deplores the Is- a future based on democracy, human ALLEN, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. MIKULSKI, and lamic Republic of Iran’s development rights, and the rule of law. Mrs. DOLE) submitted an amendment in- of a nuclear weapons program and for If they are to realize that dream, the tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. its failures to report material, facili- United States must work closely with 1689, supra; which was ordered to lie on the ties, and activities to the International our friend and allies in the inter- table. Atomic Energy Agency as it is obli- SA 1857. Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. national community to put pressure on BINGAMAN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. gated to do pursuant to its safeguards Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons agreement; concurs with the conclu- NELSON, of Florida, Mr. GRAHAM, of Florida, program, cease its support for terror, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. sion reached in the U.S. Department of and become a positive force for change LAUTENBERG, and Mr. KERRY) submitted an State’s Annual Noncompliance Report in the Middle East. I urge my col- amendment intended to be proposed by her that Iran is pursuing a program to de- leagues to support the resolution. to the bill S. 1689, supra; which was ordered velop nuclear weapons; calls on the to lie on the table. f President of the United States to urge SA 1858. Mr. NELSON, of Florida proposed the Islamic Republic of Iran to accept AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND an amendment to the bill S. 1689, supra. in full the International Atomic En- PROPOSED SA 1859. Mr. REID (for Ms. LANDRIEU) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 1689, ergy Agency’s September 12, 2003 reso- SA 1838. Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. supra. lution; calls on member states of the MCCAIN, Mrs. LINCOLN, and Mrs. MURRAY) f United Nations to join the United proposed an amendment to the bill S. 1689, States in preventing the Islamic Re- making emergency supplemental appropria- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS tions for Iraq and Afghanistan security and public of Iran from continuing to pur- SA 1838. Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. sue and develop programs or facilities reconstruction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. MCCAIN, Mrs. LINCOLN, and Mrs. MUR- that could be used in a nuclear weap- SA 1839. Mr. ENSIGN proposed an amend- RAY) proposed an amendment to the ons program; and calls on the United ment to the bill S. 1689, supra. bill S. 1689, making emergency supple- Nations Security Council to imme- SA 1840. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an mental appropriations for Iraq and Af- diately undertake consideration of the amendment intended to be proposed by her ghanistan security and reconstruction threat to international peace and secu- to the bill S. 1689, supra; which was ordered for the fiscal year ending September 30, rity posed by Iran’s nuclear weapons to lie on the table. 2004, and for other purposes; as follows: SA 1841. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an program as well as such action as may At the end of title I, add the following: be necessary, including a Security amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 1689, supra; which was ordered SEC. 316. (a) RESTORATION OF FULL RETIRED Council resolution, that would impose to lie on the table. PAY BENEFITS.—Section 1414 of title 10, diplomatic and economic sanctions SA 1842. Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself and United States Code, is amended to read as follows: against Iran should Iran fail to live up Mr. BYRD) proposed an amendment to the to its obligations to the International bill S. 1689, supra. ‘‘§ 1414. Members eligible for retired pay who Atomic Energy Agency by October 31, SA 1843. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amend- have service-connected disabilities: pay- 2003. ment intended to be proposed by her to the ment of retired pay and veterans’ disability In addition, its calls on the Govern- bill S. 1689, supra; which was ordered to lie compensation ment of Iran to: to come into verifiable on the table. ‘‘(a) PAYMENT OF BOTH RETIRED PAY AND compliance with its obligations under SA 1844. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amend- COMPENSATION.—Except as provided in sub- ment intended to be proposed by her to the section (b), a member or former member of the September 12, 2003 resolution of the bill S. 1689, supra. the uniformed services who is entitled to re- International Atomic Energy Agency; SA 1845. Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. tired pay (other than as specified in sub- to come into verifiable compliance SCHUMER, and Mr. LAUTENBERG) submitted section (c)) and who is also entitled to vet- with its obligations under the Treaty an amendment intended to be proposed by erans’ disability compensation is entitled to

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be paid both without regard to sections 5304 RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’ under the heading (1) provide such funds as are needed to re- and 5305 of title 38. ‘‘OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSIST- move potential nuclear weapons materials ‘‘(b) SPECIAL RULE FOR CHAPTER 61 CAREER ANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE from vulnerable sites, including funds to RETIREES.—The retired pay of a member re- PRESIDENT’’, the amount that is equal to cover the costs of— tired under chapter 61 of this title with 20 the sum of the amount certified under para- (A) transporting such materials from such years or more of service otherwise creditable graph (1) of subsection (a) and the estimated sites to secure facilities; under section 1405 of this title at the time of amount certified under paragraph (2) of such (B) providing interim security upgrades for the member’s retirement is subject to reduc- subsection. The amount so reserved may not such materials pending their removal; tion under sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38, be obligated or expended on or after such (C) managing such materials after their ar- but only to the extent that the amount of date. rival at secure facilities; the member’s retired pay under chapter 61 of (c) The Director of the Office of Manage- (D) purchasing such materials; this title exceeds the amount of retired pay ment and Budget shall impose such restric- (E) converting such materials to use as to which the member would have been enti- tions and conditions as the Director deter- low-enriched fuels, or to uses that no longer tled under any other provision of law based mines necessary to ensure that, in the appor- require nuclear materials; upon the member’s service in the uniformed tionment of amounts appropriated as de- (F) assisting in the closure and decommis- services if the member had not been retired scribed in subsection (b), the balance of the sioning of such sites; and under chapter 61 of this title. total amount so appropriated that remains (G) providing incentives to facilitate the ‘‘(c) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) does not unobligated on May 1, 2004, exceeds the removal of such materials from vulnerable apply to a member retired under chapter 61 amount that is to be reserved under sub- facilities; of this title with less than 20 years of service section (b). (2) arrange for the shipment of potential otherwise creditable under section 1405 of (d) It is the sense of Congress that each nuclear weapons materials to the United this title at the time of the member’s retire- country that is owed a debt by Iraq that was States, or to other countries willing to ac- ment. incurred during the regime of Saddam Hus- cept them and able to provide high levels of sein should forgive such debt, including any ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: security for them, in order to ensure that ‘‘(1) The term ‘retired pay’ includes re- amount owed by Iraq for the principal, inter- United States national security objectives tainer pay, emergency officers’ retirement est, and fees associated with such debt. are accomplished as quickly and effectively as possible; and pay, and naval pension. SA 1840. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted ‘‘(2) The term ‘veterans’ disability com- (3) provide funds to upgrade security and pensation’ has the meaning given the term an amendment intended to be proposed accounting at sites where, as determined by ‘compensation’ in section 101(13) of title 38.’’. by her to the bill S. 1689, making emer- the Secretary, potential nuclear weapons (b) REPEAL OF SPECIAL COMPENSATION PRO- gency supplemental appropriations for materials will remain for an extended period GRAMS.—Sections 1413 and 1413a of such title Iraq and Afghanistan security and rein order to ensure that such materials are se- are repealed. construction for the fiscal year ending cure against plausible potential threats, and (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of September 30, 2004, and for other pur- will remain so in the future. sections at the beginning of such chapter is poses; which was ordered to lie on the (e) REPORT.—(1) Not later than 30 days amended by striking the items relating to table; as follows: after the submittal to Congress of the budget sections 1413, 1413a, and 1414 and inserting of the President for fiscal year 2005 pursuant At the end of title II, add the following: the following: to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States SEC. 2313. (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the Code, the Secretary of Energy shall submit ‘‘1414. Members eligible for retired pay who sense of Congress that removing potential to Congress a report that shall include— have service-connected disabil- nuclear weapons materials from vulnerable (A) a list of the sites determined by the ities: payment of retired pay sites around the world would reduce the Task Force to be of the highest priorities for and veterans’ disability com- chance that such materials would all into removal of potential nuclear weapons mate- pensation.’’. the hands of al Qaeda or other groups and rials, based on the quantity and states hostile to the United States, and (d) EFFECTIVE DATE; PROHIBITION ON RET- attractiveness of such materials at such therefore should be a top priority for achiev- ROACTIVE BENEFITS.— sites and the risks of the theft or diversion ing the national security of the United (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by of such materials for weapons purposes; States. this section shall take effect on the first day (B) a strategic plan, including measurable (b) TASK FORCE ON NUCLEAR MATERIAL RE- of the first month that begins after the date milestones and metrics, for accomplishing MOVAL.—(1) There is established in the De- of the enactment of this Act. the mission of the Task Force under this sec- (2) RETROACTIVE BENEFITS.—No benefits partment of Energy the Task Force on Nu- clear Material Removal (in this section re- tion; may be paid to any person by reason of sec- (C) an estimate of the annual financial re- tion 1414 of title 10, United States Code, as ferred to as the ‘‘Task Force’’). (2)(A) At the head of the Task Force shall quirements for implementing the plan; amended by subsection (a), for any period be- (D) recommendations on whether any fur- fore the effective date under paragraph (1). be the Director of the Task Force, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Energy for ther legislative actions are needed to facilitate the accomplishment of the mission of Mr. ENSIGN proposed an that purpose. SA 1839. (B) The Director of the Task Force shall the Task Force; and amendment to the bill S. 1689, making report directly to the Administrator for Nu- (E) such other information on the status of emergency supplemental appropria- clear Security regarding the activities of the activities under this section as the Secretary tions for Iraq and Afghanistan security Task Force. considers appropriate. and reconstruction for the fiscal year (3) The Secretary and the Administrator (2) The report shall be submitted in unclas- ending September 30, 2004, and for shall assign to the Task Force personnel sified form, but may include a classified other purposes; as follows: having such experience and expertise as is annex. necessary to permit the Task Force to carry (f) FUNDING.—There is hereby appropriated, On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert out its mission under this section. out of any money in the Treasury not other- the following new section: (4)(A) The Secretary of Energy and the Ad- wise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending SEC. 2313. (a) Not later than April 30, 2004, ministrator shall jointly consult with the September 30, 2004, for the National Nuclear the Secretary of Defense shall submit a cer- Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, Security Administration for ‘‘Defense Nu- tification to Congress of the amount that the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory clear Nonproliferation’’, $40,000,000 to carry Iraq will pay, or that will be paid on behalf Commission, and the heads of other appro- out this section. of Iraq, during fiscal year 2004 to a foreign priate departments and agencies of the Fed- (g) POTENTIAL NUCLEAR WEAPONS MATE- country to service a debt incurred by Iraq eral Government to establish mechanisms RIAL DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘po- during the regime of Saddam Hussein, in- that ensure that the Task Force is able to tential nuclear weapons material’’ means cluding any amount used for the payment of draw quickly on the capabilities of other de- plutonium, highly enriched uranium, or principal, interest, or fees associated with partments and agencies to fulfill its mission. other material capable of sustaining an ex- such debt. Such certification shall include— (B) Mechanisms under subparagraph (A) plosive nuclear chain reaction, including ir- (1) the actual amount spent for such pur- may include the assignment of personnel radiated materials if the radiation field from pose during the period from October 1, 2003 from other departments and agencies of the such materials is not sufficient to prevent through March 31, 2004; and Federal Government to the Task Force. the theft of such materials and their use for (2) the estimated amount that the Sec- (c) MISSION.—The mission of the Task an explosive nuclear chain reaction. retary reasonably believes will be used for Force shall be to take actions to ensure that such purpose during the period from April 1, potential nuclear weapons materials are en- SA 1841. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted 2004 through September 30, 2004. tirely removed from the most vulnerable an amendment intended to be proposed (b) On May 1, 2004, the Director of the Of- sites around the world as soon as practicable by her to the bill S. 1689, making emer- fice of Management and Budget shall admin- after the date of the enactment of this Act. istratively reserve, out of the unobligated (d) ASSISTANCE.—To assist the Task Force gency supplemental appropriations for balance of the funds appropriated in this in carrying out its mission under this sec- Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- title under the subheading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF AND tion, the Secretary of Energy may— construction for the fiscal year ending

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:25 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.084 S15PT1 S12626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 September 30, 2004, and for other pur- Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to effect as of September 11, 2001, and shall poses; which was ordered to lie on the the Committees on Armed Services of the apply with respect to injuries or diseases in- table; as follows: Senate and House of Representatives a re- curred on or after that date. port on the utilization of the National Guard (c) The amount appropriated by chapter 2 On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert and Reserves in support of contingency oper- of title II under the heading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF the following new section: ations during fiscal year 2004. AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’ is hereby re- Sec. 2313. (a) Of the funds appropriated in (2) The report under this subsection shall duced by $1,500,000, to be derived from the title II under the subheading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF include the following: amount set aside under such heading for AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’ under the head- (A) Information on each National Guard transportation and telecommunications for ing ‘‘OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC AS- and Reserve unit currently deployed, includ- the Iraqi Postal Authority for the adminis- SISTANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO ing— tration of a zip code system. THE PRESIDENT’’ and allocated for secu- (i) the unit name or designation; rity, $415,000,000 shall be made available to (ii) the number of personnel deployed; SA 1844. Mrs. BOXER submitted an secure and eliminate munitions caches, (iii) the projected return date to home sta- amendment intended to be proposed by small arms, light weapons, unexploded ordi- tion; and her to the bill S. 1689, making emer- nance, and excess military equipment in (iv) the schedule, if any, for the replace- Iraq. gency supplemental appropriations for ment of the unit with a Regular unit. Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- (b) Not later than 6 months after the date (B) Information on current operations of the enactment of this Act, and every 6 tempo, including— construction for the fiscal year ending months thereafter until all funds made (i) the length of deployment of each Na- September 30, 2004, and for other pur- available under subsection (a) are expended, tional Guard and Reserve unit currently de- poses; as follows: the President shall submit to the Committee ployed, organized by unit and by State; At the appropriate place, insert the fol- on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the (ii) in the case of each National Guard and lowing: Committee on International Relations of the Reserve unit on active duty during the two- SEC. . REPORT ON REPLACEMENT OF U.S. House of Representatives a report on the sta- year period ending on the date of the report, TROOPS. tus and security of munitions caches, small the aggregate amount of time on active duty (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds that— arms, light weapons, unexploded ordinance, during such two-year period; and (1) The Coalition Provisional Authority and excess military equipment in Iraq. Each (iii) the percentage of National Guard and states that 80 percent of Iraq is a permissive such report shall include— Reserve forces in the total deployed force in environment with people returning to a nor- (1) a description of the quantity and type each current domestic and overseas contin- mal pace of life, while 20 percent is less per- of such weapons and equipment collected, se- gency operation. missive with entrenched Saddam loyalists, cured, and destroyed during the 6 months (C) Information on current recruitment international terrorists and general lawless- prior to the submission of such report; and retention of National Guard and Reserve ness hindering recovery efforts. (2) a description of the quantity and type personnel, including— (2) On September 9, Deputy Secretary of of such weapons and equipment collected and (i) any shortfalls in recruitment and reten- Defense John Wolfowitz testified, ‘‘. . . the secured for purposes other than destruction; tion; predominantly Shia south [of Iraq] has been (3) a description of the quantity and type (ii) any plans to address such shortfalls or stable and I would say far more stable than of such weapons and equipment that remain otherwise to improve recruitment or reten- most pre-war predications would have given in Iraq; tion; and you. And the mixed Arab, Turkish, Kurdish (4) an estimate of the schedule under which (iii) the effects on recruitment and reten- north has also been remarkably stable, such weapons and equipment will be secured tion over the long term of extended periods again, contrary to fears than many of us had or eliminated and the cost to complete such of activation of National Guard or Reserve that we might face large-scale ethnic con- actions; personnel. flict.’’ (5) an assessment of the threat posed by (3) The report under this subsection shall (3) On September 14, Secretary of State such weapons and equipment to United be organized in a format that permits a Colin Powell stated, ‘‘We see attacks against States or coalition military forces in Iraq. ready assessment of the deployment of the our coalition on a daily basis . . . but in (6) an estimate of the quantity and type of National Guard and Reserves by State, by many parts of the country things are quite such weapons and equipment that have been various geographic regions of the United secure and stable.’’ acquired by members of al-Qaeda or other States, and by Armed Force. (4) The Coalition Provisional Authority international terrorist organizations; and (c) REPORT ON EFFECTS OF UTILIZATION OF states that a major focus of its security ef- (7) a detailed plan of actions to be carried NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES ON LAW EN- forts has been to increase Iraqi participation out to locate, secure, and eliminate such FORCEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY.—(1) in and responsibility for a safe and secure weapons and equipment that remain in Iraq. Not later than 60 days after the date of the Iraq. (c) The reports required by subsection (b) enactment of this Act, the Secretary of (5) On September 14, Secretary of Defense shall be submitted in a classified and an un- Homeland Security shall, in consultation Donald Rumsfeld stated, ‘‘90 percent of the classified form. with the chief executive officers of the people in Iraq are now living in an area States, submit to Congress a report on the that’s governed by a city council, or a vil- SA 1842. Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself effects of the deployment of the National lage council.’’ and Mr. BYRD) proposed an amendment Guard and Reserves on law enforcement and (6) The Coalition Provisional Authority re- to the bill S. 1689, making emergency homeland security in the United States. ports that 60,000 Iraqis are now assisting in supplemental appropriations for Iraq (2) The report under this subsection shall security, including 46,000 Iraqi police nation- and Afghanistan security and recon- include the following: wide. struction for the fiscal year ending (A) The number of civilian first responders (7) Of the 160,000 coalition military per- on active duty with the National Guard or sonnel serving in Iraq, 20,000 are comprised September 30, 2004, and for other pur- Reserves who are currently deployed over- of non-U.S. forces. poses; as follows: seas. (b) REPORT.—Beginning 30 days after the At the end of title I, insert the following: (B) The number of first responder per- enactment of this Act, the President or his SEC. 316. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes sonnel of the National Guard or Reserves designee shall submit a monthly report to the following findings: who are currently deployed overseas. Congress detailing— (1) The National Guard and Reserves have (C) An assessment by State of the ability (1) the areas of Iraq determined to be large- served the Nation in times of national crises of the States to respond to emergencies ly secure and stable; and for more than 200 years. The National Guard without currently deployed National Guard (2) the extent to which U.S. troops have and Reserves are a critical component of personnel. been replaced by non-U.S. coalition forces, homeland security and national defense. U.N. forces, or Iraqi forces in the areas deter- (2) The current deployments of many mem- SA 1843. Mrs. BOXER submitted an mined to be largely secure and stable under bers of the National Guard and Reserve have amendment intended to be proposed by this subsection. made them absent from their communities her to the bill S. 1689, making emer- for an abnormally long time. This has dimin- gency supplemental appropriations for SA 1845. Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. ished the ability of the National Guard to Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- SCHUMER, and Mr. LAUTENBERG) sub- conduct its State missions. construction for the fiscal year ending mitted an amendment intended to be (3) Many members of the National Guard proposed by her to the bill S. 1689, and Reserves have been on active duty for September 30, 2004, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the making emergency supplemental ap- more than a year, and many more have had propriations for Iraq and Afghanistan their tours of active duty involuntarily ex- table; as follows: security and reconstruction for the fis- tended while overseas. On page 20, strike lines 9 through line 12, (b) REPORT ON UTILIZATION OF NATIONAL and insert the following: cal year ending September 30, 2004, and GUARD AND RESERVES.—(1) Not later than 60 (b) Section 1075(b) of title 10, United States for other purposes; which was ordered days after the date of the enactment of this Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take to lie on the table; as follows:

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:52 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.085 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12627 On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert of the missile or ordnance and prevent its (i) the nature of the contract vehicles used the following: impact with the aircraft. to perform the work, including the extent of TITLE III—HOMELAND SECURITY competition used in entering into the con- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SA 1846. Mr. BYRD (for himself, Mr. tracts and the amount of profit provided in LEVIN, Mr. REED, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. the contracts; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH, LEAHY, Mr. DORGAN, Mrs. CLINTON, Ms. (ii) the nature of the task orders or other DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION AND OPERATIONS LANDRIEU, Mr. JEFFORDS, and Mr. work orders used to perform the work, in- For necessary expenses for science and LIEBERMAN) proposed an amendment to cluding the extent to which performance- technology research, development, acquisi- based, cost-based, and fixed-price task orders tion, and operations of the Department of the bill S. 1689, making emergency supplemental appropriations for Iraq and were used; Homeland Security, as authorized by sec- (iii) the reasonableness of the rates tions 302, 307, and 308 of the Homeland Secu- Afghanistan security and reconstruc- charged by such contractors, including an rity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 182, 187, 188), tion for the fiscal year ending Sep- assessment of the impact on rates of a great- $653,000,000, to remain available until ex- tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes; er reliance on Iraqi labor or other possible pended to carry out the provisions of section as follows: sources of supply; 3001. At the appropriate place insert the fol- (iv) the extent to which such contractors (RESCISSION) lowing: performed work themselves and, to the ex- The amount appropriated by chapter 2 of SEC. 2309. (a) REPORTS OF COALITION PROVI- tent that subcontractors were utilized, how title II under the heading ‘‘OTHER BILAT- SIONAL AUTHORITY.—Not later than January such subcontractors were selected; and ERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS 1, 2004, and every 90 days thereafter, the Ad- (v) the extent to which the Authority or APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT’’ ministrator of the Coalition Provisional Au- such contractors relied upon consultants to under the heading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF AND RECON- thority (CPA) shall submit to the Commit- assist in projects or programs, the amount STRUCTION FUND’’ is hereby reduced by tees on Appropriations and Armed Services paid for such consulting services, and wheth- $653,000,000, with the amount of the reduction of the Senate and the House of Representa- er such consulting services were obtained to be allocated so that— tives a report on all obligations, expendi- pursuant to full and open competition. (1) the amount available for security, na- tures, and revenues associated with recon- (D) A detailed description of the measures tional security, and justice is reduced by struction, rehabilitation, and security ac- adopted by the Authority and other Federal $300,000,000, with the amount of reduction to tivities in Iraq during the preceding 90 days, agencies to monitor and prevent waste, be allocated to amounts available for the including the following: fraud, and abuse in the expenditure of appro- construction of two prisons; (1) Obligations and expenditures of appropriated funds in the carrying out of recon- (2) the amount available for public works priated funds. struction, rehabilitation, and security ac- is reduced by $253,000,000, with the amount of (2) A project-by-project and program-by- tivities in Iraq. the reduction to be allocated to amounts program accounting of the costs incurred to (E) A certification by the Comptroller Gen- available for the procurement of 40 trash date for the reconstruction of Iraq, together eral as to whether or not the Comptroller trucks; and with the estimate of the Authority of the General had adequate access to relevant in- (3) the amount available for housing and costs to complete each project and each pro- formation to make informed judgments on construction is reduced by $100,000,000, with gram. the matters covered by the report. the amount of the reduction to be allocated (3) Revenues attributable to or consisting (4) The Comptroller General shall from to amounts available for the construction of of funds provided by foreign nations or inter- time to time submit to the Committees on seven new housing communities. national organizations, and any obligations Appropriations and Armed Services of the or expenditures of such revenues. SEC. 3001. (a) INSTALLATION OF ANTI-MIS- Senate and the House of Representatives a (4) Revenues attributable to or consisting SILE COUNTERMEASURE DEVICES IN COMMER- supplemental report on the audit, and any of foreign assets seized or frozen, and any ob- CIAL AIRCRAFT.—Of the amount appropriated further investigations, conducted under by this title under the heading ‘‘DEPART- ligations or expenditures of such revenues. paragraph (1). Each such report shall include MENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY’’ under (5) Operating expenses of the Authority such updates of the previous reports under and of any other agencies or entities receiv- the heading ‘‘SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, RE- this subsection as the Comptroller General ing funds appropriated by title. SEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION AND OP- considers appropriate to keep Congress fully (b) COMPTROLLER GENERAL AUDIT, INVES- ERATIONS’’, $653,000,000 shall be available to and currently apprised on the reconstruc- TIGATIONS, AND REPORTS.—(1) The Comp- the Secretary of Homeland Security for the tion, rehabilitation, and security activities troller General of the United States shall purchase and installation of anti-missile in Iraq. conduct an on-going audit of the Coalition countermeasure devices in not less than 300 Provisional Authority, and may conduct Mr. FEINGOLD proposed an commercial aircraft selected by the Sec- SA 1847. such additional investigations as the Comp- amendment to the bill S. 1689, making retary for purposes of this section. troller General, in consultation with the (b) SELECTION OF COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT.— emergency supplemental appropria- Committees on Appropriations considers ap- tions for Iraq and Afghanistan security In selecting commercial aircraft for purposes propriate, to evaluate the reconstruction, re- of this section, the Secretary shall give a habilitation, and security activities in Iraq. and reconstruction for the fiscal year priority to commercial aircraft in long-range (2) In conducting the audit and any inves- ending September 30, 2004, and for international service that are enrolled in the tigations under paragraph (1), the Comp- other purposes; as follows: Civil Reserve Air Fleet. troller General shall have access to any in- On page 22, between lines 12 and 13, insert (c) DEADLINES.—(1) The Secretary shall formation and records created or maintained the following: award a contract for the purchase and instal- by the Authority, or by any other entity re- SEC. 316. (a) Of the amounts appropriated lation of anti-missile countermeasure de- ceiving appropriated funds for reconstruc- by chapter 1 of this title under the heading vices in commercial aircraft under this section, rehabilitation, or security activities in ‘‘OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY’’ and tion not later than 90 days after the date of Iraq, that the Comptroller General considers available for the operating expenses of the the enactment of this Act. appropriate to conduct the audit or inves- Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), (2) The contract awarded under paragraph tigations. $10,000,000 shall be available for the estab- (1) shall provide for the completion of the (3) Not later than 120 days after the date of lishment of the Office of the Inspector Gen- purchase and installation of anti-missile the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller eral of the Coalition Provisional Authority countermeasure devices in commercial air- General shall submit to the Committees on and for related operating expenses of the Of- craft under this section not later than 28 Appropriations and Armed Services of the fice. months after the date of the enactment of Senate and the House of Representatives a (b) The Office of the Inspector General of this Act. report on the audit and any investigations the Coalition Provisional Authority shall be (d) COORDINATION.—The Secretary of Home- conducted under paragraph (1). The report established not later than 30 days after the land Security shall carry out this section in shall include information as follows: date of the enactment of this Act. coordination with the Secretary of Defense (A) A detailed description of the organiza- (c)(1) The head of the Office of the Inspec- and the Secretary of Transportation. tion and authorities of the Authority. tor General of the Coalition Provisional Au- (e) ANTI-MISSILE COUNTERMEASURE DEVICE (B) A detailed description of the relation- thority shall be the Inspector General of the DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘anti- ship between the Authority and other Fed- Coalition Provisional Authority. missile countermeasure device’’ means any eral agencies, including the Department of (2) The Inspector General shall be ap- electronic system, as identified by the Sec- Defense, the Department of State, the Exec- pointed by the President in accordance with, retary of Homeland Security, that automati- utive Office of the President, and the Na- and shall otherwise be subject to the provi- cally— tional Security Council. sions of, section 3 of the Inspector General (1) identifies the threat to an aircraft of an (C) A detailed description of the extent of Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), except that the incoming missile or other ordnance; the use of private contractors to assist in person nominated for appointment as Inspec- (2) detects the source of the threat; and Authority operations and to carry out recon- tor General may assume the duties of the of- (3) disrupts the guidance system of the struction, rehabilitation, or security activi- fice on an acting basis pending the advice missile or ordnance so as to divert the course ties in Iraq, including an assessment of— and consent of the Senate.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:52 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.086 S15PT1 S12628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2003 (3) The Inspector General shall have the MURRAY, Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. JOHNSON) until all funds provided by this title are ex- duties, responsibilities, and authorities of in- submitted an amendment intended to pended, the President shall submit to Con- spectors general under the Inspector General be proposed by her to the bill S. 1689, gress a report that includes information as Act of 1978. In carrying out such duties, re- follows: sponsibilities, and authorities, the Inspector making emergency supplemental ap- (A) A list of all activities undertaken re- General shall coordinate with, and receive propriations for Iraq and Afghanistan lated to reconstruction in Iraq, and a cor- the cooperation of, the Inspector General of security and reconstruction for the fis- responding list of the funds obligated in con- the Department of Defense. cal year ending September 30, 2004, and nection with such activities, during the pre- (d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), for other purposes; as follows: ceding 60 days. not later than 75 days after the date of the (B) A list of significant activities related Strike section 2309 and insert the fol- enactment of this Act, and every 10 days to reconstruction in Iraq that the President lowing: thereafter, the Inspector General of the Coa- anticipates initiating during the ensuing 60- SEC. 2309. (a) LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY lition Provisional Authority shall submit to day period, including— the Committees on Appropriations and For- OF FUNDS FOR RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION IN (i) the estimated cost of carrying out the eign Relations of the Senate and the Com- IRAQ PENDING DETERMINATIONS BY THE PRESI- proposed activities; and mittees on Appropriations and International DENT.—Notwithstanding any other provision (ii) the source of the funds that will be Relations of the House of Representatives a of this Act, of the amount appropriated by used to pay such costs. report that sets forth— this title under the heading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF (C) Updated strategies, objectives, and (A) an assessment of the financial controls AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’— timelines if significant changes are proposed of the Coalition Provisional Authority; (1) $6,770,000,000 shall be available 120 days regarding matters included in the report re- (B) a description of any financial irregular- after the date of the enactment of this Act, quired under subsection (c), or in an previous ities that may have occurred in the activi- but only if the President determines under report under this subsection. ties of the Authority; subsection (b)(1) that the objectives and as- (2) Each report under this subsection shall (C) a description of— sociated deadlines referred to in that sub- include information on the following: (i) any irregularities relating to the ad- section have been substantially met; and (A) The expenditures for, and progress ministration of laws providing for full and (2) $6,770,000,000 shall be available 240 days made toward, the restoration of basic serv- open competition in contracting (as defined after the date of the enactment of this Act, ices in Iraq such as water, electricity, sewer, in section 4(6) of the Office of Federal Pro- but only if the President determines under oil infrastructure, a national police force, curement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(6))); and subsection (b)(2) that the objectives and as- and Iraqi army, and judicial systems. (ii) any other irregularities related to pro- sociated deadlines referred to in that sub- (B) The significant goals intended to be curement; section have been substantially met. achieved by such expenditures. (D) a description of any actions taken by (b) DETERMINATIONS.—(1) Not later than 120 (C) The progress made toward securing in- the Inspector General to improve such finan- days after the date of the enactment of this creased international participation in peace- cial controls or address such financial irreg- Act, the President shall determine whether keeping efforts and in the economic and po- ularities; or not the objectives, and associated dead- litical reconstruction of Iraq. (E) a description of the programmatic lines, for relief and reconstruction efforts in (D) The progress made toward securing goals of the Coalition Provisional Authority; Iraq, as specified in the report under sub- Iraqi borders. and section (c), have been substantially met. (E) The progress made toward securing (F) an assessment of the performance of (2) Not later than 240 days after the date of self-government for the Iraqi people and the the Coalition Provisional Authority, includ- the enactment of this Act, the President establishment of a democratically elected ing progress made by the Coalition Provi- shall determine whether or not the objec- government. (F) The progress made in securing and sional Authority in facilitating a transition tives, and associated deadlines, for relief and eliminating munitions caches, unexploded to levels of security, stability, and self-gov- reconstruction efforts in Iraq, as specified in ordinance, and excess military equipment in ernment in Iraq sufficient to make the pres- the most current report under subsection (d), ence of the Coalition Provisional Authority Iraq. have been substantially met. (G) The measures taken to protect United no longer necessary. (c) INITIAL REPORT ON RELIEF AND RECON- (2) The Inspector General of the Depart- States troops serving in Iraq, and an esti- STRUCTION.—Not later than 60 days after the mated schedule of United States troop ment of Defense shall prepare and submit the date of enactment of this Act, the President reports otherwise required to be submitted strengths in Iraq for each ensuring 120-day shall submit to Congress a report on the period. by the Inspector General of the Coalition United States strategy for activities related Provisional Authority under paragraph (1) to post-conflict security, humanitarian as- SA 1849. Mr. DASCHLE submitted an until the earlier of— sistance, governance, and reconstruction to (A) the date that is 150 days after the date amendment intended to be proposed by be undertaken as a result of Operation Iraqi him to the bill S. 1689, making emer- of the enactment of this Act; or Freedom. The report shall include informa- (B) the date on which a determination is tion on the following: gency supplemental appropriations for made by the Inspector General of the Coali- (1) The distribution of duties and respon- Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- tion Provisional Authority that the Office of sibilities regarding such activities among construction for the fiscal year ending the Inspector General of the Coalition Provi- the agencies of the United States Govern- September 30, 2004, and for other pur- sional Authority is capable of preparing ment, including the Department of State, poses; which was ordered to lie on the timely, accurate, and complete reports in the United States Agency for International table; as follows: compliance with the requirements under Development, and the Department of De- paragraph (1). At the end of title II, add the following: fense. SEC. 2313. (a) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF FU- (3) The reports under this subsection are in (2) A plan describing the roles and respon- addition to the semiannual reports required TURE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR IRAQ RECON- sibilities of foreign governments and inter- of the Inspector General by section 5 of the STRUCTION PROGRAMS.—Notwithstanding any national organizations, including the United Inspector General Act of 1978 and any other other provision of this Act or any other pro- Nations, in carrying out such activities. reports required of the Inspector General by vision of law, the amount appropriated funds (3) A strategy for coordinating such activi- law. that may be obligated and expended for Iraq (4) The Inspector General of the Coalition ties among the United States Government, reconstruction programs may not exceed the Provisional Authority (or the Inspector Gen- foreign governments, and international orga- current appropriated amount for Iraq recon- eral of the Department of Defense, as appli- nizations, including the United Nations. struction programs unless— cable) shall publish each report under this (4) A strategy for distributing the responsi- (1) the President certifies to Congress that subsection on the Internet website of the Co- bility for paying costs associated with recon- the amount of appropriated funds to be so alition Provisional Authority. struction activities in Iraq among the United obligated and expended for Iraq reconstruc- (e) The Office of the Inspector General of States Government, foreign governments, tion programs is equal to or exceeded by an the Coalition Provisional Authority shall and international organizations, including amount of contributions from the inter- terminate on the first day that both of the the United Nations, and for actions to be national community for Iraq reconstruction following conditions have been met: taken by the President to secure increased programs; or (1) the Coalition Provisional Authority has international participation in peacekeeping (2) the President— transferred responsibility for governing Iraq and security efforts in Iraq. (A) determines that, notwithstanding the to an indigenous Iraqi government; and (5) A comprehensive strategy for com- lack of contributions by the international (2) a United States mission to Iraq, under pleting the reconstruction of Iraq, estimated community for Iraq reconstruction program the direction and guidance of the Secretary timelines for the completion of significant sin an amount described in paragraph (1), the of State, has undertaken to perform the re- reconstruction milestones, and estimates for obligation and expenditure of appropriated sponsibility for administering United States Iraqi oil production. funds for Iraq reconstruction programs in ex- assistance efforts in Iraq. (d) SUBSEQUENT REPORTS ON RELIEF AND cess of the current appropriated amount for RECONSTRUCTION.—(1) Not later than 60 days Iraq reconstruction programs is in the na- SA 1848. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for her- after the submittal of the report required by tional security interests of the United self, Mrs. BOXER, Mrs. CLINTON, Mrs. subsection (c), and every 60 days thereafter States; and

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On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert workweeks of leave during any 12-month pe- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: the following new title: riod because a spouse, son, daughter, or par- (1) The term ‘‘current appropriated amount TITLE III—LEAVE FOR MILITARY ent of the employee is a member of the for Iraq reconstruction programs’’ means the FAMILIES Armed Forces— aggregate amount appropriated or otherwise SEC. 3001. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(i) on active duty in support of a contin- made available by this Act, and by any Act This title may be cited as the ‘‘Military gency operation; or enacted before the date of the enactment of Families Leave Act of 2003’’. ‘‘(ii) notified of an impending call or order this Act, for Iraq reconstruction programs. SEC. 3002. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAVE. to active duty in support of a contingency (2)(A) the term ‘‘Iraq reconstruction pro- (a) ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE.—Section 102(a) operation. grams’’ means programs to address the infra- of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ‘‘(B) An eligible employee shall be entitled structure needs of Iraq, including infrastruc- (29 U.S.C. 2612(a)) is amended by adding at to take leave under subparagraph (A)— ture relating to electricity, oil production, the end the following: ‘‘(i) while the employee’s spouse, son, public works, water resources, transpor- ‘‘(3) ENTITLEMENT TO LEAVE DUE TO FAMILY daughter, or parent (referred to in the sub- tation and telecommunications, housing and MEMBER’S ACTIVE DUTY.— paragraph as the ‘family member’) is on ac- construction, health care, and private sector ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to section 103(f), tive duty in support of a contingency oper- development. an eligible employee shall be entitled to a ation, and, if the family member is a mem- (B) The term does not include programs to total of 12 workweeks of leave during any 12- ber of a reserve component of the Armed fund military activities, (Including the es- month period because a spouse, son, daugh- Forces, beginning when such family member tablishment of national security forces), ter, or parent of the employee is a member of receives notification of an impending call or public safety (including border enforcement, the Armed Forces— order to active duty in support of a contin- police, fire, and customs), and justice and ‘‘(i) on active duty in support of a contingency operation; and civil society development. gency operation; or ‘‘(ii) only for issues relating to or resulting ‘‘(ii) notified of an impending call or order from such family member’s— SA 1850. Mrs. CLINTON submitted an to active duty in support of a contingency ‘‘(I) service on active duty in support of a amendment intended to be proposed by operation. contingency operation; and her to the bill S. 1689, making emer- ‘‘(B) CONDITIONS AND TIME FOR TAKING ‘‘(II) if a member of a reserve component of gency supplemental appropriations for LEAVE.—An eligible employee shall be enti- the Armed Forces— Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- tled to take leave under subparagraph (A)— ‘‘(aa) receipt of notification of an impending call or order to active duty in support of construction for the fiscal year ending ‘‘(i) while the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent (referred to in the sub- a contingency operation; and September 30, 2004, and for other pur- paragraph as the ‘family member’) is on ac- ‘‘(bb) service on active duty in support of poses; which was ordered to lie on the tive duty in support of a contingency oper- such operation. table; as follows: ation, and, if the family member is a mem- ‘‘(4) No employee may take more than a On page 28, line 15, before the period, insert ber of a reserve component of the Armed total of 12 workweeks of leave under para- the following: ‘‘: Provided further, That each Forces, beginning when such family member graphs (1) and (3) during any 12-month pe- allocated amount under this subheading receives notification of an impending call or riod.’’. shall be reduced on a pro rata basis by order to active duty in support of a contin- (b) SCHEDULE.—Section 6382(b)(1) of such $2,000,000 (except that no reduction shall re- gency operation; and title is amended by inserting after the sec- sult with respect to any amount appro- ‘‘(ii) only for issues relating to or resulting ond sentence the following: ‘‘Leave under priated for Iraqi border enforcement and en- from such family member’s— subsection (a)(3) may be taken intermit- hanced security communications and the ‘‘(I) service on active duty in support of a tently or on a reduced leave schedule.’’. amount appropriated for the establishment contingency operation; and (c) SUBSTITUTION OF PAID LEAVE.—Section of an Iraqi national security force and Iraqi ‘‘(II) if a member of a reserve component of 6382(d) of such title is amended by inserting Defense Corps), and $2,000,000 shall be made the Armed Forces— ‘‘or subsection (a)(3)’’ after ‘‘subsection available to the General Accounting Office ‘‘(aa) receipt of notification of an impend- (a)(1)’’. for an audit of all funds appropriated under ing call or order to active duty in support of (d) NOTICE.—Section 6382(e) of such title is this Act, including tracking the expenditure a contingency operation; and amended by adding at the end the following: of appropriated funds, a comparison of the ‘‘(bb) service on active duty in support of ‘‘(3) An employee who intends to take amounts appropriated under this Act to the such operation. leave under subsection (a)(3) shall provide amount actually expended, and a determina- ‘‘(4) LIMITATION.—No employee may take such notice to the employing agency as is tion of whether the funds appropriated in more than a total of 12 workweeks of leave practicable.’’. this Act are expended as intended by Con- under paragraphs (1) and (3) during any 12- (e) CERTIFICATION.—Section 6383 of such gress’’. month period.’’. title is amended by adding at the end the fol- (b) SCHEDULE.—Section 102(b)(1) of such lowing: SA 1851. Mr. REID (for Mr. CORZINE) Act (29 U.S.C. 2612(b)(1)) is amended by in- ‘‘(f) An employing agency may require that proposed an amendment to the bill S. serting after the second sentence the fol- a request for leave under section 6382(a)(3) be 1689, making emergency supplemental lowing: ‘‘Leave under subsection (a)(3) may supported by a certification issued at such be taken intermittently or on a reduced time and in such manner as the Office of Per- appropriations for Iraq and Afghani- leave schedule.’’. sonnel Management may by regulation pre- stan security and reconstruction for (c) SUBSTITUTION OF PAID LEAVE.—Section scribe.’’. the fiscal year ending September 30, 102(d)(2)(A) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 2004, and for other purposes; as follows: 2612(d)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting ‘‘or SA 1853. Mr. MCCAIN (for himself, On page 38, between lines 21 and 22, insert subsection (a)(3)’’ after ‘‘subsection (a)(1)’’. Mr. BIDEN, and Mr. GRAHAM of South (d) NOTICE.—Section 102(e) of such Act (29 the following new section: U.S.C. 2612(e)) is amended by adding at the Carolina) submitted an amendment in- SEC. 3001. Not later than 30 days after the end the following: tended to be proposed by him to the date of the enactment of this Act, and every ‘‘(3) NOTICE FOR LEAVE DUE TO FAMILY MEM- bill S. 1689, making emergency supple- 90 days thereafter until December 31, 2007, BER’S ACTIVE DUTY.—An employee who in- mental appropriations for Iraq and Af- the President shall submit to each Member tends to take leave under subsection (a)(3) of Congress a report on the projected total ghanistan security and reconstruction shall provide such notice to the employer as costs of United States operations in Iraq, infor the fiscal year ending September 30, is practicable.’’. cluding military operations and reconstruc- 2004, and for other purposes; which was (e) CERTIFICATION.—Section 103 of such Act tion efforts, through fiscal year 2008. The (29 U.S.C. 2613) is amended by adding at the ordered to lie on the table; as follows: President shall include in each report after end the following: On page 6, before the period on line 12, in- the initial report an explanation of any ‘‘(f) CERTIFICATION FOR LEAVE DUE TO FAM- sert the following: change in the total projected costs since the ILY MEMBER’S ACTIVE DUTY.—An employer : Provided further, not less than $4,000,000 previous report. may require that a request for leave under shall be transferred to ‘‘Office of the Inspec- section 102(a)(3) be supported by a certifi- tor General’’ for financial and performance SA 1852. Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself, cation issued at such time and in such man- audits of funds apportioned to the Depart- Mr. WYDEN, Mr. DAYTON, and Mrs. ner as the Secretary may by regulation pre- ment of Defense from the Iraq Relief and Re- MURRAY) proposed an amendment to scribe.’’. construction Fund’’

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On page 24, line 14, insert after (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: any disaster relief payment made under the ‘‘$40,000,000’’ the following— (1) The term ‘‘current appropriated amount Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- ‘‘of which not less than $4,000,000 shall be for Iraq reconstruction programs’’ means the gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) transferred to and merged with ‘‘Operating aggregate amount appropriated or otherwise for damage caused by Hurricane Isabel shall Expenses of the United States Agency for made available by this Act, and by any Act be 90 percent. International Development Office of Inspec- enacted before the date of the enactment of SEC. 3003. Of the funds appropriated by this tor General’’ for financial and performance this Act, for Iraq reconstruction programs. Act, $500,000,000 shall be available for repair audits of the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction (2)(A) the term ‘‘Iraq reconstruction pro- or replacement of Department of Defense in- Fund and other assistance to Iraq’’ grams’’ means programs to address the infra- frastructure damaged or destroyed by Hurri- On page 38, after line 20, insert the fol- structure needs of Iraq, including infrastruc- cane Isabel, related flooding, or other related lowing: ture relating to electricity, oil production, natural forces. ‘‘Sec. 2313. General Accounting Office review public works, water resources, transpor- SEC. 3004. Of the funds appropriated by this tation and telecommunications, housing and (a) The Comptroller General of the United Act, $123,000,000 shall be available for repair construction, health care, and private sector and restoration of National Parks in areas States shall— development. (1) review the effectiveness of relief and redesignated as a disaster area pursuant to the (B) The term does not include programs to Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- construction activities conducted by the Co- fund military activities, (including the es- alition Provisional Authority (hereafter in gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) tablishment of national security forces), for damage caused by Hurricane Isabel. this section ‘‘CPA’’) from funds made avail- public safety (including border enforcement, able under the ‘‘Iraq relief and Reconstruc- SEC. 3005. Of the funds appropriated by this police, fire, and customs), and justice and Act, $5,000,000 shall be available for repair tion Fund’’ in this title, including by pro- civil society development. viding analyses of— and replacement of National Aeronautics and Space Administration infrastructure (A) the degree to which the CPA is meeting SA 1855. Mr. HARKIN (for himself the relief and reconstruction goals and ob- damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Isabel, and Mrs. CLINTON) submitted an related flooding, or other related natural jectives in the major sectors funded under amendment intended to be proposed by this title, and is enhancing indigenous capa- forces. bilities; him to the bill S. 1689, making emer- (B) compliance by the CPA and the govern- gency supplemental appropriations for SA 1857. Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, ment departments with federal laws gov- Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. JOHN- erning compeititon in contracting; and construction for the fiscal year ending SON, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. (C) the degree to which the CPA is expend- September 30, 2004, and for other pur- GRAHAM of Florida, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. ing funds economically and efficiently, in- poses; which was ordered to lie on the KENNEDY, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. LAUTENBERG, cluding through use of local contractors; table; as follows: and Mr. KERRY) submitted an amend- (2) report quarterly to the appropriate con- On page 39, between lines 2 and 3, insert gressional committees on the results of the ment intended to be proposed by her to the following: review conducted under paragraph (1). the bill S. 1689, making emergency sup- SEC. 3002. (a) The Comptroller General (b) In this section, the term ‘‘appropriate plemental appropriations for Iraq and shall conduct studies on the effectiveness congressional committees’’ means— Afghanistan security and reconstruc- and efficiency of the administration and per- (1) the Committees on Appropriations, tion for the fiscal year ending Sep- Armed Services, and Foreign Relations of formance of contracts in excess of $40,000,000 that are performed or are to be performed in, tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes; the Senate; and which was ordered to lie on the table; (2) the Committees on Appropriations, or relating to, Iraq and are paid out of funds Armed Services, and International relations made available under this Act or the Emer- as follows: of the House of Representatives. gency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations On page 22, between lines 12 and 13, insert Act, 2003 (Public Law 108–11). The studies the following: SA 1854. Mr. DASCHLE proposed an shall specifically examine the profits, admin- SEC. 316. (a)(1) In the administration of amendment to the bill S. 1689, making istrative overhead, management fees, and re- laws and policies on the period for which emergency supplemental appropria- lated expenditures for the management of members of reserve components of the subcontracts (and further subcontracting) Armed Forces called or ordered to active tions for Iraq and Afghanistan security under any such contract. In conducting stud- duty under a provision of law referred to in and reconstruction for the fiscal year ies under this section, the Comptroller Gen- section 101(a)(13)(B) of title 10, United States ending September 30, 2004, and for eral shall have access to any information Code, are deployed outside the United other purposes; as follows: and records created or maintained by the States, the deployment shall be considered At the end of title II, add the following: United States, or by any entity receiving to have begun on the first day of the active- SEC. 2313. (a) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF FU- funds for contracts studied under this sec- duty service to which called or ordered and TURE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR IRAQ RECON- tion that the Comptroller General considers shall be considered to have ended on the last STRUCTION PROGRAMS.—Notwithstanding any appropriate. day of the active-duty service to which other provision of this Act or any other pro- (b) Not later than 6 months after the date called or ordered. vision of law, the amount of appropriated of enactment of this Act and again 4 months (2) Not later than 45 days before the effec- funds that may be obligated and expended thereafter, the Comptroller Government tive date of a modification, supplementation, for Iraq reconstruction programs may not shall submit to the Committees on Appro- or supersedure of a policy referred to in para- exceed the current appropriated amount for priations of the Senate and the House of graph (1) that would extend the deployment Iraq reconstruction programs unless— Representatives a report that includes— of reserve component members, the Sec- (1) the President certifies to Congress that (1) an evaluation of the studies conducted retary of defense— the amount of appropriated funds to be so under this section; and (A) shall transmit to Congress and the obligated and expended for Iraq reconstruc- (2) any recommendations for the improve- members of the reserve components a notifi- tion programs is equal to or exceeded by an ment of the contracting process for con- cation of the modified policy, supplemental amount of contributions from the inter- tracts performed or to be performed in Iraq policy, or superseding policy, as the case national community for Iraq reconstruction and for contracts generally, including the se- may be; and programs; or lection process, contract content, and over- (B) if the Secretary has received from a (2) the President— sight of the administration and performance member of the reserve components a stand- (A) determines that, notwithstanding the of contracts. ing request to notify someone in the mem- lack of contributions by the international ber’s family or the member’s employer (or community for Iraq reconstruction programs SA 1856. Mr. WARNER (for himself, both) of the new policy extending the mem- in an amount described in paragraph (1), the Mr. ALLEN, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. MIKUL- ber’s deployment, shall transmit a notifica- obligation and expenditure of appropriated SKI, and Mrs. DOLE) submitted an tion of such policy to the requested recipient funds for Iraq reconstruction programs in ex- amendment intended to be proposed by or recipients, as the case may be. cess of the current appropriated amount for him to the bill S. 1689, making emer- (b)(1) Before a member of a reserve compo- Iraq reconstruction programs is in the na- gency supplemental appropriations for nent called or ordered to active duty as de- tional security interests of the United Iraq and Afghanistan security and re- scribed in subsection (a)(1) is deployed out- States; and construction for the fiscal year ending side the United States, the Secretary of de- (B) submits to Congress a written notifica- fense shall inform such member of the date tion on that determination, including a de- September 30, 2004, and for other pur- of expected return from overseas for the tailed justification for the determination. poses; which was ordered to lie on the member. (b) CONSTITUTION WITH LATER ENACTED table; as follows: (2) Not later than 45 days before a pre- PROVISIONS OF LAW.—This section may not On page 39, between lines 2 and 3, insert viously announced date of expected return be superseded, modified, or repealed except the following: from overseas service for a member referred pursuant to a provision of law that makes SEC. 3002. Notwithstanding any other pro- to in paragraph (1) is postponed, the Sec- specific reference to this section. vision of law, the Federal share of the cost of retary of Defense—

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(A) shall transmit to Congress and that heading ‘‘IRAQ RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE ON FINANCE member a notification of the intent to post- FUND’’ under the heading ‘‘OTHER BILAT- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask pone the member’s return from overseas ERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS unanimous consent that the Com- service; and APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT’’ or mittee on Finance be authorized to (B) if the Secretary has received from such made available by a foreign country or an member a standing request to notify some- appropriate international organization, meet during the session on Wednesday, one in the member’s family or the member’s should be the responsibility of the Iraq Re- October 15, 2003, at 10 a.m., to hear tes- employer (or both) of any postponement of construction Finance Authority. timony on ‘‘Company Owned Life In- the member’s employer (or both) of any post- surance.’’ f ponement of the member’s date of expected The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without return from overseas service, shall transmit NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS objection, it is so ordered. to the requested recipient or recipients, as the case may be, a notification of the intent COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS to postpone the member’s return from over- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I wish to Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask seas service. announce that the Committee on Rules unanimous consent that the Com- (c) The Secretary of defense shall prescribe and Administration will meet at 9 a.m., mittee on Foreign Relations be author- in regulations a process for members of the Tuesday, October 28, 2003, in Room 301 ized to meet during the session of the reserve components of the Armed Forces to Russell Senate Office Building to con- Senate on Wednesday, October 15, 2003, submit to the Secretary standing requests at 2 p.m. to hold a hearing on The Mid- for notifications of family members or em- duct a confirmation hearing on four ployers under subsections (a)(2)(B) and Presidential nominees to the Election dle East Road Map: Overcoming Obsta- (b)(2)(B). Assistance Commission. cles to Peace. (d) The Secretary of Defense may waive The nominees are Paul S. DeGregorio THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the requirements of subsection (a) or (b) in (R) of Missouri (2 year term); Gracia M. objection, it is so ordered. any case in which the Secretary determines Hillman (D) of the District of Columbia COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS that it is necessary to do so to respond to a (2 year term); Deforest ‘‘Buster’’ national security emergency or to meet dire Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask operational requirements of the Armed Soaries (R) of New Jersey (4 year unanimous consent that the Com- Forces. term); and Raymundo Martinez III (D) mittee on Indian Affairs be authorized of Texas (4 year term). to meet on Wednesday, October 15, 2003, SA 1858. Mr. NELSON of Florida pro- For further information concerning at 10 a.m. in Room 485 of the Russell posed an amendment to the bill S. 1689, this meeting, please contact Susan Senate Office Building to conduct a making emergency supplemental ap- Wells at 202–224–6352. Hearing on S. 550, the American Indian propriations for Iraq and Afghanistan f Probate Reform Act of 2003. security and reconstruction for the fis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cal year ending September 30, 2004, and AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO objection, it is so ordered. MEET for other purposes; as follows: COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY At the end of title II, add the following: COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask SEC. 2313. Of the amounts appropriated by AFFAIRS unanimous consent that the Com- chapter 2 of this title under the heading Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSIST- mittee on the Judiciary be authorized ANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE unanimous consent that the Com- to meet to conduct a Judicial Nomina- PRESIDENT’’ under the heading ‘‘IRAQ RE- mittee on Banking, Housing, and tions hearing on Wednesday, October LIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND’’, other than Urban Affairs be authorized to meet 15, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. in the Dirksen Of- amounts available under such heading for se- during the session of the Senate on Oc- fice Building room 226. curity (including public safety requirements, tober 15, 2003, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a national security, and justice), $10,000,000 markup of S. 811, the ‘‘American Agenda shall be available only for the Family Readi- Dream Downpayment Act’’, of S. 300, Panel I: Senators. ness Program of the National Guard. the ‘‘Jackie Robinson Congressional Panel II: D. Michael Fisher to be SA 1859. Mr. REID (for Ms. LANDRIEU) Gold Medal bill.’’ The committee will United States Circuit Judge for the proposed an amendment to the bill S. also vote on the nominations of Mr. Third Circuit. 1689, making emergency supplemental Harvey S. Rosen, of New Jersey, and Panel III: Dale S. Fisher to be United appropriations for Iraq and Afghani- Ms. Kristin J. Forbes, of Massachu- States District Judge for the Central stan security and reconstruction for setts, to be members of the Council of District of California; Gary L. Sharpe the fiscal year ending September 30, Economic Advisors; Ms. Julie L. Myers, to be United States District Judge for 2004, and for other purposes; as follows: of Kansas, to be Assistant Secretary of the Northern District of New York. On page 38, between lines 20 and 21, insert Commerce for Export Enforcement; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the following new section: and Mr. Peter Lichtenbaum, of Vir- objection, it is so ordered. SEC. 2313. (a) The President shall direct the ginia, to be Assistant Secretary of COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY head of the Coalition Provisional Authority Commerce for Export Administration. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask in Iraq, in coordination with the Governing Following the votes, the Sub- unanimous consent that the Com- Council of Iraq or a successor governing au- committee on Securities and Invest- mittee on the Judiciary be authorized thority in Iraq, to establish an Iraq Recon- ment will meet in open session to construction Finance Authority. The purpose of to meet to conduct a hearing on the Iraq Reconstruction Finance Authority duct a hearing on ‘‘The Future of the Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at 2:00 shall be to obtain financing for the recon- Securities Markets.’’ p.m. on ‘‘Indecent Exposure: Oversight struction of the infrastructure in Iraq by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of DOJ’s Efforts to Protect Pornog- collateralizing the revenue from future sales objection, it is so ordered. raphy’s Victims,’’ in the Dirksen Sen- of oil extracted in Iraq. The Iraq Reconstruc- COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC ate Office Building room 226. tion Finance Authority shall obtain financ- WORKS ing for the reconstruction of the infrastruc- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask Witness List ture in Iraq through— (1)(A) issuing securities or other financial unanimous consent that the Com- Panel 1: Mr. John Malcolm, Deputy instruments; or mittee on Environment and Public Assistant Attorney General, Criminal (B) obtaining loans on the open market Works be authorized to meet on Division, Department of Justice, Wash- from private banks or international finan- Wednesday, October 15, at 9:30 to con- ington D.C., Mr. J. Robert Flores, Ad- cial institutions; and duct a business meeting to consider ministrator, Office of Juvenile Justice (2) to the maximum extent possible, legislation S. 1643, S. 1066, S. 1663, and and Delinquency Prevention, Depart- securitizing or collateralizing such securi- S. 1669, and the nomination of Michael ment of Justice, Washington D.C.; Mr. ties, instruments, or loans with the revenue O. Leavitt, to be Administrator of the Lawrence E. Maxwell, Inspector in from the future sales of oil extracted in Iraq. (b) It is the policy of the United States U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- Charge, Fraud and Dangerous Mail In- that payment of the cost of reconstruction cy. vestigations, United States Postal In- in Iraq, other than payment made with funds The meeting will take place in SD spectors, Washington D.C.; Honorable made available in this title under the sub- 406, hearing room. Mary Beth Buchanan, U.S. Attorney

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The assistant legislative clerk read fax, VA; Mr. Victor Cline, Emeritus f as follows: Professor, University of Utah, Salt NATIONAL CHILDHOOD LEAD A bill (H.R. 3229) to amend title 44, United Lake City, UT; Mr. Steve Takeshita, POISONING PREVENTION WEEK States Code, to transfer to the Public Print- Officer in Charge, Pornography Unit, er the authority over the individuals respon- Organized Crime and Vice Division, Los Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I ask sible for preparing indexes on the CONGRES- Angeles Police Department, Los Ange- unanimous consent that the Senate SIONAL RECORD, and for other purposes. les, CA. proceed to the immediate consider- There being no objection, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ation of S. Res. 243 introduced earlier proceeded to consider the bill. objection, it is so ordered. today by Senator REED of Rhode Is- Mr. BURNS. I ask unanimous consent SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER land. that the bill be read the third time and Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The passed, the motion to reconsider be unanimous consent that the Sub- clerk will report the resolution by laid upon the table, and that any state- committee on Water and Power of the title. ments relating to the bill be printed in Committee on Energy and Natural Re- The assistant legislative clerk read the RECORD. sources be authorized to meet during as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the session of the Senate on Wednes- A resolution (S. Res. 243) designating the objection, it is so ordered. day, October 15, at 2:30 p.m. week of October 19, 2003, through October 25, The bill (H.R. 3229) was read the third The purpose of the hearing is to re- 2003, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning time and passed. Prevention Week. ceive testimony on S. 943, a bill to au- f thorize the Secretary of the Interior to There being no objection, the Senate enter into one or more contracts with proceeded to consider the resolution. CHECK CLEARING FOR THE 21ST the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the Mr. BURNS. I further ask unanimous CENTURY ACT-CONFERENCE RE- storage of water in the Kendrick consent that the resolution be agreed PORT project; S. 1027 and H.R. 2040, bills to to, the preamble be agreed to, the mo- Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I submit amend the Irrigation Project Contract tion to reconsider be laid upon the a report of the committee of con- Extension Act of 1998 to extend certain table, all with no intervening action or ference on the bill (H.R. 1474), and ask contracts between the Bureau of Rec- debate, and that any statements relat- for its immediate consideration. lamation and certain irrigation water ing to this matter be printed in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The contractors in the States of Wyoming RECORD. clerk will report. and Nebraska; S. 1058, a bill to provide The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The legislative clerk read as follows: a cost-sharing requirement for the con- objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 243) was The Committee of Conference on the dis- struction of the Arkansas Valley Con- agreeing votes of the two Houses on the agreed to. duit in the State of Colorado; S. 1071, a amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. The preamble was agreed to. 1474), to facilitate check truncation by au- bill to authorize the Secretary of the The resolution, with its preamble, Interior, through the Bureau of Rec- thorizing substitute checks, to foster innova- reads as follows: tion in the check collection system without lamation, to conduct a feasibility S. RES. 243 mandating receipt of checks in electronic study on a water conservation project form, and to improve the overall efficiency within the Arch Hurley Conservancy Whereas lead poisoning is a leading environmental health hazard to children in the of the Nation’s payments system, and for District in the State of New Mexico, United States; other purposes, having met, have agreed that and for other purposes; S. 1307, a bill to Whereas according to the Centers for Dis- the House recede from its disagreement to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, ease Control and Prevention, 434,000 pre- the amendment of the Senate, and agree to acting through the Bureau of Reclama- school children in the United States have the same with an amendment, signed by a tion, to assist in the implementation of harmful levels of lead in their blood; majority of the conferees on the part of both Houses. fish passage and screening facilities at Whereas lead poisoning may cause serious, non Federal water projects, and for long-term harm to children, including re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- other purposes; S. 1308, a bill to author- duced intelligence and attention span, be- ate will proceed to the consideration of havior problems, learning disabilities, and the conference report. ize the Secretary of the Interior to pur- impaired growth; sue and complete actions related to the (The conference report is printed in Whereas children from low-income families the proceedings of the House in the implementation of a U.S. District of a are 8 times more likely to be poisoned by U.S. district court consent decree; S. lead than are children from high-income RECORD of October 1, 2003.) 1355, a bill to authorize the Bureau of families; Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I Reclamation to participate in the reha- Whereas children may be poisoned by lead support the conference report to the bilitation of the Wallowa Lake Dam in in water, soil, or consumable products; Check Clearing for the 21st Century Oregon, and for other purposes; S. 1577, Whereas children most often are poisoned Act or Check 21 Act. This is an impor- in their homes through exposure to lead par- a bill to extend the deadline for com- tant piece of legislation and a high pri- ticles when lead-based paint deteriorates or ority for the Federal Reserve Board. I mencement of construction of a hydro- is disturbed during home renovation and recommend Chairman SHELBY for his electric project in the State of Wyo- painting; and ming; H.R. 1284, a bill to amend the Whereas lead poisoning crosses all barriers leadership on this issue. Senators Reclamation Projects Authorization of race, income, and geography: Now, there- JOHNSON, CARPER, MILLER and BENNETT and Adjustment Act of 1992 to increase fore, be it also played important roles in devel- the Federal share of the costs of the Resolved, That the Senate— oping this legislation. The Check 21 San Gabriel Basin Demonstration (1) designates the week of October 19, 2003, Act enjoys broad bipartisan support. through October 25, 2003, as ‘‘National Child- Project; and S. Res. 183, a resolution the conference report passed the House hood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week’’; and of Representatives unanimously on Oc- commemorating 50 years of adjudica- (2) requests that the President issue a tion under the McCarran amendment of proclamation calling upon the people of the tober 9th. Earlier this year both rights to the use of water. United States to observe the week with ap- Houses of Congress passed similar bills The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without propriate programs and activities. by unanimous vote. objection, it is so ordered. f This legislation is designed to allow banks to use electronic images of f TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY TO checks to expedite check collection PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR PUBLIC PRINTER and processing. Current law requires a Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I ask bank that receives a deposited check to imous consent that Darcy Zotter, a fel- unanimous consent that the Senate physically return the check to the

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:52 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.094 S15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12633 issuing bank unless there is an agree- First, the conference report contains the Federal Reserve and the banking ment to provide for alternative pre- statutory language clarifying that the industry to ensure that consumers ben- sentment. It is important to note that comparative negligence language in efit from this legislation. there is no current legal requirement the bill is not intended to reduce the Mr. BURNS. I ask unanimous consent that an issuing bank return the origi- rights of consumers under the Uniform that the conference report be adopted nal check to its customer. Commercial Code or other applicable and the statements relating to the con- The terrorist attacks of September state or federal law. The report lan- ference report be printed in the 11, 2001 and the subsequent closure of guage in the Senate bill further clari- RECORD. air traffic by the Federal Aviation Ad- fies that in the absence of fraud or bad The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ministration exposed a serious weak- faith, the comparative negligence pro- objection, it is so ordered. ness in our financial system. The in- visions would generally not be applica- f ability of banks to send physical ble to consumer check users. checks for presentment and payment Second, the Check 21 Act establishes, ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER for several days prevented the clearing for the first time, the right of expe- 16, 2003 of close to $50 billion in transactions. dited recredit for improper check Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I ask This crisis required the Federal Re- charges to a consumer’s bank account. unanimous consent that when the Sen- serve to use extraordinary efforts to Pursuant to Section 7 of the legisla- ate completes its business today, it ad- prevent a serious disruption in our fi- tion, certain consumers are given a journ until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Octo- nancial markets. right to expedited recredit within 10 ber 16. I further ask that following the Under the Check 21 Act, banks will days for the amount of a substitute prayer and the pledge, the morning no longer be required to physically check—under $2,500—that is improperly hour be deemed expired, the Journal of transport checks across the nation. In- charged to the consumer’s account. proceedings be approved to date, the stead, they will be allowed to elec- Current check law does not mandate a time for the two leaders be reserved for tronically scan the front and back of time frame for resolving consumer their use later in the day, and the Sen- each check, create an encrypted, elec- complaints. A consumer will have 40 ate then begin a period of morning tronic image of each check, and then days to make a claim after the finan- business for up to 60 minutes, with the transmit the images rapidly from one cial institution mails the periodic first 30 minutes under the control of area of the country to another. Con- statement or makes the substitute Senator HUTCHISON or her designee and sumers who wish to receive copies of check available. Under extenuating cir- the second 30 minutes under the con- their checks for record keeping pur- cumstances, the financial institution trol of the minority leader or his des- poses or who are investigating bank er- must extend the period for filing a ignee, provided that following morning rors or possible fraud may receive claim by a reasonable amount of time. business, the Senate resume consider- printed copies of these electronic im- Section 7 states that the time for ac- ation of S. 1689, the Iraq-Afghanistan ages. According to the Federal bank tion begins when the financial institu- supplemental appropriations bill. regulatory agencies, they have re- tions mails or delivers, by any means I further ask that amendment No. ceived few, if any, complaints from agreed to by the consumer, the periodic 1818 then be the pending business. bank consumers who currently do not statement, or the date on which the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- have their original checks returned substitute check is made available to sistant Democratic leader. with their monthly statements and use the consumer and Section 12 permits Mr. REID. Mr. President, is amend- imaged copies of checks to dispute pay- notices to be sent to a consumer by ment No. 1818 the Byrd amendment? ments. Moreover, the Check 21 Act will any means agreed to by the consumer. The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is. not alter present law requiring banks However, this Act does not address how Without objection, it is so ordered. to maintain copies of checks for seven the agreement referred to in sections 7 years. or 12 may occur. That topic is covered f The widespread adoption of check by the Electronic Signatures in Global MIKE MANSFIELD BIOGRAPHY truncation and electronic imaging will and National Commerce Act. reduce the dependence of the check Third, the conference report contains Mr. REID. If I could, I want to say on processing system on transportation a Federal Reserve study on the appro- the record here I badly wanted to go to and will increase the resiliency of the priateness of the time frame and mone- a reception held tonight right across financial system to terrorist attacks or tary threshold for expedited funds the hall, sponsored by the acting mi- other unforeseen events. In addition, availability. This provision requires nority leader, Senator BAUCUS, and the banking industry has indicated the Fed to re-evaluate current prac- Congressman REHBERG, because they that the legislation has the potential tices and may lead to the reduction in were going to, at that time, release the to make deposited funds available to the amount of time a bank may hold a biography of one of my favorite Sen- the consumer more quickly. With in- deposited check before making the ators of all time, Senator Mansfield. creased efficiency through electronic funds available to the consumer. I apologize to the delegation from check transmission, banks have also Lastly, the conference report con- Montana for being unable to be there, indicated that they will be able to re- tains a General Accounting Office but we were here on the floor. I do hope duce processing time and may be able study to evaluate an assessment of the book is a success. If the author of to more quickly identify check fraud consumer acceptance of the check that biography is able to capture even and bank errors. Moreover, in certain truncation process, including whether a little bit of the history of this great cases where a consumer’s account is consumers who were receiving returned man, it will be a wonderful book to improperly charged, the legislation checks prior to the enactment of this read, and I am sorry I missed it. provides for expedited recrediting of legislation incurred any new costs; and f the account. estimate of the gains in efficiencies PROGRAM Important consumer protections made possible by this Act; and a deter- were maintained during the develop- mination of consumers’ share of total Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, for the ment of this check truncation legisla- benefits derived from this Act. information of all Senators, on Thurs- tion in the Senate. I appreciate Chair- I also want to take a moment to rec- day, following morning business, the man SHELBY’s responsiveness to many ognize those members of the Banking Senate will resume consideration of of my concerns regarding consumer Committee staff who devoted so many Iraq-Afghanistan supplemental appro- protections and ensuring that con- hours to crafting this important and priations bill. Tomorrow morning the sumers enjoy some of the benefits of comprehensive legislation. On my Senate will resume debate on Senator the legislation. I am also pleased that staff: Patience Singleton and Aaron BYRD’s amendment No. 1818. It is hoped the House Conferees agreed to incor- Klein and on the staff of Chairman that we can begin voting on the pend- porate the Senate’s consumer protec- SHELBY: Peggy Kuhn and Doug Nappi. ing amendments and any other offered tion provisions in the Conference Re- I look forward to monitoring the im- amendments at an early time tomor- port. plementation of the Check 21 act by row morning.

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IN HONOR OF MOTHER TERESA proud to say that I am one of 239 Members MOTHER TERESA: A BEACON OF who have cosponsored this bipartisan legisla- HOPE FOR OUR TIME HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ tion. I commend my colleague from Florida, OF NEW JERSEY BILL YOUNG, for working with such diligence to HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bring this important legislation to the floor. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, October 15, 2003 In 1958, Congress initiated a system of Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today charging hospitalized members of the armed to honor Mother Teresa of Calcutta for her life- forces for subsistence costs. H.R. 2998 will Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, on the long dedication to the poorest of the poor. She exempt members of the armed forces, hos- occasion of her beatification by Pope John did not do it out of obligation, but out of love pitalized as a result of armed conflict or en- Paul II in Rome, Mother Teresa, one of the and goodwill. On October 19, 2003, Mother gaged in hazardous service, from incurring world’s most recognized and admired human rights advocates, deserves this designation Teresa will be beatified by Pope John Paul II this charge. in Rome. because of her dedication, her courage, and Although the FY 2004 Defense Authoriza- Mother Teresa dedicated the majority of her her love of all members of society, especially life to helping the poorest of the poor in India. tion bill does put this exemption in place for the poorest and most neglected. Throughout While supervising a school in Calcutta, Mother 2004, H.R. 2998 amends Title 10 to make this her life of tireless service, she inspired count- Teresa was faced with the suffering and pov- exemption permanent. It is simply unfair and less individuals by her example of uncondi- erty that was outside her convent walls. These unjust that this additional burden is placed on tional love and devotion to the poorest of the images made such a deep impression on her the brave men and women who serve with poor. She was a living witness of true com- that, in 1946, she received permission from such honor and distinction. This is, truly, the passion and service. In fighting for the dignity of the destitute, she gave the world a moral her superiors to leave the convent school and very least we can do for these brave men and devote herself to working among the poor in model that bridged divides of culture and faith. women. I urge my colleagues on both sides of Mother Teresa taught us that to truly love the slums of Calcutta. the aisle to vote in favor of this important In 1950, Mother Teresa, while doing her one another, we must abandon ourselves and change to Title 10. charity work, founded Missionaries of Charity, our selfish inclinations and give to others. As an order of nuns dedicated to serving the she so aptly stated: ‘‘By becoming poor our- f poor. Originally, the convent began with just selves, by loving until it hurts, we become ca- 12 sisters; today, it has over 3,000 sisters in pable of loving more deeply, more beautifully, REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN’S more wholly.’’ Mother Teresa’s beautiful pure over 100 countries worldwide with 517 mis- 92ND NATIONAL DAY ANNIVER- sions. faith and love have left a rich legacy for peo- SARY Mother Teresa’s compassion for the suf- ple of all faiths and nationalities. fering knew no boundaries and has served as This is clearly illustrated by her words: an inspiration to the world. She fed the hun- ‘‘There is joy in transcending self to serve oth- gry, sheltered the homeless, and cleaned the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ers.’’ For Mother Teresa, the importance of her mission was not to achieve fame or for- wounds of those injured; but what is even OF NEW YORK tune, but rather to embrace a life of quiet sim- more important is that she made them feel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES good, loved, wanted, and gave them back the plicity which would lead others to a deeper understanding of God and self. Through her dignity that poverty had taken away from Wednesday, October 15, 2003 them. dedication to the poor and neglected members For her endless amount of volunteer work Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of society, she exemplified true humility. I was honored to be part of the official US and selflessness, Mother Teresa was honored honor one of our largest trading partners, the delegation traveling with the First Lady to India with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, an honor Republic of China on Taiwan. On October 10, for her funeral service, an experience which that she deserved for laboring in loving dedi- Taiwan celebrated the 92nd anniversary of its truly inspired me. As I gazed at the throngs of cation. She was also acknowledged for her National Day. I wish to join my colleagues in people in attendance, I realized the profound work in 1985 with the Presidential Medal of the United States Congress in sending best impact that this small, seemingly simple Freedom and the Lifetime Achievement wishes to the twenty-two million residents of woman had on the entire world. Her message Award. this lovely island nation. I also commend was simple. She sought not for medals or ac- Even late in her life, she continued to dedi- President Chen Shui-bian and Vice President claim, but rather to make a tangible difference cate her time and energy to those who were in the lives of our world’s poorest and most in need. Today, I ask my colleagues to join Annette Lu as they continue to lead Taiwan to downtrodden. She answered God’s call, which me in honoring Mother Teresa for her selfless greater economic prosperity at home and is a simple one—to love with all one’s heart devotion and extraordinary contributions to the greater participation in international activities and to act out of love in all that we do. world community. abroad. We have all been enriched by Mother Tere- f Just like our 4th of July, October 10 marked sa’s example. PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR EX- the beginning of a fantastic story of economic, f EMPTION FOR CERTAIN MEM- social and political success that has culminated in Taiwan becoming a vibrant democ- IN HONOR OF THE MARYLAND DIS- BERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TRICT 7 WIN OF THE 2003 BIG racy in the Pacific region. These are exciting FROM PAYING SUBSISTENCE LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHARGES WHILE HOSPITALIZED times in the history of relations between the United States and Taiwan. SPEECH OF HON. STENY H. HOYER Mr. Speaker, in commemoration of the 92nd OF MARYLAND HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS occasion of the Republic of China’s National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA Day, it is important to remember that Taiwan Wednesday, October 15, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has a strong relationship with the United Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, October 8, 2003 States, and we hope this relationship will con- recognize the Maryland District 7 Softball Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I tinue to flourish and grow in the years to Team—this year’s winners of the 2003 Softball rise today in support of H.R. 2998, and am come. Big League World Series.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.001 E15PT1 E2038 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2003 This softball powerhouse breezed through cans are not ‘‘foreigners,’’ but proud Ameri- on their shoulders, the responsibility and com- the tournament to win their fifth championship cans. She especially believed in the demo- mitment to ensure our freedom and all the val- title in seven years at the Big League Softball cratic process, supporting candidates in their ues that we hold so dear. By taking on this World Series. In eight innings, Maryland de- elections and developing close long-lasting re- task, they have made countless sacrifices in feated Puerto Rico in the Championship Game lationships with them. their own personal lives and safety, and for by a score of 3–1. I want my colleagues to Former Texas Governor Ann Richards ap- that, we are deeply indebted. know about the hard work ethic and deter- pointed Dr. Ahn to the Air Control Board dur- Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to mination these outstanding young athletes ing her governorship. Dr. Ahn also became visit U.S. Army Soldiers at Walter Reed Army possess. the youngest person, and only the second Medical Center in Washington, D.C. The sol- Mr. Speaker, this is a sports success story woman, ever to be appointed to the Texas diers I met are some of the most courageous and fans were thrilled by the championship ef- State Board of Medical Examiners in its 100- men and women I’ve met in my lifetime. I lis- fort and heart displayed by these young year history. tened to their stories, heard about their fami- women from Maryland. Mr. Speaker, please Dr. Ahn also knew too well about the nega- lies back home and marveled at their dedica- join me in congratulating the Maryland District tive side of political participation. When Presi- tion, bravery and commitment to serving our 7 Softball Team on their triumphant season. dent Clinton ran for his second term of office, country. I hope and pray for their speedy re- The Maryland District 7 Softball Team: the Republicans accused the Democrats of il- covery. Jamie Baden, Lacy Cochran, Kim Fowler, legal campaign contributions, specifically from I also learned of some troubling information. Heather Hall, Heather Holley, Carrie Higdon, China. Auditors questioned any contributor Apparently, while soldiers are being hospital- Cory Karcesky, Amanda Mitchell, Caryn with an Asian-sounding surname, including Dr. ized for wounds and injuries sustained while Moreland, Lindsey Preuss, Kelly Seger, Maris Ahn, about their contributions. She was infuri- fighting for our country, they are billed for sub- Smith, Danielle Sturman, Jamea Waltersdorff, ated and let her feelings be known to the na- sistence charges, i.e food costs, that they ac- Abbey Welch, along with coaches Andy tional media. cumulate during their stay. The current daily Adams, and Mike Kriner and manager Tommy Appearing on ABC’s Nightline, Ahn re- rate for this ‘‘subsistence’’ charge is $8.10. Morrison. counted her own experience: ‘‘The questions This may not seem like much, however we f that [the auditor] asked were: one, what is must consider that in many cases, wounds your reported income on your tax statement; may be significant and constitute longer hos- HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. two, what are your assets; three, are you an pital stays. This translates to higher costs that SUZANNE INSOOK AHN American citizen?’’ under new law must be paid by the service- The questions came with threats. The audi- men. HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA tor told Ahn that if she did not tell them every- If enacted, this bill would amend current law OF CALIFORNIA thing that she would be listed as uncoopera- to prohibit service members injured in training IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive and her name would be released to the or in combat from being held responsible for Wednesday, October 15, 2003 press. paying for their food costs while hospitalized in ‘‘When white men violate campaign finance a military facility. Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, my colleague rules,’’ she pointed out, ‘‘they pay a fine and We must thank our men and women serving EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON and I would like to nobody gets hurt. There is no maligning of the overseas for their selflessness and bravery. pay tribute to the memory of our dear friend entire race. I think there is an incredible dou- We should treat them with respect and grati- and a remarkable woman from Dallas, Dr. Su- ble standard here.’’ tude. We should not, however, welcome them zanne Insook Ahn. Last year, Ahn made a surprise appearance with a bill for the cost of their food while they Dr. Suzanne Insook Ahn was born in Pusan, at the Asian American Journalists Associa- were hospitalized. The soldiers have already South Korea and raised in the United States. tion’s national convention meeting in Dallas, been asked to sacrifice a great deal—they Dr. Ahn’s beginning was very humble. Her fa- where she presented the group with a have endured harsh conditions, separation ther, Chai Ho Ahn, had been scratching out a $100,000 endowment, the largest gift the or- from loved ones and at times, irreparable living for his wife and children. Their commu- ganization has ever received. wounds and injuries. Thus, it is imperative that nity was so impressed with his intellect they Friends and family will miss Dr. Ahn. She we show our utmost appreciation for the work collected $143 to send him to a local college leaves behind her husband, Dr. Steven Hays, that they do. to start him on his way to become a doctor. a nephrologist, their 17 year-old son, Foster, During my visit to Walter Reed, I could not The family patriarch never forgot his neighbors and 14 year-old daughter, Kimberly. help but marvel at the energy, tenacity and and friends, and until his retirement, he oflen We are privileged to have had the opportu- humility of these servicemen and women. returned to the village loaded with donated nities to work with Dr. Ahn. What was most These are some truly inspiring young men and pharmaceuticals to treat patients. amazing about her was the hard work and de- women, performing with courage and distinc- Dr. Ahn joined her father a few years later termination she had in helping others. Her un- tion in tough circumstances. I urge my fellow in the U.S., and quickly acclimated to her new matched passion and love for public service colleagues to support H.R. 2998. We owe it to home, learning to speak fluent English just will be missed by many. We join the residents our troops, to honor their incredible sacrifices, eight months after her arrival. She was the top of the Dallas/Ft. Worth community in extend- and to let them know that the American peo- student in her class through junior high school, ing our condolences to her family. The Great ple value their efforts and that we all stand be- and participated in many activities including State of Texas was fortunate to have had Dr. hind them. the school debate team. She became an ac- Ahn, and we all have been greatly touched by complished pianist, and at age 17, she en- her courage and life’s work. f tered the North Texas Beauty Contest and f won first alternate. Upon graduation from high PERSONAL EXPLANATION school, she decided to pursue pre-medical PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR EX- studies at the University of Texas at Austin. EMPTION FOR CERTAIN MEM- HON. RON KIND She was also a graduate of the University of BERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF WISCONSIN FROM PAYING SUBSISTENCE Texas Southwestern Medical School. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Ahn was a co-inventor of 23 U.S. med- CHARGES WHILE HOSPITALIZED ical patents. She was the founder of a medical Wednesday, October 15, 2003 division of a Hi-Tech start-up, and served as SPEECH OF Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday Octo- its president for three years. She was the HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF ber 7, and Wednesday October 8, 2003, I was founder and president of Dallas Summit, a OF CALIFORNIA overseas on an official congressional delega- group of Dallas women in decisionmaking po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion trip to Iraq and unable to have my vote re- sitions. Dr. Ahn served on many boards, in- corded on the House floor. cluding the Texas Air Quality Board, National Wednesday, October 8, 2003 Had I been able to vote I would have voted Board of Girls Inc., Women’s Center of Dallas, Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the following: Rollcall No. 532: ‘‘yes’’; Rollcall DeGolyer Library of Women of the Southwest, strong support of House Resolution 2998. Half No. 533: ‘‘yes’’; Rollcall No. 534: ‘‘no’’; Rollcall and the board of the Hockaday School. way around the world, American men and No. 535: ‘‘yes’’; Rollcall No. 536: ‘‘yes’’; Roll- Dr. Ahn has made it a habit throughout her women in the service of this country have call No. 537: ‘‘yes’’; Rollcall No. 538: ‘‘yes’’; life to demonstrate that Asian Pacific Ameri- once again heeded the call of duty. They bear Rollcall No. 539: ‘‘yes.’’

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.005 E15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2039 CONGRATULATING CROWN POINT standing contributions to American society and and he served in the Hawaii Air National LIONS CLUB ON THEIR 60TH AN- literary culture, including her lasting legacy as Guard until October 1 of this year. During that NIVERSARY initial sponsor of our national Thanksgiving time, Master Sergeant Takeshita received Day. many citations and awards for his high level of HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Mrs. Hale overcame 19th century social ad- performance and commitment to duty. He is a OF INDIANA versity to become the first female editorialist in veteran of Vietnam and served in Operations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American History. During her tenure as editor Allied Force, Noble Eagle, and Enduring Free- of the American Ladies Magazine and later dom. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Godey’s Ladies Magazine, Mrs. Hale acted as Throughout his years of service Master Ser- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with an advocate for women’s right to equality of geant Dennis Takeshita demonstrated a spirit great respect and admiration that I wish to education, property, and wages. She was also of steadfast patriotism, leadership, and profes- congratulate the members of the Crown Point a successful novelist and poet, penning the sionalism. He embodies the qualities of honor, Lions Club as they celebrate their 60th anni- classic ‘‘Mary Had a Little Lamb,’’ as well as love of country, and dedication to the core val- versary. To commemorate this special occa- a devoted single mother of five children. ues of the United States Air Force. He set a sion, the Crown Point Lions Club will be hav- During the Civil War, Mrs. Hale took an ac- high standard of performance that challenges ing an anniversary banquet on October 18, tive role as an advocate for the creation of a each and every one of us to give our very 2003 at the St. Matthias Hall in Crown Point, ‘‘Day of National Thanksgiving.’’ Knowing that best in whatever we undertake. Indiana. President Washington had originally called for We join today in saluting Master Sergeant The Crown Point Lions Club is a part of a Thanksgiving Day in 1789, she pressed for Dennis Takeshita for 37 years of dedicated Lions International, which is the largest service its reinstatement as a day for all Americans to service. Mahalo, Dennis, and best wishes for organization in the world and includes over 1.4 come together and celebrate as a nation. Fol- the future. million members throughout more than 193 lowing the horrors exhibited at the Battle of f countries. The mission of the Lions Club is Gettysburg, President Lincoln chose to accept ‘‘We Serve,’’ and the Crown Point Lions Club her suggestion, and proclaimed the last Thurs- VETERANS BENEFIT ACT OF 2003 has selflessly given their support to the North- day in November of each year a day of na- SPEECH OF west Indiana community, especially the people tional celebration. of Crown Point, in many ways. The Club has In this, the 140th year since the Thanks- HON. MAX SANDLIN given financial support to 30 local organiza- giving Holiday was established, please let the OF TEXAS tions and schools, as well as contributed to record reflect our commemoration of Mrs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seven state, national, and international pro- Hale’s achievements. In a period of crucial na- Wednesday, October 8, 2003 grams. During Easter and Thanksgiving, the tional challenges, her life of personal service Lions donate food to those in need. They have should be a model for all citizens seeking to Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support provided sight and hearing testing machines to make positive contributions to our great soci- of H.R. 2297, the Veterans Benefits Act of many local schools, helped the Crown Point ety, and I am proud to represent her legacy 2003; however, I cannot in good conscience Girls Softball Team get lighting for their field, here in Congress. cast my vote for this measure without expressing my serious disappointment in the leader- as well as contributed to the good of the com- f munity by providing a Braille computer to a ship of this House and its continuing refusal to local student who is blind. A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING fulfill the promises this Nation has made to its Throughout the past 60 years, the members DAN LEACH bravest and most loyal citizens—our veterans. of the Crown Point Lions Club have offered As a result of the War on Terror, we have their dedication and support to their noble HON. ROBERT W. NEY troops deployed at points all over the world. In cause of serving their local community. Each OF OHIO the name of freedom and liberty, we are in the process of creating more veterans, yet we year the Lions Club helps many local students IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES obtain hearing aids and eyeglasses. Also each cannot do justice by our Nation’s current vet- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 year they give a $1000.00 scholarship to a erans. local student whose educational concentration Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: I refuse to remain silent while Congress is in hearing and sight related areas. This Whereas, Dan Leach has exhibited tremen- puts forth a bill that does not go nearly far year, the Crown Point Lions Club is helping dous courage and heroism in rescuing others; enough to help the men and women who the community build a pavilion at the Lake and risked life and limb at our government’s re- County Fairgrounds. Whereas, Dan Leach entered a burning quest. H.R. 2297 does not fulfill the promises Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other house to rescue the homeowner without any that our Nation made to provide for health distinguished colleagues join me in congratu- selfish regard for his own well-being; and care, education, housing and burial rights for lating the members of the Crown Point Lions Whereas, Dan Leach has been honored the brave soldiers who fought our battles. This Club on the 60th anniversary of their noble or- with the Ohio Fire Service Citizens Award for Republican Congress has paid lip-service to ganization. These giving and selfless individ- Heroism by the 2003 Ohio Fire Service Hall of veterans’ issues, but they follow up their patri- uals continue to dedicate their time and unre- Fame; otic rhetoric with legislation that can only be lenting efforts to serve their local community, Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- described as an insult. I am disappointed that as well as all of Northwest Indiana. It is their tire 18th Congressional District in recognizing the President and the Republican leadership great desire for helping others that makes Dan Leach for his courage, commitment and of the House have on more than one occasion their organization and efforts such a moti- sacrifice. characterized funding for veterans benefits as vating force in the First Congressional District, f a drain on our economy. The so-called Repub- and I am proud to represent them in Wash- lican leadership refuses to live up to its obliga- CONGRATULATIONS TO MASTER ington, D.C. tions, including the elimination of the pro- SERGEANT DENNIS TAKESHITA foundly unfair disabled veterans’ tax, also f known as Concurrent Receipt. TRIBUTE TO MRS. SARAH HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE The Disabled Veterans Tax is shorthand for JOSEPHA HALE OF HAWAII a practice whereby the retirement pay earned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by veterans with service connected disabilities is reduced dollar for dollar by the amount HON. CHARLES F. BASS Wednesday, October 15, 2003 OF NEW HAMPSHIRE those veterans receive in disability payments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I want to To put it more bluntly, our Nation’s veterans— take this opportunity to congratulate Master the men and women who fought to preserve Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Sergeant Dennis Takeshita on his retirement the freedoms we all enjoy—are forced to pay Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay from the Hawaii Air National Guard and thank their own disability compensation. Veterans tribute to the memory of Mrs. Sarah Josepha him for 37 years of outstanding service to our with service-connected disabilities are the only Hale of Newport, New Hampshire, a commu- Nation. Federal employees subject to this offset and nity I represent in Congress. As November ap- Master Sergeant Takeshita served on active are essentially given no additional pay for their proaches, I am reminded of Mrs. Hale’s out- duty with the Air Force from 1966 to 1972, sacrifice.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.010 E15PT1 E2040 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2003 The perpetuation of the Disabled Veterans Malcom Baldridge National Quality Award, the TRIBUTE TO RON POAST Tax is just one example of how we have let Nation’s premier award for performance excel- our veterans down. It is unconscionable that lence and quality achievement given by the HON. TAMMY BALDWIN those who have fought for this country are rel- National Institute of Standards and Tech- OF WISCONSIN egated to second class status. The fact of the nology within the Department of Commerce. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES matter remains that when America makes a This is the first time in history a recipient has promise to those who wear the uniform, that been named in the health care category. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 promise should be kept. Military retirement SSM Health Care offers a wide range of Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay is just compensation for a career of hon- medical services centered around the values pay tribute to a person who is a gifted artisan. orable service. By contrast, compensation for of compassion, respect, excellence, steward- Mr. Ron Poast is one of our nation’s rare mak- service-connected disability is designed to as- ship, and community. We all benefit from SSM ers of the Hardanger fiddles. Mr. Poast’s skill suage the veterans’ suffering, pain, and lost Health Care taking such an active role in our in this art has brought him nationwide acclaim. future earning power. community. By engaging in great technological Ron has recently been awarded the Na- I am confident that this bill will get over- advances, community projects and charity tional Heritage Fellowship Award. This very whelming support from the Members of this care, as well as a continuous exploration into prestigious award was presented to only 16 House, because it gives veterans some relief; medical research, SSM Health Care has dem- artists from across the nation. however, it is not the best that we can do. I onstrated true leadership and exceptional skill. The Hardanger fiddle is recognized as the will support this bill, because it is right that we national instrument of Norway. Norwegian cul- With the increasing aging population in Wis- provide for the men and women who so val- tural influences are prevalent in Mr. Poast’s consin, SSM Health Care has been an impor- iantly fought for us. hometown of Black Earth, as they are in much That said, I cannot help but ask why those tant provider of quality medical services, in- of Wisconsin. Ron’s passion for the Hardanger who so often wrap themselves in the Amer- cluding acute care and nursing home facilities was shaped by his Norwegian-American par- ican flag and the language and symbolism of to my constituents. I join the National Institute ents and his grandfathers who were both fid- patriotism for political gain refuse to be real of Standards and Technology as they recog- dlers. The Hardanger fiddle has a dragonhead patriots and stand up to the President’s threat nize SSM Health Care with the Malcom scroll, four bowed violin strings, and five sym- to veto a repeal of the Disabled Veterans Tax. Baldridge National Quality Award. pathetic understrings that produce a unique Why is it that we can spend our country droning sound. Before shipping each hand- deep into debt by giving tax cuts to the richest f crafted fiddle that he makes, Ron carefully one-percent and building infrastructure in for- HONORING VETERANS ON ‘‘plays it in’’ to make sure that it has the right eign lands—while at the same time creating VETERANS DAY distinctive sound. In addition to his rare talent new veterans—but we still can’t find sufficient with the Hardanger, he also makes fine ban- money for education, veterans’ health care jos, violins, mandolins, and guitars. and an elimination of the Disabled Veterans HON. HEATHER WILSON Ron has received wide recognition for his Tax? There is too much left undone. Sadly, excellence in this craft. At the national level, despite its noble goals, this bill leaves many OF NEW MEXICO he was recognized by the Smithsonian Folklife promises unmet and that is just plain wrong. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Festival. The Wisconsin State Strings Museum It is time to fulfill our commitment to the Na- Hall of Fame named him Master Luthier of the Wednesday, October 15, 2003 tion’s veterans. We can do better than this, Year in 1992, and former Governor Tommy and I hope that in the future we will do better Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, Thompson nominated Mr. Poast for the Na- than this. it is a tremendous honor for me to recognize tional Living Treasure of the United States How can America hope to retain its military and pay tribute to the men and women of New Award. When I served in the Wisconsin State might if we continually refuse to fulfill our Mexico on Veterans Day who have served in Legislature, a photograph of Mr. Poast’s great promises to the servicemen and women who the Armed Forces. This solemn occasion, craftsmanship graced the cover of the State of came before; the men and women who brave- commemorated by the ceremony at the New Wisconsin Telephone Directory, a listing of ly served our country in its darkest hours, our Mexico Veterans Memorial on November 11, thousands of state employees and their agen- Nation’s veterans? Who will carry the banner 2003, celebrates the hearts and souls of our cies. In 2000, Ron was given the opportunity of the American ideals and protect this great veterans who have chosen to make military to display his beautiful instruments internation- land, if this government lets fighting men and service an enduring commitment in their lives. ally at the Chiba People’s Days festival in women fall by the wayside? This commitment, borne out of a strong sense Makuhari, Japan. Those who fought in two World Wars, in of duty and patriotism to our principles and to Mr. Speaker, I join the National Endowment Korea, in Vietnam, in Iraq and every conflict our citizens, has never wavered. Our service for the Arts in recognizing Mr. Poast’s before and in between kept their promise to men and women have always accepted the achievements and congratulate him as he ac- this great Nation. They served us in the name hardships imposed on them by their respon- cepts the National Heritage Fellowship Award. of freedom, and they served us well. The next sibilities, and have been willing to meet any f time the opportunity to do right by our vet- challenge or risk in order to see their missions QUICK THINKING EIGHT–YEAR–OLD erans presents itself, I hope that the Adminis- accomplished. This unwavering loyalty and tration and my colleagues on the other side of willingness to serve our country must be com- the aisle will not diminish the greatness of memorated for future generations to remem- HON. HEATHER WILSON these United States but rather will ensure that ber, and to know that it is because of our vet- OF NEW MEXICO their deeds match their rhetoric in helping us erans that our country continues to remain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES keep America’s promise to its veterans. strong and free. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 f This Veterans Day also marks the 50th an- Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, HONORING SSM HEALTH CARE IN niversary of the cessation of hostilities of the today I bring to your attention the heroic ac- WISCONSIN Korean War. The Korean War was fought tions of Annalisha Labastida, an 8-year-old girl under conditions that could only be described who called 911 and stayed calm while her dad as brutal and harsh. Despite the difficulty of had a seizure on Interstate 40. HON. TAMMY BALDWIN their orders, the terrain and the fighting condi- OF WISCONSIN While driving with her dad on Interstate 40, tions, our men and women in uniform per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES young Annalisha took action when her father formed with tremendous courage and dignity. had a seizure and blacked out. She maneu- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Their actions during conflict stand as a testa- vered the truck to a safe stop on the side of Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment to the strength of our Armed Forces, and the freeway and called 911 for help. She was honor one of the nation’s leading providers of our country’s resolve to overcome oppression able to give clear and accurate directions to health care. The role of SSM Health Care in and tyranny in the world. the emergency operator, which allowed Albu- Wisconsin and throughout the country is de- Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating querque Police to respond quickly to the serving of a prestigious award. these exemplary New Mexicans and the ex- emergency. SSM Health Care is being honored as one amples of heroism and courage they have dis- Without Annalisha’s quick thinking there of the esteemed recipients of the 2002 played by their commitment to America. could have been a major accident where lives

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.014 E15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2041 may have been lost. Instead everyone came INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICARE ple) to negotiate substanially lower drug out okay. No one ever told Annalisha what to PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICE NE- prices. The VA also makes heavy use of ge- do if her dad blacked out but she seemed to GOTIATION ACT neric drugs and mail order purchasing. An in- know exactly what to do to save his life. The vestigation by the Inspector General of the consequences of this event could have been HON. JOHN B. LARSON Department of Health and Human Services in tragic however; Annalisha acted heroically and OF CONNECTICUT 2001 found that the VA paid, on average, 52 percent less for a list of 24 drugs than did prevented a disaster. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medicare. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me and all The legislation I am introducing today, the residents of New Mexico in honoring and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation thanking Annalisha Labastida. Hubert Humphrey once said, ‘‘The moral test Act, would allow the Secretary of Health and of government is how that government treats Human Services, in conjunction with the Sec- f those who are in the dawn of life, the children; retary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; Defense, to negotiate the prices of prescription CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY and those who are in the shadows of life—the drugs purchased by the Federal Government OF THE ANDERSEN LIBRARY AT sick, the needy, and the handicapped.’’ Right and by Medicare recipients. By using this suc- THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN now we are failing this test. cessful model, seniors will be able to realize America has over 40 million elderly and dis- actual savings in their prescription drug costs. abled Americans who rely on prescription As I noted earlier, the United States is the HON. TAMMY BALDWIN medication to maintain their way of life. Over home of major pharmaceutical innovation, due the past few years, prescription drug costs in part to its largely unregulated market. I think OF WISCONSIN have skyrocketed and a prescription drug ben- that it is vitally important for the United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efit plan for seniors is long overdue. Many to maintain its preeminence in this area and seniors are faced with the choice of paying for my legislation would require the Secretaries to Wednesday, October 15, 2003 the medications they need or paying for the take into account the goal of promoting the food on their table and the heat in their home. Ms. BALDWIN. Mr Speaker, I rise today to development of breakthrough drugs in negotia- This is not a choice they should be forced to honor and celebrate the 50th anniversary of tions with manufacturers. Pharmaceutical com- make. The Federal Government should not be the Andersen Library at the University of Wis- panies should be rewarded for their innovative turning its back on those who have done so work and their role in improving the lives of so consin, Whitewater. The library’s tradition of much for this country. many Americans. However, American seniors excellence well deserves recognition. A prescription drug benefit should come should not be the only ones shouldering this Opened on February 25, 1953, the Ander- under the traditional Medicare program that burden. I believe it is incumbent on the Fed- sen Library exemplifies the high standards of seniors know and are comfortable with, not eral Government to step in and provide some education valued by the Wisconsin state uni- placed in the hands of HMOs and private in- relief to seniors, many of who live on fixed in- versity system. Throughout its tenure, the li- surers. The experience with Medicare+Choice comes, who rely on these drugs to maintain brary has served the Whitewater community, HMOs leaving Connecticut is proof that private their quality of life. insurers will not buy into this program. Few in- professors, and students alike in a variety of Additionally, my legislation creates an om- surers will be willing to buy into this program, important capacities. One of the more notable budsman within the Department of Health and at least for an extended period, because drug Human Services to ensure that savings are among these capacities has been the library’s costs are risky and expensive to cover and being passed along and resolve disputes be- accumulation of volumes. In 1953, the Ander- because it is not actuararily feasible for them tween the manufacturers, sellers, and pur- sen library opened its doors with 41,000 vol- to make a profit. But don’t take my word for chasers of prescription drugs. Additionally, the umes. Today, the collection has grown to an it, listen to the words of Chip Kahn, former Secretary will be required to report to Con- impressive 2 million documents including a va- president of the Health Insurance Association gress regarding the effectiveness of this act in riety of print, audio-visual, and electronic files. of America. He said, ‘‘I don’t know of an insur- achieving reduced prices for Medicare bene- It has been through this accumulation that the ance company that would offer a drug-only ficiaries. outstanding staff has been able to fulfill the li- policy like that or even consider it.’’ He went We now have an opportunity to pass the brary’s mission to provide quality research, on to say that it would be like ‘‘insuring test Vice President Humphrey handed down to service, and teaching facilities to the White- against haircuts.’’ us. My legislation would provide seniors with water community. Prescription drug prices are virtually unregu- the relief they need without stifling American lated in the United States, as opposed to most innovation and the creation of lifesaving medi- Commitment to service is also well dem- other nations. Internationally, seniors pay dra- cations. I urge my colleagues to join me in onstrated by the library’s annual reception and matically less for prescription drugs, while supporting this legislation and treat those in exhibit of works recognizing UW-Whitewater pharmaceutical companies are leaving other the twilight of life with the respect they de- faculty and staff for their scholarship and cre- countries to enjoy the largely unregulated mar- serve. ative achievements, Now in its fifteenth year, ket in the United States. Nations like Canada f the program’s fascinating exhibits recognize are no longer developing innovative drugs. In employee work in all media, including print, the European Union, health care quality is TRIBUTE TO MOTHER TERESA OF paint, and photograph. dimishing and investors are wary of EU phar- CALCUTTA maceutical companies because of the uncer- The library’s dedication to service and edu- tainty of profits due to price controls. Thus, cation is highlighted by the life achievements HON. TIM HOLDEN American seniors are shouldering the burden OF PENNSYLVANIA of its namesake, Harold G. Andersen. Mr. An- of pharmaceutical research and development IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dersen, a lifelong Whitewater resident and for the entire world. graduate of the class of 1917, was one of the The real problem lies in the cost of prescrip- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 many individuals who committed time and en- tion drugs. American seniors pay drastically Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ergy to the library’s opening. In particular, Mr. more than in any other place in the world. A honor Mother Teresa of Calcutta and to recog- Andersen helped move the collection with solution needs to be identified that reduces nize the many contributions she has made to then-university President Robert C. Williams this burden without stifling the innovative re- the world. She knew no limits in her caring for from the old site to the new library on what I search that sets America’s health care indus- other people. She offered unconditional love can only imagine was a cold February day. try apart from the rest of the world. while asking for nothing in return. I believe the solution lies in an idea that is Born in Albania on August 26, 1910, Mother Perhaps the original dedication program already being used by the Federal Govern- Teresa decided to become a Roman Catholic said it best when stating that the Andersen Li- ment. Prescription drug prices have been suc- sister in 1928. She went on to create a reli- brary was ‘‘planned with an eye to the future.’’ cessfully lowered for seniors enrolled in the gious order based on caring for the sick, dis- Indeed, the library’s past, present, and future Department of Veterans Affairs health care abled, or dying, whether it was a gutter in Cal- are vital to the Whitewater community and de- system. The secretary leverages the power of cutta, under a thatched roof in Africa, or in an serve recognition. the VA purchasing population (6.9 million peo- apartment complex in Harlem.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.019 E15PT1 E2042 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2003 Mother Teresa is one of the most magnetic to his community. He serves on the Board of played by Thomas Hobbs when he served his figures in the history of the world. Wherever the University of Minnesota YMCA, the Min- country in South Vietnam more than 30 years she went, crowds followed in hope of seeing nesota Architectural Foundation Board, and ago. her or hearing her speak. When she did the Board of Directors of Hope Community. In 1970 Thomas Hobbs was serving as a speak, it was with great humility, employing He is a member of the Minneapolis University Specialist 4 with Recon Team 1, Company E, simple yet moving phrases. Rotary Club, NAACP, and the American Asso- 3rd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Few people in the history of the world have ciation for Higher Education. Brigade. Specialist Hobbs was participating in done more to help their fellow human beings Mr. Speaker, Professor Hewitt has been an a multi-team ambush of communist forces in than Mother Teresa. She was truly the ulti- asset to the betterment of higher education. the Suoi Ca Valley when Recon Teams I and mate example of what it means to be a caring His contributions have been great and selfless 2 of Company E engaged a much larger person. I ask my fellow Members of Congress to those around him. I ask that my colleagues enemy force. Team 2 was pinned down by to join me in formally paying tribute to the rise and join me in honoring Professor Clinton enemy fire, with several of its own members many contributions of Mother Teresa. N. Hewitt. wounded. Specialist Hobbs, without thought of f f his own safety, left the perimeter of Team I to bring aid and additional firepower to Team 2. RECOGNIZING PROFESSOR ADOPTION PROMOTION ACT OF With his help, Team 2 was able to survive the CLINTON N. HEWITT 2003, H.R. 3182 communist attack. Without his bravery, Team 2 would have been overrun, and the long list HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. HON. TODD TIAHRT of Americans sacrificed in the defense of free- OF NEW JERSEY OF KANSAS dom would have been even longer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I learned of this act of heroism when I received a letter from Ken Burbank, one of the Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Wednesday, October 15, 2003 men in Team 2 whom Thomas Hobbs helped Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in save. For more than 30 years, he had remem- call attention to the distinguished Professor strong support of H.R. 3182, the Adoption Pro- bered the brave soldier who had come to the Clinton N. Hewitt, a renowned lecturer, author, motion Act of 2003. As we approach the holi- aid of his unit that dark and dangerous night, and community activist. Throughout his profes- day season, our thoughts are often filled with and continued to look for Thomas Hobbs so sional career he has been committed to serv- happy family memories. Thousands of families he could thank him for saving his life. I was ing education and his community alike. across this great country have relied on adop- pleased to recommend to the Army that they Professor Hewitt is a proud native of Vir- tion for added joy in their home. I am pleased honor Thomas Hobbs for his bravery, and I ginia and a graduate of the Virginia Public to support the Adoption Promotion Act of 2003 look forward to being able to present him with School System. He holds undergraduate de- and the included incentives for each state to his award. All Americans should keep the grees from Virginia State University and Michi- promote adoption and find families for the courage and self-sacrifice of Thomas Hobbs, gan State University. Furthermore, Professor thousands of children who would prosper with and the men and women who follow in his Hewitt has earned a graduate degree in Land- a stable family. As a husband and proud fa- footsteps today, in mind when enjoying the scape Architecture at Michigan State Univer- ther of three children, I can attest to the joy freedoms he fought so bravely for. sity and has completed the Institute of Edu- they have brought, and continue to bring, into f cation Management Program at Harvard Uni- my life. versity. Currently, Professor Hewitt is a full- According to the 2000 Census statistics, HONORING DR. MICHAEL ZIRPOLO time faculty member at the College of Archi- 19,733 children have been adopted in Kansas, tecture and Landscape Architecture at the Uni- 3 percent of children under 18 years of age. HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM versity of Minnesota. Before deciding to teach I am pleased that only 4 states have a higher OF CALIFORNIA full-time he served as the Associate Vice adoption rate. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President for planning at the University of Min- Adoption is a satisfying choice and one Wednesday, October 15, 2003 nesota for nearly thirty years. It was there that which spans generations. Chuck Knapp, a he managed the planning, design, and con- member of my staff, was adopted. His mother Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, it gives struction of facilities with funding well over one was also adopted, and he and his wife are me great pleasure to honor Dr. Michael A. billion dollars. In addition, Professor Hewitt is proud parents of two sons, one of whom is ‘‘Mike’’ Zirpolo upon his retirement after nearly the past president of the Society for College adopted. His example is testament to the ben- forty-five years of practicing medicine in the and University Planning (SCUP), an organiza- efits of adoption. State of California since his graduation from tion recognized nationally and internationally We need to do a better job of encouraging the University of California. Mike has distin- as the leader in prompting the practice of adoption and holding each state’s adoption guished himself throughout his career as a comprehension planning in higher education. agency accountable to timely work applica- dedicated family practice physician who has Professor Hewitt has been recognized for tions. We can all be grateful for someone who ministered to thousands of his patients, with- his achievements on many occasions. He has has come into our lives through this beautiful out regard to whether they could afford the received SCUP’s Founders Award for Distin- choice. For me, I have gained a friend and a necessary patient care by relying on his inde- guished Achievement in Higher Education fabulous member of my staff. pendent medical judgment as opposed to non Planning, as well as its Distinguished Service It is with great anticipation that I support this medical determinations. Award. Professor Hewitt has also received the bill for its benefits are greatly needed as Dr. Zirpolo is nationally known and recog- American Institute of Architecture Minnesota America continues to foster her families. I nized by both civilian and military pilots for his Honor and Special Awards for leading its Mi- thank Representative Dave Camp for intro- years of dedication to his additional specialty nority Scholarship Program in 2000 and the ducing this important bill and I would like to as a Class I FAA Airmen Medical Examiner, Distinguished Service to Higher Education encourage my colleague to join me in voting during which he has examined and certified Planning, Torch and Shield Award. He has ‘‘aye’’ for H.R. 3182. thousands of pilots and ensured the safety of been given memberships to Alpha Kappa Mu f civil aviation by adhering to the highest stand- National Honorary Society, Beta Kappa Chi ards of examination for the certification of pi- Honorary Science Society, Kappa Phi Kappa HONORING THOMAS HOBBS lots. Professional Education Fraternity, and Sigma Dr. Zirpolo has played an important role in Lambda Alpha Honor Society in Landscape HON. JON C. PORTER air passenger and pilot safety during his med- Architecture. In 1987, Professor Hewitt spread OF NEVADA ical practice and membership in the Civil Avia- his community service internationally when he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion Medical Association, American Academy was one of eleven delegates of U.S. College of Air Traffic Control Medicine and Aerospace and University Facilities Administrators who Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Medical Association. He has enjoyed the re- were invited to visit China to examine common Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to spect and recognition of many active and re- problems and develop facilities management honor my constituent, Thomas Hobbs, on his tired military pilots during his years of practice programs. receipt of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat for his patriotism. Though he is retiring from Beyond Professor Hewitt’s extraordinary V. This long delayed award recognizes the in- his general medical practice, he will continue professional career, he has given back much credible heroism and dedication to service dis- to devote his medical examination efforts to

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Some During times of national crisis the organization I ask my colleagues to join me today in rec- of our bravest veterans are plagued by these has provided support to those who needed it. ognizing Dr. Zirpolo’s decades of contributions life-changing sicknesses, and they deserve fair In the days after the tragic events of Sep- to air traffic and pilot safety, and commend and just compensation. tember 11th PSNA coordinated volunteers will- this Doctor and Medical Examiner approach As a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs ing to provide nursing care to the victims of that has marked his exceptional years of prac- Committee, I strongly support strengthening the terrorist attacks. tice. benefits for our Nation’s veterans, who have Registered Nurses play a vital role in the f fought so bravely to protect our country. I am delivery of quality and effective healthcare. proud to be a cosponsor of H.R. 2297 and PSNA continues to take a leading role in a RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- urge my colleagues to support its passage changing industry. I congratulate the Pennsyl- MENTS OF JEANNINE LORAE today. vania State Nurses Association on its 100 MARTINEAU f years of service and support to Pennsylvania’s Registered Nurses, and wish them many more HON. DARRELL E. ISSA CONGRATULATING MAGEE RIETER years of continued success. OF CALIFORNIA FOR 11TH STRAIGHT HONOR f FROM GENERAL MOTORS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES Wednesday, October 15, 2003 ON H.R. 6, ENERGY POLICY ACT HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI OF 2003 Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- OF PENNSYLVANIA ognize Jeannine Martineau, a board member IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District and the outgoing President of the California Wednesday, October 15, 2003 HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY School Boards Association. Jeannine Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF CALIFORNIA Martineau is an exceptional community leader to recognize Magee Rieter Automotive Sys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and citizen of Lake Elsinore. tems of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania for winning Wednesday, October 8, 2003 Ms. Martineau has a distinguished record of the ‘‘Supplier of the Year’’ award for quality Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to service throughout her community and the and service for the 11th consecutive time from thank the gentlewoman for offering this motion State of California. She has served on the General Motors Corporation. I ask that my col- to instruct, and I would like to offer my strong California School Boards Association for the leagues pay tribute to Magee Rieter, its Presi- support. past 12 years. She was a member of the as- dent and Chief Executive Officer Mike The fact that we are here today debating sociation’s delegate assembly and served as a Katerman and all the employees for winning this motion shows just how offtrack the Energy regional director since 1992. This year Ms. this International recognition. Conference has gone. When the gentlewoman Martineau was named chair of the Cities, Not only is this the 11th straight award for offered this same language as an amendment Counties, and Schools Partnership. Magee Rieter and its employees, they now to the House Energy bill it passed by voice Jeannine has also been a model of personal have the distinction of being the only company vote because it was so popular. Now, a con- involvement. She has been active in many in all of North America to earn the honor for ference being led by Republicans is not allow- community organizations including the so many consecutive years. Each year, less ing Democratic conferees to participate. And Elsinore Woman’s Club, Elsinore Valley than 100 companies out of 30,000 win this now they are stripping some of the most im- Human Services Commission and was named distinction. Additionally, only one other com- portant and popular provisions from the bill. 2003 Tri-County Youth Services Volunteer of pany in the world can match this incredible Let’s call this what it really is. This ‘‘Inven- the Year. record of quality. tory’’ that members from the other side of the Mr. Speaker, I would like to personally thank As Mr. Katerman puts it, Magee Rieter man- aisle say is so necessary is a sham. In fact, Ms. Martineau for her service to her commu- ufactures the highest quality fabricated floor the Minerals Management Service already nity and wish her good fortune in the future. carpet and acoustical systems. General Mo- conducts a survey every 5 years, and the lat- f tors is their largest customer. est assessment was done in 2000. Taking an Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege and honor to VETERANS BENEFITS ACT OF 2003 inventory of what lies beneath the sea floor is represent a company that has been inter- not like taking an inventory of office supplies. nationally recognized for its commitment to SPEECH OF It requires a careful process that takes into ac- quality, service, technology and its pricing. It is count the delicate ecosystem that the Outer HON. TOM UDALL equally rewarding to represent employees who Continental Shelf comprises. OF NEW MEXICO are acclaimed for their hard work and The point of removing this important provi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ingenuity. sion in conference is not to conduct an ‘‘inven- Wednesday, October 8, 2003 f tory,’’ but instead it is to open up the Outer Continental Shelf for big oil companies to drill Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- for oil. We all know where the oil is, and they rise today in support of H.R. 2297, the Vet- SARY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA can’t wait to get in there and drill. Such drilling erans Benefits Act of 2003. This bill contains STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION would put our coastal communities at need- a number of measures for our Nation’s vet- less risk. erans. Among those is a provision that will ex- HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL My district is comprised of some of the most pand the Montgomery G.I. Bill program, a tried OF PENNSYLVANIA beautiful coastline in the world. From Gualala and true program that helps our veterans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Point to the San Francisco Bay, my constitu- achieve their education goals. H.R. 2297 Wednesday, October 15, 2003 ents depend on this beautiful coastline, and I strengthens the program by authorizing edu- do not want to see oil on our beaches or ani- cational assistance for on-job training in cer- Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mals killed by irresponsible drilling. tain self-employment training programs. recognize the Pennsylvania State Nurses As- Instead of expanding drilling, we should be Another provision in this bill allows a re-mar- sociation (PSNA) which is celebrating its 100th exploring new ways to create clean and re- ried surviving spouse of a veteran to be buried anniversary on October 17, 2003. newable energy sources. I urge conferees to next to the veteran in a national cemetery, PSNA first met in 1903 with the purpose of add more funding for developing, imple- based on the original marriage. An across-the- supporting Pennsylvania’s nurses, and the as- menting, and expanding renewable energy board prohibition on remarried spouses of vet- sociation quickly worked to establish stand- programs instead of senselessly opening up erans’ burial eligibility is unfair to many of the ards of licensure and education. In its 100 our Outer Continental Shelf to big oil compa- dedicated women and men who spent years years of service, PSNA has transitioned from nies. supporting their veteran spouse. A change in a graduate nurses association to a union and Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote this policy is only fair. finally to a professional organization rep- for this motion to instruct. Let’s send a clear Finally, this bill eliminates the requirement resenting all registered nurses. Through its re- signal that the Energy conference should not that a prisoner of war be held for 30 days or sponses to changing times PSNA has shaped take place in secret and disregard the wishes more to qualify for presumptions of service- the nursing profession. In its early days, PSNA of the American people.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.027 E15PT1 E2044 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2003 MARRIAGE PROTECTION WEEK Floridian, and a caring husband, father and also administers grants to both local govern- grandfather. ments and the Historic Preservation Fund HON. TRENT FRANKS Since retiring in 1972 as a business owner grants from the National Park Service. OF ARIZONA in Chicago, Samson promptly moved to South Committed to providing progressive leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Florida. Always eager to assist his fellow citi- ship on the City Council, Corson worked dili- zens and be active within the community, gently to forge a strategy to find more afford- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Samson became involved in many civic af- able housing for Boulder citizens, while tight- Mr. FRANKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in fairs, as he assumed the position of president ening the city’s budget during difficult eco- support of President Bush’s designation of this of his condominium association. Eventually, nomic times. He also supported the largest week as ‘‘Marriage Protection Week.’’ I com- Samson was recognized as the leader of purchase of open space in the city’s history. mend the President for his exemplary leader- Miami-Dade County’s Citizens Advisory Com- With the unique combination of public, pri- ship in the vital effort to preserve and mittee. In 1997, Samson led a successful vate and nonprofit experience, Dan Corson strengthen America’s families. campaign to incorporate the 3-mile-long strip has been an admirable public servant com- It is with complete respect to the Constitu- in northeast Miami-Dade County, and he be- mitted to bringing wisdom and innovative tion as—according to George Washington— came the founding father of Sunny Isles ideas to city government. ‘‘the guide which I will never abandon,’’ that I Beach. He also spearheaded a large-scale On behalf of the residents of Boulder, I feel compelled to speak on behalf of a federal movement to remake a sleepy area of low-rise thank him for his service on the Boulder City marriage amendment. motels built along Collins Avenue in the 1950s Council and wish him well in all his future en- Judicial recklessness has become the into a dream city of soaring condominium tow- deavors. breeding ground for challenges against the in- ers. f stitution of marriage. Recent court decisions, Not to be forgotten, Mayor Samson, the one TRIBUTE TO THE DESPLAINES like Lawrence v. Texas have set a dangerous and only Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach, was de- VALLEY NEWS ON ITS 90TH AN- precedent. Sadly, America’s courts continue to voted to his family, his work, and his commu- NIVERSARY abuse their power by legislating from the nity. He was a remarkable man who was still bench, and usurping the will of the people. I working hard on his city’s vision at age 88, up am concerned that the state laws that define until his death this past weekend. HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI marriage between a man and a woman are in Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor to stand OF ILLINOIS jeopardy of being struck down by the court’s here today and remember the life of an exem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES total disregard for the law as it is written. plary citizen of South Florida, one who de- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 However, there is good news concerning voted himself to his constituents, friends and Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the sanctity of marriage from my home state family, and always sought a better quality of pay tribute to an outstanding organization from of Arizona. Recently, a three-judge court-of- life for his community. His legacy will surely my District on the south side of Chicago, Illi- appeals panel in Arizona upheld a 1996 state last a lifetime. Mr. Samson is survived by his nois. I would like to honor the Desplaines Val- law that defined marriage as the union of a wife, Marion, with whom he recently cele- ley News in celebrating 90 years of service to man and a woman. They said in their decision brated his 64th wedding anniversary, sons Mi- its community this year. [and I quote], that ‘‘the fundamental right to chael and Stuart, and seven grandchildren. Founded as ‘‘the People’s Paper’’ on Octo- marry protected by our federal and state con- f ber 13, 1913 by A.S. Bushkevitz in Lemont, Il- stitutions does not encompass the right to linois, The Desplaines Valley News now marry a same sex partner.’’ Here, the courts RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF DAN CORSON serves twelve suburbs southwest of Chicago simply read the state and federal constitutions and provides circulation to the communities of as they are written, and applied them without Argo-Summit, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, prejudice. HON. MARK UDALL Brookfield, Countryside, Hodgkins, Indian Across the Nation, support for House Joint OF COLORADO Head Park, Justice, Lyons, McCook, Willow Resolution 56, ‘‘The Federal Marriage Amend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Springs and the LaGrange Highlands. ment’’—a constitutional amendment defining Wednesday, October 15, 2003 This neighborhood newspaper has provided marriage as a sacred institution between a uninterrupted news coverage on local, state, Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise man and woman—is rapidly growing. A recent and national events every week for the past today to pay tribute to Dan Corson, who will poll taken by the Associated Press showed nine decades. Since 1986, the John C. retire next month as a member of the Boulder, that 54 percent of Americans are in support of Noonan family has been dedicated to pub- Colorado City Council. a constitutional amendment that would define lishing the Desplaines Valley News. Currently, marriage as a union between a man and a Elected to the Council in 1997, Don has had a notable career in public service. the Noonan family distributes the weekly publi- woman. This same poll showed that 53 per- cation to subscribers both through newsprint cent are also opposed to so-called ‘‘civil Dan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Miami University in Ohio, and the internet. unions.’’ House Joint Resolution 56 is coming I would like to pay tribute to the Desplaines received a Master of Arts degree from the Uni- close to obtaining 100 cosponsors, and sup- Valley News, as it is a shining example of the versity of Denver, and a Juris Doctor degree port for the sanctity of marriage is building on ideals under which our nation was founded. from the University of Colorado Law School. both sides of the aisle. I commend my friend Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Desplaines He clerked for Judge Luis Rovira in Denver and colleague from Colorado, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Valley News for the many years it has pro- District Court and worked as an attorney in for having the courage to introduce H.J. Res. vided services to the community and wish civil litigation. 56. It is my hope, that this body will take a them the very best in the years yet to come. As a member of Colorado Preservation, bold stand and defend the definition of mar- f riage as the sacred union of a man and a Inc., the National Trust for Historic Preserva- woman. tion, Historic Boulder and the Colorado Herit- RECOGNITION OF THE BROOKPORT Thank you Mr. President, for your leader- age Area Partnership, Dan has been a strong LIBRARY ship. contributor to saving Colorado’s history. Dan also served as a member of the City of Boul- f HON. JOHN SHIMKUS der’s Planning Board and the City Landmarks OF ILLINOIS HONORING MAYOR SAMSON Preservation Advisory Board, and shared his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES expertise to benefit the community and the HON. PETER DEUTSCH state. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 OF FLORIDA Dan now serves as the local government li- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aison for the Colorado Historical Society, you today to recognize Brookport Library lo- working with citizens and local government of- cated in Brookport, Illinois. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 ficials interested in establishing historic preser- I recently visited the Library and wanted to Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vation commissions by offering technical ad- share their story with you. honor the life of Mr. Dave Samson, the late vice, drafting ordinances and resolutions and The Brookport Library was established in Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach. Mr. Samson was offering training regarding conducting meet- 1991 by the Brookport Betterment Committee not only an exemplary civic leader, but a great ings, preservation law and design review. Dan (BBC) Inc.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.033 E15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2045 The Library was housed in an area of the partment of Energy to the Department of the drafts of the legislation in response to points old Brookport Grade School, which was Interior and will be managed as a unit of the raised in those comments. leased by the school district for $1 per year. National Wildlife Refuge System. Mr. Speaker, this bill—the ‘‘Rocky Flats Min- With no water or heat, except for a kerosene The refuge act includes some provisions re- erals Acquisition Act’’—is narrow in scope. heater located close to the librarian, the Li- lated to the non-Federal minerals—primarily However, I think it can assist in successful im- brary remained at this location until 1997. sand and gravel—at Rocky Flats. It says plementation of something that is very impor- At this time, the old school building was de- ‘‘nothing in this [law] limits any valid, existing tant for all Coloradans—the establishment of molished, and the books, along with every- . . . mineral right’’ except for ‘‘such reason- the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. I thing else, went into storage. able conditions on access . . . as are appro- think it deserves the support of every Member In March of 1998, papers were signed and priate for the cleanup and closure of Rocky of the House. once more the Library had a home, 103 East Flats and for the management of the refuge.’’ For the information of our colleagues, here Third Street. The old house had charm but it And it says that a Memorandum of Under- is a short outline of the revised bill: wasn’t long before it began bulging at the standing (MOU) between DOE and Interior is OUTLINE OF REVISED ROCKY FLATS MINERALS seams. to ‘‘address the impacts’’ mineral rights ‘‘may ACQUISITION BILL In the meantime, some very generous dona- have on the management of the refuge, and BACKGROUND tions were made which were earmarked for a provide strategies for resolving or mitigating When the ongoing cleanup of the Rocky building, and in April 2002, the BBC pur- these impacts.’’ Flats site is completed, it will be closed and chased the building known as the Hohman These provisions were included in the ref- most of the site will be transferred to the In- Building located at the corner of U.S. 45 and uge act in order to make clear that while these terior Department for management as a Na- Seventh Street. mineral rights are to be respected as private tional Wildlife Refuge. Within the site’s boundaries there are some privately-owned Following some major remodeling, the Li- property, future development of the minerals mineral rights (primarily sand and gravel). brary opened for business on November 4, could have adverse effects on the land, wild- Federal acquisition of at least some of these 2002. life habitat, and other values of the future wild- mineral rights would further sound manage- The Library relies solely on donations and life refuge. That is why Congress directed the ment of the site as a wildlife refuge. How- volunteers, so if anyone is interested in help- agencies to consider these potential future ef- ever, the current budgetary situation makes ing the Brookport Library, please contact the fects and work to find ways to mitigate those it difficult to complete such acquisition. Library or any board member. impacts. The purpose of the bill is to provide the In- I want to especially thank Judy Askew, the So far, however, the Energy and Interior De- terior Department with two additional tools to assist in the acquisition of mineral rights chairman; Ann Douglas, secretary/head librar- partments have not been able to agree on or other non-Federal property at Rocky ian; Leah Slayden, treasurer; and Rosemary what to do about the minerals, and the MOU Flats: Hohman and Barbara Call for the work they has not been completed. Authority to provide ‘‘credits’’ (instead of continue to do to make this library such a spe- I think the best way to handle this would be or in addition to cash) that could be used for cial place. for the Federal Government to acquire the bonus bids or royalties for mineral leases on f minerals. However, neither DOE nor Interior the Outer Continental Shelf; and has made this a priority, and the current budg- Authority to provide eligible BLM lands REVISED VERSION OF BILL TO FA- (or interests) anywhere in the country in ex- etary situation places constraints on such ac- change for the interests acquired at Rocky CILITATE ACQUISITION OF MIN- quisitions. ERAL RIGHTS AT ROCKY FLATS Flats (waiving the current requirement that PURPOSE OF THE BILL exchanges must be within the same State). The Udall-Beauprez bill is intended to make SECTION-BY-SECTION OUTLINE HON. MARK UDALL it more feasible for the Interior Department to Section 1 OF COLORADO acquire some or all of the minerals. It would (1) provides a short title: ‘‘Rocky Flats IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do that by giving the Secretary of the Interior Minerals Acquisition Act’’; Wednesday, October 15, 2003 two additional methods (either instead of or in (2) includes findings regarding the status of addition to purchase for cash) for completing Rocky Flats and the desirability of Federal Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I am such acquisitions— acquisition of mineral interests within its today introducing a revised version of a bill to (1) by giving ‘‘credits’’ that could be used in- boundaries; and facilitate the acquisition by the Federal Gov- (3) states the bill’s purpose as being to fa- stead of cash to pay for oil and gas leases on ernment of mineral rights or other non-Federal cilitate acquisition of non-Federal interests the Outer Continental Shelf; and interests in lands that are located within the at Rocky Flats by authorizing the Interior (2) by allowing federal lands or minerals Department to use credits or interests in boundaries of the Rocky Flats site in Colo- anywhere in the country to be exchanged for rado. certain public lands—provided that the own- the Rocky Flats minerals (under current law, ers of the acquired lands or interests con- The bill is cosponsored by my Colorado col- such exchanges can only occur within the cur—instead of or in addition to cash. league, Representative BEAUPREZ. It is based same State—Colorado lands/minerals for Section 2 on H.R. 2653, which I introduced earlier this other Colorado lands/minerals). (1) authorizes the Interior Department to year, but includes a number of changes re- The bill has no compulsory provisions. It use appropriated funds, credits (with the flecting suggestions by Representative would not require that any of the non-Federal concurrence of the party transferring lands BEAUPREZ. I greatly appreciate his support for interests at Rocky Flats be acquired by the or interests to the United States), exchanged this measure. government. It also would not require anyone lands or interests therein, or any combination of these, to acquire mineral interests or BACKGROUND to accept anything other than cash for any in- In the 1950’s, the Federal Government other non-Federal interests at Rocky Flats; terests that the government may acquire—any (2) defines ‘‘credits,’’ making clear that bought land at Rocky Flats for use as a pro- transaction involving the new ‘‘credits’’ or any they can only be used for bonus bids or roy- duction facility for nuclear-weapon compo- exchange could take place only with the con- alty payments for oil or gas leases on the nents. However, the purchase did not include currence of the party selling minerals to the Outer Continental Shelf, can be transferred, all the mineral rights, some of which remained United States. It would merely provide the In- and must be used within 10 years of their in private ownership. terior Department with new tools—in addition issuance; Production at Rocky Flats ended more than (3) specifies that while exchanges can in- to those it already has—for such acquisitions. volve BLM lands or interests in any State, a decade ago. Since then, the Department of In addition, the bill includes a provision to Energy, through its contractors, has been only lands or interests identified as suitable make clear that the Federal Government can- for disposal under current law can be trans- working to have the site cleaned up and not expand the Rocky Flats site by obtaining ferred to private ownership through such an closed. any non-Federal lands or interests in lands exchange; ROCKY FLATS WILDLIFE REFUGE ACT that are outside the site’s boundaries except (4) specifies that no lands or interests In 2001, Congress passed legislation I with the consent of the owners of those lands therein outside the exterior boundaries of sponsored with Senator WAYNE ALLARD to or interests. Rocky Flats can be acquired by the United guide the future of Rocky Flats. Under that In developing the original bill, I sought and States for the purposes of the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Act except with the legislation—the Rocky Flats National Wildlife obtained technical assistance from the Interior consent of the owners of such lands or inter- Refuge Act of 2001—once the cleanup and Department, gave careful consideration to ests; closure are accomplished, most of the land at comments from local governments and others (5) provides that interests acquired by the Rocky Flats will be transferred from the De- in Colorado, and made revisions to earlier United States under the bill will be managed

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.036 E15PT1 E2046 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2003 as part of the wildlife refuge and cannot be Carolina and the United States of America. University of Colorado in Boulder in 1975. His developed or transferred out of Federal own- May God bless Colonel Dan Beck and his research and teaching focus on natural hazard ership; and family. mitigation, the citizen’s role in the planning (6) specifies that the bill adds to the Inte- rior Department’s existing authority and f process, and the impact of urbanization on the environment. He has written on ecology and does not reduce any authority the Depart- A TRIBUTE TO MG ZANNIE O. ment already has. design and is preparing another book on SMITH, U.S. ARMY f transportation management and traffic calming. THANK YOU, COLONEL DAN BECK HON. MIKE McINTYRE He has taught at the University of Michigan OF NORTH CAROLINA and Murdoch University in Western Australia, HON. ROBIN HAYES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consulted for the U.S. Environmental Protec- OF NORTH CAROLINA Wednesday, October 15, 2003 tion Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neers, the National Science Foundation and Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Wednesday, October 15, 2003 the U.S. Information Agency. pleasure that I rise today and honor Major With this outstanding academic background, Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to General Zannie O. Smith of the United States Spence has been a champion of the values recognize and thank Colonel Dan Beck for his Army. On October 16, 2003, Major General that embody the spirit of Boulder. His commit- valuable service to our nation. As he retires Smith retired after serving the people of this ment to defending these values made him a from the North Carolina Air National Guard, great nation for over forty years. distinctive member of the council. Colonel Beck’s dedication to country and state Zannie Smith was a decorated officer, who A passionate environmentalist, Spence had is exemplary. I am proud and honored to call spent his career ensuring that the freedoms a two-decade struggle with transportation him a friend. the United States holds dear are protected. problems and worked diligently to promote Graduating from the University of North Throughout his illustrious career, Major Gen- public transportation, rail service between Carolina at Charlotte Colonel Beck was com- eral Smith was honored with the Defense Su- Denver and Boulder, bicycle paths, city open missioned in the North Carolina Air National perior Meritorious Service Award, the Legion space and pedestrian walkways. Guard as a Second Lieutenant in 1979. He of Merit with five Oak Leaf Clusters, the In his role as professor of environmental de- faithfully served the 145th Civil Engineering Bronze Star Medal with ‘‘V’’ device with two sign at the University of Colorado, Spence en- Squadron for over a decade and was pro- Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Medal with Oak couraged his students to adopt Boulder’s envi- moted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Leaf Cluster, the Defense Meritorious Service ronmental values. He urged students to give 1992. A short time later, Colonel Beck was ap- Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with four up their cars, get more exercise and walk or pointed Commander of the 145th Mission Sup- Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation use alternative transportation. port Squadron and in 1994 assumed the posi- Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Armed A top vote getter in all his elections, Spence tion of Headquarters 145th Support Group Forces Expeditionary Medal, four awards of promoted a strategy to find more affordable Commander. the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Good housing, worked on growth management, led Serving an illustrious and impressive military Conduct Medal. He is a Master Parachutist the effort for the largest purchase of open career, Colonel Beck accomplished a great and has been awarded the Ranger Tab, the space in the history of Boulder and worked to variety of tasks, to include commanding the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and the Air As- streamline the city’s budget in tough economic first Air Force Engineering Deployment into sault Badge. times. Israel, commanding the North Carolina Joint After holding a variety of command posi- Spence’s civic commitment is demonstrated Air/Army Task Force to Homestead, Florida in tions, Major General Smith was assigned to through his service on the City Council Envi- support of Hurricane Andrew relief efforts, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as Deputy Com- ronmental and Transportation Committees, as presiding over the multi-million dollar acquisi- manding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps an Eco-cycle block leader, and as a Commis- tion of C–130 H–3 aircraft. and Fort Bragg in 2001. Our United States sioner for the Boulder Urban Renewal Author- After completing the International Strategic Army would not be as illustrious and formi- ity. Studies program at Air University-Maxwell Air dable without the dedication and determination The City Council of Boulder, Colorado, has Force Base in 1997, Colonel Beck was se- of Major General Smith. We owe Major Gen- been fortunate to have had Spencer Havlick lected as the first member of the North Caro- eral Zannie O. Smith our sincere appreciation as a member for the past 21 years. On behalf lina Air National Guard to participate in the for his over forty years of committed service to of Boulder’s residents, I wish him well as he Capitol Hill Fellowship program. Dan served our nation. His devotion to the people of the continues to pursue his commitment to a bet- as a Legislative Fellow to Congressman W.G. United States should serve as an example to ter community and state. ‘‘Bill’’ Hefner and handled defense, transpor- us all. f tation and emergency management issues for May God bless him and his family, and may Congressman Hefner. While on staff, Colonel God bless this great nation. COMMEMORATING THE RETIRE- MENT OF MR. LARRY L. Beck learned and experienced first hand how f the legislative process works. He became an CRUTSINGER, PRESIDENT AND invaluable asset to Congressman Hefner’s RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF staff and has used his knowledge ever since SERVICE OF SPENCER HAVLICK SAN ANTONIO YMCA to help me and the entire North Carolina delegation. He has been an effective and true ad- HON. MARK UDALL HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ vocate for the North Carolina National Guard, OF COLORADO OF TEXAS thoroughly understanding the legislative proc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ess. As Colonel Beck’s Fellowship came to a Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Wednesday, October 15, 2003 close, he returned to his roots and accepted a Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today position with the North Carolina National today to pay tribute to Spencer Havlick, who to commend Mr. Larry L. Crutsinger, the Presi- Guard. In 1999 he became Deputy Chief of next month will retire from membership on the dent and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA Staff to the Adjutant General for Air Force and Boulder, Colorado, City Council. for Greater San Antonio and the Hill Country. Air National Guard. Dan has advised on many Elected to the council in 1982, Spence has After thirty-three years of service, Mr. State and Federal issues and has continued to had 21 years of distinguished public service. Crutsinger has announced that he is retiring promote the North Carolina National Guard in Born in Oak Park, Illinois and raised in from the YMCA. Congress, working closely with me and my Green Bay, Wisconsin, he received his B.A. I would like to join the YMCA in recognizing staff and others. Degree from Beloit College, his M.A. from the him for his service to the YMCA movement As Colonel Dan Beck takes the next step University of Colorado in limnology and his and its mission to put Judeo-Christian prin- forward in his professional career, I wish him, Ph.D. in environmental planning and water re- ciples into practice through programs that his wife Trudy and two sons Sterling and Coo- source management from the University of build a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Through per all the best. I have enjoyed working with Michigan. his dedicated service and leadership, Mr. Dan the past several years and thank him He became the Assistant Dean and Director Crutsinger has helped the YMCA establish deeply for his friendship and service to North of the College of Environmental Design at the both local YMCA branches and set national

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.039 E15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2047 YMCA precedents in program innovation to RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERV- TRIBUTE TO CARL D. ASHLEY meet the changing needs of children, teens, ICE OF FRANCOISE POINSATTE and families in local communities. HON. DANNY K. DAVIS The YMCA has become the largest non- OF ILLINOIS profit provider of after school child care that HON. MARK UDALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supports working families with the care, education, and recreation for their children after OF COLORADO Wednesday, October 15, 2003 school and during school holidays. The San IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Antonio YMCA child care system has been offer condolences to the family of my good recognized as a model by the Texas Legisla- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 friend Carl D. Ashley. Carl was indeed a role ture. model a good provider, a good husband, a Mr. Crutsinger has been honored as one of Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Francoise Poinsatte, a good father, grandfather, uncle, a good friend San Antonio’s outstanding creative minds for to all of those who needed a friend, a good leadership in the development of programs for member of Boulder City Council, as she retires in November from her seat on the Coun- citizen and a great American. children and his advocacy for youth. His chari- Mr. Speaker, as I listened to speaker after table career has resulted in the creation of cil. I would like to thank her for the many contributions she has made to ensure that the speaker at the funeral testify and extol the vir- three major branch YMCAs, and the expan- tues of Carl, I sat in amazement, young law- sion of program services and partnerships to City of Boulder remains a very special place to live. yers, doctors and other successful young peo- serve over 61,000 members and program par- ple talked about the impact Carl had on their ticipants. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, lives. He was not a professional teacher and Together, with 900 staff and over 5,000 vol- Francoise received her teaching license in yet he taught, he was not a psychologist and unteer members in the YMCA movement, Mr. French and Fine Arts from the University of yet he gave counsel, he was not a clergyman Crutsinger developed the teams and re- Colorado. She has taught in public schools in and yet he preached a great gospel. He was sources to deliver before and after school Y the Boulder Valley and in Jefferson and Doug- a lover of people and he displayed that love School age summer day camp sites; two resi- las counties. She has been a member of the each and every day of his life. dential camping sites; and nine Y Teen sites Transportation Advisory Board from 1993 to I met Carl in the early 1960’s when we both in this ten-county region; and all in the effort 1994, and has served on the Regional Trans- worked at the post office, a job from which to build strong kids, strong families and strong portation Task Force from 1997 to 1998. Carl retired. While we did not see each other communities today and tomorrow. on a regular basis our friendship maintained Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Elected in 1999, at a time when the City of Boulder faced many challenges, Francoise itself and bloomed. Carl married a great lady Larry Crutsinger for his hard work and dedica- and they were able to raise a wonderful fam- tion to the YMCA and the people it has served tackled the issues of economic stability in declining budgetary times. Partnering with other ily, taught to achieve, accomplish and to be over the years, and my distinct pleasure to actively engaged in all aspects of life, includ- wish him the best in his retirement. council members, Francoise was able to increase the city’s financial reserves from two to ing politics, Carl was a judge of election and f fourteen percent to prepare for unexpected fi- took his politics seriously. A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MRS. AU- nancial crises. I extend heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Carl D. Ashley and thank God for hav- DREY LOTT ON THE OCCASION As a former teacher, Poinsatte fought to OF HER 100TH BIRTHDAY ing been able to know him and to see first- support and expand strong educational and hand his efforts to help make the world a bet- human service programs in the city, while ter place in which to live. Carl served his HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR keeping a close eye on the costs and quality OF OHIO country in Vietnam and continued to serve of the services provided to the community. until his death. May his soul rest in peace. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She has advocated for social and economic Wednesday, October 15, 2003 diversity, affordable housing, and improved fa- f Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Audrey cilities for the homeless. NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE Lott is an incredibly bright woman whose life Francoise’s ongoing commitment to a MONTH reflects both the spirit and struggles experi- healthy environment for Boulder’s citizens enced by African-Americans in the United made her a leader on alternative transpor- HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN States. This Saturday, October 18, Mrs. Lott tation options in the area, which included bike OF NEW JERSEY will celebrate her 100th birthday. paths, walking trails, well-planned bus routes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Lott is the granddaughter of a former and citizen-friendly transportation plans. She Wednesday, October 15, 2003 slave who was a messenger for General Grant has contributed to the vitality of downtown in the Civil War. Mrs. Lott grew up in Wash- Boulder by her dedication to reducing traffic Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ington, DC and attended pharmacology school congestion, air pollution, and fuel consump- celebration of National Hispanic Heritage while in her 20’s. For a time, she worked for tion. Her city has recently been recognized na- Month and in commemoration of the over five Simmons Pharmacy at 21st & L Streets in tionally as one of the best workplaces for com- hundred years that America has been en- Washington. She left her job after a few years muters. riched by Hispanic culture. This year, from to stay at home and care for her mother. After September 15th to October 15th, we have the her mother passed, Mrs. Lott worked as a Boulder is also known for being one of the opportunity to honor the myriad contributions housekeeper. In fact, Mr. Speaker, she once most environmentally friendly cities in the the 37 million people of Hispanic origin cur- served tea to Mrs. Bess Truman and Mrs. El- United States, and Francoise and her col- rently living in the United States have made to eanor Roosevelt. In the early 1960’s, Mrs. Lott leagues on the Council enhanced this reputa- our great country, and we have the responsi- moved to Tiffin, Ohio, which is in my congres- tion through investment in additional open bility and pleasure of recognizing and remem- sional district. Her son, Grant C. Taylor, soon space, recycling programs, and a strong cit- bering the many gifts of Hispanic Americans. followed. izen education program. As a member of the An exemplar of the contributions to the cul- Mrs. Lott and her family have sacrificed Boulder Urban Renewal Authority, she has ture of our society made by Hispanic Ameri- much but contributed greatly to the United helped oversee plans for the development of cans is Celia Cruz, the ‘‘Queen of Salsa’’ who States. Mrs. Lott is a grand, intelligent lady, an the new St. Julien Hotel at 9th and Canyon, passed away this July in her home in Fort avid reader of a variety of fiction, and a dear, as well as the rejuvenation of Crossroads Lee, New Jersey which is located in my Con- true friend to many. It is in that spirit that I ask Mall. gressional District. Born in Havana, Cuba, my colleagues to join me in paying special With a keen sense of citizen responsibility Celia Cruz fled to the United States to free tribute to Mrs. Audrey Lott on the occasion of and a talent for blending her past experience herself from the brutal dictatorship of Fidel her 100th birthday celebration. Our commu- with a desire to serve the public good, Fran- Castro. With a genuine love of life and pas- nities are served well by having such honor- coise Poinsatte has been an outstanding sion for family and friends, Celia Cruz rep- able and giving citizens, like Mrs. Lott, who member of the Boulder City Council and city resented the true spirit of Hispanic Americans care about their well being and stability. We government. I ask my colleagues to join me in through her music. wish her all the best as we pay tribute to one praising her public service, and I wish her con- Hispanic Americans comprise 14 percent of of our nation’s finest citizens. tinued success in her future endeavors. the total U.S. population and have contributed

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.043 E15PT1 E2048 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2003 to American society in innumerable ways. TRIBUTE TO GEN. T. MICHAEL tional security interests. At the peak of hos- From literature and art to business, science, MOSELEY tilities against the former Iraqi regime, nearly academia and government, Hispanic Ameri- 55,000 United States Air Force personnel cans have significantly and so positively im- HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. were deployed under General Moseley’s con- pacted American culture. Among other great OF SOUTH CAROLINA trol. These preparatory actions led to the suc- examples are Carlos Gutierrez, Chairman and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cessful execution of the coalition’s over- CEO of the Kellogg Company since 2000, whelming effort to free the people of Iraq from Wednesday, October 15, 2003 NASA Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, and former the clutches of Saddam Hussein. In over- Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson. Each of Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, today I am hon- throwing the regime, aircraft from our Air these men and women has touched the lives ored and privileged to recognize one of the Force, Navy, and Marine Corps was coupled of countless people of all races, religions, and finest officers in the United States Air Force, with the air power of our coalition allies from ethnicities across the United States. It is with recently promoted General T. Michael ‘‘Buzz’’ the United Kingdom and Australia to execute honor and gratitude, Mr. Speaker, that I ask all Moseley. the most successful air campaign in history. my colleagues to join me in celebration of Na- For the past two years, General Moseley During the course of the 21-day campaign, tional Hispanic Heritage Month. has served with distinction in one of the most General Moseley directed 41,000-plus sorties demanding Air Force positions: Commander, and was responsible for striking nearly 20,000 f Ninth Air Force, Air Combat Command, which Iraqi targets—an astounding feat that is a tes- is headquartered in my district in Sumter, tament to General Moseley’s impeccable com- RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC South Carolina. In that post he also served as SERVICE OF LISA MORZEL bat leadership. Commander, United States Central Command To this day, the outstanding men and Air Forces, United States Central Command. women of the United States Central Command HON. MARK UDALL During his tenure, he prosecuted two of the Air Forces continue to support Operation En- OF COLORADO most successful air campaigns in modern his- during Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tory, raising the bar for the optimum employ- promoting and maintaining American interests ment of air and space power in joint armed Wednesday, October 15, 2003 in the region and reconstructing two pivotal conflict. countries where our efforts must not fail. While Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist the majority of our air and space force have today to pay tribute to Lisa Morzel, a retiring attacks on the United States, General Moseley returned home from the Middle East and Cen- member of the Boulder, Colorado, City Council took command of U.S. Central Command’s air tral Asia, over 17,000 airmen remain de- for her eight years of service to the Council component. In this role, he provided air and ployed. They are serving under the most ardu- and the community. space power for the Command’s 25-nation ous conditions in Southwest Asia, defending As a research geologist, Lisa has brought a area of responsibility that reaches from the the victories of Operation Enduring Freedom great deal of knowledge about the topography Horn of Africa, across Iraq and Afghanistan, to and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The continued of the Rocky Mountain region to complex land the southern states of the former Soviet sacrifices of these great Americans carries on use decisions made by the Boulder City Coun- Union. At the peak of Operation Enduring our Nation’s commitment to the security and cil. She has also developed some expertise on Freedom, General Moseley directed over prosperity of the region. the geology of Yellowstone National Park and 11,000 combat sorties responsible for destroy- I was truly pleased with the President’s re- the special volcanic dynamics of this region— ing over 4,600 Taliban and al Q’aeda tar- cent nomination and the United States Sen- especially the floor of Yellowstone Lake. gets—in support of our nation’s war on terror. ate’s confirmation of General Moseley for his Her careful consideration of the develop- When U.S. forces had the terrorist organiza- fourth star. It is exceptionally well-deserved, ment of many multi-faceted projects brought tions and their supporters on the run, the Cen- and I want to offer my congratulations to him; important insight to projects such as the devel- tral Command’s focus shifted to sustaining our his wife, Jennie; their son, Greg; and their opment of a National Wildlife Refuge at the efforts to bring relief to the long-oppressed daughter, Tricia. I am proud to represent my Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons facility, which Afghani people. In the initial humanitarian fellow South Carolinians—citizens who have will benefit the region’s citizens for decades to phase, nearly 200 airdrop sorties were flown, understood the meaning of sacrifice since the come. delivering 2.4 million daily rations and nearly formation and creation of the United States— Through a commitment to thoughtful re- 1,900 tons of blankets and rice. in thanking General Moseley and his family for source allocation, Lisa and the Boulder City Following the successes of Operation En- their selfless dedication, commitment, and Council were able to increase the City’s finan- during Freedom, General Moseley was called sacrifice. cial reserves from two to fourteen percent, to upon to provide General Franks, now the General Moseley is a credit to both the cover unexpected crises. This was a critical former Commander of U.S. Central Command, United States Air Force and the United States measure, as this will help the City get through with air power guidance and expertise as the of America. I wish him the best of luck in his this current difficult economic situation. planning and preparation intensified for military assignment as Vice Chief of Staff, Head- During her tenure on City Council, Lisa was action that would eventually remove the tyran- quarters United States Air Force. I am con- a partner in creating many improvements for nical regime of Saddam Hussein. From logis- fident of his continued success in his new po- pedestrian access throughout the city. Boulder tics to civil engineering, readiness of per- sition and look forward to seeing him back has one of the most environmentally conscien- sonnel to sensitive theater engagement with here in our Nation’s capital. tious communities in the county and with the friendly foreign allies, the air component’s me- f enhancement of bike paths, hiking trails and thodical preparation for Operation Iraqi Free- open space, the city provides a citizen-friendly dom was simply spectacular. The logistical HONORING LATINO SERVICE MEN environment. train paved the way for the employment of AND WOMEN DURING NATIONAL Lisa was also a leader in recycling, and nearly 30,000 air-to-ground weapons and air HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH supported creation of the Boulder County Re- refueling offloads totaling more than 417 mil- cycling Center and other efforts to promote re- lion pounds of fuel—enough to keep a Boeing HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD cycling. Due in part to her efforts nearly half 737–300 airborne for almost 12 years. As the OF CALIFORNIA of waste that would otherwise end up in land- logistical buildup steadily progressed, civil en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fills is now recycled. gineers and contractors were busy executing Lisa is a strong proponent of affordable over 350 million dollars in facility upgrades at Wednesday, October 15, 2003 housing in the city, and encouraged the Coun- our friendly host nations’ airfields, bolstering Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise cil to adopt new policies to ensure an ade- their ability to support the pending wartime in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage quate supply of affordable housing in the com- taskings. Month and to recognize the longstanding con- munity. Employing thoughtful and polished diplo- tributions that the Latino community has made Lisa has already promised to remain in- macy, General Moseley negotiated basing and continues to make through their participa- volved in these and other important commu- rights at 24 Arabian Gulf airfields and over- tion in the armed forces. nity issues after her term on Council ends. Her flight rights for the coalition’s 1,800 aircraft New census data reports that the Hispanic dedication to the city is to be commended. On and over 1,350 cruise missiles, assets that community, which numbers almost 40 million, behalf of Boulder’s residents, I applaud Lisa were pivotal to conducting the air campaign on is now the largest minority group in the United for her years of commitment to public service. terms favorable to American and Coalition na- States. As such, Latinos influence everyday

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.047 E15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2049 life in the United States through their participa- tinues to prove its commitment to America by sumers with free annual credit reports upon tion in every sector of our society including serving proudly and with honor. They remind request. business, the arts, sports, government, medi- all of us, that there is no better way to dem- On the front lines of environmental and pub- cine and education. Of particular significance onstrate devotion to your country than the will- lic health protection, CoPIRG has fought to during these trying times, is the rich history of ingness to make sacrifices for it. Through their strengthen air standards, reduce pollutants patriotism and sacrifice that the Latino com- service in the armed forces thousands of that cause global warming, smog and increase munity has made by serving proudly and with brave individuals in the Latino community respiratory diseases such as asthma. In a distinction in every major U.S. military conflict have proven their love and dedication to our campaign to keep our water clean and safe for and in all branches of our armed services. American values of liberty and freedom for all. drinking and recreation, PIRGs nationally are From the minutemen of the American Revo- As we recognize the Latino community dur- working to enforce toxic regulations on cor- lution to today’s enlisted men and women in ing National Hispanic Heritage Month, I want porate violators. Iraq, the Latino community has a deep-rooted to thank the service men and women, both In an effort to protect our nation’s coast- tradition of service in the U.S. military. Today past and present, for their commitment and lines, Public Research Interest Groups across there are 109,487 Latinos on active duty, rep- sacrifices to our country. They truly embody the nation are advocating to leave wilderness resenting approximately 9.5% of all active duty the spirit of pride and community that Hispanic areas free from oil and gas drilling. As one of personnel. Latinos represent 9.7 percent of Heritage Month is designed to celebrate. the country’s largest source of pollution, fossil the Army, 10.5 percent of the Navy, 13.9 per- f fuels continue to be harmful to the nation. cent of the Marine Corps, and 3.4 percent of PIRGs across the country are working to sup- the Air Force. RECOGNIZING THE COLORADO port the use of renewable sources of energy Latinos have been recognized for their valor PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH through education and advocacy. With the and bravery in some of this country’s most im- GROUP motto, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, CoPIRG portant military confrontations. One of the and other affiliates are building environ- greatest sources of pride among the Latino HON. MARK UDALL mentally sound alternatives to keep our nation community is the 39 Medals of Honor awarded OF COLORADO clean and safe for all its citizens. to Latinos in recognition of their valor. They IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fighting for Colorado’s citizens, CoPIRG are the largest single ethnic group, in propor- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 has partnered with Colorado Common Cause, tion to the number who served, to earn this the League of Women Voters of Colorado, the prestigious award. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise Colorado Environmental Coalition and other During the American Revolution, soldiers today to pay tribute to Colorado Public Interest advocacy organizations to direct a county by from Spain, Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Research Group (CoPIRG) on the celebration county effort to expand voter participation the Dominican Republic fought alongside the of its 30th anniversary of operation in Colo- through Colorado Citizens’ Voice. Using train- colonists for independence. Cuban women dorado. This outstanding nonprofit organization ing workshops, the coalition supports citizen nated their jewelry to aid the colonists, helping has been recognized as one of the state’s involvement in government decisions and to finance the Yorktown Campaign. strongest grassroots groups devoted to advo- In World War One, Latino soldiers were works for meaningful reform on critical issues. cacy, action and results. Through comprehensive reports and re- decorated with the Medal of Honor, the Distin- In an effort to advocate for Colorado’s citi- guished Service Cross, the French Croix de leases, CoPIRG keeps voters informed of zens, CoPIRG’s current programs focus on af- campaign contributions, compiles statistics on Guerre, the Victory Medal with three bars, and fordable health care, consumer protection, en- the Purple Heart. During the Second World campaign financing trends and continuously vironmental advocacy, and the strengthening advocates for campaign finance reform and War, up to 500,000 Latinos served bravely— of our democracy. eleven receiving the Medal of Honor. Of par- the protection of initiative process in Colorado. The cost of health care and prescription For the past thirty years, Colorado and the ticular mention is the story of Marine PFC Guy drugs are soaring and senior citizens and the ‘‘Gabby’’ Gabaldon who single-handedly cap- Rocky Mountain West has been the proud uninsured are paying a disproportionate share home of Colorado Public Interest Research tured over 1,000 enemy soldiers in the sum- of their incomes for their basic health care mer of 1944, more than anyone else has in Group. For their many accomplishments on needs. CoPIRG, through its surveys, is advo- behalf of its citizens, we commend their serv- the history of military conflicts. cating for Congressional reforms and urging During the Korean War, the 65th Infantry ice and wish them many years of future suc- our state government to develop buying pools Regiment—a Puerto Rican regiment—was cess. to benefit those on fixed incomes and without given special recognition for participating in f employment most impacted by these spiraling nine major campaigns, capturing 2,086 enemy RECOGNIZING AUGUSTINE soldiers, and killing 5,095 enemy combatants. costs. Coloradans have many areas where they GALLEGO DURING HISPANIC Individual members of this regiment were HERITAGE MONTH awarded four Distinguished Service Crosses need more personal and consumer protection. and 124 Silver Stars. My family and I had per- Through comprehensive reports each year sonal acquaintance with a Korean War hero prior to the holiday-giving season, Public Inter- HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS from my neighborhood in Boyle Heights when est Groups across the nation have targeted OF CALIFORNIA I was growing up in Los Angeles. Private First unsafe toys in retail stores and on the Internet. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For the past 17 years, these reports have led Class Eugene Obregon was awarded the Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Medal of Honor for sacrificing his life to save to over 100 recalls and prompted the passage that of a wounded comrade. of a federal toy labeling law in 1994. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Fourteen Hispanics were awarded the Investor protections were highlighted last today in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Medal of Honor for bravery during the Vietnam year when CoPIRG advocated for consumer which commemorates the numerous contribu- War. Navy Lt. Everett Alvarez became the first privacy laws to protect credit card numbers tions that Latinos make to our country. It is my American prisoner of war (POW), and re- from theft. This year, CoPIRG is working to privilege today to recognize an extraordinary mained so for over 8 years, the longest con- strengthen laws governing the accounting in- individual who shapes the future every day firmed POW in American history. The last dustry in Colorado and increase funds for in- through his valuable work, San Diego Commu- American to leave Vietnam was Senior Master vestigations and other reforms. nity College District Chancellor Augustine Sergeant Juan J. Valdez, who served at the Targeting corporate fraud, a CoPIRG Gallego. U.S. Embassy in Saigon and departed by heli- backed law helped create an independent In his 14 years as Chancellor, Augustine copter on April 30, 1975. oversight system to ensure that audit firms ‘‘Augie’’ Gallego has earned a reputation as a When Iran held 52 American hostages in aren’t subject to conflicts of interest. Through national leader in higher education. He is the 1980, the Ayatollah offered to release all mi- a research report, consumers can reduce their immediate past chair of the American Council norities. Marine Corporals Lopez and Gallegos banking fees through better knowledge of in- on Education (ACE). Change Magazine re- refused, instead stating, ‘‘I am an American— dustry charges. In 2001, predatory lending cently named him as one of the 21 most influ- I am a U.S. Marine, I will be the last one to practices were exposed through CoPIRG’s re- ential higher education senior leaders in the leave,’’ invoking the spirit of American patriot- search, leading Colorado’s Attorney General United States. Locally, he is known for bring- ism above all else. to file civil suits against offenders, the first ing together business leaders, community Today, as we wage the war on terror in Af- such action in the nation. In another national members, and politicians to find solutions for ghanistan and Iraq, the Latino community con- first, Colorado passed a law to provide con- challenges within the educational system.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.051 E15PT1 E2050 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2003 Chancellor Gallego is a positive role model gressive changes. His contributions are re- DEFENSE PRODUCTION for young people within the Latino community markable in many respects, and reflect the REAUTHORIZATION ACT and beyond who are unsure about pursuing can-do spirit of a man who has given his all post-secondary education. The story of to his community. HON. RON PAUL Augie’s decision to go to college is inspira- For example, Durward purchased a used OF TEXAS tional. As a young man, Chancellor Gallego ladder truck on his own, refurbished it in his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES found work digging ditches. One day while garage, and gave it to the Town of Buxton for Wednesday, October 15, 2003 digging, he looked up and noticed college stu- $1. Not to be deterred, when the truck failed dents nearby. That moment served as an Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, no one questions to pass inspection in 2000, he served on the the need for the Federal Government to obtain epiphany; Augie realized he did not have to committee formed to purchase another ladder dig ditches for a living. He decided to attend the necessary resources to fill its constitutional truck. role of providing for the common defense. college. Durward and his wife, Janet, also started Chancellor Gallego truly embodies the mis- However, the federal government must fulfill the town’s emergency dispatch service in their this duty in a manner that does not conflict in sion of the San Diego Community College Dis- kitchen. They hired people to man the phone trict of providing an accessible, high quality any way with the Constitution or endanger re- 24 hours a day. The service is now the 911 publican government. The Defense Production learning experience that responds to the center for the Town. The Langs also ran the unique needs of local communities and stu- Reauthorization Act (DPA), which gives almost town rescue service together, spending many unchecked power to the executive to interfere dent populations. In his capacity as chief ex- days and nights helping residents in trouble. in the economy in the name of ‘‘national secu- ecutive officer of one of the largest community rity,’’ fails both of these standards. In fact, college districts in the United States, he led Fortunately, Durward has been persuaded when I inquired at the sole hearing the House the development of numerous innovative pro- to remain in service. Since his retirement as Financial Services Committee held on this grams, including public and private partner- captain, he has served as a fire truck driver. issue as to which section of the Constitution ships to more effectively and efficiently serve I join the people of Buxton in thanking Dur- authorized such sweeping grants of power to students and the community. Among his many ward and Janet Lang for their countless hours the Executive, I was greeted by silence from accomplishments, Chancellor Gallego has fa- of service, and the model of civic involvement that they have established for all to emulate. the ‘‘expert’’ witnesses! cilitated community college transfer to Califor- Under this bill, the President is given author- nia’s four-year public colleges, and developed f ity to void private contracts in order to ensure opportunities for students to intern and work at that federal defense priorities, as determined local businesses. RECOGNIZING TAIWAN’S 92ND by the executive, are met. The only limitation All of Chancellor Gallego’s endeavors show NATIONAL DAY on the President’s judgment is a requirement a profound appreciation, understanding, and that he submits a series of ‘‘findings’’ to Con- passion for community colleges and their role gress. The Executive also has what appears in the economic development, work force HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY to be unchecked authority to use financial in- training, and education of a community. He re- OF NEW YORK centives such as loan guarantees, direct spects the unique backgrounds and needs loans, and purchase guarantees to ensure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that each student brings to the classroom. The production of items he determines are in the diverse community college population includes Wednesday, October 15, 2003 national interest. ‘‘breakthrough students’’ who are the first in Congress appears to have no ability to per- their family to go to college, nontraditional stu- Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, as a longtime form any real oversight of a Presidential action dents returning to school to obtain skills to supporter and proud member of the Taiwan under the DPA. In fact, my office has been in- help them either re-enter or advance in the Caucus, I would like to recognize and con- formed by the Congressional Research Serv- labor market and students experiencing finan- gratulate Taiwan on its 92nd National Day, ice that past Presidents may have invoked the cial hardship. Community colleges represent which it celebrated on October 10, 2003. Tai- DPA without even submitting the required find- hope and provide opportunities for many in wan has made many significant accomplish- ings to Congress! San Diego County. Chancellor Gallego has ments during its brief history. It is a true friend The wide grant of unchecked power to the helped turn those hopes into reality for thou- to the U.S., and one of our major trading part- Executive runs counter to the intent of the sands of San Diegans. ners. drafters of the Constitution. The Founders A vocal advocate for students, Chancellor Taiwan is one of the largest export markets carefully limited the executive power because Gallego has brought attention to the impact of for many U.S. states, including New York. they recognized that an executive with unfet- California’s education budget reductions. With a population of 23 million, the island of tered power was a threat to liberty. In recent Funding decreases translate into increased Taiwan is the world’s 12th largest economy years we have seen administrations of both class size, fewer classes, less financial assist- and our eighth largest trading partner. These parties undermine the Constitutional separa- ance and, ultimately, lost potential for the economic ties have strengthened our bilateral tion of powers via enhanced reliance on exec- community. relationship. utive orders and unilateral decision-making. As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a Taiwan is a thriving democracy, supportive The Defense Production Reauthorization Act close, I am proud to recognize Chancellor Au- of political freedoms and human rights. Its provides Constitutional blessing to this usurpa- gustine Gallego’s steadfast commitment to im- constitution guarantees citizens freedom of as- tion of power, and not just in areas clearly re- proving the quality of education. Through his sembly, expression and association, freedom lated to national defense. For example, the service in the San Diego Community College of religion, and freedom of the press. Taiwan DPA has been used to justify federal inter- District, he has opened the doors of oppor- conducts free and fair elections, and is home ference in the energy market. It is an open tunity to a generation of students. to more than 90 political parties. question what other exercise of federal power f could be justified as related to defense. For I applaud Taiwan’s commitment to uphold- example, federal education programs has CAPTAIN DURWARD LANG: 50 ing the Universal Declaration of Human been justified on the grounds that an educated YEARS OF REMARKABLE SERVICE Rights, the International Covenant of Civil and population is vital to national defense, so per- Political Rights, and the Declaration and Ac- haps a future president will use DPA to im- HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN tion Program of the 1993 Vienna Conference pose a national curriculum! on Human Rights. I thank Taiwan for providing OF MAINE I am also concerned that this bill violates humanitarian assistance to Afghan refugees, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Fifth Amendment’s takings clause. In par- and for its generous contributions to the Inter- ticular, DPA allows the government to seize Wednesday, October 15, 2003 national Community. I fully support Taiwan’s private property by interfering with the per- Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, in August, 2003, efforts to rejoin the United Nations and join the formance of private contracts in order to give Durward Lang retired as the Captain of the World Health Organization. priority to military production. This action re- Fire Department of Buxton, Maine. Captain As we celebrate Taiwan’s 92nd National duces the value of the affected parties’ propri- Lang’s extraordinary service to the town Day, we recognize the strong relationship be- etary interests, and thus is a taking, requiring began a half a century ago. He has held every tween our countries and commit ourselves to the government to provide just compensation rank from firefighter to Chief, and has been in- see this relationship continue to flourish and to the affected party. The Fifth Amendment instrumental in many of the department’s pro- grow in the years to come. tends to assure that the government does not

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.055 E15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2051 unfairly burden one group of citizens in car- our colleagues and friends. On this first Na- Start. The goal of the Universal Pre-K Act is rying out its constitutional functions. By not tional Latino AIDS Awareness Day, I ask that to bring the benefits of educational pre-K with- providing for just compensation, DPA allows we remember those who have lost their lives in reach of the great majority of American the executive to unfairly burden one group of to AIDS, show compassion toward and sup- working poor, lower middle class, and middle citizens for costs that the Constitution requires port for those currently living with the disease, class families, most of whom have been left be shared among the entire population. and pray for all families and communities out. In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, the Defense whose lives have been touched in some way. In a letter to Congress opposing private Production Act gives the executives un- f school vouchers, City Council Member Kathy checked power to meddle in the economy, fly- Patterson suggested that instead of vouchers, ing in the face of the original constitutional UNIVERSAL 4-YEAR-OLD KINDER- Congress should fund a number of unfunded structure and endangering the very liberty it GARTEN TO D.C. AND NATION- D.C. public school priorities, including Pre-K claims to protect. Therefore, I must oppose WIDE education for all 4-year-old children. She said this bill. that although universal 4-year-old Pre-K was a f HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON top D.C. priority, the city has been able to pro- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA vide this schooling to only half of its children COMMEMORATING NATIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from local tax revenue. LATINO AIDS AWARENESS DAY Compare the cost of day care, most of it of- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 fered today with an inadequate educational HON. HILDA L. SOLIS Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I am intro- emphasis, at an average cost of $6,171 per OF CALIFORNIA ducing today the Universal Pre-Kindergarten year to the cost of in-state tuition at the Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Early Childhood Education Act of 2003 versity of Virginia, which costs $6,150 per (Universal Pre-K) to begin the process of pro- year. Yet, more than 60 percent of mothers Wednesday, October 15, 2003 viding universal, public school pre-kinder- with children under age six work. That propor- Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you garten education for every child, regardless of tion is rapidly increasing as more mothers today to recognize October 15 as the first ever income. The bill is meant to fill the gaping hole enter the labor force, including mothers leav- National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. On this in the President’s No Child Left Behind law, ing welfare, who also have no long term ac- day, in over 100 cities throughout the United which requires elementary and secondary cess to child care. States, Latino leadership will sponsor a variety school children to meet more rigorous stand- Considering the staggering cost of daycare, of activities raising awareness of the state of ards while ignoring the preschool years which the inaccessibility of early education, and the AIDS among Latinos. can best prepare them to do so. My bill would opportunity earlier education offers to improve For the past twenty years, AIDS has posed provide a breakthrough in elementary school a child’s chances in life, four-year-old kinder- a formidable threat to Latino communities and education by taking a step at the federal level garten is overdue. The absence of viable op- families. As of December 2001, the Centers to provide initial funding and, using such fund- tions for working families demands our imme- for Disease Control and Prevention estimates ing, to encourage school districts themselves diate attention. there have been 149,742 cumulative Latino to add a grade to elementary schooling at age f AIDS cases in the United States. Latinos in four as an option for every child. the United States have been disproportion- The Universal Pre-K Act responds both to TRIBUTE TO MILDRED COLEMAN ately affected by the AIDS epidemic. Although the needs of parents for educational childcare HOLLOWAY Latinos comprise 14 percent of the population and to the new science showing that a child’s in the United States, they account for 20 per- brain development, which sets the stage for HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON cent of all those living with AIDS. Furthermore, lifelong learning, begins much earlier than pre- OF TEXAS Latinos are over represented in the number of viously believed. However, parents who need IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new HIV infections and AIDS cases. Two child care for their pre-K age children are rare- Wednesday, October 15, 2003 groups in particular, Latinas and Latino youth, ly able to afford the stimulating educational Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. have been acutely affected. The rate of environment necessary to ensure optimal Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a Texas Latinas with AIDS as a proportion of all Latino brain development. Universal Pre-K would be leader in civil rights, who after 91 years, AIDS cases has climbed from 15 percent in a part of school systems, adding a new grade passed on Friday. Mildred Coleman Holloway. 1990 to 23 percent in 2000. Latino teens for 4-year-olds similar to 5-year-old kinder- Throughout her career, Mildred was a trail- make up 15 percent of the national teenage garten programs now routinely available in the blazer among African-American women who population but account for 21 percent of new United States. The bill would eliminate some fought tirelessly for equal rights in an era AIDS cases. of the major shortcomings of the uneven com- when blacks were still required to pay a poll In Los Angeles County, an estimated 52,000 mercial day care now available and would as- tax to vote. men, women, and children are living with sure qualified teachers and safe facilities. Originally from Waco, Texas, Mildred at- AIDS. In 2000, Latinos comprised 41.8 per- Because of decades of refusal by Congress tended Samuel Huston College, which later cent of AIDS cases LA County. A rather heart- to approve the large sums necessary for uni- merged to become Huston-Tillotson College. breaking reality is that in Los Angeles, nearly versal health coverage, the Universal Pre-K For more than 40 years, Mildred was a Demo- half of all newborns with HIV are Latino. And Act encourages school districts across the cratic Party icon in Texas. as of December 31, 2001, in my community of United States to apply to the Department of Mr. Speaker, this great leader spent much the San Gabriel Valley, there are 1,121 people Education for grants to establish 4-year-old of her time in Austin fighting for equal oppor- living with AIDS. kindergartens. Grants funded under Title IV of tunity for all people. As the nation’s largest and fastest growing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act She was instrumental in the founding of ethnic minority group in the United States, ad- (ESEA) would be available to school systems three politically powerful groups in Austin and dressing the impact of HIV/AIDS in the Latino which agree in turn to use the experience ac- the state of Texas, the Texas Coalition of community takes on an even greater signifi- quired with the federal funding provided by my Black Democrats, Black Austin Democrats, cance in the overall effort to improve our na- bill to then move forward, where possible, to and the United Political Organization. tion’s health. National Latino AIDS Awareness phase in pre-kindergartens for all children in Mildred Coleman Holloway was a trailblazer Day is a time for our nation to recognize the the school district in regular classrooms with and champion of minority rights in Texas. She needs of communities of color and embark on teachers equivalent to those in other grades was not just a leader in Texas politics but an a more proactive fight against AIDS. We must as part of their annual school district budgets. inspiration to all of us in the Texas delegation. do more than just talk about AIDS. We need The success of high quality Head Start and I am certainly proud to have known her and to put real action behind our words and good other pre-kindergarten programs combined learned from her example. intentions, particularly by adequately funding with new scientific evidence concerning the I will miss her caring spirit. The people of programs like the Minority AIDS Initiative and importance of brain development in the early Texas and her friends and colleagues in Aus- increasing emphasis on disease prevention. years should mandate the expansion of early tin and throughout Texas will miss her. Al- These are starting statistics and we must re- childhood education for all of our children. Tra- though she is no longer with us, Mildred Hollo- member that behind these statistics are ditionally, early learning programs have been way will fondly be remembered for her cour- human faces and human lives, those of our available only to the affluent and to lower in- age, determination, humility, and devotion to sisters and brothers, mothers and fathers, and come families in programs such as Head public service.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.058 E15PT1 E2052 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2003 RECOGNIZING THE CRUSADE ACC/AHA Guidelines) is studying cardio- Historically, national efforts to prevent heart PROGRAM vascular care in hospitals around the nation attacks have focused on the 600,000 acute and adherence to the American Heart Asso- myocardial infarction patients—and over time HON. DAVID E. PRICE ciation (AHA) and the American College of these initiatives have made a tremendous im- Cardiology (ACC) acute coronary syndrome pact in decreasing mortality rates for patients OF NORTH CAROLINA guidelines. These treatment guidelines help around the country. I would like to urge the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES doctors who evaluate and treat patients arriv- agencies at Department of Health and Human Wednesday, October 15, 2003 ing in emergency departments with serious Services that are responsible for research, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, heart conditions, known as unstable angina or quality, and hospital-based initiatives to ex- heart disease is the leading cause of death in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarc- pand our cardiovascular programs to include the United States—affecting an estimated 62 tion (heart attack), and those undergoing pro- the early heart attack population that the CRU- million Americans. It is increasingly evident cedures to clear clogged arteries. SADE program seeks to assist. There are ap- that we must become more vigilant in pre- The CRUSADE program has found that proximately 1.4 million patients in the U.S. in venting and treating this serious illness. I am many doctors and hospitals are not following this category, and they are at higher risk for pleased today to share with my colleagues a the ACC/AHA treatment guidelines and reports death than the smaller number of patients who nationwide quality improvement initiative that significant under-use of other recommended are treated aggressively and tracked by our is headed by researchers at Duke Clinical Re- therapies that can improve patient outcomes. current federal programs. search Institute in my district and involves CRUSADE has determined that heart patients Mr. Speaker, I am proud that researchers at leading cardiologists from around the country, are faring significantly better at hospitals that Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill have including another prominent research institu- follow the guidelines. As Dr. Eric Peterson, the undertaken this important fight to save more tion in my district, the University of North principal investigator for the CRUSADE initia- lives from heart disease, and I congratulate Carolina at Chapel Hill. tive states, ‘‘Our mission is to not only docu- the cardiologists and emergency medicine CRUSADE (Can Rapid Risk Stratification of ment non-adherence but to actually change physicians across the country who are partici- Unstable Angina Patients Suppress ADverse the behavior of healthcare professionals and pating in this important program. Outcomes with Early Implementation of the help patients.’’

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:00 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.062 E15PT1 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2053 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2:30 p.m. hearing on the Tribal Self Governance Foreign Relations Act Amendments of 2003. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, International Economic Policy, Export and SR–485 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Trade Promotion Subcommittee Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- To hold hearings to examine U.S. energy Substance Abuse and Mental Health Serv- tem for a computerized schedule of all security relating to West Africa and ices Subcommittee meetings and hearings of Senate com- Latin America. To hold hearings to examine the New SD–419 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Freedom Commission Report. SD–430 tees, and committees of conference. OCTOBER 22 This title requires all such committees 10 a.m. OCTOBER 30 to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To hold hearings to examine counterter- 10 a.m. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose ror initiatives in the terror finance Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the meetings, when scheduled, and program and organization of terror Aging Subcommittee any cancellations or changes in the groups for funding and future U.S. re- To hold hearings to examine financial meetings as they occur. sponses. abuse and exploitation. SD–538 SD–430 As an additional procedure along Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 2:30 p.m. with the computerization of this infor- Business meeting to consider pending Energy and Natural Resources mation, the Office of the Senate Daily calendar business. Water and Power Subcommittee Digest will prepare this information for SD–430 To hold hearings to examine S. 1097, to printing in the Extensions of Remarks Indian Affairs authorize the Secretary of the Interior section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD To hold hearings to examine the nomina- to implement the Calfed Bay-Delta on Monday and Wednesday of each tion of David Wayne Anderson, of Min- Program. nesota, to be an Assistant Secretary of SD–366 week. the Interior; to be followed by a busi- 3 p.m. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Oc- ness meeting to consider pending cal- tober 16, 2003 may be found in the Daily endar business. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions To hold hearings to examine Senator Digest of today’sRECORD. SR–485 Judiciary Frist’s Report on Africa. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- SH–902 MEETINGS SCHEDULED tion of Janice R. Brown, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for CANCELLATIONS OCTOBER 20 the District of Columbia Circuit. 2 p.m. SD–226 OCTOBER 17 Aging To hold hearings to examine confronting OCTOBER 23 9:30 a.m. family elder abuse. Time to be announced Environment and Public Works SD–628 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Business meeting to consider S. 1066, to To hold hearings to examine pharmacy correct a technical error from Unit T- OCTOBER 21 compounding. 07 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Bar- 9:30 a.m. SD–430 rier Resources System, S. 1643, to ex- Armed Services 9:30 a.m. empt certain coastal barrier property To hold a closed briefing regarding ongo- Environment and Public Works from financial assistance and flood in- ing military operations and areas of Business meeting to consider S. 994, to surance limitations under the Coastal key concern around the world. protect human health and the environ- Barriers Resources Act and the Na- SR–222 ment from the release of hazardous tional Flood Act of 1968, S. 1663, to re- 10 a.m. substances by acts of terrorism. place certain Coastal Barrier Resources SD–406 Finance System maps, S. 1669, to reauthorize 2 p.m. To hold hearings to examine tax shelters, the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Res- and the role of the Federal Government Finance To hold hearings to examine company toration Act, and the nomination of relative to the buying and selling of Michael O. Leavitt, of Utah, to be Ad- tax shelters. owned life insurance. SD–215 ministrator of the Environmental Pro- SD–G50 tection Agency. Governmental Affairs OCTOBER 28 SD–406 Business meeting to consider pending calendar business. 10 a.m. SD–342 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions POSTPONEMENTS Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions To hold hearings to examine certain health issues. To hold hearings to examine intellectual OCTOBER 21 diversity. SD–430 10 a.m. SD–430 Judiciary OCTOBER 29 Indian Affairs To hold hearings to examine criminal 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine S. 1565, to terrorism investigations and prosecu- Indian Affairs reauthorize the Native American Pro- tions relating to national security. Business meeting to consider pending grams Act of 1974. SD–226 calendar business; to be followed by a SR–485

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate agreed to the Conference Report on H.R. 1474, Check Truncation Act. Senate requirements with respect to the Coalition Provi- Chamber Action sional Authority. Pages S12585–89 Routine Proceedings, pages S12565–S12634 Boxer Amendment No. 1844, to require a report Measures Introduced: Eight bills and two resolu- on replacing U.S. troops with Iraqi forces or other tions were introduced, as follows: S. 1731–1738, S. non-U.S. forces in secure areas of Iraq. Page S12590 Res. 243, and S. Con. Res. 73. Page S12607 Feingold Amendment No. 1847, to provide trans- Measures Reported: parency and accountability with respect to the Coali- S. 1146, to implement the recommendations of tion Provisional Authority. Page S12589 the Garrison Unit Tribal Advisory Committee by Reid (for Corzine) Amendment No. 1851, to re- providing authorization for the construction of a quire the President to submit periodic reports to rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian Congress on the total projected costs of United Reservation, North Dakota, with an amendment. (S. States operations in Iraq, including military oper- Rept. No. 108–165). Page S12607 ations and reconstruction efforts, through fiscal year 2008. Pages S12589–90 Measures Passed: Graham (SC) Modified Amendment No. 1805, to National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention express the sense of Congress that arbitrary deadlines Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 243, designating the should not be set for the dissolution of the Coalition week of October 19, 2003, through October 25, Provisional Authority or the transfer of its authority 2003, as ‘‘National Childhood Lead Poisoning Pre- to an Iraqi governing authority. vention Week’’. Pages S12622, S12632 Pages S12581–82, S12590 Public Printer Authority: Senate passed H.R. Reid Amendment No. 1836, to express the sense 3229, to amend title 44, United States Code, to of Congress on damages caused by the regime of transfer to the Public Printer the authority over the Saddam Hussein during the First Gulf War. individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Pages S12590–91 Congressional Record, clearing the measure for the Bingaman Modified Amendment No. 1842, to re- President. Page S12632 quire reports on the utilization of the National Emergency Supplemental Appropriations, Iraq Guard and Reserves. Pages S12580–81 and Afghanistan: Senate continued consideration of By 95 yeas to 2 nays (Vote No. 384), Graham S. 1689, making emergency supplemental appropria- (SC) Modified Amendment No. 1806, to express the tions for Iraq and Afghanistan security and recon- sense of Congress that the removal of the Govern- struction for the fiscal year ending September 30, ment of Saddam Hussein has enhanced the security 2004, taking action on the following amendments of Israel and other United States allies. proposed thereto: Pages S12574–79, S12579–99 Pages S12591–92, S12593–95 Adopted: Withdrawn: Ensign Amendment No. 1839, to reduce the Reid/Lincoln Amendment No. 1835, to permit re- amount available for reconstruction in Iraq by the tired members of the Armed Forces who have a serv- amount that is used to repay bilateral debts owed by ice-connected disability to receive both military re- Iraq. Pages S12578–79, S12579–80 tired pay by reason of their years of military service By a unanimous vote of 97 yeas (Vote No. 383), and disability compensation from the Department of Byrd Amendment No. 1846, to modify the report Veterans Affairs for their disability. Page S12577 D1116

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Pages S12598–99 Byrd/Durbin Amendment No. 1819, to prohibit During consideration of this measure today, the the use of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Funds for Senate also took the following action: low priority activities that should not be the respon- By 47 yeas to 49 nays (Vote No. 381), three-fifths sibility of U.S. taxpayers, and shift $600 million of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having from the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund to De- voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion fense Operations and Maintenance, Army, for signifi- to waive section 302(f) of the Congressional Budget cantly improving efforts to secure and destroy con- Act of 1974, with respect to Corzine/Durbin ventional weapons, such as bombs, bomb materials, Amendment No. 1811, to amend title 10, United small arms, rocket propelled grenades, and shoulder- States Code, to reduce the age for receipt of military launched missiles, in Iraq. Page S12574 retired pay for nonregular service from 60 to 55. Bond/Mikulski Amendment No. 1825, to provide Subsequently, the point of order that the amendment additional VA Medical Care Funds for the Depart- was in violation of section 302(f) of the Congres- sional Budget Act of 1974, was sustained, and the ment of Veterans Affairs. Page S12574 amendment thus falls. Pages S12574–75 Durbin Amendment No. 1837, to ensure that a Chair sustained a point of order against Lincoln Federal employee who takes leave without pay in Amendment No. 1829, to amend the Internal Rev- order to perform certain service as a member of the enue Code of 1986 to improve tax equity for mili- uniformed services or member of the National Guard tary personnel, as being in violation of section 302(f) shall continue to receive pay in an amount which, of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, and the when taken together with the pay and allowances amendment thus fell. Pages S12582–85 such individual is receiving for such service, will be Chair sustained a point of order against Reid no less than the basic pay such individual would Amendment No. 1838, to permit retired members then be receiving if no interruption in employment of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected had occurred. Page S12574 disability to receive both military retired pay by rea- Reed/Hagel Amendment No. 1834, to increase son of their years of military service and disability the end strength of the Army and to structure the compensation from the Department of Veteran Af- additional forces for constabulary duty. (By 45 yeas fairs for their disability, as being in violation of sec- to 52 nays (Vote No. 382), Senate failed to table the tion 302(f) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, amendment.) Pages S12576–77 and the amendment thus fell. Pages S12577–78, S12591 Stevens Motion to Reconsider the vote by which A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- the motion to table Reed/Hagel Amendment No. viding for further consideration of the bill at 10:30 1834 (listed above) failed. Page S12577 a.m., on Thursday, October 16, 2003. Page S12633 Feingold Amendment No. 1852, to enable mili- Check Truncation Act—Conference Report: Sen- tary family members to take leave to attend to de- ate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 1474, ployment-related business and tasks. Pages S12592–93 to facilitate check truncation by authorizing sub- Daschle Amendment No. 1854, to achieve the stitute checks, to foster innovation in the check col- most effective means of reconstructing Iraq and to lection system without mandating receipt of checks reduce the future costs to the American taxpayer of in electronic form, and to improve the overall effi- such reconstruction by ensuring broad-based inter- ciency of the Nation’s payments system, clearing the national cooperation for this effort. Pages S12595–96 measure for the President. Pages S12632–33 Feinstein Amendment No. 1848, to require re- Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- ports on the United States strategy for relief and re- lowing nomination: construction efforts in Iraq, and to limit the avail- Marguerita Dianne Ragsdale, of Virginia, to be ability of certain funds for those efforts pending de- Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti. Page S12634 terminations by the President that the objectives and deadlines for those efforts will be substantially Executive Communications: Pages S12603–07 achieved. Pages S12596–98 Executive Reports of Committees: Page S12607 Nelson (FL) Amendment No. 1858, to set aside Additional Cosponsors: Pages S12607–09 from certain amounts available for the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund, $10,000,000 for the Fam- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: ily Readiness Program of the National Guard. Pages S12609–22 Page S12598 Additional Statements: Pages S12601–03

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Amendments Submitted: Pages S12624–31 in the Kendrick Project, Wyoming, S. 1027 and Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S12631 H.R. 2040, bills to amend the Irrigation Project Contract Extension Act of 1998 to extend certain Authority for Committees to Meet: contracts between the Bureau of Reclamation and Pages S12631–32 certain irrigation water contractors in the States of Privilege of the Floor: Page S12632 Wyoming and Nebraska, S. 1058, to provide a cost- Record Votes: Four record votes were taken today. sharing requirement for the construction of the Ar- (Total—384) Pages S12575, S12577, S12588, S12594 kansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado, S. 1071, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, Adjournment: Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and ad- through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct a journed at 7:51 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, feasibility study on a water conservation project October 16, 2003. (For Senate’s program, see the re- within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in the marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s State of New Mexico, S. 1307, to authorize the Sec- Record on pages S12633–34.) retary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to assist in the implementation of fish Committee Meetings passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects, S. 1308, to authorize the Secretary of the (Committees not listed did not meet) Interior to pursue and complete actions related to SECURITIES MARKETS the implementation of a U.S. District Court Consent Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Decree, S. 1355, to authorize the Bureau of Rec- Subcommittee on Securities and Investment con- lamation to participate in the rehabilitation of the cluded a hearing on the future of the securities mar- Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon, S. 1577, to extend kets, focusing on the structure of the U.S. equities the deadline for commencement of construction of a markets, with particular regard to their fairness and hydroelectric project in the State of Wyoming, H.R. efficiency, after receiving testimony from William 1284, to amend the Reclamation Projects Authoriza- H. Donaldson, Chairman, U.S. Securities and Ex- tion and Adjustment Act of 1992 to increase the change Commission. Federal share of the costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project, and S. Res. 183, commemo- BUSINESS MEETING rating 50 years of adjudication under the McCarran Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Amendment of rights to the use of water, after re- Committee ordered favorably reported the following ceiving testimony from Senator Allard; Representa- business items: tive Musgrave; John W. Keys III, Commissioner, S. 811, to support certain housing proposals in Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior; the fiscal year 2003 budget for the Federal Govern- and James W. Broderick, Southeastern Colorado ment, including the downpayment assistance initia- Water Conservancy District, Pueblo. tive under the HOME Investment Partnership Act, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; BUSINESS MEETING S. 300, to award a congressional gold medal to Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- Jackie Robinson (posthumously), in recognition of mittee ordered favorably reported the following busi- his many contributions to the Nation, and to express ness items: the sense of Congress that there should be a national S. 1066, to correct a technical error from Unit day in recognition of Jackie Robinson; and T–07 of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Re- The nominations of Harvey S. Rosen, of New Jer- sources System, with an amendment in the nature of sey, and Kristin J. Forbes, of Massachusetts, each to a substitute; be a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers, Julie L. Myers, of Kansas, to be an Assistant Sec- S. 1643, to exempt certain coastal barrier property retary of Commerce for Export Enforcement, Peter from financial assistance and flood insurance limita- Lichtenbaum, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Sec- tions under the Coastal Barriers Resources Act and retary of Commerce for Export Administration. the National Flood Act of 1968, with amendments; S. 1663, to replace certain Coastal Barrier Re- WATER BILLS sources System maps; Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Sub- S. 1669, to reauthorize the Dingell-Johnson Sport committee on Water and Power concluded hearings Fish Restoration Act; and to examine S. 943, to authorize the Secretary of the The nomination of Michael O. Leavitt, of Utah, to Interior to enter into 1 or more contracts with the be Administrator of the Environmental Protection city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the storage of water Agency.

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15OC3.REC D15OC3 October 15, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1119 ROAD MAP TO PEACE NOMINATIONS Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Near Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a Eastern and South Asian Affairs met in closed ses- hearing on the nominations of D. Michael Fisher, of sion to receive a briefing to discuss overcoming ob- Pennsylvania, to be United States Circuit Judge for stacles to peace relating to the Middle East road map the Third Circuit, who was introduced by Senators from William J. Burns, Assistant Secretary of State Specter and Santorum and Representatives Hart and for Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. Murphy; Dale S. Fischer, to be United States Dis- trict Judge for the Central District of California, ROAD MAP TO PEACE who was introduced by Senator Feinstein; and Gary Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Near L. Sharpe, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and South Asian Affairs concluded a hearing Northern District of New York, who was introduced on overcoming obstacles to peace relating to the by Senators Schumer and Clinton, after each nominee Middle East road map, after receiving testimony testified and answered questions in their own behalf. from Dennis Ross, Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Washington, D.C.; Rabbi Michael PORNOGRAPHY VICTIMS Melchior, former Deputy Foreign Minister, and Dror Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a Etkes, Peace Now, both of Jerusalem, Israel; and hearing on the oversight of Department of Justice to Boaz Ganor, International Policy Institute on protect victims of pornography, focusing on enforce- Counter-Terrorism, Herzlia, Israel. ment efforts against those who produce and dissemi- nate adult obscenity and child pornography, after re- AMERICAN INDIAN PROBATE REFORM ceiving testimony from John G. Malcolm, Deputy ACT Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, J. Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee concluded a Robert Flores, Administrator, Office of Juvenile Jus- hearing to examine S. 550, to amend the Indian tice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Land Consolidation Act to improve provisions relat- Programs, and Mary Beth Buchanan, U.S. Attorney ing to probate of trust and restricted land, after re- for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Pitts- ceiving testimony from Wayne Nordwall, Director, burgh), all of the Department of Justice; Lawrence Western Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Depart- E. Maxwell, Inspector in Charge, Fraud and Dan- ment of the Interior; D. Fred Matt, Confederated Sa- gerous Mail Investigative Programs, United States lish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation, Postal Inspection Service; Bruce A. Taylor, National Pablo, Montana; Maurice Lyons, Morongo Band of Law Center for Children and Families, Fairfax, Vir- Mission Indians, Banning, California; Lisa C. Oshiro, ginia; Victor Cline, University of Utah, Salt Lake California Indian Legal Services, Washington, D.C.; City; and Steven Takeshita, Los Angeles Police De- and Austin Nunez, Indian Land Working Group, partment, Organized Crime and Vice Division, Los Albuquerque, New Mexico. Angeles, California. h House of Representatives H.R. 1828, to halt Syrian support for terrorism, Chamber Action end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development Measures Introduced: 15 public bills, H.R. of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal im- 3290–3304; and 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. portation of Iraqi oil and illegal shipments of weap- 301–302 and H. Res. 397–399, were introduced. ons and other military items to Iraq, and by so Page H9477 doing hold Syria accountable for the serious inter- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H9478–79 national security problems it has caused in the Mid- dle East, amended, (H. Rept. 108–314); Reports Filed: Reports were filed as follows: H.R. 1702, to designate the Federal building H.R. 1899, to resolve certain conveyances and which is to be constructed at 799 First Avenue in provide for alternative land selections under the New York, New York, as the ‘‘Ronald H. Brown Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act related to Cape United States Mission to the United Nations Build- Fox Corporation and Sealaska Corporation, (H. Rept. ing’’ (H. Rept. 108–315); 108–313);

VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15OC3.REC D15OC3 D1120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST October 15, 2003 H.R. 2134, to amend title 18, United States vent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanage- Code, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure ment, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effec- with respect to bail bond forfeitures, amended, (H. tiveness in the Federal Government; Rept. 108–316); Agreed to amend the title so as to read ‘‘Joint H.R. 3118, to designate the Orville Wright Fed- Resolution commending the Inspectors General for eral Building and the Wilbur Wright Federal Build- their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, ing in Washington, District of Columbia (H. Rept. abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote econ- 108–317); omy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Gov- H.R. 3140, to provide for availability of contact ernment during the past 25 years’’. Pages H9401–03 lens prescriptions to patients, amended, (H. Rept. Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Designation Act: 108–318); H.R. 1883, to designate the facility of the United H.R. 3198, to amend the John F. Kennedy Center States Postal Service located at 1601–1 Main Street Act to authorize appropriations for the John F. Ken- in Jacksonville, Florida, as the ‘‘Eddie Mae Steward nedy Center for the Performing Arts, (H. Rept. Post Office’’; Pages H9403–04 108–319); and H. Res. 396, providing for consideration of H.R. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitors Center 3289, making emergency supplemental appropria- Act: H.R. 1442, amended, to authorize the design tions for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and construction of a visitor center for the Vietnam and Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September Veterans Memorial; Pages H9404–07 30, 2004 (H. Rept. 108–320). Page H9477 Nevada National Forest Land Disposal Act of Chaplain: The prayer was offered today by Rev. 2003: H.R. 1092, amended, to authorize the Sec- Ralph Clay, Christ’s Community Church in Ports- retary of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal mouth, Ohio. Page H9385 land in Carson City and Douglas County, Nevada; Order of Business—Emergency Supplemental Agreed to amend the title so as to read ‘‘A bill Appropriations: Agreed that the period of debate to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to sell certain on the subject of emergency supplemental appropria- parcels of Federal land in Carson City and Douglas tions under the order of the House of Wednesday, County, Nevada.’’. Pages H9407–09 October 14, be limited to five hours. Page H9386 Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Im- Order of Business—Permission to address the provement Act of 2003: H.R. 1598, to amend the House: Agreed that at any time on the legislative Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study day of October 15, 2003, Representatives Lewis of and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the California and Obey each be recognized to address Interior to participate in projects within the San the House for 30 minutes. Page H9385 Diego Creek Watershed, California; Pages H9409–10 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Johnstown Flood National Memorial Boundary and pass the following measures: Adjustment Act of 2003: H.R. 1521, amended, to Recognizing America’s Jewish community: H. provide for additional lands to be included within Con. Res. 106, recognizing and honoring America’s the boundary of the Johnstown Flood National Me- Jewish community on the occasion of its 350th anni- morial in the State of Pennsylvania; Pages H9410–11 versary, supporting the designation of an ‘‘American Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Jewish History Month’’; Pages H9396–98 Dorothy Height: H.R. 1821, to award a congres- Supporting the goals and ideals of College Sav- sional gold medal to Dr. Dorothy Height in recogni- ings Month: H. Con. Res. 270, supporting the goals tion of her many contributions to the Nation; and ideals of College Savings Month; Pages H9411–16 Pages H9398–H9400 Defense Production Reauthorization Act of Congratulating the East Boynton Beach, Flor- 2003: S. 1680, amended, an original bill to reau- ida, Little League team as the 2003 U.S. Little thorize the Defense Production Act of 1950; League Champions: H. Con. Res. 273, recognizing Pages H9416–18 and congratulating the East Boynton Beach, Florida, Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Little League team as the 2003 United States Little Restoration Act of 2003: H.R. 1828, amended, to League Champions; Pages H9400–01 halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation Recognizing Inspectors General over the last 25 of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass years: H.J. Res. 70, amended, recognizing Inspectors destruction, cease its illegal importation of Iraqi oil General over the last 25 years in their efforts to pre- and illegal shipments of weapons and other military

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VerDate jul 14 2003 06:34 Oct 16, 2003 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15OC3.REC D15OC3 D1122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST October 15, 2003 Faleomavaega, Hastings of Florida, Maloney, Scott of COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, Virginia, Wynn, Harman, Jackson-Lee of Texas, Lee, OCTOBER 16, 2003 Sherman, Reyes, Rodriguez, Holt, Larson of Con- necticut, Moore, Matheson and Watson. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) f Senate Committee on Armed Services: to hold a closed briefing on NEW PUBLIC LAWS the intelligence portion of the FY04 Emergency Supple- (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D1087) mental Appropriations request, 9:30 a.m., S–407, Cap- itol. H.R. 659, to amend section 242 of the National Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to Housing Act regarding the requirements for mort- hold hearings to examine proposals for improving the gage insurance under such Act for hospitals. Signed regulation of the Housing GSEs, 10 a.m., SD–538. on October 3, 2003. (Public Law 108–91) Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- H.R. 978, to amend chapter 84 of title 5, United ine the pursuit of security and democracy in Afghanistan, States Code, to provide that certain Federal annuity 2 p.m., SH–216. computations are adjusted by 1 percentage point re- Subcommittee on European Affairs, to hold hearings to lating to periods of receiving disability payments. examine U.S.-EU Cooperation on regulatory affairs, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. Signed on October 3, 2003. (Public Law 108–92) Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to S. 111, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to hold hearings to examine access to postsecondary edu- conduct a special resource study to determine the na- cation in relation to reauthorizing the Higher Education tional significance of the Miami Circle site in the Act, 10 a.m., SD–430. State of Florida as well as the suitability and feasi- Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold hearings to examine bility of its inclusion in the National Park System the Missouri River Master Manual, 10 a.m., SR–485. as part of Biscayne National Park. Signed on Octo- Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider S. 1545, to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and ber 3, 2003. (Public Law 108–93) Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit States S. 233, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to to determine State residency for higher education pur- conduct a study of Coltsville in the State of Con- poses and to authorize the cancellation of removal and ad- necticut for potential inclusion in the National Park justment of status of certain alien students who are long- System. Signed on October 3, 2003. (Public Law term United States residents, S. 1691, to establish com- 108–94) missions to review the facts and circumstances sur- S. 278, to make certain adjustments to the bound- rounding injustices suffered by European Americans, Eu- aries of the Mount Naomi Wilderness Area. Signed ropean Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II, and the nominations of Henry W. Saad, on October 3, 2003. (Public Law 108–95) of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the H.R. 1925, to reauthorize programs under the Sixth Circuit, George W. Miller, of Virginia, to be a Runaway and Homeless Youth Act and the Missing Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims, Children’s Assistance Act. Signed on October 10, Deborah Ann Spagnoli, of California, to be a Commis- 2003. (Public Law 108–96). sioner of the United States Parole Commission, and Dora H.R. 2826, to designate the facility of the United L. Irizarry, to be United States District Judge for the States Postal Service located at 1000 Avenida Eastern District of New York, 10 a.m., SD–226. Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Sanchez Osorio in Carolina, Puerto Rico, as the ‘‘Ro- Courts, to hold hearings to examine recent litigations berto Clemente Walker Post Office Building’’. against food companies relative to common sense con- Signed on October 10, 2003. (Public Law 108–97). sumption, 2 p.m., SD–226. S. 570, to amend the Higher Education Act of Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to 1965 with respect to the qualifications of foreign examine certain intelligence matters, 10 a.m., SH–219. schools. Signed on October 10, 2003. (Public Law 108–98). House H.R. 2152, to amend the Immigration and Na- Committee on Agriculture, hearing to examine new gen- tionality Act to extend for an additional 5 years the eration cooperatives and strategies to maximize farm and special immigrant religious worker program. Signed ranch income, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Committee on the Budget, hearing on Department of De- on October 15, 2003. (Public Law 108–99). fense Long-Term Budget Issues, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon.

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Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Boundary Revision Act of 2003; H.R. 1594, St. Croix Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘The Fi- National Heritage Area Study Act; H. R. 1618, Arabia nancial Collapse of HealthSouth,’’ 9:30 a.m., 2123 Ray- Mountain National Heritage Area Act; H.R. 1862, Oil burn. Region National Heritage Area Act; H.R. 1798, Upper Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Capital Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act; and H.R. Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enter- 2909, Utah Test and Training Range Protection Act, 2 prises, hearing entitled ‘‘Reviewing U.S. Capital Market p.m., 1334 Longworth. Structure: The New York Stock Exchange and Related Committee on Science, to mark up the following measures: Issues,’’ 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. H. Con. Res. 279, recognizing the significance of the an- Committee on Government Reform, hearing on ‘‘You’ve Got niversary of the American Association for the Advance- Mail—But is it Secure? An Examination of Internet ment of Science Congressional Science and Engineering Vulnerabilities Affecting Businesses, Governments and Fellowship Program, and reaffirming the commitment to Homes,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. support the use of science in governmental decision- Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness, hear- making through such Program; and H. Res. 395, recog- ing entitled ‘‘Castro’s Cuba: What is the Proper United nizing the importance of chemistry to our everyday lives States Response to Ongoing Human Rights Violations in and supporting the goals and ideals of National Chem- Our Hemisphere?’’ 3 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. istry Week; followed by a hearing on The Future of Committee on House Administration, hearing on the Fed- Human Space Flight, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. eral Election Commission Enforcement Procedures, 3 Committee on Small Business, p.m., 1310 Longworth. hearing entitled ‘‘Is Amer- Committee on International Relations, hearing on United ica losing its lead in high-tech: implications for the U.S. States Policy in Afghanistan: Current Issues in Recon- defense industrial base?’’ 11 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. struction—Part II, 10:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Subcommittee on Africa, to mark up H.R. 2760, Reso- committee on Aviation, oversight hearing on the Trans- lution of the Ethiopia—Eritrea Border Dispute Act of portation Security Administration’s Perspective on Avia- 2003, 1:30 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. tion Security, 9:30 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Con- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, hearing entitled ‘‘Handoff stitution, hearing on ‘‘The GAO’s Recent Report on the or Fumble: Do VA and DOD Provide Seamless Health Implementation of Executive Order 12630 and the State Care Coverage to Transitioning Veterans?’’ 10 a.m., 334 of Federal Agency Protections of Private Property Cannon. Rights,’’ 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, brief- Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual ing on Sensitive Counterterrorism Issues, 2 p.m., H–405 Property, to mark up H.R. 3261, Database and Collec- Capitol. tions of Information Misappropriation Act, 3 p.m., 2141 Subcommittee on Intelligence Policy and National Se- Rayburn. curity, executive, briefing on Global Intelligence Update, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and 9 a.m., H–405 Capitol. Claims, oversight hearing on ‘‘Visa Overstays: A Growing Select Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Problem for Law Enforcement,’’ 1 p.m., 2237 Rayburn. Emergency Preparedness and Response, hearing on H.R. Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on National 3266, Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Parks, Recreation and Public Lands, to hold a hearing on Act of 2003, 4 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. the following bills: H.R. 280, National Aviation Heritage Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Border Security, Area Act; H.R. 704, Rim of the Valley Corridor Study hearing entitled ‘‘Plugging the Gaps in Border Security: Act; H.R. 1399, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National the One Face at the Border Initiative,’’ 1 p.m., 2175 Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, October 16 10 a.m., Thursday, October 16

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: After the transaction of any Program for Thursday: Consideration of H.R. 3289, morning business (not to extend beyond 10:30 a.m.), Sen- Supplemental Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2004 ate will continue consideration of S. 1689, Emergency (open rule, one hour of debate). Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Holden, Tim, Pa., E2041 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E2037 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E2038 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E2047 Abercrombie, Neil, Hawaii, E2039 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E2037 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E2048 Allen, Thomas H., Maine, E2050 Issa, Darrell E., Calif., E2043 Sandlin, Max, Tex., E2039 Baldwin, Tammy, Wisc., E2040, E2040, E2041 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E2051 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E2038 Bass, Charles F., N.H., E2039 Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E2043 Shimkus, John, Ill., E2044 Cunningham, Randy ‘‘Duke’’, Calif., E2042 Kind, Ron, Wisc., E2038 Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E2051 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E2047 Larson, John B., Conn., E2041 Spratt, John M., Jr., S.C., E2048 Davis, Susan A., Calif., E2049 Lipinski, William O., Ill., E2044 Deutsch, Peter, Fla., E2044 McIntyre, Mike, N.C., E2046 Tiahrt, Todd, Kans., E2042 Franks, Trent, Ariz., E2044 Menendez, Robert, N.J., E2037 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E2037 Gillmor, Paul E., Ohio, E2047 Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E2039 Udall, Mark, Colo., E2044, E2045, E2046, E2047, E2048, Gonzalez, Charles A., Tex., E2046 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E2051 E2049 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E2037 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E2042 Udall, Tom, N.M., E2043 Hayes, Robin, N.C., E2046 Paul, Ron, Tex., E2050 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E2039 Hinchey, Maurice D., N.Y., E2050 Porter, Jon C., Nev., E2042 Wilson, Heather, N.M., E2040, E2040 Hoeffel, Joseph M., Pa., E2043 Price, David E., N.C., E2052 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E2043

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