April 3, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4255 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal igniting the spirit, hope and pride PEASE). The question is on the motion struck pursuant to section 2 at a price suffi- among all Americans. He believed that offered by the gentleman from Ohio cient to cover the costs of the medals (in- everyone can rise as high and as far as cluding labor, materials, dies, use of machin- (Mr. GILLMOR) that the House suspend their ability will take them. This prin- ery, and overhead expenses) and the cost of the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1089, as the gold medal. ciple became a guiding creed of Rea- amended. SEC. 4. NATIONAL MEDALS. gan’s presidency as he successfully The question was taken. The medals struck under this Act are na- turned the tide of public cynicism and Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, on that tional medals for purposes of chapter 51 of sparked a national renewal. I demand the yeas and nays. title 31, United States Code. President Reagan fulfilled his pledge The yeas and nays were ordered. SEC. 5. FUNDING AND PROCEEDS OF SALE. to restore the great confident roar of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (a) AUTHORIZATION.—There is hereby au- American progress, growth, and opti- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the thorized to be charged against the United mism. Americans, for the first time in Chair’s prior announcement, further States Mint Public Enterprise Fund an a long time, Mr. Speaker, once again proceedings on this motion will be amount not to exceed $30,000 to pay for the believed in the American Dream. cost of the medals authorized by this Act. postponed. (b) PROCEEDS OF SALE.—Amounts received Standing by his side, President Rea- f from the sale of duplicate bronze medals gan’s wife Nancy served as a gracious under section 3 shall be deposited in the First Lady and as a distinguished lead- AWARDING GOLD MEDAL TO United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. er in her own right. While her husband FORMER PRESIDENT AND MRS. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- served as governor of California, Mrs. RONALD REAGAN IN RECOGNI- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Reagan made regular visits to hos- TION OF SERVICE TO NATION Alabama (Mr. BACHUS) and the gen- pitals and homes for the elderly, as Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I move to tleman from New York (Mr. LAFALCE) well as to schools for physically and suspend the rules and pass the bill each will control 20 minutes. emotionally handicapped children. (H.R. 3591) to provide for the award of The Chair recognizes the gentleman As First Lady of the United States, a gold medal on behalf of the Congress from Alabama (Mr. BACHUS). Mrs. Reagan had the unique oppor- to former President Ronald Reagan and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tunity to expand her public service na- his wife Nancy Reagan in recognition ant to the rule, the gentleman from tionally. Perhaps her most notable and of their service to the Nation. Alabama (Mr. BACHUS) and the gen- longest lasting achievement was her The Clerk read as follows: tleman from New York (Mr. LAFALCE) ‘‘Just Say No’’ campaign aimed at pre- H.R. 3591 each will control 20 minutes. venting alcohol and drug abuse among our youth. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of The Chair recognizes the gentleman Representatives of the United States of America from Alabama (Mr. BACHUS). Even today, Mr. Speaker, Mrs. in Congress assembled, Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Reagan continues to be an active pub- SECTION 1. FINDINGS. such time as he may consume to the lic leader. As a champion for increas- The Congress finds the following: gentleman from Nevada (Mr. GIBBONS) ing funding for research on Alzheimer’s (1) Both former President Ronald Reagan who is the principal sponsor of the gold disease, Mrs. Reagan has become a role and his wife Nancy Reagan have distin- medal bill to honor President Ronald model to all caregivers of Alzheimer’s guished records of public service to the Reagan and Nancy Reagan. patients. United States, the American people, and the Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, first I Together, the Reagans have dedi- international community. would like to thank my colleague and cated much of their lives to our Na- (2) As President, Ronald Reagan restored friend, the chairman of the Sub- tion. Their leadership and service ex- ‘‘the great, confident roar of American progress, growth, and optimism’’, a pledge committee on Domestic and Inter- tended well beyond President Reagan’s which he made before elected to office. national Monetary Policy of the Com- tenure in office. It has been an honor (3) President Ronald Reagan’s leadership mittee on Banking and Financial Serv- for me to lead this effort of awarding was instrumental in uniting a divided world ices for granting me this time to ad- the Congressional Gold Medal to this by bringing about an end to the cold war. dress this bill. deserving couple. (4) The United States enjoyed sustained Mr. Speaker, in recognition of their I must admit that I have greatly en- economic prosperity and employment distinguished record of service to the joyed reading and hearing of the sup- growth during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. United States, I introduced, along with port and high praise that distinguished (5) President Ronald Reagan’s wife Nancy the gentlewoman from Washington Americans and world leaders have ex- not only served as a gracious First Lady but also as a proponent for preventing alcohol (Ms. DUNN), H.R. 3591 to award a Con- pressed for Ronald and Nancy Reagan. and drug use among the Nation’s youth by gressional Gold Medal to former Presi- For example, Mr. Speaker, recently championing the ‘‘Just Say No’’ campaign. dent Ronald Reagan and former First Mikhail Gorbachev wrote that Presi- (6) Together, Ronald and Nancy Reagan Lady Nancy Reagan. dent Reagan will ‘‘go down in history dedicated their lives to promoting national The Congressional Gold Medal is con- as a man profoundly dedicated to his pride and to bettering the quality of life in sidered the most distinguished form of people and committed to the values of the United States and throughout the world. recognition that Congress has be- democracy and freedom.’’ SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. stowed. I wholeheartedly believe, as do Former U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt re- (a) PRESENTATION AUTHORIZED.—The more than 290 of our colleagues, that called how President Reagan ‘‘always Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Congressional Gold Medal would be placed doing what was right ahead of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the a fitting tribute to the dedicated serv- doing what was politically expedient.’’ presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a ice that Ronald and Nancy Reagan Finally, former Ambassador Jeane gold medal of appropriate design to former have given to our Nation. Kirkpatrick expressed how Nancy Rea- President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Former President Ronald Reagan gan’s dedication and grace in her role Reagan in recognition of their service to the began his public life as a successful as First Lady were ‘‘outstanding and Nation. Hollywood actor. However, he always uncompensated.’’ (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For the purpose had an interest in politics; and, in 1966, H.R. 3591 provides the opportunity for of the presentation referred to in subsection he was elected governor of the great this Congress to finally recognize the (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter Reagans’ extraordinary contributions in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) State of California by nearly a million shall strike a gold medal with suitable em- votes. to the United States and to say thank blems, devices, and inscriptions, to be deter- As a popular two-term governor and, you. mined by the Secretary. later, as President of the United Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. States, Ronald Reagan was dedicated commend and give great credit for this Under such regulations as the Secretary to encouraging economic growth, rec- legislation to my colleague from the may prescribe, the Secretary may strike and ognizing the value of hard work, and 8th Congressional District of the State

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of Washington (Ms. DUNN). Her long- were divided, drifting, and seemingly lessly to educate the Nation’s youth standing friendship with the Reagans void of purpose. Then someone emerged about the drug use. She coined the gives this bill the great recognition it who never doubted us or our destiny. phrase ‘‘just say no,’’ which became deserves and it gives great credit not That man, Ronald Reagan, personally the guiding phrase of our Nation’s drug only to her constituents but to all embarked on a mission to restore hope preventive efforts. Mrs. Reagan under- Americans. in the American Dream. stood that the bully pulpit was a pow- It has been my pleasure to work with He set forth two goals: First, revi- erful tool in the war on drugs, and our the gentlewoman from Washington and talize the American economy and, sec- Nation experienced a steady decline in the chairman of the subcommittee on ond, rebuild our military capability teen drug use throughout the 1980s and this piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, I and restore our position in world lead- early 1990s. would urge passage of H.R. 3591, which ership. Today, as she consoles and strength- will award the Congressional Gold b 1530 ens President Reagan in his struggle Medal to former President and First with Alzheimer’s, she has become a President Reagan stood as an exam- Lady Ronald and Nancy Reagan. symbol of hope for all those who care ple of a selfless, optimistic, humorous, Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I reserve and visionary leader in the crucible of for a loved one battling disease and ill- the balance of my time. Washington politics. He gave gener- ness. Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mrs. Reagan is certainly a model of ously of himself and encouraged all of myself such time as I may consume. us not to give up on the American courage for my mother, who must deal Mr. Speaker, the bonds that unite us dream and to dare to believe in it daily in caring for my father during his as a Nation go far beyond the partisan- again. own battle with Alzheimer’s. ship that we sometimes inevitably en- I, for one, have missed his leadership, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of counter in this House; and so it is ap- his confidence not only in his own my time. propriate today that this House, Re- abilities but in the American people, Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I have publicans and Democrats alike, join to- and his genuine what-you-see-is-what- no further requests for time, and I gether to honor former President Ron- you-get style, no airs, no pretensions. I yield back the balance of my time. ald Reagan and former First Lady suspect that a great many of the Amer- Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, how Nancy Reagan through the awarding of ican people miss these values as well. much time is there remaining? a gold medal. The medal recognizes the This is most notably demonstrated in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. dedication to public service of both the this year’s presidential campaign, PEASE). The gentleman from Alabama Reagans. where we see almost every candidate (Mr. BACHUS) has 91⁄2 minutes remain- I personally remember President attempting to take up President Rea- ing. Reagan for many things, but primarily gan’s mantle of conservative leadership Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 51⁄2 for being such a person of good will to- in order to gain the support of those minutes to the gentleman from Cali- ward all. I really do not think he ever who find themselves so drawn to Ron- fornia (Mr. ROHRABACHER). harbored any ill will toward any ald Reagan and his wish that every Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, it human being. And today we express our dawn be a great new beginning for is my honor to join my colleagues good will toward him and his wife. America and every evening bring us today in support of this resolution that Most especially our prayers and good closer to that shining city upon a hill. calls for honoring President and Mrs. wishes for the good health and well- Many will remember President Reagan with a Gold Medal. being go to them today. Reagan for turning around the Amer- I first met Ronald Reagan in 1966. Our House would be remiss if we did ican economic machine and leading us That is when I was working as a young not highlight and acknowledge the im- like Moses out of the barren desert person, I was in school at the time, in portant role and contribution to the sands of inflation, gas shortages, and his first gubernatorial campaign. I Nation of former presidents, regardless unemployment. Others will remember then worked in both of his presidential of their party affiliation. And I look him for restoring America to the lead- campaigns as an assistant press sec- forward to working with Members in ership of the free world and challenging retary, traveling with then candidate this Congress in a bipartisan spirit to former Soviet President Gorbachev to Reagan throughout the United States honor the work in particular of former ‘‘tear down this wall.’’ But, in the end, both in 1976 and in 1980. President Carter and his wife Rosalyn. President Reagan will be remembered After Reagan won the 1980 presi- In this vein, I would like to acknowl- and honored most for his moral cour- dential campaign, I went with him to edge the efforts my colleague, the gen- age and his never yielding dedication the White House, where I served as a tleman from California (Mr. SHERMAN), to the ideals that have made this coun- special assistant and speech writer to to honor President Carter with a gold try great. the President for 7 years. medal through an impending introduc- If today’s historians looking back at Let me note, as someone who was tion of a bill. It is my understanding the end of the 20th century get it right, this close to Ronald Reagan for many, that the chairman of the banking sub- they will surely say that Ronald many, many years, I will just have to committee of jurisdiction has ex- Reagan, more than any other person, testify today that Ronald Reagan pressed a willingness to cosponsor this helped to restore the American dream. never let me down. bill when it is introduced, and I appre- What was the American dream for Far too often, people who get to ciate the bipartisan spirit in doing so. Ronald Reagan? In 1992, he expressed know their heroes are dismayed when In the next Congress, I would also this is his wish, that all Americans they get to know their heroes. They look forward to considering honoring never forget their heroic origins, never get to know them as people. And all of the work of our present President and fail to seek divine guidance, and never us, of course, are only human; and we First Lady. lose their natural God-given optimism. have our personal defects, our strong Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I must also mention the great points, and our weak points. Ronald my time. strength provided by former First Lady Reagan was a human being, but he was Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Nancy Reagan with her constant pres- a wonderful human being; and he myself such time as I may consume. ence in helping, advising, and pro- never, ever disappointed me with a Mr. Speaker, Ronald Wilson Reagan tecting the President. It was fitting lack of conviction or a mean spirit. became the 40th President of the that the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Throughout the time I knew him all United States on January 20, 1981. It GIBBONS), in introducing this bill, of those years, I knew him as a man of was a time when America seemed to sought to honor both President Reagan strong conviction and principle and a have lost hope as a result of the Viet- and First Lady Nancy Reagan. man of benevolence, a loving person, nam War, the Watergate scandal, the Mrs. Reagan became a leader in the and a man with a very positive char- oil crisis, and a failing economy. We antidrug movement and worked tire- acter, always on the upbeat, always

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:27 Aug 12, 2004 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR00\H03AP0.000 H03AP0 April 3, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4257 looking for the positive way to ap- should say, Tear down this wall, Mr. there. He had an aggressive foreign pol- proach problems rather than just la- Gorbachev. icy record that was distinguished by menting the problems that existed. I worked with several speech writers the fight against international ter- And that was driven home to me, his with the President preparing for that rorism and communism in Africa, Asia, character, the first time I met him. trip to Europe. During that time, I will and Central America. In fact, I had worked on his first gu- report to my colleagues today that Ronald Reagan squarely faced Soviet bernatorial campaign in the primary. Ronald Reagan was advised by all of Union, called it the Evil Empire, and They were going to eliminate Youth his senior staff, all of his foreign policy faced it down. He even dared to call for Reagan. I had a hundred young peo- advisors, including and especially Sec- upon Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down ple in my area, walking precincts, in retary of State Shultz, but all of his the Berlin Wall, something that no one 1966, in Reagan’s first campaign pri- top senior foreign policy advisors beg- felt possible. And it fell, along with So- mary campaign for governor. But there ging him not to say, Mr. Gorbachev, if viet Communism. He ended the Cold had been turmoil in Youth for Reagan, you really believe in democracy, tear War and made history. and they were going to eliminate it. So down this wall. Mr. Speaker, I include for the I decided I would talk to Ronald The night before that speech, Ronald RECORD a letter that I have received Reagan myself in order to save Youth Reagan was approached by his national from Mikhail Gorbachev saying ‘‘The for Reagan. security advisors, saying they wanted award of the Gold Medal of the United At 2:30 in the morning, I walked up to him to give this speech, all of his sen- States Congress to Ronald Reagan is a his house in Pacific Palisades. There ior advisors wanted him to give this fitting tribute to the 40th President of were no guards there, unlike today, we speech, not the one he had. And all it the United States, who will go down in can imagine candidates today; and I was was the same speech minus, Mr. history as a man profoundly dedicated camped out on his back lawn. Gorbachev, tear down this wall. Ronald to his people and committed to the val- At about 7 o’clock in the morning, Reagan looked at it and said, well, no. ues of democracy and freedom.’’ Nancy’s head came out of the back I think I will use the one I have. Thank THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION door and said, Who are you? I had a lit- you. FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLIT- tle sign that said, ‘‘Mr. Reagan, please Ronald Reagan made up his mind. He ICAL STUDIES (THE GORBACHEV speak to me.’’ She said, Who are you? was courageous. He made the decision, FOUNDATION), not his advisors. That courage, that Moscow, March 15, 2000. I said, well, I work in his youth cam- The following is the text of Mikhail Gorbachev’s paign and they are going to eliminate strength of conviction is what ended the Cold War, brought the Soviet Gov- tribute to Ronald Reagan on the occasion of Youth for Reagan, and I need to talk to the award of the Congressional Gold Medal: him for 2 minutes. ernment down to its knees and said, The award of the Gold Medal of U.S. Con- She said, If my husband comes out no, we cannot withstand principled de- gress to Ronald Reagan is a fitting tribute to here, he is going to be late for the rest mocracy, principled capitalism as Ron- the fortieth president of the United States, of the day because I know he will spend ald Reagan is presenting to the world, who will go down in history as a man pro- foundly dedicated to his people and com- more than 2 minutes with you. I have and ended the Cold War without the nuclear holocaust we feared. mitted to the values of democracy and free- got to think about him as a man. He is Ronald Reagan was a hero of Amer- dom. going to skip his breakfast. I just can- ica and mankind, all of humankind. Together with Ronald Reagan, we took the not have it. If you go down to the cam- Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield first, the most important steps to end the cold war and start real nuclear disarmament. paign office, I will arrange that you myself such time as I may consume. meet the campaign manager. It was not easy to break the ice of mistrust Mr. Speaker, 20 years ago, the United that had been building up for decades. But at So how can I argue with a wife when States was mired in an economic mal- she is protecting her husband? I started our very first meeting in Geneva I felt the aise. As a Nation, we were experiencing president’s readiness for dialogue. This hon- walking down that long driveway. And the worst economic chaos since the est and respectful dialogue eventually bore a few minutes later running after me, I Great Depression. Interest rates were fruit. The human rapport between us and our hear these footsteps and there is Ron- as high as 21 percent, making owning a families continued after we completed our ald Reagan with shaving cream on his home an impossible dream for most duties in government. On this important occasion I salute Ronald face and his shirt is half off and he is Americans. Inflation rates were 121⁄2 waving to me and saying, Wait a Reagan. My warmest greetings to Nancy percent. They ate into savings. We had Reagan and members of the Reagan family, minute, wait a minute. If you can camp 1 an unemployment rate of 7 ⁄2 percent. whose care and support have been so impor- out on my back lawn all night just to Eight million Americans were out of tant to Ronald during the past few years. I speak to me, I can spend a few minutes work. am confident that succeeding generations with you. Now, what is the problem, We had oil shortages, a stagnant will duly appreciate the accomplishments of young man? economy. And we even had something President Reagan. Well, that was Ronald Reagan. That that economists said could never hap- MIKHAIL GORBACHEV. was the Ronald Reagan I met then. pen, high inflation at the same time as Mr. Speaker, Ronald Reagan’s presi- That was the Ronald Reagan I knew for low economic growth. A new term had dential legacy as the great communi- 30 years after that, the very same Ron- to be coined by economists. That term cator has continued even in his twi- ald Reagan. And it was the very same ‘‘stagflation.’’ light years. As a victim to Alzheimer’s Ronald Reagan that was very often To restore the economic vitality, disease, he comforted a Nation by say- castigated as just an actor, well, he is President Reagan championed a four- ing, I now begin the journey that will up there just giving speeches. point solution: reduce tax rates across lead me into the sunset of my life. I Having worked with Ronald Reagan, the board, regulatory reform, slow the know that, for America, there will al- I can tell my colleagues he is a great growth of Federal spending, and focus ways be a bright dawn ahead. writer. He is such a talented writer we monetary policy on price stability. He brought to the presidency a sense always used to say that if he was not As a result of his economic program, of confidence in the American way, re- the President, he could be the Presi- we had 92 straight months of economic stored U.S. pride, and reenergized dent’s speech writer. expansion, the second longest period of America’s leadership on the inter- In fact, he was a man that was not peacetime economic growth in the his- national front. Under his leadership, an just reading his speech. He was a man tory of the country; and, indeed, this entire Nation reawakened confident, that was setting direction for his ad- was the start of a period of economic optimistic, bold, and proud. ministration, setting the goals for the growth which, with the exception of a As one historian wrote, ‘‘Reagan does free world. And nowhere was that 9-month recession during the early not argue for American ideals, for greater brought home to me than dur- 1990s, has continued to this day. American values. He embodies them.’’ ing the conflict over Ronald Reagan’s Foreign policy. Most of us remember Ms. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, it is a great pleas- visit to Berlin and whether or not he President Reagan and his successes ure and an honor for me to be involved in this

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He buildup that ended the Cold War and made the American spirit and bettering the quality of was a forceful champion for breaking down the world once again safe for democracy. life for every single American. I continue to be barriers to trade, because he knew that once Through cooperation with Congress, Presi- inspired by President Reagan’s ideals of lower we removed the shackles from American busi- dent Reagan was able to cut taxes, curb infla- taxes, stronger families, limited government, ness, it could compete successfully anywhere tion, and increase employment. His policies and peace through strength. in the world. stimulated our economy and initiated the larg- In 1989, I had the opportunity to personally And when he was done, the American econ- est peace-time economic expansion in history. thank President Reagan for his contributions omy had embarked upon the largest peace- He revolutionized the role in which govern- to America. That was shortly after the Berlin time expansion in history. ment plays in the lives of individual citizens. Wall fell and the land he once declared an evil He pushed America to compete on the inter- The American people showed their support empire began to finally dissolve. national stage as well. Ronald Reagan took and appreciation for President Reagan by re- The fall of the Soviet Union would not have the Presidency of a nation that was uncertain electing him in the largest electoral landslide been achieved had it not been for Ronald in foreign policy because it was unmoored in in history. Reagan’s insistence on a strong military. Dur- principle. The Soviet Army, then a greater Mr. Speaker, Nancy Reagan’s role as First ing his tenure in office, he boosted the morale power than our own, was occupying Afghani- Lady was gracious and elegant. She fought to of our military personnel by providing them stan and training in Cuba. We were unwilling restore values and decency to our nation. She with the equipment, training, and support they to provide the leadership necessary to galva- effectively and tirelessly promoted the ‘‘Just needed to be successful. By restoring our na- nize our Western allies in response to the Say No’’ Anti-Drug campaign and brought that tional defense, he protected democracy and menace. issue to the national forefront. In 1985 she rebuilt national pride. President Reagan identified the imminent held a conference at the White House for the President Reagan’s policies helped lift us threat communism posed to our democracy first ladies of 17 different countries to focus out of the malaise of the late 70s, when inter- and those across the world, and used his international attention on the Drug problem. est rates were in the 20 percent range, unem- leadership to initiate the policies that led to its She continues to work on her campaign to ployment was at record highs, and inflation demise. He understood that the United States teach children to ‘‘say no to drugs.’’ Through reached the double digits. The economy re- should deal with the Soviet Union from a posi- these and other worthy efforts, Nancy Reagan covered, and more Americans were working tion of strength. He had the extraordinary vi- has established herself as a national icon and than ever before. sion to conceive of a national missile defense. an outstanding American. President Reagan believed that cutting tax He provided the leadership to know that we Mr. Speaker, I am honored to support this rates would increase, not shrink, Federal tax needed to risk war in order to achieve a more legislation in recognition of their service to our revenues, and he was right. in 1981, he lasting peace. And within a few short years of nation, and to congratulate both President and worked with Congress in a bipartisan manner his last year in office, the Berlin Wall crumbled Nancy Reagan as we wish them good health to turn his belief into law. and communism had begun its inevitable and happiness in the days ahead. The unprecedented economic prosperity march into the dustbin of history. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in op- America is now experiencing is due in no Though it will be hard to bestow upon our position to H.R. 3591. At the same time, I am small part to the idealistic spirit and the an- former President any honor greater than the very supportive of President Reagan’s publicly chored beliefs that Ronald Reagan brought to honor he restored to our nation, we today stated view of limiting the federal government his agenda as our President. Today, that his- honor President Reagan, and his wife Nancy, to it’s proper and constitutional role. In fact, I toric bipartisan effort continues to be recog- for the enduring inspiration provided by their was one of only four sitting members of the nized as a defining achievement that fostered shining example. United States House of Representatives who economic growth and human ingenuity to raise Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to endorsed Ronald Reagan’s candidacy for the quality of life in America. join in supporting this legislation which will President in 1976. The United States enjoyed Though he has withdrawn from public life, grant well-deserved recognition and apprecia- sustained economic prosperity and employ- we will never forget his great achievements. tion to former President Ronald Reagan and ment growth during Ronald Reagan’s presi- They are evident all around us, and now is the former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Both are dency. right time for America to say thank you. outstanding American citizens who have con- I must, however, oppose the Gold Medal for Some people have thanked him by naming tributed so honorably and selflessly to our Ronald and Nancy Reagan because appro- airports, schools, and buildings after him. I country. priating $30,000 of taxpayer money is neither have a son who is proud to carry his name. This legislation authorizes the President to constitutional nor, in the spirit of Ronald Rea- And here in Congress, we can begin by present to both Ronald and Nancy Reagan the gan’s notion of the proper, limited role for the awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to our Congressional gold medal in recognition of federal government. former President and his loyal First Lady who their outstanding accomplishments as Presi- Because of my continuing and uncompro- shared his burdens and his joys, Ronald and dent and First Lady. mising opposition to appropriations not author- Nancy Reagan. For most of our colleagues in this chamber, ized within the enumerated powers of the Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, today we cele- Ronald Reagan is a hero and a living legend. Constitution, I would maintain my resolve and brate the extraordinary career and inspirational He was a dedicated leader who came to office commitment to the Constitution—a Constitu- life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan of in 1980 seeking to restore growth, optimism, tion, which only last year, each Member of California. and confidence to our nation. He survived an Congress, swore to uphold. In each of these When Reagan stood on the steps of this assassination attack and remained undaunted instances, I offered to do a little more than up- Capitol on January 20, 1981 and took his oath in his quest to lead this great nation into pros- hold my constitutional oath. of office, he assumed leadership of a nation perity. Ronald Reagan is a man of unparal- In fact, as a means of demonstrating my that was suffering the worst recession in a leled integrity and is truly one of our greatest personal regard and enthusiasm for Ronald half-century. He recognized his greatest chal- presidents. Our nation is forever grateful. We Reagan’s advocacy for limited government, I lenge, and he stood before America that day are indebted to them. invited each of these colleagues to match my and articulated his redemptive mission—to re- President Reagan’s efforts to strengthen na- private, personal contribution of $100 which, if turn the reins of government to the people. tional defense restored a sense of national se- accepted by the 435 Members of the House of He knew that the best way to revive the curity and directly contributed to the end of the Representatives, would more than satisfy the American economy would be to get govern- Cold War. He effectively fostered relations $30,000 cost necessary to mint and award a ment out of the way of American creativity. ‘‘It with the Soviet Union during a very turbulent gold medal to Ronald and Nancy Reagan. To is time to reawaken this industrial giant, to get and volatile time in international history. me, it seemed a particularly good opportunity government back within its means, and to Through his active communication and fre- to demonstrate one’s genuine convictions by

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:27 Aug 12, 2004 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR00\H03AP0.000 H03AP0 April 3, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 4259 spending one’s own money rather that of the include U.S. companies in the develop- Frank A. Maier, President, Ensearch Inter- taxpayers who remain free to contribute, at ment of the region. It was a mission of national Corporation. their own discretion, to commemorate the hope for the war torn region and an op- Charles F. Meissner, Assistant Secretary portunity for American business. The for International Economic Policy, United work of the Reagans. For the record, not a States Department of Commerce. single Representative who solicited my sup- members of the trade mission thought William E. Morton, Deputy Assistant Sec- port for spending taxpayer’s money, was will- they would be able to use the power of retary for International Economic Develop- ing to contribute their own money to dem- the American economy to help peace ment, United States Department of Com- onstrate their generosity and allegiance to the take hold in the Balkans. Their quest merce. Reagan’s stated convictions. was cut short on an unwelcoming Walter J. Murphy, Senior Vice President of It is, of course, very easy to be generous mountain in Croatia. Sales/Marketing, AT&T Submarine Systems, with the people’s money. Today, the families of all of those Inc. Nathaniel C. Nash, New York Times, Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I have no victims of that crash gathered here in Frankfurt Bureau Chief. further requests for time, and I yield Washington to unveil a memorial, a Lawrence M. Payne, Special Assistant, back the balance of my time. memorial that is a lasting testimonial United States and Foreign Commercial Serv- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The written by the families of those loved ice, United States Department of Commerce. question is on the motion offered by ones who were lost on that fateful day. Leonard J. Pieroni, Jr., Chairman and the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. I took part in the dedication of that CEO, Parsons Corporation. John A. Scoville, Chairman, Harza Engi- BACHUS) that the House suspend the memorial at the U.S. Department of neering Company. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3591. Commerce. Captain Timothy W. Shafer, Pilot, United The question was taken. Mr. Speaker, I include for the States Air Force. Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, on that I RECORD the names of the people that I. Donald Terner, President, Bridge Hous- demand the yeas and nays. were on that memorial and hope every- ing Corporation. The yeas and nays were ordered. one will take advantage of visiting it P. Stuart Tholan, President, Bechtel-Eu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- in our beautiful Department of Com- rope, Africa, Middle East, Southwest Asia. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the merce. Technical Sergeant Cheryl A. Turnage, Chair’s prior announcement, further Steward, United States Air Force. ‘‘All of them were so full of possibility, Naomi P. Warbasse, Deputy Director, Cen- proceedings on this motion will be even as we grieve for what their lives might tral and Eastern Europe Business Informa- postponed. have been, let us celebrate what their lives tion Center, United States Department of were.’’ f Commerce. President William Clinton Robert A. Whittaker, Chairman and CEO, b 1545 TRADE MISSION PARTICIPANTS Foster Wheeler Energy International. GENERAL LEAVE Staff Sergeant Gerald V. Aldrich II, Flight Mechanic, United States Air Force. ADAM NOEL DARLING Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Niksa Antonini, Photographer, Republic of Adam was born on December 20, 1966, in unanimous consent that all Members Croatia. Livermore, California . . . As my universe may have 5 legislative days within Dragica Lendic Bebek, Interpreter, Repub- grows infinitely larger, may my loyalty to which to revise and extend their re- lic of Croatia. beloved friends grow dearer. As the world be- marks and include extraneous material Ronald H. Brown, Secretary of Commerce. comes exponentially complex, may my pas- on H.R. 3591. Duane R. Christian, Security Officer, sion for the truth fathom its extremities. As The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there United States Department of Commerce. the pursuit of peace grows costly and elu- Barry L. Conrad, President and CEO, Bar- sive, steel my resolve . . . Temper my candor objection to the request of the gen- rington International Hospitality, Inc. with kindness, my directness with humor. tleman from Alabama? Paul Cushman III, Executive Vice Presi- Guard me from the temptation to substitute There was no objection. dent, Riggs Bank/CEO, Riggs International. personal devotion for the simple truth, and f Adam N. Darling, Confidential Assistant, save me from sacrificing the life of one United States Department of Commerce. friend or foe for abstract principle or selfish U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Captain Ashley J. Davis, Pilot, United ambition. Make me at home with prime min- BALKANS TRADE MISSION ME- States Air Force. isters and farm workers alike in order that MORIAL Gail E. Dobert, Deputy Director, Office of power may be less arrogant and the humble Business Liaison, United States Department may know the power of their true worth . . . (Mr. FARR of California asked and of Commerce. May I take no notice of another’s deliberate was given permission to address the Robert E. Donovan, President, ABB, Incor- smallness, nor make one decision from fear, House for 1 minute and to revise and porated. nor withhold my resources in stinginess. In extend his remarks and include extra- Claudio Elia, President and CEO, Anjou defeat liberate me in expansive faithfulness neous material.) International and Air and Water Tech- and in victory deliver me from devaluing Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, nologies. large principles by personal meanness . . . on April 3, 1996, the Department of Staff Sergeant Robert Farrington, Jr., Let me spurn accolades that I may be truly Steward, United States Air Force. honorable. Let me aspire to the vision of Commerce suffered the greatest trag- David L. Ford, President, InterGuard Cor- youth that I may be always young. Let me edy in its history when 35 people per- poration. respect and receive the patience of my ished in a plane crash while conducting Carol L. Hamilton, Press Secretary, United grandfather that I may be wise, the tenacity a trade mission to the Balkans. States Department of Commerce. of my grandmother that I may endure, the Ronald H. Brown, then Secretary of Kathryn E. Hoffman, Senior Advisor for love of my parents that I may be at home at Commerce, was leading a delegation of Strategic Schuduling and Special Initiatives, the heart of the universe, the devotion of my private sector businessmen and govern- United States Department of Commerce. sister and my niece that I may have a future, ment officials on a trade mission to Lee F. Jackson, Executive Director, Euro- the joy of my brother that I may dance with pean Bank for Reconstruction and Develop- him forever . . . And in the end may I be seek ways to implement the civilian ment, United States Department of Treas- swept away in the infinite fierce tenderness aspects of the Dayton peace accords ury, of true love . . . Adam was serving as Con- through trade ties and investment op- Stephen C. Kaminski, Senior Commercial fidential Assistant to Secretary Ron Brown portunities. Secretary Brown and his Officer in Austria, United States and Foreign while on this trade mission to Bosnia. In staff were accompanied by a group of Commercial Service, United States Depart- 1994, Adam was appointed Speech Writer and chief executive officers of major com- ment of Commerce. Confidential Assistant to David Barram, panies who agreed to help restore Bos- Kathryn E. Kellogg, Confidential Assist- Deputy Secretary of Commerce, traveling nia’s buildings, its water and energy ant, Office of Business Liaison, United throughout Asia, Australia, Canada, and the States Department of Commerce. U.S. Previously, he was International Trade systems, its tourism and its banking Technical Sergeant Shelly A. Kelly, Stew- Administration Deputy Public Affairs Direc- system. The goal of the trip was to ard, United States Air Force. tor. In 1991–92, Adam worked in the German start our U.S. commercial presence, to James M. Lewek, Economic Analyst, Cen- Bundestag as a Carl Duisberg Fellow . . . ‘‘I start economic reconstruction and to tral Intelligence Agency. want to renovate the homes, refurbish the

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