February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3959 HOUSE _OF REPRESENTATIVES-Tuesday, February 24, 1987 The House met at 12 noon and was tistics I thought would hammer home comfortable Japanese retirement: that called to order by the Speaker pro with Members the need for reducing is what our continued deficit spending tempore CMr. FOLEY]. the budget deficit. is ·coming to mean, Mr. Speaker. I am sure every Member of this body DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO knows that the fastest growing part of TEMPORE the budget is interest on the national H.R. 1049-DEALING WITH BIL­ debt, having increased 240 percent be­ LIONS IN REFUNDS FROM The SPEAKER pro tempore laid tween fiscal years 1980 and 1986. But UTILITY COMPANIES before the House the following com­ not every Member may know that munication from the Speaker: JIM WRIGHT, whiGh deals with $15 billion in money Speaker of the House of Representatives. By fiscal year 1991, if we continue on our current spending trend and don't that the utility companies in this cut this deficit, interest payments will country now have that should be re­ PRAYER be the single largest expenditure in funded to their custo:r:ners. Now here is The Chaplain, Rev. James David the budget. the issue: The electric, gas, and tele­ Ford, D.D., offered the following Earlier this Congress, I introduced a phone companies charge their custom­ prayer: measure, H.R. 805, the Pay-as-You-Go ers for a kilowatt-hour, telephone Let us pray. As we focus on the expe­ Budget Act, that mandates a hard service and so on. In that charge are riences of our lives, 0 God, we are spending freeze. By keeping spending their estimated income tax payments grateful for the gift of love. We know for next year at this year's level, we to the Federal Government. The trick that many good things that come to us can reach the targets in the Gramm­ is that they do not then make those do so because of this most wonderful Rudman law, and reduce interest pay­ payments to the Federal Government, gift. For relationships broken and ments. because they defer those taxes. healed; for covenants rent apart and I invite Members to cosponsor this Sixty billion dollars now exist in the then confirmed; for anger now real measure. We must take serious steps hands of the utility companies that and yet conquered, we give our thanks to reduce our dependence on borrowed they collected from their customers to for that gift that is greater than money. pay Federal taxes. The corporate either faith or hope, the gift of love. income tax was reduced last year. The This we pray. Amen. result is $15 billion of that $60 billion WHAT OUR DEFICITS MEAN TO will never be paid to the Federal Gov­ THE JAPANESE ernment. That amount must be re­ THE JOURNAL United States join me in H.R. 1049. It is the right ap­ Senator Robert C. Byrd's Addresses on the The Japanese-whom we love to bash for our trade problems-have moved proach. The right approach for the History of the United States Senate: Bicen­ customers of the utility companies in tennial Edition." to the forefront to finance our fla­ grant spending. this country to get refunds that they Over 30 percent of all recently sold are owed by those companies. REDUCING THE BUDGET American bonds were bought by Jap­ DEFICIT anese institutional investors. Clearly,

D This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., D 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 3960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 Mr. DANNEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, The SPEAKER pro tempore . Majority Whip, U.S. House of Repre­ people of the United States. There would be nery, the dollar has lost 95 percent of sentatives, Fifteenth District, California. no hope for the oppressed, the impover­ its value since the Federal Reserve was Remarks: The Honorable Stan Parris . ished, the enslaved if America was not a established almost 75 years ago­ U.S. House of Representatives, Eighth Dis­ beacon of hope set out in a world hostile to wiping out private savings in the same trict, Virginia. the dignity of each individual. proportion. It is no wonder that the The wreath of the U.S. House of Repre­ Indeed, the struggle for democracy is in sentatives: Honorable Tony Coelho; Honora­ many ways as difficult today as it was when American public has stopped saving, ble Stan Parris. and turned this Nation from the great­ George Washington made his inaugural ad­ The wreath of the Washington National dress in 1789. The forces of individual free­ est creditor to the greatest debtor on Monument Society: Honorable Russell E. dom are threatened by the existence of a Earth. Train. massive arsenal of nuclear weapons pos­ The proper task of a government is The wreath of the National Park Service: sessed by many nations around the globe. the protection, not the dissipation, of Mr. Lowell Sturgill. In the midst of this threat, George Wash­ the savings of its people. Our Govern­ 11:30 A.M. ington's wisdom is more important than ment has taken away the monetary Taps and retiring of colors: Joint Armed ever. It is up to us to defend democracy standard from the people. The result Services Color Guard. against totalitarian expansion with a de­ is the dissipation of savings, mega­ Conclusion: Mr. Goldstein announces that fense so strong that none dare challenge it. debts, and megadeficits. The social the Washington Monument will be open for It is up to us to continue supporting demo­ public tours in about 20 minutes. cratic movements around the world and consequences of this deliberate policy take direct actions to make new births of de­ of destruction are appalling. REMARKS BY HON. STAN PARRIS IN HONOR OF mocracy possible. It falls on the United GEORGE WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 20, 1987 States to provide a helping hand to our PERMISSION TO INSERT IN THE It is indeed a great privilege to be invited allies seeking democracy as we have done in RECORD, PROGRAM AND RE­ to speak at this historic event honoring the this "decade of developing democracy". And MARKS OF MEMBERS AT father of our nation, George Washington. it is imperative that we help those fighting As the representative of Mount Vernon, it totalitarian oppression seeking the dignity WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY gives me pleasure to know that the spirit and rights fought for by General Washing­ FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON'S and commitment that personified his life is ton. BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE AT still held up as a testimony to the American Like it or not, the responsibility for the WASHINGTON MONUMENT ON ideal. freedom of all men has been entrusted to FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1987 The term "father of our nation" has been us-without us it is not possible. For democ­ used so often that for many it seems to be a racy is never a final achievement. It is by Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, cliche, yet in every sense of the word nature an ever present challenge, a call to I ask unanimous consent that the pro­ George Washington brought this nation to renewal and dedication, a demand for great­ gram of the wreath-laying ceremony life when almost all others despaired and er effort, with new goals to meet the needs at the Washington Monument on kept it alive in its infancy when politics and of the world's people. It requires the spirit Friday, February 20, 1987, for the ob­ personalities threatened to destroy it. and the commitment to help others win and servance of the birthday of George It is interesting that most Americans are hold their freedom. For without that com­ Washington, and the remarks of the familiar with his leadership and courage mitment, it will not be long before we are two Members representing the House during the American Revolution, but few of alone in the world. us know much about his presidency. Most In conclusion, let me say that what we of Representatives, the gentleman historians view his presidency as a relatively gather here today for is more than a cele­ from California [Mr. COELHO], and the uneventful one. But I submit to you, that bration of the past, and more than remem­ gentleman from Virginia [Mr. PARRIS], the way George Washington conducted his bering a great American. All of that is be inserted in today's CONGRESSIONAL presidency assured that the American ex­ meaningless unless we rededicate ourselves RECORD. periment would succeed. He proved that the to the immortal ideals and principles that February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3961 Washington stood for and made possible for "The sacred model of liberty and the des­ same umbrella of nationally recog­ us all. tiny of the republican model of government nized building and safety codes which Let us always remember that the "preser­ are••• deeply and finally staked on the ex­ are followed by virtually every other vation of the sacred fire of liberty" is not periment entrusted to the hands of the only our heritage, but our everlasting re­ American people." construction project in the Nation. sponsibility. The United States was indeed an experi­ It's a direct outgrowth of the frus­ ment. I thank God that for our sakes, it is trations experienced by responsible still working after 200 years. REMARKS OF HON. TONY COELHO IN COM­ State and local officials in my own MEMORATION OF THE 255TH BIRTHDAY OF congressional district, frustrations PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY RECOGNITION OF MR. GEORGE with arrogant Federal bureaucrats 20, 1987 MERTZ who are willing to invoke no less than We are gathered here today to honor our the constitutional supremacy clause to Founding Father, George Washington, as (Mr. ROE asked and was given per­ decide petty squabbles over the need part of the annual celebration of his birth mission to address the House for 1 for safety in Federal construction in 1732. minute and to revise and extend his projects. No man in American history is probably remarks.) By demanding that the Federal Gov­ more famous, nor more revered than Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ernment observe safe building prac­ George Washington. Indeed, we found it fit­ to offer my heartiest congratulations ting to name this beautiful city in his to Mr. George Mertz of Wayne, NJ, tices and local ordinances, my bill leg­ memory. Every visitor to our Nation's Cap­ who has been selected as the 1986 re­ islates common sense, courtesy, and tial, and every person who has stood on the cipient of the Distinguished Service safety. mall gazing at the sights of this city, associ­ Award of the National Accreditation On the last day of the last Congress, ates the name "Washington" with terms Council for Agencies Serving the Blind this bill died on the Senate floor for like "Democracy," "Freedom" and "Jus­ and the Visually Handicapped. In rec­ the lack of an oratorical pause. I urge tice." And rightly so, for George Washing­ my colleagues to help me move it to ton gave birth to these ideals, and nurtured ognizing his outstanding accomplish­ ments, I salute him as a highly com­ passage quickly during this lOOth Con­ them during the infancy of these United gress. States of America. It was his leadership, his passionate professional, distinguished determination, and his belief in representa­ citizen, and great American. tive government that allows us to be here Mr. Mertz currently serves as presi­ some 200 years later. dent of the National Industries for the STATE AND LOCAL GOVERN- This year is also a special time to cele­ Blind, which is located in my home MENTS HAVE IMPORTANT brate George Washington's birthday, for district of Wayne, NJ. Having served ROLE IN NUCLEAR SAFETY we, as a nation, are preparing to also cele­ brate the 200th anniversary of the United as president of this organization for New Jersey, and our Nation. adopting a proposed rule that would our Nation should be governed came a novel Mr. Mertz's leadership in raising the circumvent this rightful and proper proposal to replace the well-intentioned, but standards of living for the blind has role of State and local governments. ill-founded Articles of Confederation. With also included his encouraging of work­ The NRC's proposed action would some skepticism, enough States approved shops participating in the Javits­ violate the Commission's obligation to the U.S. Constitution, and "we the people," Wagner-O'Day Act Program to im­ became more than just a phrase. It became protect public health and safety from a doctrine, synonymous with Democracy. prove workshop standards for the visu­ the hazards of nuclear power. And for Even today, we see nations of the world ally impaired. His commitment to this that reason, above all others, it must struggling for the freedom democracy in­ program is worthy of our applause and be rejected. spires. The recent approval of a new consti­ our recognition. This rule proposal can be summa­ tution by the citizens of the Philippines is Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride rized succinctly in just two words: proof that "we the people" continues to and honor that I recognize these out­ "Seabrook" and "Shoreham." When offer hope to the people of the world. standing accomplishments of a great We are all aware of the heroics of Gen. responsible State and local govern­ American, Mr. George Mertz of ments have decided not to develop George Washington during the Revolution­ Wayne, NJ. ary War. Schoolchildren learn at an early emergency plans because they con­ age about the father of our country who clude it would be impossible to ade­ could not tell a lie. Television programs D 1210 quately protect the public, the NRC have brought into our living rooms his life should support that decision. Instead, story. Tourists flock to his estate in Mount PUBLIC BUILDING CODE COM- the Commission is considering a rule Vernon, and admire the beauty of the PLIANCE AMENDMENTS OF change that would circumvent this Washington Monument rising above this 1987 breathtaking city. historic and essential role of the In my opinion, however, George Washing­ New York, are doing $5.20 an hour after August 31, 1990. and thank you for your support." I their share to control nonpoint source A job with sufficient income to pro­ wonder how long the support will last pollution from entering the Nation's vide an improved standard of living for when it's discovered there really isn't largest natural estuary. It is only fit­ those trapped in poverty will reduce any product? ting that the Federal Government do the public assistance costs to our its share. Nation. Raising of the minimum wage During the opening weeks of this is one thing we can do for the working PROTECTION OF THE OZONE historic Congress, both bodies voted poor without increasing the Federal LAYER overwhelmingly to override the Presi­ deficit. Further, self-sufficiency based Kansas Republican and support systems that will help welfare layed until September under a plan House a member of a group of lawmakers who re- 3964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 cently returned from Central America, said tive fees of the Association shall not be on a quisition. That is just the average. It the leaders of the democratic governments competitive auction basis and shall remain could range in some sections of the want assurances of consistent U.S. support. at the level set for such fees or charges as of "They feel a certain confidence in us, but September 1, 1985, except that such fees or country to as high as twice as much; in we shake them up badly," Mrs. Meyers said. charges may be increased if reasonably re­ other words, $1,200. "They know exactly where the Soviets are lated to the cost of administering the pro­ There is no reason for this. Ginnie going to be 20 years from now, but they gram, and for no other purpose. Mae at this time has $1.35 billion in don't know where we're going to be six "(D) Not less than 90 days before increas­ reserves alone. Its loan losses have months from now." ing any fee or charge under subparagraph been minuscule. There is no economic Mrs. Meyers said Nicaraguan leaders told or , the Secretary shall submit to the justification for the increase other her not to be surprised if the latest peace Congress a certification that such increase initiatives fail. "I'm very pessimistic about is solely for the purpose specified in such than the fact that the administration their signing it, but I don't think that subparagraph.". wants to get by calling a tax increase a means we should not support it strongly in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu­ user's fee, which is its favorite gim­ this country," she said. ant to the rule, a second is not re­ mick since' the 1983 and 1984 tax bills, quired on this motion. when in the name of savings the Presi­ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE The gentleman from Texas [Mr. dent by saying that he kept faithful to SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE GONZALEZ] will be recognized for 20 his pledge not to increase taxes, we did minutes and the gentleman from Ohio in fact have a tax increase, except it The SPEAKER pro tempore No fee or charge in excess of 6 at that time raising the issue of at at the wrong time and the wrong con­ basis points may be assessed or collected by least as far as they could providing the junction of events or economic light. the United States (including any executive necessary financial background of ref­ Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he department, agency, or independent estab­ may consume to the distinguished lishment of the United States) on or with erence in this sometimes difficult proc­ ess of the acquisition of a home mort­ chairman of the full committee the regard to any guaranty of the timely pay­ gentleman from Rhode Island [Mr. ST ment of principal or interest on securities or gage. notes based on or backed by mortgages that This administration would raise the GERMAIN], who has long been in this are secured by 1- to 4-family dwellings and Ginnie Mae guaranty fee for all of its battle; in fact, longer than I have. (i) insured by the Federal Housing Adminis­ mortgage-backed securities on March Mr. ST GERMAIN. Mr. Speaker, I tration under title II of the National Hous­ 1, which is in direct reversal of the rise in strong support of this legisla­ ing Act; or (ii) insured or guaranteed under trend and the repeated expression of tion H.R. 1056, that has been brought the Serviceman's Readjustment Act of 1944, to the floor by my dear friend and col­ chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, or desire on the part of Congress after title Vof the Housing Act of 1949. Congress. As I say, and repeat and em­ league, the chairman of the Housing "(B) The fees charged for the guaranty of phasize, at this time, 95 percent-plus Subcommittee, the gentleman from securities or on notes based on or backed by of all of the FHA and VA guaranteed Texas [Mr. GONZALEZ]. mortgages not referred to in subparagraph single family mortgages are financed Mr. Speaker, I want to commend my , as authorized by other provisions of under the Ginnie Mae Program. good friend, the chairman of the law, shall be set by the Association at a level Any increase in this fee will have a Housing Subcommittee, for the expe­ not more than necessary to create reserves ditious manner in which he has acted sufficient to meet anticipated claims based direct and significant impact and im­ upon actuarial analysis, and for no other mediate and direct. For the average in to bring this important bill to the purpose. today's market, it will mean no less floor and all the other members of the "(C) Fees or charges for the issuance of than $600-plus in additional fees to an committee who have sponsored and commitments or miscellaneous administra- already overloaded process in home ac- supported this legislation. February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3965 Over the last 6 years the Banking would have had no CBO budget The administration's budget makes Committee has continually fought to impact at all. it quite clear that the intent of the block efforts by this administration to Finally, I would like to emphasize GNMA fee increase is to make borrow­ cripple, if not completely abolish, the that GNMA does not require any er fees equivalent to those charged by roll of the Federal Government in direct appropriation since income de­ conventional mortgage insurers. I be­ helping families to realize the dreams rived from program operations are suf­ lieve this redirection of purpose for of homeownership. ficient to meet program costs. Al­ GNMA is contrary to the congression­ In fact, under this administration, though GNMA may also borrow from al intent of GNMA, which is to foster housing legislation has been brought Treasury if necessary to meet its guar­ an available and affordable supply of to a grinding halt. The dream of all anty requirements, it has never had to mortgage credit. Americans is homeownership, and I do so. I fear the increase in the guaranty find it incomprehensible that under Mr. WYLIE. Mr Speaker, I yield fee will result in, and is clearly intend­ the leadership of this President, who myself such time as I may consume. ed to result in, a reduction of the is so apple-pie, that we are not encour­ Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to support volume of GNMA issuances and there­ aging homeownership. In fact, meas­ and cosponsor H.R. 1056 which limits fore the availability of FHA and VA ures like this that we have to vote the guaranty fee for GNMA securities loans. Industry analysts estimate that against imposition of these additional backed by FHA and VA mortgages to 6 the increase in the GNMA guaranty fees should never see the light of day. basis points. fee alone will increase the cost on an They are contrary to what all Ameri­ Mr. Speaker, this is not the first average FHA loan by $160 per loan cans are hoping for: Homeownership. time I have had to join Chairman and will increase cost on an average So again I say, let us give this bill GONZALEZ to bring to the floor special VA loan by $180 per loan. unanimous support and say to those purpose legislation dealing with the I should add the administration op­ within the administration who, as my Government National Mortgage Asso­ poses this bill. I had hoped this fee in­ colleague just stated, wish to impose a ciaton. During the last Congress we crease would have not been imple­ tax, in fact a tax under another name acted upon emergency legislation to mented administratively but rather in but still a tax, on the American people increase the GNMA commitment level proposed legislation. I am sure the who want to own a home. Let us say which had been exhausted due to the Banking Committee would have given "No, we're not going to let you get unprecedented surge in home mort­ the fee increase a fair hearing. Howev­ away with it." gage activity. This time we bring to er, although this legislation would pro­ Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I the floor a bill which would prohibit hibit the increase, if the administra­ thank the distinguished chairman of GNMA from increasing its guaranty tion can give the Congress compelling the committee. fee from 6 to 10 basis points. This fee documentation otherwise, I am confi­ Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of increase is to take effect March 1, dent that during our deliberations on my time. 1987. this year's housing authorization bill Mr. WYLIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3¥2 The GNMA program provides a this matter can be revisited. minutes to the distinguished gentle­ means for homebuyers, primarily mod­ As it stands now and to protect the man from Connecticut [Mr. McKIN­ erate to middle-income families and American homebuyer who is strug­ NEY], the ranking member of the Sub­ veterans, to obtain competitive access gling to achieve the American dream committee on Housing and Communi­ to capital markets via the secondary ty Development. mortgage market. From the inception of homeownership, I urge passage of Mr. McKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, it is of the GNMA mortgage-backed securi­ this bill. true that the CBO has scored this bill ties program in 1968 until now, GNMA 0 1240 in that it is $3 million over the base­ imposed an annual guaranty fee 6 line in fiscal year 1987 and $51 million basis points with respect to pools Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of over in fiscal year 1988. However, I be­ backed by FHA and VA single-family my time. lieve this warrants an explanation be­ mortgages. The agency currently ad­ Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I cause this bill does not represent a ministers a reserve fund with a bal­ yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from direct Federal expenditure. ance in excess of $1.3 billion. Losses Texas [Mr. DE LA GARZA]. Last year the administration intend­ paid from the reserve fund have been Mr. DE LA GARZA. I thank the gen­ ed to impose this same fee increase, negligible, amounting for the full 17- tleman for yielding. l:lut indicated they would only increase year history of the program to less Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this the GNMA fee if legislation was than 1 basis point of the mortgage­ legislation. Mr. Speaker and my col­ adopted to increase the Fannie Mae backed securities outstanding at the leagues, this is a very, very important and Freddie Mac user fee. Legislation end of fiscal year 1986. During 1986 piece of legislation to help protect the was not adopted, therefore no fee in­ alone, about $292 million were added basic American dream. I remember creases took effect. At that time CBO to reserves, while program losses were that once while visiting in my area of did not recognize the additional fee only about $200,000, or 0.06 percent. Texas, our dear departed friend, income in developing the baseline. GNMA has never had to draw any former President Lyndon Johnson, This year since HUD announced amounts from its reserve at Treasury, was asked at a gathering what was his early in its 1988 budget that the having paid all claims from current philosophical view of the American GNMA fee increase would take effect year's income. In fact, the administra­ dream, and what did he wish to leave March 1, 1987, CBO added the addi­ tion's 1988 budget indicates that as President? He said very simply: A tional fee income to the baseline. It GNMA expects to transfer $485 mil­ job for every person able to work, a should be noted that if HUD request­ lion to the Treasury after payment of decent home for his family and a class­ ed legislation on the GNMA guaranty all operating expenses and losses room for his child. Beyond that every­ fee, CBO would not have included the during fiscal year 1988. thing will take care of itself. additional fee income to the baseline. Mr. Speaker, these figures are com­ This is what we are tampering with In view of the above, although from pelling and clearly indicate that the if we increase 1 penny or $1 or $100 or a budget scoring standpoint this legis­ proposed increase in the guaranty fee $600 the ability of the average person lation has a budget impact of $3 mil­ from 6 to 10 basis points is far in to own a home, for that part of the lion in 1987. If HUD had proposed leg­ excess of the amount necessary to American dream. islation on the GNMA fee, and Con­ compensate GNMA for the cost, ex­ In my area of south Texas, we are gress through legislation prohibited pense, and risk of maintaining the not talking of $100,000 homes, we are such a fee increase, the proposal MBS Program. talking of people buying the shells for 3966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 $6,000, $7 ,000 and finishing it them­ current levels, unless an increase in such fees more thorough congressional scrutiny is war­ selves. is deemed necessary to cover administrative ranted. I know a couple who last year earned costs. Under the secondary mortgage market Ginnie Mae is a Government corporation slightly over $10,000. They are paying agency, Ginnie Mae, timely payment of princi­ within the Department of Housing and Urban on a little lot every month and it will pal and interest on privately issued securities Development. As a key player in the second­ be years before they finish paying for backed by FHA-insured and VA-guaranteed ary mortgage market, Ginnie Mae guarantees the lot at which time they would like mortgages is ensured. Ginnie Mae charges fi­ the timely payment of principal and interest to to have a small home, as modest or as nancial institutions a guaranty fee to partici­ investors of privately issued securities backed simple as it may be. If we do not pass pate in its mortgage-backed securities pro­ by FHA-insured or VA-guaranteed mortgages. this legislation, I think it would be the gram which are used to cover administrative Effective March 1, 1987, Ginnie Mae will raise breaking point for many families who expenses and losses incurred on guarantees. the fee it charges banks, thrift institutions, and are looking forward and aspiring to Ginnie Mae intends to increase the guaranty other mortgage-lenders to participate in the one day having a home. fee from 6 basis points to 1O basis points as program from 6 basis points 0.06 percent-to So I commend the chairman of the of March 1, 1987. I join members of the Com­ subcommittee and the members of the 1O basis points-0.1 O percent. mittee on Banking and Urban Affairs and In creating Ginnie Mae in 1968, Congress committee and all who support this other concerned advocates of increasing legislation because I think that we vested full authority in the agency to set fees, housing opportunities in this country, in oppos­ subject only to the test that they be reasona­ should be fostering, we should be ing this increase. Mortgage credit is difficult doing everything possible to have ble. Ginnie Mae has been extraordinarily suc­ enough to come by as it is. We cannot stand cessful in meeting its mandate to assure the people build their homes. We are talk­ idly by and watch a further erosion of mort­ ing about the need for family; foster­ availability of mortgage money nationwide be­ ing an environment to help combat gage availability. I believe this measure is a cause it has exercised this authority with dis­ drugs, alcoholism, crime, and all of fair and reasoned response-it allows Ginnie cretion. In fact, Ginnie Mae has not raised its that. I was just reading last night Mae to raise their guaranty fee if it is warrant­ guarantee fee since the inception of the secu­ about a young man from the Bronx ed by the administrative costs, and not simply rities program in 1970. who is one of the Westinghouse schol­ to make the agency more competitive with the The proposed fee increase is based on the ars in mathematics, a young Chinese private sector. Accordingly, I urge my col­ need to strengthen Ginnie Mae's reserves American. They attribute his whole leagues to support H.R. 1056 capping the against the prospect of mounting losses, as success to the fact that his family has guaranty fee at 6 basis points. well as to place Ginnie Mae's balance sheet a strong family concept. Now the Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup­ on a more competitive footing with non-Gov­ family does not become a family until port of H.R. 1056, to limit GNMA fees. As it ernment-guaranteed mortgage-backed securi­ it has a home, until it has a nest for has before, the administration in its most ties. Gross advances to security holders to­ the members of the family to light recent budget submission proposed increases taled $52 million from 1970 through 1986. and work from. So this bill has a in the fees associated with the Federal mort­ Ginnie Mae will advance $800 million in this greater impact than just reducing a gage credit programs. Congress has not ap­ year alone. few dollars for the average person in proved these fee increases in the past. No one is arguing that the proposed raise Now, however, the Department of Housing the process of establishing and buying will place the fee schedule above market and Urban Development has moved ahead a home. levels. This fee increase will have only a administratively to raise the fee it charges I thank the gentleman for yielding. minor impact on mortgage bankers and bor­ mortgage lenders from 6 basis points to 1O Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rowers. Yes, the increase may raise the clos­ basis points. Unless H.R. 1056 is enacted, this yield myself such time as I may con­ ing costs for some home buyers. Yet, even if increase will take effect March 1 of this year. sume. the lender passes on the entire increase to The administration has proposed this in­ Mr. . Speaker, I wish to thank the the borrower, which I believe competitive fac­ crease despite congressional opposition which gentleman from Texas and also I tors will prevent, the added cost for a $60,000 has been clearly enunciated on several occa­ would like the record to reflect that mortgage would be $1.50 per month. sions. The proposal was not even published in indispensable to even considering this Proponents of this legislation may argue the Federal Register for public comment. legislation has been two very stalwart that the fee increase ·constitutes a tax in­ Members on the so-called minority The increase is totally unwarranted. GNMA has not demonstrated an actuarial need for crease. Don't believe it. If ever there was a side. Now I do not like to use labels be­ clearcut user fee, this is it. cause it is like an ethnic identification the fee increase, and the proposal would un­ and the like. We are all legislating fairly discriminate against first-time home This fee increase is quite properly consid­ here. Each one of us is a peer. We got buyers. Closing costs would go up, and par­ ered as a reduction in a subsidy. Passage of elected in the same way in our respec­ ticipating in the American dream of home this bill will result in an increase in the deficit tive districts. It has been most inspira­ ownership would become even more difficult. by $52 million in fiscal year 1988 and by $596 tional to have both Mr. McKINNEY Young couples just starting out have enough million through fiscal year 1992. and Mr. WYLIE, in particular, for the trouble trying to purchase a home without Unlike the blue smoke and mirrors that leadership that they have exerted. If I making matters worse with this unjustified in­ often passes for deficit reduction in Washing­ had not presented this bill, either one crease. The proposal would seriously hurt the ton, cutting the deficit-really cutting the defi­ of them would have. I want the record housing industry, an important part of our Na­ cit-is painful. In this case, the subsidy reduc­ to show that. tion's economy. tion is reasonable, fair, and appropriate. We Mr. WYLIE. Mr. Speaker, I sincerely In short, Mr. Speaker, this proposal is un­ don't get many real opportunities around this appreciate the kind remarks of the dis­ needed and unfair. I urge my colleagues to place to make a clear choice on the deficit. tinguished gentleman from Texas. support the legislation before us, and cap the Here's one that's worth $596 million. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong GNMA fee at its current level of 6 basis Finally, H.R. 1056, with no opportunity for support of H.R. 1056, legislation introduced by points. amendment as presented, dissolves success­ the gentleman from Texas, the distiguished Mr. GRADISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in oppo­ ful legislation in place nearly 20 years and re­ chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing, sition to H.R. 1056 and urge my colleagues to places it with a straitjacket on Ginnie Mae's Mr. GONZALEZ, and the gentleman from Mas­ vote against this legislation. management ability to set not just its guaran­ sachusetts (Mr. FRANK]. This bill repeals a guarantee fee increase tee fee, but other charges as well. This legislation caps at 6 basis points, 0.06 recently implemented by the Government Na­ The essential provisions of this bill are al­ percent, the guaranty fee for Government Na­ tional Mortgage Association, Ginnie Mae and ready a part of H.R. 4, the omnibus housing tional Mortgage Association securities on one places sharp restrictions on other Ginnie Mae bill, as introduced and more properly should to four family homes financed by FHA and VA fees. While I do not necessarily endorse be considered there. Experience shows that mortgages. This measure freezes fees for higher fees by Ginnie Mae, I am troubled by for loan-guarantee programs where adminis­ commitments and administrative expenses at the ramifications of this bill and believe that trative flexibility is not allowed, deficits and ha- February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3967 bitual supplemental appropriations are the pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. rating the enactment of the Hatch act of norm. I urge my colleagues to vote "no." 1056. March 2, 1887, and its role in establishing Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong The question was taken. our Nation's system of State agricultural ex­ periment stations. support of H.R. 1056 which would block the Mr. LUNGREN. Mr. Speaker, I Reagan administration's attempt to increase object to the vote on the ground that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu­ the guarantee fee on Ginnie Mae mortgage­ a quorum is not present and make the ant to the rule, a second is not re­ backed securities from 6 basis points to 1O point of order that a quorum is not quired on this motion. basis points. As an original cosponsor of H.R. present. The gentleman from Texas CMr. DE 1056, I want to commend the leadership and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu­ LA GARZA] will be recognized for 20 the chairman of the Housing and Community ant to clause 5 of rule I and the minutes and the gentleman from Mis­ Development Subcommittee, the gentleman Chair's prior announcement, further souri CMr. COLEMAN] will be recognized from Texas [Mr. GONZALEZ], for bringing this proceedings on this motion will be for 20 minutes. important measure to the floor in a swift postponed. The Chair recognizes the gentleman manner. This legislation must be enacted into The point of no quorum is consid­ from Texas CMr. DE LA GARZA]. law prior to March 1, 1987, to block the fee ered withdrawn. Mr. DE LA GARZA. Mr. Speaker, I increase. yield myself such time as I may con­ Mr. Speaker, the Government National sume. Mortgage Association · [Ginnie Mae] was cre­ COMMEMORATING THE lOOTH Mr. Speaker, House Joint Resolution ated by Congress in 1968 to increase the ANNIVERSARY OF THE HATCH 3 expresses the sense of Congress that availability of mortgage credit for low- and ACT OF MARCH 2, 1887 the State agricultural experiment sta­ moderate-income homebuyers. Ginnie Mae Mr. DE LA GARZA. Mr. Speaker, I tion research system should continue packages mortgages insured by the FHA or move to suspend the rules and pass to be supported and that the lOOth an­ guaranteed by the Veterans' Administration the joint resolution Arizona's heritage is its Employee Recognition Week" will historian Robert Wozenicki called Arizona, "a beauty. From the magnificent Grand Canyon focus our attention, however briefly, frontier beyond a frontier." in the north to Saguaro National Monument in on the efforts and achievements of the Now, since World War II, Arizona has expe- . the south. From the beauty of Lake Mead in U.S. Government work force. I ask my rienced a dramatic boom in opportunity· and the west to the serenity of Hannagan Meadow colleagues for their generous support population. Today, we remain the second fast- in the east, Arizona's landscape is among the of this legislation. est growing State in America. Those who most picturesque in the world . . The joint resolution was ordered to have come to Arizona have led in pioneering It is for these reasons that Arizonans have be engrossed and read a third time, such new fields as heart transplants, cancer chosen to celebrate their diamond jubilee, a was read the third time, and passed, studies, respiratory diseases, and arthritis re- year long celebration sure to rival the cannons and a motion to reconsider was laid on search, and Arizona has been involved in and bells, the dynamite and the steam whis­ the table. each of ·the space missions-from Apollo ties that went off 75 years ago when we were down to the Voyagers, and advancements in admitted to the Union. o 1250 astronomy are ongoing. The spirit of our diamond jubilee is captured Arizona herself has not disappointed those in an origional poem written on statehood day DESIGNATING 1987 AS who have come. From the unequalled Grand by Bobbie Russell Broumley. It is my pleasure ARIZONA'S DIAMOND JUBILEE Canyon in the north to the Saguaro National to include Bobbie's poem during our consider- Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Monument in the south, the State offers limit- ation today. unanimous consent that the Commit- less beauty. This last territory in the lower 48 tee on Post Office and Civil Service be to join the Union remains a symbol of the " MAY Gon BE To Us" discharged from further consideration frontier, of the desert, and of the West-as Tenacity of Spirit of the Senate joint resolution Palestine. Today, Hadassah is the larg­ the envisioned future: Now. therefore. be it niversary of the founding of Hadassah, the est voluntary women's organization in Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ Women's Zionist Organization of America. the United States, with over 385,000 resentatives of the United States of America Hadassah, a volunteer organization, with in Congress assembled, That February 14, members. The humanitarian assist­ over 385,000 volunteer members, has been ance extended by Hadassah has 1987. be designated as "Arizona Statehood responsible for building and maintaining medi­ Day" and that 1987 be declared and ac­ reached many, here in the United cal organizations located in Jerusalem and States, in Israel, and around the knowledged as "Arizona Diamond Jubilee Israel, which is dedicated to excellence in all Year" in honor of the seventy-fifth anniver­ world. sary-the Diamond Jubilee-of Arizona's ad­ aspects of health care. Among the many endeavors for mission to the United States. The President Hadassah, which supports a wide range of wllich Hadassah has gained interna­ is requested to issue a proclamation calling educational programs in the United States as tional renown are the creation and op­ upon the people of the United States and all well as Israel, promotes the highest ideals of eration of Hadassah Medical Organiza­ Federal, State. and local governments to ob­ not only Judaic values but American demo­ tion in Jerusalem, Israel, which in­ serve such day with appropriate ceremonies cratic values as well. Hadassah is one of the largest contributors cludes a world-class primary care hos­ and activities. pital. This facility is dedicated to heal­ AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DYMALLY to the Jewish National Fund which is commit­ ted to the development and rebuilding of the ing, teaching and research, regardless Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, I offer Homeland of Israel. of race or creed and it is here that the an amendment. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join medical facility has offered assistance The Clerk read as follows: me in recognizing Hadassah for their contribu­ and technical expertise and training to Amendment offered by Mr. DYMALLY: tion to the well-being of individuals and for its those from Africa and Asia, including Page 3, beginning on line 1, strike "Febru­ outstanding contributions to health care and educating the future doctors of those ary 14, 1987, be designated as 'Arizona research to alleviate poverty and diseases regions at the Hadassah Hebrew Uni­ Statehood Day' and that 1987 be" and throughout the world. versity Medical School. insert "1987 is". Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, will Hadassah also supports a high Page 3, line 8, strike "day" and insert the gentlewoman yield? school, community college and voca­ "year". Mrs. MORELLA. I yield to the gen­ tion guidance institute in Israel, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tleman from California. operates youth programs and summer question is on the amendment offered Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, some­ camps here in the United St~tes. It is by the gentleman from California [Mr. time in the late 1960's I had the good also extensively involved in reclama­ DYMALLY]. pleasure of visiting Israel. I think it tion projects and development of the The amendment was agreed to. was after the Yorn Kippur war. My land of Israel, including reforestation The Senate joint resolution was or­ wife and I had the privilege of visiting efforts conducted by the Jewish Na­ dered to be read a third time, was read the wounded soldiers at the Hadassah tional Fund. In fact, Hadassah is the the third time, and passed. Hospital and learned that my friend largest single contributor to the and colleague, then Senator BEILEN­ Jewish National Fund in the world. TITLE AMENDMENTS OFFERED BY MR. DYMALL Y soN's family, had a great deal to do Mr. Speaker, the quality of life for Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, I offer with funding of that hospital. many people around the world has an amendment to the title. So it was a sense of horror to see been enhanced through the humani­ The Clerk read as follows: these soldiers wounded, but it was also tarian ideals incorporated in Hadas­ Title amendment offered by Mr. DYMALLY: a sense of joy to note that my friend's sah's work. I know we all join in con­ Amend the title so as to read: "Joint resolu­ family had done a great deal to make gratulating Hadassah upon reaching tion declaring 1987 as 'Arizona Diamond Ju­ that hospital the great hospital it is this important milestone, and I know bilee Year'.". today. that my colleagues would want to join The title amendment was agreed to. The hospital serves a very, very me in wishing this superb organization A motion to reconsider was laid on useful function, both for the soldiers many more years of success in its the table. and for the civilian population, and future endeavors. Accordingly, I urge for the women and labor movement in my colleagues to fully support House Israel. Concurrent Resolution 46. 3972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 Mr. SOLARZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to lem shortly after the Yorn Kippur war. At that (3) congratulates and joins all the mem­ pay tribute to a very special occasion-the time, as a California State senator, I had the bers of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Or­ 75th anniversary of the founding of Hadassah, privilege of visiting the Hadassah Medical ganization of America, in celebrating its sev­ the Women's Zionist Organization of America. Center. enty-fifth anniversary on February 26, 1987. On February 24-75 years to the day after This hospital facility not only dedicates itself AMENDMENT OFFERED BY KR. DYKALLY Henrietta Szold founded Hadassah-2,000 to medical care for persons of all back­ Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, I offer people packed into the New York Hilton to grounds, it offers training and technical assist­ an amendment. celebrate. The attendees heard glowing trib­ ance to future doctors from Israel, Asia, and The Clerk read as follows: utes from Mayor Koch, Abba Eban, and the Africa. Hadassah's dedication to improving Amendment offered by Mr. DYMALLY: Israeli Consul General of New York, Moshe health care is but one of many humanitarian Page 3, line 4, strike "26," and insert "24,". Yeager. Hadassah's esteemed president, Ruth endeavors this voluntary organization has un­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Popkin, also addressed the gathering. The dertaken in the 75 years since its founding. question is on the amendment offered highlight of the evening was the presentation Let me also mention that my colleague from by the gentleman from California CMr. of awards to Nathan Straus 111 and Oscar California [Mr. BEILENSON), and his family are DYMALLY]. Straus 111 who represent the third generation deeply involved in Hadassah's humanitarian The amendment was agreed to. of the Straus and Guggenheim families. These work. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The families were instrumental in the building of I am pleased to support my colleagues in question is on the concurrent resolu­ the original Hadassah Health Center in Jeru­ this worthwhile commemorative effort. tion. salem and the extraordinary Hadassah Hospi­ Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I with­ The concurrent resolution was tal now standing on Mount Scopus. draw my reservation of objection. agreed to. Hadassah is perhaps best known for its re­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there markable medical facilities in Israel. The com­ objection to the request of the gentle­ AMENDMENT TO THE PREAMBLE OFFERED BY MR. plex includes a state-of-the-art primary care DYMALLY man from California? Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, I offer and teaching hospital, oncology center, mater­ There was no objection. nity division, dental clinic, as well as medical, an amendment to the preamble. The Clerk read the concurrent reso­ The Clerk read as follows: nursing, pharmacy, and occupational therapy lution, as follows: schools. The entire operation services close Amendment to the preamble offered by to a half a million patients a year. H. CON. RES. 46 Mr. DYMALLY: Page 2, in the sixth clause of The true scope of Hadassah's activities and Whereas, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist the preamble, strike "26," and insert "24,". influence extends worldwide. With 385,000 Organization of America, numbering over The amendment to the preamble three hundred and eighty-five thousand vol­ was agreed to. members, Hadassah is the largest voluntary unteers, has for seventy-five years promoted women's organization in the United States. a two-fold program of education for its A motion to reconsider was laid on Hadassah's Youth Aliyah program has inte­ members and their families to the highest the table. grated hundreds of thousands of refugee chil­ ideals of Judaic and American democratic dren into Israeli society, many of them res­ values, and participation in the rebuilding cued from the Nazi Holocaust, from Arab of a Jewish homeland in Israel; LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE countries and most recently, from the Ethiopi­ Whereas, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist DAY an famine. Hadassah supports high schools, Organization of America, has built and Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, I ask maintains Hadassah Medical Organization, colleges, and vocational institutions in Israel, located in Jerusalem, Israel, which includes unanimous consent that the Commit­ as well as summer camps for Jewish youth in a primary care hospital dedicated to heal­ tee on Post Office and Civil Service be the United States. As the largest contributor ing, teaching and research, where all who discharged from further consideration ot the Jewish National Fund in the world, Ha­ are in need are treated regardless of race or of the joint resolution World War I that an independ­ My particular interest in House Concurrent <2> supports its ongoing efforts to alleviate ent Lithuania emerged as a free nation and Resolution 46 stems from my trip to Jerusa- poverty and disease in various regions; and declared her independence from a long histo- February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3973 ry of Russian and German rule. The small this day we maintain diplomatic rela­ is that there appears to be some kind country's declaration marked the beginning of tions with the exiled representatives of letting up with respect to the new a fight for freedom and resulted in an inde­ of the former independent govern­ Premier of the Soviet Union, Mr. Gor­ pendent nation, truly capable of achieving tre­ ment. bachev. I would hope that he would be mendous social and economic strides. Under the current Soviet puppet cognizant of Mr. Russo's and other re­ Today no flags of independence are flying. government, the people of Lithuania marks relative to this issue. I think it The country's independence was seized in have suffered many hardships. The is very, very, important that he under­ 1940 by the Soviet Union and she has re­ Soviets employed mass deportations in stand· as we unde:r:stand that oppres­ mained under Communist Dominance for the an attempt to break their national re­ sion of any sort is something that are past 4 7 years without any opportunity for self­ solve. Civil and human liberties have not only our own national values, they government she once enjoyed and prospered been denied and Lithuanian literature ought to be international values. under. Lithuanians still remember their free­ has been suppressed in an effort to de­ I hope that we can pass that resolu­ dom and they have continually resisted Soviet stroy their sense of national identity. tion. attempts to destroy their strong unity and The Lithuanians' only solace in the Mr. RITIER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to identity. face of these indignities and injustices rise in support of House Joint Resolution 129 As our Nation champions the cause of free­ is the support of all free nations for which designates February 16, 1988, as "Lith­ dom and human rights throughout the world, their continuing determination to be uanian Independence Day." The prompt con­ let all Americans show compassion to the free. sideration of this. legislation by so many of my Lithuanians and hope that some day they will I feel honored to have the opportu­ colleagues shows the importance of this his­ be allowed to realize their God-given rights we nity to speak on the Lithuanian peo­ toric day and demonstrates the commitment enjoy and they once declared. ple's behalf in recognition of their of the American people to the principle of By adopting this resolution the House will courage and resolve. They are a source self-determination for Lithuania. bring the attention and recognition to this im­ of inspiration, and a reminder of the Qn this day, 70 years ago, February 16, portant day and what it means as a symbol indomitability of the human spirit for freedom. which struggles for liberty and justice 1918, the Council of Lithuania announced to I urge my colleagues to adopt this measure. even under the oppressive yoke of an the world the reemergence of a free Lithuania. Mr. RUSSO. Mr. Speaker, will the unyielding totalitarian authority. I This historic day came after a difficult 123 gentlewoman yield? hope that you will join me today in years of Russian and German rule and occu­ Mrs. MORELLA. I yield to the gen­ voting for House Joint Resolution 129, pation. The fact that they were able to main­ tleman from Illinois. and that on February 16, 1988, the tain their resolve and commitment to freedom Mr. RUSSO. Mr. Speaker, on Febru­ 70th anniversary of the declaration of for such a long period is a testament to the ary 16, 1918, the people of Lithuania, Lithuanian freedom, we will join to­ deep and profound roots of the independent after centuries of foreign domination, gether in assuring the brave people of Lithuanian people. We can be sobered that joined together and declared them­ Lithuania that they are not forgotten, our fight for a reawakening of that freedom is, selves to be a free and independent and that all America shares their cher­ from a historical perspective, relatively young. nation. This assertion of self-determi­ ished hope of an independent Lithua­ The 44 years, we have endured alongside the nation by the people of Lithuania nia. Lithuanian people, as they wait and work for stirred the hearts of many Americans Mrs. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, will the their freedom, is only a little more than one­ then, and has not been forgotten by gentlewoman yield? third the wait endured by previous genera­ Americans today, 69 years later. A Mrs. MORELLA. I yield to the gen­ tions. similar bold, proud, and courageous tlewoman from Ohio. I think it important to discuss the tenacity of declaration heralded the beginning of Mrs. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, first of the Lithuanian people and the Soviet re­ our own Nation over 200 years ago. all, I want to compliment the distin­ sponse to their demands for freedom. I'm sure In the years that followed, the Lith­ guished new chairman of the Subcom­ there are many Americans who could wonder uanian people worked hard and with a mittee on Census and Population, on how it is possible to expect Lithuania to sure hand to advance Lithuanian soci­ which I have served in the past, and emerge with her culture intact after years of ety in many areas of endeavor. Only 5 my distinguished friend on the minori­ repressive Soviet domination. The answer to years after independence, Lithuania ty side, for their great work in this this question is that Lithuania has a rich and had raised its standard of living above area. independent heritage that predates the found­ the pre-1914 level without any assist- ing of our great Nation by over 500 years. For . ance from foreign countries. A perma­ 0 1300 instance, this year Lithuanians celebrated their nent constitution was adopted on Mr. Speaker, these resolutions are 600-year anniversary of conversion to Christi­ August 22, 1922, which provided for an important to many people. I wanted to anity. Lithuanian and Russian cultures are as 8-hour work day, land reform, and var­ compliment my friend from Illinois be­ different as German and French cultures. The ious public works projects which, cause I really do agree with him on language, method of education, customs, among other achievements, saw the that issue of Lithuanian Independ­ dress, and traditions of Lithuania are special number of secondary schools increase ence. One of the sad things about any and unique. at a dramatic rate. The rebirth of an form of oppression is when another On the other hand, the Soviets have main­ independent Lithuanian State people attempt to take away the cul­ tained that "Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are launched a cultural renaissance which ture of the people that they are op­ of their own free will, an inalienable part of the resulted in great accomplishments in pressing. This is what has happened, it Soviet Union and not oppressed people" music and literature. Lithuanian writ­ seems to me, in places like Lithuania [Pravda, June 7, 1986]. Since World War II, ers were inspired to pen many works and Estonia and other areas. That is, when the Soviets annexed Lithuania and rich in national forklore and history. that you have a real attempt to take many other nations, the Soviets have sought Unfortunately, this golden age of in­ away the language, the freedom, the to destroy Lithuanian culture through an in­ dependence and progress lasted only culture, everything from the food to tense russification campaign. The systematic 22 short years. In 1940, a Soviet­ the varieties of dances and so on so closing of churches and independent schools Staged election led, despite interna­ that people are demoralized to a point and the forced resettlement of huge segments tional condemnation, to the annex­ of submission. of the Lithuanian population to places such as ation of Lithuania by the Soviet I think that we need to call atten­ harsh and faraway Siberia, while they have Union. The United States Government tion, we as Members, while we cannot taken their toll, have only proven that Soviet has never recognized this intolerable always have a lot to say about what assertions are false and self-serving. act, and the Soviet Union's complete goes on in the Soviet Union. I think Today, a life few Americans would recog­ disregard for Lithuanian national sov­ we do have to focus in on these issues. nize is played out in Lithuania, Parents are ereignty and self" determination. To One of the heartening things, frankly, prohibited from sending their children to the 3974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 school of their choice, denying them the op­ Final Act, and to concentrate on articles refer­ ment to live up to its commitments under the portunity to provide their children with a ring to human rights and fundamental free­ Helsinki accords, is waiting to go home. We proper education. Careers are determined by doms, including freedom of thought, con­ should not be satisfied until he does. the state. Products we would call basic are in science, religion and belief, and also human Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I short supply. Freedom of speech is denied. contacts." withdraw my reservation of objection. Freedom of the press is denied. All real politi­ I would mention that the Lithuanian group The SPEAKER pro tempore the hope, we look back to a day of freedom in thorities moved quickly to break up the Lithua­ as follows: 1918 and look forward to its rebirth in years to nian Helsinki Group. Less than a year after H.J. RES. 129 come. the group's founding, in Augu~t 1977, Viktoras Whereas February 16, 1987, is the 69th an­ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Petkus was arrested and charged with "anti­ niversary of the declaration of independ­ be a cosponsor of House Joint Resolution Soviet agitation and propaganda." In another ence of Lithuania; 129, which would designate February 16, example of Baltic solidarity and resistance to Whereas on February 16, 1918, the Coun­ 1987, as "Lithuanian Independence Day," and the Soviet occupation, Estonians and Latvians cil of Lithuania, the sole representative of the Lithuanian people, in conformity with I would like to commend my colleagues, DON called as witnesses refused to testify against the recognized right to national self-deter­ RITTER, who is a member of the Helsinki Petkus. Three Estonians and four Latvians mination, proclaimed the restoration of an Commission, and MARTY Russo for initiating wrote an appeal to Amnesty International call­ independent and democratic Lithuania and this commemorative legislation. ing for the release of Petkus. ended all ties that formally subordinated All of us here are familiar with the events Nevertheless, in July 1978 a Soviet court Lithuania to other nations; that transpired nearly 4 7 years ago when the sentenced Petkus to 7 years at a special Whereas a free Lithuania existed until Soviet Army invaded and occupied independ­ regime labor camp, 3 years of prison, and 3 1940 when the Union of Soviet Socialist Re­ ent Lithuania. Through terror, deportations, years of internal exile. He is presently being publics took over the country; murder, and rigged elections, Lithuania, like held at the notoriously harsh perm camp No. Whereas the United States opposes tyran­ her Baltic neighbors Estonia and Latvia, 36-1 for political prisoners near the Ural ny and injustice in all forms and supports became another captive nation of the Soviet Mountains. the cause of a free Lithuania; and Empire. After 20 years of political liberty and Viktoras Petkus did not cease his struggle Whereas the oppressed people currently living in Lithuania keep the flame of free­ economic prosperity, a treacherous deal be­ for human rights when he was escorted dom forever burning in their hearts: Now, tween Stalin and Hitler brought Lithuanian in­ behind the barbed wire. From his prison camp therefore, be it dependence to an end. he and Estonian human rights activist Mark Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ Mr. Speaker, volumes have been written Niklus announced in 1983 that they had joined resentatives of the United States of America about the tragedy of the Lithuanian people the Ukrainian Helsinki Monitoring Group. In in Congress assembled, That February 16, under Soviet rule, the attempts by Moscow to retribution, Soviet authorities denied him con­ 1987, is designated as "Lithuanian Inde­ destroy their church and their traditions, to tact with his wife in Lithuania for almost 2 pendence Day", and the President is author­ eradicate their language, the ruination that years between August 1983 and April 1985. ized and requested to issue a proclamation Soviet collectivism has brought upon their He was also denied a meeting with his rela­ calling upon the people of the United States economy. I would, however, like to discuss the tives in October 1985 without explanation. to celebrate such day with appropriate cere­ fate of one individual whose life epitomizes Mr. Speaker, Petkus wrote from prison in monies and activities. the struggle of the Lithuanian people against August 1983 that "* * * quite a few prisoners AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. DYMALLY the foreign aggressor. That individual is Vik­ were starved to the point of dehumanization, Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, I offer toras Petkus, Lithuanian patriot and impris­ but they still have not lost their inner spiritual an amendment. oned chairman of the Lithuanian Helsinki freedom. They have also not lost their ability The Clerk read as follows: Monitoring Group. to communicate. Even more: they have not Amendment offered by Mr. DYMALLY: On When General Secretary Brezhnev, on lost hope and faith, without which creation page 2, line 3, strike "1987," and insert behalf of the Soviet Government, signed the and life itself are impossible. And, perhaps, "1988,". Helsinki accords in 1975, he pledged his Gov­ most importantly, even in such hell they have The SPEAKER pro tempore to counting Office, three quarters of all 1984 when ASHAA was passed. The provide funds to the Nation's neediest local school districts in the country have at President signed the ASHAA legisla­ educational agencies to help them abate po­ least one building with friable asbes­ tion into law. In each of the past 3 tentially deadly asbestos in order to protect tos. The GAO estimates total cleanup years the Congress has reaffirmed its school children; commitment to cleaning up asbestos in Whereas the Congress provided costs to be in the range of $1.5 billion $50,000,000 in grants and loans under such to $3 billion. schools by appropriating $50 million Act for fiscal year 1987; Recognizing the severity of the prob­ for the program. Whereas the Environmental Protection lem, the need for immediate action, It is time to get on with the ASHAA Agency asserted in its budget that ASHAA and the inability of State and local program and get asbestos out of · our funds are unnecessary because prior year government to fully respond to the schools. . This resolution will let the ad­ funds have greatly reduced the problem and problem, the Asbestos School Hazard ministration · know what we think of many States have their own program, and Abatement Act of 1984 was enacted its rescission request and will force the the EPA is delaying the fiscal year 1987 ASHAA financial asssistance application into law. Under ASHAA, the EPA pro­ EPA to make ASHAA awards in time process; vides grants and interest free loans to for use this summer. Whereas there is a dire need for these needy school d\stricts for asbestos I commend the gentleman from funds and the Environmental Protection cleanup projects. Congress appropri­ Michigan [Mr. DINGELL], the gentle­ Agency's current schedule to issue grants ated $50 million for this program for man from New Jersey [Mr. FLORIO], and loans in June of 1987 will seriously fiscal year 1987. and the gentleman from New York impair the ability of local educational agen­ Unfortunately, the administration [Mr. LE~Tl for bringing this issue to cies in need of Federal funds to complete as­ has asked Congress to rescind $47.5 our attention. I would also like to bestos abatement work during the 1987 summer school recess: Now, therefore, be it million of the $50 million appropriated thank the ranking member of the sub­ Resolved by the Senate and House of R ep­ for fiscal year 1987. To make matters committee, the distinguished gentle­ resentatives of the United States of America worse, the EPA, which administers the man from Kansas [Mr. WHITTAKER], in Congress assembled, That the Environ­ ASHAA Program, has decided to put for his help and cooperation in bring­ mental Protection Agency and any other the program on hold while Congress ing this resolution before the House in 3976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 a swift and timely fashion. I urge my I am delighted to be joined on this bi­ ards. The administration claims that asbestos colleagues to support the resolution. partisan legislation by Chairman DIN­ loan and grant funds are unnecessary be­ GELL, subcommittee Chairman LUKEN, 0 1320 cause prior appropriations have greatly re­ Congressman LENT, and Congressman duced the problem and many States have Mr. WHITTAKER. Mr. Speaker, I WHITTAKER. their own programs. This claim is simply a yield myself such time as I may con­ For each of the last 3 years, Con­ misstatement of the current situation. sume. gress has appropriated $50 million to The last Congress passed, and the Presi­ Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support assist the Nation's neediest schools in dent signed, legislation which requires the En­ of House Joint Resolution 153. This cleaning up asbestos in order to pro­ vironmental Protection Agency [EPA] to man­ resolution calls upon the U.S. Environ­ tect the children who attend these date cleanup of asbestos in schools. It also mental Protection Agency to fulfill schools. In the past, the administra­ increases the grant and loan funding to assist the requirements of the Asbestos tion opposed funds for this important· schools. The asbestos in schools problem is School Hazard Abatement Act by health program but agreed to the con­ as critical today as it has ever been. Over 15 awarding to schools previously appro­ gressional appropriatiO{ls. Unfortu­ million children attend class in the 31,000 priated funds for the cleanup of asbes­ nately, this year the administration school buildings with dangerous asbestos tos. has taken an extra step-it has pro­ contamination. Mr. Speaker, this Congress will soon posed not to spend the $47.5 million find itself embroiled in endless budget EPA was able to fund only 17 percent of that Congress earmarked for grants the schools that applied for loan and grant as­ battles with the administration. How­ and loans to schools. ever important these debates will be, it In its budget, EPA claimed the grant sistance last year. The number of applications is clear to this Member that Congress and loan is no longer needed because is expected to dramatically increase because will not compromise in the area of as­ the prior appropriations greatly re­ of the new asbestos law. bestos cleanup in schools. duced the problem and many States I recently received a letter from Charlie It is important to note that this res­ have their own programs in place. Brown, the attorney general of West Virginia, olution does not affect budgetary ex­ This claim is simply a misstatement who complained about the proposed rescis­ penditures for fiscal year 1988. Rather of the current situation. Over 15 mi'l­ sion because it could result in a financially the resolution simply calls upon the lion children attend class in the 31,000 strapped school district having to choose be­ Environmental Protection Agency to school buildings with dangerous asbes­ tween funding for staff and equipment or for award funds that were already appro­ tos contamination. EPA was able to asbestos abatement. Attorney General Brown priated for fiscal year 1987 for the provide funds to only 17 percent of the correctly notes that choosing one at the ex­ cleanup of asbestos in schools. There schools that applied for asbestos grant pense of the other would have far-reaching is no new money associated with this loan assistance last year. Moreover, and disastrous results. measure. applications for funds will increase The administration is taking the shortsighted This resolution is necessary because dramatically over the next 3 years be­ view that the $47.5 million should be saved at of the administration's proposal to re­ cause the last Congress passed, and the expense of our Nation's schoolchildren. I scind most of the $50 million Congress the President signed, legislation which believe we must provide for the future by pro­ appropriated for this· purpose. Al­ requires schools to follow tough asbes­ tecting our Nation's most important re­ though this rescission will not become tos inspection and abatement stand­ source-our children-from the hazards of ex­ effective without congressional action, ards. posure to asbestos. it has provided EPA with an excuse No one believes the Congress will ap­ I commend to my colleagues Attorney Gen­ for delaying the distribution of funds. prove this rescission, but it has unfor­ eral Brown's letter: If this delay continues, needy schools tunate results nonetheless. EPA has OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, will be unable to receive the funds in delayed the application process, so Charleston, WV, February 2, 1987. time to conduct cleanup work during this money will not be available to Hon. JAMES FLORIO, House of Representatives, the summer months when students schools in time to complete work Washington, DC. are on vacation. during the summer school vacation, DEAR REPRESENTATIVE FLORIO: This is writ­ I want to impress on my colleagues according to EPA's new schedule. This ten in strong support of the position you the fact that there remain over 31,000 is simply and obviously unacceptable. and the Environmental Subcommittee you asbestos-contaminated school build­ An estimated 50,000 children will chair have taken regarding the disastrous ings in this country. Although cleanup return in September to school build­ and potentially tragic cuts in the School As­ is scheduled to begin at many of them ings still contaminated by dangerous · bestos Removal Funding requested by Presi­ this summer, under EPA's delayed asbestos-school buildings that should dent Reagan. schedule, over 50,000 children will have been cleaned up during the The dangers posed by exposure to asbes­ tos are well known and well documented. To return to schools next fall that are summer recess with these funds. continue to expose our nation's children and still contaminated. The resolution states that EPA's school workers to this cancer inducing sub­ Mr. Speaker, the administration has current schedule for awarding funds is stance is unconscionable. Yet, without ade­ shown poor judgment in trying to trim unacceptable. It requires EPA and any quate federal funds the burden for abate­ the budget on an issue as important as other agencies involved-including the ment would fall squarely on the shoulders the cleanup of asbestos in schools. I Office of Management and Budget-to of the state school districts. The majority of urge my colleagues to support this res­ take the steps necessary to ensure that these district budgets are already overbur­ olution. If we must spend Federal schools are awarded funds in time to dened; the proposed federal budget cuts could result in a school district having to money, let us ensure that it is spent as do work this summer. choose between funding teachers, or text­ effectively as possible. Protecting 50,000 children from the books and asbestos abatement. Either Mr. THOMAS A. LUKEN. Mr. hazards of exposure to asbestos makes choice would have far-reaching and disas­ Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gen­ this an extremely worthwhile invest­ trous results. tleman from New Jersey [Mr. FLORIO]. ment. If the administration cannot Sincerely, Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, I am move quickly enough to provide for CHARLES G. BROWN, pleased the House is acting so rapidly our children's safety, then Congress Attorney General. on this joint resolution requiring the will require EPA to act. Mr. WHITTAKER. Mr. Speaker, I Environmental Protection Agency I urge support of this important yield such time as he may consume to [EPAl to distribute funds appropri­ health legislation. the gentleman from New York [Mr. ated under the School Asbestos Grant Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, the administra­ LENT], vice chairman of our full com­ and Loan Program in time to complete tion has proposed to rescind $4 7.5 million that mittee. asbestos cleanup work in school build­ Congress appropriated to assist the Nation's Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, I thank the ings during this year's summer recess. neediest schools in cleaning up asbestos haz- gentleman from Kansas for his very · February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3977 able leadership in this particular field in my district on Long Island, that the concern to EPA Administrator Lee and also the gentleman from Ohio Federal funds will not reach them by Thomas. While it is clear that Con­ [Mr. LUKEN], chairman of the subcom­ summer-the time when most of the gress has no intention of rescinding mittee for bringing this measure to construction and cleanup work must these funds the EPA has declined to the floor. be done. initiate the grant application process, Mr. Speaker, I want to lend my en­ EPA has prepared a schedule by thus throwing the entire schedule into thusiastic support to House Joint Res­ which grants and loans to 1987 appli­ chaos. This resolution directs the EPA olution 153, a measure which will help cants will be issued in June of this and other agencies involved in the As­ to put an end to a serious problem year. .This schedule does not allow the bestos Abatement Program, to award that threatens the health of over 15 schools time to contract for cleanup grants in a timely manner. Fifteen million of this country's schoolchil­ work during the remaining months of million schoolchildren are exposed to dren-asbestos in our schools. summer vacation. If this schedule is asbestos hazards on a daily basis. We Last year the Enegy and Commerce followed an estimated 50,000 children have a responsibility to these children Committee addressed this threat, will return in the fall to school build­ and their families to make certain that through a bipartisan effort, by intro­ ings still contaminated by asbestos. their health and safety is protected, as ducing legislation requiring asbestos This is a problem that needs immedi­ Congress had originally intended. Ac­ cleanup and the establishment of min­ ate attention-the health of our chil­ cordingly, I urge my colleagues to sup­ imum health standards in schools to dren is at risk. It is up to us as legisla­ port House Joint Resolution 153. protect our children and school em­ tors to ensure that schools receive this Mr. WHITTAKER. Mr. Speaker, I ployees from asbestos health hazards. money as soon as possible. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from The 99th Congress overwhelmingly I urge my colleagues to support this Pennsylvania [Mr. GOODLING]. passed that legislation and President worthwhile legislation. Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I Reagan signed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act into law last D 1330 cannot imagine that we are still debat­ October. Mr. WHITTAKER. Mr. Speaker, I ing this issue, and that a resolution is Along with that legislation, Mr. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from necessary at this particular time. It Speaker, Congress appropriated $50 New York [Mr. GILMAN]. seems to me it has been 6 years ago, million for the EPA to distribute Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in when out of the Committee on Educa­ through loans and grants to schools strong support of House Joint Resolu­ tion and Labor we passed a bill doing for asbestos cleanup. This money was tion 153, to provide for the timely issu­ this, mandating this very action. to be allocated only on the basis of fi­ ance of grants and loans by the EPA At the time I said to the committee: nancial need and the severity of the for asbestos abatement in our Nation's "Now that you're going to mandate it, hazard posed by the asbestos. schools. Indeed I have heard from now that you're going to upset and At this time, EPA's own evidence almost all of the school boards in my excite an awful lot of parents, you'd suggests that this $50 million is a rela­ congressional district on how vital it is better make darn sure there's some tively small sum when compared to for the EPA to begin the grant process money to go with the mandate," and I the immensity of the problem and the pursuant to the Asbestos School suggested that they take 1 percent. I overall cost faced by our Nation's Hazard Abatement Act Program, im­ offered an amendment, 1 percent of schools. Unfortunately, the adminis­ mediately, in order that asbestos their Federal funds they are presently tration, in its fiscal year 1988 budget, abatement efforts can be completed getting to do just that. proposed to rescind most of this $50 during the 1987 summer recess. As a I was told by the committee, "Don't million and leave schools with little or strong supporter of past efforts to ad­ worry about it; we will get the Appro­ no Federal financial support. Many dress and abate the life-threatening priations Committee to appropriate schools cannot afford to proceed with presence of asbestos in our public new money." Well, of course, when we their cleanup programs without Feder­ buildings, I think it would be gross reauthorized 2 or 3 years ago I said, al aid. The administration's action negligence if we were to allow this pro­ "Well, I hate to tell you 'I told you so,' clearly contradicts Congress' intent to gram to fall by the wayside at this late but that's exactly what happened. take steps to protect our school chil­ stage. You notice we didn't get any money." dren from health hazards. In 1974 in response to evidence that Finally, the Appropriations Commit­ EPA maintains that the grant and asbestos was a health hazard, Con­ tee got around to appropriating some loan funds are unnecessary because gress enacted the Asbestos in School money, and now I find out that we the asbestos problem has been greatly Hazard Abatement Act. This legisla­ have people in the administration, my reduced through the use of previously tion authorized $100 million per year administration, who are dragging their appropriated moneys and because in grants and interest-free loans for feet. many States have programs of their school asbestos-cleanup efforts. In ac­ This is an issue that should have own. In spite of this there remains cordance with the act, awards are been handled 6 years ago when we over 31,000 asbestos contaminated made to both public and private brought it to the attention of all the school buildings in this country. schools based on the severity of the American parents; an issue at that In addition, this coming year the problem and financial need. Recogniz­ particular time where we knew school number of applications for financial ing the tremendous need to step up boards did not have budgeted for that assistance from schools is expected to our asbestos abatement efforts, Con­ purpose, and I would say now it is time rise. This is a direct result of last gress last year appropriated an addi­ to get moving, and I hope that this year's asbestos law requiring all public tional $50 million in new funds for as­ passes rapidly and that it has an and private schools in the Nation to bestos cleanup. I know that the major­ impact, and if it does not have an reduce the hazard and meet tough in­ ity of my colleagues in this body and impact then I hope we take whatever spection standards. in the other Chamber, joined me in legislation we have to take to do what The lOOth Congress has not af­ supporting the additional funds, recog­ we should have done 6 years ago. firmed the administration's rescission, nizing that much work remained to be Mr. THOMAS A. LUKEN. Mr. but its proposal has already delayed done before our schools would be as­ Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen­ EPA's issuance of application forms to bestos free. tleman from Ohio [Mr. ECKART]. the school that need these funds for When the administration proposed Mr. ECKART. Mr. Speaker, I would asbestos cleanup. in their fiscal year 1988 budget propos­ like to associate myself with the re­ As a result of this delay, concern has al to rescind all but $2.5 million of the marks of my colleague from Pennsyl­ been voiced by school administrators funds under ASHAA, I, and several vania [Mr. GooDLING] . Having served across the country, including several other Members of Congress voiced our in the State legislature on the educa- 3978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-.--HOUSE February 24, 1987 tion committee and here on the Com­ The resolution before us today reaffirms the Toni Siskin, and government relations repre­ mittee on Education and Labor, I am commitment of the U.S. Congress to eliminate sentative Georgia Slack to discuss the prob­ fully acquainted with the fact that the hazards of asbestos without further dilato­ lem of eliminating asbestos from our school many times local governments com­ ry tactics. buildings. They were very concerned with the plain about mandated activities that Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great proposed rescission of fiscal year 1987 Feder­ higher levels of government force concern that I stand before you today. Con­ al grants and loans for school asbestos clean­ upon them without giving them the fi­ cern over the continued procrastination by the up projects. The Broward County School nancial wherewithal to make those Federal Government to do its part in protect­ Board needs Federal funding assistance for necessary needs felt in their particular ing our children against the hazards of expo­ this program to safeguard the health of our legislative or executive jurisdictions. sure to asbestos. I am here to express my youngsters, so I join my colleagues in support­ Here we have in fact mandated an strong support for acceptance of House Joint ing House Joint Resolution 153, providing for asbestos removal program. Here in Resolution 153, a bill to require the Environ­ the timely issuance of grants and loans by the fact hundreds of millions of dollars of mental Protection A_gency to make more Environmental Protection Agency . [EPA] for requests have coine forward; and here timely decisions when awarding grants for the such projects. in fact . the Federal Government, asbestos abatement -programs. Let me ap­ Last year I joined my colleagues in support­ through its jurisdiction, is now seeking plaud .the leadership for recognizing the ur­ ing the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Re­ in some way to strangle the very pro­ gency of this matter and bringing it to the im­ sponse Act of 1986 [AHERA], which requires gram that we mandate upon local ju- mediate attention of this body. schools to follow strict asbestos inspection risdictions. · · To be quite frank, I am baffled by the need and abatement standards in order to remove for continued congressional intervention on a . In my own State, 85 school districts this health-threatening substance from our matter that should have been resolved in requested funds; only 21 received it in school buildings once and for all. In order to 1984 when we authorized the funding for and the administration's rescission order; create effective federally mandated education directed the EPA to implement the asbestos that means 64 school districts in my programs, I feel that we have a responsibility abatement grant programs. However, as in State would be shut down, forcing stu­ to provide some financial assistance to facili­ dents to breathe what we know is a many cases involving Federal agencies, bu­ tate State and local compliance. For this well-known human carcinogen; asbes­ reaucratic redtape has stalled the progress of tos, placed there unintentionally, arbi­ local school officials in addressing this prob­ reason, the EPA-administered grant and loan trarily, and beyond the ability of par­ lem without interrupting tti_e education of our program to assist our local school districts in ents and students to control. children. asbestos removal programs is essential to our The legislation suggested by my col­ Particularly hard hit by the inertia of the congressionally mandated goal of removing league from Ohio CMr. GOODLING], and EPA are those sct)ools housed in the poorest potentially hazardous asbestos from our supported by my friend,. the gentle­ areas of this country. School . districts like youngsters' classrooms. man from Kansas [Mr. WHITTAKER], those in the inner city of New· York that In my own congressional district, the and our previous subcommittee·· chair­ cannot afford to conduct expensive studies to Broward County School Board shares my con­ man, the gentleman from New Jersey define the extent of its asbestos problems. cern for the health of youngsters attending CMr. FLORIO], addresses a very serious, School systems ·that house the largest num­ Broward schools. Therefore, the board has ini­ crippling need that is found in school bers of our total student population, but could tiated an ambitious asbestos-removal program districts all across the United States. not establish asbestos abatement programs to comply with the most recent Federal stand­ Let the administration take heed of without Federal assistance. ards, and plan to apply for financial assistance our activity today; have them step The education of our youth should be one through the EPA Grant Loan Program. The es­ back from the abyss of forcing young of our top priorities. However, that goal is timated costs of this program for 169 Broward people to breathe known carcinogens, hampered by the lack of action taken by the schools will be $1 million a year for the next and to let us get about the business of EPA in responding to the grants for asbestos 1O years representing a large financial com­ providing the adequate resources to abatement. Clearly, it is practical for school of­ mitment by any standard. cleaning up a very serious problem. ficials to request that EPA act on these grant I am sure that school districts in many of Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today requests within a timeframe that would expe­ your congressional districts are also facing to lend my wholehearted support to House dite the cleanup process without altering the similar asbestos abatement expenses, so I Joint Resolution 153. No issue that ·comes school· session. I support this legislation be­ urge you to support this legislation so that eli­ before Congress is more important than guar­ cause it meets both of these concerns. The gible local school districts can complete as­ anteeing the health and safety of our school­ money has been authorized. Local authorities bestos abatement work in school buildings children. We must pass this resolution, urge are prepared to address asbestos abatement. during the 1987 summer school recess. the Senate to do likewise, and absolutely re­ It is up to us to ensure that EPA provides the Mr. WHITTAKER. Mr. Speaker, I quire the EPA to follow the mandate of the Federal assistance that the school systems so have no further requests for time. Congress. rightly deserve. Mr. THOMAS A. LUKEN. Mr. The intent of Congress in this area is clear. We send our children to these educational Speaker, we have no further requests Congress last year appropriated $4 7 .5 million institutions to increase their capacity for long­ for time. for grants and loans to school districts for the term success in the future. ·Let's not limit their The SPEAKER pro · tempore . that part of the deficit which reflects a per­ whether you use the President's starting The problem with the current process is manent gap between spending and revenues point of $150 billion or the Congressional that we spend the first eight months of the not associated with economic changes. Fi­ Budget Office's starting point of $170 bil­ year deciding what the total deficit reduc­ nally we could simply stretch out the lion, is causing many to question the sanity tion needs to be and designing a budget res­ Gramm-Rudman targets, reaching a bal­ of the Gramm-Rudman process and the olution which hopefully achieves that anced budget in FY 92 instead of FY 91. wisdom of sticking to the original schedule number. Then on August 20 a deficit snap­ This would give us the same deficit target in and deficit targets. shot is delivered by CBO and OMB which FY 1988 as we had in FY 1987: $144 billion. As I see it Congress has three basic op­ may or may not reflect what we have been tions at this stage of the game. talking about in terms of the budget resolu­ Savings in Entitlements, Defense, Non-De- tion. This is a crazy system that can be fense Discretionary and Raising Substan­ Option one: a pure approach involving the fixed by moving up the deficit snapshot to tial New Revenue President and Congress April 1 or· thereabouts. This would guaran­ Congress and the President agree to the Along with budget process refonn this ap­ tee that the deficit reduction goal does not proach envisions Congress and the Presi­ following: change on us in midstream. Congress would Implement Budget Process Reform-two­ dent making the tough choices which will be given a deficit reduction target early in mean real, permanent deficit reduction over year budget resolution and appropriations; the year and all of our actions thereafter ban on asset sales; altering dates for the long term. That, as we all know, means would be based on that number. substantial new revenues, restrictions on Gramm-Rudman snapshot; adjustment to I also think it also makes sense to <1 >insti­ Gramm-Rudman targets based on changes the growth of entitlement programs, curb­ tute a permanent formula for adjusting the ing defense spending growth, and further in the economy; reform of schedule for con­ deficit target based on changes in the econo­ sideration of appropriation bills; automatic my, and <2> allow the Joint Budget Commit­ restraint in the non-defense discretionary CR and Debt Limit extension. tee an opportunity to design an alternative portion of the budget. Last year I intro­ Agreement on Substantial Domestic and to across the board sequestration in the duced a FY 1987 budget resolution which Defense Spending Savings and a corre­ Gramm-Rudman back-up process. Finally, if called for $20 billion in new revenues, de­ sponding Revenue Increase. we can make the process more realistic with fense savings of $20 billion, and a freeze in Option two: going it alone changes like these it would allow us to ban domestic spending for savings of $20 billion. Frankly, deficit reductions of that magni­ Congress either adjusts the FY 1988 asset sales as a means of deficit reduction for purposes of Gramm-Rudman. tude are needed again this year whether we Gramm-Rudman target or attempts to meet decide to keep the $108 billion target or the target with new revenues and without Raising the Deficit Target move to a higher number. support for the President. Because of the difficulty ·in reaching a Assuming the President's cooperation, Option three: following last year's strategy $108 billion deficit in FY 1988 the idea of this comprehensive proposal could be added Congress retains the Gramm-Rudman adjusting the deficit target will receive a to the debt ceiling increase required on May target and attempts to reach it without sub­ great deal of attention this year. 15 and sent to the White House. Unfortu­ stantial new revenue and/or significant enti­ Such an adjustment can be justified in a nately the President shows no inclination to tlement savings. number of ways. When the Gramm­ support significant defense savings or reve­ Option one: a pure approach involving the Rudman law was passed Congress was look­ nues, nor is he prepared to satisfy the Congress and the President ing at a deficit starting point of $172 bil­ Gramm-Rudman targets. The right ap­ lion-the budget resolution deficit goal for proach can only happen with his leadership. The critical element in this option is the FY 86. Instead we ended up with a deficit of involvement and cooperation of the Presi­ $221 billion for that year and the $36 bil­ Option two: Congress goes it alone dent. This option contains, in my opinion, lion-a-year reduction envisioned by Gramm­ the best choices, the right choices, but they Raising Taxes and Cutting Spending to Rudman has grown to almost $60 billion a Reach the $108 Billion Target are politically the toughest to support. year. Without the support, cooperation and cover Changes in the economy and technical re­ Option two assumes we cannot reach of an agreement with the President they visions of the budget deficit are forcing us agreement with the President on the strate­ simply will not happen. to consider larger and larger deficit reduc­ gy in option one. Instead, Congress goes it Budget Process Reform tions with every passing year. In other alone in an attempt to adjust the deficit Following my ·testimony is an outline of words we can do our job and make the tar­ target. Or Congress reaches the $108 billion the sort of budget processs reforms I believe gets, but because of worsening economic target with substantial new revenues and re­ we should consider. Let me discuss briefly conditions we find ourselves in a deeper and ductions in entitlement, defense and non-de­ some of the highlights here. deeper hole. Many are questioning whether fense discretionary spending. Obviously there will be enormous pressure Two-Year Budget it makes sense to make deeper cuts in social programs and defense to offset faulty eco­ from the President to retain the $108 billion In January I reintroduced with Ralph nomic assumptions underlying the original target. After all, he has submitted a budget Regula legislation, H.R. 22, calling for a Gramm-Rudman law. which purportedly reaches the deficit target two"year budget process. Like my previous Also, many are asking why a $108 billion of $108 billion and we can expect a fierce, two-year bills it calls for Congress to spend deficit figure is so special. After all, our public battle with him if Congress fails to the first year of each session doing over­ most important goal is to get the deficit on pass a budget resolution which achieves the sight and work on authorization bills, the a solid downward path heading toward a same goal. second year would be spent on a two-year balanced budget. Whether the budget defi­ And there is a great likelihood that the budget resolution and two-year appropria­ cit hits a target of $100 billion or $120 bil­ President will not back off on the revenue tion bills. This year the president has sub­ lion in any given year is irrelevant as long as issue, which has been the centerpiece of the mitted a two-year defense budget, and I am that deficit is on a downward path and budget gridlock since the 1984 presidential hopeful that additional recommendations headed for a balance between spending and election. The fact that new revenues are es­ regarding a two-year cycle will be submitted revenues in the near future. sential to a balanced budget is the great by the administration in the next few If we choose to alter the deficit target truth that haunts and frustrates the entire weelts. I would also note that Senators Do­ what approach makes sense? One idea is to deficit reduction process. I fear that this menici and Roth recently introduced a two­ start with the $221 billion deficit we had in frustration will continue for the remainder year budget bill in the Senate. FY 1986 and subtract $36 billion from that of the Reagan presidency. I believe a two-year schedule would give figure. This approach would give us a deficit Option two envisions a "profiles in cour­ Congress time to develop a long-term ap­ target of $149 billion for the upcoming age" attempt by Congress to do the right proach to deficit control and take us away fiscal year. thing on the deficit target and/ or a package from the often confused, time absorbing Another option is to develop a formula of real deficit reductions. scramble we currently engage in while de­ which adjusts the deficit target based on Frankly, many in Congress argue that it is veloping one-year budgets. changes in the economy. This would neu­ a waste of time to work on a major revenue Other Reforms tralize the deficit target against fluctuations bill only to have it vetoed by the president. We should also consider a number of in economic conditions which impact on the And they have a point: the president, in the changes in the Gramm-Rudman process. deficit. We would not be forced to cut pro­ midst of the Irangate controversy would One of the most important is moving up the grams to make up for swings in GNP love to have a "go ahead and make my day" February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3981 tax increase veto ceremony any time in the tlement programs ensures that even if we nue package, we should at least give the next year. passed the President's budget tomorrow we President the opportunity to sign into law Possibly the White House will' back-off of would not even come close to the deficit tar­ revenue increases of the magnitude he has its two-year opposition to a tax increase. gets set in Gramm-Rudman. requested in his FY 88 budget: $6.l billion. Many talk of an economic or budget summit The President's budget is not fair because Whether his specific proposals or others possibly leading to a consensus among the the Administration continues to place the make sense should be left up to the wisdom executive branch, the Senate and the House burden of deficit reduction on the backs of of the Ways and Means Committee, as has that we must make the tough choices on the sick, the elderly, and the needy. The Ad­ been the practice in past budget cycles. revenues, entitlements and defense. ministration proposes significant cuts in Assuming the President will not join with low-income programs. For example, child Asset sales us to do the right thing, it is still important nutrition and anti-hunger programs are re­ Finally asset sales should be considered to that your committee try to create support duced by $6. 7 billion, Medicare is cut by $4.6 make up the portion of deficit reduction re­ in the Congress for doing the right thing on billion, and over five years his budget cuts maining to reach $108 billion. Like many of budget process reform and on deficit reduc­ Medicaid by $20.2 billion. you I have serious reservations about asset tions. At the very least we could give mem­ Defense spending is increased substantial­ sales as a means of deficit reduction. They bers the option of voting to adjust the defi­ ly while domestic programs are deeply cut, are short term, one shot proposals which ac­ cit target, or to increase revenues, or make raising questions about the balance of prior­ tually increase the deficit in the long run. deep cuts in entitlements. ities in this budget. Finally, most of the ini­ The impact on credit markets is no different The problem here again is that without tiatives in the President's budget have been from the Treasury simply borrowing the the support and leadership of the President, considered and rejected by Congress in the money: the private sector diverts funds it is virtually impossible to force politically past. As Yogi Berra said, "its like deja vu all from more productive investments to pur­ tough votes that could face certain vetoes. over again." These often used proposals will chase these assets. not be supported by Congress this year, Without doubt asset sales are one of the Option three: following last year's strategy casting doubt on whether this budget can be least attractive deficit reduction options. Unfortunately because of the President's passed and implemented. However, Congress and the President relied probable intransigence on the options AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH on asset sales to a great degree last year in above, and the difficulty of finding a majori­ meeting the Gramm-Rudman targets and ty in the House and Senate to support these What is a possible alternative to the Presi­ dent's budget? The following are possible unless we can break the political logjam on initiatives without the President's coopera­ the deficit target and/or revenue issue I do tion, I believe Congress may very well be approaches in the main deficit reduction areas. not see any way we can avoid using them stuck with the option of trying to hit the again this year as part of a deficit reduction $108 billion target without substantial new Defense spending package that reaches $108 billion. revenues. Defense spending must receive the close I am well aware of the enormity of this scrutiny it deserves as the fastest growing SUMMARY task. It will involve deep cuts in cherished program in the Federal budget. Holding de­ Ideally, your committee will be able to cut defense and domestic programs and it will fense outlays steady at the FY 87 level through this frustrating budget paralysis involve playing many of the same account­ would result in a substantial contribution to and put together a solution based on ele­ ing games found in the administration's FY a deficit reduction package reaching the ments of the first option above. If that 1988 budget submission. Unfortunately, $108 billion target. I realize that this is a cannot be achieved then I hope you will ex­ unless some miracle occurs, the budget and very difficult proposition, but it should be plore ways to persuade Congress to do the political gridlock we found ourselves in last noted that we held non-defense discretion­ right thing this year, based on option year will govern the budget process again ary outlays in FY 87 to a level four billion number two. I am not terribly optimistic this year. dollars below total FY 86 spending. With about your chances of achieving either of But as discouraging as that prospect may the massive .amounts of budget authority these options, and in that event you have be, the reality is that there is some flexibil­ approved in recent years it is very difficult little alternative but the third option. This ity built into the administration's assump­ to control defense outlays in the same fash­ means we are in store for a lot of smoke and tions. Failing to meet these projections is a ion, nonetheless every attempt to keep mirror accounting tricks-not a very happy common phenomenon that both the execu­ these outlays down to the prior year level prospect for the congressional budget proc­ tive and legislative branches have adjusted must and should be made by t.his Congress. ess. But as always, the ultimate test of the to. For example, although the target for FY Domestic spending budget is the courage and leadership of both the executive and legislative branches 1987 was $144 billion, the final deficit will In the area of domestic spending, there be somewhere between $150 to $170 billion to make the tough choices. Without that will be enormous pressure, as there should leadership, the struggle is to survive until because of poor technical and economic as­ be, for added spending to cover the competi­ sumptions. But the focus of both the Presi­ tiveness agenda and to provide for low­ the right leadership is elected. dent and Congress has shifted to a new year income programs. However, I hope the com­ Thank you again for this opportunity to and a new goal. While failing to meet the mittee will still attempt to hold total domes­ discuss the Fiscal Year 1988 budget process. specific annual goals is not the best budget tic discretionary spending at the FY 87 I hope you will find my comments useful as discipline, the focus on a deficit target, and level. Again, a very difficult proposition in you continue your difficult job of develop­ a serious attempt to meet it means we are view of the many spending increases that ing a Fiscal Year 1988 budget resolution. working towards the overriding goal: the will be justifiably sought in education, job ratcheting downward of the deficit over the training, scientific research, health re­ OUTLINE OF POSSIBLE BUDGET PROCESS long-term. search, law enforcement, and low-income REFORM If option three is what we are left with initiatives. The approach here should be to I. TWO-YEAR BUDGET PROCESS then how do we get to $108 billion? Presi­ scale back low priority programs so that A. Two-year budget resolution and two­ dent Reagan's FY 88 budget request has room is created in the non-defense discre­ year appropriation bills. shown us how not to reach this goal. tionary pot for high priority investments. In B. First year of each Congress spent devel­ The President's FY 1988 Budget the entitlement area cost-of-living adjust­ oping two-year budget, second year spent on The President's budget increases defense ments are obviously off the table for this oversight, authorization bills and any neces­ spending by $18 billion, cuts domestic session. I would only suggest that the Com­ sary budget adjustments The test of an effective budget is whether mendations in the President's budget should which are needed . achieved? The use of optimistic economic exact some contribution from those who are D. Each House passes its own two-year assumptions, overestimates of savings from benefiting from Federal services. budget resolution, followed by a House­ various deficit reduction proposals, and a va­ While it will be difficult for the reasons I Senate conference. If a budget resolution riety of underestimates of spending in enti- outlined above to enact a substantial reve- has passed the House then appropriation

91-059 0-89-33 (Pt. 3) 3982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD~HOUSE February 24, 1987 bills, reconciliation and tax leg~lation may subject of my special order this Times-Union on Thursday, January proceed to the floor with or without a con­ evening. 22, 1987, which reported on the death ference agreement as long as they abide by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is of Charlie Goodell: targets in the adopted House Resolution. there objection to the request of the E. Automatic debt-limit extension with CHARLES GOODELL DIES; REPRESENTED STATE passage of conference report on two-year gentleman from New York? IN SENATE budget resolution. There was no objection. Charles E. Goodell, who shifted from es­ II. REVISIONS OF GRAMM-RUDMAN Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, as the tablishment Republican to critic of the Viet­ dean of the Republican delegation A. Single enforcement snapshot and se­ nam War and the Nixon White House as he questration report-October 5 from the State of New York, it is with moved from the House of Representatives B. Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction a heavy· heart that I come before you to representing New York in the U.S. given option of drafting and offering one today to pay last respects to ex-New Senate, died yesterday in Washington. substitute to OMB-CBO sequestration York Senator and Cong.ressman, He was 60 years old and had been a Wash­ report Vietnam War. As a result, he became a as sales of Federal assets and conversion of appointed him to the U.S. Senate to leading target of President Nixon and Vice loans to grants succeed Robert Kennedy after his as­ President Spiro T. Agnew, costing him his Because so much of the potential deficit sassination. Charlie's career came to a Senate seat in 1970. reduction options are off the table (deep de­ close after he narrowly lost a hard­ Goodell joined liberal Democrats in spon­ fense cuts, cuts in entitlements, revenue in­ fought, three-way contest for reelec­ soring legislation to cut off money for the creases> the pressure is on to turn to asset tion to his Senate seat in 1970. war effort, legislation that was essentially sales. Yet these sales are simply another I was first elected to Congress in adopted five years later after he had left way of borrowing from the future. Selling Congress. them today means that income from those 1962. I had the honor and pleasure of Before his appointment to the Senate, he assets are lost in the serving with Charlie in this Chamber was a moderate to conservative member of future. and representing the interests of up­ the House of Representatives from James­ D. Technical changes to Gramm-Rudman state New York for 6 fulfilling years. town, Chautauqua County. proposed by Senate Gerald Ford. In his early days Edward P. Curtis Jr., president of the III. CHANGES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS in the House, he joined with other Re­ Rochester /Monroe County Convention .and A. Consideration of appropriations bills­ publicans to elect then-Congressman Visitors Bureau, was. a friend of Goodell all bills would be considered between adop­ Ford as the Republican leader. Follow­ since the late 1960s when Curtis worked in tion of a budget resolution in the aouse and government relations for Eastman Kodak ing Goodell's short Senate career, Co. Curtis said today, "I'm genuinely dis­ the July Fourth recess along with any rec- then-President Ford appointed him onciliation and tax changes. _ tressed at the untimely death of my good B. If a continuing resolution or individual chairman of the Presidential Clemen-· friend Charlie Goodell. He was not always appropriation bills have not been passed by cy Board, which was responsible for right, but he had the courage of his convic­ the end of the fiscal year-Oct. 1-appro­ reviewing clemency applications for tions and he was a gallant warr.ior." priations will continue at the prior year more than 20,000 Vietnam War resist­ Curtis recalled Goodell's transformation levels until a continuing resolution or indi­ ers. from a moderate Republican to a liberal vidual appropriations are adopted. He was always ready to . listen. He after he took Kennedy's Senate seat. ''He This would prevent the shut down of the turned into one of the great liberals of our was a scholar and a teacher, much time," Curtis said. Curtis worked on Goo­ government if appropriation bills are not loved and respected by his colleaglies passed dell's 1970 election campaign. C. Deferral process reforms set forth in in the House, the Senate, and his dis­ Asked whether Goodell ever regretted the H.R. 4888 , in­ trict. He was a perceptive and gener­ activity that led to his Senate defeat, Curtis cluding ban on policy deferrals and restric­ ous supporter of many causes. He was answered: "Charlie never changed. That was tions on management deferrals (for expla­ second to none in his affection for this the delightful part of'him.... I never saw nation see below> body, and for the ideals which stood him downcast or downtrodden. It was D. Point of' order on 302 outlays to co­ behind Congress as an institution. always Charlie against the world." incide with Senate requirement U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, n­ Time and again it was he who was the N.Y., referred to the heat and emotions of quiet catalyst who made it possible for the 1970 caiµpaign and that time when he TRIBUTE TO THE LA TE a particular endeavor to succeed. said yesterday that Goodell was . "called to CHARLESE.GOODELL Charlie Goodell represented his con­ public service at.a time of travail and trage­ stituents, his State and his country dy." He added that . "I have not known a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under with diligence and integrity. He will be finer member of Congress." · a previous order of the House, the gen­ sorely missed by those who had the "He .fell on his sword politically,". said a tleman from New York [Mr. HORTON] pleasure of knowing him. My wife former aide, Michael C. Smith, a former city is recognized for 30 minutes. · Nancy and I join today to pay tribute official and now a vice -president of E.F. Hutton & Co. _ . _ GENERAL LEA VE to Charlie, and to wish the very best Another . former -·aide, George .Mitrovich, Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask to his wife Patricia and ihe rest of the who had also worked for Kennedy, no.ted unanimous consent that .all Members Goodell family. that there had been considerable criticism may have 5 legislative days in which to Mr. Speaker, I include an article of the Goodell appointment originally be­ revise and extend their remarks on the which, appeared in. the Rochester NY cause he was. not a statewide figur.e but that February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3983 Mr. Goodell proved to be "a worthy succes­ His aim fulfilled, they will all say, Charlie Goodell was a veteran of the sor of Senator Kennedy." "We did this ourselves." Navy in World War II and of the Air AS a member of the House for 10 years, he This was Charlie Goodell. This was Force during the Korean conflict. had been part of a group of Republican "young Turks" who helped oust Charles A. what he represented. There are probably very few veterans Halleck as House Republican leader and And in so doing, he represented us. of two different wars who served in elect Gerald R. Ford as the new Republican He was the finest we have to offer. Congress, and even fewer who served leader. Mr. HORTON. I thank the gentle- in two different branches of the serv- Later, Ford appointed him chairman of . man for his comments. . ice. Likewise, Charlie Goodell brought the Presidential Clemency Board, which re­ Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle­ to the House invaluable experience as viewed in 1976 clemency applications by man from Minnesota. an attorney as well as a teacher. He re­ 21,729 Vietnam War resisters, including Mr. FRENZEL. I thank the gentle­ many who had fled to Canada and other ceived his bachelor's degree from Wil­ countries to avoid conscription. man for yielding. liams College in Williamstown, MA, in After leaving the Senate and practicing I also thank the gentleman from 1948, and graduated from the Yale law in New York City for two years, Goodell New York for sponsoring this impor­ School of Law in 1951. Before receiv­ became chairman of the board of DGA tant special order to honor the International, a public relations and lobby­ memory of one of the House's finest ing a master's degree in government ing concern. Members, Charles Goodell. from Yale he served as a teacher, His second wife, Patricia Goldman, was Before I came to Congress I was learning a respect and regard for another continuing link to governmerit. She aware of Congressman Goodell's good young people that he never forgot. is vice chairwoman of the National Trans­ work through the reports of my distin­ Charlie was the congressional liaison portation Safety Board. officer in the U.S. Justice Department Goodell was born and reared in James­ guished ex-colleague, Al Quie, who town and was a varsity baseball and football worked with Charlie very closely on during the Eisenhower administration, player at both Jamestown High School and the Committee on Education and and then returned to his home town of Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., Labor. I know that our ex-colleague Jamestown, NY, where-in rapid suc­ where he was also ~lected to Phi Beta would want to be represented on this cession-he became chairman of the Kappa, the national honorary society. He special order were he still a Member of board of directors of the local cham­ graduated from Yale Law School and re­ this Congress. ber of commerce, a councilman on his ceived a master's degree at the Yale Gradu­ town board, and the chairmanship of ate School of Government. So for him and for myself I make He first went to Washington in 1954 as a these comments in appreciation of the the Republican Committee of Chau­ congressional liaison assistant at the Justice good work of their former Representa­ tauqua County. Charlie earned such Department and then returned to James­ tive Goodell accomplished in this an outstanding reputation in such a town to practice law and eventually become Chamber. It was not my honor to short time that, when Congressman the Chautauqua County Republican chair­ serve with Representative Goodell. I Daniel A. Reed passed away during man in 1958. A year later, following the never met him until he was a Member the spring of 1959, Charlie was the death of the veteran Rep. Daniel A. Reed, of the State. ·But I have seen him he won a House seat in a special election. logical candidate in the special elec­ Survivors, in addition to his wife, include often since. He was a great help as an tion to fill this vacancy. Charlie won five sons, William R. Goodell, Timothy B. outsider, as an ex-Member to many of this special election handily, and was Goodell, Roger S. Goodell, Michael C. us who labored here and went to him returned to the House by the voters of Goodell and Jeffrey H. Goodell. · for advice and counsel because of his his district to four subsequent terms. great experience and wisdom. D 1340 Throughout his service in the I want to honor his memory, express House, Charlie was always known to Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle­ my condolences to his widow and to all his colleagues as a fair, even-tempered, man from New York [Mr. HOUGHTON]. of his relatives and again I thank the Mr. HOUGHTON. I thank the gen­ and even-handed legislator, He was re­ gentleman in the well for holding this spected on both sides of the aisle, and tleman for yielding. special order. Mr. Speaker, Charlie Goodell was a was known for considering each issue Mr. HORTON. I thank the gentle­ on its own merits, without regard for Congressman from the district I now man for his kind comments about represent. Charlie Goodell died last blind faith to any ideology. In 1965, he Charlie Goodell. felt that his party was in need of new month. His is a great loss. I yield to the gentleman from New Charlie had many moments in the leadership in the House, and boosted York [Mr. GILMAN]. the candidacy of his good friend and Sun doing and representing things im­ Mr. GILMAN. I thank the gentle­ portant to this country. There has man for yielding. colleague, Gerald Ford of Michigan, been much said about them by others Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join for the leadership role. Years later, far more distinguished and intimately with my colleagues in paying tribute when he was in the White House, connected with the Goodell record in to our former colleague from the State President Ford gave Charlie Goodell a Washington. , of New York, Charles Goodell, who great deal of public credits for launch­ Suffice it to say, I was a private citi­ many of us had the opportunity to ing his career into the national lime­ zen on the outside, proud that this work with and come to know in prior light. good and highly intelligent man was years and for whom we had the great­ In the wake of the tragic assassina­ representing me. He was a leader in est respect. tion of Senator Robert Kennedy in the finest sense of the word. Mr. Speaker, I express my condo­ June 1968, leaders in both parties What I mean by leadership is that lences to the Goodell family. urged that the Senate vacancy be he, in simple terms, set an example. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great filled by a moderate-someone who He was a doer of important tasks and amount of sadness that I rise to pay would help quiet troubled waters never one to hog the credit. tribute to one of the outstanding legis­ rather than further inflame national Many centuries ago, a great Chinese lators produced by the gre~t State of debate. Representative Charles Good­ philosopher, Lao Tzu, wrote: New York during this century, Charles ell fit the bill competently. He was A leader is best when people barely know he Goodell. well respected by all shades of political exists Charles Ellsworth Goodell was a opinion. Not so good when people obey and acclaim true gentleman throughout his 9 years Unfortunately, the national mood of him Worst when they despise him of service in the House and subsequent the late sixties and early seventies was Fail to honor people 2% years of service in the Senate. He a hostile climate for a conciliator. Ever They fail to honor you brought with him a diversity of experi­ a man of principle, Senator Goodell But of a good leader who talks little ence and expertise which was rare refused to temper his views to fit pop­ When his work is done, even in these hallowed Halls. ular fashion. Accordingly, he was 3984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 denied the full term in the Senate sented that district with great integri­ I appreciate the gentleman for call­ that he sought. ty both as a Congressman and as a ing this special order. I join with my Nonetheless, Charlie Goodell will Senator. colleagues in expressing my deep con­ always be remembered as a man who I think I knew him as a man and as a dolences to his wife, Pat, and to his tried to teach us to listen when others friend because, in addition to watching fine children. were shouting, and to reason together his career from Pennsylvania, I also Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank when others were tearing down. spend my summers in your fine State the gentleman for his very sincere To his widow and his children, we in in Chautauqua, where Charlie would comments. the House offer our deepest condo­ go to recharge his batteries every Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I was so lences. Charles E. Goodell will be summer. I got to know him very well shocked when I was told that our dear friend, sorely missed. as a result of our being mutual inhab­ Mr. HORTON. I yield to the gentle­ Charlie Goodell, had passed away suddenly itants of Chautauqua in the summer­ as a result of a heart attack. man from California. time. He was a familiar sight. Before I Mr. EDWARDS of California. I Charlie and I were "battery" mates for our even met him I knew he was the most Republican baseball team when he was serv­ thank the gentleman for yielding and unpretentious, unassuming Senator compliment him on taking this time so ing in the House and even after his appoint­ that one could imagine. He was a fa­ ment to the U.S. Senate. He was also a that we could speak in memory of miliar sight on his bicycle roaming Charlie Goodell. member of our informal Chowder & Marching around the grounds of Chautauqua. Club here on the Hill, so we got to know one Those of us on both sides of the aisle He always attended the softball games who served with him remember him another very well. I consider it a deep person­ in which his sons were very active and al loss because we were such good friends. with great respect and affection. He very proficient participants and also in always was a leader in the important On the professional side, Charlie Goodell areas of his expertise, which were the tennis matches. He took a great in­ was a doer. He simply couldn't stand peace­ many. Even after he left the House of terest in his children, he cared about fully by and not speak up when he thought it Representatives he went on to higher his children and their lives and their was necessary. He made his mark early as a and higher goals. careers. junior member of the U.S. House of Repre­ America is really very much the I thank the gentleman for yielding. sentatives by being the coauthor of many pro­ loser by the passing of Charlie Good­ Mr. HORTON. If the gentleman will posals which we considered at that time to be ell. yield, I would like to point out that constructive Republican alternative proposals I thank the gentleman from New Charlie for many years was the catch­ to what the Democratic majority was giving us York for allowing me to participate in er on the Republican baseball team in by way of excesses time and time again. this special order. the House of Representatives and Charlie was truly an activist and there were Mr. HORTON. I thank the gentle­ when he went to the Senate we lost those who criticized him for attempting to do man for his comments. him in that role. But he was an excel­ so much, but I had always considered him a Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle­ lent catcher and had always been in­ very valuable member of this institution, doing man from New York, Mr. WErss. volved with baseball over his years. what he could in his way to keep us on our Mr. WEISS. I thank the distin­ Mr. CLINGER. I am sure he was. In toes. guished gentleman from New York, recent years I came to know Charlie In our own Republican Party he also played our friend and senior Member, for better through retreats that the gen­ tleman in the well and I have partici­ a very active role as a member of a group fre­ yielding this time to me and for quently called the Young Turks, and there is having taken this special order. pated in from the House Wednesday Group. Charlie was never a member of no question but that that movement eventually Those of us of a different party than led to Gerald Ford defeating Charlie Halleck former Representative Goodell had the House Wednesday Group, though he should have been. I think he would for our leader position some years ago. It just reason to be proud of the representa­ so happened that as a partial reward for lead­ tion that he gave to the entire State of have made a tremendous contribution to our endeavors. But, as the gentle­ ing that movement, an additional elected lead­ New York as the U.S. Senator whom ership position was authorized in our party's we knew him to be~ man is aware, his good wife, Pat, was the executive director of the House ranks-chairman of the Research and Plan­ So we join in expressing sympathy ning Committee. To this day, we still have that to his family and condolences at his Wednesday Group for a period of loss. years. So Charlie and Pat have come position in our elected leadership group on Mr. HORTON. I thank the gentle­ to our annual retreats and other func­ the Republican side. For the history books, I man for his remarks. I yield to the tions of the Wednesday Group over guess it should be stated that our membership gentleman from Pennsylvania CMr. the.years. in -those days was dominated by the more conservative members of our party and Char­ CLINGER]. Mr. CLINGER. I thank the gentle­ D 1350 lie Goodell was considered a more moderate man for yielding to me and commend I can report, as you know, that Char­ member and frequently chastised severely by him, along with my colleagues, for lie was an engaged, involved and inter­ those on the right wing of our party. holding this special order to honor a ested and participating member of Yes, Charlie Goodell did make his mark singular individual and fine public those activities. here in the House and it was my good fortune servant. I am somewhat unique in that Having left the Senate and having to have served with him and forged a beautiful I am one who did not serve with left the Congress had not in any way friendship that has lasted down through the former Senator Goodell or former dimmed his enthusiasm or interest in years. My only regret is. that such a good Congressman Goodell, in this body. public policy questions and in ques­ friend who had so much to give has been But I did have the great privilege of tions relating to the national interest. taken from us at such a relatively young age knowing him over the years. His dis­ He was a very active member or partic­ of 60 years. My wife, Corinne, wants to join trict, as the gentleman knows, in New ipant in those groups. me in eXtending our deepest sympathy to his York State bordered mine in the I guess I just think of Charlie as a wife, Pat, and all the boys. northern tier so· that I was able to very warm, intelligent person and a Mr. UDALL. Mr. Speaker, I was saddened to follow his career very closely. From most engaging and charming friend. learn of the passing of Charles Goodell, a my vantage point on the other side of He was a great companion to be with former Member of both this House and the the New York line I know in what very and the thought that the job of his Senate. esteem Charlie Goodell was held by companionship at future meetings of It was my good fortune to know · Charles his constituents. the Wednesday group and other places Goodell when I came to Washington as a He comes from ·an outstanding are not to be ours again is very tough freshman. Although we worked on opposite family in Jamestown, NY, and repre- to take. sides of the aisle, I came to regard him as a February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3985 good and decent man of conscience, dedica­ his colleagues as a hard working legislator which reviewed in 1976 clemency applications tion, and fairness. and a dedicated public servant. by Vietnam war resisters. Charles Goodell was unafraid of doing the In 1968, he was appointed to the U.S. Charles Goodell served for 1O years in the right thing when it might not be the popular Senate by Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller to suc­ House of Representatives before being ap­ thing. He stood as an opponent of the war in ceed Robert F. Kennedy after his assassina­ pointed to succeed Robert Kennedy in the Vietnam and eventually, as a critic of the tion. During his 2 years in the Senate, Charlie Senate. He was an outspoken opponent of Nixon administration, drawing the ire of many remained a strong opponent of U.S. involve­ the war in Vietnam. members of his own party. ment in Southeast Asia and he sponsored leg­ He was born in Jamestown, NY, and prac­ Charles Goodell left an admirable legacy in islation, which was adopted 5 years after he ticed law there throughout his life. He won a this Congress. had left Congress, to end funding of the Viet­ House seat in a special election in 1959, fol­ My sympathy goes to Charles' family in this nam war. lowing the death of Representative Daniel A. time of their loss. Charlie Goodell served his constituents and Reed. Mr. STRATTON. Mr. Speaker, I join my col­ his country loyally and to the best of his ability Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay leagues today in paying tribute to Charlie for many years. I had the privilege to know tribute to a dear friend, the Honorable Charles Goodell who passed away in January. Charlie Charlie, and I can truly say that I have not E. Goodell of New York. I join my colleagues had the unique opportunity to represent New known a finer, more dedicated Member of in the House of Representatives today to York State in both the House and the Senate. Congress. He was a man of principle, a man mourn his passing, to express my sincere con­ He had been elected in 1959 to fill the seat who stood by his word. Our Nation and its dolences to his family, and to remember him in the House of the late Daniel A. Reed government have benefited greatly from his by his reputation and his deeds. whose district was located in the extreme outstanding contributions. Charlie Goodell's life exemplified his dedica­ southwest of the State. It was essentially the I extend my deepest sympathy to his wife tion to public service. He performed a wide same district that our former colleague, Stan and family, and I know I speak for many in range of functions in service to his community. Lundine-now the Lieutenant Governor of saying that Charlie Goodell will be sorely His party and his country. He served in the New York-represented, the seat now filled missed. Armed Forces during World War II and the by AMORY HOUGHTON. Mr. MINETA. It was with sorrow that I heard Korean conflict. He was a teacher, chairman In 1968 Charlie Goodell was named by Gov. of the death of Charles Goodell, who had a of his area chamber of commerce, member of Nelson Rockefeller to the seat vacated by the distinguished career in the House and in the his town board, congressional liaison assistant assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. other body. for the Department of Justice, Republican Interestingly enough, Charlie Goodell had While I was not fortunate enough to have committee member and delegate to three Re­ been a conservative Republican; but as the in­ served in the House of Representatives with publican national conventions. He was elected heritor of the Senate seat of Bob Kennedy, he Charles Goodell, I am grateful for the opportu­ to the House of Representatives in 1959 to fill began to take on some of the same positions nity to join my colleagues in paying our re­ the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon­ as Bobby Kennedy-no doubt because, in a spects to this brave and honorable man. orable Daniel A. Reed, and served with dis­ populous State like New York, you have to be My firsthand knowledge of Mr. Goodell's tinction until his resignation in September as liberal as possible. many fine qualities came through my working 1968. At that time, in recognition of his The race in 1970 became a three~way race. relationship with his wife, Patricia Goldman, achievements and abilities, he was appointed Charlie was the incumbent Republican Sena­ who serves as Vice Chair of the National to the U.S. Senate to fill the unexpired term of tor. His opposition was Congressman Ottinger, Transportation Safety Board. However, his the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and he a dedicated liberal; and the third candidate reputation for fairness and principle preceded served until January 1971 . running on the Conservative ticket was Jim our personal acquaintance. The Honorable Jacob Javits, in his book Buckley, brother of William F. Buckley, Jr. Jim Whether it was stepping outside of party "Order of Battle," recognizes one of the many Buckley ended up the winner, thus repudiating labels to sponsor a resolution to cut off fund­ contributions of Charlie Goodell during his the thesis that you can only win in New York ing for the Vietnam war, or representing the tenure in the House. Although written more State if you are a solid liberal. concerns of the environment, or arguing than 20 years ago, Mr. Javits' wprds have rel­ But Charlie Goodell was a very intelligent before the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the and diligent person. Having lost his Senate testing of nuclear weapons on Amchitka evance today. Mr. Javits praises Charlie seat, he found his long experience in Con­ Island, Mr. Goodell's values were embodied in Goodell for being responsible for a major gress made it possible to carry out the kind of his actions. manpower retraining bill in the early 1960's. legal adviser-lobbyist work which so many Later, as chair of the Presidential Clemency Mr. Javits recognized Charlie Goodell's long­ other former Members of Congress have fol­ Board, Mr. Goodell's sensitivity contributed sighted wisdom, calling the bill necessary "if lowed. greatly to the beginning of the long national America's productive machine is to mantain its One of the issues Charlie supported-and I healing process following our withdrawal from industrial supremacy in the face of stiffening agreed with him-was to let the Concorde air­ Vietnam. world competition." plane land in New York. Charlie helped to win On one hand, Charlie Goodell acted on his I join with all my colleagues today in honor­ that battle, and he did a great service for New principles and took his causes seriously. But ing a man who brought experience and York City. we must also remember that he possessed a wisdom to the House of Representatives, and We will miss Charlie here in Washington. To great sense of humor and humility about his enriched all of our lives. his wife, Patricia, and his children, our sympa­ own role on this political stage. Ms. SNOWE. Mr. Speaker, I first would like thy goes out to them. He was someone who could be counted on to commend the two gentlemen from New Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to thank my to wage the good fight and to wage it with York, Mr. HORTON and Mr. STRATTON, for distinguished colleagues from New York, Rep­ style and substance. Charlie Goodell serves taking this special order today in honor of resentatives STRATTON and HORTON, for call­ as a model for living our beliefs at a time Charles Goodell. ing today's special order honoring the late when it sometimes appears that cynicism is Having been elected to the House for the Senator Charlie Goodell. more celebrated than principle. first time in 1978, I never had the opportunity Charlie Goodell will long be remembered as We will sorely miss Charlie Goodell. to serve here in the national legislature with one of our Nation's finest -statemen. As a Mr. GREEN. Mr. Speaker, a very good Charles Goodell. From all accounts, it would fellow New Yorker, I am proud to claim that friend of mine and a very distinguished have been an opportunity both interesting and this fine American hailed from our fair State, Member of this House, Charles E. Goodell, edifying. born and raised in Jamestown, NY. Charlie passed away last week. I say this with some confidence because, in began his career in Congress when, in 1959, As a member of the House, he was part of recent years, I became friends with Charlie he won the House seat of the late Represent­ a group of Republicans who helped to elevate and his wife, Pat Goldman. Throughout this ative Daniel Reed in a special election. During former President Gerald R. Ford to the post of friendship, it became obvious that the same his five terms in the House of Representa­ minority leader. Later, Mr. Ford appointed him qualities which made him so enjoyable and tives, he earned the respect and admiration of Chairman of the Presidential Clemency Board, fascinating to be around were the same ones 3986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 which helped create his distinguished political not be personally here to comment, every single aspect of American culture, sci­ career. but his remarks will appear in the ence, health care, politics, the arts, education, Actually, even before we became friends, I RECORD . . technology, and other areas. It is of the knew of Charlie Goodell as a man who stood utmost importance that we spread the word of bravely against the tide of public opinion, rely­ black contributions to all Americans. ing upon his integrity, his common sense and MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Therefore, when we speak of the accom­ his level judgment. plishments of great American scientists and Charlie Goodell may have lost his bid for a A message in writing from the Presi­ inventors, such as Thomas Edison, we should full Senate term, but he gained the respect of dent of the United States was commu­ also mention Granville T. Woods, who patent­ millions throughout this land, myself included, nicated to the House by Mr. Saunders, ed many electrical railroad devices; Robert for taking a difficult stand against the war in one of his secretaries, who also in­ Rillieus who revolutionized the refining of raw Vietnam-for adhering to a position grounded formed the House that on the follow­ sugar; and George Washington Carver who in principle. ing dates the President approved and developed numerous uses for agricultural Through the years since, and during the signed joint resolutions of the House products. years I knew Charlie, he never lost touch with of the following titles: When we speak of the greatness of Dr. these same basic values and principles. Fol­ On February 11, 1987: Jonas Salk, whose research resulted in the lowing his legislative career, Charlie retained a H.J. Res. 131. Joint resolution congratu­ development of the polio vaccine, we should view of the Government as necessarily both lating Dennis Conner and the crew of Stars and Stripes for their achievement in win­ not hesitate to mention the research of Dr. compassionate and sensitive-and viewed his Charles Drew, who developed the first blood own responsibility toward his fellow men and ning the America's Cup. plasma bank that has saved innumerable lives women in the same light. On February 12, 1987: and enabled hospitals to store blood for Charlie Goodell never lost his enthusiasm H.J. ·Res. 102. Joint resolution making emergency additional funds available by longer periods of time. for accomplishment-not for the sake of transfer for the fiscal year ending Septem­ When we list the names of journalists such reward or recognition, but rather because so ber 30, 1987, for the Emergency Food and as William Randolph Hearst whose words in­ much was left that needed doing. And along Shelter Program of the Federal Emergency with this enthusiasm, he brought a keen and Management Agency. fluenced the thinking of the Nation, we must incisive intellect, one which was discerning also mention Ida B. Wells and Mal Goode, without being divisive. two of the finest journalists of the 20th centu­ At the same time, as those here who BLACK HISTORY MONTH ry, whose writing not only influenced the think­ served with him in the House will recall, Char­ The SPEAKER pro tempore Shirley Chisholm, Duke Ellington, Marti~ Mr. LELAND, had introduced legislation, H.R. ope~ed the door to recognition of our literary 954, which is intended to address the prob­ genius, and 1984 Pulitizer Prize winner Alice Luther King, Jr., Joe Louis, Thurgood Mar­ shall, Carl Stokes. The list is virtually unend­ lems outlined in the Secretary's task force. My Walker has kept it open. legislation, the Excellence in Minority Health However, the dreams of civil rights leaders ing, and the successes impossible to fully measure. Education and Care Act, will designate Me­ Rev. ~r. Martin Luther King, Jr., Roy Willkins, har~ Medical College, Meharry College of executive secretary of the NAACP, Mary The history of black Americans is one of struggle against injustice, against discrimina­ De~t1stry, Xavier University, and Tuskegee Chu_rch Terrell, educator, are far from being University as centers of excellence in minority realized. We cannot begin to wholeheartedly tion, against nearly insurmountable odds to have a chance at fulfillment of the American health education. celebrate anything when civil rights gains such The bill will also authorize assistance for as affirmative action and quotas are being tar­ Dream. Much has been achieved since the time of Lincoln. But much remains to be done. the~e centers to aid them in addressing the geted for elimination. When racial violence serious health needs of minorities by increas­ such as that in Howard Beach, NY, and the We take these few moments each year to pay a special honor to America's blacks. But ing the enrollment of high-caliber minority Citadel, SC, are brushed off as "incidences." health professionals and then sending them When Edward W. Brooke was and remains accomplishments are made every day of every year. · back out into the underserved communities. the only black U.S. Senator since the recon­ · Meharry, Tuskegee, and Xavier are truly struction. As we commemorate our brilliant I want to personally thank my good friend and colleague Lours STOKES of Ohio for re­ centers of excellence in minority health edu­ and colorful history this month, let us also re­ cation as they graduate such a large share of flect on the work still to be done. The doors seving this special order to commemorate black America. His dedication to this cause black health professions. My legislation will still unopened and the voices still unheard. allow them to carry on that tradition. . Mr. CHAPPELL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased over the years should be .a source of pride. tSan Francisco will have an opportu­ spect for the uses of power ... I leave you nearly 40 percent of the black physicians and nity to pay tribute to our colleague. · 3988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 I would encourage my colleagues to ent effort ot enact the best laws and ment and sorrow at the loss of SALA attend. policy possible. BURTON. Mr. Speaker, although I will be brief I don't know what motivated SALA I was not present in the House on today, I did want to mention a couple BURTON to be such a warm and caring that day, so I missed that very moving of thoughts that struck me on Febru-· person. I cannot point to the single occasion, but I was present at the me­ ary 2, when a number of us gathered factor that made her such an effective morial service that was held at San here in the Chamber to pay tribute to legislator. I do know we all cared for Francisco. our departed colleague. and admired her very much. I think that the entire event, from The first thing I might mention is SALA BURTON had such positive quali­ the beginning of moving from the that it is a sign of tremendous love ties. All of the characteristics that Capitol steps out to Andrews and then and respect that so many of us felt for most of us in this Chamber aspire too three planes full of people, Members SALA BURTON that on that day, sponta­ and hope we can attain. of the House and others, former Mem­ neously and speaking entirely extem­ I first knew SALA as a part of that bers included, and staff people, and poraneously, for an hour and a half, phenomenal team of Phil and SALA BURTON, husband and wife, best the memorial service itself, were a tre­ our colleagues rose to pay tribute to mendous tribute, recognition of what SALA, and to share their special friends. What wonderful work they did for the poor, the homeless, the SALA BURTON meant to all of US. thoughts about the impact she had on I had the privilege of knowing SALA them and on this body. sick, and for those of us who care about our magnificant parks and and Phillip before I came to the House It was an extraordinary and unprec­ in 1977. They had been to New York edented response to the passing of a rivers and mountains. We lost one-half of that team such a on political occasions and they were colleague. short time ago that I along with my dear friends of a former predecessor of I was struck further that day by a colleagues thought of SALA's work as a mine, the late Bill Ryan. recurring theme in the remarks that continuation of both their long efforts We maintained that relationship were made. Speaker after speaker to make this a better world. before I came here, and of course, it shared memories of SALA and the Now we have lost SALA, and with her grew after I came here. loving concern she had always shown going, this body, this 200-year-old in­ They were a fantastic team; differ­ for them personally and for their fam­ stitution, has lost one of its most mem­ ent in many ways, but absolutely com­ ilies. orable occupants and we shall be the mitted to the same principles of fair­ They told us of a colleague who was worse for that loss. ness and concern and commitment to as effective and forceful a legislature, I will miss being able to work with the plight of those who would other­ but who was first and foremost a such an outstanding person and such wise have had no one to speak for person of warmth and compassion. an outstanding Member of the House them. What was striking to me was the fact of Representatives. The legacy that I think that the House itself has that my colleagues recognized that SALA BURTON has created will, howev­ been severly diminished by the loss of SALA's caring and humanity added an er, be remembered, the sacrifices and Phillip, and more severely diminished important dimension to our House, to love of work and the great joy of rep­ by the loss of SALA BURTON. our being here, our work in the House resenting people, people that were I, in my capacity ·as the current na­ of Representatives. powerful but most important those tional president of Americans for I believe that my colleagues felt in­ who were powerless but had the need Democratic Action, which post our dis­ stinctively that SALA's way of ap­ of an advocate. tinguished colleague, the gentleman proaching her work and her work was Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. from California [Mr. EDWARDS], had special because it was much too rare. Speaker, it really was trying, not only Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, will the also held a few years ago, had the oc­ for Members of California, but for all casion at the executive committee gentleman yield? of us here in the House and in the Mr. EDWARDS of California. I yield meeting this past Saturday to be asked Senate, too, to lose in such a short to offer some words in tribute to SALA. to the gentleman from Minnesota. period of time two Members who were Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I just I must tell my friend that it was a as important and who contributed so very difficult thing to do. The closer want to say that I was one colleague much to the country's business. who did have that rare feeling about you are, I think, to people, and the I would like to think that by recog­ deeper you feel the loss, the more dif­ SALA BURTON and. the way that she nizing those rare qualities which made picked up and became so much a part SALA so dear to us, we each also ficult it is sometimes to express in of this body on the inside, after having thought of how we might bring that words the sense of loss that you feel. been so many years a part of it sense of compassion and caring into But I do want to bring to the House through a marriage to our late great our own endeavors. the expressions of love and support and distinguished colleague, Phil I believe that this self-examination and sympathy for the family that the Burton. might be SALA's legacy to us all. If, by Board of Americans for Democratic I want to thank the gentleman. It her example, SALA has helped to hu­ Action also feels at the loss of their has been a very difficult time, for cer­ manize the work that we try to do good friend, a fighter in many, many tainly Californians who have wit­ here and to encourage us to bring that common causes with them, SALA nessed the evolution of leadership in compassion to our work, she has left BURTON. California and now again lose a great us with a great gift, and I am very Mr. Speaker, before closing, let me Member of Congress, a very caring grateful to her. just say that there were occasions in person. I hope that we can continue Mr. WEISS. Mr. Speaker, will the the years that SALA was with us and that tradition the ideals and the phi­ gentleman yield? we were privileged to have her as a col­ losophy that was inherent in the Mr. EDWARDS of California. I yield league when she and Representative Burton tradition. to the gentleman from New York. BoB GARCIA and I would share dinners I want to thank the gentleman from Mr. WEISS. Mr. Speaker, I want to together. Those occasions were at California [Mr. EDWARDS] for his ef­ thank my distinguished friend, the least as much social and expressions of forts in 'providing this special order. gentleman from California CMr. ED­ friendship than they were political. Mr. ·speaker, I remember SALA WARDS], the dean of the California del­ Those occasions will remain with nie BURTON. I remember her warmth. I re-· egation, for having taken this special to the end of my days as will the member her kindness. I remember her order, especially since there had been, memory and recognition of what she strength. I remember her concern on February 2, that tremendous, spon­ brought to all of us who had the privi­ about others. I remember her consist- taneous expression of love and senti- lege to know her. February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3989 Mr. Speaker, the Congress has been When Phil died and SALA was elected with him for interrupting the dinner severely diminished with the passing to succeed him, she said of her new re­ hour but I have never seen her over of Representative SALA BURTON. sponsibilities: "I want to represent, as those years, over those 26, 27 years SALA became a Member of Congress my husband did, the dispossessed, the that I have known SALA, ever fussing in 1983 following the death of her late hungry, the poor, the children, people or with a frown on her face; always husband, and our dear friend and col­ in the trust territories, the aged­ with a smile, always willing to talk to league, Representative Phillip Burton. those people who don't have a lot of you, to help you, to give you good When her constituents selected her lobbying being done for them." cheer; always very pleasant. from a field of 11 candidates in a spe­ This statement is characteristic of She will be missed by all of us in the cial election, they knew they were se­ SALA, who worked diligently in Con­ California delegation. She will be lecting an able and compassionate rep­ gress to improve the status of the missed by all of her friends and sup­ resentative in Washington. When the poor, to improve education programs, porters and voters in San Francisco. entire California delegation crowded to improve the environment, and to She was just a kind, considerate, around her at her swearing-in, they preserve civil liberties. She was also thoughtful person. Always willing to knew she would prove to be a Repre­ widely known for her efforts to achieve meaningful arms control and help someone who needed help. sentative who worked hard for her Always willing to listen; always having constituents and adhered firmly to the to promote the cause of human rights, particularly for Soviet dissidents. some suggestion to improve the status highest of principles. quo of the environment in which we SALA did not just meet these expec­ Not only was SALA absolutely unwav­ ering in her devotion to the principles live. tations-she exceeded them. She Mr. Speaker, I tell you with a great brought to the task of governance a of compassion and fairness, but she pursued these ideals with unparalleled deal of sadness that I bring to you the zeal and energy that were unsurpassed energy and enthusiasm. She was a sympathy of the Congressional Black amongst her colleagues. She insisted model of strength and courage to all Caucus, and we join with the Califor­ on fairness and integrity, and she of us in the House who value the pro­ nia delegation, the people of San quickly earned a reputation as one of gressive accomplishments of the last Francisco and her many friends in this the chief congressional advocates for 50 years and who seek to build upon House in expressing our very deep those who have no voice in our Nation­ these achievements in the years to sympathy. al Government. It was evident to all come. Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. who knew her that SALA had a spark With the passing of SALA BURTON, Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from within that prompted her to go the the cause of social justice has been California [Mr. LEHMAN]. extra mile and to seek nothing less dealt a severe blow. On this sad occa­ Mr. LEHMAN of California. I thank than excellence in every endeavor that sion, I wish to extend my deepest sym­ the gentleman for yielding to me. she entered into. pathy to SALA's daughter, Joy, to her Mr. Speaker, today we honor our col­ That spark had it origins in SALA's and Phillip's family and to all of league and dear friend, SALA BURTON past. Born in Poland, SALA fled to the SALA's many friends and constituents. who died on February 1, 1987. SALA United States with her parents in Just as they will never forget SALA, was a personal friend of mine, just as 1939. "I saw and felt what happened in those of us who had the privilege to her husband Phil was and they can Western Europe when the Nazis were serve alongside her in the House of never be replaced in our hearts and in moving," she said. "You learn that Representatives will always preserve a our minds. SALA's spirit was large with politics is everybody's business. The special place in our hearts for our room for many of us from California air you breath is political-it isn't just cherished colleague. and across this Nation. She saw us as a game for certain people. We must all Mr. EDWARDS of California. I individuals with lives and families, not be vigilant in terms of our civil rights thank the gentleman from New York. just as Members of Congress, and she and liberties.'' Mr. Speaker, I yield to a great friend SALA's commitment to political activ­ was very special for that reason. of SALA's for many, many years; in the SALA BURTON was a woman of soft ism was evident long before she old days, in the Young Democrats of became a Member of Congress. She words but strong convictions. She was California. I yield to the gentleman courageous when it was difficult to be participated in the founding of the from California [Mr. DYMALLY]. California Democratic Council and so. I recall vividly her support and co­ Mr. DYMALLY. I thank my friend, sponsorship of my legislation to pre­ then served as its vice president. In the chairman of the California Demo­ the 1950's, she was a codirector of the cratic delegation for bringing to the vent further expansion of San Francis­ California Public Affairs Institute, an House this name of this great woman co's dam in Yosemite National Park. I organization involved in issues for so we can pay tribute to her today. did not go to SALA for help on the Democratic Presidential candidates, Mr. Speaker, I first met SALA issue, because I knew it put her in a and she served as president of the San BURTON, of course, through my friend, difficult position with her home dis­ Francisco Democratic Women's Phil Burton, in 1960 when I was a trict. SALA, however, came to me and Forum. She was a member of both the young Democrat attending a conven­ put the values of protecting a national county and State Democratic central tion in San Francisco. Over the years, treasure above the parochial desires of committees, and she was a delegate to Phil and I became friends and anyone the city. Putting large values ahead of the Democratic National Conventions who knows Phil you know that if you small ones is a lesson she leaves us all. in 1956, 1976, 1980 and 1984. are a friend of Phil Burton, that Finally, Mr. Speaker I must admit In the 1960's, SALA battled alongside friendship is always a stormy one. that I shall miss SALA for the most the NAACP in order to achieve fair There are ups and downs to that personal of reasons. SALA BURTON was housing laws for our Nation's citizens. friendship. Phil would often come to the only person I know who could be While her husband Phil was serving in me and say, "Why is it whenever you counted on to refer to me as "a nice the House, SALA became a cofounder and I have a fuss my wife takes sides young man." As I approach my fourth of both the congressional wives task with you?" I would say "She is just a decade, SALA's references to my youth force and the Washington Internation­ smart woman, that is all." will be missed more than she will ever al Club IV, an organization consisting SALA was always the mediator; know. of wives of members of the diplomatic always trying to mend fences. I have Mr. Speaker, SALA BURTON'S legacy is corps and of representatives of Con­ never seen her angry. I am sure that one of service to California, adviser to gress. And she chaired the legislative sometime during the dinner hour her late husband Phil in all aspects of committee of the Woman's National when Phil took so many phone calls politics and dear friendship to all us in Democratic Club. from us she must have been angry this House. 3990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 Mr. EDWARDS of California. I length of time without knowing of the We will talk about SALA-for we will thank the gentleman. respect and love she had for her hus­ think of her legacy and her values, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle­ band. She quoted him often; she felt that wonderful Burton tradition. woman from Ohio [Ms. OAKAR]. even after he died that she was an ex­ We know that already there have Ms. OAKAR. I thank the gentleman tension of him. But SALA, in her own been a number of things that people for yielding to me. right, was a magnificent Congress­ are proposing to name after her, such Mr. Speaker, what I would like to do woman and a very savvy politician. as the Sala Burton Maritime Museum, is simply repeat the remarks that I She was intensely political, and long which of course was part of her legis­ gave in California, in San Francisco at before she became a Congresswoman, lation, to have that funded properly, a commemoration, a memorial tribute she served her political apprentice­ and the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. to one of the great people of the ship. "Mo" UDALL, did change the name in House, SALA BURTON. Basically, what I the legislation naming it after her. said was that to me SALA BURTON had 0 1410 One of the things that I would like the glamour of a Marlene Deitrich and to suggest, I have introduced a bill the heart and good will of a Mother She traced her interest to her child­ hood in prewar Poland. She said, "I that would allow the staff and people Teresa and the political savvy of a who work on the Hill to have access to Golda Meir. If anyone read the CON­ saw and felt what happened in West­ ern Europe when the Nazis were a day-care center, and that has been GRESSIONAL RECORD when my distin­ passed. I think that it would really be guished colleague, Mr. EDWARDS, dean moving. You learn politics is every­ body's business." an honor for me to know that my leg­ of the California delegation, intro­ islation somehow-and the gentlewom­ duced the privilege resolution, they She had instant clout in the House. would know the overwhelming expres­ When we look at her assignments we an from Colorado, Mrs. PAT SCHROE­ sion of grief and love for SALA. She see that she was practically immedi­ DER, is the one who suggested it, and I was really a mother, a sister, and a ately after a term of being here as­ think it is a great idea-to somehow friend to all of us: She cared in a very signed to the prestigious committee, dedicate that day-care center to the special way for people. the Committee on Rules. She was a memory of our friend, SALA BURTON. She really did love her roots, her So we accept her death in the sense delegate to the North Atlantic Assem­ of Alfred Lord Tennyson when he re­ family, her country, the Congress, and bly, where 60 parliamentarians from she had a real affection-those Cali­ called in his wonderful poem, "In Me­ NATO elected her vice chair of the Po­ moriam" when he had the death of fornians stick together-for the Cali­ litical Committee. Last spring in Lux­ fornia delegation. She certainly loved one of his dear friends thrust upon embourg I saw her chair the commit­ him, and he was wondering how he San Francisco. She was extremely tee, and I saw the love and esteem of proud to represent, and it was Ameri­ could accept this great tragedy. One of our allies and our fell ow and sister the lines that he uttered then and ca's perfect city with its great diversity parliamentarians, who really thought of people. which is recorded for all of us immor­ that she was so outstanding. tally is something that consoles me She meant very, very much to the She knew how to get things done. wives of the Members. Of course, she very much when I think of her, and One can recall the many instances in that is: was the cofounder of the Congression­ which SALA did in fact buttonhole her al Wives Task Force, and always 'Tis better to have loved and lost, friends. I said in San Francisco that Than never to have loved at all. reached out to make them feel a part she buttonholed the men in Congress of Congress. SALA often told me of the We all loved SALA BURTON, and we pride and love she had for her daugh­ by flicking the lint from their lapels will talk to her many, many times. ter and her son-in-law and her grand­ rather than twisting their arms. Her Mr. EDWARDS of California. I children. She admired her daughter's style was different from Phil's, to say thank the gentlewoman from Ohio for abilities and independence. Her par­ the least, but it was equally as effec­ those very moving words. Let me also ents meant very, very much to her. tive. emphasize that SALA's staff, both here Her mother still is living, God bless . So how do we accept her death? One and in California, did a most remarka­ her, and she had a marvelous impres­ of the things that SALA was most ble job in keeping the office operating, sion from her parents. She often proud of, really, was her Jewish back­ serving the constituents, and holding talked about her father's brilliance ground. So I quoted from the Mourn­ their heads high during the last few and her mother's common sense and er's Kaddish in which there are a line weeks, which of course was very diffi­ their interest in current affairs. or two that indicate that thru the long cult as SALA weakened. So Nancy She was very proud of her brother­ centuries, and this is a quote from Leong and the rest of the fine men in-law, John, and believed he had tre­ that beautiful prayer: and women there should be thanked mendous values as did her husband, Thru the long centuries we have learned by all of us, and not only by the and values that are known in Califor­ to rise in the face of every storm, out of the people of San Francisco. nia, indeed, nationally, as the great abyss of anguish, on the ashes of every de­ Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, will the Burton tradition. struction, to praise God's name, to maintain gentleman yield? She was proud of John's personal a stance of human dignity and to affirm our Mr. EDWARDS of California. I yield courage as well and proud of her consecration to the task of life. to the gentlewoman from Ohio. brother-in-law, Bob, as well. She was That was her goal. Life was so im­ Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, one of very, very proud of her brothel' and portant "to her, and she was consecrat­ the things that I said at Phil Burton's her nephew, Tom, who was so gracious ed to this. death, when we were eulogizing Phil, to so many of us during SALA's illness. The Wednesday before SALA's death and I think that SALA might want me Mr. Speaker, I want to say this I had the great privilege of visiting to say it today, is that I encouraged about her staff: She felt that they her. Along with Senator ALAN CRAN­ SALA when we were eulogizing Phil, were an extended part of her family, STON, and my friend and colleague, the and I did not know if it was in good and they ought to know how much af­ gentleman from California, DoN ED­ taste or not, to run for that seat. I fection SALA had for them and how WARDS, and at the end I whispered a really felt that Phil would want that, much it meant to her that they car­ few words to SALA, and she said to me, but most importantly I thought that ried on during her illness. So in a very and the last words she said to me, she was essentially the most qualified special way, all of us can claim SALA in were, "Tell everyone I think of them person. a very real way. Of course, she loved and love them." And she said, "Good­ I do think that one of the things her beloved Phillip, as she would say. bye, MARY ROSE-we'll talk"-which that SALA felt very, very strongly You could not talk to her for any was a common expression of SALA's. about when she realized that she February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3991 might not be able to come back to the government because they cared about And in the end, she faced death with House in the next term was who would people. They cared particularly about the same grace and courage with replace her. I do think and know and I people who are in need in our society, which she had always faced life. think that most of us know that she and their lives' work involved in at­ Mr. Speaker, SALA arrived in this wanted Nancy Pelosi to replace her. So tempting to find solutions for those Chamber, almost 4 years ago, to fill I would just like to encourage Nancy difficulties that are the mix of Ameri­ out the balance of the term of her late to run-she has not thrown in her hat can life. husband, Phil, who died unexpectedly already-because that was SALA's wish, She and I and Phillip and I did not near the beginning of his 11th term. and I know that SALA would never always agree relative to those solu­ Many of us did not know what to choose someone who did not have the tions, but I am proud to say that expect when SALA joined us here. Cer­ magnificent values of that whole tra­ though we did not agree, the funda­ tainly she had the benefit of 30 years dition. mental recognition that our objective married to one of the most skillful leg­ Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak­ to solve people problems was a lot islative tacticians who ever served in er, will the gentleman yield? more important that one's decision as the House. Mr. EDWARDS of California. I yield to what is the best avenue or another However, Mr. Speaker, SALA was her to the gentleman from California. decision that might have been an own person as well, and had been a Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak­ avenue that some of us would follow. seasoned politician in her own right er, I thank the gentleman for yielding. SALA BURTON was a loving, caring, when she married Phil Burton in 1953. Mr. Speaker, I must say, as I sat warm human being who, while she SALA was active in the early fifties in here listening to remarks regarding served with us as a colleague for only a establishing the California Democratic SALA BURTON, Ms. MARY ROSE 0AKAR short time, has made a lifelong contri­ Council, on which she served as vice brought many a thought to my mind. bution and has raised the level of all president. In the same time period, she Sometimes after the fact you are of our consciousness regarding our re­ served as codirector of the California moved by things that you happened to sponsibility and why we are here as do rather than regretting that you did Public Affairs Institute. The Institute Members of the House of Representa­ played a major role in Democratic not do something, and I was reminded tives in the first place. by MARY ROSE that as a "Dear Col­ I thank my colleagues for taking this Presidential campaigns at the time league" came from SALA BURTON in time and allowing me the time to par­ when the State's fast growing popula­ that closing week of our experience ticipate. tion was making it increasingly central with her, she indicated that she would to the national campaign. not be seeking reelection in 1988. The 0 1420 She held offices in the Democratic tone of that statement which her Mr. EDWARDS of California. I Party at both the county and State brother read in San Francisco was ob­ thank the gentleman. levels, and served as president of the vious to anybody who was sensitive at Phil was always amused when people San Francisco Democratic Women's all to the circumstances. I was moved would mention the awesome Burton Forum. to sit and write a note expressing my political machine and San Francisco SALA also was a delegate to four respect and love and affection for and in California generally, and he Democratic National Conventions. SALA, and feel gladdened today to always said that most people do not With her colleagues in the San Fran­ know that she saw that during those know that the awesome political ma­ cisco congressional delegation, she last days. chine of the Burtons consisted of Phil, hosted the last convention to which The first time that I ever heard SALA, and John, and that was all. she was elected. about the Burtons was when I was a Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, will She was active in the NAACP, par­ graduate student in San Francisco the gentleman yield? ticularly in the battle for fair housing doing an internship in the field of Mr. EDWARDS of California. I yield laws. During the time Phil served in public affairs. I was occasioned to go to the gentleman from Massachusetts Congress, she was active in efforts by to a gathering of an organization then [Mr. MOAKLEY]. the spouses of Members of Congress to known as the Labor Youth League, Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I com­ make positive contributions to the which was having a rally in one of the mend our distinguished colleagues, the community and the Nation. major parks in San Francisco, and at gentleman from California [Mr. ED­ In her short time in the House, SALA that rally there were featured the WARDS] and the gentlewoman from caught the attention of her colleagues Burtons. The speaker at that rally was Ohio [Ms. OAKAR], for affording the for her judgment, kindness, and sin­ not Phillip Burton, it was SALA House this opportunity to pay tribute cerity. At the beginning of her second BURTON. That was in the spring of to our colleague and friend, the late term, she was selected to serve on the 1957. SALA BURTON. House Rules Committee. As MARY RosE indicated, for those The House has lost a Member of un­ Our committee is a small one, com­ who knew the family at all, you could usual dedication and honor. The lead­ posed of 13 Members. Because our able not know them without realizing the ership has lost a skillful legislator, in chairman, the gentleman from Florida significant role that SALA always her work in women's groups and on [Mr. PEPPER], leads our committee played. She was a powerhouse, a the Committee on Rules. And, Mr. with such extraordinary sensitivity to person who believed deeply in issues, Speaker, each of us individually have the views and interests of each and when she got involved in one, I all lost a loyal and generous friend .. Member, it is a place where deep and can tell you that she would not let go I will always remember SALA as a lasting friendships are built. lightly. fighter. As a legislator, she worked So, for us on the Rules Committee, She was a person who for many, tirelessly for the cause of equality it is especially difficult to say this many years stood at the side of her among races and between sexes. She final farewell. But SALA had a great husband with his dynamic and, to say battled energetically in support of heart, and a share of her compassion the least, unusual style of affecting world peace, and strived throughout and courage remain with us. So, while public affairs. After his death she her career to make government meet our memories live, perhaps farewell is demonstrated very quickly that she its responsibilities to the poor, the not the right word. had a style of her own that comple­ young, and the old. Through her legis­ Once again, I would like to thank mented, in ways that few of us really lative efforts and her own example, the gentleman from California [Mr. had yet to understand, Phillip's work. she offered women hope for a future, EDWARDS] and the gentlewoman from They as a family most important to free of artificial limitations. Ohio [Ms. DAKAR] for taking this time me reflect that which ought to be a In her last fight, she battled might­ to allow the membership of this House part of public affairs. They came to ily-not against death-but for life. to just say what we have on our minds 3992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 about a great, great person who will was about, but as a skilled, wily, and before she became a Member but as no longer be voting with us. perhaps, most importantly, committed Phil's partner, would be sitting right Mr. EDWARDS of California. I activist and leader in so many differ­ up there. I kept looking up there, thank the gentleman from Massachu­ ent progressive causes. Much of her, I missing her. setts for those very moving words. think, own philosophy was probably I have to say, Mr. Speaker, that SALA Mr. Speaker, someone, one of our shaped by her early childhood. She was my very dear personal friend. distinguished colleagues, whose friend­ had to leave her home town of Bialy­ When I heard so many Members ship and association with SALA and stok, Poland, as a child fleeing from coming from all over that day on such before that with Phillip goes back the impending Nazi invasion, and she short notice to eulogize SALA and to many, many years, again to young took her feelings from that experience say how much they loved her and how Democrat days, is the gentleman from and translated them into so many dif­ much they would miss her, I have to California [Mr. BERMAN], and if any­ ferent areas of the domestic and the say I was surprised, because I thought body could have been considered an international political agenda. SALA, in she was just my special friend. ally of the Burtons in the old days her really less than 4 years in this in­ when their good works were really just stitution as a Member of Congress, I thought that she was a political ac­ beginning, it is the gentleman from passed significant legislation relating quaintance to the other Members of California, who was in the legislature to children, latch-key kids, nutrition the House, and she was a colleague to at that time and certainly could be programs, continuation of bilingual her colleagues from California, but considered as one of the most influen­ education. She set a high standard in that she was my special friend. I real­ tial. environmental protection fighting to ize today that that was SALA's special So, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen­ expand the Phil Burton National gift; that for each one of us she was tleman from California [Mr. BERMAN]. Recreation Area in northern Califor­ our special friend. Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank nia, working hard for a California wil­ She was a wonderful woman. SALA my friend and the leader of our dele­ derness bill, fighting to protect the BURTON was a wonderful wife, too. I gation, DoN EDWARDS, for requesting San Francisco Bay, and she also fo­ was fortunate enought to be a friend this special order. This is not the first cused on international issues. As MARY of both Phil and SALA. I met Phil in time we have had a chance to express RosE 0AKAR mentioned, she was an the late sixties here, and he helped me ourselves regarding our feelings about active leader in the North Atlantic As­ to get legislation through this House SALA BURTON'S passing, but I think it is sembly. She had a deep interest in that gave the Virgin Islands a seat in important that we keep doing so, be­ issues of arms control and played a this House of Representatives. cause for so many of us she· meant so major role in those battles. The relationship between Phil and much. SALA was such a beautiful relationship. It has been mentioned several times D 1430 Phil, the stormy Phil Burton, the about SALA and Phil's relationship She was a tenacious and active great legislator, the powerful individ­ with the Young Democrats in Califor­ Member of this House. She was at ual with a heart even bigger than that nia. That is the organization that was every meeting at a time when it must huge body he had. And SALA that in effect the midwife to a number of have been so easy to slough off one's loved him, that was his true partner Members' political berths, my own, responsibilities to make choices. SALA and how he loved her, too. MERV DYMALLY, HENRY WAXMAN, and kept trying to do everything; and I At the funeral service in San Fran­ a number of leaders in the California think for those of us who knew them cisco, there were those that recalled Legislature at that time, and, of politically, and who knew both Phil how SALA would calm the troubled course, it is where Phil and SALA first and SALA personally, we are going to waters that Phil had passed by; and met and from which their romance miss her very, very much as we engage she had that gift. and deep and lasting love developed. in the legislative battles in the months We will all miss SALA. She was a SALA was truly an equal partner in and years ahead. woman of great conviction. As another that relationship, and both Burtons, Mr. EDWARDS of California. I Member just said today, she was so as well as Phil's brothers John and thank the gentleman from California proud of her Jewishness. She cared so Bob, were great friends to a number of [Mr. BERMAN]. much for the poor and for those that us in southern California who came up Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the gen­ needed help; and that was why I par­ through that organization and devel­ tleman from the Virgin Islands CMr. ticularly liked both Phil and SALA: oped a political and a personal rela­ DE LUGO]. They were legislators that cared and tionship that went far beyond those Mr. DE LUGO. Mr. Speaker, I thank never forgot why they had come here. one normally has in politics. Phil and my good friend from California CMr. SALA, every summer, used to take a EDWARDS] for yielding and requesting When SALA came into this body as week's vacation down in Los Angeles this time tonight to pay tribute to our an elected Representative, many at the Miramar Hotel in Santa good friend, SALA BURTON. thought perhaps that this was just Monica, and myself, my brothers, The passing of SALA, and shortly SALA BURTON, the devoted wife and their many friends in Los Angeles, after the word came that she had partner of Phil coming here; but she would come and spend time with them passed on, and the gentleman from sure showed us, she was a very, very during that week. I remember many California [Mr. EDWARDS] sought the effective Member of this House and an afternoon and evening of dinner opportunity for the Members to come legislator in the short period that she and Hearts games with the Burtons, to the floor under special orders to was here. and Phil, of course, enjoyed losing at pay the first tribute to SALA BURTON. I Now we will miss her. She was a Hearts about as much as he enjoyed came to the floor and I listened to wonderful woman, she was a wonder­ losing a legislative battle, and took it what the others were saying about ful wife, a great legislator, and a great with about as much grace. SALA; and I know each of us was so friend. SALA was a tremendous force of sta­ taken with our own thoughts. Mr. Speaker, the sorrow of losing bility and energy in that relationship, One of the things I did, I kept look­ SALA BURTON will be slow to pass. But and of course after Phil died, for some ing up to that area of the gallery and we can take heart knowing the inspira­ of us, after such a short time of being remembering so many times that I tion of SALA's life and convictions also in this Chamber and working with would look up there, if there was one will be slow to pass. him, SALA entered Congress not as a of Phil's battles on the floor, a major Her commitment to peace, social jus­ freshman trying to figure out what piece of legislation that Phil would be tice, and equality for all knew no com­ her agenda might be and what she handling, if it was an important promise. We must keep that commit­ might accomplish and what the office moment for this house, SALA BURTON, ment before us as we wrestle with the February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3993 hard decisions that face us in this from the city, and I was unable to join Today, not more than an hour ago, I Hall. with many other colleagues in paying met Bob Burton, the third brother. But SALA's inspiration goes far tribute to a grand lady. Therefore, I What a trio. What a trio of men who beyond the political realm as we usual­ am most appreciative that today you have shaped California's politics. ly know it. Her political beliefs grew have arranged for this special session. Yes, they were joined by their sister­ directly out of her compassionate and I, like many of my colleagues in this in-law and wife, SALA. caring personality. Chamber, joined in what was a sad Both my wife, Arey, and I, convey It was wonderfully typical of SALA­ journey to San Francisco some weeks our condolences to SALA's daughter, whose political causes spanned conti­ ago. It was the second time that I took Joy, and her husband, and her small nents-that she found time to lend a such a journey; the first one to pay granddaughter. hand to the small territory of the tribute to Phillip Burton. I know her family will miss her Virgin Islands. I was greatly impressed by the de­ dearly and so will the family of her She and her late husband, Phil, were meanor of the group that went. So im­ colleagues in this Chamber. After all, abiding political allies and personal pressed by the words so eloquently we were touched by them all and we friends for more than 20 years. spoken by our dean, by MARY RosE are all better men and wonien in this Over the years-even as they worked 0AKAR, by the chairman of the Com­ Chamber, we are better men and tirelessly for peace and civil rights and mittee on Rules, CLAUDE PEPPER, who women in California and across this national parklands for all-they ex­ was eloquent in his statement in the country because they touched us in tended their concerns to the Virgin Is­ recognition and the tribute to SALA that association. lands and other offshore territories. BURTON. I thank the gentleman from Califor­ Thanks to leaders like SALA and Phil, By the words of the speaker of the nia for calling forth this tribute to we in the Islands have won basic assembly, Willie Brown, and by the SALA BURTON. rights to elect our Governors and gain words of Mayor Dianne Feinstein. representation in Congress. Mr. EDWARDS of California. I SALA and Phil had nothing to gain D 1440 thank the gentleman from California from this sort of struggle. But it fit I believe that it was in that setting [Mr. TORRES] for a very eloquent their basic belief of what the United that manifested to all of us in Con­ statement. States is all about-extending political gress the great love that that city had Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the gen­ and civil rights to all, regardless of for this grand lady. tleman from Texas [Mr. LELAND]. their race, religion, or political and As my colleague, HOWARD BERMAN, Mr. LELAND. I thank the gentle­ economic clout. has said, it was the earlier years of man for yielding. In memory of SALA, let's keep alive SALA BURTON'S life that gave her the Mr. Speaker, it was a privilege and that kind of commitment vision. experience in how to cope in the politi­ honor to serve in Congress and on the Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. cal life she was soon to follow; her ex­ House Select Committee on Hunger Speaker, I thank the gentleman from perience as a young woman escaping with SALA BURTON. Her dedication to the Virgin Islands [Mr. DE LUGO] for the Holocaust of Eastern Europe; the the poor and forgotten in our society the very eloquent statement. experiences of leaving family behind was an example to us all. It was char­ It was about the second or third endowed her with a tremendous spirit, acteristic of SALA that she asked to be week that SALA came here as a a spirit of sensitivity for the less f ortu­ remembered with contributions to St. Member of Congress that I got the nate, a great spirit of resistance to any Anthony's dining room in San Francis­ hint that she was going to be very ef­ form of oppression, to any form of to­ co where complete, sit-down meals are fective on her own, and that she was talitarianism. But as sensitive as she served to several thousand people not just filling up space left by her was, she never lost the strong will to every day with no questions asked, no husband. She had a TV show, a half fight those forces that would oppress discrimination and with recognition of hour, and I went in to it; a number of people. the human dignity of each person. us participated in it from time to time. She felt deeply about people. Shortly after the Select Committee The first time she asked me to go I remember visiting her district one on Hunger was established a hearing there, she had no notes, she had noth­ time, a housing project. She intro­ was held in San Francisco at SALA's re­ ing. She just sat there and had all of duced me to the leaders of that com­ quest. She wanted us to hear from the the questions in her head; she was ar­ munity as one of them, as a person hungry and the homeless as well as ticulate, interesting; it was a TV show who cared about their well being in local charities and agencies assisting that was totally unrehearsed, and it housing, health care. I shall never to alleviate suffering that she had was first class. forget the unselfishness that she worked with over the years. Because I went back to my office and said, showed in my presentation to those she cared, SALA knew very well the "SALA's going to make it." And she did, people. face of human failure in the beautiful and that is what the gentleman from She was strong, as I said. She felt city she represented. the Virgin Islands pointed out; it that in the quest for world peace we SALA BURTON was recognized as a for­ really was quite an experience to had to stand strong. She felt that we midable politician, savvy and assertive. watch her move into the power struc­ needed an effective arms control proc­ But a compassionate heart and spirit ture of the House and do such a good ess if we are to carry out that future were the force behind these character­ job, for too short a time. peace. istics. I cannot forget the moment in Mr. Speaker, one of the great His­ She did that in her own right in the San Francisco when, as we toured the panic-American leaders of the United North Atlantic Assembly. I must tell University of California Hospital neo­ States is the former Ambassador, Es­ you that those men and women of the natal care unit, SALA stepped away TEBAN TORRES, the gentleman from North Atlantic Assembly respected unable to bear the sight of tiny babies California, and I now yield to him. her and loved her. struggling for life, fist-sized victims of Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I thank Yes, I met SALA when I was a young inadequate prenatal care and nutri­ my colleague, the dean of the Califor­ man, much as some of our colleagues tion. SALA fought legislatively to re­ nia delegation, DON EDWARDS. I would in our political endeavors in Califor­ verse the awful odds against the sur­ like to commend him and our col­ nia, when I was a young Democrat vival of these most vulnerable human league, the gentlewoman from Ohio, some 25, almost 30 years ago. beings. for convening this very important spe­ I met Phillip Burton then and John SALA said that she chose to be a cial order. Burton, who were just young men; member of the Select Committee on I was not here on the day that you John and Phillip were running for the Hunger in order to participate in the did this previously; I was caught away Assembly at that time. process of obtaining testimony from 3994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 the many Americans who could docu­ tistics alone, it does not tell you the closed his very eloquent remarks by ment the blight of hunger in this .whole story of Phil and SALA, both · saying that the best memorial tribute country. She wondered how a nation served together during all those years, to SALA BURTON is to try to act the way with an unmatched level of affluence they worked together, collaborated to- SALA acted, to try to live up to the could tolerate hunger in its midst. gether for mutual objectives, and ideals that she not only personified, Faithful to her commitment, hear­ shared politics. but urged upon all of us. ings were better for her presence. They both cared deeply about the If we, in some way, could live up to With a fine grasp of programmatic role that government could play to that .standard, we would be, by that 'detail, SALA asked penetrating ques­ help the disadvantaged, the dispos- example, giving the greatest memorial tions but her guidance was greatest sessed, to try to bring about social and to her. when she spoke of the practical needs economic justice; they cared about the I hope that as we remember fondly and difficulties faced by such vulnera­ working people and the ability of the memories of SALA BURTON, and the ble groups as the elderly and the those people to organize collectively to time we have had with her over the homeless. She pointed out the efficacy fight for their rights. They always saw years, the time that she has been with of the cash-out of food stamps for the the people who were struggling, who us in this institution, that we will try elderly in California. She urged .ar­ were having a tough time as the ones to live up to the standards that she rangements for the use of food stamps who needed their help most. They set, to the goals and ideals that she so at feeding establishments for the cared about protecting the environ- strongly and firmly believed in, and in homeless. She wanted to tear down bu­ ment and they cared very deeply that way, we will, indeed, be giving a reaucratic barriers, to make the basic abou~ this Nation of ours. .. living memorial to her. necessities of life accessible to all. SALA BURTON was a refugee f;rom I do want to indicate that my wife, SALA BURTON'S life was one of great Poland. She and her immediate family Janet, had the opportunity to do an accomplishment personally and in survived the Nazi:Holocaust in Europe. interview with SALA BURTON a couple the world of ·politics. Much · of what Those in the immediate family that of years ago, and 1 will insert that did not come to this country were all · · I h' · she achieved was not attributed to her. iost in the crematoria of Hitler's death interview mto the RECORD. t ink it Perhaps because of threat and dis­ speaks a lot about SALA in ways that crimination by government in her ca¥1ii:t fact, probably more than any many people did not know about her, early years, she was sensitive to the importance of working democratically, other, impressed upon SALA the deep particularly her remembrances of the involving many, sharing responsibility commitment to protecting civil liber- Holocaust and very strong feelings of and credit. Her contributions to the ties, civil rightS, understanding that Jewish identity and commitments. minority. groups that might be dis- The interview follows: Democratic Party organization in Cali­ . · d · d Id b I was born in Bialystock, Poland, a textile fornia attest to her dedication and ef­ crimmate against one ay cou e industrial city. My brother and I went to a fectiveness. She also served. on many hated the next, and uncontrolled dis- private Polish gymnasium Hebrew language and prayers. My father do the important job of mobilizing po­ had to act before these kinds of things and hi.S brother were businessmen who em­ litical will. got out of hand. ployed five hundred people in a textile fac- On a personal note, I have known tory. SALA's maiden name was Galant, a SALA . and Phil for close to 30 years. Bialystock was also a cultural city. My name descriptive of her character, es­ When I was a young teenager and be- father traveled and spoke several lan­ pecially in her last illness. To the end longed to the Young Democrats in guages. He was both a ireat swimmer and she was conscious of her responsibil­ California, Phil and SALA would talk to soccer player. My brother played basketball ities and we are grateful for her ef­ and studied to be an opera star. Together he forts. us unlike most "grownup" politicians. and I went to dance and drama lessons. SALA spoke of doing all within her They emphasized that activity politics The Holocaust is always on my mind. My was a noble thing to be involved in, parents and brother and I left Poland in the power to see that no man or woman why the fights that we were fighting, late thirties, when things were already bad. and especially no child would know although frustrating, were important We had heard Hitler talk about his hatred hunger. Her power continues in her in­ and that we could make a contribution for Jews and how "there had to be a solu­ fluence on those of us who knew her, and that we had to keep on trying to tion to the problem of those rotten Jews." let us rededicate ourselves to that make things better. I'm always conscious the Holocaust has great goal in her memory. When my family and I came to taken place. My parents, above all, were re- Mr. EDWARDS of California. I silient. But, I have no cousins, aunts or thank the gentleman from Texas for a Washington the door was always open uncles. They were all killed. Jews, on the very, very moving and eloquent state­ to us at the Burton home. Even whole, are more aware that something ment. before, when we were in Sacramento. tragic can happen-any place, anywhere- 0 1450 so, we are always constantly vigilant. Mr. Speaker, HENRY WAXMAN's rela­ All those years we didn't have a Holocaust tionship with SALA and before that Our daughter, who is now 23, grew Commission. Finally, people thought it with Phil Burton goes back many, up calling SALA BURTON Aunt SALA. unfair because a whole generation was many years, not only personally but in There was a very, very close bond of dying out, and no one would remember. I their efforts for good legislation and friendship between our families. They also wrote President Reagan when he was for good things to happen to men and were always there; Phil and SALA, to going off to West Germany to lay a wreath women and children of America. give us some guidance, some encour- at Bitburg, to honor Nazis who had fought Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the gen- agement, some reinvigoration of com- our people in World War II. I asked him, as mitment to try to accomplish in some an American President, to go to Dauchau or tleman from California CMr. Auschwitz. I thought he should go to a WAXMAN]. way the goals they set out for them- death camp. Mr. WAXMAN. I thank the gentM­ selves. We Jews must not forget our co-religion- man from California for yielding to One of the most touching tributes at · ists, especially the Soviet Jews, Ethiopian me. the lovely memorial service in San Jews and Syrian Jews. We must be con­ I take this opportunity to say a few Franscisco was given by the speaker of cemed about civil liberties ·and civil rights words about our beloved SALA BURTON. the State assembly, another person of all people. We are our brother's keeper. Mr. Speaker and my colleagues and who has gone back even longer than My advice to you, Janet, is to be grateful those who are watching this memorial, almost any of us who are involved in for every moment. Don't put anything off. SALA BURTON served in this House for public office in his political and per- Sometimes tomorrow doesn't come. 3 years. Her husband served for close sonal relationship with Phil and SALA, Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. to two decades. If you look at most sta- and that was Speaker Willy Brown. He Speaker, will the gentleman yield? February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3995 Mr. EDWARDS of California. I yield she eloquently acted as their champi­ high when· it came to serving the people of to the gentleman from California. on. her city, her State, and indeed, her country. Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. SALA BURTON, as I recalled several SALA BURTON was committed to making a Speaker, I want to begin by thanking weeks ago in that prior special order, difference for so many. In her sense of com­ the gentleman who yielded for his was not a person who had to think mitment, SALA set an example to which we thoughtfulness, consideration, and very carefully, weighing back and could all look for inspiration. compassion, both to SALA and to all of forth where she would come out on a SALA BURTON was, indeed, unique. She those who cared so much about her particular issue, particularly if that brought so much to those who knew her, throughout this entire extremely diffi­ issue had anything whatsoever to do worked with her, and loved her-both within cult period in her life. with human dignity or social justice. this body and the world around us. All of us I think the remarks that the gentle­ SALA BURTON knew whose side she are richer for having known SALA BURTON­ man from California delivered at was on. She championed that side; she and we wilf miss her very, very much. SALA's memorial tribute in San Fran­ never wavered in that commitment, Mr. UDALL. Mr. Speaker, today we honor cisco were among the most touching whether in private or public. Of any our colleague SALA BURTON who departed that I have heard. It is difficult to ade­ person in American public life, SALA this life nearly a month ago. And we miss her. quately thank a leader who stands for BURTON was one of the most eloquent ·To talk of SALA, Mr. Speaker, is to talk of a all of which Mr. EDWARDS stands but I spokespeople for people who suffered ""Woman of immense charm and wit, a woman do want you to know how important and people in need. blessed with warmth and dignity, a woman of your leadership, compassionate con­ SALA was somebody who, ·in a short cern, and consistent caring mean to all time in the House, made an extraordi­ considerable political skill and compassion for of us in the delegation. I want to nary impression as a human being and her fellow man. thank you personally for all of that. as a legislator. She was a very dear For all these reasons, we deeply mourn her So much has already been said about personal friend and somebody who I passing and acutely feel her absense. SALA BURTON and I do not want to add miss very much and will continue to My wife, Ella, and I knew SALA for many, simply time to this special order. miss. many years. SALA's husband, the late Phillip I would like to make a couple of per­ I simply wanted to come to the floor Burton, was a colleague and friend for many sonal comments about what SALA and add my thoughts to those of so years. We served on the Interior Committee BURTON meant to me. many of my colleagues on behalf of together and when Phil passed away, SALA · Within hours after I learned that this gracious, inspiring, marvelous took a seat on the committee and served ad­ SALA had died, I came to the House lady, so:r;nebody who I am very proud mirably. Her deep feeling for her home State floor for another special order that to have been able to call my friend. of California and her considerable political the gentleman from California [Mr. Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I join with my skills made it possible for a compromise to be EDWARDS] had arranged. As I indicated many colleagues in paying tribute to our friend found and passage of the landmark California at that time, I was struck that in my and colleague, SALA BURTON, whose recent wilderness bill. She continued the tireless ef­ limited tenure thus far here in the untimely passing has saddened us all. forts of Phil to protect and enhance the Congress, one of the first weekends in I could spend a long time talking about the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and which I left and came back to Wash­ many, many extraordinary qualities possessed especially the Point Reyes National Seashore. ington, the flags were at half mast. I by SALA, but I'd like to focus on two qualities SALA was constantly vigilant over the environ­ was absolutely shocked to learn that which stand out in my mind-qualities which il­ ment of her beloved San Francisco Bay and they were at half mast because our luminated SALA as a person of character and the Pacific Continental Shelf. She was not friend, Phil Burton, had died. commitment. afraid to use her considerable charm and her Several weeks ago, coming to work SALA was born in Poland, in the shadow of political skills to impress Federal officials on after a snowstorm, again I noticed persecution and, eventually, horror. She fled the need to take special care when it came to that the flags were at half mast. Much her homeland with her family to escape the issues affecting California. to my sorrow, I learned that they were Holocaust. As an immigrant to this country, That particular SALA BURTON style was also at half mast because SALA BURTON, SALA understood what it was to be from evident, Mr. Speaker, on the many other who had so ably and really nobly someplace else, to be a stranger in a strange issues of interest and importance to her. She stepped into Phil's congressional seat new land. was an outspoken champion for the poor, the and maintained so much of the inspi­ This profound experience honed in SALA an disabled, the disadvantaged. No one spoke ration and legacy that he stood for extraordinary sense of compassion-a com­ more eloquently from the heart than did SALA and expanded it in so many ways, had passion she demonstrated throughout her per­ when issues affecting women, children, and also passed away. sonal and political life. SALA cared about the elderly reached this floor. SALA BURTON, to me, was an extreme­ people-she cared about the homeless, the We shall deeply miss her, Mr. Speaker. And ly important member of this delega­ disabled, the poor; she cared about people of we shall not soon see her kind here again. tion, Member of this House, and per­ all races and religions. SALA knew the mean­ Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sonal friend. ing of discrimination-and she made her life sadness that I recall the privilege of serving in As so many others have indicated, with her husband and our former colleague the House with the Honorable SALA BURTON, SALA BURTON'S first concern with Phil part of an ongoing commitment to end and with great sadness again that I join my regard to her relationship with me, discrimination. California and House colleagues to mourn her and it seemed virtually everybody, was SALA BURTON was first a woman of Jm­ passing. family. SALA immediately established a mense character. In a body that sometimes loses its sense of close· relationship, not just with me, SALA found a way to channel that character direction, its commitment to solving the prob­ but with my wife, Jan, as well. Every when she chose a life of public service, first lems of the Nation in a just and equitable time I saw her, she was deeply con­ as the wife and vital partner of Phil, and later fashion, SALA BURTON always had a guiding cerned about how Jan was, how my as a Member of Congress. vision, always acted out of conviction. She kids were, how my family was doing. SALA loved politics. It was a means to ac­ was one of the great humane voices in this This was not just lip service; this was complish her goals and ideals-a way to help body, constantly and consistently expressing something SALA truly cared about. · people make life better for themselves and concern for those in our society who have SALA BURTON was one of the more their children. less, or who needed more. She served her compassionate people that I will ever SALA revelled in representing the people of constituents and the Nation at large as a know in my lifetime. She cared deeply her beloved San Francisco-a city built by im­ great advocate for special issues ranging from about the dispossessed. She cared migrants. She was at the vital heart of politics child care to education. She cared deeply deeply about the underprivileged. She in San Francisco and in Washington for so about environmental issues, like acid rain and cared deeply about those who were many years. For SALA, no day was· too long, wilderness preservation. She served this body powerless to represent themselves and no issue was too tough, no barrier was too with great distinction as a member of the 3996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 House Rules Committee. She served her party Prior to her election as a Member, she un­ and caring will be what I remember-and what with equal distinction, both in conjunction with derstood to a great extent just how the House I will miss-the most. her esteemed husband, the late Honorable operates and this was of great assistance to I will sorely miss her as both a friend and a Phillip Burton, and in her own right. her when she was sworn in as a Member. She colleague, and I want to take this opportunity My own life can be counted as one of was concerned about the people in this coun­ to extend my deepest sympathy to her family. many-among them those of her colleagues try and especially those in need of assistance. Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I know that it in the House and the California delegation, She believed that our children are our great­ was with great sorrow that we all learned of and her friends and constituents in her be­ est asset and that we must educate them. the death of SALA BURTON on February 1, and loved San Francisco-that have been en­ She always worked with us on our appropria­ all of us were saddened to different degrees riched by her warm presence among us. tions bill that provides the funds for the De­ and in different ways because certainly to SALA's contributions to the public good will be partments of Labor, Health and Human Serv­ each of us SALA BURTON was something dif­ long remembered, but her personal warmth ices, and Education. Like her husband, our ferent. She treated all of us as individuals and and graciousness will be greatly missed. former colleague, Phillip Burton, she joined attended to our specific needs with the caring Mrs. BOXER. Mr. Speaker, with the passing with us when our bill was presented to the that comes with the knowledge of real suffer­ of SALA BURTON, an era has come to a close. House for general debate and final passage. The partnership of Phil and SALA BURTON has ing. A number of programs that she diligently This Congress, at least to me, has not been ended and with it goes a wealth of collective worked on were incorporated in this legislation knowledge and experience that spanned the same since her passing. I miss her warm and on more than one occasion, Mr. Speaker, words of advice and her quiet wisdom in times years of expert caretaking of the city of San I have commended our former colleague, Francisco and the greater bay area. SALA car­ of stress. Each Wednesday at the California SALA BURTON, on her diligence and her faith­ Democratic Delegation breakfast that she at­ ried on Phil's work and because of her famili­ ful service. arity with the Hill and Phil's colleagues, she tended, we were always sure to hear some She will have a high place in the history of was able to represent her district in a way that words of wisdom and sage advice. our country and her life exemplifies those vir­ no other freshman Member could have done. We will all miss SALA and some of us will tues that make an outstanding Member of the Her death is a loss to the city which cannot miss her more than others. Because those of Congress. Fairness, generosity, and willing­ be measured. For San Francisco, it will be the us who were fortunate enough to know both ness to listen played a major part in the life of first time in more than two decades that San SALA and her husband Phil are certainly sad­ Francisco will not be represented by a Burton, SALA BURTON. She will be missed by all of the dened by the death of the last Burton from a family that had such a commitment to Members of the House of Representatives San Francisco in Congress. making this a better world. and especially by the members of the commit­ Today, however, I would like to remember Her determination to continue to look ahead tee on which she served. and pay tribute to SALA'S inner strength and in the face of serious illness should be an in­ Mr. Speaker, we have lost a true friend and courage. It was certainly evident this past Jan­ spiration to all of us. I am sad that determina­ this country has lost an outstanding Member uary 6, the first day of the 1OOth Congress. tion alone wasn't enough to keep her with us. of Congress. I extend niy deepest sympathy Even though gravely ill, she still· managed to SALA BURTON will be missed both in the city to the members of her family. · come to the Capital in an attempt to attend Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, of San Francisco and in the U.S. Congress. the swearing-in ceremony. The fact that she when my good friend Phil Burton passed away Mr. MRAZEK. Mr. Speaker, I join with my wasn't, in the end, able to attend isn't what unexpectedly, I felt that he would be almost colleagues today in honoring the life of SALA we should remember. We should take to heart impossible to replace in the Halls of Con­ BURTON. the strength it must have taken for SALA to gress. But when the good people of the Fifth Much has been said and written about SALA even make such an attempt. As we all know, Congressional District of California had the since her untimely death, and deservedly so. this was one of many acts of tremendous wisdom to send his wife, SALA, to replace him, She succeeded her husband, Phil, in this courage that SALA made throughout her life. my fears were eliminated. Chamber, a man many of us recall as a giant Born in Poland, SALA immigrated to this For the short period of time that we were of the American political scene, and in her country during the dark days of the 1930's in privileged to know her as a Member, she own way went about carrying on his work and Europe. She then married her last husband, made a lasting mark, both with her warm per­ his ideals. By watching SALA at work, it was Phil Burton. When the city of San Francisco sonality and her ability to communicate with easy for us to understand Phil better, to know elected Phil to Congress, they really elected a Members, and also her outstanding service on of the powerful influence that SALA had on his team, Phil and SALA. They remained a team the all-important Committee on Rules. She left life and his politics. until Phil's untimely death, almost 4 years ago. SALA and her family escaped from the an impression that will long be remembered, I, having been in Congress for less than a Nazis in her native Poland when she was still cherished, and honored. year at that time, remember well that sad oc­ a teenager. From this experience came an It is indeed unfortunate that she is no casion, and the strength that SALA showed at inner strength that cannot be manufactured. longer with us, but on the other hand, many of that time. Shortly, she again showed us her She became a champion of the oppressed, an us will always have our fond memories of our great strength and courage by running suc­ advocate for civil rights, and a tireless worker association with her. cessfully for her late husband's seat. for world peace. Her causes will endure in this Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is body. with a great deal of sadness that I rise to pay In her almost 4 years as a Member of this Though her tenure among us was tragically tribute to Representative SALA BURTON. Her body, there wasn't a time when her generosity brief, I believe that this body has become a untimely death has left all of us with a deep and strength didn't show through. Last better place for her presence among us. As sense of loss. summer, we learned of her illness, and her ini­ one who shared her beliefs in freedom for all I worked very closely with her late husband tial success in fighting cancer. It was with of humanity, I promise to carry on her work. Phil, and, when Phil served in the Congress, great sadness that we learned later that our Mr. NATCHER. Mr. Speaker, it was with SALA became a friend of all. Both Phil and hopes were not to be met. profound sorrow that I learned of the passing SALA were outstanding and effective legisla­ This Congress will not be the same without of our friend, SALA BURTON. She was a good tors in their own right. SALA, and I will miss her deeply. I would like Member of the House in every sense of the SALA from her first day in the Congress to extend my sympathies again to her family. I word and her service will always continue to knew the ins and outs of the House and would also like to thank my colleagues, DON be a bright spot in our country's legislative quickly became a dependable and effective EDWARDS and MARY ROSE OAKAR, for arrang­ history. Member of Congress. She consistently cham­ ing for this fitting tribute. During my tenure as a Member of Con­ pioned the rights of the less fortunate seg­ Mr. YATES. Mr. Speaker, I have known gress, I have had the honor to serve with a ments of society-just as her husband had SALA BURTON since the day she and Phil ar­ number of outstanding women who succeed­ before her. rived in Washington 20 years ago. They were ed their husbands as Members of the House SALA always reflected credit on this institu­ my very good friends and the news about and none served with more distinction, or tion. She was tough when toughness was re­ SALA'S death on the first of February was a worked harder than SALA BURTON. quired to get the job done, but her warmth real shock. February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3997 SALA was a warm, delightful and very talent­ work on the Select Committee on Hunger, and ability was as essential to his political success ed person, and a most constructive Member it was true in her work on the Rules Commit­ as was his own great knowledge and skill. of this House. I remember how pleased I was tee. Within days of Phil Burton's death, SALA an­ when she ran for and won the seat that Phil Mr. Speaker, I think it's clear that Members nounced that she would run for his seat. As a had held for so many years. She loved the of this body from both sides of the aisle and truly skilled politician, she touched all the right House and its procedures, but more than that, of all ages will truly miss SALA BURTON. My bases, got all the necessary institutional sup­ she was devoted to the idea that government wife, Sylvia, joins me in expressing our deep­ port, and she was elected handily. In her first should be active and humane in its approach est sympathies to SALA's family, and we thank term she was on the Interior and Education to the problems of the people of this country. her and Phil for the example they set for us and Labor Committees. In her second term She worked for legislation and policies to over the years. she was appointed by the Speaker to the achieve those objectives and she was very ef­ Mr. BOLAND. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Rules Committee. fective. I will miss her very much. Addie joins sadness that I rise today to pay tribute to our Appointment to the Rules Committee is me in extending our mo.st sincere sympathy to late colleague, SALA BURTON. achieved only by those who have tremendous her daughter and all her family. Her death, which comes less than 4 years legislative ability and understanding of the Mr. PANETIA. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank after the death of her husband and our former House. SALA had those qualities, and more, the dean of our delegation, DON EDWARDS, colleague, Phil Burton, is a loss not only to she had the respect of every member of her for taking this special order to pay tribute to her family and the people of California, but to committee and of the House. We will all miss our dear friend SALA BURTON. this Chamber and the people of our country her wisdom, her ability and her kindness. When Phil Burton died a few years ago, I as well. Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay referred to him here on the House floor as the I mention Phil's name only by way of asso­ my respects to the memory of a distinguished father of the California delegation. I said that ciation; SALA's accomplishments in this House colleague and good friend, SALA BURTON. he had wrapped himself in a protective way are uniquely hers. Her efforts in the Rules While SALA's career in the House may have around the delegation as a whole and around Committee of this House established her as a been brief in terms of years, it was meaningful us as individual members and had truly fought tireless champion for the cause of protecting for us-the issues we cared about and the social welfare and labor programs. in terms of impact. SALA BURTON viewed her progress of our careers. He, of course, was She was certainly no stranger to the role role in Congress with tremendous seriousness an ambitious man, but much of his ambition which the U.S. Government has historically and commitment. Her interest in politics was was for California and for his colleagues. played in the implementation of social assist­ far more-it was a passion. She is quoted as If Phil was the father of the delegation, then ance. SALA was herself an immigrant who having said once that her interest could be SALA-who had stood by him during his came to America with her family from Poland traced to her childhood in prewar Poland: career in Congress-was the mother of our shortly before Hitler's forces overtook and rav­ I saw and felt what happened in Western delegation. She played that role before suc­ aged that country and its proud people in Europe when the Nazis were moving. You ceeding Phil here in the House, and she World War II. learn that politics is everybody's business. surely played it as a Member in her own right. Through that experience as an immigrant, SALA BURTON did far more than just suc­ She, of course, cared-cared deeply­ her involvement in the NAACP in striving for ceed her late and great husband, Phil. In about the issues those of us from California fair housing laws, and her tenure in the chair many ways, she continued a legacy of service and elsewhere have fought for in recent of the Legislative Committee of the Womans to the people of the Fifth District in California years. I served with her on the Select Commit­ National Democratic Club, SALA was well and the Nation. SALA BURTON and I served to­ tee on Hunger, and her compassion and di­ equipped to further the social causes imple­ gether on the House Education and Labor rectness made her a leader of the committee mented by Phil. Committee. From the day she first came to in its first few years of existence. I also Her success in those fields do not put SALA the committee-there was no doubt in any­ worked with her in our efforts to protect her in the shadow of her late husband, however, one's mind where she stood. She was an beloved California coast from those who nor will she occupy such a place in our ardent and articulate defender of Govern­ would permit oil drilling regardless of the memories of her. ment's role in social policy. She was especial­ impact on this precious national coastal re­ Mr. Speaker, SALA's gentle diligence will be ly effective in defeating efforts to reduce fund­ source. missed by every Member of the House. She ing for Child Nutrition Programs. She fought But to SALA, our work here in Congress was possessed qualities which cannot be replaced; hard and won more often than not. I thought only a part of her responsibility. While Phil qualities which, by virtue of their own merit, of SALA today when the Education and Labor wanted to help us in our careers, SALA attend­ won her the respect of her colleagues. Committee held a hearing to discuss the Child ed to the other side. She cared about us as I want to express my sympathies to SALA's Nutrition Program and the ongoing efforts to people. She cared about our families. She daughter Joy and to all the members of her reduce funding. regularly asked how our families were doing, family. SALA was one of the House's chief spokes­ how we were doing, how our spouses and Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, on February 1, people for the equal rights amendment. She children were doing, and how we were all get­ 1987, this House lost one its special, coura­ lobbied, she persuaded, and she persevered. ting along. She knew better than anyone the geous Members, and many of us lost a friend. SALA spent her last years in the House as one pressures a career in Congress place on a Congresswoman SALA BURTON had served of­ of the more active members of the House family, and she reminded us of the need to ficially as a Member of this House only since Rules Committee. focus on our families, not just our work here in 1983. She had served as an important person SALA BURTON will be missed by many in the House. for the House for many years before she was this House. Those of us with the good fortune As a son of immigrants, I felt a particularly sworn in to take the seat of her husband Phil to have known her were impressed with her close kinship to SALA. I saw in her the same after his death. spirit, her dedication, and her compassion. instincts I saw in my own parents-the kind­ Together SALA and Phil Burton had been a Those are qualities which best typify this great ness, the toughness, the compassion. She tremendous force in California politics for woman. The Burtons, Phil and SALA, have made each of us members of her family, and three decades. As we all know, your being a meant so much to this House, we are a lesser she truly looked out for us. force in California politics, means you will body with her passing. I think if there is any one thing that charac­ have a national impact as well, just by virtue Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the dean terized SALA, it would be-as with most moth­ of the State's size and special nature. SALA of the California delegation, Mr. EDWARDS, ers, I think-a sense of compassion. We BURTON was one of the original organizers of and the gentlelady from Ohio, Ms. OAKAR, for struggle here every day with the politics of the the California Democratic Council and so had taking the time today to hold this special order issues we deal with, but too often we forget a hand in the progressive tradition that ema­ so that we memorialize a very special Member about the people we are trying to help. Not nated from that State. of Congress, the late SALA BURTON. While I SALA. Many Members who knew both Phil and know we are all comforted by the fact that The · people-particularly those in the great­ SALA BURTON throughout their long careers SALA is now at peace and that she is no est need of our help-were her first concern have pointed to the importance of SALA's po­ longer suffering, I also know we all deeply feel when it came to an issue. This was true in her litical acumen in all of their successes. Her the tremendous void left by her death. 3998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 Since her passing on February 1, 1987, I believed in God. The one taught me to and the water cascading down these very have heard many anecdotes and stories about speak and the other to sing. Both loved sto­ stairs as dedicated civil libertarians were SALA and her husband Phil, who served in this ries. And when I tell mine, I hear their dragged down them for protesting the pres­ body until his untimely death in 1983. "Dedi­ voices ... Whispering from beyond the si­ ence of that Committee in our City ... and lenced storm . . . they are what links the cated", "sincere," "caring," "energetic" and Sala would feel deep anger at the sight of survivor to their memory." this injustice. For Sala was a woman whose "politically savvy," are all adjectives that I We are here today to refresh our memo­ conscience was so finely honed . . . whose have heard time and again in describing SALA ries and to renew our commitments to all perceptions of social justice and human and her efforts. That she is loved by her col­ that Sala Burton represents in her life. We rights were so clear that she was truly a leagues in the California delegation goes with­ come to share our stories of her. woman well ahead of her time. She was a out saying, and is illustrated .by their moving I leave to others the task of commenting pioneer . . ·. ever pressing forward . . . ever statements here today and on in an earlier on her political prowess and her skills as a encouraging the more fainthearted of us to special order. SALA, however, was also deeply legislator. The Sala I knew and loved was follow. respected and admired by Members on both larger then the sum of these parts. I have Where Phil would move mountains by the asked myself over and over . . . "What shear volume of his knowledge and the sides of the aisle from all the 50 States. She made her so special and how can that spe­ was as fine a human being as she was a law­ weight of his arguments . . . Sala would cialness be expressed in brief remarks?" touch the heart . . . would prick the con­ maker. I have searched my thirty year recollec­ science ... would call us to be what we can I had the opportunity to work with SALA on tion of her and what I find is a woman, so and should be . . . concerned and caring our House Select Committee on Hunger secure in the knowledge of her own human beings. where we both served. She and I also had an humanity ... so secure in knowledge of When Phil might seem preoccupied or dis­ opportunity to work together on many human her own dignity and worth· as a person that tant in his single-mindedness ... Sala was rights issues. As a refugee from Poland and a she would spend her life defending the dig­ always the embodiment of care and concern. survivor of the Nazi Holocaust in Europe, nity and worth of others. They were a unique team. Their lives were Sala was a woman who could talk to me, both public and private and it is in the pri­ SALA's fierce commitment to the preservation when I was a young man, about the world's of human rights and civil rights was especially vate moments that their great love and re­ indifference to the approaching holocaust spect for one another was most evident ... poignant to me. SALA was dedicated to the and of her own personal experiences of east­ and as I say these words, I can envision Phil public service and to contributing to improving ern European anti-Semitism and of fleeing even now reaching over and grasping her the quality of life long before she ever Poland. She could do so without hate but hand in a gesture which in life spoke vol­ became a Congressperson 3 years ago. with a fierce determination that the story umes. They are once again together . . . Anyone who knew her late husband Phil, be told. For Sala, this bitter lesson of the they are once again an invincible team. past must be alive in our memory so that I have spoken of the Sala I know with a knew SALA. She was involved as heavily in this most heinous crime against humanity California politics as were her husband and very special affection ... it was she after all can never happen again. She told me the who suggested to Phil many years ago that his brother John. When Phil passed away, story. SALA won his seat with ease and served the he hire me on a six month trial ... that six Sala was a woman who lived . . . rather months stretched into twenty five reward­ remainder of that term and won another term, than preached ... the values of her Jewish ing years in which I learned from them: based on her fine abilities and skills as a leg­ heritage. In her struggle for peace in the that the purpose of public life is service ... islator and as a public servant and not just her world, for an end to the arms race, for a that power is always exercised in behalf of name. world freed from the threat of nuclear annihilation . . . in her opposition to the the powerless .. . and that those who pos­ Mr. Speaker, we will all miss SALA BURTON. immoral practice of hiring mercenaries by sess the platform for public debate have the I for one will miss her graciousness, her com­ funding the Contras. In obligation to eloquently and forcefully ex­ passion and her significant contributions and Nicaragua . . . there can be heard the press the aspiration of those in our society will remember SALA always. echoes of the prophet Isaiah: who are voiceless. Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, we will all "They shall beat their swords into plow­ That is my story of Sala Burton. The Sala I will remember every time I see the faces of miss our colleague, SALA BURTON, very much. shares and their spears into pruning hooks and nations shall make war no more." the people she saw and whose dignity she It is very difficult to express what she meant defended. to us. We will miss her caring, her commit­ In Sala's ceaseless quest for a just and more humane society ... a society which It is my prayer that the God of Abraham, ment, her frie.ndship. I will miss our conversa­ recognizes its obligations to the poor, tbe our God, who blessed her and kept her in tions on the floor. aged, the infirmed, the homeless and all life, who made his continence to shine upon Of the many moving words said of SALA in who are dispossessed in this land, she made her with a special radiance . . . will now recent days, I think that these words spoken tangible the words of Micah: grant her peace. at her memorial service in San Francisco by "You have been told, 0 man, what is good Sala ... we loved you ... we will remem­ Frank Kielinger gave the greatest sense of and what is required of you: to live justly, to ber you and we will retell your story for years to come. who SALA and Phil BURTON were. Frank Kie­ show mercy and to walk humbly with your liger worked with and for the Burtons for many God." Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, on the first day years. For Sala accidents of race, color, creed, of this month we in the House lost a dear col­ national origin, ancestry, gender or sexual league, SALA BURTON. SALA passed away in I would like to insert his remarks in the orientation could never be excuses for deny­ RECORD: ing the inherent dignity of the human her sleep after a long battle with cancer, Yesterday, as we stood in this Rotunda person and her life is summed up in the which she had been fighting for months. and watched the people of San Francisco struggle to make that ideal a reality. SALA served this body with dignity and pay tribute to Sala, there was a moment of It was Sala who introduced me to the re­ honor. As a member of the distinguished overpowering grief and loss and I said to my ality of racial discrimination and racism and Committee on Rules, SALA worked diligently son "This is the last time we will see Sala." who educated me and formed my conscience on the issues at hand, and was oftentimes the Later, as we walked in the dark through the on these issues as she involved me in the key player in fashioning last-minute compro­ plaza outside, this teenager said to me, struggle for fair employment practices and mises which allowed important issues to come "Dad, your wrong. Look around you ... fair housing in our state ... so many years we'll see Sala every time we see these people ago. to the House floor. only she would notice." We had just passed It was Sala who introduced me to the con­ Prior to her dedicated service as a Member one of the confused and homeless night cept that the magnificent document we call of this body, she was the wife of another es­ people and we were in sight of the tents of the Constitution of the United States pro­ teemed colleague who passed away while in those seeking help for AIDS victims by dem­ tects all or it protects none. office, Phillip Burton. It was there that she es­ onstrating at the Old Federal Building. In a It was Sala who opened my eyes to the tablished herself as a knowledgeable and single sentence, he had captured Sala. He dangers of McCarthysim and to its rem­ honorable figure. She became the president, had told me her story. nants in our society as we stood in Union legislative chair and program chair of the Elie Wiesel, in his work, Souls on Fire, Square and listened to Phil, then in the As­ tells us of the role of story and memory in sembly, call for the abolition of the House Democratic Congressional Wives Forum, of our lives: He writes, Committee on Un American Activities. the National Women's Democratic Club, and "My father, an enlightened spirit, believed Some of us can still remember the picture of worked with many other worthy organizations. in man. My grandfather, a fervant Hasid, the hoses being turned on demonstrators I knew both SALA and Phil because Phil and I February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 3999 came to Congress together in January 1962. SALA's footsteps, Mr. Speaker, will be ones 1e·agues and others who mourn the passing of Thus, I have had the unqualified pleasure of highly worthy, though extremely difficult, · to SALA BURTON. serving with both Phil and SALA. follow. What was it that made SALA such a unique SALA had a zest for life that was virtually Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join human being and such a cherished Member unparalleled. Her love for her work and, more my colleagues to pay tribute to my colleague, of this House? It was her dedication to causes importantly, for this country, gave her a seem­ the honorable SALA BURTON of San Francis­ she had joined in years back in partnership ingly endless reservoir of strength. She was co. with Phillip. It was her determination to make born in Poland, and understood all too well Mrs. BURTON served with distinction on both a difference, to continue her efforts for ideas the perils on a nondemocratic society. She the Rules Committee and the Select Commit­ and ideals she believed in. It was her ever understood all that we have in America, and tee on Hunger, since being elected to take fresh interest in issues and concerns that she cherished it like no other. over her husband's seat in the. House of Rep­ spoke about respect for other human beings, She cared about people. Not people as a resentatives in 1983. respect for civil rights and women's rights, a general concept, but people-individuals. She Although from the other side of the aisle will that encompassed concerted effort and in­ cared about the people who often can't speak and country, Mrs. BURTON and I shared a terest in the wider reaches of what this Nation for themselves to be fully represented-the commitment to social welfare programs and stands for. · homeless, the indigent, the handicapped. This equal rights. Mrs. BURTON was a cosponsor of SALA continued a long tradition of concern body, the city of San Francisco, and the coun­ the equal rights amendment. From her seat for the insular areas and Puerto Rico in par­ try are much better places ·because of SALA on the Education and Labor Committee in the ticular which started with Mr. Burton. She BURTON, and those of us who had the fortune 98th Congress, she repeatedly defended could always be counted on to lend a thought­ of knowing her will never forget her. social welfare programs. ful ear, to exercise her influence, to take the Mr. Speaker, Adlai Stevenson said some­ Mrs. BURTON promoted her priorities and time to care and be effective in action. thing which brings to mind all which SALA represented her constituency with a rare com­ The people of the Commonwealth of Puerto stood for. In a speech in New York City, Adlai bination of political toughness and skill with an Rico will miss a knowledgeable and steadfast said, "What do we mean by patriotism in the agreeable and compassionate manner. She friend and the U.S. Congress will miss a hard­ context of our times? * * * A patriotism that was truly a gentle lady of the House of Repre­ puts country ahead of self, a patriotism which sentatives, and she will be sorely missed. working, intelligent woman who had already is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker; I feel a deep sad­ achieved a high place in our esteem before the tranquil and steady dedication of a life­ ness over the death of my friend SALA and I she became one of our Members. time. There are words that are easy to utter, am grateful for this opportunity to join my col­ Mr. SUNIA. Mr. Speaker, it is a sad sort of but this is a mighty assignment. For it is often leagues in expressing my sorrow at her pass­ honor that we have here today, for we all wish easier to fight for principles than to live up to ing. there were no cause for such a gathering. them." I have always admired SALA's great convic­ Mrs. SALA BURTON was one of the best liked My wife Nancy was also a special friend of tion, and I have always appreciated her kind­ and most respected Members of this body, SALA's and had the highest regard and re­ ness and compassion. Above all else, I have and her death takes from our midst a true spect for her as a person and as a legislator. valued her friendship. champion. I join with my colleagues in saluting Nancy joins me in expressing our deepest re­ SALA combined strength with gentleness, her accomplishments and in extending my grets and sympathy to the family and friends sureness with understanding. When the sub­ sympathies to those who survived her. of SALA. ject was justice, she was always on the side SALA BURTON had a special place in my The Congress and the United States will of fairness and truth. When the matter at hand heart, for she unfailingly carried on the out­ miss SALA BURTON's presence and leader­ required caring, SALA always cared the most. standing work of her late husband, the Honor­ ship. As much as I miss SALA'S courageous lead­ able . Phil Burton, on behalf of the United Ms. SNOWE. Mr. Speaker, the loss of a col­ ership and commitment, I must say that it is States territories. We in American Samoa will league is never an easy thing, but particularly the absence of her gracious presence, her be forever grateful to Mrs. BURTON for her when the individual is as warm and endearing quick wit, and her noble countenance I miss commitment to our special needs. Much of as SALA BURTON. She will truly be missed. most of all. the legislation passed by Congress in recent As cochair of the Congressional Caucus on SALA'S death leaves a great void that can years to assist the territories might never have Women's Issues, I was able to see up close only be filled by the beautiful memories I have reached this floor without her valued input and SALA'S commitment to eradicating the legal of her and her exceptional bravery. support. and social inequities women face in our socie­ Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay The people of the Fifth District of California ty today. It was evident during our executive tribute to our late, beloved colleague, the gen­ were fortunate to be able to count on this type committee sessions, for example, that SALA's tlewoman from California [Mrs. BURTON]. of representation, as indeed was the entire approach to the issues was one of deep com­ I had the privilege of sharing the same com­ United States. SALA BURTON was a fine passion wedded with a clear distaste for un­ mittee assignments as SALA. We served to­ Member of Congress and an even finer fairness. gether on the Committee on Rules and the person, and I am honored to have had the op­ Even though there was never any doubt as Select Committee on Hunger. portunity to know her. to her partisan leanings, SALA always endeav­ Her warmth and compassion brightened Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, as we speak today ored to find the best possible solution to the both committees. In both assignments, she di­ about the late Congresswoman SALA BURTON, problems we jointly tackled in the caucus-not rected her talent and energy to helping the I am thinking regretfully of all we will miss in just the Democratic ones. SALA'S imprimatur less fortunate, both here and abroad. She the years to come. was always valued on our efforts. always could be counted upon to work tire­ A woman of strength and character, she I always felt that SALA maintained a healthy lessly for those in need. survived the Nazi Holocaust, and went on to attitude toward the job of being· a Member of The Rules Committee, in particular, provid­ bring respect and awe to the already famed Congress, perhaps because of her years of ed an idea forum for her generous heart. She Burton family of California. A person of admi­ observing the occupation at close hand. SALA was a noted champion for human rights, the rable traits, SALA never hesitated to rise to the might oppose a Member's position on a par­ hungry and disadvantaged, the environment, occasion when there was a need. ticular issue, but she did not oppose the indi­ and civil liberties. SALA BURTON truly was a SALA was a woman who cared about the vidual Member personally. With SALA, partisan public servant for the oppressed and for the working people. As a member of the Select fights were not character fights, which is the victims of suffering and need. Committee on Hunger, it is only fitting that she only way in which the House, for which she I will deeply miss all that she contributed to wo_uld ask all contributions to be sent to the cared dearly, can function at all. the Committee on Rules and to the Select St. Anthony's Dining Room Memorial in San Mr. Speaker, The Washington Post obituary Committee on Hunger. It was an honor to Francisco. of SALA BURTON cited a quote from her spe­ have worked with such a committed and Mr. Speaker, SALA BURTON will remain a re­ cial election announcement in 1983, following caring colleague. nowned impression in the Halls of Congress the death of her husband Phil. "I will continue Mr. FUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to for some time to come. She and her de­ in his footsteps," she said at that time. add my voice to the many among our col- ceased husband, former Congressman Phil 4000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 Burton, were personal friends of mine. Their are the dispossessed in this land, she made Sala . . . we loved you . . . we will remem­ contributions to our Nation will be remem­ tangible the words of Micah: ber you and we will retell your story for bered for generations to come. "You have been told, 0 man, what is good years to come. and what is required of you: to live justly, to Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, SALA BURTON'S Mrs. BOXER. Mr. Speaker, the following show mercy and to walk humbly with your moving statement was delivered by Frank Kie­ death February 1 brought an era in California God." and House of Representative politics to an liger at the memorial service for SALA For Sala, accidents of race, color, creed, BURTON, Thursday, February 5, 1987, in San national origin, ancestry, gender or sexual end. When Phil died in 1983, SALA sought and Francisco City Hall Rotunda: orientation could never be excuses for deny­ won the seat in the House Phil had held since ing the inherent dignity of the human 1964. Phil's brother, John, also was a Member STATEMENT OF FRANK KIELIGER person, and her life is summed up in the from the bay area until 1983. Yesterday, as · we stood in this Rotunda struggle to make that ideal a reality. So we have had at least one Burton among and watched the people of San Francisco It was Sala who introduced me to the re­ us for over 20 years. It is a sad fact that the pay tribute to Sala, there was a moment of ality of racial discrimination and racism and Burton's work hasn't been completed. Shortly overpowering grief and loss and I said to my who educated me and formed my conscience son "This is the last time we will see Sala." on these issues as she involved me in the after she was elected in her own right, SALA Later, as we walked in the dark through the struggle for fair employment practices and said, "I just want to do my very best to repre­ plaza outside, this teenager said to me, "Dad fair housing in our state . . . so many years sent the city of San Francisco. And I want to . . . you are wrong. Look around you ... ago. represent, as my husband did, the dispos­ we'll see Sala every time we see these people It was Sala who introduced me to the con­ sessed, the hungry, the poor, the children, only she would notice." We had just passed cept that the magnificent document we call people in the trust territories, the aged-those one of the confused and homeless night the Constitution of the United States pro­ people who don't have a lot of lobbying being people and we were in sight of the tents of tects all or it protects none. done for them." And that's what she did until those seeking help for AIDS victims by dem­ It was Sala who opened my eyes to the onstrating at the Old Federal Building. In a dangers of McCarthyism and to its rem­ her earthly resources ran out. single sentence, he had captured Sala. He nants in our society as we stood in Union No, the job that the Burtons did so well was had told me her story. Square and listened to Phil, then in the As­ not completed. But those of us who share Elie Wiesel, in his work, Souls on Fire tells sembly, call for the abolition of the House their dedication will have their inspiration to us of the role of story and memory in our Committee on UnAmerican Activities. Some spur us forward. lives: He writes: of us can still remember the picture of the We also have the memories of the Bur­ "My father, an enlightened spirit, believed hoses being turned on demonstrators and tons-SALA and Phil. And they were a team. in man. My grandfather, a fervent Hasid, the water cascading down these very stairs believed in God. The one taught me to as dedicated civil libertarians were dragged Phil called SALA his political partner. They speak and the other to sing. Both loved sto­ down them for protesting the presence of were a formidable team. And they proved that ries. And when I tell mine, I hear their that Committee in our City ... and Sala oil and water do mix-in this case SALA voices ... Whispering from beyond the si­ would feel deep anger at the sight of this in­ poured the oil on the waters Phil roiled. lenced storm . . . they are what links the justice. For Sala was a woman whose con­ SALA said, survivor to their memory." science was so finely honed ... whose per­ People used to say that Phil ate shredded We are here today to refresh our memo­ ceptions of social justice and human rights precinct lists for breakfast. But that is so ries and to renew our commitments to all were so clear that she was truly a woman untrue. He was a man who was 6-foot-3 with that Sala Burton represented in her life. We well ahead of her time. She was a pioneer a booming voice and a strong personality come to share our stories of her. . . . ever pressing forward . . . ever encour­ and he could be tough in the best sense. He I leave to others the task of commenting aging the more fainthearted of us to follow. would fight for things he believes in until on her political prowess and her skills as a Where Phil would move mountains by the the very end. But when it came to his legislator. The Sala I knew and loved was shear volume of his knowledge and the family and friends, he was very soft. larger than the sum of these parts. I have weight of his arguments . . . Sala would asked myself over and over ... "What made touch the heart . . . would prick the con­ Well, we know that SALA could be a fighter, her so special and how can that specialness science . . . would call us to be what we can too. And we have all been beneficiaries of her be expressed in brief remarks?" and should be . . . concerned and caring soft human side. Someone referred to her as I have searched my thirty year recollec­ human beings. the housemother of this fraternity. She always tion of her and what I find is a woman, so When Phil might seem preoccupied or dis­ evidenced a concern for our families and secure in the knowledge of her own human­ tant in his single-mindedness ... Sala was those we loved. Before she was a Member, ity ... so secure in knowledge of her own always the embodiment of care and concern. dignity and worth as a person that she They were a unique team. Their lives were she wa~ a congressional wife, and she knew would spend her life defending the dignity both public and private and it is in the pri­ the price our families paid. and worth of others. vate moments that their great love and re­ At the same time she was dedicated to Sala was a woman who could talk to me, spect for one another was most evident ... making this place less of a fraternity. One of when I was a young man, about the world's and as I say these words, I can envision Phil the first things she did upon her election was indifference to the approaching holocaust even now reaching over and grasping her to sign on as a cosponsor of the equal rights and of her own personal experiences of east­ hand in a gesture which in life spoke vol­ amendment. Being a motherly type never ern European anti-Semitism and of fleeing umes. They are once again together . . . meant that SALA ignored her agenda for Poland. She could do so without hate but they are once again an invincible team. with a fierce determination that the story I have spoken of the Sala I know with a action. be told. For Sala, this bitter lesson of the very special affection ... it was she after all We miss SALA. We miss her genuine con­ past must be alive in our memory so that who suggested to Phil many years ago that cern for our well-being. We miss her support­ this most heinous crime against humanity he hire me on a six month trial . . . that six ing fire in our legislative battles. We miss can never happen again. She told me the months stretched into twenty-five years in having a Burton to shoulder more than an av­ story. which I learned from them: that the pur­ erage share of the political burden in our Cali­ Sala was a woman who lived . . . rather pose of public life is service ... that power fornia delegation. We miss both the Burtons than preached ... the values of her Jewish is always exerised in behalf of the powerless greatly and know that all their friends and rel­ heritage. In her struggle for peace in the . . . and that those who possess the plat­ world, for an end to the arms race, for a form for public debate have the obligation atives do and we all express our sadness at world freed from the threat of nuclear anni­ to eloquently and forcefully express the as­ their and our most recent loss. But we also hilation ... in her opposition to the immor­ piration of those in our society who are know that if politicians do indeed receive oc­ al practice of hiring mercenaries by funding voiceless. casional divine guidance, having SALA and the Contras in Nicaragua . . . there can be That is my story of Sala Burton. The Sala Phil cochairing the political angels caucus heard the echoes of the prophet Isaiah: I will remember every time I see the faces of augers well for us. "They shall beat their swords into plow­ the people she saw and whose dignity she Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. shares and their spears into pruning hooks defended. Speaker, I want to remind my col­ and nations shall make war no more." It is my prayer that the God of Abram­ In Sala's ceaseless quest for a just and ham, our God, who blessed her and kept her leagues that tomorrow, at 5 p.m., in more humane society ... a society which in life, who made his countinence to shine Statuary Hall, there will be a memori­ recognizes its obligation to the poor, the upon her with a special radiance . . . will al service to SALA BURTON, and I en­ aged, the infirm, the homeless and all who now grant her peace. courage my colleagues to attend. February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 4001 GENERAL LEAVE Lithuania and incorporated them into the I believe I speak for all the citizens of Penn­ Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. U.S.S.R. .in 1940. sylvania when I say we are proud that Penn­ Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that The years following the Soviet takeover sylvania played a major role in the initial de­ all Members may have 5 legislative have resulted in great hardship for the Esto­ velopment of our government and indeed for­ days in which to extend their remarks nian people. In the 1940's Estonia lost one­ tunate to have the opportunity to reenact his­ on the subject of this special order. third of its population through emigration, de­ tory as it happened 200 years ago. This year The SPEAKER pro tempore premium. Any to measure accurately and account for for the rest of their lives. the Nation's money supply could be Elderly Americans require more beneficiary electing the optional part adversely affected. medical care than younger persons. B would be automatically covered for In recent years, distinctions between Average health care spending for an catastrophic expenditures. The cata­ transaction and other balances have elderly person in 1984 was $4,200, com­ strophic expense cap would be adjust­ become quite blurred, as market inno­ pared to $1,100 for a person under 65. ed annually to reflect changes in pro­ vations have led to a proliferation of Virtually all the elderly have acute gram costs. The new premium would new deposit insturments and liquid care insurance protection under Medi­ cover the full costs of the cata.strophic assets, some usable directly as transac­ care. About two-thirds also have pri­ illness benefit in an actuarially sound tion accounts and others readily con­ vate supplementary insurance, or manner. Consequently, this new bene­ vertible into transaction-type ac­ Medigap. These two types of insurance fit would not require the infusion of counts. The addition of yet another together still have some significant additional general revenues nor exac­ near-money asset, in the form of a limitations in coverage. As a result, un­ erbate the current budget deficit. liquid mutual fund holding backed by predictable health care expenses loom The legislation that we are advanc­ REMIC's, could further exacerbate large in the personal budgets of the el­ ing today addresses a fundamental gap the Federal Reserve's difficult job of derly. in the health insurance protection of conducting an accurate and fair mone­ There are gaps in Medicare as cur­ the elderly and disabled. I am asking tary policy in a changing financial en­ rently structured for acute care ex­ the Congress to give elderly Americans vironment. penses. Hospital coverage is limited. a health insurance plan that fights In conclusion, I believe that HUD After 60 days of hospital care, a Medi­ the fear of cata.strophic acute care ill­ should not approve Fannie Mae's ap­ care patient begins to make increas­ ness. For too long, many of our senior plication to issue REMIC's directly ingly costly payments-rising from citizens have been faced with making until such time as Congress has had $130 per day for days 61 through 90, an intolerable choice-a choice be­ full opportunity to determine whether to $260 per day for days 91 through tween bankruptcy and death. This this activity is consistent with Fannie 150, to the full cost of care for more proposed legislation would help solve Mae's underlying charter, to explore than 150 days in the hospital. On top this tragic problem. I urge you to join the consequences of potential federal­ of this, there· is a required 20 percent me in facing the challenge before us ization of the secondary mortgage co-payment for all physician services and to consider favorably our ap­ market, to assess the impact of Fannie covered by Medicare. The Medicare proach to catastrophic illness protec­ Mae REMIC's on the health and well­ program, then, requires the greatest tion under Medicare. being of the Nation's thrift industry, payments from those with the most RONALD REAGAN. and consider the potential impact of serious health problems. THE WHITE HOUSE, February 24, 198 7. 4004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 24, 1987 SUBMISSION OF RULES OF COM­ mittee their written request to the Chair for date and time of day that the proxy is MITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF that special meeting. Such request shall signed. Proxies may not be counted for a COLUMBIA OF THE HOUSE specify the measure or matter to be consid­ quorum. ered. Immediately upon the filing of the re­ FOR THE lOOTH CONGRESS quest, the clerk of the committee shall G. OPEN MEETINGS AND HEARINGS No major investigation by a subcom­ <1) The committee shall keep a complete would violate any law or rule of the House mittee shall be initiated without approval of record of all committee action which shall of Representatives, notwithstanding the re­ the Chair of the committee or the majority include a record of the votes on any ques­ quirements of the preceding sentence, or of the full committee. tion on which a rollcall vote is demanded. rule H. (2), a majority of those present may vote to close the hearing for the under consideration before the committee. offices of the committee. Information so sole purpose of discussing whether testimo­ The Chair may limit to 5 minutes the time available for public inspection shall include ny or evidence to be received would endan­ of any such member, after giving due con­ a description of the amendment, motion, ger the national security or defame, degrade sideration to the importance of the subject order, or other proposition and the name of or incriminate any person; or matter and to the length of time available. each member voting for and each member Any House Member not a member of the may vote to close the hearing if testi­ voting against such amendment, motion, mony or evidence to be received would committee may testify as a witness at any order, or proposition, and whether by proxy hearing of the committee or a subcommit­ defame, degrade, or incriminate any person; or in person, and the names of those mem­ Provided, however, that the committee or tee, or may submit a statement for the offi­ bers present but not voting. cial record. subcommittee may by the same procedure A record vote in subcommittee may be had vote to close one subsequent day of hearing. B. REGULAR MEETING DAYS upon the request of any subcommittee <1) The full committee shall have its regu­ member, and in full committee upon the re­ H.QUORUM lar meetings on the first Tuesday in each quest of any committee member. 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ADDITIONAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS proxy, but shall be in writing, shall assert shall be entitled, upon request to the Chair <1) The Chair may call and convene, as he that the member is absent on official busi­ of the committee or subcommittee by a ma­ or she comiders necessary, additional meet­ ness or is otherwise unable to be present at jority of the minority party members before ings of the committee for the consideration the meeting of the committee, shall desig­ the completion of the hearing, to call wit­ of any bill or resolution pending before the nate the person who is to execute the proxy nesses selected by the minority to testify committee or for the conduct of other com­ authorization, and shall be limited to a spe­ with respect to that measure or matter mittee business. The committee shall meet cific measure or matter and any amend­ during at least one day of hearing thereon. for such purposes pursuant to that call of ments or motions pertaining thereto; except (2) The committee and subcommittees the Chair. that a member may authorize a general shall apply the 5-minute rule in the interro­ <2> If at least three members of the com­ proxy only for motions to recess, adjourn or gation of witnesses in any hearing until mittee desire that a special meeting of the other procedural matters. Each proxy to be such time as each member of the committee committee be called by the Chair, those effective shall be signed by the member as­ or subcommittee who so desires has had an members may file in the offices of the com- signing his or her vote and shall contain the opportunity to question each witness. 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Chair deems necessary. of the members voting, a majority being (2) A copy of the committee rules and this If, at the time of approval of any present, and authorized subpoenas shall be clause shall be made available to each wit­ measure or matter by the committee, any signed by the Chair of the full committee or ness. member of the committee gives notice of in­ by any member designated by the commit­ <3> Witnesses at investigative hearings tention to file supplemental, minority or ad­ tee. 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Cb) the filing by the committee of any sup­ ing ' or to give evidence or testimony while In either case the committee or subcom­ plemental report upon any measure or the broadcasting of that hearing, by radio mittee shall- matter which may be required for the cor­ or television, is being conducted. At the re­ afford such person an opportunity vol­ rection of any technical error in a previous quest of any such witness who does not wish untarily to appear as a witness; and report made by the committee upon that to be subjected to radio, television, or still (b) receive and dispose of requests from measure or matter. photography coverage, all lenses shall be such person to subpoena additional wit­ <4> It shall be the duty of the Chair of covered and all microphones used for cover­ nesses. the committee to report or cause to be re­ age turned off. ported promptly to the House any measure (6) Except as provided in subparagraph CJ) the allocation among the television <5>, the Chair shall receive and the commit­ approved by the committee and to take or media of the positions of the number of tel­ tee shall dispose of requests to subpoena ad­ cause to be taken necessary steps to bring a evision cameras permitted by the committee ditional witnesses. matter to a vote. or subcommittee Chair in a hearing or meet­ (7) No evidence or testimony taken in ex­ In any event, the report of the com­ ing room shall be in accordance with fair ecutive session . may be released or used in mittee on any measure which has been ap­ proved by the committee shall be filed and equitable procedures devised by the Ex­ public sessions without the consent of the ecutive Committee of the Radio and Televi­ committee. within 7 calendar days Subject to subparagraph 2(A)(2) of l>ers of the committee and for any members session. this rule and paragraph 2 of this rule, of the professional staff appointed under <7> Floodlights, spotlights, strobelights, the committee may appoint, by majority 2(A)(2) of this rule on matters related to and flashguns shall not be used in providing vote of the committee; not more than 18 committee work. any method of coverage of the hearing or professional ·staff members. Each profes­ <3> Services of the clerical staff members meeting, · except that the television media sional staff member appointed under this of the full committee may be terminated by may install additional· lighting in the hear­ subparagraph shall be assigned to the Chair majority vote of the committee. ing or meeting rbom, without cost to the and the ranking minority party member of Each employee on the professional Government, in .order to raise the ambient such committee, as the committee considers staff, and each employee on the clerical lighting level in the hearing or meeting advisable. staff, of the committee, is entitled to pay at room to the lowest level necessary to pro­ (2) Subject to 2 of this rule, whenever a single per annum gross rate, to be fixed by vide adequate·· television coverage of the a majority of the minority party members the Chair, which does not exceed the high­ hearing or meeting at the then current state of the committee so request, not more than est rate of basic pay, as in effect from time of the art of television coverage. six persons may be selected, by majority to time, of level V of the Executive Sched­ (8) Not more than five press photogra­ vote of the minority party members, for ap­ ule in section 5316 of title 5, United States phers shall be permitted to cover a hearing pointment by the committe6-as professional Code, except that 2 professional staff mem­ or meeting by still photography. In the se- . staff members from among the number au­ bers of the committee shall be entitled to lection of these photographers, preference thorized by 2< 1) of this rule. The com­ pay at a single per annum gross rate to be shall be given to photographers from Asso-·· mittee shall appoint any persons so selected fixed by the Chair, which does not exceed ciated Press Photos and United Press Inter- ; whose character and qualifications are ac­ the highest rate of basic pay, as in effect national Newspictures. lf requests are made ceptable to a majority of the committee. If from time to time, of level IV of the Execu­ by more of the media than will be permitted the committee determines that the charac­ tive Schedule, section 5315 of title 5, United by the committee or subcommittee Chair ter and qualifications of any person so se­ States Code. for coverage of the hearing or meeting .by lected are unacceptable to the committee, a If a request for the appointment of a still photography, that coverage shall be majority of the minority party members minority professional staff member under made on the basis of a fair and equitable may select other persons for appointment paragraph (A), or a minority clerical staff pool arrangement devised by the Standing by the committee to the professional staff member under paragraph , is made when Committee of Press Photographers. until such appointment is made. Each pro­ no vacancy exists to which that appoint­ (9) Photographers shall not position fessional staff member appointed under this ment may be made. the committee never­ themselves, at any time during the course of subparagraph shall be assigned to such com­ theless shall appoint, under paragraph the hearing or meeting, between the witness mittee business as the minority party mem­ or paragraph . as applicable, the person table and the members of the committee. bers of the committee consider advisable. selected .bY the minority and acceptable to <10) Photographers shall not place them­ (3) The professional staff members of the the committee. The person so appointed selves in positions which obstruct unneces­ committee- shall serve as an additional member of the sarily the coverage of the hearing by the shall be appointed on a permanent professional staff or the clerical staff, as the other media. · basis, without regard to race, creed, sex, or case may be, of the committee, and shall be <11> Personnel providing coverage by the age, and solely on the basis of fitness to per­ paid from the contingent fund, until such a television and radio media shall be then cur­ form the duties of their respective positions: vacancy Personnel providing coverage by still (c) shall not be assigned any duties other time that person shall Q_e deemed to have photography shall be then currently accred­ than those pertaining to committee busi­ been appointed to that vacancy. If such va­ ited to the Press Photographers' Gallery. ness. cancy occurs on the professional staff when <13> Personnel providing coverage by .the (4) Services of the professional staff µiem• seven or more persons have been so appoint­ television and radio media and by still pho­ bers of the committee may be terminated by ed who are eligible to fill that vacancy, a tography shalt . conduct themselves and majority vote of the committee. majority of the minority party members tneir coverage activities in an .orderly and The clerical staff of the full com­ shall designate which of those persons shall unobtrusive manner. mittee shall consist of not more than 12 fill that vacancy. clerks, .to be attached to the office of the Each staff member appointed pursu­ N. COMMITTEE STAFFS C:Q.air, to the ranking minority party ant to a request by minority party members <1 > Subcommittee staffs: From the hinds member, and to the professional staff, as under paragraph or . and each staff provided for the appointment of. committee the c.ommittee considers advisable. Subject member appointed to assist minority party staff pursuant tc;> primary and additional ex- to 2<2> and 2(D) of. this rule: the clerical members of a committee pursuant to an ex­ pense resolutions of the House: .. staff shall be appointed by majority vote of pense resolution, shall be accorded equitable «A> The Chair of each standing subcom­ the committee, without regard to race, treatment with respect to the fixing of his mittee is authbrized. to appoint . one staff creed, sex, or age. Except as provided by or her rate of pay, the assignment to him or member who shall serve at the pleasure of 2<2> of this rule, the clerical staff shall her of work facilities, and the accessibility . the subcommittee Chair. '° · handle committee correspondence and sten­ to him or her of committee records. The rankirig minority party 'member ographic work both for the committee staff Paragraphs and shall not be of each standing subcommittee is author­ and the Chair and the ranking minority construed to authorize the appointment of ized to appoint one staff p·erson ·who shall party member on matters related to com­ additional professional or clerical staff serve at the pleasure of the ranking minori- mittee work. · members of the committee pursuant to a re­ ty party member; "' · (2) Subject to 2(D) of this rule, whenever quest under either of such paragraphs by The staff members appointed pursu­ a majority of the minority party members th,e minority party members of that com­ ant to the provisions of subparagraphs of the committee so request, four persons mittee if six or more professional staff and shall be compensated at a rate de­ may be selected, by majority vote of the mi­ members or four or more clerical staff mem­ termined by the ·subcommittee Chair not .to nority party Jllembers, for appointment by bers provided for in paragraph < 1) or exceed 75 per centum of the maximum the committee to position on the 'Clerical paragraph the staff from among the number of clerks au­ are satisfactory to a majority of the minori­ rate paid the staff member appointed pursu- thoi:ized. by 2(~)(1) of this rule . .The com­ ty party members, are otherwise assigned to ant to ·l of this rule. · mittee shall appoint to those positions any assist the minority party members. · No member shall appoint more than person so selected wl).ose .character and Notwithstanding paragraphs and l(B) of this qualifications are acceptable to a majority and (B)(2), the committee may employ non­ rule. '· of· the committee: If the committee deter­ partisan staff, in lieu of or in. addition to . The staff positions made available to mines that the character and qualifications committee staff designated exclusively for the subcommittee Chair and ranking minor­ of any person so selected are unacceptable the majority or minority party, upon an af­ ity party members pursuant t'o l and to the committee, a majority of the minori­ firmative vote of a majority of the members l of this r'tile shall be made avallable ty party members may select other persons of the minority party. from the · staff positions provided urtder for appointment by the committee to the · clause 6 of Rule XI of the House unless position involved· on the· clerical staff until 0. REFERRAL OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND such staff positions are made available pur­ such appointment ·is made. Each clerk ap­ OTHER MATTERS TO SUBCOMMITTEES suant· to. ·a primary or additional expense pointed under this subparagraph shall ( 1) All the legislation and other matters resolution; · handle committee correspondence and sten­ referred to: the committee shall be referred · <2> Comhlittee staffs: ographic work for the minority· party mem- to the subcommittee of appropriate jurisdic- February 24, 1987 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 4007 tion within 2 weeks unless, by majority vote er such laws and the programs thereunder ment may be waived by a two-t:t;iirds vote, a of the majority members of the full commit­ are being implemented and carried out in quorum being present, of the committee. tee, consideration is to be by the full com­ accordance with the intent of the Congress (3) No bill or other matter shall be mittee. If a joint resolution of disapproval and whether such programs should be con­ brought up for hearing or other consider­ of a council act is introduced in the House tinued, curtailed, or eliminated. In addition, ation except with the approval of the Chair during the first 15 legislative days of lay­ the committee and each subcommittee shall or by a majority of those voting, a quorum over, the resolution shall be referred to the review and study any conditions or circum­ being present; Provided, that any member subcommittee of appropriate jurisdiction. If stances which may "indicate the necessity or or divide the matter of the respective jurisdiction, to assist in· members. into two or more parts <2> of sec­ cludes the organizational units of govern­ utes, today. tion 602 of the Home Rule Act. ment listed in clause 7 of Rule XIII of the House of Representatives. Mr. EMERSON, for 60 minutes, on P. SUBCOMMITTEES (2) The committee and each subcommittee March 3. (1) The full committee shall determine an shall review, from time to time, each con­ Mr. LOTT, for 60 minutes, today. appropriate ratio of majority to minority tinuing program within its jurisdiction for (The following Members (at the re­ members for each subcommittee and shall which appropriations are not made annually quest of Ms. OAKAR) to revise and establish the number of subcommittees, in order to ascertain whether such program extend their remarks and include ex­ shall fix the jurisdiction of each subcommit­ could be modified so that appropriations traneous material:) tee, and shall determine the size of each therefore would be made annually. subcommittee. Mr. BoucHER, for 5 minutes, today. <2> Additional legislative subcommittees S. POINTS OF ORDER Mr. UDALL, for 5 minutes, today. may be established by a majority of those No point of order, other than a point of Mr. PANETTA, for 5 minutes, today. voting, a quorum being present, of the full order that a quorum is not present, against Mr. GAYDOS, for 60 minutes, today. committee. the hearings or business procedures of the Mr. BROWN of California, for 60 min- (3) Each member shall be given an equal committee shall be sustained unless it is utes, today. number of subcommittee assignments inso­ made in a timely fashion <1) at the com­ Mr. LAFALCE, for 30 minutes, today. far as practicable. mencement of the hearing or meeting, or <2) <4) Bills shall be assigned to subcommit­ at the time such point of order first occurs. (The following Members (at the re­ tees in accordance with the subject matter Any point of order not raised in a timely quest of Mr. EDWARDS of California) to of the subcommittees. manner in subcommittee shall not be sus­ revise and extend their remarks and <5> Any member of the full committee tained in full committee. include extraneous material:) may have the privilege of sitting with any T. NOTICE OF MEETINGS AND AGENDA Mr. STRATTON, for 5 minutes, today. subcommittee during its hearings or delib­ <1) The committee and each subcommittee erations and to participate but shall not shall make public announcement of the have authority to vote on any matters date, place and subject matter of any com­ EXTENSION OF REMARKS before the subcommittee unless he or she is mittee hearing at least one week before the By unanimous consent, permission a member of such subcommittee. commencement of the hearing. If the com­ <6> Party representation on each subcom­ to revise and extend remarks was mittee determines that there is good cause granted to: mittee, including ex officio members, shall to begin the hearing sooner, it shall make be no less favorable to the majority party the announcement at the earliest possible Mr. AuCoIN, and to include extrane­ than the ratio for the full committee. day. Any announcement made under the ous matter notwithstanding the fact Q. GENERAL OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES subparagraph shall be promptly published that it exceeds 2 pages of the CONGRES­ The committee and each subcommittee in the Daily Digest and given to the House SIONAL RECORD and is estimated by the shall review and study, on a continuing Information Systems. Public Printer to cost $2,578. basis, the application, administration, exe­ <2> The agenda for all committee meet­ (Mr. STUMP, on Senate Joint Reso­ cution, and effectiveness of those laws, or ings, setting out all items of business to be lution 46 in the House today.) parts of laws, the subject matter of which is considered, including a copy of any measure ; to the Committee on Interi­ Mr. EMERSON in two instances. transmitting the Corporation's annual or and Insular Affairs. Mr. LAGOMARSINO. report on each route on which it operated 661. A letter from the Secretary, Depart­ Mr. RITTER. rail passenger service during fiscal year ment of the Interior, transmitting a report Mr. BROOMFIELD in two instances. 1986, its 1987 legislative program. and its on proposals received under the Small Rec­ Mr. DREIER of California. 1986 annual report, pursuant to 45 U.S.C . . lamation Projects Act, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. Mr. McEWEN. 548(b), 644<1>; to the Committee on 422j; to the Committee on Interior and In­ Energy and Commerce. sular Affairs. Mr. FAWELL. 650. A letter from the Secretary of Trans­ 662. A letter from the American Legion, ; to the Com­ Mr. ORTIZ. tee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Veterans' Affairs and ordered to Mr. YATRON. 651. A letter from the Director, Defense be printed. Mr. MINETA. Security Assistance Agency, transmitting a 663. A letter from the Acting Secretary of copy of the price and availability report for Agriculture, transmitting the report on the Mr. NATCHER. the quarter ending December 31, 1986, pur­ operation of the Commodity Credit Corpo­ Mr. WALGREN. suant to 22 U.S.C. 2768; to the Committee ration's 2-year pilot program to donate Mr. WYDEN. on Foreign Affairs. ultra-high temperature processed milk Mr. KANJORSKI. 652. A letter from the Executive Director, [UHTJ for the assistance of needy persons Mr. DELLUMS. Board for International Broadcasting, trans­ overseas, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 1431(c) ; to the Committee on 665. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear The motion was agreed to; accord­ Foreign Affairs. Regulatory Commission, transmitting a 654. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. report of the nondisclosure of safeguards in­ in.gly, (at 3 o'clock and 2 minutes p.m.) Merit Systems Protection Board, transmit­ formation by the Nuclear Regulatory Com­ the House adjourned until tomorrow, ting a report of the Board's activities under mission for the quarter ending December 31, Wednesday, February 25, 1987, at 2 the Government in the Sunshine Act for 1986, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2167; jointly, p.m. calendar year 1986, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 552b(j); to the Committee on Government and Interior and Insular Affairs. Operations. 666. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 655. A letter.from the Clerk, U.S. House of Regulatory Commission, transmitting a ETC. Representatives, transmitting the quarterly report on abnormal occurrences at licensed Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu­ report of receipts and expenditures of ap­ nuclear facilities for ·the second calendar propriations and other funds for the period quarter of 1986, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5848; tive communications ·were taken from October 1, 1986 through December 31, 1986, jointly, to the Committees on Energy and the Speaker's table and referred as fol­ pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a (H. Doc. No. 100- Commerce and Interior and Insular Affairs. lows: 35); to the Committee on House Administra­ 667. A letter from the Secretary of 645. A letter from the Acting Director, Se­ tion and ordered to be printed. Energy, transmitting a report which sets lective Service System, transmitting a draft 656. A letter from the Deputy Associate forth the Department's recommendations of proposed legislation to ·amend the Mili­ Director for Royalty Management, Depart­ for ensuring the safe disposal of all radioac­ tary Selective Service Act; to the Committee ment of the Interior, transmitting notifica­ tive waste with a concentration of radionu­ on Armed Services. · tion of proposed refunds of excess royalty clides that exceeds limits set for class C ra­ 646. A letter from the General Counsel, payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 dioactive waste, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Department of the Treasury, transmitting a U.S.C. 1339; to the Committee on Interi­ 2021(c)(3); jointly, to the Committee on In­ draft of proposed legislation to provide for or and Insular Affairs. terior and Insular Affairs and Energy and participation by the United States in replen­ 657. A letter from the Deputy Associate Commerce. ishments of the International Devefopment Director for Royalty Management, Depart­ 668. A letter from the Director, Office of Association and the Asian Development ment of the Interior, transmitting notifica­ Management and Budget, transmitting the Fund and in a capital increase of the Afri­ tion of proposed refunds of excess royalty administration's views concerning H.R. 2 can Development Bank, for membership for payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 and S. 387 to reauthorize highway, transit, the United States in the Multilateral Invest­ U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interi­ and highway safety programs; jointly, to ment Guarantee Agency, for U.S. accept­ or and Insular Affairs. the Committees on Public Works and Trans­ ance of the merger of the capital resources 658. A letter from the Deputy Associate portation and Ways and Means. of the Inter-American Development Bank, Director for Royalty Management, Depart­ 669. A letter from the Secretary of and for other purposes; to the Committee ment of the Interior, transmitting notifica­ Energy, transmitting the· annual report on on Banking, Finance and Urbari Affairs. tion of proposed re·funds of excess royalty the Office of Alcohol Fuels covering fiscal 647. A letter from the Secretary of Educa­ payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 year 1986, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 8818: H.R. 382: Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. FAZIO, Mr. codes and with local zoning laws and certain H. Res. 97. Resolution providing amounts FROST, Mr. DYMALLY, Mr. HUGHES, Ms. other laws; to the Committee on Public from the contingent fund of the House for KAPTUR, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. ~ANGEL, Mr. Works and Transportation. expenses of investigations and studies by MURPHY, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. HOWARD, Mr. By Mr. UDALL