January 6, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E9 Arriving early and leaving late, Clint had one must take additional steps to protect the sen- ter of crossing party lines. As governor, he of the all-important duties of maintaining and sitive information of consumers maintained on worked with the Democratic-controlled Sen- repairing equipment. And we all know how corporate databases. This bill will provide a ate and House to expand South Carolina’s in- dustrial base with assorted incentives, uplift gentle hockey players are on their equipment. greater incentive for companies to provide no- poor school districts with the Education Fi- Because of Clint’s attention to detail and pro- tice of breaches consumers’ sensitive informa- nance Act and protect the state’s long-term fessionalism, no Blackhawks player was ever tion such as Social Security numbers and fi- financial stability with a ‘‘rainy day’’ fund. left on the ice without exactly what he needed. nancial account numbers. This protects the Gov. Edwards also advanced the reorga- But beyond that, he was a family man, with privacy of our citizens and allows them to be nization of state government. One of his al- four charming children—Florence, C.J., vigilant against identity theft. lies in Columbia, Carroll Campbell, later be- Aislynn and Colette—and his loving wife, came an effective champion of that cause f during his two terms as governor (1987–95). Kelly. He was also devoted to his community, S.C. governors were limited to a single spearheading the team’s initiative to outfit the TRIBUTES FOR GOV. JAMES B. EDWARDS term when Dr. Edwards served in that posi- Wounded Warriors hockey team with brand tion. So after Mr. Reagan won the presidency new equipment this past March. The Wounded in 1980, Dr. Edwards became U.S. energy sec- Warriors Project (WWP) aims to raise aware- HON. JOE WILSON retary. ness and enlist the public’s generosity for the OF SOUTH CAROLINA He and President Reagan advocated elimi- nating the department. As then-Secretary needs of injured service members. Clint re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Edwards warned: ‘‘There is only one thing spected and admired those brave men and Tuesday, January 6, 2015 that produces energy, and that’s the private women who fought to ensure our freedoms sector, which government has hamstrung.’’ and gave back in true Clint fashion—with Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Secretary Edwards and his boss pushed to hockey equipment. er, the hometown, Charleston Lowcountry fold the agency into the Department of Com- Another great sports influence in the city of daily newspaper of the Post and Courier rec- merce. Though Congress wouldn’t go along Chicago, Phil Jackson, once said, ‘‘The ognized Doctor Edwards with a thoughtful edi- with that, Energy Secretary Edwards did strength of the team is each individual mem- torial and heartfelt columns were provided by manage to deeply cut the agency’s budget and reduce its staff by 2,000. ber. The strength of each member is the former staffers Robert G. Liming and Ron Brinson. He stepped up to another challenge in 1996, team.’’ With the passing of Clint, the Chicago joining fellow former Govs. Campbell, John Blackhawks lost an irreplaceable individual [From The Post and Courier, Dec. 27, 2014] West, Robert McNair and Dick Riley in bi- from their team, one that helped lead them to JAMES B. EDWARDS partisan backing of Gov. David Beasley’s two Stanley Cup Championships. James B. Edwards exhibited, among many courageous call to remove the Confederate A one of a kind guy, Clint will be greatly other positive attributes, a keen sense of the battle flag from the Statehouse dome. missed by the Blackhawks, the City of Chi- politically possible. So when the oral sur- And under his 1982–99 leadership as MUSC president, the size of the campus more than cago and the entire hockey community. geon from Mount Pleasant launched his 1974 gubernatorial bid, he knew it was a very long tripled from 1.5 million square feet to 5 mil- I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring shot. lion square feet. Along the expanding way, and celebrating his life. Yet he also knew something few politicians MUSC’s reputation for providing both high- f or pundits of that time realized: A powerful quality medical education and health care public demand for limited government and grew, too. In that ongoing process, the INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO PRO- fiscal responsibility—and for a more conserv- school has attracted top medical, research TECT THE PRIVACY OF CON- ative Republican party to lead that charge— and teaching talent. SUMERS AND REDUCE THEIR was on the rise. MUSC paid fitting tribute to its former VULNERABILITY TO IDENTITY It was made to order for Dr. Edwards’ po- leader in 2010 when it dedicated the James B. THEFT litical philosophy. And his engaging personal Edwards College of Dental Medicine. At the style helped him advance those goals on be- time of the dental college dedication, Dr. half of the public he served so well for so Jack Sanders, dean of that school, offered HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. long as, among other jobs, governor of South this accurate assessment of Dr. Edwards’ OF MICHIGAN Carolina and president of the Medical Uni- lasting contributions: ‘‘His entire life stands as a testament to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity of South Carolina. His death Friday at age 87 warrants a fresh the values of integrity and service, which we Tuesday, January 6, 2015 recognition of his remarkable, admirable hope to instill in each of our students.’’ legacy—in and out of elective office. James B. Edwards’ legacy in South Caro- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in- lina, at MUSC and beyond will long live on. troducing the ‘‘Cyber Privacy Fortification Act How stacked did the deck look against Dr. [From The Post and Courier, Dec. 27, 2014] of 2014.’’ This bill would provide criminal pen- Edwards’ 1974 run for governor? It had been less than two years since he JIM EDWARDS HAD TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE IN alties for the failure to comply with federal or had won his first elective office as a state S.C. SHIFT TO GOP state obligations to report security breaches of senator. It had been three years since he had (By Robert G. Liming) the sensitive personally identifiable information lost his run for the 1st District congressional He wasn’t a four-star general, legendary of individuals. Certain breaches would also be seat, though he did win the GOP Old South congressman or media-savvy Wall required to be reported to the FBI or the Se- nonmination in that race. Street investment broker, yet he forever cret Service. The bill would also require fed- And it had been 100 years since South Caro- transformed Palmetto State politics. eral agencies engaged in rulemaking related linians had elected a Republican governor. James Burrows Edwards was the exception to personally identifiable information to publish Dr. Edwards’ GOP primary opponent, retired to every rule in predictable partisan politics. Gen. William Westmoreland, had a huge privacy impact statements relating to the im- The affable oral surgeon was given no chance name-recognition edge. And even after Dr. of being elected as he paid his filing fee at pact of the proposed rule. Edwards won that primary, he again was the GOP Headquarters on Columbia’s Harden One of the main motivators for cybercrime underdog in the general election. Street in spring of 1974. and computer network intrusions is financial But Democratic primary winner Charles He defied backroom dealmakers in the gain. Intrusions into networks of financial insti- ‘‘Pug’’ Ravenel was removed as his party’s then fledgling Republican Party by thrash- tutions and businesses may yield information, nominee on a residency challenge, elevating ing their hand-picked contender, West Point- often on a large scale, about customers such runner-up William Jennings Bryan Dorn to er Gen. William C. Westmoreland, in the Re- as credit and debit card numbers, Social Se- the ballot. Dr. Edwards made 20th century publican primary. history by defeating the 13-term congress- Democratic Party bosses were so fearful of curity numbers, birth dates, account pass- man from the 3rd District. a Westmoreland candidacy they failed to no- words, and other personally identifiable infor- During his 1975–79 gubernatoral tenure, Dr. tice the meteoric rise of Wall Street whiz mation. Information obtained through such Edwards further established himself as a Charles D. ‘‘Pug’’ Ravenel who used slick tel- data breaches may be used to steal from the major player in the GOP’s shift to the right. evision ads and media manipulation to stun- accounts of the customers, use their credit After initially supporting former Texas Gov. ningly defeat their anointed, veteran Green- cards, hack into their personal communica- John Connally, Gov. Edwards became a wood congressman, William Jennings Bryan tions, or the information may be sold to others prominent supporter of Ronald Reagan’s 1976 Dorn, in a bitterly contested primary. bid for the party’s presidential nomination Dorn surprisingly became the eventual who commit these crimes or compile provides against incumbent Gerald Ford. Though that Democratic nominee after a tumultuous about individuals which others might find valu- effort fell short, it set the stage for Mr. Rea- legal battle resulting in a Supreme Court able. gan’s successful 1980 run. ruling disqualifying Ravenel because he With constant revelations about new data Despite his solid conservative credentials, failed to meet the state’s legal residency re- breaches impacting millions of Americans, we Gov. Edwards established himself as a mas- quirement. The court’s decision paved the

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He was everyone’s warming smile, ‘‘Sometimes, it feels like the litical foundation of the Statehouse. Defying friend. biggest problem with Republicans is that political pundits and power brokers, he be- History’s bare facts will describe Dr. we’ve forgotten how to get along with each came the first Republican chief executive Edwards as one of those upstart Goldwater other.’’ since the Union troops fled Columbia, leav- Republicans who back in the ’60s forged a Everyone, it seemed, got along with Jim ing then-Gov. Daniel Chamberlain holding special brand of post-war American conserv- Edwards. His gubernatorial record showed his empty carpetbag. atism. He stood side by side with the likes of steady improvements fiscally and in public Most current ‘‘life-long’’ Republican office- Ronald Reagan as the Grand Old Party of education, a nice package of organizational holders never met Jim, and those who did Abraham Lincoln was reborn, or in today’s and management reforms and a new empha- can hardly grasp the fact they owe their very parlance, ‘‘rebooted.’’ sis on marketing South Carolina for indus- opportunity to serve to his courage, char- But in the mid-’60s, Jim Edwards was a trial and commercial growth. Against the acter and dedication to public service. There young oral surgeon, married to Ann Dar- very strong opposition of his Mount Pleasant were less than two dozen Republicans in the lington, the love of his life, and they had a neighbors, Gov. Edwards approved the S.C. legislature in 1974, and Nikki Haley was only very young family. Personal and professional State Ports Authority,s Wando container three years old the evening Jim gave his sacrifice defined his entry into what he once terminal project. first state of the State address. called ‘‘patriot politics.’’ He was determined, And folks always appreciated Jim I was a brash and flippant political re- he said, to square America’s political com- Edwards’ ‘‘style’’ of friendship and loyalty. porter when I accepted the role as his official pass with ‘‘the values and principles that As President Reagan’s energy secretary, he spokesman, a hard choice for him since he make America America.’’ fronted Reagan’s agenda to terminate the really didn’t know me well. But like so many In 1974, he was a Charleston-area state sen- Department of Energy. Editorialists were decisions he made, Jim took his time, ator encouraged to run in the Republican merciless. ‘‘It was a joyless ride of mis- weighed all the facts, sought the advice of primary for governor—against William West- informed ‘establishment’ ridicule,’’ Dr. others and made the final decision on his moreland, the retired four-star commanding Edwards once said, laughing. ‘‘But President own. We grew closer and soon our inner of- general of U.S. forces in Vietnam. At the Reagan felt very strongly about this and my fice humor abounded, I recall how I coined time it seemed to many—and perhaps to Dr. job was to try to get it done.’’ his nickname as ‘‘veto king’’ and he labeled Edwards himself—that he was merely the The U.S. Department of Energy still me as ‘‘Dr. No’’ because of the effort I put sacrificial political lamb for Gen. Westmore- stands, of course, but respect and admiration into composing the veto messages he signed land’s homecoming reach for the governor’s for Jim Edwards were ascending even as he on numerous pieces of legislation. As a Re- office. left Washington in 1982 to assume the presi- publican it was his strongest weapon against Four decades later, we might reckon it was dency of the Medical University of South a Democratic-dominated General Assembly a package of mysterious and fortuitous polit- Carolina. His tenure there was exceptional, when compromise became impossible. ical providence at work, confecting a dra- especially in growing the school’s foundation In today’s atmosphere of instant assess- matic turning point for South Carolina’s pol- endowments, something very related to his ment, weblogs of every ilk, and babbling itics and for Jim Edwards’ leadership career. standing in industry and politics. talking heads few if any will recall his Dr. Edwards was a natural born campaigner, Every elected leader should consider Jim countless accomplishments. Jim’s strongest so genuine and sincere. Truth is, Gen. West- Edwards’ point about working first to get skill was his personal ability to sit down one moreland really never had much of a chance along with each other. Every American on one and resolve issues, a talent so sadly to win that primary. might consider the grid of patriotic and good missing today in Columbia and Washington. But then Jim Edwards didn’t have much governance principles that guided his per- Jim was the leader in establishing the chance, either, to prevail in his general elec- sonal, professional and political lives. But state’s ‘‘rainy day’’ reserve fund to cover tion campaign against Democrat Charles for those who knew this good man for a mo- budget shortfalls and unforeseen emer- ‘‘Pug’’ Ravenel, the Charleston-born Wall ment—or for 50 years—we will rejoice that gencies; he championed the Education Fi- Street whiz-kid investment banker. Ah, but we crossed paths with him. nance Act to ensure equal funding options providence often is a persistent force in the A year ago, after Dr. Edwards had suffered for all public schools; led the fight for the chancy processes of politics. Mr. Ravenel ran a stroke, I asked him about his ‘‘legacy.’’ He state’s first tidelands protection laws; and afoul of a five-year residential requirement. answered softly, ‘‘That can be so subjective; pioneered the reform of the state’s He might still have had Lowcountry pluff- it’s in the eyes of the beholder.’’ festeringly inefficient and ineffective cash- mud in his toes, but the S.C. Supreme Court I told him I wanted an answer, that I devouring welfare system. nullified his candidacy. Jim Edwards had might be writing commentary one day about He had no political hit list and he held no performed well on the primary campaign his ‘‘legacy.’’ grudges. Jim was guided by the wisdom and trail, and some big-name folks with big bank He paused for a moment and then added, ‘‘I character he learned from his school teacher accounts were lining up to respond to his hope someone will say I loved my family and parents; the patriotism he shared as a Mer- call for a march back toward ‘‘conserv- my country, and that they noticed I always chant Marine and later Navy officer; the car- atism.’’ tried to do my best.’’ ing he learned as a surgeon; and his abiding U.S. Rep. William Jennings Bryan Dorn, D- Let us not be confused by such natural hu- faith and trust in God. Greenwood, with his late start and his party mility; Jim Edwards truly was a great man. well off balance, had only a puncher’s chance His first love was for his forever first lady, f Ann, their precious daughter and son, Cath- as Ravenel’s replacement. On Nov. 5, 1974, erine and James Jr., and the beloved grand- James Burrows Edwards became the first Re- GUAM WORLD WAR II LOYALTY children. Yet there was always a special publican governor of South Carolina since RECOGNITION ACT place in his heart for the people of South Reconstruction. In his affable and witty Carolina, including the Allendale dyed-in- manner, he declared. ‘‘A lot of Democrats the-wool Democrat farmer who Jim always will say I’m the first mistake South Carolina HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO trusted because he voted for the other guy! has made in a hundred years.’’ OF GUAM Dr. Edwards, in his inaugural speech, em- As I recall Jim, this verse will always IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come to mind: Mark 1:11. We will miss you phasized an often-neglected value of elected and your wonderful smile; you were an ex- governance—results over partisanship. ‘‘I Tuesday, January 6, 2015 traordinary governor, wonderful boss and a begin not with any partisan goals or debts to Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I have dear friend. any special interests, but rather as the re- cipient of a public trust from 2.8 million introduced the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act, a bill that would implement [From The Post and Courier] great people; people who are hungry for lead- ership that is not concerned with politics, the findings of the Guam War Claims Review FUNDAMENTAL GOODNESS WAS THE ESSENCE but dedicated to building responsive and ef- Commission. Since being elected to the OF JIM EDWARDS fective government. Let us all reach across House of Representatives ten years ago, I (By Ron Brinson) political barriers and work together to im- have introduced a version of this legislation in Jim Edwards has died, and there is a void prove our state . . .’’ each Congress. Over the last several Con- The politics of election and then govern- in the heart and soul and political spirit of gresses, H.R. 44 passed the House on five his beloved South Carolina. ance are different, and for Gov. Edwards, This good man was an American patriot, a ‘‘non-partisanship’’ equaled political smart- separate occasions. principled leader. ness. With only a handful of Republicans in This bill would implement the recommenda- His gracious humility framed his soaring the Legislature, he worked proactively to tions of the Guam War Claims Review Com- intellect. calibrate agendas with Speaker of the House mission, which was appointed by Secretary of

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