April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8965 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS A TRIBUTE TO FRED SCHWENGEL completed Capitol building, realizing dreams So he read all that he could find on the of a better tomorrow. subject. This search revealed there was very Born in rural Franklin County, Iowa, in little. Thus was born the U.S. Capitol Histor­ HON. WM.S.BROOMF1ELD 1906, to a recently immigrated German cou­ ical Society which was to become Fred OF MIClilGAN ple, Fred had a father who extolled the free­ Schwengel's lifework and, as the Society's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dom and opportunity of his new country, but President, the role which many of his friends education at that time did not hold a high feel he was prepared for by destiny. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 priority. Tilling the land did. In late 1956, Schwengel approached his Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, many Young Fred completed the eight grades of­ friend, Speaker Sam Rayburn, and was met dream big dreams of a better tomorrow but fered by his local school and then rode a with the enthusiasm which typified the very few actually capture the essence of those horse twelve miles to a secondary school. He Texas legislative giant. "By damn, was determined to get an education. Some­ Schwengel," he declared, "let's get some of dreams and tum them into reality. My friend, thing in his makeup set him apart even in former Congressman Fred Schwengel has the us together to organize a Capitol society." that day, and, like Lincoln, he was to know There was an offer to fund such an organi­ uncanny knack to do just that. And by turning inspiration and encouragement from those zation with legislative funds, but Schwengel, his dreams into reality, he has paved the way who saw in this young man something spe­ a die-hard free enterpriser then and now, was for a brighter future for us all. cial. determined to fund the fledgling group with­ Back in the 1950's, I remember Fred Always a good athlete, he excelled in base­ out government help--or interference. Schwengel sharing his vision of building a his­ ball, and a couple living near his new school He turned to the National Geographic So­ torical society, and through his determination offered him room and board, plus one dollar ciety through his friend Arthur Hanson who a week, to perform farm chores on Satur­ and hard work, the Capitol Historical Society shared his vision and interest. The Society days. His athletic ability soon won him a had already written and published a guide soon emerged. ·scholarship to Northeast Missouri Teachers Today, thanks to Fred Schwengel we have book on the White House at the request of College. It is a legend among some folks the then First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy. holiday cards, historical calendars and numer­ back in Iowa as they talk about the time The Board agreed, with one stipulation. It ous other mementos memorializing our Na­ young Fred and his coach hitchhiked to the wanted to take separate pictures of the tion's Capitol. Thanks to Fred Schwengel we state track meet, Fred comprising the entire House and Senate in session. Until that hav:e history books and commemorative med­ Missouri Teachers College team. He finished time, it had never been done. als. And thanks to Fred Schwengel we can third in the overall meet. Rayburn gave approval, but Senator Rich­ Dan Faurot, later to become famous as ard Russell disapproved of the action. Fred admire beautiful murals and other art in the head football coach at the University of Mis­ Capitol. Without the realization of his dream of arranged a meeting, te111ng the distinguished souri, spotted Schwengel in a dummy scrim­ Georgian that "this is a story the people a historical society, much of America's rich mage and the next day sent him into the history would be lost to future generations. need to know." A ten-minute meeting starting lineup, te111ng him to wrestle down stretched into an hour. Fred Schwengel is a remarkable American. whoever caught the ball on the opposing Russell looked out the window of his office A man of extraordinary talents, he has contrib­ team. and told Schwengel he was still opposed. But uted much to a better future. As legislator, his­ He did it well enough to be a four-year, he added, "Tell Hubert Humphrey, the Sen­ torian, mason and friend, Fred Schwengel has first-team player for Faurot, and he was named a small-college all-American in his ate Majority Leader, that if he will alert me touched the lives of thousands of individuals senior year. when he's going to call this resolution up for and brought the American spirit to the surface. After graduation, Schwengel married his unanimous approval, I'll arrange to be off Mr. Speaker, I'd like to introduce into the college sweetheart, Ethel Cassidy, and set­ the floor." RECORD a column from The Scottish Rite tled in Shelbina, Missouri, to coach sports Schwengel still speaks in awe of Senator Journal, a notable tribute to Fred Schwengel and teach history. Several years later, after Russell who is a legend in the annals of the their son and daughter were born, the young Senate; and on that thin thread was born the who continues to work today for a better to­ U.S. Capitol Historical Society, formally morrow. couple moved to Davenport, Iowa, and Fred began a highly successful career in the insur­ founded in 1962. ILLUSTRIOUS: FRED SCHWENGEL: CREATING A ance profession. National Geographic writer Lonnelle BETTER TOMORROW Citing unmet needs, Fred became very ac­ Aikman was assigned to write the story of (By Herb Wadsworth, 33°) tive and outspoken in local affairs. As a re­ the Capitol. Published in 1963, We, The Peo­ There is an indomitable spirit in some. sult, he was elected president of the Young ple was a blockbuster, se111ng some 300,000 When Abraham Lincoln took his oath of of­ Republicans and state president of the Iowa copies in its first year. The revenue from fice as a Member of the U.S. House of Rep­ Junior Chamber of Commerce. The county, this book launched the U.S. Capitol Society. resentatives in 1847, he could not have imag­ which was heavily populated with German­ And, it's still working! The Society has ined the heartbreak and tragedy that would speaking immigrants, was also heavily funnelled $3 million into research and acqui­ befall his life. Neither could he have seen Democratic. sitions and built an endowment of $1.5 mil­ that his life and example would serve as a In 1944, Scott County Republicans per­ lion, all in large part to We, The People beacon of hope for millions upon millions for suaded Fred to run for the Iowa Legislature, which has been updated fourteen times and all time to come. many feeling he was just going to be a "sac­ is now printed in six languages. Some 5.5 We can but imagine this tall, gaunt young rificial lamb." He won by 34 votes. million copies have been sold, making it the man walking the halls of a largely unfin­ He served ten years, getting into a cele­ most successfully history book ever pub­ ished U.S. Capitol-dreaming dreams of a brated battle with Governor Robert Blue lished. better tomorrow. over the issue of state aid to education. Among the texts the Society currently has The life of Abraham Lincoln was to become When the dust cleared, Fred emerged victori­ available are: Washington, Past and Present; the model and inspiration of a young Iowa ous, but more importantly, Iowa students Our Nation's Capitol Coloring Book; Statu­ farm boy who, in his own way, has made a had won, and the bill he helped pass remains ary Hall; and a new entry, The Bibliography tremendous contribution to his fellow man. one of his most lasting legacies. Prior to his of Speakers. Particularly, the life and work of Fred efforts, the state provided no financial as­ In addition to the books, slides, postcards, Schwengel has enhanced the structure and sistance to local schools, and consequently prints, Christmas cards and stationery, other the aura of the Capitol of the United States education languished as a cause in the state mementos of the Capitol are available. Par­ for generations. legislature. ticularly interesting are the bookends and Legislator, historian, humanitarian, hus­ Elected to Congress in 1954, Fred wishing paperweights made of the stone removed band, father-and Freemason-Illustrious: to learn more about the nation's Capitol, from the building during recent renovations. Schwengel is, like Lincoln, another tall, sought to join a Capitol historical society. Commemorative medals have been struck gaunt figure who walks the halls of the now He soon learned there wasn't one. and are big sellers, along with the Society's

•This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 8966 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 annual historical calendar which has grown The great American poet a.nd Lincoln position in the nation, the general secretary in distribution by leaps and bounds. scholar Carl Sandburg was a close friend of of the National Council of Churches. Also, Helen Hayes narrates a recording Brother Schwengel. They spent countless "Imagine what she would be doing 1f she "The Voice of the People," and a twenty­ hours discussing President Lincoln and ha.d started a.t 22," her daughter, Jane Louise eight minute film, "City Out of Wilderness: American history. Campbell, said Wednesday night on the eve Washington," mirrors the early days of the Sandburg told Schwengel, "Whenever a of her mother's election. nation's Capital. people or a.n institution forgets its early The elder Ms. Campbell wa.s described by Schwengel is now raising S5 million to cre­ hard beginnings, it is beginning to decay." colleagues a.s a. "seasoned ecumenist," a. ate a new series of films for rental and pur­ Because of the life and work of this good "motivator, enabler a.nd reconciler" a.nd a. chase. He believes they will prove a valuable and gentle man who continues to trod the woman with a deep faith a.nd open mind. tool in teaching American history and its halls of the United States Capitol, full of But to her daughter, the eldest of her three traditional values to students and scholars, new ideas and great dreams, all Americans children (Ms. Campbell has two sons, Paul children and adults, across the land. are richer. Jr. a.nd James), the new general secretary The funds collected by the Society, more wa.s a towering role model. tha $2.5 million over the years have been "She gave us a sense of social responsibil­ pumped back into the U.S. Capitol building THE REVEREND JOAN BROWN ity a.nd a sense of responsibility to the fam­ itself through funding of new art, restoration CAMPBELL: AT .THE TOP OF HER ily a.nd home," said the younger Ms. Camp­ of old art, and research. Schwengel says PROFESSION bell, the mother of two young children a.nd a. proudly that not a dime of taxpayer's money Representative in the Ohio Legislature. goes into this endeavor. Perhaps the Capitol Society's most notable HON. MARY ROSE OAKAR MEMORIES OF THE 1960'S accomplishment has been the murals OFOlllO The daughter remembered when, in the commmissioned to adorn the House side of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1960's her family got bomb threats after they the Capitol. They are stunning and are a invited the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. complement to the paintings of the offices Tuesday, April 23, 1991 to preach in their church in the Cleveland and halls on the Senate side of the building Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to suburb of Shaker Heights. "My mother's re­ done at an earlier time. offer congratulations to my dear friend, Rev. action was: 'Clean up under your beds. The Symposia form another focus for the Soci­ police wm be looking for bombs, and I don't ety. Held each March in the Capitol, they Joan Brown Campbell, a successful wife, want them to find a.ny mess under there.' " draw leading scholars from across the nation mother, and community volunteer, who, in the Ms. Campbell, currently the head of the and abroad. Papers presented at each middle years of her life, has risen to the very American office of the World Council of symposia are published and made available top of her second profession: general sec­ Churches, will take the helm of the National not only to libraries and universities, but to retary of the National Council of Churches. Council in March. She will succeed James A. interested individuals and organizations as This is a rare honor because Mrs. Campbell Hamilton, a. United Methodist la.yma.n, who well. is the second woman and the first female min­ did not run for re-election. Other efforts on Fred's part include au­ ister to serve as general secretary in the 40- Mrs. Campbell w111 be the second woman thoring The Republican Party-Its Heritage and the first female minister to serve in the and History as well as the creation of the Re­ year history of the organization which encom­ post in the organization's 40-year history. publican Heritage Foundation which seeks to passes 32 Christian denominations with 42 The National Council of Churches is the tell the story of the Republican Party and million members. The National Council of nation's largest ecumenical body, encom­ its contribution to the life of this nation. Churches is the largest ecumenical body in passing 32 Christian denominations with 42 The 16 years Schwengel spent as a Member the United States. million members. These include the so-called of the House of Representatives were marked Joan Brown Campbell has standing as a mainline churches, like the Methodists, by accomplishment, but none so significant minister in both the Christian Church-Disci­ Presbyterians and Episcopalians; the his­ and far-reaching as his efforts to develop the ples of Christ-and the American Baptist toric black churches, like the African Meth­ interstate highway system. Having had expe­ odist Episcopal Church, and the Orthodox rience with bonding future generations, he Church [U.S.A.]. The Reverend Campbell has churches, including the Antiochian, Arme­ led the fight to place the system on a "pay a bachelor's degree in English and speech nian, Coptic, Greek, Syrian and the Ortho­ as you pave" basis. Our interstate highways and a master's in education from the Univer­ dox Church in America. now stretch over 43,000 miles and cost us $100 sity of Michigan. She studied urban ministry at POLICY AND CHARITY billion through the passage of the Highway Case Western Reserve University in Cleve­ Trust Fund. Estimates show that it has land, OH before she was ordained in 1980. While the denominations act independ­ saved countless lives and close to $500 b11lion ently, the council links them in activities in savings to motorists. Joan Brown Campbell is considered a role from interfaith dialogue to overseas relief. One of his meetings with President Eisen­ model both within her church and within her The council also issues public-policy state­ hower is credited with convincing the Presi­ family and community. Her colleagues call her ments, like the one approved this week con­ dent to support the gas tax which went into a "motivator * * * a reconciler * * * a sea­ demning the American military buildµp in the Trust Fund, rather than taxing future soned ecumenist." Her daughter, Ohio Rep­ the Persian Gulf. generations with highway bonds. resentative Jane Louise Campbell is quoted The council suffered a loss of influence and A Thirty-third Degree Scottish Rite as saying her mother gave her and her two a decline in membership in the 1980's when it Mason, Fred has possibly given as many was overshadowed on the national scene by talks to Masonic groups around the nation brothers a sense of social responsibility and a the Roman Catholic bishops, who spoke out as any person ever to wear the white lamb­ "sense of responsibility to the family and on nuclear arms and abortion, and the evan­ skin apron. home." gelical Protestant churches, who ma.de their One of his most memorable moments in As a measure of the love and respect held influence felt through organizations like the Masonry came in 1934 when Fred was attend­ for Rev. Joan Brown Campbell, the congrega­ Moral Majority. It wa.s also battered by in­ ing college in Missouri. As a newly inducted tion of her home church, the Heights Christian ternal divisions a.nd strife that resulted from Mason, Fred made coffee for a Lodge meet­ Church in Shaker Heights, OH is planning a a huge reorganization. ing visited by a fellow member of the Frater­ celebratory service for the Reverend Campbell In an interview, Ms. Campbell said she did nity and a candidate for the United States not expect the council to return to the influ­ Senate, Harry S. Truman. on April 25, 1991. The New York Times wrote ence it exerted in 1958, when President "Brother Truman, I'd like you to meet an excellent profile of this truly extraordinary Dwight D. Eisenhower laid the cornerstone Brother Schwengel," a member said. Finding woman from which I have borrowed to capture for its headquarters at 475 Riverside Drive in out Fred was a history teacher, Truman then some of the spirit of this loving and lovely Manhattan. told Schwengel that a knowledge of history lady, and I am pleased to offer it in its entirety "I'm not nostalgic," she said. "I think we is essential to being a sound citizen. Fred for reprinting in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: need to be as strong a voice as we can exer­ has never forgotten those words. cise in this period of history." A Lincoln scholar, Schwengel pa.id ten JOAN B. CAMPBELL cents for the first book he bought, in the (By Ari L. Goldman) SEARCHING FOR THE SPIRITUAL early 1920's, on the life of one of our most be­ PORTLAND, OR-Until she was 40 years old, "Never during the 20 years I have worked loved Presidents. After that he collected the Rev. Joan Brown Campbell was a. full­ within the ecumenical movement have I more than 3,000 books on Lincoln, which he time mother, wife, housekeeper a.nd commu­ sensed a time when unity was more urgent," donated, along with other Lincoln memora­ nity volunteer. she added. "We are a nation on the brink of bilia collected over the years, to Northeast Just two days after her. 59th birthday, Ms. wa.r, faced with increased racism and eco­ Missouri State University. Campbell was elected to the top ecumenical nomic insecurity. We are a people searching April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8967 for spiritual answers in the face of an uncer- of the Jewish people to their own state in ian Arab state, as there is no need to create tain future." their national homeland, an inalienable-- a second Palestinian Jewish state. Arabs liv­ Ms. Campbell said she hopes to strengthen right for all nations in the world. ing in Israel, either in the West Bank, or the the council by emphasizing its variety of It is time to settle the Palestinian issue Galillee have several choices: become citi­ churches, and by reaching out and inspiring and remove it as a stumbling block to peace. zens of Jordan, or citizens of Israel, or estab­ the young who she said are ready to be The term Palestine was first used to de­ lish local civil autonomy with informal con­ brought into the churches. "When people scribe the Jewish homeland by the Romans nections to Jordan and/or Israel. If Arabs think of the council, they think of the main- who attempted to destroy the national con­ feel a need to live in a formal Palestinian line churches,'' she said. "We have to work nection between Jews, and their state of state, then they may move to Jordan, as hard in making our diversity known." Judea. Not only did they erase Judea from Jews in Arab lands who felt a need to live in Joan Brown Campbell, who was born Nov. the map by substituting the name of the a Jewish State have moved to Israel. Which­ 13, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, has standing coastal "sea people", the Philistines (mortal ever option is chosen there is only one pro­ as a minister in both the Christian Church enemies of the Israelites), but they even had viso: live in peace. (Disciples of Christ) and the American Bap- the audacity to erase the name of Jerusalem, I thank and commend Rabbi Konovitch for tist Churches (U.S.A.). She received a bach- substituting Aelia Capitolina after the em­ his efforts for reminding the south Florida elor's degree in English and speech and a • peror Aelius Adrianus and the god of Rome. master's in education from the University of When the British, under Lord Allenby, de­ community of the importance in supporting Is­ Michigan and studied urban ministry at Case feated the Ottoman Turks in World War One, rael. Rabbi Konovitch has done a remarkable Western Reserve University in Cleveland be- they were mandated by the League of Na­ job by defining that the war for Israel contin­ fore being ordained in 1980. tions to administer Palestine, which in- ues. Ms. Campbell, who was divorced when her eluded the territory on both sides of the Jor­ children were teen-agers, continues to have a dan. (What is to-day Israel and Jordan). cordial relationship with her former hus- Britain issued the Balfour Declaration A TRIBUTE TO JO ANNE SADLER band, Paul Campbell Sr., a lawyer. The two looking with favor on the creation of the get together each year with their children modern Jewish State within the Palestine and grandchildren for Thanksgiving dinners. mandate, while at the same time expecting HON. GEORGE Mill.ER She lives in Manhattan, said she enjoys to create a parallel Arab state. This would OF CALIFORNIA Broadway plays and walking along Riverside satisfy the national aspirations of the Pal­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Drive. She will use almost any business trip estinian Jews and Arabs who both lived in as an excuse to stop in Cleveland to visit her the area. In 1921, the British arbitrarily di- Tuesday, April 23, 1991 four grandchildren, ages 4, 3, 2 and 1. vided Palestine in half, giving the Trans-Jor- Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I MS. INSIDE, MS. OUTSIDE dan sector to the Arabs and establishing would like to pay tribute to Jo Anne Sadler of Ms. Campbell said that she relished and Abdulla, son of Sherif Hussein of the Hedjaz Concord, CA, who is to receive the Amtrak never regretted the years she devoted to as King. His brother Feisal had already been Presidenfs Award. raising her family. "It taught me patience, installed as King of Syria only to be opposed perseverance and risk-taking," she said. by the French authorities of the Syrian man- The award, which is bestowed to only 21 of Margaret Sonnenday of st. Louis, who date. The British then placed him on the nearly 24,000 employees, recognizes Ms. headed the search committee that chose the throne of Iraq. Thus did the British pay their Sadler's hard work, on her own time, to speed new general secretary, said Ms. Campbell debts to the Hashemites, by reducing Pal­ and systematize training of new secretaries. had the advantage of being both an insider in estine to the area west of the Jordan river. Ms. Sadler, a senior secretary in the Amtrak the council (she worked there before going to Here the British proposed to divide the re- sales department, researched, developed, prcr maining mandate territory once again be­ the World Council in 198S) and being an out- tween the Jewish Palestinians and the Arab duced and distributed the field sales secretar­ sider during its difficult years in the late Palestinians. The Jews had little choice but ial manual, a powerful and useful reference 1980's. tool which is used to streamline the training of If she had heard any criticism of the can- to accept any agreement that would promote didate, Ms. Sonnenday said, it was that "in the establishment of the State of Israel. new secretaries and sales consultants in all 11 her enthusiasm" Ms. Campbell would forge However, the Arabs refused to accept any Amtrak field sales offices. The manual cap­ ahead with projects before building a consen- Jewish presence in the Middle East and went tures the experience and knowledge of sales sus. to a war in 1948. department secretaries and enables a new Ms. Campbell said she was aware of the The Palestinians became an issue only employee to quickly become a productive and criticism. In her new job, she said, she would some twenty years later when Israel liber­ capable sales professional with a thorough "keep testing" and keep looking behind her ated the West Bank after being attacked by knowledge of Amtrak and its procedures. to make sure "the people are with me... a combined force of Arab states that in- cluded King Hussein of Jordan. For 20 years The manual has proved so valuable in a~ the Arabs had refused to make peace and dressing the problem of training employees for continued to attempt to destroy the Jewish a complex secretarial position that it is also RABBI BARRY KONOVITCH'S State, while there was no "Palestinian prob­ used to orient new sales consultants. ARTICLE lem"; Jordan ruled the West Bank. Obvi­ I know my colleagues in the House of Rep­ ously the reason for Arab intransigenee had resentatives join me in acknowledging the HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN · nothing to do with the Palestinians. From achievement of Jo Anne Sadler, and join me OF FLORIDA day one the Arabs refused to accept the ex­ istence of a Jewish State, and that remains in recognizing her receipt of the Amtrak Presi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the main obstacle to peace in the Middle dent's Award. I would like to congratulate Ms. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 East. Sadler for her significant contribution to im­ Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, an inter­ The conclusion of the Persian Gulf War prove Amtrak's performance. presents an opportunity for peace. It has un­ esting article appeared in the Miami Herald, El derscored the fact that Arab hatred for Jews Nuevo Herald, and the Miami Jewish Tribune is almost matched by Arab hatred for Arabs, SALUTE TO EARL J. ACQUAVIVA and I would like to bring it to the attention of witness the brutality of the Iraqi occupation my colleagues. It was written by Rabbi Barry of Kuwait and the continued brutalizing of Konovitch and he reminds us of the impor­ the West Bank Palestinian Arabs by the PLO HON. ELTON GAilEGLY tance of the establishing peace in the Middle under the guise of the Intifada. This under­ OF CALIFORNIA East. Rabbi Konovitch states that "it is the lines a primary requirement for peace: a se­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cure State of Israel, whose borders must be time to settle the Palestinian issue and re­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 move it as a stumbling block to peace." accepted by the Arab States but guaranteed by the world community because monarchic Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I am hereby reprinting it in the CONGRES­ and dictatorial Arab regimes are subject to SIONAL RECORD: salute a leader in the war on drugs in south­ constant revolutions and counterrevolutions. ern California, who will be bringing his talents The battle of the Scud missiles may be The State of Israel, where the Jewish Pal­ over, but for Israel the war continues. The estinians live, includes the area west of the and his experience to Washington, DC. Arab states persist in their belligerent policy Jordan. The State of Jordan where the Arab Earl J. Acquaviva has served for the past 3 of "non-recognition and non-discussion", Palestinians live, comprising 70% of the pop­ years as chief of the criminal investigation divi­ using the issue of the Palestinians as an ex­ ulation, includes the area east of the Jordan. sion at the Los Angeles office of the Internal cuse for their refusal to recognize the right There is no need to create a second Palestin- Revenue Service. That division enforces var- 8968 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 ious Federal statutes dealing with narcotics Mr. Oscar Garcia Rivera was the first Puerto fort to ensure access to this vital new Medi­ and tax violations, savings and loan fraud and Rican to be elected to public office in the con­ care benefit. defense industry procurements. tinental United States. On March 7, 1937, he H.R.- A resident of Valencia, CA, in my district, he made history by becoming assemblyman of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ is a native of Pittsburgh, PA. After earning his the 14th District in the State of New York. Dur­ resentatives of the United States of America in bachelor's degree at Point Park College in ing his career in the New York State assem­ Congress assembled, Pittsburgh, he began his career as an IRS bly, Mr. Garcia Rivera initiated legislation that SECTION 1. REPEALING COINSURANCE REQUIRE· special agent in Baltimore in 1971. He has offered valuable and lasting contributions to MENT AND PROHIBITING BALANCE served the Government in a variety of capac­ his community. He was also committed to pro­ BILLING FOR SCREENING MAMMOG­ ities, including branch chief in Miami, FL, and tecting the rights of manual laborers and en­ RAPHY SERVICES UNDER MEDI· assistant chief of the Jacksonville, FL, district. couraged workers to organize themselves into CARE. He has now been assigned to the Washington (a) REPEAL OF COINSURANCE REQUIRE­ active unions. MENT .-Section 1834(c)(l)(C) of the Social Se­ office, where I am certain he will continue his Oscar Garcia Rivera was a leader; he was curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(l)(C)), as added outstanding service. committed to improving conditions in his com­ by section 4163(b)(2) of the Omnibus Budget On May 2, Earl will be honored at a going­ munity, and in the State of New York. Mr. Reconciliation Act of 1990, is amended by away luncheon. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ Speaker, I believe this bill would serve as an striking "80 percent of". leagues to join me in recognizing his signifi­ inspiration to the future generations of Puerto (b) PROHIBITING BALANCE BILLING.-Section cant contributions to the war on drugs in Rican and Hispanic leaders in New York, and 1834(c)(5) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(5)); southern California, and in wishing him well as throughout the United States. as added by section 4163(b)(2) of the Omnibus he returns to our Nation's Capital. Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, is amend­ ed- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking "the INTRODUCTION OF THE AFFORD­ RECOGNITION OF CIITZUK AMUNO limiting charge" and all that follows and in­ ABLE MEDICARE MAMMOGRAPHY serting "the amount of the payment made BROTHERHOOD SCREENING ACT for the screening mammography under this part (as determined under paragraph HON. BENJAMIN L CARDIN HON. MARY ROSE OAKAR (l)(C)). "; and (2) by striking subparagraph (B) and redes­ OF MARYLAND OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (B). Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, today I join my pay tribute to the Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood. friend and colleague from Massachusetts [Mr. THE BUILD AMERICA ACT OF 1991 Chizuk Amuno was founded in 1871, and is DONNELL v] in introducing legislation to elimi­ today one of the leading congregations in the nate the coinsurance requirement on screen­ conservative movement. The congregation is ing mammography under Medicare. Last year HON. PAT WIWAMS home to its fifth generation of members. Mem­ the Congress took a long overdue step for­ OF MONTANA bers of the congregation have regularly as­ ward toward preventive health care as a fix­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumed key leadership positions in the Balti­ ture in public health policy. This year alone, more and world Jewish communities. the Medicare screening mammography benefit Tuesday, April 23, 1991 To honor the achievement of this prestigious may well save 4,000 lives-if women take ad­ Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congregation, Abba Eban, formerly Israel's vantage of it. Two factors often discourage introduce, along with my colleagues BYRON Ambassador to the United States and the women from obtaining a regular mammogram; DORGAN, TIM JOHNSON, and JIM BILBRAY, a United Nations, will deliver the keynote ad­ fear of the unknown, and inability to pay. In­ highway reauthorization bill that represents a dress on May 1, 1991, at the brotherhood's structive advice can often dispel the former, bold strategy for rebuilding America's critical annual donor program. This years donor will but for older and disabled Americans who live transportation network. This proposal follows honor the past 32 presidents and their 65 on a tight fixed income, the latter roadblock on the work that Western Governors and Sen­ years of dedicated service to the synagogue may be insurmountable. ators have done and it also incorporates the and the community. - When the benefit was enacted, Congress significant funding commitment that the House Chizuk Amuno is not only one of the oldest capped Medicare payment for screening mam­ Public Works and Transportation Committee synagogues in the conservative movement, mography at $55 in an effort to hold down the recently announced. Both groups have done but it was among the 16 original congrega­ cost, yet Medicare pays only 80 percent of this fine work and this legislation is a recognition tions that founded the United Synagogue of amount. The patient or their Medigap carrier is of that effort and a call to getting on with the America in 1913 by Rabbi Solomon billed he difference. In many cases, providers work at hand. Schechter. The congregation has approxi­ will be permitted to bill additional costs to pa­ It certainly seemed ironic that, just as Con­ mately 1,200 families, and a Hebrew school, tients as much as $13 beyond the cap. Out of gress was calling for a new commitment for early childhood center, and a Solomon pocket costs for Medicare patients seeking rebuilding America's infrastructure, the admin­ Schechter Day School with combined enroll­ mammography coverage can total $24. This istration was proposing a highway bill that ac­ ments of 800 children. Among the Chizuk may not seem like a great deal of money for celerated the decline of our highways, trains Amuno Brotherhood's primary missions is to a quality mammogram. But for many Medicare and bridges, while still allowing large sur­ provide support for the congregation's youth patients, especially for those who cannot af­ pluses in gas tax receipts to go unexpended. and education programs. ford or obtain Medigap coverage, these out of This legislation is $48 billion higher than the pocket costs may represent the cost of a pre- administration's proposal and represents a OSCAR GARCIA RIVERA POST scription or dinner on the table. · $21 billion investment in 1992; a $48 million OFFICE BUILDING In the past, Congress has waived the coin­ increase for Montana more than the recently surance requirement for some part B benefits introduced Senate bill. More than a $100 mil­ HON.JOSEE.SERRANO such as immunization, required second opin­ lion increase over the administration's pro­ posal; a proposal that represented a $30 mil­ OF NEW YORK ions, and certain home health benefits. It makes sense to encourage Medicare bene­ lion loss to the State. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficiaries to take advantage of this unique vol­ This legislation also spends trust fund sur­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 untary benefit. Prevention in health care pluses for the reasons they were collected and Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to means an active partnership between provider it turns back the Highways of National Signifi­ introduce a bill that would designate the U.S. and patient-to dispel the notion that one cance Program, which would have abandoned Post Office Building located at 153 East 110th must become ill to see a doctor, or to inter­ half of Montana's highways while doubling Street, New York, NY, as the "Oscar Garcia vene before chronic illness takes hold. We Montana's matching share. This legislation re­ Rivera Post Office Building." urge all of our colleagues to join us in our ef- jects the administration's idea that the States April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8969 should be forced to pay more toward building It is a personal pleasure to pay tribute to a service to the islands and, in turn, create and maintaining Federal highway projects. man who has been so committed to commu­ jobs. nity and family in Buffalo, NY. Sir Lynden's action came less than two CurrenVbill Administration Frank Spina has been an active leader in months after imposition in the U.S. of a 10% match excise tax on that part of a new pleasure numerous local charities, including the Boy's Interstate ...... 90/10 75/22 boat's price tag that exceeds $100,000. While 75/25 75125 Town of Italy, the Muscular Dystrophy Asso­ that will make it better in the Bahamas for ~~~rura·i··:::::::: : : :::::::::::::: :::: : ::: :::::::::: 75125 60/40 ciation, the Barnabite Founders, the United those who wish to buy and slip their boats Way, Children's Hospital and the Boy Scouts there-and for people looking for work The funding formula is basically the current of America. there-it will further eliminate jobs in the formula that treats all States fairly. It includes Mr. Spina has worked for over 20 years for U.S. boating industry. In increases in highway .funding to all States. the Muscular Dystrophy Association and has fact, the blood is already running here. This bill also allows increased flexibility in how Because of local labor sensitivities and fear proven his leadership and commitment to that their names in the media wm further States spend their transportation dollars, per­ charity and community. mitting a tailoring of State programs to meet jeopardize sales. Many boat builders won't go Mr. Spina has also impressively represented on record to explain how hurtful the tax is. local and regional needs. himself and the Buffalo community as a sea­ But one major builder confides he has cut At a time that we are committed to helping soned veteran of the food industry, since join­ $100,000-plus production to custom orders our friends abroad we cannot lose sight of the ing Sorrento Cheese in 1977. only and given more than 450 workers layoff longstanding needs of cities, counties, and Prior to his tenure as senior vice-president notices. A household name in sport-fishing States. For example: One-third of all Federal yachts has closed its Southern plant, forcing of Sorrento Cheese, Mr. Spina served a num­ aid highways are rated poor in standards and 600 people out of work. The tax is cited regu­ ber of trade organizations in various capac­ safety; 45 percent of this Nation's 577, 710 larly by those entering bankruptcy proceed­ ities, including terms as president of the Food bridges are either structurally deficient or func­ ings. Industry Executive Council, director of the Na­ In Florida, the nation's top boat-building tionally obsolete and $93 billion will be needed tional Private Label Association, president of state, the Labor Department estimates that in the next 1O years to repair bridges and that the Food Industry Sales Executive Council, builders alone laid off 5,000 of 18,800 workers is on top of the $58.5 billion that will be spent and as a member of the grocery manufactur­ by the end of 1990. Marine retailers, original to keep up with general maintenance. equipment manufacturers, and services al­ ing representatives of western New York. Two billion gallons of gasoline are wasted lied to boating, such as lending, insurance Frank has shown outstanding leadership annually because of traffic congestion and and publishing, are feeling the ripple effects. poor roads; $1 O to $30 billion per year are lost qualities not only in business but also in orga­ Are all of these job losses directly the result to poor roads; 2 billion man-hours per year are nizations that serve the human interests of this of the excise tax? No. But the new tax community. deepens our industry's woes. lost on traffic congestion; and by the year The boat tax and other so-called luxury 2005 this figure will be 4 billion work hours. Boy's Town could not have picked a more deserving candidate to honor. Frank's out­ taxes on jewelry, furs, private aircraft and In Montana, the administration's proposal high-ticket autos were originally included in standing community service has and will con­ would have meant a str~tching out of con­ the budget reconciliation game as a swap for struction schedules, a loss of roads due to tinue to serve as a valuable asset and exam­ the capital gains tax cut for the "rich" that bridge collapse, thousands of miles of needed ple for the entire community. never happened. Worse for all taxpayers, the repair put off and a continued deterioration of Mr. Speaker, I extend my warmest con­ Joint Committee on Taxation of the U.S. the primary system. Some of the work needed gratulations to Mr. Franklin J. Spina-a man of Congress has released an estimate of collec­ tions showing only $3 million attributable to for Montanans; intense commitment to charity, business, and community. boats in 1991. Montana's 5,500 miles of primary highway In an interview, Peter K. Scott, a partner system is seriously outdated. The median age at Coopers & Lybrand and former general of the system is 32 years. Half of the primary REPEAL THE EXCISE TAX ON counsel to the IRS, stated: "The revenue system was constructed prior to 1957, with gains from the luxury tax are illusory; busi­ BOATS 1,000 miles built during World War II. nesses and the IRS will spend two or three The median age for Montana's urban street times more to comply with and collect it system is 40 years. HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. than the small amount of revenue it raises. OF FLORIDA This is the ultimate in bad tax policy." Fred Montana's 4,400 miles of secondary system Goldberg Jr., commissioner of internal reve­ is 50 percent gravel and 50 percent paved. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nue, has been quoted saying he has no esti­ The pavement on three-quarters of the paved Tuesday, April 23, 1991 mate of the cost of collecting the new taxes secondary is 20 to 40 years old with little Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I commend to your and questions whether the revenues collected maintenance. are worth the burden to the IRS and the tax­ attention the following article regarding the lux­ payer. The primary system in Montana still has ury tax on boats which appeared in today's more than 600 treated timber bridges, most of Before you dismiss this issue as parochial, Wall Street Journal. Mr. James W. T~ylor, the consider what consequences an arbitrary 10% which were built prior to World War II. author of the article, makes a compelling case price hike on shoreside condominiums, back­ Two-thirds of Montana's off system bridges for the repeal of this onerous tax, which is yard pools, European travel, wide-screen are deficient with half of those needing serious hampering the recovery of our domestic boat­ televisions, season pro football tickets or a repairs. ing industry. I completely agree with Mr. Tay­ host of other "luxury" goods and services There is no one who doubts that the work might have. The excise tax on boats sets a lor's remarks. dangerous precedent. should be done. This legislation gives us the Furthermore, I urge my colleagues to sup­ national will and means to get it done. And let Price points affect boat sales, just as they port my bill, H.R. 951, which would repeal this affect refrigerator and clothing sales. Pleas­ us get on with putting Americans to work ill-conceived tax. This legislation now has 50 ure boats are-affected by a price elasticity of doing it. cosponsors, and I look forward to its consider­ two, according to industry pricing and mar­ ation: keting studies and as mustrated by the expe­ LUXURY TAX SINKS U.S. BOATING INDUSTRY rience of two European nations. Lawmakers FRANKLIN J. SPINA: MAN OF THE in Britain and Italy found that boat sales de­ YEAR (By James W. Taylor) creased by double the percentage amount of A simple ceremony during the Miami Boat the excise taxes they levied and tax revenues HON. BllL PAXON Show this winter illustrates why the Baha­ decreased. Subsequently: Britain withdrew mian government has a better grasp of sim­ the tax and Italy reduced it significantly. In OF NEW YORK ple economic theory than does our own. the U.S., this means we could expect sales of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling used the affected boats to be depressed 20%. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 backdrop of the world's largest boat show to The National Marine Manufacturers Asso­ announce that the Bahamas would be reduc­ ciation estimates that 10,000 to 15,000 boats Mr. PAXON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ing boat taxes to less than 1% of a vessel's will be affected by the tax and that 6,000 to take this opportunity to salute Franklin J. value and accelerating marina development. 8,000 workers will lose their jobs this year. Spina, as the "Boy's Town of Italy Man of the Sir Lynden's motive was straightforward: to Those workers pay more than $30 million in Year." lure American boaters, draw boat sales and federal income taxes annually. 8970 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 America's boating industry is one of few special meaning in view of the recent hos­ Center for Strategic and International Studies U.S. manufacturing industries that main­ tilities in the Middle East. In light of these to share his thoughts on the proposed United tains a net trade surplus-$239.4 million in events, it is imperative that we declare strong States-Mexico Free-Trade Agreement, and the 1959, the latest year available. U.S. built rec­ reational boats are highly regarded in all support for Israel. need for Congress to support the President's world markets and in demand in countries, In August, the world watched in horror as Fast-Track authority. such as Japan and Germany, where insist­ Saddam Hussein's ruthless military invaded As a Representative from the State of New ence on quality is high. The new excise tax, Kuwait. Having devastated the country Sad­ Mexico, Congressman RICHARDSON provides while not collected on exported goods, lowers dam declared his war with all countries who unique insight into the benefits for the United domestic demand and volume, thus reducing maintained membership with the United Na­ States from a free-trade agreement with Mex­ American boat-builder productivity. It will tions. Due to the readiness of the United ico, and the concerns that many groups have directly jeopardize our competitiveness with States military and the cooperation of those with this prospect. trading partners and could ultimately sac­ rifice the boating trade surplus, which is an who demanded the withdrawal of Iraq, the al­ Mr. Speaker, I share BILL RICHARDSON'S op­ economic benefit shared by all Americans. lies bravely went forth and regained control of position to the Congress revoking the Presi­ The boating industry has found members Kuwait. dent's fast-track trade negotiation authority. in Congress who recognize· the folly of the Fortunately, the fighting was held to a mini­ The Omnibus Trade Act of 1988 extended this boat tax. Sens. John Breaux (D., La.), John mum, yet the loss of any one life due to the authority that the President has had since Chafee (R., R.I.) and Claiborne Pell (D., R.I.) aggression of a militant dictatorship is one too 1934. It allows negotiated trade agreements to and Reps. Clay Shaw (R., Fla.) and David many. In the face of all this hostility stood Is­ be voted on by Congress without amend­ Bonior (D., Mich.) have cosponsored bills in rael, a model of restraint. For decades they ments. Regardless of support for the final their respective chambers to repeal the ex­ cise tax on boats. maintained their sole democracy in a region of agreements, without fast-track authority nego­ For businessmen now unaffected by an ex­ conflict. Yet, they fell victim to the rage of tiation will not produce trade agreements for cise tax burden, helping these bills succeed Hussein and his weaponry. Congress to judge. might be the best insurance to keep matters On May 14, 1948, the official recognition of Congressman RICHARDSON recently au­ that way. Yorn Ha-atzma-ut began when the British thored a column regarding free trade with mandate over Palestine ended and the United Mexico which appeared in the Washington Nations established the State of Israel. Post. I would like to place it in the RECORD at TRIBUTE TO DR. JENNIFER S. The vision of a homeland in Israel began this time, and I commend it to my colleagues WATTS long before. In the 1890's, Theodore Herzl in hopes that they find them of interest. dedicated his life to pursuing the Zionist move­ FREE TRADE WITH MEXICO, Si! HON. Bill GREEN ment. As Israel decided upon the colors for A powerful and energetic coalition opposes OF NEW YORK their new flag, there was only one choice. The the U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. It has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES blue and white, symbolic of Zionism and been strengthened by the legislative situa­ tion in Congress, where the administration Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Herzl's commitment, would represent the new nation. seeks fast-track procedures for both the Mr. GREEN of New York. Mr. Speaker, I The flag was patterned after the Jewish U.S.-Mexico agreement and the stalled Uru­ rise today to commend my constituent, Dr. prayer shawl, Qr the tallith. Incorporating all guay round of negotiations on the General Jennifer S. Watts of the Manhattan Chiroprac­ Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT). aspects of their religion into their new govern­ Under this procedure, only one vote would be tic Center, for her efforts to increase the ment, the Mogan David-Shield of David­ necessary to grant authority for conducting public's awareness of the health benefits of was placed at the center of the flag. both negotiations. correct posture. This year, as we observe our own Inde­ This has spawned a broad alliance of oppo­ Posture not only affects the appearance of pendence Day on the Fourth of July, we will sition groups ranging from labor, textile and individuals, but also their comfort, productivity, remember the cost and value of freedom. environmental interests to those concerned and emotional outlook. It is crucial for the pub­ Across the United States, groups such as the abut Mexico's internal political situation. lic to know that periodic spinal examinations, Zionist Organization and the Jewish commu­ Thus, a U.S. border state congressman well with close attention paid to posture, can reveal disposed to free trade with Mexico could end nity centers have dedicated April 19 to con­ up voting against fast track because of his body defects or distortions. tinuing the tradition of democracy in their unhappiness about the administration's agri­ As posture habits are formed at a young homeland. cultural policy in the GATT round. age, children especially must be educated on Mr. Speaker, this April 19 will have com­ If, as he has stated, the president attaches its importance so that they may be fit to grow memorated the anniversary of Israel's inde­ personal importance to regional and global in grace, knowledge, and stature. pendence and celebration of democracy. I, trade and the U.S.-Mexico FTA in particular, Throughout the month of May, a nationwide myself, saw the consequences of the brutality he needs to use some of his substantial polit­ effort to create a greater public awareness to that befell Kuwait under the dominance of a ical capital to sway Congress. A bipartisan the need for correct posture and spinal health coalition is going to be indispensable to the treacherous aggressor and will never forget successful negotiation and approval of a free care will take place. Chiropractors will conduct the value of freedom. trade agreement with Mexico. So far, sup­ health lectures and posture evaluation clinics, On April 19, those of the Jewish faith hon­ porters of the agreement, including Amer­ and other informational programs will be avail­ ored Yorn Ha-atzma-ut. Mr. Speaker, we will ican business, have been deafeningly silent. able to the community at no charge. all join with them and pray for a day when all In addition, a special independent high­ · I thank Dr. Watts and the Manhattan Chiro­ countries will be independent and at peace. level negotiation should be appointed with practic Center for their dedication to a public sufficient national stature to assuage con­ education program which stresses good pos­ gressional concerns, particularly those in ture habits and brings public attention to the FREE TRADE WITH MEXICO the Democratic majority. Ambassador Carla Hills and her negotiating team at the U.S. values of spinal health care. Trade Representative's office are under­ HON. BOB McEWEN standably focused on the Uruguay negotia­ OF OHIO tions. A special negotiator, concentrating ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES solely on the Mexican agreement, could strengthen the administration's ability to HON. HELEN DEIJCH BEN'ILEY Tuesday, April 23, 1991 conduct effective trade talks while giving OF MARYLAND Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to much-needed visibility to the Mexican agree­ ment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES share with my colleagues some comments made by a most distinguished and honored The administration needs to assure Con­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 gress that the United States and Mexico are Member of the House of Representatives re­ seriously addressing issues raised by oppo­ Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, fellow col­ garding the ongoing free trade negotiations nents, such as the dangers of wage dispari­ leagues, I would like to take this time to cele­ with Mexico. ties under a free trade agreement, working brate the anniversary of Israel's independ­ Congressman BILL RICHARDSON of New conditions in Mexico, illegal drug flow and ence. The commemoration of this day has Mexico recently addressed a meeting of the the need for stricter environmental regula- April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8971 tions in Mexico, particularly compliance the harmonized tariff schedule nomenclature, tract Cities Association, and Bellflower's dele­ with clean-air standards at the border. These certain tissue paper products from Mexico gate to the League of California Cities, Mr. deliberations should not be tied to the free were deemed not to be GSP eligible. Bomgaar works tirelessly to promote his com­ trade agreement itself, but they need to be the subject of bilateral discussions, obvi­ Tissue paper products from Mexico serve as munity and benefit his fellow citizens. As if all ously involving a variety of agencies such as an important source of supplemental supply to these responsibilities weren't enough, Mayor the Department of Labor and the EPA, and the United States tissue paper products indus­ Bomgaars continues his 19-year commitment be coordinated with the FTA negotiations. try, which has been operating at close to full to educating the future leaders of his commu­ Mexico is now announcing new environ­ capacity, and cannot always meet demand in nity by teaching fifth grade at Thomas Jeffer­ mental regulations for the maquila (twin as­ the United States market with its production son Elementary School. sembly plant) industry, which will begin the alone. The loss of GSP eligibility seriously af­ Mayor Bomgaars will be honored in a spe­ process of defining and enforcing specific en­ fected the operations of Mexican tissue paper cial presentation during the regular Bellflower vironmental laws. If the United States is se­ rious about wanting a cleaner home, hemi­ products producers exporting to the United City Council meeting on April 22, 1991. I spheric and global environment, it should States. H. R. 1853 seeks to provide relief with would like to lend my voice to the many others work for stronger environmental controls on respect to certain entries of tissue paper prod­ who will be there to acknowledge Mayor both sides of the border. ucts which have been adversely affected by Bomgaars' many contributions to his commu­ Similarly, some in the United States claim the loss of GSP eligibility as a result of the nity. I know Randy's wife, Jennie, and their that a free trade agreement will exacerbate conversion to the harmonized tariff schedule. I three children, Chad, Travis, and Laci, join my the flow of drugs into this country. The fact urge my colleagues to support this legislation. wife, Lee, and myself in this tribute to an ex­ is that Mexico under President Carlos Sali­ nas de Gortari greatly strengthened its co­ traordinary leader, educator, husband, and fa­ operation with the United States on the drug ther; Mr. Randy Bomgaars. Mr. Mayor, we front. A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO wish you all the best in the years to come. The Bush administration needs to develop MAYOR RANDY BOMGAARS a long-range strategy for free trade through­ out the hemisphere. Caribbean countries are HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON SHEPPARD PRATT FOUNDERS DAY already concerned that a U.S.-Mexico FTA will jeopardize trade benefits obtained under OF CALIFORNIA the Caribbean Basin Initiative. Other Latin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BENJAMIN L CARDIN nations are viewing the proposed U.S.-Mex­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 ico trade connection jealously and sus­ OF MARYLAND piciously. Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to pay tribute to a man who has served his The positive consequences in concluding a Tuesday, April 23, 1991 free trade agreement with Mexico far exceed community with great distinction. I would like the negatives. There will be better access to to take this opportunity to acknowledge the Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to a growing Mexican export market, a more re­ achievements of Mr. Randy Bomgaars, the pay tribute to one of Baltimore's distinguished liable source of petroleum, increased Amer­ mayor of Bellflower, CA. private psychiatric hospitals-Sheppard ican ownership of Mexican subsidiaries and Having dedicated his professional life to Pratt-as it celebrates its founders day on other assets, and expanded access to parts education and public service in southern Cali­ May 7, 1991. and labor. Tangible political benefits include a potential reduction of Mexican immigra­ fornia, it seems only fitting that Mayor Founded by Baltimore Quaker Moses tion to the United States because of aug­ Bomgaars was educated there himself. After Sheppard and chartered by the State of Mary­ mented economic activity as well as en­ receiving his bachelor of arts degree from land in May 1853, the Sheppard Asylum ac­ hanced political stability in Mexico. Finally, California State University at Long Beach, Mr. cepted its first patient on December 6, 1891, with the evolution of trade blocs in Asia and Bomgaars began his teaching career with the heralding a quiet revolution in the humane Europe, the FTA assists the United States Bellflower Unified School District. While con­ care of Maryland's mentally ill. and the Western Hemisphere in effectively tinuing to teach, he went on to earn his mas­ Moses Sheppard knew first hand the tragic competing in an ineradicably altered com­ ter's degree from Pepperdine University. conditions which the mentally ill endured in the mercial environment. Should the fast-track authority be de­ As a dedicated member of the. educational mid-1800's. As a warden of the poor and a feated in Congress, U.S.-Mexico relations in community, Mr. Bomgaars has long held posi­ member of the inspection commission of the particular, and U.S. international economic tions on the Bellflower Education Association Baltimore City Jail, he saw the insane caged policy in general, will be severely hampered. Board of Directors, including 5 years as presi­ in attics and cellars, warehoused in buildings Unless the administration acts now, the war dent of the Bellflower Education Association. and jails, stripped not only of every human we have won on the Persian Gulf battlefields Currently, he is serving as elected representa­ comfort but also of their dignity-chained, ne­ for a new world order will be eroded by a bat­ tive to the State Council of the California glected, and sometimes abused. In leaving his tle lost right here at home. Teachers Association, and as vice president of entire estate to build the Sheppard Asylum, he the Rancho Cerritos United Teachers Associa­ ordered that all that medical science could SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1853 tion. He is also an elected delegate to the offer should be brought into service against Representative Assembly of the National Edu­ the ravages of mental illness. HON. AIBERT G. BUSTAMANTE cation Association, a position he's held since Today, the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt 1980. Health System continues to honor the mission OF TEXAS Elected to the Bellflower City Council in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of its founder. The 322-bed, not-for-profit psy­ 1988, Mayor Bomgaars served a 1-year term chiatric hospital is recognized as a national re­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 as mayor pro tern before his city council col­ source in psychiatric and chemical depend­ Mr. BUSTAMANTE. Mr. Speaker, last week leagues elected him as their mayor on April ency treatment and residency training. The I introduced H.R. 1853, a bill to liquidate and 17, 1990. Mayor Bomgaars is finishing his 1- National Center for Human Development reliquidate duties paid on entries of certain tis­ year term, during which there has been a re­ strives to eradicate the stigma of mental ill­ sue paper products made after December 31, newed commitment to neighborhood beautifi­ ness which too often still looms as a barrier to 1988 and before July 1, 1990 classified under cation and community revitalization. These treatment. The Forbush School, accredited by the harmonized tariff schedule subheadings projects, combined with a concentrated effort the State of Maryland Department of Edu­ 4818.10.00, 4818.20.00, and 4818.30.00 as to combat drug abuse and gangs, highlight cation, serves the needs of the emotionally though such entry had been made on July 1, Mayor Bomgaars' commitment to bringing disturbed children and adolescents of our 1990. Prior to the conversion to the har­ members of the community together for the re­ community. monized tariff schedule on January 1, 1989, alization of common goals. Psychiatric disorders strike 1 in 5 Ameri­ certain tissue paper products from Mexico had Even after his term as mayor has ended, cans, and their effects are felt by virtually been eligible for duty-free entry into the United Randy Bomgaars will continue to represent every family. On the occasion of its celebra­ States under the GSP Program. As a result of the city of Bellflower through his numerous tion of the centennial, Sheppard Pratt contin­ the methodology used to convert import data other leadership roles. The current treasurer ues to increase public awareness of the treat­ from the tariff schedule of the United States to and the secretary-elect of the California Con- ability of mental illness and reduce the stigma 8972 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 that sadly, even in these times, too often acts CONGRATULATIONS PAUL WESLEY Mr. Speaker, Secretary Cheney notes that as a barrier to seeking treatment. SCiilEL ill, ON ACHIEVING THE the success of Operation Desert Storm is due RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT in large part to those who contributed to the reinvigoration of the U.S. Armed Forces in the HON. BOB CLEMENf past decade. Ronald Reagan's personal lead­ IN SALUTE OF RAYMOND "BEN" OF TENNESSEE ership in reforming our military, in making BENFATTI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service to the Nation through the Armed Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Forces a noble and respected career again, directly contributed to rebuilding of U.S. armed HON. Blll LOWERY Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, presently, Boy services. Our service men and women, as fine Scout Troop 217 of the Middle Tennessee OF CALIFORNIA a group of Americans as could be brought to­ Council will convene an Eagle court of honor gether, displayed dedication, professionalism, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to award Paul Wesley Schiel Ill, Scouting's efficiency and humanity in overcoming Sad­ highest rank. I am proud to join Wesley's fam­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 dam Hussein. ily and friends in congratulating him on this Secretary Cheney's predecessors, Caspar Mr. LOWERY of California. Mr. Speaker, I achievement. Weinberger and Frank Carlucci, were often rise today to pay tribute to the efforts and ac­ Earning the Eagle Scout Award is no easy questioned by the liberal establishment for complishments of one of San Diego's indis­ task. Only a small percentage of all Scouts overseeing the rebuilding of our national de­ pensable citizens. Raymond Benfatti, or Ben, are able to meet its rigorous requirement. Not .fense forces portrayed as wasteful systems has served his country, his government and only does a Scout have to earn the requisite that would never work. The victory of our the people of San Diego tirelessly for the past number and type of merit badges but, more forces in the Persian Gulf confirms the suc­ 45 years. importantly, he has to demonstrate community cess of their Pentagon leadership. service and leadership. Ben's military career spanned both the Ko­ Mr. Speaker, in the following address, Sec­ The court of honor will pay tribute to the fact rean and Vietnam eras. When he retired from retary Cheney evaluates the policies that led that Wesley has excelled in meeting these re­ to the success of Operation Desert Storm, and the Marine Corps in 1971 he had held every quirements. Within the troop, he holds a posi­ rank from private to sergeant major to lieuten­ he looks ahead to the future, providing guid­ tion of great responsibility and respect. He is ance regarding the evolution of our national ant to captain and had earned the Purple a genuine leader and, in the words of his Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Silver Star. security policies. I personally commend it to Scoutmaster, Raymond Throckmorton, Wesley my colleagues, and to every American con­ His record of valiance and dedication speaks "is the type of young man on which, surely, cerned with maintaining a sound national de­ for itself and is a model for current and future the future of our community and Nation de­ fense in a changing world. servicemen and women. pends so much." REMARKS BY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DICK After he left the military, Ben continued his I congratulate Wesley on earning the Eagle CHENEY commitment to public service. Not surprisingly, Scout Award, as well as his family and friends It is a pleasure to be back this year. A he has compiled another record of excellence who have encouraged him during his Scouting great deal has happened since the last time at the General Services Administration. His career. we met. Of course Germany has been re­ many awards and commendations reflect the united within NATO. As of this weekend, the standards of a man who has become an in­ Warsaw Pact will no longer exist. Saddam SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DICK Hussein no longer has the world's fourth valuable resource to Members of Congress, CHENEY ADDRESS TO THE U.S. largest army. (Applause) tenant agencies, and various private sector NAVY LEAGUE All of these developments, obviously, have agencies in the Federal Building and the U.S. something in common. Most of all, that's our courthouse. HON. BOB McEWEN same commitment to a strong national de­ Beyond his other duties and responsibilities, fense. That commitment enabled us to lead a OF omo Ben has taken charge of the paper recycling worldwide alliance that contained Soviet ex­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pansion for more than 40 years. In the Per­ program in the Federal Building and the U.S. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 sian Gulf, American leadership held together Courthouse in San Diego. His initiative and an extraordinary coalition of more than 30 imaginative waste management ideas have Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nations, as we made common cause against saved innumerable tons of paper and helped share with my colleagues some comments Saddam Hussein's aggression. Because of to make the Federal Government a more envi­ made by the distinguished and honored Sec­ that leadership and commitment, Kuwait ronmentally responsible member of the San retary of Defense, Dick Cheney. today is free. This afternoon I'd like to talk briefly Diego business community. Throughout his impressive career of national service in Washington, Dick Cheney has been about the new challenges for America's de­ Additionally, Ben has coordinated the an­ recognized as one of the country's most fense in the years ahead, and focus on some nual Christmas food, toy, and clothing drive. knowledgeable and thoughtful national security of the lessons learned from Operation Desert Last year, through his thorough and ingenious Storm. Then, as Cal mentioned, I'd be happy experts. Additionally, he is recognized as a to take any questions you have. publicity campaign at the Federal Building he prudent and insightful political leader. As we helped collect and distribute 270 pounds of This expo, I think, is an appropriate place begin to evaluate the tremendous success of for us to talk about the future. It showcases toys, 951 pounds of food, and half a ton of Operation Desert Storm, there is no better some of the new technologies the U.S. can clothing for the needy. source for wisdom and guidance than the Sec­ look forward to in the years ahead. As Oper­ And, as if he were not busy enough, Ben retary of Defense whose impeccable leader­ ation Desert Storm unfolded, Americans has become an integral part of the quarterly ship of the Pentagon played a large part in the watched a revolution in advanced technology blood drive at the Federal Building, arranging success of this massive military operation. change the very face of modern battle. Preci­ sion munitions like the Tomahawk cruise the room where the drive takes place, coordi­ During my tenure as a member of the missile launched in combat for the first nating the schedule with blood bank officials, House Select Committee on Intelligence, I had time, the F-117 stealth fighter, advanced sys­ organizing publicity and, of course, donating the distinct honor and pleasure to work on a tems for command and control, space-based his own blood. daily basis with Dick Cheney. We shared a communications, the Patriot-the world's Ben's conscientious approach to this job deep respect for these who dedicated their first ever combat defense against ballistic and his devotion to his community make him lives to protecting American freedom, interests missile attacks. These systems and others, some of which you were responsible for, gave a public servant in the true sense of the word. and ideals, and we worked to provide them with the support they needed to do their jobs. us the edge on which our victory depended. I have no doubt he will continue to help others America's technologies gave our forces an in the years ahead. Mr. Speaker, I hope you The American people were fortunate when the unprecedented degree of accuracy, precision, and all of our colleagues will join me in thank­ voters of Wyoming sent Dick to Washington to and effectiveness on the ground and in the ing Ben as he prepares to retire from GSA. serve the Nation, and when he was chosen by air. Our coalition was able to coordinate the President to lead the Department of De­ His energy and spirit will be sorely missed. more than 100,000 air sorties from land and fense. sea-involving the forces of 11 differ.ent na- April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8973 tions. New techniques and capabilities like group will have, or be near to acquiring, nu­ we act or not, we know the Soviets are pur­ laser targeting, infrared night vision, let us clear capability as well. Some 30 countries suing this new revolution diligently-par­ respond to constantly changing battlefield will have chemical weapons; 10 will be able ticularly in light of the lessons they've conditions. It will be a long time before all to deploy biological systems as well. learned by watching our operations in the the assessments are in, but this much is So the Gulf war foreshadowed the kinds of Gulf. clear-in the years ahead, the history of war threats we may well face again-a major re­ What do these trends mean for our defense will have to be dated BDS and ADS, Before gional power, armed with some of the more strategy? First, we will have a smaller force Desert Storm and After Desert Storm. modern and sophisticated systems in the structure, but one that is flexible enough to Technology alone is not the · reason. Our world. That's one dimension of the challenge respond to a wide range of threats. As we victory in the Gulf reflects the skill and the we face as our nation begins its third cen­ carefully reduce our forces, we will need to professionalism of our true smart weapons-­ tury. retain the national capacity to reconstitute soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines-who The other major challenge, of course, is them in the future, should that become nec­ put our technology to work. They are, with­ the global political shift brought about by essary. out question, the finest armed forces in the ·the end of the Cold War. Saddam Hussein Second, current trends reinforce the im­ world today. (Applause) showed us that the end of the Cold War does portance of maintaining our edge-not only Today I also want to give credit to another not mean an end to aggression. Regional and in military hardware, but in the kind of group-the men and women of America's de­ ethnic tensions and other forms of violence fresh ideas that successful strategy and doc­ fense industry. They are the ones who fol­ will continue in many parts of the world. trine require. Our technological edge re­ lowed through on the promise of modern New uncertainties still challenge the transi­ mains essential, both to deter aggression and technology to produce and deliver the weap­ tion to a more peaceful world-not the least to defend against potential threats. We need ons that our forces needed to do the job. Ob­ of these being change inside the Soviet strong strategic offensive and defensive viously, in the 1980's we bought more than Union itself. Let me say just a few words forces. We must move forward with our ef­ just $600 toilet seats. (Laughter) about that. fort to develop and deploy a system that can One of the concepts that you become very The Soviets, clearly, have played an impor­ protect us, our allies, and 'our forces wher­ much aware of as Secretary of Defense when tant, and oftentimes helpful role, in some of ever they may be, from missile strikes even you go through an exercise such as the war the most significant developments in the more sophisticated than those we suffered in in the Gulf, is how much you owe to your pa.st few years. In finally allowing Eastern the Gulf. As President Bush said, "I thank predecessors. It would not do today to let the Europe to choose .its own path; in reducing God that when the SCUDs came, the people opportunity pass to pay homage to those conv~ntional armaments; and in joining the of Israel and Saudi Arabia, and our forces, that have gone before, in terms of making international condemnation of Iraq's aggres­ had more to protect their lives than some the decisions to create the forces that Gen­ sion. That kind of new thinking and policy abstract theory of deterrence. Should we eral Powell and I inherited, that we were helped transform our relations with Moscow, wish less for our cities and our people?" able to deploy at the President's instructions and have ushered in a new era in world poli­ The third implication of world trends is when we needed them last August. Later this tics. Yet today, the movement towards de­ the continuing importance of our worldwide afternoon I'll have the opportunity to meet mocracy and away from militarization that alliances. Friends and allies who share our with President Reagan-I've already called we welcomed in the Soviet Union, now ap­ basic values and aims are the surest guaran­ him once to thank him for what he did to pear to be in doubt. Recent worrisome events tee of our long term security as a free and make possible the effort that's been so suc­ threaten the prospects for needed reform. independent nation. cessfully concluded in the last few weeks. The economy in the Soviet Union today ap­ Fourth, and in keeping with those global But credit is due as well, to my prede­ pears to be collapsing. By some estimates, it commitments, we need to retain forward de­ cessors-Republican and Democrat alike­ will contract by as much as another 20 per­ ployed forces, along with the ability to Frank Carlucci, Cap Weinberger, Harold cent this year. The shelves are empty of project force rapidly, like the maritime pre­ Brown, Don Rumsfeld, Jim Schlesinger, Mel food, soap, and medicine. Yet in the face of positioning and highly mobile forces that Laird, and all the other Secretaries over the the crisis, the Kremlin has killed any pros­ contributed so much to our response to the years who did, in fact, create the force we pect for reversing the decline by rejecting crisis last August. used in the Gulf, in the war just completed. the only realistic, market-oriented economic Fifth, we need a robust Navy to control the For years, we've listened as the defense reform program. At the same time, political world's oceans that are a primary link to critics told us that high tech systems reform has also slowed, and in some cases, friends and trading partners all over the wouldn't perform, or that they were too has been reversed. globe. The size and mix of our fleet may complicated for our servicemen and women In December, former Foreign Minister change, but its fundamental importance to to handle. Every one of these individuals pre­ Shevardnadze left the government, warning our security will endure. dicted doom and gloom in the Gulf. I was of an impending dictatorship, shortly after Sixth, to support our forces we must main­ going to go back and find some of the worst Gorbachev sanctioned a government crack­ tain training, equipment, and other forms of predictions for you, like the critic who said down on the freely elected governments of support that are needed to do the job right. the Tomahawk would never work, that it the Baltic states. In short, rather than move Desert Storm has erased the Vietnam syn­ was, quote, "just plain dumb." aggressively toward greater political and drome, but not the lessons of that conflict. I decided, instead, to give you a prediction economic alternates to resolve underlying Today's brave soldiers and sailors, like those by someone who had it right. I'm thinking of Soviet problems, President Gorbachev ap­ who served in Vietnam, deserve our coun­ a young pilot who was asked how he felt pears ready to take the old road, relying on try's praise, our gratitude, and our full sup­ about the prospect of combat. It was just a security services and the use of force. Taken port. We will not return to the hollow Navy few days before the January 15th deadline for together, the implications of all of these de­ and Army of the post-Vietnam period. Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait, at a time velopments are significant. Finally, in the new strategy, we must con­ when no one knew just what would happen. First,· it's clear that the threat of imme­ tinue the commitment to world leadership This young pilot said, "These guys don't diate, short notice, global war has dis­ on which our security has rested for so long. scare me. I respect our technology and I re­ sipated. The Warsaw Pact is dead as a mili­ America's safety, our ability to influence the spect our pilots. We are better than them." tary organization. The Kremlin's ability to direction and speed of global change depends, He was right on target. project conventional military power beyond as never before, on our willingness and abil­ Now, after years of hearing from our crit­ Soviet borders will continue to decline. ity to take an active part in world affairs. As ics, Americans have seen the reality for At the same time, we must recognize that our defense structure grows smaller, it is es­ themselves. They've seen the caliber of our considerable uncertainty still exists about sential to reassure others of our determina­ men and women in uniform; they've seen future developments inside the Soviet Union. tion to protect our interests, and to respond new technologies work and work very well; Unrest and violence in the Soviet Union is to threats wherever they may arise. That de­ and more importantly, they've seen that expected to continue with international as pends, in turn, on our willingness to main­ these systems save American lives. Every well as domestic impact. Meanwhile, the So­ tain the basic defenses that we require. one of you who contributed to that triumph viet Union retains the largest army in Eu­ Operation Desert Shield relied on forces we can be proud of a job very well done. rope, and continues to pursue a vigorous pro­ developed and bought years and in some As we look ahead, it's clear that our tech­ gram to modernize its strategic capabilities, cases, decades ago. Tomorrow's capabilities nological edge will grow more important, not including strategic defenses. Soviet strate­ depend very much on the investments we less important. Weapons technologies con­ gists continue to write about what they fore­ make today. In recent weeks there's been a tinue to move ahead. More sophisticated sys­ see as the coming m111tary technological nationwide outpouring of pride and con­ tems are appearing in arsenals throughout revolution, comparing it with the period be­ fidence for the deserving men and women the globe. We estimate that by the year 2000 fore World War II when aircraft carriers, who have gone in harm's way to serve Amer­ more than two dozen developing nations will blitzkrieg tactics, and amphibious capab111- ica's defense. As we take up the responsibil­ possess ballistic missiles, and a third of that ties changed the shape of warfare. Whether ities of our future defense, we owe them and 8974 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 ourselves a thoughtful approach to the task investment bankers. brokers, investment advi­ "(1) require the redemption of such per­ ahead. sors, underwriters or appraisers who stand to son's specified security in the entity for an gain by the roll-up. amount equal to such security's propor­ tionate share of the net value of the assets of It's time that Wall Street gave Main Street a such entity immediately before the trans­ CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM break. ROLL-UPS action and such amount to be paid in cash, The text of the bill follows: marketable securities which have been trad­ H.R.- ed on a national exchange for at least three HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ years, or negotiable promissory notes issued OF CALIFORNIA resentatives of the United States of America in by the entity resulting from the transaction, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress assembled, That (a) chapter 54 of the such promissory notes being subject to terms Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by specified in regulations to be promulgated by Tuesday, April 23, 1991 adding at the end thereof the following new the Secretary; or Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ section: "(11) receive securities which have substan­ tially the same value, rights, powers, and ducing a bill to protect consumers from roll­ "SEC. 5882. TAX ON CERTAIN AMOUNTS RE· CEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH CER­ privileges as the specified security. ups, a financial restructuring that is depleting TAIN ACQUISITIONS OR COMBINA· The amount determined under subparagraph TIONS OF SPECIFIED ENTITIES. the investments of many of our constituents. (B) with respect to the value of any specified There has been a recent trend on the part "(a) IMPOSITION OF TAX.-There is hereby security shall in no event be less than the of partnership promoters and managers, par­ imposed on any disqualified person who re­ amount represented (in any document filed ticularly in publicly held real estate partner­ ceives any disqualified rollup-related pay­ with the Securities and Exchange Commis­ ships, to combine several partnerships . into ment a tax equal to 50 percent of any gain or sion or any other governmental authority) other income realized by such person by rea­ as the value of the underlying assets to be one publicly traded partnership. Investors are son of such payment. lured into voting for this restructuring, com­ exchanged, sold or contributed (either di­ "(b) DISQUALIFIED ROLLUP-RELATED PAY­ rectly or indirectly) by the specified entity monly known as a roll-up, with assurances MENT.-For purposes of this section- which issued the specified security. that the roll-up will provide liquidity of their in­ "(!) IN GENERAL.-Except as provided in "(3) SPECIFIED ENTITY.-The term 'specified vestment, economies of scale and reduced paragraph (2), the term 'disqualified rollup­ entity' means any limited partnership which administrative costs, diversification of their in­ related payment' means any payment, fee, or has issued a specified security which was not vestment and better access to capital markets. other consideration received (directly or in­ traded on a national securities exchange be­ directly) by a disqualified person- In fact, investors have seen their equity fore April 23, 1991, or any such entity which "(A) on account of services rendered in has been converted after April 23, 1991 into drastically erode in almost every roll-up to connection with a prohibited rollup trans­ date. Liquidity means nothing when there is no an entity interests in which are freely action, transferrable. market for the new entity. Diversification pro­ "(B) in exchange for a direct or indirect in­ "(4) SPECIFIED SECURITY.-The term 'speci­ vides no safety for the investor in a healthy terest in a specified entity which is a party fied security' means a limited partnership partnership which is rolled up with partner­ to a prohibited rollup transaction, or for the interest in which the holders of such interest ships on the verge of liquidation. Economies relinquishment of any right arising under a contract or other agreement with any such are entitled to receive a proportionate share of scale and reduced administrative costs can­ entity, or of all net proceeds from all sales or not begin to offset the costs of the roll-ups "(C) on account of- refinancings which occur on or after a speci­ with fees paid to investment bankers, apprais­ "(i) services rendered to any entity result­ fied date (which date may be the initial date ers, accountants, lawyers and brokers, and in­ ing from a prohibited rollup transaction, or of issuance of such security) of the assets of the entity issuing such security, and none of creased fees to general partners. "(11) holding any interest in such entity (including any amount received on redemp­ the net proceeds of such sales or refinancings Who are these investors and why do they may be retained by such entity, other than agree to allow their investments to be rolled­ tion or other disposition of such an interest). "(2) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS.­ that which may be retained under the origi­ up? There are 8 to 9 million limited partner­ The term 'disqualified rollup-related pay­ nal agreement among the partners. For pur­ ship investors with typical investments in the ment' shall not include any amount received poses of this paragraph, the term 'net pro­ $5,000 to $10,000 range. Judging from my by any disqualified person on account of any ceeds' means the gross proceeds received constituents, many are seniors who invested services to the extent such amount does not from a sale or refinancing, reduced by any their retirement savings in limited partnerships exceed the amount such disqualified person indebtedness or reasonable costs that must on the advice of brokers. Because they tend would have been entitled to receive for such be paid as a result of such sale or refinanc­ services from a specified entity had it not ing, further reduced by any reserve for re­ to be unsophisticated investors, they tend to pairs or replacement. all of which must have vote a approve a roll-up in reliance upon the entered into the prohibited rollup trans­ action. been consistent with the agreement of the "experts," the general partner, investment "(c) PROHIBITED RoLLUP TRANSACTION.­ ·partners at the time the specified security bankers and brokers. General partners send a For purposes of this section- was issued. prospectus of hundreds of pages describing "(!) IN GENERAL.-The term 'prohibited "(d) DISQUALIFIED PERSON.-For purposes the transactions. Since the average small in­ rollup transaction means any transaction of this section, the term 'disqualified person' vestor will have great difficulty understanding which would convert a specified security in a means- specified entity to an interest which is not a "(!) any person who, immediately before or the prospectus, they rely on their brokers' ad­ after a prohibited rollup transaction, was or vice. Brokers urge consumers to vote yes on specified security if- "(A) in connection with such transaction, is a general partner, manager, or investment the roll-ups but don't explain that they earn a there is an offering of securities which is re­ adviser with respect to any specified entity fee for yes votes only. Nor do they explain quired to be registered with the Securities which is a party to such transaction, that the deal's fairness opinion is usually writ­ and Exchange Commission or any com­ "(2) any person performing services as a ten by an investment house that gets a bigger parable agency of a State or local govern­ broker. dealer, underwriter, promoter, in­ fee for a deal that gets rolled-up than for one ment or a proxy or other vote is requested in vestment banker, or appraiser in connection that does not, providing an incentive to call connection with the transaction, and with the prohibited rollup transaction. and "(3) any person who is related (within the any deal fair. "(B) the dissenters' rights requirements of paragraph (2) are not met by each specified meaning of section 5881(c)(2)); to any person There is a solution that the average investor entity which is a party to the transaction described in paragraph (1) or (2). can appreciate. I propose that dissenters and which was in existence before the trans­ "(e) TAX APPLIES WHETHER OR NOT AMOUNT rights be offered to all investors of proposed action. RECOGNIZED.-The tax imposed by this sec­ roll-ups. Let the consumer have the option of "(2) DISSENTERS' RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS.­ tion shall apply whether or not the gain or getting out of the investment, before it is di­ The dissenters' rights requirements of this other income referred to in subsection (a) is luted with the cost of the roll-up, for the value paragraph are met by any specified entity recognized. that the promoters place on the partnership in­ if- "(O ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.-For pur­ "(A) each person who holds a specified se­ poses of the deficiency procedures of subtitle terest in the SEC filings. curity in such entity has a reasonable oppor­ F, any tax imposed by this section shall be If dissenters rights are not offered, my bill tunity to dissent to the transaction referred treated as a tax imposed by subtitle A." would impose a 50 percent excise tax on any to in paragraph (1), and (b)(l) The chapter heading and table of sec­ amounts of gain, payments, fees or other ben­ "(B) each person who dissents to such tions for chapter 54 of such Code is amended efit earned by the general partners, manager, transaction has the right to- to read as follows: April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8975 "CHAPTER 54-GREENMAIL, ETC. BLOCKBUSTER ENTERTAINMENT tradition that dates back to 1935, are brought "Sec. 5881. Greenmail. CORP. NAMED COMPANY OF THE to Washington, DC and other historical sites in "Sec. 5882. Tax on certain amounts received YEAR the area as guests of the Legion. in connection with certain ac­ The brave American service men and quisitions or combinations of HON. ILEANA ROS.LEHTINEN women of Operation Desert Storm follow a specified entities. OF FLORIDA long line of American troops that have fought (2) The table of sections for subtitle E of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to protect American interests and ideals such Code is amended by striking the item across the globe. Many of the veterans of ear­ relating to chapter 54 and inserting the fol­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 lier battles for freedom are today members of lowing new item: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am a noble association of veterans-the American "Chapter 54. Greenmail, etc." pleased to recognize today Blockbuster Enter­ Legion. (c) The amendments made by this section tainment Corp. which was recently named by Mr. Speaker, when I came to serve the peo­ shall apply to prohibited rollup transactions the Miami Herald as the Florida Company of ple of Ohio in the House of Representatives, (as defined in section 5882 of the Internal the Year for 1990. I gratefully accepted an appointment to the Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection Blockbuster, and its chairman, H. Wayne (a)) occurring after April 23, 1991. House Veterans Affairs Committee. I have Huizenga, has revolutionized the video­ been equally grateful for the opportunities to cassette rental industry with a chain of fran­ meet and work with Veterans Associations chised stores. The south Florida-based firm such as the American Legion who share my LEWISBURG UNITED METHODIST has grown rapidly to become the world's larg­ respect for America, and the traditional values HOMES CELEBRATES 75 YEARS est video chain with more than 1,600 stores and institutions that made this the greatest OF CHRISTIAN CARING serviced by 26,000 employees. country on Earth. The Herald panel of judges, all deans of The Ohio American Legion's annual "Ameri­ HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS business schools at Florida universities, se­ canism and Government" Test Program pro­ lected Blockbuster for its remarkable growth, motes the study of our political system ·and OF PENNSYLVANIA its ability to fund expansion without incurring history. Nathan Anderson, a Boy Scout and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES large debt, and its community service efforts. honor student with an excellent grade point Tuesday, April 23, 1991 They also applauded the company's refusal to average, is a worthy choice as one of this carry X-rated adult videos in its stores. year's winners. Furthermore, Nathan plans to Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask In 1990, Blockbuster's revenues passed the follow in the footsteps of the members of the my colleagues to join me in congratulating the $1 billion mark for the first time in the compa­ American Legion and join the armed forces, Lewisburg United Methodist Homes which will ny's history, totaling $1.13 billion, a 71-percent pursuing a career as a navy pilot. be celebrating "75 Years of Christian Caring" increase over 1989. This rapid growth shows Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in con­ on May 18, 1991. that the American dream can still come true gratulating Nathan Anderson for his selection, In 1879, Father Adolph Weidmeyer of Balti­ for those willing to take the risks to make their and the American Legion of Ohio for continu­ more County, MD, recognized the commu­ vision a reality. ing this fine tradition of providing a program nity's need for a home for old people as an Along with Blockbuster, the Miami Herald that brings outstanding young men and agency of the church. Seeing this need, he also nominated six other south Florida firms women to Washington for an opportunity to placed $115 in a trust, to be cared for by his for the 1990 award: American Bankers Insur­ learn a little more about their country and its son P.C. Weidmeyer, until a home could be ance of Miami, Peoples Telephone of Miami, Government. built. Claire's Stores of Miami, Lennar Corp. of This fund later came under the custody of Miami, Wackenhut Corp. of Coral Gables, and the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Watsco of Miami. Blockbuster joins five other THE NEZ PERCE NATIONAL Evangelical Church. About the same time, south Florida firms who were named Florida HISTORIC PARKS ACT OF 1991 Rev. Ammon Stapleton, A.M., D.D. of Wil­ Company of the Year by the Miami Herald liamsport, PA, recognized the need for an or­ since the award began in 1982: Citizens Sav­ HON. PAT WIWAMS phanage. The conference decided to join both ings Financial Corp. of Miami, 1989; Carnival OF MONTANA of these causes in March 1916. Cruise Lines of Miami, 1988; L. Luria & Sons IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The fir$t real step took place in March 1916 of Miami Lakes, 1984; Ryder Systems of Tuesday, April 23, 1991 when the United Evangelical Home purchased Miami, 1983; and Key Pharmaceutical of the Ross mansion and farm near Lewisburg. Miami, 1982. Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, this past year Members of the church joined in the cause by These businesses have proven that the all of America marveled at the presentation of donating whatever they could to make the American values of free enterprise and entre­ the Civil War documentary on public tele­ home successful. preneurial initiative are still alive and well in vision. This Nation has spent a great deal of For 36 years, the orphanage provided a south Florida. time understanding the Civil War and preserv­ home to over 250 children. They set up a ing the sites of historic consequence and bat­ healthy living environment where the children tles. We preserve this heritage not because it could live a happy childhood and grow into COMMENDING NATHAN ANDERSON glorifies war or its outcome, but because it caring citizens. helps us understand who we are as a nation The members of the church provided land, HON. BOB McEWEN and a people. money, and most importantly, time to take OF OHIO It is for these reasons that I rise today to in­ care of others in their community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES troduce the Nez Perce National Historic Parks In 1988, the Lewisburg United Methodist Act of 1991. There are important pieces of our Homes changed its corporate name to the Tuesday, April 23, 1991 past being lost every day in the West, and it United Methodist Continuing Care Services. Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog­ is high time we move to protect those sites as As you can see, I am very proud to have nize Nathan Anderson, an outstanding young diligently as the battlefield sites in the East. these caring and hard-working people in my man from Chillicothe, OH, who recently visited This legislation does precisely that. Joining me constituency. They go beyond their call of duty Washington as a part of the American Le­ in introducing this bill are Congressmen LA­ to help their fellow man. They are lessons to gion's annual Americanism and Government ROCCO and STALLINGS of Idaho, Congressmen the youth and great examples of ideal citizens. Test Program. DICKS and MCDERMOTI of the State of Wash­ I hope that they will continue to grow and Nathan, a 17-year old eleventh grade stu­ ington, and Congressmen AUCOIN of Oregon have another successful 75 years. They are dent at Union-Scioto High School, was one of and FALEOMAVAEGA of American Somoa. greatly appreciated by all of us. I ask you to just eighteen winners from among the eighty­ The Nez Perce, the American Indians join me in both thanking and congratulating six thousand participants in this annual com­ whose heritage and fate this bill addresses, them on their 75 years of dedication to the petition sponsored by the American Legion of were traditionally at peace with the white men 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. Ohio. The winners of this prestigious event, a who settled the mountains and valleys of 8976 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 southeastern Washington, northeastern Or­ THE MINING LAW OF 1872: A NEW Perhaps even worse than the financial rip­ egon, and north central Idaho. In 1855, Isaac MEXICAN SPEAKS OUT off and the shortchanging of our schools is Stevens, then the Governor of the territory of the environmental impact of the 1872 Mining Law: Decades of neglect have left a legacy of Washington, signed a treaty setting aside HON. GEORGE Mill.ER poison and devastation. The Terrero mine, 5,000 square miles of homeland for the tribe. OF CALIFORNIA which caused the fish kill in the Pecos, has The promise of peace and cooperation was in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been abandoned for many decades. Nothing hand. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 in the law requires cleanup of mines, and hundreds more in our state remain But short years later, when gold was discov­ Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, the ered on the newly created reservation, pros­ unreclaimed, environmental time bombs. House Interior Committee is again looking to What reformers are asking for is a little pectors entered without regard for the treaty. reform the antiquated mining law of 1872, a common sense. We'd like to see hard rock Another treaty was proposed in 1863 but Old statute seriously out of step with the times. minerals treated like other leasable com­ Joseph, White Bird, Looking Glass, and other Each time the committee has taken up this modities like oil, gas, coal or geothermal re­ chiefs of the upper Nez Perce after witnessing cause, we have been told there is no support sources. the failure of the first treaty would not sign a for such action, especially in the Western Ownership of the land should remain in public hands, not handed over for a pittance. second one. Finally in May of 1877 war broke States. Revenue should be directed back to the af­ out between the nontreaty Nez Perce, on their Mr. Speaker, I am submitting an op-ed fected states. Land managers should be given way to the reservation, and U.S. Army troops. piece today that was written by Mr. Jim Baca, the responsibility of determining whether What followed was one of the most miracu­ the land commissioner for New Mexico, and mining is an appropriate activity for a given lous retreats and evasions that this country published April 8, 1991, in the Albuquerque location. Reasonable, strong reclamation has ever witnessed. The Nez Perce in their at­ Journal. It is a clear example that solid, pro­ standards should be applied. gressive leadership for reform of the mining These are the standards that the vast ma­ tempt to reach Canada and peace began a jority of public land resource users must journey that began in Oregon, traveled law of 1872 does exist in the West. I commend it to my colleagues. meet today. Without a change, we face the through Idaho and Montana, crossed the con­ prospect of having a 19th century law admin­ [From the Albuquerque (NM) Journal, Apr. 8, tinental divide three times, and finally ended ister mining in the 21st century. 1991) Many of my fellow land managers at the on the windswept northern plains of eastern OVERHAUL 1872 MINE LAW Montana, just 40 miles of the Canadian border Bureau of Land Management agree, despite (By Jim Baca, Land Commissioner) official opposition to reform. and the hope for a new home. Two days after 40,000 Pecos River trout It's time for a change, and it's time our That incredible movement of men, women, were killed by mining waste, the head of the citizens and public officials stood up and and children with all their worldly belongings U.S. Bureau of Mines claimed that people said so. was achieved in rough and often treacherous seeking reform of federal mining law were "a terrain, through all types of weather and while bunch of nuts." Three days later, the Bureau fighting a running battle with U.S. troops. Their of Land Management unveiled a "marketing IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 534, A BILL plan" designed to develop a "good standard trail stretched across 1, 170 miles, and we now TO REPEAL THE USER FEE ON public line" in support of the status quo. BOATS know the battlefields bear by the names of the Unfortunately, what's needed is a com­ Big Hole, White Bird Canyon, Clearwater, and prehensive overhaul of the antiquated 1872 the Bear Paws. These were important battles Mining Law, not a public relations job de­ HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. that still tell us important facts about our de­ signed to cover up its multitude of sins. OF FLORIDA As commissioner of public lands, I have the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES velopment as a nation and our place as a responsibility to manage and conserve our Tuesday, April 23, 1991 people. state trust lands-to earn money for our This legislation continues and builds on im­ schools and protect our environment. The Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I would like to portant work the U.S. Forest Service and local 1872 Mining Law makes it more difficult to bring to my colleagues' attention a bill I be­ citizens have already done in identifying and achieve both goals, and for that reason I lieve worthy of their support. The legislation I managing the Nez Perce National Historic have joined in the call for reform. am referring to is H.R. 534, a bill to repeal the When a 119-year-old law permits mining user fee for boats. I am proud to be cosponsor Trail. I am pleased to sponsor this effort, and companies to take public resources without I will be calling for an early hearing so we can paying for the minerals they extract, with­ of this legislation, which was introduced by the get on with this important work. out being subjected to the scrutiny of mul­ ranking Republican member of the Merchant As Chief Joseph stood on the open plains of · tiple use planning, or adequately reclaim the Marine and Fisheries Committee, Congress­ Montana, he delivered one of the most com­ mined land to a productive state, it is a law man ROBERT DAVIS of Michigan. pelling speeches on American soil. He said: out of step with the times. H.R. 534 has over 150 cosponsors, and that When that same law allows large corpora­ list is deservedly growing. A majority of mem­ Tell General Howard that I know his heart. tions to simply "claim" large acreages of bers who serve on the Merchant Marine and I am tired of fighting. Our chiefs are killed. public land as their own and pay no more Fisheries Committee are also cosponsors. Looking Glass is dead. Toohoolzote is dead. than $5 an acre, it is nothing short of scan­ The old men are all dead. It is young men dalous. This legislation is necessary, vital and sen­ who say yes or no. He who lead the young As commissioner, I have a constitutional sible. I have long been an opponent of a user men is dead. It is cold and we have no blan­ mandate to charge full market value for all fee for boaters for three simple reasons: First, kets. The little children are freezing to state trust resources leased for development. the average boater is already overtaxed; sec­ death. My people, some of them, have run If you were a mining company and had a ond, this user few will be difficult for the Coast away to the hills, and have no blankets, no choice of paying the state for the minerals or Guard to administer and implement; and third, food; no one knows where they are-perhaps getting them for free from federal land, the boater will not be receiving any new serv­ freezing to death. I want to have time to which would you choose? ices from the Coast Guard for paying this user look for my children and see how many I can Even though your state trust lands were given by the federal government for the pur­ fee. find. Maybe I shall find them among the Allow me to expand on these three basic dead. Hear me, my chiefs. I am tired; my pose of benefiting New Mexico's school­ children, the 1872 Mining Law effectively points. Last year's Budget Reconciliation Act, heart is sick and sad. From where the Sun takes that money away from our schools and while necessary to restore some sanity and now stands, I will fight no more * * * for- teachers by undercutting the market. discipline to our budget process, was particu­ ever. While discouraging the use of state land, larly hard on boaters, boat retailers, and boat Mr. Speaker, it would be wrong to forget the 1872 law also deprives us of income from manufacturers. In addition to the user fee, these events. This legislation will help us to the federal estate. Every year, millions of Congress also levied a new $35 FCC license remember. dollars in royalties and rentals come to New Mexico from oil, gas and coal companies for fee for boat radios, raised fuel taxes for the their development on federal land in the boater, and imposed a 10 percent excise tax state. The 1872 Mining Law exempts those on boats over $100,000. These new taxes companies mining gold or copper from pay­ were passed quick1y in the waning days of the ing their fair share. 101 st Congress with little debate and with little April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8977 hard information on their impact. Now that the SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT ues to plague individuals and families in both rush to get a budget package and to adjourn CORPS ACT OF 1991 urban and rural America. is over, we can more fully examine exactly what Congress has wrought, and correct the HON. Bill GREEN mistake Congress made in its hasty search for OF NEW YORK MANDELL WEISS' lOOTH BffiTHDAY more revenues. Clearly, Congress levied too IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many taxes at once on the boating public. I Tuesday, April 23, 1991 submit that the user fee, and also the so­ Mr. GREEN of New York. Mr. Speaker, I HON. Bill WWERY called luxury boat tax should be repealed in rise with my colleague, Mr. STARK, to intro­ OF CALIFORNIA their entirety. duce legislation which would address the staff­ The luxury boat tax can be considered the ing crisis in drug and substance abuse treat­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES user fee's poorer cousin. While not garnering ment. The primary objective of the Substance the attention or support (yet) of the user fee, Abuse Treatment Corps Act of 1991 is to get Tuesday, April 23, 1991 it is nonetheless severely hampering the boat­ more drug and substance abuse treatment Mr. LOWERY of California. Mr. Speaker, I ing industry from getting back on its feet, and personnel into our Nation's areas of need, rise today to pay a special tribute to an indi­ is costing American workers their jobs. I both urban and rural. The legislation adopts vidual who has become an integral part of the fought particularly hard during the markup of the concepts of the National Health Service rich culture and history of the city of San the Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 in the Corps-tuition assistance in exchange for a Diego, CA. The man to whom I refer is none Ways and Means Committee against the lux­ commitment to serve. other than Mandell Weiss, and I am delighted ury excise tax on boats. I am fully aware of The lack of sufficient personnel is the lead­ to offer these words on the occasion of his the dire straits in which our domestic boating ing contributor to the crisis in substance abuse 100th birthday. manufacturers now finds themselves. I have treatment. The Substance Abuse Treatment Mandell Weiss is a name synonymous with introduced legislation, H.R. 951, which would Corps Act will remedy that shortage by in­ vision, and excellence, both in the business repeal this onerous tax. H.R. 951, entitled the creasing the availability of treatment servcies and arts communities. He came to the United "Boating Industry Jobs Preservation Act of for drug and alcohol abuse in health worker States from Romania in 1898 at the age of 7. shortage areas. If adopted, this legislation will 1991 " has 49 cosponsors, and I invite mem­ He settled in Portland, OR, where he took a work to attract certified and qualified individ­ bers who are interested in boating issues to job as an usher and never missed an oppor­ uals to serve in the Substance Abuse Treat­ cosponsor my bill. ment Corps. In return, the Federal Govern­ tunity to see one of the traveling shows which My second reason for opposition to the user ment will agree to repay, for each year of came to town. fee is the inherent difficulty the Coast Guard, service, not more than $20,000 of the principal Mr. Weiss served his new country during the government agency charged with imple­ and interest of the individuals' enducational World War I and came to San Diego after menting this tax, will encounter. The Coast loans. completing his tour. Within hours of arriving in Guard will have to license an estimated 4.5 As many of my colleagues know, an abun­ the city that would become his permanent million boaters-a daunting task considering dance of statistical evidence reveals there is a home, he took a job in the jewelry business. the sheer paper work involved. Also, boaters crisis in substance abuse treatment. According In the next 53 years, he would become an will have to regist€r their boats even in places to a 1990 study released by the National As­ owner of two successful jewelry businesses, where the Coast Guard does not have a per­ sociation of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Di­ and manager of the jewelry division of a major manent presence. That point alone makes one rectors [NASADAD], only one in eight people retail chain. wonder why we continue the charade of call­ who need treatment is receiving it. A national Today, Mandell Weiss may be best known ing this tax a user fee at all. Finally, I view the drug and alcoholism treatment unit survey to San Diegans for his association with the La Coast Guard's main mission is to protect the from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Jolla Playhouse at the University of California, integrity of our Nation's coasts, and of course, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Al­ San Diego. In 1981, Mr. Weiss embarked on search and rescue operations. The Coast coholism indicated that only 1 in 11 people a personal campaign to strengthen the pres­ Guard is not a tax collection agency. Luckily, who needed treatment was being served. ence of world-class theater in San Diego. He the Coast Guard, one of the more effective The need for substance abuse services in donated $1.14 million toward the completion of government agencies, has taken a reasonable New York City and throughout the Nation con­ what would become the playhouse's Mandell view so far on how it will administer the user tinues to be unmet and the current treatment Weiss Theater at UCSD. The playhouse has system has been unable to expand. In 1990, fee. For ~xample, it will not set up "dragnet" produced numerous landmark shows in recent the State of New York reported that 4,891 · type operations to check 17-foot dingys for years, many enjoying success on Broadway. people were on the waiting list for drug abuse At the age of 100, Weiss still plays an active their user fee sticker. I commend the Coast treatment, and an additional 2, 166 were on Guard for their level-headed approach to a the waiting list for alcohol abuse treatment. role in theater operation. As a trustee of the task I am sure they do not relish. The average days estimated between request playhouse he regularly attends board meet­ Finally, my third and final reason is that the for treatment and admission to treatment is 65 ings and helps guide the theater's develop­ boater will gain nothing by paying this user days. We should not have to tell an addict ment and evolution. Not surprisingly, he is one fee. The estimated $127 million this user fee who wants treatment to come back in 2 of the playhouse's most faithful fans, and was is estimated to bring in-a wildly optimistic fig­ months or 6 months. We should have treat­ even given a cameo role in the 1987 produc­ ure in my opinion-this year will not be di­ ment facilities that can handle the demand for tion of Thornton Wilder's "The Matchmaker." rected to the Coast Guard, or to any other treatment. Mandell Weiss' commitment to his comm~ government agency that would offer a service The Substance Abuse Treatment Corps Act nity continues to grow. He recently contributed of which the boater might benefit. It is to be of 1991 is a response to the President's call $1.3 million for the construction of the new used to reduce our swollen, bloated, Federal for improving the existing drug and substance Mandell Weiss Forum. The gift takes the play­ budget deficit. abuse treatment system with more adequately house one step closer toward its dream of Mr. Speaker, my congressional district prob­ trained personnel. The legislation provides for three distinct theaters. ably has more boaters than any other. I hear a $26 million annual authorization, the amount Mr. Speaker, few Americans have given as their concerns, and want to bring them some requested in the President's fiscal year 1992 much of their energy and their spirit to others relief. Demographics show that the average budget for in-service treatment training pro­ as Mandell Weiss. He has blessed San Diego American boater is just that-average. Middle grams, fellowships, and grants. with his work, his generosity, and his love of class. Passage of H.R. 534 will help ensure In closing, L should like to encourage my drama. On this his 1OOth birthday, I hope you boating as an avocation available to all Ameri­ colleagues to give this proposal serious con­ and our colleagues will join all of San Diego cans, not just the wealthy. sideration. The Substance Abuse Treatment iii saluting him. Corps Act will help address the demand side of the substance abuse problem that contin- 8978 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 WORLD FOOD DAY Whereas the Congress is a.ware a.nd fully gram is believed to be the largest single de­ supportive of the 1992 World Conference a.nd velopment education broadcast ever orga­ Environment a.nd Development a.nd the nized in the U.S. The precedent-setting ex­ HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN forthcoming International Conference on tension of the broadcast to Mexico wa.s ma.de OF NEW YORK Nutrition, a.nd the influence the decisions of possible through the cooperation of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these conferences ma.y have on sustainable Instituto Technologico de Monterrey, which Tuesday, April 23, 1991 agricultural development a.nd human well­ relayed the broadcast to its campuses being; throughout Mexico a.nd to Central America., Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intrcr Whereas private enterprise a.nd the pri­ with simultaneous interpretation into Span­ ducing House Joint Resolution 230 a resolu­ macy of the independent family farmer have ish, over Mexico's Morelos satellite. The U.S. tion designating October 16, 1991 and Octcr been basic to the development of a.n a.gricul­ National Committee for World Food Da.y, ber 16, 1992, each as "World Food". For a full tura.l economy in the United States a.nd have which organizes the teleconference program, decade now Congress has enthusiastically ma.de the United States capable of meeting is now working with Mexico a.nd the Latin supported this commemorative day. The day the food needs of most of the people of the American regional office of the UN Food a.nd has played a vital role in galvanizing national United Sta.tea; Agriculture Office to extend this outreach Whereas conservation of natural resources throughout Latin America a.nd the Carib­ and international attention to the critical prob­ is necessary for the United States to remain lem of world hunger. bean in future yea.rs. the largest producer of food in the world a.nd World Food Da.y, held for the first time in I want to take this occasion to thank Pat to continue to a.id hungry a.nd malnourished 1981 and marking the founding of UN/F AO in Young, the national coordinator of World people of the world; 1945, has captured the imagination of people Food, for her tireless efforts in orchestrating Whereas participation by private vol­ throughout the world. In the U.S. the da.y is the educational events worldwide. I ask that untary organizations a.nd businesses, work­ observed in virtually every community the full text of the executive summary of the ing with national governments a.nd the inter­ throughout the country, with especially 1990 World Food Day Teleconference Report national community, is essential in the strong support in schools a.nd worship cen­ along with House Joint Resolution 230 be search for ways to increase food production ters. The U.S. National Committee for World in developing countries a.nd improve food printed in the RECORD at this point. Food Da.y ha.a grown in membership to near­ distribution to hungry a.nd malnourished ly 450 private voluntary organizations a.nd H.J. RES. 230 people; works directly through more than 16,000 vol­ Whereas hunger a.nd malnutrition remain Whereas the member nations of the Food unteer community organizers. daily facts of life for hundreds of millions of a.nd Agriculture Organization of the United Serving on the teleconference expert panel people in the world; Nations unanimously designated October 16 in 1990 were Robert 0. Blake, former ambas­ Whereas the children of the world suffer of ea.ch year as World Food Da.y because of sador to Mali a.nd current chairman of the the most serious effects of hunger a.nd mal­ the need to increase public awareness of Committee on Agricultural Sustainability nutrition, with millions of children dying world hunger problems; for Developing Countries; Hector Gurgulino ea.ch year from hunger-related illness a.nd Whereas pa.st observances of World Food de Souza, the Brazilian educator who serves disease, a.nd many others suffering perma­ Da.y have been supported by proclamations as rector of the United Nations University in nent physical or mental impairment because by the Congress, the President, the 50 States, Tokyo; Joan Dye Gussow, Mary Swartz Rose of vita.min or protein deficiencies; the District of Columbia., the Commonwealth Professor of Nutrition and Education a.t Whereas the United Sta.tea ha.a a. long tra­ of Puerto Rico, a.nd the territories a.nd pos­ Teachers College, Columbia University; a.nd dition of demonstrating huma.nita.ria.n con­ sessions of the United States, a.nd by pro­ John S. Niederhauser, world-renowned plant cern for the hungry a.nd malnourished people grams of the Department of Agriculture, breeder a.nd recipient of the 1990 World Food of the world; other Federal departments a.nd agencies, a.nd Prize, given ea.ch year for distinguished life Whereas there is growing concern in the the governments a.nd peoples of more than service in the field of food a.nd agricultural United States a.nd in other countries for en­ 140 other nations; development. TV a.nd film star Eddie Albert vironmental protection a.nd the dangers Whereas nearly 450 private voluntary orga­ hosted the program, and the moderator wa.s posed to future food security from misuse nizations a.nd thousands of community lead­ syndicated columnist Nancy Amidei, former a.nd overuse of precious natural resources of ers a.re pa.rticipa.ting in the planning of executive director of the Food Research a.nd land, a.ir, a.nd water a.nd the subsequent deg­ World Food Da.y observances in 1991, and a Action Center (FRAC). F AO Director-Gen­ radation of the biosphere; growing number of these organizations and eral Edouard Sa.ouma. also appeared on the Whereas efforts to resolve the world hun­ leaders are using such day as a focal point program through a. special videotape mes­ ger problem a.re critical to the maintenance for year-round programs; a.nd sage. of world peace a.nd, therefore, to the security Whereas the people of the United States of the United Sta.tea; ca.n express their concern for the plight of THE TELECONFERENCE CONCEPT Whereas the United States plays a. major hungry a.nd malnourished people throughout In the U.S., the World Food Day tele­ role in the development a.nd implementation the world by fasting and dona.ting food and conference has become a. model for develop­ of interregtona.l food a.nd agricultural trade money for such people: Now, therefore, be it ment education on global issues, i!l part be­ standards a.nd practices, and recognizes the Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ cause of the enormous growth in interactive positive role that food trade can play in en­ resentatives of the United States of America in participation by official receive sites and the hancing human nutrition a.nd in the a.llevi­ Congress assembled, That October 16, 1991, and additional millions of viewers accessed a.tion of hunger; October 16, 1992, a.re ea.ch designated as through collaborating networks and in pa.rt Whereas the United Sta.tea, a.s the largest "World Food Day", and the President is au­ because of the year-round and yea.r-to-yea.r producer a.nd trader of food in the world, thorized a.nd requested to issue a. proclama­ study elements of the project. Its main com­ plays a key role in assisting countries a.nd tion calling upon the people of the United ponents a.re: (1) a. Study/Action Packet of people to improve their a.b111ty to feed them­ States to observe World Food Day with ap­ print materials, prepared by the non-govern­ selves; propriate ceremonies and activities, includ­ mental U.S. National Committee for World Whereas although progress has been ma.de ing worship services, fa.sting, education en­ Food Da.y a.nd distributed to a.11 participating in reducing the incidence of hunger a.nd mal­ deavors, a.nd the establishment of year-round schools a.nd other study centers; (2) the nutrition in the United States, certain food a.nd health programs and policies. three-hour satellite telecast on October 16 groups, notably Native Americans, migrant composed of three hour-long segments for ex­ workers, the elderly, the homeless, a.nd chil­ ExECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE 1990 WORLD pert panel presentations, special local site dren, remain vulnerable to malnutrition a.nd FOOD DAY TELECONFERENCE REPORT programs a.nd a. site-panel question a.nd an­ related diseases; The seventh annual World Food Day Tele­ swer interchange; (3) a. written section of re­ Whereas the Congress is acutely a.ware of conference was broadcast from the studios of sponses to site questions which could not be the paradox of enormous surplus production George Washington University in Washing­ ta.ken up during the third hour of the broad­ ca.pa.city in the United States despite the ton, DC on October 16, 1990. It linked a dis­ cast; and (4) analysis by selected site orga­ desperate need for food by people throughout tinguished panel of experts on world food is­ nizers after each yea.r's program to prepare the world; sues to more than 500 receive sites across the recommendations for the year to come. Whereas the United Sta.tea a.nd other coun­ United States a.nd Canada and, for the first All of the teleconference components a.re tries should develop a.nd continua.Uy evalu­ time in the teleconference series, to 26 sites designed a.s college-level curricular a.ids. ate national policies concerning food a.nd nu­ in Mexico. The theme of the teleconference More ea.ch year, schools are using videotapes trition to achieve the well-being a.nd protec­ was Food for the Future: Science, Policy and of the telecast, the Study/Action Packet a.nd tion of a.11 people a.nd particularly those Ethics. the Teleconference Report as a combined a.nd most vulnerable to malnutrition a.nd related After yea.rs of growth since the World Food reusable resource on the teleconference diseases; Da.y Teleconference began in 1984, the pro- theme or some aspect of it. April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8979 THE STUDY/ACTION PACKET and individual PBS, educational TV and pacity to train and motivate small farmers, The Study/Action Packet is designed as an cable stations throughout the country. especially in the developing world. He added integral part of the teleconference program, Program outreach took on another added that no single policy or plan could be adopt­ but it also serves, and is widely used, as a dimension in 1989 through overseas video ed on a global scale, because problems were separate study resource by groups not par­ relay by the WorldNet Service of the U.S. In­ different according to conditions of land ticipating in the interactive, official tele­ formation Agency. This was repeated in 1990, quality, climate, size of holdings, culture cast. More than 1,500 copies of the packet and the reception of the program through and many other factors. were distributed prior to the October broad­ WorldNet is expected to grow significantly Dr. De Souza said he agreed with the basic cast. Funding for the packet was provided in 1991 and years to follow because of pro­ points made by Ambassador Blake but added through a Biden-Pell Development Edu­ motional activities by WFD committees that food availability would not be suffi­ cation Grant from USAID. General support throughout the world. These national WFD cient, that hunger elimination would also re­ for the telecast was provided by the U.S. Na­ committees exist in more than 100 countries quire attention to national and global sys­ tional Committee for World Food Day, FAO, and are joined together in the Global Confed­ tems of distribution and also to problems of the Covenant Presbyterian Church of Scran­ eration for World Food Day located in Italy. health and nutrition. He said that all the ton, PA, the World Food Prize Foundation, LOCAL SITE PROGRAMS factors going into the matrix were inter­ VSDA and the Xerox Foundation. Over the seven-year experience of organiz­ related; other considerations of economics, Although not designed to be a comprehen­ ing the teleconference, the U.S. National ethics, political structures and scientific sive analysis of all issues raised by its theme Committee for World Food Day believes the progress had to be factored in. He stressed of Food for the Future, the packet served as single most important development in the the importance of continuing and expanding an overview for many issues of current pub­ program's evolution has been the rising at­ research into all of these factors and their lic concern. Its main study section drew at­ inter-relationships, and said that this was a tention to such problems as the development tention given by site organizers to their own priority action area for the United Nations of sustainable agricultural systems, the role programs on dealing with hunger, whether University. of science, research and development in the local, national or global, in conjunction with Dr. Gussow said that from a U.S. view she development of agriculture and food prod­ the national telecasts. The orig1J¥1.l concept worried about the orientation of the ucts, national and international food poli­ for this site activity was the "miadle hour" decisionmakers which led, for example, to cies, and the ethical dimensions of food secu­ discussion of the points made by the expert food being looked at in rich countries as just rity policies in the light of continuing hun­ panel in the preceding hour along with prep­ aration of questions to be submitted during another commodity to be grown for money ger and malnutrition on a global scale. Apart and traded to the highest bidder. Food, she from the main study document prepared by the final hour of the telecast. While this is said, is more than a commodity in several the U.S. National Committee for World Food still a vital part of the teleconference pro­ gram, more sites each year have gone fur­ ways: it is essential to life; its use for indi­ Day, the study packet also included 10 viduals is limited and that beyond that limit "viewpoint" papers from individuals and in­ ther, developing full programs within the begins waste; and food supply depends on the stitutions on specific aspects of the Food for college setting or involving outreach to sur­ rounding off-campus communities. These integrity of the environment in which it is the Future theme. produced. She noted that the concept of food A special section of the Study/Action site programs sometimes follow the theme of as a commodity like any other had led to Packet in 1990 was on ways to integrate the the national broadcast, but also frequently take up local and national hunger and food land-abusive agricultural systems and that, teleconference material into college curric­ in another aspect, agricultural resources in ula in a number of different ways. This goal security issues. Many programs now cover a developing countries were used to pay inter­ of curriculum integration will be featured full day, several days or, in a few cases, a national debt instead of feeding the people. again in the 1991 packet, which will include week or more. Finally, she said, she worried about the con­ more than a dozen specific unit outlines in­ Another aspect of college participation is solidation of power into a few multinational tegrating food/hunger concerns into a wide the growth of interdisciplinary study based corporate giants in the food industry. · range of academic disciplines. on links to food/poverty issues. First con­ After congratulating him on winning the The entire packet, including the issue tacts of the National Committee office with 1990 World Food Prize, the moderator asked study papers, a bibliography and the special the colleges tended to be with schools of international agriculture or campus min­ Dr. Niederhauser for the views of a crop sci­ section on curriculum integration, was de­ entist. Niederhauser said he agreed entirely signed to facilitate local duplication, and istry. Today, at various colleges, more than with the views of the others on moving to­ thousands of copies were made of different 15 separate schools and departments partici­ pate in the teleconference, from anthropol­ ward more sustainable agricultural methods, parts of the packet by site organizers for but that it was important to remember that local distribution. ogy to women's studies and journalism. the progress in agriculture over the past dec­ TELECONFERENCE OUTREACH Off-campus outreach has been another growth area, with organizers and community ades, when the goal was mainly to increase WFD Teleconference outreach grew again leader involved in joint planning of local production, had enabled the world to keep in 1990-in the number of interactive sites, in anti-hunger activities, elected officials and food supply ahead of population growth, and participation of programs organized at the leaders invited to participate in panel pro­ that the amount of food available today was sites, in pick-up or rebroadcast by cooperat­ grams on food/hunger issues, and food or far higher than it was 40 years ago. While ing television stations and networks, and by fundraising activities benefitting local off­ noting the dangers to soil and water re­ the Spanish language program in Mexico. campus groups. In many cases these have led sources from current agricultural methods The exact number of sites cannot be known to year-around cooperation in alleviation of and developmental trends, he said he felt we because of the participation of networks that local hunger problems. still had the productive capacity to feed an­ do not report on individual member use. other doubling of the world population­ However, the 1989 figure of 500 pl us in the PROGRAM SUMMARY which is forecast by most demographers. U.S. and Canada was again expanded, while The telecast from George Washington Uni­ Within that general framework, he said, the Mexican participation raised the number by versity was opened by Eddie Albert, followed world should tackle problems of hunger more 26 official sites with further pick-up through­ by a taped welcome from F AO Director-Gen­ directly, through political actions on mat­ out Central America. eral Edouard Saouma, who briefly described ters of distribution. As far as sustainable ag­ In a separate aspect of this teleconference the extent of agricultural "resource degrada­ riculture goes,· he said, the problem was to outreach, the program was used for the fifth tion" around the world. Moderator Nancy make the systems more environmentally be­ year by professional organizations for con­ Amidei then noted the links between domes­ nign without losing production. Much of the tinuing education credits. Credits were of­ tic and global hunger issues and introduced answer to food problems, he said, had to fered in 1990 by the American Dietetic Asso­ the members of the expert panel, each of come through "incentive agriculture," with ciation and the American Home Economics whom made introductory remarks. the main market decisions made by the indi­ Association, and, through the Catholic Uni­ Ambassador Blake began the discussion by vidual farmers. versity of America, to clergy and social serv­ suggesting that the issues centered around The moderator then asked if the world's ice professionals. two poles-how the world's future food sup­ food needs could be met with systems of en­ The number of homes throughout the U.S. ply would be grown and then how it would be vironmentally sound agriculture, for exam­ and Canada which were accessed by cooper­ distributed. The main point in the first half ple without the high use of agricultural ating networks and stations reached into the of this equation, he said, was that land dete­ chemicals. Blake replied that again there millions. Networks which offered all or part rioration and land coversion to other use was the split between large and small farm­ of the broadcast included the Catholic Tele­ will continue, so that by about 2010 the farm­ ers. Small farmers on poor land in develop­ communications Network of America, the ers of the world would have to feed about ing countries don't have access to the chemi­ Learning Channel, Vision Interfaith Sat­ 40% more people on 20% less land. He was cal fert111zers they need, but large farmers ellite Network, the Public Broadcasting certain that this would be technically pos­ couldn't sustain production levels without Service's Adult Learning Sate111te Service sible, but that success depended on the ca- these chemical methods. The challenge, he 8980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 said, is not a reduction in nutrients but more tinued and expanded research into all the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me benign forms of fertilizers. Also, he said, factors involved. Many questions, as in the in welcoming home Erich Freeman, and in there is tremendous scope for more efficient previous year, came back to the environ­ thanking him for his service to our Nation. use of agricultural fertilizers-ways to get mental issues of resource degradation, pollu­ the same production with less use of chemi­ tion and the proper sharing of costs for cals. Much depended, he said, on research changing the systems used. and development to solve these problems. A second group of questions coming from CONGRATULATIONS TO 1990 NA­ Much of the ensuing discussion turned on many sites dealt with how students could TIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP the need for more research and the type of participate in the search for solutions, either FUND SCHOLARS research required. De Souza noted that the through study, direct action or career deci­ UNU had trained only 1,600 fellows in agri­ sions. All the panelists stressed that there HON. JOSE E. SERRANO cultural sciences from developing countries were opportunities in each of these areas and OF NEW YORK in the past 15 years because of a lack of that, where possible, study and direct action funds to do more. He said that much more fi­ should be combined. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nancial support was needed for this kind of Other questions eliciting responses from Tuesday, April 23, 1991 program at the UNU and also in the develop­ all panelists and coming from multiple sites ing countries themselves. He stressed the dealt with population growth and its impact Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to value of research done inside the developing on hunger and environment, on the relation­ offer my warmest congratulations to several countries where all elements of land, weath­ ship between heavy debt repayment require­ outstanding Hispanic students from my district er, crop resistance, etc., could be seen to­ ments and agricultural policies in the devel­ who recently were awarded the 1990 National gether in research and development systems. oping countries, and whether moral/ethical Hispanic Scholarship. Niederhauser added that the perception of issues couldn't be given greater weight in Mr. Speaker, because Hispanic Americans developed countries as the givers of tech­ governmental and corporate decisionmaking. nical knowledge had to be revised, that the continue to be underrepresented in our Na­ In conclusion, host Eddie Albert and the tion's colleges and universities, the National flow of information already is much more moderator noted that despite differences of two-way. He also said more resources were views and sharp questioning from the sites Hispanic Scholarship Fund [NHSF] was found­ needed for the system of international agri­ there was clearly a consensus that agricul­ ed to help bridge the higher educational gap. cultural research centers, and that we have tural systems (on-farm) and agricultural By providing financial resources and assist­ to emphasize through our political system policies (subsidies, trade, etc.) needed to ance, NHSF enables selected outstanding His­ that this would be in our self-interest. Dr. move beyond a straight economic rationale panic American students to complete a college Gussow said it bothered her that appeals al­ and toward environmental protection, sup­ or graduate level education. These students ways seemed to be based on self-interest. The port of family farms and alleviation of hun­ U.S. is such a large consumer of earth re­ must be United States citizens or permanent ger. All panelists cautioned, however, that residents of Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, sources, she said, that we need to show more the trends in this direction would require a self-restraint rather than to worry about great deal more research and effort. Cuban, Caribbean, Central or South American "what's in it for us." She also added that re­ heritage, and must be enrolled in a college or search funds rarely addressed the problems university in the United States or the Com­ of women farmers and women in rural areas, monwealth of Puerto Rico. that they usually stressed bigness, of most WELCOME l!OME ERICH FREEMAN NHSF was founded in 1975 and made its use to large farms. She cited the view of Bar­ bara Ward that Western cultures tend to like first awards in 1976. In a relatively short pe­ big breakthroughs and to slight little tech­ HON. ELTON GAILEGLY riod of time, NHSF has awarded more than nologies more sensitive to small and poor $8.8 million in scholarships to 11,865 National farms. OF CALIFORNIA Hispanic Scholarship Fund scholars. Students Following on the point that help to small IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are selected based on academic achievement, farmers should be the first priority, Blake personal strengths, leadership qualities, rec­ noted that a new technology must not only Tuesday, April 23, 1991 ommendations, and financial need. These out­ work under the conditions of small farms, Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to standing students have represented every re­ but that the farmer :must accept the new concept or it will not be imple:rnented. welcome home one of the many heroes of Op­ gion of the country, scores of higher education Niederhauser agreed with this point, but said eration Desert Storm, Spc. Erich Feeman of institutions, and every segment of the Hispanic that there were several examples in Asia and Castaic, CA. community in the United States. Latin A:rnerica to show that delivery of new Erich serves in the Army's 17th Military In­ Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, I am proud technology to small farms was succeeding. telligence Company, specializing in visual aer­ to pay tribute to the outstanding students from Blake replied that there were indeed exam­ ial imagery. In August, he joined his col­ my district who received the 1990 National ples, but that the major development insti­ leagues in deploying to Saudi Arabia, and Hispanic Scholarship. They are: Denise M. Al­ tutions existing today were doing a poor job from then on helped provide the information varez, a senior at CUNY-City College; Adam in terms of reaching poor, dryland farmers in developing countries. He said many projects that General Schwarzkopf and his staff need­ Aponte, a medical student at Mount Sinai; delivered big money to governments which ed to plan our overwhelming victory over Sad­ Yvette Aponte, a junior at SUNY-Birmingham; actually feared giving farmers power. dam Hussein. Luis A. Benitez, a junior at Syracuse Univer­ In a closing segment, the moderator asked Too many people have joked over the years sity; Lourdes Blanco, a senior at CUNY-Hunter each of the panelists to advise young people that "military intelligence" is an oxymoron. I College; Edgar Claudio, a freshman at on how they could direct their lives toward think the outstanding work that Erich and his Duquesne University; Dulce M. Cruz, a grad­ solving some of these problems. An imme­ colleagues did should put that old saying to uate student at Indiana University; Luis N. diate consensus of the panel was that the rest once and for all. Mr. Speaker, without the Espinosa, a graduate student at Columbia students should think internationally and should focus on the needs of small farmers. data that Erich and the other intelligence spe­ University; Lisa Flowers, a medical student at cialists provided, the planning would not have Case Western Reserve University; Walter THIRD HOUR QUESTION AND ANSWER been so detailed and the obstacles that our air Garcen, a senior at Manhattan College; Jenny As in previous years, the third hour of the teleconference was devoted to questions di­ and ground units faced would have been far Gonzalez, a senior at SUNY-Birmingham; rected to the panel from the participating more formidable. Truly, these specialists can Stanley Gonzalez, a freshman at Cornell Uni­ sites. All questions received were answered be proud of a job well done. versity; Christine T. Hernandez, a junior at either on the air or in written answers by the Erich will be honored this weekend at a SUNY-Birmingham; Andre Lugo, a law student panelists afterward. More than 80 questions gathering at his home. Additionally, I am proud at the University of Connecticut; Mele Moreno, were received, directed to all members of the to say, he has been selected to march in the a law student at CUNY-Queens College; Alex panel. homecoming parade here in Washington later A. Navarro, a junior at SUNY-Buffalo; Lucia E. Subjects in which there tended to be very this year to honor all the brave members of Perpina, a junior at Fordham University; Kim broad interest among the participating sites included many relating to problems of intro­ our armed services. As Erich likes to say, his M. Pineda, a senior at CUNY-Lehman Col­ ducing sustainable agricultural systems. The greatest enjoyment was doing a good job for lege; Zandra N. Quiles, a sophomore at responses from all the panelists underscored God and General Schwarzkopf. It was that CUNY-Lehman College; Xiomara Ramirez-Or­ the difficulty of solving the technical and so­ kind of can-do spirit that made our victory pos­ tega, a medical student at New York Univer­ cial questions raised, and the need for con- sible. sity; Melanie Ramos, a sophomore at April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8981 Manhattanville College; Yvette M. Roche, a 68 beautiful ladies, whose faith have brought abuse. At present six out of every seven graduate student at Hofstra University; Robert an endless pursuit of hope to Maryland. Americans who seek drug and alcohol serv­ Rodriguez, a junior at SUNY-Birmingham; ices are turned away simply because there Juan R. Roura, a medical student at New York aren't enough people or places to treat them. University; Raysa I. Santos, a graduate stu­ DAVID CAMPBELL: BUFFALO/NIAG­ The lack of adequately trained personnel is dent at CU~Y-City College; Belkis B. Suazo­ ARA EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR particularly acute in remote rural areas and in Garcia, a graduate student at the University of our devastated inner cities. Michigan; and, although not from my district, HON. BIU PAXON This legislation proposes paying up to Jessica Lopez, a senior at CUNY-Lehman OF NEW YORK $20,000 per year of educational fees in return College who interned in my office last sum­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for a commitment by the student to serve in a mer. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 designated area of need. The categories of Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, please join health worker included in this Drug War Treat­ me in offering congratulations and best wishes Mr. PAXON. Mr. Speaker, today it is my ment Corps are: physician, psychiatrist, clinical to these fine scholars, and in encouraging pleasure to honor Mr. David N. Campbell of psychologist, physicians' assistant, nurse, them to play an active role promoting higher Buffalo, NY, who this year has been selected nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse, marriage education in their communities. as the Buffalo/Niagara Sales and Marketing and family therapist, social worker, and grad­ Executives' "Executive of the Year." uates of schools of public health. This is a well-deserved recognition for one Over the past 15 years, research has pro­ LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY of my community's outstanding leaders, David vided overwhelming proof that treatment is Campbell. one of the few reliable weapons in the war on In addition to serving as chairman of the drugs. Although casual drug use has declined HON. HELEN DEUCH BENTLEY board of Computer Task Group, Inc., a $250 over the past 5 years, the number of serious OF MARYLAND million international corporation, he has tire­ cocaine and crack users has increased dra­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lessly dedicated his time and efforts to public matically. In addition to this, alcohol abuse service and charity. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 poses a serious threat to American society. An As a member of the New York State Gov­ estimated 18 million people currently suffer Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, my fellow col­ ernor's Council on Fiscal and Economic Prior­ from problems related to alcoholism and alco­ leagues, it is with great pleasure that I cele­ ities and the State Science and Technology hol abuse. In the past, treatment has been un­ brate the 20th anniversary of the Ladies Foundation, Mr. Campbell has helped to pro­ dervalued and underfunded. This is the oppor­ Philoptochos Society of St. Demetrios Greek mote economic growth and economic oppor­ tunity to redress the balance. Orthodox Church. I am honored to be a mem­ tunity in our State. This bill authorizes $26 million for the estab­ ber of this charitable organization and take David Campbell is also a board member of lishment of the Substance Abuse Treatment special pride in the commemoration of their 20 the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy and is actively Corps. This is the same figure that the Bush years of benevolence. involved in a host of other diverse cultural ac­ administration requested for treatment-related The National Greek Orthodox Ladies tivities. tuition assistance. With the annual cost to so­ Philoptochos Society, which was established Most recently, as campaign chairman for the ciety of alcohol and drug abuse at an esti­ in 1931 by the late Ecumenical Patriarch, United Way of Buffalo for 1990, Dave was mated $200 billion, this is a very effective Athenagoras I, will also recognize 1991 as able to lead the campaign in raising $17 mil­ method of tackling this urgent problem. marking 60 years in the business of generos­ lion. Last year a similar proposal received the ity. His Eminence, Archbishop lakovos, helped Dave's three-point philosophy, "Do a good enthusiastic support of many drug-treatment­ to spread the good will of the society until it job for the client, make a fair profit, and have related organizations, including the American became the largest organized Christian wom­ a good time while you do the first two," has Psychological Association, the National Asso­ en's philanthropic body in the United States. helped Dave to reach remarkable goals in all ciation of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Direc­ They have evolved over the decades to en­ his endeavors. These pointers also serve as tors, the American Society of Addiction Medi­ compass the needs of an ever-changing and great advice to everyone who desires a suc­ cine, Inc., the American Association for Mar­ complex modern society. However, the goal of cessful and fulfilling life. riage and Family Therapy, and the National the society has remained constant--charity. Mr. Speaker, the residents of western New Association of Social Workers. The word, Philoptochos, itself, means "a friend York and, indeed, our Nation, are fortunate to I hope the House will give this measure the of the poor." have such a dedicated and energetic individ­ consideration and support that it merits. The women of St. Demetrios are dedicated ual as Dave Campbell working to improve the to promoting the ideals of preserving the faith, quality of life for us all. educating the young, and helping those less On behalf of the Members of this House, RADIOVISION: llTH ANNUAL fortunate in their community. Since June 1970, and my constituents, I am pleased to con­ VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY the Baltimore chapter has developed into a gratulate David Campbell for being named the group of talented and creative ladies, who Buffalo/Niagara Sales and Marketing Execu­ continue to fulfill the tradition of unselfish de­ tives' "Executive of the Year." HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN votion to charitable work. OF NEW YORK The St. Demetrios chapter has been re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsible for giving their time and help to a INTRODUCTION OF SUBSTANCE variety of causes. They face the challenging ABUSE TREATMENT CORPS LEG­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 social issues such as homelessness, dysfunc­ ISLATION Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday tional families, and other problems that plague April 27, 1991, Radiovision, a closed circuit our time. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK broadcasting service for our blind and sight Not only do their endeavors include their OF CALIFORNIA impaired in the Hudson Valley region of New valuable time, but the women donate financial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York will be celebrating its 11th annual volun­ support to those less fortunate. They fund teer recognition day. many national programs of the archdiocesan Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Radiovision is one of the most impressive institutions. Several other groups include the Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today, along with organizations in my 22d Congressional District St. Basil Academy, Holy Cross Seminary, var­ 19 of my congressional _colleagues, I am intro­ of New York. It is a totally volunteer organiza­ ious nursing homes, and relief funds. ducing a bill to ensure that more alcohol and tion which reads local news, topical literature, With the celebration of the 20th anniversary drug treatment personnel will work in both shopping hints, and other vital information to of the Ladies Philoptochos Society, I would urban and rural areas of need in return for the legally blind and to others who possess like to recognize the efforts of a small group Federal financial help with their tuition fees. disabilities that make it difficult or impossible of tireless women. Mr. Speaker, the citizens of This bill extends the National Health Service to hold or to read a newspaper, book, or mag­ the Baltimore community are indebted to these Corps to the urgent area of alcohol and drug azine. Radiovision makes it possible for these 8982 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 individuals to have access to all the informa­ CAPITAL GAINS TREATMENT ABSOLUTELY nent, 100 percent deduction. (See article on tion they normally might not have. ESSENTIAL FOR AG page 3.) Radiovision's director, Daniel Hulse, and the The reinstatement of capital gains treat­ Farm Bureau's testimony also had rec­ volunteer coordinator, Carol Cleveland, have ment was one of the administration's budget ommendations on budget policy and budget recommendations supported by the Amer­ process reform. done a terrific job throughout the past 11 ican Farm Bureau Federation in written tes­ years informing the blind and disabled individ­ timony to the House Ways and Means Com­ uals of everyday news, sales, events, and ac­ mittee last week. tivities. Radiovision provides to its listeners the "Farm Bureau supports a reinstatement of FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO kind of information most people receive from capital gains treatment that would apply to LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL their daily newspaper and magazine reading. all capital assets including land, livestock Many of us who have the gift of sight do not and timber," said John Datt, AFBF Wash­ think about what it must be like to be sight­ ington office executive director. Many of the capital gains proposals that have been intro­ HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS less. Many things in our day-to-day lives that duced in the past seemed to be geared to the OF PENNSYLVANIA we take for granted are denied to those who equity markets and venture capitalists, he cannot see. said. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For example, the dissemination of news and "This limited treatment is insufficient to information-the graphics people with sight address the needs of farmers who have in­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 can see on television news, in our news­ vested a lifetime of work and capital in pro­ Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, each year, the papers, and in our magazines, are irretrievably ductive operations, only to be faced with in­ flationary as well as real gains when they last week in August is set aside to honor the lost to the blind or sight impaired. sell their property," Datt said. And it is a active youth of the entire world. At this event, However, those who are blind or sight im­ particularly difficult situation when farmers known to all as the Little League World Series, paired can still share in the audio portions of sell their property to finance their retire­ held in Williamsport, PA, each county in the the news on television and on our public and ment, he said. Nation competes to be No. 1 in the world, and commercial radio. President Bush~s 1992 budget includes a to hold that special and well-deserved title of But what about the vast amounts of news capital gains proposal virtually identical to World Champs. not covered by television and radio news? last year's plan. It is a limited plan that pro­ What about neighborhood news? What about vides for an exclusion based upon the length Each year several thousand participants vol­ of time an asset is held. There is a 10 percent unteer their time and effort in making sure this new literature? What about sales in our local exclusion for assets held one year, 20 percent stores? What about other vital information? event runs as scheduled. One man in particu­ exclusion for assets held two years and 30 lar, whom I would like to honor, is Franklin L. Radiovision fills that void for our sightless by percent exclusion for those held for three providing these items and many more that years. Rizzo, Sr., from Williamsport. cannot be found on traditional news broad­ "While the Farm Bureau supports the di­ Frank has been an avid volunteer of Little casts. The listerners are able to hear the news rection of the holding periods and exclusions league baseball for 50 years. He is also one that day, not weeks after. It is a "window on contained in the president's budget, we urge of the original founders of the Newberry Little the world" for its subscribers, all who receive the committee to consider a treatment that League, and has been an active volunteer would make capital gains comparable to pre- "radiovision" free of charge. 1986 tax law of a 60 percent exclusion," Datt there since 1946. Hudson Valley's Radiovision has an esti­ said. AFBF also asked the committee to Frank umpired in every Little League World mated audience of about 650 listeners living in enact permanent capital gains treatment, Series from 1947 through 1988, and was the our region who rely on what the volunteers rather than a temporary exclusion. home plate umpire for the championship game read from the local newspapers, news re­ Under the Farm Bureau plan of a 60 per­ from 1960 through 1987. As you may know, leases, and other informational sources. There cent exclusion, a farmer would have to pay Frank became the very first umpire camera­ taxes on 40 percent of his proceeds from a are about 128 volunteers who contribute their man where he wore ABC's microminiature time and energy reading to this special audi­ land sale instead of 100 percent as it cur­ rently stands. While many other workers re­ camera in the 1985, 1986, and 1987 games. ence. Without Radiovision's existence those ceive favorable tax treatment every year for This enabled the home viewers to get an individuals would be without the vital informa­ their retirement plan, "farmers tend to plow ump's-eye view of the game while it was in tion they are entitled to. all of their money back into their farms," progress. Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I invite my col­ said Grace Ellen Rice, associate director of Since 1989, Frank has served as umpire su­ leagues to join in commending Radiovision on AFBF's Washington office. pervisor for the World Series. In addition to their 11th anniversary. According to Farm Bureau, tax policy "should be designed to encourage private ini­ providing services for this great event, Frank tiative, growth, equity and simplicity." Datt graciously offered his officiating talent at many said, "Capital gains treatment is absolutely other tournaments such as the Pennsylvania CAPITAL GAINS TREATMENT OF essential to encourage productive invest­ AGRICULTURE State and Eastern Regional Tournaments. ment in the economy, including agri­ Frank was a member of the Little League culture.'' Rice explained that even though capital headquarters staff from 1964 until 1988 where HON. BOB McEWEN gains treatment is supported by a majority he served as umpire consultant, chartering di­ OF OHIO of Congress, "it is hard to enact because dur­ vision coordinator, eastern regional director, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the lOlst Congress it was transformed and assistant umpire consultant. Frank also into a wealth issue." conducted several umpire clinics and schools, Tuesday, April 23, 1991 As Datt pointed out, however, "capital gains treatment is beneficial to farmers and which he continues to do since his retirement. Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, promoting eco­ Mr. Speaker, in all my years as an avid nomic growth by lowering the cost of capital ranchers, most of whom are far from baseball fan, I have never seen one person so formation must be a top priority of the 102d wealthy." Another battle surrounding capital gains truly dedicated to the sport, enough to consist­ Congress. With this in mind, I commend to my includes the differing estimates in revenue ently volunteer his time and effort for 50 years, colleagues the following article on the impor­ loss or gain from the Office of Management than Frank Rizzo. It is quite obvious that tance of reinstating capital gains treatment to and Budget and the Congressional Budget Of­ American agriculture which appeared in the fice, the two federal offices that prepare rev­ Frank loves the sport, as well as the kids who April 15, 1991 edition of the Farm Bureau enue estimates for legislation. play it. Such selfless giving is a true sign of News. Included in Bush's budget provisions was a his devotion to America's favorite pastime, and We must begin now to reverse the unfortu­ commission headed by Federal Reserve I wish to commend him, and to personally nate and economically damaging trend in cur­ Board Chairman Alan Greenspan to study thank him, on his many years of service to the the capital gains issue. youth of the community, as well as the Nation. rent tax policy that has contributed so strongly Also in the president's budget proposal is to raising the cost of capital and discouraging an extension of the 25 percent health insur­ savings and investment. I hope all my col­ ance tax deduction for self-employed tax­ leagues will take a moment to read this article: payers. Farm Bureau is advocating a perma- April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8983 THE RURAL TELEPHONE COOPER- Improvement Act of 1991. The legislation does school valedictorian, he graduated with honors ATIVE ASSOCIATIONS ERISA two things: It requires the Secretary of Health in biology and chemistry from State College, AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 and Human Services [HHS] to collect, evalu­ Pine Bluffs, AR, now the University of Arkan­ ate and disseminate information regarding sas. Following his graduation, Harold spent 3 HON. PAT WIWAMS drug treatment programs and to collect infor­ years as a high school teacher and basketball OF MONTANA mation from federally funded drug treatment coach. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES facilities accounting for the way those facilities On December 30, 1950, Harold married spend Federal dollars allocated to them. Jewel I. Smith. The couple moved to Los An­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 My bill amends the Public Health Service geles in 1953. After arriving in California, Har­ Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ Act to require the Secretary of HHS to collect old spent several years of study in business, troducing the Rural Telephone Cooperative information from public and private drug treat­ metallurgy, biochemistry, and education at Los Associations ERISA Amendments Act of 1991, ment facilities regarding the types of treatment Angeles State College, Long Beach State Uni­ a bill amending title I of the Employee Retire­ programs those facilities utilize, conduct eval­ versity, UCLA, USC, and the Douglas Aircraft ment Income Security Act of 1974 [ERISA] to uations of those treatment programs, and then Management Institute. He received a lifetime assure equal treatment for rural telephone co­ circulate information back to treatment facili­ teaching credential and a · M.S. degree from operative associations. ties on those treatment programs that it deter­ USC in 1980 in systems management. When ERISA was passed in 1974, Con­ mines to be among the most effective in the Harold has, and continues, to work diligently gress attempted to shield employee benefit United States. in various community and civil rights organiza­ plans from dual Federal and State regulation All federally funded facilities must participate tions including the NAACP. He served as by broadly preempting State laws that relate to in the program or risk loss of funding. Those president of the San Pedro/Wilmington employee benefit plans. At the time, congres­ facilities that do participate will benefit from NAACP, treasurer and membership chair of sional focus was on protecting plans from in­ this information sharing program. My bill ad­ the NAACP, and chair of the NAACP's Annual consistent and costly additional requirements dress~s and offers a solution to the problems Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet. He has that might be imposed by the States. of lack of knowledge on the effectiveness of been working in the civil rights field for many It soon became apparent, however, that the existing programs, lack of evaluation of exist­ years and was involved in marching and rais­ sweep of preemption was too broad. It was ing programs and lack of new treatment for ing funds in many of the landmark Supreme interfering with the legitimate interest of State cocaine abuse. Court decisions concerning institutionalized insurance regulators in protecting consumers The bill also requires that all federally-fund­ discrimination. He is also a member of the from bogus health insurance plans that used ed facilities provide the Secretary of HHS with Harbor City Homeowner's Association, and the ERISA preemption as a shield from State in­ an annual report summarizing the number of First United Methodist Church of Wilmington. vestigation and prosecution. So in 1982, Con­ individuals who were provided treatment by In addition to his contributions to the com­ gress amended ERISA to clarify that multiple their facility, the number of individuals who re­ munity, Harold has had numerous significant employer welfare arrangements [MEWA's] quested treatment and were denied and how professional achievements. He was twice were subject to State insurance solvency laws Federal money were spent by those facilities. awarded the Douglas Aircraft/McDonnel Doug­ and regulation. Failure to do so would result in a loss of fund­ las Corp.'s highest award for "Outstanding In crafting the 1982 amendments, Congress ing. In this way. facilities would be held ac­ Achievement for Quality Engineering!T echnical continued to shield certain types of plans from countable for the way they apportion Federal Performance and Cost Savings." He has pul:r even this limited State regulation by specifi­ money. lished seven articles, and presented numerous cally exempting them from the definition of This provision of the legislation requires the technical papers. He has also been an instruc­ MEWA's. Although rural electric cooperative Secretary of HHS to then submit one report to tor of quality management and quality engi­ association plans were listed in the statute, Congress, summarizing the information gath­ neering as well as physiology, math, and gen­ due to an apparent oversight, rural telephone ered from federally funded drug treatment fa­ eral sciences at Long Beach City College and cooperative plans were not. cilities across the Nation. This information Los Angeles City College. This bill treats health and welfare plans would be helpful to Congress in determining My wife, Lee, joins me in extending our sponsored by rural telephone cooperative as­ the need for drug treatment in America and thanks for Harold Cowan's contributions to the sociations. such as the 11 associations in my more precise funding levels for all facilities. community. The aerospace industry is losing own State of Montana, the same as rural elec­ I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this leg­ an extremely valuable member. He is a truly tric cooperative associations for purposes of islation. Knowledge about the effectiveness of remarkable individual who has devoted his tal­ ERISA preemption. These plans provide vital present drug treatment programs and their ents and energies to enriching the lives of so access to affordable health care to millions of costs is extremely limited. My legislation offers many others. We wish Harold, his wife Jewel, Americans and to thousands of Montana citi­ a solution to this problem through better com­ their children, Cynthia, and Sharon, and their zens who would otherwise have no health in­ munication between the Federal Government grandchildren Melanie, and Richard, all the surance. and public and private drug treatment facilities. best in the years to come. The noncontroversial provisions in this bill have already been adopted by this House once-in H.R. 3299, the Omnibus Budget Rec­ A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO TARIFF LEGISLATION FOR OPAL onciliation Act of 1989. Unfortunately, for rea­ MR. HAROLD COWAN BOROSILICATE GLASSWARE sons unrelated to substance, they were not enacted. HON. GLENN M. ANDERSON HON. ALBERT G. BUSTAMANTE As chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor­ OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS Management Relations with jurisdiction over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this issue, I hope that we can quickly enact Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Tuesday, April 23, 1991 this corrective legislation. Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. BUSTAMANTE. Mr. Speaker, on April to pay tribute to Harold Cowan, a good friend 18, I introduced legislation, H.R. 1931, which DRUG TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT of southern California business and education. addresses an inequity which currently exists ACT OF 1991 Mr. Cowan, a long-time resident of the harbor between the United States and Mexico. H.R. area, will retire after 38 years of service to the 1931 addresses the issue of a low cost HON.JAMFSA. TRAFICANf,JR. aerospace industry and as a quality assurance consumer product-opal borosilicate glass­ OF OlilO engineer. This occasion gives me the oppor­ ware, including ovenware and dinnerware-­ which is no longer produced in this country in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tunity to express my deepest appreciation for his years of service to both the aerospace in­ large quantities. The product, made in Mexico, Tuesday, April 23, 1991 dustry and the community. is distributed nationwide by Crisa Corp. in La­ Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today I intro­ Harold was born in North Little Rock, AR on redo, TX, which I have the privilege of rep­ duced legislation entitled the Drug Treatment December 30, 1926. After serving as high resenting. The Crisa Corp. has grown from a 8984 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 small distribution operation to one of the lead­ PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING itarian, refugee assistance and emergency re­ ing employers in Laredo. JUNE 3-7, 1991, AS MANAGEMENT lief. It also supports the United Nations Secu­ I strongly urge the Committee on Ways and WEEK IN FLORIDA rity Council Resolution 688 which condemns Means to approve this measure to provide for the repression on Iraqi civilians and demands a separate tariff classification and a temporary HON. JIM BACCHUS that such repression end. This resolution in­ duty suspension on opal borosilicate glass­ OF FLORIDA sists that the Iraqi government allow imme­ ware imported in sets. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES diate access by international humanitarian or­ ganizations to those in need of assistance and Opal borosilicate glassware is a special type Tuesday, April 23, 1991 of ovenware and kitchenware which, because cooperate with the Secretary General to ad­ of its particular manufacturing process, is able Mr. BACCHUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in dress urgently the critical needs of the refu­ to withstand thermal shock greater than ordi­ strong support of the State of Florida's Procla­ gees. mation designating June 3-7, 1991, as Man­ nary glass, or even tempered glass. However, The full text of the bill follows: agement Week in Florida. The National Man­ the price of opal borosilicate glassware to U.S. H. Con. Res. 131 agement Association is a professional, non­ consumers is artificially inflated by a 30-per­ Whereas Congress condemns the ruthless profit organization with more than 72,000 slaughter and heinous human rights abuses cent import duty. H.R. 1931 would perma­ members. I am proud of the public service and against the Iraqi people, particularly the nently reduce the duty to 7.2 percent and tem­ civic involvement of the association as it pro­ Kurdish minorities in the north and Shiites porarily suspend the duty entirely. motes unity in management through education in the south, by Iraqi President Saddam Hus­ Other kinds of glass and glass-ceramic and fellowships. Mr. Speaker, I am inserting sein and his troops; ovenware and kitchenware products are made Florida's proclamation in the CONGRESSIONAL Whereas the United Nations Security in the United States. In fact, U.S. producers' Council on April 5, 1991, adopted Resolution RECORD as recognition of management as a 688 which condemns the repression of Iraqi share of high quality, increasingly sophisti­ profession and hope that all concerned citi­ civilians and states that this repression of cated products of this type, with well-estab­ zens observe June 3-7, 1991, as Manage­ civilians threatens international peace and lished household brand names, dominate the ment Week in Florida. security in the region, demands that the market for these products. In a market esti­ PROCLAMATION Iraqi Government immediately end its re­ mated to be hundreds of millions of dollars, Whereas, the National Management Asso­ pression of civilians, insists that Iraq allow annual imports of opal borosilicate glassware ciation is a professional, non-profit associa­ immediate access by international humani­ tion dedicated to improve the quality and tarian organizations to those in need of as­ are less than $7 million. sistance, and demands that Iraq cooperate Because of the unique heat resistant prop­ promote unity in management by education and fellowship of more than 72,000 members; with the Secretary General to address ur­ erties, opal borosilicate glassware comprises a and gently the critical needs of the refugees; distinct product category which is not made in Whereas, the members of this Association Whereas the President of the United States the United States. Its unique heat resistant in the State of Florida desire to perform a has warned the Iraqi government against properties are attained through the manufac­ public service by officially recognizing any attacks on refugees and refugee assist­ mamagement as a profession; and ance operations; turing process itself, rather than after the man­ Whereas hundreds of thousands of refugees ufacturing process. It is also distinct from U.S. Whereas, during the week of June 3, 1991, these members will join management in our are fleeing their homes in terror in the after­ manufacturers' products in terms of distribu­ society and encourage the promotion of our math of the civil war in Iraq and are des­ tion channels. U.S. producers' glass and American Enterprise System; perately seeking safe haven and sanctuary glass-ceramic products dominate the shelves Now, therefore, I, Lawton Chiles, by virtue and an estimated 1.7 million people have of the authorit;y vested in me as Governor of been displaced in Iraq or have been forced to of mass merchandisers, major retailers and seek refuge in neighboring countries; even grocery chains. Opal borosilicate glass­ the State of Florida, do hereby proclaim June 3-7, 1991, as "Management Week" in Whereas hundreds of men, women, and ware is sold almost exclusively door to door, Florida and urge all concerned citizens, in­ children have died from exposure due to in order to better reach the low to moderate­ dustries, businesses and professional bodies freezing temperatures, hunger, and diseases income consumer who provides the demand to actively and appropriately participate in associated with malnutrition; ' for the product. its observance. Whereas countries neighboring Iraq, such as Turkey and Iran, have established tem­ While U.S. producers manufactured opal porary camps within their borders for the borosilicate glassware in the past, they aban­ refugees that have fled northern and south­ doned this product in favor of newer, higher THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ern Iraq, and thousands more are amassed at technology, and higher priced, products. The FOR IRAQI REFUGEES ACT the 206-mile frontier border between Iraq and result has been a void in the low end of the Turkey, and others are in southern Iraq in market. The bill I have introduced would allow HON. JULIAN C. DIXON the area previously occupied by coalition forces and now occupied by the United Na­ this void to be filled, to the benefit of U.S. con­ OF CALIFORNIA tions peacekeeping force, the United Nations sumers, and without detriment to U.S. manu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Iraq-Kuwaiti Observation Mission facturers who have stopped making this prod­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 (UNIKOM); Whereas the United States, European and uct in favor of higher priced, higher profit Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to items. other countries, the United Nations, and pri­ bring to your attention legislation that I intro­ vate voluntary organizations have witnessed Over the past 5 years, Mexico has taken duced last week to provide immediate humani­ the dire need for medical supplies, shelter, significant steps to open up its markets to tarian aid to the suffering Kurdish refugees food, blankets, and potable water for the ref­ United States products. Mexico has liberalized and displaced persons in Iraq-the Emer­ ugees and the necessity for a massive inter­ its trade regime by joining the GATT, eliminat­ gency Assistance for Iraqi Refugees Act. This national relief effort; ing many nontariff barriers which had been in measure calls upon the United States and the Whereas the United States and United Na­ place for years, and significantly reducing im­ international community to step up their hu­ tions have sent experts to the Gulf region to assess the crisis and determine the imme­ port tariffs. In fact, Mr. Speaker, Mexico's manitarian aid efforts to the suffering Kurdish diate needs of the Kurdish, Assyrian, highest prevailing tariff rate is 20 percent ad refugees and displaced persons in Iraq, and Chaldean Christians, Shiite and other refu­ valorem. In contrast, the United States cur­ condemns the ruthless slaughter of the Iraqi gees and displaced persons; rently imposes a 3Q-percent ad valorem duty people by Saddam Hussein. Whereas the United Nations international on opal borosilicate glassware. This extremely Thousands of Iraqi men, women, and chil­ appeal effort calls for over $500 million for high rate of duty-even by U.S. standards­ dren have di~nd continue to die every­ humanitarian refugee assistance to address the needs of the estimated 1. 7 million Iraqi continues to be imposed even though this day-from exposure due to freezing tempera­ tures, hunger, and diseases associated with displaced persons and refugees in Iran, Tur­ product is no longer produced in the United key, Syria, and Jordan; States. I urge my colleagues to support this malnutrition. As human beings, we cannot just Whereas the United States has pledged $10 legislation. stand by and watch it happen. million for immediate humanitarian assist­ The Emergency Assistance for Iraqi Refu­ ance and other international donor countries gees Act affirms Congress' support for human- are making similar pledges; April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8985 Whereas Congress is supportive of the hu­ tial to preventing a tragedy of even greater gin in Iraq. No task could be more formida­ manitarian outreach efforts by Turkey and catastrophic proportion. ble-or more fraught with moral obligation. other countries, and supports United States The crisis in the refugee camps cannot be The refugees look to the United States as Operation Provide Comfort that is providing overstated. At the refugee sites in the Turkish­ desperately needed food and supplies to the their guarantors against renewed savagery by refugees and the humanitarian relief efforts Iraqi border area, disease is rampant-a cir­ Saddam Hussein. For a preliminary period, we by France, Britain, Germany and other coun­ cumstance especially chilling in light of the owe them that protection, and President Bush tries; but believes there should be a greater fact that over 50 percent of the refugee popu­ acted correctly in sending United States forces coordinated international effort and lation is compromised of children under 12 across the Turkish border into Iraq to establish Whereas Congress is deeply concerned and years of age. Officials of the U.N. High Com­ temporary living sites for the refugees. committed to providing additional humani­ missioner for Refugees report that there are While the United States acts to establish tarian aid immediately for these suffering 7-10 deaths each day for every 10,000 refu­ new and more secure living sites for the refu­ people: Now, therefore, be it gees. Many of the victims are children. Babies gees, it is essential that the United Nations, in Resolved by the House of Representatives (the are especially vulnerable. As the weather Senate concurring), That the Congress coordination with international relief organiza­ (1) supports humanitarian, refugee and turns warmer, illness and death will increase tions, step up their participation in the relief ef­ emergency assistance for Iraqi refugees and significantly. fort. In the final analysis, the relief effort can­ displaced persons; and To avert further disaster, U.S. military forces not succeed unless the professionals step in (2) recommends that the United States pro­ are engaged in an intensive and-yes, he­ and do what they do best. Assistance from vide additional assistance for a sustained roic-mission to stabilize the refugee popu­ other nations will also be critical. international humanitarian relief effort. lation and, subsequently, move them to safer Persuading the Iraqi refugees to return to ground where relief personnel have better ac­ their homes in Iraq will be extremely difficult. cess to them. In essence, we have committed Accordingly, we must utilize every diplomatic STATEMENT ON HOUSE DELEGA­ the finest military force in the world to a purely and economic lever at our disposal-from con­ TION TO REFUGEE CAMPS ON humanitarian mission, and the initial results THE BORDER OF NORTHERN tinued sanctions to fostering an extensive are no less spectacular than those achieved in international relief presence to new and farther ffiAQ AND TURKEY Operation Desert Storm. reaching action by the U.N. Security Council-­ The U.S. Air Force, assisted by air elements to establish conditions in Iraq that give the ref­ HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMilH form the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and ugees the necessary confidence to return OF NEW JERSEY Canada, has been performing air relief oper­ home. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ations on an intensive basis. According to U.S. We have much to be proud of in the manner military officials, the Air Force flies up to 50- Tuesday, April 23, 1991 in which the United States has rallied on be­ 60 missions each hour to over 25 drop zones. half of the refugees. Now it is time to act with Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, last By the morning of April 21, the Air Force had aggressiveness, ingenuity and patience to evening Mrs. ROUKEMA, Representative TONY flown more than 295 relief missions, dropping bring this refugee crisis to a peaceful and de­ HALL, Representative HOWARD BERMAN, and more than 3,000 tons of relief supplies. Rear sirable resolution. Representative MATT MCHUGH, the leader of base personnel at the joint United States-Turk­ our delegation, and I returned from a 5-day ish air base at lncirlik are working practically fact-finding mission to assess the Iraqi refugee nonstop, packing approximately 500 parachute IN PRAISE OF CONGRESSMAN HOY- crisis and efforts underway to help the Kurdish bundles each day for air drops. ER'S EFFORTS SUPPORTING people. Upon our return, the delegation met The relief mission of the U.S. force consists BALTIC FREEDOM with Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence of three discrete phases. Phase I consists of Eagleburger to apprise him of the needs of the immediate efforts to stop the dying and suffer­ refugees and to share with him our rec­ ing. This phase is now well underway. HON. BOB McEWEN ommendations for an appropriate U.S. re­ Phase II consists of relocating the refugees OF OHIO sponse to this tragic situation. from their inaccessible mountain campsites to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This morning we met with House Speaker lower terrain where they can be adequately Tom Foley and testified before the House For­ cared for and shielded from the elements. This Tuesday, April 23, 1991 eign Affairs Committee which is currently draft­ phase is also underway. Mr. McEWEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing legislation to provide supplemental emer­ Phase Ill-undoubtedly the greatest chal­ share with my colleagues some comments gency relief to the people suffering in northern lenge of all-involves returning refugees to made by one of the most distinguished and Iraq. In our meeting today we have shared the their homes in Iraq, but only if there is a sus­ honored Members of the House of Represent­ tragedy of what we witnessed in northern Iraq tainable, secure environment for resuming atives. and we have urged our colleagues to move their lives. Congressman STENY HOYER of Maryland, quickly on the request for additional humani­ Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Ankara the Chairman of the U.S. Commission on Se­ tarian aid. has been converted into a command center, curity and Cooperation in Europe, recently ad­ Ladies and gentlemen, the explosion of dis­ committing practically all of its resources and dressed the democradcally elected parliament placed persons and refugees in and adjacent personnel to the relief effort. We are very for­ of the Republic of Latvia. It is appropriate that to Iraq is unprecedented in modem history. tunate that Ambassador Morton Abramovitz, Chairman HOYER, who has dedicated years of Within the span of 2 or 3 days in early April, who is experienced in dealing with refugee cri­ tireless service to the cause of democracy and hundreds of thousands of Iraqis fled their ses, is on the scene. independence in the Baltic States, had the op­ homes in a desperate attempt to escape the One thing is clear: The situation remains portunity to represent the oldest elected na­ brutality of Saddam Hussein. None of the ex­ highly volatile. Only last Sunday, Iraqi refu­ tional legislature in the world before the fledg­ perts in the international relief community an­ gees in the mountainous camp at Cukurca ri­ ling Latvian Parliament. ticipated the magnitude or rapidity of this exo­ oted over the lack of food, causing Turkish The struggle of the Baltic peoples to regain dus. All· were caught off guard. troops to open fire. At least one refugee was their freedom and independence, which was Two events were instrumental in beginning killed and several were wounded. We visited lost to the Soviet Red Army in 1939, has been to alleviate the suffering of Iraqi refugees. The this camp only the day before this tragedy and helped immensely by Rep. STENY HOYER'S first event was Secretary of State Baker's trip observed the tense atmosphere between Turk­ leadership and direction in the Halls of Con­ to the area on April 7-8, which galvanized the ish soldiers and refugees. To avoid further gress. I share Congressman HOYER'S support administration--and the world-into according bloodshed, it is essential that the refugees be for the legitimate aspirations of the Baltic peo­ higher priority to the refugee situation. The relocated as quickly as possible to new sites ple, and I have been honored in the past to second event was President Bush's decision in low-lying areas where adequate sanitation, work with him to promote the protection of to deploy U.S. military forces to Turkey to take food distribution, and medical care can be pro­ human rights, democracy, and freedom from charge of relief operations. These operations vided. oppression in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. initially may have seemed like a bandaid, but Beyond this interim step lies the task of re­ To the Latvian Parliament, Chairman HOYER they have proven to be the tourniquet essen- patriating Iraqi refugees to their places of ori- stated: 8986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 "Our primary purpose in coming here is to cal office and into dialogue with their former their memory. And we appreciate the oppor­ gather information, to offer support for your jailers. It is our belief that the Helsinki tunity to honor you-their representatives, magnificent and courageous strides toward process-which for years grouped around the and our colleagues. democracy and freedom, and to demonstrate table contending blocs in difficult and even "Viau labako Jums, un novelu Jums Dieva bitter negotiation--0an provide the frame­ svetibu." ("All the best to you, and may God our solidarity with your goals." work in which neighbors may sit with neigh­ bless you.") Chairman HOYER'S leadership of the U.S. bors to address the sometimes conflicting Commission on Security and Cooperation in needs of minority and majority populations. Europe has earned similar praise. I share his For those of us who have long been active TRIBUTE TO THE 1991 INDUCTEES comments with my colleagues in hopes that in the Helsinki process, the values enshrined OF THE OLD TIMERS' HALL OF they find them of interest, and I look forward in the Final Act and subsequent CSCE docu­ FAME to working with Chairman HOYER in the com­ ments supply the guiding principles for ing year which is critical to the advance of de­ international relations and the relationship between states and their citizens. These val­ HON.JAMFSA. TRAFlCANf,JR. mocracy and freedom in the Salties. ues include a firm commitment to human OF OHIO ADDRESS BY REPRESENTATIVE STENY H. rights and to the right of peoples to self-de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOYER termination. The Helsinki Commission wel­ President Gorbunovs, ladies and gentle­ comes the stated willingness of Latvia, Lith­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 men, fellow parliamentarians. On behalf of uania and Estonia to adhere to CSCE prin­ Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today all the members of my delegation, which rep­ ciples and has urged that they be granted ob­ to pay tribute the 1991 inductees of the resents both major parties and speaks for a server status in the CSCE. Baseballtown, U.S.A., Greater Youngstown broad spectrum of America, let me say how As you know, after concluding our visit to pleased we are to be here today and how sad the Baltic States, we will meet with Boris Old Timers' Baseball Hall of Fame, of my 17th we are to grieve with you the loss of your Yeltsin in Moscow to gain his perspective on Congressional District of Ohio. The Old Tim­ fallen patriots. We thank you for your kind the Baltic situation and on prospects for pro­ ers' Hall of Fame will hold its annual banquet invitation to come to Riga and to meet with moting democratization in Russia and the and induction ceremony on May 5, 1991. elected representatives of the people of Lat­ U.S.S.R. I am sure you would agree that Since its creation in 1962, the Old Timer's via. without democracy in Russia, democracy Hall of Fame has inducted 350 legendary All of you became members of Parliament and freedom elsewhere are threatened. baseball greats who have made significant in the first election in Latvia since 1940 We have been following the course of nego­ contributions to baseball and the surrounding whose process was not controlled by one po­ tiations between the Baltic States and the litical party and whose outcome was not de­ Russian Republic and we consider it a hope­ community throughout their career. All recipi­ cided in advance. We salute and congratulate ful sign that the Russian Republic appears ents of this presitigious award have displayed you. You are the living embodiments of the ready to recognize the sovereignty of Latvia, outstanding talent and perserverance early in democratic spirit, all the more praise-wor­ Lithuania and Estonia. We look forward to their career, distinguishing them from all other thy for persevering in uncharted waters and establishing contacts with Mr. Yeltsin and players. Yet, these men have made contribu­ remaining hopeful and optimistic through­ to hearing his views on the future of rela­ tions far greater than their pitch-hitting cohorts. out. tions between Russia and the Baltic States. These men are not just players, but are the This is my first trip to the Baltic States. Our delegation has also requested a meet­ sponsors and coaches of numerous county In fact, most of the members of Congress you ing with President Gorbachev. We hope that see have not been here before. Nevertheless, a favorable response will soon be forthcom:. and city teams and have united whole commu­ this is by no means just a "get acquainted" Ing because we believe it would be extremely nities around America's favorite pastime. They meeting. The U.S. Congress has had a long­ important for President Gorbachev and other are the role models of our youth, have laid the standing interest in the Baltic States. This political forces in Moscow to see that the foundation for our future sports greats, and is particularly true of the Helsinki Commis­ U.S. Congress supports his efforts at democ­ have instilled in countless young men and sion, which is a unique, bipartisan body in ratization. But we are deeply concerned by women the love and spirit of baseball. Finally, the United States. It combines legislative his recent turn from his stated objective of a the Old Timers themselves are the foundation and executive branch representation and is society under the rule of law. of our community, the unknown members of mandated by law to monitor implementation We would urge President Gorbachev not to of the Helsinki Final Act by all of its sig­ abandon the principles and policies that have numerous fraternal orders, sports clubs, char­ natories, including the United States. The earned him a role in history. Let me quote ities, and community service organizations. Helsinki Commission has a tradition of close from his extraordinary address to the United Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor­ ties with Baltic political activists, many of Nations on December 7, 1988 in New York. tunity to recognize the following 1991 induct­ whom have met with Commission Members "It is also quite clear to us that the prin­ ees of the Old Timers' Hall of Fame: Frank in Washington, New York and at CSCE con­ ciple of freedom of choice is mandatory. Its Regich, Dick Price, Edward F. Winsen, Peter ferences in Europe. non-recognition is fraught with extremely "Figo" Carvella, Andy Belcik, Al Frederick, Our presence here signals our commitment grave consequences for world peace. Denying Frank Repasky, Ed Neff, Mike Micko, Andy to your cause. As Americans we are very that right to peoples, under whatever pretext concerned about the war in the Middle East or rhetorical guise, jeopardizes even the Banyots, Ralph Davis, and John Schultz. I ad­ and the danger faced by our people in the fragile balance that has been attained. Free­ mire these men for their life-long dedication Gulf. But we are deeply concerned about the dom of choice is a universal principle that and contribution to baseball and would like to unmistakable shift in Moscow's policies should allow no exceptions. extend my congratulations upon their induction which has led to tragic consequences in Lat­ It was not simply out of good intentions into the Hall of Fame. via and Lithuania. This shift has deeply that we came to the conclusion that that troubling ramifications for U.S.-Soviet rela­ principle was absolute. We were driven to it tions and hopes of creating a much longed­ by an unbiased analysis of the objective INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 1987 for "new world order." If the old world order trends of today." was symbolized by the grim barrier enclosing We hope that President Gorbachev's ap­ Berlin, the new world order is reflected in pointment of new negotiating teams to the HON. WIUJAM J. HUGHES the democratic forces at work in this room. Baltic States indicates a readiness to return OF NEW JERSEY For in this new world order we are talking to political means of resolving political IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about the basic rights and responsibilities of problems. It would be a tragedy for everyone Tuesday, April 23, 1991 peoples and nations toward each other. if he turned his back on his own legacy. Let Our primary purpose in coming here is to us recognize anew that it is better to avert Mr. HUGHES. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ gather information, to offer support for your wrongs than to atone for them; it is wiser to troducing a bill to extend for another 4 years, magnificent and courageous strides toward keep friends than to lose them. And we hope an experimental, and successful law aimed at democracy and freedom, and to demonstrate to convey that message to President Gorba­ developing worldwide protection for semi­ our solidarity with your goals. In our talks chev in person. conductor chip designs. with you and with your counterparts in Lith­ In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, we uania and Estonia in the next two days we come to the Baltic States with full hearts Six and one-half years ago, the Congress will learn-and we know we will be inspired. and open minds. We mourn the innocent vic­ passed and the President signed the Semi­ Your labors both reflect Helsinki ideals for tims of January and we pray that our efforts conductor Chip Protection Act of 1984. See nourish and nurture their spirit-a spirit to foster democracy, human rights and the Public Law No. 98-620, title Ill. The Chip Act, that brought political prisoners into politi- self-determination of peoples will honor as it has come to be known, was crafted over April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8987 a preceding &-year period by the subcommit­ United States was cutting a new path, as the Of these countries, at least seven-Japan, tee which I now chair, the Subcommittee on act did not fall under any treaty or agreement Sweden, Denmark, the Federal Republic of Intellectual Property and Judicial Administra­ providing international protection. Neither the Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the tion, the full Committee on the Judiciary, and Universal Copyright Convention nor the Paris United Kingdom--have enacted laws similar to our counterpart committee in the Senate. The Convention for the Protection of Industrial our own. The passage of statutes in several subcommittee had much help: former sub­ Property were applicable. The Chip Act, there­ other countries is in progress. committee Chairman Bob Kastenmeier au­ fore, provided transitional provisions-initially Significantly, two important international or­ thored the final version of the bill; Congress­ set to last for 3 years-intended to encourage ganizations have devoted time and energy to man DoN EDWARDS and NORM MINETA were the rapid development of a new worldwide re­ the development of minimal standards of pro­ the chief sponsors. The ranking minority mem­ gime for the protection of semiconductor tection. ber of my subcommittee, CARLOS MOORHEAD, chips. Simply stated, the interim provisions First, the United Nations-through the World was very supportive. In the Senate, Senator provided for a carrot and stick approach codi­ Intellectual Property Organization located in LEAHY and Mathias played leading roles. fied in section 914 of the act. In that section, Geneva, Switzerland-has developed a multi­ Tailored to the unique needs of both the the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to lateral treaty. A diplomatic conference was semiconductor industry and the public, the issue orders that make foreign nationals, completed in May 1989 in Washington, DC, 1984 act drew on the richness of both our domiciliaries and sovereign authorities eligible with participation from industrialized, develop­ copyright and patent laws. It conferred 10 to obtain protection if certain statutory criteria ing and Socialist countries. The WIPO text, years of protection on the mask works used to are met. The three statutory conditions are: however, did not fulfill the expectations of the design semiconductor chips. In order to stimu­ First, that the foreign nation in question is United States and Japan, the world's major late research and development, the act also making progress-either by treaty negotiation producers and consumers of semiconductor legitimized reverse engineering: a scientific or legislative enactment-toward a regime of chips, and they voted against the treaty. approach utilized by the semiconductor indus­ mask work protection generally similar to that Second, in the context of the Uruguay round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and try. under the act; second, that its nationals and With its hundreds of thousands of intricately Trade [GATT], treaty negotiators on intellec­ persons controlled by them are not engaging etched and integrated circuits, the chip rep­ tual property issues [TRIPS] have pressed for in, and have not in the recent past engaged resents a new and very important kind of intel­ minimal standards higher than those achieved lectual property, a type of property of critical in, chip piracy; and third, that entry of the Sec­ by WIPO. As noted by the Secretary of Com­ importance to the United States. Chips are retary's order would promote the purposes of merce, "to correct the deficiencies of the used to operate everything from computers to the act and facilitate international comity in WIPO Treaty, the United States and most microwave ovens, from automobiles to air­ mask work protection. other industrialized countries are seeking to planes, from Patriot missiles to pollution con­ In 1987, Congress acted on proposals put set minimum standards for the protection of trol devices. forth by this subcommittee and our counterpart chips that comply with existing national laws The Chip Act was the first statutory reform subcommittee in the Senate. Responding to a * * *" It is still too early to make any pre­ to create a new intellectual property in over report filed by the Secretary of Commerce that dictions about the substantive outcome of the 100 years. Outside observers agreed with the found section 914 to be effective and success­ Uruguay round. significance of the act; the Washington Post ful, Congress extended it for 31/2 more Bilateral relations are advantageous, stand­ even editorialized on January 8, 1985 that years-until July 1, 1991. The 1987 amend­ ing alone. But, more importantly, they pave "the United States will increasingly earn its liv­ ments to the 1984 act extended the authority the way for multilateralism. And multilateralism ing in the technical fields in which these un­ of the Secretary of Commerce to issue orders is a much preferred and more advantageous conventional ki.nds of property are crucial." providing interim protection "to continue this form of protection-for not only the United The Post concluded: "By enacting the Semi­ incentive for the bilateral and multilateral pro­ States but also for the world community. The conductor Chip Protection Act, Congress dem­ tection of mask works." See Public Law No. challenge of a multilateral treaty that includes onstrated the sort of contribution that it can 100-159. Moreover, Congress added explicit among its members the Socialist world as well usefully make to a rising and immensely prom­ provisions to codify the President's existing as developing countries remains as a worth­ ising industry.'' authority under section 902 of the act to re­ while challenge. During the 101 st Congress, the subcommit­ voke, suspend or limit the protection extended Nonetheless, in the foreseeable future, the tee conducted oversight on the effectiveness to masks works of foreign entities in nations United States will have to continue to rely on of the 1984 act, finding agreement that the act that extend mask work protection to U.S. na­ bilateralism, based on section 914 of title 17, was working well. According to F. Thomas tionals. Finally, the 1987 amendments amend­ United States Code, which provides inter­ Dunlap, Jr., vice president and general coun­ ed the 1984 act to provide that the Secretary national transitional provisions that have been sel of INTEL, the 1984 act "discouraged the of Commerce, in consultation with the Register good public policy, and that should be ex­ development of technology necessary to effec­ of Copyrights, again report to the Congress on tended for 4 more years. My bill accomplishes tively copy the chip masks.'' Ralph Oman, the the operation of section 914 by July 1, 1990. this goal, by continuing to rely on the Sec­ Register of Copyrights, observed that techno­ In response, the Secretary delegated the re­ retary of Commerce and the Commissioner of logical innovations had not overtaken the Chip sponsibilities under the act to the Assistant Patents and Trademarks. The bill requires the Act; to the contrary, the act uses "sufficiently Secretary and Commissioner of Patents and Secretary to file a report on the effectiveness broad definitions to accommodate various Trademarks, as was done from the outset. On of section 914, thereby ensuring and maintain­ technological means of creating and producing July 1, 1990, the Commissioner discharged ing the close working relationship that exists semiconductor chip integrated circuits." Harry his report responsibility, concluding that the between the legislative and executive Manbeck, Assistant Secretary of the Depart­ section 914 provisions should be extended in­ branches on intellectual property and trade is­ ment of Commerce and Commissioner of Pat­ definitely. sues. I commend the Secretary for the good ents and Trademarks, stated that "the semi­ During its short 6112-year life, section 914 job that he has done in this regard. There is conductor chip industry should continue to has been responsible for the development of widespread support for such an extension of benefit from balanced and appropriate legal bilateral relations between the United States the Secretary's authority, and there is no protection.'' The act provides that protection. and 19 foreign countries in regard to protec- known opposition at this time. I also thank the As noted by a Federal district court, "The 4'.ion of mask works. Let me take the time to Semiconductor Association of America [SIA] Mask Work Act protects against the literal list the countries: Japan, Sweden, Australia, for its support. copying of a mask work and against the mis­ Canada, Switzerland, Finland, Austria, and the I would like to thank several respected appropriation of a material portion of a mask member states of the European Economic Members for their cosponsorship, specifically work.'' Brooktree Corp. v. Advanced Micro De­ Community-France, the Federal Republic of Mr. EDWARDS of California, Mr. MINETA, Mr. vices, 705 F. Supp. 491, 494 (S.D. Calif. Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, FRANK, and Mr. KOPETSKI. The ranking minor­ 1988). Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, the ity member of the subcommittee, Mr. MOOR­ The authors of the 1984 act realized that Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Vir­ HEAD, deserves special mention. I appreciate the semiconductor industry was increasingly tually, the entire industrialized world is rep­ his cosponsorship in this bipartisan endeavor. international. They further understood that the resented in this group. Finally, virtually identical legislation is being in- 8988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 traduced today in the Senate by Senator PAT­ Unfortunately, investment has not been herent in "just-in-time" inventory manage­ RICK LEAHY, chairman of the Judiciary Commit­ particularly robust over the past few dec­ ment. For instance, over the past half-dec­ tee's Subcommittee on Technology and the ades.1 In particular, public investment in the ade, the Campbell Soup Company has em­ nation's core infrastructure of highways, barked on a just-in-time delivery program Law, with support from several other key Sen­ bridges, mass transit, water and sewer sys­ for its food production operations. Because ators. tems, and other public facilities has rail transportation was regarded to be unre­ Mr. Speaker, we have a strong team of dropped-from about 4 percent of gross na­ liable, the company has switched from rail­ Members together from both sides of the aisle, tional output in the late 1960s to a little based to truck-based transportation of its from both bodies and from all parts of the more than 2 percent in the late 1980s. Be­ product. At Campbell's Sumpter, North country. I urge support for this necessary cause the infrastructure forms a crucial Carolina plant, this switch to trucking and piece of legislation and look forward to bring­ foundation for the national economy, this to just-in-time inventory control has suc­ ing it to the House floor in the near future, cer­ falloff in infrastructure spending has de­ ceeded in reducing inventory holdings by 67 tracted from this country's economic percent. The resulting cost savings have tainly before its July 1 sunset. strength and, by extension, from its ability been considerable. Further information may be obtained by con­ to address many of its current problems. Just-in-time inventory control seems to be tacting the Subcommittee on Intellectual Prop­ Therefore, even though it might seem that a growing practice in this country. Accord­ erty and Judicial Administration, 207 Cannon because of the current budget deficit we ing to one survey, while about 19 percent of House Office Building, Washington, DC, tele­ can't afford to make substantial investments nationwide shipments were accomplished in phone No. ((202) 225-3926). in infrastructure, the fact is that we can't accordance with just-in-time principles in afford not to invest in our public capital 1987, the survey respondents expected that stock. this would rise to over 32 percent by 1995. So THE TIIlRD DEFICIT THE TRADITIONAL VIEW there is significant potential for further cost According to conventional wisdom, spend­ reductions and profit enhancement through ing on public facilities affects the economy just-in-time inventory control. But the po­ HON. BOB TRAXLER by creating jobs and stimulating the produc­ tential will remain just that-potential-un­ OF MICfilGAN less adequate transportation investments are tion of goods and services. An increase in made in the years ahead. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spending on highways not only boosts em­ ployment in the construction industry but Second, a better transportation infrastruc­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 ture can allow firms to diversify their prod­ also, as construction workers spend their uct lines and reduce fluctuations in overall Mr. TRAXLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wages on goods and services, in other indus­ sales and profitability. Firms with the capa­ call the attention of my colleagues to a par­ tries as well. For example, in a study of New bility of switching from one product line to ticularly insightful article by David Alan Jersey by The Road Information Project another will mitigate losses arising from Aschauer, which was recently published in the (TRIP), it was estimated that each $100 mil­ shifts in product demand. Success in this at­ lion of additional highway spending would tempt to minimize risk, however, depends on GAO Journal. generate a total of 2,500 extra jobs and $136 Mr. Aschauer, who is also known as Prof. million worth of added goods and services.2 good access to a broader variety of material Elmer W. Campbell, formerly a senior econo­ inputs-from a greater number pf suppliers­ While the precision of these types of fig­ as well as good access to different groups of mist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, ures might be open to argument, the logic of consumers. helps to shed new light on the severity of our this approach is correct-as far as it goes. Third, an upgraded transportation infra­ nation's infrastructure problems. His article is But there is a fundamental limitation in this structure allows improved access to labor. entitled "The Third Deficit," and it is my belief way of looking at things. By focusing on the way public expenditures on highways and For instance, a good surface transportation that Mr. Aschauer makes a compelling case other public facilities affect the total de­ network-roads, light rail, and the like-ef­ for why our infrastructure problems are as mand for output, the conventional approach fectively lets a firm reach farther out into much of a hindrance to economic competitive­ turns a blind eye to the important ways in the labor pool and results in better matches ness as is our Nation's trade and budget defi­ between jobs and workers' skills. which infrastructure investment affects the Finally, a better infrastructure may allow cits. total supply of private-sector output. firms to capture various economies of scale-­ I urge all Members to read this article and INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPLY that is, efficiency gains arising from larger­ carefully consider the importance of address­ In my opinion, the stock of public infra­ scale production facilities. For example, be­ ing our infrastructure problems as the Con­ structure capital is a critical, though often cause of the existing road network, Coca­ gress moves forward on establishing our Na­ overlooked, determinant of the economy's Cola Midwest has been able to consolidate tion's spending priorities for the next fiscal ability to supply goods and services to the all its bottling activity at a larger, more ef­ year. market. Public capital accumulation is at ficient plant in Eagan, Minnesota. The elimi­ least as important to the course of material nation of a number of remote warehouses THE THIRD DEFICIT prosperity as is private capital accumula­ and the move to "rolling warehouses"-that (By David Alan Aschauer) tion. As stated by Richard Bartel, editor of is, storage trucks-have allowed Coca-Cola America's ability to meet a number of its Challenge magazine, to reap substantial efficiency gains. pressing problems-such as environmental Investment is the key, as economists know For all these reasons and more, an im­ deterioration, declining competitiveness in very well, to economic growth and material proved infrastructure can boost productivity the international economic area, a persistent progress. History records how the creation of in the private sector. Indeed, there appears drug problem, and the burden of an aging physical and human capital drives the wealth of to exist a dynamic interaction between the work force approaching its retirement nations. Yet even some economists tend to think infrastructure and productivity. In this "vir­ years-will depend on a strong and steady of investment in narrow terms-private spending tuous cycle," a better stock of infrastructure performance by the national economy. Yet, on business plant and equipment. We often for­ capital lifts productivity and, by lowering over the past 20 years, the U.S. economy has get about additions to the stock of public infra­ costs and .raising profits, also promotes pri­ not been performing as well as it did in the structure-spending on roads, bridges, mass vate investment. This, in the space of a few "golden age" of the 1950s and 1960s. For in­ transportation, airports, waterways, water sup­ years, raises productivity still more. As this stance, we have seen a continuing slump in ply, waste disposal facilities, and other public higher level of productivity then expands the the growth rate of economic productivity­ utilities. s resource base available for private invest­ that is, in the annual gains in the amount of Specifically, one may argue that public ment in factories and machines, the cycle output produced by an hour of work effort. capital is an intermediate input to the pro­ begins anew. This slower growth in productivity trans­ duction process. By interacting in a com­ Recent empirical research to be found in lates into slower growth in per capita output plementary fashion with private labor an the economics literature• suggest that this and in tax revenues, which makes dealing capital, it renders private-sector production "virtuous cycle" was broken during the lat­ with critical national problems increasingly more profitable and efficient. ter half of the 1960s. Indeed, public expendi­ difficult. There is a multitude of ways that infra­ ture on infrastructure facilities has fallen So strong productivity growth is a nec­ structure might influence productivity in rather dramatically over the past two dec­ essary precondition for innovative public this manner. First, an improved infrastruc­ ades or so. After rising as a percentage of policies. And the key to productivity growth ture will help to reduce or eliminate produc­ gross national output during the 1950s and is investment-both in physical capital such tion bottlenecks. One clear case would be the early 1960s, public infrastructure spending as machines and factories and in the knowl­ efficiency gains arising from the provision of peaked at nearly 4 percent of gross output in edge achieved by spending on research and a better transportation infrastructure, which the late 1960s, then slid to a low of about 2 development, education, and training. can enable a firm to reap the advantages in- percent of output in the early 1980s. As of April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8989 1987, infrastructure investment had re­ One source of money could be the Highway cit as a cancer, we must surely think of inad­ bounded somewhat-to 2.2 percent of out­ and Airport Trust Funds, which have accu­ equate spending on our nation's infrastruc­ put-but was still well below the levels at­ mulated a surplus of more than $30 billion. ture as another.• tained during the 1960s. Spending down the Trust Fund surplus over FOOTNOTES: During this same period, the labor force a 10-year period-or, alternatively, using the annual interest income on the Funds-would i For example, the annual growth rate of the net continued to grow, placing additional pres­ private capital stock has been about 3.1 percent in sure on the available public facilities. In­ provide some $3 billion annually for infra­ recent years, down from around 3.8 percent during deed, the falloff in public investment, as a structure investment. Still, this sum seems the 1950s and 19608. share of output, is reflected in a similar drop paltry when compared with the estimated 2 The Road Information Project, "An Analysis of in the amount of public infrastructure cap­ annual need of an additional $50 billion to the Economic Impact of Increased Highway Funding ital available to each worker in the private $100 billion. 7 The Trust Funds offer no more in New Jersey," prepared for the New Jersey Alli­ than a start on financing national infra­ ance for Action, December 1987. economy. At the same time, however, the 8 amount of private business capital per work­ structure requirements. Richard J. Bartel, "Editor's Note," Challenge, No­ One could also look to the large-and vember 1989. er-that is, trucks, machinery, and fac­ 4 For example, see the following papers: David A. tories-has continued to climb. So while in growing-surpluses in the Social Security Aschauer, "Government Spending and the 'Falling recent years the private sector has been add­ Trust Funds. According to Social Security Rate of Profit,'" Economic Perspectives, July 1988; ing to the capital stock at a faster pace than Administration projections, by 1995 Social David A. Aschauer, "ls Public Expenditure Produc­ the labor force has been expanding, the same Security income will exceed outgo by more tive?" Journal of Monetary Economics, March 1989; cannot be said of the public sector. It is in than $100 billion annually. This income will David A. Aschauer, "Does Public Capital Crowd Out this sense that we may claim that there is a peak at nearly $500 billion around the year Private Capital," Journal of Monetary Economics, Oc­ 2015, and the Social Security Trust Fund will tober 1989; David A. Aschauer, "Public Investment "third deficit" in the national accounts-a and Productivity Growth in the 'Group of Seven,•" deficit at least as important to our economic maintain a surplus until the year 2030. These Economic Perspectives, October 1989; Alicia H. future as the budget and trade deficits. This surpluses, of course, are intended to fund Munnell, "Why Has Productivity Growth Declined?" third deficit, resulting from a shift in gov­ benefit payments to future retirees. And, in New England Economic Review, January 1990; Alicia ernment spending priorities away from infra­ a strict accounting sense, the surpluses will H. Munnell, "How Does Public Infrastructure Invest­ structure investment, has broken the virtu­ accomplish this end . . But in an economic ment Affect Regional Economic Performance?" New sense, the Social Security surpluses will be England Economic Review, November 1990. ous cycle of investment and productivity s See David A. Aschauer, "Government Spending growth and is therefore a critical factor be­ capable of funding future benefits and allow­ ing the current work force to maintain con­ and the 'Falling Rate of Profit,'" "Is Public Expend­ hind some of our long-term economic ills­ iture Productive?" "Does Public Capital Crowd Out our depressed profit rate on private capital, sumption only if, in some way, the surpluses Private Capital," and "Public Investment and Pro­ our overall failure to invest adequately in add to national investment over the coming ductivity Growth in the Group of Seven." our future, and our sluggish productivity decades. Higher national investment will 1 David A. Aschauer, "Is Public Expenditure Pro­ growth. raise the national capital stock; the higher ductive?" "Why Has Productivity Growth De­ national capital stock will raise productiv­ clined?"; and Alicia H. Munnell, "How Does Public The literature allows three broad conclu­ Infrastructure Investment Affect Regional Eco­ sions about the importance of infrastructure ity; and the stronger economy will generate more consumption goods for both workers nomic Performance?". investment to the supply side of the econ­ 7 and retirees. National Council on Public Works Improvement, omy .11 Fragile Foundations (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Govern­ First, a one-percent increase in the stock The current administration has advanced ment Printing Office, 1988). of infrastructure capital raises t.he rate of re­ its own proposal to channel the Social Secu­ turn to private capital by one-tenth of a per­ rity surpluses into private investment. centage point. Loosely speaking, if the fed­ Under this scheme, the surpluses would be COMMENDING DELTA TAU DELTA eral, state, and local governments in the paid into a separate "Social Security Integ­ United States had continued to invest in in­ rity and Debt Retirement Fund" for the pur­ frastructure during the 1970s and 1980s at the pose of reducing the amount of federal debt HON. BIILRICHARDSON average pace maintained during the 1950s held by individuals in the form of lJ.S. bonds OF NEW MEXICO and notes. The idea is that this will reduce and 1960s, there would have been much less IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of a "falling rate of profit" to worry econo­ pressure on interest rates, lower the cost of mists-let alone stockholders. capital, and stimulate private investment in Tuesday, April 23, 1991 plant and equipment. Second, such an increase in public invest­ Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, college ment over the pa.st two decades would have No doubt, this mechanism would indeed help to raise national investment and boost fraternities oftentimes get a bad rap. Movies had the net effect of raising the national in­ like "Animal House" portray these organiza­ vestment rate (private plus public. invest­ productivity growth. To a certain degree, the ment) back to levels comparable to those of Social Security system would be funded in tions as houses filled with sex, drugs, and al­ the 19508 and 1960s. At first, the additional an economic as well as in an accounting cohol. For those of us who have been fortu­ government expenditures on infrastructure sense. But using the Social Security sur­ nate enough to have taken part in the fraternal would probably have caused real interest pluses to fund public infrastructure projects experience and/or for those of us who now rates to be slightly higher and may also have would be a more direct route to raising na­ have children enrolled in a fraternity, we know tional investment. The exact funding mecha­ increased the prices of capital goods; this reality is far from the unwarranted perception. may well have depressed private investment nism could take one of two forms: The fed­ eral government could use funds from the The fact of the matter is that fraternities, on in plant and machinery for a period. But, the whole, are a major contributor to the over­ over time, the positive effect of an upgraded Social Security accounts to increase grants public capital stock on corporate profits to states and municipalities; or the federal all educational, social, and economic well­ would have taken hold, private investment government could invest the surpluses in a being of many college students. These frater­ would have rebounded, and national invest­ special category of "infrastructure bonds" nities are responsible neighbors and critical ment would have been stimulated. issued by state and local governments. Ei­ components of the college experience. Third, because the national investment ther mechanism would have the desirable ef­ One fraternity that is going above and be­ fect of increasing public capital formation rate would have been higher, productivity yond the call of duty is Delta Tau Delta. This growth-that is, annual gains in productive and, thereby, of economically funding the Social Security system in an efficient man­ outstanding fraternity has undertaken a major efficiency-would have benefited substan­ effort to spread the word against alcohol tially. Indeed, according to current esti­ ner. mates,6 some 15 to 60 percent of the total SPENDING TO MEET OUR NEEDS abuse, against date rape, against human falloff in productivity growth in recent dec­ In my opinion, we must take less time wor­ rights violations including hazing, and for aca­ ades is to be attributed to the continued ne­ rying about how the government finances its demic performance. In addition to setting up glect of the U.S. infrastructure. expenditures-whether by taxes or by debt­ master plans to address these serious issues, and more time thinking about how the gov­ over the last several years Delta Tau Delta FINANCING INFRASTRUCTURE ernment chooses to allocate its spending to has published a series of advertisements in Clearly, this analysis suggests that this meet the current and future needs of the the "Chronicle of Higher Education" explaining country should significantly increase its in­ economy. Last summer, President Bush re­ its position on numerous health, social, and frastructure expenditures, focusing particu­ ferred to the budget deficit as a cancer sap­ educational issues. larly on transportation facilities, both sur­ ping the economy of its strength. The ~eficit face and air. Yet in this day of fiscal dis­ is certainly an important concern, but from It is with great pleasure and, as a Delta Tau tress, it is necessary to couple advocacy for a long-term perspective it may in fact be Delta member, it is with great pride that I increased spending with some plan for gener­ more a symptom than a cause of our econo­ share with my colleagues one such advertise­ ating the required funds. my's lethargy. If we are to think of the defi- ment. 8990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 IN OUR OPINION, A COLLEGE CAMPUS OUGHT As the people of the Virgin Islands and the population of those over the age of 85 will TO BE THE LAST PLACE ON EARTH YOU'D Ex­ Guam continue their march toward increasing increase approximately 30 percent by the year PECT TO FIND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS self-government, as they work to shed the lin­ 2000. Given the increased life expectancy, it is Every day, the rights of countless students gering vestiges of colonialism, it is fitting and necessary to implement programs that will are violated, not by some military junta, but it is just that they be allowed to decide who contribute to the functional independence of by someone they know. In fact, the number will lead their local Guards. older Americans. Often old age is associated of reported date rapes on America's college campuses has risen sharply. How many go Moreover, it is important that the Governors with health problems, however, many of these unreported is anybody's guess. be able to select the persons with whom, and problems can be prevented or alleviated with Yet, while date rape may be all too com­ through whom, they can best respond to the successful prevention programs. Promoting monplace an occurrence, there's absolutely community's needs. It is because we from the good health will improve the quality of life for no place for it at Delta Tau Delta. offshore areas are so mindful of the important older Americans and increase their ability to As a fraternity that values human rights role of the Guard, that we seek authority to perform essential daily activities such as eat­ and the dignity and worth of every human appoint our adjutants general. Granting the ing, bathing, and dressing. being, we're committed to developing and re­ Governors of the Virgin Islands and Guam the The programs proposed in this legislation inforcing moral character. are beneficial because they improve the qual­ Every Del t is expected to adhere to the power to select the leadership of the Guard highest standards of brotherhood, to act with will further ensure that each unit will be ac­ ity of life for the elderly, decrease disability integrity and virtue, and to respect and countable to the people they serve. levels, increase life-expectancy, and reduce honor the rights of others. This legislation brings the Virgin Islands and medical and long term care expenditures. To us, a college campus is a place for stu­ Guam to a status equal to that of the 50 Consider the leading causes of death among dents, not victims; a place that inspires States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Americans during the 1980's: heart disease, dreams, not nightmares. It is a place for fu­ Further, it underscores the historic intent of stroke, and unintentional injuries. If prevention tures, not force; a place where the basic Congress to enable the people of the United programs are effective, we can increase the rights of each and every individual are held States' offshore areas to continue to progress health span of all Americans. Secretary Sulli­ in the highest esteem. Anything that vio­ van stated in his testimony before the House lates those rights is an anathema. toward greater self-determination and self-gov­ At Delta Tau Delta, we detest sexual har­ ernment. It is a fitting and logical next step. Committee on Ways and Means on March 6, assment of any kind, we abhor all date rape, Mr. Speaker, I am also introducing legisla­ 1991, "Health promotion and disease preven­ and we recognize and accept the important tion today to allow resident alien and H-4 tion work to preserve good health, personal role we can and must play in stopping it. youngsters to fully participate in junior ROTC dignity and empowerment." He reiterated this Programs. Under this bill, many fine, upstand­ statement before the House Budget Commit­ ing youths will be upgraded from auditors to tee on February 20, 1991, embellishing it with INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO AU­ full-fledged cadets in the ROTC Program, al­ "Health promotion and disease prevention are THORIZE THE GOVERNORS OF lowing them to receive uniforms and to count critical to enhancing the health status of all THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND GUAM for enrollment. Given their allegiance and their Americans." TO APPOINT THE ADJUTANT enthusiasm, this is certainly fair. We must invest in our future now. Health GENERAL FOR THEIR RESPEC­ I would like to thank the cosponsors of this promotion and disease prevention is the an­ TIVE NATIONAL GUARDS legislation, Congressman ENI FALEOMAVAEGA, swer, not only because it will create a Chairman ROBERT ROE, Chairman CHARLES healthier and more active lifestyle for the el­ HON. RON de LUGO RANGEL, Congressman JAMES SCHEUER, Con­ derly, but also because it makes sense fis­ OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS gressman FRANK HORTON, and Congressman cally. If we invest now, we save later. It is ob­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILLIAM JEFFERSON. vious as a nation we are becoming more aware of the critical role health promotion and Tuesday, April 23, 1991 I urge my colleagues to support these pieces of legislation. disease prevention play in promoting and Mr. DE LUGO. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ maintaining the quality of life. We must troducing legislation cosponsored by my good prioritize our resources to include elevating im­ friend, the Delegate from Guam, to empower CHAIRMAN ROYBAL IS JOINED BY provements in health care for all Americans. the Governors of the Virgin Islands and Guam BIPARTISAN MEMBERSHIP OF No longer should we ignore the need for ac­ to appoint the adjutant generals of their Na­ THE HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE cess, health promotion and disease prevention tional Guards. ON AGING TO INTRODUCE THE and quality health care for all Americans, Much has happened since National Guard COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTIVE whether they be the elderly or the 33.4 million units were created in the territories. Twenty HEALTH PROGRAM FOR MEDI­ uninsured and underinsured (1991: CBO Tes­ years ago when I pushed for national legisla­ CARE BENEFICIARIES timony). tion to create the Guard in the Virgin Islands, Congress must act now. We must authorize we had only begun to elect our own Governor. HON. EDWARD R. ROYBAL the Health Care Financing Administration to In those early days, there was strong oppo­ OF CALIFORNIA offer a package of preventive services for el­ sition in the Virgin Islands to the establishment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES derly Medicare beneficiaries. If enacted, the of the Guard from those who misunderstood Comprehensive Preventive Health Program for its mission. Some even likened it to an elite Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Medicare Beneficiaries will establish a 4-year unit under the control of the Governor to re­ Mr. ROYBAL. Mr. Speaker, I am joining demonstration project providing a comprehen­ press opposition to the administration. Representative RALPH REGULA, my colleague sive package of preventive health screening Today, the National Guard has earned the on the House Select Committee on Aging, services. respect and, indeed, the gratitude of the Virgin along with many of my distinguished col­ The preventive health care screening serv­ Islands community, which now realizes the leagues, to support the Bipartisan Aging Com­ ices we are proposing include: physical exam­ Guard's importance in times of crisis and dis­ mittee bill, The Comprehensive Preventive ination performed by a physician or nurse aster. Health Program for Medicare Beneficiaries practitioner; urinalysis screening; blood pres­ The people of the Virgin Islands and Guam (H.R. 1746) . Introduced on April 11, 1991, this sure screening; physical examination of the now have two decades of experience of in­ bill serves to improve the quality of life for our breast; vision screening; auditory screening; creased self-government. In the Virgin Islands older Americans. serum cholesterol screening; anemia screen­ today, some 825 men and women proudly Today our Nation's elderly are suffering be­ ing; thyroid function screening; colon cancer serve in the National Guard. They serve as cause we have neglected their need for long preventive screening; and, verbal and written the members of any State Guard to serve their term care. It is time to focus our energy on mental health screening. communities. Moreover, in the Virgin Islands, health promotion and disease prevention, es­ Each new service will be evaluated as a trial located far from the U.S. mainland, and where pecially with our escalating elderly population. program in various States and communities for the threats of hurricanes and earthquakes are According to the Healthy People 2000 Report, its effectiveness. If the services are deter­ very real, the Guard plays a particularly vital published by the U.S. Department of Health mined to be cost effective or if measurable role. and Human Services, Public Health Service, health improvements are demonstrated in the April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8991 health of the Medicare beneficiaries, the Sec­ "(IX) nutritional assessment; and (4) ExPENDITURES AND REIMBURSEMENTS.­ retary of Health and Human Services is di­ "(X) general case assessment questionnaire In conducting the demonstration project the rected to incorporate the service(s) into Medi­ which shall include the patient's case his­ Secretary is required- care law. tory, age, weight, height, and race; (A) to conduct a demonstration of the pro­ vision of preventive health care screening The successful implementation of this prcr and such other preventive health care screening examinations as deemed appro­ examinations as a service for Medicare bene­ gram would bring the advent of a new way of ficiaries and to expend $50,000,000 each year thinking in Medicare; the focus is health prcr priate by the Secretary; (b) CONTINGENT EFFECTIVE DATE; DEM­ of the demonstration project for this purpose motion and disease prevention. Our current ONSTRATION PROJECT.- in large scale demonstration projects, in­ system is reactionary: we only act after the se­ (1) The amendments made by this section cluding statewide projects, in at least seven rious illness occurs, and often it is too late. shall become effective (if at all) in accord­ distinct geographic locations; My dear colleagues, I invite you to join us ance with paragraphs (2) through (7). (B) to provide reimbursement of such tests in supporting this legislation. This bill will not (2) ESTABLISHMENT OF DEMONSTRATION.­ and examinations at different rates of reim­ only contribute to the quality of life for the el­ (A) The Secretary of Health and Human bursement, including the use of deductibles Services (in this paragraph referred to as the and copayments by the beneficiary; and derly, but all Americans, both young and old. (C) in the provision of preventive health You can be credited for your foresight in pass­ "Secretary") shall establish a demonstration project to begin on October 1, 1992, to test care screening examinations to utilize a va­ ing a bill that will lead us to a more productive riety of delivery settings so as to best deter­ and healthy society. Given the wealth of our the program effectiveness of furnishing colon cancer preventive screening examinations, mine the impact of such settings upon cost Nation in health care knowledge and re­ physical examinations, and verbal and writ­ effectiveness and the level of care. sources and considering the Federal funds ten mental health screening examinations (5) DISCRETION OF THE SECRETARY.-The dedicated to health care and health care re­ (in this paragraph referred to as "preventive Secretary in exercising his discretion under search, we have a responsibility to address health care screening examinations") under the authority of this Act shall meet on an the following issues today-the need for ongoing basis and take into consideration the Medicare Program to the extent provided the advice and recommendations of the Di­ health care access, the need for health pro­ under the amendments made by this section rector of the National Institutes of Health motion and disease prevention, the need for to a sample group of Medicare beneficiaries. and the Director of the Centers for Disease quality care for the millions of Americans in (B)(i) The demonstration project under Control. Such agencies shall also provide both urban and rural areas, and the need for subparagraph (A) shall be conducted for an counsel and technical assistance in the de­ long term care. We can make a step toward initial period of 24 months. Not later than velopment and implementation of the October 1, 1994, the Secretary shall report to project. creating a more equitable and cost-effective the Congress on the results of such project. health system by passing this legislation. (6) SEVERABILITY OF TESTS.-If after a pe­ If the Secretary finds, on the basis of exist­ riod of 12 months from the commencement of Mr. Speaker, I insert a summary of the bill, ing data, that furnishing preventive health the Comprehensive Preventive Health Prcr the project the Secretary shall find a par­ screening examinations under the Medicare ticular test or examination to have met the gram for Medicare Beneficiaries (H.R. 1746), Program to the extent provided under the requirements of this Act (regarding the de­ in the RECORD: amendments made by this section is program termination of program effectiveness) then H.R.1746 effective, the Secretary shall include such such test or examination shall be severed Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ finding in such report, such project shall be from the ongoing project and become effec­ resentatives of the United States of America in discontinued, and the amendments made by tive no later than 6 months from such deter­ Congress assembled, this section shall become effective on No­ mination. SECTION 1. ESTABUSHMENT OF COMPREHEN­ vember l, 1994 (as modified by paragraph (8)). SIVE PREVENTIVE HEALm PRO­ (ii) If the Secretary determines that such GRAM. finding cannot be made on the basis of exist­ ing data, such project shall be continued for NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOS­ (a) COVERAGE OF COLON CANCER PREVEN­ PHERIC ADMINISTRATION AU­ TIVE SCREENING AND ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM­ an additional 24 months. Not later than INATION .-Section 1861 of the Social Security April l, 1997, the Secretary shall submit a THORIZATION ACT OF 1991 Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x), as revised by the Medi­ final report to the Congress on the results of care Catastrophic Coverage Repeal Act of such project. The amendments made by this HON. JAMFS H. SCHEUER 1989, is amended- section shall become effective on the first (1) in subsection (s}- day of the first month to begin after such re­ OF NEW YORK (A) in paragraph (2)(L), by striking "and" port is submitted to the Congress unless the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at the end; and report contains a finding by the Secretary Tuesday, April 23, 1991 (B) by inserting after paragraph (2)(M) the that furnishing preventive health care ex­ following new paragraphs: aminations under the amendments made by Mr. SCHEUER. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ "(N) colon cancer preventive screening ex­ this section is not program effective (in troducing legislation authorizing the programs aminations which shall be limited to either, which case the amendments made by this of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad­ or a combination thereof, fecal occult blood section shall not become effective). ministration [NOAA] for fiscal year 1992. test, digital rectal examination, and (3) DETERMINING PROGRAM EFFECTIVE­ These bills were approved by the Sub­ sigmoidoscopy examination to be completed NESS.-ln determining the program effective­ committee on Environment of the Committee on a frequency as determined appropriate by ness of a particular test or examination, the the Secretary, furnished to an individual to Secretary shall consider whether such serv­ on Science, Space, and Technology on April assist in the prevention and early diagnoses ice- 16, 1991. Clean bills were ordered, by unani­ of colon cancer and other related disorders; (A) was performed in a manner that is con­ mous voice vote of the subcommittee, to facili­ "(0) physical examination performed by a sistent with current professional medical tate further consideration of the bill at the full physician, or nurse practitioner (subject to knowledge; Committee on Science, Space, and Tech­ State practice laws), on an annual basis, (B) was delivered in a setting that offered nology. that- satisfactory access to all beneficiaries eligi­ Mr. Speaker, the administration has re­ "(1) is reasonable and customary to detect ble for the service; and quested an 8-percent increase over fiscal year illness or dysfunction typical of the general (C) is found to be either- 1991 for NOAA's programs. This is a healthy population group represented by the patient (!) cost effective as determined by the Sec­ (as determined by the age, sex, race, and retary after considering the direct cost of increase given our current fiscal restraints. health habits of the individual) for which providing such service, the utilization of The legislation that I am introducing today en­ payment is made under this part; and such service which might otherwise not have dorses that budget submission. "(ii) shall be limited to­ occurred, the costs of illnesses and nursing Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that the Presi­ "(I) tests for blood pressure; home days avoided, and other relevant fac­ dent has requested significant increases for "(II) physical examination of the breast for tors, except that extended life for bene­ several NOAA's high-priority programs, includ­ early detection of breast cancer; ficiaries shall not be considered to reduce ing: Global climate change research, plus $31 "(ill) basic screening tests for vision loss; the program effectiveness of such service; or million, a 66-percent increase; the polar orbit­ "(IV) basic screening tests for bearing loss; (ii) is found not to be program effective but "(V) tests measuring serum cholesterol; has resulted in measurable improvements in ing weather satellite system, plus $102 million "(VI) tests of the blood for anemia; the health of those receiving the services or a 200-percent increase; and the moderniza­ "(VII) thyroid function evaluation; with only moderate costs to the project (as tion of the Weather Service plus $55 million or "(VIII) urinalysis; determined by the Secretary). an increase of 36 percent. 8992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 In spite of these healthy increases, how­ tax policy. This would be an insignificant vic­ that this debate represents legislative debates ever, the budget request for National Weather tory. People constantly complain to me that of the future. Proponents of new spending pro­ Service operations has been cut slightly. The Congress never does anything-that Govern­ grams will have to also proffer ways to pay for Subcommittee on Environment restored the ment moves too slowly on vital issues. James them. This is of course a positive develoir cuts in the National Weather Service oper­ Madison would smile at those remarks. I do ment. ations account by transferring $9, 171,000 from believe that is exactly what the Founding Fa­ Additionally, increased press scrutiny of tax satellite operations. These funds will assure thers intended. Our Government is designed legislation has impacted the process. Special the continuation of agriculture weather serv­ to move for the most part by inches, not by tax breaks for single entities, so called rifle ices, fire weather services, the fruit frost warn­ great leaps. The obstacles to tax simplification shots are in disfavor and this has for the most ing programs, the Colorado River Flood Warn­ are large. Let me tell you what I think the big­ part been a healthy development. ing System, and the Susquehanna River Flood gest hurdles are. Lastly, in the past decade, special interest Warning Systems. First, the tax writing committees are contin­ groups have become much more sophisticated Mr. Speaker, I still have concerns about ually placed under pressure to meet targets in their organization and effectiveness. This NOAA's apparent lack of interest in the set by the Budget Committee and budget does cut both ways: It has made for good and Landsat Satellite Program. In spite of summitteers. Because of time restraints and bad tax policy. What this development has not Landsat's recognized importance for global cli­ overly ambitious agreements, Ways and done is encourage simplicity in the code. mate change research, the administration con­ Means members deliberate in an atmosphere The truth is, all of the factors that I have tinues to pursue its policy of indecision and in­ that is not conducive to good policy decisions. mentioned are with us whether we like them action. I intend to discuss this matter in detail At times the first question asked is "How or not. The politics are not going to change with the chairman of the Committee on much does it cost?" or "How much can be dramatically, nor is the legislative process it­ Science, Space, and Technology, Hon. raised by a particular provision?", rather than self. a consideration of the proposal's impact on tax GEORGE E. BROWN, Jr., to determine the best Now for the hard part: What to do about all policy or simplicity. Our debates at times be­ strategy to assure the continuity of this most this complexity? come revenue driven, not policy driven. This important environmental research data through First, let me discuss two proposals I do not the construction and launch of Landsat 7. problem, I believe, is the biggest contributor to complexity and lack of consistency in making favor: One, to raise revenue only by raising policy decisions. rates rather than changes in the base. This is a bad idea because much reform can be ac­ TAX SIMPLIFICATION Second, because raising taxes has become · such a political tail to be pinned on an oppo­ complished by simply changing the code itself without raising rates. A rates only approach HON. MICHAEL ~ ANDREWS nent, especially in Presidential politics, tax writing committees tend to write tax bills that could abrogate that debate. Numerous exam­ OF TEXAS ples exist. The way real estate is treated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are a mismatch of cats and dogs or loophole closers. They tend to be generally small reve­ under the passive loss rules comes to mind. I Tuesday, April 23, 1991 nue raisers, esoteric to most voters. It can would like to make changes in those provi­ Mr. ANDREWS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the take several of these revenue enhancers to sions-not freeze them in place. more we discuss tax simplification, the more meet revenue demands. The result is more And of course, raising rates is, as Ronald we work at tax simplification, the more the complexity, not less, with revenue raising bills Reagan taught Walter Mondale, instant politi­ code seems to stay as complicated as ever. becoming a grab bag of no new taxes. This is cal death. Let me be perfectly clear. I oppose Some argue that we have made progress. not always bad of course, but again I think it raising tax rates. During the floor debate on passage of the Tax encourages more complexity, not less. A second suggestion is to do nothing. It is Reform Act of 1986, Ways and Means Com­ Third, transition rules have also become argued that if the budget process is the real mittee Chairman DAN ROSTENKOWSKI held up part of the complexity problem. Many transi­ culprit, dealing with that issue first is nec­ the two Tax Codes-old and new-to show tion rules are important to achieve fairness. essary before ever attempting simplification. I the difference. The old code was about the For instance, a business has the rules think there is sorrie merit here, but this ap­ size of the Dallas and Houston metropolitan changed during a negotiation or the retroactive proach should surely be the last resort. Before phone books combined; the new code about effect of a new provision destroys a legitimate I completely surrender, let me mention some the size of the Fort Worth phone book. The agreement based on the old rules. Transition important things we can and should do now­ Tax Reform Act of 1986 did make significant rules can in the best sense achieve fairness. or at least try to accomplish. strides in simplifying the code, and Chairman In the worst sense they can greatly complicate The most important step we could take is to Rostenkowski deserves much of the credit. I the code. seriously consider a 2-year budget cycle. First, suppose that size is one way to measure Fourth, we now play a new game on ways it greatly reduces the pressure of working progress, but weight alone is not sufficient at and means. The general public may be under the gun. Second, the tax writing com­ least not to those of you who try to interpret amazed that this should be new to the Con­ mittees could then concentrate in the off year what the code means. In tax writing, brevity gress: If a member proposes a provision that on policy review and simplication matters. does not necessarily mean simplicity. costs revenue, a way to pay for it must also Third, this change would promote more con­ The Tax Code is too complex; on this we be proposed. This is a good procedure not a stancy in the code. But that is a major change can agree. But when it comes to the hard bad one. This tax game has had its ups and and, again, if what I have ·said thus far is true, choices of tax policy, complexity is in the eye downs, and it is sometimes viewed as a rule major changes are not likely to occur in the of the beholder. In the words of Huckleberry not strictly adhered to. . near future. I am here to champion smaller, Finn upon reading Pilgrims Progress: "It was There are positive aspects ·of these various more achievable future. I am here to cham­ interestin' but steep." In my experience on the forces, especially budget pressures. We sim­ pion smaller, more achievable victories, not to Ways and Means Committee, no one who has ply cannot afford open ended spending pro­ plow new ground. Let me suggest a few: been the beneficiary of some new provision grams or tax incentives. New programs need First, Congress should instruct the Joint ever rejected it because of its complexity. a prudent financing mechanism. For example, Committee on Taxation [Jen to take the point The chairman has pronounced this year to the Ways and Means Committee led the fight position on simplification. Every proposal be the year of tax simplification. That is good in the last Congress to kill a long-term health should be assessed not only on its revenue news and I hope our committee can be suc­ care bill sponsored by the late Congressman impact and tax policy considerations but how cessful in making tax policy more understand­ Claude Pepper-no one knew the ultimate it impacts the complexity of the code. Con­ able for all Americans: policymakers, serious cost nor was there any proposal to pay for the gress must take the primary responsibility of practitioners, business leaders, and average benefits. And catastrophic health care, another simplifying the Tax Code. Americans. issue of critical importance was killed-not be­ Second, the chairman and subcommittee Frankly, I believe real progress will be dif­ cause of the need for the program but be­ chairmen should insist on comments and de­ ficult in the short term. Success should be cause so many Americans refused to pay for bate on the issue of complexity from advo­ measured not by great strides, but rather by some of the benefits. In spite of the failure of cates of changes in the code. For instance, small and important victories in the margins of the catastrophic health care initiative, I believe the new rule during markups should be not

'9 .__. L" .• __.\...' -.I •• • I __J • ' • • • - , •• _j" April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8993 only how to pay, but how complex is the prof­ ice-in settlement of a container audit con­ then IRS audit agents applied the container fered amendment. troversy-to benefit from this legislation. provisions with a commonsense reading of the Third, the Treasury and the Internal Reve­ Last year, I fully explained the purpose of statute. It was not simple luck in winning the nue Service should be requested at every op­ this legislation. To recapitulate, the legislation audit lottery that container credits were gen­ portunity to comment and make recommenda­ generally will allow the credit and accelerated erally accepted during audits. tions on simplications. This should occur espe­ depreciation deductions for containers .which As an alternative to the substantive and rec­ cially during the drafting of legislation and the were placed in service by U.S. lessors prior to ordkeeping requirements of the revenue ruling, markup of bills before the tax writing commit­ January 1, 1991, and which were or are taxpayers may elect a "safe harbor'' provided tees. leased to container users such as shipping in Revenue Procedure 90--10, which also was Fourth, a simplification task force should be companies that have trade routes that touch published in January of last year. However, formed. This group should be chosen by the the United States. Our proposal is intended to the safe harbor effectively allows only slightly President and should include tax writing lead­ resolve a controversy which has affected the more than half of the credits claimed by con­ ers in the Congress and the administration. It entire container leasing industry since the mid- tainer lessors in prior years. This does not should also include private sector tax practi­ 1980's when the Internal Revenue Service provide a basis for an industry-wide settlement tioners and leaders in academia. The group began to change its interpretation of the provi­ of this controversy. Nevertheless, elections re­ should have the maximum exposure and time sion applying the credit and depreciation to lating to certain containers were required to be to develop not only specific recommendations containers. made last fall, and some taxpayers made the but also a reasonable timetable to achieve At the time of the original enactment of the election in order to avoid protracted audits and these goals. investment credit in 1962, a special provision costly litigation. Fifth, time constraints are the biggest enemy made the credit available for any U.S. compa­ This situation is so unusual that I believe of tax simplification. Section 89 is an example ny's container which is used in the transpor­ that corrective legislation is essential. A whole of what late night sessions can do the code. tation of property to or from the United States, industry faces the unpalatable options of en­ Political leaders must be cognizant of this and even though such containers obviously would tering protracted and expensive litigation or avoid at all costs last minute, late night agree­ spend most of their time at sea and in foreign accepting the half-a-loaf offered in the revenue ments. This may be wishful thinking again. ports. For more than 20 years following the procedure. In this case, Congress should pro­ Tax simplification is worth the effort. The in­ enactment of the credit and the container pro­ vide a clear and workable statutory standard tegrity of the code and tax compliance with the vision, domestic container lessors claimed the which is a fair and reasonable elaboration of code, I believe, are directly affected by the credit and deductions on substantially all of the container provision. This new standard code's understandability. One thing is for sure: their containers. The lessors' ·practices were should apply to containers notwithstanding any We can do a better job and we really should confirmed consistently when their tax returns elections made pursuant to the revenue proce­ try to do a better job of simplifying the Tax were audited. Not until the mid-1980's did IRS dure. Code. audit agents begin to disallow the credit and The legislation introduced today provides a deductions because the lessors could not standard which will confirm the longstanding prove specifically that containers entered or practices of the U.S. container leasing industry INVESTMENT CREDIT AND ACCEL- left U.S. ports each year. This approach was by overruling the revenue ruling and the reve­ ERATED DEPRECIATION FOR formalized in January of last year in Revenue nue procedure for containers placed in service CARGO CONTAINERS Ruling 90--9. The revenue ruling requires the prior to January 1, 1991. container owner to prove on a container by container basis that a substantial portion of a HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI particular container's activity during the tax­ COMPUTERS IN AUTOMOBILES OF CALIFORNIA able year is in the transportation of property IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the United States as the origin or the ter­ HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER minus of the trip for the container and the OF NEW YORK Tuesday, April 23, 1991 property. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I join my col­ The interpretation and application of Federal league Mr.VANDERJAGT in reintroducing legis­ tax laws are functions which the Treasury and Tuesday, April 23, 1991 lation that will confirm the longstanding inter­ the I RS must perform without an excess of Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, the pretations of the investment tax credit and ac­ second guessing; otherwise, the system can­ Automotive Information Council has predicted celerated depreciation provisions of the Inter­ not be expected to function. Our courts have that the integration of vehicle electronic and nal Revenue Code as applied to intermodal long recognized this and have given consider­ microprocessor systems in a cost-effective cargo containers of U.S. leasing companies. able weight to interpretations of law as pre­ manner will be the biggest automobile chal­ The legislation introduced today is identical in sented in regulations and revenue rulings. lenge of the 1990's. More and more, computer substance to the bill, H.R. 5017, that Mr. However, in this situation, I believe that con­ circuits are being integrated in automobiles. VANDERJAGT and I introduced last year. That gressional action to overrule the IRS position Computers currently play a role in controlling bill was referred by the Ways and Means is not only appropriate, but essential for two engine speed, braking, and status display. In Committee to the Select Revenue Measures reasons. First, I believe that the revenue ruling the future, computer use in automobiles is ex­ Subcommittee. Last August, in response to a incorrectly interprets the law and the general pected to expand into near-obstacle detection request for public comments, the subcommit­ congressional intent for the container provi­ and other areas. tee received a number of statements support- sion. The IRS interpretation is inconsistent Unlike the mechanical components of an ing the legislation. • with the simple statutory language and over­ automobile, however, computers can malfunc­ There is one procedural provision in the looks the realities of container leasing, where tion intermittently as the result of a wide vari­ new bill that was not in H.R. 5017 last year. lessors do not have immediate control over ety of external factors such as radio frequency This provision allows taxpayers to revoke an each container or its daily whereabouts. I be­ or electromagnetic interference and internal election which the Internal Revenue Service lieve that, within the context of the early factors such as cold solder joints and faulty required to be made last fall if the taxpayer 1960's, Congress fully intended that its con­ components. These malfunctions could wanted to avoid the time and expense of pro­ tainer provision be liberally interpreted using a produce sudden, unintended acceleration tracted audits and litigation to resolve the con­ standard which could be met by container events resulting in accidents and deaths. tainer controversy. Because such elections owners. In spite of these shortcomings, I firmly be­ had to be made before this corrective legisla­ Second, even if the revenue ruling's inter­ lieve that computers in automobiles have great tion could be enacted, it is appropriate to allow pretation were valid, it differs so significantly potential-but we must be very careful. Based any taxpayer who made that election to re­ from more than 20 years of audit practice that on my 25 years experience in aerospace engi­ voke it after enactment of the legislation. How­ is retroactive application to an entire industry neering, I can report that there are safeguards ever, this revocation provision does not allow is unjustifiable. Until the revenue ruling was which have minimized the risks posed by any taxpayer who has entered into a closing published last year, no guidance on the con­ intermittent computer operation in the aircraft agreement with the Internal Revenue Serv- tainer provision had been issued. Lessors and and space fields. However, the integration of

49-059 0-95 Vol. 137 (Pt. 7J 8 8994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 computers is relatively new territory for car bypass, it is estimated that by the year 2000, mechanism needed to jump start these manufacturers and we must act now in order speeds of 15 to 25 miles per hour or less can projects. to avoid carnage on our roads later as greater be expected on one-half of the Capital Belt­ I urge my colleagues to join me in this cost­ numbers of cars become computerized. way in peak hours, with speeds of 30 to 40 effective mechanism for freeing working Amer­ That is why today I am reintroducing legisla­ miles per hour on another 20 miles of the belt­ icans from the traffic crunches that rob them tion I introduced in the last Congress, H.R. way. of their productivity and of time for their fami­ 5099, to require the Secretary of Transpor­ With the construction of an outer bypass, lies. tation to request the National Academy of the bottom line would be that in the Washing­ A copy of this legislation follows: Sciences to study the use of. and risks associ­ ton area traffic congestion on the Capital Belt­ ated with, electronic and microprocessor sys­ way, the Wilson Bridge, the American Legion H.R. 2034 tems in automobiles. Bridge, and other area highways would be Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ Mr. Speaker, this legislation will provide a dramatically decreased. Also safety on area resentatives of the United States of America in roads would be enhanced as thousands of Congress assembled, That section 129 of title base of information on the problems and the 23, United States Code, is amended by adding most cost-effective methods to avoid the haz­ dangerous trucks would use the bypass, at the end the following new subsection: ards caused by intermittent computer failure. I avoiding the work-bound mass of local com­ "(1) CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BYPASS HIGH­ urge my colleagues to support this important muters. WAYS IN URBANIZED AREAS.- piece of public safety legislation. Despite the critical need for the eastern by­ "(l) AUTHORIZATION FOR FEDERAL PARTICI­ pass and the relief it would offer, its hefty po­ PATION.-Subject to the provisions of this tential $2 billion price tag mandates a creative subsection, the Secretary shall permit Fed­ FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TOLL funding mechanism, such as toll financing, if it eral participation in toll fac111ties on the BYPASS ROADS is to come off the drawing boards. same basis and in the same manner as in the construction of free highways under this Most of us receive mail from constituents chapter. HON. FRANK R. WOLF who are overwhelmed by the sheer task of "(2) LIMITATION ON TYPES OF FACILlTIES.­ oF VIRGINIA getting to work on local congested highways. The Secretary may only permit Federal par­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One letter complaining about the Washington ticipation under this subsection in construc­ area read: "I arrived here on the 21st, after tion of new toll bypass highways located in Tuesday~ April 23, 1991 the most laborious journey of a fortnight I ever urbanized areas. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, as we undertake in went through; resting one day in Alexandria "(3) LIMITATION ON FEDERAL SHARE.-Not­ this Congress the critical task of reauthorizing and another in Baltimore • • • the roads withstanding any other provision of law, the our Surface Transportation Act, we are con- through the whole way were so bad that we Federal share payable for the construction of a toll bypass highway under this subsection fronted with an exasperating dilemma where could never get more than three miles per shall not exceed 75 percent. urgent highway needs and available funding hour • • •." "(4) PuBLIC OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT.­ are inversely proportional. For that reason, I That wasn't written by a commuter on the Each toll bypass highway or approach there­ am introducing legislation that targets our na- Capital Beltway. It was written 200 years ago to under this subsection must be publicly tional quandary of expanding demand but by Thomas Jefferson. It just sounds like it was owned and operated; except that Federal shrinking dollars in the area of transportation written today. funds may participate under this subsection funding. This problem is not unique to the Washing- in the approaches to a toll bypass highway It is obvious that we will need to find ere- . ton area. Lifting the current prohibition against whether the highway is to be or has been constructed by a State or other public au­ ative ways to fund the transportation system using Federal funds for toll roads would allow thority. needed to take us into the 21st century. It is many congested urban/suburban communities "(5) LIMITATIONS ON USE OF REVENUES.-Be­ in that spirit that my legislation allows the use nationwide to quickly build new bypass arte­ fore the Secretary may permit Federal par­ of Federal funds in the construction of new toll · ries of relief. ticipation under this subsection in a State, highways, currently prohibited by law. My leg- My proposed legislation would permit toll fi­ the State highway department must enter islation specifies that new toll highways eligi- nancing for federally funded bypass highways into an agreement with the Secretary which ble under this program would be those de- nationwide which link with major arterials and provides that all toll revenues received from signed to bypass, and therefore alleviate con- which allow through traffic to circumvent ur­ operation of the tolled facility constructed under this subsection will be used only on gestion in, urban communities. banized communities of more than 50,000 the tolled fac111ty and only for construction Toll financing traditionally speeds up the population. According to the Federal Highway costs, or for the costs necessary for the prop­ construction of badly needed highway Administration, such bypasses are currently er operation, maintenance, and debt service projects, and I believe it is appropriate to per- proposed or in the planning stages in the fol­ of the tolled fac111ty, including resurfacing, mit the use of Federal funds in this process. lowing urbanized areas: reconstruction, rehabilitation, and restora­ This allows the accumulation of Federal, Birmingham, AL-The North Birmingham tion; except that any excess toll revenues State, and local funds plus bond financing at Outer Beltline, a 30-50 mile semicircle bypass may be used for construction of other trans­ one time. Not only is this more efficient than around the north side will link with a southern portation projects in the region. "(6) EFFECT ON APPORTIONMENT.-Toll mile­ the drawnout process of incremental funding bypass on the west side. age constructed under this subsection shall stages, but it also saves money over the long Atlanta, GA.- In the draft environmental im- not be used to increase a State's apportion­ haul by avoiding inflationary costs. pact state, right-of-way is being currently pur- ment under any apportionment formula. An example in the Washington area where chased on a portion of the U.S. 19 corridor "(7) DEFINITION.-For purposes of this sub­ federally augmented toll financing would be over to U.S. 2~northeast Atlanta-for the section, the.following definitions apply: crucial is in the funding of the desperately 20-25 mile first leg of a completely circurn­ "(A) BYPASS HIGHWAY.-The term 'bypass needed eastern bypass. This bypass would di- ferential Atlanta Outer Beltway which will total highway' means- vert as much as 33 percent of north and nearly 100 miles when completed. "(i) a multilane, access controlled, arterial highway (including any bridge or tunnel southbound 1-95 trucks and other through traf- Austin, TX.-ln preliminary and draft envi­ which is part of such highway) which per­ fic that now mixes with local commuters, ere- ronmental stages, the Austin Outer Parkway in mits traffic to avoid an urbanized area by ating near-gridlock conditions during rush an 80-mile circumferential loop around the city providing a continuous alternative route hours. which will be built in four segments. connected at each end to a route on the This would be a win-win situation for all Raleigh, NC.-:-The Northern Wake Express- Interstate System or the Federal-aid pri­ area travelers. The eastern seaboard through way, in the final EIS stage, will be a 27-mile mary system, and travelers would prefer to avoid the congestion arc around the north part of the city. "(ii) a multilane access controlled prin­ of the metropolitan area completely, even if it Lawrence, KS.-A proposed 12-mile bypass cipal arterial highway (including any bridge or tunnel which is part of such highway) that meant paying a toll to do so. And for local will direct through traffic around the south and provides a continuous loop around a major commuters, this would be a dream come true, west sides of the city. urbanized area or portion thereof. especially when you consider that an outer by- There are many other communities nation­ "(B) NEW TOLL BYPASS HIGHWAY.-The term pass would be the equivalent of adding an- wide which are contemplating bypass high­ 'new toll bypass highway' means construc­ other lane to 1-95. If we do not build an outer ways and for which toll financing could be the tion of a bypass highway on a new location April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8995 and includes any improvements to such a by­ Compels the Department of Labor to issue accomplished by anyone, poor or rich, female pass hi'ghway after it is open to traffic. more timely wage surveys. or male, even in the days women were not "(C) URBANIZED AREA.-The term •urban• Restores the scope of prevaiUng wage sur­ considered equal to man. ized area' means an area with a population of veys to include all similar construction work Born on November 30, 1874 on Prince Ed­ 50,000 or more designated by the Bureau of in the applicable area. ward Island, she grew up in a society that the Census, within boundaries to be fixed by Eliminates 75% of the paper work nec­ thought women should stay home and be responsible State and local officials in co­ essary for employer payroll reporting under homemakers of families. L.M. Montgomery, operation with each other, subject to ap­ the Copeland Act (reports are reduced from all her life tried to show everyone that she proval by the Secretary. Boundaries shall, as weekly to once a month). could accomplish anything even though she a minimum, encompass the entire urbanized Codifies existing authority of the Sec­ was a woman. Even as a child in grammar area within a State as designated by the Bu­ retary of Labor to issue regulations, admin­ school, she thought that girls were as good reau of the Census.". istrative decisions and legal interpretations as boys and tried to be the best in her class concerning application of the Act that are and succeeded. At the age of 15, she had one final and binding on other agencies. of her poems printed in the local newspaper ACCOMPANYING THE INTRODUC­ Strengthens current law requiring prevail­ and passed the examination into Prince of TION OF LEGISLATION TO RE­ ing wages on federal lease/construction Wales College with high scores and also projects. Dalhouse University, receiving a higher edu­ FORM THE DAVIS-BACON ACT Defines "apprentice," "trainee," and cation than most women of that time. L.M. "helper" and limits their use to prevaiUng Montgomery showed people of that time that HON. AUSTIN J. MURPHY local practices. women could be more intelligent and that women could not be pushed around and con­ OF PENNSYLVANIA Limits the amount of fringe benefits the employer may include as part of the prevail­ trolled by men. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing wage payment to the employee to the L.M. Montgomery addressed the social Tuesday, April 23, 1991 level of fringe benefits determined to be pre­ problems of the era when she created a fe­ vailing in the local survey area. male orphan heroine. In novels of the early Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Requires that "laborers and mechanics" nineteenth century. males were usually de­ introduce legislation to reform the Davis-Bacon who work as independent contractors, be fined as the heroes of the stories, but L.M. Act. for over 50 years this important law has paid locally prevailing wages for their skill Montgomery only has females as heroines of protected both the U.S. Government and or craft. her novels. What is also admirable about her American workers from unscrupulous contract­ Codifies current application of the Davis­ book, "Anne of Green Gables," is that the ing practices. It assures that Federal tax­ Bacon Act to federally funded or assisted heroine is also an orphan, which was a mi­ payers can expect competent craftsmen on construction. nority of that time. L.M. Montgomery's Clarifies how state or local prevailing wage character, "Anne Shirley", the heroine, re­ Federally funded or assisted construction laws apply on Davis-Bacon projects. ceives a higher education, became the smart­ projects and at the same time guarantees a I believe this amendment simplifies and up­ est in her classes, and like her creator, got decent standard of living for workers in one of her book published. These were the things our last import-resistant blue collar industries. dates the Davis-Bacon Act in a very meaning­ people of this age would never think a I am introducing this bill today because I be­ ful way. Without question, the significant pro­ women could do. People of the early nine­ lieve it is time for us to reaffirm our commit­ posed changes in the threshold and reporting teenth century might have not realized it, ment to the principle of providing a level play­ requirements update the Act for the 1990's. In but L.M. Montgomery had exposed them to ing field. Our constituents have a right to ex­ taking this action we renew and strengthen the great capabilities of women. our resolve to protect American workers The Characteristic I admire the most pect fair wages, competitive contracts, quality about L.M. Montgomery is her imagination. construction, and competent craftsmanship against exploitation. This amendment is a sound and balanced solution to reform the In her novel "Anne of Green Gables," the when their tax dollars are invested in construc­ main character "Anne Shirley" has so much tion projects. Davis-Bacon Act and I invite my colleagues to imagination that she could carry on for The Davis-Bacon Act mandates that all fed­ join with me to cosponsor and work for pas­ hours and that just makes the reader love erally funded or assisted construction projects sage of this amendment. "Anne" so much. Even Mark Twain once pay locally prevailing wages corresponding to said that "Anne Shirley" was "the sweetest creation of a child yet written". To create a the various types of trades or skills involved. RECOGNITION OF KIMI SHIRAISHI character with a big imagination, L.M. The purpose of this Act is to prevent Federal OF LA PIETRA HAWAII SCHOOL Montgomery had to have a good imagination construction procurement from undermining FOR GIRLS also. Her imagination has shown me that a living standards and local economies which person needs imagination so they can lead a are impacted by the presence of Federal and happy and full life. It was L.M. Montgom­ federally assisted construction. Davis-Bacon HON. PATSY T. MINK ery's lively imagination that will make her requires contractors to pay locally prevailing OF HAWAII books be joyful to read from now until for­ wages thereby eliminating incentive to bring in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever. At a time when people thought women low paid unskilled workers from other areas. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 could not do many things as well as men, Consequently, local laborers and craftsmen Mrs. MINK. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor L.M. Montgomery showed people that this have an even chance to compete for work on for me to rise today and recognize a talented was wrong. In her lifetime, she has accom­ projects where Federal money or other assist­ young woman from Hawaii, Kimi Shiraishi. plished more things that no one thought she ance is involved. could do. L.M. Montgomery had an imagina­ Kimi is a student at La Pietra Hawaii School The proposal I am introducing this morning tion filled with goals that she set out to do for Girls and she has written an award winning is the result of more than 4 years of effort by and with her desire and determination she essay on author L.M. Montgomery. It is an in­ the Labor Standards Subcommittee to pro­ got them. L.M. Montgomery filled people's spirational essay written by an exceptional mote meaningful and timely reforms of the lives with humor and joy and that's why I young woman. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased and admire her the most. Davis-Bacon Act. Those individuals or groups proud to submit Kimi Shiraishi's essay for the who seek repeal of this law will no doubt be RECORD. disappointed. Those who in good conscience RESOLUTION URGING THE ADMIN­ advocate reform will, I believe, find a well rea­ "LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY" ISTRATION TO TAKE ACTION TO soned and balanced package of major con­ (By Kimi Shiraishi, Chosen Best Over-All in PREVENT GLOBAL WARMING cessions and adjustments as well as other im­ the 1991 Great Women Essay Contest) provements to the Davis-Bacon Act. L.M. Montgomery, or Lucy Maud Mont­ HON. NITA M. LOWEY Let me summarize this bill: gomery, is not as popular and well-known as Agatha Christie, Georgia O'Keefe, or Emily OF NEW YORK MAJOR PROVISIONS Dickinson, but she is the woman author I ad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Raises the Act's threshold from the cur­ mire the most. I admire her because of her Tuesday, April 23, 1991 rent $2000.00 trigger for any type of federal accomplishments, the way she addressed so­ construction to (1) $100,000.00 for new con­ cial issues, and her imagination. As an early Mrs. LOWEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I struction projects (2) $15,000.00 for repair and nineteenth century Canadian author, I have rise today to introduce a resolution calling on alteration work. learned from her books that anything can be the administration to support the adoption of 8996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 specific timetables and targets for the reduc­ tains commitments to stabilize or reduce care is a key factor which allows older individ­ tion of carbon dioxide [C02] emissions-both worldwide C02 emissions. uals to remain in their own homes as long as in the United States and around the world. In addition, most of the world's industrial na­ possible, thus preventing or delaying nursing C02 is widely considered to be the No. 1 tions, including Germany and Japan, recog­ home placement. cause of global warming. nize the economic benefits of taking the lead This bill would authorize supportive services Several years ago, the Congress decided to in developing high-efficiency technologies and to strengthen caregivers, such as training, ac­ find out more about greenhouse warming by expanding the use of alternative energy cess to support groups, respite care and infor­ commissioning a study from the National sources. Germany, for example, is committed mation and referral for other services. Academy of Sciences [NAS] on the policy im­ to reducing its C02 emissions by 25 percent OLDER AMERICANS ACT ELDERCARE AMENDMENTS OF plications of global warming. The NAS recently by the year 2000. If the United States fails to 1991 released its report which makes the strongest move quickly in reducing our dependence on The rapidly escalating aging of the U.S. case to date for acting now to mitigate the ef­ fossil fuels, America could well be handing population will dramatically increase the need fects of accelerated global climate change. over market dominance in vital advanced tech­ for services for older persons who are at risk What are the risks? If C02 and other green­ nologies to our European and Asian competi­ of losing their self-sufficiency. By the year house gases continue to accumulate, globally tors. Prudence and the future of our competi­ 2030, one of every four Americans will be 60 an average warming of 3- to 8-degrees Fahr­ tiveness dictates another course. years of age or older and about 8 million will enheit could occur over the next century with While a final judgment on the extent of the be over age 85. potentially devastating effects for the environ­ threat posed by global warming is still some This amendment encourages State and ment and human life. Global warming could years away, there is general consensus that area agencies on aging to support activities shift temperature zones, rainfall patterns, and the problem is growing worse. We can take and develop resources for home and commu­ agricultural belts, and possibly cause sea-level steps now to cut C02 emissions that will not nity-based care for the frail elderly by involving rise and flooding of low-lying coastal areas. only reduce the severity of anticipated in­ a wide variety of individuals, agencies, organi­ These changes could have dramatic con­ creases in global temperatures, but also help zations and businesses to mobilizing coopera­ sequences for human life in food production; achieve other environmental and energy goals tive community efforts. This could include pub­ energy use; water supply and control; that are vital to the national interest. lic awareness campaigns, voluntary service biodiversity; and human health. America must not relinquish its leadership in programs and public-private coalitions. The NAS report builds on a number of ear­ the field of environmental protection; it must OLDER AMERICANS GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE lier studies which assess the human contribu­ instead promote-at home and abroad-re­ AMENDMENTS OF 1991 tion to natural global warming. The report says ductions in greenhouse gas emissions. At least 500,000 individuals across the that despite great uncertainties, greenhouse We will not know the whole truth about glob­ country, particularly the elderly, are affected warming is a potential threat sufficient to jus­ al warming until long after the time for effec­ by guardianship, the judicial process which tify action now. Given the massive amount of tive action passed. We commonly buy insur­ transfers the decisionmaking responsibility greenhouse gases which have already accu­ ance to guard against unforeseen accidents or from a person who has been declared incapa­ mulated in the atmosphere, waiting for sci­ illnesses. The United States has the oppor­ ble of handling his or her own affairs to an­ entific consensus is tantamount do doing noth­ tunity to invest in cost-effective insurance other person. This legal system, which se­ ing. against global warming that will pay major divi­ verely limits an individual's personal auton­ The NAS report is currently receiving a lot dends in enhanced efficiency .and environ­ omy, has many problems and widespread of attention in Washington. One important rea­ mental protection, regardless of how severe abuses which are becoming an increasingly son is the membership of the NAS panel, the greenhouse effect turns out to be. It's an serious issue. which reads like a who's who of the scientific investment we must make for our children. The guardianship amendments would: First, establishment and includes representatives require the ombudsman program for long-term from corporate America and is chaired by care facilities, which investigates and resolves former Senator Daniel Evans. By all accounts, LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE complaints, to include protection of the welfare this is not a group given to rash pronounce­ OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965 and rights of residents regarding the appoint­ ments on global environmental policy. And yet, ment and activities of guardians and rei:r their report recommends the adoption of an HON. OLYMPIA J. SNOWE resentative payees; second allow legal assist­ ambitious program to reduce or offset emis­ OF MAINE ance programs to represent wards, and low in­ sions of carbon dioxide, methane, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come older individuals who seek to become chlorofluorocarbons, and other gases that wards, in guardianship proceedings and, third, could lead to overall greenhouse gas reduc­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 allow services to provide information and train­ tions of between 1O and 40 percent. Ms. SNOWE. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ ing for individuals to become guardians and The United States is the world's leading ducing a package of nine b.ills to amend and representative payees of older individuals, in­ emitter of greenhouse gases, including C02, strengthen the Older Americans Act of 1965. cluding less restrictive alternatives to guard­ and it should be the world's leader in action to Through 57 States and territorial units and 670 ianship. reduce these emissions. Unfortunately, the ad­ local area agencies on aging, the Older Ameri­ OUTREACH, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL OLDER ministration's continuing refusal to pursue tar­ cans Act provides for the only national net­ AMERICANS AMENDMENTS OF 1991 gets and timetables for reducing C02 remains work that delivers a full range of services to This amendment would require the outreach a major obstacle to progress. While the United the older population. and information and referral programs of the States last year joined 136 other nations in For over a year, the Select Aging Commit­ Older Americans Act to emphasize linking calling for the adoption of "response strate­ tee's Subcommittee on Human Services, of services to older individuals who are isolated gies" for addressing global warming, the Unit­ which I am the ranking minority member, has and older persons with Alzheimer's disease, ed States thus far has resisted taking the nec­ been holding a series of oversight hearings in and their caregivers. The recently released essary actions to effectively address this preparation for the 1991 reauthorization of the major study by the Office of Technology As­ threat. Older Americans Act. From these hearings, sessment, "Confused Minds, Burdened Fami­ On both the national and international lev­ and through discussions with constituents, lies," cited caregivers' lack of knowledge els, the administration's current policies con­ leaders of aging organizations, research ex­ about services as one of the major reasons template substantial increases in C02 emis­ perts and agency officials, I have developed that people with dementia do not use needed, sions in the decades ahead. The President's these bills covering a number of timely issues. available services. national energy strategy, for example, antici­ I believe they will make an important contribu­ OLDER AMERICANS TRANSPORTATION AMENDMENTS OF pates a 15-percent increase in C02 emissions tion to fine tuning this significant legislation. 1991 over the next 20 years. During negotiations in CAREGIVERS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AMENDMENTS OF This bill would require States to establish February on an international treaty to set spe­ 1991 advisory bodies to make recommendations for cific goals for reducing greenhouse gases, the Informal caregivers, primarily female family transportation services that affect older individ­ United States stood virtually alone in opposing members, provide 80 percent of the care and uals. There is common agreement that coordi­ the adoption of a draft convention that con- assistance needed by the frail elderly. This nation is a prerequisite for effective and effi- April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8997 cient management of transportation services uniform listing provision would assure that per­ sunset prov1s1ons to legislation authorizing for social service programs. Therefore, this bill sons who wish to obtain services will be able Federal agencies and programs-provisions would also require states and area agencies, to find an area agency on aging wherever they which would terminate a given program or to the extent practicable, to coordinate trans­ are. This is an essential step in establishing agency after a limited number of years unless portation services provided under the Older an easily accessible nationwide network of the Congress affirmatively acts to reauthorize Americans Act with other public and special area agencies on aging. them-would make it far easier for Congress population transportation services. and the administration to eliminate ineffective The bill also requires a study of how Older or excessively expensive Federal programs. Americans Act money is being spent on trans­ OPPOSITION TO CONTINUED Mr. Speaker, I believe these steps would go portation, what it is buying, the level of needs BUDGET DEFICITS a long way toward returning an essential fiscal of older individuals for transportation services discipline to the Federal budget and putting and the extent to which resources are avail- HON. BIU ORTON this country on the road to a truly balanced able to meet those needs. oF UTAH budget. RURAL EQUITY FOR OLDER AMERICANS AMENDMENTS OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1991 Tuesday, April 23, 1991 TREE PLANTING LEGISLATION Twenty-five to thirty percent of the Nation's Mr. ORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I am com- older persons live in rural areas. Their poverty pelled to vote against passage of the Presi­ rate is considerably higher and they have less HON. LOUISE M. SLAUGHI'ER access to services than older individuals who dent's budget proposal and the alternative OF NEW YORK live in cities. budget proposal advanced by the House IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This amendment would require that particu- Budget Committee. I cannot vote in favor of any budget which burdens the American peo­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 lar attention be given to older individuals living pie with an additional $300 billion in debt. I Ms. SLAUGHTER of New York. Mr. Speak­ in rural areas. It also would require State for- told the voters of Utah's Third District when I mulas for distribution of Older Americans Act er, today I am proud to be introducing legisla­ funds to include a factor that reflects the cost ran for Congress that I wanted to return fiscal tion that will target Federal tree planting funds of providing geographical access to services responsibility to the budget process. Neither to those areas of the country that have been the President's budget proposal nor the com­ devastated by disaster. Almost all urban areas to older individuals residing in rural areas. The mittee's alternative halt the spiral of American could benefit from more tree planting, but bill would also delete from the Older Ameri- indebtedness. areas struck by earthquakes, hurricanes, ice cans Act the outdated current requirement that 1 applaud the objectives of the Democratic storms, and other disasters desperately need State agencies spend in rural areas an budget alternative which seeks to provide ad­ to replant, for environmental as well as aes­ amount not less than 105 percent of the ditional support for education, the Women, In- 1 7 thetic reasons. amount spent in 9 8. fants, and Children Nutrition Program, vac- My hometown of Rochester, NY, is one of WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING ACT OF 1991 cination programs for children, and Head the areas that could benefit from this legisla­ This bill would require the President to call Start. However, 1 cannot support a budget tion. Seven weeks ago, on March 3, 1991, a a White House Conference on Aging in 1993. which continues the cycle of deficit spending. crippling ice storm profoundly changed my The 1987 amendments to the Older Ameri- T 0 illustrate the magnitude of the problem community. More than 350,000 households cans Act authorized a White House Con- · let me note two disturbing statistics: first, as of lost power, some of them for as long as 2 ference in 1991 but did not require it. For al- February 1991, the Federal deficit stood at an weeks. Thousands of businesses and individ­ most 2 years, numerous Members of Con- astounding $3.448 trillion; second, the monthly uals suffered losses totaling in the hundreds of grass, leaders of aging organizations and interest payment on the Federal debt was a millions of dollars. many individuals have pressed for the 1991 staggering $17.826 billion. These expenses But as bad as these losses were, the great conference, but there has been no response must be met before a single dollar can be ice storm of 1991 was a natural as well as an from the White House. A national conference spent on domestic programs or national de­ economic disaster. In a single night the Roch­ on aging is essential to identify current and fu- fense. ester area witnessed the wholesale destruc­ ture problems, needs and potential of older Mr. Speaker, 1 believe a serious attack on tion of our historic landscape. Tens of thou­ persons, and to develop recommendations for the budget deficit must contain three essential sands of healthy, bountfiul trees, grown over coordination of policy and executive and legis- elements: reduced Federal spending, tax re­ many generations, were killed within a few lative action to maintain and improve the qual- form, and changes in the budget process. We short hours. ity of life for otder Americans. must realign our spending priorities and elimi- In Rochester's beautiful Highland Park PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR OLDER AMERICANS nate government waste to achieve real reduc- alone, as many as 800 trees were destroyed AMENDMENTS OF 1991 tions in government spending. Tax reform ini- or seriously damaged. These trees include 40 These amendments would strengthen pre- tiatives should simplify the Tax Code, provide species so rare that park officials fear they ventive health services under the Older Ameri- for fairness, and encourage investment and may be too expensive to replace except as cans Act by emphasizing: First, services to economic growth. seedlings. Rochester's historic park system, prevent older individuals from falling in their I have long advocated the adoption of a which enjoys a reputation that goes far be­ homes which often leads to fractures for per- properly drafted balanced budget amendment yond the confines of upstate New York, will sons with osteoporosis-half of all women and which would force the administration and the probably never look the same. one in five of all men will have a fracture due Congress to take steps to reduce the deficit. A little more than a century ago, Rochester to osteoporosis; second, nutrition counseling Congress must move to amend the 1974 hired Frederick Law Olmsted, America's pio­ for osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, Budget Reform Act to restore the President's neer landscape architect, to design the park and third, medication management screening budget impoundment authority-a budget-cut­ system that includes Highland, Seneca, and and education to prevent incorrect medication ting power which the President had for the first Genesee Valley Parks. Historians tell us it was and adverse drug reactions. Older Americans two centuries of our Government's history. In Olmsted, for example, who first envisioned age 60 and over comprise about 17 percent of addition, I believe that the Federal budget Highland Park as a horticultural preserve with the population, but account for 30 percent of process would be significantly improved if a world-class arboretum, a place where horti­ the hospitalizations and 51 percent of all agencies and the administration would employ culturists could experiment with new plant vari­ deaths from drug reactions. the traditional fiscal discipline of "zero based eties and where the public could enjoy the AREA AGENCY ON AGING UNIFORM LISTING ACT OF 1991 budgeting"-that is forcing each program and benefits of such experiments. This bill requires all area agencies on aging agency to justify every dollar of expenditures Olmsted left his mark on many cities across to uniformly list themselves in the telephone every year-rather than simply estimating America, but Rochester's park system is one book under area agency on aging for easier budgetary needs based on last year's expend­ of only a handful in the country that dem­ access by consumers. Area agencies across itures plus whatever additional funds are onstrates so fully the genius of this man. In­ the country use different names and are lo- needed to adjust for inflation. Finally, I believe deed, since the turn of the century, Roch­ cated in different public and private sites. A that action by the Congress to add so-called ester's parks have enjoyed an international 8998 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 reputation. In 1899, for example, Peter Barr, a Passage of these two new bills will help to TRIBUTE TO THE ART EXHIBIT distinguished horticulturist from London, wrote ensure that communities such as Rochester "CHORNOBYL-5 YEARS AFTER" after his tour of American parks: "I would rath­ that are struck by disaster will get priority in al­ AND THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE er have missed Yellowstone Park than * * * locating Federal funds to help replant trees. I Highland Park * * * . It is more like a botani­ hope my colleagues will join me in supporting HON. DAVID E. BONIOR cal garden than a park." these two bills that will direct Federal funding OF MICHIGAN Clearly, the destruction to Rochester's parks to cost effective and necessary tree planting has national as well as local significance. In­ efforts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Federal Government already is play­ deed, Tuesday, April 23, 1991 ing an important role in the Rochester area's recovery. Since the upstate region was de­ Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to clared a national disaster area a month ago, TRIBUTE TO AMY BULL CRIST pay tribute to a powerful art exhibit and a cou­ the Federal Emergency Management Agency rageous group of people. "Chornobyl-5 [FEMA] has done an excellent job working Years After'' is an art exhibit memorializing the with local and State officials in evaluating the HON. HAMILTON FlSH, JR. tragedy of the 1986 nuclear disaster in losses and agreeing to help pay recovery Ukraine. It is currently on display at the Scar­ costs. OF NEW YORK ab Club in Detroit, Ml. FEMA's officials have shown flexibility and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Ukrainian people have experienced understanding in their dealings with our towns much adversity throughout the 20th century. and villages. Unfortunately, FEMA's disaster Tuesday, April 23, 1991 As a people they faced mass exterminations assistance can only do so much. FEMA will Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ in the 1920's, induced famine in the 1930's, pay up to 75 percent of the ice storm cleanup ognize and pay special tribute to Amy Bull Soviet and Nazi oppression in the 1940's, and including the removal, replacement and repair Crist, distinguished educator and community the lingering afflictions of the 1986 nuclear of the trees. The remaining cost of the ice activist. Mrs. Crist is being honored at a dinner holocaust. Time and time again, the rich cul­ storm for local and State agencies is going to April 26, 1991, by the Orange County Task tural, religious, and social fabric of the Ukrain­ be in the millions of dollars. Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, Inc. with ian people has been tested. That's why I am introducing, with the co­ When the power station exploded on April its Golden Bear Award for her continued com­ sponsorship of Hon. BUTLER DERRICK of South 26, 1986 at 1:24 a.m., due to the Soviet de­ mitment to the children and youth of Orange Carolina, two bills that would give Rochester sign of the reactor and control rods, 9 tons of and other areas hit by disaster, top priority for County. radioactive debris escaped from the No. 4 re­ Federal funds from two separate tree planting I join her many friends and admirers and actor-about 100 times the amount of radi­ programs, one run by the U.S. Department of compliment Amy Bull Crist on being selected ation released by the atomic bombs dropped Agriculture and the other by the Small Busi­ to receive this award. Throughout her life, she on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The official cas­ ness Administration. I am pleased that Sen­ has set exemplary standards of excellence: ualties were listed as 31 dead and 203 hos­ ator ERNEST HOLLINGS of South Carolina is in­ For her students; for the faculty of the Orange pitalized. troducing this legislation in the Senate. and Ulster County school districts; for the citi­ Because of the Soviet Union's intolerance of Both of my colleagues have experienced the zens of Orange County and for generations of free speech, the world may never know the difficulties of recovering from Hurricane Hugo parents, spanning over half a century. true costs of this design flaw. Yet, the growth several years ago. Many Federal experts have Amy began her career in education in 1924 of the democracy movement has helped to lift described Rochester's ice storm as one step at the Goosetown School. After teaching for the shroud of secrecy that surrounds the below Hurricane Hugo in the devastation it over a decade, she decided to return to school world's worst nuclear disaster. There are esti­ caused. The legislation I am introducing not and further her education. Amy enrolled at mates that 5,000 people in Ukraine have died only would help New Yorkers and South Caro­ New York University, receiving a Bachelor of from Chornobyl's direct fallout. As many as linians replace trees destroyed in natural dis­ Science degree in 1939 and a Master of 500,000 Ukrainians are likely to develop can­ asters but would assist communities around Science degree the following year. She retired cer as a result of exposure to radiation. Truly the country faced with similar problems. in 197 4 as District Superintendent of Schools these are numbers of tragic proportions. The first bill will amend the Tree Planting for the Sole Supervisory District of Orange Chornobyl's eventual toll on our world may be Foundation authorized in last year's farm bill and Ulster Counties, having completed 50 irremediable. that provides matching grants to local commu­ years of service in education. As we all know, Mr. Speaker, pictures often nities and organizations that are planting Throughout her career, Amy has always speak louder than words. The organizers of trees. The bill would give priority to programs "Chornobyl--5 Years After," the Association found time to devote to her community. She replacing trees lost in a natural disaster. for Advancement of Ukrainian Culture [ADUK], The second bill will target tree planting helped establish the Orange County Commu­ indeed hope this to be the case. They are dis­ funds available from the Small Business Ad­ nity College and the Orange County Board of playing 50 pieces of art from 25 artists, all of ministration to areas like upstate New York Cooperative Services. She founded the Amy Ukrainian heritage, to foster public awareness that have experienced a natural disaster. Spe­ Bull Crist Reading Council and the Amy Bull of Chornobyl's lasting repercussions. The dis­ cifically, the bill would give priority for award­ Crist Youth in Government Program and is plays are disturbing, honest representations of ing tree planting funds to areas with devastat­ currently active with several other organiza­ Chornobyl's fallout. ADUK has a clearly stated ing tree loss or where the lack of trees was tions to include: Goshen Historic Track; Or­ goal in presenting this exhibit: "The sponsors causing environmental damage. Under the ange County Citizens Foundation; Hill-Hold & of this exhibit hope its presentation will pierce program, State officials will be able to pur­ Brick House Museums; Occupations, Inc. and through the tightly wrapped cloak of apathy to chase trees from small business nurseries to the Bull Family Association. people's sensibilities"-strong words for strong plant on public lands like Rochester's parks. Mr. Speaker, I am well aware of the out­ works. Last year Congress provided $15 million for standing contributions that the Bull Family has We must never forget the horror of this tree planting program, which should be made for several centuries to the Hudson Val­ Chornobyl and its effects on an entire group of distributed as early as this fall. ley of New York. Amy Bull Crist has nobly car­ people. "Chornobyl-5 Years After" provides The widespread destruction of trees, such ried on that proud tradition with dignity and in­ us with lasting images of nuclear devastation. as occurred in Rochester, is more than an tegrity. I am confident she will continue provid­ Above all, Mr. Speaker, we must never forget aesthetic loss. Without the upper canopy, the ing invaluable service to her community. For the day-to-day plight of the Ukrainian people. shrub layer in the parks will change dramati­ her legacy has already done much to improve Let us be strengthened by our Ukrainian cally. Erosion on newly bare hills will alter the the quality of life along the Hudson River and brothers and sisters whose thirst for freedom landscape. New pests and fauna will appear far beyond. is so unrelenting. Organizations like ADUK as a result of the rotting vegetation. We need provide clear examples of the Ukrainian peo­ to do all we can to make sure that this kind ple's resolve to preserve their rich cultural her­ of deterioration never takes place . itage. I would like to commend the Scarab

\. • • .... ._ -· .. ' ... • I' • • ' ~ - April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8999 Club for hosting this important and significant THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMIS­ tion to reveal the truth about the 1956 revolu­ exhibit. SION AND NINTENDO-A MAR­ tion in Hungary, about who its real heroes and KETING PAT ON THE BACK, NOT victims had been, exposed him to increasing EVEN A SLAP ON THE WRIST harassment and intimidation from the Com­ FOR PRICE FIXING munist authorities-including fines, house SIGNAL TO JAPAN: UNITED searches, and refusal of the right to travel, STATES WILL NOT TOLERATE HON. TOM LANTOS even to other Soviet bloc countries. But his UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES OF CALIFORNIA perseverance and courage also won him the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES respect and trust of many Hungarian citizens. Gyorgy Krasso was loyal to the Hungarian HON. GREG LAUGHLIN Tuesday, April 23, 1991 people throughout his career, embracing their OF TEXAS Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, the Federal causes as his own. As he wrote in 1981, Trade Commission [FTC] recently settled an "There is no more important nor more timely IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES anti-trust case charging Nintendo of America, task than for us to sweep away the propa­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Inc., with price fixing. Nintendo is a video ganda lies that have been told against the rev­ game system and game cartridge manufac­ olution for the last quarter of a century, and to Mr. LAUGHLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to turer. The charge of price fixing, as my col­ give back to the people their own, forgotten introduce legislation to send a strong signal to leagues know, is a very serious violation of history." He was among the most vocal and the Japanese Government that the United our anti-trust laws and a violation of the prin­ the bravest of dissidents, and for these rea­ States will not tolerate unfair trading practices. ciples that our society has determined should sons he was among those who suffered the My legislation specifically, prohibits the import govern our economic system. most too. of any Japanese video cassette recorders and What did FTC do to settle this serious legal The past 18 months have witnessed tre­ players until Japanese markets are opened to action against Nintendo? Under pressure from mendous changes in Hungary's political sys­ American rice. the FTC, Nintendo will distribute $5 coupons tem, and tremendous advances in the area of Many of you are aware of an incident, a to Nintendo game owners which can be used human rights. As we look hopefully toward the couple of weeks ago at an international food for future purchases of Nintendo video games. future, we must not forget the imP<>rtant con­ show in Tokyo, where the Japanese Govern­ This outrageous settlement looks more like an tributions of individuals like Gyorgy Krasso, ment demanded the removal of an educational FTC-sanctioned promotion for Nintendo, rather who stood resolute through far grimmer days. exhibit of 1O pounds of American rice. The than a punishment for price-fixing. I am honored to pay tribute to him here. Japanese Government stated that this action By forcing Nintendo to offer coupons as was justified because their food control law punishment for price-fixing, the FTC has placed Nintendo at a competitive advantage. TRIBUTE TO THE LEHIGH VALLEY prohibits rice imports for commercial purposes. The FTC, by this decision, has failed to ac­ BRAILLE GUILD ON ITS SILVER I personally find the Japanese Govern­ complish its mandate of fostering competitive ANNIVERSARY ment's action offensive and unacceptable. pricing. Nintendo games already have the dis­ This expression of pure protectionism is a set­ tinction of being the best-selling toy in Amer­ HON. DON RITfER back not only to the American rice industry, ica, and now the FTC has required Nintendo OF PENNSYLVANIA but also to any individual who thought free to give a rebate at the same time that our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trade with Japan was possible. This kind of country is in an economic downturn-a perfect Tuesday, April 23, 1991 behavior is simply not condusive for fairness way to boost Nintendo sales at the expense of in world markets. It exemplifies a greedy child its competition. Mr. RITTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mentality, where Japan expects to continue to Mr. Speaker, the FTC has failed to accom­ pay tribute to the Lehigh Valley Braille Guild of enjoy full access to American markets while at plish its mandate of encouraging competition. Allentown, PA on their silv~r anniversary. In the same time it closes its doors to certain If we are to uphold our Nation's anti-trust laws celebration of their 25 years of service, the American goods. we must take serious action against firms who guild, in conjunction with the Association for I have over 3,000 rice producers in my dis­ violate those laws. This settlement hurts the Blind and Visually Impaired of Lehigh trict who are becoming increasingly frustrated. American consumers in the long run-it en­ County, will be hosting the 21st Conference of They do not understand why they cannot sell courages a further expansion of the business the National Braille Association, Inc., in Allen­ town, PA, April 24-27, 1991. Volunteers from rice to a country who has flooded their com­ of the single largest manufacturer and gives throughout the United States, Canada, and munities with Japanese automobiles, video Nintendo free advertising and promotion. Australia will be participating in this celebra­ cassette recorders, stereos, camcorders, video tion. games, fax machines and televisions. TRIBUTE TO GYORGY KRASSO, The Lehigh Valley Braille Guild is a non­ For these reasons, I have introduced this 1932-91 profit group of volunteers, certified by the Li­ legislation to send a message to Japan that brary of Congress, who transcribe print mate­ Americans will not tolerate the unfair trading HON. STENY H. HOYER rial into braille for the blind/visually impaired of practices of another nation. Japanese VCR's our community, as well as others throughout were selected because they represent ap­ OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the United States. proximately 11h percent of total Japanese ex­ More than 300 of their completed book titles ports to the United States, which would match Tuesday, April 23, 1991 are registered at the American Printing House the 11h percent projected gain in total United Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, last month I for the Blind in Lexington, KY, which acts as States exports to Japan if the Japanese mar­ learned of the death of Mr. Gyorgy Krasso, a a clearinghouse for all braille textbooks--K- ket was opened to American rice. Hungarian economist, activist, and intellectual. 12-transcribed throughout the country. By Mr. Speaker, it has always been my hope Mr. Krasso's work was well-known to the Hel­ this process, books transcribed locally can be that legislation such as this would not be nec­ sinki Commission, of which I am chairman; in­ duplicated by us for distribution to other braille essary. But in light of current events, I believe deed, he met with my esteemed former col­ reading students in need of them. Japan must realize that the United States league Senator JOHN HEINZ in 1986. I would Working under the codes set by the Braille Government Is serious about eliminating cur­ like to pay tribute to Mr. Krasso, whose experi­ Authority of North America and under the rent trade barriers. I urge my colleagues to ence during the 1956 revolution and the years guidelines of the National Braille Association, join me in sending this strong signal to the it earned him in jail helped inspire his deep the guild has attained a national reputation for Japanese Government that the United States and unflagging devotion to the dissident move­ producing quality braille. Over the years, their will not tolerate unfair trading practices. ment in Hungary. books have been sent to 44 States and sev­ In 1979, Gyorgy Krasso was the first person eral foreign countries. to publicly describe the events of 1956 as a The guild is comprised of 22 transcribers, democratic national revolution. His determina- who volunteered 14,317 hours to transcribe 9000 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 31,673 pages of braille. These pages were TRIBUTE TO JOHANNA ALLEN AND Rapids, Ml. I know you will join me in thanking transformed in textbooks for blind Pennsylva­ WAYNE WATTS and commending these two truly remarkable nian students, cookbooks, work-related mate­ people for their accomplishments and commit­ rials, Red Cross manuals, and many other val­ HON. DAVE CAMP ment to education and the community. They uable texts for visually impaired adults in our OF MICHIGAN have indeed left their marks on the Michigan community. In addition to "regular" textbooks, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Public School System. they also transcribe math and science, music, Tuesday, April 23, 1991 all foreign languages, tactile graphics and computer notation. Additional staff is com­ Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great GOOD SAMARITAN CLUB STU­ prised of 25 thermoformers-duplicators-who pleasure that I rise today to recognize two DENTS CHEERED ISRAELI KIDS volunteered 1,233 hours to reproduce 85,342 truly outstanding individuals in this country, DURING SCUD ATTACKS brailled pages. These pages were sent Mrs. Johanna Allen of Hesperia, Ml and Mr. throughout the United States and Canada. All Wayne Watts of Lowell, Ml. Both have been HON. DANIE B. FASCEIJ. teachers in the Morley Stanwood School Sys­ of the work is done out of the volunteers' OF FLORIDA tem in Morley, Ml for 19 and 28 years, respec­ homes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulat­ tively. Their contributions to education Tuesday, April 23, 1991 ing the volunteers of the Lehigh Valley Braille throughout many years have been invaluable. Guild and their supporters on the joyous occa­ Born in Czechoslovakia, Mrs. Allen was able Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sion of their silver anniversary. Their spirit, to escape the region as a young girl just be­ recognize and applaud the efforts of the Good dedication, and hard work sets an example for fore the rise of the Nazi regime. Although she Samaritan Club at the Sacred Heart Parish all of us, and they should be rightfully proud left European schools in the 10th grade, when School in Homestead, FL. This group of stu­ of their many accomplishments. I commend she came to the United States she was ac­ dents, grades three through eight, frequently each and every one of you, and I thank you cepted at Ferris State University where she extends a hand of friendship to those in need for your fine contributions to the blind and vis­ earned a perfect 4 grade point average while by collecting food for the hungry, clothes for ually impaired in our community. at the same time raising a family of seven chil­ the needy, and toys for the impoverished. dren. Mrs. Allen later attended Grand Valley During the Persian Gulf war, as Scud mis­ State College, now Grand Valley State Univer­ siles fell upon the city of Tel Aviv, these TRIBUTE TO LOUIS L. LEVINE sity, and then went on to complete her mas­ youngsters sent several care packages of ters degree at Central Michigan University. stickers, eraser tops, and games to cheer up Since 1972, Mrs. Allen has taught both Eng­ their disheartened and frightened counterparts HON. GARY L ACKERMAN lish and German to a generation of students. in Israel. Under the leadership of coordinator OF NEW YORK Her interests are not limited to these subjects, Jack Leonard, the guidance of Father Thomas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES however. She is involved in a wide range of Honold, and the enthusiastic support of Prin­ projects in both the school system and the cipal John Jones, the Good Samaritan Club is Tuesday, April 23, 1991 community. an inspiration to us all, and serves as an ex­ Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today In 1990, Mrs. Allen returned to her home­ ample of deeply rooted Judea-Christian ethics. to pay tribute to Louis L. Levine, a leading citi­ land of Czechoslovakia after the fall of the Iron In a letter to Tel Aviv Mayor Shlomo Lahat, zen of New York City. After years of invalu­ Curtain to witness first-hand her country's new the students said they were particularly able and dedicated service to Empire Blue found freedom. touched by the thought of Israeli youngsters Cross and Blue Shield of New York, Louis Le­ Mr. Watts became interested in his career sealing themselves in special rooms in fear of vine has recently assumed the presidency of as an educator while attending Ferris State potential chemical attacks, not knowing if they the New York College of Pediatric Medicine University. He later graduated from Alma Col­ would ever again see their classmates. They [NYCPM]. Mr. Levine is an honorary alumnus lege where he was also a baseball and bas­ cited the importance of keener awareness of of the college, having been awarded an honor­ ketball standout. Upon completion of his de­ other peoples, with mutual understanding to ary doctor of humane letters and has served gree at Alma, Mr. Watts was hired as a bas­ bridge cultural gaps. And they expressed soli­ on the faculty as an assistant professor in divi­ ketball coach at Trufant High School, now part darity with Israel in their prayers for peace .and sion of community medicine. of the Lakeview School System. During his 4- happiness. The NYCPM is indeed lucky to have a per­ year tenure at Trufant, Mr. Watts's teams won Mr. Speaker, it is very heartening to know son of Louis Levine's stature guiding the fu­ all but eight games. that American children are reaching out to ture of its many academic and community en­ In 1954, Mr. Watts was hired as both a those in other countries this way. Let us hope deavors. Lou will bring to the college his years teacher and a coach at Howard City High that the sentiments of these children will come of experience as an educator, a public servant School in Howard City, Ml. During his 9-year true, that a just and everlasting peace will fi­ and a corporate leader. Mr. Levine comes to career at Howard City, not only did Mr. Watts nally come to this war-torn region. the NYCPM after having served over 10 years prove himself to be a gifted teacher, but he as the vice president for public and govern­ also proved himself to be an exceptional mental affairs for Empire Blue Cross and Blue sports coach. HONORING RAY LENZ Shield. At Blue Cross, Lou was responsible for He led the baseball team to three State the company's government relations and com­ finals and in 1 year at Howard City, Mr. Watts HON. JOHN P. MURTHA munications activities. Prior to going to Blue coached four different sports while simulta­ OF PENNSYLVANIA Cross, Lou served as a beacon in New York neously acting as the department's athletic di­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES City's health community, and was a guiding rector. It is clear that he did all of this for the force for the State's many workers as a high­ benefit of his students. Tuesday, April 23, 1991 level official in New York's Central Labor In 1963, Mr. Watts began in the Morley Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, April 27 will be Council [AFL-CIO] and the New York State Stanwood System teaching science and Span­ a special night in Gallitzin, PA as a remark­ Department of Labor. ish and coaching sports. Not only is he well able individual is honored for his service to his Lou has served the citizens of the Empire respected by his students and colleagues, he community and to the American Legion. State in more ways than I can mention. Most is also recognized by the State of Michigan as Ray Lenz' efforts as Department Com­ recently, Lou was instrumental in enabling a member of the Michigan High School mander of the Pennsylvania American Legion Blue Cross to sponsor and help to coordinate Coaches Hall of Fame. have continued his longtime work with the a forum on youth suicide prevention with the Mr. Speaker, both of these outstanding indi­ American Legion and in the community. Ray, Gallup organization and my office. Therefore, viduals will be retiring at the conclusion of this a member of Gallitzin Memorial Post 174, has it is with great pride that I congratulate him, school year and will be further honored by served three terms as post commander, two his wi_fe Marilyn, and his children and gran~ their colleagues and the community at a spe­ terms as 20th district commander, and was children for his ascending to the presidency of cial retirement celebration dinner on May 25, Pennsylvania Western Vice Commander in the New York College of Pediatric Medicine. 1991 , at the Country House Restaurant in Big 1985. April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9001 Ray's work as a special education instructor Monmouth who has recently returned from the pouch container that will result in a 95 percent at Penn Cambria High School gives him spe­ Persian Gulf. Fort Monmouth is also the home reduction in waste volume in landfills, and a cial insight as a member of the American Le­ of the 389th U.S. Army Band. This fine en­ 75 percent reduction in package weight over gion's National Committee on Education. His semble will be performing patriotic selections current milk jugs and paper cartons. According extraordinary interest in young people is fur­ at Friday's ceremony. to Holland Dairy, pouch packaging keeps the ther demonstrated by his volunteer efforts as Mr. Speaker, we all know about the many milk fresher for a longer period of time, and an organizer and coach for special olympics difficult and challenging domestic issues that has the added benefit of the pouch itself being and as a troop committeeman for Boy Scout will face our country in the months and years recyclable. Troop 92 of Cresson. ahead. But, as has been said many times be­ Last week, Holland Dairy introduced this I have known Ray and his wife Herlene for fore, the differences between Americans end new packaging to its customers in Indiana, Illi­ many years. They are truly exceptional individ­ at the water's edge. Our victory in the gulf and nois, and Kentucky. While pouch packaging is uals, and their love for their community may the emotional reception that our returning the Standard in Canada, introducting this be exceeded only by their love for their three troops are receiving all over the country ·have packaging to a convenience-oriented public is grandchildren. Ray's efforts for veterans in proved that America remains a world leader not without some risk and is highly commend­ Pennsylvania have truly been outstanding. As and a nation unified on the home front by a able. Holland Dairy is convinced that the veterans have faced reductions in staffing at shared sense of honor and purpose. American public is ready to do its part for the veterans' hospitals which would adversely af­ environment, and believes that the United fect their care, or as they have struggled with States will join Canada in making the pouch budgets which would cut the benefits they so THE HONORABLE CHARLES the principal means of packaging for the in­ richly deserve, Ray has tirelessly pushed for SANTANA dustry. the rights of veterans who fought for the free­ With the crisis in solid waste reduction and dom that we all enjoy. I want to thank Ray for HON. DON EDWARDS disposal growing day by day, examples of en­ his dedication and devotion to both the com­ OF CALIFORNIA vironmental responsibility in product packaging munity and the American Legion, and wish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and source reduction need to be congratu­ lated. It is my hope that Holland Dairy's efforts him many more years of continued good Tuesday, April 23, 1991 health and good fortune. will help encourage other companies to offer Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. Speaker, similar environmentally responsible solutions with deep regret I must announce to my col­ to the American consumer. MIDDLETOWN VFW POST HOST leagues in the Congress that my dear friend HOMECOMING CELEBRATION Alameda County Supervisor Charles Santana passed away on April 4 in San Leandro. IN HONOR OF DR. JOHN CHARLES HON. FRANK PAILONE, JR. Losing Charlie Santana is a tragedy not only WlllTE OF NEW JERSEY for his dear family and friends but also to Ala­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meda County, our State of California and, in­ deed for the Nation. A member of the Ala­ HON. BUD CRAMER Tuesday, April 23, 1991 meda County Board of Supervisors since OF ALABAMA Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, April 1974, he gave devoted and selfless service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 26, 1991, the Middletown VFW Post Home in our community. He was admired and honored Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Port Monmouth, NJ, will host what promises to by everyone as a model public servant. be an enjoyable and patriotic homecoming Charlie Santana's accomplishments as an Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog­ celebration for the men and women who re­ important elected official were too numerous nize Dr. John Charles White, who is retiring as cently served in the Persian Gulf. to describe in full. A dominant theme in his ca­ chairman of the Department of History at the Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to represent a reer was his consistent efforts to provide a fair University of Alabama in Huntsville. district with a significant Defense Department and compassionate society. He was the leader Dr. White was born on April 14, 1939, here presence: Fort Monmouth and the Naval in the county's adoption of its successful rent in our Nation's Capital. He graduated from pri­ Weapons Station Earle are both located in control programs. Under his guidance the vate and public schools in Arlington, VA, and New Jersey's Third Congressional District. board of supervisors established a countywide received his bachelor of arts degree, magna Both of these installations made significant paramedic program, a neighborhood preserva­ cum laude, honors with exceptional distinction contributions to our country's tremendous suc­ tion law and new services for the elderly and in history, from Washington and Lee University cesses in Operation Desert Storm. homeless. He was indefatigable in his striving in 1960. He received his M.A. in 1962 and his The U.S.S. Detroit, which is homeported at for a just society in our county. Ph.D. in 1964, both from Duke University. Earle, and the U.S.S. Seattle will be docking Mr. Speaker, I am confident that you and Dr. White served as a captain in the USAR at Earle this week. Hundreds of sailors re­ my congressional colleagues join me in send­ from 1964 to 1967. He was the U.S. Army Li­ cently returning from heroic service in the gulf ing condolences and sympathy to Charlie's aison and Information Officer at Orleans, will be among those honored at Friday's loving family, his wife Doris, his son Charles France in 1965 and 1966. He was awarded event. These vessels-fast combat support and his daughters Gloria and Celia. the Dunkirk and Chalons Medals. ships-played a vital role in supplying our Dr. White began his professional experience forces in the area with ammunition and other with the University of Maryland's European Di­ supplies. Those brave volunteers who served MCCLOSKEY SALUTES HOLLAND vision in Orleans, France, in 1965. He joined on these ships, in the face of constant danger, DAIRY FOR PRO-ENVIRON­ the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 1967 performed their task with a degree of courage MENTAL MILK POUCH PACKAG­ as assistant professor. He was elected chair­ and professionalism that has been and contin­ ING man of the department of history in 1970. Ad­ ues to be the heart of America's strength. ditionally, he has served as acting chairman of In addition to the bravery and fine training of HON. FRANK McCLOSKEY the department of foreign languages and lit­ our forces, the other key to America's success OF INDIANA erature since 1988. in the gulf war is our superior technology. One IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. White served as editor, coeditor, or a of the great centers of that technological de­ member of the editorial board for several velopment is Fort Monmouth. The list of com­ Tuesday, April 23, 1991 scholarly publications. He is the author of nu­ munications and electronics materiel devel­ Mr. MCCLOSKEY. Mr. Speaker, fellow merous articles and convention papers. From oped at this facility is long and impressive. It Members of the House, I would like to bring to 1967 to 1991, he has made more than 70 was this type of technological expertise that your attention the efforts of a southwest Indi­ public addresses to civic organizations in allowed the ground war to be completed so ana dairy in meeting the challenges of envi­ Huntsville and the State of Alabama. quickly, so decisively and with so few allied ronmental responsibility. The Holland Dairy Dr. White's services to his profession, the casualties. The guest speaker at Friday's Co. announced on April 11 that it will under­ university, and the community are myriad, as event will be Sergeant Major Nelson of Fort take the sale of its product via a new plastic are his honors, awards, and recognitions. Dr. 9002 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 White will be honored on April 26 at the Bevill HOUSE LEADERSHIP CONGRESSIONAL DELEGA­ improve the efficiency of humanitarian sup­ Center in Huntsville, AL. TION TO ASSESS IRAQI REFUGEE CRISIS, plies and services and this effort will be ex­ APRIL 18--22, 1991 panded. I know that Dr. White is looking forward to 5. The Turkish government and people a happy and productive retirement and I want During the period of April 18--22, 1991 a House Congressional delegation led by Rep­ have provided significant emergency aid to to wish him the very best. resentative Matthew F. McHugh, traveled to the refugees in the border areas. However, Turkey to assess the Iraqi refugee crisis and for historic and other reasons Turkey is un­ the efforts being undertaken to meet that able or unwilling to absorb many Iraqi refu­ crisis. The delegation also included Rep­ gees. While Turkey has established a camp DELEGATION REPORT ON resentatives Tony P. Hall, Howard L. Ber­ at Silopi which may termporarily take up to REFUGEE CRISIS man, Marge Roukema and Christopher H. 40,000 refugees (there are about 15,000 there Smith. now), the Turkish government believes the The delegation visited the major border refugees must be repatriated to and in Iraq. HON. MATillEW F. McHUGH area refugee camp at Cukurca, flew over sev­ 6. Experts agree that, for health and safety eral other mainly inaccessible refugee areas, reasons, the refugees must shortly be moved OF NEW YORK and reviewed each of the major United off the mountains to temporary camps on States emergency supply staging areas in lower ground. The hope is that they can ulti­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Turkey. The delegation met with a number mately return to their homes in Iraq. How­ ever, the refugees will not move off the Tuesday, April 23, 1991 of key officials, including the President of Turkey, Lt. General John M. Shalikashuili moun~ins or return home without credible Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. Speaker, it is my privi­ and other U.S. military commanders, Turk­ assurances that their security will be pro­ lege, as chairman of the delegation appointed ish officials, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, tected. by the Speaker to assess the Iraqi refugee cri­ and various United Nations officials, includ­ 7. Under the circumstances, the United ing Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan. The delega­ States and its coalition partners have estab­ sis, to submit the following report of our dele­ tion talked to Iraqi refugees and also to lished the following three-phase plan to care gation for the information of our colleagues: military personnel involved in the emer­ for the refugees: (1) The military will assume HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, gency supply efforts. primary responsibility for providing emer­ Washington, DC, April 23, 1991. FINDINGS gency relief in the mountains to mitigate Hon. THOMAS s. FOLEY. 1. As a direct result of military conflict be­ the suffering and death and to stabilize con­ Speaker, House of Representatives, tween Iraqi and Kurdish rebels, as many as ditions in existing refugee areas; (2) The ref­ Washington, DC. two million Kurdish and other Iraqi civilians ugees will be temporarily relocated in camps DEAR MR. SPEAKER: The delegation you ap­ have fled from the Iraqi military to border to be established on lower ground in north­ pointed to personally assess the Iraqi refugee areas and into neighboring countries. Al­ ern Iraq; and (3) The refugees will be repatri­ crisis visited the area between April 17 and though no accurate census has yet been pos­ ated to their homes in Iraq. The U.S. and its 22, 1991. I very much appreciate the oppor­ sible, current estimates are that over 900,000 coalition partners will provide security to tunity you afforded me to serve as Chairman refugees are now in Iran, with hundreds of the refugees as they move from the moun­ of the delegation, and I am attaching a re­ thousands more heading for the Iran-Iraqi tains to the temporary camps and for an un­ port of our findings and conclusions. They border. In the Turkish-Iraqi border areas determined period at the camps. However, have been unanimously agreed to. there are between 360,000 and 760,000 refugees U.S. officials anticipate that UN and other As you indicated when appointing us, this (including displaced persons). There are relief agencies will increasingly assume re­ situation represents a grave threat to many smaller concentrations elsewhere. sponsib111 ty for humanitarian assistance, innocent civilians. As many as two million 2. This enormous build-up of refugees with total responsibility in those agencies refugees and displaced persons may be at began on about March 31st and accelerated for such aid being accomplished within 30 to risk. Not only are the numbers large, but very quickly, overwhelming the capacity of 45 days. It is also hoped that responsibility they came together in a matter of days, neighboring governments and relief agencies for such security as may be necessary can be overwhelming the capacity of neighboring to effectively respond. United Nations and assumed by the international community. governments and relief agencies to effec­ other knowledgeable officials reported that 8. UN officials reported that they were tively respond. For this reason, and given at no time in their memory had such a large willing to coordinate the humanitarian relief the unusually rugged and remote areas in concentration of refugees massed so quickly. efforts by UN agencies and other non-govern­ which many of the refugees are located along In the Turkish-Iraqi border areas, which the mental organizations. However, they indi­ the Iraqi-Turkish border, we support the delegation visited and observed from the air, cated that significant additional financial President's decision to employ the U.S. m111- the delivery of humanitarian relief is seri­ support would be necessary and that Iraqi tary on an interim basis to help deliver ously hampered by rugged mountainous ter­ consent, at least informally, would be nec­ emergency aid. If this were not done, many rain. Large numbers of refugees are massed essary to operate in the camps established in more refugees would die. Our military forces on high mountain peaks which in many cases northern Iraq by the coalition. Moreover, are doing an exceptional job, but their re­ are inaccessible except by foot. The delega­ Prince Aga Khan told the delegation that tion was unable to visit the Iran-Iraq border the UN could not prov!de security protection sponsibilities in this respect should be as­ areas and subsequent findings relate to the without further action and authorization by sumed by traditional relief agencies as soon Turkish border areas. the UN Security Council. as practicable. 3. Doctors who have gained access to some 9. Some government and relief agency rep­ The costs associated with the relief and re­ of the Turkish border areas have estimated resentatives indicated that certain private patriation efforts are uncertain at this time, that between 400 and 1,000 refugees are dying organizations were having difficulty gaining but they will be significant. To date, the each day. UN offiicals said the mortality clearance from the Turkish government to United States has expended approximately rate was "extensive" from exposure, mal­ enter the country. The delegation received $132 million in providing emergency relief nutrition, intestinal and respiratory infec­ assurances from Turkish officials, including along the Turkish border. In addition, inter­ tions. There is a dire need for potable water, President Ozal, that Turkey would fully co­ national organizations have issued appeals food, tents, blankets, medicine and medical operate with all relief organizations. How­ for $722 million to deal with displaced per­ care. The delegation cannot certify the num­ ever, they did urge that relief efforts by the sons within Iraq and refugees in all the bor­ ber of deaths, but it did observe dead bodies non-governmental organizations be better der areas. These costs and projections are during its visit to the Cukurca area where coordinated. The UNHCR has been des­ likely to increase. 70,000 to 90,000 refugees are gathered. ignated as the coordinator of such efforts, It is clear to the delegation that the Ad­ 4. Under the foregoing circumstances, only and the Deputy Commissioner told the dele­ ministration must submit a supplemental the United States military, supported by the gation that the UNHCR would be accelerat­ appropriations request. It should do so expe­ armed forces of other nations (including ing its coordination activities. ditiously, after which it should be promptly Great Britain, France, Italy and Canada), 10. The costs associated with the relief and considered by the Congress. has the capacity to provide emergency hu­ repatriation efforts are very uncertain at I sincerely thank you for your genuine manitarian aid to refugees in the Turkish this time, but will be significant. The United concern, and the delegation stands ready to border areas. Air drops and helicopter deliv­ States has drawn down approximately $133 help you and the bipartisan House leadership eries are in many cases the only way of million in emergency funds, supplies and in facilitating the response of our govern­ reaching the refugees, and even then the de­ equipment during the first 19 days of the re­ ment to this crisis. liveries are often inadequate and dangerous lief effort. Sincerely, to accomplish. U.S. forces, including special International appeals to address the emer­ MATTHEW F. MCHUGH, forces and medical teams, are now being in­ gency total approximately $722 million. This Chairman of Delegation. serted on the ground in some locations to includes $400 million in United Nations ap- April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9003 peals to address refugee assistance in the ordinate U.S. responses to the immediate Cukurca Refugee Camp: Tour of camp. border areas for the first three months of the crisis. Diyarbakir: Regional Governor Hayri relief effort. Additionally, the UNHCR has is­ MEMBERS OF DELEGATION Kozakciogul u. sued an appeal for $178 million for emergency Members of House of Representatives: Incirlik Air Force Base: Lt. General John health programs and assistance for people Matthew McHugh, Committee on Appro­ Shalikashuili, Commander Combined Task displaced in Iraq. The International Red priations. Force; Major General James Jamerson. Cross has issued an appeal for $73 million and Tony P. Hall, Select Committee on Hun­ Sunday, April 21 the International Red Crescent has issued an ger. Incirlik Air Force Base: Tour of rigging appeal for $32 million. Howard L. Berman, Committee on Foreign and supply activities; Briefing by the Multi­ CONCLUSIONS Affairs. National Airlift Coordination Staff. Marge Roukema, Select Committee on Istanbul: President Turgut Ozal. 1. The Iraqi refugee situation is a human Hunger. crisis of major proportions requiring a Monday, April 22 Christopher H. Smith, Committee on For­ Geneva, Switzerland: Ambassador Morris prompt and significant response from the eign Affairs and Select Committee on Hun­ international community. Abram country team briefing; Mr. Douglas ger. Stafford, Deputy United Nations High Com­ 2. Although some have questioned the tim­ Accompanying Staff: ing of the decision, the President was correct missioner for Refugees; Mr. Cornelio Terry R. Peel, Committee on Appropria­ Sommaruga, President of International in authorizing the use of military forces to tions. provide emergency relief. U.S. forces are en­ Committee of the Red Cross; Dr. Brenda Gael Martin S. Rendon, Select Committee on Mcsweeney, Executive Co-ordinator, United gaged in an unprecedented and intensive life Hunger. support mission. If they were not so engaged Nations Volunteers; Prin Sadruddin Aga Lise Hartman, Committee on Foreign Af­ Khan, Executive Delegate of the UN Sec­ many more refugees would die. The military fairs. has done an extraordinary job under very dif­ retary-General regarding humanitarian as­ David Laufman, Committee on Foreign Af­ sistance related to Iraq. ficult circumstances. In addition to continu­ fairs. ing air drops and deliveries, the delegation Commander Paul Stanton, U.S. Navy. encourages expended deployment of military Lt John Niehaus, U.S. Navy. forces on the ground in refugee areas to fa­ INTRODUCTION OF THE FAMILY cilitate the delivery of emergency aid in an APPENDIX I AS POLICY RESOLUTION orderly and effective manner. U.S. costs to date 3. Responsibility for providing humani­ AID disaster assistance ..... $10,000,000 tarian relief should be assumed by tradi­ Emergency refugee assist- HON. WIWAM E. DANNEMEYER tional relief agencies as soon as possible. ance ...... 10,000,000 OF CALIFORNIA Among other things, this will require re­ Public Law 480 ...... 13,000,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moval of the refugees from the remote moun­ DOD drawdown ...... 75,000,000 Tuesday, April 23, 1991 tainous locations, additional financial sup­ Peacekeeping drawdown ... . 25,000,000 port from the international community for Mr. DANNEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I am told the relief agencies, a strong coordinating ef­ Total ...... 133,000,000 that the desire to promote and sustain the tra­ fort by the UNHCR, and the provision of APPENDIX ll ditional family is old fashioned, completely out credible security in Iraq for relief workers or International appeals for the refugee crisis of touch with the social realities of this a political arrangement with the Iraqi gov­ Refugees in bordering premillennial decade, that life as dictated by ernment that assures such security. countries (UN) ...... $400,000,000 our economy is much too complex to sustain 4. Many refugees will not come down from Assistance within Iraq such a view, and that the term "family" means the mountains to temporary camps in lower (UN) ...... 178,000,000 lying areas in Iraq or return home without Planning phase ...... 38,000,000 so many different things to so many different credible security guarantees. In the short International Committee people that to attempt to define it is patently term, such guarantees can be provided by the on Red Cross ...... 74,000,000 offensive, discriminatory, and, not the least of U.S. and coalition forces. However, this Red Crescent Societies ...... 32,000,000 which, futile. should not be a continuing responsibility, Perhaps my liberal critics are correct. Per­ nor should the U.S. military constitute an Total ...... 722,000,000 haps the family as I know it, as my generation occupying force in Iraq. The international APPENDIX ID has lived it, is passe. It is true that there are community must endeavor to find a political ITINERARY fewer marriages and more divorces today than resolution to this problem or assume respon­ Friday, April 19 sibility on a multilateral basis for protecting 20 years ago. Trends favor single parent fami­ the refugee population. Ankara, Turkey: lies by overwhelming margins. The percent of 5. The costs of these activities are pres­ Embassy Country Team Briefing: Ambas­ unmarried women giving birth has more than ently uncertain, but will be significant. They sador Abramowitz; Mr. Michael Austrian, doubled since 1970. Employment among should be borne equitably by the inter­ Political Officer; Mr. Donald Krumm, Refu­ women has dramatically increased over the gee Task Force; Mr. Marc Grossman, Deputy national community. In providing emer­ last two decades while employment among gency relief in the Turkish border area the Chief of Mission; Dr. Phil Melberg, Center For Disease Control. men has dropped in almost like fashion. And United States has already expended $133 mil­ while married women employed outside of the lion, including expenditures from existing United Nations: Mr. Ed Cain, UN Develop­ accounts and $100 million in Defense Depart­ ment Program; Mr. Dan Conway, Represent­ home have increased even more than the ment drawdown authority from inventory. ative of UN High Commissioner on Refugees; general category, a larger increase is among At the very least, these funds and authority Dr. Claudio Sepulveda, UNICEF; Dr. U.B. married women who are employed with chil­ will have to be replenished and renewed. Tommasi, World Health Organization; Mr. dren under the age of 6. International organizations and relief agen- Kamil Raif, World Food Program. Certainly my liberal colleagues can be proud Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Ambassador . cies are also in need of support. For example, of these numbers. They are a testament to litr the UN and other international organiza­ Riza Turmen. Ambassador's Reception: Ambassador Eric eralism and the subphilosophy of feminism. tions have already issued appeals for about Open palmed, the shining jewels of liberalism $722 million, including relief efforts within Rouleau, French Embassy; Ambassador Tim­ Iraq and other border areas. It is likely that othy Daunt, British Embassy; Mr. Michael have been extended to women: Equal pay for costs will ultimately be higher. Lake, EC Representative; Mr. Unal equal work, Careers first, Have it all-Careers 6. In view of the foregoing, it is clear that Somuncu, Red Crescent. and children, Equal rights, Children without the Administration will have to submit to Saturday, April 20 marriage. Feminists have never before had as Congress at least one supplemental appro­ Diyarbakir: Brig. General Tony Zinn, Chief much freedom to pursue the lives they have priations request. This should be done expe­ of Staff Combined Task Force; Maj. General so passionately demanded. ditiously given the gravity of the crisis and Bill Farmen, Commander Joint U.S. Military And, all in all, men have been supportive. the need to accelerate the effort by the UN Mission For AID to Turkey; Captain Goodin, The effectual struggle on behalf of the libera­ and other relief organizations. Congress British Air Force; Tour of staging area. should promptly consider such a request. Silopi: Tour of staging area; Overflight of tion of women has not been nearly as difficult 7. In view of the need to expedite inter­ Silopi Refugee Camp. as some feminists imagine, or cite in their agency cooperation and action within the Mountain Areas: Overflight of refugee set­ fundraising letters, thanks to willing men-and Executive branch, the President should con­ tlements. I don't mean rich Hollywood liberals-but mid­ sider appointing a high level person to co- Cukurca: Turkish Deputy Governor dle-income, blue-collar, hard-working men. Suleyman Deniz. 9004 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 23, 1991 The wives of these guys are the bread and Mr: Speaker, I know of few lies more pro­ Detention Center," The International Jour­ butter of any appearance of widespread air nounced than the words uttered by feminists. nal of the Addictions 23, 1988, 1101-1123. proval of women's liberation. In other words, As it happens, most working mothers do not Mental illness typically strikes those with there would be no credible feminist movement have rich, white, liberal husbands letting them few or no family ties, J. Jakubaschk and W. Kopp, "On characterizing new psychiatric without willing middle-class male accomplices. be all that they can be. Most working mothers long-stay patients," Social Psychiatry and Not that shallow, liberal men haven't eagerly are from middle- to lower-income families, Psychiatric Epidemiology 24, 1989, 88-95. helped. For these men, women's liberation in families who still consider themselves tradi­ Adolescents suffering from mental distress many ways means a liberation from virtue. tional families despite their circumstances. typically come from broken homes, Helen S. Rampant sexual promiscuity, from all cultural The social toll wrought by liberalism and Merskey and G.T. Swart, "Family Back­ indications, seems to be a social reward for feminists has manifested itself in many ways: ground and Physical Health of Adolescents assisting women in achieving equal license. America's high number of divorces is a Admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Yes, some of these limousine liberals are sin­ major cause of the rising rate of suicide I: Principal Caregivers," Canadian Journal of cere, actually ideological is a more accurate among teenagers and young adults, John S. Psychiatry 34, 1989, 79-83. Modern young couples often regard chil­ term, but not surprisingly they tend to be the Wodarski and Pamela Harris, "Adolescent Suicide: A Review of Influences and the dren with indifference or outright hostility, ones from my generation-happily married Arthur G. Neal, H. Theodore Groat, Jerry W. and for many years-a dying breed among the Means for Prevention," Social Work, 32, No. 6, November/December 1987. Wicks, "Attitudes About Having Children: A upper class and in Hollywood. Daughters from female-headed households Study of 600 Couples in the Early Years of However, ifs the hardhat man, the nine-to­ are much more likely than daughters from Marriage," Journal of Marriage and the fiver plus a seco job, who has allowed the two-parent families to themselves become Family 51, May 1989. women's movement any standing at all. After single parents and to rely on welfare for sup­ Living together before marriage increases all, these men take their role as provider as port as adults, Sara S. McLanahan, "Family rather than decreases the likelihood of di­ seriously as it is difficult and the cost of living Structure and Dependency: Early Transi­ vorce, Larry L. Bumpass and James A. Sweet, "National Estimates of Cohabitation: has grown at an unbearable pace for some. tions to Female Household Headship," De­ mographics 25, February 1988. Cohort Levels and Union Stability," NSFH Not many of these men care to stare into the Teenagers with weak attachments to'their Working Paper No. 2, June 1989, revised ver­ eyes of their children or spend long nights of parents show up in juvenile court much more sion of paper presented at the 1988 meeting of conversation with their wives explaining why frequently than teens with strong bonds to the Population Association of America, Cen­ they can't afford the new coat or new pair of their parents, Terence P. Thornberry, "To­ ter for Demography and Ecology, University shoes. Sometimes, however, the new coat be­ ward an Interactional Theory of Delin­ of Wisconsin. comes the new boat or the second car or the quency," Criminology 25, November 1987. The unmarried suffer from depression more VCR. As a result, wives and mothers are not Children of working mothers achieve less than the married, Catherine Ross and John only reluctantly compelled to work by cir­ in school than the children of at-home moth­ Mirowsky, "Explaining the Social Patterns ers, Frank P. Stafford, "Women's Work, Sib­ of Depression: Control and Problem Solving, cumstance but are genuinely encouraged to ling Competition, and Children's School Per­ or Social Behavior, "Journal of Health and work by their pressured husbands and the formance," The American Economic Review Social Behavior 30, 1989, 206-219. feminist choir. 77, December 1987. Homeless children rely on government, not Children of two-income families are left be­ Girls raised in a female-headed household fathers, for support, Margaret R. Lewis and hind as the law of the working, middle-class are much more likely to become unwed teen Alan F. Meyers, "The Growth and Develop­ mother takes hold. This law states that among mothers than are girls raised in two-parent ment Status of Homeless Children Entering working mothers and their families material or families, William Marsiglia, "Adolescent Fa­ Shelters in Boston," Public Health Reports professional expectations are never satisfied. thers in the United States: Their Initial Liv­ 104, May/June 1989. ing Arrangements, Marital Experience and Children of unmarried mothers rebel A career mindset always seems to find moun­ Educational Outcomes," Family Planning against parental authority more than chil­ tains to climb far from home and materialism Perspectives 19, November/December 1987. dren of married mothers, even if the married knows no bounds. Cohabiting couples physically abuse each mothers report an unsatisfactory marriage, Mr. Speaker, please don't get me wrong. I other more often and more violently than do Carolyn Webster-Stratton, "The Relation­ can already hear the footsteps of working married couples, Jan E. Stets and Murray A. ship of Marital Support, Conflict and Divorce mothers paraded before House committees by Straus, "The Marriage License as a Hitting to Parent Perceptions, Behaviors, and Child­ the feminists to testify that working is a very License: A Comparison of Assaults in Dating, hood Conduct Problems," Journal of Mar­ real necessity for some women. I realize many Cohabiting, and Married Couples," paper pre­ riage and the Family 51, 1989, 417-430. sented at the 1988 meeting of the American When parents betray their spouses they women flt this category of working mothers, a Sociological Association, July 8, 1988. also betray their children, Frank Pittman, category defined by necessity-the necessity Children whose parents separate or divorce Private Lies: Infid.elity and the Betrayal of to help meet the monthly payment on a mod­ tend to withdraw into an emo.,tional shell, Intimacy [New York: W.W. Norton, 1989). est home, the necessity to help put food on Randy M. Page, "Adolescent Loneliness: A Married men perform better and earn more the table or to pay medical bills. Just as chil­ Priority for School Health Education," on the job than unmarried men, Sanders D. dren of single parent families are able to un­ Health Education, June/July 1988. Korenman and David Neumark, "Does Mar­ derstand the sacrifice of a working mother so Children placed in day-care centers are riage Really Make Men More Productive," too can the children of traditional homes. Chil­ more likely to spend time in hospital sick No. 29 in the Finance and Economic Discus­ wards than their home-reared peers, Larry J. sion Series, Division of Research and Statis­ dren can sense necessary labor. They can air Anderson, et al., "Day Care Center Attend­ tics, Federal Reserve Board, Washington, preciate sacrifices and hardships. ance and Hospitalization for Lower Res­ D.C., May 1988. So please, Mr. Speaker, don't allow these piratory Tract Infection," Pediatrics 82, Sep­ Heavy use of alcohol, tobacco, and mari­ words to be twisted. Society has not been tember 1988. juana shows up much more regularly among devastated by working mothers who work of Living in a single parent household means teens who care for themselves after school necessity. The devastation has come as a re­ living in poverty for millions of American than among teens with a parent at home sult of working mothers who put careers children, Greg J. Duncan and Willard L. Rog­ after classes, Jean L. Richardson, et al., ahead of children and rationalize material ben­ ers, "Longitudinal Aspects of Childhood Pov­ "Substance Use Among Eighth Grade Stu­ erty," Journal of Marriage and the Family dents Who Take Care of Themselves After efits in the name of children. 50, 1988, 1007-1021. School," Pediatrics 84, 1989, 556-565. "What devastation?" feminists decry. Di­ Marriage often ends in divorce for women Child abuse typically occurs in impover­ vorce, they say, is not devastating. It is liberat­ who bear no children or who delay their ished single-parent households, Terrance ing. Abortion is not extermination, it is a right childbearing for five or six years after mar­ Cooley, Inter-Office Communication, County of self-determination. Drug abuse, suicide, and riage, Howard Wineberg, "Duration Between of Milwaukee, "AFDC/Child Abuse Informa­ mental illness among our youth are the results Marriage and First Birth and Marital Insta­ tion," September 11, 1989. of an uncaring society, not uncaring parents. bility," Social Biology 35, 1988, 91-101. Among young women reared in single par­ Pure individualism is the key to a fulfilled life, Among young people who have been phys­ ent households, sexual intercourse outside ically or sexually abused, many turn to marriage occurs much more often than especially for women and children. Liberate drugs, Richard Dembro, et. al., "The Rela­ among young women reared in intact fami­ women and children from the shackles of the tionship Between Physical and Sexual Abuse lies, Brent C. Miller and C. Raymond Bing­ traditional family, they add, and social stability and Illicit Drug Use: A Replication Among a ham, "Family Configuration in Relation to will be unleashed. new Sample of Youths Entering a Juvenile the Sexual Behavior of Female Adolescents," April 23, 1991 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9005 Journal of Marriage and the Family 51, 1989, ber is a star. The traditional family, or nuclear This is the ideal of the traditional family-of 499-506. family, structure prompts us to think and act true manhood, womanhood, and childhood. It Homeless children are usually fatherless with futurity. "Service to others" is the motto of is a firm belief that mankind is meant to be children as well, Dale J. Hu, et al., "Healthcare Needs for Children of the Re­ such a structure and service, in turn, opens happy. In fact, real happiness is not found out­ cently Homeless," Journal of Community the doors of love and selflessness that con­ side of the nuclear family. Liberals and their Health 14, 1989, 1-7. tinue to sustain the family. feminists will -make a contrary claim, but they Teenage children of traditional mothers Completely unlike the lack of edification and should not confuse temporal pleasure and the engage in sexual activity much less often support provided by the family of feminists, the ability to feed consuming appetites with true than peers raised by career women, Karen nuclear family is a training ground in humanity happiness. Lee Fingerman, "Sex and the Working Moth­ Yes, Mr. Speaker, the Left is quick to point er: Adolescent Sexuality, Sex Role Typing for its members. Ifs a place where men learn and Family Background," Adolescence 93, to be husbands. They can acquire personal out the results of parental misdeeds. This 1989, 1-15. discipline in this role to control their appetites song is well received among those in the pop­ Feminism does not appear to foster happi­ and natural desires. They are required to ulace, of all stripes, who seek to cover their ness nor success in marriage, Lloyd B. make commitments and sacrifices, and they own sins and foibles. To this my response is Lueptow, Margaret B. Guss, and Colleen are comfortably taught self-sustenance. simply-do not confuse malicious hypocrisy Hyden, "Sex Role Ideology, Marital Status, Husbands then mature into fathers and with the feebleness of mortality. We are all and Happiness," Journal of Family/Issues 10, born sinners and we all make mistakes, some 1989, 383-400. each character trait is magnified. Interpersonal A high school diploma often eludes adoles­ skills are honed as in a refiner's fire. But fa­ mistakes are larger and more damaging than cents raised in single parent households, therhood brings with it an added dimension others. But to say these mistakes are gen­ Gary D. Sandefur, Sara McLanahan, Roger not found in mere husbands-it brings the fun­ erally signs of hypocrisy is foolish. The uncon­ A. Wojtkiewicz, "Race and Ethnicity, Fam­ damental responsibility for human life. Men­ ditional love of little children who receive the ily Structure and High School Graduation," these wild-eyed, individualistic, aggressive brunt of our parental mistakes usually softens Institute for Research on Poverty Discussion creatures-are given two marvelous gifts from the blows caused by our weaknesses. paper No. 893-89, University of Wisconsin, We should not be taken in by the siren call Madison, August 1989. the nuclear family. First, their spirits are tamed Teens in one-parent homes are much more by loving spouses and then, in almost unbe­ to base public policy on mortal weaknesses. likely to use illegal drugs and to engage in lievable fashion, their hearts are made to sur­ We must not hold up mistakes as standards to premarital intercourse than peers living render to innocent, wholly-dependent off­ judge behavior. And as a Congress we have with both parents, Suzanne Riggs, Anthony spring. done just that. It makes good election fodder. J. Alario, and Colleen McHorney, "Health Women benefit equally, although differently. Mr. Speaker, I suggest a principled re­ risk behaviors and attempted suicide in ado­ sponse in Congress for the family as policy. lescents who report prior maltreatment," Feminists may shudder at the thought, but the nuclear family gives women something that The resolution I am introducing affirms the The Journal of Pediatrics 116, 1990, 81~21. ideal of the traditional family and rejects the Among teens who commit delinquent acts, they cannot get anywhere els~omplete ful­ those who live with both parents are much fillment, an unique opportunity to exercise their deal offered by liberals and feminists. more likely to mend their ways than those nature. Women can be made whole by the ex­ FAMILY AS POLICY RESOLUTION who live with only one parent, Emmy E. perience. Whereas, the traditional family-a man Wener, "High-Risk Children in Young Adult­ Feminism denies this nature and fails to hood: A Longitudinal Study from Birth to 32 and woman joined in lawful marriage includ­ years," American Journal of Ortho­ give it blossom. The greatest paradox of the ing blood relatives, legal adoptions, and fos­ psychiatry 59, 1989, 72-81. feminist movement is that its ideology is driven ter children-is the fundamenta.l social unit Marriage and parenthood foster good by an unnatural desire to be like men. Of of American society; health among middle-aged women, Pamela course, this desire can be attained as we have Whereas, the values represented by the tra­ ditional family and imparted to children K. Adelmann, "A Causal Analyais of Employ­ witnessed time and again in our economy, but ment and Health in Midlife Women," Women through example and principle include, but only at the high price of unhappiness. The na­ are not limited to, personal accountability, and Health 16, 1990, ~17. Welfare benefits foster childbearing out of ture of women is not completely fulfilled until responsibility, and stewardship for self and wedlock, Robert D. Plotnick, "Welfare and they have successfully participated in a nu­ property; charity and compassion; respect Out-of-Wedlock Childbearing: Evidence from clear family. for parents; self-control and discret:iion; be­ the 19808," Journal of Marriage and the Fam­ Equally important as the nuclear family is to lief in a Creator and reverence for all life; ily 52, 1990, 735-746. manhood and womanhood, it is to childhood. mercy and justice; sacrifice and selflessness; honesty; a strong work ethic; virtue and pa­ What is the primary difference between the The phenomenon is tangible and quantifiable. rental values of right and wrong; and the traditional family and the family of feminists? Kids from broken or dysfunctional homes­ value of education; The main difference, of course, is focus. The homes shattered by rebellious parental behav­ Whereas, as these values relate to human fundamental social unit among feminists and ior-tend to be our future problem-adults who sexuality, the traditional family imparts to liberals is the individuaHndividual as in "self­ continue the cycle. children behaviors which include hetero­ ish," not as in "rights." The nuclear family is where children are sexuality, pre-marital sexual abstinence, taught the reality of living by the spoken word. post-marital monogamy, pro-creative in law­ Men and women perpetually thinking of ful marriage, and pro-adoptive; themselves before they think of each other or Kids can be instructed in values and principles Whereas, the tragedy of dysfunctional fam­ their children is the feminist world. To these from anyone, but short of proper examples ilies-broken homes, emotional and physical liberals, the traditional family is a patriarchal these values and principles will never be inter­ abuses to women and children caused by il­ relic used by men to deny women personal nalized. Mom and dad do this best, and they licit drugs, alcoholism, infidelity, neglect, fulfillment. Children are possessions to be can do this best because kids are able to see and indifference-is a national disgrace of tossed to and fro as a woman should dictate. that values can survive the day in and day out epidemic proportions causing unnecessary And government, well, that exists not only to struggle of life. The most effective teacher for economic and social burdens jeopardizing ensure that "all classes of women" are per­ children are parents who live by their own ad­ America's future: Therefore, be it Resolved, We hold that our nation is best sonally fulfilled, but also to support women vice. served by laws promoting the traditional who have been deceived into believing that Children also see how mom and dad-a family and traditional family values; that the traditional family would provide suste­ man and a woman-interact and relate. Kids familial problems caused by dysfunction are nance. The "Me Decade" had nothing to do witness a microcosm of society in the nuclear best addressed in public policy by and with the policies of Ronald Reagan, it had ev­ family. They can witness mutual respect for all through the assertion of the traditional fam­ erything to do with the selfishness of the classes of people as parents serve each ily and .associated values; that dysfunctions "feminine mistake. n other, children and extended family. They can must not be institutionalized in public pol­ This is the deal liberals have handed Amer­ icy as acceptable behaviors, nor should tax observe an economy at work. They can learn dollars be used to indemnify dysfunctions; ica. Now let me share with you the ideal. trust and how to be part of a team. These and, that public education, especially sex, In contrast, the traditional family looks to qualities will carry with them into adulthood drug, and health education, imparted to each of its members for personal fulfillment. and into society at large and, hopefully, they youth should reflect parental values and The individual is a role player and each mem- will be passed on to rising generations. community standards.