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KEN BLACKWELL MAKES THE tax compliance is $192 billion-an amount we must be cognizant of the costs imposed CASE FOR A FAIRER, SIMPLER equivalent to General Motors' entire output on businesses by such mandates. TAX CODE for 1994 .. As we said in the tax commission's report, There are other costs that are not included filing tax returns will never be anyone's fa­ in the Tax Foundation's numbers. One of vorite pastime, but neither should it be what HON. STEVE CHABOT these is the cost of dealing with an audit or it has become: one of life's most nerve­ OF OHIO some other contact with the IRS. In 1990, the wracking, gut-wrenching and mind-numbing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IRS conducted 1.2 million audits, and sent 4.9 million computer-generated notices to tax­ chores. The current tax code is exceedingly Wednesday, May 8, 1996 payers regarding their returns or payments. expensive to comply with, increasingly dif­ The IRS filed 1.1 million liens and 2.6 million ficult to enforce and oftentimes impossible Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, one of the best to understand. and most persuasive advocates of a fairer, levies, and penalized a third of all employers simpler Tax Code is my good friend, former for payroll tax deposit errors. Needless to Long ago the authors of the Federalist Pa­ say, taxpayers spent a considerable number pers warned, "It will be of little avail to the colleague on the Cincinnati City Council, and of hours in these contacts with the IRS in people that the laws are made by men of present treasurer of the State of Ohio, Ken addition to the time they spent preparing their own choice if the laws be so volumi­ Blackwell. Today, I would like to include in the their tax returns. · nous that they cannot be read, or so incoher­ CONGRESSIONAL RECORD an op-ed article writ­ Why does it take so much time and energy ent that they cannot be understood.'-' A sim­ ten by Mr. Blackwell that appeared in the April to comply with the federal income-tax laws? pler tax system will let Americans get a han­ 16, edition of the Wall Street Journal. Consider the sheer size of the tax code and dle on their taxes, a grip on their govern­ Mr. Blackwell, who has served as a member regulations and the number of times changes ment and a hold of their future. of the National Commission on Economic that occur. From 1954 to 1994, the number of words in the sections of the Internal Reve­ Growth and Tax Reform, chaired by former nue Code relating just to income taxes in­ Congressman and HUD Secretary Jack Kemp, creased to more than 800,000 from less than makes a very strong case on behalf of a Tax 200,000. And there were constant amend­ HONORING THE MOSS VOLUNTEER Code that should be so simple that anyone ments to the tax code. Every amendment re­ FIRE DEPARTMENT can figure it out. He notes the exorbitant costs quires new forms, new instructions, new incurred by individuals and businesses in com­ record keeping and new calculations. plying with the maze of regulations in the Fed­ Who can understand all of this? Certainly HON. BART GORDON eral Tax Code. not the average family or small business. Not even professional tax preparers. Money OF TENNESSEE Ken Blackwell calls filing our tax returns magazine's annual survey of return preparers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "one of life's most nerve-wracking, gut­ suggests that as few as 10% of the profes­ wrenching and mind-numbing chores." Millions sional preparers can come within 10% of the Wednesday, May 8, 1996 of Americans agree. I commend the article to correct tax when asked to complete a return my colleagues, and I commend Ken Blackwell for an individual taxpayer with moderately Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this for his continuing service to our Nation. complicated facts. The tax code is so com­ opportunity to applaud the invaluable services [From the Wall Street Journal, Apr. 16, 1996] plicated that the IRS itself, according to a provided by the Moss Volunteer Fire Depart­ 1987 General Accounting Office survey, gives THERE'S NOTHING EZ ABOUT IRS FORMS taxpayers the wrong information 47% of the ment. These brave, civic-minded people give (By J. Kenneth Blackwell) time. freely of their time so we may all feel safer at The message in that letter should be a loud Critics of tax reform frequently suggest night. wake-up call for the government. The Amer­ that the tax law is not that complicated be­ Few realize the depth of training and hard ican people, who experienced the misery of cause most individual taxpayers file the sim­ Tax Day yesterday, think our current tax plest returns, a Form 1040EZ or a Form work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ system is far too complex and confusing. It 1040A. Unfortunately, even the simplest re­ fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, is choking the ability of businesses and fami­ turns are not that simple. The IRS notes "These fireman must have an overwhelming lies to grow and prosper. It is time to uproot proudly that it should take taxpayers " only" desire to do for others while expecting nothing the current disgraceful system and replace it two hours and 42 minutes to complete the in return." with a clear, simple tax code. 1040EZ. Why does it take so long to fill out Mr. Sabus was one of thousands of people a form that is just a little bigger than a Preparation includes twice monthly training who sent letters to the National Commission postcard? The instructions for the 1040EZ are programs in which they have live drills, study on Economic Growth and Tax Reform, 36 pages long! And the instructions for the the latest videos featuring the latest in fire chaired by Jack Kemp. The commission, on Form 1040A are 79 pages. fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars which we both served, came up with six prin­ Furthermore, although taxpayers may end where they can obtain the knowledge they ciples that should guide the national debate up filing a Form 1040EZ, many are still like­ need to save lives. Within a year of becoming on tax reform. One of those principles is that ly to keep (or try to keep) the records that a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ the new tax code should be so simple that would be necessary were they to file a longer anyone can figure it out. Unfortunately, that form. For example, they may keep records of nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro guideline has been all but ignored by pundits charitable contributions, mortgage interest, where they undergo further, intensified train­ and reporters who've been debating the mer­ child care expenses, medical expenses, state ing. its of getting rid of the home-mortgage de­ and local taxes, tax return preparation fees, When the residents of my district go to bed duction and other aspects of the flat tax. and work-related expenses such as union at night, they know that should disaster strike The point that they are missing is that dues or professional association fees. much of the public's disgust with the current The problems with filling out tax returns and their home catch fire, well trained and income tax is caused by its complexity. The are far more serious for businesses than for qualified volunteer fire departments are ready cost of compliance is astronomical. The Tax individuals. Each business must deal not and willing to give so graciously and gener­ Foundation estimates that in 1994 businesses only with the burdens of determining its tax ously of themselves. This peace of mind spent more than 3.6 billion hours, and indi­ liability, but also function as a record keeper should not be taken for granted. viduals spent more than 1.8 billion hours, in and private tax collector for the IRS. Busi­ preparing tax returns. That equates to ap­ nesses must send the IRS (with copies to the By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ proximately three million people working taxpayer by first class mail) more than a bil­ sure a safer future for us all. We owe these full time 12 months a year just to comply lion reports annually. While this information volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude with the tax laws! The total annual cost of is essential for our tax system to function, for their service and sacrifice.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. May 8, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10609 CONGRESSMAN TOM CAMPBELL'S claim filed by a Federal employee be made provided by the Hilham Volunteer Fire Depart­ RELATIONSlllP WITH STANFORD within 90 days of the filing of said claim. If for ment. These brave, civic minded people give UNIVERSITY some reason, a decision regarding compensa­ freely of their_time so that we may all feel tion is not reached within 90 days, the claim­ safer at night. HON. TOM CAMPBEil ant would be given full and normal salary pay­ Few realize the depth of training and hard work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ OF CALIFORNIA ment until a decision is reached. These measures would specify that an em­ fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ployee filing an injured workers claim must "These firemen must have an overwhelming Wednesday, May 8, 1996 submit to an actual physical examination by a desire to do for others while expecting nothing Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. Speaker, in 1983, I physician designated or approved by the Sec­ in return." commenced teaching at Stanford University. In retary of Labor or his designee when ordered Preparation includes twice monthly training 1987, I was awarded tenure in the law school by an administrative law judge. When surgery programs in which they have live drills, study as a full professor. I still maintain that position, is required, a second opinion would be re­ the latest videos featuring the latest in fire though I am currently on leave. When I served quired except in life-threatening situations. fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars in Congress from 1989 to 1993, I made my If there is any reason for disagreement be­ where they can obtain the knowledge they continued relationship with Stanford a matter tween the physician for the Secretary of Labor need to save lives. Within a year of becoming of public record, and I wish to do so again. and the claimant's physician, a list of three a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ In connection with my tenured professor­ physicians of the appropriate board certified nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro ship, I am allowed to own a house on Stanford specialty would be given to the claimant to where they undergo further, intensified train­ property, to rent out a cottage on that prop­ choose from, and a final exam would be con­ ing. erty, to receive salary for any semester in ducted to reach closure on any medical and When the residents of my district go to bed which I teach a full course load, to receive a legal issues. All information would be shared at night, they know that should disaster strike stipened for less than a full course load, and with the claimants physician. and their home catch fire, well trained and to receive contributions to my retirement ac­ The fees set for this process would be set qualified volunteer fire departments are ready count commensurate with my compensation. by the Secretary of Labor and would be the and willing to give so graciously and gener­ When I served in Congress before, I re­ same as those allowed to the claimant's physi­ ously of themselves. This peace of mind ceived a statement from the ethics committee cian. All medical bills shall be paid within 60 should not be taken for granted. granting me permission to continue in the days of billing, except during the initial claims By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ above described relationship, both in that and process and in that case within 60 days of ac­ sure a safer future for us all. We owe these in future Congresses. I have requested similar ceptance of the claim. volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude permission from the ethics committee since Further, it would be required that if a claim­ for their service and sacrifice. joining Congress again. ant is not satisfied with the initial decision re­ garding his claim he/she may request an oral I have prepared this statement to make pub­ CAPS THE ECONOMY lic, and also to deliver to any agency or per­ hearing within 180 days of the date of the ini­ son when appropriate in connection with my tial decision. Under this legislation, once the HON. RON PACKARD work as a Member of Congress so that, hearing request has been filed, a hearing must OF CALIFORNIA should the matter of business affect Stanford take place within 90 days of the date re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University, the recipient can weigh my advice quested. Any decisions regarding the issues or opinion knowing of the interest that I may being appealed would have to be rendered Wednesday, May 8, 1996 have. However, I do assure any such recipi­ within 30 days of the hearing or benefits shall Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, every year ent, and my constituents, that I have never, be reinstated if denied. since President Clinton took office, Americans and will never; decide a matter of public policy When conducting a hearing the claimant have watched their paychecks dwindle and that affects Stanford University differently be­ would be able to cross examine all witnesses their tax bill skyrocket. My Republican col­ cause of my relationship with Stanford. Also, and present any evidence they feel necessary leagues and I want to reverse this trend. We my wife, Susanne, is an employee of the Haas for consideration of the claim. If the claimant want to enable families to earn more and keep School of Business at the University of Califor­ prevails in the appeal, their attorney or rep­ more of what they earn. nia at Berkeley. I offer the identical statement resentative would receive 15 percent of the The President's tax-and-spend policies with regard to any action of mine that might benefits awarded to the claimant. mean the Government gets more and families In a case in which vocational rehabilitation affect that university as well. get less. Last year, families earned $803 less is required, the Secretary would provide these in after-tax dollars than in 1992. In 1993, the services to any permanently disabled claimant President and his colleagues passed the larg­ INJURED WORKERS REFORM who requests them or whose physician re­ est tax increase in American history. Taxes LEGISLATION quests them. The claimant would be able to are now the highest they have been in peace­ choose the vocational service provider and, time history and · almost every American HON. JENNIFER DUNN Federal employees would be given first priority household and business feels the impact. of placement to injured Federal workers posi­ My Republican colleagues and I have OF WASHINGTON tions commensurate with their pay at the time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked diligently to put American families first. of their injury and disability. We passed tax cuts for families. We passed a Wednesday, May 8, 1996 Mr. Speaker, these legislative changes will balanced budget that would lower interest Ms. DUNN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I bring about much needed reform in the way rates. We passed genuine welfare reform that join with Mr. BILBRAY as an original cosponsor Federal worker's injury claims are handled. I would have saved taxpayers billions of dollars. of H.R. 3203, H.R. 3204, and H.R. 3205, leg­ look forward to working with Mr. BILBRAY in Why have America's families not seen any of islation that would begin to reform the appeals bringing this measure before the whole House these savings? President Clinton vetoed all of process for injured Federal workers; require of Representatives as soon as possible. them. the administra~ive agency responsible for adju­ We have successfully passed a line-item dicating claims select physicians that are im­ HONORING THE HILHAM veto and cut foreign aid. We have passed reg­ partial; and ·require that physicians who have VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ulatory reform-overregulation costs American been certified by a board of medical special­ households $6,000 a year. Further, my Re­ ties be selected to provide for second opinions HON. BART GORDON publican colleagues and I will press on and for these claims. pass health insurance reform to ensure fami­ OF TENNESSEE This legislation would create a much need­ lies are able to keep their coverage if they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ed timeframe for the decisionmaking process lose or change jobs, get sick, or move. for a workers compensation claim. This legis­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 I am committed to helping America's fami­ lation would require that the initial decision Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this lies get ahead and putting an end to the Clin­ made by the Secretary of Labor regarding any opportunity to applaud the invaluable services ton assault on hardworking taxpayers. It is 10610 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 8, 1996 time Washington started working for them, in­ Center and Victory Wholesale Grocers of Day­ PERSIAN GULF SYNDROME stead of making them work for Washington. ton, OH, presented the third annual Victory HEALTH BENEFITS EXTENSION Against Hunger Awards to recipients from ACT OF 1996 across the Nation. NATIONAL PROPANE SAFETY On behalf of the First District of South Caro­ HON. JACK QUINN WEEK lina, I take special pride that one of our own OF NEW YORK is a recipient of this important award. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. WJ. (BlllY) TAUZIN Food Source Network of Myrtle Beach, SC, Wednesday, May 8, 1996 OF LOUISIANA headed by Chef Mark Rybecki, is a 1996 Vic­ Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tory Against Hunger Award recipient. The Food Source Network is an unique pro­ troduce legislation which extends priority Wednesday, May 8, 1996 gram among those dedicated to eradicating healthcare to Persian Gulf war veterans who Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, for over 70 hunger around the country. First, because it served in Israel and Turkey. My bill is entitled years, the propane gas industry has been was founded by chefs. And second, because the "Persian Gulf Syndrome Health Benefits making significant contributions to American it is the first type of program in its area-there Extension Act of 1996." The bill has received life with remarkable degrees of dependability, are no other such programs within a 150 miles bipartisan support from my colleagues on the efficiency, and above all safety. To highlight of the Grand Strand area of South Carolina. House Veterans' Affairs Committee. the industry's sincere concern with safety, the Mark Rybecki and the Food Source Network Men and women who served during the National Propane Gas Association sponsors volunteers take food that is left over from res­ Persian Gulf war in Israel and Turkey were National Propane Safety Week, which is being taurants and other food providers, and give it originally excluded from the definition of in­ held this year from May 6 to 10. Today I to organizations that feed people in need. This theatre operations. Many of these soldiers would like to recognize this focus on safety perishable food rescue program enables orga­ suffer from similar undiagnosed medical prob­ and bring it to the attention of my colleagues. nizations around Horry County-like the Red lems that may be related to service during the Throughout the week, activities are being Cross, Citizens Against Spouse Abuse [CASA] Persian Gulf war. held to promote safety including safety dem­ and Meals on Wheels-to feed more people. Throughout my service on the House Com­ onstrations and antitampering messages, and I want to commend the Congressional Hun­ mittee on Veterans' Affairs, I have emphasized public service announcements. Helpful tips on ger Center for their advocacy on behalf of the need to alleviate the suffering of those in­ using gas grills, handling cylinders for rec­ those in need. And I want to thank Mark dividuals afflicted with the Persian Gulf syn­ reational vehicles, what to do if a homeowner Rybecki, and the Food Source Network, for drome. smells gas, and how to handle a pilot light that doing everything possible to help those in won't light, are also being shared. need. FDA AND FOOD SAFETY All across the country, manufacturers, sup­ pliers, and distributors regularly help in edu­ cating the over 60 million consumers of pro­ HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. pane on the wise use of this gas. Consumers HONORING THE MOUNTAIN OF TENNESSEE use this common fuel to heat their homes, and VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES barns, dry their crops, and fuel their vehicles Wednesday, May 8, 1996 and machines. National Propane Safety Week HON. BART GORDON Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I am not a plays an important role in reinforcing the safe­ OF TENNESSEE chemist. I am not an expert in determining ty education of those who already have ac­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES product safety. However, there seems to be cess to this pertinent information, as well as Wednesday, May 8, 1996 conflicting reports about a situation brought to making it available to those who do not. my attention by a constituent. I have serious A home safety audit, called Gas Check, is Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this concerns when the health of children is in­ another initiative strongly recommended by the opportunity to applaud the invaluable services volved. If there is a possible health risk, then National Propane Gas Association throughout provided by the Mountain Volunteer Fire De­ I believe that the Food and Drug Administra­ Safety Week. This year's focus is on the im­ partment. These brave, civic-minded people tion [FDA] needs to look very closely at this portance of regular appliance system check­ give freely of their time so that we may all feel situation keeping the welfare of children in ups to ensure the safe operation of all gas­ safer at night. mind. fueled household appliances. Attention to the Few realize the depth of training and hard In June 1994, my office was contacted by safety needs of consumers like these should work that goes into being a volunteer fire fight­ one of my constituents, Mael Kersavage, the be recognized and appreciated. er. To quote one of my local volunteers, president of Contemporary Beverages, Inc. Mr. Speaker, I would like to stress my sup­ 'These firemen must have an overwhelming Mr. Kersavage said that his company, based port for all of the propane dealers in my dis­ desire to do for others while expecting nothing in Knoxville, TN, was a distributor of health­ trict who put safety first, and I encourage my in return." oriented beverages. colleagues to do the same. I would also like Preparation includes twice-monthly training Contemporary Beverages, in conjunction to commend the National Propane Gas Asso­ programs in which they have live drills, study with another firm, developed a sparkling fruit ciation and its constituent dealers for their ef­ the latest videos featuring the latest in fire juice beverage in order to offer schoolchildren forts to promote public awareness about pro­ fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars a healthier alternative to sugar and caffeine pane safety issues through their sponsorship where they can obtain the knowledge they laden soft drinks. of and participation in National Propane Safety need to save lives. Within a year of becoming Mr. Kersavage further states that both the Week. a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro [USDA] allowed this beverage to be served in where they undergo further, intensified train­ school cafeterias nationwide. The beverage MARK RYBECKI AND THE FOOD ing. was endorsed by the USDA as a beverage SOURCE NETWORK OF MYRTLE When the residents of my district go ·to bed that could be served in schools during meal­ BEACH, SC at night, they know that should disaster strike times. and their home catch fire, well-trained and Since Mr. Kersavage served as a distributor HON. MARSHAU "MARK" SANFORD qualified volunteer fire departments are ready for this product, in March 1994, he was con­ OF SOUTH CAROLINA and willing to give go graciously and gener­ tacted by an East Tennessee school system IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ously of themselves. This peace of mind which complained that the beverages ap­ should not be taken for granted. peared to have a strange odor, cloudy appear­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ ance, and foreign objects floating in the bot­ Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, today is a sure a safer future for us all. We owe these tles. special day in the fight against hunger around volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude After personally inspecting the beverages, the United States. The Congressional Hunger for their service and sacrifice. Mr. Kersavage was extremely concerned that May 8, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10611 these contaminated beverages were being of­ Joe Paterno is one of the greatest coaches nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro fered to schoolchildren. He instructed the in the history of football. At Penn State, he where they undergo further, intensified train­ school system and his company subdistribu­ has compiled a record of 278 wins, 72 losses, ing. tors to immediately discontinue dispensing the and 3 ties-which makes him the winningest When the residents of my district go to bed beverages. active coach in the collegiate ranks. But he is at night, they know that should disaster strike Mr. Kersavage learned that approximately also a coach whose concern for his players and their home catches fire, well trained and 10,000 cases of the contaminated beverages extends beyond their careers on the gridiron. qualified volunteer fire departments are ready had been distributed throughout the South­ He urges them to learn art, literature, and and willing to give so graciously and gener­ east. He then contacted the FDA in June music, and to bring their knowledge and val­ ously of themselves. This peace of mind 1994. ues to the families they raise and the commu­ should not be taken for granted. After persevering through the FDA's lab­ nities they serve. By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ yrinth of bureaucracy, which was exemplified Both honorees provide excellent role models sure a safer future for us all. We owe these by being continually transferred from one FDA for this year's 12 winners of the National volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude office to another, he finally was able to Leadership Grant Competition. What im­ for their service and sacrifice. present documentation with regard to the con­ pressed me about these young people is that taminated beverages. Mr. Kersavage re­ they drew so much strength from their families quested that the FDA recall this product. How­ and communities. IN HONOR OF FATHER ROGER ever, the FDA told Mr. Kersavage that it was There's no doubt in my mind that America KAFFER the responsibility of the manufacturer to recall will continue to flourish and prosper in the.21st the products. century. It will do so because great American HON. JERRY WELLER For more than a year, my office and Mr. institutions like the Sons of Italy will help OF ILLINOIS Kersavage consistently contacted the FDA, strengthen the bonds that hold us together as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Mr. Kersavage provided evidentiary infor­ a society by building on a heritage of close Wednesday, May 8, 1996 mation, including samples of the contaminated families and strong communities. Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, today I would product. I, as well as Mr. Kersavage, were The Sons of Italy Foundation knows full well . like to honor Joliet UNICO Citizen of the concerned about any potential danger to that the key to providing thoughtful leadership Year-Father Roger Kaffer. schoolchildren consuming the beverages. in America is to provide its sons and daugh­ At the 40th annual banquet in Joliet, Father I believe that the FDA should protect the ters with good educations. This year, more Kaffer was given the distinction of Citizen of health of our school children. Therefore, I think than $60,000 worth of scholarships were the Year for his dedication and efforts toward that when instances, such as the one I have awarded to outstanding college-bound grad­ making Providence High School a top rated described, are brought to the attention of the uating high school students and full-time stu­ educational institution. FDA it should take immediate and appropriate dents in undergraduate, graduate, and profes­ When first given the responsibility for Provi­ actions to ensure that products consumed by sional programs. Since 1968, more than $21 dence in 1969, the school was in financial de­ schoolchildren are safe, and the discretion to million in scholarships have been handed out spair and on the verge .of closing. Father recall the product should not be left up to the by the Sons of Italy at the national, State, and Kaffer changed that through innovation, perse­ manufacturer. local levels. verance, and hard work. Among those who should be congratulated Father Kaffer set out immediately on fund­ for this fine program are Joseph E. Antonini, raising, student recruitment, and a public rela­ SONS OF ITALY FOUNDATION who chaired this year's National Education BUILDS AMERICAN LEADERS tions campaign on behalf of the faculty and and Leadership Awards Gala, and Paul S. school. The result of his efforts: an increase Polo, Sr. and Valentino Ciullo, chairman and from 490 to 836 student by 1984; expansion HON. TOBY ROTH president respectively, of the Sons of Italy of the Sacred Heart Gymnasium; construction OF WISCONSIN Foundation. I commend their efforts to recog­ of the theology wing, Bishop Blanchette Li­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nize the outstanding Italian-American leaders brary, and the Christopher Cooper Computer of today and to support the outstanding Italian­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 Center. American leaders of the future. It was through his hard work, self-sacrifice, Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, on May I had 2, dedication, and ability to lead that all of these the privilege of attending the Eighth Annual goals were realized and instead of Providence National Education and Leadership Awards HONORING THE LA VERGNE High School's doors closing in 1969, countless Gala, sponsored by the Sons of Italy Founda­ VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT numbers of students were able to receive a tion at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium. fundamental Catholic education from one of Over the years this ceremony has grown in HON. BART GORDON the finest schools in Illinois. prestige, a result of the leaders it has honored OF TENNESSEE In 1985 Father Kaffer was named auxiliary and the cause it has served. Among its honor­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bishop of Joliet by Pope John Paul II and his ees have been the late Sil Conte, a friend to Wednesday, May 8, 1996 era at Providence ended. However, his wis­ many of us in Congress; Justice Antonin dom and commitment to the school will always Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this Scalia, one of the most incisive judicial minds be part of its legacy. Truly a man of God, Fa­ we've had on the High Court in my memory; opportunity to applaud the invaluable services ther Kaff er serves as a role model for all of us and Louis J. Freeh, who is building on the tra­ provided by the La Vergne Volunteer Fire De­ and how we must all work together for the partment. These brave, civic-minded people dition of professionalism at the FBI. good of the community. This year's honorees follow in that line of give freely of their time so that we may all feel Congratulations Father Kaffer on being great American leaders. Alfred Checchi, the safer at night. named .UNICO's Citizen of the Year and best cochairman of Northwest Airlines, is known as Few realize the depth of training and hard wishes. an executive who combines a good head for work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ financial analysis with a heartfelt commitment fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, to the well-being of his employees and the "These firemen must have an overwhelming INTRODUCTION OF THE communities that Northwest serves. desire to do for others while expecting nothing REGULATOR TERM LIMIT ACT Al's management talents have succeeded in in return." restoring the luster of a great American airline. Preparation includes twice monthly training HON. TOM CAMPBELL For 6 years, Northwest has been rated first in programs in which they have live drills, study OF CALIFORNIA on-time performance and has had the fewest the latest · videos featuring the latest in fire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES customer complaints of the seven largest air­ fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars lines. These performance records are a tribute where they can obtain the knowledge they Wednesday, May 8, 1996 to Al's ability to motivate those who work with need to save lives. Within a year of becoming Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. Speaker, today I am him. a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten- introducing legislation that will begin to ensure 10612 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 8, 1996 the accountability of our Nation's independent the county of Los Angeles 4 days later Mr. Speaker, I am pleased and hon­ regulatory agencies by imposing term limits on by members of the New York Society ored ,to recognize and pay tribute to their members. In my view, any entrenched then living in California. the Sons of the Revolution in the State Government body, whether legislative or regu­ The membership of the Sons of the of California on their 103d birthday. We latory, loses accountability and responsive­ Revolution is composed solely of the only have to travel a short way from ness. By imposing term limits, we will bring posterity of those individuals who our borders to realize how richly independent regulatory commissions in step served in the Revolutionary War in a blessed we are as a people and a nation. with the current movement to energize Gov­ number of vital capacities. In order to We have liberties and opportunities few ernment bodies by turnover, thereby making be eligible for membership in the his­ in history have enjoyed. For this un­ them more accountable to the American citi­ tory-making Sons of the Revolution, told bounty, we owe much to the Sons zens. an individual must have had a family of the Revolution and their families. The Regulator Term Limit Act of 1996, member who participated in the Revo­ would limit an individual to two terms as a lutionary Army, Marines, or Navy; member of any independent regulatory com­ served the Continental Congress or the HONORING THE LANCASTER mission. This bill had its genesis in the re­ Congresses of any of the Thirteen Colo­ VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT cently enacted ICC Termination Act of 1995 nies that supported the Revolutionary (Public Law 104-88), in which Congress War effort. HON. BART GORDON adopted the suggestion of Surface Transpor­ As one might expect, Mr. Speaker, OF TENNESSEE tation Board Commissioner Gus A. Owen to the membership rolls of the Sons of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES limit the STB Commissioners to two terms. Mr. Revolution make for fascinating and Wednesday, May 8, 1996 Owen, himself a long serving Commissioner, famous reading. saw the need to end the entrenchment which Through their various patriotic, his­ Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this is all too common in regulatory agencies. torical, and educational activities, this opportunity to applaud the invaluable services Independent regulatory agencies perform storied organization has and continues provided by the Lancaster Volunteer Fire De­ quasi-legislative or quasi-judicial functions. to encourage and inspire the people of partment. These brave, civic-minded people They make their decisions based on findings California and the United States. It gave freely of their time so that we may all of fact, supported by evidence, and drawn continues to honor the memory of feel safer at night. from a record open to public scrutiny. To fulfill those brave individuals who pledged Few realize the depth of training and hard their mission, independence from the execu­ their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ tive or legislative branch is essential. Their so that all Americans could enjoy the fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, public accountability, however, is frustrated if freedoms and liberties established "These firemen must have an overwhelming the decision makers become entrenched. We more than 200 years ago under our Con­ desire to do for others while expecting nothing should guarantee their accountability by re­ stitution and enjoyed by all today. in return." quiring that Commissioners serve no more To a considerable extent, Mr. Speak­ Preparation includes twice monthly training than two terms. In addition, in the Jeffersonian er, this inspiration and education has programs in which they have live drills, study citizen-legislator spirit, we will be providing been accomplished through the Sons of the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ more opportunities for talented people to serve the Revolution Library, which has op­ fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars their Nation when Commissioners return to pri­ erated in my hometown of Glendale for where they can obtain the knowledge they vate life. the past 103 years. The library has re­ need to save lives. Within a year of becoming As original cosponsors, I would like to thank ceived no financial support from any a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ Mr. CLINGER, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. PACKARD, Mr. governmental agencies. It has been nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro LARGENT, Mr. UPTON, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. SCAR­ kept open, free-of-charge, to the public where they undergo further, intensified train­ BOROUGH, Mr. HORN, Mr. BoNO, and Mr. in keeping with the purposes of the so­ ing. ZELIFF. Their efforts are much appreciated and ciety to perpetuate the memory of the When the residents of my district go to bed I look forward to continued input on this bill. brave men who fought in the Revolu­ at night, they know that should disaster strike I urge my colleagues to support this legisla­ tionary War. and their home catches fire, well-trained and tion that helps ensure good government by The library with a collection of more qualified volunteer fire departments are ready preventing the entrenchment of independent than 35,000 volumes, is well-known as and willing to give so graciously and gener­ regulatory commissioners through the imposi­ one of the largest genealogical and his­ ously of themselves. This peace of mind tion of term limits. torical collections of its type in Cali­ should not be taken for granted. fornia. By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ The library is not only blessed with a sure a safer future for us all. We owe these SONS OF THE REVOLUTION OF magnificent collection of books and volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA manuscripts, but also houses some ex­ for their services and sacrifice. ceptionally rare artifacts. These in­ HON.CARLOSJ. MOORHEAD clude George · Washington's leopard IN HONOR OF GEN. VANG PAO OF CALIFORNIA skin saddle pad, one of two remaining IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES silk flags reviewed by George Washing­ ton, early U.S. Navy boarding swords HON. GEORGEP.RADANOVICH Wednesday, May 8, 1996 and leather fire buckets from Adm. OF CALIFORNIA Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, it is David G. Farragut's flagship, U.S.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an honor for me to bring to the atten­ Hartford, just to name a few. tion of my colleagues in the U.S. House Not only does the library serve as a Wednesday, May 8, 1996 of Representatives the 103d birthday of valuable research tool, it also serves as Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I would the Sons of the Revolution in the State a meeting place for the Daughters of like to recognize a special leader from the of California, founded in my home the American Revolution, the Califor­ 19th Congressional District, Gen. Vang Pao. State in May 1893. nia Society of the War of 1812, the He is deserving of the highest commendations The Sons of the Revolution was first Aztec Club of 1847, the Military Order for his many contributions to the development organized in New-York on December 18, of the Loyal Legion of the United of the - Hmong and Laotian communities in 1875, primarily by members of the Soci­ States, the Military Order of Foreign central California. ety of Cincinnati, the oldest and most Wars of the United States, the Army In his native country, Gen. Vang Pao served revered Revolutionary War group. and Navy Union of the United States, in the military to promote democracy and free­ The Sons of the Revolution in the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Society of dom for the Laotian people. He was a young State of California was formed on the Colonial Wars in the State of Califor­ military leader in the Royal Lao Army in asso­ 8th day of May 1893 and incorporated in nia. ciation with the French Government during May 8, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10613 World War II and the chief military commander TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD BOXER where they can obtain the knowledge they of the 2d Military Division in the Northern 1996 LUBAVITCH OF WISCONSIN need to save lives. Within a year of becoming Provinces of Laos, 196C>-75, in partnership HONOREE a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ with the United States during the Vietnam war. nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro During the war, Gen. Vang Pao's troops HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA where they undergo further, intensified train­ helped block the supply line running from OF WISCONSIN ing. North Vietnam through Laos to South Viet­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When the residents of my district go to bed nam, and he and his troops helped to save Wednesday, May 8, 1996 at night, they know that should disaster strike thousands of American lives and rescue hun­ and their home catch fire, well-trained and dreds of American pilots who had been shot Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to qualified volunteer fire departments are ready down near the Vietnam/Leas border. pay tribute to my friend, Dr. Richard Boxer and willing to give so graciously and gener­ In 1977, Gen. Vang Pao founded the Lao who will be honored by Lubavitch House of ously , of themselves. This peace of mind Family Community and established branches Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 18, 1996. should not be taken for granted. throughout the United States to provide em­ In honoring Dr. Richard Boxer, Rick, as he is known to his friends, Lubavtich of Wisconsin By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ ployment services, vocational training, coun­ sure a safer future for us all. We owe these seling, cultural orientation, health education, is paying tribute to a man who has done so much for the community he loves. He is a volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude English classes, and resettlement services for for their service and sacrifice. Southeast Asian refugees. In 1982, he found­ man who truly is dedicated to the well-being of ed the Hmong National Council to preserve others not only in our community, but through­ Hmong culture and to help the Hmong people out this country. Rick is an outstanding doctor, and in 1995 in the United States in areas of social adjust­ TRIBUTE TO JAMES W. NELSON ment, family services, and integration into the was appointed by President Clinton to the Na­ American mainstream. Gen. Vang Pao found­ tional Cancer Advisory Board, and the Na­ ed the Lao Movement for Democracy to seek tional Institutes of Health. He also serves as a HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT and promote peace, democracy, and human senior adviser for health care for the 1996 rights for the Southeast Asian nations. Clinton-Gore national campaign and was OF MISSOURI named best urologist in Milwaukee in 1987, The contributions that Gen. Vang Pao has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1991, and once again in 1996. made to the Hmong and Laotian people of Throughout his career, Rick has published Wednesday, May 8, 1996 California have been invaluable. He was made many articles, lectured around the world, won a lasting impression on those individuals with Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to several awards, and still found time to raise a whom he has been associated. I am pleased honor my friend and fellow St. Louisan James family with his wit e Barbara. His dedication to to have him as a constituent in California's Nelson, who retired last week as Special serving others transcends medicine. Central Valley. Agent in Charge of the FBI for Missouri after Lubavitch programs have helped many peo­ a career that has spanned a quarter century. ple throughout the years by providing to those It is fitting to recognize Jim for his work on be­ in need. Its educational commitment, children half of his country. HONORING RICHY RAYMOND and youth programs, counseling, and shelter services have been of great importance to our Born and raised in St. Louis, Jim graduated community. Rick has supported Lubavtich and from Southwest High School and then went on HON. ELIZABETII RJRSE its programs as they aim not only to help to the University of Missouri. In 1964 and those in need, but also to boost awareness 1965, he played professional baseball with the OF OREGON and pride in Milwaukee's Jewish community. Minnesota Twins. Jim later enlisted in the U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lubavitch of Wisconsin has made a wise Army, where he served our country as an artil­ _lery officer in Korea. Wednesday, May 8, 1996 choice in honoring Dr. Rick Boxer at their an­ nual Lubavitch celebration. Rick, his wife Bar­ Jim began his work with the FBI in 1969 as Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bara, and their children should all feel a sense a Special Agent, and from 1976 to 1981, ·he recognize a very special fourth grader from of pride in receiving this recognition. worked at FBI Headquarters as the Chief of Carlton Elementary School of Yamhill County, Congratulations, Rick, this is an honor that the La Cesa Nostra investigations. Jim was OR. This exceptional young man took it upon is well deserved. then selected to attend the senior command himself to help the victims of the February course at the British Police College in floods which devastated communities through­ Bramshill, England. out our region. HONORING THE LASCASSAS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT In 1982, Jim was assigned as Assistant Richy Raymond believed that he and his Special Agent in Charge of the FBl's Los An­ classmates could lend a hand and raise geles office, where he oversaw their narcotics, money for the recovery efforts by donating a HON. BART GORDON organized crime, and general criminal oper­ penny a day for 1O days. He had anticipated OF TENNESSEE ations, as well as managing security for the collecting approximately $45 to contribute to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1984 Olympics. In 1987, he returned to Wash­ the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Wednesday, May 8, 1996 ington, DC as chief of the General Crimes Richy never anticipated that donations Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this Section, which is responsible for a wide array would pour in from his entire school, as well opportunity to applaud the invaluable services of sensitive FBI investigations throughout the as other schools and communities within provided by the Lascassas Volunteer Fire De­ country. Jim has lectured extensively, and has Yamhill County. Even places as far away as partment. These brave, civic-minded people been an expert witness in numerous trials. Jim Bend and Bandon, OR, sent in their heartfelt give freely of their time so that we may all feel was assigned as Special Agent in Charge of contributions. To date, Richy's campaign, safer at night. the FBI for the State of New Mexico from No­ "Kids Can Help-Pennies Count, Too" has Few realize the depth of training and hard vember 1988 until he assumed his duties in collected a remarkable $6,000 to help victims work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ Missouri in June of 1991. He retired last week of the floods. fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, after 27 years of service to our country to Richy is truly a fine example of our youth 'These firemen must have an overwhelming begin a new career in the private sector. today and of our great Oregon spirit. As Or­ desire to do for others while expecting nothing Personally, I have known Jim for more than egonians continue their efforts to recover from in return." 30 years. I have the utmost respect and admi­ the flooding, I applaud Richy's compassion Preparation includes twice monthly training ration for him and his achievements in fighting and dedication, and am privileged to have this programs in which they have live drills, study crime. I am honored to recognize him here opportunity to recognize him before the House the latest videos featuring the latest in fire today, and wish him a happy retirement and of Representatives today. fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars the best of luck for his new career. 10614 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 8, 1996 H. RES. 416, 417 eration's goal is that with the status and and wiling to give so graciously and gener­ knowledge, they may more effectively advo­ ously of themselves. This peace of mind HON. JOHN D. DINGEi! cate for and serve their community. should not be taken for granted. OF MICHIGAN The federation encourages the unification of By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ Italian-American societies in Queens, New sure a safer future for us all. We owe these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York, a borough of New York City with a very volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude Wednesday, May 8, 1996 high Italian-American population. It seeks to for their service and sacrifice. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today the maintain and promote a higher involvement in House leadership brought to the floor a resolu­ social and political issues; to teach the belief tion to establish and fund a select subcommit­ and ideals of the United States; to fight TRIBUTE TO FANNIE MAE FOUN­ tee to investigate the United States role in Ira­ against discrimination and derogatory stereo­ DATION AND THE NBA'S HOUS­ nian arms transfers to Bosnia and Croatia. typing; and to provide assistance, support, and TON ROCKETS This is an excellent example of the type of cultural betterment to its members, among government spending that the current majority several other goals. It has been very success­ HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE is fond of railing against. ful in these pursuits. I am pleased to report OF TEXAS It was public knowledge early in 1994 that that the federation currently assists approxi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mately 10,000 individuals and families every Iran was sending arms into Bosnia, and the Wednesday, May 8, 1996 Republican majority raised no objections. In year. fact, it was also in 1994 that Congress passed The federation was founded in 1971 by four Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the Defense Authorization Act mandating that friends: Anthony Gazzara, Vincent lannece, on Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 1996, the President stop enforcing the arms embar­ Tom Bullaro, and Phil Cicciariello. Their origi­ Fannie Mae Foundation and Clyde Drexler go against Bosnia, making this current Repub­ nal goal was to bring together the active and Chucky Brown, star players with the back­ lican effort clearly a cynical political undertak­ Italian-American societies in Astoria, Queens, to-back World Champion Houston Rockets, ing. and to revive the traditional parade in honor of joined together in their second Work Day to in­ The President's Intelligence Oversight Board Christopher Columbus. crease home ownership and rehabilitate Hous­ has investigated the matter, and concluded Although poor weather prevented the pa­ ton's neighborhoods. that the administration has broken no laws. In rade in that first year, nevertheless the federa­ The Home Team partnership was designed addition, three separate investigations of tion has flourished and today consists of at to revitalize Houston's neighborhoods and to United States policy in Bosnia are currently least 22 Italian-American societies in Queens. provide home buying information to help more underway. The new subcommittee would be Through the pursuit of its goals, it has become Houstonians achieve their dream of home conducting a fourth investigation at the cost of a valuable instrument for addressing the ownership. $1 million, making it the most expensive sub­ needs and problems of the Italian-American Houston's "Home Team" and the Fannie committee in the House of Representatives. community in Queens. Mae Foundation held a ribbon-cutting wel­ Mr. Speaker, it seems apparent the House Mr. Speaker, in the year of its 25th anniver­ come home ceremony at two newly­ leadership is attempting to establish a new sary, I am proud to rise in honor of the Fed­ landscaped homes which Rockets and Fannie subcommittee to dim the President's foreign eration of Italian-American Organizations of Mae Foundation employees began construct­ policy achievements. They are ignoring their Queens. It is a truly venerable institution in its ing last December in Houston's Fifth Ward own calls to end frivolous government spend­ community and very worthy of the collective neighborhood located in the 18th Congres­ ing by attempting to establish an unneeded tribute of this body here today. Thank you. sional District. The new homeowners are sin­ subcommittee. If new House leadership feels gle parents and first-time home buyers. so strongly that another investigation into this The Work Day was led by my friend, J.J. matter is warranted, at the taxpay~rs expense, HONORING THE MONROE Smith, who heads up Fannie Mae's partner­ then the International Relations Committee is VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ship office. Fifth Ward Redevelopment Corp., fully capable of conducting such an inquiry a local nonprofit organization dedicated to pro­ with existing funds. This is a cynical political HON. BART GORDON viding housing to lower income and first-time exercise because it wastes $1 million of the OF TENNESSEE home buyers-also deserves credit for this taxpayers' money. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partnership. They are the true heroes behind this effort. Wednesday, May 8, 1996 The best part of this story is that Houston TRIBUTE TO THE FEDERATION OF Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this has two new homeowners, setting the prece­ ITALIAN-AMERICAN ORGANIZA- opportunity to applaud the invaluable services dent that home ownership is possible for other TIONS OF QUEENS provided by the Monroe Volunteer Fire Depart­ local families. I will continue to support the ment. These brave, civic-minded people give good work of the Fannie Mae Foundation, and HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY freely of their time so that we may all feel recognize the valuable time the Rockets play­ OF NEW YORK safer at night. ers and staff take out of their busy schedules IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Few realize the depth of training and hard to make a difference in the lives of our local work that goes into being a volunteer fire-fight­ families and send the message that the Amer­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 er. To quote one of my local volunteers, ican dream of ownership is possible for every Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I am "These firemen must have an overwhelming family. pleased to rise to pay tribute to the Federation desire to do for others while expecting nothing of Italian-American Organizations of Queens, in return." NY, a group that this year celebrates its 25th Preparation includes twice-monthly training HAMDEN TEACHER RETIRING anniversary. I ask my colleagues to join with programs in which they have live drills, study AFTER 40 YEARS OF DEDICATED me in recognizing and honoring this very im­ the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ SERVICE portant organization for its dedicated services fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars to the Queens community. where they can obtain the knowledge they HON. ROSA L DeLAURO The mission of the Federation of Italian­ need to save lives. Within a year of becoming OF CONNECTICUT American Organizations of Queens is unique. a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It works to transform social clubs into activist nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro organizations. To this end, the federation en­ where they undergo further, intensified train­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 courages the clubs' attention to the problems ing. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, at the end of of the Italian-American community. It assists When the residents of my district go to bed this 199~96 academic year, Barbara Reiber members in becoming citizens of the United at night, they know that should disaster strike will retire from the Hamden Public School Sys­ States and educates them to the rights guar­ and their home catch fire, well-trained and tem after 40 years of dedicated service. As a anteed by the American Constitution. The fed- qualified volunteer fire departments are ready committed high school teacher, she has May 8, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10615 worked tirelessly to educate students, and en­ HONORING THE AUBURNTOWN great integrity and appropriateness in doing gage them in their community. It is with tre­ VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT everything she could under the law to provide mendous pleasure that I rise today to salute for an independent investigation, even during this incredible individual, who means so much HON. BART GORDON that period when the law had temporarily to me and has contributed so much to the OF TENNESSEE lapsed because of that Republican filibuster. town of Hamden. And I have continued to defend the institution IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Barbara's dedication to expanding the minds as a necessary one. of high school students is illustrated by a life­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 I am therefore all the more distressed by the time of public service. Her career has involved Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this insensitive and disturbing pattern of behavior teaching U.S. history, world history, and Third opportunity to applaud the invaluable services engaged in by the current independent coun­ World history as a teacher in the social stud­ provided by the Auburntown Volunteer Fire sel, Kenneth Start. First, it should be noted ies department at Hamden High School. In ad­ Department. These brave, civic-minded people that Judge Sentelle, who was named .by Chief dition, she has been extremely active in cur­ give freely of their time so that we may all feel Justice Rehnquist to head the panel of judges riculum and staff development throughout her safer at night. who appoint independent counsel, erred griev­ 40 years in the system. Few realize the depth of training and hard ously by appointing someone as partisan and Most characteristic of Barbara, however, work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ as politically opposed to the Clinton adminis­ has been her tremendous energy and gener­ fighter. To quote one of my .local volunteers, tration as Kenneth Starr as the independent osity in contributing to extracurricular activities "These firemen must have an overwhelming counsel to investigate the President in the first at Hamden High School. She has recognized desire to do for others while expecting nothing place. Mr. Starr should have said no. And hav­ the importance of developing young leaders, in return." ing said yes, he should have determined that and expanding their education through com­ Preparation includes twice monthly training he would be extremely careful in carrying out munity involvement. Throughout her career programs in which they have live drills, study his duties in a way that minimized any con­ she has supported and strengthened several the latest videos featuring the latest in fire cern about his objectivity and fairness. student organizations. Having served as advi­ fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars Instead, he has behaved in a way that has sor to the student council and human relations where they can obtain the knowledge they bothered a wide range of objective observers, club, Barbara enhanced the awareness and need to save lives. Within a year of becoming including apparently many of those who have leadership skills of many Hamden High School a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ preceded him as independent counsel. In students. nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro Monday's Washington Post, R.H. Melton ... During the past 2 years Barbara has been where they undergo further, intensified train­ writes a story which is accurately headlined very supportive of an initiative that is of spe­ ing. "Ex-Prosecutors Concur on Case Against cial significance to me, the Anti-Crime Youth When the residents of my district go to bed Starr's Private Work." Council. Without the commitment and effort of at night, they know that should disaster strike In the article, R.H. Melton quotes from a people like her, this regional organization, and · their home catch fire, well trained and wide range of former independent counsel, in­ which involves high school students in projects qualified volunteer fire departments are ready cluding several people who held important ap­ to tackle issues related to youth violence, and willing to give so graciously and gener­ pointed office under Republican President, would never have developed. Time and time ously of themselves. This peace of mind who agree that Kenneth Starr has erred seri­ again she offered energy and ideas to this or­ should not be taken for granted. ously in his conduct in the independent coun­ ganization, and was dedicated to engaging By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ sel office. Particularly by taking on a wide vari­ Hamden High School students in the process. sure a safer future for us all. We owe these ety of cases in which he is representing peo­ She recognized the value of creating opportu­ volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude ple who are legally and politically arrayed nities for teenagers to address common prob­ for their service and sacrifice. against the President he is investigating, Mr. lems at a regional level, and worked closely Starr has compromised the very nature of the with my staff to organize Anti-Crime Youth independent counsel office. Council activities. EX-PROSECUTORS CRITICIZE This investigation of the President has al­ It is exactly this commitment to community KENNETH STARR ready gone on for a very long time, with no re­ that distinguishes the career of Barbara Reiber sults in terms of any negative information and it is with great pleasure that I commend HON. BARNEY FRANK being brought forward against the President. It her for 40 years of achievement and service to OF MASSACHUSETTS costs an enormous amount of money for the our community. I join her colleagues, and her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES results we have gotten, and it has called into friends and family members in thanking Bar­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 question unfortunately the usefulness of this bara for caring so much for Hamden's youth, very important office. and in wishing her a very enjoyable retire­ Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, the article by R.H. Melton and ment. since coming to the House and joining the Ju­ the wide range of Republican and Democratic diciary Committee, I've been involved with the criticisms of the independent counsel so independent counsel law. When that law ex­ quoted in it makes it clear that this is a serious WARM WELCOME TO EAST pired just as Bill Clinton was taking office, I problem, and not simply a case of Democrats JESSAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL was one of the Democrats who insisted that it objecting to Mr. Starr's work. As one who has was essential that we reauthorize the law, de­ worked hard to preserve this important office, HON. SCOTIY BAFSLER spite the fact that it would now be once again and who joined in asking for an independent OF KENTUCKY be a Democratic administration which would counsel to look into the allegations against IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be subject to its impact. I noted that the law President Clinton, I am extremely disappointed had originally been passed by a Democratic Wednesday, May 8, 1996 by Mr. Starr's performance and I think it is ap­ Congress under a Democratic President, and propriate for R.H. Melton's documentation of Mr. BAESLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to that Republican objections during the 1980's the view of previous independent counsel extend a warm welcome to the newly formed and early 1990's that it was a partisan instru­ about Mr. Starr's work to be printed here. East Jessamine Middle School from ment aimed at them was obviously inaccurate. Nicholasville, KY on their trip to Washington, And I am pleased that the Democratic leader­ EX-PROSECUTORS CRITICIZE KENNETH STARR DC. Washington, enshrined in history and tra­ ship in Congress and President Clinton did ev­ (By R.H. Melton) dition, provides an excellent setting for both erything possible to get the law reauthorized-­ The former independent counsels are a var­ educational and exciting activities. It is always even though it did lapse temporarily because ied lot, composed of Republicans and Demo­ refreshing to hear of young men and women crats, smooth-talking silk-stockings and of a Republican filibuster in the Senate. gruff old men. Varied, too, were their assign­ with an interest in visiting our Nation's Capital. When questions arose involving accusations ments. Some had big cases; some worked vir­ This trip demonstrates East Jessamine Middle about the President in 1993, I was one of tual anonymity. School's dedication to excellence in education. those urging that an Independent Counsel be But from the well-heeled New York lawyer I wish them the best for the future. appointed. I think Attorney Reno behaved with to the New Orleans septuagenarian, the 10616 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 8, 1996 former prosecutors agree on one thing; confidential investigations. The inquiries lems much better if I did that and the job Whitewater counsel Kenneth W. Starr has ranged widely in complexity and cost; Iran­ could be done more quickly and efficiently." put himself in a bad spot. contra cost S47 million and lasted nearly Added diGenova: " For the good of the of­ In separate interviews last week, former seven years; a three-month investigation fice and the good of the investigation, some­ prosecutors expressed a consensus view that into a drug allegation against an aide to times you have to do some things you don't their old U.S. government position, with its Carter cost $3,348. The Whitewater inquiry want to do." broad investigative powers, is too important by Starr and his predecessor has cost more for any counsel to be distracted by the busy than S20 million so far and is one of three outside caseload and high-profile clients that now pending against the Clinton administra­ RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF Starr has kept. They advise Starr to strictly tion. THOSE INVOLVED IN THE limit the non-Whitewater activity that has Arthur H. Christy, a New York lawyer ap­ SEARCH FOR WILLIAM E. COLBY prompted recent criticism and focus on his pointed in late 1979 to investigate a drug al­ wide-ranging investigation into President legation against Carter White House chief of Clinton's decade-old real estate venture and staff Hamilton Jordan, said he declined to HON. STENY H. HOYER the White House reaction to inquiries into defend "some white-collar criminal types be­ OF MARYLAND the matter. cause I didn't think it was appropriate to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "He's devoting a hell of a lot of time to defending them on the one hand and on the private practice," said Gerald J . other trying to put some guy in jail." Wednesday, May 8, 1996 Gallinghouse, 75, a Republican and retired Arling M. Adams, a former federal judge Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to U.S. attorney from New Orleans who inves­ from Philadelphia who looked into allega­ recognize the efforts of more than 100 individ­ tigated an aide to President Jimmy Carter tion of financial improperties involving De­ uals-both paid and volunteer-who spent on a drug allegation in early 1981. partment of Housing and urban Development "He should either get in or get out," many hours in the cold waters and on the money, said that while he did not completely shoreline of the Wicomico River searching for Gallinghouse said. "I don't give a damn divorce himself from his law firm at the about the Republicans, Democrats, Bull time, " I did substantially restrict my activi­ the late William E. Colby, the former Director Moose or mugwumps. He should get on with ties. of the Central Intelligence Agency. The search the investigation and bring it to a conclu­ " People might say I'm a fool" because of ended early Monday morning after his body sion as soon as practicable. And you're not the lost income, he said, "but I had in mind was discovered near the shoreline, ending an going to do it with the top man running all in particular the necessity of gaining the intense search that began when his canoe over the country making speeches and tak­ confidence of the public and the press. I tried was found April 28. ing care of private clients." to avoid anything that would deflect atten­ Starr's clients range from tobacco giants There were many agencies and organiza­ tion from what I was doing as IC. The issue tions involved in the search which was headed to the NFL Players Association. Last month is perception and confidence." his schedule took him from the halls of the A number of the independent counsels by the Maryland Department of Natural Re­ Supreme Court to a federal appeals court in interviewed last week said investigating a sources Police. I want to recognize all of the new Orleans within one week. He has some sitting president puts a special burden of participants in this search, including Sheriff clients whose interests are inimical to those probity on the investigator. Fred Davis and the Charles County Sheriffs of the Clinton administration. In a major "It's different order of magnitude," said Department who handled press inquiries and school-voucher case in Wisconsin, for exam­ Lawrence E. Walsh, the Oklahoma lawyer protected the Colby residence. ple, Starr was paid by a conservative founda­ and former judge who ran the Iran-contra in­ tion that has funded some of Clinton's The search involved countless volunteer vestigation. "The one excuse for an IC is his hours and assistance from: the Maryland State harshest critics. independence. If not necessarily full-time de­ Even though his outside work is quite tachment from everything else, he can't ·be Police Aviation Division; the Charles County legal, critics point to such cases as evidence involved with anything that impairs his free­ Dive Team, who were the first divers in the that Starr is not as independent or devoted dom of action." search; the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire De­ to his government duty as he should be. "When you're investigating a president, partment and EMS; the Seventh District Vol­ Much of the criticism has been strongly par­ it's different," said Joseph E. diGenova, a unteer Fire Department Boat 5 from St. Mary's tisan, fueled by Wh1 te House aides and other Republican who was named an independent Democrats who want a tidy resolution to County; the Marbury Volunteer Fire Depart­ counsel in late 1992. ment-using their rescue boat and dive team; Starr's inquiry before the presidential elec­ DiGenova, a former U.S. attorney in the tion this fall. the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department; the Still, the observations of the former coun­ District who as independent counsel looked St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department Dive into the State Department's search of Clin­ sels are unusual in their breadth and force. Team; the Calvert County Dive Team; the Some of them know Starr personally, and ton's passport records, said that while Starr has " pristinely adhered" to the statute per­ U.S. Coast Guard; the Prince George's Coun­ others know his reputation as a brilliant ty Dive Team-Companies 22, 49, and 56; the legal mind with strong Republican creden­ mitting counsels to keep their private legal tials. nearly all of the seven counsels inter­ practices, he should eliminate all the par­ La Plata Volunteer Fire Department; Sardom viewed expressed surprise that Starr would tisan sniping by relinquishing it for now. Search and Rescue Dogs; the Cobb Island load so much on his plate and stir partisan " It's a distraction," diGenova said. "He's Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; controversy, particularly in an inquiry fo­ giving the enemies of the law ammunition to the Charles County Communications Depart­ cused squarely on a sitting president and use against him. He should take away the ment; the Virginia State Marine Police; the first lady. A few of them voiced disappoint­ phony weapon from his adversaries." Whitney North Seymour Jr., a New York Naval Surface Warfare Center EOD Dive ment. T earn and the Rescue Squad Dive T earn from Starr declined to be interviewed for this litigator who as counsel won a prejury con­ article, but a month ago he issued a spirited viction against former Reagan White House Dahlgren, VA; and numerous local citizens defense against the criticism that had been aide Michael Deaver, said the complexities of who volunteered in many different ways. mounting against his outside caseload. Starr that case forced him to work virtually full I ask my colleagues to join me today in rec­ told a bar association group in San Antonio time. ognizing the efforts of the paid and volunteer that the independent counsel " was never ex­ " When we were engaged in the intensive members of this special community. These in­ pected to become a full-time employee of the parts of the investigation or trial prepara­ dividuals engage in hundreds of hours of spe­ government and leave his or her law firm." tion, I did not have time for anything else."Seymour said. " My practice was to be cialized training and continuing education to "To require independent counsels . . . to enhance lifesaving skills just to be ready for become full-time employees wastes not only hands-on; interviewing witnesses, reading government resources, but the legal talents documents and presenting to the grand emergency rescue calls and searches. of the individuals called to serve," Starr jury." Charles County and other communities across said. James C. McKay, a partner at the Wash­ America benefit daily from the services of Starr noted that nearly all of the inde­ ington firm Covington & Burling who inves­ these dedicated professionals who are ready pendent counsels continued to maintain tigated the Wedtech defense contractor and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and they de­ their private practices. But a number of Reagan White House political director Lyn serve our continued thanks. them recalled in interviews that they scaled Nofziger in the late 1980s, said he regarded Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the efforts of the the assignment as a full-time job. " I shed ev­ back their practices sharply and turned volunteer fire and rescue services personnel down prospective clients who may have cre­ erything I was doing after a month," McKay ated the appearance of a conflict of interest. said. " I was devoting 99.9 percent of my time and other agencies involved in the intense Ten independent counsels were named be­ to the job I was given to do. I felt like I search for Mr. Colby which lasted more than tween 1978 and 1992 and two others conducted could concentrate on the very difficult prob- 1 week. I want each of them to know that my May 8, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10617 colleagues in Congress share my pride in the A member of a pioneer Oregon family and The U.S. growth rate has slowed since the selfless manner in which they carry out their native of Portland, OR, Allen Meier acquired decades after World War II. Economic growth mission in our community and every commu­ early on an internal drive to succeed. He averaged a robust 3.9% per year in the 1950s and 4.3% in the 1960s, but it has dropped to nity throughout America. served in leadership roles with the American 3.2% in the 1970s, 2. 7% in the 1980s, and, with Import Bank in San Francisco and on the the 1990-91 recession, 1.8% so far in the 1990s. board of the trustees of the Meier and Frank We need to do better. Many economists be­ HONORING THE MONTEREY Co. lieve that we should be striving for growth of VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Yet the business community was not Allen's around 3.5% per year over the long term. only community. With infinite vision and wis­ They believe that the structure of the econ­ HON. BART GORDON dom, Allen understood the importance of com­ omy has changed in recent years to allow OF TENNESSEE munity involvement and volunteerism. His that kind of growth without reigniting infla­ community participation was exhibited in his tion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Growth in the material standard of living service to SCORE, KCBS call for action, the Wednesday , May 8, 1996 is obviously not the sole measure of success Temple Emanu-EI, and the San Francisco as a society. But strong, balanced, and sus­ Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this Academy of Sciences as a docent. tained economic growth helps in many ways. opportunity to applaud the invaluable services As a loving husband, a caring father, a Jobs multiply and wages rise during periods provided by the Monterey Volunteer Fire De­ World War II veteran, and a community leader of solid growth. Prior to the 1970s when we partment. These brave, civic-minded people in San Francisco, Allen C. Meier was a master had strong economic growth, wage growth give freely of their time so that we may all feel of both devotion to his family and his commu­ was also solid. But as the economy has safer at night. nity. slowed, wage growth has flattened out. Few realize the depth of training and hard For his loving wife Janis and three daugh­ Strong economic growth also makes it easier to balance the budget, as the growing econ­ work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ ters, Lynn, Muffie, and Mary, the many loving omy boosts revenues and reduces social safe­ fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as the ty net costs, and it makes it easier for Amer­ ''These firemen must have an overwhelming innumerable friends of a lifetime, Allen Meier icans to tackle a variety of domestic prob­ desire to do for others while expecting nothing will be missed all the days of our lives. May lems. Strong economic growth alone cannot in return." his sweet memory live on in what the robing solve the nation's problems, but without it Preparation includes twice monthly training room represents. they are likely to become increasingly dif­ programs in which they have live drills, study ficult. the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ We need, in short, an economy that will AN ECONOMIC AGENDA provide employment for everyone willing fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars and able to work, and an economy that will where they can obtain the knowledge they provide opportunity for a consistently higher need to save lives. Within a year of becoming HON. LEE H. HAMILTON standard of living for those employed. The a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ OF INDIANA only way I know to get that is with strong nessee Fire Training School at Murfreesboro IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES private sector growth. That growth will where they undergo further, intensified train­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 come from higher levels of investment and ing. superior public services. Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to PRO-GROWTH AGENDA When the residents of my district go to bed insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, at night, they know that should disaster strike I believe there are several parts to a pro­ May 8, 1996, into the CONGRESSIONAL growth agenda. First, we must balance the and their home catches fire, well trained and RECORD. qualified volunteer fire departments are ready federal budget. Large federal borrowing AN ECONOMIC AGENDA drains the pool of national savings available and willing to give so graciously and gener­ One of the key questions facing policy­ for productive private sector investment and ously of themselves. This peace of mind makers today is what can be done to help it drives up interest rates. Progress has been should not be taken for granted. improve the standard of living for the aver­ made on the deficit, as it has been cut in half By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ age American. I hear from people all the over the last four years. We need to build on sure a safer future for all of us. We owe these time who tell me they are working harder that progress, put aside our partisan dif­ volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude and longer than ever, but they feel squeezed ferences, and balance the budget. for their service and sacrifice. and are just barely getting by. I believe we Second, we need to reform the federal tax must make a determined effort in this coun­ system so economic growth becomes a much try for a higher rate of economic growth. more central objective. That means it has to IN MEMORY OF ALLEN C. MEIER That must·become one of our nation's top do a much better job of encouraging saving priorities. Higher growth will come from and investment. How it should be restruc­ more saving and investment and from great­ tured to achieve that is a matter of debate. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO er productivity, and it will do much to im­ We may need a variation of the flat tax, a OF CALIFORNIA prove the outlook for working Americans. lower tax on capital, or a system of taxing STATE OF ECONOMY consumption instead of investment, but we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES must put at the top of our national agenda a Wednesday , May 8, 1996 All of us know that the overall economy is search for a tax system that enhances doing reasonably well. Growth and inflation growth. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today be­ are both around 2%. Many jobs are being cre­ Third, we must expand our trade opportu­ fore the House to celebrate the life of Allen E. ated and the unemployment rate is low. The nities and open foreign markets to U.S. prod­ Meier, Jr., who passed away peacefully in San deficit is going down. Stock prices are at an ucts. Jobs in exporting industries tend to be Francisco, CA on September 10, 1993. all-time high. But at the same time, there is higher-paying, so our companies must have tremendous unease about the economy. Lay­ fair access to the rapidly growing markets On Friday, May 3, 1996, the family and offs and downsizing are continuing as the in­ friends of Allen Meier gathered at Congrega­ overseas. We need to continually review and evitable result of global competition and adjust U.S. trade policy to make sure it is tion Emanu-EI for the rededication of the technologicai change. There is job insecu­ robing room of the temple in his loving mem­ working in our national interest and is help­ rity, enormous income inequality, and sig­ ing to expand our economy and good-paying ory. nificant pressure on families. jobs. The refurbishment of the robing room was I believe President Kennedy was right Fourth, we need to curb excessive and cost­ made possible by the gifts of loving friends when he talked about a rising tide lifting all ly government regulations. Many federal and family members to the Allen E. Meier, Jr. boats. We must have stronger economic regulations provide important health and growth. fund of the congregation as the first in a series safety protections. But overall we need to of beautification and preservative projects. ECONOMIC GROWTH make sure their benefits exceed their costs This undertaking was one that Allen Meier Economic growth is the rate at which the and they are carried out in the latest bur­ overall economy grows from year to year. In densome way. Regulations should recognize would have participated in himself and is a fit­ 1994 our nation's total output of goods and that a vibrant private sector is the best en­ ting tribute to him because few human beings services (Gross Domestic Product) was $7.1 gine for economic growth and jobs. embodied the devotion and dedication present trillion and in 1995 GDP was $7.25 trillion, for Fifth, I also think we need higher levels of in this good man . . a growth rate last year of 2.0%. public investment in infrastructure. Federal, 10618 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 8, 1996 state, and local governments need to invest Americans happy because it would save the By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ in more and better roads, bridges, highways, average motorist about $27 a year. sure a safer future for us all. We owe these water systems, sewer systems, harbors, If Mr. ARMEY would do his own math on volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude ports, airports and all the rest that helps comparing the proposed gasoline tax repeal for their service and sacrifice. make the private sector more productive. We with a raise in the minimum wage, he would also need to promote investment in research see that the average American minimum wage and technology, which boosts economic R.R. 3413, COMMUTER RAIL growth. earner would benefit to the tune of about $36 Finally, we need greater attention to up­ per week by an increase from $4.15 to $5.25 SAFETY ACT OF 1996 grading the education and skills training of per hour. That's about $1,872 a year. Now I our workers. Improving educational perform­ ask you, what American in their right mind HON. WIWAM J. MARTINI ance is an absolute priority in today's world would prefer $27 and a reduction in funding OF NEW JERSEY so all Americans-not just those at the top-­ for education to $1,872 a year. As the young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can prosper as the economy grows. Edu­ cation is, of course, primarily a state respon­ people say these days, "I don't think so." Wednesday, May 8, 1996 sibility, but it is a national problem. Access A proposed rebate by repeal of $27 per Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ to higher education and more skills training year wouldn't even be a drop in the bucket to ducing legislation that will improve working is a must. most Republicans, pocket change to those conditions for train employees, while improving I do not suggest that such changes will who usually avoid any comparison with the av­ safety for rail commuters. come about easily. We must be prepared to erage American unless it is an election year. On the morning of February 9, 1996, hun­ deal with the human problems that emerge. Even as an election year ploy, the Gingrich­ We should do all we can, for example, to cre­ dreds of New Jersey commuters experienced Armey Republicans ought to be able to do the worst commuter rail accident in the history ate a system of portable pensions and port­ better than $27 a year. But to suggest that able health care to cushion the transition for of New Jersey Transit. The accident claimed people who have to move from one job to an­ even that pittance be offset on the backs of the lives of 3 peopl~including 2 train engi­ other. We must find ways of providing profit children takes GINGRICH to grinch in a fast neers-and injured 162 others. In combination sharing and stock ownership plans for em­ minute. with other safety factors, the accident was ployees, not just for the top corporate man­ Mr. Speaker, our educational system is al­ possibly a result of operator fatigue because agement, so everyone has a greater stake in ready in danger of running out of gas because one of the train engineers was working a split the success of our companies. of all the cuts that the Gingrich-Armey Repub­ shift on very little sleep. CONCLUSION licans have already shoved down the throats On a split shift, a train employee may work In sum, our objective is simple: higher of the kids on the playgrounds, parents, and up to 12 hours, provided that employee is growth in the American economy. That basic the members of school boards across Amer­ given a continuous rest period of at least 4 goal needs to become the much more central ica. We need to increase Federal support to focus of what the federal government does on hours. The operator of one of the trains in­ education, not reduce it. volved in the New Jersey Transit accident re­ a variety of fronts-whether it be our budget The Gingrich-Armey Republicans want our or tax policy or our trade, regulatory, and ported to work at 6 p.m. Thursday evening public investment policy. In the end I think educational system to run out of gas in the and operated trains until 1 a.m. Friday morn­ what is important for working people is for middle of the superhighway. Once again, the ing. He had a rest period from 1 a.m. to 5:40 this economic system of ours to grow and to Gingrich-Armey Republicans have shown that a.m., when he resumed operating trains until create more good-paying jobs. We don't know they are completely out of touch with the 8:40 a.m.-the time of the accident. Several of all the answers about getting higher growth, American people. New Jersey Transit's train engineers at the but we know some of them, and we should get about the business of implementing time of the accident regularly worked split them. HONORING THE LANCASTER shifts, often splitting a late evening shift and VOLUNTEER FffiE DEPARTMENT an early morning shift. While there is no way to know whether or LET'S FILL THE EDUCATIONAL HON. BART GORDON not operator fatigue, due to what is known as GAS TANKS, NOT LET THE KIDS a "split shift", played a major role in the New RUN OUT OF GAS OF TENNESSEE Jersey Transit collision that occurred in Feb­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ruary, one thing is certain-the split shift was HON. CARDISS COWNS Wednesday, May 8, 1996 not sound policy. OF Il..LINOIS Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this In response to the deadly New Jersey Tran­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunity to applaud the invaluable services sit train crash, I am introducing the Commuter provided by the Lancaster Volunteer Fire De­ Rail Safety Act of 1996. This legislation ad­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 partment. These brave, civic-minded people dresses the suspected cause of the tragic Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise give freely of their time so that we may all feel February accident-operator fatigue. As a today to make my point for the children in safer at night. member of the House Transportation and In­ school today who may be struggling with eco­ Few realize the depth of training and hard frastructure Committee, which oversees our nomics as put forth by Representative ARMEY work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ Nation's railroads, I feel it is my obligation to over the weekend. The Gingrich-Armey Re­ fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, take additional measures to ensure the safety publicans have now suggested that a reduc­ "These firemen must have an overwhelming of train employees and commuters. tion in a Federal tax on gasoline should be off­ desire to do for others while expecting nothing Under the Commuter Rail Safety Act, com­ set by further cutting Federal spending for in return." muter train operators will no longer be forced education. Preparation includes twice monthly training to work risky shifts whereby they work several All across America students and teachers programs in which they have live drills, study hours in a late night shift, take a 4-hour break, are probably scratching their heads this morn­ the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ and then begin working an early morning shift. ing trying to figure out how any person in their fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars This provision addresses the problem of di­ right mind, much less a person in an apparent where they can obtain the knowledge they minished alertness during morning hours that position of responsibility such as being a need to save lives. Within a year of becoming results from having been on duty during the Member of the U.S. Congress, could conceive a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ nighttime. Furthermore, by doing away with of such a crazy robbing Peter to pay Paul sce­ nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro overnight duty on commuter trains, my legisla­ nario. where they undergo further intensified training. tion eliminates the problem of employees not If we were to seriously consider such a When the residents of my district go to bed having an adequate place for rest in the mid­ crazy alternativ~then we would probably be at night, they know that should disaster strike dle of the night. In many instances, an em­ dumb enough to believe some of the statistics and their home catch fire, well-trained and ployee working an evening/morning split shift reported by Representative ARMEY in a na­ qualified volunteer fire departments are ready is forced to sleep in a chair, in a noisy train tional television talk show last weekend. In and willing to give so graciously and gener­ station, or in an unoccupied railcar. fact, Mr. ARMEY said that the Gingrich-Armey ously of themselves. This peace of mind This legislation still allows split shifts that proposed gasoline tax repeal might make should not be taken for granted. begin the initial tour. of duty in the morning, 4 May 8, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10619 to 8 a.m., for such shifts do not interfere with Beginning in the 1960's, Mickey established on people who will not°back down from a chal­ an individual's natural sleep cycle-circadian a pattern of total devotion to the causes and lenge, and are willing to explore the world rhythm. people in whom she believed. In 1960 she around them. The scholastic bowl provides an The second provision in the Commuter Rail was speakers bureau coordinator for the John excellent forum for this kind of critical thinking, Safety Act is to provide train employees with Kennedy for President campaign; from 1967 to combining it with the pressure and excitement 8 hours notice of their next job, with the only 1970 she was west coast director of public re­ of a tournament situation. exception being shorter notice in the event of lations for the American Jewish Committee; Mr. Speaker, what makes the accomplish­ an emergency. · from 1966 to 1968 she was a member of the Currently, a train employee might be given California Commission on the Status of ments of the team all the more special was anywhere between 1 and 3 hours' notice to re­ Women. In 1970 Mickey was named assistant the way in which it was received in the com­ port for duty. We feel that this practice fosters to the dean and director of alumni and devel­ munity. A reception and rally were held for the fatigue due to the resulting irregular and un­ opment at the UCLA Graduate School of Ar­ squad, where families, friends, and the sur­ predictable work schedules. By allowing 8 chitecture, a position she held until her retire­ rounding area showed just how much pride hours' notice, this bill gives employees more ment in 1983. Despite her busy professional they took in this victory. Undoubtedly, this is preparation time for duty-preparation time to life, she continued to tend to Jewish and politi­ just the precursor to future successes for the rest! cal affairs throughout the 1980's and into the team members. I wish them the best of luck Third, this bill provides train employees with 1990's. in all of their endeavors, and hope that their 8 hours of undisturbed rest, with the only ex­ Her husband has proved that being a visible achievements will inspire other young people ception being the 8-hour notice for duty. television personality is no excuse for neglect­ to strive for the same. I would now like to read While most rail carriers currently provide 8 ing one's community. From 1981 to 1993 he their names into the RECORD. Michael Pyle-­ hours of so-called undisturbed rest, many see was judge on the nationally syndicated pro­ team captain, Thomas Moore, Adam Vaught, no problem in calling an employee during this gram "The People's Court," which made him Brian Woodard, Nicki Scales, Misty Pettyjohn, rest period. Daily interruptions experienced by a bona fide celebrity. Still, during this time Anna Leonard, Edward Leonard, Clint Walters, train employees, including constant phone Judge Wapner continued his extensive in­ and Michael Loud. calls updating employees of their next job or volvement in civic and community affairs, in­ · asking them to fill in for industry's scheduling cluding membership on the board of trustees mistakes, are unnecessary and create undue of Alternative Living for the Aging and honor­ stress on those employees. It is critical that all ary chairman of the National Jewish Hospice. MONTCLAIR DAYS OF CARING train personnel who are responsible for the He is the recipient of numerous honors, such safety of hundreds of commuters each day be as the Golden Glow Award from Senior Health adequately rested. and Peer Counseling and the Maimonides HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Last, this legislation establishes criminal Award from the legal services division of the consequences for any rail employer or em­ Jewish Welfare Fund. OF NEW JERSEY ployee who intentionally fails to report rail ac­ Both Judge and Mickey Wapner have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cidents or injuries to the appropriate Federal staunch supporters of the Brandeis-Bardin In­ and State authorities. In fact, it goes so far as stitute, which this year is honoring the couple Wednesday, May 8, 1996 to prevent an employer from discharging or at its annual dinner. The Moelle Library and discriminating against an employee who prop­ tennis and basketball courts at the institute are Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, erly reports such an event. This provision pre­ a result of the generosity and leadership of the Saturday, May 11, marks the beginning of vents coverups of safety violations on the part Wapners. Montclair days of caring. Montclair days of of employer and employee and is a critical We ask our colleagues to join us today in caring is an effort developed by the United part of this safety legislation. saluting Joseph and Mickey Wapner, dear Way of North Essex and a steering committee Mr. Speaker, the Commuter Rail Safety Act friends who have done so much for so many. made up of Montclair community leaders and has one focus-safety for train employees and Their selflessness is a shining example to us service providers. commuters. It is my hope that, with the Com­ all. Montclair, NJ, is a township filled with indi­ muter Rail Safety Act, we will be able to pre­ viduals and families that care about their com­ vent tragic accidents, such as the NJ Transit munity. The Montclair days of caring is a per­ CONGRATULATIONS TO THE collision, from happening in the future. I urge fect example of what can be done by a com­ my colleagues to join me in supporting this im­ NIANTIC-HARRISTOWN SCHOLAS­ TIC BOWL TEAM munity of caring people. The residents of portant legislation. Montclair will participate in volunteer graffiti-lit­ HON. GLENN POSHARD tered walls with murals; cleaning up a neigh­ TRIBUTE TO JUDGE JOSEPH AND borhood park, the railroad tracks, a day camp, OF ILLINOIS MICKEY W APNER the black top recreation area behind a center; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES painting the interior and exterior of the home­ HON. HOW ARD L BERMAN Wednesday, May 8, 1996 less shelter; working with youth in hands-on OF CALIFORNIA Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to leadership problem solving exercises through honor the gifted students of the Niantic­ gymnastics; creating get well cards for hospital HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Harristown Scholastic Bowl team for their re­ patients; drawing on placemats for senior nu­ OF CALIFORNIA cent class A State championship. We often trition sites; repairing a gazebo; collecting and HON. ANTIIONY C. BEILENSON honor our athletic champions, but I believe it dropping off items needed for the homeless shelter; and donating blood. OF CALIFORNIA is equally important to celebrate the academic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES achievements of our students. The dedication I am sure Montclair's volunteers will go and hard work that went into this season Wednesday, May 8, 1996 home with a full sense of accomplishment and would be hard to overestimate. I salute the ef­ a sense of community building. They would Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues forts of the team and the leadership and en­ have participated in activities to encourage and I are honored to pay tribute to our good couragement of their coach, Donna people, young and old, to get involved in friends Judge Joseph and Mickey Wapner, Cheatham. Montclair to make the town the best it can be. who this year are being recognized by the I am pleased and proud that the young peo­ Brandeis-Bardin Institute for their significant ple of my district are placing such a high re­ Mr. Speaker, i am sure my colleagues will contribution to Jewish life. We can think of few gard on scholastic achievement. They under­ want to join me as I thank all the volunteers couples who together have been so involved stand that information is the key to success for their efforts in Montclair days of caring. I for so long in Democratic Party politics and now and in the future, and that problems can want to congratulate the United Way of North Jewish community activities as have the be solved via the rigorous application of Essex and the steering committee for taking Wapners. Allow us to share a few examples. knowledge. The future of this country depends the initiative in developing this project. 10620 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 8, 1996 INTERVIEW WITH DR. JEFFREY were engaged in a subversive mission to un­ Q. Sometimes we hear of young people SATINOVER dermine the image of family in the psyches being encouraged to " dabble" in homosexual of children. relationships to discover their "orienta­ With respect to fashion, which always tion." Can a person casually experiment or HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN flirts with the edge of the "forbidden," there dabble in homosexuality in young adult OF CALIFORNIA is an inevitable and not necessarily entirely years with immunity from psychological ef­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bad aspect of it which w111 appeal to "gay" fects? sensib111ties. A lot of " gay" literary criti­ A. There are two issues here. First: Some­ Wednesday, May 8, 1996 cism emphasizes the inherently violative na­ one with a relatively healthy upbringing who Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, this is about the ture of the homosexual approach to bound­ has not been badly hurt by early experiences best book on homosexuality written in our life­ aries of every sort. As part of an overall ar­ could experiment with any variant of sexual­ tistic world within a relatively stable cul­ time. Read this interview and learn. And pray. ity without its leading to a more-or-less per­ ture, these violations probably do no more manent habit of one sort or another. [From the Wanderer, Apr. 18, 1996) than add spice to the stew in a relatively be­ However, someone whose early upbringing THE WANDERER INTERVIEWS DR. JEFFREY nign way. was filled with a certain kind of suffering is SATINOVER But in our cultural stew the base stock is at risk of discovering a seemingly attractive (By Paul Likoudis) almost entirely evaporated and so the spice but false form of comfort for that suffering is now all you can taste. You can't survive in various "perverse" forms of sexual expres­ Q. Do you accept the concept of mediarchy, on it. that is, that the United States is ruled by a sion. They are at risk. Q. To what extent is the feminist women's There is a larger question, one which has media elite? If so, to what extent are peo­ movement co-opted or linked to the homo­ been almost entirely lost from our under­ ple's feelings and thought patterns manipu­ sexual movement? lated by homosexuals or homosexualists standing of human nature. It is a fact that A. In George Orwell's 1984, one of the most the first sexual experiences have a dramatic through the mass media? shocking, and at the time implausible, fea­ A. I think the best answer comes from Rus­ impact in shaping certain expectations tures he envisioned was the stark separation about what one's sexual experience is and sian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn. In his of the sexes into two involuted and mutually 1978 graduation address at Harvard-which should be. For instance, early exposure to hostile camps. pornographic images, especially if coupled was not well-received by the liberal elite-he It's not that feminism has co-opted homo­ said that the degree of thought control exer­ sexuality or vice versa; both are the inevi­ with masturbation, can diminish the capac­ cised by the Western media in relatively table consequence of a failure to adhere to ity of an individual imperfect real person. spontaneous ways was far more effective and the higher vision of the union of the sexes This can produce subtle, even imperceptible, tyrannical in its capacity to impede free impediments to intimacy. that lies at the heart of the Judea-Christian Q. How do you view the attempts of the ho­ thought among Americans than anything tradition. Absent that vision, sex as a naked, mosexual image creators to establish the ever achieved by the totalitarian regime in despiritualized sort of pleasure wm join with victimhood status of homosexuals, exempli­ the Soviet Union. the natural difference of interests between the sexes to reinforce their opposition and fied by the symbol of the pink triangle? Do Let me give you one example and then you see homosexuals as victims? make a generalization: There was a series of thereby destroy the family. A. Oftentimes, homosexuals have been vic­ studies published in scientific journals which Feminism is not really a political move­ ment and homosexuality is not really about tims of horrific childhood experiences. One tested and measured the effect of various study examined over 1,000 homosexual men short descriptions of possible causes of ho­ sex. They are each merely different symp­ toms of the same profound spiritual malaise and found more than 40% were subjected to mosexuality on subjects' attitudes toward childhood sexual molestation. It is also true homosexuality. which is now spreading throughout the cul­ ture. that people who wrestle with homosexuality These studies showed that certain care­ or identify themselves or are perceived as fully crafted statements such as "homo­ Q. What do you think of the homosexual drive for political "minority status," and is homosexuals are treated with contempt and sexuality is biological," as opposed to "de­ cruelty. velopmental," would cause a dramatic shift that justified? A. No. it is not justified because homo­ The important thing is for the individual among naive subjects toward accepting and wrestling with homosexuality not to become approving homosexuality. sexuality is changeable. On the other hand, there is no question that people who have fixated on the idea of victim status as a false Recognizing this, gay activist promoters compensation for what he or she really deliberately, carefully, and widely promul­ identified themselves as homosexuals for ei­ ther all or part of their lives are subject to wants: a kind of fulfillment that can only be gated the fantasy that homosexuality is "ge­ found in deep, rich, marital, and family inti­ netic." This has had an enormous impact as irrational and vicious personal attacks. There is no place for that in civilized soci­ macy. predicted, even though there is not a shred of On the political side, there is no doubt that evidence for it. Such evidence as there is ety. There is a clear distinction between being properly opposed to the gay activists with great savvy and understanding of mass merely supports the possib111ty that there psychology, gay activists, like feminist ac­ are nonsexual inherited factors that make agenda and being improperly opposed to peo­ ple who wrestle with their sexual problems. tivists before them, like socialist revolution­ homosexuality easier. Q. Increasingly, one hears that there is not aries before them, and like French revolu­ Tactical manuals aimed at educating ac­ only heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bi­ tionaries before them, have found in the cou­ tivists and sympathizers are routinely pub­ sexuality, but now we are told that there is pling of victim status to political agitation lished by major houses and are available for an "entire spectrum of sexual orientations." an extremely potent instrument to disrupt all to read. These make it explicitly clear Does the concept "sexual orientation" the social order. that activists have a game plan for altering mean anything, that is: Is heterosexuality Q. To what extent do you see homosexual­ public opinion through the media. Anyone merely an "orientation," one of potentially ity leading to sadism and masochism, espe­ reading the manuals can see at once how many and on the same footing as others? Or cially among younger people, typified by successfully these tactics have been imple­ is the phrase just nonsense? piercing, tattooing, scarifying, branding, and mented. A. There is no such thing as sexual orienta­ other acts of mutilation? Q. Some homosexuals have recently boast­ tion of any sort. The genetic structures that A. I wouldn't say that homosexuality per ed that they control the so-called professions underlie human behavior include a very com­ se leads to these other things; it's that A) of appearance-public relations, advertising, plex set of physiological responses that con­ once certain sexual taboos are overthrown, fashion, media, interior decorating, and so stitute biological sexuality. Those physio­ everything becomes permissible; and B) for on. Do you think this boast is justified, and, logical mechanisms can be triggered under those people whose early experiences of dep­ if so, do you think the fashion industry re­ innumerable circumstances. The human rivation have been linked to much pain there flects the views and attitudes homosexuals mind, however, rooted in the brain, is sub­ can develop a progressively worsening addic­ have on women and of young people? ject to an almost infinite degree of plasticity tion to ever-more extreme forms of sexual A. Let me answer this way: A friend of in the ways that it will symbolize experi­ stimulation. mine recently self-published an enormously ence. Such a psychological configuration is successful children's book. He and the illus­ Under the right circumstances, for human going to be found more commonly among trator, both devout Christians, met with beings in contrast to animals, whose nervous people who have broken sexual taboos of any groups of potential children's books publish­ systems are far more "rigid," almost any­ sort. ers in New York. But the publishers were un­ thing can become sexualized and therefore Q. Are homosexuals more inclined to en­ aware of their religious convictions and gen­ become a symbolic stimulus to sexual re­ gage in pedophilia and pederasty than erally conservative leanings. They, there­ sponse. heterosexuals, and are lesbians prone to that fore, spoke openly of the fact that the book When I hear the phrase "sexual orienta­ behavior? presented far too positive a picture of father­ tion," I think, "There's another 'stop A. Lesbians are not prone to that behavior, hood and the publishers made it clear they thought' meant to paralyze reason." and are much less prone to it than May 8, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10621 heterosexuals. Pedophilia is almost exclusive will either be HIV positive or dead of AIDS trict, we are mindful and greatly appre­ to males. Among males, pedophilia is at by the time they are 30, according to these ciative of the efforts put forth by Mr. Brown. least three, and perhaps as much as 11 , times studies. And yet, the success rate for homo­ Sincerely, more frequent among homosexuals males sexual change-in spite of the absence of a BILL EMERSON, than heterosexual males. coordinated national effort to identify the Chairman, Subcommittee on Department Activists correctly point out that the ma­ causes of homosexuality and to help people Operations, Nutrition, and Foreign jority of pedophiles are heterosexuals, b~t overcome itr-is greater than 50%. That is to Agriculture. this is because homosexual males constitute say, as or more successful than change rates E (KIKA) DE LA GARZA, less than one thirty-third of the male popu­ produced by "safe sex" and AIDS education. Ranking Democrat, lation. A recent issue of the Journal of Ho­ House Committee on Agriculture. mosexuality, published by prominent activ­ ist, devoted an entire issue to the debate among gay activists as to the degree to SALUTE TO ALVIN BROWN which pedophilia is a core component of the CONGRATULATIONS VENICE IDGH homosexual worldview. HON. Bill EMERSON STUDENTS ON NATIONAL Q. In your recent book, you write of the op­ OF MISSOURI posing views toward homosexuality among SCIENCE BOWL VICTORY Orthodox Jews and Christians and liberal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jews and Christians. How do you explain the Wedn·esday, May 8, 1996 HON. JANE HARMAN dramatic shift in support of homosexuality within Christianity, and especially in the Mr. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to OF CALIFORNIA Catholic Church in the United States and take this opportunity to pay tribute to a dedi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Canada, as also among Reformed Jews? cated and tireless public servant, Mr. Alvin A. The former is no more genuine Chris­ Brown. Mr. Brown is the former director for Wednesday, May 8, 1996 tianity than the latter is genuine Judaism. community development with the Department Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, as a kinder­ Paganism has always embraced of Agriculture. In this capacity, he oversaw the garten-through-high school graduate of the polysexuali ty. Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Commu­ Q. What are the major implications of the Los Angeles Unified School District, I am par­ homosexualists infiltration of the churches? nity Program for the administration and ticularly proud to congratulate five LA Unified A. I would view this phenomenon as a worked to ensure that designated communities students from my district who recently won the symptom rather than as a primary event. It had the necessary assistance and know-how prestigious National Science Bowl contest. reveals the complete lack of confidence in available to them. Noah Bray-Ali, David Dickinson, Le My the Judeo-Christian understanding of re­ I am delighted to take just a minute to high­ Hoang, Candice Kamachi, and Christopher ality. light the significant contributions that Mr. Q. In many Catholic dioceses, pro-homo­ Mayor, all students at Venice High School, sexual pastoral ministers and others are try­ Brown has given as Director of the EZ/EC claimed a first place victory earlier this month ing to make parishes " gay and lesbian wel­ Program. His service to my constituents in the in this contest, which tests students' knowl­ coming" or "inclusive." What effect do you Eighth Congressional District of Missouri and edge of computer science, biology, physics, think that will have on parishioners and on to countless other communities was the em­ chemistry, and other topics in a grueling 2 day Christianity in general? bodiment of public service at its finest! Alvin, competition. The contest is sponsored by the A. The whole concept of inclusivity is a bit we greatly appreciate your commitment to U.S. Department of Energy. of propaganda right out of 1984. First, the bettering America's small communities. term automatically implies without stating As a member of both the Science and Na­ so that anyone opposed to the agenda point­ Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit for inclu­ tional Security Committees of the House, I ed to by the word is of necessity " exclusive." sion into the RECORD a copy of a letter sent have a keen appreciation for the value of It destroys their faith. Because they know to the President and Agriculture Secretary science education. It is clear from the hearings perfectly well, either via " natural law" or Glickman from myself and Mr. DE LA GARZA these committees convene on the challenges via their fam111arity with Scripture, or sim­ recognizing the achievements of Alvin Brown .. facing our Nation in the 21st century that our ply through common tradition, that some­ future economic prosperity and security de­ thing is not right in what they are being HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, told. The only way that they can make peace Washington, DC, April 17, 1996. pend on cutting-edge scientific advancements. with this contradiction is either by repudiat­ The PRESIDENT, And, in order to make those advancements, ing the false leadership or by repudiating The White House, we need to continue to teach and train stu­ what their hearts tell them. Washington, DC. dents who will become our future scientists Q. What do you think will be the impact on DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: We are writing to ex­ and engineers. I am pleased that Venice High young children of gay and lesbian celebra­ press our sincere appreciation for the work and accomplishments of Mr. Alvin Brown in and other schools in LA Unified are prepared tions in Catholic churches, on children who to fill that need. will see homosexuals and lesbians at church, his capacity as Director for Community De­ social functions, in schools, and so on? velopment with the Department of Agri­ The Venice High students faced many ob­ A. Anything that normalizes homosexual­ culture. As Director of this office, Mr. Brown stacles in their way to victory. They competed ity will increase confusion about sexuality administered the Empowerment Zone and against 54 other high schools from around the and sexual roles, will distance future adults Enterprise Community Program set forth by Nation representing 39 different States. Most from the traditional model of the family, your Administration with great distinction amazingly, they successfully competed even and will increase the likelihood of vulnerable and effectiveness. His assistance and exper­ tise were extremely important to many com­ though they started their school year without a youngsters, those of a certain kind of back­ physics teacher and had to rely on self-dis­ ground, to pursue, either temporarily or per­ munities including the ones designated in manently, homosexual. our respective Congressional .districts. cipline and the help of a substitute teacher for Q. What effect do you think AIDS edu­ Throughout his tenure as Director, Mr. the first few months of the school year. cation has on young children? Brown traveled extensively throughout the In addition, these students faced many of A. Its chief impact is to desensitize chil­ designated communities to provide technical the challenges students everywhere face as a dren to boundaries which were previously assistance and creative solutions to the result of dwindling resources and the some­ considered taboo. AIDS education among at­ tasks at hand. His services were particularly times dangerous atmosphere that students en­ risk populations has been going on for 15 valuable to rural areas such as the ones that years now, and yet epidemiologists have con­ we represent. Speaking from first-hand expe­ counter on their way to school. Venice High firmed in independent studies around the rience in working with Mr. Brown, he pro­ has, in recent years, experienced problems country that the incidence of " unsafe sex" vided an invaluable service to our constitu­ with gang violence, but with strong support reached a bottom about six years ago and ents as they sought to work through the from family and teachers, the students have has been climbing steadily upward ever guidelines of their new designation. He per­ been able to pursue their goal of academic ex­ since. sonally took the time to visit our respective cellence. Unsafe sexual practices were never reduced Enterprise Communities and has continued I also wish to congratulate Coach Richard by more than 50% . This is touted as a suc­ to offer guidance for enhancing economic de­ cess, but when dealing with a fatal illness, it velopment opportunities. Erdman, and Walter Zeisle of the Department is actually a terrible failure. Alvin Brown is an exemplary public serv­ of Water and Power, whose agency gener­ Right now, 30% of all 20-year-old young ant. As Members of Congress with newly des­ ously sponsored the student's trip to Washing­ men who consider themselves homosexual ignated Enterprise Communities in our dis- ton. 10622 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 8, 1996 A TRIBUTE TO THE MOTHERS OF unforgettable event. We are grateful for all Gratitude and P iety to the Supreme Author ST. PAUL AME CHURCH of you in the Senate and House who have had of all Good." It was a message of hope and a part in it; and President Clint on for his trust, and it also was a challenge for the peo­ support in signing the resolution. ple to turn to God in repentance and faith. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE As we read the list of distinguished Ameri­ We are standing at a similar point in our OF NEW JERSEY cans who have received the Congressional history as less than four years from now the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gold Medal in the pas~beginning with world will enter the third Millennium. What George Washington in 177~we know we do will it hold for us? Will it be a new era of un­ Wednesday , May 8, 1996 not belong in the same company with them, precedented peace and prosperity? Or will it Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, and we feel very unworthy. One reason is be­ be a continuation of our descent into new cause we both know this honor ought to be depth of crime, oppression, sexual immoral­ this weekend mothers all over the country will ity, and evil? be honored. On Saturday, in my district, a shared with those who have helped us over the years-some of whom are here today. As Ironically, many people heralded the dawn special tribute is being paid to the mothers of a young boy I remember gazing at that fa­ of the 20th Century with optimism. The the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal mous painting of Washington crossing the steady march of scientific and social Church in East Orange, NJ, pastored by the Delaware. Only later did it occur to me that progress, they believed would vanquish our Reverend Donald C. Luster. Washington did not get across that river by social and economic problems. Some opti­ In the African-American community, our fe­ himself. He had the help of others-and that mistic theologians even predicted the 20th male elders are honored with the title of moth­ has been true of us as well. Our ministry has Century would be "The Christian Century", been a team effort, and without our associ­ as humanity followed Jesus' exhortation to er. The women being honored by St. Paul's love your neighbor as yourself. But no other are all at least 80 years old and have served ates and our family we never could have ac­ complished anything. century has been ravaged by such devastat­ their families, our community, and the church I am especially grateful my wife Ruth and ing wars, genocides and tyrannies. During faithfully for many, many years. These women I are BOTH being given this honor. No one this century we have witnessed the outer have seen history in the making. They have has sacrificed more than Ruth has, or been limits of human evil. made sacrifices so that others would be better more dedicated to God's calling for the two Our mood on the brink of the 21st Century off. of us. is far more somber. Terms like " ethnic Our communities were better off because of However, I would not be here today receiv­ cleansing," " random violence" and "suicide ing this honor if it were not for an event that bombing" have become part of our daily vo­ women like these who treated all children like cabulary. their own. It was not unusual for "Miss Rose" happened to me many years ago as a teen­ Look at our own society. There is much, of ager on the outskirts of Charlotte, North course, that is good about America, and we to reprimand you for something you did wrong Carolina. An evangelist came through our and then tell your mother about it when she thank God for our heritage of freedom and town for a series of meetings. I came face-to­ our abundant blessings. America has been a came home from work. These women were face with the fact that God loves me, Billy the strength of our communities. In many nation that has shown a global compassion Graham, and had sent His Son to die for my that the rest of the world seemingly does not cases, they were, and still are, our salvation. sin. He told how Jesus rose from the dead to understand. After World Was II because we Mr. Speaker, reading the biographies of give us hope of eternal life. had the Atom Bomb, we had the opportunity these women is like reading a copy of Who's I never forgot a verse of Scripture that was to rule the world, but America turned from Who. The group contains business owners, quoted, " As many as received him, to them that and instead helped rebuild the countries educators, a nurse, those active in politics, gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" of our enemies. and seamstresses but most important, they Nevertheless, something has happened (John 1:12, KJV). That meant that I must re­ since those days and there is much about are all mothers. They are mothers who love spond to God's offer of mercy and forgive­ their children, their grandchildren, their great America that is no longer good. You know ness. I had to repent of my own sins and re­ the problems as well as I do: racial and eth­ grandchildren, and their great-great grand­ ceive Jesus Christ by faith. nic tensions that threaten to rip apart our children. And all of these children love them. When the preacher asked people to surren­ cities and neighborhoods; crime and violence Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues will der their lives to Christ, I responded. I had of epidemic proportions in most of our cities; join me as I off er my best wishes to all moth­ little or no emotion; I was embarrassed to children taking weapons to school; broken ers, especially to the honorees-Mrs. Ophelia stand with a number of other people when I families; poverty; drugs; teenage pregnancy; knew some of my school peers saw me; but I Love Achoe, Mrs. Armeller Brown, Mrs. corruption; the list is almost endless. Would meant it. And that simple repentance and the first recipients of this award even recog­ Lucretia F. Counts, Mrs. Edith Cowan, Mrs. open commitment to Jesus Christ changed Ethel Green, Mrs. Alma Powell Gamble, Mrs. nize the society they sacrificed to establish? my life. If we have accomplished anything at I fear not. We have confused liberty with li­ Alma Jones, Mrs. Luella Powell Koonce, Mrs. all in life since then, however, it has only cense-and we are paying the awful price. We Era Worthy, Mrs. Florence V. Luster, Mrs. been because of the grace and mercy of God. are a society poised on the brink of self-de­ Daisy Tolliver-and their families. As Ruth and I receive this award we know struction. that some day we will lay it at the feet of But what is the real cause? We call con­ the One we seek to serve. ferences and consultations without end, fran­ THE HOPE FOR AMERICA As most of you know, the president has tically seeking solutions to all our problems; issued a proclamation for this day, May 2, we engaged in shuttle diplomacy; and yet in 1996, to be a National Day of Prayer. Here in the long run little seems to change. Why is HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN Washington you will see and hear of people that? What is the problem? The real problem OF CALIFORNIA throughout the District of Columbia praying is within ourselves. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today. It is encouraging and thrilling that Almost three thousand years ago King here, and across the country, people have David, the greatest king Israel ever had, sat Wednesday, May 8, 1996 committed themselves to pray today for our under the stars and contemplated the rea­ Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, here are words leaders, our nation, our world, and for our­ sons for the human dilemma. He listed three of wisdom to save our souls. selves as individuals. I am so glad that be­ things that the world's greatest scientists fore business each morning, both the House THE HOPE FOR AMERICA and sociologists have not been able to solve, of Representatives and the Senate have a and its seems the more we know, and the Remarks by Dr. Billy Graham, Congressional prayer led by Chaplain Ogilvie of the Senate, greater our technology, the more difficulties Gold Medal Presentation, Capitol Rotunda, who has had so much to do with this event we are in. In perhaps the best-known passage Washington, DC, Thursday, May 2, 1996 today, and Chaplain Jim Ford, who used to of the Old Testament, Psalm 23, he touches Mr. Vice President; Speaker Newt Ging­ be chaplain at West Point when I went al­ on the three greatest problems of the human rich; Majority Leader Bob Dole; Senator most every year to bring a message to the race. Strom Thurmond; Members of the House of cadets. First, David said, is the problem of empti­ Representatives and the Senate; distin­ Exactly 218 years ago today-on May 2, ness. David wrote: "The Lord is my shep­ guished guests and friends. 1778-the first recipient of this award, herd; I shall not want." He was not talking Ruth and I are overwhelmed by the very George Washington, issued a General Order just about physical want, but spiritual want. kind words that have been spoken today, and to the American people He said, "The . . . in­ I stood on the campus of one of our great especially by the high honor you have just stances of Providential Goodness which we universities some time ago, and I asked the bestowed on both of us. It will always be one have experienced and which have now almost Dean, " What is the greatest problem on your of the high points of our lives, and we thank crowned our labors with complete success de­ campus?" He replied in one word: " Empti­ you from the bottom of our hearts for this mand from us . . . the warmest returns of ness." The human heart craves for meaning, May 8, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10623 and yet we live in a time of spiritual empti­ Third our commitment must be translated mation, the Office of the Senate Daily ness that haunts millions. into action-in our homes, in our neighbor­ Digest will prepare this information for "Nirvana" is the Hindu world for someone hoods, and in our society. who has arrived into the state of perpetual Jesus taught there are only two roads in printing in the Extensions of Remarks bliss. Media reports said that Kurt Cobain, life. One is the broad road that is easy and section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the NIRVANA rock group's leader, was the well-traveled, but which leads to destruc­ on Monday and Wednesday of each pacesetter for the nineties, and the " savior tion. The other, He said, is the narrow road week. of rock and roll." But he said the song in the of truth and faith that at times is hard and end which best described his state of mind lonely, but which leads to life and salvation. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, was "I hate myself and I want to die!" And As we face a new millennium, I believe May 9, 1996, may be found in the Daily at age 27 he committed suicide with a gun. America has gone a long way down the Digest of today's RECORD. Second, is the problem of guilt. David wrong road. We must turn around and go wrote; "He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me back and change roads. If ever we needed in the paths of righteousness." Down inside God's help, it is now. If ever we needed spir­ MEETINGS SCHEDULED we all know that we have not measured up itual renewal, it is now. And it can begin even to our own standards. let alone God's today in each one of our lives, as we repent MAYlO standard. before God and yield ourselves to Him and 9:30 a.m. Third, David pointed to the problem of His Word. . death. "Yea, through I walk through the val­ Small Business What are YOU going to do? To hold hearings on proposed legislation ley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: The other day I heard the story of a high for thou art with me." Death is the own com­ relating to Small Business Investment school principal who held an assembly for Company reform. mon reality of all human life. Secretary of graduating seniors, inviting a recruiter from Commerce Ron Brown did not realize his each branch of the service: Army, Navy, Air SR-428A time had come when he stepped on that Force, Marines to each give a twelve minute 10:00 a.m. plane in Croatia a few weeks ago. presentation on career opportunities they of­ Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs From time to time I have wandered fered to the students. He stressed the impor­ To hold hearings on s. 1317. to repeal the through Statutory Hall and looked at all tance of each staying within their allotted Public Utility Holding Act of 1935 and those statues of some of the greatest men time. transfer certain regulatory functions and women in our nation's history. But one The Army representative went first. and from the Securities and Exchange Com­ thing is true of every one of them: They are was so eloquent that he got a standing ova­ mission to the Federal Energy Regu­ all dead. tion, but went eighteen minutes. Not to be latory Commission and the Public Yes, these three things-emptiness, guilt, outdone, the Navy presentation was equally Service Commissions of various States. and the fear of death-haunt our souls. We superb, but took nineteen minutes. Air Force SD-538 frantically seek to drown out their voices, then gave a sterling presentation, which Governmental Affairs driving ourselves into all sorts of activities-­ lasted twenty minutes. By now, the principal Business meeting, to mark up S. 704, to from sex to drugs or tranqu111zers-and yet was irate, and admonished the Marine re­ establish the Gambling Impact Study they are still there. cruiter that he had only three minutes be­ Commission. But we must probe deeper. Why is the fore the students had to leave for the next SD-342 human heart that way? The reason is be­ class! Select on Intelligence cause we are alienated from our Creator. During the first two minutes of his short­ To hold closed hearings on intelligence That was the answer David found to these ened time, the Marine didn't say a word, but matters. three problems: "The Lord is our shepherd." individually and carefully studied the faces SH-219 This is why I believe the fundamental crisis of each student. Finally, he said, "I've of our time is a crisis of the spirit. We have looked across this crowd and I see three or MAY14 lost sight of the moral and spiritual prin­ four individuals who have what it takes to be ciples ori which this nation was established­ 9:00 a.m. a United States Marine. If you think you are Labor and Human Resources principles drawn largely from the Judeo­ one of them, I want to see you down front Christian tradition as found in the Bible. Aging Subcommittee What is the cure? Is there any hope? immediately after this assembly." To hold hearings to examine challenges Ruth and I have devoted our lives to the Who do you think drew the biggest crowd? faced by an aging society. deep conviction that the answer is yes. There This afternoon, as I look out across this SD-430 is hope! Our lives can be changed, and our distinguished group gathered here. I see more than a few men and women who have 9:30 a.m. world can be changed. The Scripture says, Commerce, Science, and Transportation "You must be born again." You could have a what it takes, under God, to lead our coun­ try forward " through the night" into the To hold hearings on proposed legislation spiritual rebirth right here today. authorizing funds for fiscal year 1997 What must be done? Let me briefly suggest next millennium-individuals who represent civic and governmental authority-as well as for the Federal Aviation Administra­ three things. tion and the Airport Improvement Pro- First, we must repent. In the depths of the doctors, lawyers, clergy, artists and media. Again, Ruth and I are deeply humbled by gram. American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln called SR-253 for special days of public repentance and this award, and we thank you fo;r all that it represents. Energy and Natural Resources prayer. Our need for repentance is no less Oversight and Investigations Subcommit­ today. What does repentance mean? Repent­ We pledge to continue the work that God has called us to do as long as we live. tee ance means to change our thinking and our To hold hearings to examine the manage­ way of living. It means to turn from our sins Thank you. and to commit ourselves to God and His will. ment and costs of class action lawsuits at Department of Energy facilities. Over 2700 years ago the Old Testament prophet Isaiah declared: "Seek the Lord SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS SD--366 while he may be found; call on him while he Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, 10:00 a.m. is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Appropriations the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to Foreign Operations Subcommittee 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, tem for a computerized schedule of all and to our God, for he will freely pardon" timates for foreign assistance pro­ (Isaiah 55:6-7, NIV). Those words are as true meetings and hearings of Senate com­ grams, focusing on narcotics. today as they were over two and a half mil­ mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ SD-192 lennia ago. tees, and committees of conference. Judiciary Second, we must commit our lives to God, This title requires all such committees To hold hearings to examine proposals to and to the moral and spiritual truths that to notify the Office of the Senate Daily revise the false statements statute, fo­ have made this nation great. Think how dif­ Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ cusing on the case Hubbard v. United ferent our nation would be if we sought to mittee-of the time, place, and purpose States. follow the simple and yet profound injunc­ SD-226 tions of the Ten Commandments and the of the meetings, when scheduled, and 2:00 p.m. Sermon on the Mount. But we must respond any cancellations or changes in the Armed Services to God, Who is offering us forgiveness, meetings as they occur. To hold closed hearings on certain pend­ mercy, supernatural help, and the power to As an additional procedure along ing military nominations. · change. with the computerization of this infor- SR-222 10624 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 8, 1996 MAY15 MAY16 MAY23 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Energy and Natural Resources Judiciary To hold hearings to examine how the Parks, Historic Preservation and Recre­ Business meeting, to consider pending Commodity Futures Trading Commis­ ation Subcommittee calendar business. sion oversees markets in times of vola­ To hold hearings on S. 621, to designate SD-226 tile prices and tight supplies. the Great Western Trail for potential SR-332 addition to the National Trail System, MAY24 R.R. 531, to designate the Great West­ Appropriations ern Scenic Trail as a study trail under 9:30 a.m. Interior Subcommittee the National Trails System Act, S. Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 1049, to designate the route from Selma VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ timates for fiscal year 1997 for the De­ to Montgomery as a National Historic committee partment of the Interior. Trail, S. 1706, to increase the amount To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-138 authorized to be appropriated for as­ timates for fiscal year 1997 for the En­ Energy and Natural Resources sistance for highway relocation with vironmental Protection Agency. Business meeting, to consider pending respect to the Chickamauga and Chat­ SD-192 calendar business. tanooga National Military Park in SD-366 Georgia, and S. 1725, to create a third JUNE5 Governmental Affairs category of long-distance trails to be 9:30 a.m. Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga­ known as national discovery trails and Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to authorize the American Discovery tions To hold hearings to examine proposals to Trail as the first national discovery reform the Commodity Exchange Act. To hold hearings to examine Russian or­ trail. ganized crime in the United States. SR-328A SD-366 10:00 a.m. SD-342 10:00 a.m. Rules and Administration Judiciary Appropriations To hold hearings on S. 1237, to revise cer­ To resume hearings on proposals to Foreign Operations Subcommittee amend the Federal Election Campaign tain provisions of law relating to child To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ pornography. Act of 1971 to provide for a voluntary timates for fiscal year 1997 for foreign SD-226 system of spending limits and partial assistance programs, focusing on the New Independent States. public financing of Senate primary and SEPTEMBER 17 general election campaigns, to limit SD-106 contributions by multicandidate politi­ Appropriations 9:30 a.m. cal committees, and to reform the fi­ Transportation Subcommittee Veterans' Affairs nancing of Federal elections and Sen­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold joint hearings with the House timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ ate campaigns. view the legislative recommendations SR-3(>1 United States Coast Guard. SD-192 of the American Legion. 10:00 a.m. 334 Cannon Building Judiciary MAY17 To hold hearings to examine issues rel­ 9:30 a.m. ative to combatting violence against Appropriations CANCELLATIONS women. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ SD-226 committee MAY9 2:00 p.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 10:00 a.m. Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Cor­ poration for National and Community Appropriations VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ Service. Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judici­ committee SD-192 ary Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Na­ MAY22 timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Im­ tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis­ 9:30 a.m. migration and Naturalization Service tration. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Bureau of Prisons, Department SD-192 To hold hearings on S. 1166, to improve of Justice. Appropriations the registration of pesticides, to pro­ S-146, Capitol Treasury, Postal Service, and General Gov­ vide minor use crop protection, and to 2:00 p.m. ernment Subcommittee improve pesticide tolerances to safe­ Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ guard infants and children. Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judici­ timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Ex­ SR-328A ary Subcommittee ecutive Office of the President and the Rules and Administration To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Office of Personnel Management. To resume hearings on issues with regard timates for fiscal year 1997 for the SD-138 to the Government Printing Office. Small Business Administration. SR-301 S-146, Capitol