S4554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 31, 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Marshallese citizens are fighting with better screening and treatment of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the 101st Airborne Division and the . Their accomplishments the previous order, the Senate will re- Third Infantry Division, in harm’s way and talent provide inspiration not only turn to legislative session. and approaching Baghdad. The Fed- to the residents of Maryland, but to erated States of Micronesia has hun- people all over the globe. f dreds of its people on active duty. In- My good friend and colleague from MORNING BUSINESS deed, the son of the current President Maryland, Senator , of Micronesia, Leo Falcam, is a Lieu- is a tremendous example of the com- Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask mitment and dedication women give to unanimous consent that the Senate tenant Colonel with the U.S. Marines and commands an air squadron in Oki- public service. From her background as proceed to a period for morning busi- a social worker to her election to the ness. nawa. Clearly, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia are contributing to the war U.S. Senate, Senator MIKULSKI, who The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without has served longer than any other objection, it is so ordered. effort. The Compact of Free Association has woman currently in the Senate, has al- f guided our relationship with these na- ways worked to ensure those in need receive the critical support services MOCKING PACIFIC ALLIES tions for nearly 20 years. During that time, these nations have been among necessary for them to live independ- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, last week, our strongest allies in the United Na- ently and with dignity. She appro- the Washington Post saw fit to print an tions and elsewhere. Their sons and priately played a key role in estab- article entitled ‘‘Many Willing, But daughters have known oppression and lishing this month when in 1981, co- sponsoring a resolution establishing Only A Few Are Able.’’ Ostensibly have volunteered to serve with our citi- National Women’s History Week, a about the U.S. and British-led force of zens to end despotism and terrorism. It predecessor to Women’s History the coalition now fighting in Iraq, the is offensive to read articles like that Month. Today, I wish to honor her Post’s article mocks the sovereign na- published by the Washington Post that tions of the Republic of the Marshall dedication and service to the people of denigrate foreign nations and their Maryland and this Nation. Islands, the Federated States of Micro- citizens in an effort to ridicule Presi- nesia, and the Republic of Palau—three This Women’s History Month is a fit- dent Bush and the administration. ting time to honor the women of the of our country’s most steadfast allies The Post conveniently forgets the in the Western Pacific. This is both of- armed services and recognize the sac- outrages committed by Saddam Hus- rifice they make for our country, espe- fensive and undeserved. As Chairman of sein against the Kurds and the people the Energy and Natural Resources cially in light of the unprecedented of Iraq and now chooses to insult good role women are playing in our military Committee’s subcommittee with re- and decent people who have the cour- sponsibility for our relations with the engagement in Iraq. Approximately 15 age to stand with the . percent of all active duty personnel are freely associated states, I would like to As I said, I take issue with this arti- set the record straight. In making this women. From the American Revolution cle. So while the reporter and editor of and the Civil War through modern day statement, I am speaking not only for the Post congratulate themselves on armed conflict, American women have myself but also on behalf of Senator one more cheap and vulgar attack on made sacrifices along side their hus- DOMENICI, the chairman of the Energy the Administration, I would like to bands, sons, brothers and fathers to and Natural Resources Committee. The offer my apology to the thousands of preserve the freedom upon which this citizens of these nations deserve better. citizens in our freely associated states. Nation was founded. At this time, we The Post would have its readers be- We owe them our gratitude for their know that Army Specialist Shoshawna lieve that these Pacific islands are commitment. The Post should be Johnson is being held as a POW in Iraq, nothing more than banana republics. ashamed. and Private First Class Jessica Lynch This is not the case. It is obvious to me f is missing in action. We send our hopes and anyone familiar with the special WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH and prayers for the safe return of these relationship between our Nations that brave young women, and all of those the Post is unaware of the islands’ his- Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise serving our country, and want their torical significance and continued role today in recognition of Women’s His- families to know that our thoughts are in our national defense. The Post’s fail- tory Month. This time has been appro- with them during this very difficult ure to learn the most basic facts about priately designated to reflect upon the time. our allies is sloppy and irresponsible. important contributions and heroic Women have made great strides in These islands endured occupation by sacrifices that women have made to overcoming historic adversity and bias Japan under a League of Nation’s Man- our Nation and to consider the chal- but they still face many obstacles. Un- date and then saw some of the blood- lenges they continue to face. Through- equal pay, poverty, inadequate access iest fighting during World War II. It out our history, women have been at to healthcare and violent crime are was the residents of these islands who the forefront of every important move- among the challenges that continue to endured the contests for Enewetak, ment for a better and more just soci- disproportionately affect women. While Pelilieu, and Kwajalein. ety, and they have been the foundation the most recent Census Bureau figures After the War, the islands were of our families and communities. show that the percentage of women placed under the United Nations’ In Maryland, we are proud to honor holding managerial jobs grew from Trusteeship system. The United States those women who have given so much one-third to a high of 46 percent since brought self-government and the devel- to improve our lives. Their achieve- 1983, this figure has not improved since opment of political institutions. The ments illustrate their courage and te- 2001. In addition, women continue to Congress of Micronesia rejected both nacity in conquering what others per- earn less than their male colleagues, integration with the United States and ceive as overwhelming obstacles. They earning only 77.5 percent of every dol- independence in favor of sovereignty include , civil lar earned by men. Despite these obsta- and free association and Congress over- rights leader, teacher and principal. In cles, women push on. In recent years, whelmingly ratified the Compacts of the 1930s in Calvert County, she fought the poverty rate for single women has Free Association. An important aspect to eliminate pay disparities between declined and more women hold ad- of that relationship is the ability of white and black teachers. Another vanced degrees than ever before. Re- citizens of the freely associated states noteworthy Marylander was Anna Ella cent figures show that women received to attend the United States military Carroll who served as an unofficial ad- approximately 45 percent of law and 42 academies and serve in the United viser and strategist to President Abra- percent of medical degrees awarded in States Armed Services. ham Lincoln in her efforts to preserve this country. This is a dramatic im- As we speak, there are citizens of all the Union during the Civil War. We are provement from a few decades ago and three countries serving in Iraq in every all indebted to Rose Kushner, teacher, should continue as more and more branch of the U.S. military, ready to medical writer, and psychologist, who young women recognize their opportu- make the ultimate sacrifice. worked tirelessly as an advocate for nities are limitless.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 01:25 Apr 01, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G31MR6.041 S31PT1 March 31, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4555 Indeed women continue to make Officers from the Southeast Iowa NATO for these countries. Soon, the great progress. As we highlight their Task Force will tell you stories of sus- Senate will debate whether to approve accomplishments in history this pects they have followed all over the admission for these seven new and vi- month, I believe it is also important to county, stopping at each convenience brant democracies. These countries educate present and future generations store, supermarket, and drug store have thrown off the shackles of com- about gender discrimination so that we they passed to pick up as much cold munism. They are pressing forward, do not repeat past mistakes. During medicine as they could. Not because and I am confident their admission to my service in Congress, I have strongly they were sick, but because they need- NATO will only make that great alli- supported efforts to address women’s ed the ephedrine in these drugs to cook ance stronger and more robust. issues and eradicate gender discrimina- meth. Sometimes it is purchased, but The enlargement process presents a tion and inequality. These include co- just as often it is stolen. These sus- historic opportunity for NATO to sponsoring the Paycheck Fairness Act, pects were followed back to apart- strengthen security and peace, as well the Equity in Prescription Insurance ments, farm houses, motel rooms, or as a significant step toward fulfilling and Contraceptive Coverage Act, and even deserted areas of gravel roads the vision of a Europe whole and free. continually supporting an Equal where the cold medicines were com- The new members have proved willing Rights Amendment to the Constitu- bined with other chemicals like starter and capable of adding value to NATO’s tion. I am proud of these efforts and I flud, anhydrous ammonia, and drain missions, and they strongly reinforce will continue my commitment to bring cleaner solvents for a ‘‘cook’’ of meth- the importance of a trans-Atlantic fuller equality to all women. I am con- amphetamine. This is all too common link. fident that the women of America will anyplace we find meth being cooked by The aspirant members have long con- continue to excel while continuing amateurs using recipes off the Inter- tributed to NATO and allied missions, their role as advocates for those values net. and they will bolster similar NATO and and ideals which are at the heart of a There are several different recipes for allied operations in the future. They decent, caring and fair society. cooking meth. In rural areas, many of have provided logistical support and f the small cooks use a receipt calling troops in combat or peace support mis- NEXT STEPS: MA AND PA for anhydrous ammonia, which is a fer- sions in Western Balkans, Afghanistan, METHAMPHETAMINE LABS tilizer readily available wherever farm- and Iraq. Romania, for example, cur- rently has over 1,300 troops engaged in Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise ing occurs. Other recipes call for the today after hearing several reports of use of red phosphorous, the common in- allied missions, including a combat the continued problem of methamphet- gredient in emergency road flares. But battalion that carries out operations amine production in rural America. all of these recipes need some form of shoulder to shoulder with U.S. forces in Law enforcement must dedicate more ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, a com- Afghanistan, and a NBC unit in Iraq. and more resources to the small, ‘‘ma mon ingredient in cold medicine. Additionally, the Romanian Govern- and pa’’ meth labs. These small labs If we make it more difficult for meth ment will shelter up to 1,500 war refu- pose a threat not only because of the cooks to acquire ephedrine, then it will gees from Iraq if needed. Romania and drugs they produce, but also the seri- be more difficult for them to manufac- Bulgaria are currently providing host ous health and environmental risk ture this poison. Several proposals nation support at the Black Sea air- caused by the production process. have been put forth by the DEA and base and seaport bases. Moreover, Slo- In years past, methamphetamine pro- others which would help control access vakia and the Baltic countries have duction was controlled by skilled to ephedrine products. Many of these provided peacekeeping troops, air sur- chemists or well-educated individuals have merit, and I hope we will continue veillance support, as well as NBC spe- who were paid significant amounts of to pursue these proposals. cialists. money to manufacture the narcotic. One method that could be very effec- I look forward to the debate in the Methamphetamine production at times tive would be to put products con- U.S. Senate on ratification of the pro- took an entire day to produce. Today, taining ephedrine or pseudoephedrine tocols for NATO expansion. NATO ex- with modern technology and the help behind the counter, such as is cur- pansion will prove beneficial to those of information readily available over rently do with cigarettes. Other pro- countries seeking entrance to NATO the Internet, methamphetamine pro- posals would increase the penalties for and the those countries already in the duction can be accomplished within a possession of excessive amounts of pre- alliance. very few hours. Production no longer cursor chemicals for meth. Some quar- f takes a highly skilled individual or ters have suggested collecting names or even social security numbers for ev- TRIBUTE TO GENERAL WALLACE chemist. Recipes for producing meth M. GREENE, JR. can be downloaded off the Internet, eryone who purchases products con- complete with step-by-step instruc- taining ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise tions anyone can follow. These recipes Clearly, each of these proposed solu- today to mourn the passing on March 8, use products available at any number tions brings its own set of challenges. 2003, of GEN Wallace M. Greene, Jr., of of local retail outlets as ingredients, But new steps need to be taken. Waterbury, VT. General Greene served first reducing them to the needed Spending 80 percent of the time on 20 with distinction as Commandant of the chemical components and then recom- percent of the problem is not a way to Marine Corps from 1964 until he retired bining them to produce meth. get ahead. Increasing the difficulty of in 1967. Small cooks, often producing only getting the products needed to do a General Greene was born on Decem- enough meth for themselves and a few small ‘‘cook’’ of meth decreases the ber 27, 1907, in Waterbury, a small city friends, dominate the concerns of rural likelihood these ‘‘cooks’’ will take in central Vermont. He began his aca- law enforcement organizations. Several place at all. While none of these pro- demic career at the University of of the narcotics task forces in Iowa re- posals will stop all of the ma and pa Vermont, and after one year he entered port that while they believe over 80 meth operations, the status quo is not the armed forces at the U.S. Naval percent of the meth within their juris- acceptable. Our cops are being over- Academy, Annapolis, MD, graduating diction comes from outside the State, whelmed, and our kids are dying—we in 1930, commissioned as a Second they spend 80 percent of their time and cannot remain silent. Lieutenant. resources on these small cooks. If we f After Annapolis, General Greene first are going to get ahead of this problem, assignment was the Philadelphia Navy we must change this ratio. SUPPORT FOR NATO EXPANSION Yard and from there, his career took Several years ago we took some im- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, on him to Portsmouth, NH; San Diego, portant steps in limiting access to March 26, NATO signed the Protocols CA; on board the battleship USS Ten- many of the precursors needed for on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, nessee; Quantico, VA; and Guantanamo meth production. These were good Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bay, Cuba. During World War II, Gen- steps, and have proven somewhat effec- and Romania. This is an important eral Greene took part in planning the tive. But more needs to be done. step toward the full membership in invasion of the Marshall Islands in 1943

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