October 29, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2117 you would be proud to take home to Mother. Equipment to develop deadly biological knowledge and nuclear weapons to states They are working hard to achieve this goal, weapons was sent to Iran. A Chinese-supplied that did not possess them. in their ham-fisted way. ‘‘We try to make factory that produces glass-lined equipment Three years later, U.S. intelligence discov- some PR job,’’ one Chinese ‘‘expert on the was opened earlier this year. ered that the China National Nuclear Energy United States’’ tells the Washington Post. 400 metric tons of chemicals used in pro- Industry Corporation, a Beijing-controlled And how depressing it is, nauseating even, ducing nerve agents and riot-control agents operation, had sold 5,000 ring magnets to to see elite America eagerly collaborate in were shipped to Iran last year. In May, sanc- Pakistan, which is trying to match India’s the construction of this spin—which is, at tions were imposed on seven Chinese compa- nuclear-weapon potential. Experts say that bottom, after all, a lie of gigantic propor- nies that sold chemical weapons goods and sale could increase Pakistan’s weapon capa- tions, Jiang Zemin, Time magazine tells us, equipment to Iran. bility by jumping its enriched-uranium ca- loves Benny Goodman, Mozart, and Elvis, Accelerometers and gyroscopes for missiles pacity 100 percent. too. He knows the Gettysburg Address by were supplied to Iran in 1996. The magnets are a product China sold to heart. He has ‘‘favorite American authors,’’ Furnace and diagnostic equipment with Saddam Hussein before the gulf war. the Los Angeles Times reports: ‘‘Mark Twain nuclear weapons applications were sold to The U.S. also found that the magnets went and’’—we’re not making this up—‘‘Zbigniew Pakistan in late 1996—after a May 1996 to ‘‘unsafeguarded’’ Pakistani facilities—no Brzezinski.’’ He’s a big, cuddly teddy bear of pledge by Beijing not to sell nuclear tech- international inspection permitted. Teams of a man, apparently. nology. U.N. inspectors have spent almost six years Jiang is also a man, of course, who tells Five French-made Super Puma helicopters trying to find all of Saddam’s American journalists that ‘‘democracy and with Chinese air-launched missiles were ‘‘unsafeguarded’’ hidden nuclear capability. human rights are relative concepts.’’ And promised to Iran under a 1996 deal that also Violating the treaty should have brought that Wei Jingsheng is a common criminal, involved Indonesia. sanctions. Washington complained but im- not a ‘‘so-called’’ political dissident. And 5,000 ring magnets were sold to Khan Re- posed no penalty. that China’s rape of Tibet was in fact a suc- search Laboratories in Pakistan in 1996. The China denied the sale. Then on May 11, cessful effort to rescue that country from magnets were assessed by U.S. intelligence 1996, it promised not to do it again. Mr. Clin- slavery, like our own Civil War, and that to be a major boost to Islamabad’s produc- ton’s speech said nothing about China’s nu- ‘‘the American people should be happy’’ tion of nuclear-weapons fuel. clear deals and treaty-breaking—or what the about it. Jiang issues these spectacular in- M–11 missiles were sold to Pakistan in 1995 C.I.A. told Congress in June 1997. sults, all of them in the last few weeks, but and 1996. U.S. intelligence believes the mis- The C.I.A. reported that during the second draws no official and direct American rebuke siles are operational, but the administration half of 1996, after the pledge to the U.S., or demurral. Rebuking him wouldn’t be nice, ignored the finding to avoid applying sanc- China was still the ‘‘primary source of nu- you see. tions. clear related equipment and technology’’ to The master of the Nanpu New Life Salt Missile-patrol boats equipped with scores Pakistan. Also, said the report, China is the Works has no business invoking Abraham of advanced C–802 anti-ship cruise missiles world’s ‘‘most significant supplier of weap- Lincoln, or appearing next to the Liberty were sold to Iran in 1996. They provide a new ons of mass destruction-related goods and Bell, or drinking champagne at the White capability to attack U.S. or allied ships in technology’’—which means nuclear, chemi- House. It diminishes American principle that the Persian Gulf. cal or bacteriological. he has been invited to do such things. It di- Missile technology was sold last year to The President did not mention China’s minishes American principle further that he Syria. breaking its pledge to America after break- will be applauded for it by our elected lead- A complete factory for producing M–11 ing its treaty pledge to the world. Nor did he ers, by our college presidents and Kissingers, missiles or systems of similar ranges was say that he was planning to reward China by by our business chieftains, by our ‘‘sophisti- sold to Pakistan in 1996. giving it clearance to shop nuclear in Amer- cated’’ opinion leaders. ica. But he will, unless Congress can block The task of rescuing American honor this CLINTON’S NUCLEAR DECEPTION—ON MY MIND him. After China’s broken pledges, will Ameri- week will fall to those allegedly unsophisti- (By A.M. Rosenthal) cated protesters who will dog Jiang Zemin cans be fools enough to believe Beijing will Craftily, ever so craftily, President Clinton wherever he goes, exercising their rights keep new promises to become a reformed is deceiving the American public about a under what Yu Shuning calls ‘‘the First proliferator or use U.S. nuclear technology critical danger to world security: China’s Amendment of the Constitution, et cetera.’’ for ‘‘peaceful purposes’’? Just this year, after international sales of the materiel and tech- We hope the protests are as large and loud the usual denials, Beijing admitted that U.S. nology of nuclear warfare. and obnoxious as possible. It won’t be machinery sold for civilian manufacture was The motive is to allow China to buy Amer- ‘‘nice.’’ But it will be right. transferred to a military aviation plant. ican nuclear materiel and information, in- That Clinton remark about China’s devel- A particularly astonishing feature of this cluding advanced U.S. nuclear reactor tech- oping export controls is cynical acceptance week's sham summit will be President Clin- nology—as U.S. nuclear manufacturers are of Beijing’s cynical pretense that any illicit ton's laughable attempt to implement the 1985 urging. nuclear exporting was the fault of sleepy Nuclear Cooperation Agreement. Presumably No previous President, and not even Mr. customs officials. with a straight face, President Clinton will ac- Clinton himself until now, would take the The stuff of nuclear, bacteriological or step required to permit Chinese nuclear chemical warfare is not exported from China tually send a piece of paper to Congress shopping in America—certifying that China shortly which will ``certify'' that China is a re- unless top officials approve. Mr. Jiang is the was not illicitly peddling its own nuclear toppest. sponsible steward of nuclear technology. Of goods abroad. President Clinton is crafty, but not crafty course, this is a lie. For proof, the Washington The U.S. knew that was not true. enough. He has turned China’s broken Times has provided us with a succinct box The U.S. knew that despite Beijing’s deni- pledges into a guilt of his own—deception score that sums up China's criminal record of als and pledges, for more than a decade about a matter of life and death, many lives nuclear and other weapons proliferation. The China has made important nuclear sales to and perhaps, some hideous day, many deaths. list is long and frightening, and the President's countries intent on achieving capability to make nuclear bombs. f policy is a dangerous disgrace. No one has Under a 1985 U.S. law, nations illegally written on this more eloquently than Abe proliferating nuclear materiel and tech- CONGRATULATIONS TO COL. Rosenthal in the October 28 New York Times, nology are subject to American sanctions. WILLIAM D. McGILL II and I insert both his article and the Washing- They are also forbidden to buy U.S. nuclear ton Times proliferation list for the RECORD. products and technology. HON. IKE SKELTON Now Mr. Clinton is ready to permit Amer- CHINA’S PROLIFERATION RECORD ican nuclear sales to China. So last Friday, OF MISSOURI China in recent months has sold an array in his speech setting the stage for the state IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of nuclear-, chemical- and biological-weap- visit of President Jiang Zemin, he made this Wednesday, October 29, 1997 ons technology and missile technology to na- statement: tions seeking weapons of mass destruction. ‘‘China has lived up to its pledge not to as- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I want to Here are some of the known transfers: sist unsafeguarded nuclear facilities in third congratulate Col. William D. McGill II, who will Telemetry equipment was provided to Iran countries, and it is developing a system of retire from the U.S. Army on October 30, for missile tests on the medium-range export controls to prevent the transfer or 1997, after a long and distinguished career of Shahab–3 and Shahab–4 missile program in sale of technology for weapons of mass de- service to our Nation spanning nearly 30 violation of the Missile Technology Control struction.’’ years. Regime. Neither part of that sentence is honest. Rocket motors and test equipment were In 1992, after selling nuclear-war materiel Colonel McGill enlisted in the Army in 1967, shipped to Iran for a new short-range missile to Iran, Iraq and Algeria among other coun- shortly after graduating from the North Caro- known as the NP–110, which was tested in tries, China signed the worldwide Non- lina State University at Raleigh. He success- May. proliferation Treaty against spreading fully completed Officer Candidate School and E2118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 29, 1997 was commissioned a second lieutenant of CONGRATULATIONS TO THE mired them for all that they have meant to our armor in the U.S. Army Reserve on October FLORIDA MARLINS community. We first met Dick's wonderful par- 20, 1968. ents in the summer of 1950. Although they Over the course of his career, Colonel HON. PETER DEUTSCH were part of San Francisco's social and busi- ness elite, and we were just a young couple McGill served in a variety of exceptionally OF FLORIDA in the academic community, they enthusiasti- challenging troop and staff assignments in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cally accepted our invitation for dinner at our Vietnam, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the Wednesday, October 29, 1997 tiny and modest apartment. Dick's late father, United States. After completing aviation train- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ben Swig, made one of his very last public ap- ing at Hunter Army Airfield, GA, Dan McGill congratulate the Florida Marlins for having pearances at the wedding of our younger deployed to the Republic of Vietnam where he won the 1997 Championship. daughter, Katrina, in the summer of 1980. served as a Cobra gunship section com- Created by , administered by Dick first set foot in San Francisco over half mander and as the Headquarters Company Don Smiley, built by , and a century ago. After serving in the Navy during Executive Officer in the Mekong Delta for 15 managed by , this young team World War II, the Massachusetts-born Swig months. For his achievements during combat achieved the top honor, to which 28 teams as- moved to the west coast to begin a career then-Lieutenant McGill was awarded the Dis- pire, in just 5 years. By reaching the World with the Fairmont Hotel, which his family had tinguished Flying Cross and 37 awards of the Series in record time, the Florida Marlins is purchased a few years earlier. Dick spent sev- Air Medal. After completing his combat tour, the youngest franchise ever to win the World eral years learning about every facet of the Dan then served with the Army's elite 82d Air- Series and has thus assured itself a place in business, working in management, publicity, borne Division for the next 3 years. history. and service-oriented positions. In 1953, at the After attending the Armor Officer Advance Before this season, the Florida Marlins had age of 27, he became the hotel's president. For over four decades, Dick's leadership Course, Dan returned to Fort Bragg, where he never been in the playoffs. Throughout the made the Fairmont the model of luxurious once again served with the 82d. He had the 1997 division series, however, they never trailed in games won. They initiated their quest hospitality and one of the most highly re- distinction of commanding two different cavalry by overpowering the garded hotels in America. World leaders, fa- troops for a total of 3 years. The length of Dan and then went on to win the mous celebrities, and San Francisco visitors McGill's command time is a reflection of his championship series by upsetting the Atlanta with an eye for excellence would call the Fair- extraordinary ability to lead soldiers. Braves. Then, in a dramatic, extra-inning, sev- mont home during their visits to the bay area. Colonel McGill's potential for increased re- enth game, they defeated the Cleveland Indi- The hotel's unqualified success spawned six sponsibility was rewarded with selection for ans to become the Cham- similarly elegant hotels across the country, in and attendance at the Army Command and pions. Within 5 years, the Flordia Marlins at- New York, Boston, , New Orleans, General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, tained a monumental goal that has historically Dallas, and San Jose. Dick demanded the KS. Dan continued his service in a series of taken championship teams decades to accom- same levels of superiority and class at these challenging assignments following his gradua- plish. establishments as he did at his San Francisco tion from Fort Leavenworth. First, he spent 2 The players who accomplished this feat are: flagship, and they realized the same degree of years in South Korea in a joint assignment as , Moises Alou, , achievement. a personnel officer and then he returned to the , , Kevin Brown, John Said his son Rick: ``His legacy both to the United States to serve in the Pentagon as a Cangelosi, , , Craig Fairmont, a company he dearly loved, and as staff officer in the Office of the Chief of Legis- Counsell, , , a hotelier in general, is inestimable. . . . His lative Liaison. Alex Fernandez, , Felix Heredia, management style was inspired not only by Livan Hernandez, Charles Johnson, , great care and attention to hotel guests, but Dan McGill then had the distinction of being , , Kirt Ojala, , also the extraordinary recognition of his hotel selected for battalion command and returned Edgar Renteria, , Gary Shef- staff. In the days of independently owned lux- to Fort Bragg to serve as the commander of field, Rob Stanifer, , , ury hotels . . . he set standards for us all.'' the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry, in the 82d Air- , and Greg Zaun. Their coaches Upon his death, the Fairmont flags flew at borne Division. This cavalry squadron is the are: , Bruce Kimm, Jerry half-staff. So did every other flag on ever other eyes and ears of the All-American Division. Manuel, , , and San Francisco building, per the order of Mayor Through sustained superior performance Colo- Tommy Sandt. Willie Brown. This tribute reflects the scope of nel McGill once again proved he had an un- The Marlins' victory was a victory for all Flo- Dick's contributions, which extended well be- surpassed ability to lead the world's finest sol- ridians. In a community as diverse as ours, yond the Fairmont to the entire bay area com- diers. He commanded in magnificent fashion. people from different backgrounds have united munity and humanitarian concerns around the After graduation from the Army War Col- in their admiration and pride for our world. Dick Swig, along with his equally dedicated lege, Colonel McGill served on the III Corps team. I applaud the athletic prowess of these men and commend the dedicated efforts of wife Cissie, devoted a large portion of his life Staff until he once again assumed his natural to serving the bay area and to fighting for role of a leader of soldiers. He assumed com- their coaches and manager. I know that the Florida Marlins will continue to give Floridians compassionate causes that he cared so much mand of the 1st Cavalry Division's Aviation a spirit of unity and strength in years to come about. He served as trustee, chairman, or Brigade at Fort Hood, TX. Dan performed and look forward to another championship board member of more than 40 charitable, magnificently as a brigade commander and season in 1998. professional, and educational institutions, during this time served our Nation in combat f ranging from the Leukemia Society of America for a second time, in the Persian Gulf. to the San Francisco Symphony Association to Following the brigade command, Col. McGill TRIBUTE TO RICHARD L. SWIG the San Francisco Convention and Visitors returned to Korea to serve as the Chief of Bureau, of which he served as president. Staff of 8th U.S. Army. He culminated his HON. TOM LANTOS Dick assumed a particularly strong leader- service to the Nation as military deputy to the OF ship role in the Jewish community, both in the Army's Chief of Legislative Liaison and as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bay area and nationally, and he worked tire- lessly for humanitarian and charitable groups staff director of the Vietnam Commando's Wednesday, October 29, 1997 Commission. that fought discrimination, educated the public, Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to and served the interests of the community. Colonel Dan McGill has distinguished him- pay tribute to the life of Richard L. Swig, who These organizations included the Anti-Defa- self as a leader during a remarkable career of passed away on September 25, 1997, at the mation League of B'nai B'rith, the Jewish service to our Nation. He has continuously dis- age of 72. Dick was a universally respected Community Federation, the Jewish Museum of played the professionalism, integrity, and de- San Francisco businessman, a dedicated phi- San Francisco, and numerous others. pendability our country has come to expect lanthropist, and a devoted community leader Dick received many distinguished honors for from its Army officers. He has answered the in the bay area. his philanthropic work, including the pres- call of service unwaveringly and our heartfelt Mr. Speaker, I have known Dick, Cissie, and tigious Mahatma Gandhi Humanitarian Award, appreciation and best wishes for the future go the whole Swig family for almost 50 years, the Golda Meir Award, the U.S. Coast Guard's with him as he prepares for his next endeavor. and my wife Annette and I have loved and ad- Distinguished Public Service Award, and the