September 7, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 22755 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS WHO ARE THE VICTIMS OF U.S. 86 (February 19, 1923), Justice Holmes dition, there is often a dual standard for as­ CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? delivered the opinion. This action was highly sessing the value of life in the majority com­ unusual, most similar cases were disposed of munity and the value of life in the minority by local grand juries and never reached the community. The combination of these factors Supreme Court. But in this instance, according is the real reason for the higher number of HON. WIWAM (BILL) CLAY to the Negro Almanac: OF MISSOURI blacks on death row. This case was an outgrowth of an Arkan­ For example, in the State of South Carolina, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sas race riot, during which one white man 75 percent of those sentenced to die in recent Wednesday, September 7, 1988 was killed, and several people of both races years were black. Yet, not a single black were injured. Twelve blacks were sentenced Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, as we consider the to death, and 67 to lengthy prison terms. served on any of the juries which convicted death penalty amendment to the omnibus Black witnesses appearing at the trial these individuals. This reality reflects what is drug bill, I must urge my colleagues to reflect were whipped until they consented to testi­ common practice throughout our entire on the history of the use of capital punishment fy against the accused. The all-white jury Nation. The only white to receive the death in our society. heard the case in the presence of a mob penalty was shamefully represented by an in­ In 1623, when some of our earliest ances­ threatening violence if there were no convic­ competent prima donna masquerading as an tions. The court appointed counsel did not tors were migrating to the new world, John attorney. As reported by David Bruck in the Donne wrote: "Any man's death diminishes ask for a change of venue, and called no wit­ nesses-not even the defendants themselves. New Republic: me, because I am involved in mankind; and The trial lasted 45 minutes, and the jury In South Carolina, where I practice law, therefore never send to know for whom the brought in a verdict of guilty after five min­ murders committed during robberies may be bell tolls; it tolls for thee." utes. punished by death. According to police re­ Many in our society, indeed many in this NAACP attorneys later applied for a writ ports, there were 286 defendants arrested Congress do not agree with the sentiments of habeas corpus in the federal courts, a pe­ for such murders from the time South Caro­ expressed by this distinguished writer. lndepth tition which was at first dismissed on de­ lina's death penalty law went into effect in studies demonstrate that the death penalty is murrer. The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately 1977 until the end of 1981.

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. 22756 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 7, 1988 NEXT, A FREE-TRADE PACT effort. Sen. Bentsen's request to the Inter­ that goes beyond the issues enumerated WITH JAPAN? national Trade Commission is limited to ex­ above. The U.S. and Japan are at the fore­ amining the pros and cons of entering into front of the technological revolution, with negotiations with Japan and does not ad­ roots in the information-technology sector, HON. ROBERT GARCIA dress the substance of a possible agreement. that is having unprecedented impact on a OF NEW YORK Despite the paucity of analysis, three dis­ global scale, and for which the policy impli­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinct lines of reasoning in support of consid­ cations are only diinly perceived. Much of Wednesday, September 7, 1988 ering a U.S.-Japan agreement have emerged. the strain in the U.S.-Japan trade relation­ The first might be called the stalking ship results from the frenetic pace of new Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, in midst of the horse Uruguay Round/European Communi­ technology development, its commercial ap­ consideration of legislation for the United ties concept. There is growing concern on plication and its wrenching impact on exist­ States-Canada Free Trade Agreement in Con­ both shores of the Pacific that the GATT ing firms and workers. Is it not reasonable gress there have also been discussions relat­ Uruguay Round of multilateral trade nego­ that the two leading-edge innovators be ing to establishing a free trade agreement be­ tiations will not achieve much in terms of equally creative in their policy relationship, multilateral trade liberalization because the not only for bilateral issues, but in support tween the United States and Japan. The EC and some developing countries, such as of global economic objectives as well? August 12 issue of the Wall Street Journal Brazil and India, are unprepared to open It is time a comprehensive and forward­ had a thoughtful editorial written by Ambassa­ their markets. The EC is becoming increas­ looking assessment of possible U.S.-Japa­ dor Ernest Preeg on this interesting concept. ingly preoccupied with an internal unified nese economic cooperation got under way in Ambassador Preeg is presently a senior fellow market by 1992, and statements about the this country as it already has in Japan. at the Center for Strategic and International "reciprocity" expected from outsiders sound What are the priority issues that will Studies. ominous to U.S. and Japanese observers. present problems or opportunities over the Ambassador Preeg points out that there In a January article in International next three to five years? What bilateral have been more attention given to beginning Economy, principally about the U.S.-Cana­ intergovernmental mechanisms might be dian agreement, Secretary Baker wrote: created to help bring about greater harmo­ negotiations on forming a free trade agree­ "The rewards of this agreement offer an in­ ny in trade between the two countries and a ment with Japan but not enough on what centive to other agreements. If possible, we more concerted approach to global trade lib­ should be the substance of the agreement. hope this follow-up liberalization wlll occur eralization and economic development in He calls for an indepth examination by the in the Uruguay Round. If not, we might be poorer countries? How would a phaseout of U.S. Government of such an agreement. Cur­ willing to explore a 'market liberalization tariffs affect bilateral trade, the trade rela­ rently, there are studies being undertaken by club' approach, through minilateral ar­ tionships among the Pacific Rim countries, the United States International Trade Commis­ rangements or a series of bilateral agree­ and the GATT multilateral trading system? sion and Japan researching the possibilities ments." Yoshiji Nogami, economic counsel­ FORMAL TALKS PREMATURE for negotiations. or at the Japanese Embassy in Washington, was more pointed. In a Journal of Com­ It is premature to enter formal negotia­ I submit Ambassador Preeg's editorial for merce article last month, he was quoted as tions on a possible U.S.-Japan free-trade my colleague's perusal: saying that Asian nations should be pre­ area, to answer the question posed by Sen. [From the Wall Street Journal, Aug. 12, pared to negotiate free-trade agreements Bentsen to the ITC. However, some hard 1988] with the U.S. if slow-moving GATT talks analysis within the U.S. government is don't produce results during the next two clearly in order. In addition, since the pri­ NEXT, A FREE-TRADE PACT WITH JAPAN? vate sectors in both countries are in many years. The second line of reasoning, attributed to respects ahead of governments in adjusting A free-trade agreement between the U.S. Ambassador Mansfield and others on both to the new international economic realities, and Japan boggles the traditional, most-fa­ sides of the Pacific concerned about the leadrship for assessing the future structure vored-nation mind. Peter Murphy, deputy trade frictions of recent years, is that a free­ of the bilateral economic relationship U.S. trade representative, recently dismissed trade agreement somehow will produce should come from the two countries' corpo­ the idea as moot, because "it almost certain­ greater harmony and less "Japan bashing." rate pioneers as well. ly would not win U.S. congressional approv­ It is highly unlikely that formal negotia­ al." This might well not be borne out in prac­ tions for a U.S.-Japan free-trade agreement Nevertheless, the idea is receiving persist­ tice. The coming year inevitably will bring will develop over the next year or two ent attention. Ambassador Mike Mansfield more difficult trade issues between the two unless there is a major impasse in the Uru­ is known to favor a free-trade agreement. countries, and a formal bilateral arrange­ guay Round. But this does not make the Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita discussed ment conceivably could raise the decibel idea of a U.S.-Japan agreement moot. The it with Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd level of public debate. It all depends on very discussion and examination of its possi­ during his Washington visit in January. what the major points of contention will be, ble contents could help us understand Trasury Secretary James Baker has alluded and how bilateral mechanisms for handling better this complicated and important bilat­ to the possibility, and Sen. Lloyd Bentsen them would be structured. eral economic relationship. And stalking has requested the International Trade Com­ This leads to the third line of reasoning, horses do occasionally help the hunter mission to assess the pros and cons for bilat­ the leapfrogging concept, which is the least bring home the prey. eral negotiations on the subject. clear, yet the most important of the argu­ The problem is that discussion of the pros ments under consideration. The point of de­ and cons of entering formal negotiations is parture is that bilateral negotiations in A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO taking place before an examination of what recent years have resolved most outstanding RONALD L. CEDILLOS the substance of an ultimate agreement direct barriers to trade and now it is neces­ might look like. Parallels are often drawn sary to come to grips with the next tier of with the pending U.S.-Canada free-trade far more complex impediments to open, re­ HON.GLENNM.ANDERSON ciprocal trade. On the Japanese side, there OF CALFORNIA agreement, but this is a limited and poten­ is intellectual property protection, govern­ tially misleading comparison. The U.S.­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Canada agreement reflects the distinctive ment procurement, and various institutional characteristics of the two nations' relation­ and regulatory problems. Issues on the U.S. Wednesday, September 7, 1988 ship. This is seen especially in the energy side include anti-dumping procedures and growing resistance to Japanese direct invest­ Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and investment provisions. Major bones of to bring to my colleagues' attention the long contention between the U.S. and Japan, ment. The idea is that to handle this broad­ er economic relationship, a broader bilateral and distinguished career of an outstanding cit­ such as bidding on public porocurement izen in my area, Mr. Ronald L. Cedillas. Mr. contracts and intellectual property protec­ mechanism is needed. The item-by-item ap­ tion, are treated very lightly in the U.S.­ proach of recent years for dealing with Cedillas will be honored on Friday, September Canada agreement. trade issues is simply inadequate. 23, 1988, by the Los Angeles Area Council What do these three lines of reasoning THREE LINES OF REASONING Boy Scouts of America. This occasion gives add up to? Is a U.S.-Japan free-trade agree­ me the opportunity to express my appreciation The specifics of a possible U.S.-Japan ar­ ment simply a pipe dream? Or is there a real rangement have not yet been addressed prospect that such an arrangement will for his work on behalf of the surrounding com­ publicly in any detail in either country. The come to fruition? munity. Japanese have at least three studies on the The answer depends largely on a more de­ Ron is a third generation native Californian, subject under way, in and out of the govern­ tailed and imaginative assessment of the having been born in Los Angeles and raised ment, but there is no counterpart American possible components of an arrangement, one in Torrance. After graduating from North High September 7, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 22757 School In Torrance he enlisted in the U.S. works, including a prize at the Warsaw dra­ thanks and special pleasure that I join with the Army and volunteered for airborne infantry. matlcal contest in 1880 for her play, "The people of he 17th Congressional District in After his Army service, Ron studied business Three Florians." saluting the outstanding veterans of American at El Camino College. The following poem, written in English and Legion Post No. 235-one of the best Ameri­ While serving with the 82d Airborne Divi­ dedicated to the Polish Community Society, is can Legion Posts in the State of Ohio and in sion, Ron began his study of the martial arts. just one example of her stirring verse that the entire United States of America-on their After leaving the service, Ron began a profes­ points right to her patriotic soul. I quote: 65th birthday. sional athletic career as a karate fighter. He Under the "Gmina's" banner wing, was also a successful karate instructor and The exiled Poles united stand operator. In conjunction with this, he also And her jubilee they all sing, RECOGNIZING LUDMILLA became a professional motion picture actor Sending love to the Fatherland. GONDA DORAN and appeared in several major movies. The name of Poland once so grand Ron is currently president of Cedillos Test­ Has not been trampled down to dust, HON. JOHN P. MURTHA AB long as heart to heart we stand: ing Co. Since acquiring Cedillos Testing Co. 8 Liberty! Freedom! win we must! OF years ago, the company has become the fast­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES est growing, most progressive non-destructive Teophila Samolinska's patriotic works are Wednesday, September 7, 1988 testing company in the Western United States. still read and enjoyed by the many Polish Ron also maintains several philanthropic readers of today. Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, it's a pleasure pursuits. He is a member of the board of di­ To honor the 75th anniversary of Teophila for me to take a moment to recognize the 93d rectors of the Boy Scouts of America, Los An­ Samolinska's death, a Polish Mass, a dedica­ birthday next week of a special constituent of geles Area Council. He is the chairman of the tion of a monument to her at St. Adalbert's mine, Mrs. Ludmilla Gonda Doran. exploring committee as well as the nominating Cemetary in Niles, IL, as well as an artistic A native of Austria, Mrs. Doran remains very and long range planning committees. program to honor her as a poetess and ac­ active in tending her garden and sharing time tress all will be held later this month. As a result of his involvement with scouting, with her beloved cats and dog. Over those Poetess, dramatist, novelist, actress, and Ron received a doctor of philanthropy degree years, Mrs. Doran, led a simple but dedicated leader-Teophila Samolinska represents the from Pepperdine University. He is also the re­ life, a life of quiet dignity, and raised her chil­ spirit of the Polish people here in America. cipient of the Silver Beaver Award for distin­ dren with clear-eyed dedication, a fact I know Today, we salute this great woman at the 75th guished services to youth, the highest award for certain because one of her children works anniversary of her death. May her achieve­ in my Johnstown office. given by the Boy Scouts to adult sponsors. ments be a model to all Americans. As a result of all his activities, Ron is listed When contemplating such a wonderfully, in "Who's Who in California" and "Who's long life, it is always amazing to me to consid­ Who in Aviation and Aerospace." he has been TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN LEGION er the wonderful, often-shattering changes the subject of many newpaper and magazine POST NO. 235 that someone like Mrs. Doran has seen over articles. the past 93 years. The ability to accept and My wife, Lee, joins me in extending our con­ HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. cope with those changes and keep one's life gratulations to Ronald Cedillos today. Ron is a OF OHIO moving forward is a too-often overlooked re­ truly remarkable individual. He is a man who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES markable achievement in itself. And I often has devoted his talents and energies to en­ note that strength of America comes less Wednesday, September 7, 1988 riching the lives of other people. On behalf of from its government, than from the quiet, dedi­ the entire community, we wish Ron, his wife Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise cated lives of people like Mrs. Doran who col­ Linda, and his children, Michelle, Ronald, and in order to pay tribute to the American Legion lectively provide our Nation's strength, com­ Ashley, all the best in the years to come. Post No. 235, a very special organization in mitment, and dedication. my 17th Congressional District. It fills me with It's a pleasure for me to insert these com­ great pride and humility to be able to inform ments in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, and to TEOPHILA SAMOLINSKA my fellow Members of the U.S. House of Rep­ wish Mrs. Doran well on this and many more resentatives that American Legion Post No. healthy birthdays . .HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI 235 is celebrating its 65th anniversary as an American Legion Post. Please allow me a few OF ILLINOIS MASSACHUSETTS BROADCASTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moments to inform you about this wonderful organization. OF THE YEAR: IKE COHEN Wednesday, September 7, 1988 Post No. 235 was founded in 1923 by patri­ Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it's with great otic veterans of World War One and the HON. CHESTER G. ATKINS pride that I call attention to an outstanding cit­ Spanish-American War. Throughout the years, OF MASSACHUSETTS izen of Chicago. Whether Teophila Samo­ combat heroes from World War Two, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES linska was writing, acting, or leading her fellow Korean war, and the Vietnam war have women, she was serving the Polish people in become devoted members of this organiza­ Wednesday, September 7, 1988 America. tion, as have dedicated patriots who served in Mr. ATKINS. Mr. Speaker, the Massachu­ She came to this country just after the Civil the American Armed Forces during peacetime. setts Broadcasters Association has awarded War as a Polish immigrant searching for Today, Post No. 235 is led by strong leaders Israel "Ike" Cohen of Lowell, MA, the coveted peace and happiness here in America. She such as second Vice Commander James E. honor of "Broadcaster of the Year." found Chicago to be the place where her tal­ Cox, of Girard, OH, and it is a place for veter­ Actually, his leadership in broadcasting, ents would be appreciated by her fellow ans of all ages to get together to swap war from his early days behind the scenes in New Poles. Here, she gave impetus to the emanci­ stories, watch football games, and enjoy good York to the enterpreneurial spirit that gave the pation of Polish women and took an active times. Merrimack Valley an indispensable voice for part in organizing several Polish women's so­ Post No. 235 is a part of the Department of news and entertainment, goes beyond this cieties, the Polish Women's Central Society, Ohio, the Ninth Legion District, and the Trum­ year and this State. For half a century in and the Dramatic Circle. bull County Council. The actual date of their broadcast engineering, management, and Teophila Samolinska was one of the spirits 65th anniversary will be in October 1988. news, Ike Cohen has personified the indus­ behind the birth of the Polish National Alli­ America should be proud of each of the ad­ try's commitment to serving the public inter­ ance, sending out pleas to unite the various mirable veterans of Post No. · 235 for their est, convenience, and necessity. existing Polish societies into one solid group. service to their country. I sincerely believe that After working for a radio station on Long Samolinska also became very well known to this post has a long and bright future, and I Island and as radio officer on a number of the Polish reading world through the many in­ want each member of Post No. 235 to know passenger liners, Ike went to work for radio spiring and patriotic poems, plays, and novels that I am willing to help them here in Wash­ station WHN in New York in 1939. He engi­ that she wrote, winning many awards for her ington in any way that I can. Thus, it is with neered programs for such show business leg- 22758 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 7, 1988 ends as Ed Sullivan and Major Bowes; such and that prospects for change are slim. It is vision channels are probably sympathetic to sports figures as Red Barber, Lou Gehrig, and alleged that the responsibility for this sad the Government, they are open to opposi­ Mel Allen; and such big band greats as Glenn state of affairs lies with that country's ever­ tion leaders, who appear regularly. present pariah, Gen. Augusto Pinochet. If all this weren't enough, liberal pundits Miller, Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton, and In fact-hard though this may be for lib­ slant opinion poll data to give the impres­ Guy Lombardo. eral critics to accept-General Pinochet and sion that General Pinochet is highly unpop­ In 1946, Ike Cohen acted on a dream, and the military regime have moved dramatical­ ular. For example, they continue to report with his brothers Maurice and Theodore and ly to expand economic liberty and are that only about 20 percent of the voters others, he put together Northeast Radio, Inc., moving Chile on schedule, under the Consti­ favor the General, implying that 80 percent that would become WCAP Radio in Lowell. tution, toward a full democracy. oppose him. These numbers merit two com­ From its first day on the air on June 10, The Chilean Constitution requires that a ments. 1951 , WCAP has established a reputation for plebiscite be called before Jan. 11, 1989. First, the data are outdated. All recent Voters will be called upon to ratify or reject polls show that more than 20 percent favor excellence, not only in quality entertainment a candidate nominated by the commanders General Pinochet. For example, a recent but in news-covering the Merrimack Valley's in chief of the armed forces and the police: poll by the Chilean State University found fires and floods, and parades, sports the junta. The candidate, if ratified, will that almost 38 percent of the voters would and schools. become President and serve from March favor any candidate presented by the junta. Ike is currently secretary-treasurer of the 1990 until 1997. If the candidate is rejected, The poll also found that 29 percent would Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, General Pinochet will continue as President vote against the junta's candidate and that serves on the Legislative Liaison Committee until March 1990. At that time, a new presi­ 27 percent are undecided. of the National Association of Broadcasters dent, chosen in a general election, will This brings us to our second comment: assume the reins. Most informed observers believe that Gen­ and is past national vice president of Daytime The important points are: first, the Chile­ eral Pinochet, if he were the candidate, Broadcasters. an military regime is constitutionally re­ would probably pick up something in excess But Ike Cohen's community involvement quired to end, at the latest, in March 1990; of one-half of the undecided votes. If this goes far beyond operating a radio station and second, a Congress with two chambers will occurs, and if General Pinochet is the candi­ serving on industry boards. His volunteer work be elected; third, all individual rights and date, he would legitimately win the plebi­ in charitable organizations throughout the guarantees, currently restricted, will become scite. Lowell area, particularly the Salvation Army fully applicable. But why the insistence on presenting poll­ and the American Cancer Society, has made The constitutional process is designed to ing data in a biased manner? Because it will guarantee an orderly transition to democra­ allow the press to validate its allegations. If the Merrimack Valley a far better place to live. cy. But this is lost on most liberal commen­ President Pinochet is the junta's candidate, Ike Cohen is the kind of businessman and tators. Rather, they hammer away on two and he wins the plebiscite, then the press broadcaster, with local roots and a commit­ themes; that the rules of the game are can claim that there was vote fraud, con­ ment to public affairs, that all of us should rigged to favor the present Government and firming its previous assertions. salute. that the process will be accompanied by The evidence clearly demonstrates that widespread electoral fraud. the junta has followed the 1980 Constitu­ For example, many analysts assert that tion, that it intends to continue to do so and HOW THE MEDIA SLIGHT the military regime-in an attempt to hold that it will relinquish power. This shouldn't PINOCHET down voter registration and restrict it be too surprising. After all, the military mostly to those who favor its candidate­ regime has with its radical free-market re­ has limited the number of registration of­ forms, dramatically reduced the scope and HON. PHILIP M. CRANE fices and the hours they are open and har­ power of the state-hence, it own power-and OF ILLINOIS assed potential registrants. These assertions increased individual freedom in the econom­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are baseless. ic sphere. Wednesday, September 7, 1988 Of Chile's approximately eight million po­ For example, it has privatized state-owned tential voters, six million have already regis­ enterprises and social security, deregulated Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tered. If the current registration rate of financial markets, instituted laws that pro­ bring to the attention of my colleagues an ex­ about 500,000 a month continues for only tect the rights of foreign investors, reduced cellent article from the New York Times re­ one more month, the percentage of poten­ tariffs, abolished most business regulations, garding the reforms and progress made in tial voters who have registered will exceed cut Government spending and taxes and re­ Chile. that of the 1973 election. Even Chilean op­ formed labor laws so that the Government Chile is currently undergoing a period of po­ ponents of the plebiscite admit that, based cannot intervene in collective bargaining. litical transition which could result in an elect­ on the registration criterion, legitimate elec­ In consequence, Chile has the freest econ­ tions can be held. omy in Latin America. By March 1990, it ed civilian government by March 1990. A Nevertheless, the claim is still heard that will also have a duly elected civilian govern­ plebescite will be held in a few months to the system is rigged because of provisions in ment. ratify or reject a candidate nominated by the the Political Parties Act that make it ex­ government. Should the likely candidate, Gen­ tremely difficult to organize political par­ eral Pinochet, lose the plebescite a general ties. This claim has also proved to be un­ MORE ON THE CHILD CARE election will be held in 1990. founded. To date, 8 parties have been legal­ DEBATE At this time, the left would lead us to be­ ly recognized. Four of them are openly in lieve that General Pinochet has little support. the opposition. The other four are either in­ dependent or support the Government. In HON. DOUG BEREUTER Actually, informed observers believe that Gen­ addition, four more opposition parties are eral Pinochet could legitimately win the currently registering members in anticipa­ OF NEBRASKA plebescite. tion of official recognition. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now that Chile is making progress toward a Moreover, a new voting procedures law free government and a free economy, it is not was enacted recently. It has not been con­ Wednesday, September 7, 1988 the time for the United States to interfere and tested by the opposition. On the contrary, Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, if all goes as impose sanctions against Chile, which I under­ important opposition leaders-such as the planned, the leadership of the House will bring stand are being considered by a few of my President of the Committee for Free Elec­ tions-confirm that the "legislation provides the Act for Better Child Care Services [ABC] colleagues. I hope that this article, "How the guarantees for a secret vote and protects in­ to the floor before Congress adjourns. The Media Slight Pinochet," will demonstrate to dividuals against pressures." current wisdom is that proposals to increase my colleagues that we must not believe every­ Some analysts further argue that the child care assistance for those American fami­ thing we hear from the press about Chile. junta's control of the media makes a legiti­ lies who need it deserve the additional atten­ [From the New York Times, July 15, 19881 mate election impossible. This argument is tion of the Federal Government. highly questionable. For example, newspa­ Unfortunately, the current strategies, well-in­ HOW THE MEDIA SLIGHT PINOCHET pers and magazines cover the full range of should pay for it. ways in which the Federal Government's role tends-as many did-that "subsidized child should be recast. His thoughtful analysis of care . . . is a necessary investment in the working-parent myths and realities should be future of the country." TRIBUTE TO EVANGELINA required reading for all of us who are actively The investment would be huge and the "VANGIE" DIAZ seeking ways to enable American parents to benefits imaginary. Yale's Bush Center in participate in the work force and successfully Child Development estimates that adequate arrange decent child care for their children. child care could cost as much as $90 billion. HON.ROBERTJ.LAGO~INO The estimate covers after-school care for CHILD CARE REVISITED those up to 14. It implies that most children OF CALIFORNIA go to centers with well-trained and well-paid IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The debate over child care poses a basic staff. By contrast, about two-thirds of the question: where do family responsibilities care for children under five is in homes, Wednesday, September 7, 1988 end and government responsibilities begin? often provided by relatives or friends. For Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I always The question became inevitable once the 1985, out-of-pocket costs were estimated at enjoy taking this opportunity to mention some massive entry of women into the labor force $11 billion. of the outstanding people who help make altered traditional child-rearing patterns. Gains from any added investment are California's 19th District such a great place to The resulting dispute is an important one guesswork, because no one knows the long­ and, though I've written about it recently term effects of child care. So much else af­ live, and one of those people is certainly <"The Debate Over Day Care," June 27), it's fects what kinds of adults children become; Evangelina "Vangie" Diaz, who is leaving her worth revisiting because it's become part of parents, talent, neighborhoods, later school­ hometown of Santa Barbara to become a mis­ the presidential campaign. Both Michael ing . . . the list runs on. There's no evidence sionary in Mexico. Anyone familiar with Mrs. Dukakis and George Bush want the support that that subsidized child care in Europe Diaz's long history of community service can of working women. subsequently leads to more productive work­ appreciate how much she will be missed in The debate is all about whether govern­ ers. Santa Barbara, but a community cannot be ment should help working parents pay for A child-care advocate from San Francisco selfish with people like her. safe, high-quality day care. Children are our says: "This country is now dependent on future, the argument runs, and working working mothers to sustain its economic po­ For almost three decades Mrs. Diaz has mothers are the norm. The problem is that sition." been an active force in community affairs, this approach supports an activity-child Yes ... but. Although women are almost working on behalf of the underprivileged with care-rather than the neediest children and half of the labor force, only about a third an emphasis on the Hispanic people. During families. Consider the government's costli­ have children under 14. The 8.3 million the activist 60's Vangie began 18 years of in­ est child-care program: a tax credit for working mothers with children under six volvement with groups such as the United child-care expenses. About half of the $4 constitute 7 percent of the labor force. If all Farm Workers, the Shelter for Battered billion in benefits goes to the wealthiest mothers with pre-schoolers stayed home­ Women, the Community Action Commission, third of families, Roberta Barnes of The something I'm not not advocating-the Urban Institute estimates. The poorest economy wouldn't collapse. League of Women Voters, Afro Community third receives only 3 percent. A women from writes that Services, the Legal Defense Center, and The same problem afflicts the $2.5 billion many of "today's working mothers are many others. Her involvement assisted the Act for Better Child Care Services , single parents . . . These women [need] poor and the elderly, the handicapped, trou­ approved last week by the Senate Labor and safe, affordable child care." bled families and young people, women and Human Resources Committee. It would pro­ Poor working parents-single or not-need men of all races. Many, many people were vide child-care subsidies for families with up help but child care may not be the best way touched by her kindness, influenced by her to the local median income says so. It's incomes less than $15,000. About half are that it will be a complete success. hard to argue that two-earner families as a single parents. Each could receive about class are more deserving than those with $750. stay-at-home moms. Even many families Child-care politics focuses mostly on im­ using child care would be excluded. Reli­ agery. Dukakis supports the Senate's ABC THE DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT gious-oriented day-care centers would be in­ bill. Bush proposes a tax credit for families OF 1988 (H.R. 5015> eligible on constitutional grounds. Many in­ near the poverty level, about $11,000, with formal day-care providers for welfare mothers? drought in the Western States. 10 percent of our families fit the traditional More spending on Head Start? This subtitle originated in the Interior Com­ father-breadwinner, mother-homemaker Even if more money were available, mass mittee as H.R. 4628, introduced by Mr. role." child-care subsidies-as I said in my first COELHO. Choice remains. The 10 percent figure is colwnn-would be undesirable. Government The basic purpose of subtitle B is to provide misleading, because half o{ all families don't does have a responsibility, both as a matter have children under 18. In families more self-reliant. But how the vast majority able to a variety of users during a drought with children, about half of mothers with of parents raise their children is a personal emergency. 22760 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 7, 1988 Our intention, in drafting these prov1s1ons, LYNDON B. JOHNSON'S 80TH begin to pay him flowery tribute, I am quite was to make it possible for all water users to BIRTHDAY sure his spectral presence would come creep­ have access to the water from Bureau ing through the bushes and, just at the cli­ mactic moment, toss a snake-or worse-at projects, whether or not they normally receive HON. J.J. PICKLE my feet. Then, I would join our friends from such water. This would include cities and OJ' TEXAS National Airport in the flight pattern over­ towns. This would include farmers who are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES head. So, let me share with you a random as­ not now Bureau contractors, fish and wildlife Wednesday, September 7, 1988 which are experiencing tremendous losses sortment of recollections which may serve from the drought. Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, on August 27, to call up the memory &nd the works of this man. The language agreed to by the conferees is Texas and the Nation marked what would have been the 80th birthday of the 36th Presi­ In 1973, soon after President Johnson's clearly discussed in the conference report. dent of the United States, the late Lyndon B. death, a Soviet scholar from the American There are, however, several issues I would Institute in Moscow showed up at my office. Johnson. His mission, he explained, was to gain a like to clarify for purposes of the legislative To mark the occassion, members of the history of this bill. better understanding of the kind of man Texas State Society gathered at the LBJ Lyndon Johnson had been. I talked with Section 413 of this subtitle provides the Grove on the banks of the Potomac River him several times and provided him with a Secretary of the Interior with the authority to here in Washington to pause and reflect on list of others whom I felt might provide make water or canal capacity at existing recla­ the accomplishments which are Lyndon John­ useful insights. mation projects available to water users and son's enduring legacy. Horace Busby, who Some weeks later, he returned. Mr. Busby, others on a temporary basis. The price to be served as an assistant to Johnson during his he said, the people all see him as a different man. charged for this water is to be at least suffi­ terms in the House of Representatives and Reading from his notes, he related that cient to recover the operation and mainte­ the Senate and later as Special Assistant to some say he was a master parliamentarian, nance costs and an "appropriate" share of the President and Secretary to the Cabinet a genius, a man with a keen mind and a the capital costs associated with providing during the Johnson administration, delivered a large heart and everyone says he was a pa­ such water. The phrase "appropriate," as warm and touching remembrance of LBJ on triot. But, he went on, the same people say, used in this section, is synonymous with "pro­ this occasion. Mr. Busby is a leading consult­ he was a scalawag and a schemer, a rogue ant to business and associations on social, and a roue. So, Mr. Busby, what do you say? portionate" share of the capital costs. My reply was, "Yes, of course." I would further note that this section estab­ demographic, and political trends. I would like to share Mr. Busby's remarks Early in my association, I was afforded an lishes a floor for what the Secretary may with my colleagues in affectionate remem­ insight to understanding this man. On the charge. It is perfectly acceptable for the Sec­ first day of his celebrated helicopter cam­ brance of the late President and his lasting paign for the Senate, I was present when he retary to charge a greater amount, if he so contributions to our country. chooses. climbed out of what he called "the Johnson City windmill" to make the first campaign Section 413 also directs that the actions of REMARKS ON THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE speech at Jacksboro. the Secretary in making water or canal capac­ BIRTH OF LYNDON B. JOHNSON I was appalled. He was wearing a white­ ity available to water users and others shall On this day, 80 years ago, Lyndon Baines on-white custom tailored shirt, with French be consistent with existing contracts or agree­ Johnson was born in Blanco County, Texas. cuffs and silver cufflinks. The pockets bore ments and State law. Neither of the happy parents had any way a monogram and his tie showed the then of realizing what they had wrought. distinctive mark of Countess Mara. At noon­ The word "agreements" is important and Over the next 64 years, four months, and time, he asked me how I thought he had should not be overlooked by the Department 26 days, that child would grow into a man done as a campaigner. I drew myself up and in implementing this provision. It is our inten­ who served successively as public school­ with the wisdom of my 24 years, I told him tion that this term be interpreted liberally. For teacher, Congressional secretary, director in that men just did not dress like that when example, there are many State fish and wild­ Texas for the National Youth Administra­ campaigning through rural Texas. tion, Member of the House of Representa­ He was patient enough but he fixed me life agencies that may have agreements, tives from the lOth District of Texas, with his penetrating stare. Son, he said, memoranda or understanding, or other ar­ Member of the United States Senate, major­ they take me like I am or they get them­ rangements providing for water for fish and ity whip, minority leader and majority selves another boy. wildlife purposes. This is certainly the case in leader in that body, chairman of the Sen­ That got close to the essence. He was the California. ate's first committee on space, Vice Presi­ only public man I have known who never al­ dent of the Nation from 1961 until Novem­ lowed the pursuit of popularity to compro­ The conferees would expect the Secretary ber 1963, and as the 36th President of the mise his determined pursuit of principle. to take these agreements into account when United States from 1963 until his voluntary More than 50 years ago, an American determining how much water is available for retirement in January 1969. scholar wrote what has long been accepted contracting under section 413. I entered his employ 40 years ago in 1948, as very nearly the definitive work on leader­ Section 417 authorizes the Secretary to while he was still a Member of the House. ship in this democracy. In 1935, Ordway We had never met before I arrived at his Tead, said this: make available to the Oakdale and South San office in March of that year. That was just "Those who rise in any marked way above Joaquin irrigation districts their unallocated as well. Had either of us known the other the mass of men have conspicuously more storage from the previous year. This language beforehand, I am sure the long association drive, more sheer endurance, greater vigor is not intended to set any precedent. It was which followed would never have begun. My of body and mind than the average person not included to take a position on ongoing dis­ relationship with him was, like that of most • • •. The leader's energy begets energy in cussions between the Bureau and the irriga­ others who entered his world early, at times the followers. The existence of abounding warm, close and constructive-and, at other vigor goes far toward making the leader tion districts. times, tempestuous, volcanic and distant. crave to work for significant purposes and Mr. Speaker, most of the assistance we are What bonded all of us together was-and toward producing that total mobilized zeal providing in H.R. 5010 is aimed at farmers. still is-a commonality of belief that there we call enthusiasm." The reclamation provisions will assist others were no problems confronting this Nation Rexford Tugwell, a brains truster of the as well, including towns and cities, and wild­ which could not be overcome with faith in New Deal and a notable scholar himself, the American people and trust in the Ameri­ once said of that passage: "It might have life. can system. been written to fit Lyndon Johnson." The on-farm impacts of the drought are ob­ I have not come today to deliver a eulogy. Lyndon Johnson did "crave to work for vious and have received most of the attention Birthdays are, after all, days for celebration, significant purposes." And what we most re­ of the press. However, we should not forget merriment and laughter. Furthermore, I am member is not merely that he craved to do constrained from attempting to be solemn such work but that, in almost every in­ that the drought has also impacted commer­ or profound by my own long experience in stance, he succeeded at his purposes. cial and sport fisheries, wildlife, and municipal the company of the man we honor. There is no need to repeat the litany of vater users. They deserve our attention as Lyndon Johnson did not like for his own his accomplishments as president. On the ·en. people to treat him too seriously. Should I night he returned from Dallas as president, September 7, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 22761 I was with him in his bedroom as he THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM lion barrels a day, or about half of their changed into his pajamas. Suddenly, he RESERVE-NOW IS THE TIME peak production in the 1970s. Iraq's oil re­ said, Buzz, do you realize that nearly all the TO "FILL 'ER UP" serves, according to oil expert Eilyahu Kan­ unfinished business on· my desk when I ovsky, are second only to those of Saudi came back as president was on my desk as Arabia. And in addition to large oil reserves, unfinished business when I first came to HON. TOM LANTOS Iran's natural-gas resources are second only Congress more than 20 years ago. OF CALIFORNIA to those of the Soviet Union. He had his agenda in mind-civil rights, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Yet, one private advisory service suggests that peace might increase the willingness of medicare, aid to education, repeal of the dis­ Wednesday, September 7, 1988 criminatory immigration laws-and he used Iran and Iraq to comply with OPEC's oil the opportunity afforded him to accomplish Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, financial ana­ quota system. There is nothing to support all those things. lysts and academicians are generally in agree­ such an assumption, beyond meaningless as­ ment that the modest oil prices we are now surances by OPEC Secretary General Su­ We are, I believe, much too given to at­ enjoying are a temporary phenomenon. The broto that once the war is over for good, oil tributing to presidents credit for what the Persian Gulf crisis of last summer, which led production wlll drop by more than 1 million people themselves accomplish. It is the to an expanded American naval presence in barrels a day. This is merely wishful think­ American people-not the American presi­ ing, and we will hear more of it at the next dents-who have made this society what it the gulf, was a reflection of the very serious concerns about the security of world oil sup­ OPEC meeting, on Nov. 21 is Vienna. is. But, as a footnote, let me say this: in all I have frequently quoted Kanovsky on the of history, no white man ever used his plies. At some point in the future, another dis­ subject of Middle East oil and politics be­ office, his credits or his skills more deter­ ruption of the world oil supply-similar to cause he has a proven track record. At the minedly than Lyndon Baines Johnson to those we faced in 197 4 and 1978-is almost height of the oil boom-when establishment assure that men and women of color could inevitable. The solution, Mr. Speaker, is to use experts were talking confidently of $100-a­ share fully in freedom, justice and opportu­ this time of low oil prices and abundant sup­ barrel oil-Kanovsky argued that supply nity. plies as an opportunity to fill the strategic pe­ pressures would force prices down. That is the strength of our nation today. troleum reserve. He was right. But the conventional Let me conclude with a perspective which Mr. Speaker, Hobart Rowen the knowledge­ wisdom among financial analysts and aca­ I am sure Lyndon Johnson would appreciate able economics specialist of the Washington demics persists in seeing the oil glut as just being mentioned this afternoon. Post makes this argument most convincingly a temporary phenomenon. The Saudi-led OPEC cartel wlll rise once again, many be­ Five years after Lyndon Johnson was in a recent issue of that newspaper. I place it in the RECORD now for the benefit of my col­ lieve. born, a friend of his father from the Texas Today, OPEC's nominal price target is Legislature entered Congress. Freshmen leagues. We would all do well to follow his advice. around $18 a barrel. But OPEC sellers were not usually permitted to speak but cheat, defying the quota system. Neustein since he had been Speaker of the Texas [From the Washington Post, Aug. 25, 19881 estimates the "real, true price" is only $12 a House, the elders invited this man to make THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE: FILL IT barrel. That is what Iran has been charging a brief address. In those remarks, Sam Ray­ UP Japan. ''Another 1 million barrels of Iranian bum said this: : Fill up achieve in one lifetime. other, Iran and Iraq pumped only 4.5 mil- the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 22762 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 7, 1988 CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE Administration, asking for your support and "I know that I'm a better person and I PRIME MINISTER OF HUNGARY for that of your fellow-Congressmen. know this country is a better place to live Sincerely, because of Ed Jones," Moses said. KAROLY GROSZ, Throughout Jones' congressional career. HON. FRANK HORTON Prime Minister of the the Yorkville, Tenn., farmer has been a Hungarian People's Republic. member of the Agriculture Committee. He OF NEW YORK is the third-ranking member of the commit­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tee and has been chairman of the commit­ ED JONES DAY Wednesday, September 7, 1988 tee's powerful subcommittee on conserva­ tion and credit. Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, on June 16, Much of Jones' work in recent years has 1988, I held a special order to commemorate HON. E de Ia GARZA centered on the conservation aspect of that the 30-year anniversary of the execution of OF TEXAS committee, and he was cited Friday for lmre Nagy, the former Prime Minister of Hun­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being the author of the current farm bill's section on conservation. gary. In conjunction with the commemoration, Wednesday, September 7, 1988 I and 43 of my colleagues in the House sent a Much of that praise came from Rep. E. letter to the current Prime Minister of Hungary, Mr. DE LA GARZA. Mr. Speaker, on August 'Kika' de la Garza their participation in the 1956 counterrevo­ From farms and cities, in FFA jackets and IN SEARCH OF PEACE IN lutionary events, I would like to stress that I business suits, they came to Agricenter CENTRAL AMERICA am aware of the psychological and emotion­ International Friday to heap praises and al burden these families carry. My Govern­ plaques on the man they've known as 'Mr. ment has the intention to settle this prob­ Ed.' HON. ROBERT GARCIA lem in a humane spirit in the near future, Rep. Ed Jones . who's retiring OF NEW YORK enabling the families to rebury the dead this year after 20 years in Congress, sat on and to pay their tribute at the graves. I the stage of the ampitheater named for him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would also like to emphasize that such a hu­ Friday and smiled. Then he let it be known manitarian gesture has no bearing on the whose impression of him mattered the most. Wednesday, September 7, 1988 evaluation of the events of the time. "My greatest hope is that my efforts will Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to I agree with you that responsible leaders be judged as having met some degree of suc­ submit the following article by Wayne Smith of a country have to face the past and draw cess not by me, not by my colleagues in the for the RECORD. The article covers and pro­ the necessary conclusions. Our program and Congress but by those who spend their lives efforts prove that we have done so and shall tilling the soil," said Jones, 75. vides some analysis of recent events in Nica­ continue to do so, as indicated among other From the chairman of the House Agricul­ ragua. Included in this article are the results of things by the fact that we have set up an ad ture Committee to a Mississippi farmer, a poll conducted by the Central American Uni­ hoc committee to examine the history and Jones' friends lauded his work for agricul­ versity in Managua which my colleagues may politics of past decades. Although we should ture, citing especially Jones' efforts on soil find as interesting as I did . Mr. Smith points not forget the past, I am convinced that we conservation, the farm credit system and out that the Arias peace plan and Contra aid have to turn our attention to the future. It rural development. is in this spirit that we wage our efforts in "He made me a steward of the land," said don't mix, and that as legislators we should our own country and also in this spirit that Buddy Moses, who farms in Sunflower. think about what we want U.S. policy in Cen­ we strive to shape the broadest possible co­ Miss. "He could see down the road of agri­ tral America to achieve. .,peration with your country, Congress and culture and around the curve too, I think. September 7, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 22763 [From the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 7, 19881 Meanwhile, the Reagan Administration A CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO CONTRA AID COUNTER TO PROSPECTS FOR hopes reaction in the U.S. Congress to MAYOR KAY CALAS PEAcE recent events in Nicaragua will open the way to more Contra aid. What they refuse

19-{)59 0-89-12 (Pt. 16) 22768 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 7, 1988 Radcliffe w111 receive the award at the direct the IHS to implement a plan to reduce Section 103. Extends the current IHS 51st annual conference of the National infant and maternal mortality and fetal alcohol extern program at the following authoriza­ Council in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. tion levels: $0.3 million for FY 89; $0.35 mil­ Radcliffe has been the project director for syndrome among American Indians and Alaska Natives. lion in FY 89; $0.4 million in FY 91; and the South Central Ohio Juvenile Detention $0.45 million in FY 92. Center and is one of the founders of Ross Some Members have raised concerns about Section 104. Revises and extends the cur­ County's Roweton Family Complex. The the use of funds appropriated to the IHS for rent Indian health professions scholarship complex has been nationally recognized for the performance of abortions. Under current program at the following authorization its parent visitation home. IHS regulations, Federal funds may not be levels: $5.1 million in FY 89; $6.0 million in Radcliffe currently serves as Chairman of used to pay for abortions unless a physician FY 90; $7.1 million in FY 91; and $8.234 mil­ the Governor's Youth Advisory Council for has found and certified in writing that the life lion in FY 92. the Department of Youth Services and of the mother would be endangered if the Section 105. Extends the current program Trustee of the Ohio Judicial College. He for continuing education allowances at the also is a member of the Supreme Court Ad­ fetus were carried to term. Under this policy, the IHS in 1985 performed a total of five in­ following authorization levels: $0.5 million visory Committee evaluating proposals for in FY 89; $0.526 million in FY 90; $0.554 mil­ changes in child support rules for the duced abortions; in 1986, the number declined lion in FY 91; and $0.582 million in FY 92. family courts of Ohio. to four. Stated another way, the IHS has a Section 106. Authorizes a health profes­ Radcliffe, a Democrat, is seeking the ratio of 0.3 induced abortions per 1,000 live sions scholarship program for Native Hawai­ newly-created seat on the 4th District Court births. This compares with a ratio of 421 in­ ians at the level of $1.8 million for each of of Appeals in the November election. duced abortions per 1,000 live births for the the fiscal years 1989 through 1992. United States as a whole in 1985, the latest Section 107. Codifies under the Snyder H.R. 5261, INDIAN HEALTH CARE year for which the Alan Guttmacher Institute Act the current community health repre­ sentative program with no specific authori­ AMENDMENTS OF 1988 has data. Section 617 of the bill provides that, with re­ zation levels. Section 108. Establishes the following new HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN spect to the performance of abortions, the programs to address the shortages in physi­ IHS, like other Public Health Service agencies, OF CALIFORNIA cian, nursing, and other clinical staffing is governed by the relevant language in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES faced by the IHS and tribal contractors: <1 > Health and Human Services appropriations an IHS loan repayment program, with an Wednesday, September 7, 1988 bill, even though the IHS is funded under the authorization of such sums as may be neces­ Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to Interior appropriations bill. Currently, the lan­ sary; (2) an authorization of $0.1 million in join Chairman UDALL in introducing the Indian guage in the HHS appropriations bill is the each fiscal year for the IHS to reimburse Hyde amendment, which prohibits the use of travel expenses of individuals being recruit­ Health Care Amendments of 1988. This bill ed for placement at IHS or tribal sites; (3) a would revise and extend, through 1992, vari­ Federal funds for the performance of an abor­ program of grants to tribes to recruit and ous health manpower, health service, and tion except where the life of the mother would retain health professionals, with an authori­ health facility programs authorized by the be endangered if the pregnancy were carried zation of $1 million for each of the fiscal Indian Health Care Improvement Act and ad­ to term. Thus, the IHS in any fiscal year would years 1989-1991; (4) a program to enable ministered by the Indian Health Service [IHS]. be governed by whatever restrictions on the providers in Indian health programs to This bill represents a compromise between use of Federal funds for the payment for abor­ pursue advanced training or research. the Committee on Energy and Commerce and tions are included in the HHS appropriations TITLE II. HEALTH SERVICES the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. bill for that year. Section 201. Establishes a new Indian Last year, both committees ordered reported This bill contains budget authority of $7 4.8 Health Care Improvement Fund to provide H.R. 2290, the Indian Health Care Amend­ million in fiscal year 1989, $105.5 million in additional funds to resource-deficient tribes ments of 1987, with differing amendments. As fiscal year 1990, $11 0. 7 million in fiscal year at the following authorization levels: $19 a result of negotiations over the last few 1991, $111.3 million in fiscal year 1992, and million in FY 90 and in FY 91, and $20 mil­ months, we now have a product that both lion in FY 92. $7 4.5 million in fiscal year 1993. The large Section 202. Codifies the current Cata­ committees, on a bipartisan basis, can supp­ majority of this funding-over 60 percent­ strophic Health Emergency Fund at an au­ port. I hope that this bill will be considered by represents extensions of existing programs, thorization of $12 million for each of the the House on the suspension calendar in the such as community health representatives and fiscal years 1989-1992. near future. urban Indian health projects. The major new Section 203. Requires the IHS to provide The basic thrust of this bill is to raise the initiatives are first, the fund for improving allo­ health promotion and disease prevention health status of the Indian people to parity cations to resource-deficient tribes; second, services, including a program of diabetes with that of the general U.S. population. As provisions for upgrading IHS clinical staffing; prevention, treatment, and control, with an the Office of Technology Assessment con­ authorization level of such sums as may be and third, the program for diabetes prevention, necessary. Also directs the Secretary to es­ cluded in its 1986 report, "the health of Amer­ treatment, and control. Each of these new ini­ tablish a health promotion and disease pre­ ican Indians on average has improved on tiatives is essential to enabling the IHS to vention program for Native Hawaiians at an many measures over the past 15 years, but in meet its most basic responsibilities for the authorization level of $750,000 for each of almost every IHS service area and on almost health of the Indian people. the fiscal years 1989 through 1992. every measure it is still far behind that of the A summary of the bill follows. This reauthor­ Section 204. Confers on the IHS a right to U.S. all races population." OTA found that In­ ization, a version of which has been passed recover from private insurers and other dians are more likely to die of tuberculosis by the House in each of the last two Con­ third parties for the costs of services ren­ chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, accidents, dered to Indian patients. Provides that any gresses, is long overdue. The reauthorization reimbursements recovered are to be re­ diabetes, pneumonia and influenza, homicide, is a high priority for the Indian people. I urge tained by the IHS facility or tribal contrac­ and suicide. my colleagues to support the bill. tor that delivered the services for which re­ To improve the inferior health status of Indi­ SUMMARY OF INDIAN HEALTH CARE covery was sought. Also provides that at ans, the bill would extend the existing Indian AMENDMENTS OF 1988 least $200,000 of the funds appropriated to health manpower programs and authorize new TITLE I. INDIAN HEALTH MANPOWER the IHS each fiscal year are to be applied to initiatives to address the growing shortage of Section 101. Extends the current health health services research. doctors, nurses, dentists, and other health professions recruitment program for Indi­ TITLE III. HEALTH FACILITIES professionals faced by the IHS and by tribal ans at the following authorization levels: Section 301. Requires the Secretary to contractors. The bill would also direct the IHS $0.6 million in FY 89; $0.65 million in FY 90; submit to the Congress an impact evalua­ to expand its health promotion and disease $0.7 million in FY 91; and $0.75 million in tion at least one year prior to the closure of prevention activities, with an emphasis on dia­ FY92. any IHS hospital or outpatient facility, and betes prevention, treatment, and control. In Section 102. Revises and extends the cur­ to submit annually a health facility priority rent health professions preparatory scholar­ system setting forth the ten highest priority addition, the bill would establish a fund to in­ ship program for Indians at the following inpatient and outpatient construction or creae allocations to those tribes that are most authorization levels: $3 million in FY 89; renovation projects. deficient in health care providers, facilities, $3.7 million in FY 90; $4.4 million in FY 91; Section 302. Requires the IHS to develop and other resources. Finally, the bill would and $5.1 million in FY 92. and implement a 10-year plan to provide September 7, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 22769 safe water supply and sanitary sewage and Section 612. Directs the IHS to pay for organization through the fund raiser bowl for solid waste disposal facUlties to Indian services to Indians in Montana who are indi­ kids. homes and communities. Also requires the gent and eligible for county charity care Francis Smith received his 1988 National IHS to submit annually to the Congress a pending conclusion of litigation. sanitation facUlty priority system. Author­ Section 613. Directs the Secretary to fund Big Brother of the Year award at the Big izes $3.85 million for each of the fiscal years a demonstration project by the Tohono Brothers/Big Sisters of America Conference in 1990-1992 to enable the IHS to provide fi­ O'odham tribe of Arizona to take over the Milwaukee, WI, on June 23, 1988. When he nancial and technical assistance, training, IHS health care delivery system serving the was given his award by the great Pittsburgh and emergency repairs to Indian tribes oper­ tribe. The authorization is $275,000 for FY Stealers wide receiver Lynn Swann, I am cer­ ating sanitation facUlties. 89, $275,000 for FY 90, and $75,000 for FY tain that it was the happiest and most satisfy­ Section 303. Specifies the conditions 91. ing moment of Mr. Smith's life. under which the Secretary may accept non­ Section 614. Directs the Secretary to make Francis, I salute you for the joy and mean­ IRS funds for the renovation or moderniza­ grants to the San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico, tion of IHS facUlties. for substance abuse treatment services, at ing that you have given to the lives of young Section 304. Provides for the disposition an authorized level of $250,000 for each of men, and want you to know that I am willing of the Bethel, Alaska, Hospital upon a final FY 90 and FY 91. to help you out in this effort in any way that I administrative ruling by the Interior De­ Section 615. Requires the Secretaries of can. Thus, it is with thanks and special pleas­ partment. Health and Human Services, Interior, and ure that I join with the people of the 17th Con­ TITLE IV. URBAN INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES Energy to conduct a joint study with respect gressional District in paying tribute to the zest Section 401. Revises and extends, under to nuclear resources health hazards on for life and humanitarian achievements of Mr. the authority of the Snyder Act, the cur­ Indian lands. Francis A. Smith, the 1988 National Big Broth­ rent urban Indian health program, with no Section 616. Prohibits the IHS from using er of the Year. specific authorization levels. Depo-provera to stop menses in mentally re­ Section 402. Clarifies the definition of the tarded women unless such use is specifically authorized by the FDA. term "urban Indian organization." HONORING STATE REPRESENTA­ TITLE V. ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS Section 617. Provides that the language in the HHS appropriations bill limiting the TIVE AMOS HUTCHINSON Section 501. Provides a statutory basis for performance of abortions shall apply to the the recent elevation of the IHS to agency IHS for the fiscal year to which the lan­ status within the Public Health Service of guage applies. HON. JOHN P. MURTHA the Department of Health and Human Serv­ ices. Requires the IHS to establish an auto­ OF PENNSYLVANIA mated management information system for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the IHS, including financial and patient A TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS SMITH care data. Wednesday, September 7, 1988 TITLE VI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I want to take Section 601. Authorizes the IHS to lease OF OHIO special note of the retirement from the Penn­ facUlties owned by Indian tribes for the pur­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sylvania State Legislature of a personal friend, pose of delivering health services. and an outstanding legislator, Amos Hutchin­ Section 602. Revises and extends the cur­ Wednesday, September 7, 1988 son. rent authority establishing Arizona as a Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise I served with "Hutch" in the Pennsylvania contract health service delivery area in order to pay tribute to Mr. Francis A. Smith, House, and I have stayed in touch with him in through 1991. Section 603. Codifies criteria for eligibility a very special resident of my 17th Congres­ recent years, particularly after reapportion­ for IHS services with respect to California sional District. It is truly one of my most ex­ ment when we both represented parts of Indians. hilarating and proudest moments as a Westmoreland County. Section 604. Delineates the contract Member of Congress to be able to inform my In thinking back over the career of Amos health service delivery area in California. fellow Members of the U.S. House of Repre­ Hutchinson, there are many words that come Section 605. Requires the IHS, with re­ sentatives that Francis Smith was named Na­ to my mind. Independent; committed; honest; spect to health program and facilities oper­ tional Big Brother of the Year for 1988. Please truthful; able; concerned; and dedicated. ated by tribal contractors, to pay the same allow me a few moments to inform you about But there is one description that comes to expenses as the IHS covers in the programs and facilities it operates. this great addition to the human race. mind above the others: Amos Hutchinson was Section 606. Prohibits the Secretary from Mr. Smith resides at 20 Brookline Avenue in a dedicated American. In that deceptively removing a National Health Service Corps Youngstown, OH with his lovely wife Ginger simple phrase, you can tell a great deal about physician from an Indian site unless the and doting son Scott. He has served as big Amos Hutchinson, and a great deal about why Secretary assures there will be no reduction brother to three outstanding young men over our governmental system is the best in the in services. the past 13 years: John Banko of Youngs­ world. Section 607. Describes the circumstances town, a graduate of Chaney High School who "Hutch" was the true citizen-legislator. He under which IHS facilities can make serv­ intends to become a top student at Youngs­ worked for his people. He carried his area's ices available to persons who are not eligible Indians. town State University; Joe Silva, a YSU stu­ message to Harrisburg. He stayed true to the Section 608. Directs the IHS to develop dent majoring in management and an energet­ principles of democratic government. He ex­ and implement a plan to reduce the rates of ic retail store employee; and David Altman of pressed his views forcefully, but he respected infant mortality, maternal mortality, and McDonald, OH, a star pupil at McDonald Ele­ the well-thought-out conclusions of an oppo­ fetal alcohol syndrome among Indians to mentary School. Through Mr. Smith, each of nent. In retiring he commented, "My whole specified levels by 1993. these wonderful young men have received the career in the legislature has been a highlight. Section 609. Requires the IHS to provide guidance, love, and attention that every It's an honor to represent the people of West­ contract health services to members of the person needs. moreland County". Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indi­ ans. Besides being named National Big Brother And it has been an honor for the State leg­ Section 610. Directs the Secretary to of the Year, Mr. Smith was also named Re­ islature and for the people of Westmoreland report to Congress by September 30, 1990, gional Big Brother of the Year for 1988 and County to have Amos Hutchinson in the State on the feasibility of an arrangement for Mahoning Valley Big Brother of the Year for house of representatives. sharing of services and facUlties between 1982. Mr. Smith's mind-boggling devotion as a The numbers and facts show 20 years of the IHS and the V.A. Authorizes the IHS big brother has been slavish and exhaustive. service, supervision of a reorganization of clinic in Ft. Duchesne, Utah, to serve veter- He has served as president of Mahoning PennDOT and rebuilding the State's highway ans. Valley Big Brothers for the past 2 years and system where his accomplishments were Section 611. Requires that the IHS submit an impact report to the Congress if, in allo­ has been a member of their board of trustees much too regularly overlooked, the only cur­ cating funds, it reduces the base resources for the last 12 years. His accomplishments rent member to chair two committees, and a of any recurring program, project, or activi­ also include coordinating and acquiring toys State law compensating volunteer firemen, po­ ty of a Service Unit by 5 percent or more in for the Big Brothers Christmas Party since licemen, and prison guards killed in the line of any fiscal year. 1978, and obtaining countless dollars for his duty. 22770 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 7, 1988 But behind those numbers stands a dedicat­ held for longer than 6 months), was entitled rate of 15 percent. By enacting this legisla­ ed American, a man of principle, a man who to preferential tax treatment. In general, 60 tion, Congress and this Commission can was always "Hutch" to neighbor, friend, or percent of the long-term capital gain was help to maintain a favorable atmosphere for excluded from tax. The highest effective economic growth and encourage sensible in­ foe, a good friend of mine, and a man in tax rate on a long-term capital gain was, novative risk-taking. In addition to raising whose government service we can all appreci­ therefore, 20 percent <40 percent of the revenues through enhanced investment, the ate and are all a little better because of his long-term gain subject to tax times the reduced rate will create more jobs and work. highest marginal tax rate, 50 percent>. thereby also raise more revenue. A reduc­ Interestingly, capital gain is a voluntary tion in the rate will correct one of the great tax. It is the individual taxpayer who de­ blunders of the Tax Reform Act of 1986. TESTIMONY FOR PREFERENTIAL cides that he wants to sell an asset and I thank the members of the National Eco­ TREATMENT OF CAPITAL therefore pay the corresponding tax. Tax­ nomic Commission for providing me the op­ GAINS SUBMITTED TO NEC payers want to maximize profits. Logic dic­ portunity to present my views. I look for­ tates that a lower tax would encourage ward to working with you in the future. sales, whil~ a higher tax rate stifles sales. HON. PHILIP M. CRANE With an increase in sales, one will find that OF ILLINOIS increased activity leads to higher revenues. TRIBUTE TO SGT. BILL LEWIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The federal government can only collect re­ Wednesday, September 7, 1988 ceipts on capital gains when taxpayers sell their assets for profit. HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, in these times of In the early 1970s, Congress doubled the OF CALIFORNIA revenue shortfalls and overburdening taxes, maximum tax rate on capital gains from 25 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the preferential treatment of capital gains is percent to 49 percent. The motivation for an avenue that will provide revenues and this dramatic increase was to increase tax Wednesday, September 7, 1988 lessen the tax burden on the American revenues; but these high tax rates on capital Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, Califor­ gains caused those years to be one of the people. I recently had the privilege to submit most unproductive in recent history in nia's 19th District is blessed with a wealth of testimony to the National Economic Commis­ terms of capital investment and small busi­ dedicated public servants-it is a part of what sion on preferential treatment for capital ness growth. The venture capital needed to makes living there such a pleasure-and so it gains. The following is the text of that testimo­ start new businesses and the growth for cor­ is always a special occasion when I have an ny: porations virtually disappeared. A period of opportunity to recognize any one of them indi­ WRITTEN TESTIMONY OF PHILIP M. CRANE, economic stagnation ensued, and many cor­ vidually. One of those outstanding individuals COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, AUGUST porations went under, went deeply into has to be Sgt. Bill Lewis, who is retiring Sep­ 17, 1988 debt, or in the case of many new high tech­ tember 16, after over 32 years of dedicated nology firms, were forced to sell or license Thank you for giving me the opportunity their products to foreign corporations. police work. to present my views to the National Eco­ Then, in 1978, behind the leadership of Since 1956 Bill Lewis has served his home­ nomic Commission. In this day and age of the late Congressman Bill Steiger, Congress town of Oxnard very well, working in vice and increasing Congressional spending and a narcotics, on the special enforcement team, runaway budget deficit, it is obvious we acted to reduce the capital gains tax rate need to return to basic bugetary principles. from 49 percent to 28 percent. The results patrol, canine unit, detectives, and finally as a The federal government, like a family, must were astonishing even to those who had pro­ sergeant in the traffic division. On September establish an effective budget in which ex­ posed the reduction: in a mere 18 months, 16, the Oxnard Peace Officers Association will more than $1 billion of new venture capital be sponsoring a retirement dinner to honor penditures do not excede revenues. All too poured into funds for investment in new often, Members of Congress pass pet pork­ and growing companies. With a further re­ Sergeant Lewis, including a special "roast" barrel projects without regard to how the duction to 20 percent in 1981, this country and a presentation of "The Bumper Morgan project will be financed. Consequently, the experienced a virtual explosion of invest­ Award" by actor George Kennedy. burden falls on the Members of the Ways I know that I speak for the citizenry of the and Means Committee to devise ways in ment and capital formation. This seemingly which to raise revenues by increasing un­ innocent preferential treatment for capital 19th District when I thank Sergeant Lewis for popular taxes, usually on the business com­ gains created millions of new jobs and in­ his years of dedicated service, and wish him munity. creased revenues taken in by the Treasury well in the future. It is comforting to know that Department. In 1979, the first year of the RAISING REVENUES-NOT TAXES his dedication to duty will be continued by his Steiger tax cut, $11.7 billion in capital gains two sons, Bob Lewis and Bill Lewis II, who It is imperative that the Members of Con­ revenues were collected, up from $8.1 billion gress and the National Economic Commis­ collected in 1977, and $9.3 billion collected also work for the Oxnard Police Department. sion understand that the answer can only be in 1978. achieved through reduction of expenses, tax Preferential treatment of capital gains is incentives that encourage growth, and fiscal an essential building block in the continuing THE NORTHEAST-MIDWEST ECO­ responsibility. The continued growth of the resurgence of this country's economy. This NOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE economy is the most important step in cre­ is a tax treatment that affects most tax­ ating revenues through income tax on new paying Americans. The affluent, the middle wage earners in new jobs. One way to stimu­ class, the small businessman are all affected HON. JIM LEACH late growth is by increasing capital that is by this taxation. Homeowners do not sell OF IOWA available to invest not only in new, but ex­ their dwellings, farmers do not sell their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panding ventures. The taxation of earnings parcels, small businesses do not generate on investments, or capital gains taxes, venture capital unless tax levels make it Wednesday, September 7, 1988 should receive preferential treatment to worthwhile for them to do so. Recognizing Mr. LEACH of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, the expand the development of capital re­ that this item of the tax code affects all as­ number of Federal programs to stimulate eco­ sources in this country. As an added bonus, pects of the economy, we must understand nomic development has fallen sharply since the preferential treatment of capital gains that this issue cuts across party lines. This 1981. Fortunately, many States have imple­ would add to the coffers at Treasury, and isn't conservative issue, a liberal issue, a thus, help reduce the deficit. According to a supply-side issue, a Keynesian, or any other mented innovative programs of their own in much publicized study by Professor Law­ specific cause. It is an issue that is good for order to spur economic vitality and develop­ rence Lindsey, using simulations of Dr. America. What better signal to send the ment. Martin Feldstein's capital gains model, the people of this country, than a message from The Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coa­ revenue optimizing rate will be achieved this newly created committee that states: lition has documented many of these success­ with a drop in the rate from 28 percent to "We support the innovators of this country ful programs in the 1988 edition of "The 15 percent. in building tomorrow's dreams, today." Guide to State and Federal Resources for Capital gains are those gains resulting History proves that the preferential treat­ Economic Development," which was released from the sale of capital assets, such as ment of capital gains provides a more dy­ stocks, bonds and real estate. Until the pas­ namic and lucrative economy while provid­ today. This valuable guide contains outlines of sage of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, long­ ing additional revenues to the federal gov­ remaining Federal programs as well as a term capital gain (long-term gain was that ernment. It is essential that we restore the useful anthology of 460 brief case studies­ resulting from the sale of a capital asset capital gains tax treatment to a maximum drawn from every State in the Nation-that il- September 7, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 22771 lustrate the strong initiative taken at the State property taxes as usual, but deposits the World War II at the barrel works in Niles. level. new taxes generated by the expansion in Today, she enjoys the pleasures of her nine This scholarly work will help Federal, State, the college's special repayment fund. The grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. program places a lien on the employer's and local policymakers meet the challenge of business property until the bonds are repaid It is with pride, honor, and pleasure that I a rapidly changing economy. I strongly recom­ in full. These payments are part of the em­ salute an outstanding individual, on behalf of mend "The Guide to State and Federal Re­ ployer's regular annual property tax liabil­ the people of the 17th Congressional District. sources for Economic Development" to all of ity and carry the same penalties for nonpay­ May Louise continue to find happiness and my colleagues in the coalition. This guide con­ ment. The college pledges its special fund to hope in the years to come. tains a wealth of information that will be useful the payment of principal and interest on in promoting the continued economic revital­ the bonds. Though the INJTP is self-fund­ ization of the Northeast-Midwest region. ing, certificates are secured by the commu­ MR. DUKAKIS "YOUR RECORD nity-college district through a provision im­ IS NOT REASSURING" At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to plementing a stand-by tax fund in the event enter one of these brief studies from my home of a business' failure or inability to repay. State of Iowa into the RECORD. New and expanding firms in almost any HON. PHIUP M. CRANE IOWA INDUSTRIAL NEW JOBS TRAINING industry qualify for entry into the program. OF ILLINOIS PROGRAM Retail, health, and professional service busi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OBJECTIVE nesses are not eligible for program assist­ The Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training ance. Wednesday, September 7, 1988 Program provides funds for linking PROGRAM IN PRACTICE Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, as my colleagues area community colleagues and businesses According to program officials, the INJTP know, Mr. James Schlesinger has dealt with to train and employ workers using an incre­ is the only state training program in the national security for every President since mental property tax financing mechanism. nation using tax increment financing as a Dwight Eisenhower. Given that Mr. Schlesin­ DESCRIPTION funding scheme. The 1986 reforms to the federal tax code contained a grandfather ger has served as Director of the CIA in both The INJTP began operations in 1983 fol­ the Nixon and Ford administrations and was lowing its establishment by the Iowa state clause allowing the program to continue to legislature. Designed and run by the Iowa use tax-increment financing to repay bonds later appointed to Jimmy Carter's Cabinet as Department of Economic Development issued by the Iowa colleges, even though the Secretary of Energy, we must recognize that , the program lowers firms' costs of new legislation placed restrictions on tax in­ he is a nonpartisan expert on national securi­ expanding their work forces and locating crement financing in general. ty. Hence, his criticism of Mr. Dukakis' grasp The program offers a strong expansion in­ new facilities in the state. of defense issues must be taken seriously. In The INJTP coordinates relationships be­ centive to businesses, which essentially are receiving free training aid in return for the the following article, "Your Record Is Not Re­ tween Iowa businesses providing new jobs, assuring", Mr. Schlesinger describes why we and postsecondary schools capable of de­ ordinary payment of taxes on designated signing customized training specifically for property and salaries from the new jobs. should not trust Mr. Dukakis to protect our na­ those new jobs. A joint agreement between These taxes on the expanded portion of the tional security interests. an eligible Iowa business and local commu­ business are not made any higher, but [From Time Magazine, Aug. 1, 19881 rather are earmarked for expenditure in the nity college begins the process. The business "YOUR RECORD Is NoT REASSURING" puts together a training plan for a future Jobs Training Program. The IDED fills a job position by working out an educational purely technical assistance and oversight DEAR GovERNOR DuKAKis: While congratu­ program with the college. The educational role in the Jobs Training Program. For the lating you on your nomination, many of us component can take many forms including most part, the program is run by Iowa's who have worked for the nation's security but not limited to classroom sessions, con­ "merged area" schools (15 area community in Democratic and Republican Administra­ sulting, preparation of training manuals, college districts throughout the state> and tions feel trepidation about your views­ and on-the-job training. Once the business by the participating businesses. The state and, more important, your instincts-on cru­ and the college reach agreement, the IDED has experienced little difficulty with the re­ cial defense issues. All that we have to go on provides technical assistance and oversight. tirement of bonds, and has never had to im­ are your actions as Governor and your The program is completely funded by plement the stand-by tax. To date, 153 statements in the campaign. bonds in the form of training certificates training projects have been carried out As chief executive of Massachusetts, you sold by the college. Proceeds of the sale fi­ through the program, providing training for have had an opportunity to affect the na­ nance legal fees, 13,872 job positions. tional-security policy of the country as a underwriter fees, and indirect administra­ whole, and your record is not reassuring. tive costs to the college. One percent of the You have steadily prevented Massachusetts' bond sale amount goes to the state for ad­ TRIBUTE TO LOUISE CERVONE participation in the Ground Wave Emergen­ ministration cost and partially funds the cy Network, a communications system de­ Iowa Business-Industry Information and HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. signed to transmit warnings or presidential orders to the Strategic Air Command and Training Network. The balance of the pro­ OF OHIO ceeds are available to the business for reim­ the North American Aerospace Defense bursement of the training costs it incurs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Command if the nation were under nuclear Training may include screening, skills as­ Wednesday, September 7, 1988 attack. Of 56 intended GWEN sites around sessment, and testing; in-plant instruction; the country, 52 have now been completed. on-the-job training; and specialized training Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Only your state and Rhode Island continue customized to the employers' specific needs, to pay tribute to Mrs. Louise Cervone, a won­ as holdouts. This Massachusetts gap in the among others. In addition to the cost of in­ derful young lady who just celebrated her 84th national-warning system is particularly dis­ structors, materials, and other training birthday on August 12, 1988. This special quieting since the primary radar installation needs, the bond proceeds may be used to re­ woman has lived a long and dedicated life, for detecting a submarine-launched missile imburse an employer for up to 50 percent of touching many people who refer to her simply attack is located on Cape Cod. the wages and fringe benefits paid to work­ as "Gram." In your 1986 letter to the Air Force ob­ ers during the training period. jecting to the placement of GWEN in Mas­ Responsibility for repayment of these Though she has experienced some of life's sachusetts, you suggested that having such bonds rests on the business receiving direct tragedies, Louise has remained undaunted a communications system might encourage benefits from the training project. Bonds throughout her years. After marrying the "boy the "mistaken belief that nuclear war can are repaid in two ways. Under the program's next door," Louis and Louise had three be kept under control once it begins" and tax increment financing system, the future daughters and a son. However, her happiness thereby "make national leaders more in­ taxes on the portion of the firm's property was interrupted by the tragic death of Louis clined to let one begin." Governor, what used for its job expansion are diverted to re­ when she was 33. Left alone to raise her four deters war is the completeness and integrity payment of the bonds. The financing may children, Louise succeeded in raising them to of the U.S. deterrent, and secure communi­ also be repaid through a portion of the em­ cations enhance our deterrent. Yet you ployers' withholding payments on state be caring and responsible individuals. seem to suggest that the way to deter war is income taxes. A business also may use a Born and raised in Niles, OH, Louise still re­ to be unprepared to respond. combination of the two methods. sides there and is an active member of Our In a matter less consequential but perhaps Under the property tax method, the Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She also equally indicative, in your ten years as Gov­ county auditor collects the firm's annual joined the working world for a brief time during ernor you have declined all invitations to 22772 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 7, 1988 visit Hanscom Air Force Base, the premier A more realistic estimate would be tens of THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM mllitary facWty in Massachusetts and the billions of dollars a year. Strengthening GOES ON home of the Air Force's Electronic Systems NATO's abWty to deter war should not be Division. Four ESD commanders have invit­ simply an afterthought for a politician who ed you. Accepting such invitations is the may have painted himself into a comer by HON. NORMAN F. LENT normal political practice, and other Massa­ opposing strategic nuclear programs; a true chusetts officials have regularly done so. conventional defense initiative will require OF NEW YORK Your unwillingness to visit Hanscom has led additional expenditures roughly on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many of us to wonder whether you are vis­ order of the Strategic Defense Initiative Wednesday, September 7, 1988 cerally antimllitary. itself. As you seek to become the leader of Your campaign statements to date have the free world and our Commander in Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, I will done little to dissipate such concerns. You Chief, many of us hope that you will ac­ have the opportunity to shake hands with a have explicitly opposed America's latest quire a better feel for these complexities.­ man I met 5 years ago in the Soviet Union, a intercontinental ballistic missile, the MX; James Schlesinger. man who waited 10 years for his freedom. I plans for a small, single-warhead mobile met Yakov Rabinovich along with other Soviet ICBM, the Midgetman; the B-1 and Stealth bombers. You have also urged a ban on all THE N-LRA BILL Jewish refuseniks during a congressional trip missile test flights. You have indicated that to the Soviet Union in 1983. Yakov, a ship­ you would terminate or radically reduce the building engineer from Leningrad, was refused Strategic Defense Initiative