19370 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF RE.MARKS THE SCAPEGOAT APPROACH he would "act courageously without regard that the conduct of Internal Revenue to the political consequences." It is not an Service employees comply with the pro act of courage to seek out scapegoats on visions of the Fair Debt Collection Prac whom he can lay the blame for two and one 333, HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL half years of leaderless government. tices Act; "aye" on rollcall No. an amendment to prohibit the use of appro OF ILLINOIS The President talked on Sunday about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES broad, fundamental values, but he should priated funds for the Internal Revenue Service to implement rules and regula Wednesday, July 18, 1979 have outlined, in detail, just where and when his own administration has missed the mark. tions against tax-exempt private, reli e Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, at this He said then that the American people are gious, or church-operated schools.• point I wish to insert in the REcoRD a too concerned with material things. Perhaps statement I made on July 16, 1979, con that is so but I do not know of a single so cerning the President's energy speeches: ciety in human history in which concern for material well-being was not a major con CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR The President has chosen to confront our cern, when the people's leaders are not lead energy problems with a search !or scapegoats SAYS ''FREE SHCHARANSKY ing, and the nation is drifting aimlessly with NOW" rather than a search !or oil. no ,b81Sic set of principles guiding it. People If he truly believes we are in an energy begin to worry about material thi.ngs !or the battlefield, he should stop shell1ng his own simple reason that no one else seems to be HON. ROBERT F. DRINAN troops. In two speeches, he has disassociated worrying about them. himself from the federal bureaucracy which OF MASSACHUSETTS For nearly two weeks, from July 5 to July he controls. He has repudiated the Congress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has repudiated the oil companies and 15, the American people had their attention special interests. He has reinforced the public focused on the personal political dilemma of Wednesday, July 18, 1979 dissatisfaction with government in general, one man. In one respect that can be traced to the natural tendency of the media to turn • Mr. DRINAN. Mr. Speaker the month but isolated his own White House !rom any of July marks the first anniversary of the share of the blame. any complicated, wide-ranging social or po litical phenomenon into a "confrontation" trial of Soviet activist and human ri-ghts The program he has outlined in Washing melodrama. This does a disservice to the peo leader, Anatoly Shcharansky. While ton and Kansas City is not a solution to our ple and to the democratic process. Instead energy crisis, but an expansion of the prob Shcharansky's name has faded from the of wondering whether the new Jimmy Carter headlines, the injustices of his trial, and lem. His six major energy initiatives con would defeat the old Jimmy Carter on prime stitute little more than a rehash of the gen the harsh terms of his imprisonment de time, we should have been wondering mand prompt attention. erally-accepted initiatives that the country's how we are going to solve our immediate, energy crisis demands. We did not need an urgent problems. President Carter's speech Anatoly Shcharansky is in ill health. elaboration of these points. We needed to was less a communication of ideas than the In a recent letter to his mother, Ida. know how the President intends to accom final act in a melodrama he created and Milgrom, Shcharansky noted that his plish the goals he layed out. the media exploited. What is needed is less eyesight has deteriorated to the point His second speech gave us an inkling as to melodrama, less reliance on drama.tic con where he is barely able to read or write. how he intends to proceed. He has proposed frontation and more hard work away from Yet the Soviet authorities are unwilling a massive, $140 b1llion build-up of govern the cameras. ment intervention in the marketplace. He to provide Shcharansky with the medical has proposed an army of auditors who w111 The first part of the President's speech aid he needs. seek out possible criminal a.ctivity without was so full of bad news that it may well be the beginning of his re-election campaign The condition of Shcha.ransky's health specifying whBit justification there might be as a reform candidate against his own record. adds a sense of urgency to an already !or such a drastic move. He has prescribed a Whether or not he convinced the Americ·an untenable situation. I commend the national oil and gas rationing plan, dictated people that he has changed the style and Christian Science Monitor for its timely by the federal government and administered substance of his leadership is at this point editorial, and urge my colleagues to read by the states. He has proposed to put our questionable. nation's ut111ty companies in the credit and it with interest. The editorial follows: financing business, regulated by a yet un The President cannot run for re-election by FREE SHCHARANSKY NOW specified new bureaucracy. He has proposed re-building the coalitions which elected him The world's attention spa.n ts not long 1976 that the Executive Branch initiate actions in and at the same time make the when a name drops out of the headlines. which I do not believe it has the authority to tough, courageous decisions needed to lead But the individual behind the name lives undertake. Finally, he has proposed to fi us out of this crisis. I fear the President happily ever &!.ter-or not happlly, as 1n a nance his program with yet another massive has chosen the former at the expense of the latter.e case calllng !or renewed internatlona.l con dose of federal taxation, a permanent wind cern this week. It is the case of Anatoly fall profits tax whose full dimensions wUl Shohara.nsky, who took on the thankless have to be staggering in order to reap the burden of monitoring human rlghts 1n the revenues his program requires. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Soviet Union according to the Helsinki I had hoped the President would tell the declaration. His own human rights were American people that he intends to unleash quick ca.su<les. This week marks the first the full power, imagination and technologi HON. ROMANO L. MAZZOLI alUlllverSM'y of his Moscow conviction on cal sk111 of our free enterprise system on our treason ohe.rges. He rem&ns ln prison though OF KENTUCKY reportedly in seriously damaged health energy programs. I had hoped that he would have committed himself to a courageous and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and though, it might be a.dded, Moscow has made a grandstand pla.y of il'elea&ing other decisive course of action to free the system Wednesday, July 18, 1979 prtsoners. !rom its servitude to taxation and regulation. • Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, I was un To release Shohar·a.nsky now would not The only ray of hope we have for re avoidably absent from the House for part suddenly lift the pall cast by a.ll the unjust lieving our economy from the weight of ex imprisonment and psyohia.trtc "treeltment" cess! ve government is the proposed Energy of Thursday's session, July 12 and Fri day's session, July 13, 1979. Had I been in the SOviet Union. The unsung victims Mdb111za.t1on Board, which will presumably should be no more forgotten than a Shcha.r be charged with the task of clearing the present, I would have voted: "aye" on ansky with his brief stay on the front pages. way for energy projects trapped in bureau rollcall No. 3'29, an amendment to H.R. But the Shcharansky case is known. It is cratic red tape. But the Mobl11zation Board 4392 to increase appropriations for con symlbollc. Freeing btm would have impact won't have the power to give the industry tributions to international organizations; in a period When East-West rela.tions need the revenue it needs to find and produce "aye" on rollcall No. 330, final passage of a.U the help they can get. But diploma.tlc more energy, and I venture to say, it won't 4392 calculations are not what is needed now. have the power to control the new regu H.R. making approprirutions for the What is needed is a regime's simple, humane latory and policing monstrosity the President Departments of State, Justice, Com response to a. man ln pa.in. Russian life and is intent upon inflicting on the nation. merce, and the Judiciary: "aye" on roll literatur-e Bite • This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by the Member on the floor. July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19371 SYNTHETIC RUBBER IN WORLD pect of anything forthcoxnlng that would Ken Keating was the ultimate western WAR II be practical on a large scale. Second, the New Yorker-independent, pragmatic, Germans had had the lack of foresight to export to the United States a lot of tech public spirited. He came to public serv nological know-how in the chemical field. ice from the pinnacle of success in the HON. DON FUQUA legal profession and was a pillar of our OF FLORIDA However, the synthetic rubber program in volved much more than luck. At least one community. He demonstrated a capacity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aspect of the program carries a lesson which to serve with distinction in any public Wednesday, July 18, 1979 is applicable today. omce-legislative, judicial, or diplomatic. America's "rubber crisis" of 1942 under We wish to honor him not only for his • Mr. FUQUA. Mr. Speaker, in his ad lined an important point about technology activities as a public servant, but for his dress to the Nation last Sunday night and human nature. That is, it Is easier to character and personality, as well. Ken President Carter alluded Ito the synthet meet a problem through the large-scale use Keating was a 20th century man of ac ic rubber project which was so success of technology than to get people to make a complishment and style. ful during World War II. During the major change in their style of living. Let me explain how the rubber program illustrates Senator Keating was born in 1900 in years leading up to that war, which saw this. Lima, N.Y., south of Rochester, gradu the initiation of the synthetic rubber After Malaya and Indonesia fell to the ated from the Genesee Wesleyan Semi project in the United States, the world Japanese In 1942, the reality of the nation's nary there, the University of Rochester market had been faced with a cartel. rubber shortage began to dawn on our na and Harvard Law School, after which he Much like the OPEC cartel today, the tional policy-xnakers. Two obvious courses of commenced the practice of law in Roch rubber cartel had succeeded in drasti action presented thexnselves. One was to step ester. He served in both World Wars and cally increasing the price of natural rub up the effort to find a "technological fix" was a delegate to each Republican Na ber. that is, to greatly accelerate the synthetic rubber program. The other was the Idea of tional Convention from 1940 to 1964. The The synthetic rubber project brought "resource conservatlon"-that Is, to drasti Senator passed away in 1975. some of the Nation's best scientific and cally curb ctvman uses of rubber and collect I hope the House will look favorably engineering talent to bear on the com scrap rubber to meet our needs. upon this proposal in honor of the mem plex problem of manufacturing a sub At first, the Idea of conservation got the ory of a man who was an outstanding stitute for the natural product which main attention. The papers were filled with Member of this body, served our country was cut off when the Japanese armies the exploits of people like Abner Peel of Rah with distinction and was an admirable occupied the producing countries in way, New Jersey, who figured out a way of citizen of our community.e Southeast Asia. They were successful patching and recycling ladles' girdles. But conservation was a disappointment. beyond all measure. Much less scrap rubber was collected than The story of that project and some of had been expected, and problems of storage H.R. 3942 GUTS AIRCRAFT NOISE the lessons it has for us today, as we and transportation prevented even that from PROTECTION face the need to find alternate sources being used. The problem was not lack of of fuel through the application of patriotism or public willingness. Rather, it America's science and technology, were was the simple impossib111ty of totally turn HON. GERALDINE A. FERRARO summed up a few years ago during the ing around the ingrained habits of a society OF NEW YORK Nation's bicentennial by Dr. Arthur M. in a short time. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fortunately, the technological fix solution Dueche in a brief editorial in the mag Wednesday, July 18, 1979 azine Science. I include Dr. Bueche's was a bit more successful. Indeed, the suc cess of the synthetic rubber program was • Ms. FERRARO. Mr. Speaker, on many editorial in the REcoan for the infor fantastic by any standard. In 1940 not a sin mation of my colleagues: occasions I have told my colleagues in the gle pound of general-purpose synthetic rub House about the problems aviation noise SYNTHETIC RUBBER IN WORLD WAR II ber was produced in the United States. By causes for my constituents. The following It Is Ironic that In bicentennial year of 1944, the annual production was over 670,000 our Declara.tlon of Independence, one of the tons. article from Newsday highlights the major national Issues Is concern about our What can this story teach us? The synthetic daily suffering that many individuals in dependence on foreign na.tJlons for some of rubber program showed that a joint univer Queens and Brooklyn, N.Y., are forced to our vital resources. However, the idea. of a sity-government-industry effort can be an cope with, and the extent to which they foreign cartel setting the world price for a effective method of meeting a national need must go to seek relief from this tremen crucial world commodity is not new. South that is just too big and too risky to ask a sin dous aggravation. These types of lawsuits east Asia is particularly wen suited to the gle industrial firm to undertake. The pro will proliferate without end if the Con growth of rubber trees on plantations. This gram also showed that we should not let im gress enacts H.R. 3942, legislation that fact made that part of the world even more portant efforts be impeded by artificial dis important to the rubber industry than the tindtions between "pure" and "applied" re will soon be before the House that will Persian Gulf is to today's oil Industry, and search. Planning, research, and development gut existing aircraft noise standards that the owners of the rubber plantations were are all necessary components of a total tech require quieter jet aircraft by 1985. I not slow to take advantage of that. nical effort.e again take this opportunity to urge my In 1922, Great Britain felt secure enough colleagues to vote against final passage in its command of the rubber supply to set of this legislation. in motion a cartel program called the KENNETH B. KEATING FEDERAL PLANE NOISE SUIT FILED Stevenson Plan. They succeeded in quad BUILDING rupling the price of raw rubber within 4 PLAINTIFFS LIVE NEAR LA GUARDIA, JFK; years. Incidentally, the "Sheik Yamani" of POLLUTION ALSO CITED the Stevenson Plan was Britain's Foreign HON. BARBER B. CONABLE, JR. (By Tony Schaeffer and T. J. Collins) Secretary, a rising young politician named OF NEW YORK BRooKLYN.-Fourteen faxnllies living near Winston Churchill. In 1934, the Dutch Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports filed a $3.9 joined the British in a second rubber cartel. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Inlllion suit in federal court yesterday Between them, they were able to control Wednesday, July 18, 1979 against the Port Authority of New York and prices and dominate world markets. This New Jersey claiming damages caused by situation persisted right up until the be e Mr. CONABLE. Mr. Speaker, I have noisy, air polluting planes. ginning of World War rr. Indeed, only tenta joined today with other colleagues from The suit in U.S. District Court comes after tive steps were taken to alleviate our de New York State in introducing a resolu an award of more than $120,000 made re pendence during the first 6 months after tion to name the Federal building in cently by a C&llfornla court to 41 plaintiffs Pearl Harbor. Rochester, N.Y., as the Kenneth B. near Los Angeles International Airport who In short, it certainly was not due to the Keating Federal Building and Court sued the city for trespass, creating a nuisance foresight of the American people or their House. Kenneth Keating represented and causing injury. leaders that we xnanaged to pull off the much of the Rochester area in Congress The complainants in the New York suit, axnazlng feat of going from complete de for 12 years in the U.S. House of Rep who are residents of Nassau and Queens, are pendence on foreign rubber suppltes to vir also claiming, among other things, personal tually complete rubber independence in resentatives and 6 years in the Senate injury, mental anguish, devaluation of their three short years. How did we manage it? between the years 1947 to 1965. In addi property and air pollution. There were two unusually lucky circum tion he served as our Nation's ambassa Last August several of the New York resi stances. First, some imagin81tive people had dor to Israel and to India and was also a dents filed notice of their intention to sue been attracted to the emerging field of poly judge of the New York State Court of and at that time related horror stortes of mer science in spite of the rather dim pros- Appeals. what it is like to live near an airport. CXXV--1219-Part 15 19372 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 "At night I lie in bed and just when I'm THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECHES ON for schools, the news media and other about to fall asleep, another jet comes bom institutions.... " barding over the house," said Anita Cuchel of ENERGY Quite an indictment. It is the kind of 134 Eldorado St., Atlantic Beach. "When the indictment clergymen use to lash their con Concorde goes over I have ringing in my gregations with on Sunday mornings and it ears." She is asking $100,000 in da.mages. HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL is appropriate in that setting of spiritual The largest single sum being sought is $1.1 OF ILLINOIS redemption. But it is highly inappropriate million by a former Flushing couple, Walter coming from the man who is supposed to be and Veronica Dearing, who claim they were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES managing the affairs of the United States forced out of their home by the noise. They Wednesday, July 18, 1979 government. The two key problems tha.t pro now live in Carmel, N.Y. voked this rhetorical outburst-infiation and A spokesman for the authority, which op • Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, the Wall gasoline lines-are clearly and directly attrib erates the two airports, said suits seeking Street Journal has published two hard utable to the policies of the carter adminis damages due to overtughts of residential hitting editorials on the President's re tration. areas are rare, but said the authority is de cent speeches on energy. I commend The gasoline lines are caused by the gov clining comment on the present suit until a them to your attention. A few months ernment's refusal to remove price controls, oopy of it is received. I and hence supply allocations. Given the If the suit comes to trial, it is expected that from now am certain that we will all enormous economic inefficiencies that have testimony will be heard about how some of look back and say that these editorials resulted from this refusal, it now seems clear the complainants were forced to seek psychi were, unfortunately for our country, all that prices of gasoline would fall, not rise atric help because of the stress caused by the too accurate in their assessment of the further, after decontrol. Other forms of gov noise of the jets. President's failure. enment intervention-energy use regulation In a decision last yea.r, the New York State At this point I wish to insert in the and draconian environmental rules, in par Court of Claims for the first time ruled that RECORD "The Real Jimmy Carter" and ticular-have added to the dislocations and it was legally permissible to sue over airplane "From Homily to Demagogy" from the inefficiencies. It doesn't take a $140 blllion noise. That case involved a suit brought by government program to solve the energy two residents near Republic Airport in Farm Wall Street Journal, Tuesday, July 17, problem; the problem would evaporate if ingdale. That case was dismissed because .of 1979: the government would simply get out ot a. lack of proof of damage.e THE REAL JIMMY CARTER energy. Out of all the sermonic and confusing rhet As to those other problems of the American oric President Carter has showered on the "spirit," low savings and productivity and American public these last two days, at least low confidence in institutions-the main PROJECT SAVE one thing is clear. The President has weighed cause is infiation. Why should anyone have the merits of either getting the government confidence .in a government ·that can't bal out of the energy business or getting it more ance its budget or run a stable monet&ry HON. ROBERT DUNCAN deeply in. He has chosen to get it further in, policy? Or why should they save the money OF OREGON on a massive, almost unbelievable scale. The it prints? real Jimmy Carter has finally stood up, on Now, it seems, it IWill be necessary to print IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the far left of the Democratic Party. stm. more money, and genem.te stm more in Wednesday, July 18, 1979 There'll be a new government "Energy se fiation, to flna.nce the latest gra.n better evoke world admiration-than the cline of the gas lines, the sabotage of the the Oil Imports Act of 1979 (H.R. 3604) has spectacle of a flotilla of our own ships em Iranian pipelines and the threats of a total been introduced by Representatives Rosen barked on the most spacious operation of cutoff of Libyian oil should remind us how thal, Conyers and myself. It establishes a. mercy ever undertaken? It would help us rec vulnerable we are. Our economy's health is federal nonprofit corporation with the ex ognize the essential pettiness of our domestic dependent on the whims of OPEC oil minis clusive right to purchase foreign crude oil concerns. Mter all, we could be worse off than ters and the outcome of a religious revolu and petroleum products and resell it on the spending an extra hour in a gas line. We tion. Clearly, our past policies on oil im U.S. domestic market. This bill establishes a could be in an open boat as thick with ports have been a gastly failure. new oil imports strategy that will have an wretched humanity as flies on a sugar loaf, Our government's policy to this day is immediate benefit to the spot market in rolling ceaselessly on a turhulent sea and founded on two premises: ( 1) "no confron crude and refined oil and will offer !our drifting toward almost certR.in death. tation" with OPEC at whatever cost to our major advantages in limiting prices in the Let us think about that as Americans selves, and (2) "hands off" on all private ne contract market. for the good of our souls.e gotiations between oil-buying companies and Last month spot prices for oil were run oil-producing countries. We follow a "no ning more than 200 percent above the confrontation" policy on the grounds that, weighted average international price of oil first, the U.S. has no effective counterva111ng set by OPEC. Companies were bidding against FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS OIL power to OPEC's decisions, and second, we each other creating trader premiums that PURCHASING AGENT must continue to bolster our allies in the were added to OPEC prices. Though the spot Middle East. We follow a "hands off" policy market is only a small part of the overall on the grounds that the alternative would oil market, producer countries are !ll.Ot blind HON. BENJAMIN S. ROSENTHAL "politicize" commercial negotiations. to trader premiums and are thereby en OF NEW YORK Mr. Chairman, these policies have been a. couraged to raise prices so as .to capture these disaster. Although OPEC countries have a premiums for themselves. The creation of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legitimate interest in sell1ng their oil for single oil buying company would eliminate Wednesday, July 18, 1979 the best price they can get, an absolute "no this upward pressure on prices. confrontation" strategy by the United States H.R. 3604 would benefit the contract mar e Mr. ROSENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, re is a prescription for defeatism. It ignores the ket in four ways. First, the Federal oil im cent events emphasize the need to create strengths this country has so far failed to port corporation could present a unified an alternative to the present oil import assert. front in negotiations With producer coun structure. The Oil Imports Act of 1979 We do have important counterva111ng tries-something private oil companies can A TRmUTE TO "POP" WARNER world.'~ Jim Thorpe carried the "Warner Mr. Pete Elliott, director of the Pro system" to the professional teams and Football Hall of Fame, states: served in 1920 as the founding president Pop Warner was not "just another athlete HON. JACK F. KEMP of a predecessor to the National Football and coach." He is truly a legend in the his oF NEW YORK League. He and Ernie Nevers, wh()IItl Pop tory of the great game of football. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coached at Stanford University, were re On behalf of the justifiably proud garded as two of the three greatest foot- Wednesday, July 18, 1979 ball players before 1930. The third was community of Springfield, N.Y., and the millions of Americans who have thrilled • Mr. KEMP. Mr. Speaker, I would like Harold "Red" Grange. to football as players and spectators, to pause in the business of the House to In his tenure at the University of and with special thanks to Alan Man honor the memory of a great American. Pittsburgh, starting in 1915, he produced chester, Village of Springville trustee, Glenn Scobey warner was an incredi- teams that, at the end of the 1918 season who has dedicated so much time and en ble man who left an indelible imprint on had won 29 successive games scoring 861 ergy to Pop's memory, I ask my col the game of football. points while allowing the opposition a leauges to join me in salutin,g this great Born at Springville, Erie County, N.Y., mere 71 points. Victims of that streak in American.• in 1871, he was an outstanding baseball eluded John Heisman's Ramblin' Wreck player at Springville's Griffith Institute of Georgia Tech, by a score of 32 to 0. Out which he graduated from in 1889. He re- of the Pittsburgh years which extended mains that school's most distinguished to 1923 came many all-Americans and graduate as it prepares for its 150th an- disciples of the "Warner system," includ RESTRICTIVE AMENDMENTS niversary in 1980. ing nine who became coaches from the Having enrolled in Cornell University 1916 team alone. These men carried in 1892, he soon became known as "Pop" Warner strategy to teams in every part HON. DON EDWARDS to his younger team and classmates. His of America. The great Pittsburgh tradi OF CALIFORNIA first encounter with a football was at tion of college and professional football IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cornell, where he also participated in was begun by Pop Warner. Wednesday, July 18, 1979 baseball, track, and boxing. His personal An offer by Stanford University, and relationship with the game of football the necessity for a more moderate cUm • Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. was to span a half a century; his infiu- ate for reasons of health attracted Pop to Speaker, the foreign assistance and re ence will remain as long as the game is California where he developed mighty lated programs appropriations (H.R. played. Football at that time was a bru- Stanford teams that attracted other 4473) bill would provide $7.9 billion in tal confrontation lacking rules and equip- great coaches to rival schools and estab fiscal year 1980 for U.S. multilateral, bi ment to protect the player. Forward pass- lished big time football for the Pacific lateral, and military assistance programs. ing and end runs were yet to be devel- coast colleges. He coached Erne Nevers, Numerous restrictive amendments may oped. who with Jim Thorpe, is enshrined in the be proposed which would make cuts in "Pop" had intended to become a lawyer NFL Football Hall of Fame, and many foreign aid program, impose restrictions and practiced briefly. He was an excep- other Stanford all-Americans. He took on U.S. aid to international banks, and tiona! artist. He also wrote practical his team to the Rose Bowl three times. eliminate or reduce funding for several coaching guides. In 44 years of coaching, In the 1925 game against Knute international programs. he established himself as one of the Rockne's Irish, the Four Horsemen were If passed, these amendments would architects of the game. Teams were pitted against Ernie Nevers. The Indians cut off benefits to American businesses fielded at Iowa State, University of out-rushed, out-gained, and out-passed which now profit from foreign purchas Georgia, Cornell University, Carlisle In- the Irish, only to succumb 27 to 10. ers. Not only would businesses suffer, but dian Industrial School, University of Pop returned to the east to coach American prestige would be severely Pittsburgh, Stanford Un,iversity, and Temple University of Philadelphia in undermined if we proceeded to cut fund Temple University. On two occasions he 1933, where he remained until 1938. At ing to disadvantaged nations which we directed the fortunes of teams from two the end of his brilliant coaching career, have already promised to help. schools simultaneously, Iowa State and he had established himself as one of By extending aid to less developed the University of Georgia during the the three "winningest" college and pro- countries, we not only help the needy to 1895 and 1896 seasons, and the Univer- fessional coaches of all time with 312 a better life, but we also help ourselves. sity of Pittsburgh and Stanford Univer- victories, 104 defeats and 32 ties. His Today, we do more trade with develop sity during 1922 and 1923. teams scored 8, 795 points to the opposi- ing countries than we do with Europe Carlisle teams used the crouching tions' 2,810. and Japan combined. In addition, 5 mil three-point start for backs as early as In addition to his single- and double- lion American jobs are now dependent 1899. The 1907 team, with Frank Mt. wing offenses, he had introduced or per upon trade with developing nations. Pleasant at quarterback, made signifi- fected: fiber padding, knee guards, shin By promoting the growth of poorer cant strides in perfecting the spiral aerial guards, tackling dummy team, hidden nations, development banks are enabled attack. That team beat Amos Alonzo ball, three-poin,t stance, screened pass, to expand export markets for U.S. goods Stagg's Big Ten champion, University of bootleg, and the spiral punt. He also ad and services. However, if the restrictive Chicago's Maroons, 18 to 4. vocated free forward passing, which was amendments are passed, international At Carlisle he perfected his single- adopted by the NFL in 1933 and the banks would not be able to utilize the and dou'ble-wing formations as part of NCAA in 1945. American contributions as restrictions on the "Warner system," copied and imi- The 6,000 Little League football teams funds violate the terms set down in the tated throughout football. which play under Pop Warner sanction U.N. Charter. Chuck Knox, former head coach of the in nearly every State are testimony to Continuing aid to Third World coun Los Angeles Rams-now of the Buffalo this great man. They represent 25 per tries is also vital to American security. Bills-states that in his opinion, "the cent of all organized "kid football" teams Nations in the Middle East and Southern fullback slant to the weakside is the . in the Nation. Eleven-thousand high Africa receive U.N. aid, and to abandon one great play in football.'' This play was school teams, 600 college teams and the these areas would require them to seek an integral part of the single-wing of- pros all use Warner equipment and aid from countries that may be opposed fense invented by Pop Warner over a strategy. to our form of government and life. To half-century ago. In 1954 the year of his death the As- leave these countries vulnerable to such Pop guided the development of the leg- sociated Press rated him the "top coach foreign intervention might prove dam endary Jim Thorpe in football and track. of all time." aging to our own security. At Stockholm, following the 1912 Olym- Mr. Walter Byers, executive director My colleague, Representative YouNG, pic Games in which Jim had won both of the National Collegiate Athletic Asso intends to introduce an amendment the pentathlon and decathlon, King ciation states: which would prohibit aid to Vietnam Gustaf V of Sweden addressed Thorpe: He was one of the principal contributors through the multilateral development "You sir, are the4B'reatest athlete in the to the game's development. banks. Such an action is illegal and thus July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19379 would eliminate the possibility of utiliz tion is to give legitimacy to the government ENERGY RESEAROH AND DEVELOP ing any contributions to the multilateral elected. When turnout in a. Presidential elec MENT SAVINGS BOND AND TRUST bank by the United States. This would tion falls to barely 50 percent, serious ques FUND ACT OF 1'979 tions must arise about the validity of the not only be to the disadvantage of Viet mandate. namese citizens, but also to other nations The United States is heading toward that as well who had previously benefited HON. ROBERT W. EDGAR 50 percent turnout. In the off-year 1978 OF PENNSYLVANIA from U.N. funded programs, such as election, more than 90 mlllion eligible UNICEF. Americans failed to vote. Turnout in state IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A second amendment calls for across wide elections for governor and senator de Wednesday, July 18, 1979 the-board cuts of the appropriation. For clined to 37.9 percent. fiscal year 1980, substantial cuts have The situation becomes even more serious • Mr. EDGAR. Mr. Speaker, on July 16 already been made and to further reduce in primaries. Next year over 30 states will I introduced a bill which I introduced 2 hold Presidential primaries. If past perform years ago to provide revenue to finance American aid would jeopardize the finan ance is any indication, we can expect turn the major commitment of energy re cial structure of many U.N. sponsored in out to fluctuate greatly, but it is not ex search and development proposed last stitutions. Such an action would have pected that we will improve over 1976, when serious repercussions throughout many the spread in the Democratic primaries night by the President. Third World countries as programs, such ranged from a. low of 11.1 percent in the My bill, the Energy Research and De as the U.N. Disaster Relief Organization, District of Columbia to a. high of 71.6 per velopment Savings Bond and Trust Fund would have to be cut back drastically. cent in California. The average turnout was Act of 1979, parallels a proposal made by Therefore, by passing these amend 41.2 percent and 14 elections !had turnouts Mr. Carter to allow our citizens to invest ments, we would not only punish the dis under 40 percent. in the quest to find alternatives to im A major cause for our low turnout and ported oil. I commend the President for advantaged but we would also endanger our general apathy about politics has been our national security and hurt ourselves his suggestion to establish a public cor the steady destructive atta.c~ upon the two poration to administer this new commit economically. These various cuts and re party system. In the name of reform, we strictions would impair the President's have allowed our parties to destroy them ment to energy research and develop ability to conduct foreign a1Iairs and selves. The parties are the "ball-bearings" ment, and to allow the corporation to would damage U.S. interests in foreign of the political process and we have al· issue bonds in small denominations. countries. I urge Congress to move swiftly lowed them to be turned out. We much now The bill I am reintroducing today does in defeating these amendments in the start to resuscitate our polltica.l system. not establish a public corporation; rather hopes that we may continue to expand The following recommendations are a begin it establishes an energy research and de ning: velopment trust fund. This assures that on our economic benefits from growing 1. Each state should institute a. voter the Congress will retain adequate over Third World countries and fulfill our registration system that requires the voter humanitarian commitments.• to register as a party member or a.n inde sight responsibilities for how allocations pendent. Only the voter who registers in a. are made from bond revenues. However, party may vote in that party's primary. The nothing in my bill is intended to preclude important thing is to give the voter a.n channeling funds from the trust fund GETTING OUT THE VOTERS opportunity to express a. party preference. into a public corporation should the Con 2. Each state should impose a. waiting gress decide to do so. HON. ROBERT F. ORINAN period of one year between party-registra Just as in the President's proposal, my OF MASSACHUSETl'S tion changes so that a voter may not change bill would finance energy research and registration overnight from one party to an development from bonds sold to the pub IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other. This will help make the registration lic; maximizing the participation of our Wednesday, July 18, 1979 in a party a serious decision and prevent large numbers from one party invading the citizens in finding solutions to our energy • Mr. DRINAN. Mr. Speaker, a very in other party's primary and distorting the problems. However, to streamline this triguing article by Dr. Donald G. Herz outcome. program so that it can be administered berg, the dean of the Graduate School 3. The states should el1mlnate "cross cheaply and effectively, the bonds would at Georgetown University, appeared in over" voting in all party primaries. It is be sold in the same manner as United the New York Times on July 15. crippling to the development of a. respon States savings bonds. Dean Herzberg points out the appall sible party system to allow voters registered To assure that the existing market for ingly low number of Americans who vote in one party to cast votes in the other U.S. savings bonds and other bonds is party's primary. Registration by political sued by both the public and private sec on a regular basis in our local and na party ought to imply a commitment to that tional elections. party and a desire to help its choices. Regis tors would not be adversely affected, the Dean Herzberg makes some recom tration should not be used to swamp the interest rate on these energy bonds mendations to alter this situation. Even other party and influence the outcome of its would not exceed a tenth of a percent less those who might not agree entirely with primary. than the rate applicable to series E U.S. Dean Herzberg's conclusions would ad 4. If less than 40 percent of the eligible savings bonds. mit that this article is stimulating and electorate, as determined by the appropriate It is my intention that energy bonds challenging. state election official, fails to vote in a pri would be purchased primarily as a pa Dean Herzberg's article follows: mary, then the primary is not binding and triotic act and not because the interest a statewide convention process should be GETTING OUT THE VOTERS rate is lucrative compared to other in invoked. This gets to the heart of restoring vestments. In effect, the purchase of such (By Donald Herzberg) the political process. It is recognition of the a bond would be a low-interest loan to the WAsmNGTON.-In 1861, the Englishman fact that a low-turnout primary is probably John Bright said this about our Presi unreflective of the voters registered in that Federal Government to be used for a dential election: "We know what an elec party and is a further recognition that a. specific purpose--improving our national tion is in the U.S. for President ... to my proper convention process is a. better way of energy security. . . mind there 1s nothing more worthy of rever reflecting voter interest and concerns in The goal of this legislation is to pro ence and obedience . . . than the authority their poll tical party. vide up to $50 billion during the next 10 of the freely chosen magistrate of a great The implementation of these recommen years to finance energy research and de and free people." dations would begin to restore the polltical velopment. Without this legislation, the Next year wll1 mark the 30th tlme that parties to their abandoned traditional role cost of financing a program on this scale Americans will have gone to the polls to of broker in our society. At a time when the elect a. President since Bright wrote those United States is entering into an age of would be staggering. words. Neither civil wars, nor other wars, scarcity, the mediating function of the par By promoting additional saving, a sec nor pestilence, plague or depression have ties is desperately needed. Hard choices are ondary effect of this bill would be to re interfered with this ritual. Yet, as we ap going to have to be made. If we don't give duce inflation. proach 1980, it may be asked whether our polltica.l parties the opportunity and the Mr. Speaker, I authored this bill more Bright's eloquent observation has become a power, we can resign ourselves to more and than 2 years ago, and our energy situa mockery. What if we hold an election next more divided government; to leaders power year and nobody comes? How many of us less to lead; to a publlc more and more apa tion has deteriorated since then. I cer have to fa.U to vote before the validity of the thetic and cynical about itself and its insti tainly do not advance this legislation as election process itself is in doubt? tutions; and, one day soon, to a.n election in the last word in financing energy re One of the principal functions of a.n elec- which not enough of us come.e search and development. I suggest this 19380 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 bill for the purpose of discussion. I ex Section 5 declares the goal of the Act to SYNFUEL PLANTS ENVIRONMEN pect that the Congress will develop provide at least $50 billlon for the financing TALLY SAFE of energy research and development during creative financing proposals--such as the next ten years. the windfall profits tax, energy savings Section 6 establlshes a United States en HON. WILLIAM S. MOORHEAD bonds, and bonds ·issued by an energy ergy research and development savings bond security corporation-during the 96th program. The terms and conditions for the OJ' PENNSYLVANIA Congress. And as provided by my bill and issuance of these bonds are identical to those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the President's proposal I hope that the of Series E United States savings bonds ex Wednesday, July 18, 1979 Congress will approve financing that will cept for two conditions. First, the interest allow the average American to partici rate for energy research and development • Mr. MOORHEAD of Pennsylvania. bonds is set at one-tenth of one per centum Mr. Speaker, there has been some con pate. less than that of regular savings bonds. Sec There may be a tendency at the present ond, energy research and development stamps cern expressed in the media recently re time to think that our greatest needs are are authorized only if the Secretary of the garding possible adverse environmental to encourage commercialization of new Treasury determines that administrative ex effects stemming from the production of energy technologies and to proceed rap penses incurred by the stamp program would synthetic fuels and chemical feedstocks. idly with the construction of new pro be reasonable. As Members of the House of Repre The section authorizes the issuance of sentatives know, the report of the Com· duction facilities such as synfuels plants. bonds such that obllgations do not exceed Although these are certainly pressing $50 bi111on at any one time, and do not in mittee on Banking, Finance and Urban needs, it is also crucial that we continue crease by more than $10 billion in any sin Affairs on H.R. 3930, which was over to support the less visible and dramatic gle fiscal year. whelmingly passed by the House on June programs of energy research and devel Section 7 establlshes the "Energy Research 26, states clearly that any synthetic opment which will have their payoffs in and Development Trust Fund" financed by fuels development program carried out the next decade. It is most surely not an proceeds of sales of energy research and de under that legislation is "subject to ex velopment savings bonds. Mter two years either/or choice with which we are after the date of enactment of the Act, funds isting environmental and other require faced-production versus research and in the Trust Fund are avaUable to meet the ments provided by law." development. We must have both. Given expenses of the Secretary of Energy in meet In that connection, the Subcommit the long lead time necessary to imple ing his responsib111ties related to energy re tee on Economic Stabilization sought ment new technologies in commercial search and development described in Section the views of Fluor Engineers & Q>n settings, we must prepare ourselves for 103 of the Energy Research and Development structors, Inc., of Irvine, Calif., on the the.great challenge of the next two dec Act.e ability of the industry to construct syn ades by doing more than ever for basic fuel plants in an environmentally sound research in all of the promising forms of manner. Fluor provides worldwide engi energy, including fossil, nuclear, solar, MEDICAL CARE OF WOUNDED neering, construction, procurement, and geothermal, and others. I believe that the SOLDIERS project management services to energy, bill which I am introducing today will natural resource, and industrial clients. help to assure that we continue to meet The company is currently completing these special energy commitments of the HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER SASOL II, the largest coal-to-gasoline present and the future. OF COLORADO plant in the world located in South Af I would like to share with my col IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rica. leagues a section-by-section analysis of Wednesday, July 18, 1979 Fluor told us categorically that coal the Energy Research and Development e Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, de gasification and liquefaction plants can Savings Bond and ·Trust Fund Act of spite a severe shortage of nurses during be designed in an environmentally sound 1979, which follows: the early stages of the War Between the manner that is consistent with Federal SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS States, male doctors preferred unskilled laws and regulations. Section 1 cites the Act as the "Energy Re male nurses to skilled female ones. Thou The text of the Fluor letter dated search and Development Savings Bond and sands of volunteer female nurses even June 22 follows: Trust Fund ·Act of 1979." JuNE 22, 1979. tually overcame this male b~as. bringing Section 2 states the purpose of the Act cleanliness and order to the often :filthy we have prepared this letter 1.n response which is to "finance an acceleration of to your request seeking our comments on energy-related research and development by and chaotic medical care of wounded the feasib111ty of designing ooal gasification establlshlng a low-interest savings bond pro soJdiers. and coal Hquefaction pl-ants to meet federal gram in which all citizens can participate In the North, today•s Minutewoman, envlronmnetlal regulations. voluntarUy for the purpose of reducing our Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, established the Fluor has produced several designs of such dependence upon foreign energy sources." Sanitary Commission, coordinating the !,a,ciU.ties to meet both state and fedeT&l en Section 3 reaffirms the findings of the "Fed care of soldiers and the stamng and sup vironmental !l"egul-ations depending on which eral Nonnuclear Energy Research and Deve·l plies in hospitals. And, along with Doro standards were the more stringent. opme~t Act of 1974" which, in part, state The main areas of concern in both coal that The urgency of the Nation's energy thea Dix, Dr. Blackwell trained women gaslflca.tion and coal liquefaction fa.ctUties challenge will require commitments simllar for the Army Medical Corps. are sul·f·u.r oxide, nitrogen oxide, .pa.rtlculaJte, to those undertaken in the Manhattan and In the South, Sally Tompkins estab and organic air emissions, &llong with BOD Appollo projects ..." lished a hospital in Richmond, Va., where and COD in the wa.ter effluent. The section further finds that the depend she coordinated the care of more than SULFUR OXmES ence of the United States on foreign petro 1,200 wounded Confederate soldiers. S'U'lf\11" oxide emissions are controlled by leum and petroleum products is increasing Tompkins was assigned the rank of cap removing sul!w: compounds trom the va.rtous and that federal revenues, low because of tain in the Confederate Army for her g.as, llquid and solid fuels or lby removing high unemployment levels, are not sufficient work. sulfur compounds from the fiue gas produced to fund needed energy research and develop by burning the fuels. ment. In the political realm, Anil!a Ella Car Numerous processes e.re available for re Section 4 reamrms the pollcy of the En roll successfully lobbied the Maryland moving sulfur compounds from both the ergy Reol'g8.Ilization Act which in part State Legislature against secession from fuels and the fiue gases. Hy&-odesulifur.iza states that "determination of' prioritie~ the Union, and was also a military strat tion., sol vent eX'tlraction, solvenit absorption which are warranted should be based on such egist. Carroll's "Tennessee Campaign," and Ume sorublblng represent some of the considerations as power-related values of an .for example, was used by Gen. Ulysses S. more popular processes aVl8.il61ble. Combina energy source, preservation of material re Grant in 1862 to C8.1Pture two Confeder tions of sulrur removal processes aa-e usually sources, reduction of pollutants, export mar ate forts on the Tennessee and Cumber utLlized in coal gasifioation and coal lique ket potential (including reduction of im land Rivers, thereby gaining control of faction complexes. ports) • among others and on such basis NITROGEN OXmES energy sources warranting priority might in~ the Mississippi River. Not surprisingly, elude, but not be limited to, the various Carroll was not recognized as the origi Nitrogen oxide prod.uotdon :1s mainly the methods o! ut1Uzing solar energy." nator of the Campaign. In 1870, her war result o! combustion emdsslons. Control of nitrogen oxide emissions can be a.cCOilllpUshed The section further declares 1t to be the time services benefit claim was denied. by numerous methods such as low NOs pollcy to find a way for citizens to volun These are not instances of women burners, tangential firing, low excess air, tarUy participate ln the financing o! energy doing men's work. These are women do steam injection, fl:ue gas !l"ecdrcula.tlon, ther related research and development. ing men's work better than men.• ma.l processes uM.llzin.g 81IIUllonla injection, July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19381 catalytic processes utilizing ammonia in the Corporation for Public Broadcast person being asked would have more than jection and v-a.rlous other processes. likely "turned his head and spit." ing's highest award for instruction and According to local opinion, Faulkner was PARTICULATES was runner up in the cultural documen "looked down on" and, among many of the Particulate emissions from combustion tary .category. Additionally, they were older residents from generations back, still is, can be controlled by use of dust cyclones, the only television station in the coun despite professional achievements and his electrostatic precipitators, dry and wet try to receive three top a wards in the literary esteem. scrubbers, filters and various combinations A production crew spent three weeks in of these equipment items. Fugitive particu prestigious Ohio State ceremonies. I am pleased with these honors be Oxford during spring 1977 filming scenes late emissions can be controlled by enclosing from several of Faulkner's works. Filmed equipment and connecting vents to the same cause, as a member of the Mississippi were the airplane crash from "Pylon," Var type of particulate control equipment. State Senate, I was prima.ry author of ner's Store tn "The Hamlet," several scenes HYDROCARBONS AND ORGANICS legislation to establish ETV in Missis from "The Sound and tlhe Fury," a scene Organic air emissions are controlled by the sippi. from "Soldier's Pay," a scene from "Light integrity of the piping and associated equip I would like to include at this point in August" and a scene from "Absalom, ment. Modern metals and gasketing material in the REcORD, a description of the up Absalom!" provide enclosed systexns that virtually elim coming program on Wllliam Faulkner Faulkner's compulsion :to write 1s exam inate leakage from flanges and piping. and urge my colleagues to watch this ined in the documentary. This compulsion Modern packing materials minimize leakage was inspired by several things brought out from valve stexns. Mechanical seals in pumps program in December so they might see in the film: an admiration for his great and compressors operate with negllgible for themselves an example of the award grandfather, who was a best-selling novelist leakage. The use of dual packing and dual winning work of the Mississippi Author ("The White Rose of Memphis"); a baste seals provides a..dditiona[ protection against ity for Educational Television. and uncontrollable drive .to write what was leakage when hazardous materials are being The description follows: in him; and the conviction that he was a great writer. processed. A LIFE ON PAPER WATER EFFLUENTS "He was a man who wrote because he After more than 23 hours of Interviews Water emuents from coal gasification and had to," said Lowe, "and that is a terrible with 41 different people and dramatizations demon to wrestle wt th. One of the reasons coal llquefactlon plants can be processed of scenes !rom six different works, Missis through API Separators and Dissolved Air he seemed to mellow so after he received the sippi ETV's film documentary of Wllliam Nobel Prize was that the world finally recog Flotation Units for removal of free oil and Faulkner is tentatively scheduled to premiere organics. Biological Treating Units operated nized what he knew all along. He once on the ·Public_Broadcasting Service (PBS) in wrote a postscript to a letter in the mid- in the extended aeration mode remove es December 1979. sentially all the BOD and a signlftcant 30's: 'I am the best In America, by God.' " Narrated by Raymond Burr, "Wllliam amount of COD. Water recycle is often im Recreating the voice of Faulkner in the plemented to 11Init emuent discharge. This Faulkner: A Life on Paper" is an examina film is Arthur Ed Foreman, a professional practice combined with the utmzation of tion of Faulkner's life, work and motives. narrator, who works primarlly in New York blowdown water for ash quenching provides The documentary exainines Faulkner and Paris. a method of maintaining dissolved solids In through filmed excerpts of his works, inter "Foreman's ab111ty, not to 1Inita.te, but to "It balance. This results In a design with es views with the individuals who played major recreate is uncanny," said Lowe. makes sentially zero emuent discharge. When nec roles in his life and career and detailed ac the hair stand up on your neck.'' essary, emuent streams can be further proc counts of his life, from his birth in New The research for the film ts based. in part essed by ca11bon adsorption and the addition Albany, Miss., through his growing up in on the current biography of Faulkner and of disinfecting chemicals such as ozone and Oxford, Miss., to his professional stints in an assistance provided by several scholars chlorine. Europe, New York and Hollywood to his and by Random House publishers. Various control methods can be used to death in 1962. The film was produced by Walt Lowe and llmlt air emissions and emuent water con The documentary, according to producer directed by Robert Squier of Washington, taminants. The methods selected depend on Walt Lowe, is about "a life on paper because D.C. Associate producer was Jody Jaeger, the quantity of material emitted and the that's where Faulkner llved his fuilest." formerly of Jackson and now of Washing level to which it must be controlled. Faulkner's eccentricities, his constant ton also. Editor vias Sandra Bradley of the In summary, the technology exists today financial struggle, h1s bouts with alcohol Washington area. that incorporated in the design of coal gasi his marriage, love affairs, successes and fall~ Original music was composed by Ray fication and coal llque!action plants will ures and his dedication to his writing are Haney, also of the Washington area. bring them in compliance with federal reg chronicled by those closest to him. Production funding was provided by the ulatory requirements. Fluor has designed The two-hour documentary includes National Endowment for the Humantties.e synthetic fuel plants based on both coal gasi interviews with Lauren Bacall; the late fication and coal Uquefactlon, and we are veteran movie director Howard Hawks; confident that commercial size units employ Tennessee Wllltams; Ruth Ford; Phyllts ing present day-of-the-art technology can Cerf Wagner, widow of Random House pub RIDING CASUALLY TO WAR be constructed that will ut111ze our nation's Usher Bennett Cerf; Malcolm Cowley ("The coal reserves in an emctent and environ Port&~ble Faulkner"); Maurice Coindreau HON. BENJAMIN S. ROSENTHAL mentally accepted manner. ~ulkner's French translator; Anita Loa~ Very truly yours, ( Cast of Thousands"); Mrs. wmtam :Brad OF NEW YORK F.S.TuCK, ley, widow of Faulkner's French representa IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vice President, Project Operations.e tive; Robert Penn Warren, Pulitzer Prize winning poet and early champion of Faulk Wednesday, July 18, 1979 ner; Ben Wasson, friend and agent; Emily e Mr. ROSENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, as the Whitehurst Stone, widow of his early mentor President works out the details of his PhU Stone; and Jlll Faulkner Summers energy program he must combat higher MISSISSIPPI ETV PRODUCES Faulkner's daughter. The interview with energy prices, OPEC, and the U.S. multi AWARD WINNING PROGRAM Mrs. Summers is the only one she has ever granted concerning her father. national oil companies' preoccupation Also, long-time residents of Oxford who with foreign crude oil development. The Hon. G. V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY knew him and his famlly were interviewed, present response, conservation and syn 0:1' MISSISSIPPI and scenes from many of his works were thetic fuels, is not sufficient to relieve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES filmed in and around Oxford, which pro U.S. vulnerability to OPEC pricing. You foundly influenced his creation of the mythi can only conserve up to a certain amount Wednesday, July 18, 1979 cal town of Jefferson tn the county of in an energy fuel economy. And sub Yoknapatawpha where his stories unfold. stantive and costwise synthetic fuel proj e Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, I Oxford townspeople filled the roles tn the would like to call to my colleagues' atten filmed dramatizations, lending a unique au ects are years away or in the context of tion a 2-hour program on renowned thenticity to them, since it was the local the present-too little and too late. author William Faulkner, which will ·be Oxford people around whom Faulkner We must have a viable program that shown on the PBS stations this coming originally bunt parts of his characters. is not an accommodation to higher ~ecember. This program, entitled "Ironically," said Lowe, "there are people prices, OPEC and the multinational oil Faulkner: A Life on Paper," was pro in Mississippi who stm do not accept Faulk companies. We must recognize the mu ner personnally or professionally." duced ~Y the Mississippi Authority for Mississippi writer Shelby Foote says in the tual self-interest and closeness of the EducatiOnal Television. I am particu film that 1! someone were to have come up collaboration between the multina larly. pleased that the Mississippi Au to an Oxford resident on the street tn the tionals, OPEC and the higher pricing of thority for Educational Television won 1930's and asked where Faulkner lived, the oil and oil products. In this connection 19382 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 I will continue to urge the administra newly taxed oil industry. No one yet knows flights of Turkish soil and that in Oslo tion to abolish foreign tax credits claimed what to expect from nuclear plants or from cost-cutting conservation throughout the to allow an intelligence facility in Nor by U.S. petroleum companies which ad society. But by cheating on the environment way in order to verify Soviet adherence mittedly have been misused and abused to some extent, subsidizing oil from coal to the SALT II treaty. Although neither in order to prevent greater losses to the and shale and burning coal instead of oil government has given the Soviet Union U.S. Tre.asury and to remove the unwar for electricity, the President's plan would a veto over its role in verifying SALT II, ranted advantage given to the multina yield about 4.5 mlllion barrels of energy by both governments were interested in So tionals to explore and develop foreign 1990. For the long run, this optimistic target viet acquiescence to if not approval of crude oil. I will also continue to urge is better than nothing. their contribution to strategic arms con the administration to endorse the crea For the present, however, the import limit trol. Most recently, Prime Minister tion of a Federal nonprofit corporation is no summons to sacrifice; it is a message to the international bankers, who hold the Nordli of Norway stated that: which would be the sole purchasing dollar hostage, that things will not get worse. If the United States and the Soviet Union agent of all U.S.-imported petroleum And the plan to subsidize synthetic fuels is want Norway to play a part in the imple and petroleum products through the no challenge to OPEC; it is at best insurance mentation of the SALT II agreement, Nor means of competition. that the cartel's power wm not be even way would be w1lling to do this. In . this connection with this subject, greater a decade hence. This statement was similar to earlier I would like to bring to my colleagues' Why this timidity? Mr. Carter has long attention the following New York Times understood the nation's energy crisis. He comments made by Prime Minister Ece July 17 editorial entitled, "Riding Casu has tried to rouse the people and repeatedly vit of Turkey. Both leaders appeared to ally to War": failed. Now he accepts a share of the blame, imply that they wanted some positive but he also blames a deeper malaise and reaction from the Soviets on the verifi "The energy crisis is real. It is worldwide. mistrust of Government, a loss of confidence cation matter before them. Yet, since It is a clear and present danger to our na and surrender to a. destructive self-indul tion. • • • There is simply no way to avoid SALT II is to be in the interests of both gence. Is he then afraid to demand more of superpowers, it seemed logical that So sacrifice." the voters or merely resigned that he could Once again, President Carter ha.s defined get no stronger program past Congress? viet approval would be forthcoming. the problem, boldly and correctlY'. Once When he asks for this much but no more, it Unfortunately, of course, we now know again he proposes a "war" to rescue the is hard to know whether the President is that it was not. country from a crippling dependence. He addressing the nation's energy problem or 1960 U-2 INCIDENT now realizes that arresting inflation and es his own political problem. caping recession depend on it. He under Norwegian and Turkish hesitation stands that the nation's morale requires it. Thanks to OPEC's prices, recession and about U-2 overflights and intelligence He finds the people ready to sacrifice to Saudi Arabia's temporary increase in produc sites stems from historical reasons as "win" this war. tion, the gas lines wlll soon fade from our daily life; the clear and present danger will well as more recent events. For example, So what does the President prescribe? A the U-2 incident with pilot Francis Gary collection of measures that, at best, will recede past Election Day. With luck, the keep the crisis from getting worse in the deb111tating dependence on foreign on will Powers in 1960 involved both Norway next five years and relieve it some thereafter. then grow no worse, and some combination and Turkey. The U-2 plane shot down What sacrifice does he ask of the people? of technological innovation and price-in by the Soviets was based in Turkey and That they accommodate gradually to the duced conservation might even allow a was enroute to Norway from Pakistan. true price--that is, OPEC's price--of energy tightening of Mr. Carter's import limits. The Soviet reaction to the role of these and thus learn some discipline from foreign But the President did not lack for tougher three governments in the U-2 overflights tutors. medicine. For a moment, the turmoU in Iran was extremely harsh. On May 13, 1960, If there is such an urgent danger to the and the long gas lines had focused people's nation's security and economy, then why attention on their gall1ng dependence on· the Soviet Government sent strongly does the President not propose a clear and foreign oil. Mr. Carter says he heard them worded notes to Turkey, Pakistan, and present antidote? Why does he not capital asking what to do, even 1! it hurts. And Norway protesting the action of their ize on the people's willingness to follow his from his Cabinet came the obvious counsel: governments in .. allowing foreign mili lead? If he is right about the peril a.nd the ration gasoline-by price, coupon or dramatic tary aircraft to use their airspace for the opportunity, then he must be judged timid tax. The President knows this would have preparation and execution of intrusions in his response. He simply can't have it both met the danger sooner and more effectively into Soviet airspace." The notes, whose ways. than every other muasure. Yet he flinched. language was similar, warned 1all three The heart of Mr. Carter's latest energy plan After twelve extraordinary days of delib is one ringing pledge: "This nation will never eration, he proposes not a war on energy countries that the U.S.S.R. would be use more foreign oil than we did in 1977- or even the moral equivalent of war. His "compelled to take appropriate retalia never." All the rest is embellishment. The plan is accommodation to dependence. If he tory measures if such provocations are call for standby gasoline rationing is, well, listens to the people, as he promises to do, repeated," adding that the U.S.S.R. had standby. The $140 billion in subsidies for they need to tell him that this 1s not the "means to render harmless, if neces new oil production and conservation is con enough.e sary, the military bases used for aggres jectural and, in any case, for relief in 1990. sive actions against the Soviet Union." His expectations for nuclear energy are un This incident was a painful experience certain. And the emergency board to bend VERIFICATION environmental standards is undefined. But for Turkey in particular because it oc "beginning this moment," Mr. Carter said curred during a time of political turmoil with pounding fist, foreign imports are HON. PAUL FINDLEY and domestic violence. Its government frozen. In OF ILLINOIS was on the verge of dissolution. fact, Alas, the vow to hold oil imports to 8.2 the Turkish military seized power on million barrels this year is no limit at all. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 27, 1960, overthrowing the elected Imports are already running, reflecting Wednesday, July 18, 1979 government. U-2's have not been based OPEC's price increase of 60 percent since De cember and the current slowdown in the e Mr. FINDLEY. Mr. Speaker, the So in Turkey since this period. economy. As Mr. Carter has pointed out, viet Union is blocking the U.S. attempt The current hesitation in Turkey and OPEC and recession are vital parts of the to assure our adequate verification of in Norway about the U-2's Wld the moni problem; he can hardly claim them as part of SALT II. If Moscow wanted the United toring site demonstrates as well how ex his solution. States to be able to monitor Soviet com posed both of these NATO allies feel to Next year, and until 1985, the promised Soviet pressure. The U.S. arms embargo limit of 8.5 million barrels may bite a bit, de pliance with the terms of SALT II, it pending on the pace of economic recovery would cooperate with U.S. efforts to ini of Turkey and the decrease in U.S. naval and growth. Yet even if the nation learns tiate U-2 overflights of Turkey and the power have weakened the trust of Wash to expand its economy under that ce111ng, the use of an intelligence monitoring site ington in both Ankal'la and Oslo and have main stimulus for saving oil wlll turn out in Norway. By opposing these U.S. ef heightened the feeling of isolation on to be OPEC's high price for oil, not anything forts, the Soviets are acting contrary both the southern and northern flanks of that Mr. Carter proposes. The knife that the to the spirit of the treaty and the arms NATO. At the same time, the Soviet Un President says OPEC is holding at our neck control process. We must all ask our ion has flexed its growing military muscle will stm be there in half a decade. before both these states. The most that can be said for Mr. Carter's selves what the Soviet Union wants to program is that it may bring some relief in hide. WHAT ARE THE SOVIET MOTIVES? the even more uncertain years after 1985. No In the past few months, the United This brief history makes more under one knows how much more oil will then be States has sequentially asked the gov standable the sensitivity in Ankara and produced domestically by a deregulated but ernment in Ankara to permit U-2 over- in Oslo to the new U.S. requests concern- July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19383 ing the U-2 overflights and the intelli It is the almost total absence of serious After an initial appearance of gains, the in gence facility. consideration and open support by business evitable erosion and inefficiencies began. No men, politicians, and economists for a return matter how good our intentions, how hard The Soviet reaction to the U.S. request to the market system to ration demand and we worked, what models we employed, or how is less comprehensible. If Moscow is sin increase supplies. ingeniously we designed the regulations, the cerely interested in a verifiable SALT II The answer to our problems has to be com controls could never handle as efficiently or agreement, the Kremlin could have and plete decontrol--decontrol not only of oil, as effectively the millions of decisions made would have readily agreed to the over but also of gasoline-and elimination of the daily in the marketplace to adjust to the flights and the intelligence facility. But, price and wage "guidelines" program along changing conditions of supply and demand. unfortunately, the Soviet reaction has with it: a complete dismantling of the in The controls did not reduce shortages or not been at all cooperative. Indeed, the creasingly complicated, inefficient, inequi inflation. They increased both. U.S.S.R. conveyed to the United States table, and unworkable machinery of energy POLITICAL COURAGE and wage-price controls. Bad economics Ls also bad politics. A during the Vienna summit and then I recommend this not from blind ideologi again in early July its opposition to the very recent example is Britain. Margaret cal faith in the market system, but from (1) Thatcher rode to power on pledges to reduce U-2 overflights of Turkey. And, a Radio a reading of the history of the failures of much of the governmental economic man Moscow broadcast blasted any use of wage-price and allocation controls for over agement, to decontrol prices and wages, and facilities in Norway to monitor SALT II 40 centuries, (2) an observation of the cur to revive the market system. after a leak of the new tJ.s. request to rent failures of energy and wage-price guide The classic example, of course, is West Oslo appeared in Richard Burt's June 29 Unes, and ( 3) my own personal e·XP'erience 1n Germany. In July, 1948, virtually all eco New York Times article. directing controls, during Phase II of Presi nomic controls were removed, including price ~nt Nixon's wage-price program. The motives for the Soviet opposition and wage controls. The Allied powers, then The gasoline situation is a good example. in control, were fearful that it would lead to the verification flights and facility are The President blames Congress and scolds to greater inflation, unemployment, political suspect. The United States should indi the public. The Congress blames the Presi instab111ty, and more problems for the poor. cate as much to Moscow and state clearly dent and lectures the oil companies. Endless The bold move was controversial even among that it is interested in the U-2 overflights and fruitless disputes, investigations, and those closest to its architect, the economist and the monitoring facility to assure hearings drain the nation's energies to find (later Chancellor) Ludwig Erhard. adequate verification of SALT II. If the out who's to blame: "Is there a shortage? The fears proved unfounded. There was Soviet Union wants a verifiable, ratified Where is the gasoline?" higher employment, higher real wages, rising At the gas pumps there are hired guards, productivity, a disappearance of black mar treaty, it is in its interests to cooperate shootings, thefts, and scams. Hundreds of kets, an abundance of goods in the shops, with the United States in assuring that thousands of hours are spent nonproduc and-after an initial spurt in prices-a verification. tively Ln long lines when the nation's pro great reduction in inflation. Apathy and de If the Soviet reaction remains nega ductivity growth is already alarmingly low. spair turned to hope and energy. tive, we must all ask ourselves: Why is New allocation schemes are cooked up almost In truth, the "economic miracles" that the u .S.S.R. opposed to our verification daily: odd-even days, numbered windshield have followed decontrol were not miracles. of the SALT II treaty terms? stickers, minimum purchase amounts, state They were no more than an end to the eco conservation quotas, coupons. Such controls nomic paralysis and disorder caused by the What does the Soviet Union want to organize and prolong shortages. And in the control mechanisms and a return to the hide?• process the poor, those with low incomes, market economy. and the weak are hurt the most. President Carter speaks of the need for BACK TO A MARKET ECONOMY "political courage" in facing these problems. END PRICE CONTROLS A good account of the history of controls It's time for an act of political courage that is chronicled in a recent book by Robert makes both political and economic sense: L. Schuettinger and Eamonn F. Butler, Forty decontrol.e HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL Centuries of Wage and Price Controls (The OF ILLINOIS Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C., IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1979). It is a tragicomic that 40 centuries of price and wage controls and governmentally WRC RADIO EDITORIAL Wednesday, July 18, 1979 directed allocation systems for such com • Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, when an modities as flour, corn, wheat, and housing economics professor calls for an end to show a record of repeated failures. HON. ROBIN L. BEARD price controls, that is not news, and Not only do the guidelines violate the basic OF TENNESSEE economic laws of supply and demand, they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when a free-market-oriented political also violate the basic political laws of con figure calls for an· end to price control, sensus, power and equity. The program has Wednesday, July 18, 1979 that is not news. But when a man who no power base, no real support by business or • Mr. BEARD of Tennessee. Mr. Speak has been a former business school dean organized labor, and it is rife with inequities. and chairman of the Price Commission The rprogra.m is not fading fast-it is dead. er, on my way 'to work yesterday morning, during phase II, 1971-73, calls for an No scraping, painting over, or review is go I heard the following editorial on WRC end to price controls, that really should ing to change it from being bad law, bad Radio. As far as I am concerned, it hit be news and it should be taken seriously. economics, and bad politics. the nail right on the head. I am hopeful C. Jackson Grayson, Jr., has precisely "We have to continue," says Barry Bos that, by sharing it with my colleagues, worth, director of the Council on Wage & I can spur some action on our tax code this kind of background. In a recent Price Stability. "There is no alternative." that will eliminate this situation and en article in Business Week he demon Yes there is. I offer these recommenda courage u.s. citizens to build savings strated quite clearly that decontrol is tions. accounts for security for their futures absolutely necessary if we are to get Remove all price and allocation controls this country moving again. over gasoline and other fuels. and against future fluctuations in our economy. WRC Radio and Frank Scott You may agree or disagree with Mr. Remove all wage and price controls. Abolish the Council on Wage & Price Sta are to be commended on their insight Grayson's arguments, but you cannot b111ty. of the problems dealing with the ignore them since they come from a man Return to a market economy. economy. who has not only theoretical knowledge A "political impossib111ty," the conven I only wish President Carter had as but actual experience in trying to make tional wisdom runs. It can't be done. Con much. price controls work. He says they cannot gress, the President, and the public would The editorial follows: work and that a vigorous free market never stand for it. Believing this, many bus WRC RADIO EDITORIAL economy is the answer to our economic inessmen and legislators fail to fight for a return to the market system. Instead, they In his speech Sunday night, President woes. I think he deserves hearing. Ca.rter warned us all that America is losing remain silent or concentrate on compromises its spirit. Among other examples, Mr. Carter At this time I wish to insert in the and accept what Representative Al Ullman RECORD, "How To Achieve an American pointed to a reluctance on the part of Ameri calls "the political equation." That's a mis cans to save money. Miracle," by C. Jackson Grayson, Jr., take, both economically and politically. Business Week, July 16, 1979: I'm WRC Vice President and General Man SCRAPPING THE WAGE-PRICE GUIDELINES AND ager Frank Scott with the editorial opinion How To ACHIEVE AN AMERICAN MIRACLE RETURNING TO A MARKET ECONOMY WOULD that Mr. Carter need look no further than The most frightening aspect of the current TAKE THE U.S. OFF A DISASTER COURSE the income tax code to find out why Ameri gasoline crunch is not the long lines. Nor Economically, controls are a disaster. As cans are growing less and less inclined to the price. Nor OPEC. It is not even the shoot chairman of the Price Commission during put thei.r hard-earned money in a savings outs at the service stations. Phase II (1971-73), I saw this firsthand. account. 19384 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 Mr. Carter says that the United States for me. The following are a. few of the points sources of energy, such as gasohol and syn has the lowest level of personal saving of I made as I attempted to give Hoosiers a clear thetic fuels.e any Western country. explanation of the gasoline shortage. Little wonder, since ours is the only The course of events that led to the gaso Western country to tax the dividends on line shortage is fairly well understood. In CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE IN SOL savings ·accounts. 1978, on companies began reducing their in EMN OBSERVANCE OF "NATIONAL In other words, the money you put in a. ventcries of oil to avoid high carrying costs. POW-MIA RECOGNITION DAY" savings account is actually taxed twice. Once However, they had miscalculated short-term when you earn it, and again when it earns supply and demand. The weather in the fall interest. of 1978 was mild and resulted in more travel, HON. ROBERT A. ROE When you combine this double taxation while the winter was severe and caused heavy OF NEW JERSEY with the ravages of double digit infia.tion, demand for home heating oil. The govern you find that the money put in a. savings ment was transferring oil to the strategic pe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES account by the average American actually troleum reserve, a process which put even Wednesday, July 18, 1979 draws a. negative interest. greater pressure on supplies. On top of it all, To put it simply, money you put in the oil companies were producing less from their • Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, today the bank today is worth less when you take it domestic wells. people of our Nation will observe "Na out. · Events abroad also had a. major impact.~ tional POW-MIA Recognition Day" in It's like giving money a.wa.y. revolution in Iran first slowed and then solemn commemorative programs hon It's the worst bargain since the Series E halted that nation's oil exports, but other oring our servicemen who suffered bru Savings Bond. oil-exporting countries did not completely tal and unconscionable hardships in We would suggest that before Mr. Carter compensate for the loss. When the govern tries to enlist the a. vera.ge American wage ment failed to explain these disturbing cir cluding the extreme sacrifice of limb and earner in his "moral equivalent of war" he cumstances, both domestic and foreign, the life itself as American prisoners of war give some thought to making that fight public reacted by panic-buying, tank-top and Americans missing in action in worthwhtle. ping, and, in some instances, hoarding. the many wars fought by the United Untll he does, his fine-sounding calls for It is apparent that these events alone do States. patriotism and self-sacrifice wlll be ignored not provide a. satisfactory explanation of the As a sponsor of the joint resolution by most Americans as simply irrelevant to gasoline shortage. A world-wide deficit of adopted by the Congress and signed into their lives. only 3 percent in oil supply should not cause That's the opinion of WRC management. the kind of dislocation and inconvenience Public Law 95-349 by the President des Replies by qualified representatives of oppos that Americans have experienced. An addi ignating July 18, 1979, as "National ing viewpoints are welcome.e tional factor behind the shortage has been POW-MIA Recognition Day," I wish to the incompetent performance of the govern join with my colleagues in this most im ment. The allocation program, a.n effort to portant memorial to the estimated distribute a. scarce supply fairly, created a 142,227 servicemen captured and in huge class of "priority consumers" (in de REFLECTIONS ON THE GASOLINE fense, farming, etc.) , diverted gasoline from terned since World War I and the esti SHORTAGE cities to small towns, and ordered big de mated 92,761 servicemen who were lost liveries to vacation areas which were less in combat and never recovered, as crowded because of changes in travel pat follows: terns. In short, the allocation program put HON. LEE H. HAMILTON AMERICAN MILITARY PRISONERS OF WAR AND U.S. SERV OF INDIANA the gasoline where the people were not. Other government blunders made things ICEMEN LOST IN COMBAT AND NOT RECOVERED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worse. Jobbers took advantage of govern (Compiled from available records in May 1979) Wednesday, July 18, 1979 ment regulations and sent gasoline to the spot market, where it commanded a. higher e Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would price. Refiners were urged to stay out of the World World Viet- like to insert my Washington report for spot market, but then they were given the War I War II Korea nam Total Wednesday, July 18, 1979, into the CoN go-ahead. They were told to build up stocks Captured and GRESSIONAL RECORD: of home heating oil, but then: the emphasis was shifted to production of gasollne. interned______4,120 130,201 7, 140 766 142,227 REFLECTIONS ON THE GASOLINE SHORTAGE Lost in combat Through it all, the government fa.lled to re and never re- The gasoline shortage dominated nearly lease accurate information on what was hap covered______3, 350 78,773 8, 177 2, 461 92,761 every discussion I had with Hoosiers during pening and what it was doing. my recent week-long visit to the Ninth The most painful aspect of the gasoline District. shortage, a.t least for the consumer, has been Mr. Speaker, with your permission I In scores of meetings and conversations the steep rise in prices at the pump. The would like to insert at this point in our in all parts of the Ninth District, the num average price of gasoline has increased by historic journal of Congress the Presi ber and variety of questions on the gasoline one-third (up 20 cents a. gallon) since the dential proclamation for this special rec shortage revealed a. level of frustration near beginning of the year. on price hikes ac ognition day calling upon the people of the breaking point. Some people were angry, count for 7 cents-12 cents of the rise, and the United States to observe today "with others puzzled, stlll others disbelieving. Con much of the rest is due to profit-taking al fusion was rampant, and there were deep lowed under government regulations. With appropriate ceremonies and activities." divisions of opinion a.s to why the United out question, there has been some price The proclamation reads as follows: States should be caught in the grip of a. gouging. The Department of Energy_ esti NATIONAL P.O.W.-M.I.A. RECOGNITION DAY, serious supply squeeze. Some people saw the mates that roughly one-half of the retail 1979 shortage a.s a. hostile action against the dealers audited in recent months have over BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF United States by the oil-exporting nations. charged their customers. For some people, AMERICA Others perceived a.n inept, bungling govern the shortage has been a. financial bonanza.. ment a.t the heart of the problem. A Proclamation The events of the past few months have In each of America's past wars our prison Still others blamed the news media. for led me to several conclusions. First, our en inciting panic. Then, too, I heard the rumors ers of war have represented a special s·acrifice. ergy problem is real. Most available analyses On them has fallen an added burden of of conspiracy: oil trucks were being sent show the world-wide on supply about 1.5 back and forth across the country without loneliness, trauma., and hardship. Their bur unloading, oil tankers were standing idle in million barrels a. day below demand. The den becomes double when there is inhumane coastal waters or were dumping cargoes at issue is how best to lessen the impact of trewtment by the enemy in violation of com sea., on storage terminals were full to over the shortfall. Second, the gasoline shortage mon human compassion, ethical standards, fiowing, and oil companies were plotting to will not be painlessly resolved. There will and international obligations. push prices higher by further restricting be no simple solution to it. The issue is The Congress has by Joint Resolution supplies. how best to ensure that burdens are equally (Public La.w 95-349) desigill8.ted July 18, 1979, The uneasy mood of the people and the shared. Third, the efforts of both govern a.s "National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day." tough questions it prompts pose formidable ment and business have intensified the gaso As we now enjoy the blessings of peace, it dimculties for a. member of Congress. A Con line shortage. is appropriate that all America..ns recognize gressman has no more important task than A series of mistaken decisions has caused the special debt owed those Americans held to try to explain to his constituents his a. manageable problem to get out of hand. prisoner during wartime. It also is appropri understanding of the complex factors in Fourth, and finally, we have to act now if ate that we remember the unresolved casual which our present problems, such as energy, we want to prevent more trouble later. We ties of war, our soldiers who a.re missing. The are rooted. In one public gathering after an must produce more oil a.t home, conserve it pain and bitterness of war endures for the other, I knew that I had my work cut out more carefully, and develop alternative famllies, relatives and friends of those whose July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19385 fate is unknown. Our Nation will continue to accept any U.S. contribution. The result THE NEED TO PRESERVE AMTRAK seek answers to the questions that remain would be disastrous to world development about their fate. efforts and to U.S. influence in the direc Now therefore, I, Jimmy Carter, Pres tion of those efforts. HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI ident of the United. States of America., do OF CALIFORNIA hereby designate Wednesday, July 18, 1979, The editorial follows: as Na.tlon&l P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day, AID TIME IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a. day dedicated both to all former America.n The bill with the money for the interna ~ednesday, July 18, 1979 prisoners of war as well as those still missing tional development banks, the key providers and to their fam111es. I call on all Ameri of capital and technology to the global poor. • Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, the House cans to join on this occasion in honoring is about to hit the House floor, and it is in will shortly consider H.R. 3996, the Am those still missing and to their fa.m111es. I trouble. In committee, close to $1 blllion was trak Reorganization Act of 1979. At that call on all Americans to join on this occasion cut from the $3.6 bllllon the administration time, an amendment will be offered by in honoring those who made the special sac sought. An effort to cut more may be made my colleagues, Mr. GoRE and Mr. rifice of being captive in war, and their loved. and there also may be moves to attach re FowLER which will provide for a 1-year ones. strictive amendments, in particular an And I call on State and locaJ. officials and morato~ium on proposed cutbacks in amendment to prevent the World Bank and Amtrak routes. As a cosponsor of the private organizations to observe this day with its regional counterparts from lending to appropriate ceremonies and activities. Vietnam. amendment, I strongly urge its passage. In witness whereof, I have hereunto As our energy sources decrease, our set my hand this fourth day of June, in the At ·at time when the country is eager both transportation system faces an uncer year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy to pep up the American economy and calm tain future. However, it is clear that nine, and of the Independence of the United down the Third World, lt is hard to under States of America the two hundred and third. stand why legislators would wish to indulge Amtrak's energy-efficient trains will JIMMY CARTER. in ritualistic flagellation of these particular play an increasingly important role in instruments of ald. For each dollar the United that system. We have already seen this Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the oppor States actually contributes to the banks, as during the recent gas crisis, when tunity to participate with our colleagues distinct from a. dollar put up as a guarantee, Amtrak ridership broke many records. two to three are spent in this country for in observing and expressing our Nation's It is also clear that once Am~rak dis gratitude and appreciation on this special procurement. And since American contribu tions unlock private investments and official continues a passenger route, it will be day of recognition to Americans who contributions by others, each contributed costly and time consuming to reestab served in war and were captured by the dollar ends up producing perhaps $.50 in lish that route aA; a later date, should enemy or are missing in action. Their ex loans. Some congressmen persist in seeing our needs warrant it. emplary distinguished service to our all forms of foreign aid as a. "giveaway." Ac In the past, when passenger lines are country, B~bove and beyond the call of tually, aid is a form of control: It provides eliminated, the track\s have often been duty, encountered the dangers and hard poor countries with a. way to handle the pres sures that could otherwise explode and make allowed to deteriora~. since the track ships of combat, the rigors and priva condition required fo~ freight traffic is tions of captivity, even under inhumane the Third World an even more difficult en vironment for the United States than it al not as critical as for passenger service. conditions, always under conditions ready is. Humanitarianism and brotherly Furthermore, vital support services may threatening to health of mind and body feeling are not the only reasons aid is com be lost if the routes are cut, such as pas and to survival. pelling. American political self-interest is a. senger stations, and fuel and water fa We honor the prisoners of war and the compelllng reason too. cilities. These will require addition ex missing in action ~and assure their fam It is bad enough that, by virtue of the cuts penditures to replace, once lost. ilies and friends that they are not for already voted in committee, American lever H.R. 3996 does provide authorization gotten; their deeds and their sacrifices age in the banks--not to speak of the banks' will be with us always. We do indeed lending authority-has been diminished, for funds to maintain some track and salute the POW's and MIA's of our Na leverage would be diminished even more if facilities of the eliminated routes. But tion whose dignity, fortitude, and cour the' House were to add some ,of the restrictive this woefully inadequate amount is no amendments that the Appropriations Com guarantee that these facilities will be age in battle have the undying gratitude preserved. to all of our people. It is a privilege and mittee, in its wisdom, passed. over. There is a certain support, though perhaps not so much Additionally, there will be the time honor to join with the President, my col as in previous years, for amendments that leagues and the people throughout our would either tie loans to human rights or and expense of renegotiating with the land in deepest appreciation to all to halt loans helping countries produce com railroads for the use of the track, if pas Whom National POW-MIA Recognition modities that cut into American sales of the senger service is to be later restarted. As Day has been dedicated.• same commodities. But the amendment with the price of deisel and gasoline rises, the most potential steam behind it seems to more and more freight is being shipped be one that would keep the banks from lend by rail. Thus, the railroad companies ing to Vietnam. may exact hefty fees for Amtrak's use RESTRICTIVE AMENDMENTS KILL All of these amendments are bad: They of their valuable tracks. AID TO POOREST represent an attempt to impose a unllateral Nor will the negotiations be easy. For American policy on a multilateral institu tion. Since the banks' charters prevent them example, when Amtrak started the HON. MICHAEL D. BARNES from accepting earmarked or conditional inter-American route, it took 2 years to funds-how could a multilateral bank func resolve legal arguments between Amtrak OF MARYLAND tion on any other ba.sis?-amendments would and the Texas & Pacific Railroad. IN THE HOUSE OF REJ?RESENTATIVES cost the banks all of the amender's contribu Finally, there will be an intangible, Wednesday, July 18, 1979 tions and would force a. costly recalculation and perhaps irreplacable damage to the of the formulas by which other nations con Amtrak system if a viable, national sys • Mr. BARNES. Mr. Speaker, as we con tribute. tem is not maintained. There will be a sider the appropriation of funds for the In the specific case of Vietnam, there is a multilateral development banks with regulation of the Secretary of Agricul in which the Secretary must act prompt ture in order to assure that they are ly on establishment and/or product ANIMAL BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS pure, safe, potent, and efficacious. licenses under the act or else the licensee ACT OF 1979 I want to make it crystal clear in in is to be granted a variance for a speci troducing this b111 that I expect it tore fied period. This should insure that small ceive full and complete hearings where producers of animal biologics receive in those who favor or oppose this meas prompt action on their applications dur HON. WILLIAM C. WAMPLER ing the period after enactment ·when OF VIRGINIA ure will have an opportunity to criticize or praise it. Or, they may suggest Federal jurisdiction will be expanded. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amendments. Seventh. Expanded State authority Wednesday, July 18, 1979 My intention in introducing the meas consistent with the Federal law-is pro ure at his time is so that the general con vided for in the bill. e Mr. WAMPLER. Mr. Speaker, I have Eighth. Appropriations have been this day introduced a bUl known as the cept of broadened USDA authority 1n this area of regulation can be examined limited to a reasonable specific amount Animal Biological Products Act of 1979. and the effective date of the legislation The purpose of this bill is to regulate in detail during the committee hearing process. I do not favor increased Federal is moved to October 1,. 1980, so that the production, sale, and shipment of an States might have an opportunity tore imal biological products and to repeal regulatory authprtty unless there is a definite need for it. However, I am con new the law and prepare to assume cer the act of March 4, 1913, relating to vi tain authority to regulate animal bio ruses, serums, toxins, and analogous cerned that in many cases areas within the jurisdiction of USDA are being taken logics within their jurisdiction. products intended for use in the treat Substantial time has been spent in ment of animals. over by other agencies such as FDA or putting this measure together. This does The bill would repeal the aet of 1913 EPA. If there is to be further regulation I admin not mean that it cannot perhaps be im· <21 U.S.C. 151-158) and would replace it in this area. believe lit should be proved upon. I and many others believe with a new act be known as the Ani istered by the Secretary of Agriculture. is to For instance, I am aware that this bill there a need for this legislation. I in mal Biological Products Act. The new act gives to the U.S. Department of Agricul vite all who are interested in this subject would strengthen regulatory measures ture certain authority which the Food to join in making it a commonsense and relating to the production, distribution, and Drug Administration may viable piece of legislation.• and sale of animal biological products now exercise as it relates to enforcement used in the prevention, diagnosis, and mechanisms such as those which author treatment of animal diseases. ize FDA seizure of misrepresented and · The bill would clarify and extend the IN ZIMBABWE, THE BISHOP unsatisfactory products and those which GOVERNS provisions of the present law by includ authorize FDA to obtain injunctions to ing, first, provisions for regulating anl preve11t. an~ restrain violatio~ of law mial biological products moving in intra relating to contaminated or harmful bio HON. PHILIP M. CRANE state commerce; second, provisions for logical products. OF ILLINOIS any seizure or stop sale authority for Meanwhile, I have changed this bill in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES animal biological product, as defined, many major respects from the bill, H.R. which violates the provisions of the act; 14318, which I introduced in the 95th Wednesday, July 18, 1979 'bird, requirements to assure that each Congress. The changes result from the e Mr. PHILIP B. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, ailimal biologicial product is pure, safe, letters, telephone calls, and visits I have despite the comprehensive deliberations ·potent, and efficacious; fourth, develop received from the many persons who of both Houses of COngress in recent ment and issuance of test methods and have expressed an interest in this legis weeks, the question of what to do about control procedures as standards; fifth, lation. Perhaps further modifications Zimbabwe-Rhodesia persists. Our policy addition of label requirements; sixth, re may become necessary, but the need for continues to be quite dependent upon the v!stons of the present licensing system any such changes can be met following day-to-day developments in that nation. relating to animal biological products; committee hearings. Under these circums,tances, new infor and seventh, provisions to assure that The principal changes I have made in mation and insight concerning the actual imported products meet standards of this legislation since the last Congress state of Rhodesia society and the newly quality as required for domestic products. are: elected Muzorewa government 1s always When ·the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act of First. A hearing on-the-record ts ac welcome. 1913 was enacted, animal biological corded th,ose denied an establishment During a week-long visit to Zimbabwe products were few in number, and those license or a product license. Rhodesia, Prof. Albert P. Blaustein, pro produced were used largely for the con Second. Under the suspension and rev fessor of law at Rutgers University and trol of hog cholera. In recent years, the ocation provisions (9)), a president of Human Rights Advocates production, distribution, sale, and use of notice and opportunity to correct a vio International in New York, had an op• animal biologics ha\'e expanded greatly lation is provided for in certain instances portunity to meet with Prime Minister as a result of rapid scientific and tech before any sanction procedure is initi Abel Muzorewa and several of his top nological advances. Moreover, new prod ated. advisers. Given the continued timeliness ucts are always in the process of devel Third. It is provided that information and importance of the Zimbabwe-Rho· opment. regarding animal biological products desia issue, I would like to submit, for The products to be regulated under furnished the Secretary under the act consideration by my colleagues, Profes this act are differentiated from th~ are to be treated as confidential. sor Blaustein's observations and conclu many drugs and devices regulated under Fourth. The Secretary is directed to sions. The following remarks appeared the authority of the Food, Drug, and issue balanced regulations which are to in the Courier-Post of Cherry H111, N.J., ·cosmetic Act, ·as amended. achieve legislative goals effectively and on June 22, 1979. July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19389
As OTHERS SEE IT: IN ZAMBABWE, THE BISHOP is not to be of long duration. To provide but decisions about the life of a. newborn with GoVERNS one example: the very able David Smith a defect start from a very specific set of "giv (By Albert P. Blaustein) has been redesignated as minister of finance. ens" that would have been unthinkable seven But one of the more Important deputy minis or eight years ago. For example, in "Ethics Bishop Abel T. Mozorewa, Prime Minister ters designations was the appointment of in Newborn Intensive Care" by Jonsen and of Zimbabwe Rhodesia, is firmly in charge. Dennis Nyamusma as deputy minister of fi Garland, this paragraph appears: "Seen in Prime Minister Muzorewa has appointed a nance. Dr. Nyamuswa, who received his Ph.D. this way, the defective child is more un competent, well balance and loyal cabinet, at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New wanted than the unplanned child. Can we enthusiastically dedicated to supporting him Jersey, told me that he has been instructed say that because the child was born alive in the achievement of the principle of black "to learn the job as fast as possible." that the balancing of lives that is permitted majority rule. In addition to my visits with Bishop Mu in Rowe vs. Wade, .mother for child Is out of Glib assertions that this able and talented zorewa and his advisors, and my several the question? Does not a failure to consider leader is merely a "white man's puppet" are meetings with my old friend Dr. Nyamuswa, the trade-off condemn the parents as surely just so much nonsense. And because Prime I had several meetings with other top men as the earlier refusal to consider abortion Minister Muzorewa and his black majority in the new government. These included the condemn the mother?" government are in power, they have now ful very brllliant young minister of foreign at You see what is being said here? Unplanned filled all of the British and American de affairs, David Mukome; the former secretary children are unwanted. mands for diplomatic recognition and the general of the bishop's polltical party and This is very much like the manner in removal of economic sanctions. now minister of education, Edward Mazai which the situational ethicist, Joseph Fletch We Americans (and our British ames) wana, Speaker of the Assembly John Chirim er, leads his audience down the garden path. have placed Bishop Muzorewa-very un bani and others. This is what he said in his 1973 discussion fairly-in a catch-22 situation. Some Ameri It was also possible for me to meet with of death with dignity in the American Jour can foreign policy markers have demanded white leaders, including both the attorney nal of Nursing: "It is ridiculous to give that he end the war and gain physical con general and the solicitor general and mem ethical approval to the positive ending of a trol over the entire country before recogni bers of the Foreign Affairs Ministry. I also met subhuman life in utero as we do in thera tion and the removal of sanctions are granted. with members of the High Court who were peutic abortions for reasons of mercy and But this disregards the fact that removal able to provide detached, objective informa compassion but refuse to approve of posi of sanctions and the granting of recognition tion. This was followed by visits with people tively ending a subhuman life in extremis. are necessary prerequisites to actual physical in the university community, private law If we are morally obliged to put an end to control. yers and businessmen (black, white and In pregnancy when an amniocentesis reveals a The main argument for the legitimacy of dian), and other persons in the various na terdbly defeotlve fetus, we are equa.lly the terrorist forces (supported by Soviet, Ea&t tional communities. obliged to put an end to a patient's hopeless European and Cuban personnel, arms and These visits all confirmed the conclusion misery when a brain scan reveals that a iftnances) is that official recognition and that Bishop Muzorewa is firmly in charge. His patient with cancer has advanced brain remove! of sanctions have thus far been support in the black community (with 51 metastases." denied. seats of a total of 72) was establtshed in the You see, Fletcher declares without a dis I was a most "privileged" visitor. Earlier elections last April-possibly the most free cussion that ethical approval has been given visits to the country, plus many meetings and fair elections in African history. And he to the ending of the lives of babies out of with Zimbabwe's black, white and Indian has, of course, the support of the white lead compassion when you and I know that most leaders in .the U.S., England and Salisbury. ership which joined In the peaceful transi of the unborn babies are destroyed at the plus years of regular correspondence, gave me tion to black majority rule. But it was re whim of their mothers-to-be. Then Fletcher a wide range of persons to see and confer vealing to see the great support which he has puts that very questionable ethical approval with in Zimbabwe Rhodesia. mustered among whites and in the Indian in the form of an obligation rand says that (I should add, by way of full disclosure and business communities. because we are obliged to do that, we are explanation, that I have served as legal coun Prime Minister Muzorewa and hi& govern also mom.lly obliged to put tJhe end to the sel to Bishop Muzorewa in the United States ment have met all of the conditions for the life of a patient who has cancer with ad since October 1978, and in that capacity have lUting of sanctions and for official diplomatic vanced brain metastases. You see, he has de registered, as required by law, as a foreign recognition. American adherence to principles clared the child with a congenital defect agent with the Department of Justice. How CY! human rights and plain, simple morals to be subhuman and then he declares the ever, I have refused any compensation for demands that we do everything possible to person at the end of life to be subhuman. this representation, and no part of my trip support this peaceful transition from a To argue otherwise, he says, is ridiculous. was financed with any Zimbabwe Rhodesia white-dominated government to one with I might add that FletcheT has chosen a very funds. My support of the Bishop is in con black ma1ority rule. To do otherwise would poor example because a patient ca.n have nection with my own human rights activities, be to violate our principles and, at the same oancer with ra.dvanceSlton for an existing human being turns out to be 20,000 strong. University School of Medicine am:d rtheir supporting the mother-to-be in the murder If you can believe it, 900 students attended School of Law along with the Department of of her unborn child. Segments of the church the meetings in March and addressed eighty Socio-Medlcal Sciences sponsored a symposd are not without an opinion on the subject issues. They called for improvements 1n um entitled "Withholding Treatment from a of infanticide. The task force of the Angllcan prison health, better health benefits for the Seriously Ill Newborn: The Judicial Process Church of Canada in 1977 concluded that elderly, cutbacks in the development and Demonstrated". Of the faculty of eleven, two it was morally right to terminate the lives of export of nuclear power, but they am.rmed were medical doctors, one was an assistant newborn infants with severe brain damage. their support of abortion as a "safe and professor of pediatrics and came from the rhe callousness of the report is evident in cost-effective means of birth control." They Center for Genetic Counseling and Birth its phraseology: "Our sense and emotion supported a statutory definition of brain Defect Evaluation, the other was the direc lead us to the grave mistake of treating hu death and endorsed a comprehensive com tor of a pediatric intensive care unit. Neither man looking shapes as if they were human, munity based, community controlled, pub of these was from Boston University. I wlll although they lack the least vestige of licly financed U.S. Health Service. quote just one paragraph from the advertis h uman behavior and intellect. In fact the !They called for rea.ppointment of professors ing brochure: "Based upon the !act pattern only way to treat such defective infants hu to be only with student approval. below, the faculty wlll demonstrate to those manly is not to treat them as human." The If it were not for the fact that I am rapidly in attendance the specific court room pro eleven people who made that statement had approaching retirement, I suspect the day cedures employed in seeking a judicial deter backgrounds in medicine, nursing, law and might come when they could unseat me. mination that the withholding of medical theology. They censored the Citibank of New York treatment is proper. Additionally, by provid Happily, the General Synod of the Angli because they had investment in South Africa ing health care professionals with a view of can Church in Canada did not approve the but a resolution calllng on their membership a process with which they are generally un report but the fact ·.,hat such a report came to give up their government loans and schol famlllar, and accordingly, often distrust, the forth from an official group of a major de arships because the United States supports sponsors hope to further the interprofes nomination says much about the direction South Africa's gove·rnment died on the house talten by certain segments of the church in sional understanding of health care pro regard to infanticide. floor. viders and those engaged in the judicial In the short period of time since I was There is probably no one that I would dif process. fer more with than Professor Joseph Fletcher asked to take part in this program and the Abortion is a public issue because al present, there has been an extraordinary in his view of ethics. I can agree with his though it is physicians who perform abor logic, however, when he says in the Human growth of infanticide and a change in atti tions, it is the public that demands them ln tudes among those who are in a position to ist in the summer of 1974, the following: large numbers. There is nothing private "To speak of llving and dying, therefore ... care in this country. Less than a year ago I about the abortion issue even though the could stand up at a meeting like this and encompasses the abortion issue along with right to abortion may be erroneously based the euthanasia issue. They are ethicf!,lly in say that at the Children's Hospital of Phila upon the woman's right of privacy. separable." delphia, we were of one mind about these Euthanasia is a public issue because at this things and that infanticide was not prac time practically no physicians would be Don't forget that infanticide is euthanasia ticed there. I can say that in·fanticide is not wllling to practice euthanasia and these of an age group but the keystone to this practiced there as of today but I cannot say terrible cheapening of human life lies in the same physicians who practice medicine in liberalization of abortion in America.e that we are of one mind because those of us the realm of trust between patient and phy who care have to fight tooth and nail to sician do not consider the withholding of maintain the situation as it is and the only extraordinary measures to prolong the proc reason we can say that we succeed as of today ess of dyllng as being passive euthanasia as is that we are older and we are in positions the euthanasia forces would like us to be RABBI JOSEPH LOOKSTEIN of authority. lieve that they are. Obviously their desire is I cannot believe the things that I hear at to have us accept passive euthanasia be the ethics conferences which have been or cause active euthanasia then becomes much HON·. S. WILLIAM GREEN ganized by a member of the Department of more easy to bring about. OF NEW YORK Pediatrics on a monthly basis during this But now with the question of infanticide, current school year. Just in the month of this is not a public matter. It is not the pub IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April of 1979, one of my junior colleagues and He, not even the taxpayer, not even the par Wednesday, July 18, 1979 a surgeon who believes as I do in the sanc ents of defective children who are clamoring tity of human life, Dr. Moritz Ziegler, pre for infanticide. Infanticide is a matter al • Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, the Jewish sented at an ethical seminar a paper entitled most totally in the responsiblllty of the communities of my congressional district "Sequelae of Prolonged Venttlatory Support medical profession and were it not for their in Manhattan and of the Nation have of Pediatric Surgical Patients". What he did encouragement of parents to decide against suffered the sorrowful loss of one of their was to show that we had certain patients the worth of the life of their children, in most beloved and eloquent religious lead who came into the newborn intensive care fanticide almost would not exist. unit and did not either go home or die but ers. Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein led Con The medical profession has traditionally gregation Kehilath Jeshurun for more instead became chronic patients who re4 made its treatment of patients a reflection quired ventilatory support for months and on of our society's concern for those who are than 50 years and had been active in one occasion for almost two years. The cost 111 or helpless. Indeed it has often acted as Jewish education and culture since even of caring for these patients was extraordinar4 an advocate for those who had no one else before his ordination as a rabbi in 1926. lly high. Nevertheless, they were human be to stand up for them. Thus it responded in I have had the privilege of knowing ings, they were alive and the only thing they days gone by with love and compassion to Rabbi Lookstein, as well as his son, Rabbi could not do was breathe for themselves, ward the helpless child. Technical skllls Haskel Lookstein, who continues as the however, they were physically and mentally have increased rapidly and have produced up to par; indeed, some of them were bright. third-generation rabbinical leader of dilemmas the doctors did not face a decade that same corigi--~g:!tion. Tlie elder Look Yet when Dr. Ziegler presented this, the ago. But this does not give them any new dverwhelmlng consensus of our pediatric expertise in deciding who shall llve and who stein's blessing of faith and capability colleagues was that it was not worth it. shall die, especially when so many non was his community's blessing as well. Those who are anti-life in the infanticide medical factors must be taken into account Joseph Lookstein had steadily in movement want you, the public, to believe in making the decision. The new gadgetry creased his responsible role in the Jewish 19392 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 community since serving as his grand cut, with an ensuing loss of over 2,800 lation however, I believe the House can father's assistant at Kehilath Jeshurun. jobs, but it is now burdened with the un again demonstrate its responsibility by He held important positions in such or pardonable restriction of being told how acting on a resolution that I introduced ganizations as the Rabbinical Council of it must spend its money. With the re at the end of July and have reintroduced. America and the New York Board of sponsibilities inherent in the District's House Resolution 343 calls for this body Rabbis-serving as president of both unique position as the Nation's Capital, to make a national commitment to the bodies-the Mizra.chi Zionist Organiza this is tantamount to telling a State how production and use of coal. By every ac tion of America, the Rabbinical Council its revenues may be spent. count obtainable, the United States has of the Union of Jewish Orthodox Congre Such 'language and such restrictions hundreds of years of proven reserves of gations of America, the American Zion would be unthinkable if applied to our coal and nearly as much in unproven re ist Council, the Commission on Jewish own constituents--for it is a fundamen serves. Technology is readily available to Chaplaincy of the National Jewish Wel tal and historically established right that convert this coal into gas or liquid for fare Board, and the Gustav Wurzweiler American taxpayers should be in a po conventional use in industry boilers and Foundation. sition to control how their taxes are to be other purposes. It is becoming clearer by Rabbi Lookstein also served on the spent in any particular situation. But the the day that we cannot rely on oil as our World Council on Jewish Education. This citizens of the District do not have a vote primary source of energy and that we was a natural extension of his interest in in Congress and are therefore easy tar must, indeed, switch to a more readily Jewish educational opportunities for the gets for those who would make examples available and cheaper substitute, coal New York community. He founded the of them-scapegoats, as it were-in the being that substitute. Hebrew Teachers Training School for name of budget cutting. I fully recognize the problems that Girls in 1930. This school has since been However, people across the country, at have been associated with coRl, such as incorporated into Yeshiva University. He all levels of society, have created a na the environmental concerns of some. But also founded the Ramaz School in 1937. tional mandate for less Federal interven hero again, technology is available which This Jewish day school today has an en tion, less interference in their personal will enable coal to be burned without it rollment of 800 and is celebrated for its lives. It is perhaps symptomatic of the being harmful to the environment in any academic excellence. He also served as political expediency of our times that way. I personally believe, as many of you acting president and then as chancellor with the rise of special interest politics do, that many of our environmental reg of Bar-Ilan University in Israel. there is an unfortunate tendency to use ulations, such as those promulgated by Rabbi Lookstein 's accomplishments in action on the Federal level to remedy the Environmental Protection Agency the Jewish community are more than problems which are none of the business and the Offi.ce of Surface Mining, are ex personally impressive. They are a source of the Federal Government-and this is cessive, burdensome, and unnecessary; of pride and motivation to the thousands true even of those who used to excoriate but my point at this time is not to argue fortunate enough to have shared his spir such intervention in the name of indi that. Rather, it is to point to the need itualism as they worshiped and his vidualism and personal liberty. to take a firm and immediate stand in knowledge as they learned. Speaking as There is ample opportunity for a valid favor of increased coal use. a member of that community, I shall expression of the will of the House in House Resolution 343, if passed by this truly miss Rabbi Lookstein and offer my the Labor-HEW appropriation process, body, would complement a similar one deep condolences to his family.e which involves Federal funding. How recently Passed: in tfhe Senate. House Resl ever, it is the height of hypocrisy for us olution 343 calls for a national energy to pay pious lip service to less Federal policy based on increased coal usage. control :and increased local autonomy Further, it calls for a review of the en DOUBLE STANDARD FOR THE DIS while legislating in matters which dictate vironmental regulations which I have TRICT OF COLUMBIA how a city government may spend its previously mentioned to insure that they ownmoney.e comply with congressional intent. It also requests that the President report to HON. STEWART B. McKINNEY Congress, within 60 days of passage, prog OF CONNECTICUT ress that is made in reaching these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LET US GET COAL MOVING goals. Wednesday, July 18, 1979 This resolution favors neither Eastern or Western coal, but rather coal in gen • Mr. McKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, once HON. DOUGLAS APPLEGATE eral. The United States will benefit from again this House has outdone itself in OF OHIO this in increased energy supplies and interfering in affairs which are abso IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES costs which are not excessive. We will lutely outside of the Federal domain eliminate the every constant threat of that is, the legitimately established proc Wednesday, July 18, 1979 oil embargos that could literally bring esses of local government. On Tuesday, e Mr. APPLEGATE. Mr. Speaker, I this Nation to its knees. July 16, with the passage of the fiscal wouad like to adClress this House on a To the more than 40 Members of the year 1980 District of Columbia Budget matter of great concern to all Americans House who have cosponsored this reso.lu not only have we given our approval u; and one about which we have talked end tion, I thank you. To those of you who totally unwarranted budget cuts of over lessly about since the beginning of the have not, I urge you to do so in order that $80 m1111on, the bulk of which is from 95th Congress, 2% years ago. you can be part of America's release from locally generated revenues, but we have Energy has been at the forefront of the holds of OPEC.e added unprecedented language telling our discussions of late, and for good rea the city goverrunent how it may or may son. I need not remind my colleagues of not spend its own revenue for the fund the problems our constituents write to us ing of abortions in area hospitals. about daily, such as supplies, demands, THE BOAT PEOPLE: ANOTHER It seems obvious that the will of this and prices. But, try as we may, our prob DEMONSTRATION THAT "WORLD Congress is to maintain the status of the lems will not go away by ignoring them. OPINION" HAS NO CONSCIENCE District as a colonial remnant, a political I believe the House has acted most re and social entity which is somehow sub sponsibly in dealing with energy matters. ordinate in rights but equal in obliga While I have not agreed with the ma HON. JOHN M. ASHBROOK tions to the rest of our country, by pro jority of the House in every case, ours is OF OHIO mulgating one set of rules for the citizens a good record and one that we can be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Government of the District, and proud of. The President's speeches last another for the Nation at large. Sunday and Monday indicate that we will Wednesday, July 18, 1979 . This is perhaps the most egregious have to rise to the occasion again, as e Mr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, it is case of insult heaped on injury to a local well, and act responsibly on several the essence of freedom that power not be government in my memory. Not only pieces of energy legislation. granted to anyone who is not account must the District absorb this huge fiscal Before acting on these pieces of legis- able for that power. A government with- July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19393 out accountability to the people is a dic sters performing in all the arts-enhanc can history each day this month, and in tatorship. In the exact same way that ing their learning skills and sharing their connection and cooperation with her ef "power without accountability" dis works and accomplishments with an in forts I would like to comment today on credits a government, is it not true that terested audience. a famous woman from the 23d Congres "opinion without conscience" discredits The Very Special Arts Festivals, which sional District of New York, Mrs. Eliz an opinion? A responsible government was created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, abeth Cady Stanton. should condemn power without account Jr. Foundation, through the National Elizabeth Cady Stanton, longtime ability. In exactly the same way, for Committee on Arts for the Handicapped, friend and associate of Susan B. An exactly the same reasons, how can we is composed of leaders of major na thony, was one of the most outspoken look upon Third World opinion as a tional arts organizations representing leaders in the history of women's rights. "moral force" which demonstrates clear the handicapped. The National Commit Mrs. Stanton grew up surrounded by ly that the holders of what is called tee on Arts for the Handicapped is affil political issues. Her father was a lawyer world opinion have no conscience? iated with the John F. Kennedy Center. who served in Congress and as a Judge As of 1977, the population density of Jean Kennedy Smith is the national of the Supreme Court in New York. She Zambia was 18.4 people per square mile. chairperson of the Very Special Arts Fes married Mr. Henry Brewster Stanton, That is about a quarter of the popula tivals. an active and assertive abolitionist and tion density of the United States. The The national goal is to extend oppor became very involved in that movement. opinion of Kaunda, Zambia's dictator, is tunities for handicapped children to one of those parts of world opinion However, Mrs. Stanton is best known for learn in the arts, about arts, and through her work as an advocate for women's President Carter considers so vital in de arts so that all programs will include arts rights. She proposed a resolution advo ciding what to do about Rhodesia. But for handicapped children in fields such no one is surprised that this great Afri as painting drama, music, and dance. cating suffrage for women at a conven can moral leader would far rather watch The success and credit of the Very Spe tion in Seneca Falls, N.Y., in 1848. It was Vietnamese fleeing Communist tyranny cial Arts Festivals was not only due to the first public demand by women for starve or drown before he will allow the Advisory Committee, but the volun the vote and was reintroduced in every them into Zambia. teers, parents, teachers, and supporting successive women's rights convention, Another opinion which Mr. Carter sponsors of the program. becoming the rally cry for generations of looks upon as a moral force is that of Two Advisory Committees set up women as they campaigned for their dictator Nyerere of Tanzania. The pop Michigan's first successful festivals: The enfranchisement. ulation density of that country is a little Southeastern State Committee included Among her many accomplishments, more than half that of the continental Dale Boyle, Louise Burke, Sharon De Mrs. Stanton was influential in gaining United States, and much of it is in a Haven, John Dumas, Liz Fitzharris, the right to wages for women as well as temperature region Vietnamese have the Gerald T. Harris, Ruth Hayes, Marge guardianship of their children. She know-how to make productive. But, of Kirby, Marylyn Lake, Sharon McColl, helped to organize and became the pres course, it would require a conscience for Richard Maxey, Julie Nicol, Robert Nulf, ident of the National Woman Suffrage Nyerere to save the lives of boat people Mary Phipps, Jo Pickett, Joseph Steffek, Association, and was the principal by letting them enter and become pro Carol Steinfeldt, Shelley Tamblyn, Zena framer of the Woman's Declaration of ductive in his country. Not in his wildest Welber, and Charles Witing. Rights. dreams would Carter imagine that Ny The Northern Michigan Committee Her historic friendship with Susan B. erere has any such a conscience in the was composed of Betty Carilli, Lois Anthony, which was to have a significant case of people with a yellow skin rather Cohodas, Jean Elder, Polly Friend, Suz effect on American feminism, began in than a black one. anne Kiesby, Chris Kitzman, Margie 1851. For many years the talented writer Around the world, the situation is the Linn, Sue McQuaid, June Schaffer, Joy and orator Mrs. Stanton and the gifted same. Sparsely settled lands with rulers Strasser, Mary Sullivan, Jean Frost, and campaigner and organizer Miss Anthony whose smallest whisper assumes the pro Sandy Wilshusen. formed an invincible team of women's portions of a moral imperative for the Special recognition ·of the support of rights advocates. liberal establishment sit by and watch Murray Batten, director of Special Edu Mrs. Stanton persuaded Senator Sar desperate people drown and starve. That cation, and Barbara Carlisle, Fine Arts gent of California to introduce a Fed is the proper picture of Third World specialist, of the Michigan Department eral woman suffrage amendment in 1878. opinion: a group of little tyrants, sitting of Education is in order. This amendment was introduced in every on their verandas telling us what is true Gerald T. Harrison, chairman of the succeeding Congress until its final adop and good, while watching thousands die Michigan Legislative Council's Organi tion in 1920 and she was the outstanding a cruel death.e zation for the Handicapped, and Michael speaker in its support at congressional Delaney, Michigan Paralyzed Veterans hearings. During these years she was also of America, represented their organiza writing countless speeches, resolutions, tions and the Michigan Handicapped and pamphlets for Miss Anthony as well MICHIGAN VERY SPECIAL ARTS Consumers in the festival. as making appearances at numerous FESTIVAL I am pleased and proud of the achieve functions and assisting in the prepara ments of this festival. I hope .Michigan tion of the monumental "History of HON. WILLIAM D. FORD will work toward an even wider partic Woman Suffrage." ipation in the Very Special Arts Festivals OF MICHIGAN Mrs. Stanton made her home in New under the leadership of its Advisory Com IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York City in 1887 and devoted more and mittees, which m::uie the first festival more of her time to writing for news Wednesday, July 18, 1979 such a success.• papers and magazines. The year she • Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, turned 83 she published her reminis recently at Michigan's first Very Spe cences "Eighty Years and More." The cial Arts Festival 1,400 people partici ELIZABETH CADY STANTON, wome~'s rights leader died in 1902, just pated in music, art, dance, and drama ac 1815-1902 after writing to President Roosevelt urg tivities. Handicapped and nonhandi ing him to declare himself for woman capped children, adults, artists, and suffrage. She was paid tribute as the teachers celebrated the artistic accom HON. PETER A. PEYSER mother of woman suffrage and the plishments of the handicapped in 2 day OF NEW YORK statesman of the women's rights move long festivals in Ann Arbor and Mar IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment. quette. In addition, 300 teachers across Today, Mrs. Stanton is not as well the State participated in workshops to Wednesday, July 18, 1979 known as Susan B. Anthony. However, explore new ways of reaching handi • Mr. PEYSER. Mr. Speaker, Congress we should remember her today for her capped children through the arts. woman ScHROEDER has been bringing to courageous outlook and liberal thinking The festival featured talented young- our attention famous women in Ameri- as an emancipator of women's minds.• 19394 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 THE NEED FOR A NATIONAL DEBATE each other. Nothing before or after that time pulsory service has caused strong popular ON NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE has shaped my view of the world so deeply. opposition. At the present time, I believe that The Peace Corps experience convinced me a strong program of Voluntary National that mutual learning is inherent in human Service is more practical and is based on a HON. LEON E. PANETTA service. The education that the service-pro better principle. OF CALIFORNIA vider gets is a basic reason why I support But it makes no sense to establlsh a Pres a national program of voluntary service for idential Commission with preconceived con IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America's youth. clusions. For that matter, it doesn't make Wednesday, July 18, 1979 When the senate reconvenes I w111 intro sense for proponents of National service to duce legislation for a Presidential Commis condition their support on whether or not • Mr. PANE'ITA. Mr. Speaker, I com sion to make a 1-year study of how best to the study recommends compulsory service. mend to the serious attention of my col implement a program of National service. I The Commission members wlll spend a year leagues the following speech by Senator want your suggestions on what the makeup taking testimony and conducting research. PAUL TSONGAS of Massachusetts. In his of this commission should be. How many We who belleve in the concept of National speech, Senator: TsoNGAS discusses the members should be young people? (I believe service should be incllned to support their benefits to the Nation of a national pro they should have substantial representa findings. gram of voluntary service for America's tion.) What should be the mix of public We need a strategy to raise consciousness youth. officials, and members from the private and about National Service-to develop the best voluntary sector? What agencies should be possible plan, and to push Congre~ and the I believe the Senator has begun an ex represented? Administration in the right direction. tremely important debate involving the Imagine a country where several million You should understand without any doubt values of our youth and, indeed, the fu young people per year embark on careers that you can have an impact. I have worked ture of our country. The Senator's per after a year of national service. It's an ex in a number of successful, grass roots lobby sonal experience in the Peace Corps is citing thought! National Service is not a ing initiatives. They required dedication, ample testimony to the value of volun simple cure-all for the problems of the 1980s, and a constant effort to bring an ever wider but it would help reverse some dangerous circle of supporters to help the lobbying tary and meaningful service. In his trends. effort. speech Mr. TsoNGAS proposes legislation The 1970s have been called the years of I have discussed with several people to establish a Presidential Commission the "me generation." The range of concern whether to introduce legislation to imple to study the state of America's youth and the vision-<>! the average citizen seems to ment a National Service program right away. its needs. He describes our youth's recent have narrowed. In 1979, ties are getting nar We decided against it !or a number of past and how this history ties in with the rower again. But the ties between Amer reasons. First, if national service is to "me" generation of the 1970's, persistent icans also seem to be getting flimsier. be successful, it wm require a wide base of voter apathy, and the era of single-issue National Service would strengthen them. support. It must be well received by the The '70s have been marred by voter apathy young people who participate, and by fed politics. A period of national service, the and single issue politics. Voter turn-out in eral, state and local officials who run pro Senator argues, would give our youth the last Presidential election was lower than grams with volunteers. A Presidential Com a better overview of the complexity of in any race since 1948. Voter disinterest con mission will make contact with these people our society and its problems, while giv tributed to the success of people who find during the study and involve them in the ing them an opportunity to make a direct the answer to the world's problems in a sin evolution of the idea. and personal contribution to solving gle, simple issue, like property taxes or abor Second, I fear that to go full steam ahead these problems. tion. National service would give young with a National Service program could allen The youth of America are an invalu Americans a concrete sense of the complexity ate many of these same people. They might of chronic problems. see the program as an infringement of their able resource which have too long been The experience of service also addresses territory, rather than as the provider of ex ignored. Their special needs have not a problem of scale. It puts us in touch with panded programs and services that it really been met, and they consequently drift problems on a human scale. Too often pub is. without direction into the ranks of the He policy is made in a bureaucratic dream At this point, you could organize lobbying perplexed, the frustrated, the alienated, world. The real impact ,on people's lives is efforts around my b111 for a Presidential Com and the unemployed. I fear for the future lost. But llving in and learning about an mission. The b111 has not yet been introduced of an America which does not plan for other's culture-whether in Ethiopia or in but we will arrange to send a copy to all of the future by developing a solid founda Appalachia-brings understanding and an you with other post-conference materials. approach which embrace the human ele So I ask you to contact your Representatives tion of youth willing to sacrifice for the ment. Volunteers do not forget their ex and Senators and ask their support and co good of others. periences with Vista or the Peace Corps. They sponsorship for this bill. I believe we need to rekindle in Amer carry the experience with them into future I'm sure you have discussed ways of get ica the spirit of giving, not of selfishness; careers. ting the National Service debate into schools. the spirit of participation, not isolation; I w111 discuss several crucial issues in the I wm be holding a conference of young the spirit of community, not disunity. National service debate, and then suggest people in Boston this !all. In preparation for Voluntary national youth service will ways in which all of us can encourage public it, I w111 be encouraging teachers of social help us accomplish these goals and give awareness and discussion. studies and other subjects to discuss the idea new life and meaning to the spirit of One challenge that deserves further study in class, and to send representatives to the America. is how we can involve youth from all ethnic, conference. Each teacher w111 receive a copy economic and regional backgrounds. Another of the book, "Youth and the Needs of the A national debate on this subject is basic question is which particular human Nation." needed. This is the road we must follow needs would be served by the jobs created. National Service is not just to aid young if we are to meet the challenges of the Other key issues are cost, and overall coordi people. It very much involves the communi last decades of the 20th century. I en nation. ties in which we llve. I urge everyone at this courage my colleagues to read the speech Two of the most fundamental issues are conference to return to his or her community below, and to become involved in the voluntary service vs. mandatory service, and and to assess that community's needs and national debate on the critical issue of the service program's relationship to mllitary how national service could help fill them. In national youth service. service. this way, we would also involve many more Senator TsoNcAs' speech follows: Personally, I favor a volunteer service plan. people in the effort. You should look for I feel that the benefits derived from the needs that are not being met locally, in SPEECH TO THE COMMITTEE FOR THE STUDY addition to talking with administrators of OF NATIONAL SERVICE National Service experience would be seri ously compromised by compulsory service, existing programs. (By Senator PAUL TSONGAS) whether civ111an or m111tary. The ideallsm of Talk to the potential beneficiaries of such The best part of my education wasn't 4 Peace Corps Volunteers, for example, has a a program-and get them to join the lobby years at Dartmouth or 3 years at Yale, al major bearing on the quallty of their work. ing effort. I can't think of a better way to though I value what I learned there. My The wonderful learning, sharing process that raise consciousness than to make those who greatest learning experience was during 2 providers of service to others experience can w111 benefit aware of the possibtllties. It years in a small Ethiopian town. I lived and not be expected for an unwilling worker in wm certainly expand the base of support for learned there with students whose lives had National Service. the program. been vastly different from my own. I was Regarding the m111tary aspect, there is I have received hundreds of letters since a Peace Corps teacher, but I hope my Ethi much confusion and much dissent. I oppose I first spoke out on National Service. Most opian friends know how much they taught me. mandatory service, and so I oppose the draft. have been supportive. But some begin like A system of National Service should not be this: "If you support compulsory service or We had a very personal sense of depending used as a "back door" method of flll1ng the a return to the draft, I wlll never vote for on each other, so it was natural for us to ranks of the All Volunteer Armed Forces. you again, and I will work for your <,lefeat." know that nations also must depend on Fear that a serv~~e program will be com- Back to single issue politics. The world is too July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19395 complex to approach issues with such sim gee problem would not be as severe if our my distinct pleasure to know Sister Jo plicity. We must deal with them compre government started working with the govern sephine Papez. Moreover, I am most hensively and rationally. merit of Vietnam, instead of being self pleased to acknowledge her past accom I did not take on this issue because it righteously a.lOQf. plishments on her "special" day and wish dropped in my lap and looked attractive. I Not for moral reasons. took it because a part of my life was invested For political reasons. At the State depart her good fortune, for her tomorrows.• in the same principle, and it keeps paying ment and the White House they believe it me back with interest.e would be politically unpopular. And probably they ·a.re right. But we did not place officials in ·these positions of major responsibility to LABOR AND THE RIVER OF NO take polls to determine national policy, to RETURN hold their flingers to the wind to meet the FACING THE REALITY OF VIETNAM na.tiona.l need. AND THE REFUGEES I have yet to talk to a single person from HON. STEVEN ~ D. SYMMS the State department who does not 'believe OF IDAHO it is in our national interest to recognize HON. STEPHEN· J. SOLARZ Vietnam. But no one breathes it in public. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Rep. Lester Wolff of New York, who heads Wednesday, July 18, 1979 the Subcommittee on Asian Affa.irs which is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dealing with the refugee problem, believes • Mr. SYMMS. Mr. Speaker, we have for Wednesday, July 18, 1979 th111t as mBiny as 70 percent of the refugees years been entangled in a struggle to de may lose their lives in the next yea.r. termine how we can best deal with the is • Mr. SOLARZ. Mr. Speaker, I would Former Senator Dick Clark, who heads the sue of public land use. For a long time like to call to the attention of my col refugee program, pwts it at 50 percent. the pendulum has swayed in favor of in leagues an excellent article written by Either way it is an incredible human toll that should be stopped. creased lockup of those lands into wil one of our colleagues, Congressman PAuL derness. For an equally long time, I have SIMON of the State of Illinois. And doubling the number of refugees we Mr. SIMON, an eloquent spokesman for admit helps a. little, but perhaps helps our maintained that if we need wilderness, conscience more than it helps the funda we can have it through multiple-use the cause of human rights and moral mental problem. management, and that however we have values, has been deeply concerned about We must sit down with the government it, we must thoroughly consider eco the plight of the refugees in Indochina. that ex.ists in Vietnam and talk fmnkly with nomic impacts of this legislation. Re He has spoken before this body many them if the flow of refugees is to stop. times on this issue, supporting an in No one can guarantee that will solve the cently, the Idaho AFL-C'IO drafted two crease of our efforts, in conjunction with problem. resolutions regarding public land use. that of the rest of the international com But we oa.n VirtuaJly guarn.ntee that if we Their conclusions endorse the "least munity, to assist these desperate people don't do thalt the problem will not be wilderness, greatest employment" options whether they have come from Cambodia, solved.e available to us in both the "Idaho River Laos, or Vietnam. of No Return" and the "Rare IT" con I think his conviction, stated in this troversies. They are strong statements article, that the United States must even SISTER JOSEPHINE MARIE PAPEZ, that portray the message that we in Con tually recognize the Government of Viet O.P. gress may soon pay for votes that ignore nam if it hopes to eventually decrease the working person in favor of elitist tensions in that part of the world and wilderness lockup. The rank and file of HON. MARY ROSE OAKAR the AFL-CIO are producers in this coun ultimately find a solution to the refugee OF OHIO crisis, is one that all of us must carefully try that see the need for resource avail consider. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ability to insure job continuance. Mr. Speaker, I include his article in Wednesday, July 18, 1979 I commend these resolutions to my col the RECORD. leagues and urge them to take heed of the • Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker the greater workingman that is tired of frills that VIETNAMESE REFuGEES Cleveland community and the Domini interfere with the maintenance of a pro (By PAUL SIMON) can congregation will soon be celebrat ductive living. President Carter has taken a. step in the ing the "Golden Anniversary" of Sister The resolutions follow: right direction by doubling the number of Josephine Marie Papez, O.P. It is both Indochinese refugees who can be admitted my pleasure and honor to have the RIVER OF No RETURN to this country each month, from 7,000 to opportunity to contribute in a small, yet Whereas proposals to enlarge and add 14,000. Wilderness Areas in Idaho have increased in But welcome as that action is, it is cos important fashion to Sister Josephine's recent years, and metic. It deals with the result rather than festivities by inserting for the CoNGREs Whereas the forests products industry is a the cause. SIONAL RECORD a well-deserved commen major industry within the state of Idaho, And unless our policy changes, many thou dation for her life-long commitment to a and sands of innocent people a.re going to die. religious life. Whereas many jobs within the construc What is needed is for the government of Sister Josephine has unselfishly dedi tion industry are directly or indirectly re the United States to stop pretending that the cated 50 years of her life to enriching the lated to the supply of wood products, and government of Vietnam does not exist. We lives of thousands of students and par Whereas present proposals before the U.S. should recognize them, establish normal congress could have a long term effect upon trading relationships, and sit down and talk ents with whom she has labored for the 10,000 jobs in the State of Idaho, and frankly about the refugee problem, trying to last half a century. Her genuine involve Whereas additional wilderness areas will work out solutions. ment, as well as her invaluable contribu create a critical timber supply problem in a Part of the present difficulties in the Indo tion to the Christian community, has number of communities in Idaho which are china arena-not just the refugee problem extended far beyond the shores of Lake dependent upon national forest timber to has been caused by our unwillingness to face Erie. While Sister Josephine has had sustain their local economy, and reality. Vietnam has made clear that they numerous ministries in Ohio's greater Whereas the concept of achieving wilder yearn for recognition, want to buy some of Cleveland area, she has also served both ness "quality" and not "quantity" should be our products, and do not WI8.Ilt to become tOQ in Illinois and Michigan. Additionally, basic to the entire process, and dependent on either the Soviets or the the good works and the fine service of Whereas labor in Idaho has historically Chinese. recognized and supports the concept of mul We ought to be encouraging thMi course Sister Josephine Papez has seen its pres tiple-use management in the national forests of independerroe, not discouraging it. This is ence and positive effects as far away as which includes wilderness as one of those in our own security interest, even aside from San Juan, Puerto Rico. uses, and the refugee problem. Sister Josephine learned from her Whereas the land use needs of all poten A few days a.go our government issued a Yugoslavian ancestry the strength of will tial user groups must be considered and statement denoun'Cing the government of and unyielding spirit necessary to carry demands of any single user group, should Vietnam for its role in the refugee sLtua.tion. not dominate or preclude the multiple use While I agree that many of these dea.ths on in troubled times. That same strength of spirit was projected in her work as a concept, and are caused in I.a.rge part by 1;he actions of Whereas the citizens of Idaho by a. 3-to-1 the V-ietnamese governmenrt, our pious de· woman, as a person of integrity and pur majority have indicated they favor very nuncta.tions do not ring true when every pose, and as a member of a religious little or no additional acres set aside for knowledgeable person believes that the refu- community. It has most assuredly been wilderneSIS areas, and 19396 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 Whereas presently three bills are before Representatives. The act of David: Leroy In recent years, enlightened communities Congress submitted by the "River of No Re Stewart, of Rich Hill, Mo., which ended have been making provisions for certain turn Wilderness Council," "Forests .Products in this lad's death, should receive special handicapped individuals. Doorways are being Industries of Idaho," and "United States recognition. The editorial from the built wide enough to accommodate wheel Forest Service,'' and chairs and ramps are being installed so that Whereas the long term loss of jobs by the Bates County Headliner summarizes people in wheelchairs and those who walk three proposals would be: young Stewart's actions. with crutches can gain access to formerly Senate bill 95, River of No Return Wilder The article follows: inaccessible places. ness, 10,000 jobs. ABOVE AND BEYOND That's good. Improvements and adjust Senate bill 97, U.S. Forest Service, 3,020 Surely there must be a movement under ments that we, as individuals and businesses jobs. foot to honor-although posthumously-a. and municipalities, can make on behalf of Senate bill 96, forest industry proposal, 15-year-old Rich Hill la.d who gave his life the handicapped wlll benefit everyone con 1,996 jobs. while attempting to save others. cerned. Now Therefore be it Resolved, That this David Leroy Stewart died in the early So why do some individuals and businesses 21st annual convention of the Idaho State morning hours of June 7 when he was swept and municipalities seem to draw the line AFL-CIO go on record as supporting Senate under the rampaging fiood waters of the Big when it comes to helping the mentally bill 96, presently before the Congress and Drywood Creek west of Nevada. retarded? be it, Witnesses reported that the youth was Perhaps because retardation is frightening Further Resolved, copies of this resolution attempting to swim out to a van that had to many of us. Perhaps because many of us be forwarded to the Senators and Congress crashed through a bridge guard rail into the are geared to help those who are physically men from the State of Idaho and be it, creek. He had a 30-foot chain looped across unable to do certain things for themselves Further Resolved, That each individual his shoulders, apparently hoping to attach but when it comes to a situation involving and all affi.liated local unions of the Idaho the chain to the vehicle to keep it from being the mind, well . . . State AFL-CIO send letters to Senator forced further downstream by the heavy Mental retardation may be caused in vari Church and Senator McClure urging support current. ous ways, and there are varying degrees of of this resolution. Besides the teenager, three occupants of retardation. But just because a person is Submitted by: the van, two adults and a 3-year-old child retarded, that doesn't mean he or she can't EDWARD L. JOHNSON, perished in the tragedy. function in our society and learn to care and I.W.A. Local 3-364. Stewart's body was recovered three days provide for himself just as every non-re R. G. Gm WALKER, later about a quarter mile downstream from tarded person must grow and learn to care Blue Mt. Dist. Council. the accident site. and provide for hixnself. ROBERT F. DENEVAN, Teenagers, we have often observed, are a Saturday's made-for-TV movie, "No Other Paperworkers.No. 712. brave lot. Several times we have seen them Love,'' 'brought that message across loudly working alongside adults attempting to free and clearly. It told the story of a man and ROADLESS AREA REVIEW AND EVALUATION injured persons from wrecked automobifes. woman in their early 20's. Both were men STUDY At more than one major fire teenagers have tally retarded, but both lived at a hostel Whereas the rare II study is complete and helped man the hoses amid the threat of that provides a home, love and encourage the summary final environmental statement danger. We have always admired these ment for such retarded individuals. has been released, and unusual traits, and thought it a pity that The principals in the movie, played by Whereas action on the report will be taken our young people fail to receive credit for Julie Kavner and Richard Thomas, did what by Congress soon, and the many good things they do. thousands of retarded adults are doing all Whereas many timber growing areas in Regretfully a teenager gave up his life across the United States: They lived in a the United States have been pro"posed for during an act of heroism, and his efforts hostel, worked at jobs that they could do, inclusion in wilderness and future planning deserve permanent recognition.e earned regular paychecks, bought their own areas, and clothes, traveled through the city on buses, Whereas mlllions of acres of timberland visited their own doctors, took care of their in the United States are already locked up TRIDUTE TO FRAN ROBERTS in parks, preserves, and wilderness areas, and own needs and, in general, acted pretty much Whereas many jobs in Idaho are dependent like non-retarded adults. on available timber supplies, and HON. J'AMES A. COURTER The difference in the story was this: They Whereas all projections forecast a shortage fell in love and wanted to get xnarried. of available timber in the Western States by OF NEW JERSEY The story showed that such situations can the end of this century, or sooner, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be handled well-even to the point at which the young man explained to the young Whereas many jobs will therefore be lost Wednesday, July 18, 1979 throughout the Western States, and woman's parents the manner in which he Whereas any further timberland locked up 8 Mr. COURTER. Mr. Speaker, it gives had thought out how they would support .. in wilderness areas will further deplete the to themselves and how they would deal with me great pleasure bring to your at the matter of family planning. available timber supply and increase the tention Fran Roberts, the distinguished jpb loss and hardship on union members; It would be to everyone's advantage now therefore be it editor of The Forum, of Hackettstown, especially residents of communities that are Resolved, That this 21st Annual Conven N.J. experiencing the initial discussions about tion of the Idaho State AFL-CIO go on rec Fran recently received the "one to the founding of such hostels-if they could ord as opposing any further inclusion of one" award for her "high degree of be able to see "No Other Love." productive or potentially productive timber underst".an:ding and professionalism in Granted, not every hostel wm have the land in wilderness of future study areas; reporting critical issues," for her sensa same people as the movie, and things might and be it tive editorial " 'No Other Love' and Us." not always go as smoothly-especially at first. Finally Resolved, That copies of this reso Her acute understanding of the needs But it is more likely than not that the out lution be sent to the appropriate u.s. legis come of such hostels being built wm be more lators, Members of Congress, Governors, and and wants of the mentally retarded pro like that shown in the movie and less like to the national AFL-CIO. vide a vivid insight into the lives of those expressed by the worst fears of those Submitted by: IWA Local 3-346. retarded citizens. I was moved by her who oppose the hostels. GLEN C. BIERHAUS, award-winning editorial and it is my The mentally retarded need, want and de President. pleasure to share it \"".1th my colleagues serve our understanding and our encourage G. STAN LIVENGOOD, in the House of Representatives. ment. In the long run," everyone will benefit Financial Secretary .• The article follows: from that.e "No OTHER LOVE" AND US TRmUTE TO DAVID LEROY Ever since the I~ennedy administration's THE MOON AND BEYOND: ACHIEVE STEWART efforts to public remove any stigma that MENTS IN SPACE SHOW A COURSE might have been attached tc the term "men TO SOLVE NATIONAL PROBLEMS tally retarded,'' more and more Americans HON. IKE SKELTON have become aware of the pllght--'S.nd po OF MISSOURI tential-of retarded individuals. HON. RONNIE G. FLIPPO Mental retardation affects not only the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES person who is retarded, but also that per OF ALABAMA Wednesday, July 18, 1979 son's family, friends and community. But IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES retardation is not something to be afraid Wednesday, July 18, 1979 e Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, acts of of or ash'8.Illed of or ignored. It is a cir heroism are rare, and I wish to bring cumstance to be dealt with, just as a phys • Mr. FLIPPO. Mr. Speaker, a decade one to the attention of the House of ical problem needs to be dealt with. ago man stepped foot on the Moon and July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19397 a new era began. From that vantage It took the work of thousands of Amer of leadership through a dependency on point man looked back toward Earth icans to make America's space program expensive and scarce supplies, a lowering and all mankind could feel that any successful. It would require the participa of their standard of living, and threats thing was possible. We had conquered a tion of the many Alabamians at NASA's to both the health and safety of people new frontier by reaching the goal which Marshall Space Flight Center in Hunts and dangers to the environment which was set by President John F. Kennedy ville, Ala. The Nation turned to the scien are the result of energy decisions which in 1961. tists and engineers in Huntsville for im have been made to take care of the Our Nation's space program responded porta,nt answers as we turned toward present. to the challenge, overcame the obstacles space. The groundwork which had been The abilities we possess to become the and went beyond the horizon to heights accomplished at Redstone Arsenal would master of our destiny have been ignored. of achievement which were only dreams pennit us to move into the rocket age. The techno~ogy which we bought and before. The United States had a goal to The intense efforts over 6 years at the paid for through the space program reach and with the spirit and genius of Marshall Space Flight Center would meet stays on the shelf when we should mo our people we were able to attain it. strict deadlines and solve problems never bilize the space program to utilize this The Apollo program put a man on the met before by scientists and engineers. great reservoir of talent and knowledge Moon. This ranks as not only one of the Their success has been demonstrated toward solving our energy problems. great accomplishments of our young Na time a1nd time again, but never more One area where answers and ap tion, but as a triumph in the history of clearly than when on a day in July 1969 proaches are needed is that of alterna man. The men and women who contrib the Saturn V rocket thundered off the tive energy sources. We cannot continue uted to the effort of the National launching pad at Cape Kennedy and took to rely on fossil fuels which are finite Aeronautics and Space Administration man to the Moon. The work directed at and someday will run out. We need to not only helped us reach the Moon, but Marshall Space Flight Center would pro reach a better understanding of both they expanded our abilities in many fields vide 13 Saturn launch vehicles which the perils and promise of nuclear energy. of endeavor through the many scientific would launch men and scientific equip The energy program of the United States and technical advances which were ment into space without a failure. These needs to be balanced by not only looking made. Alabamians and others of the NASA team at these energy supplies we now depend The Apollo program was a great ex throughout the Nation were equal to a on but at those source3 which offer a ample of the capability of this Nation tremendous task and helped us take a future. to accomplish worthwhile goals by work giant step for mankind when Neil Arm Solar energy is the great opportunity ing together. It represented the best in strong took that "one small step." for our Nation to meet the energy needs stincts of our people by combining co It has been 10 years si.nce man landed of this whole planet. It is an infinite re operation and competitiveness to reach on the Moon. This milestone in the his source while human life still exists on the Moon. The Apollo program accom tory of mankind was an achievement of Earth. We must explore the means to plished even more by broadening our significance which brought together the utilize this bounteous energy resource. understanding of this world and beyond, genius of our people and an indomitable The space program has provided us and by expanding our technology base spirit. our will and capabilities were test with the technology to make use of solar to cope with the problems of today and ed to their limits a,nd the advancements power. No scientific breakthroughs are the future. in science and technology brought a needed to embark on an ambitious pro The United States harnessed the full meaningful measure of progress to our gram to examine the environmental and capacity of our people toward a peace technological feasibility of both ground understa1nding and abilities to deal with based and space-based solar power. It is ful end. Nations have been mobilized for the human condition on this planet essential that our energy policy recog war many times before and the designs Earth. nize the potential of solar power and of man have been used to attack and In the decade since the Moon landing move us closer to the day when we can defend territories. The space program our sense of hope and our confidence that turn to the Sun as an answer to our went beyond these boundaries to a new we can solve problems which face us needs. Power from space-utilizing satel frontier. We would reach the Moon, and seems to have diminished. We have suf lites offers the promise of providing the science and technology developed !fered setbacks in adva,ncing toward our enormous supplies of electrical energy to through the space program would bene objectives of material well-being and a make us less dependent on other energy fit mankind. better life for peoples of all nations. The sources and to supply the growing needs We would not have been able to reach pursuit of prosperity and the desire for of this country and the world. for the stars without a team which com advances in the technology necessary to The space program has accomplished bined the best minds, talents, ambition, improve the condition of every nation much and the perspective of one decade and optimism. Their efforts required seems frustrated by economic problems after reaching the Moon permits us to vision and perseverance to make a reality and,.. shortages of natural resources. reach a greater understanding of the im ou:t of a dream which had existed We still look for answers, but the sense plications of technology. Technology is throughout the history of man on this {)I[ hope which surrounded the great ad only a tool, it is not inherently good or planet. We needed men and women who venture of reaching the Moon is gone. bad; these judgments can only be made could supply the imagination and the We seem to have lost some of the will about its uses or those who use it. I be understanding of what the American which is necessary to accept challenges lieve it is time for us to use the technol space program could do. It took giants readily. ogy which we have and which can be de like Robert Goddard and Wemher von We have squandered many opportuni veloped to meet our pressing needs. It is Braun to show the potential of their in ties to move ahead by relying on the con this spirit which has brought many ventiveness beyond earthbound battles. ventional wisdoms of the past and ·the positive benefits to mankind. We should remember the lonely times safe bets. The short-term S'olution is the In space, the United States and the when these pioneers stood alone in their direction our national policy follows. The Soviet Union have had one of their only belief that the impossible was possible quick-fix is the standard procedure for opportunities to participate in worth and practical. It would be a difficult task goverrunent and industry. The people while competition and cooperation. The to free us from beliefs and attitudes seem to demand immediate satisfaction technology the space program has fos Which had strapped nations earthbound and our national priorities follow. tered is capable of not only changing the in the mud of sluggish thinking and Nowhere is this clearer than in the the dust of old ideas. sphere of decisions on a national energy quality of life but has made life possible The minds and talents of the National policy. We have resorted to policies where it may not have been. Computers Aeronautics a1nd Space Administration which only serve to allocate scarce sup are more highly sophisticated and of would challenge u.s while they were meet plies and do not provide the answers for greater benefit, because of advances ing diffioult challenges. The NASA team our future and the next generation. We made in the space program. Today satel showed that our Nation, its Government, make decisions without having had ade lite systems aid in the prediction of ag its industry, and our people can work to quate investigation of the alternatives riculture yield and drought worldwide, gether to achieve necessary tasks, meet and without a full understanding of giving us the ability to get food and raw difficult problems and find solutions their implications. Our people and other.:; materials where they are needed. We which provide ~nswers. around the world suffer from this lack have advanced fabrics, packaging and 19398 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 timekeeping devices, which are among tence is as serious as the crimes of Harold Brown: The SALT II debate is the many items developed for space Watergate as it relates to the general still in its beginning stages, but already which are now found in every home. well-being of this Nation. Secretary Brown has shown that he can Communications systems made possible The list of resignations reads like a appease just as well as any other Carter by space technology represent the most memorial plaque to a disaster at sea. In adviser. In his opening remarks before dependable in our history and help avert this case the ship of state, captained by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee war that could be caused by misunder Mr. Caliter, was torpedoed by each name the Secretary displayed an uncommon standing. as their various outrages on this Nation ability to down-play America's weakness The space program has captured our came to light: and the Soviet's strengths. His presenta imagination and allowed us to reach Brock Adams: Secretary Adams has tion on how wonderful SALT II is should much further for solutions to seemingly been instrumental in driving up future win an acting award, because I hope for hopeless problems. It has also reminded auto prices. The unnecessary and pos the sake of this Nation that he did not us of the limits of our knowledge, and, as sibly dangerous air bags for cars were really believe what he was saying. with Skylab, our obligation to see that resurrected by Mr. Adams to plague Joseph A. Califano: As czar of welfare all technology is used in a responsible American drivers and consumers for Mr. Califano has proven that he has as manner with attention being paid to years to come. He has also overseen the much a flair for waste as his Department. possible consequences. cutback in Amtrak at the same time the From the grandiose birthday party to Science is a resource we are developing President has called for more efficient celebrate the fact that we still have HEW to assure the continued existence of our modes of travel. to the expensive special assistants who own planet and its peoples. The space Cecil D. Andrus: One of the worst only cook snacks he has added his own program has allowed us to look at the long-term decisions made by the car chapter on what is bad about the Federal face of the Earth and learn about ter administration, and there is a crowd Government. weather, crops and natural resources. We ed field of contenders, has to be the lock Patricia Harris: The sprawling mass can communicate better, we have many ing away of millions of acres of natural of HUD is a tough job for anyone to take tangible advantages for industry, and resources and potential energy supplies on, and I do not envy Mrs. Harris' task. we have seen many developments which in Alaska. This move to placate narrow However, she has shown an ongoing in have improvetl the health of many. But based environmental -groups, whose well ability to get on top of that job and in more important, through our science and heeled constiltuency can afford the stead excelled in such items as spending technology we can seek solutions to our thlousa.nds of dollars to backpack into thousands of dollars on perks that outdo out-of-the-way wilderness, was so out of even some on this hill. problems and :find answers which will step witJh the energy realities Off this Na sustain and fulfill us. Through our ac tion that even organized labor broke Juanita Kreps: One of the corner complishments in space we see that we ranks with the administration. Thank stones to the "America last" foreign can dream again and have confidence in fully the Senate still has a chance to put policy of the Carter administration, is our own abilities. an end to this flight of folly, but I am the trade policies that have been imple This is the lesson we need to learn as sure Mr. Andrus will do all he can to try mented by Mrs. Kreps. From most-fa we take our tentative steps beyond the to dupe them into going ·along. vored-nation status for our Communist fear and cynicism of mankind's past, and Griffin B. Bell: On a whole, Mr. Bell antagonists in China and elsewhere to enter a new era of the exploration of is the least embarrassing of the Carter the gleeful transfer of American tech the poss.ibilities which began as we rabble. However, his handling of the nology abroad, she has led the move to reached out from the confines of this Marston case and his silence on the change the name of Uncle Sam to "Uncle planet and touched the Moon.e antics of Patricia Wald show that he too Sucker" in the eyes of the world. can rise to the levels of gross incompe Ray Marshall: The Department of La tence that the administmtion has taken bor has always been a major cause !or to new heights-or lows. He has also frustration and anxiety among small MR. CARTER'S SUMMER CLEARANCE been disturbingly silent on the decline businessmen. Under Mr. Marshall the SALE and collaJpse of our intelligence efforts headaches of OSHA remained intact and and of the FBI's capabilities to solve or were added to by new efforts on toxins. HON. JOHN M. ASHBROOK prevent serious crime. In this case the The affronts to the taxpayers caused OF OHIO silence is not golden, it is ominous. by CETA were found in ever-increased Bob Bergland: If you ask any farmer quantities. I can hardly wait for the next IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in this country who is public enemy round of outrages once Humphrey Wednesday, July 18, 1979 No. 1 to American agriculture the odds Hawkins is in full swing. on favorite for the title would be J·ames R. Schlesinger: Mr. Schlesinger e Mr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, the re Mr. Bergland. During his tenure he has has become the primary scapegoat of ports of the entire Cabinet and senior succeeded in alienating a major produc the Carter administration. While there White House staff resigning present a tive sector of our society. He also has is plenty of blame to spread to every great opportunity to get this Nation the dubious honor of unleashing Mrs. Cabinet member, the gas lines of 1979 moving again. I am hard-pressed to think Carol Tucker Foreman. Mrs. Foreman have focused in on the failures of DOE. of any other group of individuals who has established 1a solid record of how to Much of this blame is justified. The have done so much damage to this Nation demogogue on food issues Sit the same DOE has managed to make a bad situa in such a short period of time except time as she is cutting sordid backroom tion worse. This is quite an accomplish maybe the Japanese Zero pilots who deals with former cronies. American ment considering how bad things were flew over Pearl Harbor. agriculture is in a sorry state of affairs before Schlesinger and company began To think that this group has been in and a lot of the blame falls squarely on operating. In the crucial Mexican oil power for 2% years shows how tolerant Washington, D.C., and Mr. Bergland. negotiations they were able to sink a this Nation can be. It is truly unfortu W. Michael Blumenthal: Anyone who private deal already worked out between nate that the resignations were not ten values freedom knows that it was the the United States and Mexico and put dered to the Nation instead of the Presi Treasury Department that launched a in its place a deadlocked bargaining dent, for I think the decision about who major invasion, via the BATF regulatory session which has already doubled the to rehire would be dispatched with process, into the lives of American proposed price for natural gas and quickness. There is not one on the list of citizens. If it were not for the alertness brought the explosive illegal alien issue 34 that this Nation would miss if they of gunowners ·and certain Members into the process. This and other antics vanished from this capital today. of Congress we would now have com have put the Nation down the drain for The latest poll results showing Mr. puterized lists of honest individuals on some time with maybe a recession Carter lower in popularity than even file next to those of hardened criminals. thrown in for good measure. President Nixon on the eve of his resig The police state of 1984 came close to be Robert Strauss: The political wimrd nation shows that this Nation is united ing implemented, but thankfully sanity who rebuilt the post-McGovern Demo in its view that the crime of incompe- won the day. cratic Party has not had as much luck July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19399 in the post-inaugural White House. He REMARKS OF PROFESSOR LINO A. quirement really mea.ns. It means, first of GRAGLIA ON THE CONSTITUTION all, that officials of government are not only has shown a propensity to aid Mr. Car constitutionally permitted but are consti ter in getting the worst deal for America AL AMENDMENT TO PRESERVE tutionally required to investigate and as we can possibly force on our friends and THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL certain the race of school children and to foes. With mounting trade deficits and require that children be excluded fr.om their with the prospects for more teclmology neighborhood schools and transported to transfers to Communist nations becom HON. RONALD M. MOTTL more distant schools because of their race in ing reality I wish he was back doing OF OHIO order that certain racial proportions may be fundraising telethons instead of sell-out achieved in the schools, in order, that is, that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the schools may be made more racially mixed marathons. Wednesday, July 18, 1979 than are the neighborhoods in which the Cyrus Vance: The string of disasters children live. It is difficult indeed to see how that have followed Mr. Vance's efforts e Mr. MOTTL. Mr. Speaker, on Tues a prohibition of this requirement can 1be said in foreign affairs is more than just an day, July 24, 1979, the House will vote to be a violation of any constitutional prin embarassment to America, it is a tragedy on whether to discharge House Joint ciple. It is, on the contrary, plainly an en of epic proportions for all who hope for Resolution 74, a bill to preserve the forcement of the basic constitutional prin a world free from Communist tyranny. neighborhood school. ciple, laid down by the Supreme Court in its Friends who plead for just a phone oall I would like to bring to the attention 1954 and 1955 decisions in Brown v. Board of are turned away, as former President of my colleagues a memorandum by Education and adopted by the Congress and the President in the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Somoza was just a few days ago. Even Lino A. Graglia, Professor of Law at the that no government official may exclude any a condemned prisoner gets one last University of Texas. I feel that Profes individual from any school because of his phone call. But if the call was from a sor Gragllia's comments are very inform race, or indeed, discriminate against the in Communist leader, or from some major ative and timely. I urge my colleagues dividual in any way on racial grounds. antagonist like Castro or Arafat, there to give this distinguished gentleman's School racial busing also means the use is no doubt in my mind that Mr. views their serious consideration. of individuals as pawns in a racial experi Vance and Mr. Carter would bend over 'IIhe memorandum follows: ment-and an experiment that we now know backwards to take the call and pay for cannot be made to work. As Justice Powell THE UNIVERSITY OF TExAS AT AUSTIN, pointed out in the Keyes case in 1973 (413 it 1as well. It is enough to make an Austin, Tex. u.s. 247-48) : American ashamed to associate with To: Congressman Ronald M. Mottl. "Any child, white or black, who is com anyone in Washington, D.C., since this From Llno A. Graglia, professor of law. pelled to leave his neighborhood and spend Government has ceased to do anything Re: Need ,and propriety of a constitutional significant time each day being transported that can even vaguely be considered in amendment prohibiting compulsory bus to a distant school suffers an impairment of ing seeking to increase school racial in his Uberty and his privacy. Not long ago, favor of American interests, or those of tegration or "balance." any freedom-loving people. James B. Conant wrote that '[a]t the ele Opposition to a constitutional amendment mentary school level the issue seems clear. Andrew Young: I have saved the best prohibiting compulsory busing to attempt to To send young children day after day to for last. Mr. Young has done more than increase school racial integration or "balance'' distant schools by bus seems out of the any other American official to earn a seems to have focused, not on a challenge to question.' A community may well conclude place of honor in the Kremlin wall. He the objective of the amendment, on an at that the portion of a child's day spent on a can take his place next to the only other tempt to defend racial busing, but on the bus might be used more creatively in a class American buried in the wall, the author claim that such an amendment would some room, playground, or in some other extracur how be objection!llble "in principle." Because ricular school activity... .'' of "Ten Days that Shook the World," compulsory racial busing is now known to be a book in honor of Lenin. The activities Time and space do not permit a detailed indefensi'ble, the attractiveness of this ap exposition of the practical effects of racial of Andrew Young defy description. I am proach to opponents of the amendment is busing. Very briefly, racial busing means the constantly astounded at his ability to easy to understand; in my opinion, however, expenditure of enormous amounts of money, find new ways to appease our enemies the proposed amendment is fully consisterut time and effort (and, it may be worth men and appall our friends. I am disap with constitutional principle as well as sup tioning today, although the point is rela pointed that he has not called for the ported by urgent need. tively minor, gasoline) in transportation Sandinista junta to be proclaimed the It should be noted, preliminarily, that the that could otherwise be used for education. attempted dichotomy between the objectives As Justice Powell noted in Keyes, "At a time new apostles of freedom and demand of the amendment and considerations of con when public education generally is suffering their immediate canonization, but it is stitutional principle is itself questionable. We serious financial malnutrition, the economic still early in the week. may be sure that what is urgently neces burdens of such transportation can ·be severe, The Carter staff. There is much that sary for the well-being of the nation is not requiring both initial capital outlays and can be said about the hired hacks and opposed by any valid constitutional princi annual operating costs in the millions of flimflam men that surround the Presi ple. If for no other reason than that it is dollars." (413 U.S. 248). dent. Gerald Rafshoon has added a new self-defeating-serving to increase rathe;r Compulsory integration orders have also than to lessen racial separation and racial meant the loss of hundreds of millions of word to the language, "Rafshooning" tension-compulsory racial busing is a suici dollars through the closing of usable school that means the creation of 2 weeks of dal social policy, and as Justice Robert Jack facilities and the construction of other fa pro-Carter editorials in the New York son once reminded us, "the Constitution is cilities in an attempt to Ininimize the Times and Washington Post before not a suicide pact." amount of busing that would otherwise be something hits the fan. Hamilton Jor A constitutional amendment designed to required. Racial busing has meant stag dan has immortalized the pyramids and terminate this judge-created suicidal pol gered school opening and closing times, in ammeretto. Jody Powell has created icy-the attempt to compel increased school terference with or preventing of extra-cur racial integration or balance by the exclusion ricular school activities, and the loss of the nostalgia for the candor of Ron Ziegler, of children from their neighborhood schools safety, security and comfort that come from Zbigniew Brezinski gave us the Teng oecause of their race--is no more assailable nearness to home. road show and the newest betrayal of on grounds of principle than it is on its mer Perhaps most important, school racial Taiwan. Finally, Stuart E. Eizenstat has its. Far from being inconsistent with any rec busing has meant the lessening or loss of masterminded the breaking of most of ognized constitutional principle, the amend parental participation in and supervision ment is based upon and would c·onstitute a over the operation of public schools and a the promises Mr. Carter made to get much-needed reaffirmation of some of our consequent loss of neighborhood cohesion elected. most ba.sic constitutional principles: the and sense of community. To quote Justice These people, along with the others principle, for example, that government Powell again (413 U.S. 246): on the resignation list, make a sorry lot. should not discriminate on the ba.sis of race, "The neighborhood school does provide They are the bill of goods this Na and the principle that government should greater ease of parental and student access tion has been sold for the last 2% years. not unnecessarily interfere with parental and convenience, as well as greater economy control of the lives and education of their of public administration. These are obvious The only name not on the list is that children. and distinct advantages, but the legitimacy of the President himself. If the voters It is not useful or indeed possible to con of the neighborhood concept rests on more display some wisdom in 1980 this sum sider the propriety of the proposed amend basic grounds. mer clearance will hopefully turn into ment without explicit recognition of exactly Neighborhood school systems, neutrally a going out of business sale.e what the Judicially-imposed racial busing re- administered, reflect the deeply felt desire 19400 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 of citizens for a. sense of community in their to Clourt-imposed attempts to increase school required by or somehow following from the public education. Public schools have been racial integration by busing. Brown decision is nothing more than a. nec a traditional source of strength to our Na I must emphasize and re-emphasize that essary smokescreen. The proposed amend tion, and that strength may derive in part the attempt to compel increased school ra ment would constitute a. clear reaffirmation from the identification of many schools with cial integration by busing not only generally and reestablishment of the principle of the personal features of the surrounding fails actually to increase integration in the Brown. It would also reassert the integrity neighborhood. Community support, interest, schools ·but actually results in greater racial and authority of- Congress in enacting the and dedication to public schools may well separation not only in the schools but else 1964 Civil Rights Act. run higher with a. neighborhood attendance where. Few things can be said to be certain, Finally, the asserted objection that the pattern: distance may encourage disinter but a policy that is demonstrably self-defeat proposed amendment would interfere or est." ing even in terms of its immediate objec permit interference with state and local The forced abandonment of neighborhood tive--in this case, an increase in school racial autonomy seems little more than a. desperate schools, Nathan Glazer has written, integration-is certainly mistaken. attempt to convert a. primary value of tJhe "Clearly . . . is one way of reducing the To understand what the attempt to com amendment into a. defect, hta.rdly meriting influence of people over their own environ pel increased school racial integration by deta.iled response. I take it that there is ment and their own fate. I believe indeed busing means in practice is to understand no member of Congress who is not aware that the worse effect of the current crisis that it is simply an indefensible social pol that the most massive, thorough-going, and is that people already reduced to frustra icy. It divides the vast majority of the Amer detailed federal interference with state and tion by their inabllity to affect a complex ican people from their government, destroys local authority taking place in this country society and a. government moving in ways their faith in the wisdom, responsibility, and today is precisely the result of federal court many of them find incomprehensible and accountability of their government, and in racial busing orders. As Justice Rehnquist undesirable, must now see one of the last creases rather than lessens racial separation pointed out in his Keyes dissent, the effect areas of local influence taken from them and host111ty. It is a. policy that was imposed of such orders is to put school districts into in order to achieve a single goal, that of on the country by the judiciary and that "what is in practice a federal receivership." racial balance." could not have come to be adopted in any (413 U.S. 257). I also take it that no mem What is it, on the other hand, that is other way. Further, it was imposed by the ber of Congress has any doubt that the clear gained from compulsory racial busing to judiciary by a. clear abuse of authority, by, and sole purpose of the amendment is, and compensate, at least in part, for these ex for example, defying the will of Congress ex its only effect would be, to remove the traordinary losses? The answer, unfortu pressed in the 1964 Civil Rights Act which stranglehold federal courts now have over nately, seems to be nothing or less than explicitly and repeatedly provides that it was state and local governments as a result of nothing. The basic reason for the move by not to be used as a means of requiring bus those courts' futile attempt to compel school the courts in the 1960s from Brown's prohi ing and school racial balance. racial balance by busing. bition of segregation and all racial discrimi Because of institutional considerations As important as the proposed amendm.ent nation by government to a requirement of would be in preventing our federal courts integration (never openly identified or ad and the almost even split among the jus tices of the Supreme Court, the judiciary from inflicting further massive injury on mitted as such), even though it meant re the IlJa.tion's public sc'hool systems and cities, quiring racial discrimination by government, seems unable to extricate itself and the country from this irrational and destructive it would •be even more important, in my was the belief or hope by some judges and opinion, as a reassertion of the right of the educators that the creation of majority policy. The people of this country are lit erally crying out for relief from their elected people, acting through their elected repre white schools was essential to providing sentatives, to have the last word on basic blacks with equal opportunity and, thereby, representatives. The need for action by the Congress, therefore, could hardly be greater questions of social policy. Nothing is more improving academic achievement by blacks. needed today for a restoration of the politi The provision of equal educational oppor or clearer. It is not surprising, as already noted, that cal and social health of this country-for a. tunity for blacks, the freeing of blacks from return to the national self-confidence and the practice and the effects of racial discrim opponents of the proposed amendment should not undertake to defend compulsory unity that our President has so eloquently ination, and the full integration of blacks urged-than effective reassertion and dem into the mainstream of American society are, racial busing but argue, instead, that the amendment is objectionable "in principle." onstration t'hat ours continues to be a gov in my opinion, goals the achievement of ernment by the people.e which are worth almost any cost in money Their stated objections, however, are clearly and in sacrifice of other interests. The evil without substance or merit. It has been ar of compulsory racial busing is not that these gued, for example, that the amendment goals are not most worthy but that busing would write a "detailed social policy prefer does not advance them and in fact defeats ence" into the constitution. SOCIAL SECURITY ACT PROPOSED them. The nature and basis of this objection is CHANGES It seems to be now generally agreed by far from clear; most, if not all, constitutional most qualified authorities on the issue that provisions and amendments might be said compulsory school racial integration-of to express such a preference. The most recent HON. JOHN L. BURTON which busing is the essential means--does amendment, for example, expresses the "de OF CALIFORNIA not increase anyone's educational opportu tailed social policy preference" that persons IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity or achievement. (Please see my book be allowed to vote beginning at the age of "Disaster By Decree," 19'76, for a fuller dis 18; the Sixteenth Amendment expresses the Wednesday, July 18, 1979 cussion and citation of authorities on this "detailed social policy preference" that the and other points made in this memoran federal government be allowed to tax all e Mr. JOHN L. BURTON. Mr. Speaker, dum.) Nor does the attempt to compel school personal income, and so on. The proposed today I am introducing a bill to correct racial integration by busing seem to lead amendment is not particularly complex or nine provisions of the Social Security Act to a lessening of interracial animosity or detailed, and seen in full context, clearly which treat people differently solely on increase in Lnterracial acceptance and re expresses only the "social policy preference" the basis of their sex. While these pro spect. Indeed, it may well be that racial bus that the Supreme Court expressed in the visions are of a technical nature, they ing is today the single greatest breeder of Brown decision: that children should be as substantially hurt those affected. I be interracial host111ty. signed to school on the basis of nearness lieve my bill is a long-neglected first step Whatever might be the value of increasing and convenience rather than on the basis school racial integration if it could in fact of race. toward a legislative remedy of the overt actually be increased by compulsory busing, It is clear, therefore, that the further gender-based discrimination in social the crucial and dispositive fact on the busing objection that the amendment would some security. issue is that busing is not only ineffective for how be inconsistent with or undermine the Two of my colleagues, Mr. GREEN of this purpose but is typically counterproduc principle of the Brown decision has the mat New York-who is a distinguished mem tive. The lengthy and almost unbelievable ter exactly backwards. The principle of the ber of my Subcommittee on Retirement debate on whether compulsory busing causes Brown decision, which was adopted, ex Income and Employment-and Mr. "white flight" (more accurately, middle-class tended and made effective by the 1964 FRENZEL of Minnesota, have introduced flight) from school systems subject to such Civil Rights Act, is that racial discrim busing seems finally to have ended. What ination by government in the assignment of H.R. 2650 and H.R. 1851 respectively always seemed obvious to most observers now children to school, and indeed in all areas, which, among other things, contain pro seems to be conceded by virtually all: com is impermissible. "[T] he fundamental prin visions similar to the bill I am proposing. pulsory racial busing does indeed cause or ciple", the Supreme Court explicitly stated, However, my bill differs from theirs be greatly accelerate the exodus of the predomi is "that racial discrimination in public edu cause it is a specialized bill with the sole nantly white middle-class from school sys cation is unconstitutional." (349 U.S. 298). purpose of ending the overt sex-based tems, particularly in large urban areas where It is compulsory racial busing, the exclu discrimination in current law. the great majority of blacks now live. The sion of children from their neighborhood school systems of nearly all of our largest schools because of their race, that is plainly We need to recognize that times have cities are today majority or overwhelmingly inconsistent with the principle of Brown, changed since social security was first black, and this is due, at least in large part, and the attempt to defend racial busing as enacted in 1935. We no longer have the July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19401 1930's experience of the typical familY Section 109-Effect of Marriage on Child would provide full paymeiD.t to every quali hood Disa.b111ty Benefits a.nd Other Depend fied individual regardless of sex or ma.rital structure where the father worked and status. the mother stayed home with the chil ents' or Survivors' Benefits. Section 110-Conforming Amendments. The Administration proposes to equalize dren. We must now proceed with a new these payments /by giving each party $69.00 social security law which recognizes the DIVORCED HUSBANDS BENEFITS (one.-ha.lf Of the total benefits for a couple). multitude of family and individual life Section 101 would equalize the treatment This is unsatisfactory because it reduces the of divorced spouses. Under current la.w a benefits of males ,aJ!"eady on the rolls with styles which now exist. divorced woman can qualify for benefits on out fully correcting the discrepancy be In addition to correcting the very real a. former husband's record a.t 62, or a.t a.ge 60 tween individuals 'based on their sex and problems of those who suffer under an if her former husband is deceased, or as early marita-l status. unfair law, I believe there are two other a.s a.ge 50 if she is a disabled widow. A di Approximately 1,500 women would be af very important reasons why we should vorced ma.n, however, ca.n qualify only when fected 1by this proposal. The first year cost pass this bill. First, I believe that in this he reaches a.ge 62 a.nd his former wife is still of 91pproximately O!Ile-ha.lf mlUion should age of ERA, Congress has a duty to living. This provision would make the eligi steadily decrease since payments are made eliminate sex discrimination in its laws, b111ty criteria. for men the same a.s those for only to persons born before 189-5. The effect especially in its biggest income transfer women. on the SociHelmut Schmidt, who stated on responding communiques, but on the other decadent, will be working with pleasure at the occasion of the 30th a.nni vocsa.ry of the hand discredits realistic discussion of the their own destruction. They wlll be lured by end of the Second World War: "There is no present threat on the domestic level and opportunities for new friendships and as higher goal in world policy than peace". tries to prevent l:t by procl.oaiming any such With this: cha.nge in the list of priorities soon as we see a. weak point in their defense consideration to be contrary to detente. we will smas:J;l them into pieces with our of fundamental political values Gel'man What political consequences are sought, clenched fist." foreign policy was changed COill(pletely and when the SPD parliamentary floor leader can basica.lly. Because anyone who raised peace announce without official contradiction that That there were times when even the SPD to the highest fundamental value could not the Soviet Un1on's military might lis defen recognized this context and the essential me81ll peace in freedom---<)t;herwise freedom problems of their own peace rhetoric was sive? Such qualification not only is directed 10 would be higher-ranking-but must mean against NATO's raison d'etre but, moreover, proved by Schumacher's statements at the peace at any price. Within jUSit a few years has never been claimed by the Soviet Union SPD Party Convention of September 17, a. policy of qua.l.J.ified peace had cha.nged to itself and can therefore be regarded as ob 1950. Without any "ifs" or "buts", Schu a policy of unconditional peace. jectively wrong. What does it mean when, macher said not only that "the peace formula Peace at any price cannot be ma.lnta.l.ned after an obscure campaign under the auspices as a magic formula. which removes all diffi by mildtary means, but in the last conse of the highest author-ity, the introduction of culties has its intellectual roots neither in quence and with absolute certainty only a. weapon into NATO's arsenal is being pre the scientific nor humanitarian teachings of through self-disa.rmament, thereby depriv Socialism", but also pointed out tha.t "there vented, a weapon which undeniably would is a. kind of guided pacifism In the service of ing oneself of the poss1b111ty to act unpeace have reduced the decisive m111tary deficit of !!ully. In clear understanding of this context war preparation" and-even more explic NATO? itly-that "the pea.ce formula Is an essential Clausewi.tz oodned a phmse a long time ago How credible and independent is a. policy that tale guilty in wan- is onl:y the defender. part of the Communist war preparation and which, though severely-and justly-con aggression.'' The attacker always prefers to make his con demning human rights violations in South quest peacefully. For practical application it America, remains silent with respect to the Meanwhile, times have changed. The SPD's follows by necessity that a policy which char same violations in East European countries? "peace offensive" continues apparently un acterizes peace as the highest fundamental What use can self-determination have for a abated; or at any rate until the CDU begins value must regard armed forces as complete government that no longer dares to identify to ra.ise awareness for the background values ly superfluous or has decided In advance to the enemies of freedom and prevent their of these problems and the medium and long surrender in case of dlffi.culties. influence in public affairs? Finally, what is term practica.l consequences of a policy of The explosive effect of these conteXJts is to be thought of a political party which has peace at any price-at least of the Federal evident. The Socialist-Liberal coalitdon has, never seriously endeavored to restrict the elite. with the modification of the sequence of overt pacifism and anti-Americanism in its The sequence of the "classical" post-war !undameilJta.l political priorities, not only own youth-organizations? value-triad-freedom, peace, unity-is cur altered the policies of Adenauer but also There is no need to fear that a policy of rently being rearranged by the German So has adopted a concept that is itteC()([lcdl peace at any price linked with the abolition cial Democracy not only with regard to the able-ln principle and eventually in prac of the Federal Armed Forces and the with first two values. Moreover, it is becoming in tice-with a. demOCil"acy armed Mld rea.dy to drawal from NATO will be decreed offi.ciallv. creasingly evident that the collision of the defend itself and with the acrtive member The danger i5 that from the overall policy ~f basic values freedom and unity wm be inevi ship of the Federal Republic of Germany in the present government--independently from table in connection with the renaissance of the Atlantic Allia.nce. Here, in this funda the development of threats--unreal!l.stic the ancient hopes for one Germany initiated mental analysis of possible policies for euphoria w111 arise in the course of time to by prominent Social Democrats. Germany the foreign policy alternative of which a. policy of an armed defense of free The vehicle for this intentional collision the current opposition is cleaa:_ly visible. dom would appear superfluous and thus pos is the current dlsar.maiilent campaign which The bewildered or indignant objection will sibly lose the majority of votes in its favor. treats only superficially the question of the come at this point, claiming that all of this What ·the consequences would be have been theory and practice of actual disarmament, Is pettifogging or, at best, logic which can described by Kissinger in the introduction to but is essentially more interested in the re be reduced to absurdity by the political his dissertation: "Whenever," Kissinger definition of ·the security policy situation of wrote, "the maintenance of peace-peace the Federal Republic of Germany vis-a-vis Footnotes at end of article. conceived as the avoidance of war-has been the Soviet Union. For after all, in dealing July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19405 with a Soviet Union whose "milite.ry arma a Christian Democratic Union, which with 9:30a.m. ment is defensive", and for whom political its Bavarian sister-party, the Christian So Commerce, Science, and Transportation use of military superiority is thinkable, cial Union (CSU), has constituted the par Science, Technology, and Space Subcom there is no need for military balance or a liamentary opposition in Bonn since 1969. mittee corresponding alliance-at least according to 6 A principal founder of the CDU and, with To continue hearings on S. 535, to pro Herbert Wehner in his reply to a speech by the founding of the Federal Republic of vide for an effective and safe trans Manfred Worner in Santa Barbara.u Germany in 1949, Its first chancellor. port of nuclear waste and radioactive But the reorientation of foreign policy in r Then a CDU member of the Bundestag; nuclear reactor fuel. the Federal Republic of Germany cannot be elected its president November 16, 1954. 5110 Dirksen Building reached by the shortest route-th81t much is *Energy and Natural Resources clear even to the chief thinkers in the SPD. sEx-chancellor Willy Brandt, chairman of the SPD. Energy Regulation Subcommittee It calls for a circuitous route and has its To hold hearings on S. 1371, proposed price. Above all, it must be denied verbally o Dietrich Stobbe, Lord Mayor of (West) Berlin. · Domestic Energy Policy Act. until German policy has slackened old ties 1202 Dirksen Building to such a degree that it is in fact without 10 Kurt Schumacher was a founder of the Finance alternative. The ground for this is being pre post-World War II Social Democratic Party Tourism and Sugar Subcommittee pared thoroughly at present. in the Federal Republic of Germany. To hold hearings on S. 589, 749, and 940, On the one hand, through criticism of the 11 SPD Bundestag floor leader Herbert bills to provide for the applicability of leadership ability of the United States, the Wehner, replying to a speech in Santa Bar tax rules affecting foreign conven latellJt anti-Americanism-traditionally ex bara, California, by Manfred Worner. In the tions. istent in the SPD-is being revived and the Bonn parliament, Dr. Worner frequently 2221 Dirksen Building first seeds of doubt planted in the minds of speaks as a CDU expert on m1lita.ry and secu 10:00 a.m. those Germans, who up to now were pro rity matters.e American. On the other hand, the Soviet Ba:<1king, Housing, and Urban Affairs Union is depicted in such a way that its lim To resume oversight hearings on foreign itless love for peace and ideological toler acquisition of U.S. banks, and on pro ance not only makes it appear not danger posed amendments to the Interna ous, but on the contrary, makes it seem a SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS tional Banking Act of 1978. downright requirement to invest one-sided 5302 Dirksen Building trust in this relationship. The reward for the Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed Energy and Natural Resources realization of this option: the reunification to by the Senate on February 4, 1977, Energy Conservation and Supply Subcom of Germany. calls for establishment of a system for mittee The promoters of this development are a computerized schedule of all meetings To hold hearings on Title 10, to provide taking it in stride that this unity is possible and hearings of Senate committees, sub incentives for increasing the .supply of only in Socialism. But with this, freedom energy from renewable energy re would be sacrificed for unity subsequently committees, joint committees, and com sources, of S. 1308, to provide for the and finally, making the classical triad of mittees of conference. This title requires development of domestic energy values-freedom, peace, and unity--com all such committees to notify the Office supplies. pletely obsolete. of the Senate Daily Digest-designated 3110 Dirksen Building This policy is still in its beginning phase, by the Rules Committee-of the time, *Energy and Natural Resources but this is exactly the time to resist it. The place and purpose of all meetings, when Energy Resources and Material Produc advocates of the primacy of freedom should scheduled and any cancellations or tion Subcommittee not fool themselves: Coupling the longing changes in the meetings as they occur. To resume hearings on S. 1388 and 1330, for peace and German unity can create a. As an interim procedure until the bills to provide for more rapid com demolition charge which may not be highly mercialization of geothermal energy. explosive, but st111 able to move something. computerization of this information be 6226 Dirksen Building comes operational, the Office of the Sen And yet, there is a. good chance to preserve Environment and Public Works the goal o! a. qualified German unity, the ate Daily Digest will prepare this infor Environmental Pollution Subcommittee "unity in freedom" without compromises. mation for printing in the Extensions To continue joint hearings with the The popul81tion of the Federal Republic is Of Remarks section Of the CONGRESSIONAL Subcommittee on Resource Protection familiar with the realities of Socialism in the RECORD on Monday and Wednesday of on S. 1325, to provide for adequate and German Democratic Republic and abhors it safe treatment of hazardous sub almost unanimously. The prospect of having each week. Any changes in committee scheduling stances being released into the envi even half of these "Socialist achievements" ronment, focusing on financing clean might well be unbearable in the long run will be indicated by placement of an up costs and compensation for per and therefore unattractive in the Federal asterisk to the left of the name of the sonal or property damages and losses Republic, even if this half constituted the unit conducting such meetings. associated with hazardous waste stor price for German reunification. Meetings soheduled for Thursday, Jull.y age and disposal. Thus, the danger does not lle with the 19, 1979 may be found in the Daily Dtgest 6202 Dirksen Building will of the people. On the one hand it lies of today's RECORD. Foreign Relations in the fact that the German government is To receive testimony from Administra creating f·acts one by one which, though un MEETINGS SCHEDULED tion officials on Middle East security important if taken individually, are pre issues. saging sinister developments; and on the JULY 20 4221 Dirksen Building other hand, that the Federal Republic, 9:00a.m . Judiciary having stripped itself m111tarlly vis-a.-vis the Foreign Relations To hold hearings on S. 1246, to pro Soviet Union, could be forced into accept Closed meeting on issues relative to the hibit the growth of a monopoly power ing this unity under terms set by the So SALT II Treaty (Exec. Y, 96th Cong., forming among major petroleum com viet Union. 1st sess.). panies, and to encourage oil compa The precondition for the successful con 8-116, Capitol nies to invest profits back into oil tinuation of political discussions about this Governmental Affairs exploration, research, and develop entire problem complex is that the CDU itself Federal Spending Practices and Open ment. once ag·ain comes to grips with its own for Government Subcommittee 2228 Dirksen Building eign policy, i.e. the sequence of priorities of To continue hearings in conjunction Select on Intelligence fundaanenta.l political values. The statements with the investigation of alleged fraud To continue closed hearings on issues by some prom:inent CDU-politicians leave and mismanagement practices in the relative to the SALT II Treaty (Exec. some doubts in this respect. General Services Administration. Y, 96th Cong., 1st sess.) . FOOTNOTES 1318 Dirksen Building S-407, Capitol 1 SPD floor leader in the Bundestag. Judiciary 2:00p.m. 2 Socialist-Liberal coa.ILtion: A coalition of Administrative Practice and Procedure Environment and Public Works the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 558, to provide Free Democrats (FDP), which has constitut To resume hearings on S. 262, 755, and for a limited distribution of free or ed the German Federal Government in Bonn 1291, bills to coordinate and oversee reduced rate tickets by the John F . since 1969. Federal regulatory policy, to promow Kennedy Center for the Performing 3 Ostpolitik: The Federal Republic's policy competition in the regulated indus Arts, receiving testimony on matters toward the Soviet Union and the East Eu tries, and to increase public participa relating to the financing and indebt ropean countries. tion in rulemaking procedures. edness of the Center. ~ SPD executive secretary. 424 Russell Building 4200 Dirksen Building 19406 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 18, 1979 • Select on Indian At!airs 9:30 a.m. 3:00p.m. Business meeting on pending committee Judiciary •Energy and Natural Resources business. Business meeting on pending calendar Business meeting, on pending calendar 5110 Dirksen Building business. business. 3:00p.m. 2228 Dirksen Building 3110 Dirksen Building Finance Oversight of the Internal Revenue Service Labor and Human Resources JULY 25 Subcommittee Business meeting to mark up Section 9:00a.m. To resume hearings on the applicability 810, to waive the Davis-Bacon Act of Special on Aging of the Internal Revenue Code as it 1931 as it applys to the wages paid to Business meeting on pending committee relates to employee stock ownership laborers and mechanics for work per business. formed under authority of any Mili S-126, Capitol plans for railroads. tary Construction Act, of s. 1319, pro 2221 Dirksen Building posed Military Construction Authori 9:30a.m. JULY 23 zation Act, 1980. Judiciary 8:00a.m. 4232 Dirksen Building Administrative Practice and Procedure Subcommittee Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 9:50a.m. Agricultural Research and General Legis To resume hearings on S. 262, 755, Sind lation Subcommittee. Commerce, Science, and Transportation 1291, bills to coordinate and ove·rsee To hold oversight hearings on the status Science, Technology, and Space Subcom Federal regulatory policy, to promote of the Department of Agriculture's mittee competition in the regulated indus research into the production and To hold joint hearings with the House tries, and to increase public participa marketing of alternative fuels from Subcommittee on Science, Research tion in rulemaking procedures. agricultural commodities and forest and Technology of the Committee on 424 Russell Building products, and also to discuss other Science and Technology, to hold hear Judiciary types of energy research and energy ings on the risk and benefit aspects in Improvements in Judiciary Machinery conservation efforts in the Govern matters relating to science and tech Subcommittee ment and the private sector. nology decisions. To hold hearings on S. 739 and 1472, 322 Russell Building 5110 Dirksen Building bills to allow local Federal courts the 9:30a.m. 10:00 a.m. opportunity to review issues relating Commerce, Science, and Transportation Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to environmental matters affecting its Science, Technology, and Space Subcom To continue oversight hearings on the own district. mittee. conduct of monetary policy by the 1224 Dirksen Building To hold hearings on S. 1215, to establish Federal Reserve System. 9:50 a.m. a uniform Federal policy for the 5302 Dirksen Building Commerce, Science, and Transportation management and utmzation of gov Water Resources Subcommittee Science, Technology, and Space Subcom ernment-sponsored inventions in Environment and Public Works mittee order to encourage private industry To hold hearings on S. 1241, authoriz To continue joint hearings with the participation in Federal research and ing funds through fiscal year 1981 for House Subcommittee on Science, Re development programs. water resources projects, and on the search and Technology of the Com 235 Russell Building proposed cost-sharing feature of the mittee on Science and Technology, to Energy and Natural Resources Administration's plan for reshaping hold hearings on the risk and benefit To hold hearings on S. 1308, 932, 1377, water policy. aspects in matters relating to science and printed Amendment No. 312 to 4200 Dirksen Building and technology decisions. S. 1308, all of which provide organi Governmental Atiairs 2318 Rayburn Building zational and financial incentives nec To hold oversight hearings on the ac 10:00 a.m. essary to foster the production of syn tivities of the Department of Energy. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry thetic fuels. 3302 Dirksen Building Agricultural Research and General Legis 3110 Dirksen Building Governmental Atiairs lation Subcommittee Governmental Affairs Intergovernmental Relations Subcom To hold joint hearings with the Select OVersight of Government Management mittee Committee on Small Business on the Subcommittee To hold oversight hearings to examine effect of Federal agricultural research To resume oversight hearings on the im the implications of general revenue and extension policy on the structure plementation of hazardous waste man sharing. of farming. agement program. 6202 Dirksen Building 322 Russell Building 6226 Dirksen Building Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 10:00 a.m. Rules and Administration To resume joint hearings with the House To hold hearings on S. 524, 581, and 730, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. bllls to provide financial assistance for To hold oversight hearings on tfue con Administration Committee on S. 1436 and H.R. 4572, measures to provide the development and conservation of duct of monetary policy by the Fed energy programs, and Section 9 of s. eral Reserve System. for improved administration of pub lic printing services and distribution 750, to require the use of fuel sources 5302 Dirksen Building whtch are renewable in the distill.e. Judiciary. of public documents. 2157 Rayburn Building tion process of alcohol for motor fuel, To hold hearings on pending nomina and other related proposed legislation. tions. Joint Economic 5302 Dirksen Building To hold hearings on the impact of rising 2228 Dirksen Building Energy and Natural Resources 2 p.m. railroad coal shipping rates on the na tional energy goal of increased coal Business meeting, on pending calendar Conferees business. On H.R. 3324, authorizing funds for fis utmzation. cal year 1980 for international devel 6226 Dirksen Building 3110 Dirksen Building opment and economic assistance pro 1:00 p .m. Environment and Public Works Water Resources Subcommittee grams, and for the Peace Corps. •Labor and Human Resources S-116, Capitol To continue hearings on S. 1241, au Education, Arts, and Humani.Jties Sub thorizing funds through fiscal year Energy and Natural Resources committee 1981 for water resources projects, and Energy Regulation Subcommittee To resume hearings to explore the areas on the proposed cost-sharing feature To receive testimony from officials of of basic learning skills used in ele of the Administration's plan for re the Energy Information Administra mentary and secondary schools. shaping water policy. tion on the second status report on 4232 Dirksen Building the current fuel situation. 4200 Dirksen Building 3110 Dirksen Building 2:00p.m. Governmental Affairs JULY24 Appropriations To continue oversight hearings on the 9:00a.m. To mark up H.R. 4393, making appropria-. activities o~ the Department ot Energy. Energy and Natural Resources tions for fiscal year 1980 for the De 3302 Dirksen Building To continue hearings on S. 1308, 932, partment of the Treasury, and the U.S. Judiciary 1377, and printed Amendment No. 312 Postal Service, and H.R. 4394, making To hold hearings to examine the policy to S. 1308, all of which provide orga appropriations for fiscal year 1980 !or and intent of a statutory charter nizational and financial incentives the Department of Housing and Urban which defines the investigative au necessary to foster the production of Development and independent agen thority and responsibllitles in matters synthetic fuels. cies. under the jurisdiction of the F.B.I. 3110 Dirksen Bullding S-128, Capitol 2228 Dirksen Building July 18, 1979 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 19407 Select on Small Business Select on Small Business Energy and Natural Resources To hold joint hearings w.l.th the Subcom To continue joint hearings with the Sub Energy Conservation and Supply Subcom mittee on Agricultural Research and committee on Agricultural Research mittee GeneraJ. Legislation of the Committee and General LegisLation of the Com To receive testimony from officials of on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and the Harvard University, School of on the effect of Federal agricultural Forestry on the effect of Fedeml agu:-i Business on a 6-year review of energy research and extension policy on the cultural resea.roh and extension policy resources. structure of farming. on the structure of fanning. 3110 Dirksen Building 322 Russell Building 322 Russell Building Governmental Affairs 11:00 a.m. Joint Economic Intergovernmental Relations Subcommit Labor and Human Resources To resume hearings on the Consumer tee To hdld hearings on the nomlnatdon of Price Index figures, and on inflation To hold hearings on S. 878 and 904, bills Wllliam P. Hobgood, of Virginia, to be ary trends. to simplify the administration of na an Assistant Secretary of Labor. 6226 Dirksen Building tional policy requirements applicable 4232 Dirksen Building 2:00p.m . to Federal assistance programs relat 2:00p.m. Judil.ciary ing to State and local governments. Judiciary 457 Russell Building To hold hearings on pending nomina To hold heall'ings on pending nomina tions. tions. JULY 30 2228 Dirksen Building 2228 Dirksen Building 9:15a.m. 3:00p.m. Governmental Affairs JULY 26 To hold hea.rf.ngs on S. 930, to restrict 8:00a.m. Finance free Federal employee parking. Budget Health Subconun:Lttee 3302 Dirksen Building To resume hearings in preparation for To receive testimony from officials of reporting the second concurrent reso the General Accounting Office concern 10:00 a.m. lution on the Congressional budget for ing the implementation of sec·tion 19 Select on Indian Affairs of P.L. 95-142, w'bich requii'es the Sec To hold hearings to discuss alternative fiscal year. 1980. solutions to litigation to resolve water 6202 Dirksen Building treta.ry o,f H.E.W. to estabUsh a. uniform rights ddsputes between Indians and 9:30a.m. system of reporting cost information Judiciary for hospitals. non-Indians. Administrative Pra.ot1:ce and Procedure 324 Russell Building 5110 Dirksen Building Subcommittee JULY 31 To continue hearings on S. 262, 755, and JULY 27 9:30a.m. 1291, bllls to coordinate and oversee 9:00a.m. COmmerce, Science, and Transportation FederaJ. regulatory policy, to promote Judiciary Science, Technology, and Space Subcom compet ition in the regulated indus To hold hearings on S. 680, to provide mittee tries, and to increase public partici for the rights of citizens to sue in To resume hearings on S. 663 and 875, pation in rulema.king procedures. Federal courts for unlawful govern bills to establish an Earth Data and 424 Russell Building mental action. Information Service which would sup Judiciary 2228 Dirksen Building ply data on the Earth's resources and Constitution Subcommittee 9:30a.m. environment. To hold hea.r'lngs on S.J. Res. 34, propos Commerce, Science, and Transportation 6226 Dirksen Building ing a. constitutiona-l amendment to ex Science, Technology, and Space Subcom Labor and Human Resources tend the term of office of Members of mittee Handicapped Subcommlttee the U.S. House of Representatives to To resume hearings on S. 1215, to establish To resume oversight hearings on the im four years. plementation of the Education for All 5110 Dirksen Building a uniform Federal policy for the management and utmzation of gov Handicapped Children Act of 1975 Labor and Human Resources ernment-sponsored inventions in order (P.L. 94-142). Handicapped Subcommittee to encourage private industry partici 4232 Dirksen Building To resume oversight hearings on the pation in Federal research and de AUGUST 1 implementation of the Educa.tiOIIl. for velopment programs. 9:30a.m. Al1 Handicapped Children Act of 1975 235 Russell Building Labor and Human Resources (P.L. 94-142). Health and Scientific Research Subcom 4232 Dirksen Building Labor and Human Resources Business meeting, to mark upS. 1075, to mittee 10:00 a.m. To hold hearings on S. 568, to promote Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry require drug companies to conduct postmarketing and scientific investi the advancement of women in scien AgrtcultU:l"811 Research and Genera.! Legisla tific, professional, and technical ca tion Suboommittee gations of approved drugs, to transmit drug information to patients and doc reers. To continue Joint hearings with the se 4232 Dirksen Building lect OOIIlilld.tJtee on Sm81lil Business on tors, and to provide more education to the effect of Fedeml agricultural re doctors and health professionals re AUGUST 2 search and extension pol,icy on the garding the use of approved drugs; and 9:30a.m. structure of f84"'lling. S. 446, to provide legal protection to Labor and Human Resources 322 Russell Building the employment rights of handicapped Health and Scientific Research Subcom citizens. mittee Banking, Housing, and U!rban Affairs 4232 Dirksen Building To continue hearings on S. 568, to pro To conti.n.ue hearings on S. '524, 681, and •veterans' Affairs mote the advancement of women in 730, bills to provide financial assist scientific, professional, and technical ance for the development and conser To resume hearings on S. 870, to amend and extend education programs ad careers. vation of energy programs, and sec 4232 Dirksen Building tion 9 of S. 750, to require the use of ministered by the Veterans' Adminis tration for veterans and dependents, 10:00 a.m. ,fuel sources wbich are renewable in • Select on Indian Affairs the dlistiHation process of a-lcohol for and S. 881, to provide for the protec To hold oversight hearings on the activi motor fuel, and other related pToposed tion of certain officers and employees ties of the Indian Health service, De legisleltion. of the Veterans' Administration as partment of Health, Education, and 5302 Dll'ksen Building signed to perform investigative or law Welfare. Judiciary enforcement functions. 5110 Dirksen Building To continue hearings to examine the 412 Russell Building policy and intent of a. statutory char 10:00 a.m. SEPTEMBER 12 ter which defines the rtnvestiga.tdve au 9:00a.m. thority and responsibilities in matters Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Veterans' Affairs under the j-urisdiction of the F.B.I. To continue hearings on S. 524, 581, and To hold hearings on S. 759, to provide 2228 Dirksen Building 730, bills to provide financial assist for the right of the United States to ance for the development and con Rules and AdminiS'U'ation recover the costs of hospital nursing servation of energy programs, and se~ To resume joint hearings with the House home or outpatient medical care Administration Committee on s. 1436 tion 9 of S. 750, to require the use of furnished by the Veterans' Adminis and H.R. 4572, measures to provide f<>1" fuel sources which are renewable in tration to veterans for non-service improved ad.m.l.nistra.tion of public the distillation process of · alcohol for connected disabillties to the extent printing services and distribution of motor fuel, and other related proposed that they have health insurance or public documents. legislation. similar contracts. 345 081nnon Building 5302 Dirksen Building 457 Russell Building 19408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -SENATE July 19, 1979 SEPTEMBER 18 line the implementation of the regu tiona! Endowment for the Arts, and 9:30 a.m. latory part of U.S. maritime policy. the National Endowment for the Hu Labor and Human Resources 235 Russell Building manities; and S. 1429, authorizing To hold hearings on S. 1486, to exempt SEPTEMBER 20 funds through fiscal year 1982 for Mu family farms and nonhazardous small 10:00 a.m. seum Services. businesses from the Occupational Commerce, Science, and Transportation Room to be announced Safety and Health Act of 1970. Merchant Marine and Tourism Subcom JULY 24 4232 Dirksen Building mittee 9:30a.m. 10:00 a.m. To continue hearings on S. 1460, 1462, Labor and Human Resources Commerce, Science, and Transportation and 1463, bills to facilitate and stream To resume hearings on S. 446, proposed Merchant Marine and Tourism Subcom line the implementation of the regula Equal Employment Opportunity for mittee tory part of U.S. maritime policy. the Handicapped Act. To hold hearings on S. 1460, 1462, and 235 Russell Building 4232 Dirksen Building 1463, bllls to fac111tate and streamline SEPTEMBER 25 JULY 30 the implementation of the regulatory 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. part of U.S. maritime policy. Veterans' Aifairs Commerce, Science, and Transportation 235 Russell Building To resume hearings on fiscal year 1980 Aviation Subcommittee SEPTEMBER 19 legislative recommendations for veter To hold hearings on S. 1300, proposed 9:30a.m. ans' programs. International Air Transportation Com 5110 Dirksen Building petition Act. Labor and Human Resources To continue hearings on S. 1486, to ex CANCELLATIONS 235 Russell Building empt fwmily farms and nonhazardous JULY 20 AUGUST 1 small businesses from the Occupa 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. tional Safety and Health Act of 1970. Energy and Natural Resources Commerce, Science, and Transportation 4232 Dirksen Building Energy Research and Development Sub Aviation Subcommittee Veterans' .Aifairs committee To resume hearings on S. 1300, proposed To hold hearings on H.R. 4015, to pro To continue hearings on Title 8, to pro International Air Transportation Com vide the capab111ty of maintaining mote the use of gasohol in the United petition Act. health care and medical services for States, of S. 1308, to provide for the 235 Russell Building the elderly. development of domestic energy sup AUGUST 2 5110 Dirksen Building plies. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 3110 Dirksen Building Commerce, Science, and Transportation Commerce, Science, and Transportation Labor and Human Resources Aviation Subcommittee Merchant Marine and Tourism Subcom Education, Arts, and Humanities Subcom To continue hearings on S. 1300, pro mittee mittee posed International Air Transporta To continue hearings on S. 1460, 1462, To mark up S. 1386, authorizing funds tion Competition Act. and 1463, bllls to fac111tate and stream- through fiscal year 1985 for the Na- 235 Russell Building
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