E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 107 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 148 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2002 No. 61 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was move to the city. In rural New Mexico, policy. The Bush administration also called to order by the Speaker pro tem- many people have been tied to the land fails to recognize we are in different pore (Mr. BOOZMAN). and their homes for generations. Forc- times. In 1995 the economy was expand- f ing people to move is not good public ing. We had unprecedented job growth. policy, and it is undermining the vital- Now we have high unemployment, and DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO ity of rural America. The solution is it is sluggish growth. It is essential TEMPORE flexibility for States to design their that the States receive adequate re- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- programs, and the solution is transpor- sources to do the job. fore the House the following commu- tation. Transportation should be a key The administration shortchanges part of any welfare reform. nication from the Speaker: these reforms at a time when State Another issue relates to the jobs peo- Washington, DC, May 14, 2002. budgets are in deficit. The administra- ple are filling. Is this the kind of em- I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN tion bill imposes massive new man- BOOZMAN to act as Speaker pro tempore on ployment where an individual can dates and additional costs on States this day. move up the economic ladder and sup- that cannot be met. The Congressional J. DENNIS HASTERT, port a family? Many times these are Speaker of the House of Representatives. minimum-wage jobs with no real fu- Budget Office has estimated the new work requirements in the bill will cost f ture. So we must provide meaningful the States up to $11 billion over 5 MORNING HOUR DEBATES job training so that an individual not only gets a job, but that that job opens years. Yet this bill contains no new The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the doors to better future opportuni- funding. ant to the order of the House of Janu- ties. Governors, State legislators, mayors, ary 23, 2002, the Chair will now recog- Welfare recipients want to work, but welfare directors and poverty experts nize Members from lists submitted by they also want to take care of their have all indicated that these mandates the majority and minority leaders for children. This is the common dilemma cannot be met. Forty-seven out of 47 morning hour debates. The Chair will faced by welfare parents, many of States surveyed by the National Gov- alternate recognition between the par- whom are single mothers with chil- ernor’s Association indicated that the ties, with each party limited to not to dren. The last thing we should do in bill requires fundamental changes in exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, the name of reform is send parents to their welfare programs. Why would an except the majority leader, the minor- work and leave the children without administration which supports States ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- adequate nurturing and care. That is rights craft a bill with so many Federal ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. why child care is a critical component mandates and so little State flexi- The Chair recognizes the gentleman of a successful welfare reform effort. bility? from New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) for 5 If we have learned anything in this Just a word on how we deal with minutes. reform effort, it is that States should these bills. I would urge the Republican f have the flexibility to meet the goals of putting people to work in good jobs, leadership to have a full and open de- STATES NEED FLEXIBILITY IN while children get good quality day- bate on the issue of welfare reform and WELFARE REFORM care. Inner cities and rural areas face temporary assistance to needy fami- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. enormous challenges because fre- lies. Too many times in recent days we Speaker, we have passed welfare re- quently jobs do not exist nearby. With have taken up bills where no amend- form out of this body; and as a result, flexibility, States have been able to ments are allowed by the minority. we are putting more people to work. achieve big strides. Without flexibility, Many times no opposition bill is even Welfare rolls have been cut in half in States will fail in these important allowed on the floor, or a motion to re- many States. With these successes in tasks. commit. That is not a democratic proc- mind, now is the time to look at what Unfortunately, the administration ess. It does not serve this body well. It is working and what is not. bill that the House is going to consider does not serve the country well. One of the biggest problems is how this week fails to recognize why we Mr. Speaker, I would urge the Repub- reform is impacting the rural areas of have made progress. It undercuts the lican leadership to bring this bill be- America. In rural America, where there flexibility of the States. It provides for fore this body under an open rule, are not many job opportunities, we are rigid Federal mandates which are good allow full debate, and allow the House telling people to leave their homes and political talking points, but bad public to work its will.

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VerDate Apr 18 2002 01:49 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.000 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY I think it is wrong. Thanks to the RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bush tax cut, Jose and Magdalena The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the order of the House of Janu- Castillo of Joliet, Illinois, saw their ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- ary 23, 2002, the gentleman from Illi- marriage tax penalty eliminated. Of clares the House in recess until 2 p.m. nois (Mr. WELLER) is recognized during course, we are going to have legislation today. morning hour debates for 5 minutes. this week which is going to help low- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 43 Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, this and moderate-income married couples. minutes p.m.) the House stood in recess week we have an important piece of It will more quickly phase in so mar- until 2 p.m. legislation which is coming to the ried couples in the low- and moderate- f floor, a product of the Committee on income range will see much quicker 1400 Ways and Means, legislation which is marriage tax relief. b entitled H.R. 4626, Encouraging Work But I would also note, unfortunately AFTER RECESS and Supporting Marriage Act of 2002. because of the arcane rules of Congress, The recess having expired, the House Essentially this legislation does two not of the House but of the other body, was called to order by the Speaker pro things: it expands and reforms the that the Bush tax cut was forced to be tempore (Mr. PENCE) at 2 p.m. temporary which means it expires at a work opportunity tax credit, a hiring f incentive to give those on welfare an certain point; and the 100 million opportunity to go to work. American taxpayers who have seen PRAYER Yesterday, I stood with President their taxes lowered, which is everybody The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Bush in Chicago at the United Parcel who pays income taxes has seen their Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Service facility where he highlighted income taxes lowered, and 3.9 million Lord of history and source of benevo- this very program which has provided families with children have been to- lent providence, You know the times opportunities for thousands and thou- tally removed from the income tax and govern the seasons of life; help sands of Chicago residents to go from rolls, which means thanks to the Bush Your servants who work in the House welfare to work; and clearly the Work tax cut, they no longer pay income of Representatives to seize the oppor- Opportunity Tax Credit, which was a taxes, they will see those taxes reim- tunity of the present moment and give creation of Ronald Reagan, is one of posed unless we make permanent the You glory. those provisions which is working as Bush tax cut. As Members assemble today, may we see our Nation’s welfare rolls cut in Now for couples like Jose and they be encouragement to one another. half and 9 million Americans move Magdalena Castillo of Joliet, Illinois, May those who are dealing with illness from welfare to work. they are going to see their marriage or the great loss of a loved one be con- The other key part of the Encour- tax penalty reimposed; and they will be soled. Assure them, by Your spirit, aging Work and Supporting Marriage suffering it once again unless we make that You are with them in their every Act of 2002 is legislation which much the Bush tax cut permanent. need. more quickly phases in the marriage I am proud to say that this House Enable the people of this Nation to tax relief provisions which are part of under the leadership of the gentleman seek lasting values that will bind this what we nicknamed the Bush tax cut from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT) and the country together and bring eternal joy signed into law last year. gentleman from California (Mr. THOM- to a changing world. In their desire to Over the last several years, I have AS), the chairman of the Committee on accomplish Your holy will, make them had the opportunity to come to this Ways and Means, and the persistence one in mind and heart, that leadership floor and talk about the unfairness of and convictions of the House Repub- may be honored and the diverse peoples our complicated Tax Code and how our lican majority, we have voted in the of this Nation may live in harmony and current Tax Code historically has pun- House to make the Bush tax cut per- take sheer delight in Your presence, ished marriage, a very basic institution manent because we do not want to see now and forever. Amen. in our society. In fact, I believe the couples such as Jose and Magdalena f most important institution in our soci- Castillo of Joliet, Illinois, have to pay THE JOURNAL ety is marriage. Unfortunately, up that marriage tax penalty again. It is until President Bush’s signature sign- wrong; it is unfair. And it is wrong that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing the Bush tax cut into law, our Tax under our Tax Code, married couples Chair has examined the Journal of the Code punished marriage. paid higher taxes just because they are last day’s proceedings and announces Let me give an example of what the married. to the House his approval thereof. marriage tax penalty is and was. Under My hope is before the end of this year Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- our Tax Code prior to the Bush tax cut, that we will be able to obtain bipar- nal stands approved. Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Speaker, pursu- 43 million married working couples tisan support in both the House and ant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote paid on average $1,700 more in higher Senate for adoption of a permanency on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval taxes just because they were married. I for the Bush tax cut, for marriage tax penalty relief, for elimination of the of the Journal. do not believe that is right; I do not be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The death tax, for across-the-board rate re- lieve that is fair. And I am proud to question is on the Speaker’s approval ductions, for retirement savings as well say that House Republicans made it a of the Journal. priority to work with the President to as the opportunities to save for college The question was taken; and the eliminate the marriage tax penalty. education. Speaker pro tempore announced that Those are good things; but unfortu- I would also note what creates the the ayes appeared to have it. marriage tax penalty is married cou- nately, they are temporary. Unless we Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Speaker, I object ples file their taxes jointly. A single make the Bush tax cut permanent, all to the vote on the ground that a person files single and married couples of those things, marriage tax penalty quorum is not present and make the file jointly, which means there is a relief, death tax repeal, retirement sav- point of order that a quorum is not combined income. If there are two in- ings opportunities by increased con- present. comes, that pushes the couple into a tributions to IRAs and 401(k)s, an op- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- higher tax bracket and in most cases portunity to see taxes lowered overall ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- creates the marriage tax penalty. because of rate reductions for every- ceedings on this question will be post- I have a couple here from my district one, those taxes are going to go back poned. I would like to introduce, Jose and up. Let us make the Bush tax cut per- The point of no quorum is considered Magdalena Castillo from Joliet, Illi- manent. Let us help couples such as withdrawn. nois. They are both in the workforce. Jose and Magdalena Castillo see their f They have a son, Eduardo, as well as a marriage tax penalty eliminated per- daughter, Carolina. They paid about manently. Let us get the Senate and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE $1,200 in higher taxes just because they the House to make the Bush tax cut The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the are married prior to the Bush tax cut. permanent. gentleman from Texas (Mr. LAMPSON)

VerDate Apr 18 2002 00:13 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.003 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2393 come forward and lead the House in the ploitation Act of 2002, which would ban that every day. And I am glad that the Pledge of Allegiance. exploitative child modeling, banning men and women of the Suffolk County Mr. LAMPSON led the Pledge of Alle- all Web sites that charge fees to view Police Department could join us on giance as follows: models 16 years of age and under that this day. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the do not promote products or services be- f United States of America, and to the Repub- yond the child. TRUTH IN DOMAIN NAMES ACT lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The children in these sites are in con- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. tact with the customers through e-mail (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- f and in some more extreme cases mission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- OVERDUE BOOKS AND CHILD through actual meetings. They put marks.) PORNOGRAPHY children in great danger both psycho- logical and physical. Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, the Inter- (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- I urge Members to join the gen- net can be a force for good or a force mission to address the House for 1 tleman from Florida (Mr. FOLEY) and for evil. At its best the Web is used to minute and to revise and extend his re- me and work to end this horrendous disseminate information and provide marks.) practice. educational materials to children. Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I read in f Teachers and parents often encourage the paper recently about a woman from children to turn to the Internet for re- Hazelton, Pennsylvania, who was DON VONARX AND KEN search on school projects; but certain thrown in jail because she had three WHITTAKER, STARS OF LIFE Web sites, Mr. Speaker, intentionally overdue library books. Theresa Keller’s (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given use misleading names to lead children husband used her library card to check permission to address the House for 1 into exposure to pornography. out three library books 2 years ago and minute and to revise and extend his re- Last week I sought to address this never returned them. Well, not long marks.) problem on the Internet with H.R. 4658, afterwards, Mrs. Keller found herself Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, last the Truth in Domain Names Act. The living in a domestic violence shelter. week I had a wonderful opportunity to bill would punish those who use mis- She did not even know about the meet two exceptional emergency tech- leading domain names to attract chil- books. Nevertheless, the judge through nicians from Reno, Nevada: Don dren to pornographic Internet sites, her in jail for several days for failing to Vonarx and Ken Whittaker. who can be fined up to $250,000 or face pay her library fines. These two Reno EMTs were recently 2 years in prison. Now, while all of this was happening, granted the Stars of Life Award which The Good Book tells us that whoever the Supreme Court of the United is the highest honor given in their pro- causes one of the least of these little States ruled that virtual child pornog- fessional field. Don and Ken are tre- ones to sin ought to have a millstone raphy was legal. It seems the Supreme mendous examples of tenacious, com- tied around his neck. While we cannot Court thinks that everyone has a con- passionate, and remarkable individuals legislate that retribution, Mr. Speaker, stitutional right to child pornography who have shown courage and leadership surely we can pass the Truth in Do- on the computer. So my question is in their professional commitment. main Names Act. It penalizes those this: How is it that the American judi- Whether training hundreds of emer- who would lead children to view this cial system is throwing women in jail gency care providers, deploying life- prurient material. I urge my colleagues for overdue library books but at the saving equipment to those in need, or in this institution to join many of us same time telling pornographers that designing speciality EMT classes for on both sides of the aisle to support the they are free to continue to make child people of every age, these gentlemen Truth in Domain Names Act. pornography on computers? have shown extraordinary success in f Mr. Speaker, something is very helping to save lives throughout Ne- wrong here. vada. Their success is reflected in both ABOLISH NUCLEAR ARMS f their accomplishments and especially (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given in their professional and personal rela- permission to address the House for 1 CHILD ONLINE PROTECTION ACT tionships with student and colleagues. minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. LAMPSON asked and was given We are truly blessed to have both marks.) permission to address the House for 1 Don Vonarx and Ken Whittaker work- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, seem- minute and to revise and extend his re- ing as emergency medical technicians ingly when the United States and Rus- marks.) in my home town of Reno, and I am sia would get together to announce an Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, again I honored to know them both. arms reduction treaty, that would be digress from my story of Ludwig Koonz f important news for the world. I think who is in Italy and most anxious to re- any time the United States and Russia turn to the United States of America. I HONORING THE SUFFOLK COUNTY sit down and talk about what can be rise to congratulate the Supreme Court POLICE DEPARTMENT done to eliminate nuclear weapons is on its decision to partially uphold the (Mr. ISRAEL asked and was given an important moment. However, the Child Online Protection Act. permission to address the House for 1 announcement by President Bush and The 1998 law was designed to stop minute and to revise and extend his re- Vladimir Putin that they will sign a children from gaining access to sexual marks.) nuclear pact needs to be scrutinized material on the Internet. As the found- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise very carefully. er and chair of the Congressional Miss- today to welcome to Washington and If you read today’s New York Times ing and Exploited Children’s Caucus, I into the people’s House the brave men you see they say that ‘‘the proposed am glad to see that the Supreme Court and women of the Suffolk County Po- treaty sets no pace for dismantling agreed with Congress that community lice Department who join with us weapons over the next decade, as long standards protecting children should be today as part of a national commemo- as the total number of strategic weap- applied to the World Wide Web. ration at the National Police Memo- ons does not exceed 2,200 in 2012. It per- We have seen an attack lately on the rial. And I want to thank them for the mits the United States to stockpile the laws designed to protect children from heroic and dedicated work they do. dismantled weapons in a form that pornography and exploitation, and we On September 11, my district on would allow them to be reinstalled on all must work together to make sure Long Island lost over 102 people in the missiles or aboard nuclear armed sub- that children remain protected. I urge World Trade Center attack. On Sep- marines in case of an ugly turn of Members to join the gentleman from tember 11 we realized that we had events with any major nuclear power. Florida (Mr. FOLEY) and me in our heros and heroines in our midst. It In short, it is an agreement filled with work to protect innocent children from should not have taken September 11 for escape clauses.’’ the business of sex and pornography. us to understand just how vitally im- The only way that we can really pro- Please support the Child Modeling Ex- portant they are. We should celebrate tect the world against nuclear arms is

VerDate Apr 18 2002 00:13 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.005 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 to work for complete nuclear abolition. viding units trained, equipment, and which a recorded vote or the yeas and That is something that this adminis- ready to defend the United States and nays are ordered, or on which the vote tration has taken a path away from. It its interests all over the globe. is objected to under clause 6 of rule has taken a path towards f XX. deconstructing the nonproliferation Such record votes, if postponed, will treaty towards building new nuclear ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER be taken after debate has concluded on weapons and towards nuclear prolifera- PRO TEMPORE all motions to suspend the rules but tion. This treaty that has been de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- not before 6:30 p.m. today. scribed does not do anything to bring ant to clause 4 of rule I, the Speaker f the world one step away from the signed the following enrolled bill on NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYS- abyss. Friday, May 10, 2002: TEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR f H.R. 2646, to provide for the continu- ACT ation of agricultural programs through DISASTER RELIEF FOR MONTANA fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I move to (Mr. REHBERG asked and was given suspend the rules and pass the bill f permission to address the House for 1 (H.R. 1370) to amend the National Wild- minute and to revise and extend his re- b 1415 life Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to authorize the Secretary of marks.) COMMUNICATION FROM THE the Interior to provide for maintenance Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise on CLERK OF THE HOUSE behalf of American farmers and ranch- and repair of buildings and properties ers to ask this Congress to support dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. located on lands in the National Wild- aster relief assistance this year. PENCE) laid before the House the fol- life Refuge System by lessees of such Montana’s farmers and ranchers are lowing communication from the Clerk facilities, and for other purposes, as entering their fifth, and some cases of the House of Representatives: amended. their sixth, straight year of dev- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, The Clerk read as follows: astating drought conditions. When HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, H.R. 1370 floods ravage the Southwest or when Washington, DC, May 10, 2002. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT, hurricanes touch down along the coast- resentatives of the United States of America in The Speaker, House of Representatives, Wash- Congress assembled, al regions of the United States, this ington, DC. Congress has acted forcefully and SECTION 1. LEASES, PERMITS, AND CONTRACTS DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- FOR BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND rightly to offer immediate and substan- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of PROPERTIES IN THE NATIONAL tial financial assistance to those fami- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM. lies and businesses most in need. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- (a) IN GENERAL.—The National Wildlife On behalf of producers of food in sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 more than a dozen States suffering May 10, 2002 at 2:20 p.m. (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.) is amended by— That the Senate passed without amend- (1) striking section 6 (relating to amend- from the most severe disaster condi- ment H.R. 1840. ments to other laws, which have executed); tions in more than a generation, I ask With best wishes, I am (2) redesignating section 5 (16 U.S.C. 668ee) this Congress to act with equal dili- Sincerely, as section 6; and gence to offer immediate assistance be- JEFF TRANDAHL, (3) inserting after section 4 the following: fore it is finally too late. Clerk of the House. ‘‘SEC. 5. CONCESSION CONTRACTS. f f ‘‘(a) CONTRACT REQUIREMENT.—(1) The Sec- retary shall not award any concession that HONORING THE NATIONAL GUARD COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. authorizes a person to use any land or water (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina JOHN E. BALDACCI, MEMBER OF in the System for any activity described in asked and was given permission to ad- CONGRESS subsection (b), except under a contract that complies with the requirements established dress the House for 1 minute and to re- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- under subsection (c). vise and extend his remarks.) fore the House the following commu- ‘‘(2) The Secretary may not award a con- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. nication from the Honorable JOHN E. tract required under this subsection except Speaker, in May we celebrate National BALDACCI, Member of Congress: under a competitive bidding process. ‘‘(b) COVERED CONCESSION ACTIVITIES.—(1) Military Appreciation Month. This CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, The activity referred to in subsection (a) is month we are reminded to actively HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, any activity conducted to provide accom- honor and support all of our men and Washington, DC, May 9, 2002. modations, facilities, or services to members Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, women in uniform who voluntarily risk of the public who are visiting lands or waters Speaker, House of Representatives,Washington, their lives so we may achieve peace in the System, for the purpose of providing DC. through strength. such visitors recreational, educational, or in- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- I would like to give special recogni- terpretive enjoyment of lands or waters in tify you pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules the System. tion to America’s oldest military of the House that I have been served with a branch, the National Guard, which has ‘‘(2) Such activity does not include— subpoena for testimony and documents ‘‘(A) any activity carried out under a pro- celebrated 365 years of service. As a son issued by the Penobscot County Superior of a World War II veteran, myself a curement contract, grant agreement, or co- Court, State of Maine. operative agreement required under chapter colonel in the South Carolina Army After consultation with the Office of Gen- 63 of title 31, United States Code; National Guard and with three sons in eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- ‘‘(B) the performance of volunteer services; the military, I have seen the service ance with the subpoena is not consistent and the Guard provides in defense of Amer- with the privileges and precedents of the ‘‘(C) any activity by a governmental enti- House. Accordingly, I have instructed the Of- ica’s homeland. ty. fice of General Counsel to move to quash the ‘‘(c) STANDARDIZED CONTRACT.—(1) The Sec- My colleagues are extraordinary peo- subpoena. ple who train year-round and are ready retary, acting through the Director, shall Sincerely, issue regulations that establish a standard- at a moment’s notice to leave their JOHN E. BALDACCI, ized contract for purposes of subsection (a). families and jobs to defend liberty. In Member of Congress. ‘‘(2) Regulations under this subsection South Carolina we are fortunate to f shall authorize a contract to use a provision have dedicated leadership with Adju- other than those specified by the regulations tant General Stan Spears. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER only if— Most recently in the war against ter- PRO TEMPORE ‘‘(A) the provision addresses extenuating rorism, over 50,000 Guardsmen and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- circumstances that are specific to a refuge or women have been called to duty. To- ant to the provisions of clause 8 of rule the contract; and ‘‘(B) the provision is approved by the Di- day’s National Guard continues its his- XX, the Chair announces that he will rector in writing. toric dual mission: protecting life and postpone further proceedings today on ‘‘(3) Regulations under this subsection property within our borders while pro- each motion to suspend the rules on shall require in each contract provisions

VerDate Apr 18 2002 01:49 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.007 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2395 that require that any activity conducted in (c) DEADLINE FOR REGULATIONS ESTAB- diana (Mr. SOUDER) and the gentle- the System under the contract— LISHING STANDARDIZED CONTRACT REQUIRE- woman from the Virgin Islands (Mrs. ‘‘(A) must be a compatible use; and MENTS.—The Secretary of the Interior shall CHRISTENSEN) each will control 20 min- ‘‘(B) must be designed to— issue regulations under section 5(c) of the utes. ‘‘(i) conserve the natural and cultural re- National Wildlife Refuge System Adminis- sources of the System; tration Act of 1966, as amended by this sec- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ‘‘(ii) facilitate the enjoyment of the lands tion, by not later than 18 months after the from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER). and waters of the System by visitors to the date of the enactment of this Act. Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- System; and (d) COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION PLAN self such time as I may consume. ‘‘(iii) enhance the such visitors’ knowledge REQUIREMENT.—Section 4(e) of the National President Theodore Roosevelt fos- of the natural resources of the System. Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act tered a conservation legacy when in ‘‘(d) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.—(1) Not- of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd) is amended by adding 1903 he established the first national withstanding any other provision of law, the at the end the following: wildlife refuge, the Pelican Island Na- Secretary shall include, in each contract ‘‘(5) The Secretary shall include, in the that authorizes a person to use any land or comprehensive conservation plan for each tional Wildlife Refuge. It was the first water in the System for any activity de- refuge under this subsection, a description of time the Federal Government set aside scribed in subsection (b), provisions that— the activities that may be conducted in the land just for the sake of wildlife. It has ‘‘(A) authorize the person to maintain or refuge, and the lands, waters, and facilities now become the National Wildlife Ref- repair any improvement on or in such land of the refuge that may be used, under conces- uge System and includes more than 530 or water that the person is authorized to use sion contracts awarded under section 5(a).’’. refuges and thousands of waterfowl for such activity; and (e) PRIOR AMENDMENTS NOT AFFECTED.— production areas. ‘‘(B) treat costs incurred by the person for Nothing in this section shall be construed to Americans have a passion for their affect any amendment made by section 6 of such maintenance or repair as consideration land, and national wildlife refuges em- otherwise required to be paid to the United the National Wildlife Refuge System Admin- States for such use. istration Act of 1966, as in effect before the body this unique American tradition of ‘‘(2) This subsection does not authorize any enactment of this Act, or any provision of public land protection and stewardship. maintenance or repair that is not directly law amended by such section. By visiting and supporting national related to an activity described in subsection (f) ANNUAL REPORT ON NATIONAL WILDLIFE wildlife refuges, Americans will experi- (b) that is authorized by the contract. REFUGE CONCESSIONS.— ence those feelings that God provides ‘‘(3) The United States shall retain title to (1) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—The National us, peace, solitude, comfort, safety and all property that is maintained or repaired Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act a sense of something greater than our- under this subsection. of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.) is further ‘‘(e) NO COMPENSABLE INTEREST.—Nothing amended by adding at the end the following: selves. National wildlife refuges protect in this Act shall be considered to convey to ‘‘SEC. 7. ANNUAL REPORT ON CONCESSION AC- any person any right to compensation for— TIVITIES IN THE SYSTEM. America’s last wild places. They are ‘‘(1) the value of any maintenance activi- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall sub- the only Federal public lands where ties, repairs, construction, or improvements mit by December 31 each year, to the Com- protecting fish and wildlife habitat is on or in land or water in the System; or mittee on Resources of the House of Rep- the first priority. ‘‘(2) buildings, facilities, fixtures, and non- resentatives and the Committee on Environ- National wildlife refuges are Amer- movable equipment that the person is au- ment and Public Works of the Senate, a re- thorized to use under this Act. ica’s outdoor classroom. Several mil- port on concessions activities conducted in lion students and adults learn each ‘‘(f) EXPENDITURE OF FEES AND OTHER PAY- the System. MENTS.—(1) Amounts received by the United ‘‘(b) CONTENTS.—Each report under this year about the natural world on na- States as fees or other payments required section shall describe the following with re- tional wildlife refuges. under any agreement, lease, permit, or con- spect to the period covered by the report: National wildlife refuges are the cor- tract for use of real property located in an ‘‘(1) The number of refuge units in which nerstone of many local economies. area in the System shall be available to the concessions activities were conducted. Many refuges are tourist destinations, Secretary for expenditure in accordance with ‘‘(2) The names and descriptions of services and that means dollars spent in sur- this subsection, without further appropria- offered in the System by each conces- tion. rounding communities. It is estimated sionaire. that visitors to refuges spend over $400 ‘‘(2) Amounts available for expenditure ‘‘(3) A listing of the different types of legal under this subsection may only be used— arrangements under which concessionaires million annually in local economies. ‘‘(A) at the refuge or refuge complex with operated in the System, including contracts, National wildlife refuges help main- respect to which the amounts were received memoranda of understanding, permits, let- tain our heritage by providing places as fees or other payments; ters of agreement, and other arrangements. for present and future generations to ‘‘(B) to increase the quality of the visitor ‘‘(4) Amounts of fees or other payments re- hunt, fish and connect with the out- experience; and ceived by the United States with respect to ‘‘(C) for purposes of— doors. such activities from each concessionaire, and America’s commitment to the Na- ‘‘(i) backlogged repair and maintenance the portion of such funds expended for pur- projects (including projects relating to tional Wildlife Refuge System makes it poses under this Act. the world’s leader in wildlife conserva- health and safety); ‘‘(5) An accounting of the amount of mon- ‘‘(ii) interpretation, signage, habitat, or fa- ies deposited into the fund established by tion. Next year’s Centennial of the Na- cility enhancement; section 401 of the Act of June 15, 1935 (chap- tional Wildlife Refuge System will cel- ‘‘(iii) resource protection and preservation; ter 261; 16 U.S.C. 715s), popularly known as ebrate America’s tradition of wildlife or the refuge revenue sharing fund, and of the conservation. ‘‘(iv) administration of agreements, leases, balance remaining in the fund at the end of As the author of this bill before us, I permits, and contracts from which such the reporting period. am pleased that the House is now amounts are derived. ‘‘(6) A listing of all concession contracts ‘‘(3) Paragraph (1) shall not affect the ap- poised to establish a new concession and other arrangements that were termi- plication of the Act of June 15, 1935 (chapter policy for our National Wildlife Refuge nated or not renewed within the reporting 261; 16 U.S.C. 715s), commonly referred to as period. System. It was during one of our fam- the Refuge Revenue Sharing Act, to amounts ‘‘(7) A summary of all improvements in vis- ily visits to Sanibel Island to the Ding referred to in paragraph (1) that are not ex- itor services in the System that were com- Darling National Wildlife Refuge that I pended by the Secretary under paragraph pleted by concessionaires and volunteers first learned and discovered that the (1).’’. during the reporting period. (b) APPLICATION.—Section 5(a) of the Na- facilities and equipment used by con- ‘‘(8) A summary of all backlogged repair tional Wildlife Refuge System Administra- cessionaires were generally not in as and maintenance, facility enhancement, and tion Act of 1966, as amended by this section, good a condition as they should be, and resource preservation projects completed by shall apply only with respect to a concession in some cases in dire shape. Refuge concessionaires and volunteers during the re- that is— porting period.’’. manager Lou Hinds spent many hours (1) first awarded after the date of the publi- (2) DEADLINE FOR FIRST REPORT.—The Sec- with me there and since explaining in cation of regulations under section 5(c) of retary of the Interior shall submit the first detail the problems that we have been the National Wildlife Refuge System Admin- report under the amendment made by para- facing in our national wildlife refuges. istration Act of 1966, as amended by this sec- graph (1) by not later than 1 year after the tion; or Under current law, the Fish and date of the enactment of this Act. (2) renewed after the end of the 3-year pe- Wildlife Service is prohibited from riod beginning on the date of the enactment The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- using funds paid by a concessionaire to of this Act. ant to the rule, the gentleman from In- maintain or repair refuge structures.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 00:13 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.003 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 Furthermore, with a maintenance the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. The Service also will be required to backlog of over $630 million, property GILCHREST), for their hard work on this award all contracts through competi- used for a concession operation will important legislation, and I urge an tive bidding, although the bill would never become a priority. aye vote on H.R. 1370. exempt small scale retail operations During committee consideration, we Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of run by nonprofit volunteer organiza- learned there are about 20 wildlife ref- my time. tions, and to ensure accountability the uges that offer various concession serv- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I Service will be required to forward to ices to the visiting public. These serv- yield myself such time as I may con- Congress an annual oversight report on ices range from canoe rentals, book- sume. all concession contract activities. stores, nature guides and ferries to re- (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN asked and was Perhaps most important, the bill has mote refuge areas. In almost every case given permission to revise and extend been amended to specify that all title concessionaires are using property her remarks.) interests to property and facilities and owned by the Fish and Wildlife Service Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, any interest in repairs or improve- that is in poor condition. the bill that is before the House today ments made by concessionaires will re- In addition, refuge managers have is considerably different than the legis- main with the Federal Government. signed a number of creative legal ar- lation introduced last year. It reflects Furthermore, H.R. 1370 states explic- rangements with concessionaires. the hard work of my colleague the gen- itly that concessionaires do not ac- These have included contracts, special tleman from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) and quire any compensable interest in the use permits, leases and cooperative the careful consideration of the Com- property and facilities they operate or agreements. In some cases, these agree- mittee on Resources, and as presently in any repair or improvement they ments stipulate the obligations of each amended, H.R. 1370 has the potential to might make. party, but regrettably these details are enhance the visiting public’s experi- In closing, H.R. 1370 will provide ad- ence at our national wildlife refuges. I lacking in a majority of those arrange- ditional financial flexibility to address urge my colleagues to support this leg- ments. This means that decisions can the chronic maintenance backlog hin- islation. dering visitor services at numerous ref- be arbitrary by the refuge manager at The National Wildlife Refuge System times or, in fact, concessionaires could uges. This legislation will bring much is presently saddled with a significant needed coherence to the administra- damage essential habitat. $1.3 billion operations and maintenance This legislation will solve those prob- tion of concession contracts, enhance budget backlog. Concessionaires which lems by establishing for the first time the public’s enjoyment and apprecia- operate in the refuges and offer a wide tion of our National Wildlife Refuge a workable, consistent and defensible variety of services, such as we have refuge concession policy. Under H.R. System and prevent the future estab- heard, are uniquely affected by this lishment of concession activities that 1370, the Fish and Wildlife Service will backlog. be allowed to credit a concessionaire are incompatible with the refuge sys- Presently, most concessionaires pay tem’s wildlife first mission. for any fees they pay in the future. annual franchise fees to the National This money will be retained at the I want to once again commend our Wildlife Refuge Fund. The U.S. Fish colleague the gentleman from Indiana local refuge and it can be used to build, and Wildlife Service, which runs the (Mr. SOUDER) on this legislation. I urge maintain and repair structural prob- refuge system and owns the land and Members to support it and to improve lems, to restore habitat and to protect facilities, is responsible for maintain- our national wildlife refuges. refuge resources. The Service will de- ing all facilities. However, the Service Mr. Speaker, I have no further speak- termine if a certain repair is necessary, gives low priority to concessionaire fa- ers, and I yield back the balance of my and they will obtain estimates for any cilities when faced with other com- time. proposed work. peting budget demands within the sys- Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I yield In addition, the bill requires the Di- tem. This inferior status leaves conces- back the balance of my time. rector of the Fish and Wildlife Service sionaire facilities lacking and discour- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to establish a standardized concession ages concessionaires from using the question is on the motion offered by contract within 18 months of the enact- refuges and providing services to visi- the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. ment of this bill. This contract will be tors. SOUDER) that the House suspend the used by all new and existing conces- This legislation would allow the con- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1370, as sionaires in the future. cessionaires to make necessary main- amended. This provision provides consistency tenance repairs or visitor facility im- The question was taken; and (two- throughout the refuge system, stipu- provements in lieu of cash payments thirds having voted in favor thereof) lates that contracts are issued under a for concession fees and would address the rules were suspended and the bill, competitive bidding process and clari- simultaneously the budget backlog and as amended, was passed. fies the financial obligations that an improve the quality of visitor facili- The title of the bill was amended so entrepreneur must agree to before un- ties. as to read: ‘‘A bill to amend the Na- dertaking a concession. The scope of this new permissive au- tional Wildlife Refuge System Admin- Finally, the bill requires an annual thority has been limited to mainte- istration Act of 1966 to establish re- report on the number of refuge units nance backlog projects and other types quirements for the award of conces- with concessions, a description of serv- of small scale improvement projects sions in the National Wildlife Refuge ices offered, an accounting of fees paid that increase the visitor’s experience. System, to provide for maintenance by the concessionaires and a summary Also, repairs or improvements would be and repair of properties located in the of all improvements made in both vis- required to be made at the refuge or System by concessionaires authorized itor services and structures within the refuge complex where the concession to use such properties, and for other refuge system. This is similar to the operates. I note that this legislation purposes.’’. concessions policy Congress developed would not authorize the construction A motion to reconsider was laid on and passed and is now law regarding of any new facilities. the table. H.R. 1370 has been further amended our National Park System. It is way f past time that we do the same for our to address the presently haphazard ad- Fish and Wildlife System. ministrative process by which the NUTRIA ERADICATION AND I believe this legislation will encour- Service permits concessionaires to op- MARSHLAND RESTORATION ACT age improvements within our refuge erate within the refuge system. This Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I move to system. It will foster the growth of ad- legislation would require the Service suspend the rules and pass the bill ditional concession services, and it will to develop a new standardized conces- (H.R. 4044) to authorize the Secretary enhance the public’s ability to appre- sion contract for all national wildlife of the Interior to provide assistance to ciate the natural wonders of our Na- refuge concession activities. All con- the State of Maryland for implementa- tional Wildlife Refuge System. cession operations would be required to tion of a program to eradicate nutria I want to thank all of my colleagues, be enrolled under these new contracts and restore marshland damaged by nu- especially the subcommittee chairman, within 3 years. tria, as amended.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 00:13 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.012 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2397 The Clerk read as follows: (2) develop, in cooperation with the State nizes the need to continue cooperative H.R. 4044 of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and efforts to eradicate nutria in the Fisheries and the State of Maryland Depart- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Chesapeake Bay region and will con- ment of Natural Resources, a long-term nu- tinue its commitment as a key Federal resentatives of the United States of America in tria control or eradication program, as ap- Congress assembled, propriate, with the objective to significantly member of the nutria eradication part- SECTION 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. reduce and restore the damage nutria cause nership.’’ (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds the fol- to coastal wetlands in the States of Lou- At the full committee markup of this lowing: isiana and Maryland. legislation, the gentleman from Lou- (1) Wetlands and tidal marshes of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- isiana (Mr. TAUZIN) successfully offered Chesapeake Bay and in Louisiana provide ant to the rule, the gentleman from In- an amendment to expand the scope of significant cultural, economic, and ecologi- this measure to address nutria in the cal benefits to the Nation. diana (Mr. SOUDER) and the gentle- (2) The South American nutria (Myocastor woman from the Virgin Islands (Mrs. State of Louisiana. According to the coypus) is directly contributing to substan- CHRISTENSEN) each will control 20 min- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and tial marsh loss in Maryland and Louisiana utes. Fisheries, these pesky rodents have on Federal, State, and private land. The Chair recognizes the gentleman damaged or destroyed over 100,000 acres (3) Traditional harvest methods to control from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER). of wetlands in their State. Despite ex- or eradicate nutria have failed in Maryland Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I yield tensive efforts and the consumption of and have had limited success in the eradi- myself such time as I may consume. thousands of nutria by American alli- cation of nutria in Louisiana. Consequently, The sponsor of this legislation, the gators, Louisiana’s attempt to control marsh loss is accelerating. gentleman from Maryland (Mr. (4) The nutria eradication and control pilot their growing nutria population have program authorized by Public Law 105–322 is GILCHREST), the Subcommittee on proven ineffective. to develop new and effective methods for Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Under the terms of the modified bill, eradication of nutria. Oceans chairman, has been working on the Secretary of the Interior will un- (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to this issue for many years. In fact, in dertake steps to control or eradicate authorize the Secretary of the Interior to 1998 Congress enacted a law he spon- nutria in the two States and together provide financial assistance to the State of sored that created the Maryland Nutria with the National Invasive Species Maryland and the State of Louisiana for a Control Pilot Project, and let me brief- Council develop a long-term nutria program to implement measures to eradicate ly, for those who are not aware, as I or control nutria and restore marshland control and eradication program. damaged by nutria. was not, this is a nutria. It is basically Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4044 is a carefully a South American, somewhat of an SEC. 2. NUTRIA ERADICATION PROGRAM. crafted bill that will help to solve a se- (a) GRANT AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of overgrown rat, smaller sized ground- rious problem facing Maryland’s East- the Interior (in this section referred to as hog, but it is a nonnative species that ern Shore and Louisiana’s marshlands. is destroying the environment in cer- the ‘‘Secretary’’), subject to the availability b 1430 of appropriations, may provide financial as- tain areas of our country. sistance to the State of Maryland and the Since that time, Federal, State and Furthermore, it will serve as a model State of Louisiana for a program to imple- local partners have worked together to for other States that may face the ment measures to eradicate or control nutria develop an effective strategy on how to prospect of having to fight against an and restore marshland damaged by nutria. address the tremendous amount of en- invading population of nutria. I urge (b) GOALS.—The goals of the program shall an ‘‘aye’’ vote on H.R. 4044. be to— vironmental destruction that is being (1) eradicate nutria in Maryland; caused by an increasing population of a Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of (2) eradicate or control nutria in Louisiana semi-aquatic, non-native rodent known my time. and other States; and as nutria. This partnership has con- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I (3) restore marshland damaged by nutria. ducted various studies on the rate of yield myself such time as I may con- (c) ACTIVITIES.—In the State of Maryland, wetland destruction, the reproductive sume. the Secretary shall require that the program capacity of nutria and alternatives to (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN asked and was consist of management, research, and public control or eradicate this species from given permission to revise and extend education activities carried out in accord- the Blackwater National Wildlife Ref- her remarks.) ance with the document published by the Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I United States Fish and Wildlife Service enti- uge, the Fishing Bay Wildlife Manage- tled ‘‘Eradication Strategies for Nutria in ment Area and Tudor Farms. rise in support of H.R. 4044, legislation the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay Water- The results of the environmental im- that would authorize financial assist- sheds’’, dated March 2002. pact studies were shocking. Nutria ance to the States of Maryland and (d) COST SHARING.— have no natural predators in Maryland Louisiana to support efforts to eradi- (1) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of and they have already consumed nearly cate nutria and restore marshland eco- the costs of the program may not exceed 75 half of the wetland marshlands at the systems. percent of the total costs of the program. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. There is little doubt that nutria, a (2) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.—The non-Fed- large member of the rodent family in- eral share of the costs of the program may be The remaining acreage is in serious provided in the form of in-kind contributions peril. Unless nutria are stopped, they troduced from South America into the of materials or services. will continue to destroy wetlands at United States in the 1930s, has signifi- (e) LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EX- Blackwater, the other eight wildlife cantly ruined or destroyed coastal wet- PENSES.—Not more than 5 percent of finan- refuges on the Delmarva Peninsula and land habitats in both Maryland and cial assistance provided by the Secretary marshlands throughout the Atlantic Louisiana. under this section may be used for adminis- Coast. One of the problems we have The range of distribution of this trative expenses. often in the Fish and Wildlife Service invasive species continues to expand (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ominously as it searches out new For financial assistance under this section, is when the action of humans alter the there is authorized to be appropriated to the environment, such as bringing in non- marsh habitat for forage, shelter, and Secretary $4,000,000 for the State of Mary- native species, we often have to inter- breeding. The need for direct action to land program and $2,000,000 for the State of vene to bring back the national envi- address this environmental threat is Louisiana program for each of fiscal years ronment which would be destroyed. real and compelling. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. H.R. 4044 will authorize Public Law H.R. 4044 builds upon the measured SEC. 3. REPORT. 105–322, and it will implement the next success of a pilot program authorized No later than 6 months after the date of step in the process, which is the eradi- in 1998 which helped develop new meth- the enactment of this Act, the Secretary and cation of nutria and the restoration of ods and strategies for the eradication the National Invasive Species Council shall— wetlands which are vital to the sur- of nutria and the Chesapeake and Dela- (1) give consideration to the 2002 report for vival of millions of migratory water- ware Bay watersheds. the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries titled ‘‘Nutria in Louisiana’’, and fowl, bald and golden eagles and the It is hoped that the management, re- the 2002 document entitled ‘‘Eradication neotropical songbirds. In their testi- search, and public outreach activities Strategies for Nutria in the Chesapeake and mony, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv- authorized in this bill will enable wild- Delaware Bay Watersheds’’; and ice stated that: ‘‘The Service recog- life biologists in both Maryland and

VerDate Apr 18 2002 00:13 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.014 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 Louisiana to finally get a handle on H.R. 1925, introduced by my friend amended, and look forward to its pas- controlling the widespread environ- and colleague, the gentleman from sage by the House today. mental damage caused by this noxious Texas (Mr. EDWARDS), would direct the Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he aquatic pest. Secretary of the Interior to study the may consume to the sponsor of the bill, I urge Members also to support this suitability and feasibility of desig- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. ED- important invasive-species legislation. nating the Waco Mammoth Site Area WARDS). Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the Na- Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I want my time. tional Park System. to first thank the gentlewoman from Mr. SOUDER. I yield back the bal- Located near the confluence of the the Virgin Islands (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN) ance of my time. Brazos and Bosque Rivers, the Mam- for yielding me this time and for her Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I moth Site has become internationally courtesy and leadership on this legisla- have no further requests for time, and known, as it contains the remains of tion. I also want to commend and I yield back the balance of my time. the largest known herd of Colombian thank my colleague, the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. mammoths, warm weather cousins to from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER), for his PENCE). The question is on the motion the wooly mammoth, dying from the courtesies, his comments, as well as his offered by the gentleman from Indiana same event. To date, 22 mammoths leadership and long understanding of (Mr. SOUDER) that the House suspend have been found at the site that date the importance of these types of his- the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4044, as back 28,000 years. toric sites in our country as a way to amended. Mr. Speaker, this bill is supported by educate future generations of young The question was taken; and (two- the majority and minority of the com- people in America about our history. thirds having voted in favor thereof) mittee. In addition, the bill is sup- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1925 is called the the rules were suspended and the bill, ported by the administration, with the Waco Mammoth Site Study Bill; and as as amended, was passed. ongoing caveat that the maintenance mentioned, it authorizes the study by The title of the bill was amended so backlog be addressed first. the National Park Service to consider as to read: I would like to add my personal con- including the Waco Mammoth Site as a ‘‘A bill to authorize the Secretary of the gratulations and interest in this. When unit in the National Park System. Interior to provide assistance to the State of I was student body president at Indiana Since there are numerous different des- Maryland and the State of Louisiana for im- Purdue, Fort Wayne, through the geol- ignations in the National Park System, plementation of a program to eradicate or one of the goals of this study would be control nutria and restore marshland dam- ogy club they promoted the nickname aged by nutria, and for other purposes.’’. ‘‘The Mastedons.’’ It was my honor to to determine the best fit for this his- toric site. A motion to reconsider was laid on drive through, over the objection of Mr. Speaker, as we have also heard, the table. many, mastedons as the school name, which has stood for over 30 years. They the Waco Mammoth Site is the largest f are kind of big cousins to the concentration in the world of pre- WACO MAMMOTH SITE AREA mammoths. historic mammoths dying from the INTERIOR STUDY ACT So I am glad to see we are working to same event. That is what makes this Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I move to preserve this site so that we can have particular site unique and so histori- suspend the rules and pass the bill this for future generations to under- cally significant. It is located within (H.R. 1925) to direct the Secretary of stand better the natural processes that the city limits of Waco, Texas, my the Interior to study the suitability occurred in this country and the crea- hometown, which also happens to be a and feasibility of designating the Waco tures that were here before us. So, Mr. suburb of the community of Crawford, Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- Texas, a well-known central Texas a unit of the National Park System, port H.R. 1925, as amended. community today. It is located at the and for other purposes, as amended. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of confluence of the Brazos and Bosque The Clerk read as follows: my time. Rivers. The site was first discovered in 1978; H.R. 1925 Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may con- and since 1984, Calvin Smith, director Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in sume. of the Strecker Museum at Baylor Uni- Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1925, introduced by versity, has been leading the effort to SECTION 1. STUDY AND REPORT REGARDING my good friend and colleague, the gen- discovering the bones of now, I think WACO MAMMOTH SITE AREA. tleman from Texas (Mr. EDWARDS), di- there are even up to 24 mammoths so (a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior, in rects the Secretary of the Interior to far. We would not be here today had it consultation with the State of Texas, the city of study the suitability and feasibility of not been for the vision and dedication Waco, and other appropriate organizations, designating the Waco Mammoth Site of Calvin Smith, and I want to thank shall carry out a special resource study regard- in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the Na- him for his role in this legislation. ing the national significance, suitability, and What makes this site unique, as I feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth tional Park System. Site Area located in the city of Waco, Texas, as The Waco Mammoth Site is believed mentioned, is the fact that so many, in a unit of the National Park System. to contain the remains of the largest fact this could be twice the size of any (b) STUDY PROCESS AND COMPLETION.—Section concentration of mammoths killed dur- previous mammoth deaths at any one 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c)) ing a single event. The site is located site for any one given cause. What I shall apply to the conduct and completion of the close to the confluence of the Brazos find absolutely fascinating about it is study required by this section. and Bosque Rivers near the city of that in the mud, again considering this (c) SUBMISSION OF STUDY RESULTS.—Not later was 28,000 years ago, we now have the than 3 years after funds are first made available Waco, Texas. The discovery of these for this section, the Secretary shall submit to the mammoth remains has received inter- remains of a 55-year-old bull and a 45- Committee on Resources of the House of Rep- national attention and Baylor Univer- year-old female mammoth as they resentatives and the Committee on Energy and sity in the City of Waco have been tried to lift their young calves above Natural Resources of the Senate a report de- working to protect the site. the flood that consumed them all. It is scribing the results of the study. In hearings before the Committee on my understanding that this is the first The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Resources, we received testimony on known recording in history of parental ant to the rule, the gentleman from In- the unique paleontological resources instincts being shown in a prehistoric diana (Mr. SOUDER) and the gentle- found on this site. The study called for setting such as this. woman from the Virgin Islands (Mrs. by H.R. 1925 will examine what role, if This discovery has received world- CHRISTENSEN) each will control 20 min- any, that the National Park Service wide attention. Experts such as Dr. utes. can play in the protection and inter- Gary Haynes at the University of Ne- The Chair recognizes the gentleman pretation of these unique resources. vada at Reno have said this site is a from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER). Mr. Speaker, I want to commend my valuable and unique treasure that Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I yield colleague, the gentleman from Texas should not be lost. Dr. Haynes states myself such time as I may consume. (Mr. EDWARDS). I support the bill, as the mammoth site, and I quote, ‘‘is a

VerDate Apr 18 2002 01:19 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.016 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2399 part of America’s rich heritage from The question was taken; and (two- of plants as renewable feedstock for alter- the far past, when a much more diverse thirds having voted in favor thereof) native energy production and nonpetroleum- animal community populated the con- the rules were suspended and the bill, based industrial chemicals and precursors; tinent.’’ as amended, was passed. and This site can be valued as a learning (4) basic research and dissemination of in- A motion to reconsider was laid on formation on the ecological and other con- tool for school children across Texas the table. sequences of genetically engineered plants. and our country, as well as a site for f SEC. 4. PARTNERSHIPS FOR PLANT BIO- study by professionals. Mr. Speaker, I TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPING ask the House to approve this bill, thus GENERAL LEAVE WORLD. bringing an invaluable archeological Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I ask (a) IN GENERAL.—(1) The Director shall find one step closer to being part, as I unanimous consent that all Members award grants to institutions of higher edu- hope, and as it should, a unit of the Na- cation, nonprofit organizations, or consortia may have 5 legislative days within of such entities to establish research part- tional Park System. which to revise and extend their re- I thank all of my colleagues for their nerships for supporting the development of marks and to include extraneous mate- plant biotechnology targeted to the needs of courtesy, again, their leadership; and rial in the RECORD on the three bills the developing world. The Director, by finally, Mr. Speaker, if I could just say just considered, H.R. 1370, H.R. 1925, means of outreach, shall encourage inclusion that nothing ever happens positive in and H.R. 4044. of Historically Black Colleges or Univer- this country or in this Congress with- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or trib- out a real team effort, and there were objection to the request of the gen- al colleges or universities in consortia that a lot of folks back home as well as here enter into such partnerships. tleman from Indiana? (2) In order to be eligible to receive a grant in Washington that worked on this. I There was no objection. want to thank the gentleman from under this section, an institution of higher education or eligible nonprofit organization Utah (Mr. HANSEN), the chairman of f (or consortium thereof) shall enter into a the Committee on Resources, for his REGIONAL PLANT GENOME AND partnership with one or more research insti- support; the gentleman from West Vir- GENE EXPRESSION RESEARCH ACT tutions in one or more developing nations ginia (Mr. RAHALL), the ranking mem- and may also include for-profit companies ber, for his support; the gentleman Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- er, I move to suspend the rules and involved in plant biotechnology. from California (Mr. RADANOVICH); the (3) Grants under this section shall be gentleman from Colorado (Mr. pass the bill (H.R. 2051) to provide for awarded on a merit-reviewed competitive the establishment of regional plant ge- HEFLEY); the gentlewoman from the basis. nome and gene expression research and Virgin Islands (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN); and (b) PURPOSE.—Grants awarded under this the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. development centers, as amended. section shall be used for support of research The Clerk read as follows: in plant biotechnology targeted to the needs SOUDER). Again, we would not be here H.R. 2051 of the developing world. Such activities may today without their leadership. include— And back home, those who first had Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) basic genomic research on crops grown this vision and have worked to protect resentatives of the United States of America in in the developing world; this site for years without Federal help Congress assembled, (2) basic research in plant biotechnology so far, the city of Waco, its leadership, SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. that will advance and expedite the develop- represented by Mayor Linda Etheridge In this Act— ment of improved cultivars, including those and the Waco City Council and staff; (1) the term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director that are pest-resistant, produce increased people such as Margaret Mills; my of the National Science Foundation; yield, reduce the need for fertilizers, or in- (2) the term ‘‘institution of higher edu- friend Sam Jack McGlassen, now dis- crease tolerance to stress; cation’’ has the meaning given such term in (3) basic research that could lead to the de- eased, who originally donated this section 101 of the Higher Education Act of velopment of technologies to produce phar- property to the city of Waco, Baylor 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); and maceutical compounds such as vaccines and University, for its important role in (3) the term ‘‘nonprofit organization’’ medications in plants that can be grown in this effort; and people such as Allen means a nonprofit research institute or a the developing world; and Samuels and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy nonprofit association with experience and (4) research on the impact of plant bio- Bostick and so many others, who care capability in plant biotechnology research as technology on the social, political, eco- about preserving our important history determined by the Director. nomic, and environmental conditions in for future generations. SEC. 2. MATCHING FUNDS. countries in the developing world. I urge, Mr. Speaker, the House to The Director may establish matching fund SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. vote in support of H.R. 1925. requirements for grantees to receive grants There are authorized to be appropriated to Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I under this Act. the National Science Foundation $9,000,000 have no further requests for time, and SEC. 3. PLANT GENOME AND GENE EXPRESSION for fiscal year 2002, $13,500,000 for fiscal year RESEARCH CENTERS. 2003, and $13,500,000 for fiscal year 2004 to I yield back the balance of my time. carry out this Act. Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I yield (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall award grants to consortia of institutions of higher myself such time as I may consume to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- education or nonprofit organizations (or ant to the rule, the gentleman from conclude by saying that we are looking both) to establish regional plant genome and Michigan (Mr. SMITH) and the gentle- forward to seeing the continuing devel- gene expression research centers. Grants opment and study by the National shall be awarded under this section on a woman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE Park Service. Our National Park Serv- merit-reviewed, competitive basis. When JOHNSON) will each control 20 minutes. ice is not just great wild places; it is making awards, the Director shall, to the ex- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, does also important cultural and archeo- tent practicable, ensure that the program the gentlewoman from Texas claim logical finds, such as Dinosaur Na- created by this section examines as many time in opposition? different agricultural environments as pos- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the tional Park, such as Mesa Verde, and sible. other types of archeological finds. gentlewoman from Texas oppose the (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the centers motion? This also proves that Texas not only established pursuant to subsection (a) shall has the biggest cattle, they at one time be to conduct research in plant genomics and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of had the big mammoths. Even before plant gene expression. A center’s activities Texas. No. there were people, they had huge mam- may include— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the moth ranches, apparently. (1) basic plant genomics research and gentleman from Ohio oppose the mo- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance genomics applications, including those re- tion? of my time. lated to cultivation of crops in extreme envi- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ronments and to cultivation of crops with re- opposed, and I seek to claim the time question is on the motion offered by duced reliance on fertilizer; in opposition. (2) basic research that will contribute to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. the development or use of innovative plant- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under SOUDER) that the House suspend the derived products; the rule, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1925, as (3) basic research on alternative uses for KUCINICH) controls the time as a true amended. plants and plant materials, including the use opponent of the motion.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 01:19 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.051 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong ther of the Green Revolution, and re- from Michigan (Mr. SMITH). support of H.R. 2051, the Regional cipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize, GENERAL LEAVE Plant Genome and Gene Research Ex- stated in yesterday’s Wall Street Jour- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- pression Act. H.R. 2051 has been a col- nal that ‘‘Africa desperately needs the er, I ask unanimous consent that all laborative effort between me and the simple, effective, high-yield farming Members may have 5 legislative days chairman of the Subcommittee on systems that have made the First within which to revise and extend their Science, the gentleman from Michigan World’s food supply safe and secure.’’ remarks and to include extraneous ma- (Mr. SMITH). I also thank the gen- The technology developed through ag- terial on the bill now under consider- tleman from New York (Chairman ricultural biotechnology and encap- ation, H.R. 2051. BOEHLERT), and the gentleman from sulated in a seed is such a system. Bio- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Texas (Mr. HALL), the ranking member, technology will not solve all of the de- objection to the request of the gen- for their leadership in bringing this im- veloping world’s problems, but it does tleman from Michigan? portant piece of legislation to the have an important role to play in in- There was no objection. floor. creasing food security and food self- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- This legislation was developed last sufficiency in the developing world. er, I ask unanimous consent that the fall because I believe we are only just Improving agriculture in the devel- gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE beginning to unlock the potential of oping world often ranks low on the list BERNICE JOHNSON) control 10 minutes agricultural biotechnology. We have of our Nation’s priorities. Yet I can of the time in favor of the passage of witnessed some of the benefits geneti- think of few things that are more im- the bill. cally improved crops have brought to portant to our Nation’s security and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there American farmers, and it is time that future prosperity than fostering stable, objection to the request of the gen- farmers around the world are also able productive economies throughout the tleman from Michigan? to enjoy the benefits of agricultural world. Such global stability will not biotechnology. There was no objection. take place as long as hunger, malnutri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- H.R. 2051 establishes a competitive, tion, and disease ravage the majority tleman from Michigan (Mr. SMITH) is merit-reviewed grant program under of the world’s population. Fortunately, recognized. the National Science Foundation to we are at a time and a place where we Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- award grants to eligible entities to can take positive steps to improve the er, I yield myself such time as I may conduct basic research on crops that lives of people around the world, and I consume. can be grown in the developing world. This legislation deals with a couple The research supported by these grants believe H.R. 2051 makes a small, but areas of research that the National will help scientists discover innovative important, contribution to this strug- Science Foundation is now involved in, solutions to some of the developing gle. and I would suggest that not only for world’s most intractable problems, Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman the sake of this country but for the such as hunger, malnutrition, and dis- from Michigan (Mr. SMITH) for working sake of the developing world that we ease. with me in a collaborative, bipartisan move ahead with the kind of research Last September, the House Sub- effort on this bill. I urge Members to in genetic modification that has the committee on Research held a hearing vote in favor of the legislation. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of potential of not only reducing the price on the two bills that became H.R. 2051 as considered here today. The wit- my time. for farmers but that can help people. It Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield will help people by giving a little addi- nesses testified on the importance of Federal funding for basic research on myself such time as I may consume. tional priority to making sure that the Mr. Speaker, I call the House’s atten- developing world crops and indicated products that are developed have that tion to a document from the Southern that this legislation fills an important goal. African Seed-Initiative which states in funding gap in our current research en- part with regard to the restoration of b 1445 vironment. The witnesses also were en- Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the thusiastic about the partnership aspect sustainable agriculture in the future, Committee on Science Subcommittee of this legislation because collabo- ‘‘We are appealing to the regional on Research, we held a number of hear- rative research projects between the international community and to orga- ings on plant genomics, and what I U.S. and developing world scientists nization in disaster relief and develop- learned led me to issue a report on will help develop the scientific capac- ment assistance to take precautions: 1, ‘‘Plant Genomic Research to Improve ity of developing nations as well as ex- to prevent the importation of inappro- Agriculture, Human Health and the pand partnership opportunities for U.S. priate seeds to the southern Africa re- Environment.’’ scientists. gion which can undermine This legislation builds on the NSF’s The potential of basic research on de- agrobiodiversity and thus food security success in funding merit-based com- veloping world crops is enormous, and for years; and 2, to support efforts to petitive research by establishing two scientists have already produced some reconstitute locally adapted planning genomic initiatives at NSF: First, the encouraging results. Many of us are fa- material and quality seed material/va- plant genome plant gene expression re- miliar with a newly developed strain of rieties, like indigenous landraces or search centers; and, two, the sugges- golden rice that was developed by plant farmers’ varieties appropriate to the tion and legislation by the gentle- scientists to have increased Vitamin A various ecosystems’’ this sheet goes on woman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE and iron content. Golden rice was de- to claim: ‘‘Food aid, combined with the JOHNSON), the partnerships for plant veloped because Vitamin A deficiency importation of often poorly adapted biotechnology in the developing world. causes more than 1 million childhood seed varieties, can lower yields and The bill authorizes $9 million for fiscal deaths each year and is the single most keep them low for years.’’ year 2002, and $13.5 million for fiscal prevalent cause of blindness among This information from the Seed Ini- years 2003 and 2004 to carry out these children in developing countries. Gold- tiative from Southern Africa is very in- activities. en rice is only the beginning of the po- structive, and reflects most seriously What are we going to do with our new tential benefits of biotechnology for on the matter at hand because the technology to make sure that we help the developing world. Biotechnology truth of the matter is that all of us in people in this country and the rest of can help develop crop varieties that are this House who are very concerned the world? And that is what these bills resistant to insects, viruses, that can about reducing hunger in the world are all about, to make sure we move in be grown in drought-stricken lands must be careful not to create a cir- that direction. with only minimal amounts of water, cumstance that in our desire to use Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of that have improved nutritional con- technologies that seemingly could re- my time. tent, and that vaccinate against life- duce hunger, that we inadvertently use Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of threatening illnesses. technologies which are poorly adapted Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such Dr. Norman Borlaug, a distinguished to seed varieties that can end up actu- time as I may consume. professor at Texas A&M University, fa- ally increasing hunger.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 01:19 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.022 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2401 Mr. Speaker, I oppose H.R. 2051, the cent of genetically engineered plants, are now in the clovers, in the soybeans, Regional Plant Genome and Gene Ex- and stacked genes for herbicide toler- in the alfalfas, to fix that nitrogen in pression Research Act. The bill before ance and insect resistance accounted the soil much more effectively and effi- us is well-intentioned, but I believe it for 7 percent, this according to the ciently and we have that potential, is based on an erroneous assumption. International Service for the Acquisi- then we are going to reduce our de- The legislation assumes that unproven tion of Agribiotech Applications. pendence on energy. technologies will solve the very serious When added up, that leaves no com- Let me say that the Wall Street international problem of world hunger. mercialized crops that provide any ben- Journal yesterday ran an editorial by Technologies like genetically engi- efits for the poor and developing na- Norman Borlaug, best known as the neered food may have a limited role, tions. I quote from a statement made Father of the Green Revolution. His but economics and the politics of re- to the United Nations by delegates work in developing higher yielding va- pressive political regimes remain the from 24 African states in 1998: ‘‘We ob- rieties of rice and wheat is credited significant barrier to a consistent food ject strongly that the image of the with saving perhaps 1 billion people in supply in developing nations. poor and hungry from our countries is China and India from starvation in the The development of expensive geneti- being used by giant, multinational cor- 1970s. Borlaug is now devoted to bring- cally engineered foods may only exac- porations to push a technology that is ing about similar advancements in Af- erbate the situation. There are better neither safe, environmentally friendly, rica where starvation remains all too alternatives. Agroecological interven- nor economically beneficial to us. We common. What is his solution? His so- tions have had significantly more suc- do not believe that such companies or lution is to develop high yield varieties cess in helping developing nations feed gene technologies will help our farmers of traditional African crops such as themselves with higher yields and im- to produce the food that is needed in cowpeas, cassava and how can we get proved environmental practices, all the 21st century. On the contrary, we there in part through biotechnology within reasonable costs for developing think that it will destroy the diversity, which has already shown promise for countries. the local knowledge, and the sustain- producing plants that are more toler- These alternatives do not further en- able agricultural systems that our ant to drought or can grow in soils that rich the consolidated agricultural in- farmers have developed for millennia; are too base or too acid or too salty dustry, but they can provide the poor- and it will thus undermine our capac- that they cannot grow those crops now. est of citizens of a nation the oppor- ity to feed ourselves.’’ I would hope the gentleman would tunity to survive on their own means. consider supporting this bill to give us b 1500 Next week I am introducing the Real the kind of research to not only ensure Solutions to World Hunger Act of 2002, So here again, the best intentions the safety that some are concerned which promotes this type of research seemingly to help address and eradi- about, that he is concerned about and that can quickly and effectively save cate hunger in developing nations can that I am concerned about and that the millions of lives. The legislation before in fact end up creating conditions that gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE us today promotes a technology which promote more hunger. So if African na- BERNICE JOHNSON) is concerned about, is incompatible with the problem. tions, according to their representa- but to develop the kind of products The cause of world hunger has more tives, do not want it, then who does be- that can help people, not simply reduce to do with inadequate food distribution sides the biotechnology public rela- the price to farmers. than food production. The world today tions consultants? Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of produces more food per inhabitant than Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. ever before. Enough food is available my time. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of now to provide 4.3 pounds for every per- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such son each day. That information from er, I yield myself such time as I may time as I may consume. Food First/Institute for Food and De- consume. I thank the gentleman from Ohio for velopment Policy. I agree with much of what the gen- his comments and would like to re- The poor nutrition of millions is not tleman from Ohio says, because that is spond. I believe he misunderstands this due to a shortage in food, but rather to part of our concern in this bill. What it bill. The thrust of this bill is one of problems of distribution. Why was calls for is more research. More re- basic research at universities. The bill Ethiopia exporting food during its fam- search is going to include not only seeks to address the deficiency in basic ine in the 1980s? In an economy that is what it can do for people but also to in- genomic research on crops that can be becoming increasingly market driven, crease the safety of any resulting prod- grown in the developing world. food is sold to the highest bidder. But uct. More importantly, the bill seeks to at a more fundamental level, appalling The gentleman mentioned that a lot create strong partnerships with devel- land distribution policies favoring of the private research so far in this oping world institutions from the very large landowners leave land idle pre- area has been to simply increase prof- beginning. In order to be eligible for venting people from growing their own its. That is the kind of private research funds under section 4 of this bill, re- food. The landless poor are at the in genomics that have been directed at search institutions are required to mercy of the cash economy to buy plant products that can be sold because partner with their colleagues in devel- food. they increase yield or they reduce the oping countries. This partnership will This legislation follows the bio- cost for the farmer. If we are going to not only help strengthen the scientific technology industry strategy by em- have the kind of research that helps capacity of developing countries but ploying bait and switch. Almost all ge- people, there is no doubt that Federal will ensure that the basic research that netic alterations are done to make food funding for genomic research is impor- is performed focuses on what devel- production and processing easier and tant, that research in areas possibly oping countries perceive their own more profitable for the manufacturers. has no profit potential but that can needs to be. Additionally, the bill al- A minuscule amount of research is help alleviate poverty, that can protect lows for research on the impact of aimed at improved nutrition, although the environment, that can improve plant biotechnology on the social, po- biotechnology companies heavily ad- human health, and that can reduce our litical and environmental conditions in vertise this tiny amount of research. In overdependence on petroleum products. countries in the developing world. This general, their crops are being engi- Reducing our dependency on provision will allow researchers to in- neered to increase corporate profit- petrolium energy is one of the areas vestigate many of the claims that my ability, not to alleviate world hunger. that I have been concerned about. We colleague from Ohio raises. During the 5-year period 1996 to 2000, have the potential to enhance the ni- This bill does not force farmers in de- herbicide tolerance accounted for 74 trogen-fixing capability of agricultural veloping countries to adopt fancy tech- percent of genetically engineered plants. Right now nitrogen fertilizer nologies. It does not force the importa- plants. Insect resistance for North uses up approximately 6 percent of the tion of genetically altered foods out- American insects, not insects in devel- natural gas in this country. If we can side the country. On the contrary, it oping countries, accounted for 19 per- enhance the legumes the nodules that seeks to encourage the adoption of the

VerDate Apr 18 2002 01:19 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.024 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 very simple technology of a better seed rather than need-driven. The real Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of that was developed in conjunction with thrust of the genetic engineering in- my time. scientists from the developing world. dustry is not to make Third World ag- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- All of us here recognize that world riculture more productive, but rather er, I yield myself such time as I may hunger is an enormously complex prob- to generate profits. consume. lem with no simple solution. This bill Number three, the integration of the The gentleman from Ohio and the does not pretend to hold the answer. seed and chemical industries appears gentlewoman from Texas and I, agree What this bill does is provide the destined to accelerate increases in per on a lot of these issues. The plant ge- means for scientists in the United acre expenditures for seeds plus chemi- nome and gene expression centers will States and in developing countries to cals, delivering significantly lower re- take plant biotechnology research into work together to contribute to the turns to growers. the next phase, beyond simply mapping much larger solution to the very seri- Number four, recent experimental and sequencing genes and toward a bet- ous problem of hunger, malnutrition trials have shown that genetically en- ter understanding of gene expression. and disease in the developing world. gineered seeds do not increase the yield We have got the Aradopsis plant. We Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of crops. A recent study by the United have cataloged those genes. We have my time. States Department of Agriculture Eco- determined the folding of several of Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield nomic Research Service shows that in those genes to learn more about what myself 6 minutes. I want to thank the 1998 yields were not significantly dif- particular genes do. But there is a tre- gentleman from Michigan and the gen- ferent in engineered versus nonengi- mendous void in the information that tlewoman from Texas for their com- neered crops in 12 of 18 crop/region we need to make sure the new plants mitment to trying to deal with this combinations. are safe. problem of world hunger. We have dif- Number five, many scientists claim Let us not argue against having more ferences of opinion about how we can that the ingestion of genetically engi- research. Let us not argue against deal with it effectively. neered food is harmless. Recent evi- maybe having government do a little I would suggest that the research dence, however, shows that there are bit of this research instead of leaving it which is called for in part of this bill, potential risks of eating such foods as to the private sector that are forced to Mr. Speaker, has already been done. As the new proteins produced in such have some kind of financial rewards for foods could, one, act themselves as al- a matter of fact, in the AgBioForum, what they do. The centers are going to lergens or toxins; two, alter the metab- volume 2, number 3 and 4, summer and expand on NSF’s current activities in olism of the food producing plant or fall of 1999, pages 155 to 162, an article gene research by providing central lo- animal, causing it to produce new al- by Miguel Altieri and Peter Rosset, cations for multidisciplinary inter- lergens or toxins; or, three, reduce its thoroughly researched article, I might active approaches to plant biotech re- nutritional quality or value. add, that claims over 38 academic search. This will allow researchers to sources for their conclusions, states In this article, Ten Reasons Why Bio- technology Will Not Ensure Food Secu- develop the kind of research to allow the following in the abstract. It says: development of safe and beneficial ‘‘Advocates of biotechnology affirm rity, Protect the Environment and Re- duce Poverty in the Developing World, plant varieties and plant-derived appli- that the application of genetic engi- cations. neering to develop transgenic crops the authors as their sixth point indi- will increase world agricultural pro- cate transgenic plants which produce b 1515 ductivity, enhance food security, and their own insecticides closely follow Specifically in this bill, I would say move agriculture away from a depend- the pesticide paradigm, which is itself to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. rapidly failing due to pest resistance to ence on chemical inputs helping to re- KUCINICH), the centers will conduct re- insecticides. duce environmental problems. This search in plant genomics related to the Number seven, the global fight for paper challenges such assertions by development of the kind of information market share is leading companies to that can lead to new varieties of en- first demystifying the Malthusian view massively deploy transgenic crops hanced crops, including those grown in that hunger is due to a gap between around the world, more than 30 million nontraditional environments and those food production and human population hectares in 1998, without proper ad- grown with reduced reliance on chem- growth. Second, we expose the fact vance testing of short- or long-term ical fertilizers. These may include re- that current bioengineered crops are impacts on human health and eco- search into enhancing the nitrogen-fix- not designed to increase yields or for systems. poor small farmers, so that they may The next point that the authors ing ability of legumes, that I earlier not benefit from them. In addition, make, number eight, there are many mentioned. The primary input, of transgenic crops pose serious environ- unanswered ecological questions re- course, of nitrogen is natural gas, so mental risks, continuously under- garding the impact of transgenic crops. we can make ourselves a little more played by the biotechnology industry. Number nine, as the private sector energy dependent while we increase the Finally, it is concluded that there are has exerted more and more dominance safety of the environment. many other agro-ecological alter- in advancing new biotechnologies, the The centers are also going to expand natives that can solve the agricultural public sector has had to invest a grow- on current biotechnology efforts that problems that biotechnology aims at ing share of its scarce resources in en- have primarily been focused on improv- solving, but in a much more socially hancing biotechnological capacities in ing the production and the cost and the equitable manner and in a more envi- public institutions. quantity. And exactly like the gen- ronmentally harmonious way.’’ And, number 10, much of the needed tleman from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH) says, In this article, which is entitled Ten food can be produced by small farmers we are going to move away from that Reasons Why Biotechnology Will Not located throughout the world using to the kind of research that is going to Ensure Food Security, Protect the En- agro-ecological technologies. In fact, give us better information. vironment and Reduce Poverty in the new world development approaches and I believe we are on the threshold of a Developing World, Altieri and Rosset low input technologies spearheaded by new era in food production. Bio- point out, number one, there is no rela- farmers and nongovernmental organi- technology will be especially impor- tionship between the prevalence of zations around the world are already tant to poor subsistence farmers across hunger in a given country and its popu- making a significant contribution to the globe who struggle against the odds lation. For every densely populated food security at the household, na- to bring in a good crop each year. and hungry nation like Bangladesh or tional and regional levels in Africa, To address this problem, H.R. 2051 au- Haiti, there is a sparsely populated and Asia and Latin America. thorizes a program creating plant bio- hungry nation like Brazil and Indo- So again, Mr. Speaker, there already technology partnerships for the devel- nesia. is significant research which points out oping world. This program is based on The second point they make, number concerns that need to be regarded be- H.R. 2912, introduced by the gentle- two, most innovations in agricultural fore such legislation is brought to the woman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE biotechnology have been profit-driven floor. JOHNSON). The plant biotechnology

VerDate Apr 18 2002 01:19 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.026 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2403 partnerships will provide the funda- thing we have lacked as we searched No public dollar flows to a profit orga- mental research needed to build on the for money, is trying to get more money nization. The dollars go to the univer- current plant biotechnology base to ad- in. But certainly they should not be al- sities, and that is where the research dress specific agricultural problems in lowed to dictate the kind of research to takes place; and it includes persons the developing world. be done. I certainly appreciate that. from the developing countries to be a Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I ask part of the research. myself 3 minutes. unanimous consent to strike the lan- Mr. Speaker, I would urge passage of Mr. Speaker, it has been stated over guage. this legislation. It is good legislation and over here that the interest here is Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, intended to do a good job. in just research. However, we cannot I object. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield separate the kind of research that will The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. myself 2 minutes. be done here from the logic that is LAHOOD). The Chair would announce Mr. Speaker, my legislation which I driving biotechnology, because this bill that the proponent of the motion is the will be bringing to this House hopefully states that for-profit companies can be only member that the Chair would rec- sometime soon, called the Real Solu- involved in this research. ognize to ask unanimous consent to tions to World Hunger Act of 2002, of- Now, I agree with my friend from modify the motion. fers new initiatives and protections to Michigan that we do not want to just Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield help developing nations resolve their leave it to for-profit companies, but it myself one more minute. hunger concerns. is in the bill. So I would just say that Mr. Speaker, inasmuch as my unani- First, to protect developing nations, if we do not want for-profit companies mous consent request was objected to, genetically engineered exports are re- involved, I would certainly be willing it is very clear that there are Members stricted to those already approved in to entertain a unanimous consent re- of this House, certainly not the gen- the U.S. and approved by the importing quest to strike that provision from this tleman from Michigan, but there are nation. Second, creation of an international bill. members of this House who are looking research fund for sustainable agricul- In addition to that, the total of this to give the biotech firms a handout tural research. bill is $36 million. under the guise of helping to feed the Third, U.S. prohibition on any inter- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- poor. vention in a developing nation’s effort er, will the gentleman yield? Most genetically engineered food to mandatorily license a genetically Mr. KUCINICH. I yield to the gen- products and almost all research fund- engineered crop. tleman from Michigan. ing for the development of genetically Fourth, establishing the Sustainable Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- engineered food target developing na- Agriculture Trust Fund with a small er, the language in the bill was not for- tion agriculture and consumers. Devel- tax on a biotechnology company’s prof- profit companies, it is for nonprofit or- oping countries cannot afford this its. This trust fund will fund the activi- ganizations to be involved, so the non- technology and therefore are vastly ig- ties in this bill. profits that are interested in some- nored. To understand how this bill before thing beside profit. If the biotechnology industry be- us, the one we are going to be voting Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, re- lieves they could help mitigate hunger on today, will fail to help anyone ex- claiming my time, may I ask the gen- concerns, domestic or foreign, then re- cept for the biotechnology companies, I tleman to make sure that he and I have quiring biotechnology companies to think we should examine our own Na- the same copies of these bills, because make available the necessary resources tion, our own farming practices and often there are reprints and newer for this purpose is appropriate. our domestic hunger challenges. iterations. I have here under section 4: Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- The United States of America, the ‘‘Partnerships for Plant Biotechnology er, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman wealthiest Nation in the world, grows in the Developing World,’’ under num- from Texas (Mr. BARTON). substantial amounts of genetically en- ber (2), which is line 8. I am going to Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, gineered foods. Our farmers plant ap- read it to the gentleman: ‘‘In order to my late father was a plant geneticist. proximately 100 million acres a year in be eligible to receive a grant under this He spent his entire career developing genetically engineered crops. However, section, an institution of higher edu- cotton plants and cotton seeds that in this great wealthy Nation of ours, cation or eligible nonprofit organiza- could be used as food. I wish we would plenty of families go hungry every day. tion (or consortium thereof) shall enter have had this research enabled when he Approximately 4 million low-income into a partnership with one or more de- was alive so he could have participated children under the age of 12 experience veloping nations and may also include through grants at Texas A&M or the hunger each year, and an additional 9.6 for-profit companies involved in plant University of Texas to forward this million children are at risk of hunger. biotechnology.’’ very worthwhile research endeavor. The proponents of this legislation be- I will ask the gentleman again, I Mr. Speaker, I very strongly support fore us believe that genetically engi- would certainly entertain the gentle- the gentlewoman from Texas and the neered foods will solve world hunger. man’s willingness to strike that lan- gentleman from Michigan in their But I question this rationale when we guage there so that we can certainly noble endeavor. have so much hunger in our own Na- keep the for-profit companies out of Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of tion. This technology has not helped a this, because, Mr. Speaker, the for- Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such single hungry family in our Nation. profit companies had a $50 million ad- time as I may consume. These hungry families need a better vertising campaign to try to promote The gentleman from Ohio just gave economy, better paying jobs, access to biotechnology, glossing over all the all the reasons why this bill should child care, and a decent education to concerns that scientists around the pass. This is a bill on research where it solve the economic trap that leads to world have, and they get $36 million can establish partnerships. The grants hunger. out of this bill if left to the language of can only go to universities and non- It is clear that hunger is something this bill. They could get if that much. profits. Profit businesses can join the that we must eradicate, but promoting I would be happy to have my good partnership, the consortium, but no false solutions to provide great public friend respond. money flows in that direction. The relations for a troubled industry does a Mr. SMITH of Michigan. If the gen- paper the gentleman read prior to that great disservice to those who need our tleman will yield further, this is part last statement is 3 years old. With re- help the most. We all want to help re- of the language of the bill of the gen- search, that changes. solve the hunger crisis in other na- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BER- This bill only speaks to research and tions, but only the legislation I will in- NICE JOHNSON) originally. It does not who can be a part of the partnership, of troduce soon will begin to deal with give these companies the grant. They the consortium. It is not public dollars the real problems of world hunger. still go to the universities to make the flowing to profit organizations. It is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The decision of whether there is going to be what we will hear more of in the fu- Chair would announce that each Mem- any private involvement. That is one ture, public-private-type partnerships. ber has 1 minute remaining, with the

VerDate Apr 18 2002 01:19 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.056 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 gentleman from Michigan having the plants that will provide consumer ben- cellence in the practice of civil engineering, right to close. efits, for example, plants that can be and ensure the public health, safety, and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of engineered to produce compounds, such welfare; Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the as enzymes used for food processing; Whereas the American Society of Civil En- gineers represents the profession primarily balance of my time. food that provides vaccines and anti- responsible for the design, construction, and Mr. Speaker, one more time let me bodies; compounds used to produce bio- maintenance of the Nation’s roads, bridges, say that the gentleman from Ohio has degradable plastics; renewable energy airports, railroads, public buildings, mass made the case for this bill. This bill production. transit systems, resource recovery systems, speaks to research partnerships, in- In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I would water systems, waste disposal and treatment cluding developing-nation participa- like to thank the chairman of the Com- facilities, dams, ports and waterways and tion. There is nothing in this bill that mittee on Science, the gentleman from other public facilities that are the founda- tion on which the Nation’s economy stands requires any kind of deportation to New York (Mr. BOEHLERT), and the these developing nations. It provides a and grows; and ranking majority member, the gen- Whereas the Nation’s civil engineers, way by which they can be part of re- tleman from Texas (Mr. HALL), for all through innovation and the highest profes- search that will provide them foods of their support in bringing this bill to sional standards in the practice of civil engi- that will probably help with immuniza- the floor; and of course, I wish to say a neering, protect the public health and safety tions, extra vitamins, but only after special thanks to the gentlewoman and ensure the high quality of life enjoyed the research is done with the involve- from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- by the Nation’s citizens: Now, therefore, be ment of scientists from the developing SON), the ranking member of our Sub- it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the countries. committee on Research, for all of her Mr. Speaker, I would urge the pas- Senate concurring), That the Congress— input and help. I think together we (1) acknowledges the American Society of sage of the bill. I think that the oppo- have crafted a good bill that will make Civil Engineers for its 150th Anniversary; nent has misunderstood the bill. good programs even better. (2) commends the many achievements of Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Nation’s civil engineers; and myself the balance of my time. question is on the motion offered by (3) encourages the American Society of Mr. Speaker, the fact is that the ag- the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Civil Engineers to continue its tradition of excellence in service to the profession of riculture and biotechnology industries SMITH) that the House suspend the civil engineering and to the public. are driving the research; and as such, rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2051, as they have ignored a tremendous amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. amount of work that has been done by The question was taken; and (two- LAHOOD). Pursuant to the rule, the independent scientists that challenges thirds having voted in favor thereof) gentleman from Texas (Mr. BARTON) the rationale of the industry itself. the rules were suspended and the bill, and the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. There are serious issues that need to as amended, was passed. MOORE) each will control 20 minutes. be addressed, that relate to food secu- The title of the bill was amended so The Chair recognizes the gentleman rity as a fundamental human right. as to read: ‘‘A bill to authorize the Na- from Texas (Mr. BARTON). The philosopher and human rights ac- tional Science Foundation to establish GENERAL LEAVE tivist of India, Vandana Shiva, has said regional centers for the purpose of Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, that globalization of agriculture is vio- plant genome and gene expression re- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- lating all components of food-related search and development and inter- bers may have 5 legislative days within human rights. She says that every- national research partnerships for the which to revise and extend their re- where across the world, less food is advancement of plant biotechnology in marks and include extraneous material being produced and less diverse food is the developing world.’’. on House Concurrent Resolution 387. being grown and less is reaching the A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there poor and hungry. She quotes Senator the table. objection to the request of the gen- McGovern as stating: ‘‘Food security in tleman from Texas? private hands is no food security at f There was no objection. all,’’ because corporations are in the b 1530 Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, business of making money, not feeding I yield myself such time as I may con- people. RECOGNIZING AMERICAN SOCIETY sume. Vandana Shiva goes on to say, ‘‘The OF CIVIL ENGINEERS ON ITS (Mr. BARTON of Texas asked and centralized and chemical-intensive pro- 150TH ANNIVERSARY was given permission to revise and ex- duction and distribution system, Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, tend his remarks.) linked with the green revolution I move to suspend the rules and agree Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, model, proved itself to be undemo- to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. first, I want to commend our distin- cratic, wasteful and non-sustainable. Res. 387) recognizing the American So- guished chairman, the gentleman from The imperative now is to shift to a ciety of Civil Engineers for reaching its New York (Mr. BOEHLERT), and our dis- democratic food system based on sus- 150th Anniversary and for the many tinguished ranking member, the gen- tainable production, conservation and vital contributions of civil engineers to tleman from Texas (Mr. HALL), for equitable access to resources and food the quality of life of our Nation’s peo- their excellent work on this resolution security for all.’’ ple including the research and develop- that was reported on a bipartisan basis I would submit, Mr. Speaker, that in ment projects that have led to the from the Committee on Science. I also this bill, which authorizes certain re- physical infrastructure of modern want to thank the gentleman from search, if it is in any way connected, as America. Kansas (Mr. MOORE), my good friend, this bill is, with the ag-biotech indus- The Clerk read as follows: for his excellent work and for serving try, there is no possibility that the H. CON. RES. 387 as an original cosponsor with myself on this bill. human rights of people around the Whereas, founded in 1852, the American So- world are in any way going to be re- ciety of Civil Engineers is the Nation’s old- Before I get into my prepared re- garded. est national engineering society; marks, I want to say a special ‘‘get Please defeat the bill. Whereas civil engineers work to constantly well soon’’ to young Lindsay Taylor, Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- improve buildings, water systems, and other who is 12 years old down in Round er, I yield myself the balance of my civil engineering works through research, Rock, Texas. She is the President of time. demonstration projects, and the technical her National Junior Honor Society. Mr. Speaker, the tremendous poten- codes and standards developed by the Amer- She is a budding civil engineer, al- tial of plant genomics is limited only ican Society of Civil Engineers; though I think she wants to go to the Whereas the American Society of Civil En- by the creativity of the scientists and gineers incorporates educational, scientific, University of Texas instead of Texas this body and Washington allowing and charitable efforts to advance the science A&M, where I went to engineering them to do the research. This bill will of engineering, improve engineering edu- school. She is home sick today and we help create the next generation of cation, maintain the highest standards of ex- need all of our young engineers to get

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.029 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2405 well quick, so I hope that she does so So, Mr. Speaker, I am delighted, ASCE is not resting on its laurels, very soon. along with the gentleman from Kansas though. It is aggressively adding new Our first great civil engineer in this (Mr. MOORE), my good friend, to spon- services for its members. It has ambi- country was the man that we now sor this resolution honoring the 150th tious programs for working with the know as the Father of our country, anniversary of the American Society Congress, the government at all levels, George Washington. George Wash- for Professional Engineers, because and the public at large to place the ington was a surveyor who made his they have truly helped to build a better programs and policies needed to im- living in between serving as a military America. prove our built environment. Priority commander in the militia, the British Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of areas for 2002 include clean water, in- forces before the Revolutionary War, my time. frastructure financing, math and surveying and doing engineering work Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- science education, natural hazards im- in what is now Virginia and going west, self such time as I may consume. pact reduction, and smart growth. west from Virginia. I thank the gentleman from Texas I ask my colleagues, Mr. Speaker, to In 1852, we founded what is now (Mr. BARTON) for his good work on this join with me in approving House Con- called the American Society of Civil bill. I also want to join my colleague current Resolution 387 that congratu- Engineers. If we had been alive at that from Texas in thanking the gentleman lates and honors the American Society point in time, the first great project from New York (Mr. BOEHLERT), the of Civil Engineers on 150 years of serv- that civil engineers would have worked chairman of the committee, and the ice. This is a spectacular beginning and on for this Nation would have been the gentleman from Texas (Mr. HALL), the I will bet we have not seen anything Transcontinental Railroad. Can we ranking member. yet. imagine, if people came to the gen- I am very, very pleased to be here Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance today with the gentleman from Texas tleman from Kansas (Mr. MOORE) and of my time. myself, or the gentleman from New to honor 150 years of service by the Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, American Society of Civil Engineers to York (Mr. BOEHLERT) and the gen- I yield myself 2 minutes. their profession, our country, and the tleman from Texas (Mr. HALL) today Mr. Speaker, let me say that several and said, we want you to build a trans- world. ASCE is the oldest of engineer- years ago the American Society for continental railroad, could we do it? I ing societies and clearly one of the best Civil Engineers made me one of their doubt it. But the civil engineers of that in the whole world. engineering fellows. It is a distin- Civil engineers literally have built time said, not a problem, and even as guished achievement award that they America. One hundred and fifty years the Civil War was going on, they were really give to engineers who have made ago, there were no skyscrapers. There a lifetime in civil engineering and have racing to build what we now call the were wooden bridges and no one would done outstanding feats. They gave it to Transcontinental Railroad, and they have dreamed of spanning the Chesa- me primarily because I am one of the hammered in the golden spike in 1869 peake Bay or the San Francisco Bay. few registered professional engineers in and bound our great Nation together. Railroads were just beginning. Roads What would we have done if around were at most two lanes and perhaps the Congress, but it is one of the high the turn of the century, President Roo- were even built of planks. Manned honors that I have received as a Mem- sevelt, not Franklin Roosevelt, but flights came over 50 years later. ber of the House, and the certificate is Teddy Roosevelt had come and said, I Now, we have an interstate highway on my wall in the entry way to my of- want you to build the Panama Canal to system, an intercontinental railroad fice, and I am very, very proud of that. bring together for the first time the system, and a network of local and For that and many, many reasons I Isthmus of Panama, the Atlantic and international airports that are the think this is a resolution that is very Pacific Oceans. I do not think many of backbone of United States commerce. worthwhile passing for this body be- us could have worked on that project Small dams have been replaced, Mr. cause of the fine work that civil engi- either successfully, but the civil engi- Speaker, with huge ones that provide neers have done for the last 150 years. neers of that era did that. What about large volumes of electricity. Human So I hope that when the time comes to during World War II, if President health has been enhanced by improved vote, we can pass it with unanimous Franklin Roosevelt had come and said, sanitation with sanitary landfills, consent. we need to build a great port infra- waste water treatment facilities, and Mr. Speaker, I would simply say that structure and we need to improve our distribution systems for clean water. this resolution we hope to pass by highways and we need to build great How much of this would have been unanimous consent today and send to pipelines, could we have done that? I do possible without the American Society the other body and pass it over there so not think many of us could, but the of Civil engineers? Well, we cannot that it actually can be signed by the civil engineers of that time could. know for sure, but they certainly de- President and presented to the leader- What if in the 1950s President Eisen- serve much of the credit. ASCE has en- ship of the American Society for Civil hower had come and said, Congressman couraged generations of bright Ameri- Engineers sometime this fall when the Barton, I want you to build an inter- cans to enter the profession. It has actual calendar anniversary occurs for state highway system. I do not think helped develop educational standards the 150th anniversary. It is very, very many of us could have done that, but and continuing education opportunities worth doing, and I hope that we can do the civil engineers of the 1950s did that. for civil engineers, and it has estab- it in a very bipartisan fashion. I could go on and on. But as we begin lished a series of institutes and a re- Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I want to to move into the 21st century, there search foundation to advance the thank you for the opportunity to join my col- are still great civil engineering knowledge base of the profession. leagues in commending the American Society projects to be done, and luckily for us ASCE is the largest publisher of civil of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for their 150 years today in the United States, we have engineering information in the world, of service to our country. I also want to thank over 125,000 members of the American much of which is at the fingertips of the Gentleman from Texas, Mr. BARTON, and Society for Civil Engineers, registered, the ASCE membership through its the Gentleman from Kansas, Mr. MOORE, for professional engineers who have made website. The American Society of Civil introducing this resolution. it their life’s work to build a better Engineers has even gone international It is difficult to imagine an area of our lives America. and has formal relationships with pro- that has not been touched by civil engineers. We tend to think of engineers as kind fessional organizations of civil engi- They ensure that when we turn on the tap, we of nerdy people with pencils behind neers in almost 50 countries. have clean water to drink. Civil engineers de- their ears and slide rules in their pock- The small group of engineers who signed the massive transportation systems ets. Nothing could be further from the banded together in 1852 would not rec- that make it possible for us to move freely and truth. They are people helping people. ognize today’s organization. ASCE now efficiently across this vast country. Moreover, They are building the projects that has around 125,000 members, over half civil engineers design technologies and prac- bind this great Nation together and, of the civil engineers in this country, tices to help clean up polluted water and to more and more, binding this great organized in sections, branches, and ensure that our natural resources are pre- world together. student chapters and clubs. served for future generations.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.032 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 Americans benefit from the expertise and ‘‘(1) shall be not less than $27,746,000,000; ability and stability in highway fund- hard work of engineers everyday, but rarely and ing levels. acknowledge or recognize our debt to them. I ‘‘(2) shall be distributed in accordance with There is a clear and strong consensus this section.’’. am lucky enough, however, to have a different that H.R. 3694 is the right approach to experience with engineers. During my time on SEC. 3. RESTORATION OF OBLIGATION CEILING. restore proposed cuts to Federal-aid Notwithstanding any other provision of highway funding in the fiscal year 2003 the Science Committee and especially as law, the adjustment made pursuant to sec- Chairman, I have come to rely on ASCE as a budget. tion 1102(h) of the Transportation Equity Act Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3694 restores not valuable resource. I may not be making head- for the 21st Century for fiscal year 2003 shall lines here, but we in government do not know be deemed to be zero. less than $4.4 billion to the Federal-aid everything all the time. SEC. 4. ADJUSTMENTS TO GUARANTEE FUNDING highway construction programs for fis- After the tragedy of September 11, we im- LEVELS. cal year 2003, and ensures that these mediately began to look for lessons we could Notwithstanding any other provision of funds will be spent according to the learn from this horrible event. FEMA put to- law, all adjustments made pursuant to sec- formula established by the Transpor- gether a team, led by ASCE, to investigate the tion 251(b)(1)(B) of the Balanced Budget and tation Equity Act for the 21st Century, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to the otherwise called TEA–21. World Trade Center collapse. The team set highway category and to section 8103(a)(5) of out to discover exactly why the building col- I am pleased that the leadership of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st the House has agreed to this expedited lapsed, if the buildings could have stood for Century for fiscal year 2003 shall be deemed longer, and if more lives could have been to be zero. This section shall apply imme- process. I am confident that the Senate saved. I cannot even begin to fathom the work diately to all reports issued pursuant to sec- will also take timely action on the bill this team did, but in eight months they deliv- tion 254 of the Balanced Budget and Emer- before the fiscal year 2003 appropria- ered an important report to Congress detailing gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 for fiscal tions cycle is well underway. Mr. Speaker, this bill is vitally nec- the sequence of events that led to the build- year 2003, including the discretionary seques- tration preview report. essary for three reasons. First, State ings’ collapse. This work will go a long way to- SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING REV- Departments of Transportation cannot ward saving lives. Now, we are working close- ENUE ALIGNED BUDGET AUTHOR- absorb the proposed cut of $8.5 billion ly with ASCE with legislation that will hopefully ITY. below the level of funding received in make their jobs, on further building investiga- It is the sense of Congress that the revenue the fiscal year of 2002, a 27 percent pro- tions, easier. aligned budget authority provision in section 251(b)(1)(B) of the Balanced Budget and gram reduction. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of the work Second, transportation spending that civil engineers do for our country and I Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 should be amended in the future to more accurately keeps people employed. More than am ever grateful for the service that ASCE align highway spending with highway reve- 180,000 family-wage jobs are associated provides to this Congress and to me person- nues while maintaining predictability and with the $4.4 billion funding restora- ally. I congratulate ASCE on 150 years and I stability in highway funding levels. tion in this bill. look forward to many more. SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR HIGHWAY Third, cash balances in the Highway Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, PROJECTS. Trust Fund, the dedicated revenue I yield back the balance of my time. Notwithstanding any other provision of source for highway and transit con- law, projects and activities designated on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The struction, are sufficient to accommo- question is on the motion offered by pages 82 through 92 of House Report 107–308 shall be eligible for fiscal year 2002 funds date this funding restoration. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BAR- made available for the program for which Again, I want to thank the full com- TON) that the House suspend the rules each project or activity is so designated. mittee ranking member, the gentleman and agree to the concurrent resolution, from Minnesota (Mr. OBERSTAR); the H. Con. Res. 387. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the rule, the gentleman from gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI), The question was taken; and (two- the chairman of the Subcommittee on thirds having voted in favor thereof) Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. OBERSTAR) each Highways and Transit; and the gen- the rules were suspended and the con- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. BOR- current resolution was agreed to. will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman SKI), the subcommittee ranking mem- A motion to reconsider was laid on ber, along with the full membership of the table. from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG). Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I the Committee on Transportation and f yield myself such time as I may con- Infrastructure, and all of the other 242 HIGHWAY FUNDING RESTORATION sume. Members of the House urging imme- ACT (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was diate passage of the bill. given permission to revise and extend Mr. Speaker, again, I cannot stress Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I enough the importance of this bill. It move to suspend the rules and pass the his remarks.) Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I does restore the funding level where it bill (H.R. 3694) to provide for highway should be to build our highways so that infrastructure investment at the guar- rise in support of H.R. 3694, the High- way Funding Restoration Act. This bi- we can keep the 180,000 people em- anteed funding level contained in the ployed and, more than that, increase Transportation Equity Act for the 21st partisan bill has 316 cosponsors in the House of Representatives and the other the infrastructure necessities in this Century, as amended. country and keep them on the right The Clerk read as follows: body companion measure, S. 1917, is co- sponsored by 74 Members of that body. track. H.R. 3694 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I want to particularly thank the gen- my time. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tleman from Iowa (Mr. NUSSLE), the resentatives of the United States of America in chairman of the Committee on the b 1545 Congress assembled, Budget, for his support for the restora- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield tion of highway funding. The gen- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Highway 3 minutes to the distinguished gen- Funding Restoration Act’’. tleman from Iowa (Mr. NUSSLE) in- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. BOR- SEC. 2. FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAM OBLI- cluded in the House budget resolution a SKI), the ranking member of the Sub- GATION CEILING. provision for the outlay of these funds. committee on Highways and Transit. Section 1102 of the Transportation Equity I support enforcement of the budget (Mr. BORSKI asked and was given Act for the 21st Century (23 U.S.C. 104 note; resolution adopted by the House. permission to revise and extend his re- 112 Stat. 115, 113 Stat. 1753) is amended by Mr. Speaker, I am working with the marks.) adding at the end the following: gentleman from Iowa (Mr. NUSSLE) to Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, let me ‘‘(k) RESTORATION OF OBLIGATION LIMITA- address in the future a better method first thank the distinguished ranking TION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003.—Notwith- of calculating the Revenue Aligned member of the full committee, the gen- standing any other provision of law, for fis- cal year 2003, the obligations for Federal-aid Budget Authority, which we refer to as tleman from Minnesota (Mr. OBER- highway and highway safety construction RABA. We need to more accurately STAR), for his hard work in this meas- programs that are subject to the obligation align highway spending with highway ure. I also want to commend our chair- limitation set forth in subsection (a)(6)— revenues, while maintaining predict- man, the gentleman from Alaska (Mr.

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Mr. Speaker, I last year and trusts that we will not recent times was TEA 21, and in TEA 21 yield such time as he may consume to see a repeat this year. But in the spirit we were able to increase the amount of the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. of the agreement and securing the ad- spending for our highways by over 40 PETRI), the chairman of the Sub- ditional needed funds, a provision mak- percent and for transit by over 46 per- committee on Highways and Transit of ing those projects eligible is included cent. We did that because, A, we the Committee on Transportation and here today. worked together. This is the best com- Infrastructure. mittee in the whole House in my view Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Mr. Speaker, restoring the highway for working in a bipartisan manner for support of the bill before us, H.R. 3694, funds under the firewall is supported the good of this country. We did that the Highway Funding Restoration Act. by our Nation’s governors, our mayors, by capturing all the gasoline taxes that It is a bipartisan bill as we have heard, industry and labor interests alike. I were sent out by the people of this and I look forward to its passage this join with our chairman, the gentleman country to Washington to use for afternoon. from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG), full com- transportation for its intended pur- We are moving this bill today as part mittee ranking member, the gentleman pose. We had firewalls erected to pro- of an agreement with the leadership in from Minnesota (Mr. OBERSTAR), the tect that spending, and we came up the Committee on Appropriations to Subcommittee on Highways and Tran- with the revenue aligned budget au- ensure proper levels of highway spend- sit committee ranking member, the thority, better known as RABA. ing under the budget firewalls in the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. This process is important to make coming year. BORSKI), and the more than 300 co- sure and to ensure that all incoming The supplemental appropriations bill sponsors and supporting H.R. 3694, and gas tax receipts are applied to trans- that will soon be considered by the I urge its immediate passage. portation infrastructure spending, a House will also include language ad- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield core principle that members of the dressing the guaranteed levels of 3 minutes to the distinguished gentle- Committee on Transportation and In- spending as agreed to by the two com- woman from the District of Columbia frastructure strongly support. Based on mittees. By declaring the revenue (Ms. NORTON). RABA calculations for the fiscal year aligned budget authority, which is in Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank 2003, the President’s fiscal year 2003 the committee known as RABA, cal- the distinguished ranking member for budget proposes to cut funding for the culation for budget year 2003 to be zero, yielding me time. I thank the gen- Federal aid highway program by $8.6 H.R. 3694 restores not less than $4.4 bil- tleman and the gentleman from Alaska billion or 27 percent. A cut of this mag- lion for the Federal aid highway pro- (Mr. YOUNG), as well as our sub- nitude would be absolutely devastating gram. This is consistent with funding committee chair and ranking members, to State and local transportation pro- levels that were contemplated when for working so well and so closely to- grams. TEA 21 was passed back in 1998, and it gether to bring this bill to the floor The administration claims that TEA ensures that the funding will be spent today. 21 required these cuts; and, Mr. Speak- according to the rules set forth in the One thing we have enough money for er, that simply is not true. TEA 21’s Transportation Equity Act for the 21st in this time of war-time priorities, this guaranteed highway investment level century, TEA 21. time of recession is to continue to as reflected in the President’s budget is With 317 co-sponsors in the House and builds our roads and bridges. Thank a floor, not a ceiling. The administra- 74 of the companion bill in the Senate, goodness for the trust fund. Have trust tion could have and should have re- H.R. 3694 has strong bipartisan support. in the trust fund. It would be absurd to quested more. The administration’s 2003 budget pro- let the technicality of a flawed formula The committee bill proposes to in- posal cut funding for the highway pro- keep us from doing what we always do crease fiscal year 2003 funding by at gram by 27 percent. State highway pro- in times of recession: we build and we least $4.4 billion to $27.7 billion, the grams cannot absorb a cut of this sig- make jobs. level authorized in TEA 21. This bill ac- nificance, nor can the economy of our We are told, of course, that we are complishes the following: it protects country. The potential employment coming out of a recession. Well, I want 180,000 family wage construction jobs; loss created by a cut of this magnitude someone to tell that to the 8.6 million promotes economic recovery through could be as high as 180,000 family-wage Americans who are jobless. I want you the proven infusion of funds and of jobs. As the economy climbs out of this to look at our unemployment rates: proven infrastructure programs; and short recession, the loss of this many February, 5.5 percent; March, 5.7 per- helps compensate for the drastic and jobs is unacceptable. And it is impor- cent; April, 6 percent. Surely Congress disruptive swing in highway funding in tant to note that the highway trust can do more with rising unemployment fiscal year 2003. Moreover, the addi- fund with a cash balance of $20 billion than make it worse. tional funds are completely paid for can sustain this spending. with funds already in the highway The trust fund is comprised of dedi- We have heard about stimulus all trust funds. The fund has an 18 to $20 cated revenues paid by highway users last year. This is the stimulus bill. billion balance that can easily accom- that can only be used for highway and That is what this bill is, and it would modate this and can only be used for transit projects. destimulate the economy if we were to highway and transit programs. Finally, as part of the agreement be- pull it. Remember, we are not restoring In addition, and as important to pro- tween the two committees, we have what we had hoped to achieve, but only viding increased funding for fiscal year agreed to include technical changes re- what we guaranteed to achieve. 2003, the bill provides a higher budget quested by the Committee on Appro- Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD baseline for which to measure next priations regarding project funding. the job loss by State if there were an year’s reauthorization bill. A higher Certain projects from the budget year $8.6 billion cut in the Highway trust baseline will improve our ability to in- 2002 Transportation Appropriations Act fund, Mr. Speaker. TABLE 2.—FY 2003 FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS AND EMPLOYMENT LOSS RESULTING FROM $8.6 BILLION HIGHWAY INVESTMENT CUT 1

State FY 2002 highway Est. FY 2003 FY 2003 highway Employment program funds 2 program funds 2 funds lost 2 loss 3

Alabama ...... $561,369,840 $421,025,208 ¥$140,344,632 ¥5,894 Alaska ...... 314,796,052 246,539,742 ¥68,256,310 ¥2,867

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State FY 2002 highway Est. FY 2003 FY 2003 highway Employment program funds 2 program funds 2 funds lost 2 loss 3

Arizona ...... 486,224,631 365,140,719 ¥121,083,912 ¥5,086 Arkansas ...... 362,652,003 275,455,607 ¥87,196,396 ¥3,662 California ...... 2,517,465,102 1,899,291,678 ¥18,173,424 ¥25,963 Colorado ...... 353,164,878 265,780,999 ¥87,383,879 ¥3,670 Connecticut ...... 408,920,297 313,495,052 ¥95,425,245 ¥4,008 Delaware ...... 119,922,416 91,097,545 ¥28,824,871 ¥1,211 Dist. of Col...... 110,273,846 81,398,200 ¥28,875,646 ¥1,213 Florida ...... 1,289,548,451 974,165,577 ¥315,382,874 ¥13,246 Georgia ...... 988,693,630 745,903,153 ¥242,790,477 ¥10,197 Hawaii ...... 142,271,252 106,770,543 ¥35,500,709 ¥1,491 Idaho ...... 211,278,292 160,135,462 ¥51,142,830 ¥2,148 Illinois ...... 933,065,783 697,096,259 ¥235,969,524 ¥9,911 Indiana ...... 638,900,893 486,743,971 ¥152,156,922 ¥6,391 Iowa ...... 329,542,978 247,574,819 ¥81,968,159 ¥3,443 Kansas ...... 324,857,477 241,313,125 ¥83,544,352 ¥3,509 Kentucky ...... 483,920,664 362,099,979 ¥121,820,685 ¥5,116 Louisiana ...... 433,579,090 330,471,089 ¥103,108,001 ¥4,331 Maine ...... 147,088,238 109,890,629 ¥37,197,609 ¥1,562 Maryland ...... 446,350,792 339,318,294 ¥107,032,498 ¥4,495 Massachusetts ...... 514,207,475 387,835,987 ¥126,371,488 ¥5,308 Michigan ...... 894,938,840 673,029,684 ¥221,909,156 ¥9,320 Minnesota ...... 408,448,438 309,125,401 ¥99,323,037 ¥4,172 Mississippi ...... 355,307,069 268,482,622 ¥86,824,447 ¥3,647 Missouri ...... 646,930,635 488,228,184 ¥158,702,451 ¥6,666 Montana ...... 266,187,164 204,791,716 ¥61,395,448 ¥2,579 Nebraska ...... 216,342,091 159,818,713 ¥56,523,378 ¥2,374 Nevada ...... 199,134,908 149,455,313 ¥49,679,595 ¥2,087 New Hampshire ...... 140,217,067 107,247,956 ¥32,969,111 ¥1,385 New Jersey ...... 724,639,854 541,582,536 ¥183,057,318 ¥7,688 New Mexico ...... 268,593,028 203,825,094 ¥64,767,934 ¥2,720 New York ...... 1,410,507,671 1,064,982,917 ¥345,524,754 ¥14,512 North Carolina ...... 776,521,747 584,307,329 ¥192,214,418 ¥8,073 North Dakota ...... 179,364,937 134,932,708 ¥44,432,229 ¥1,866 Ohio ...... 959,669,321 725,512,146 ¥234,157,175 ¥9,835 Oklahoma ...... 428,337,012 318,248,522 ¥110,088,490 ¥4,624 Oregon ...... 337,801,111 255,489,120 ¥82,311,991 ¥3,457 Pennsylvania ...... 1,391,790,146 1,045,698,054 ¥346,092,092 ¥14,536 Rhode Island ...... 164,112,784 123,469,448 ¥40,643,336 ¥1,707 South Carolina ...... 461,162,748 350,138,781 ¥111,023,967 ¥4,663 South Dakota ...... 198,817,128 150,819,598 ¥47,997,530 ¥2,016 Tennessee ...... 624,496,977 476,815,649 ¥147,681,328 ¥6,203 Texas ...... 2,146,259,084 1,614,117,018 ¥532,143,066 ¥22,350 Utah ...... 216,504,854 161,358,980 ¥55,145,874 ¥2,316 Vermont ...... 124,155,175 94,175,207 ¥29,979,968 ¥1,259 Virginia ...... 710,248,118 544,143,511 ¥166,104,607 ¥6,976 Washington ...... 493,771,495 368,381,629 ¥125,389,866 ¥5,266 West Virginia ...... 308,059,534 234,857,433 ¥73,202,101 ¥3,074 Wisconsin ...... 545,548,760 410,919,572 ¥134,629,188 ¥5,654 Wyoming ...... 188,997,682 143,820,077 ¥45,177,605 ¥1,897 State Total ...... 27,904,959,458 21,056,318,555 ¥6,848,640,903 ¥287,643 Allocated programs ...... 3,894,144,542 2,148,468,445 ¥1,745,676,097 ¥73,318 Grand Total ...... 31,799,104,000 23,204,787,000 ¥8,594,317,000 ¥360,961 1 Includes $80 million reduction due to proposed transfer to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. 2 Source: FHWA 2/4/02 Comparison of Estimated FY 2003 Distribution of Obligation Limitation and . . . President’s Budget. 3 Employment loss is spread of 7 years, with most loss occurring in 2003 and 2004. Current Balance in Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund: $18,855,632,135.

Mr. Speaker, I indicate that we are all involved to help us keep moving highway system than we were to take not putting the whole thing back. It is ahead. the recommendation of another branch 4.4 billion because that is all they had Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I of this great government of ours. But I a right to expect. They did not have yield myself such time as I may con- never hold it against any one of the the right to expect that we would ex- sume. Presidents for that responsibility of ceed it. They had a right to expect Mr. Speaker, I would like to address submitting the budget. what we guaranteed them when we one thing that has been brought up by It makes us do our work a little bit passed TEA 21. But if we did what the the previous speakers. I do believe this more efficiently and a little bit better. administration wanted, it would be a is, in fact, a stimulus package. It is not As I mentioned in my opening state- grand total of 360,961 jobs lost. Nobody as large as we would like to have it. ment, a whole lot of other people, in- wants to do that in this Congress. There has also been mention, though, cluding the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Interrupting highway construction about the President’s budget cut, and I NUSSLE), has recognized the impor- would have a particularly chaotic ef- will have to say that is true; but I also tance of the construction of a highway fect on States which are having to cut say I have been under seven Presidents system within this great Nation of every other program. They now have to since I have been in this body, probably ours. We have just begun. We have rail cannibalize some highway projects in one more than my good friend, the gen- to improve. We have, again, air to im- order to finish others. It would exacer- tleman from Minnesota (Mr. OBER- prove. We have shipping ports to im- bate the budget cutting already going STAR). prove. And the responsibility of the Under our Constitution the Presi- on in every State of the Union; and, committee, which is totally bipartisan, dent, regardless of what party, has the worse, it would reduce the baseline the responsibility of that committee is responsibility to submit a budget. And next year when we reauthorize the sur- to make sure that the people of Amer- as I tell every constituent that comes face transportation bill. In other ica recognize the importance of a mod- into our office, that is his responsi- words, we would hurt the past because ern transportation system being put in bility. But it is our responsibility as a we are trying to catch up. We would place for the future. And I would just House of the people to write the budg- hurt the present and we would hurt the like to say this is one tiny infant step et. We write the budget. We raise the future. in the right direction. We are getting somewhere in infra- money for it from the people, and we structure. I can remember just a few designate how it shall be spent. That is We must continue that as we reau- years ago we were sliding back so badly our role. I am extremely pleased that thorize TEA 21, as we go forth with new that we wondered if we would ever 317 Members of this Congress decided in rail legislation, as we go forth with catch up. We are catching up. This is this case that it was more important other legislation packages and that we no time to turn around and go down to, in fact, restore the guaranteed will do. the road to deeper unemployment and money for the construction of high- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of to infrastructure damage. Thanks for ways and bridges and improving our my time.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.012 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2409 Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield that legislation and the many hours of from State governments, highway myself 15 seconds to say I concur with personal endeavor he gave to the groups and others around the country. my distinguished chairman. crafting of what became known as TEA When we wrote TEA–21, we guaran- Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the 21, and his solid grasp of the issues that teed a minimum level of spending in distinguished gentlewoman from Cali- we fought over in this body and in the the Federal aid to highway program. fornia (Mrs. TAUSCHER). conference. H.R. 3694 will ensure that the budg- Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the etary firewalls are protected. In addi- thank the ranking member for yielding gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. RA- tion, this bill restores the obligation me time. HALL). limits for fiscal year 2003 so Federal Mr. Speaker, I too rise to support b 1600 highway spending will not be less than H.R. 3694 and to thank the chairman $27.7 billion. and the full committee ranking mem- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I thank In West Virginia, we have been work- ber and the subcommittee chairman the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. ing to build jobs through transpor- and ranking member for their leader- OBERSTAR) and our ranking member on tation. We also have a strong transpor- ship to put forward the Highway Fund- the full Committee on Transportation tation research center at the Rahall ing Restoration Act. and Infrastructure for yielding me the Appalachian Transportation Institute I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this time and for his very kind words. I also at Marshall University in Huntington, legislation and am proud of the bipar- join in commending the gentleman West Virginia, which is one of the Uni- tisan way the Committee on Transpor- from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG), the chair- versity Transportation Centers we es- tation and Infrastructure has worked man, for his leadership; the gentleman tablished in TEA–21. together to bring this bill to the floor. from Minnesota (Mr. OBERSTAR), rank- The bill we will pass today will re- This bill will restore $373 million for ing member; the gentleman from Penn- store $4.4 billion to the Federal aid highway projects in California and sylvania (Mr. BORSKI), the ranking sub- highway program. It will protect allow projects we desperately need to committee member; and the gentleman 180,000 family wage construction jobs. move forward, including adding carpool from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI), the rank- In West Virginia, we will see $45.9 mil- lanes to I–680/80, widening Highway 4, ing subcommittee chairman, for their lion restored and 3,074 jobs protected. and developing the Oakland Airport leadership, not only in bringing this We have 317 bipartisan cosponsors of interconnector. legislation to the floor but for last this legislation because of the tremen- This does not replace all the money year’s invaluable leadership, the last dous leadership of Chairman YOUNG President Bush cut from California’s time we did TEA–21, for their leader- and Ranking Member OBERSTAR and transportation budget, but it is a good ship in that regard as well. because each Member realizes how first step. It also translates to saving Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased that vital a guaranteed highway funding more than 15,000 good-paying jobs H.R. 3694, the Highway Funding Res- level is to their respective States in across our State. Commuters in the toration Act, does have broad bipar- order to secure constituents’ jobs in Bay Area face some of the worst con- tisan support. It will restore, as we the highway construction industry and gestion in the country, and we are also have heard, at least $4.4 billion to the to promote a healthy economy. facing a sluggish economy. Federal aid to highway program from Again, I ask for enactment of this Now is not the time to be cutting the amount the administration had re- legislation and commend the leader- Federal funding for highway projects. quested. These brutal cuts would have ship on both sides of the House. This bill will fund California’s section sucked the life out of our highway pro- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield of the highway account at $2.3 billion gram in southern West Virginia. myself 10 minutes. for the next year. While this amount Keeping our new highway construc- The role of a chairman, Mr. Speaker, was authorized in TEA 21 for the next tion and existing road improvements is to lead and our chairman of the year, it is not sufficient to meet Cali- on track is our number one need at this Committee on Transportation and In- fornia’s needs. I will continue to push moment. This vital work saves lives frastructure on this legislation and on for more money to be used from the and brings new jobs, especially in the many others has led. As soon as we got trust fund which has $18 billion in cash southern part of West Virginia, as we word of the budget language and the just sitting in it. are once again experiencing the dev- prospective cut, without waiting to see In addition to restoring money, this astating effects of floods that have rav- the actual document, the chairman bill reasserts the integrity of the budg- aged through our area in the last cou- sprang into action. We joined forces, as et firewalls in TEA 21 and the realigned ple of weeks. we do on this committee and as we are budget authority mechanism called We have $18 billion sitting in the known almost legendarily in the RABA. These provisions will ensure Highway Trust Fund. If anything, we House, on a bipartisan basis, to rectify that local communities can plan trans- need to pour more of it into building the wrong. portation projects knowing that the the roads our people desperately need, The chairman was quite right in Federal Government will be a predict- not less. Today, we will set a funding pointing out that, I choose to say, with able partner throughout the life of a level of $21.7 billion for fiscal year 2003. all the Presidents with whom we have project. This will help to ensure that each of served, not under. We are a coequal Every community in America de- the 50 States gets the highway funding branch. This is not new. Cutting high- pends on transportation to keep its they need so they will not have to re- way funds started with President Lyn- people and local economy moving. I sort to postponing or canceling high- don Johnson in 1968 on the rec- urge my colleagues to support this bill way projects. ommendation of the same gang that and keep America’s transportation im- In West Virginia, we are working on did one, the then Bureau of the Budget, provements on track. many highway projects to enable our that said we need to cut funds in order Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I citizens to participate in interstate to dampen inflation, build up a bit of a reserve the balance of my time. commerce and to open up West Vir- surplus to offset the burgeoning sur- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield ginia to new business opportunities, in- plus at the beginning of the Vietnam myself such time as I may consume. cluding the Coalfields Expressway, the War, and as the chairman observed, it Mr. Speaker, in anticipation of yield- King Coal Highway and upgrading the is an old dictum that the President ing to the next gentleman, I will yield safety of Route 10. proposes but the Congress disposes. to the gentleman from West Virginia The West Virginia DOT cannot afford As astute and an early observer as (Mr. RAHALL), but I just wanted to to lose Federal funds necessary to plan, Edmund Burke, the noted British his- point out that the gentleman was the build and maintain these roads. I know torian, political science writer, a cen- ranking member on the Subcommittee the DOTs in the other 49 States will tury ago observed that a presidential on Highways and Transit in the last say the same thing about their high- budget in the hands of a strong Speak- Congress when we authorized TEA 21. I way projects. That is why we have such er is worth little more than the paper want to acknowledge the superb role broad support for this legislation, not on which the words are written. Well, the gentleman played in the crafting of only from Members of Congress, but we intend to do what Burke observed,

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.038 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 to assure that those are just simply through school, jobs that have sus- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I numbers on paper and that the intent tained the economic expansion of the yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from of TEA–21 is carried out. last 7 years, until it hit the body with Minnesota (Mr. OBERSTAR). It will restore $4.4 billion of the that recession that we are trying to Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I President’s 27 percent cut in the Fed- creep out of. thank the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. eral aid highway program. Important The Highway Trust Fund is a dedi- YOUNG) for his generosity. for a number of reasons, as other cated account. It cannot be used for Two-thirds of the Members of this speakers have noted, this cut itself any other purpose. It can only be used body did not serve in this body in prior will, or this restoration will affect for highway and transit funding. It can years when there were different rules 180,000 jobs, but the original budget cut support more funding, and when we that now are routinely waived. We had proposed would affect 360,000 jobs over crafted TEA–21, we knew that the year- transportation appropriations con- the next 5 years. Worse, it will result by-year levels that we authorized ference reports submitted to us at 7 in a budget surplus in the Highway would be less than what could be spent. a.m. on the day the bill is to be consid- Trust Fund of $34 billion and extend it So we provided an additional $15 billion ered 2 hours later, no time for the staff out over a decade. It will reach a near- of authorizations over and above the of the majority or the minority to ly $80 billion surplus in the Highway amount specified year by year. evaluate what is in those bills. Mem- Trust Fund. There is enough in the Highway bers were lucky if they saw a copy, let By way of comparison when we start- Trust Fund now. There is a surplus of alone have an idea of what was in it. ed with TEA–21 in January of 1998, roughly $20 billion, and let us acknowl- Similarly, the other body no longer there was a $29 billion surplus in the edge that maybe 6 or $7 billion of that passes appropriation bills with num- Highway Trust Fund. We would be is already spoken for by forward fund- bered amendments, so that when they going backward. In fact, if we do not ing of the States, but there is enough come over here from conference there make this restoration the last year of in there to support the level of funding is no opportunity to stand up and chal- funding for TEA–21 will be less than that we authorized for this coming fis- lenge a particular numbered amend- the first year of TEA–21. That is not cal year for TEA–21, and we ought to do ment in an appropriation bill. the direction in which the American it. We ought to do it because if we for In 1993, Chairman Natcher of the people want this country to move or no other reason, the cost of congestion, Committee on Appropriations brought expect this committee to move in. the congestion tax in just 68 major the transportation appropriation con- We do not establish a ceiling for the metropolitan areas of the United ference report with 63 amendments in highway program. The bill says high- States is $78 billion last year as disagreement. We could challenge each way funding should be at least $27.7 bil- verified by the Texas Transportation one of those. We no longer can do that. lion. That is the minimum, and as the Institute in its report on congestion. b 1615 process goes forward, I hope we will be This is a bargain, $8.6 billion restored able to restore even more than that as or $4.4 billion that we are trying to do We no longer even have the time to we get into the final process of the in this bill. That is a bargain to help consider in appropriate fashion what budget and the supplemental appro- buy down the cost of congestion. has been sent from the other body, priations bill with the other body. A key element of this bill is a sense whether in a conference report or oth- The Highway Trust Fund now can of Congress that we will work together erwise. support $30 billion in outlays. By the in a reauthorization to ensure that the Now we ought to know before we vote end of this process, I hope we will have revenue alignment mechanism of what we are voting on. We should know achieved an outcome that expends RABA is fine-tuned to more accurately that bills that earmark interstate every last penny of that Highway Trust align highway fund spending with high- highway funds for projects that are not Fund. We did not just do this as an ac- way revenues so as to have greater pre- on the interstate are pending before us; cident when we crafted TEA–21. That dictability and stability in highway we ought to know that the bill before was a hard fought bill here on this funding. us commits public lands funds for floor till 2:30 in the morning on the I understand also that our chairman, projects that do not involve Federal budget process in 1997, and then all the gentleman from Alaska, has reached an lands; that scenic byway funds are for way through the committee and into agreement with the chairman of the a project that is not on a scenic byway; 1998, and we had an overwhelming vote, Committee on Appropriations to at- that bridge replacement funds are dedi- and then we went to conference and we tach the language of this bill to the cated to a project that does not replace had a 2-month conference with the supplemental appropriations bill in- a bridge. United States Senate. Every piece of stead of language that would have de- We are in the position in this com- that legislation was fought through. clared that the RABA mechanism shall mittee of voting without having an op- The other body did not want to have have no force or effect. Now that is portunity to know what we are voting a guaranteed account. The other body very serious language that would have on and, therefore, to object to what we did not want to have the levels of au- had a very, very bad effect, and I think are voting on. We need to restore the thorization that we set forth in what striking that language and supplanting deliberative process to this body’s con- became TEA–21, and this committee, our bill is a good agreement. sideration of appropriation bills. standing for this body, fought for the That agreement also has a dark side, I know that I speak for myself, I guaranteed account and for the rev- and the dark side is that we also have know I speak for the Members on the enue adjusted budget authority, and we to agree to authorize projects that Democratic side, and I know that I ex- got it in there. We cannot let a presi- were earmarked in the Transportation press the frustration that the chairman dential or OMB dictum take it away Appropriations Act this fiscal year and members of our committee on the from us and from the people of this that are ineligible for funding. I do not majority side have as well. Let us re- country. want to debate the merits of those par- store a deliberative process so that we The extraordinary history of TEA–21 ticular projects, but I just want to can do the public’s business in a fair has been that in the 42 years of the focus on process. and effective way. interstate highway program we in- This is an example of legislative Mr. Speaker, I thank the distin- vested $114 billion of Federal funds to process that is spinning out of control. guished chairman for yielding this build the 44,000-mile interstate high- In the last several years we have time, and I yield back the balance of way system. In 41⁄2 years of TEA–21, we moved away from deliberative consid- my time. invested $114 billion. We did in 41⁄2 eration of legislation, including trans- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I years what it took 42 years of the portation appropriations bills. yield myself such time as I may con- interstate highway program, and in the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. sume. process we created 11⁄2 million new jobs, LAHOOD). The time of the gentleman Mr. Speaker, the statements of my the good jobs, the jobs that buy the from Minnesota (Mr. OBERSTAR) has ex- good friend, the gentleman from Min- homes and buy the cars and buy the pired. The gentleman from Alaska (Mr. nesota (Mr. OBERSTAR), are absolutely household appliances and put the kids YOUNG) has 12 minutes remaining. true. I am hoping we can convince the

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CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your were important components in this entire proc- lowing the proper procedure and that letter of May 2, 2002, regarding H.R. 3694, the ess. we do not rush to leave this body and Highway Funding Restoration Act and for I have been a member of the Transportation leave, very frankly, some things done your willingness to waive consideration of and Infrastructure Committee since my first inappropriately, as were done last year provisions in the bill that fall within your term, and things are no different now than in Committee’s jurisdiction under House Rules. in October, because we do have to rec- I agree that your waiving consideration of 1983. Smart investments in our nation’s infra- tify that now. relevant provisions of H.R. 3694 does not structure brings about national economic ben- I have let it be known to Members waive your Committee’s jurisdiction over efits. It’s estimated that every dollar invested that went back to their districts and the bill. I also acknowledge your right to in our highway system yield $2.60 in economic made statements of what they had seek conferees on any provisions that are benefits. under your Committee’s jurisdiction during As many of my colleagues in this body may achieved, and they had not achieved any House-Senate conference on H.R. 3694 or that, that I understand their dilemma. know, the Administration’s FY 2003 budget re- similar legislation, and will support your re- quest would have reduced Federal-Aid high- So this is a one-shot deal for them, and quest for conferees on such provisions. I hope everybody watching this in their As you request, your letter and this re- way funding to $23 billion down, which rep- office who are on that list makes sure sponse will be included in the committee re- resents a dramatic decrease from FY 2002 they understand this is the only time port on the legislation as well the Congres- funding levels. they are going to get a chance to get sional Record during consideration on the Many of my colleagues were rightfully con- House Floor. projects agreed to, as it goes through cerned at this funding request, and I shared Thank you for your cooperation in moving those concerns. While $23 billion may sound our committee, or at least in consulta- this important legislation. tion with the chairman and myself, and Sincerely, like a lot of money and more than sufficient, of course the ranking member. Because DON YOUNG, the reality is much different. The real funding that is the appropriate way to do it. Chairman. needs for our infrastructure already exceeds current funding levels by billions and billions. The other body, the only way we can U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Needless to say, the proposed decrease control that body is to reject what COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, would have caused potential transportation they send to us, and that takes a great Washington, DC, May 2, 2002. funding problems in every state and in every deal of courage. I am hoping we have Hon. DON YOUNG, congressional district. the courage to say no, not until we Chairman, Committee on Transportation and For my home state of Illinois, under the pro- take the time to do what is right legis- Infrastructure, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC. posed budget, we would have seen a de- latively, with a great deal of delibera- crease of $236 million in highway funds in FY tion, and the ability to do the job that DEAR MR. YOUNG: On May 1, 2002 the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure 2003, and there would have been serious we have been elected to do. This has ordered reported H.R. 3694, the Highway ramifications across Illinois. Highway and road been going on now for about 4 or 5 Funding Restoration Act. At introduction, projects across Illinois would have been ad- years, and I think it is time the House H.R. 3694 was referred solely to the Com- versely impacted. Just as importantly, it could stands up and says no, this is not going mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- have also meant the loss of 10,000 jobs—jobs to happen, you are not going to send us ture. In committee, however, an amendment was adopted that added three new sections to that we can ill afford to lose. a great big bill, bigger than that room By restoring the highway funds to the levels itself, and not know what is in it. the bill. Section four, ‘‘Adjustments to Guar- antee Funding Levels,’’ and section five authorized under TEA 21, Illinois would have My staff and myself have spent time, ‘‘Sense of Congress Regarding Revenue nearly $139 million restored, and by funding primarily my staff, and I will admit Aligned Budget Authority’’ are within the our transportation needs in a fiscally respon- that, just researching what was done primary jurisdiction of the Budget com- sible fashion, we all win. last year to find out what projects were mittee. I want to thank you for working I’m proud to be an original cosponsor of put in that were not authorized and, closely with me to ensure that those provi- H.R. 3694. With nearly 320 cosponsors, it’s very frankly, took monies from sions were acceptable to the Budget Com- clear to see that there is broad, bipartisan mittee. projects that were authorized; and we Because of our close working relationship support for this bill. I urge all of my colleagues do not think that is the correct way to on this matter and in order to expedite the to vote for this important piece of legislation. go. consideration of H.R. 3694, I do not intend to Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the seek a sequential referral of the bill as or- rise today in strong support of H.R. 3694, the gentlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. dered reported. In not seeking a sequential Highway Funding Restoration Act. This impor- referral of H.R. 3694, the committee does not MORELLA). tant legislation restores critical funding for the waive its jurisdiction or its prerogatives over Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I Federal-Aid Highway Program. this legislation. The Budget Committee also Upon enactment of TEA 21 in 1998, funding thank the gentleman for not only reserves its authority to seek conferees on yielding me this time, but for his lead- H.R. 3694 or a similar Senate bill with re- for the Federal-aid highway program was ership on this issue, and I also com- spect to provisions that are within the com- linked to highway user fee revenues deposited mend the ranking member, the gen- mittee’s jurisdiction; and, I ask your com- into the Highway Trust Fund. This was done mitment to support any such request by the partially by including a budgetary mechanism tleman from Minnesota (Mr. OBER- Budget Committee. included in TEA 21 called Revenue Aligned STAR). Finally, I would ask that you include a Budget Authority (RABA), which adjusts the I just simply rise in support of this copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- guaranteed amount of highway funding avail- bill, H.R. 3694, because this bill, the ter in your committee report and in the Con- gressional Record during floor consideration. able to reflect the most recent estimates of Highway Funding Restoration Act, is Highway Trust Fund revenues. going to restore no less than $66.5 mil- Thank you for your assistance and coopera- tion in this matter. An unexpected downturn in highway reve- lion in highway funding in my State of Sincerely, nues caused by the RABA provision of TEA Maryland, and that is going to rep- JIM NUSSLE, 21 resulted in a decrease of an $8.6 billion or resent 2,725 jobs. So I urge passage of Chairman. 27 percent cut in highway funding in the Presi- the bill. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dent’s FY 2003 budget proposal. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I state my enthusiastic support of H.R. 3694, H.R. 3694 restores billions of critical dollars insert for the RECORD an exchange of the Highway Funding Restoration Act. for our state departments of transportation as letters between the gentleman from First of all, I would like to salute the Chair- they cannot be expected to absorb a cut of Iowa (Mr. NUSSLE), Chairman of the man of the full Committee, the gentleman from this magnitude in one year, especially at a Committee on the Budget, which I re- Alaska (Mr. YOUNG), and the Chairman of the time when State revenues are also declining. ferred to earlier. Subcommittee on Highways & Transit, the The 27 percent cut in highway funds proposed

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Closing the remaining $15 million deficit This shortfall will have a severe negative im- Mr. Speaker, Americans who pay the gas would allow the repair of approximately 30 ad- pact on New Mexico and will result in a de- tax at the pump expect those dollars to be ditional miles. While this number may seem crease of $69 million for the New Mexico used for roads and other transportation ex- small, 30 miles can be critical in providing safe State Highway and Transportation Depart- penses, and they expect that the money will access to rural Maine communities. ment. For many in the Intermountain West, it be made available promptly. Any budget deci- Mr. Speaker, I also strongly support Section is not unheard of for people to commute 70 sion to spend less on road construction and 6 of this bill which specifically authorizes 49 miles to and from work. As a result, the trans- maintenance would be a bad fiscal decision as projects which encountered eligibility prob- portation on our roadways is absolutely cru- we attempt to move from an economic reces- lems. Three of these projects are located in cial. A loss of $69 million will cause the post- sion. It would be a serious mistake to cut in- Maine. It is absolutely critical that this funding ponement of several important highway con- frastructure spending at this critical time. go forward to assist the communities of Brew- struction projects, as well as reductions in The bill would restore a minimum of $4.4 er, Portland and Aroostook County. money spent on road maintenance. In addi- billion for highway programs in the budget. I want to reiterate that the funding level we tion, it is projected that New Mexico will lose This would bring highway funding back to the are setting here today is a floor, not a ceiling. an estimated 2,700 jobs as a result of the level anticipated when the Transportation Eq- I am supporting this legislation as a first step shortfall. uity Act for the 21st Century (TEA–21) was in ensuring that the infrastructure needs of our I am sure many other states will face similar enacted. For the State of Nebraska, this legis- communities in Maine and throughout the funding and job losses if these monies are not lation would result in the restoration of $32 country can be met. I hope that we will work restored for FY 03. Therefore, I urge my col- million. to go beyond this floor and restore the remain- leagues to join me in support of H.R. 3694 The Highway Trust Fund contains a surplus ing funding that our states need and deserve. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I and avoid a devastating shortfall in state of about $20 billion—money already paid in rise in strong support of H.R. 3694, the High- transportation budgets. gas taxes. Motorists deserve to have these way Funding Restoration Act, critical legisla- Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today funds used expeditiously for transportation tion introduced by my friend and colleague, to give my full support to the passage of H.R. purposes, rather than to accumulate huge Mr. YOUNG. 3694, this is vital legislation, needed not just trust fund surpluses. As you know, Mr. Speaker, under TEA–21, for our roads, bridges, and interchanges but Mr. Speaker, as an original cosponsor of funding for the federal-aid highway program also for our towns, our states, and our national this bill, this Member urges his colleagues to was linked to highway user fee revenues de- economy. support H.R. 3694. posited into the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). There is no doubt that our economy is not Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in This was achieved in part by a budgetary expanding as it was just a couple of years strong support of H.R. 3694, the Highway mechanism called RABA, the Revenue ago. Unemployment is at a six year high and Funding Restoration Act. This bill restores Aligned Budget Authority, which adjusts the consumer confidence is low. There is a way, $4.4 billion in transportation funding and guaranteed amount of highway funding avail- however, to provide good jobs, expand com- brings us back to the TEA–21 floor of $27.7 able to reflect the most recent estimates of merce, and make lasting investments in our billion. It also ensures that this funding will be HTF revenues. Due to an unexpected down- country and that is to restore highway funding. used to repair decrepit roads and bridges by turn in highway revenues (attributable to a de- This year’s budget has an $8.6 billion cut to placing it behind TEA–21’s firewalls. cline in gas, tire, and truck sales, and the federal-aid highways. The swings in our econ- Every state in America will be affected by overall economic recession), the President’s omy have translated into a wild swing in how the $8.8 billion reduction in highway funding FY 2003 budget proposed an $8.6 billion, or we administer highway funding. Just last year, proposed by President Bush. While the RABA 27 percent cut in highway funding. H.R. 3694 the Treasury Department predicted a $4.5 bil- formula was responsible for the large upswing restores $4.4 billion to the highway program (a lion increase in funding levels, only to be in FY2002 and the large downturn in FY2003, return to TEA–21’s FY 2003 levels), and pre- faced with a $4.4 billion drop. We must now we must continue to tie gas tax receipts to serves TEA–21 ‘‘firewalls,’’ ensuring that the carefully choose our funding priorities. Trust Fund expenditures to ensure that sur- additional money will be spent on highway Without the restoration of this money we will pluses are not kept artificially high for budg- projects. only exacerbate the economic downturn. In my etary gimmicks. House passage of this legislation will send home state of Utah, where highway funding is The President and this Congress have the an important message that these funds will be at a premium, these cuts mean a $55 million authority to restore this critical funding, and I available to states to continue work on vital dollar shortfall in roadway funds. This means am pleased that we are here today to take the transportation projects. TEA–21 was a huge the loss of jobs and contracts-over 3,000 jobs first step. H.R. 3694 sets a funding floor of win for Virginia, resulting in hundreds of mil- in Utah alone and 180,000 jobs across the $27.7 billion, a $4.4 billion improvement over lions of dollars more each year in federal aid country. President Bush’s budget proposal. However, I for transportation projects. This funding meant Finally, we have already collected the taxes believe that we can and must do better. progress in our fight against traffic congestion, for the trust fund—it was paid by every person I understand that the Senate is considering enhanced highway safety, and thousands of who filled a gas tank, rode a bus, or drove a doing somewhat better and restoring $5.7 bil- jobs—good, family-wage jobs we can’t afford car last year. lion. Such an increase can be sustained by to lose. Halting this progress by cutting fund- Mr. Speaker, this is a short-term fix. While the Trust Fund given the current $20 billion ing 27 percent would be devastating to Vir- the idea of Revenue Aligned Budget Authority surplus and projected receipts. I urge the ginia, to our local economies, and to the men has worked well in the past, it is clear that we House to work with the other body to achieve and women whose livelihood depends on need to adjust the formula to prevent future at least that amount. transportation-related projects. cuts from happening. The $8.8 billion reduction contained in the Many projects critical to the continued im- This is a uniquely bi-partisan and bi- President’s budget request would result in a provement of Virginia’s transportation infra- camerae bill that will immediately help all of $37 million decrease in funding for my state. structure are currently in the works or being our constituents and ensure that we continue H.R. 3694 restores about $22 million leaving a planned—while many others are being set to make good sound investments and create $15 million difference. Maine’s transportation aside due to funding shortages at the state good, well paying jobs. needs are significant, and the backlog of and local levels. In my Northern Virginia con- Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member roads and bridges in need of repair continually gressional district, safety, quality of life and rises in strong support of H.R. 3694, the High- grows. Harsh winter weather and extensive the overall economy depend largely on main- way Funding Restoration Act. use by both tourists and heavy trucks take taining TEA–21 funding. I urge my colleagues This Member would like to begin by com- their toll on our roads. to join me in supporting this legislation. mending the distinguished gentleman from Currently, Maine needs to repair 4,000 miles Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Alaska (Mr. YOUNG), the Chairman of the of its estimated 8,300 highway miles. In its bi- port of H.R. 3694, the Highway Funding Res- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, ennial budget, only 200 of these miles can be toration Act and I want to thank Chairman

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YOUNG, Ranking Member OBERSTAR and my Some have argued that since highway pro- TITLE I—BENEFIT ENHANCEMENTS other colleagues from the Transportation and grams benefited from RABA in previous years, Sec. 101. Repeal of 7-year restriction on eli- Infrastructure Committee for their leadership that they must now suffer the negative con- gibility for widow’s and wid- on this important bill. The President’s pro- sequences, too. While this seems a logical ar- ower’s insurance benefits based posed 2003 Budget cuts federal-aid highway on disability. gument, there are some important variables Sec. 102. Exemption from two-year waiting funding in my state of Tennessee by over that come into play. Perhaps the most glaring period for divorced spouse’s $158 million. The loss of these funds will re- is the impact that such a large cut would have benefits upon other spouse’s re- sult in the layoffs of thousands of hardworking on state transportation departments. Many marriage. Tennesseans—approximately 6,000 lost state DOTs are already facing funding con- Sec. 103. Months ending after deceased indi- jobs—as the state cuts back on bidding out straints while they are also struggling to main- vidual’s death disregarded in projects at a time when we should be creating tain existing roads and provide solutions to re- applying early retirement rules jobs, not eliminating them. ducing the growing levels of traffic congestion. with respect to deceased indi- vidual for purposes of limita- This unprecedented cut will put the brakes Second, transportation spending keeps people on highway improvement projects not just in tion on widow’s and widower’s employed building infrastructure critical to eco- benefits. Tennessee, but throughout the country. After nomic growth. Cutting highway spending by 27 September 11th, we need to ensure adequate TITLE II—AMENDMENTS TO THE percent would lead to significant job loss and INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 mobility for our national defense. The cuts of- threaten our economic recovery. Finally, there Sec. 201. Exclusion from gross income for in- fered by the President won’t help our mobility is already a cash balance in the Highway terest on overpayments of in- and, in fact, stand to increase congestion and Trust Fund of roughly $20 billion that could be come tax by individuals. safety hazards for the motoring public. The used to help restore the $4.4 billion proposed Sec. 202. Deposits made to suspend running state aid formula in TEA–21 was meant to es- in this bill. of interest on potential under- tablish a floor, not a ceiling, and the President payments. In the upcoming year Congress will begin Sec. 203. Partial payment of tax liability in is giving states the minimum at a time when reauthorizing TEA–21. This will be an impor- the economy cries out for more investment in installment agreements. tant opportunity to re-examine federal trans- TITLE I—BENEFIT ENHANCEMENTS our transportation infrastructure. portation policies and funding levels, including That is why we must rally to enact the High- SEC. 101. REPEAL OF 7-YEAR RESTRICTION ON the RABA provision. I encourage my col- way Funding Restoration Act and restore $4.4 ELIGIBILITY FOR WIDOW’S AND WID- leagues today to pass this bill and help restore OWER’S INSURANCE BENEFITS billion for our highways. Of this amount, this the much-needed highway funding that will BASED ON DISABILITY. measure would restore $92 million or approxi- help states meet their transportation needs, (a) WIDOW’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.— mately 58% of Tennessee’s lost highway help keep the economy growing, and help to (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 202(e) of the So- funds. Although I would like to see the entire cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)) is amend- build more livable communities. funding level of $158 million for Tennessee re- ed— Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I turned to the budget, I support this com- (A) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking have no further requests for time, and promise to save roads and jobs in Tennessee ‘‘which began before the end of the period I yield back the balance of my time. and across the nation. specified in paragraph (4)’’; I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (B) in paragraph (1)(F)(ii), by striking ‘‘(I) in the period specified in paragraph (4) and porting the bill before us. LAHOOD). The question is on the mo- tion offered by the gentleman from (II)’’; Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, Federal (C) by striking paragraph (4) and by redes- Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) that the House investment in transportation is critical to mov- ignating paragraphs (5) through (9) as para- ing our nation’s people, goods, and economy. suspend the rules and pass the bill, graphs (4) through (8), respectively; and Maintaining and meeting our federal commit- H.R. 3694, as amended. (D) in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) (as redesig- ment to transportation spending is an impor- The question was taken. nated), by striking ‘‘whichever’’ and all that tant first step. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the follows through ‘‘begins’’ and inserting ‘‘the I was proud to serve on the House Trans- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of first day of the seventeenth month before portation and Infrastructure Committee that those present have voted in the affirm- the month in which her application is filed’’. authored the 1998 Federal surface transpor- ative. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, (A) Section 202(e)(1)(F)(i) of such Act (42 tation-spending bill entitled TEA–21 (the U.S.C. 402(e)(1)(F)(i)) is amended by striking Transportation Equity Act for the Twenty-first on that I demand the yeas and nays. ‘‘paragraph (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph Century). This legislation provided record lev- The yeas and nays were ordered. (4)’’. els of guaranteed funding for highways, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (B) Section 202(e)(1)(C)(ii)(III) of such Act bridges, transit, and enhancement programs. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(C)(ii)(III)) is amended by In addition to funding, it also created a policy Chair’s prior announcement, further striking ‘‘paragraph (8)’’ and inserting framework that emphasizes good planning, proceedings on this motion will be ‘‘paragraph (7)’’. with a focus on public participation and envi- postponed. (C) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act (42 ronmental goals. All of these factors are crit- U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A)) is amended by striking f ‘‘paragraph (7)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph ical tools to building more livable SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT EN- (6)’’. communites—where families have choices (D) Section 226(e)(1)(A)(i) of such Act (42 about how they travel and where they live. HANCEMENTS FOR WOMEN ACT U.S.C. 426(e)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking I was greatly concerned when earlier this OF 2002 ‘‘202(e)(4),’’. year, the Bush Administration proposed in its Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I move to (b) WIDOWER’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.— fiscal year 2003 Budget a significant decrease suspend the rules and pass the bill (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 202(f) of such Act in transportation spending from what Congress (H.R. 4069) to amend title II of the So- (42 U.S.C. 402(f)) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking approved last year. This cut of $8.6 billion, or cial Security Act provide for miscella- a 27 percent reduction in highway funding, is ‘‘which began before the end of the period neous enhancements in Social Security specified in paragraph (5)’’; based on the Revenue Aligned Budget Author- benefits, and for other purposes, as (B) in paragraph (1)(F)(ii), by striking ‘‘(I) ity (RABA) provision of TEA–21. The need for amended. in the period specified in paragraph (5) and infrastructure management, improvement, and The Clerk read as follows: (II)’’; new capacity has only increased and this H.R. 4069 (C) by striking paragraph (5) and by redes- funding is critical to the transportation plans in ignating paragraphs (6) through (9) as para- many communities. In Oregon alone, the im- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- graphs (5) through (8), respectively; and resentatives of the United States of America in (D) in paragraph (5)(A)(ii) (as redesig- pact is a loss of almost $51 million. Congress assembled, As an original co-sponsor of H.R. 3694, I nated), by striking ‘‘whichever’’ and all that SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CON- follows through ‘‘begins’’ and inserting ‘‘the was proud to join with other members of Con- TENTS. gress in sending a strong signal that our fed- first day of the seventeenth month before (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the month in which his application is filed’’. eral commitment to transportation infrastruc- the ‘‘Social Security Benefit Enhancements (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ture must be met. This bill would increase fis- for Women Act of 2002’’. (A) Section 202(f)(1)(F)(i) of such Act (42 cal year 2003 highway funding by at least $4.4 (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- U.S.C. 402(f)(1)(F)(i)) is amended by striking billion above the level requested in the Presi- tents is as follows: ‘‘paragraph (6)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph dent’s Budget. Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents. (5)’’.

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FOR INTEREST ON OVERPAYMENTS ‘‘(3) OTHER DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of (C) Section 226(e)(1)(A)(i) of such Act (as OF INCOME TAX BY INDIVIDUALS. paragraph (2)— amended by subsection (a)(2)) is further ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an indi- ‘‘(A) DISPUTABLE ITEM.—The term ‘disput- amended by striking ‘‘202(f)(1)(B)(ii), and vidual, gross income shall not include inter- able item’ means any item of income, gain, 202(f)(5)’’ and inserting ‘‘and 202(f)(1)(B)(ii)’’. est paid under section 6611 on any overpay- loss, deduction, or credit if the taxpayer— (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ment of tax imposed by this subtitle. ‘‘(i) has a reasonable basis for its treat- made by this section shall apply with respect ‘‘(b) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) shall not ment of such item, and to benefits for months after November 2002. apply in the case of a failure to claim items ‘‘(ii) reasonably believes that the Sec- SEC. 102. EXEMPTION FROM TWO-YEAR WAITING resulting in the overpayment on the original retary also has a reasonable basis for dis- PERIOD FOR DIVORCED SPOUSE’S return if the Secretary determines that the allowing the taxpayer’s treatment of such BENEFITS UPON OTHER SPOUSE’S principal purpose of such failure is to take item. REMARRIAGE. advantage of subsection (a). ‘‘(B) 30-DAY LETTER.—The term ‘30-day let- (a) WIFE’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.—Section ‘‘(c) SPECIAL RULE FOR DETERMINING MODI- ter’ means the first letter of proposed defi- 202(b)(5)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 FIED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.—For purposes ciency which allows the taxpayer an oppor- U.S.C. 402(b)(5)(A)) is amended by adding at of this title, interest not included in gross tunity for administrative review in the In- the end the following new sentence: ‘‘The income under subsection (a) shall not be ternal Revenue Service Office of Appeals. criterion for entitlement under clause (ii) treated as interest which is exempt from tax ‘‘(4) RATE OF INTEREST.—The rate of inter- shall be deemed met upon the remarriage of for purposes of sections 32(i)(2)(B) and 6012(d) est allowable under this subsection shall be the insured individual to someone other than or any computation in which interest ex- the Federal short-term rate determined the applicant during the 2-year period re- empt from tax under this title is added to ad- under section 6621(b), compounded daily. ferred to in such clause.’’. justed gross income.’’. ‘‘(e) USE OF DEPOSITS.— (b) HUSBAND’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.—Sec- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(1) PAYMENT OF TAX.—Except as otherwise tion 202(c)(5)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. sections for part III of subchapter B of chap- provided by the taxpayer, deposits shall be 402(c)(5)(A)) is amended by adding at the end ter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting treated as used for the payment of tax in the the following new sentence: ‘‘The criterion after the item relating to section 139 the fol- order deposited. for entitlement under clause (ii) shall be lowing new item: ‘‘(2) RETURNS OF DEPOSITS.—Deposits shall deemed met upon the remarriage of the in- ‘‘Sec. 139A. Exclusion from gross income for be treated as returned to the taxpayer on a sured individual to someone other than the interest on overpayments of in- last-in, first-out basis.’’. applicant during the 2-year period referred to come tax by individuals.’’. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of in such clause.’’. sections for subchapter A of chapter 67 of (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO EXEMPTION (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments such Code is amended by adding at the end OF INSURED INDIVIDUAL’S DIVORCED SPOUSE made by this section shall apply to interest the following new item: FROM EARNINGS TEST AS APPLIED TO THE IN- received after December 31, 2006. ‘‘Sec. 6603. Deposits made to suspend running SURED INDIVIDUAL.—Section 203(b)(2)(B) of SEC. 202. DEPOSITS MADE TO SUSPEND RUNNING such Act (42 U.S.C. 403(b)(2)(B)) is amended OF INTEREST ON POTENTIAL UN- of interest on potential under- by adding at the end the following new sen- DERPAYMENTS. payments, etc.’’. tence: ‘‘The requirement under such clause (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter A of chapter (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.— (ii) shall be deemed met upon the remarriage 67 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (re- (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by of the individual referred to in paragraph (1) lating to interest on underpayments) is this section shall apply to deposits made to someone other than the divorced spouse amended by adding at the end the following after the date of the enactment of this Act. referred to in such clause during the 2-year new section: (2) COORDINATION WITH DEPOSITS MADE period referred to in such clause.’’. ‘‘SEC. 6603. DEPOSITS MADE TO SUSPEND RUN- UNDER REVENUE PROCEDURE 84–58.—In the case (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments NING OF INTEREST ON POTENTIAL of an amount held by the Secretary of the made by this section shall apply with respect UNDERPAYMENTS, ETC. Treasury or his delegate on the date of the to benefits for months after November 2002. ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY TO MAKE DEPOSITS OTHER enactment of this Act as a deposit in the na- THAN AS PAYMENT OF TAX.—A taxpayer may SEC. 103. MONTHS ENDING AFTER DECEASED IN- ture of a cash bond deposit pursuant to Rev- DIVIDUAL’S DEATH DISREGARDED make a cash deposit with the Secretary enue Procedure 84–58, the date that the tax- IN APPLYING EARLY RETIREMENT which may be used by the Secretary to pay payer identifies such amount as a deposit RULES WITH RESPECT TO DE- any tax imposed under subtitle A or B or made pursuant to section 6603 of the Internal CEASED INDIVIDUAL FOR PURPOSES chapter 41, 42, 43, or 44 which has not been Revenue Code (as added by this Act) shall be OF LIMITATION ON WIDOW’S AND assessed at the time of the deposit. Such a treated as the date such amount is deposited WIDOWER’S BENEFITS. deposit shall be made in such manner as the for purposes of such section 6603. (a) WIDOW’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.—Section Secretary shall prescribe. 202(e)(2)(D)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 SEC. 203. PARTIAL PAYMENT OF TAX LIABILITY ‘‘(b) NO INTEREST IMPOSED.—To the extent IN INSTALLMENT AGREEMENTS. U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(D)(i)) is amended by inserting that such deposit is used by the Secretary to (a) IN GENERAL.— after ‘‘applicable,’’ the following: ‘‘except pay tax, for purposes of section 6601 (relating (1) Section 6159(a) of the Internal Revenue that, in applying paragraph (7) of subsection to interest on underpayments), the tax shall Code of 1986 (relating to authorization of (q) for purposes of this clause, any month be treated as paid when the deposit is made. agreements) is amended— ending with or after the date of the death of ‘‘(c) RETURN OF DEPOSIT.—Except in a case (A) by striking ‘‘satisfy liability for pay- such deceased individual shall be deemed to where the Secretary determines that collec- ment of’’ and inserting ‘‘make payment on’’, be excluded under such paragraph (in addi- tion of tax is in jeopardy, the Secretary shall and tion to months otherwise excluded under return to the taxpayer any amount of the de- (B) by inserting ‘‘full or partial’’ after ‘‘fa- such paragraph),’’. posit (to the extent not used for a payment cilitate’’. (b) WIDOWER’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.—Sec- of tax) which the taxpayer requests in writ- (2) Section 6159(c) of such Code (relating to tion 202(f)(3)(D)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. ing. Secretary required to enter into installment 402(f)(3)(D)(i)) is amended by inserting after ‘‘(d) PAYMENT OF INTEREST.— agreements in certain cases) is amended in ‘‘applicable,’’ the following: ‘‘except that, in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section the matter preceding paragraph (1) by insert- applying paragraph (7) of subsection (q) for 6611 (relating to interest on overpayments), a ing ‘‘full’’ before ‘‘payment’’. purposes of this clause, any month ending deposit which is returned to a taxpayer shall (b) REQUIREMENT TO REVIEW PARTIAL PAY- with or after the date of the death of such be treated as a payment of tax for any period MENT AGREEMENTS EVERY TWO YEARS.—Sec- deceased individual shall be deemed to be ex- to the extent (and only to the extent) attrib- tion 6159 of such Code is amended by redesig- cluded under such paragraph (in addition to utable to a disputable tax for such period. nating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections months otherwise excluded under such para- Under regulations prescribed by the Sec- (e) and (f), respectively, and inserting after graph),’’. retary, rules similar to the rules of section subsection (c) the following new subsection: (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments 6611(b)(2) shall apply. ‘‘(d) SECRETARY REQUIRED TO REVIEW IN- made by this section shall apply with respect ‘‘(2) DISPUTABLE TAX.— STALLMENT AGREEMENTS FOR PARTIAL COL- to benefits for months after November 2002. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec- LECTION EVERY TWO YEARS.—In the case of TITLE II—AMENDMENTS TO THE tion, the term ‘disputable tax’ means the an agreement entered into by the Secretary INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 amount of tax specified at the time of the de- under subsection (a) for partial collection of SEC. 201. EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME FOR posit as the taxpayer’s reasonable estimate a tax liability, the Secretary shall review INTEREST ON OVERPAYMENTS OF of the maximum amount of any tax attrib- the agreement at least once every 2 years.’’. INCOME TAX BY INDIVIDUALS. utable to disputable items. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (a) IN GENERAL.—Part III of subchapter B ‘‘(B) SAFE HARBOR BASED ON 30-DAY LET- made by this section shall apply to agree- of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of TER.—In the case of a taxpayer who has been ments entered into on or after the date of 1986 (relating to items specifically excluded issued a 30-day letter, the maximum amount the enactment of this Act.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.020 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2415 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- women who rely on Social Security for updates benefit eligibility requirements, re- ant to the rule, the gentleman from much of their retirement income.’’ sulting in higher benefits and expanded eligi- Florida (Mr. SHAW) and the gentleman Moreover, these provisions have solid bility for certain elderly and disabled widows and divorced spouses, who are among the from California (Mr. MATSUI) each will bipartisan support. most likely to live in poverty. control 20 minutes. Furthermore, this bill continues the The Chair recognizes the gentleman subcommittee’s traditional process of BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION from Florida (Mr. SHAW). making sure benefits are not increased Historically, women depend more on Social Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- within the Social Security System at Security than do men for their retirement income. Women represent 58 percent of all self such time as I may consume. the expense of other retirees or work- ers. We insisted on that when we re- aged Social Security beneficiaries, and ap- Mr. Speaker, on Mother’s Day the proximately 71 percent of beneficiaries age 85 Nation honored the love and daily sac- pealed the earnings penalty and en- and older. On average, Social Security pro- rifices of our mothers in raising us and acted the Ticket to Work legislation. vides about half of total income for unmar- unstintingly giving of themselves both According to the Social Security actu- ried women (including widows) age 65 and in the workforce and at home. Not just aries, this bill succeeds in increasing older, and it is the only source of retirement our mothers, but all women play an es- benefits without affecting the financial income for 26 percent of unmarried elderly sential role in advancing our Nation’s picture for the program. That means women. Social Security provides a crucial economic success and the American that mothers and grandmothers can safety net for women’s income security— have better benefits but not at the ex- without Social Security over half of elderly spirit, which is why it is so important women would live in poverty. to take the steps we can to enhance the pense of their daughters and their There are several aspects of Social Secu- Social Security benefits that are so granddaughters. rity that are particularly important to crucial to women’s retirement income Some have proposed not meeting this women. At birth, women are expected to live security. bipartisan tradition, proposing even almost 6 years longer than men. At age 65, Many of the changes in the Social Se- more expansive increases in women’s women are expected to live about 3 years curity program over time were specifi- benefits, but without addressing Social longer than men. Social Security protects cally designed to help women, such as Security’s financial challenges. To pay women by providing lifetime, inflation-ad- for the benefits, the general income tax justed benefits to workers and their sur- the addition of the wives’ and widows’ vivors, which help protect them from falling benefits in 1939, mothers’ benefits in receipts are transferred into Social Se- curity in an amount that would be into poverty throughout their retirement as 1950, divorced women’s benefits in 1965, assets are spent down, other sources of pen- and disabled widows’ benefits in 1967. available if we increase the top tax sion income fail to keep pace with inflation, By providing spouse and survivor bene- rate. But we have not, and that means or after a spouse dies. fits, lifetime inflation-adjusted bene- some other family worker or business In addition to living longer, women tend to fits, and a progressive benefit formula, would have to pay the bill sooner or earn less than men. In 2000, the median Social Security helps keep millions of later. weekly earnings for female full-time wage There is more we need to do for and salary workers were $491, or 76% of the women out of poverty today. women, and we will. The President’s bi- $646 for their male counterparts. Social Se- Although we face significant choices curity’s progressive benefit formula protects ahead in strengthening Social Secu- partisan commission proposed increas- ing widows’ benefits and guarantees women by replacing a higher percentage of rity’s financing for future generations, earnings for low-wage workers than for high- that minimum-wage workers do not re- both Republicans and Democrats agree wage workers. tire into poverty. My legislation, the we must continue to enhance Social Another reason women earn less than men Social Security Guarantee Plus Act, Security for women. The Social Secu- over their lifetimes is time spent outside the saves Social Security for 75 years and rity Benefit Enhancements for Women workforce caring for children or other family beyond; and it includes provisions to members. Of workers first receiving benefits Act is a critical first step both towards increase widows’ benefits, reduces the in 1999, women worked a median of 32 years, increasing women’s retirement income penalty women pay who temporarily while men worked a median of 44 years. The security and in forming the building leave work to care for young children, difference in time spent in the workforce is blocks of a bipartisan dialogue on how projected to narrow in the future, but women expands eligibility for young disabled best to strengthen Social Security for are still expected to work fewer years than widows and divorced spouses, and re- men on average because of family-care re- all the American people. duces the government pension offset. H.R. 4069, as amended, takes a first sponsibilities. Social Security protects Other Members of Congress have also step towards updating benefits and women who have less labor force participa- introduced plans that directly enhance tion and lower wages than their spouse by helping women meet their needs. This women’s benefits. paying spousal benefits. legislation will not affect Social Secu- Many of our Nation’s mothers and Although vital to women’s economic secu- rity’s long-term financial picture, but seniors depend upon Social Security for rity, some aspects of the Social Security pro- it will make meaningful improvements much or all of their retirement income. gram have not kept pace with changes in for over 12,000 women when it is imple- One of the best ways to honor the women’s participation in the workforce and trends in marriage and child-care. For exam- mented. women of America is to continue our The Social Security Benefit En- ple: two-earner couples receive lower bene- long-standing tradition of enhancing fits than one-earner couples with the same hancements for Women Act increases Social Security for women and other benefits for certain widows, it allows total earnings and age at retirement; parents vulnerable seniors and sow the seeds of who take time out of the workforce to care more disabled widows to qualify for cooperation rather than harvest the for a child receive no credit toward retire- disabled widow benefits, and enables chaff of political acrimony. I ask that ment benefits for those years; and a person certain divorced spouses to avoid the we all vote in favor of H.R. 4069. must have been married 10 years to qualify unnecessary 2-year waiting for the ben- Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I insert for the for benefits as a divorced spouse, even though the median length of a marriage end- efits. These enhancements are particu- RECORD a statement that provides ad- larly necessary because elderly and dis- ditional information about these en- ing in divorce is around 7 years. Numerous proposals have been made to update and im- abled widows and divorced spouses are hancements for women and how they more likely to live in poverty. prove Social Security benefits for women, were developed, as well as letters of ranging from minor adjustments to spouse, The subcommittee worked with the support we received from AARP, Inde- divorced spouse, and survivor benefits, to Social Security Administration to pendent Women’s Forum, National credits for years spent caring for young chil- identify these benefit enhancements, Committee to Preserve Social Security dren. and several women and senior organi- and Medicare, United Seniors Associa- While many proposals to strengthen Social zations agreed these changes are an im- tion, Women Impacting Public Policy, Security for women would reduce Social Se- portant start in updating Social Secu- and Women’s Institute for a Secure Re- curity’s long-term ability to pay benefits and are best considered as part of com- rity to improve women’s retirement se- tirement. curities. AARP said, ‘‘The bill targets prehensive legislation to strengthen Social SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT ENHANCEMENTS FOR Security, there are a number of ways to rem- improvements for widows and divorced WOMEN ACT OF 2002 edy current inequities in benefits and eligi- spouses, and it will help ensure that PURPOSE AND SUMMARY bility criteria with only a negligible effect Social Security continues to provide The Social Security Benefit Enhancements on Social Security’s finances. Once imple- valuable economic support for older for Women Act of 2002 improves fairness and mented, H.R. 4069 would improve benefits for

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.044 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 over 120,000 Americans according to esti- would improve the benefit protection for dis- cent of the primary insurance amount). The mates by the Congressional Budget Office, by abled widow(er)s who currently fail to meet intent of the widow(er)’s limit is to maintain improving benefits for divorced spouses and criteria for the current 7-year deadline, re- some degree of reduction in the benefits of certain elderly and disabled widows. gardless of whether they qualify for dis- the surviving spouse as a result of the de- SUBCOMMITTEE ACTION ability benefits based on their own work his- ceased worker having become entitled to tory. For those widow(er)s who are able to benefits before attaining the normal retire- The Ways and Means Subcommittee on So- qualify for benefits based on their own work ment age. If the deceased spouse’s death oc- cial Security held hearings on February 3, history, it would improve protection by al- curs before the normal retirement age, no 1999, February 28, 2002, and March 6, 2002 de- lowing them to get potentially higher sur- adjustment to the number of reduction voted to the topic of the need to enhance So- vivor benefits. months is made in computing the cial Security benefits for women. In the widow(er)’s limit to account for months the course of these hearings 31 witnesses pro- EFFECTIVE DATE worker did not receive benefits due to the vided testimony regarding the importance of Effective for benefits for months beginning worker’s death. (However, such an adjust- maintaining and improving Social Security after November 2002. ment is made to the widow(er)’s limit to ac- benefits for women. These hearings included SECTION 3. EXEMPTION FROM 2-YEAR WAITING count for months the worker did not receive testimony from the Commissioner of Social PERIOD FOR DIVORCED SPOUSE’S BENEFITS benefits due to earnings exceeding the ex- Security, the General Accounting Office, UPON OTHER SPOUSE’S REMARRIAGE empt amount under the retirement earnings Members of Congress, and experts on wom- PRESENT LAW test. en’s issues. In addition, witnesses at hear- ings on Social Security’s long-term financ- If a worker has reached age 62 and is eligi- EXPLANATION OF PROVISION ing challenges and options to address those ble to receive Social Security benefits (but Under this provision, if the deceased challenges have discussed the unique needs has not applied for them), his or her divorced spouse’s death occurs after he or she be- of women and the particular importance of spouse can become entitled to divorced comes entitled to a retired worker benefit spouse’s and survivors benefits, the progres- spouse benefits based on the worker’s earn- and before he or she attains the normal re- sive benefit formula, and lifetime inflation- ings record if the divorced spouse meets all tirement age, the widow(er) limit would be adjusted benefits. the following conditions; The divorced recomputed at the time the deceased spouse The Committee on Ways and Means, Sub- spouse is age 62 or older; the divorced spouse would have reached the normal retirement committee on Social Security worked with is not married; the divorced spouse had been age. The recomputation of the widow(er) the Social Security Administration to iden- married to the worker for at least 10 years limit would exclude the month of death and tify provisions that would help improve ben- before the date the divorce became final; the all subsequent months in determining the efits for women without negatively affecting divorced spouse has filed an application for number of months of early retirement reduc- the Social Security Trust Funds. The provi- divorced spouse benefits; the divorced spouse tion applicable for the benefit the decreased sions included in this bill generated strong is not entitled to a retired or disabled work- worker would be receiving if still alive. This bipartisan support. On March 20, 2002 Mr. er benefit based on a primary insurance would give the widow(er) a potentially high- Shaw, on behalf of himself and Mr. Matsui, amount that equals or exceeds one-half the er benefit based on the deceased worker’s Mr. Becerra, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. Cardin, worker’s primary insurance amount; and the earnings history. divorced spouse has been divorced from the Mr. Collins, Mr. Doggett, Ms. Dunn, Mr. REASON FOR CHANGE Foley, Mr. Hayworth, Mr. Houghton, Mr. worker for at least two years. In addition, if the worker is subject to the In general, widow(er)’s benefits are limited Lewis of Kentucky, Mr. McCrery, Mr. to reflect the longer period of time the work- NcNulty, Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Portman, Mr. earnings test, divorced spouse benefits would be commensurately reduced, unless the di- er received benefits because he or she retired Ramstad, and Mr. Rangel introduced H.R. before attaining the normal retirement age. 4069, the Social Security Benefit Enhance- vorced spouse meets the aforementioned con- ditions. However, the widow(er)’s benefits are limited ments for Women Act of 2002. for the rest of his or her life, even, if the de- These provisions serve both to enhance EXPLANATION OF PROVISION ceased spouse collected benefits only for a women’s retirement income security and as Under the provision, if the worker remar- few months before dying. This results in un- the first steps toward a bipartisan dialogue ries someone other than the divorced spouse, equal treatment of widow(er)s whose spouses on ways to strengthen Social Security for all then the duration of divorce condition is received benefits for the same amount of Americans, and are supported by women’s deemed to be met as the date of the remar- time before they attained the normal retire- advocacy and senior’s organizations, includ- riage. ment age, but who retired at different ages. ing AARP, Independent Women’s Forum, Na- REASON FOR CHANGE This provision would base the widow(er) tional Committee to Preserve Social Secu- limit on the number of months the worker rity and Medicare, United Seniors, Women The 2-year waiting period was included as actually received benefits between the age of Impacting Public Policy, and Women’s Insti- part of a provision enacted in 1983 that al- retirement and the normal retirement age, tute for a Secure Retirement. lows divorced spouses to collect benefits as the former spouse of a worker who is eligible rather than the number of months between XPLANATION OF PROVISIONS AND COMPARISON E for Social Security benefits, but who has not the age of retirement and the normal retire- WITH CURRENT LAW applied for them or is having benefits with- ment age, thus equalizing treatment of SECTION 2. REPEAL OF 7-YEAR RESTRICTION ON held because of the earnings test. In con- widow(er)s of workers who collected benefits ELIGIBILITY FOR WIDOW’S AND WIDOWER’SIN- trast, a married spouse cannot receive spous- for the same number of months before the SURANCE BENEFITS BASED ON DISABILITY al benefits unless the worker is also receiv- normal retirement age. (Also, this change is PRESENT LAW ing benefits, and may have spousal benefits consistent with the way that the widow(er)’s limit is now adjusted to exclude months be- A disabled surviving spouse (including a reduced if the worker is subject to the earn- fore normal retirement age in which the disabled surviving divorced spouse in some ings test. The 2-year waiting period was in- worker did not receive benefits due to earn- cases) of a deceased insured worker can be cluded to discourage couples from divorcing ings exceeding the exempt amount under the paid monthly benefits if the surviving spouse in order to circumvent restrictions on spous- retirement earnings test.) is age 50–59 and becomes disabled before the al benefits. However, the waiting period is latest of: Seven years after the month the not appropriate in cases where the worker EFFECTIVE DATE worker died; seven years after the last remarries someone else. Effective for benefits for months beginning month the surviving spouse was previously EFFECTIVE DATE after November 2002. entitled to benefits on the worker’s earnings Effective for benefits for months beginning record as a surviving spouse with child in after November 2002. AARP, care; or seven years after the month a pre- Washington, DC, April 18, 2002. SECTION 4. MONTHS ENDING AFTER DECEASED vious entitlement to disabled widow(er)s Hon. E. CLAY SHAW, Jr., INDIVIDUAL’S DEATH DISREGARDED IN APPLY- benefits ended because the disability of the Chairman, House Subcommittee on Social Secu- ING EARLY RETIREMENT RULES WITH RESPECT widow(er) ended. rity, Washington, DC. TO DECEASED INDIVIDUAL FOR PURPOSES OF DEAR CHAIRMAN SHAW: AARP supports H.R. EXPLANATION OF PROVISION LIMITATION ON WIDOW’S AND WIDOWER’S BEN- 4069, the Social Security Benefit Enhance- This provision would eliminate this time EFITS ments Act of 2002. The bill’s targeted im- requirement for entitlement as a disabled PRESENT LAW provements for widows and divorced spouses surviving spouse or disabled surviving di- Under present law, the benefits of a widow will help ensure that Social Security con- vorced spouse. or widower are subject to a limitation if the tinues to provide valuable economic support REASON FOR CHANGE deceased spouse had become entitled to re- to older women who rely on Social Security The current law provision leaves gaps in tired worker benefits before attaining the for much of their retirement income. the protection of some disabled widow(er)s, normal retirement age. This limitation, re- The Association has long championed im- because the 7-year period may not afford all ferred to as the widow(er)’s limit, restricts proved benefits for older women that are of them adequate opportunity to qualify for the widow(er)’s benefit to the benefit amount consistent with the program’s long-term sol- disability benefits based on their own work the deceased worker would have been receiv- vency needs. Over a decade ago, in hearings history. Eliminating the 7-year deadline ing if still alive (but not less than 82.5 per- before this subcommittee regarding older

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women and Social Security, we testified in port for the three provisions contained in WOMEN IMPACTING PUBLIC POLICY, favor of eliminating the requirement that your legislation, H.R. 4069 the Social Secu- Oklahoma City, OK, April 19, 2002. widow/ers become disabled within seven rity Benefit Enhancements of Women’s Act. Hon. E. CLAY SHAW, Jr., years after their spouse died to qualify for We understand that H.R. 4069 would im- House of Representatives, Chairman, Sub- disabled widows benefits. We are pleased prove benefits for widows of early retirees committee on Social Security, Rayburn that the change has been included in H.R. who die before reaching the Normal Retire- House Office Building, Washington, DC. 4069. The proposed readjustment in the bene- ment Age by repealing the current provision DEAR CHAIRMAN SHAW: We are writing to inform you that the more than 250,000 mem- fits of widows whose spouse retires and dies that subjects the widow’s benefit to the bers of Women Impacting Public Policy before reaching the age for collecting full early retirement penalty. benefits and the provision waiving the two- (WIPP) support H.R. 4069, The Social Secu- year waiting period for benefits for a di- Your bill would also repeal the 7-year pe- rity Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of vorced spouse whose former mate continues riod of eligibility for disabled widows who 2002. working but remarries are also long overdue. are at least 50 but not yet 60. Under a cur- H.R. 4069 addresses several key issues that The Social Security Benefits Enhancement rent law a widow must be at least 60 years have long been of major concern to WIPP Act will help Social Security continue as the old to collect widows benefits. However if she members: Increasing the unfair benefit lim- guaranteed floor of income protection for is at least 50 she can collect benefits as a dis- its on widows whose spouses both retire and workers and their families. The bill has abled widow provided that she became dis- die before the full retirement age; updates broad, bipartisan support, and we urge abled within 7 years of her spouse’s death. eligibility requirements for disabled widows prompt House action. Finally H.R. 4069 would eliminate the re- to ensure consistency with earnings require- AARP will urge the Senate to adopt simi- quirement that a divorce must have been in ments in current law and; eliminates a need- lar legislation to improve women’s benefits place for two years for the divorced spouse less two-year wait for some divorced spouses under the current system. Enactment of this who is at least 62 to collect full spousal bene- to receive benefits. WIPP member Niesha Wolfe, a CPA based legislation would send a strong message to fits, whether or not the working spouse is in Clarkesville, Tennessee, provided compel- the American people that Congress can act collecting benefits or is affected by the earn- ling testimony before your committee in in a bipartisan fashion to improve the Social ings limit. February on these issues and others related Security system. Over 100,000 women will benefit from these to the unfair Social Security benefits women Sincerely, three important improvements. We sincerely have been subject to for years. WILLIAM D. NOVELLI. hope these are the beginning steps in efforts WIPP, a national bi-partisan public policy to rectify benefit inequities affecting all organization, appreciates your efforts and UNITED SENIORS ASSOCIATION—NEW SOCIAL women. For those it does help the improve- fully supports H.R. 4069. SECURITY LEGISLATION A ‘‘REAL WINNER ments are most welcome. Regards, FOR WOMEN’’ We appreciate your leadership on this TERRY NEESE, WASHINGTON, DC.—United Seniors Associa- issue. We urge all members to vote in sup- President. tion Chairman and Chief Executive Charles port of H.R. 4069. BARBARA KASOFF, W. Jarvis wholeheartedly endorsed the So- Cordially, Vice President. cial Security Benefit Enhancements for BARBARA KENNELLY, Women Act, H.R. 4069, recently introduced President and CEO. INDEPENDENT WOMEN’S FORUM, by Congressman Clay Shaw, the chairman of Arlington, VA, May 6, 2002. the House Ways & Means Social Security Hon. E. CLAY SHAW, Subcommittee. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE FOR A Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee, ‘‘This bill is a real winner for Senior SECURE RETIREMENT, Subcommittee on Social Security, Rayburn women. It shows Chairman Clay Shaw’s dy- Washington, DC, April 4, 2002. House Office Building, House of Represent- namic leadership in the House on Senior Hon. E. CLAY SHAW, Chair, atives, Washington, DC. issues,’’ said Mr. Jarvis. ‘‘It will lift unneces- Hon. ROBERT T. MATSUI, Rnk. Mem., DEAR CONGRESSMAN SHAW: The Inde- sary burdens that women suffer under during House of Representatives, Subcommittee on So- pendent Women’s Forum strongly believes in their retirement years. It will also help cial Security, Committee on Ways and comprehensive reform to strengthen our So- women nationwide without negatively af- Means, Rayburn House Office Building, cial Security system and to make safe the fecting the Social Security Trust Fund and Washington, DC. retirement of America’s working women and the future financial stability of the Social DEAR REPRESENTATIVES SHAW AND MATSUI: men. Security system.’’ The Women’s Institute for a Secure Retire- In February, I had the opportunity to ap- United Seniors Association member Anna ment (WISER) is a non-profit organization pear before you and the House Subcommittee Janis of Colorado testified February 28th be- that seeks to ensure that poverty among on Social Security to affirm the need for fore Chairman Shaw’s Subcommittee hear- older women will be reduced by improving overall reform and to discuss some current ing on ‘‘Women and Social Security’’. Chair- the opportunities for women to secure retire- inequities in the system. I specifically point- man Shaw’s legislation is the direct result of ment benefits. WISER works with commu- ed out that women are financially disadvan- those successful hearings. H.R. 4069 improves nity based organizations, advocates and pol- taged under the current Social Security sys- fairness and eligibility requirements for icymakers to provide a key link between fed- tem. Women who interrupt their careers for women by: Increasing the unfair benefit eral policy and individual women. family obligations, women who earn more than their husbands, and widows of wage limit on widows whose spouses both retire We are gratified that you are introducing and die before the full retirement age; updat- earners fall into these disadvantaged cat- the Social Security Benefit Enhancements egories. ing the eligibility requirements for disabled for Women Act of 2002 during this session to widows to ensure consistency with earnings You are attempting to correct inequities improve benefits for elderly women. While toward women through the introduction of requirements in current law; eliminating a the provisions of H.R. 4069 are modest, the H.R. 4069, the Social Security Benefit En- needless two-year wait for some divorced 120,000 older women who will become eligible hancements for Women Act of 2002. We com- spouses to receive benefits. for benefits or receive higher benefits are the mend you, Mr. Chairman, for your recogni- ‘‘We’re pleased that United Seniors Asso- women who are the most likely to live in tion of these and other problems; and we ciation and our Grassroots Leader, Anna poverty—widows, disabled widows and di- hope that your leadership will show the way Janis, could help in the development of these vorced women. to a newly reformed and significantly improvements to Social Security,’’ contin- strengthened Social Security system. ued Mr. Jarvis. ‘‘Chairman Shaw has dem- Poverty among the elderly has greatly de- Sincerely, onstrated his dedication to getting practical clined over the last two decades, but older NANCY MITCHELL PFOTENHAUER, help for seniors in his District and around women living alone are particularly at risk. President. the Nation. H.R. 4069 is clearly a real winner Today, nearly 60 percent of older women in for many senior women who struggle every America are single: 45.3 percent are widowed Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of day now just to make ends meet.’’ and 7 percent are divorced. In contrast, only my time. 26 percent of elderly men are unmarried. Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I yield NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE We are heartened that the introduction of myself 5 minutes. SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE, H.R. 4069 may be the first step toward en- First of all, I would like to congratu- Washington, DC, May 6, 2002. hancing Social Security benefits to ensure late the gentleman from the State of Hon. CLAY SHAW, the long-term economic security of Amer- Florida, the chairman of the Sub- Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, ican women. We urge your colleagues to sup- committee on Social Security of the Committee on Ways and Means, House of port this bill to improve Social Security ben- Committee on Ways and Means, for Representatives, Washington, DC. efits for older widows, disabled widows and DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: On behalf of the mil- divorced spouses. bringing forth this bill; and I appre- lions of members and supporters of the Na- Sincerely, ciate the fact that he has taken the op- tional Committee to Preserve Social Secu- CINDY HOUNSELL, portunity to do so. I think it is a step rity and Medicare, I wish to express our sup- Executive Director. in the right direction.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.042 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 Obviously, the bill before us today is this observation, the gentleman from ‘‘The bill introduced by Congressman Mat- a good piece of legislation. It will, in Florida (Mr. SHAW) raised his privatiza- sui would strengthen and improve Social Se- fact, increase benefits for 120,000 addi- tion legislation. He says that he has curity for women. These improvements could tional widows, basically widows in embodied the terms of his legislation be funded through savings that would result from freezing just one of the future tax cuts which the other spouse, the spouse that in that bill. I have to say that one of scheduled for the wealthiest Americans. The passed away, took early retirement. It the concerns that I have and the reason issue is one of priorities: to help elderly wid- deals with widows who have become we should pass the bill that takes care ows or give more tax breaks to millionaires. disabled. It obviously deals with wid- of 4.7 million widows in America today As Mother’s Day approaches, we hope that ows that were divorced in terms of is once we move down the road to pri- members of Congress will think about the shortening the time in which they may vatization after the November election, choices they are making,’’ said Joan be able to collect benefits. So this is a we are going to be cutting benefits. Entmacher, NWLC Vice President and Direc- good piece of legislation. The gentleman’s bill will cost over the tor of Family Economic Security. Matsui’s bill would increase Social Secu- Obviously, we can do more; and I in- next 20 years $8 trillion in general fund troduced a bill 2 weeks ago that would rity benefits for surviving spouses to 75 per- monies going into the Social Security cent of the couple’s prior combined benefit. actually provide greater benefits. In- system. We do not have that. We do not Currently, widows and widowers receive a stead of 120,000 widows, our bill would have even a trillion dollars in general benefit equal to 100 percent of the late in fact cover and increase benefits for fund money available. How are we spouse’s benefit (if that is higher than their 4.7 million additional widows by guar- going to come up with $8 trillion in own benefit), which amounts to between 50 anteeing these widows a 75 percent ben- general fund money? That being the and 67 percent of the couple’s prior combined efit of what they previously had when case, there is no question. We are going benefit. The increase in survivor benefits both spouses were alive. would be capped to target those most in to be cutting Social Security benefits need, and is estimated to help about four to Right now, under the Social Security if we adopt a bill like the gentleman’s Act, widows receive only about 50 to 65 five million widows and widowers. The bill or adopt one of the three President’s would finance the improvements with gen- percent of what they received when the bills that he came up with during the eral revenue transfers. other spouse was still alive. We all commission discussion. Savings from not implementing future cuts know from studies that when one As a result of that, we need to take in the top income tax rate would fully pay spouse dies, even though the income care of these widows today. We will not for these improvements. The top rate affects goes down, the day-to-day fixed costs, take care of them when we do Social fewer than one percent of taxpayers, those with average incomes of $1 million a year. like rent, like house payments, like Security reform if in fact we move as food, remain very high. In fact, we esti- The median income of widows and other non- the President wants to move in the di- married women 65 and older is about $12,000 mate that the average cost is about 80 rection of privatization of Social Secu- percent of what they expended prior, per year. rity. That will not take care of these In addition to the increase in survivor ben- when they were both living. widows. As a matter of fact, it will re- efits, the bill includes three much smaller So when one spouse dies, it does not sult in significant massive benefit cuts. benefit improvements to help certain dis- drop to 50 percent, it only drops down Mr. Speaker, I include for the abled and elderly widows and divorced by 20 percent. So 80 percent of the ex- RECORD letters in support of my legis- spouses. These smaller reforms are also in- penditures still exist. Our bill would lation. cluded in a bill introduced in March by Con- basically give every widow in America gressmen Clay Shaw and Robert Matsui with NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE bipartisan support. at least 75 percent of what both spouses SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE, ‘‘Poverty among the elderly is overwhelm- had before one of the spouses passed Washington, DC, May 6, 2002. ingly a women’s problem, and a majority of away. So this is a guaranteed benefit. Hon. ROBERT MATSUI, poor elderly women are widows. Increasing This bill that we would like to offer Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Social Secu- Social Security survivor benefits would sig- rity, Committee on Ways and Means, House today as an amendment, as I said, nificantly help this large and economically of Representatives, Washington, DC. would take care of 4.7 million widows vulnerable group of women,’’ said DEAR REPRESENTATIVE MATSUI: On behalf instead of 120,000. Unfortunately, be- Entmacher. cause of the way the situation has been of the millions of members and supporters of the National Committee to Preserve Social set up, this being a suspension cal- Security and Medicare, I wish to express our ALLIANCE FOR endar, we cannot offer that amend- support for the provisions contained in your RETIRED AMERICANS, ment. legislation, The Social Security Widow’s Washington, DC, May 7, 2002. Hon. ROBERT MATSUI, b 1630 Benefits Guarantee Act. We are pleased that your legislation would House of Representatives, Mr. Speaker, I did offer it in sub- increase the current benefit for surviving Washington, DC. committee. It failed on a partisan vote. spouses to 75 percent of the combined benefit DEAR REPRESENTATIVE MATSUI: The Alli- Five Democrats voted for it; seven Re- received by two spouses when both were liv- ance for Retired Americans supports your legislation, the Social Security Widow’s Ben- publicans voted against it. It was never ing. Under current law, widows are effec- tively limited to 50–67 percent of what the efit Guarantee Act. taken to the full committee, so we Your legislation will correct the inequities could not bring it there for a vote; and couple had been receiving jointly. This change would have a dramatic positive im- that millions of Americans who have lost now we are left without an opportunity pact on benefits for as many as 5 million their spouses now face under the Social Se- to bring it again for a vote. It is unfor- Americans who are overwhelmingly women. curity system. Nearly 5 million American tunate. As you know, four out of ten older women widows and widowers currently live in pov- The bill of the gentleman from Flor- rely on Social Security for over 90 percent of erty. This is a national scandal that must be ida (Mr. SHAW) does move us in the their income. corrected. By adjusting the Social Security right direction. It picks up 120,000 wid- Thank you for your leadership on this benefit rates that widows and widowers will issue. We look forward to working with you receive, your legislation will directly im- ows and increases their benefits, so we prove the quality of life for millions of older are all going to support it. But by the to advance this legislation in the 107th Con- gress. Americans. same token, I wish we would have had Cordially, The Alliance for Retired Americans stands an opportunity to vote on the bill that BARBARA KENNELLY, ready to work with you so that this legisla- I had introduced. President and CEO. tion can become law as quickly as possible. The bill that I introduced is being Sincerely yours, supported by the National Council of NWLC URGES SUPPORT FOR INCREASES IN EDWARD F. COYLE, Women’s Organization, an umbrella WOMEN’S SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Executive Director. group of 150 women’s organizations, the (WASHINGTON, D.C.) The National Women’s LEADING WOMEN’S GROUPS SUPPORT THE AFL-CIO, the National Committee to Law Center praised a bill introduced by Con- ‘‘WIDOW’S SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT GUAR- Preserve Social Security and Medicare, gressman Robert T. Matsui today to improve Social Security benefits for widows and wid- ANTEE ACT OF 2002’’ and the National Women’s Legal Con- owers. The proposal, which draws upon [WASHINGTON, DC, May 7, 2001].—The Na- sortium. All of these groups support NWLC recommendations to Congress, would tional Council of Women’s Organizations our legislation. increase benefits for surviving spouses and (NCWO), the oldest and largest umbrella coa- If I may just conclude, one of the reduce poverty among widows, the largest lition of the nation’s 150 major women’s problems that I have, I might make group of poor elderly women. groups, announces its support for legislation

VerDate Apr 18 2002 04:14 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.045 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2419 to strengthen Social Security for widows. right thing, and support the Social Security ried and widowed elderly women rely The important bill is being introduced today Widow’s Benefit Guarantee Act. on Social Security for more than half by Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D–CA), Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of their income. This legislation will Ranking Member of the House Ways and my time. help. The annual cost-of-living adjust- Means Social Security Subcommittee. The Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Matsui bill will improve survivor’s benefits ment often does not amount to a great (most often for widows who outlive their self such time as I may consume. deal of money per recipient. However, husbands) by increasing benefits to 75 per- Mr. Speaker, the gentleman has a it is often a crucial sum for seniors try- cent of what the couple had been receiving copy of my bill. The gentleman has ing to keep up with escalating costs, prior to the spouse’s death. Raising this critiqued my bill. The gentleman has particularly medical ones. limit from the current 50–67 percent will aid been asked to give constructive com- Once implemented, this bill will help an estimated five million elderly survivors. ment to my bill. Now what we are talk- over 120,000 women. This may not ‘‘Without Social Security, over half of el- ing about is not the bill before this sound like a large number, but the bill derly women would be poor’’ said Heidi Hart- committee, but when we start hearing mann, Ph.D., Chair of NCWO’s Social Secu- is going to touch the lives of more than rity Task Force. ‘‘NCWO has long supported the word privatization, the gentleman 275 people in each of our 435 congres- Social Security benefit improvements to en- knows full well there are those in this sional districts. Even if it helps one, sure that our nation’s most vulnerable indi- House that will abuse the word privat- that is great. This will help 120,000- viduals are secure in their senior years. The ization. Privatization is simply defined plus. Social Security must be strength- Matsui bill is an important first step.’’ as taking something run by the govern- ened for the future. It must be done in In addition, the bill includes provisions ment and turn it over to the private a bipartisan fashion, and passage of that eliminate the 7-year deadline for a sur- sector. legislation of shared concern like this viving spouse or surviving divorced spouse to The gentleman from California bill is a very good place to start. qualify for benefits on the basis of disability. knows full well that my Social Secu- It also treats the months the retired worker Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I yield was deceased prior to the normal retirement rity reform bill leaves the Social Secu- myself 1 minute. age the same as months benefits were with- rity system totally intact. We take not Mr. Speaker, the bill the gentleman held or reduced because of the retirement one dime out of the Social Security has is a privatization bill. The gen- earnings test for purposes of adjusting the trust fund or the payroll taxes. tleman can call it anything he wishes, limitation on widows and widowers benefits. Mr. Speaker, I would like to say, so but it is a privatization bill. Finally, it waives the two-year duration of there is no misconception here, that Dr. Peter Orszag, a professor at the divorce requirements if worker remarries the Social Security Administration University of California Berkeley, cur- during that time. These provisions will help under two Presidents, a Democrat and rently at the Brookings Institute, has 120,000 people. a Republican, estimate that by doing studied the gentleman’s bill, the STATEMENT BY AFL–CIO PRESIDENT JOHN J. nothing, the cost of doing nothing DeMint-Armey bill and the three pro- SWEENEY IN SUPPORT OF THE SOCIAL SECU- which is the only bill that I have heard posals presented by the President RITY WIDOW’S BENEFIT GUARANTEE ACT OF coming from the other side to save So- through his commission; he said all of 2002, MAY 7, 2002 cial Security, is going to cost $27 tril- them are privatization bills. One out of every seven elderly widows in lion over 75 years. Whereas the Social What the bill of the gentleman from this country lives in poverty, in spite of So- Security Administration, assuming Florida does, it deals with arbitrage. cial Security. These are women who worked that we borrow all of the money nec- Money is borrowed at 6 percent, and their whole lives supporting their families in essary to make up the shortfall in So- then is lent out at 10 percent. We all paid and unpaid work, raising children and cial Security under my particular bill, know arbitrage is a huge risk, and it grandchildren and caring for loved ones. Shortchanging widows is not consistent with that it will all be paid back and over could blow up. Once Americans have the fundamental purposes of Social Security, that 75 years will create a $1 trillion these privatization accounts, then and it is high time we fix the problem. surplus. Which does the gentleman there is a claw back. When they are We strongly support the Social Security want? It is time that we work together. ready to retire, they have to give 95 Widow’s Benefit Guarantee Act introduced There are those in this body that ab- percent of the money that is accumu- by Representative Matsui today. His bill solutely shamelessly use the word pri- lated to put back into the Social Secu- would address the critical needs of these vatization when we are not going to rity Administration. If in fact the arbi- women. Most importantly, it increases the privatize Social Security. Mr. Speaker, trage falls apart, the money will not be widow benefits under Social Security to 75 as long as I am chairman of the Sub- percent of what a couple’s total benefit is be- there. It is jeopardizing the Social Se- fore a husband dies, up to $1,000 per month. committee on Social Security, it is not curity system. In addition, it is a pri- Under current law, some widows get as little going to be privatized; but we are des- vate account that is being set up that as half of the couple’s benefit and none get perately looking for some assistance affects the Social Security benefits. So more than two-thirds of the combined ben- from other side of the aisle. We need it is a privatization plan. efit. Rep. Matsui’s bill addresses this short- constructive engagement. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the fall in Social Security by increasing benefits Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. BECER- for approximately 5 million elderly. gentlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. RA), a member of the Committee on Congress could more than pay for these MORELLA). Ways and Means. new protections by capping future income tax cuts for the highest income earners. For Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in example, freezing the top federal income tax thank the gentleman for yielding me strong support of improving Social Se- rate at 38.6 percent would be enough to pro- this time and thank him for his leader- curity benefits for women, all women vide increased benefits for widows. Under the ship in bringing this bill to the floor in this country. That is one of the rea- terms of last year’s tax cut legislation, the today. I also thank the ranking mem- sons why I support the legislation top income tax rate was lowered from 39.6 ber for supporting this bill. We recog- today of the gentleman from Florida percent and is scheduled to fall farther to 35 nize this is a first step, and it is a good (Mr. SHAW). But we should be clear, percent by 2006. This part of the Bush tax cut first step. this modest improvement in Social Se- benefits only the wealthiest individuals, af- I rise in support of H.R. 4069, the So- fecting just the top 0.6 percent of taxpayers. curity benefits for women should be They make, on average, more than $1 million cial Security Benefit Enhancements considered nothing more than a down- a year. That’s more than 133 times a poverty- for Women Act of 2002. This bill makes payment of what we must do to help level income for an elderly widow. commonsense corrections to Social Se- women who for years have worked very With Representative Matsui’s bill, Con- curity law that will benefit widows, hard in and out of the home, in and out gress has a chance to get its values straight. disabled widows, and divorced spouses. of the office, in and out of all of the American voters don’t want more tax cuts Social Security has been one of our Na- workplaces of America, the chance to for millionaires—such as the Republican tion’s greatest success stories, and par- receive their fair share of retirement leadership in the House pushed through last ticularly so for women. Women make month—and they don’t want politicians to security. gamble with their retirement security—such up roughly half of America’s popu- Mr. Speaker, four out of every 10 as the Administration would do by draining lation, yet they account for more than women who are retired today rely on trillions of dollars out of Social Security to 60 percent of the Social Security bene- Social Security for 90 percent of all of pay for privatization. Congress should do the ficiaries. Three-quarters of the unmar- their income. And 75 percent of all

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.025 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 women rely on Social Security for half tleman from California (Mr. MATSUI) divorced spouses to receive their bene- of all of their income. Clearly Social and others, including myself, have in fits sooner. Security is extremely important for fact sponsored. We could actually be As has been indicated by my good women, more so than it is for men. helping about 5 million elderly widows friend from California, the Social Secu- While we have done a tremendous job instead of a small portion. rity Benefit Enhancements for Women of decreasing poverty among our elder- I might just say it is my under- Act addresses the challenges women, ly, over the last 30 years or so we have standing that, and it is technical, it and especially widows, face when it seen a decrease of some 29 percent of would eliminate the 7-year deadline for comes to Social Security. Women on poverty within the senior ranks in our the onset of the disability in order to average earn less than men throughout country to something around 8.5 per- be eligible for benefits as a disabled their lives and therefore have less to cent today of our seniors in poverty. widow or widower. The proposal would live on during their retirement years. When we look at widows, we find that allow divorced spouses benefits to be The vast majority of Social Security their poverty rates are twice as much paid before the 2-year period has beneficiaries are women. Women make for the average senior in this country. elapsed if the former spouse has remar- up some 60 percent of all Social Secu- We must do more. ried, and the proposal would limit the rity recipients over the age of 65 and Mr. Speaker, that is why I stand widow’s actual reduction to the num- roughly 72 percent of all beneficiaries proudly to support the legislation of ber of months the worker usually re- over the age of 85. Additionally, women the gentleman from California (Mr. ceived in benefits. lose an average of 14 years of Social Se- MATSUI), H.R. 4671, which would give That is not the 5 million elderly wid- curity earnings because of time out of women, widows, widowers their fair ows and widowers that need the help. the workforce spent to raise children share within Social Security retire- That is a very small amount of folks in or to care for an ailing parent or an ail- ment benefits. What the Matsui bill this country. I think that is the real ing spouse. Further, women generally does, which the Shaw bill does not do, debate that we need to be having here have a higher incidence of part-time it covers in a meaningful way Ameri- and hopefully will happen in this com- employment and therefore have less of cans who deserve to have a meaningful mittee. We have two very reasonable an opportunity to save for retirement. opportunity to retire in comfort and Members, but we have not had the op- Mr. Speaker, Social Security is the security; 5 million people would be af- portunity to have the Matsui bill be cornerstone of our Nation’s retirement fected by the Matsui bill. We have heard. system. This is especially true for about 120,000 women who would be Mr. Speaker, we are seeing trends for women. Without these benefits, nearly helped by the Shaw bill. We should do women. The last 7 years of life, we live three-fifths of women over the age of 75 it, but we have millions more who are longer, we have personal health care in this country would live in poverty. out there waiting to receive their due. needs, we are hearing in the committee If we privatized Social Security, we It is time for us to do this. about the overpricing of medicines, all would undermine many of the benefits We cannot do retirement security on of those things that they no longer can that women receive through the cur- the cheap. We cannot continue to say pay. rent system. A plan to privatize Social that we will place Social Security first Security is a plan that will jeopardize b 1645 among all our priorities and not do it women’s Social Security benefits and the right way. We cannot continue to There are also more women in nurs- will jeopardize the entire Social Secu- say that we believe men and women ing homes. Certainly this would help rity system. should be able to retire in safety and defray some of their cost. I just think Women live on average 6 to 8 years security without doing it the right that while we will support this today, longer than men and therefore must way. It is time for us to do this. We what I would encourage and hope is make retirement savings stretch over should pass this legislation. It is not that the committee, the Subcommittee longer periods of time. Women depend enough. We should have had hearings on Social Security, will not leave it considerably upon Social Security’s on the Matsui legislation because, just at what I consider to be technical progressive, lifelong, inflation-indexed quite honestly, the American people changes but will look at the wide pic- benefits. There is no plan to privatize deserve to know that we will protect ture, the picture of widows and wid- Social Security that will safeguard ac- our men and women in their retire- owers out there that really do need our count balances from erosion due to in- ment. assistance. Quite frankly, these are the flation. Privatizing Social Security Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 folks that have been coming to us day would be a mistake for all Americans. minutes to the gentlewoman from in and day out explaining the concerns Mr. Speaker, the solvency of our So- Florida (Mrs. THURMAN). and needs that they have. I just do not cial Security system is at risk. More Mrs. THURMAN. Mr. Speaker, first think this is going to do that. than 32 million Americans collect ben- of all, let me say I do not know that I do want to say that I hope we, in efits from Social Security today. anybody is not going to support this fact, will have an opportunity to dis- Mr. Speaker, May is Older Americans piece of legislation before us. What I do cuss this, and certainly with the gen- Month. It is critically important for us want to point out is this is a huge issue tleman from California (Mr. MATSUI) to honor our older Americans and for a lot of people in and around this and others, as to the importance of this shore up Social Security. country. So often I have women who whole issue on disability and Social Se- Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I yield come to me because generally women curity and widowers’ benefits. myself such time as I may consume. live longer, who come to me and say Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Again, Mr. Speaker, I support the my husband died, prescription drugs minutes to the gentleman from Texas gentleman from Florida’s legislation. I are going up. Everything is happening (Mr. SANDLIN). think it is a good piece of legislation. around me; and quite frankly, I cannot Mr. SANDLIN. I thank my good It will take care of 120,000 additional live on my Social Security alone. And friend and colleague from California women and I think that is a step in the I am not getting anything from my for yielding me this time. right direction. I only wish we had an husband’s Social Security. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support opportunity to vote on my bill, as a The fact of the matter is, what con- of H.R. 4069, the Social Security Ben- number of speakers on my side of the cerns me most about this legislation efit Enhancements for Women Act. aisle have indicated they would have today is there is going to be somebody This bill will help more than 120,000 So- liked that opportunity, because we who writes the story, and somebody is cial Security beneficiaries. We wish it think it is important to deal with this going to believe they are going to get could be more, something like 4.7 mil- issue today given the fact that there is something new or better than what lion beneficiaries. It will provide en- a lot of uncertainty out there of what they have gotten. The fact of the mat- hanced Social Security benefits to might happen in 2003 after the election. ter is, based on what I am seeing here, women by increasing benefits for cer- The President’s people, Mr. Rove and these are some very technical changes, tain widows, by permitting more dis- others, have said that they do not want changes that are not going to affect abled widows to qualify for disabled to bring this issue up this year, they the same people that I think the gen- widow benefits, and by allowing certain want to bring it up in 2003 after the

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We wish we could do not think there is any question stitute 60 percent of Social Security re- have had a vote on our bill in the form about that. cipients. Women continue to earn less of an amendment. The President’s bill, for example, has on average than men and are less like- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance three alternatives. One of the alter- ly to have an employer-sponsored pen- of my time. natives would require $6 trillion of gen- sion plan. Thus, the benefit structure Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- eral fund moneys, which we do not of Social Security, which partially cor- self the balance of my time. have at this time. In addition, it would rects disparities in income, is particu- I would like to just comment briefly have 46 percent cuts in benefits over larly important for women. Women are on the observation that the gentleman the next number of years in terms of also more likely to work part-time and just made. There is an old saying that recipients of Social Security. Each one take time out of the workforce, 14 there are two things in life that are of his proposals either requires an infu- years on average, to raise their chil- certain, one is death and the other is sion of general fund moneys or cuts in dren and to care for ailing parents or taxes. I think we can add to that the benefits. The gentleman from Florida’s spouses. As a result, they have less provision that bills are going to lan- bill is a riverboat gamble essentially. time to save for retirement. guish in the Senate and will not be Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the Social Security must be protected for taken up, so I would guess that these gentlewoman from California (Ms. the elderly women who rely on it for pay-fors are going to be used over and PELOSI), the Democratic whip. their financial survival, and the con- over again in this House until the Sen- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank cerns of women must be a priority in ate finally passes something, which the the gentleman for yielding me this the ongoing discussion about how to American people really would like to time and I thank him for his leadership preserve Social Security. That is why, see them do and like to see us work to- on this very important issue, for call- of course, I will vote for what is on the gether to do these things. ing to our attention the distinction be- floor today because approximately I would also like to say that this par- tween the bill before us today, which 120,000, 140,000 women will benefit, but ticular bill in the pay-for is a budget we will all support, and what we could let us not leave the millions of other function. It does not take any general really be doing for widows in our coun- widows behind whose needs would be revenue and put it into the Social Se- try who are on Social Security. addressed by the Matsui legislation. curity system as the gentleman from Social Security is one of America’s Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I yield California’s bill does. proudest achievements in social policy. myself such time as I may consume. I Mr. Speaker, I would also like to at No other program has brought so many will sum up by making one other obser- this time correct a figure that I gave people out of poverty, enabling mil- vation. I see the gentleman from Flor- the House earlier. I said that the cost lions to live with dignity. For millions ida has a pay-for in his legislation. His of doing nothing was $27 trillion. That of senior citizens, it is a lifeline. Unfor- bill will cost $4 billion over the next 10 figure is actually $25 trillion over 75 tunately, the lifeline is severed for years. The interesting thing about the years. When I look, and as I see and as many when a spouse dies. H.R. 4069 pay-for, however, is that it comes di- I have heard and read from the gen- takes a few small steps to improve ben- rectly out of the Taxpayer Bill of tleman from Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT) efits for widows, but its remedies leave Rights legislation in which he used the and from the gentleman from Cali- millions of widows behind. The gen- same pay-fors to pay for the revenue fornia (Mr. MATSUI), they do not think tleman from California (Mr. MATSUI) offsets in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights that we have to do anything. They do has introduced legislation that com- which passed in the sunset bill about not think we have to forward fund So- prehensively addresses this need. How- the middle of April. cial Security. Let me just run a couple ever, the Republican leadership did not In addition to that, I understand the of statistics by the House. I hate to follow the regular committee process bill that is coming up tomorrow, the take this time on this particular bill and Democrats had no opportunity to welfare reform package, they are using because it is peripheral to it, but in strengthen the provisions of this bill the same offsets to pay for that as well. that all of the benefits that the gen- on the floor today. So it will be kind of interesting to see tleman from California keeps talking Given what the Republican budget how they really use their pay-fors in about in his bill are in my Social Secu- does to the Social Security surplus, the order to actually make this bill fully rity bill or my bill to save Social Secu- small steps forward being proposed funded. rity, I think it does have some jus- today are even less adequate. Both par- I might just finally point out that tification to be discussed and particu- ties promised that protecting Social our bill does not take any money out of larly since my Social Security bill has Security would be the top priority. Yet the Social Security Trust Fund. It been discussed at length as a privatiza- the Republicans’ budget breaks that comes out of general revenues, the tion bill, which it is clearly not. promise by spending $1 trillion of the same general revenues that my col- When Social Security first came on- Social Security surplus over the next 5 leagues on the other side of the aisle line many, many years ago, there were years. The Republican plan to privatize would have taken in October of last 40 some workers per retiree. Now we Social Security would cost another $1 year when they passed their first GOP are down to a little over three. Soon it trillion over the next decade. stimulus bill, in which 16 of the largest will be a little over two. A pay-as-you- Democrats have asked repeatedly for low-taxed corporations in America go system has served us well and as the opportunity to debate the Repub- would have gotten an immediate tax long as we had a lot of workers at the lican privatization plan and last month break of $7.4 billion basically that bottom and few retirees at the top, it on this floor, it does not even seem like would have been retroactive 16 years of was fine. It worked great. it has been last month, it seems like the alternative minimum tax. Alto- just a couple of weeks ago, every Dem- gether it was $25 billion in tax reduc- b 1700 ocrat voted for a motion to say that tion for major corporations in America But now we know and the actuaries the Republican proposal to make the that really do not need it, including have told us, and now through the tax cuts permanent could not proceed $254 million to Enron and $1.4 billion to Democrat administration and the Re- unless the Congressional Budget Office IBM. All of these would have received publican administration they have ad- said that those tax cuts would not raid tax cuts without a pay-for. We would vised us that there is a deficit pending the Social Security Trust Fund. Every take our pay-for out of the same source in the Social Security System over the Democrat voted for that. Every Repub- that the gentleman would have given next 75 years of $25 trillion. Mr. Speak- lican voted against it. The looming re- major tax cuts to. er, that is a lot of money. That is

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.069 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 money that can bring down an entire House that would rather have the issue The bill we are considering today rectifies a economy. that might change the majority of this few inequities in the system that are faced by So I say to my friend from California House rather than saving Social Secu- certain widows whose benefits are unfairly re- and other Members that think there is rity for their kids. That is a sad com- duced by the rigidity of the system. However, no need to do something, we are going mentary, Mr. Speaker. if the Majority wants to truly begin to address to be faced with a dilemma and we had With that, I would like to end on a the failings in the system for widows we better start facing it. Do we want to positive note and urge that all of the should be considering Representative MAT- cut benefits by one-third? I doubt it. Members of this body vote ‘‘yes’’ on SUI’s more comprehensive legislation today— But that is what we will have to do if H.R. 4069 which is before this House. H.R. 4671, the Social Security Widow’s Ben- we are going to keep the system going Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance efit Guarantee Act. as a pay-as-you-go system. of my time. Representative MATSUI’s bill, which I proudly Do we want to increase payroll taxes ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE cosponsored, would go much further than the by 50 percent? I am sure we do not. But The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. bill on the floor and grant real retirement secu- that is what we are going to have to do LAHOOD). The Chair would remind all rity for poor seniors by guaranteeing widows a if you are going to maintain benefits Members that it is not in order to cast benefit equal to 75 percent of the combined and keep it as a pay-as-you-go system. reflections on the Senate. benefits the couple had been receiving prior to Or do we want to rack up a deficit of Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- the death of the spouse. $25 trillion over the next 75 years? I am port of this legislation, but it is with my ex- Guaranteeing a livable retirement benefit for not making these figures up. I do not treme disappointment. widows is critical because they tend to be Mr. Speaker, five million widows currently come to this floor unprepared with overwhelmingly dependent on Social Security. experience a drastic reduction of benefits of these figures. It is a question of what As a group, 75 percent of elderly non-mar- up to 50 percent after their spouse dies. The the administration has said through ried women, including widows, rely on Social poverty rate remains a staggering 15 percent the Social Security System, now Security for half of their income. for widows. That is simply wrong. America’s through a Democrat and a Republican In the short-term these women deserve the seniors should not have to be confronted with administration. guarantee Mr. MATSUI’s bill would provide. In a dramatic reduction in their Social Security in- So I think it is time that we quit the the long-term, we need to make sure benefits come at the same time their beloved spouse talk about privatization, quit the talk are available as promised and not risk the fu- about raiding the trust fund, all of dies. It should not happen. That is why we should be debating legisla- ture of the system by privatizing it. these sorts of things. It is pure non- The question is on the motion offered sense, because we do not raid the trust tion today that would guarantee Social Secu- rity benefits for elderly widows. But we are by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. fund, because there is no money in the SHAW) that the House suspend the rules trust fund. There are only Treasury not. Instead, we are debating a totally inad- and pass the bill, H.R. 4069, as amend- Bills, and you cannot raid the Treasury equate Republican proposal that would cover ed. Bills. only 125,000 widows. The Republicans would The question was taken. I would also say that over the years leave over four million widows—four out of ten The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the when the Democrats controlled this of whom depend on Social Security for 90 per- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of House and the Senate and spending was cent of their income—with severely cut bene- those present have voted in the affirm- very much in the red, that the Demo- fits. ative. crats did not raid the Social Security But it is a small step in the right direction. Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- trust fund, because the system just Covering 125,000 widows is better than cov- mand the yeas and nays. does not work that way. But those are ering none, which is our only other alternative The yeas and nays were ordered. great words to really worry our sen- and which is why I will support this weak bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- iors. But let’s not fool ourselves into thinking it is ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the The seniors of this country have paid enough. We could do more. Democrats want Chair’s prior announcement, further into a Social Security system as they to do more. proceedings on this motion will be know it today, and this Congress or no Our substitute, which was not allowed to be postponed. Congress should touch it. We should considered today, would have helped approxi- f maintain the system and the integrity mately 4.5 million elderly people—one million of the system as exactly what they of whom now live below the poverty level. It PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF have paid into. would have addressed this problem in a ARMED FORCES IN SAUDI ARA- However, it is time for us to begin to meaningful way that helps our seniors out of BIA FROM BEING REQUIRED OR think ahead. If we do not want to raise poverty. COMPELLED TO WEAR THE payroll taxes, if we do not want to cut Instead, the Republicans are trying to fool ABAYA GARMENT benefits, then we had better start plan- the electorate into think they care about this Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I ning ahead for the next generation, in- issue by offering something, anything. The fact move to suspend the rules and pass the stead of just the next election. All we is that the Republicans find no problem with bill (H.R. 4714) to prohibit members of have heard about from the other side is denying over four million widows Social Secu- the Armed Forces in Saudi Arabia from the next election. Let us be responsible rity benefits while they look forward to spend- being required or formally or infor- legislators and get together and save ing $8 trillion to privatize the system. mally compelled to wear the abaya Social Security. Let us be concerned Mr. Speaker, we should be doing more. garment, and for other purposes. about our grandkids and our kids. Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, The Clerk read as follows: This is tremendously important. I I rise in support of the legislation we are con- H.R. 4714 think about every one of my 13 sidering today, H.R. 4069, the Social Security grandkids every time I think about Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- where are we going to leave this coun- resentatives of the United States of America in 2002. Congress assembled, try and this great retirement system. This bill makes a modest attempt to address SECTION 1. WEAR OF ABAYAS BY MEMBERS OF These little bitty kids are going to be current deficiencies in the manner that Social THE ARMED FORCES IN SAUDI ARA- seniors some day; they are going to be Security compensates some widows. BIA. facing the possibility of poverty. They The fact is that women are more likely than (a) PROHIBITION RELATING TO WEAR OF are going to pay into a Social Security men to be dependent on Social Security for ABAYAS.—A member of the Armed Forces system all of their working years. their retirement. Because of the kind of jobs may not be required or formally or infor- They deserve better, Mr. Speaker. they are more likely to hold, the responsibil- mally compelled to wear the abaya garment They deserve a responsible Congress ities that they face with children and the work or any part of the abaya garment while in that will go ahead and put all this the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to a interruptions that result from family commit- permanent change of station or orders for rhetoric aside and reform Social Secu- ments, women tend to have lower earnings temporary duty. rity. Unfortunately, I do not think we than men, are less likely to have pensions and (b) INSTRUCTION.—(1) The Secretary of De- are going to see that until after this therefore are more reliant upon Social Security fense shall provide each member of the election, because there are some in this for their retirement. Armed Forces ordered to a permanent

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.072 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2423 change of station or temporary duty in the States Central Command may des- As you can see from this picture, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with instructions ignate when the CINC determines that abaya and head scarf cover the entire regarding the prohibition in subsection (a). mandatory wear constitutes an oper- body from head to toe. Our female serv- Such instructions shall be provided to a ational requirement essential for the icewomen stationed in Saudi Arabia member within 10 days before the date of a member’s arrival at a United States military conduct of the military mission. are wearing this and having the most installation within the Kingdom of Saudi Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of radical of Islamic beliefs imposed upon Arabia or immediately upon such arrival. my time. them, even though the Department of The instructions shall be presented orally Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield State does not require or encourage and in writing. The written instruction shall myself such time as I may consume. any of its employees to wear the abaya. include the full text of this section. Mr. Speaker, before I explain the bill It does not require its employees to (2) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Sec- the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. wear abayas while on duty precisely retary shall act through the Commander in HOSTETTLER) and I wrote together and because they are representing the Chief, United States Central Command and introduced today, I would like to thank Joint Task Force Southwest Asia, and the United States of America. Not even the the Members who made this possible. spouses and dependents of the State commanders of the Army, Navy, Air Force, From the moment I introduced lan- Department staff wear the abaya, nor and Marine Corps components of the United guage that prohibited the requiring or States Central Command and Joint Task did Mrs. Cheney or former Secretary of strongly encouraging our military Force Southwest Asia. State Madeleine Albright during their women to wear abayas, both the gen- (c) PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR PRO- visits to Saudi Arabia. tleman from Indiana (Mr. HOSTETTLER) CUREMENT OF ABAYAS.—Funds appropriated The Government of Saudi Arabia or otherwise made available to the Depart- and the gentlewoman from New Mexico itself does not require non-Muslim ment of Defense may not be used to procure (Mrs. WILSON) were by my side. As we women to wear abayas. My colleagues abayas for regular or routine issuance to negotiated with the committee, ma- may be interested to know that even members of the Armed Forces serving in the neuvered through the Committee on General Schwarzkopf did not issue any Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or for any per- Rules, floor consideration and final sonnel of contractors accompanying the mandate requiring the servicewomen passage of the National Defense Au- Armed Forces in the Kingdom of Saudi Ara- to wear abayas during the Gulf War. thorization Act, the three of us illus- bia in the performance of contracts entered Male servicemembers are not required trated the power of bipartisanship and into with such contractors by the United to wear the abaya, grow beards or em- determination. I am truly honored to States. brace any Islamic religious beliefs in (d) COMMANDER AUTHORITY.—Notwith- have worked with such knowledgeable standing subsection (a), the commander of and dedicated Members of this body. this way, so neither should women. the United States Central Command may re- Mr. Speaker, I also want to thank Forcing our female service troops to quire the wear of the abaya garment in spe- the gentleman from New York (Chair- wear the abaya has a negative impact cific circumstances that, in the opinion of man MCHUGH) of the Subcommittee on on our recruitment and diminishes mo- the commander, constitute an operational Military Personnel and the members of rale, unit cohesion and the chain of requirement essential for the conduct of the command headed by female military mission. the Committee on Armed Services for their understanding and willingness to servicemembers. Most of all, this prac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- work with us to include this language tice is completely unnecessary. ant to the rule, the gentleman from in the defense bill. To clarify for the Mr. Speaker, this is about leadership. Kansas (Mr. RYUN) and the gentleman CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, it is the intent This is about sending a message to the from Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN) each of the House that this language be in- world that America treats its citizens will control 20 minutes. cluded in the final defense bill that is equally. And this message comes from The Chair recognizes the gentleman passed by both Chambers and enacted the top. On November 17 of last year, from Kansas (Mr. RYUN). into law. President Bush launched a worldwide GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, one last thank you be- effort to focus on the brutality against Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I fore I highlight the importance of this women and children by the al Qaeda ask unanimous consent that all Mem- legislation, and that is my constituent, terrorist network and the Taliban. bers may have 5 legislative days within Lt. Colonel Martha McSally. Many of Under this regime, women were denied which to revise and extend their re- you know her as the first female fight- access to doctors and education and marks on H.R. 4714. er pilot to fly in combat, as well as could not work outside the home or The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there leader in the effort to change the mili- even leave the home by themselves. objection to the request of the gen- tary’s policy of requiring military serv- This severe repression of women tleman from Kansas? icewomen in Saudi Arabia to wear under the guise of religion masked an There was no objection. abayas. For 7 years this battle was insidious discrimination that neither Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I fought. She is a remarkable person, America nor many Muslims condone. yield myself such time as I may con- whose patriotism is undeniable, integ- In fact, most of the Islamic world rec- sume. rity unquestionable, and determination ognizes women make important con- Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak to the to do what is right unparalleled. I am tributions to their societies. That is bill offered by the gentleman from In- deeply honored to sponsor this legisla- why America must affirmatively reject diana (Mr. HOSTETTLER) and the gen- tion today to help Lt. Colonel McSally subjecting our military servicewomen tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. end this battle once and for all. to this discrimination and that is why LANGEVIN). My colleagues have heard me say it I have fought to bring this bill to the Mr. Speaker, this legislation estab- numerous times before: women make floor today. lishes certain requirements relating to first-class soldiers and should not be I urge my colleagues to join me, the the wear of the abaya garment by treated like second-class citizens. This gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces in bill we consider today will prohibit the HOSTETTLER), and the gentlewoman the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This bill military from requiring or formally or from New Mexico (Mrs. WILSON) in represents a compromise bill on an informally compelling servicewomen in passing this legislation and ending the amendment proposed during the mark- Saudi Arabia to wear abayas and would demeaning practice of making only up of H.R. 4546, the Bob Stump Na- block the military from making reg- American servicewomen wear the tional Defense Authorization Act for ular procurements of abayas. abaya. Fiscal Year 2003. This sends a very strong message. It Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. Speaker, I think many Members says Congress will no longer tolerate my time. feel the wearing of the abaya uniform forcing our dedicated military service- Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, it by female service members should be women who are on the front lines risk- is my pleasure to yield 5 minutes to entirely voluntary. I agree with that ing their lives, protecting and fighting the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. particular view. The pending legisla- for freedom and democracy and to de- HOSTETTLER). tion provides for such voluntary wear, fend Saudi Arabia itself to wear a reli- (Mr. HOSTETTLER asked and was except under specific circumstances gious garment of faith most of them do given permission to revise and extend that the Commander of the United not follow. his remarks.)

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.027 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 Mr. HOSTETTLER. Mr. Speaker, I reminds us, all of us, including officials (Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico asked thank the gentleman from Kansas for from the Department of Defense, that and was given permission to revise and yielding me time. according to our Founding Fathers, extend her remarks.) Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join the ‘‘The Congress shall have power to Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. make rules for the government and Speaker, I want to commend the gen- LANGEVIN) and the gentlewoman from regulation of the land and naval tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. New Mexico (Mrs. WILSON) in spon- forces.’’ LANGEVIN) and the gentleman from In- soring H.R. 4714, a bill to prohibit b 1715 diana (Mr. HOSTETTLER) for their lead- members of the Armed Forces in Saudi ership and their perseverance on this In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I would Arabia from being required or formally issue. This is a provision that probably or informally compelled to wear the like to take this opportunity to com- mend Lieutenant Colonel Martha should have been included in this abaya garment. year’s defense authorization bill and Present DOD policy of ‘‘strongly en- McSally for her courage in bringing this issue to the public’s attention. For may ultimately get rolled into that couraging’’ our female military per- bill in conference, but without their sonnel to wear the abaya sure sounds 6 years, she quietly tried to persuade the Pentagon to modify its policy with perseverance we would not have been like an order to me. Christians like Lt. able to bring this bill to the floor of Colonel Martha McSally should not be no success. She even discussed the issue with then Defense Secretary Wil- the House today. forced to wear a Muslim outfit, espe- liam Perry in 1995. In 2000, she lobbied It is my hope that the House tonight cially when off duty and on their own then Secretary of the Air Force, Whit will send a very clear message to the time. Department of Defense that its policy I am puzzled by the fact that our fe- Peters. Moreover, she has written memos and met with top generals in on the wearing of the abaya, first mak- male military personnel are treated the Air Force and still got nowhere. ing it mandatory and then strongly en- like second-class citizens while sta- It was not until she was questioned couraging women service members in tioned on soil they are defending from by a reporter for USA Today in April Saudi Arabia to wear the abaya, is Iraqi aggression. As a matter of fact, 2001 that she talked publicly about this completely unacceptable to this House the State Department does not require policy, and I am glad she did. Other- and to the American people. its female embassy employees to wear wise, the Congress would probably still This bill, when passed, and I believe the abaya in Saudi Arabia. When Sec- be in the dark about this religious lib- it will be passed and included in the de- ond Lady Lynne Cheney accompanied erty and quality of life issue for our fe- fense authorization bill, or a stand- Vice President DICK CHENEY on his re- male military personnel. alone bill will pass the Senate, will end cent visit to Saudi Arabia, she did not Mr. Speaker, I hope we take action to the DOD policy that affects American wear an abaya; she wore a business remedy this injustice now. I urge all of servicewomen serving in Saudi Arabia. suit. my colleagues to support H.R. 4714. The sad thing is that this bill is need- It gets better. The Government of Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield ed at all. This policy should never have Saudi Arabia, according to their offi- 1 minute to the gentleman from Mis- been put in place in the first place. cials in the D.C. embassy, does not re- souri (Mr. SKELTON), our esteemed When it was put in place and brought quire foreigners to wear the abaya. ranking member of the Committee on Forcing our female troops to wear to the attention of senior commanders Armed Services. at the Pentagon, it should have been the abaya in the past and now today Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, first let immediately repealed as transparently strongly encouraging them to do so has me say I appreciate and applaud the unconstitutional. Yet, it requires ac- a negative impact on our recruitment persistence of the gentleman from tion by the United States House of and retention of highly qualified mili- Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN) in behalf Representatives in order to send a tary personnel. of this legislation. It is the right thing clear message to the Department of De- How many well-trained, well-quali- to do. I appreciate the work of the gen- fense that if they do not get it, we do, fied military personnel have separated tleman from Indiana (Mr. HOSTETTLER) and they have to change this policy. from the military to avoid wearing the and the gentlewoman from New Mexico abaya in Saudi Arabia? How many have (Mrs. WILSON) on this issue. The Department of Defense changed not decided to enlist in our U.S. mili- There was a phrase that the gen- its policy slightly by changing it from tary in the first place to avoid ever tleman from Indiana (Mr. HOSTETTLER) being mandatory to strongly encour- being forced to wear the abaya? used that is part of our Constitution. aging American servicewomen to wear The argument that women should Mr. Speaker, the United States Con- the abaya when off duty and off post in wear the abaya for force protection stitution requires the Congress to raise Saudi Arabia. Maybe that was clever begs the question what are we doing in and maintain the military and also to from a public relations point of view, any country if the best force protection establish the rules and regulations but for those of us who have served in measure is wearing an abaya? thereof. Through my years in Congress, the military, and I have, we know that Likewise, I believe Lt. Colonel I have had the opportunity to do both ‘‘strongly encouraged’’ is not optional. McSally was right when she said, and particularly, in writing rules and When a senior officer tells a young ‘‘When you separate your troops into regulations insofar as military edu- service member that they are strongly two groups and then impose the values cation is concerned and insofar as the encouraged to wear an abaya, that is of the host nation on one of them, to structure of the military is concerned, about as close to an order as one can me that is abandoning your American which resulted in what we now call get. In fact, if one values one’s military values.’’ Goldwater-Nickles. career, one will do it. If one values just This important legislation informs Mr. Speaker, this is the right thing one’s freedom from hassles, from being our allies that while our presence in to do. The Americans are in Saudi Ara- labeled as a troublemaker or not a their country is advantageous to their bia, have been in Saudi Arabia, were team player, it means one will do it, security, we are there not to defend there to make sure that Saddam Hus- because it really means that one has their values, but the values of Ameri- sein’s troops did not come down south to, because the commander says they cans. Some of those are women who and into that country. They are there are strongly recommending it. And have volunteered to put their lives on for the protection of that country. This they say that with a kind of tone in the line for our liberties. is a very appropriate thing to do, to their voice that means, you do it or The time is now for the Congress to not make the American women of the else. take control of this issue, given our re- military abide by anything but the It is those kinds of policies that we sponsibilities under Article I, section 8 American rules. do not need in the United States mili- of our Constitution; and H.R. 4714 does Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I tary, and I think this goes beyond the just that. I should not have to remind yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman issues of class, beyond issues of respect anyone in this Congress about the from New Mexico (Mrs. WILSON), a for women in positions of command. I plaque that hangs in the House Com- member of the Committee on Armed believe that this is a first amendment mittee on Armed Services room which Services. issue.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.077 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2425 The abaya is traditional Muslim Saudi Arabia we have seen service- seat of cars when off base, and that they can- garb. It is as inappropriate for the De- women who have lost their rights to not go off base unless accompanied by a man. partment of Defense to order service- wear their military-issued uniforms as We are conscious of the need to maintain good relations with Saudi Arabia, particu- women to wear traditional Muslim they are protecting our rights. Instead, larly during this time of war; however, we garb, most of whom are Christians or while fighting to protect our freedom understand that servicewomen are the only Jewish who do not share the faith of and democracy, these women are being federal employees stationed in Saudi Arabia women who choose to wear that dress, encouraged and sometimes required to who are obliged to follow these rules. it is as inappropriate to do that as it is wear an abaya. For those of us who are Our servicewomen are fulfilling a very dif- to tell servicemen serving in Israel not familiar with it, it is a long black ficult job in Saudi Arabia, and they deserve to be treated with respect. By requiring serv- that they must wear a yarmulke when robe that covers a woman from head to icewomen to adopt a subservient position, they go to the Western Wall. Now, toe. the military is sending the very clear signal most servicemen would do so out of re- Requiring women to wear this gar- that they are not deserving of equal respect. spect for the traditions of the country ment discriminates against them and This has a particularly significant impact on in which they are a resident. But it is violates their religious freedom by officers, who are being asked to be subser- inappropriate for the Department of forcing them to adopt another faith’s vient to men under their command. It is very Defense to force service members to garb. It does not increase the safety difficult for these officers to maintain the same degree of authority if they must adopt wear religious clothing, pure and sim- and security of U.S. interests. Instead, a submissive role off base. ple, and it is likewise inappropriate to it works against them. By discrimi- We urge you to revoke this policy and to strongly encourage that they do so. nating against women in the military, treat servicewomen with the same dignity This legislation is very clear in its we undermine the authority of officers afforded other federal employees in Saudi language. It prohibits formally or in- stationed in Saudi Arabia and diminish Arabia. formally compelling service members morale among servicewomen. Sincerely, to wear the abaya. That covers all of Last December, Lieutenant Colonel Carolyn B. Maloney; Betty McCollum; Janice Schakowsky; Lloyd Doggett; the synonyms for ‘‘strongly encour- Martha McSally, the highest ranking James P. McGovern; Nita Lowey; Peter aged’’ so that they could not just female fighter pilot in the Air Force, DeFazio; Martin Frost; James Leach; change it to ‘‘strongly recommend’’ or brought a lawsuit against the military Barbara Lee; Diane Watson; Lucille ‘‘highly recommend.’’ They are prohib- for its practice of requiring service- Roybal-Allard; Ellen Tauscher; Jim ited from informally or formally com- women stationed in Saudi Arabia to McDemott; Elijah Cummings; Julia pelling them. There is only one excep- wear this black garment, ride in the Carson; George Miller; Neil Aber- tion, and that exception is force pro- back seat of cars, and be accompanied crombie; Diana DeGette. tection. This House has rejected the by a man when off base. In response to Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I DOD’s spurious arguments about force her courageous suit, I sent a letter to yield myself such time as I may con- protection, and that is exactly what Secretary Rumsfeld, along with 18 sume. they are. other Members of Congress, urging him Mr. Speaker, as a result of the con- The only exception is very narrowly to revoke this discriminatory policy certed efforts of several members of crafted, and that is if it is essential to against women serving in Saudi Ara- the Committee on Armed Services, this the conduct of the military mission bia. bill expresses the views of many Mem- and, in sitting on this floor with my Mr. Speaker, I will include for the bers of Congress regarding the wearing colleagues and talking about what that RECORD the referenced letter. of the abaya by our military personnel might mean, if there was a serious civil Mr. Speaker, let me be clear. The serving in the Kingdom of Saudi Ara- bia. Moreover, it affords the com- unrest in Saudi Arabia and we had sol- Government of Saudi Arabia does not manders the latitude necessary to edu- diers who are downtown in a building require non-Muslim women to wear cate service members about the threats and we needed to extract them without abayas and the State Department does and allows such force protection meas- local people knowing who they were, or not require them or even encourage any of its employees to wear this gar- ures as may be dictated by a unit’s for some reason for a special forces op- mission and location. I urge my col- eration or to move people around, we ment. Our Armed Forces should show the same amount of respect for its em- leagues to support this bill. may need to hide who our people really Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of are. Those are the essential kinds of ployees. The bottom line is that our service- my time. things that might justify such an Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield women are fulfilling a very difficult job order. Nothing else does. myself such time as I may consume to in Saudi Arabia, and they deserve to be I commend the gentleman from just take a minute to thank the gentle- treated with respect. They must not be Rhode Island and the gentleman from woman from New Mexico (Mrs. WILSON) forced into a subservient position. Indiana for their leadership. This and the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Mr. Speaker, U.S. servicewomen are House will make a statement tonight HOSTETTLER) once again for their lead- valued, respected, capable members of that we will not tolerate this kind of ership and determination. I think that our Armed Forces. It is the duty of the policy from the Department of Defense, this bill sends a very clear message United States Government and its and we are strong enough and united about how we expect our soldiers to be military to demonstrate to other na- enough to stand up for them. treated overseas and in this country. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield tions how much we value our service- Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from women serving overseas. I rise in support of H.R. 4714, a bill to prohibit The United States must set a stand- New York (Mrs. MALONEY). members of the Armed Forces in Saudi Arabia ard for equality around the world and (Mrs. MALONEY of New York asked from being required or formally or informally stop this discriminatory treatment and was given permission to revise and compelled to wear the abaya garment. I com- against American servicewomen. extend her remarks.) mend my colleagues on the Armed Services I congratulate my colleagues on the Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Committee—Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. committee for putting forward this Speaker, I thank the gentleman for HOSTETTLER for their perseverance on this bill. I support it strongly. It is an im- yielding me this time, and I thank him issue and for bringing this bill to the floor portant statement in support of our for his leadership on this important today. issue, and the gentlewoman from New women serving overseas in Saudi Ara- This legislation will end a Defense Depart- Mexico also, who served in the military bia and other countries. ment policy affecting servicewomen stationed and who brings a great deal of knowl- U.S. CONGRESS, in Saudi Arabia. edge and understanding to this issue. I Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2001. It is a sad commentary that this legislation thank her for her very impassioned Hon. DONALD RUMSFELD, is needed at all. This policy should not have statement before Congress today. Office of the Secretary, Pentagon, Washington, been implemented in the first place; it should DC. Our country is at war. Our troops DEAR SECRETARY RUMSFELD; We are very have been changed rapidly when it was overseas are risking their lives to pro- troubled to learn that American service- brought to the attention of senior commanders tect our lives and our rights as United women stationed in Saudi Arabia are re- and the Pentagon; and the revised policy is States citizens. Unfortunately, in quired to wear abayas and ride in the back also flawed.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 02:43 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.080 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 This bill would have been part of the De- The language ‘‘formally or informally com- American service members in the Middle East fense Authorization bill this year, and it may pelled’’ is intended to cover a range of syno- including in Saudi Arabia, we are placed in a be incorporated into that legislation in con- nyms for ‘‘strongly encouraged’’. We did not no-win situation. Either we disregard and ference committee. It is my hope that the De- want to prohibit DOD from ‘‘encouraging’’ wear mock the customs and culture of Saudi Arabia fense Department won’t wait to be forced to of the abaya while they change their policy to by refusing to adhere to dress codes that they do the right thing. ‘‘recommend’’ it, or ‘‘suggest’’ it. We are not have adopted, or we subject American women Our vote tonight is to send a message to interested in playing with words. DOD may not to a dress code that is offensive to our own the Defense Department loud and clear: your formally or informally compel wear of the culture and customs and is disrespectful to the policy requiring or strongly encouraging serv- abaya in any way. The current DOD policy of sacrifices they are making for this country. icewomen stationed in Saudi Arabia to wear ‘‘strongly encouraging’’ wearing of the abaya What a choice, Mr. Speaker! the abaya is without merit and is offensive to is not consistent with this legislation and, if I am voting for this bill because I believe, on the American people. You need to change it, this legislation passes, it must be changed. the whole, that it is preferable to place con- or the Congress will change it for you. There is one exception in this legislation, cerns about our own citizens over those Mr. Speaker, those who choose to serve our and it deserves explanation. The Defense De- whose homeland is being defended by Amer- country, regardless of gender, should be treat- partment initially justified their abaya policy on ican troops. Young Americans join the all-vol- ed with respect by their commanders. There’s the grounds of host nation sensitivity, even unteer military as an act of patriotism in hopes a lot of talk about loyalty from the bottom up. though neither the Saudi government nor the of defending their country and their constitu- But loyalty from the top down is more impor- State Department require or strongly encour- tion. We in Congress must honor that sac- tant, and more rare. Since the beginning of age wearing the abaya. In fact, the State De- rifice. it is bad enough that our troops are sent the Republic, Americans, both men and partment also does not recommend that tour- around the world to defend foreign soil. Asking women have done their duty to secure the lib- ists—arguably the least prepared to deal with them to comply with foreign customs which erties that we enjoy. Women make first-class religious enforcers, called Mutawa’iin—wear violate basic American beliefs about freedom soldiers and should not be treated like sec- abayas. The recommendation for tourists is in order to appease the very governments our ond-class citizens. the same as for the male service members: troops are defending adds insult to injury. I do But this legislation goes far beyond issues conservative clothes that cover the arms and not believe a single female member of the of class and respect for women in the service. legs. armed forces enlisted for the ‘‘privilege’’ of The abaya is a garment that covers a Muslim Then, as pressure grew, the Defense De- wearing an abaya while defending the House woman from head to toe with only the eyes partment modified their policy and the justifica- of Saud or that one single male member of showing. It is associated by others and by tion for it on the grounds of ‘‘force protection’’. the armed forces enlisted in order to force his servicewomen with the Muslim religion. Forc- They maintain that they must continue to have female colleagues to wear an abaya. ing American servicewomen—most of whom the option of ordering women to wear the The fact remains that we continue to main- are Christian or Jewish—to wear traditional abaya if a commander considers it to be nec- tain troops in a place where they are not Muslim dress is deeply offensive to their reli- essary for the safety of our servicewomen. needed. It is the consequences of this dan- gious beliefs and possibly unconstitutional. In passing this legislation, the Congress is gerous policy that concern me most. Isn’t it But the Defense Department just doesn’t explicitly rejecting this ‘‘force protection’’ argu- time to return to a more sound foreign policy, seem to get it. They would never force Amer- ment. Indeed, in negotiations with DOD staff ican servicemen to wear a yarmulke in Israel one that respects the culture of others by not or a crucifix in order to avoid harassment or before the FY03 Defense Authorization Act intervening in their affairs? Is it not time to be sensitive to the local culture. Indeed, the came to the floor of the House, the DOD ar- bring American troops home to protect Amer- same regulation that ordered women to wear gued for a ‘‘force protection’’ exception that ica, rather than continuing to station them in the abaya in Saudi Arabia prohibited service- was so broad that it made the prohibition far off lands where the protection they offer is men from wearing local Saudi dress for men. meaningless. The members of Congress in- not needed? The Defense Department has never seemed volved in these discussions rejected DOD’s ar- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to be troubled by this double standard that di- guments and the force protection exception is in support of this bill to prohibit the Depart- rects servicemen to dress conservatively while not included in this bill. ment of Defense from requiring female service prohibiting the wear of local dress, and pre- What we have included is a much narrower members to wear the ‘abaya’, a long black sumes that young servicewomen could not or exception that says the commander of the robe covering the body from head to toe, worn would not follow similar command guidelines United States Central Command may require with a head scarf and often a veil. and ordered them to wear the abaya. the wear of the abaya in ‘‘specific cir- Currently, the DOD requires U.S. service- The Department’s modified policy that cumstances’’ that ‘‘constitute an operational women to wear the abaya when they leave ‘‘strongly encourages’’ women to wear the requirement essential for the conduct of the base in Saudi Arabia. DOD policy also man- abaya only sounds satisfactory to people who military mission.’’ dates that servicewomen cannot sit in the front have never been in the military. When an offi- First, the Commander of USCENTCOM may seat of a vehicle when traveling off-base. I am cer ‘‘strongly encourages’’ any young troop to not delegate this authority to anyone else outraged that DOD would not only tolerate, but do something, that is not optional. It means below him. Second, he may not do so based perpetrate, this type of discriminatory treat- you darn well better do it if you value your ca- on a general need for ‘‘force protection’’ or ment against American servicewomen. Our reer in the military. It means if you don’t do it, ‘‘safety’’. The only time he may do so is if it women in uniform are performing their duty to you risk being branded as an attitude problem, is an operational requirement to complete the protect the interests of both the United States a troublemaker, someone deserving extra (and military mission. and of the host country. It is unfortunate that certainly unwanted) attention that is likely to In crafting this exception, we had in mind the Saudi government has so little apprecia- make your life a whole lot harder and possibly very unusual circumstances like special oper- tion for the contributions of U.S. servicewomen downright miserable. Every veteran in this ations requiring concealment, an unusual need as to allow harassment of them to take place body knows what I’m saying is true. to move people in-country without the knowl- at the hands of the Saudi religious police. But DOD’s policy change to ‘‘strongly encour- edge of the best country, or if there were it is unconscionable that our own government age’’ wearing the abaya was clever as a pub- widespread civil unrest to extract service should uphold this institutionalized disrespect lic relations move, but not clever enough to members from a dangerous situation without of women by requiring that Americans conform hide from this body that DOD wishes to pre- detection or provocation. to these standards. serve a practice offensive to military women Mr. Speaker, I hope this House will be U.S. servicewomen are valued, respected, and offensive to the American people and the heard today and that we send a resounding capable members of our armed forces. It is beliefs we cherish. message to the Department of Defense. Your the duty of the U.S. government, including its Mr. Speaker, this legislation states that a policy on wearing the abaya is inconsistent military, to demonstrate to other nations the member of the Armed Forces may not be re- with our values as a nation and we insist that high regard in which we hold them. quired or formally or informally compelled to it be changed. It is important to note that official Saudi pol- wear the abaya garment or any part of the Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, while I support this icy does not require non-Muslim women to abaya garment while in the Kingdom of Saudi legislation, I would like to make a few obser- wear the abaya. Similarly, the U.S. State De- Arabia. It prohibits taxpayer funds from being vations. It is unfortunate that we are in a posi- partment allows its female employees to use used to purchase abayas. It requires com- tion where we must act on such legislation. their own best judgment when deciding how to manders to inform their troops of this policy Because of our unwise policy of foreign inter- dress when they go outside the embassy. The and provide them a copy of it in writing. ventionism, which has placed thousands of Department of Defense should show the same May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2427 degree of trust in its employees, and end this [Roll No. 159] Pastor Saxton Thompson (MS) backward order regarding the abaya. This leg- Pelosi Schakowsky Thornberry YEAS—410 Pence Schiff Thune islation would do just that, and I urge my col- Peterson (PA) Schrock Abercrombie Doggett Jones (NC) Thurman Petri Scott leagues to support it. Aderholt Dooley Jones (OH) Tiahrt Phelps Sensenbrenner Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Akin Doolittle Kanjorski Tiberi Pickering Serrano Allen Doyle Kaptur Tierney back the balance of my time. Pitts Shaw Andrews Dreier Keller Toomey Platts Shays Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I Towns Armey Duncan Kelly Pombo Sherman have no further speakers, and I yield Turner Baca Dunn Kennedy (MN) Pomeroy Sherwood back the balance of my time. Bachus Edwards Kennedy (RI) Portman Shimkus Udall (CO) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Baird Ehlers Kerns Price (NC) Shows Udall (NM) Baker Ehrlich Kildee LAHOOD). The question is on the mo- Pryce (OH) Shuster Upton Baldacci Emerson Kilpatrick Velazquez tion offered by the gentleman from Putnam Simmons Baldwin Engel Kind (WI) Quinn Simpson Visclosky Kansas (Mr. RYUN) that the House sus- Ballenger English King (NY) Radanovich Skeen Vitter pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. Barcia Eshoo Kingston Rahall Skelton Walden Barr Etheridge Kirk Ramstad Slaughter Walsh 4714. Barrett Evans Kleczka The question was taken; and (two- Rangel Smith (MI) Wamp Bartlett Everett Knollenberg Regula Smith (NJ) Waters Barton Farr Kolbe thirds having voted in favor thereof) Rehberg Smith (TX) Watkins (OK) Bass Fattah Kucinich the rules were suspended and the bill Reyes Smith (WA) Watson (CA) Becerra Ferguson LaFalce Reynolds Snyder Watt (NC) was passed. Bentsen Filner LaHood Rivers Solis Watts (OK) A motion to reconsider was laid on Bereuter Fletcher Lampson Rodriguez Souder Berkley Foley Langevin Waxman the table. Roemer Spratt Weiner Berman Forbes Lantos Rogers (KY) Stark Weldon (FL) f Berry Ford Larsen (WA) Rogers (MI) Stearns Weldon (PA) Biggert Fossella Larson (CT) Rohrabacher Stenholm Weller RECESS Bilirakis Frank Latham Ros-Lehtinen Strickland Bishop Frelinghuysen LaTourette Wexler The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ross Stupak Blumenauer Frost Leach Roukema Sullivan Whitfield ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- Blunt Gallegly Levin Roybal-Allard Sununu Wicker clares the House in recess until ap- Boehlert Ganske Lewis (CA) Rush Tancredo Wilson (NM) proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Boehner Gekas Lewis (GA) Ryan (WI) Tanner Wilson (SC) Bonilla Gephardt Lewis (KY) Ryun (KS) Tauscher Wolf Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 29 min- Bonior Gibbons Linder Sabo Tauzin Woolsey utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Bono Gilchrest Lipinski Sanchez Taylor (MS) Wu until approximately 6:30 p.m. Boozman Gillmor LoBiondo Sanders Taylor (NC) Wynn Borski Gilman Lofgren Sandlin Thomas Young (AK) f Boswell Gonzalez Lowey Sawyer Thompson (CA) Young (FL) Boucher Goode Lucas (KY) b 1832 Boyd Goodlatte Lucas (OK) NAYS—5 Brady (TX) Gordon Luther Flake Royce Shadegg AFTER RECESS Brown (FL) Goss Lynch Paul Sessions Brown (OH) Graham Maloney (CT) The recess having expired, the House Brown (SC) Granger Maloney (NY) NOT VOTING—19 was called to order by the Speaker pro Bryant Graves Manzullo Ackerman Mascara Schaffer Burr Green (TX) Markey tempore (Mr. STEARNS) at 6 o’clock and Blagojevich McIntyre Stump Buyer Green (WI) Matheson Brady (PA) Murtha Sweeney 32 minutes p.m. Callahan Greenwood Matsui Burton Payne Terry Calvert Grucci McCarthy (MO) f Cannon Peterson (MN) Traficant Camp Gutierrez McCarthy (NY) Diaz-Balart Riley Cantor Gutknecht McCollum Lee Rothman ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Capito Hall (OH) McCrery PRO TEMPORE Capps Hall (TX) McDermott b 1854 Capuano Hansen McGovern The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Cardin Harman McHugh So (two-thirds having voted in favor ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Carson (IN) Hart McInnis thereof) the rules were suspended and will now put the question on motions Carson (OK) Hastings (FL) McKeon the bill, as amended, was passed. to suspend the rules and on approving Castle Hastings (WA) McKinney The result of the vote was announced Chabot Hayes McNulty the Journal on which further pro- Chambliss Hayworth Meehan as above recorded. ceedings were postponed earlier today. Clay Hefley Meek (FL) A motion to reconsider was laid on Votes will be taken in the following Clayton Herger Meeks (NY) the table. Clement Hill Menendez Stated for: order: Clyburn Hilleary Mica H.R. 3694, by the yeas and nays; Coble Hilliard Millender- Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall H.R. 4069, by the yeas and nays; and Collins Hinchey McDonald No. 159 I was unavoidably detained. Had I approving the Journal, de novo. Combest Hinojosa Miller, Dan been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Condit Hobson Miller, Gary The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Conyers Hoeffel Miller, George f the time for any electronic vote after Cooksey Hoekstra Miller, Jeff ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER the first such vote in this series. Costello Holden Mink Cox Holt Mollohan PRO TEMPORE f Coyne Honda Moore The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cramer Hooley Moran (KS) HIGHWAY FUNDING RESTORATION Crane Horn Moran (VA) STEARNS). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule ACT Crenshaw Hostettler Morella XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Crowley Houghton Myrick the minimum time for electronic vot- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cubin Hoyer Nadler ing on each additional motion to sus- Culberson Hulshof Napolitano pending business is the question of sus- pend the rules on which the Chair has pending the rules and passing the bill, Cummings Hunter Neal Cunningham Hyde Nethercutt postponed further proceedings. H.R. 3694, as amended. Davis (CA) Inslee Ney f The Clerk read the title of the bill. Davis (FL) Isakson Northup The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Davis (IL) Israel Norwood SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT EN- Davis, Jo Ann Issa Nussle question is on the motion offered by Davis, Tom Istook Oberstar HANCEMENTS FOR WOMEN ACT the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Deal Jackson (IL) Obey OF 2002 YOUNG) that the House suspend the DeFazio Jackson-Lee Olver The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DeGette (TX) Ortiz rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3694, as Delahunt Jefferson Osborne pending business is the question of sus- amended, on which the yeas and nays DeLauro Jenkins Ose pending the rules and passing the bill, are ordered. DeLay John Otter H.R. 4069, as amended. The vote was taken by electronic de- DeMint Johnson (CT) Owens The Clerk read the title of the bill. Deutsch Johnson (IL) Oxley vice, and there were—yeas 410, nays 5, Dicks Johnson, E. B. Pallone The SPEAKER pro tempore. The not voting 19, as follows: Dingell Johnson, Sam Pascrell question is on the motion offered by

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.051 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2428 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 the gentleman from Florida (Mr. SHAW) Miller, Gary Reyes Strickland THE JOURNAL that the House suspend the rules and Miller, George Reynolds Stump Miller, Jeff Rivers Stupak The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pass the bill, H.R. 4069, as amended, on Mink Rodriguez Sullivan ant to clause 8, rule XX, the pending which the yeas and nays are ordered. Mollohan Roemer Sununu Moore Rogers (KY) Tancredo business is the question of agreeing to The vote was taken by electronic de- Moran (KS) Rogers (MI) Tanner the Speaker’s approval of the Journal vice, and there were—yeas 418, nays 0, Moran (VA) Rohrabacher Tauscher of the last day’s proceedings. not voting 16, as follows: Morella Ros-Lehtinen Tauzin The question was taken; and the Myrick Ross Taylor (MS) [Roll No. 160] Nadler Roukema Taylor (NC) Speaker pro tempore announced that YEAS—418 Napolitano Roybal-Allard Thomas the ayes appeared to have it. Neal Royce Thompson (CA) RECORDED VOTE Abercrombie DeFazio Hoyer Nethercutt Rush Thompson (MS) Aderholt DeGette Hulshof Ney Ryan (WI) Thornberry Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I demand Akin Delahunt Hunter Northup Ryun (KS) Thune a recorded vote. Allen DeLauro Hyde Norwood Sabo Thurman Andrews DeLay Inslee Nussle Sanchez Tiahrt A recorded vote was ordered. Armey DeMint Isakson Oberstar Sanders Tiberi The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Baca Deutsch Israel Obey Sandlin Tierney will be a 5-minute vote. Bachus Dicks Issa Olver Sawyer Toomey The vote was taken by electronic de- Baird Dingell Istook Ortiz Saxton Towns Baker Doggett Jackson (IL) Osborne Schakowsky Turner vice, and there were—ayes 371, noes 40, Baldacci Dooley Jackson-Lee Ose Schiff Udall (CO) answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 22, as Baldwin Doolittle (TX) Otter Schrock Udall (NM) follows: Ballenger Doyle Jefferson Owens Scott Upton Barcia Dreier Jenkins Oxley Sensenbrenner Velazquez [Roll No. 161] Barr Duncan John Pallone Serrano Visclosky AYES—371 Barrett Dunn Johnson (CT) Pascrell Sessions Vitter Bartlett Edwards Johnson (IL) Pastor Shadegg Walden Abercrombie Davis (CA) Herger Barton Ehlers Johnson, E. B. Paul Shaw Walsh Akin Davis (FL) Hill Bass Ehrlich Johnson, Sam Pelosi Shays Wamp Allen Davis (IL) Hilleary Becerra Emerson Jones (NC) Pence Sherman Waters Andrews Davis, Jo Ann Hinchey Bentsen Engel Jones (OH) Peterson (MN) Sherwood Watkins (OK) Armey Davis, Tom Hinojosa Bereuter English Kanjorski Peterson (PA) Shimkus Watson (CA) Baca Deal Hobson Berkley Eshoo Kaptur Petri Shows Watt (NC) Bachus DeGette Hoeffel Berman Etheridge Keller Phelps Shuster Watts (OK) Baker Delahunt Hoekstra Berry Evans Kelly Pickering Simmons Waxman Baldacci DeLauro Holden Biggert Everett Kennedy (MN) Pitts Simpson Weiner Ballenger DeLay Holt Bilirakis Farr Kennedy (RI) Platts Skeen Weldon (FL) Barcia DeMint Honda Bishop Fattah Kerns Pombo Skelton Weldon (PA) Barr Deutsch Hooley Blumenauer Ferguson Kildee Pomeroy Slaughter Weller Barrett Diaz-Balart Horn Blunt Filner Kilpatrick Portman Smith (MI) Wexler Bartlett Dingell Hostettler Boehlert Flake Kind (WI) Price (NC) Smith (NJ) Whitfield Barton Doggett Houghton Boehner Fletcher King (NY) Pryce (OH) Smith (TX) Wicker Bass Dooley Hoyer Bonilla Foley Kingston Putnam Smith (WA) Wilson (NM) Becerra Doolittle Hulshof Bonior Forbes Kirk Quinn Snyder Wilson (SC) Bentsen Doyle Hunter Bono Ford Kleczka Radanovich Solis Wolf Bereuter Dreier Hyde Boozman Fossella Knollenberg Rahall Souder Woolsey Berkley Duncan Inslee Borski Frank Kolbe Ramstad Spratt Wu Berman Dunn Isakson Boswell Frelinghuysen Kucinich Rangel Stark Wynn Berry Edwards Israel Boucher Frost LaFalce Regula Stearns Young (AK) Biggert Ehlers Issa Boyd Gallegly LaHood Rehberg Stenholm Young (FL) Bilirakis Ehrlich Istook Brady (TX) Ganske Lampson Bishop Emerson Jackson (IL) Brown (FL) Gekas Langevin NOT VOTING—16 Blumenauer Engel Jackson-Lee Brown (OH) Gephardt Lantos Ackerman Mascara Schaffer Blunt Eshoo (TX) Brown (SC) Gibbons Larsen (WA) Boehlert Etheridge Jefferson Blagojevich McIntyre Sweeney Bryant Gilchrest Larson (CT) Boehner Evans Jenkins Brady (PA) Murtha Terry Burr Gillmor Latham Bonilla Everett John Burton Payne Traficant Buyer Gilman LaTourette Cannon Riley Bonior Farr Johnson (CT) Callahan Gonzalez Leach Diaz-Balart Rothman Bono Ferguson Johnson (IL) Calvert Goode Lee Boozman Flake Johnson, E. B. Camp Goodlatte Levin b 1905 Boswell Fletcher Johnson, Sam Cantor Gordon Lewis (CA) Boucher Foley Jones (NC) Capito Goss Lewis (GA) So (two-thirds having voted in favor Boyd Forbes Jones (OH) Capps Graham Lewis (KY) thereof) the rules were suspended and Brady (TX) Ford Kanjorski Capuano Granger Linder Brown (FL) Fossella Kaptur Cardin Graves Lipinski the bill, as amended, was passed. Brown (SC) Frank Keller Carson (IN) Green (TX) LoBiondo The result of the vote was announced Bryant Frelinghuysen Kelly Carson (OK) Green (WI) Lofgren as above recorded. Burr Frost Kennedy (MN) Castle Greenwood Lowey The title of the bill was amended so Buyer Gallegly Kennedy (RI) Chabot Grucci Lucas (KY) Callahan Ganske Kerns Chambliss Gutierrez Lucas (OK) as to read: ‘‘To amend title II of the Calvert Gekas Kildee Clay Gutknecht Luther Social Security Act to provide for mis- Camp Gephardt Kilpatrick Clayton Hall (OH) Lynch cellaneous enhancements in Social Se- Cantor Gibbons Kind (WI) Clement Hall (TX) Maloney (CT) Capito Gilchrest King (NY) Clyburn Hansen Maloney (NY) curity benefits, and for other pur- Capps Gilman Kingston Coble Harman Manzullo poses.’’. Cardin Gonzalez Kirk Collins Hart Markey A motion to reconsider was laid on Carson (IN) Goode Kleczka Combest Hastings (FL) Matheson the table. Carson (OK) Goodlatte Knollenberg Condit Hastings (WA) Matsui Castle Gordon Kolbe Conyers Hayes McCarthy (MO) Stated for: Chabot Goss LaFalce Cooksey Hayworth McCarthy (NY) Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Chambliss Graham LaHood Costello Hefley McCollum No. 160 I was unavoidably detained. Had I Clay Granger Langevin Cox Herger McCrery Clayton Graves Lantos Coyne Hill McDermott been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Clement Green (TX) Larson (CT) Cramer Hilleary McGovern f Clyburn Green (WI) Latham Crane Hilliard McHugh Coble Greenwood LaTourette Crenshaw Hinchey McInnis REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Collins Grucci Leach Crowley Hinojosa McKeon Combest Gutierrez Lee Cubin Hobson McKinney AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3321 Conyers Gutknecht Levin Culberson Hoeffel McNulty Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I ask Cooksey Hall (OH) Lewis (CA) Cummings Hoekstra Meehan Cox Hall (TX) Lewis (GA) Cunningham Holden Meek (FL) unanimous consent to remove my Coyne Hansen Lewis (KY) Davis (CA) Holt Meeks (NY) name as a cosponsor of H.R. 3321. Cramer Harman Linder Davis (FL) Honda Menendez The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Crenshaw Hart Lipinski Davis (IL) Hooley Mica LAHOOD). Is there objection to the re- Crowley Hastings (FL) Lofgren Davis, Jo Ann Horn Millender- Cubin Hastings (WA) Lowey Davis, Tom Hostettler McDonald quest of the gentleman from Missouri? Culberson Hayes Lucas (KY) Deal Houghton Miller, Dan There was no objection. Cummings Hayworth Lucas (OK)

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.086 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2429 Luther Pickering Skelton the following Members will be recog- vious cases would involve the Univer- Lynch Pitts Slaughter nized for 5 minutes each. sity of Alabama, University of Louis- Maloney (CT) Platts Smith (NJ) Maloney (NY) Pombo Smith (TX) f ville, University of California, Univer- Manzullo Pomeroy Smith (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a sity of Utah, Texas Southern, Univer- Matsui Portman Snyder sity of Miami at Florida, University of McCarthy (MO) Price (NC) previous order of the House, the gen- Solis Southern California, Tennessee, Ohio McCarthy (NY) Pryce (OH) Spratt tleman from Illinois (Mr. LIPINSKI) is McCollum Putnam Stark recognized for 5 minutes. State, Texas A&M, Florida State and McCrery Quinn Stearns others, and in each one of these cases McGovern Radanovich (Mr. LIPINSKI addressed the House. Stump McHugh Rahall the school really did nothing illegal. It Sullivan His remarks will appear hereafter in McInnis Rangel simply had some players that entered Sununu the Extensions of Remarks.) McKeon Regula Tanner into illegal negotiations with agents, McKinney Reyes f and of course, this reflected negatively McNulty Reynolds Tauscher Meehan Rivers Tauzin SPORTS AGENT RESPONSIBILITY on the school. Meek (FL) Rodriguez Taylor (NC) AND TRUST ACT Currently 17 States in our country, Meeks (NY) Roemer Thomas including my home State of Nebraska, Thompson (MS) Menendez Rogers (KY) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a have no regulations governing sports Millender- Rogers (MI) Thornberry previous order of the House, the gen- McDonald Rohrabacher Thune agents. The legislation that we are pro- tleman from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE) is Miller, Dan Ros-Lehtinen Thurman posing provides a uniform Federal Miller, Gary Ross Tiahrt recognized for 5 minutes. backstop that applies to all States. Miller, Jeff Rothman Tiberi Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, recently This bill does not supersede State law. Mink Roukema Tierney the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Mollohan Roybal-Allard Toomey It simply aids and abets those States GORDON) and I joined to introduce the Moran (VA) Royce Turner that do have regulations governing Morella Rush Udall (CO) Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust sports agents. Myrick Ryan (WI) Upton Act. This act brings sports agents under Nadler Ryun (KS) Velazquez Napolitano Sanchez Each year, hundreds of college ath- the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Vitter letes are offered illegal inducements to Neal Sanders Walden Commission, which provides for a fine Nethercutt Sandlin Walsh enter into contracts prior to the ex- of $11,000 per day per event. State laws Ney Sawyer Wamp haustion of the athletes’ eligibility by Northup Saxton cannot cross State borders. So until all Waters Norwood Schakowsky unscrupulous sports agents. Often Watkins (OK) 50 States adopt uniform standards Nussle Schiff these actions result in three major Watson (CA) there is not uniformity in the law regu- Obey Schrock problems. Ortiz Scott Watt (NC) lating sports agents. Osborne Sensenbrenner Watts (OK) Number one, the loss of the athletes’ The Sports Agent Responsibility Act Ose Serrano Waxman eligibility. Personally, I experienced provides a separate Federal remedy for Otter Sessions Weiner having a player back in the 1980s who Weldon (FL) States Attorneys General to prosecute Owens Shadegg was offered some illegal inducements, Oxley Shaw Weldon (PA) sports agents who attempt to exploit Pallone Shays Wexler lost his eligibility, and pretty much ru- student athletes across State lines. Pascrell Sherman Whitfield ined his career. That same player was I urge my colleagues to join the gen- Pastor Sherwood Wilson (NM) involved with some agents who really Paul Shimkus Wilson (SC) tleman from Tennessee (Mr. GORDON) Pelosi Shows Wolf had given illegal inducements to sev- and me as we try to protect intercolle- Pence Shuster Woolsey eral players around the country. They giate athletics from unscrupulous Peterson (PA) Simmons Wynn were eventually indicted on a number sports agents. Petri Simpson Young (AK) of felonies. They threatened some of Phelps Skeen Young (FL) f the players with bodily harm. However, NOES—40 in the State of Nebraska, we lacked the CUBA’S DEVELOPMENT OF Aderholt Hefley Ramstad laws to pursue these agents. BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS Baird Hilliard Sabo Secondly, there is a financial loss to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Baldwin Kucinich Stenholm Borski Larsen (WA) Strickland the athlete and the school when illegal previous order of the House, the gen- Brown (OH) LoBiondo Stupak agent offers are involved. Again, a per- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) Capuano Markey Taylor (MS) sonal note, I had a player back in the is recognized for 5 minutes. Condit Matheson Thompson (CA) 1980s who thought he signed a contract Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Costello McDermott Udall (NM) Crane Miller, George for giving 3 percent of his proceeds to today to draw attention to a recent Visclosky DeFazio Moore Weller the agent, but somewhere buried in the statement by the Bush administration English Moran (KS) Wicker contract was 13 percent. So he lost confirming Cuba’s development of a bi- Fattah Oberstar Filner Olver Wu hundreds of thousands of dollars. For- ological warfare program and the pos- Gillmor Peterson (MN) tunately, that player was able to re- sible transfer of this knowledge to ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 cover more than $300,000 because the other rogue nations. agent with which he had signed the il- Mr. Speaker, Cuba is designated by Tancredo legal contract had previously come the State Department as one of seven NOT VOTING—22 from the State of California, where nations who sponsor international ter- Ackerman Mascara Smith (MI) there are laws that govern agents, and rorism. However, since the collapse of Blagojevich McIntyre Souder since that agent had not registered the Soviet Union many Americans Brady (PA) Mica Sweeney Burton Murtha Terry under California law, we were able to make the mistake of believing that Cannon Payne Towns recover $300,000. However, in the State Cuba is no longer a threat to our na- Cunningham Rehberg Traficant of Nebraska we could not do this be- tional security. Dicks Riley Lampson Schaffer cause Nebraska, again, had no law that Recent votes here in the House have would enable us to prosecute. reflected this shift in public percep- b 1915 Recently, an agent named Tank tion. Just 3 weeks ago we voted on a So the Journal was approved. Black was sentenced to 5 years in pris- motion to instruct conferees on the The result of the vote was announced on for swindling athletes for more than farm bill to include a provision that as above recorded. $12 million, and so we think this is im- would lift part of the trade embargo to portant. It also allows the schools to allow for public financing of agricul- f file civil lawsuits against unethical tural trade with Cuba. I opposed this agents. motion because I feel that it is short- SPECIAL ORDERS Thirdly, another issue that is very sighted to lift economic sanctions The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. important, a negative perception of when the Cuban government has done STEARNS). Under the Speaker’s an- intercollegiate athletics often results little to prove their worthiness of an nounced policy of January 3, 2001, and when athletes enter into illegal con- economic partnership with the United under a previous order of the House, tracts with agents. So the recent pre- States.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.029 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 In fact, Mr. Speaker, Fidel Castro One-half of rural American children ample, the official unemployment rate shows only his open hostility to the and female heads of household live in of Indian reservations often are 20 and United States by pursuing biological poverty. Rural workers are nearly 30 percent. However, according to the warfare research. He has what are con- twice as likely to earn the minimum Department of Labor, it is sometimes sidered to be the most sophisticated wage and 40 percent less likely to move higher than that, and yet we are re- biomedical capabilities in Latin Amer- out of low wage, entry level positions. quiring that individuals in those com- ica. Cuba stands as one of the few de- Six out of 10 rural people in poverty do munities will have the same rate for veloping nations who plays a signifi- not own a car. The rural urban earning the very poor. cant role in drug and biotechnology ac- gap persists and actually has widened Therefore, provisions of the legisla- tivities. through the latter part of the 1990s. tion that are based on the official sta- Mr. Speaker, there is evidence that There is a gap of 73 to 70 percent. tistical data of unemployment is a Cuba is experimenting with anthrax, as Mr. Speaker, as we look at making false premise in order to give the gov- well as a number of other deadly patho- work an essential part of the welfare ernors the response to make a way. We gens. Some experts believe that Cuba is effort, and I believe that work should need to find other ways of speaking to even capable of making genetically be, in fact I think work is very honor- that. modified germ weapons that are able to able and we should encourage everyone So there needs to be a recognition, defeat vaccines and antibiotics. to find the satisfaction as well as the Mr. Speaker, that child care that is so responsibility of doing something that Unfortunately, the possibility that a essential for mothers to leave their is valuable to themselves but also will rogue nation only 90 miles from our children and go to work, that is not have income, but the reality is this: shores is producing biological weapons available in rural areas. Unless we are Labor markets in rural areas are often is not the worst of our problems. Mr. willing to provide for education and very limited. There is a high unem- Speaker, intelligence officials have evi- training, transportation, day care, the ployment rate in rural areas because dence that Cuba may be selling its bio- rural community will not be able to re- terrorist knowledge to other nations the opportunities are not there. So if we are indeed encouraging that spond to the citizens who need that hostile to the United States. more people should work, we need to help, and the current proposal that is Last year, Castro visited Iran, Syria then speak to putting in the infrastruc- before this House has nothing in there. and Libya, three nations that occupy ture for training, jobs, day care and In fact, I will be asking for unanimous spots on the State Department’s ter- transportation, particularly those consent that we add that provision to rorism list, along with Cuba and three areas in the Mississippi Delta, the Ap- the bill on the floor. nations that are currently attempting palachia and the Lower Rio Grande f to develop weapons of mass destruc- Valley and in Indian Country. It is in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tion. During his visit to Tehran Uni- 240 of those 250 counties I talked about. previous order of the House, the gen- versity, Castro stated that together So there are 240 counties in this coun- tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) Iran and Cuba could ‘‘bring America to try, the poorest counties, indeed will is recognized for 5 minutes. its knees.’’ An unnerving thought when have difficulty finding jobs, maintain- (Mr. CUMMINGS addressed the we consider that Cuba is closer to the ing the same work they had 3 years House. His remarks will appear here- United States mainland than Wash- ago. Their unemployment indeed has after in the Extensions of Remarks.) ington, D.C., is to my home in New Jer- gone up and the job opportunities have f sey. gone down. Mr. Speaker, it is time that we put The third exemption from time lim- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the debate about Cuba and the Castro its for counties with high rates of un- previous order of the House, the gentle- regime into the proper perspective for employment failed, let me say that woman from Hawaii (Mrs. MINK) is rec- the American people. Too often people again, failed to address the problem ognized for 5 minutes. are only willing to see the economic adequately in more rural areas. Official (Mrs. MINK addressed the House. Her benefit of trade with Cuba and lifting unemployment statistics underesti- remarks will appear hereafter in the the trade embargoes. They do not un- mate the true rate of unemployment. Extensions of Remarks.) derstand that by lifting the embargo, There are many discouraged workers f without agreements by Castro to stop with few opportunities that do not RAISING THE DEBT LIMIT biological weapons production and even bother to go to the unemployment without commitments on human rights office or go seeking assistance because The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under or civil liberties, that we are giving they know there are so little job oppor- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Castro exactly what he wants. tunities. They know jobs do not exist, uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Texas Mr. Speaker, it is time we see Castro and therefore they do not even bother. (Mr. STENHOLM) is recognized for 60 and his regime for what they really So if we use the known statistical minutes as the designee of the minor- are, a continued threat to the security data, that in itself is false, but also ity leader. of the United States. what we do know is that there is a lack Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, to- f of opportunity, and if indeed we wanted night we want to come again before the to find how States were responding to body and talk about raising the debt RURAL TANF that, I have just submitted an amend- limit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ment to the Rules Committee they b 1930 previous order of the House, the gentle- ought to have to require each State woman from North Carolina (Mrs. governor to say to the Secretary in It is fascinating, having been around CLAYTON) is recognized for 5 minutes. their plan how they propose to ensure this place for now almost 23 years, to Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, tomor- there are job opportunities or if there hear and to see how various Members row this body will take up the reau- are work opportunities, training oppor- of this body react to certain situations thorization of the 1996 welfare law. tunities, are there day care opportuni- that come up, depending on whether Much has been said about this bill and ties, transportation. All of that means they are in the minority or in the ma- no doubt debate will go on for some new resources. So if we are not making jority. And there is no question that we time. However, remarkably little has any differential in adding new re- have a serious problem facing our Na- been said about one aspect of it, the sources to rural areas, we are putting tion coming up beginning this week, rural aspect. the governors in the States throughout and then about June 28 it becomes of It will not be surprising to Members the United States, putting them in a crisis proportion. Treasury Secretary of this body that there is a difference decisive difficult fiscal position, and we Paul O’Neill has formally requested between urban and rural areas. In fact, should ask them how they propose to Congress to increase the statutory let me just tell my colleagues, 237 out meet that obligation that they are limit on the publicly held debt by $750 of the 250 poorest counties in the given. billion, and that is billion with a ‘‘b,’’ United States in 1998 were nonmetro- So, in fact, in some rural areas the up from the current level of $5.95 tril- politan, and that persists today. true unemployment is double. For ex- lion to $6.7 trillion.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.093 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2431 Just today, Secretary O’Neill wrote recommendation is to take the Presi- right and the opportunity to bring up the Congress again telling us that he dent’s number and move it. Whatever their ideas and have them discussed on will use up our borrowing authority by number that is, I don’t care.’’ On Janu- the floor of the House and voted upon. the end of this week and that we will ary 23, 1996, the majority leader said, What is so unusual about that and have to begin juggling with the books ‘‘House Republicans insist that any in- what is it that seems now that in most in order to avoid a default, and by the crease in the debt limit must be tied to cases we do not have the kind of com- end of June, at the latest, he will run substantial concessions by the White mittee hearings, we do not have a rule out of maneuvers. House in talks over balancing the Fed- that allows various Members to express Last week, the Congressional Budget eral budget.’’ On April 10, 2002, the themselves on this floor? Office issued a report indicating that same majority leader of this body said, Well, tonight, we take this hour to revenues are coming in much lower ‘‘Congress and the House of Represent- talk about our willingness on this side than expected and the deficit will be atives should quickly approve Presi- of the aisle to work with our col- much higher than they projected ear- dent Bush’s request for a $750 billion leagues, if there are any on the other lier this year. It is likely we will bor- increase in the on’s borrowing author- side that are interested, in restoring row the entire Social Security trust ity.’’ fiscal sovereignty, fiscal strength to fund and then some and still have a Now, I agreed with Majority Leader the budget of the United States of deficit of over $150 billion this year. Armey 6 years ago when there was a America. We say this and we are pre- The need for an increase in the debt Democrat in the White House that was pared to offer some suggestions. In limit of the magnitude requested by not putting forward a plan that would fact, it is interesting, there are very the administration cannot be explained bring us into balance as quickly as we few of these suggestions that are new. by the economy and cost of the war. needed to. I agreed with the majority They have all been tried. It matters The administration projects that under leader then, but I disagree with him to- not which side of the aisle. So this is the President’s budget policies the na- night; and I disagree with the leader- what we want to talk about tonight. tional debt will be roughly $2.75 trillion ship of this body in refusing to put for- We would like to see, before we vote more debt than was projected at the ward a plan to get us back on a bal- to increase how much money our coun- beginning of last year, before the Presi- anced budget for our country. try can borrow, we would like to see a dent’s budget policies and this body en- That is what the Blue Dogs wrote the new plan, because the current plan is acted them. The cost of the war and Speaker of the House, the gentleman now telling us that we will have defi- the downturn in the economy explain from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT), last Fri- cits as far as the eye can see. And as roughly $800 billion of that increase in day. The leadership of our Blue Dogs one Member who has spent a good part projected debt, which leaves nearly $1.9 sent a letter to Speaker HASTERT in of the last 6 years trying to work in a trillion more debt than was projected a which we offered in good faith to work bipartisan way, in a bicameral way on year ago that is not explained by with our colleagues on the other side of Social Security reform, it pains me spending on the war on terrorism or the aisle to put together a blueprint, a quite a bit to see that we cannot even the economic downturn. new budget, if you please, that would bring that subject up and talk about it. In fact, the administration acknowl- get us back on a path of balancing our I hope that changes also. edged prior to September 11 that the budget and getting out of the Social Tonight we just want to again renew debt limit would need to be raised Security trust funds. our offer, our plea to the majority of much earlier than it projected when Now, I do not know why the leader- this body that before we increase our the President submitted his initial ship of this House has suddenly taken debt ceiling, let us take another look budget proposal in January. Last Au- such a turn that we have seen taken at the budget plan that we are oper- gust, the administration indicated that over the last several years in which ating under. If my colleagues on the it expected that the debt limit would very seldom are ideas from this side of other side want votes on our side, we have to be increased in 2003, 5 years the aisle ever taken into serious con- have already said we will give those earlier than they projected when the sideration. Just last Thursday, we had votes to increase the debt ceiling, but budget was submitted. Well, a year the defense authorization bill on this not $750 billion with a blank check. ago, the administration indicated that floor, supported tremendously in a bi- We are perfectly willing to give an we would not need to raise the debt partisan way, as they always are. But increase in the debt ceiling that will limit for 7 years and actually claimed we had a situation there that I do not get us to September 30 of this year. Let that there was a danger that the gov- recall seeing in previous years, in us wait and see how the CBO reesti- ernment would actually pay off the which Members on this side of the aisle mates the spending and the revenue debt held by the public too quickly. had amendments but were denied the that are going to be coming in; and The Blue Dogs warned about the dan- opportunity to have their amendment then let us take that new estimate and ger of making long-term commitments taken up and voted on on the floor of when we come back in September, let for tax cuts or new spending programs the House. us pass a new budget, one of the better based on projected surpluses and pro- My colleague who will join me in just things we could do for the economy of posed setting aside half of the on-budg- a moment, the gentleman from Mis- this country. et surplus for a cushion to protect sissippi (Mr. TAYLOR), had a couple of And in so doing, then we would be against unforeseen changes. In fact, we not unreasonable amendments. He felt prepared to offer another short-term supported a budget here about a year very strongly that this body, the Con- debt ceiling increase to get us to next ago that would have been much more gress, and the House of Representatives April or May. Again, let the new Con- conservative than the budget that in particular, should have had an op- gress come back, the new Congress passed and was signed into law; but we, portunity to debate whether or not we that will be elected in November, and being in the minority, lost. are going to have a new base closing let us see what our economy is doing It is interesting when one listens to commission. Not an unreasonable re- come January and a new round of the leadership of this body, and here quest. We had amendments that were budget discussions and budget debates. let me give a little quote. When Presi- allowed that had 10 minutes, 20 min- It seems to us that that makes sense. dent Clinton asked for a new bill to in- utes; but the gentleman from Mis- But it seems to the other side of the crease the debt limit, the gentleman sissippi was denied. He exercised his aisle that, no, we passed a budget last from Texas (Mr. ARMEY), now the ma- right to express himself, and I hope the year, and we are going to stay with it jority leader of this body, said: ‘‘He leadership of this body listened to what no matter what. will get it, but with conditions.’’ That the gentleman was saying last Thurs- The budget that was passed last year was January 23, 1996. The same major- day. assumed 100 percent of the projected ity leader of this body, responding on What the gentleman was saying is, surplus and left no margin for error. April 9, called the debate over raising this body, the House of Representa- We put ourselves on a course to run up the debt limit ‘‘an academic question’’ tives, has been the envy of most of the our debt. Now that circumstances have and described the whole idea of a debt rest of the world since our very cre- changed, the projected surpluses have ceiling as ‘‘political.’’ He said, ‘‘My ation, in which individuals have the disappeared. And while we agree that

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.098 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 the unforeseen war on terrorism and Mississippi (Mr. TAYLOR) and yield to projections; and I went over to the Re- economic downturn have had an im- him to continue this discussion. publican National Committee and left pact on the budget in the short term, Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi. Mr. a letter for Mr. Barbour saying you we do not believe that these events Speaker, I am sure the gentleman from have misled the American people. As a should be used to justify a return to Texas (Mr. STENHOLM) will note that in matter of fact, it is false, and I would chronic, long-term deficits or hide a the 6 years that our Republican col- like the million dollars. And since I $750 billion increase in the debt ceiling. leagues have controlled the House, de- used my office to do this research, I do The leadership of this body has indi- spite the talk of desiring a balanced not think it would be fair for me to cated that they plan to slip language budget, they have scheduled but one keep the money, so I am going to give into the supplemental appropriation vote on a balanced budget amendment. it to the University of Southern Mis- bill that will allow them to hide an in- I regret to say they are not as serious sissippi to train people to be better crease in the debt limit in an omnibus about a balanced budget as they prom- mathematicians than you are. That conference report without any debate ised the American people. But then was in December of 1995. or vote. We do not believe that we again, they make a lot of promises that At the time Mr. Barbour said this, should use a spending bill to fight the they do not keep. our Nation was $4.973 trillion in debt, war on terrorism to hide or justify a I remember this one in particular. I but he promised the American people long-term $750 billion increase in the remember flying up from my district in to have passed a balanced budget bill. debt ceiling absent a plan to improve 1995 around Christmas when there was At the end of that year, their budget our long-term fiscal position. a government shutdown going on. The added $250 billion to the deficit. A year Members on the other side were very children of folks who had a mom or dad later, $190 billion more. A year later, willing to stand up and take credit in a veterans’ hospital were concerned. $113 billion more. A year later, $146 bil- when we were passing legislation that People in the shipping business wanted lion more; all of the way up to year put us into the situation we face today to know if the channels were going to 2000, another $20 billion. and made an increase in the debt limit get dredged. Americans were worried What particularly irks me is after necessary. They should be willing to about illegal immigration and if the answering Mr. Barbour’s challenge, and stand up and be counted now that it staff of a veterans’ hospital were going about 80 other folks around the coun- has come time to pay the bills by rais- to show up. There were a lot of con- try did so, the Republican National ing the debt limit. cerns about shutting down the govern- Committee, instead of saying gee, we We need a plan. Before Congress ment. misled you or maybe admitting they One of the ways that the Republican votes to raise the debt ceiling by $750 made a mistake, they sued us. I had to leadership tried to mislead the Amer- billion, the President must work with hire a lawyer to defend myself for fill- ican public that everything was fine, Congress to put the fiscal house back ing out their form. The case is still they ran this ad. This is Haley in order, just as a family facing finan- now in court, interestingly enough. Barbour, the former head of the Repub- But Mr. Barbour, not only did you not cial problems must work with a bank lican National Party, a fellow Mis- balance the budget, but since the pas- to establish a financial plan in order to sissippian. It starts off, heard the one sage of that bill, we have added over $1 get approval to refinance their debts. about the Republicans cutting Medi- trillion to the national debt. We will not vote to approve an increase care, and he is holding a check for a See, like the gentleman from Texas in the debt limit to allow the govern- million dollars, your name here. ment to continue on the current course It says, the fact is the Republicans (Mr. STENHOLM), I was appalled when a of deficits as far as the eye can see. are increasing Medicare spending by year ago a lot of my colleagues, the Let me quote another leader of our more than half. I am Haley Barbour, Speaker of the House, the majority House, my fellow colleague, the gen- and I am so sure of that fact that I am leader, the majority whip were running tleman from Texas (Mr. DELAY), when willing to give you this check for a around saying Washington is awash in he said, ‘‘We said from the beginning of million bucks if you can prove me money, huge surpluses as far as the eye this Congress that we want to nego- wrong. Sounds simple, right? can see. We do not know what to do tiate with the President. But we can- So here is the challenge. Here is why with the money; therefore, we have to not negotiate with a President that you have no chance for the million dol- pass these tax cuts. does not want to balance the budget. lars, and it is a form to be filled out. It When the President said that a year We do not want to negotiate over says, ‘‘The Republican National Com- ago right now, our Nation was whether to balance the budget or not, mittee will present a cashier’s check $5,661,347,798,002.65 in debt. Since the we want him to submit a budget that for $1 million to the first American passage of the tax cuts, the debt has in- balances by CBO, which he called for. who can prove the following statement creased by $323 billion. For those fol- We will negotiate with him in the pa- is false: In November, 1995, U.S. House lowing this debate, I am going to do rameters of a balanced budget and ne- and Senate passed a balanced budget something a little different than what gotiate over the priorities within that bill. It increases total Federal spending the Speaker or the majority leader and balanced budget. But if the President on Medicare by more than 50 percent the President of the United States did. cannot submit one, how do we nego- from 1995 to 2002 pursuant to the Con- I am going to ask Americans to check tiate apples with oranges? You know, gressional Budget Office standards.’’ my numbers. They are available to the saying goes, if at first you do not Responses must be postmarked by De- every American at succeed try, try again.’’ cember 20, 1995. www.publicdebt.treas.gov/, and see for Here again, this is one Member that I guess I am one budget wonk, I do yourself just how broke America is. agreed with the gentleman from Texas follow these things, and I knew from What is particularly galling, for (Mr. DELAY) back when he was talking the minute that he printed that ad, those with teenagers who have a job, to a different President. We agree to- that it was a lie. You see, the budget and who look on their pay stub and night. And I do not believe that we that passed in 1995 was projected to be say, What is this FICA?, that is your should have a confrontation with this $200 billion in deficits; and let us re- Social Security taxes; and they are White House over this matter. I think member, we are not talking a small taken with the solemn promise that the confrontation is right here within amount of money. A lot of Americans they are to be spent on nothing but So- the House of Representatives. And that pay $1,000 a month on their house or cial Security. is what the Blue Dogs are offering rent note. If you made that payment If we could find the mythical lockbox again, the willingness to work with our 1,000 times, you have spent a million that a lot of presidential candidates friends on the other side of the aisle to dollars. If you made that payment a talked about, and opened it up, all that come up with a new budget plan that thousand more times, you have then would be there is an IOU for $1.260 tril- does get us back into balance. spent a billion dollars. The budget that lion. he is calling balanced was $200 billion Further down on the pay stub we see b 1945 in deficit. money is deducted for the Federal Mr. Speaker, with those opening re- So I called the Congressional Budget health insurance program, Medicare. In marks I turn to the gentleman from Office, and I got a copy of their budget that lockbox all we would find is $263

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.100 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2433 billion is owed. The money has been You scheduled another vote on con- can bill my 5-year-old 20 years from spent on other things. cessions maintenance and wildlife ref- now when they are working, and let If you work for the Department of uge repair, and wildlife refuges are them pay the interest on it, too. There Defense and wanted to find their so- very important to a lot of Americans is not one American who would say I called lockbox, $167 billion is owed to and seeing that they are properly want the most expensive house in the it. The Civil Service Retirement Fund, maintained is important. You sched- county, I do not care what it costs be- a lot of people work for our Nation, uled 40 minutes of debate on that, and cause I have a 4-year-old grandchild, border agents, people in the Customs yet you cannot find time to have a de- let them pay for it. But that is pre- Department, Coast Guard, $527 billion bate on a balanced budget amendment cisely what this generation of Ameri- is owed to their trust fund right now. to the Constitution of the United cans is doing by running up $5 trillion Mr. Speaker, you have been the States. worth of debt in the past 22 years. Speaker for almost 4 years. You come We found time to talk about the There is no end in sight. from the party that claims to be for Waco Mammoth Site Area Study. They Mr. Speaker, if you care about kids fiscal responsibility. Yet in the 4 years want to see whether or not they want and grandkids, if you really care about you have been Speaker, you have not to put a park there. You scheduled 40 the future of this country that so many scheduled one vote on a balanced budg- minutes of debate, yet you cannot find other Americans sacrificed their lives et amendment to the Constitution of time to have a debate on a balanced for, why not schedule a vote to see that the United States. Almost every city budget amendment to the Constitution it is here for our kids and grandkids? has that. of the United States. What is so terrible is not only owing When I was a city councilman down As a matter of fact, you found time that money, but until it is paid off, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, I remem- for all of those things, yet you did not ber the city attorney telling me next every single day, $1 billion of the tax- have time to let this body decide month we are going to put together the payers’ money is squandered on inter- whether or not we wanted to vote to budget and it has to balance. If it does est on that debt; and one-third of that kill the whole base closure process. interest is owned to German and Japa- not balance, you and other council I particularly think base closures is a members are personally liable for the nese lending institutions. particularly dumb idea. It is not saving If the thought of two lending institu- difference between what is collected in the taxpayers a dime; it puts a heck of taxes and what is spent. I can assure tions of two foreign countries owning a lot of people out of work. It has lost Members, we balanced the budget. one-third of the American debt and us vital defense installations like Cecil A couple of years later I was elected being in a position to wreck our econ- to the State senate. Mississippi has a Field outside of Jacksonville, Florida. omy anytime they want, if that does balanced budget amendment to its con- Three 8,000-foot runways, another not frighten the gentleman, I am sorry. stitution. Again we were informed that 10,000-foot runway. Right now our mili- It does frighten me. if we spent more money than we col- tary is looking for a place to put the I applaud the gentleman from Texas lected in taxes, that we could be new Joint Strike Fighter, they are (Mr. STENHOLM) and the Blue Dogs for thrown out of office. Those are good looking for a place to put the F–18 E writing the Speaker and asking for a rules. They are very good rules because and Fs, and they are going to spend bil- vote on a balanced budget amendment. it prevents this kind of nonsense from lions of tax dollars to build a brand Mr. Speaker, I am putting you on no- happening. new field for them when Cecil Field tice right now: I will not vote to raise What is particularly distressing would have been a perfect match. The the debt. Enough is enough. problem is that a previous round of about this $5.984 trillion debt that the b 2000 President wants to raise by another base closures closed Cecil Field, and we $750 billion, if the gentleman from gave the property away. Mr. STENHOLM. I thank my col- league for that historic lesson there. I Texas (Mr. STENHOLM) were on this That was not done just once or twice; floor on January 1, 1980, that number it was done over a hundred times happened to remember one of the would have been less than $1 trillion. around the United States of America. happiest days in my legislative career What is particularly disturbing is that Places like the Presidio in San Fran- here in this body was in 1995 when the children of the greatest generation, cisco, given away. Places like Gov- Speaker Newt Gingrich did schedule a if they do not change the way they are ernor’s Island off New York City, just a vote on the balanced budget constitu- doing things, could be remembered as month ago the President gave it away. tional amendment and it passed with the worst generation. I do believe that I was stationed on that island. It is the required two-thirds vote. I remem- my parents’ generation was the best. probably worth half a billion dollars. ber one of the saddest days standing in They survived the Great Depression, The President gave it away. the back of the Senate a few weeks got us through World War II, Korea, Time after time, the so-called sav- later and watching it lose by one vote. Vietnam, built the highway systems, ings of BRAC were not; but there was If it had passed the Senate at that the Intercoastal Waterway; and they one thing they did not tell the Amer- time, we could not have passed the did it all for less than $1 trillion in ican public, before they gave these budget last year that we passed and we debt. As a matter of fact, if we went all properties away, they had to clean would not be here tonight talking of the way from the time George Wash- them up. And we spent over $13 billion about asking for a new plan, or increas- ington became President until Ronald of money to clean up bases that were ing the debt ceiling. Reagan became President, our Nation given away so that the local govern- You could have borrowed money to was less than $1 trillion in debt. Now ments could do what they wanted with fight the war. That is totally permis- 20-something years later, we are al- them. In many instances, they sold sible. Emergency. But you could not most $6 trillion in debt, and yet we them, and their city reaps a profit. borrow the money, $750 billion, to give cannot have a vote on a balanced budg- Mr. Speaker, you find time for a lot this generation a tax cut with our chil- et amendment to the Constitution. of fund-raisers and charitable events, dren and grandchildren’s money. You Mr. Speaker, I know you are a busy and that I applaud. I would hope in the could not do that, any more than State man, and I know the time on this floor time remaining when you are Speaker, and local governments could who have is very busy. But you know what, and you are guaranteed to be Speaker to operate under a constitutional re- today you scheduled a vote on the Nu- until December 31, that you would find quirement. tria Eradication Act, and it is impor- time for this House to vote on a bal- That is what we are here tonight to tant to protect the marshland on the anced budget amendment to the Con- talk about, and lest we get into what I Chesapeake, it is important to those stitution so this generation can start understand happened last week when folks, and I know that they are doing a digging itself out of the label of being our colleagues were here and the next lot of damage to the marsh; but you the worst generation. speaker came up and started scheduled 40 minutes of debate on the There is not one parent in America lambasting the farm bill because it Nutria Eradication Act, and yet we who would walk into the local Cadillac spends too much and, therefore, it too cannot have a vote on a balanced budg- or BMW dealership and say, I want the is contributing to the problems that we et amendment to the Constitution. most expensive car on the lot, and you have with our debt ceiling. Criticism

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.102 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2434 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 has arisen that Congress has passed a on the table and makes tough choices The research, another strong part of budget-buster farm bill. Yet Congress across the board. this farm bill, continuing to put some has been passing ad hoc emergency as- This seems to escape a lot of people. investment of our taxpayer dollars into sistance legislation for the last 4 years There are those that believe we should research in finding new and better because direct payments to support not spend one penny in subsidizing our ways and safer ways to grow our food. farm income were fixed and did not in- farmers. They completely ignore what Rural development. Out in rural crease when farm incomes fell. Ad hoc is happening out there in the world. America, things are not all going real assistance has totaled $28 billion on ag- When other countries have the advan- well. Whether it be health care, wheth- ricultural programs, $36 billion when tage of a weak currency compared to er it be education, whether it be jobs, you include nutrition programs. I can our strong dollar, I do not care whether all are directly dependent upon a sound show you CBO’s estimates of the bill you are producing cotton, wheat, corn, and healthy farm income and we do not that passed and the President signed sugar, widgets, airplanes, you name it, have one. That is why I think almost yesterday that shows that we will it is very difficult to compete when we two-thirds of this body and two-thirds spend less dollars of our taxpayer dol- have as strong a dollar as we have and of the Senate passed and why the lars each year beginning this year, other countries have weak currency. President signed the bill yesterday. 2002, and each year through 2011 under That is a temporary phenomenon. It But I repeat, tonight we are talking the bill that the President signed yes- was kind of like seemingly that our in- about the debt ceiling and I am not terday. That is less dollars. That is not come, our tax incomes were going to go about to stand on this floor and be as inflation increases. That is less dollars. up as far as the eye could see because two-faced as some of the leaders of this Since farm prices declined in 1998, farm we have come through a very, very body are when they say one thing when program spending has averaged $24 bil- good period of economic growth. The they are talking 6 years ago and they lion per year. We will be below $19.5 bil- 1990s were unprecedented in economic say another thing today. Increasing lion in each year projected currently expansion and growth in this country. the debt limit is serious business. Hav- under the farm bill that passed. Some believed, I guess, that it would ing a budget game plan for this coun- Many will say that is too much continue to operate that way, but then, try that will get us back into a surplus money to be spent. On that we can lo and behold, the stock markets quit or balanced budget, not so much a sur- argue. We can argue that, yes, it is too going up and started coming down and plus although I would like to see us run much money to be spent, but not if you tax revenues came down and it should a surplus and pay down a little more of live in farm country, not if you have not have taken a nuclear physicist to our debt, and I would like to see us ad- been experiencing prices received at figure that out. But from the stand- dress the problems of Medicare, Med- the marketplace that approximate De- point of agriculture we are still out icaid and Social Security and do that pression-era prices. Does this farm bill there competing in the international before we do some of the other things solve all of that? No, it does not. But marketplace and it is tough going right that we are now talking about doing one thing it does do, it gives predict- now. with the current economic game plan. ability to our farmers and gives us an But I made the argument last week We are not tonight suggesting to play opportunity to answer the long-term when we passed that bill with 280 votes politics with the debt limit, and we are problem, one of which I hope the Sen- on the floor of the House that perhaps certainly not trying to force a crisis. ate will soon do, and that is pass trade it is not a bad investment for the Again, I repeat, Mr. Speaker, we, at promotional authority so our President American taxpayer to spend a few pen- least a good number of us on this side and his representatives can sit down nies of their hard-earned money to sup- of the aisle, are prepared to vote to in- and begin negotiating away the tre- port an agricultural system that has crease the debt ceiling, but not $750 bil- mendous amount of subsidies that are given America the most abundant food lion, and not until we have a new eco- present in the world today, including supply, the best quality of food, the nomic blueprint in place. We do not our own. safest food supply at the lowest cost to think that is unreasonable. It is ex- The spending for this bill the Presi- our people of any other country in the actly what you as the majority party dent signed yesterday was approved in world, warts and all, subsidies and all, were saying when it was a Democrat in the congressional budget passed in 2001 expenditures and all. No other country the White House, exactly what you that contained the $1.6 trillion tax cut. in the world’s people are fed within 1.5 were saying then. You were right then. The spending for the ag bill was in the percent of the GDP, gross domestic I repeat, you were right 6 years ago in same budget. Congress has stayed with- product, in that country as well as forcing President Clinton to have a in this budget in passing the bill. New Americans are, including the cost of new economic game plan that ulti- estimates have shown both the cost of the farm bill. mately came and brought us to the 1997 the legislation increasing $9.3 billion Could we do better? I will never say Balanced Budget Act. You were right and the cost of current farm programs that we could not do better. But I then. Why are you insisting on being so increasing $8.3 billion. These estimates think that some of the criticism that wrong today? are part of the same economic changes we are receiving from that is criticism We are willing to support a tem- that have contributed to the surpluses that should not be given with a full porary increase in the debt limit to of 2001 becoming the deficits of 2002. mouth, because many of those who are meet the expenses of the war and allow I do not stand here tonight to say we criticizing are completely ignoring the government to meet its obligations, shut our eyes to any part of the budget. fact that our grocery stores are full, but hold off on a long-term increase in The farm bill we passed last week fit the prices at least as far as the farmer the debt until we have a plan in place. within the budget resolution we passed is concerned and, well, let us just be to- We do not want to force a default on last year. It is not fair to single out ag- tally honest, as far as the cost of food the debt, but we do want to use this de- riculture for being a budget buster to the American people, no other coun- bate as an opportunity to reexamine when we complied with the budget res- try in the world is fed within 1.5 per- our long-term budget policies. It would olution if we are not willing to revisit cent of the gross domestic product, and be irresponsible to provide a blank all other tax and spending items that I submit to you tonight that it is be- check for increased borrowing author- were included in the budget resolution. cause of farm policy that we followed ity without taking action to protect That is why we have come here to in the past. taxpayers from even further increases argue that we need a new budget reso- Things like the conservation title of in the national debt. lution that responds to the changes in this farm bill, the largest single in- The gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. the budget outlook which looks at the crease in the history of our country in TAYLOR) spoke about the need of sched- entire budget. one bill. Yet some who purport to be uling another vote on the balanced We on the Committee on Agriculture environmentalists are criticizing it. It budget constitutional amendment. The are prepared to do our share in making did not quite do it the way they wanted gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. BERRY) tough choices to reduce spending on it done. There again, that is the Amer- and others, the gentleman from Okla- our programs if it is part of a com- ican way. Everyone is entitled to their homa (Mr. ISTOOK) on the other side of prehensive plan that puts everything opinions. the aisle, are pushing for just that. I

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.104 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2435 hope we will see that vote later this in the 1950s. If one’s salary was 1950s we are dealing with and that the deci- year. We also would like to see some vintage, one had better be a lot more sions we make each day reflect what strong budget enforcement rules. They productive today than you were then, accuracy is all about, and that we are just as important a component in or you would not be making too good project that on to the taxpayers, to the restoring fiscal discipline and making of a living today. That is why, if prices voters, to the general public. sure the budget remains in balance go up, the amount of subsidization goes The Blue Dogs have consistently fo- once we have done the hard work nec- down. cused on fiscal discipline, having al- essary to bring it back into balance. Certainly I think the whole world ways advocated honesty and responsi- The provisions of the Budget Enforce- would be better off if the amount of bility in the budgeting process. When ment Act of 1990 expire this year. Un- subsidization goes down, not up. We are Congress considered the budget last less we renew our budget discipline, perfectly willing, in the next round of year, the Blue Dogs warned about the Congress will continue to find ways to negotiations, assuming the Senate will danger of making long-term commit- break its own rules and pass more leg- get on with doing their job in passing ments for tax cuts or new spending pro- islation that puts still more red ink on the trade promotional authority and grams based on projected surpluses. the national ledger. we can get on with the negotiating, to Now, in less than a year’s time, we Enforceable spending limits will reduce the amount of eligibility of sub- have seen a dramatic reversal of the serve as a fiscal guardrail to keep our sidization in the United States on a par once promising budgetary outlook. We spending within the Nation’s fiscal basis with other countries. The same is now face projections of deficits and in- means. The Blue Dog ABC’s plan in- true on the budget. creasing debt for the rest of the decade cludes legislation introduced by the Mr. Speaker, before I yield to the that go far beyond the temporary im- pact of the economic downturn or cost gentleman from Indiana (Mr. HILL) gentleman from Illinois (Mr. PHELPS), of the war on terrorism, which we all which would extend and strengthen the let me just conclude by saying that support and which we must address and provisions of the Budget Enforcement there are a significant number of Democrats who would be willing to do it quickly and effectively. Act that are set to expire this year. Congress and the President, as the support an increase in the debt limit as This legislation is similar to budget gentleman from Texas said, need to sit part of a responsible plan to restore fis- enforcement legislation introduced by down, roll up our sleeves, and have an Budget Committee Chairman JIM cal discipline. The approach outlined honest discussion about what we need NUSSLE, but extends budget enforce- by the Blue Dogs, an immediate, tem- to do to put the budget back in order, ment for 5 years and adds several pro- porary increase in the debt limit with starting with the program that the visions to improve enforcement of a larger increase allowed as part of a Blue Dogs have outlined over the last budget rules and increase account- plan to put the budget on a path to bal- several weeks, the ABCs of Fiscal Dis- ability in the budget process. ance, accompanied by strong budget cipline. Remember, we are here to deal I know what Chairman NUSSLE wants enforcement legislation, provides a with the truth. The numbers that come to do. I think there are some areas that road map for a bipartisan solution to into the Capitol’s coffers, to the U.S. we can in fact have some bipartisan our fiscal problems and gridlock on the Treasury should be clear. There should support for because having meaningful debt limit. not be all that much confusion on what caps on discretionary spending, all 13 That is our offer. We think it is a we have on hand, what we have obli- appropriations bills, meaningful so reasonable offer. We would like very gated to spend, and what we are think- that we live within them, is something much to be included in being part of ing about embracing for future costs. that is good budget policy and will help the solution, because borrowing an- Now, there are a lot of things that be a significant part of this new budget other $750 billion on our grand- have happened in the last year, in the plan that we have talked about. children’s future is not the best option last several months that have been Again, I repeat, those of us on Agri- for us to be considering in this year of unpredicted. Who would have thought culture do not ask for an exemption. 2002, one of those years divisible by 2. we would have had the horrific events Far from it. We believe that we should I yield to the gentleman from Illinois of September 11 that hurt our Nation be part of any changes in the budget (Mr. PHELPS). in many ways, and it impacted us in an process, including the criticism that is Mr. PHELPS. Mr. Speaker, I thank economic way. But we have other coming of our farm bill from some of the gentleman for yielding to me. The things that have happened: the reces- our foreign friends, competitors. We experience and wisdom that the gen- sion, the tax cuts, and other spending have no intention, at least the bill that tleman from Texas (Mr. STENHOLM), that has been proposed and on the the President signed yesterday, there my good friend, brings to this body is table now that we can control, that is is certainly no intention by the Presi- invaluable, and I have watched him within our control, and that is why I dent of the United States and no inten- very closely since I have been a Mem- think people send us here to Congress tion of the House Committee on Agri- ber of Congress, almost 4 years now, to represent them. culture that we would not live up to and I have followed his lead as a mem- My father is 81 years old, sitting out the agreements that we have signed ber of the Committee on Agriculture there now just recovering from a heart and agreed to live within and under in and our standing leader and ranking attack not quite 2 weeks ago. I remem- previous trade negotiations. What we member there, and one cannot go too ber his words and his generation, the said this time, though, is that we in- wrong if one follows the reasoning and elders of my church and the people tend to have our negotiators negotiate the thinking of the gentleman from that I think deal with wisdom more so from strength. We are allowed to spend Texas (Mr. STENHOLM). So I thank the than many of us in this generation. If in support of our agriculture in this gentleman for his input tonight. As a you do not stand for something, you country $19.1 billion per year. We do member of the Blue Dog organization will fall for anything. Little did I know not intend to spend $19.11 billion, or and one of the leaders of that group that a country music artist would less if necessary, and I hope it is nec- that the gentleman founded, I thank come along and make $1 million on essary that we spend less, because one the gentleman for giving me the oppor- that. If I had known that, I would have thing I hope the general public under- tunity to speak tonight on such an im- written the song if I had thought of it, stands, the only reason we are having portant issue. I say to the gentleman. But it is so spending at the level that we are today I know that we have been here week true. If one is not solid on something in support of agricultural products is after week, night after night as a group that is very important, a matter of the fact that we have Depression-era to try to drive a message home, one one’s convictions, and one does not try prices. that many times is not all that popular to pursue that goal in all the honesty and not easy to accept. But when we and the fortitude that one can muster b 2015 took our oath of office I, for one, took up, things go wrong. A lot of things Cotton is selling for 30 cents a pound it very seriously to make sure that the come along that sound good and will and less; wheat, less than $3 a bushel; citizens in my district, in my State, divert you this way and that way, dis- and corn, about $2 a bushel. These are and in this Nation absolutely under- tract you from the real goal, from the the same price levels that we saw back stand the truth and the numbers that real truth.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.106 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 Mr. Speaker, it is hard to accept other people that have served, and going to cut defense budgets? Nobody sometimes what the real truth is, but other administrations, but we collec- supports that. Others say we should the fact of the matter is, we have a tively, all of us, have to take responsi- borrow the money. huge debt, and we have to assure the bility. So now collectively, let us But there is another thing that we American people that we will be honest admit we have problems. We had Sep- can do. We do not want to borrow the and accountable. People out there that tember 11, we had recession, and we money. We do not want to ask our chil- work hard and play by the rules every had tax cuts that gave 55 percent of the dren to shoulder the burden for the fis- day, surely, surely their elected offi- surpluses or more back, and now we cally irresponsible decisions that we cials such as us that are here in this have a problem. Where is the new plan? make in Washington. There is another body can afford them accountability Where are the people that want to be alternative. Once again it was brought and honesty in dealing with the num- responsible enough to step forward and to our attention in today’s New York bers. say, let us sit down together as reason- Times in a story by Paul Krugman The Congressional Budget Office has able people on both sides of the aisle or called The Great Evasion. We are los- reported numbers; the Office of Man- Independent, whatever one claims to ing about $70 billion a year in revenues agement and Budget, the administra- be, and work out of this mess. Not hope by irresponsible and unpatriotic Amer- tion’s fiscal reporting group, offer some for the best and keep our blinders on, ican corporations who rush off to Ber- other numbers. Remember, I come but what shall we do? muda, open up mail drops in Bermuda, from the State of Illinois, but make no Well, we need a balanced budget con- say that they are now doing business as mistake, I live almost 400 miles south stitutional amendment, which I have foreign corporations and do not have to of Chicago. So it is really a different signed on as a cosponsor and feel pay their fair share of taxes. They wrap world which I represent, largely rural, should require the President and Con- themselves in the American flag to sell small farming area, coal mines, small gress to submit and to enact a budget their products and then renounce their businesses, people that are just dedi- that is balanced, without using the So- American citizenship to do business cated to generational hand-me-down cial Security surplus. This amendment abroad and do not pay their fair share crafts and work ethic that is invalu- could be waived, of course, in special of taxes. able and immeasurable. But when I times of war or military conflict or Now, there are colleagues on both served 14 years in the Illinois House, I threats of national security. But for sides of the aisle who have had enough saw the same thing happen there, the the first time, all of the other balanced of this kind of irresponsible behavior. frustration of here is the Economic budget constitutional amendments Rather than increasing taxes, which so Fiscal Commission reporting how much have been presented without address- few of us want to do, and rather than money they predicted would come in or ing whether or not we would use Social gutting important programs, which so projected revenues or what is on hand, Security. This one we intend to bring few of us want to do, it is time for the and then the Bureau of the Budget, the forth to say we should not use the So- administration to step up to the plate Governor’s reporting office. Well, guess cial Security Trust Fund. We should and say, enough is enough. what? The Bureau of the Budget re- balance the budget, and if we borrow 1 b 2030 ported a year or so ago, almost 2 ⁄2, 3 from our children and our grand- years ago when the Governor took of- children, then we get ourselves in a We are not going to allow American fice in Illinois that we had over $1 bil- deeper mess. corporations to run to these Bermudan lion in surpluses. Guess what they all So I hope that the Balanced Budget tax havens, flee their fair share of can agree on now? Mr. Speaker, a $1.5 Amendment, constitutional amend- taxes. No American family is per- billion hole in the Illinois budget, and ment, excluding the Social Security mitted to do that. No American family they are like a lot of States scrambling Trust Fund, would be one way that we was able to register themselves in Ber- to try to come to the rescue to know can show, one way that we can have a muda to escape their fair share of what to do. And then the decisions that plan as to how we intend to get our fis- taxes. We should not allow American they were elected to make become even cal house in order. corporations to do that as well. tougher decisions. I could say much more, there are so Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman. What can we do? Well, I think we many other parts of the ABCs, but in f need to avoid what is always obvious. order the give time for other Members IMMIGRATION REFORM How would we in the world agree to the before we close out our time, I will rosiest projections of 5 to 10 years on yield back. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the very best of what can happen, rath- Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, I yield SIMPSON). Under the Speaker’s an- er than preparing for what could be the the remaining 2 minutes to the gen- nounced policy of January 3, 2001, the worst? That is, to me, beyond reason tleman from New York (Mr. ISRAEL). gentleman from Colorado (Mr. and comprehension. So budget enforce- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I am so TANCREDO) is recognized for 60 minutes ment. Unless we renew budget dis- proud to be a member of the fiscally re- as the designee of the majority leader. cipline, Congress will continue to find sponsible Blue Dog Coalition and to be Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, before ways to break its own rules and pass fighting with the gentleman, along I get into the main topic of this eve- more legislation that puts still more with my other Blue Dog colleagues, for ning’s discussion, that being immigra- red ink on the national ledger. Enforce- simple common sense in budgeting. A tion and immigration reform issues, I able budget restraints will shine a light lot of people think there is a lot of am compelled to respond to some of on deceptive practices and construct a complications and complexities with the comments made by our colleagues fiscal guardrail, keeping our spending respect to how we budget in Wash- on the other side with regard to the within the Nation’s fiscal means, which ington, but the way we do it should be budget dilemma that we all face here is what we ask of the American people no different than any household in this evening. It is the dilemma faced and families to do every year, every America budgets, how any small busi- every year, I suppose, and has for many day, and what they do is stay within ness budgets. We have to make sure many decades; and that is that we will their means. Those that are not stay- that we have the revenues. We have to always be spending more money in this ing within their means have the credit make sure that the books are balanced. body than we take in, or at least that card debt stacked up; they have mar- We have to make sure that the check- was the case for all of the time, for the riages falling apart because of financial book is reconciled at the end of the at least 40 years prior to the time that problems that they brought on them- month. If we do not have revenues, the Republicans took control of this selves. What I have found in life is that somehow we increase them. I voted for body. most of the problems that come their every single tax cut we could because The Democrats, of course, ran an im- way are not from some uncontrollable the American people need that kind of balanced budget for many, many, many force; they are self-induced. We bring tax relief. Some say we have to cut ex- years. And I am in complete sympathy them on ourselves. That is what we penses. What is there to cut? Are we with those Members of the Democratic have done here. Maybe it has taken going to cut prescription drugs? Are we Party who say that that is an improper decades and generations before us, going to cut Social Security? Are we way to run government; that, in fact,

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.108 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2437 we should be looking more to how busi- scope which I intend, that is the way in make the same arguments. If I can get nesses and industries run their busi- which I intend to vote and have in the 217 of my colleagues to agree with me, ness and States run theirs by having past voted. it passes, and that is our system. If I balanced budgets every single year. I mean, we have to be, as I say, con- might just continue. I want to get And I certainly completely and whole- sistent with this because it is difficult back, I agree with the gentleman, on heartedly agree. But I must say that as for people who listen to this debate to the 13 appropriations bills, and that is I listen to, on one hand, what I believe understand that on the one hand we why if the gentleman heard what we is an articulate plea for a balanced call for fiscal constraint, which I ap- were talking about a moment ago, we budget and, on the other hand, an ar- preciate the gentleman has in the past think we ought to put a meaningful, ticulate excuse for a vote for the farm and certainly even today has been a reasonable cap on discretionary spend- bill which we just passed, it is hard to strong supporter of that issue, but we ing as part of the budget process. I reconcile those two concepts. cannot accept that mantle of a fiscal think the gentleman and I will find, This farm bill being, of course, one of conservative while at the same time maybe not an agreement on the the, percentage-wise, the greatest in- doing things that bust the budget. But amount, but at least that we would crease in any domestic policy program because of our issues, our individual find an agreement on the policy and in, I think, history. I am not sure, but concerns, the gentleman was very ar- procedure that we should follow to certainly in a long, long time. Widely ticulate in explaining the problems of have a little bit of restraint. criticized for being what it is, an in- the farm community in America, and I appreciate the gentleman’s gen- credible pork-laden boondoggle, and no doubt his observations are accurate. erosity. I appreciate the gentleman ad- then to say in the next breath we have But do you not see, every single person mitting that he voted for the budget to do something about government who is connected to any one of the var- that provided for the $73.5 billion. So I take a little bit of offense when the spending, we have to control govern- ious 13 appropriations bills we have gentleman stands on the floor as he did ment spending. here can come up, and do regularly, starting tonight by decrying this $73.5 And, if I may be so bold, I had to ask talk about the particular issue. It is billion when he was the one joining, a staff person, because I am not really the problem with education in America not with me because I did not support familiar with all of the variations of that we must, in fact, involve the Fed- this budget, but he said $73.5 billion shades of different colors, and I asked eral Government to the extent now was not an obscene amount of money one of the staff here a few minutes ago, that was never conceived of in the past. for the budget we operate under. What is the palest blue there is? And We should both, I think, use the Con- Now times have changed; and, there- the young lady told me it was corn- stitution as a measure to help us deter- fore, we are saying now let us take an- flower. Cornflower is the name of the mine what is an appropriate role for other look at the budget. If we need to color. Cornflower blue. the Federal Government. And the gen- trim, let us trim; but let us trim across So I would suggest that the Blue Dog tleman, I must ask and I will yield for the board. Democrats think about changing their his response, what is the constitutional Mr. TANCREDO. Reclaiming my names to the Cornflower Blue Demo- role of the Federal Government? Where time, I thank the gentleman for his ob- crats because they are not really Blue in the Constitution does it set out a servations. Of course, times have Dog Democrats. They are not really purpose for us to be the primary sup- changed and exactly that. First of all, stuck to this issue of balanced budgets. port for the farm, for the agricultural we are talking about a $73 billion What they are saying, I think, is that, community? As I would say the same maybe $140 billion farm bill. There is a and there are exceptions to this rule, thing, by the way, in the area of edu- big difference there. It could go to $140 that we are going to establish today, cation and Health and Human Services, billion. That was not in the budget res- and, yes, I will yield to the gentleman I believe it is not there. I look at the olution. And so to say that I have who I assume is coming up to ask for Constitution. I do not find it. I find voted for the latter as opposed to the that particular motion. only a relatively narrow role for us, es- former is inaccurate, and I would also Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, I ap- pecially in the area of defense. Other suggest that the gentleman is abso- preciate the good humor in which the than that, we could use that. That is lutely correct. If one can get the re- gentleman is approaching the corn- the way we could defend our vote quired number of votes in the House, flower blue. But let me point out that against these pork-laden, constituent- one can pass anything. And I guarantee the farm bill, the $73.5 billion, the gen- driven pieces of legislation that put us you, we have done it year after year, tleman, I believe I am correct, voted every single year in the position of say- time after time. And it is the way, I for that budget that provided the $73.5 ing, My stuff is okay. My stuff is ap- understand entirely, it is the way the billion that the gentleman from Texas propriate. Everybody else’s is out of process is run. But I suggest that it (Mr. COMBEST) and I, the speaker to- the question and is a budget-busting should be perhaps incumbent upon all night, and others then proceeded to bill. of us as we approach all of these bills mark-up the bill. It was not called Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen- coming up, the supplemental, I do not those critical comments when it passed tleman. know, I think this week sometime, and as a budget, but it is only after we have Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, I a variety of other spending bills, I will put together the policy in which the thank the gentleman for yielding. watch for the Democrat and the Corn- criticism comes. Let me say, in the Constitution there flower Blue Democrats to see how they I would appreciate the gentleman ac- is a little part of it that says ‘‘promote vote because I will be voting ‘‘no’’ on knowledging that as I was talking the general welfare.’’ And I appreciate all of them because I believe we should about balancing the budget, that I in- the gentleman’s pointing out that it is stick inside the budget. I thank the cluded farm spending in any reductions difficult to find supporting our farmers gentleman for his cordial relationship in spending that must accompany any in the Constitution. and his willingness to discuss this issue kind of a new budget. That is what we I do not stand on the floor and say with me tonight. are saying, and I do not think that is that we are special or we are different I also remember thinking while I was inconsistent at all. than anyone else. Well, I guess I do. listening to the discussion earlier here Mr. TANCREDO. Reclaiming my That was not a correct statement. I do there was a comedian during the 70’s time, and I appreciate the gentleman’s believe that American agriculture and and 80’s. And his tag line was, ‘‘The observations, it is, of course, true that producers have done a pretty good job devil made me do it. The devil made I have voted for a budget resolution of feeding America and a good part of me do it.’’ And he used to end his little that I wish we could hold to and this is the rest of the world and do believe as skit with that all of the time. And of a way in which we can all, I think, con- we argued strenuously for the amount course, what he was saying was I did tribute to that possibility; and that is of money that was passed. So I guess, not want to do all of these bad things, a vote against any appropriations bill yes, I do, I do believe that. but the devil made me do it, so it is that does not conform to that budget But I also believe very strongly that okay. resolution. Any budget, any appropria- anyone else that has an opinion should I listen to all of this discussion about tions bill that puts us outside of that have the opportunity to stand and how bad it is to have these horrendous

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I do not know how we got Customs under the Treasury, Agri- enormous capabilities as head of the here but this is bad, and somebody has culture, a variety, DEA, all kinds of organization, their ability to actually got to impose some fiscal discipline on agencies have border control respon- change the course of this big ship, they me. Somebody has got to make me be- sibilities, of course Border Control could be turning the wheel as hard as have. Somebody has got to make me under the INS. The Forest Service has they can and they will notice that the say, you know what, I do not think we some responsibilities in areas. We have bow hardly ever moves because all of should vote for all this stuff. If every- national forests that adjoin inter- the people are turning the wheel as fast body imposes a balanced budget national boundaries, and what we have as they can, they realize there is noth- amendment, then I will be able to take to do, Mr. Speaker, is to consolidate all ing connecting the wheel to the rudder. my medicine. of those agencies, all of these parts of It is going its own way, and that is a I am all for a balanced budget amend- agencies into one agency, with a clear problem, and it will not be solved by ment, Mr. Speaker, absolutely. I will mandate, with a very clear line of au- the bill we passed in the House. vote for it anytime, anyplace, any- thority, so that everyone who works Here is the rub with that particular where. It is okay with me. But I think for that agency knows exactly what bill. It is going to the other body and it it is just the funniest thing in a way to they are supposed to be doing and will not be improved. It will not be listen to people who, as I say, from the know that they have the full support of made better. We will see a conference other side of the aisle especially, and this Nation in that endeavor. That report on this. It will pass and it will talk about budget constraint and fiscal agency should be put into the Home- be something far short of what we responsibility, the devil must have land Defense Agency, should be run out passed in the House, and then we will been making him do it here for 40 years of Tom Ridge’s shop or whoever is the all walk away from here and tell our before we ever came in control in this subsequent head of that organization. constituents not to worry, we voted to body and now they want to seek for- That is what we should do. That is abolish the INS and we are going to giveness. Well, the Lord says that that what everyone who studies this area construct a really great agency to han- is possible. So who am I to suggest that understands needs to be done. Now, we dle this problem. they are not truly repentant? did not do that. We did not do that in Okay. That is the problem. That is a On to another issue, the issue of im- the bill we passed in this House. We big problem, and I ask my colleagues migration and, specifically, immigra- split the agency into two, which is to just think about that for a minute tion reform. In the past several weeks good. We said they are going to have an over here, that the INS today, regard- we have passed legislation in this body, enforcement responsibility and they less of what we pretended to do in the and, as a matter of fact, yesterday the are going to have what I call the immi- House, abolishing the INS, that was the President signed a piece of legislation gration social worker side of things, way it was presented to us, regardless into law that will have the effect of the welcome wagon. Those will be the of that, regardless of the words we tightening down on what heretofore two separate responsibilities. They will used, the reality is we added a lifeboat can be described only as the most lib- be reporting to two different chiefs who to the Titanic. I voted for it. It is a eral immigration policy in the world of in turn will be reporting to a single in- pretty good idea. I think it is a good any country in the world. It is almost dividual in the Department of Justice. idea. In fact, who would say we should a misnomer to indicate there is an im- That really is not a lot different than not have added lifeboats to the Ti- migration policy in the United States what we already have. It really is not tanic? That would be good. I voted to because that implies, of course, that we because among other things almost all do it. It is not going to stop the ship have control over the process; that we of the people who will be running those from sinking. establish how many people are going to two separate organizations within Jus- Yesterday in the Rose Garden the come into the country every year like tice are the people who are presently President signed a bill that, as I men- every other nation in the world does. running the single organization we call tioned earlier, called Enhanced Border We control it. We know who is coming the INS. Names will be the same but ti- Security, and it is adding a couple of in. We know how many. We know what tles will be different, and we assume more lifeboats to the Titanic. It is they will be doing here. We know when that by changing someone’s title we good. Glad we are doing it. It will give they leave. I say that is the implica- will change their attitude or improve us the ability to track people eventu- tion of saying you have an immigra- their competencies, but my colleagues ally. 2004, 2005, it will give us the abil- tion policy. and I know, Mr. Speaker, and I think ity supposedly, and we have done this The reality, of course, is we do not. the American public understand fully before actually. We have actually man- We have not. And even the passage of well that just changing titles will not dated this before, and nobody ever car- this recent legislation euphemistically change the way it is run. ried it out, so we will see. If agencies called the Border Security Act, we will Unfortunately, today within the INS carry out the law, it will give us the not have accomplished the goal of bor- we have people who are not, number ability to track people who come into der security. one, competent to do the job and it the United States. People who request A couple of weeks ago the House starts from the top. The gentleman, a visa will actually have to have some passed a bill by an overwhelming mar- very nice gentleman, Mr. Ziglar, whom sort of identifier, a biometric identi- gin that was designed and is often re- I have nothing against personally, fier, which is a term for fingerprint ferred to as the abolishment of the INS seems like a very pleasant individual. probably. Eventually other maybe and the creation of a new body. Well, of Unfortunately the water is so far above more sophisticated approaches but ini- course, it really was not all of that. As his head in trying to operate this agen- tially fingerprints. So we will know if, is often the case here, we have a tend- cy that it is almost pathetic. in fact, the person asking for this visa ency to name things, I guess, a little Mr. Ziglar was appointed several is, in fact, who they say they are. That euphemistically and to create these il- months ago because he had been the is good. Good idea. lusions about what we do here. doorkeeper of the Senate. That was his Also, schools will be required to par- Now, the reality is we passed a very job before he became the head of an ticipate in this and tell us whether peo- tepid bill designed to reform the INS, agency with 30,000 people and an $8 bil- ple who are here on student visas are the Immigration and Naturalization lion budget. He should not be there. He still in school. We have done this be- Service. is not able to run the agency. He is not fore. Everybody complained. We pulled able to run it because the force of his back because the schools said, please, b 2045 personality cannot control it, and sec- we do not want all that paperwork and Much more needs to be done to actu- ondly, he is not able to run it because what if it discourages all our foreign ally reform that organization, much of course it is an enormous bureau- students from coming here. We make a

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An- wait, they do not waste time filling out does not exist on any map you have other lifeboat. visas, requests for application to the ever seen because, of course, it is just It will create a database that will United States. They come across the illegals coming into the United States. allow various agencies of the Federal border. And this is the greatest thing of all, Government, the FBI and the INS and These are two pictures of the border Mr. Speaker. You know, you can go to everybody, to identify potential terror- along the Arizona-Mexican border near our Web site, it is www.House.Gov/ ists or people who pop up on a terrorist Nogales, Arizona. We took them a cou- Tancredo, then you go to the immigra- list. We will be able to go and this ple of weeks ago when we were down tion part of it and you will see all this name will come up, and it will say, oh, there on a fact finding trip. This stuff in greater detail, and I encourage that guy came into the United States, barbed wire fence, if it can be distin- you to do it because it is hard to see or lady as the case may be, on such and guished on the television, I am not this. But here is a sign that is facing such a date and he is here or he has sure, here, that is separating Mexico on our side of the border, and it says here: gone, and that is good. I am glad. the other side of this fence from the ‘‘All persons and vehicles must enter We will still have, by the way, Mr. United States. Down here, same thing, the United States at a designated port Speaker, we will still have the visa ap- barbed wire fence, but there is only a of entry only. This is not,’’ underlined this is not, ‘‘a designated port of entry. plication that anyone can go to the cattle guard separating Mexico from Any person or vehicle entering at this Web site for the State Department and the United States. look this up. I love it. This is great. I This part of our border is actually point is in violation of the U.S.,’’ cer- tain codes and blah, blah, blah, blah, always think it is a metaphor for the more demarcated, more defined than and a $5,000 fine or penalty. entire INS debate. It is called the tem- many parts of the border that have ab- This is on our side. This is facing the porary visitor visa, and it says about solutely no distinguishment, here and United States. Then it is printed down the third or fourth question, I am para- on the Canadian border. We have 1,900 here in Spanish. I am glad they are let- phrasing only slightly. It says are you miles in Mexico of the border and 4,000 ting people know. I know a lot of ille- a terrorist; are you planning to come miles on the northern border. gal aliens coming into the United into the United States and blow things I guess I ask my colleagues, Mr. States finally get on our side, turn up and commit acts of terrorism; have Speaker, when I hear people on the around and look at the sign and say, you committed acts of terrorism in other side, people on our side, people in ‘‘Oh, wait a minute, I guess I better go other countries; are you a member of the administration, people talking back. It says here this is not a des- the Nazi Party. It is all one series of about the fact that we should not try ignated point of entry.’’ So certainly questions, and then the person checks to connect immigration to terrorism, they are going to turn around and go over one box, yes or no. because most people come into the back and find wherever that point of So this potential terrorist says, yeah, United States and they are completely entry may be. Probably it is in I am, I am terrorist, I am a member of and entirely looking, they are mostly Nogales. Yes, that is right, it actually al Qaeda and I am coming in to blow up looking for a good job, a way to send is; and they will go on down the road a building or distribute some sort of bi- some money home, and they are not certainly and they will enter the coun- ological warfare agent, and at the bot- looking to do us damage, and this is try legally. I am sure that happens a tom of this visa, because of the efforts absolutely true. Undeniably true, but thousand times a day, would you not of a Member of the other body from of course, there are people who come agree, Mr. Speaker? Massachusetts, very big Member of the into the United States for other rea- Here they are not even able to see a body, there is an additional little as- sons, and when they come into the sign such as this. They are not able to terisk and it says, after you answer yes United States for other reasons, may I say, ‘‘Well, gee, after I cross this cattle or no to this question, are you a ter- ask my colleagues if they think it is guard, I see now that I am in the rorist, if my colleagues go to the bot- logical for us to assume that they are United States illegally. I best turn tom and it says answering yes does not all going to come via a visa process, es- around and go back.’’ And one reason mean that you will be denied access to pecially when we start to tighten it up. why there is no sign here, Mr. Speaker, the United States. The 19 hijackers who committed the as they were often placed there, folks So we still have that, but now that is atrocities here in the United States in from the other side of the border, pri- okay because we will know if the ter- September were all here on visas. Some marily Mexican police, come across rorists come in, they will sign up. Nat- of them of course overstayed their and tear them down every night. urally, they will say of course I am visas. Some were here fraudulently, We actually got to the point, the coming in, I am a terrorist, here I am but they were all on visas. If we make Forest Service people, because this is and here is my terrorist credentials, it tougher for those people, Mr. Speak- right on the Coronado Forest, a na- and I am coming in to do a lot of dam- er, which I am all for, I am all for ask- tional forest, where the trafficking in age. ing if you are a terrorist, please, let us illegal aliens and drugs is so great it is Now, for those folks who admit to know on this document, sign up right destroying the national forest. The being terrorists this is a good idea that here, tell us you are a terrorist, and we degradation of that national forest is a we have them register. I am all for it, can keep track of you. I am all for national disaster. But not one single but supposing, just supposing, I mean, I doing that. environmentalist has spoken out know this is a great hypothetical, but against it, interestingly. Not one. just supposing a potential terrorist de- b 2100 The tracks, as I show you here, go on cides to come into the United States But just supposing, I mean wildest up into the forest. They have worn and not sign up as a terrorist, not actu- stretch of your imagination, supposing footpaths through the forest that now ally apply for a visa, now my col- they choose not to tell you that they make it look like cobwebs all over the leagues say that cannot be because of are a terrorist and not to sign up that forest. There is trash. It looks more course everybody coming into the way on the visa. Why, may I ask, is it similar to a national dump than a na- United States applies for a visa, comes so hard to understand that there is a tional forest. And they set fires, camp- here as a visitor, a guest of the United connection? Why is it so hard to under- fires; and then they walk away from States, tells us who they are, where stand that they would in fact come in them. And of course especially at this they are going to be and for how long. a very easy portal, that they would time of the year, and this year the I say these things, of course, with walk across the border? drought being what it is, the day we tongue in cheek because everybody Here, this one on the bottom, the were there and just as we were leaving knows that our borders are porous and cattle guard, at least that protects us a fire started, again by someone com- that only our most honest people in from illegal cattle coming into the ing across illegally. They believe it is

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We cannot even go in and use own borders, even if it means putting All of the other stuff we have done, the most up-to-date methods of fire troops on the border, because it will be including the bill the President signed suppressants. We cannot drop slurry insulting to Canada and Mexico, to yesterday, which I supported because it because there is so many illegals going suggest that trying to enforce our own was that life boat, and I am all for add- through the forest that it actually may borders and protect the lives and prop- ing another life boat to the Titanic, harm them. They may get some stuff erty of the people in this Nation is an but it will not keep the boat from sink- on them so they do not drop it. And act that would turn certain constitu- ing. Signing a bill and calling it border they only fight the fire during the day- encies in America against us defies the security implies, I think, far too much. time, because in the nighttime they imagination. It defies anyone’s ability It is not security if we have an agency have had fire crews up there and the to actually and appropriately charac- that is completely and totally incapa- crews have confronted armed men, peo- terize such a position. ble of actually providing that security. ple carrying M–16s, because they are There are people in the United States We must reform the INS first. And I the people protecting the people car- of America, regardless of their ethnic mean real reform. Then all the other rying drugs; and they are coming in background, who are opposed to their things we do, all of the other jobs we huge bands 20, 30, 40, 100. The forest is own government trying to protect give it in terms of tracking, all of the being destroyed. them and their property? I want to other responsibilities we give it in Here, people who are hiking, pic- hear that. Because most of the people, terms of protecting the borders, ex- nicking, whatever, around the national Mr. Speaker, I guarantee you, by mag- panding our observation and control of forest, could mistakenly enter into nitudes that are actually astounding to the border activity, all of those things Mexico, you see, because there are no me, numbers that are incredible, tell will be easier to accomplish with an signs telling you, like this one, be care- me that they are asking more from agency committed to that task. Be- ful, you are leaving the United States, their government in terms of pro- cause I know this, Mr. Speaker, and I you are going into Mexico. And they tecting them, and they are asking us to will tell you, I have spent many hours do. They go into Mexico. And the rea- do something to cut down on illegal with the folks who we give the respon- son why is, and I started mentioning immigrants. sibilities of being on the ground down this earlier when I spoke of them tear- And, Mr. Speaker, this is not just at the borders, and they want to be ing down the signs time after time, we something that white WASPish Ameri- supported by us. They want clear lines have actually put up over here, just a cans are asking for. This is something of authority. They want to be able to little farther inside here, two metal all Americans are asking for. Every- protect America. But they are working posts, two big metal posts with a metal body. Because everybody here who has for an agency which is incapable of pro- sign. That had been cut out. The Mexi- come here legally, who believes in the viding them with the leadership, direc- cans came across that night with a sovereignty of this Nation is saying to tion, and resources to get the job done. torch and cut the sign down, because us, What are you guys doing up there? They will tell you personally, time they want people to wander over, then And I mean we are talking Asian after time after time, of the horren- nab them and throw them into the Americans and we are talking Hispanic dous frustration they feel in trying to local hoosegow and then extort money Americans. I do not care what the eth- deal with this issue and do their jobs, from them. It is a way of making a few nic background. By and large these do their jobs for their own families and bucks down there. They want people to people support our efforts to try and for America. They want to do their wander in so that they can then say actually do something about border se- jobs, but they are prevented from doing you are here in Mexico illegally and we curity and to reduce even the amount so because the agency itself is so in- are going to make you pay the price. of immigration. credibly, incredibly incompetent. But there is no connection, Mr. A vast majority of the people in this We will move just for the next few Speaker, no connection whatever; and country recognize that is necessary. It minutes to one final issue about which how can we even talk about things like is not ethically driven. This is not ra- I am greatly concerned, and that is the immigration reform and terrorist ac- cially motivated. This is a matter that issue of amnesty. We may talk about tivities? How could we suggest that strikes at the heart of everything we all that we have done in this body to there is anything related here, just be- should be doing here in this Congress. protect the borders; but every single cause you can waltz across this border We should be looking, first and fore- time we reconstitute, regenerate sup- with great impunity? And believe me, most, at the security of the Nation. port for amnesty, every time that the hundreds of thousands of people a year And you cannot go in front of your con- administration pushes it, every time come through right here, millions of stituents, I do not care who you are or the other party brings it up, we are people across the border, both north where you are from, Brooklyn or Tim- doing great damage to our ability to and south. By the way, this is not buktu, no, strike that, Brooklyn or actually control the borders; and we unique in any way, shape, or form to Ray, Colorado, you cannot go in front are doing great damage to the moral Mexico. Of course the greatest numbers of your constituents and say that we character of the United States of coming through are Mexican nationals. have in fact done anything to signifi- America. But nonetheless, we have the problem cantly increase the protection of our Here is why I say that. We call our- on both our borders and in our ports of borders and, therefore, your safety. Be- selves a Nation of laws. We tell the entry on both coasts. cause we have not. world to emulate us. We tell every Recently, 25 suspected Middle East- I repeat: the tepid bill we passed here country how important it is to disavow ern terrorists evidently came in on on INS reform will be destroyed, I pre- the rule of man and to accept the rule cargo ships. They are here someplace. dict. And by the time we see it in a of law as the philosophy of government We do not know where. I do not know conference, it will be something totally that all people should abide by and exactly how we found out about it, but different and much less dramatic than hearken to. And yet we suggest that 11 I am glad we at least know they are it was even leaving here, and that was million people who are here illegally, here. Makes me feel a lot better. And not much. who broke our laws coming into this hopefully they will be caught. I know I also predict that unless we do this, country should be forgiven for that and we are judiciously looking at everyone unless we actually reform the INS, ac- given citizenship, in fact, rewarded. in the United States who is not here le- tually create an agency that has the gally and returning them to their resources and the direction to protect b 2115 country of origin, so certainly in a our borders, and the commitment in- Put them in line for citizenship short time we will have them. ternally, the people working for it who ahead of all those millions of people

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That is just in this particular there, I believe that the principles of of the agencies that get together and area, and I am just talking about the the United States of America are the try to control the flow of drugs into Coronado National Forest area. principles I want to live by; and I want the United States and the flow of Now, is this the act, I ask, of a to leave my country, I want to disavow illegals into the United States. friendly country? Why are we facing any relationship, political relationship In their presentation they showed me this is because President Fox, who I be- that I have with the country of my this slide, and it says ‘‘Calendar year lieve is a man who is trying to do a birth, and I want to start a new life in 2001, Mexican Government Border In- good job, I think he is an honest per- America, as perhaps your grand- cursions.’’ I said Mexican government son; but, unfortunately, I do not be- parents, I know my grandparents did. border incursions, what are you talk- lieve he controls his own government. We are telling all of those people ing about? There were nine from the He certainly does not control some of every time we give them amnesty, we Mexican military and 14 from the the most important parts of it, includ- are telling all of the people who are Mexican police for a total of 23 in 2001. ing his own military. Corruption is so waiting that they are suckers, and that When I had a little more discussion endemic, it is so bad that the President the better way to get into the United about this, it turns out this is not of that country cannot guarantee the States is to sneak in, stay under the unique in the year 2001; we have had actions of his own military and/or fed- radar screen long enough, and we will over 100 such incursions over the last 7 eral police. It is a sad commentary. I give you amnesty. It is a slap in the or 8 years. The hundred have been doc- am sorry for him. face to the people who have done it the umented. Many others go undocu- If I could wave a magic wand, Mexico right way, filled out the paperwork and mented, we are told by the border po- would be a place with enormous wealth waited the appropriate length of time, lice. and a driving middle class, with every- learned the language, learned our his- Some of these incidents have resulted body having the same chance to tory, things we actually require of peo- in shots being fired by the Mexican achieve their dreams and goals. But ple coming into the United States. military. Some have resulted in con- there is nothing that I can do about They did it right, and we are telling frontation when guns were drawn on that, there is nothing that this body or them, you are suckers. You should both sides, and finally people backed the President of the United States can sneak in. off. You have to ask yourself, what do to change the situation in Mexico. I know the allure is on our side. It is were they here for? What were mem- The corruption is so endemic and it like the drug issue. We say there is the bers of the Mexican military and Mexi- is connected to a government that still demand, there is always going to be the can federal police doing in the United has connection to a socialist economic supply. There is the demand for cheap States of America? theory. The government still owns the labor; and, therefore, they are going to I called the State Department, and oil company, for heaven’s sake. While come. I understand that part of the they said they were probably lost. that is the case, while you have this equation. I will be for any attempt on Probably lost? I do not suppose anyone combination of socialistic thought and the part of the government, we have wonders why we have 4,000 miles of bor- socialistic economic thought and inter- the laws, it is illegal to hire people who der with Canada, much less defined, we nal corruption, the economic pros- are not citizens of the United States or have 1,900 miles with the border of perity of the nation will never, ever be not here on the appropriate visa. It is Mexico, and we have at least 100 of achieved; and there is nothing we can illegal. Recently we finally started ac- these incursions by the Mexican mili- do about it. No matter if we open the tually cracking down. I know Tysons tary on the southern border, and I border tomorrow and walk away from Food and a couple of other big employ- called the Canadian desk in the State every port of entry, which some would ers who acted covertly to bring work- Department and the Canadian Embassy like us to do, even take away the ers into the United States for cheap and said, How many times have we had barbed wire fence, for what little good labor are being fined. I would try to Canadian military wander into the it does, and walk away from the bor- dry up the demand, but that does not United States getting lost because they der. That is what some people want. excuse the supply. It does not excuse could not find the line? They said Members know it is true. But it will the fact that people come here ille- never. not change the situation in Mexico. It gally. We cannot reward them for that. I said, How many times has the Cana- I am concerned because Monday, yes- dian Mounted Police come riding will not be something that improves terday, President Vicente Fox said in a across the border chasing someone and the lives of the people down there. speech in New York, it may have been we found them in Detroit because they I am concerned that the Mexican just a couple of days ago, President just got too far? It is not happening. government is not doing what is nec- Fox of Mexico said the number one lit- I will tell Members why it is hap- essary to help us control our own bor- mus test of our relationship with Mex- pening on the southern border. Unfor- ders. I am concerned that they are not ico will be our willingness in the tunately, a large part of the Mexican helping us as the President asked them United States to give amnesty to the military and the Mexican police estab- to do so. The President said, If you are people who are here illegally. The num- lishment are corrupt, and they are not with us, you are against us. Then ber one litmus test. coming across the border. Ask any why are they not patrolling their own One needs to ask himself, why would member of our service on the border, borders to stop incursions? Frankly, a President of one country demand any member of the border patrol there people are coming in through Mexico, from a President of another country on the spot, ask them why it is hap- not just Mexicans looking for jobs, the complete revulsion, if you will, of pening, and they will say they are com- other nationalities, Middle Eastern. our own laws? Why would they demand ing across to protect large shipments One hundred ten Iranians were cap- that we ignore our own laws as a lit- of narcotics coming across the border. tured on a guy’s ranch in Texas all mus test for their friendship, while at Sometimes they come across to create dressed in string ties, white shirts and the same time, Mr. Speaker, at the a diversion pulling our people away black pants thinking they could blend same time they are asking for our from where that shipment is coming in, I guess. friendship and declaring themselves to through. This is a terrible problem connected be the best friends of America on the Mr. Speaker, 90,000 pounds, and this to our own national security. It is also continent? is another slide. This is a gentleman connected to the kind of country we We find that in calendar year 2001, coming through carrying several bags will be, how many people will be here, Mexican government border incursions. in these makeshift backpacks carrying the kind of environment we are going Here is the seal of the President of the drugs. This is Coronado National to leave for our children. Will it all be United States. This is the slide that I Monument, Arizona. This is May 7, the environment that is today part of

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.119 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 that national forest which has been de- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I appre- Israel, but acts that are not designed stroyed? Is that the kind of legacy that ciate the gentleman yielding. We had to kill Palestinian civilians in some we want to leave? I think not. scheduled it for 9:30. It is about 9:30. As kind of retribution but acts by the We have to reduce immigration into you described, we made an offer and we Israeli army to defend Israel. this country. We have to reduce legal actually had an agreement this evening Mr. DEUTSCH. If the gentleman will immigration to a manageable number; to have an Oxford debate about the res- yield, I think there are so many par- 300,000 a year is plenty. We have to put olution. As many people who are allels between what the Israelis did the same amount of effort into the pro- watching and obviously as Members, with their incursion into the West tection of our borders as we put into we know that our normal debate that Bank areas and what the United States the prosecution of the war in Afghani- we have is not really debate. People al- did with our incursion into Afghani- stan and around the world. We have to most read statements and they read stan. This poem, I think, would in a put the same degree of resources and them to each other and there is no dis- sense give the same moral equivalency the same degree of commitment into course. I think those of us who sup- to the murderers who attacked the the defense of our own borders as we do ported the resolution, many of us sat World Trade Center and the Pentagon to the prosecution of the war halfway through literally several hours of de- and the plane that crashed in Pennsyl- around the world. bate and at some level a great deal of vania with the United States military That may mean, as a matter of fact, frustration, because people say things action in Afghanistan and really trying troops on our border and demands to that there really is no opportunity to to set up a moral equivalency of that. our neighbors, Canada and Mexico, to ask them to respond to try to clarify There is a fundamental difference. help us patrol it. It is incumbent upon their position or really even ask them Again, these are different Members us to do it, Mr. Speaker. It is our re- to defend their position. So we had set that spoke during the debate. I am sponsibility and no one else’s. The up this where under the House rules going to quote another Member: ‘‘I States cannot do it. The Congress and there is an opportunity for an Oxford thought there was one thing that the President must provide the leader- style debate to interact with Members. might turn the tide in this struggle ship that the American people are de- We offered that opportunity and again, and it was a horrible tragedy in the end manding. We and the administration I guess there were 21 Members that of March.’’ And he showed a picture have to stop turning a deaf ear to the voted against the resolution and 29 that actually was on the cover of News- pleas of our countrymen to protect and that did not vote. It is less than 15 per- week magazine, I believe, of two young defend our borders. cent of the membership of the House, girls. f but a sizable number of people. ‘‘Look at these two young women. b 2130 We had the opportunity to cancel They look like sisters. One, Ayat al- this evening or go forward, and what Akhras, 18, was a suicide bomber who MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT we thought we might do is in a sense killed Rachel Levy at the grocery The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. maybe try to even literally re-read store, age 17. I thought that both sides TIBERI). Under the Speaker’s an- some of the arguments that the oppo- would be so appalled by this unbeliev- nounced policy of January 3, 2001, the nents of the resolution made and really able tragedy and see the hopelessness gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. in an attempt to maybe flesh out what of this that they might turn toward HOEFFEL) is recognized for 60 minutes. their thoughts were. I think those of us peace. But, no, that has not happened Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I would who will be here this evening defending there.’’ like to call to the attention of the the resolution obviously find it hard to If we can, maybe if the gentleman House the very serious problem that articulate their positions. Maybe they from New York (Mr. WEINER) can re- exists in the Middle East and to report are in fact positions that cannot be ar- spond. back to the House with several col- ticulated. Mr. WEINER. If the gentleman from leagues this evening on a trip taken to I would like to start maybe this Pennsylvania will yield, what is inter- Israel the weekend before last to ex- evening and read one and I have a num- esting, I would say to the gentleman press solidarity with the people of ber of quotes from opponents of the from Florida, that that dynamic has Israel and with the government of resolution and there is no point in been portrayed several times in the Israel in light of the campaign of terror mentioning names but you might re- media, that there are so many parallels that has been directed against them by member this one. It was in a poem that between the 17-year-old that straps dy- the Palestinians. We will be joined was spoken by a good friend and a good namite to his or her chest and the 17- later this evening by the gentleman colleague of ours whom I respect on so year-old that might have been taken as from Florida (Mr. DEUTSCH), who has many issues but I was extraordinarily an innocent victim. But the fact of the organized, or attempted to organize, disappointed with his comments. matter is that that suicide bomber, this evening an Oxford style debate be- By poem he stated, ‘‘Oh, little town that homicide bomber, is bringing the tween those of us who voted in favor of of Bethlehem, we witness and we cry, Palestinian people further, not closer, a resolution to express solidarity with Israelis and Palestinians, both practice to their objective of having a home- the people of Israel and those few Mem- eye for eye.’’ land. I do not think any of us would bers of the House who voted in the neg- Perhaps the gentleman from Penn- agree in this body that if the Palestin- ative on that question. Unfortunately, sylvania would want to respond to that ians announced and did more than an- those that opposed the resolution of statement. nounce, they actually began to operate solidarity with Israel have chosen not Mr. HOEFFEL. What struck me as without violence and to sit down and to participate in the debate this off-target with that statement was the really negotiate for a Palestinian evening. notion that there is some kind of homeland, if they would have done that It is unfortunate, Mr. Speaker. We equivalence here between the behavior arguably years and years ago, it would are missing an opportunity, I think, to of the Palestinians and the behavior of be a reality today. have a good debate and a good discus- the Israelis. Our colleague who said We have to recognize one thing that sion regarding the right of Israel to de- that, who is a fine Member of this some of my colleagues did not recog- fend herself and the position of Amer- House, seems to feel that there is some nize in the debate. Someone who blows ica that in my view should be not to moral equivalence between the actions themselves up and anyone around them try to limit Israel’s right of self-de- of the two sides that he stated. That blows them to bits is not engaged in fense. But I am happy to report that does not persuade me, Mr. Speaker, be- political speech. They are not engaged the gentleman from Florida has ar- cause what we are seeing on the side of in debate. They are not furthering the rived, the organizer of the discussion the Palestinians are acts of terror di- cause of bringing the two sides to- this evening and the man who tried to rected intentionally against innocent, gether. What they are doing is mur- organize this Oxford style debate to his unarmed Israeli civilians, men, women dering people. great credit. and children. What we are seeing from We have to recognize what some- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman the Israeli side are acts of self-defense, times often gets overlooked is this no- from Florida. military acts by the armed forces of tion that someone who is engaged in

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You from Pennsylvania (Mr. HOEFFEL) was In fact, most political conflicts in the can go to the Oslo process that began actually at another place in that pe- world, thank God, do not result in one in 1993 that had the Israeli government riod when we were in Israel, but that group of people attacking the civilians entering into an agreement to end the we visited on that trip that occurred of the other side. occupation, to not only begin to foster on the 31st. Then after that series of Mr. HOEFFEL. Would the gentleman democracy in the Palestinian region suicide bombings, killing over 100 peo- agree that the whole phrase of suicide but to fund it. Many of the guns being ple, I could count them up, close to 100 bombing is also missing the point here? used against Israeli soldiers today were people, maybe 150 people during that When I hear the phrase ‘‘suicide bomb- provided by the Israelis because the amount of time, one of the numbers er,’’ I think one person committed sui- Palestinians said we need a police that I have talked about on several oc- cide. I think the gentleman used a sep- force. The Israelis not only gave them casions, and I will put this chart up arate phrase a minute ago that is a lot uniforms and gave them funding but just to reiterate that, Israel in terms of more illustrative of what is actually gave them the actual guns. You can go population is about one-sixtieth, one- happening here. back to 1948, the birth of the Jewish fiftieth, one-sixtieth the size of the Mr. WEINER. Let me give an exam- state, where it was the Israelis who United States of America. We are ple and the gentlemen in their most re- were prepared to say, listen, we will about 300 million plus people, 5 million cent visit, I am sure, visited some vic- take a divided neighborhood, essen- plus, and the equivalent, just in terms tims in the hospital. I had the oppor- tially, if it guarantees us peace. You of population, when 50 Israelis are tunity to visit a 15-year-old girl who can look at the Wye River agreement. killed, it is the equivalent of 9–11 to was the victim of a homicide bomber. You can look at the Mitchell plan. You the United States of America. I am de- She was not killed, thank God, but she can look at the Tenet plan. You can scribing March. It was the equivalent showed me her x-ray that included in it look at plan after plan where it was the of three September 11ths. 18 hexagonal nuts that was packed Israelis who said yes, and it was the Now, we know what the United around dynamite that were used as Palestinians that said no. But they States did after September 11. We went projectiles projected into her young said no because the only thing that it 6,000 miles to a country and appro- body. This is savagery. This is not really was predicated on was peaceful priately, and I do not think there is a something that brings the debate any coexistence, which leads one to believe Member of this Chamber who did not closer to closure. It is not something that ultimately the Palestinian people support, I do not think effectively as that brings the two sides closer. themselves have to make a decision. Americans we did not support what we Mr. DEUTSCH. If I could interject, They have to make a decision, do they did. Can we expect anything less for again I am trying to bring quotes in want to continue to cross swords or do the Israelis to do, when three Sep- from the debate against the resolution they ultimately want their own state? tember 11ths occurred in the month of and this is again from a very esteemed I think the Members who are here on March in their country. I think that is colleague of ours, someone whom all the floor would agree that if this was a the justification. I mean if a country is three of us I know respect a great deal, peaceful struggle, it would have re- not protecting its citizens from death, but his statement was, and I am sulted in a Palestinian state genera- from terrorism; I mean that is our fun- quoting, ‘‘Generations of Palestinians tions ago. damental role as government, and that and Israelis have suffered in the region, Mr. DEUTSCH. It is funny, not funny is what they did. In a sense, they did but the violence of the Israeli-Pales- but tragic, that if it was a Martin Lu- not have a choice. The Israelis do not tinian conflict cannot be examined or ther King instead of a Yasser Arafat or want to be in Bethlehem or Nabulus or addressed in isolation of decades of oc- a Gandhi instead of an Arafat, I think Jenin any more than the United States cupation of millions of Palestinians.’’ you are absolutely correct because the wants to be in Afghanistan. We do not I think it ties directly to what you majority and even with the vote by the want to be in Afghanistan, but we are are saying, that in some way occupa- Likud Central Committee, which I there for the reason that we have to be tion justifies suicide bombings. think was a political statement, I as there, the same way they have to be Mr. WEINER. We heard similar lan- recently as today read polls of the there. guage throughout some quarters of the Israeli public. The vast majority of Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, if the Arab world in reaction to September Israelis support a two-state solution gentleman will yield, something else 11, is that this is what happens if you because they understand that is a solu- that is important to keep in mind, in do not have an energy policy we like or tion, that there is a puzzle fit that that period from October 2000 to today a foreign policy or an agricultural pol- works. That will happen at some point the Israeli government and the Israeli icy, we send 15 suicide bombers to mur- in time when there is a partner to en- people have not only been fighting ter- der 3,000 Americans. We have to recog- gage in that solution. ror by military means, almost at the nize, and we have to be able to sepa- same time and, frankly, almost in a rate. This is at its fundamental ele- b 2145 counterintuitive way, given the way we ment a complex and gut-wrenching dis- The chart that I have up now, one of have handled our attack since Sep- pute over land. It is difficult. We have the things, had we been in an Oxford tember 11, is that they have continued difficult political subtexts. We have debate and had the other side showed to keep the doors open to negotiation. biblical subtexts. We have historical up, was really the first chart that I was For example, when former Senator subtexts. But these things cannot be going to put up for today, and it is hard George Mitchell, who has some experi- resolved in an environment where one to read and hopefully the television ence in negotiating peace in difficult side is attacking the other side in the camera is focusing in on it. But the parts of the world, when he traveled most savage and most despicable ways. Israeli incursion occurred on March 31. there, he came up with some principles Mr. DEUTSCH. I think one of the in- Prior to March 31, as many of my col- of a plan, essentially to start a frame- teresting things, just in response to leagues remember, starting literally 11 work to get back to peace. It was the that exact point is that at the Camp days or 12 days or 13 days before, there Israelis who said, although it asked for David negotiations the Israelis were was a series of suicide bombings actu- very difficult concessions from the willing to give up and, in fact, offered ally starting in March: March 2, March Israelis, including lifting up the roots 97 or 98 percent of the West Bank and 5, March 7, March 9, March 17, March of many Israeli families and moving Gaza and if you include some of the 20, March 21. March 27 was the so- them out of their homes, the Israelis transfer of land in the Negev, effec- called Passover bombing in Netanya said yes. The Palestinians, who had to tively 100 percent of the land mass that where 27 Israelis were killed; and then do essentially one thing, which was to is in a sense occupied. That was offered the 29th, and then actually on the 31st stop bombing and stop firing, they said and it was rejected. So if the cause of was in Haifa, the restaurant that the no.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.122 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 Then we sent CIA Director Tenet covery and she will recover from the young children. We see protests in over to the area to see if they could wounds that the shrapnel caused. When Nabulus. We have parents with their perhaps get the wheels started to the the gentleman from Florida (Mr. children on their shoulders, children Mitchell plan. Once again, asked tough DEUTSCH) and I visited the hospital on like in all of our districts, except in things of the Israelis, including loos- our trip to Israel, Gila was there to these cases they have pretend suicide ening up border crossings at a time greet us, showing incredible spirit, and bomb belts around their waists. when they knew terrorists were coming indicated, without even being prompt- The thing that I fear the most is irre- through those borders, Israelis said yes ed, that in the face of this terror that spective of our intentions, irrespective and the Palestinians said no. Even she had faced and incredibly survived, of the feelings of the people of Israel when Vice President CHENEY and Sec- that she did not harbor hatred herself and irrespective of even the best in- retary of State Powell visited the area toward her attackers; the individual, stinct of the Palestinian people, the to try to negotiate peace, it was the now dead, or the Palestinian people or seeds of hate that we are planting Israelis who expressed a willingness leaders that sent that bomber to that today among Palestinian children will and the Palestinians who would not re- bus stop in Jerusalem. take a generation to eradicate. That is lent in their violence. In fact, some of When I returned from my trip, I gave the fundamental difference here. Some- the worst violence in the area on the a report to my district and asked Mrs. one should be held responsible for that, part of the Palestinians have come Weiss, Susan Weiss, to be with me. She and I think that person should be that when U.S. emissaries, trying to nego- talked about the injuries and the ter- of the Palestinian Authority, Yasser tiate peace, have been there. rible ordeal that Gila had been Arafat. So at the same time, while a great through, and her parents, and then Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, if the deal of attention has been called to the Susan Weiss, unprompted, told the as- gentleman can yield for a second, try- fact of Israel going door to door trying sembled press corps in the suburbs of ing to keep this in somewhat of a de- to rout out terrorism, it should not be Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that she bate without another side being here, ignored that even in that context, even harbored no animosity, that she felt which I almost feel we should have an in the context of all of the carnage that we had to move forward and try to empty chair like they sometimes do in over the last 18 months, the Israeli peo- figure out some way someday, some- political debates when the other side ple and their government have still how to return this process to peace. does not show up. But it is interesting, said, do you want to make peace? We Recognizing the need for defense now, much has been made in terms of who are ready to do it. I think that is to recognizing the need for safety now, voted against it, why they voted their great credit. the security of Israel being paramount, against it, but there were Democrats Imagine for a moment if bin Laden or but both Gila and her mother were pre- and Republicans. Again, less than 15 Mullah Omar presented himself next pared, even though they have suffered percent of the Congress, but I am going week and said, you know what? I want the worst kind of experience with ter- to quote from one of our Republican to negotiate. I want to negotiate the ror, prepared to move forward to try to colleagues and the quote is, ‘‘If we are peace here. Maybe if the United States reach peace. going to bring peace to that troubled gives up Texas and Louisiana, I will Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, one of the region, we must be scrupulously hon- leave you alone, and I do not just say things that is important about the est. There are piles of bodies in the that because they are Republican story that the gentleman has just told, Middle East, many of the victims of areas, I would say to the Speaker, we the Israeli people, because of their fun- noncombatants, and both sides of the are prepared to have a negotiation. We damental belief in democracy, some- conflict have engaged in the slaughter would laugh at it. Yet, in Israel, de- thing that our country shares and of innocents.’’ spite the carnage that they have had, something that over 373 Members of Someone said that from the floor of they have been negotiating at the same Congress recognized when the resolu- this Chamber not that long ago, a week time, hoping against hope that the Pal- tion passed, on the other side of this and a half ago. I see the gentleman estinian people would choose peace debate is a group of people, the Pal- from New York (Mr. WEINER) shaking over violence. estinians who, in their schoolbooks, in his head no. Now he has an opportunity Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, if I their classrooms, even on their tele- to respond. could give the gentleman an individual vision screens, are preaching hatred. Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I would example of that spirit of the Israelis, The gentleman from Florida (Mr. say to the gentleman from Florida, and that willingness to remain positive and DEUTSCH) made the mention of Nelson this is something that is easily to maintain their humanity in the face Mandela as a peacemaker. One does not verified, there has not been a single in- of this horror, let me tell my col- have to go that far. One can look in stance in the history of the conflict leagues about Gila Weiss, a former con- that same region of the world not so where, with the possible exception stituent of mine who graduated from long ago and look at the courageous being the preemptive strike in the war high school in my district in 1988 when stand of Anwar Sadat. One of the first of 1967 that the Israelis have initiated she was known as Jennifer Weiss. Her things he did when preparing the Egyp- violence. When we see these images on parents still live in my district, Fred tian people who had been in a hateful, television of kids throwing stones at and Susan Weiss. Jennifer moved to passionate war with the Israelis, one of Israeli soldiers and Israeli soldiers re- Israel, changed her name to Gila, and the first things that he did as a sign of sponding, invariably those are orga- is making her life there. On April 19, his courage that ultimately led to his nized efforts by Palestinian protestors 2002, she was shopping at the Jewish death, is he turned to his own people in to engage in a highly publicized ex- market the Friday before Sabbath, fin- Arabic on Egyptian television and said, change. ished making her purchases, walked to look, it is in our interests to make There is not anyone who believes, for the bus to get the bus back to her peace. We do not do it because we like example, that the Israeli military had apartment and, as she was approaching them. We do not do it because we like any interest in going into Ramallah, the arriving bus, a woman stepped off their presence in the area, but it is be- for example, knocking on doors look- the bus and blew herself up. She killed cause it is in our interests. ing for terrorists, had it not been for 6 people, wounded 40, Gila among them, On the other hand, despite the re- the fact that there had been horrific using a suicide vest such as is pictured quirement in the Oslo Accords that slaughters of innocent victims, includ- in the photo of the gentleman from they stop teaching hate in their school- ing those observing the Passover holi- Florida (Mr. DEUTSCH) that I know he books, they stop teaching hate to their day. wants to talk about in just a minute. children, the seeds of hate keep getting Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, if the But let me just tell my colleagues planted every day. This morning, if you gentleman will yield, one of the things about Gila. flip on Palestinian TV during the car- that I guess is frustrating, having sat She survived that blast, shredded toon hour, you will see commercials on this floor and listened to the debate with shrapnel; her eyesight is still in aimed at young children that have a is the simple distinction that the gen- jeopardy today, but the doctors are op- playful song that says, put down your tleman is making. It is so frustrating timistic that she will make a full re- books, take up your arms, directed at that these are well educated, well

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Tell peace take hold in the Middle East. matter other locations, because I them what is going to happen if they Perhaps the gentleman could explain talked a couple of minutes ago about do not get out and give them every op- to the Members where those weapons the reason for the incursion, that there portunity to get out. And yet we are came from. Did they not come from a was this horrific activity occurring at hearing colleagues say that is the same so-called moderate Arab state? And I monumental levels in their society. as a murder bomber. am curious as to whether it seems like One of the things that we witnessed Mr. HOEFFEL. If the gentleman the export of someone who is inter- in our visit to Israel was in a sense the would yield, what our colleague is ested in peace in the region. proof on the other side, and this is one missing is the intention behind the ac- Mr. DEUTSCH. As we reviewed them, of many pictures that we have. One of tions. The actions of the Palestinians we asked exactly those questions. the opportunities we had was to view when they commit terror, they are in- Some of them were stolen Israeli weap- just a fraction of the weapons that tending to kill innocent civilians and ons. Some of them were American were seized during the incursion, about the Israelis are intending to defend weapons stolen or gotten through a 10 percent of the weapons. In this themselves. That is the fundamental third party. A lot of them were smug- Chamber, if we added all the weapons difference. gled either through the tunnels from that we saw, it would probably fill this The action that the gentleman de- the Sinai into Gaza. Some of them, entire Chamber. Weapons of mortars, scribes and both gentlemen have re- Israelis have very good information to and I will show some additional pic- ferred to, the military incursion into believe that they were actually smug- tures of machine guns and sniper rifles. Jenin and other areas of the West Bank gled in Yassar Arafat’s helicopter. So But I think the most evil was literally first was designed to stop the terror the weapons came from a variety of dif- witnessing suicide vests, and they are from continuing to come against ferent sources. not kids creating suicide vests. I mean Israel. It certainly was taken at great Mr. WEINER. What about the Karin- as we saw them, and my colleagues can risk to members of the Israeli defense A? see in the picture, they are commer- forces and 22 Israeli soldiers died in cially made. We actually saw different Jenin and had the Israelis chosen to Mr. DEUTSCH. The Karin-A is a to- versions, summer versions, winter bomb I doubt any Israeli soldiers would tally different issue which we can talk versions, autumn versions so that they have died. But it also uncovered an ex- about. I think it is a significant issue would not be seen. But, in a sense, that traordinary number of weapons, as the as well. As the gentleman is well is the proof of why. gentleman has mentioned, most of aware, the Karin-A was a ship that I guess the frustration that an intel- them in complete violation to the Oslo Israeli commandos captured that had ligent person could make a statement Accord that the gentleman from New $20 million of weapons in it and had like that or make some of the other York (Mr. WEINER) described. some very sophisticated weapons right statements that I have read, not to dis- The Palestinian police under Oslo off the shelf from Iran, including rock- tinguish; in the United States, we call were allowed to maintain handguns, ri- et launchers, rockets, not just mortars it collateral damage. In our military fles and AK–47s. but rockets. The equivalents of our action, in fact our ongoing military ac- Mr. DEUTSCH. If the gentleman TOW missiles. tion in Afghanistan, there have been would yield, this is as he witnessed I actually have some pictures be- innocents who have died. We did not go himself, and this is just a very small cause we reviewed not just the weap- house to house in Tora Bora. We cache of mortars which obviously are ons, these were weapons that were bombed, as we should, absolutely as we illegal under the Oslo Accord. seized in the West Bank up to this should, as was appropriate and with Mr. HOEFFEL. Exactly right. That is point; they were weapons that were lit- the knowledge that there would be a very good picture illustrating the erally seized during the military incur- some collateral damage because of the point. sion. And that in a sense, just these risks involved and the morality in- What the Israelis seized were anti- weapons are success or proof of the tank missiles, rocket-propelled gre- volved in terms of doing it, it was abso- right and the necessity of the incursion nades, mortars, rockets, all in com- lutely appropriate. The Israelis could because the suicide belt we saw in the plete violation of the Oslo Accord. All have attacked Jenin the way we at- previous picture, that suicide belt was there, as our friend, the gentleman tacked Tora Bora. They could have not made to be put in a museum. It lit- from Georgia (Mr. KINGSTON), said, who bombed from the air without risking erally was made to be used. And the identified himself as a sportsman, not lives. There is no question that a num- capture of that one belt prevented that there for sporting purposes, not there ber of Israelis, a significant number of one belt from being used, and we do not for hunting game during the doe season Israeli soldiers died because of the ef- know how many lives and how many with a license from your local State fort that they made. I do not doubt, tragedies, and literally the tragedies government, but they are to kill peo- are each one is as painful as we can and in fact I am sure, there were inno- ple. That was the purpose of those cents who were killed in the action in possibly imagine in terms of human weapons. condition. Jenin. But I think not to understand And the suicide vest that the gen- there is a fundamental difference be- tleman identified a few pictures ago Did the gentleman from Pennsyl- tween someone being killed in that ac- was the exact type of vest used in an vania (Mr. HOEFFEL) want to add some- tion where, by all accounts, the Israeli attempt to kill Gila Weiss and that did thing to that? defense forces’ efforts to make sure kill six of the people that she was Mr. HOEFFEL. Well, the enormity of that civilians were not killed are mini- standing around with, total strangers. this, it is hard to appreciate unless you mized. I mean there are just so many Mr. DEUTSCH. Again, I will try to see the weapons. And the great variety, specific accounts. In fact, before the use some of these posters today, but from brand-new modern weapons never soldiers went into the battle, their or- this again is a sample of literally weap- used before seized from the Karin-A ders were to do everything possible, ons, just a fraction of the weapons col- with an attempt to smuggle them in put their own lives at risk in terms of lected that could fill this Chamber, from Iran, to old battered, well-worn avoiding collateral damage. One thing machine guns, sniper rifles, mortar weapons that the Palestinians have ob- also, I mean there is a whole different guns, anti-tank weapons, none of which viously been using for years and years viewpoint when it does occur. The atti- were allowed under the Oslo agree- to homemade weapons, weapons made tude of the Israeli defense force is not ment. with sections of water pipe and sling- just remorse, but it is a horrific situa- Mr. WEINER. If the gentleman would shots for the firing pins to set off the tion. It is tragic. There is no words yield for a question. Perhaps you can ammunition put in these homemade that can possibly compensate. offer a little bit more explanation. weapons. An absolutely staggering

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Horrific event. tars of different dimensions for dif- did on our walking tour. And when we Someone gets in line at a discoteque on ferent distances, rockets, the equiva- hear the stories of the families and the a Saturday night, teenagers all around, lent of the United States TOW missiles, human tragedies of innocents dying, blows themselves up, blows up over a which are missiles that can be shot and not soldiers dying in combat for their dozen young people around them. steered after they are shot, anti-tank country but innocents. Quickly the United States, even the weapons that were made out of plastic We have heard the story of Michal European community, which has never so they cannot be detected, a very so- and Malka, two 15-year-old friends, in- been very friendly to Israel, editorial phisticated operation that the United separable, went to school together, pages everywhere said how outrageous, States and the Israelis and the world lived next door to each other, had how disgusting it truly was. What hap- has not denied that Yassar Arafat’s di- known each other since both were ba- pened? Israel did not respond imme- rect involvement in the purchase and bies, 15 years old. They snuck off to get diately, and the Palestinians also rec- the logistics of these weapons. some pizza last August at the Sbarro ognized, you know what, we have gone The sophistication of the weapons in restaurant in downtown Jerusalem and too far. We are no longer getting sym- a sense is highlighted by this con- got blown to kingdom come. Their par- pathy and now people are recognizing tainer. All of the weapons that were ents buried them side by side where how bloodthirsty we appear to be. It seized on the Karin-A were actually in they will rest forever. created a week, maybe 10 days of quiet. containers like this, which are water- That is hard to understand. It is hard When we strongly condemn these tight containers. In fact, some of the to appreciate the horror for those fami- things, when we do not prevaricate, weapons were actually modified so that lies and hard to understand how any- when we do not equivocate, when we do they could fit inside these containers. body can justify such action. You can not draw these lines of equivalency And the containers themselves were have the world’s most difficult griev- that somehow justify the lines of ter- very sophisticated in that they had a ance; you can be really ticked off about rorism, we save lives. That is some- specially built compressed-air-water something, and feel that the other guy thing people have to understand. When compartment that would actually be is causing you a lot of aggravation, but they stand here, it almost sounds as if how can you ever justify murdering in- able to have the containers set at a they are justifying the violence. In the nocent civilians? certain depth in the Mediterranean Sea Mr. WEINER. If the gentleman will quotes that the gentleman from Flor- so they could then be picked up later yield, there is a broader political point ida (Mr. DEUTSCH) read, I think it real- on with this buoy attachment. And here as well. And that is the Israelis ly does embolden some 15-year-old that in fact could have escalated the have arguably tried everything under young person to say, maybe this is the conflict dramatically. Every weapon the sun to deter these kinds of attacks. way I will get my meaning; and they there was in violation of Oslo. Every That did not work. Now they are doing will be the next homicide bomber. As weapon that was there was in violation what they can to respond. we have seen from these weapons, and of Oslo. Some in the Chamber last week or 10 I have said it on this floor before, this Mr. HOEFFEL. I thank the gen- days ago in arguing against the resolu- is a problem for Israel, true. But just tleman for yielding. I could not agree tion said perhaps we should recognize the way a katusha rocket can shoot more. The violation of law and the the grievance of the suicide bomber, sit down an El Al plane, it can shoot down agreement represented by these weap- down at the table and negotiate with a Continental Airlines plane, God for- ons really goes a long way towards them. bid, or a U.S. Airlines plane, God for- showing the attitude of the Palestin- What lesson does that send to the bid. ians toward the agreement that they next guy who is going to fly a plane The same people who are getting made and their intention for their fu- into a tall building in the United these weapons, because they think ture use in the Middle East. States? What lesson does that teach murder is a way to get their means, be- The other thing that was quite per- the person who is sitting at home in lieve me, we are not miles and miles suasive to our group were the docu- Nablus or in Jenin about whether or away as we learned on September 11. ments that the Israelis seized from the not they should go and take up vio- Mr. DEUTSCH. Let me read, these Palestinian Authority offices in the lence, not only against Israel but are different Members, every quote so West Bank during the military incur- against the United States or anyone far this evening has been from a dif- sion. Documents were seized in Arabic else with whom they might have a ferent Member. I will read from an- showing how the terrorists are funded, grievance. other Member: ‘‘We in this body have a showing how the Saudis make pay- We have to be very careful when we constitutional responsibility to protect ments to the terrorists and the fami- do what sometimes happens in the the national security of the United lies of terrorists, showing how Yassar State Department here in the United States. This one-sided intervention in a Arafat’s organization submits memos States and we offer this sense of we far-off war has the potential to do to him recommending that payments kind of understand where they are great harm to our national security.’’ be made to a list of what they coming from when they blow up a I think that is exactly the point that euphemistically call ‘‘freedom fight- bunch of children in a shopping center. the gentleman is making. That if some- ers.’’ That would be in American I believe we embolden further attacks. one is saying that, what is the implica- English ‘‘terrorists.’’ And how Yassar I believe we make it steadily, piece by tion, that there really is a duality, Arafat signs off on those memos asking piece, part of the political debate. It that there is both sides? And I think for certain levels of funding. was truly mindboggling for me to lis- what was said is that for an act of ter- ten to it. And we should stress very few ror, an act of killing innocents there b 2215 Members of this Chamber, the gen- are no two sides. In most cases he reduces the pay- tleman showed pictures of his visit to This is just a follow-up. Literally ments to be made to each individual, Democrats, to Republicans, over- just another pick of weapons seized and but there are signed documents show- whelmingly from all regions of this there are more and there are more and ing to my satisfaction certainly, that country, this House and stood up and there are more. The gentleman from Arafat has been directing terror. Cer- said we understand what Israel is fac- New York (Mr. WEINER) asked just a tainly through the Fatah organization, ing. We support her in perhaps one of comment on the Karin-A issue, and I the Tanzim and Al Aqsa Martyrs Bri- the strongest pro-Israel resolutions thought since it is a relevant event, in gades that he commands as head of this House has ever passed. a sense it was not directly tied to the Fatah, and these documents and the

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Mr. Speaker, I think Mr. DEUTSCH. I think what is clear tleman is entirely correct, and it seems the issue of the day and I think in a is they are what they are. to me that we need to make clear that sense maybe if we move beyond the res- Mr. HOEFFEL. Can there be any both the United States and the govern- olution and I think in a sense we have question about what those payments ment of Israel need to have someone to debated against the empty seat and we are authorized for, what the purpose talk to representing the Palestinians have debated successfully. behind them is? that clearly renounces violence, that Mr. HOEFFEL. Would the gentleman Mr. DEUTSCH. They are what they renounces violence and terror and that agree we won the debate? are. Arafat, he was not a terrorist 10 does so in word and deed and who, sec- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I think years ago or 5 years ago or a year. He ondly, clearly recognizes the right of in the environment we are at we won is still a terrorist. He was engaged in Israel to exist as a Jewish state, not as when we entered the Chamber and I terrorist activity continuously, and his a state that someday may have a Pal- think it is important, and I hope there words might sound nice at this point in estinian majority because of the demo- is a discourse because clearly a number time, but it is not ancient history to go graphics, but a state that is recognized of our colleagues, again less than back. as a Jewish state with a full right to around 10 percent or so, articulated a Here is a document, a request from exist in peace and security. position which I am just disappointed, the Al Aqsa Martyr troops for money Until we get those two commitments, and I think it is by lack of informa- to the Palestinian Authority, and as a complete renunciation of violence tion, it is a lack of thought, lack of shocking as each of the things are in and terror and a recognition of Israel really thinking through the actual con- terms of weapons, in terms of posters to exist as a Jewish state, I do not see ditions of what occurred. for suicide bombers, there is a specific how we can go forward. I do not see We would not talk about moral request for 700 shekels, and I am read- how the Israelis can go forward in fur- equivalency with the United States ing it directly, this is for detonators thering the peace process when there is war in Afghanistan, and the similarity for suicide bombers. We need every literally nobody to talk to presently on parallels are very real in terms of what week five to nine explosive charges. the other side that has any credibility the Israelis are doing, and as we both Five to nine explosive charges every whatsoever. have said, there should be a Yasser week, 700 shekels per week, directly to Mr. DEUTSCH. The gentleman is so Arafat exemption to the war on ter- the PA by Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, on point with that comment. That is rorism? people who are literally perpetrating one of the tragedies going on right I would like to follow up though, and the suicide bombs. now. In fact, one of the tragedies I really, the issue of the day is should Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, the doc- think as we both saw is as horrific and the Israelis continue to negotiate with uments do indeed speak for themselves awful and inhumane the Palestinian Yasser Arafat? Is he the negotiating and leave one just no choice but to con- attacks on Israelis have been, both partner to try to get to the resolution clude that Yasser Arafat has directed Jews and Arabs, and we made a point of the conflict, and as the gentleman terror, that he has in the past and he as we have talked about to visit Arab said, not only did the Israelis seize a presently is, and the question is for dictums of terrorist bombings. In fact, huge amount of sophisticated weapons this House, for this country what needs the restaurant we talked about in in their incursions and suicide belts to be done in order to stop this activ- Haifa was owned by an Arab Israeli and and other things, but a huge amount of ity. about half the victims were Arabs, not documents, which at this point in time It seems to me, I know the gen- Jews, Arabs and Jews. The screws and no one is refuting the authenticity. tleman and I have discussed this, that the nuts and the ball bearings do not In fact, we met the parents of a sol- there must be a recognition that discriminate and, too, they are going dier who actually downloaded some of Arafat, other Palestinians and the to maim and kill. the documents and was killed in a sub- leaders of the Arab league must declare The reality of how bad and awful sequent action, and he told his parents that terror must be renounced, that vi- that is, Yasser Arafat and the Pales- about it. So I do not think there was a olence must be renounced and they tinian Authority have been as bad and scam of him telling his parents about must do this in word and deed. They maybe even worse to their own people, what he did. have done it in word, but the docu- indiscriminately killing people in just No one at this point is really ques- ments that the gentleman has and the no type of civil process at all, destruc- tioning literally the authenticity of photographs of the weapons indicate tion of an economy, corruption at lev- the document that is blown up on this that indeed they are still involved in els which is untold, probably un- chart and in Yasser Arafat’s hand- terror and in financing terror. matched almost maybe anywhere in writing, which again no one is ques- Mr. DEUTSCH. This is going to be the world the level of corruption, and tioning at this point in time, is exactly the last document and there is more, that in a sense is the entity that the what the gentleman described. It is a but this is dated March 24, 2002, and United States is supporting. request to Yasser Arafat from a senior during the stage of these operations, What we have talked about on this Fatah activist, Hassan al Sheik, for and this is a copy of minutes of a meet- floor previously, there is no, and we payments of $2,500 for three known ter- ing at the Ramallah headquarters, and use the expression, there is no daylight rorists. I mean, people who are on Chairman Arafat is in attendance at between any Members of this Congress Israel’s most wanted list who the this meeting along with Hamas, and and the President and the war on ter- Israelis knew were involved in previous the statements in the minutes of the rorism and the efforts in Afghanistan, terrorist actions, in fact, through the meeting in Arabic are such that Chair- the efforts to stop terrorists with glob- Israelis, subsequently eliminated, and man Arafat is upset that there was a al reach whether they be in Iraq, in a request for $2,500. Chairman Arafat, bombing inside the green line when Syria or North Korea. There is no day- as my colleague had mentioned, says General Zinni was in Israel, and the in- light between us, but I think there are allocate $600 to each of them in his own ference is they would have preferred many in this Chamber, in this country handwriting directly involved in that the bombing outside the green line and unfortunately who disagree with some payment. not when General Zinni was in Israel. of the President’s actions in terms of There are other documents. This is a The Israelis did not write this. No trying to say, well, Yasser Arafat and longer list of 12 people who were in- one is questioning the authenticity. these activities really are not as evil as volved in terrorist activities and for This is Arafat inside his own meetings, they are.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.130 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2448 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 One of the great things about Presi- mean martyr. It is not an esoteric, the- ceedings, if they are interested in en- dent Reagan was when there was an oretical term. It means suicide bomb- gaging in this discussion or partici- evil empire he called it an evil empire ers, and specifically to the people that pating in it, to come join me here on and the Palestinian Authority is an is what they hear. the floor. The topic today is, again, evil empire, and we can call it white As shocking as that is, the quote education, and particularly with re- and we can call it black. If we call from Chairman Arafat’s wife, literally spect to the proposal of education tax black, white, it does not make it white, that there would be no greater honor credits. This is something that our and the same thing by saying, the lead- than for her son, if she had a son, to be President has mentioned frequently. ership and these other things, the enti- a martyr, to be a shaheed, to be a sui- This is a topic that has become well- ty itself is evil, is corrupt beyond com- cide bomber. known in several States that have pre- prehension. We both heard stories that I would close and give the gentleman ceded this Congress in exploring the I would not say on this floor of some of an opportunity to close and say I wish topic of education tax credits, and it is the activities of the Palestinian Au- that we had a discourse this evening an innovative idea and a way to try to thority in terms of some of the behav- with our colleagues who voted against get new dollars, additional dollars to ior of some of the leaders that were be- this because I do not think there is any children for the purposes of expanding yond human discussion. articulated, rational, moral position and broadening their academic hori- Let me follow up, though, just in against the support of Israel that this zons. terms of the Palestinian Authority Congress overwhelmingly and this I am one who believes here, Mr. itself. This is a reprint of a New York country has overwhelmingly done. Speaker, that if our children really are important, and I believe they are, that Times article April 20, 2002, and they b 2230 interviewed a printer in the West Bank this Congress ought to be prepared to who had an ongoing contract with the Their fight is our fight. The attacks spend whatever it takes to give them Palestinian Authority to, after every against them are attacks against us. the kind of quality education that they suicide bomber who was killed, to auto- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman deserve here in America, an education matically within several hours with in- from Pennsylvania. that is second to none. Unfortunately, formation about that suicide bomber Mr. HOEFFEL. I thank the gen- we do not have that today, yet we print up 1,000 posters to then be put up. tleman for yielding to me, Mr. Speak- spend almost every dollar we can This is just a sample form. That is the er, and let me make one more com- dream up here in Washington and take entity, the glorification of the suicide ment. from the taxpayers in order to spend on bomber is what we have seen. As the gentleman from New York education. We have spent considerable Mr. HOEFFEL. We face the reality of said about the misnomer of suicide amounts of money on the Federal edu- what to do now. There can be little bomber, the phrase suicide bomber sug- cation system, and that is magnified doubt regarding the complicity of gests one crazed person going off into a even to a far greater degree when we Arafat in the terror. He is continuing field and killing themselves with a consider the billions of dollars, in fact to call for martyrdom for the Palestin- bomb. We call what is happening in the trillions of dollars that have been ians, and in the lexicon of the Palestin- Israel the actions of suicide bombers, poured into education around the 50 ians, one who is a martyr is one who but in fact they are better named States and through local school dis- commits terror and is willing to die in homicide bombers because they are not tricts. committing that terror against just taking out themselves, they are At least at the Federal level, for the Israelis. trying to kill as many innocent people amount of money that we have spent, What the gentleman and I need to do as they possibly can. about $125 billion over the last 10 years is to urge this House and our adminis- That is the terror faced by Israel. to be precise, we should have better re- tration to clearly set out the condi- That is what she has to defend herself sults, and we should certainly expect tions that need to exist before Israel against. And we can clearly state that those results to be far improved over can be expected to go forward, before Israel has the right to self-defense. It is and above the indications of today. Our the United States government can be not for us to set a limit on that right. President understands this, and that expected to go forward. It is up to us to support her in her ac- was the basis of the legislation he per- We all want peace. There is no ques- tivity, to make sure she survives; and suaded this Congress to pass last year. tion about it. Even the Members that she will survive with our support. His first major legislative initiative voted against this resolution certainly f was all about education, and this was the core of his campaign for office. He want peace. There is no question about EDUCATION TAX CREDITS the motivation. The disagreement can proposed doing for the country what he be in how to get there, but what condi- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. managed to accomplish in Texas, and tions do we need to set forth? ISSA). Under the Speaker’s announced that was to first take into account the I have stated, too, I am sure the gen- policy of January 3, 2001, the gen- huge numbers of dollars that have been tleman could add, the absolute need for tleman from Colorado (Mr. SCHAFFER) spent on education and then start ask- the Palestinian leadership and the is recognized for 60 minutes. ing questions, like what do we get for Arab league leadership to renounce ter- Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, to- the money. ror and to recognize Israel’s right to night I want to talk about children and The governor of Texas at the time, exist as a Jewish state. the topic of education. I believe it is our current President, was led to estab- I know the gentleman has got addi- the most important issue that we have lish a testing strategy for the State of tional views on what must happen next to discuss, especially when we look out Texas, and that testing strategy has before we can go forward. I would be into the future of America and where been credited by many with raising the happy to yield back. we are headed. achievement levels of the poorest chil- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I know My colleagues who preceded me had a dren in that State. The President tout- our time is running out. I want to give very excellent discussion, the tenor of ed as a candidate the successes of both of us a couple of seconds to close, which I certainly concur with and Texas throughout the country, and the and the last two charts are directly on agree. And I guess I would ask col- American people seemed to agree with point on what the gentleman men- leagues to consider this same debate or the President. He came to Washington tioned. similar debates years and years from and suggested we should do the same Yasser Arafat in the compound spoke now, when the children of today are thing for the whole Nation, and the about sending a million, the English the leaders of tomorrow and are debat- Congress, by a pretty overwhelming translation is as my colleague so ably ing these important matters of inter- margin, agreed with him. Democrats pointed out, martyrs to Jerusalem. The national peace and security and all the and Republicans joined together to Arab word is ‘‘shaheed.’’ If my col- topics that we deal with here in the help the President pass what turned leagues were to ask any Palestinian Congress. out to be a higher set of expectations what shaheed means, they know that it I would invite my colleagues who for the Nation, a system of national means suicide bombers. It does not may be monitoring today’s pro- testing.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.132 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2449 I want to start there, because what tax credits work in a handful of States. this unlimited, of course. We have to the President actually proposed up There are six States, to be exact, that deal with some of the financial reali- front was not only a testing strategy, have tax credit legislation on their ties of the Congress. So this is a $250 that was just a portion, and in fact a State law books and they are seeing credit that will correspond to a $500 do- smaller portion of his proposal, but he the fruits of that. What I mean is they nation. also proposed greater flexibilities for are realizing that by manipulating the I have a cousin in Colorado Springs the States, and the most important Tax Code, taxpayers are eager to con- who is a tax preparer, and just a couple element, the core of the President’s tribute money to the schools and to do of days ago she asked me about this proposal, was school choice. Unfortu- so in a way that provides new kinds of proposal. And she asked, Will this ben- nately, the school choice provisions education choices to children who have efit me? Will I be able to contribute to were ripped out of the bill even before not had choice in the past. a school and get the credit, since my it came up for its first hearing here on Education choice is not such an im- children are not in the school any- the House side, and the flexibility pro- portant issue to those who are wealthy, more? This is something that appeals visions were removed too, by the time because they can afford to buy it. They to her, and she wanted to know if the the bill got through over on the other can afford to forego the property taxes, credit would apply to her. And the an- side of the Capitol, and all the Presi- the income taxes, the sales taxes that swer is yes. dent was left with was this the smaller they are paying right now, in generous And I think the question itself is portion of the bill which dealt with proportions, I might add, to govern- really what is so exciting about edu- testing mandates on States. ment-owned schools, and, instead, pay cation tax credits, not only in this pro- In order to get the institutions of the additional dollars for the tuition that posal but what we have seen by way of bureaucracy of education to go along it may cost to attend a private institu- the record in several States, and that with the President’s idea, even one- tion. So if you have money, school is parents and people in communities third of his idea, we had to feed the choice is really not something that is who are not even parents of children in beast a tremendous amount of cash. We out of reach. By if you are poor in the affected schools are eager and en- had to give more money to the Depart- America, you do not have school thusiastic about contributing to an ment of Education and all of the insti- choice, typically, except in a handful of educations model in which they fun- tutions associated with it in order to damentally believe. The notion of places where these tax credits exist; or get them to comply or to go along. But school choice appeals to millions and in some places where vouchers exist, as I said, if our children are really im- millions of Americans. It does not ap- which is something entirely different portant, and I believe they are, we peal to all Americans, but it appeals to than what is being discussed tonight, should be able to be prepared to spend most Americans. still a good idea but different; and in whatever it takes in order to improve So for those who believe that it places where private individuals have their education opportunity, and we makes more sense to continue shov- banded together to try to raise money certainly did that in H.R. 1. We ex- eling cash to the government, well that to provide scholarships for low-income panded the Department dramatically option is available. And in fact most in exchange for the new accountability children. Americans will be forced to do that That exists in almost every State, that goes along with it. whether they really want to or not, as But we have not lost sight of the core these student tuition organizations, as we do today. But it provides a second element of the President’s proposal, they are called. We call them in our option for those who want to try some- and that is the school choice element. legislation education investment orga- thing different, who want to try to by- Tax credits give us an opportunity to nizations. They exist in all 50 States pass that bureaucracy and get dollars extend education choice to more and today, and they exist because of the directly to children. more Americans and their children, generosity of many, many Americans So I am really enthusiastic about the and do so without threatening the edu- who want to contribute their earnings proposal, and as more and more people cation bureaucracy in any way, with- and pay back to society in some way learn about it and hear about it, they out threatening all those institutions that offers real hope and opportunity are joining up with the campaign that and lobbyists that have built them- for young children. we have here in Congress to prepare selves up around the rules and the red I have some letters from some of the the bill, to lobby our colleagues and tape and the spending regiment of the children who have benefited from these persuade them that this is the right education empire. It does so by bypass- investment organizations, these schol- thing to do, that the experience in the ing all of that, and in fact we are going arship funds, and I will read from some States that have education tax credit to continue to feed more money to the of them. They are pretty inspiring and legislation is an experience worth con- bureaucracy. That is really not in I think speak to why we need to be ag- sidering and something worth dupli- doubt. And I do not think anybody in gressive about achieving this legisla- cating here in Washington. the bureaucracy needs to be threatened tion this year. But what we are really I received a letter from somebody in in any way or believe that their jobs here to propose and to discuss is the Fort Collins, Colorado, they did not are somehow going to go away. On the legislation that is in the works right give me permission to use their name contrary, we are going to give them now that will be introduced within just so I will not, but in the letter he says, more cash. That is already budgeted a couple of weeks that will provide a one of my constituents says, ‘‘Edu- and that is going to happen. change in the Tax Code to make it cation tax credits have the greatest po- But education tax credits allow and easier for Americans to contribute to tential to significantly and instantly inspire new investments in education, these scholarship funds and to con- affect change in our current edu- and that is why they are so exciting tribute directly to public schools for cational system. As parents know best and why I hope a lot of people are pay- local priorities, for priorities that are their children’s strengths, needs and ef- ing attention to the issue because it is established by local school board mem- ficiencies, this tax credit would ensure a serious one. It is one that the Presi- bers or established by community lead- that money spent would be used in the dent has given his word that he is ers through the creation of these schol- most beneficial and targeted way pos- going to help drive through this Con- arship funds. sible. With this legislation, parents gress. It is a topic that has arrived on The tax credits work this way: for would be empowered to ensure that the priority list of the agenda items for every dollar that you would contribute their children are equipped with the our leadership, our Committee on Edu- to a scholarship organization for poor academic and educational tools nec- cation and the Workforce, and also children, or contribute to a public edu- essary to improve their quality of edu- members of some of the other commit- cation facility, a local neighborhood cation. Also, as this tax credit is for all tees, the Committee on Ways and school, you would receive a 50 percent educational expenses, parental involve- Means in particular, which deals with tax credit from the Federal Govern- ment in their child’s education would tax policy, and a lot of people around ment. So for every dollar you give to be fostered and encouraged. This bill the country are excited. the school, you cut your tax bill in half will ensure that economic consider- They are excited, Mr. Speaker, be- for the equivalent contribution. And ations will never again keep lower-in- cause they have managed to see how there is a cap on that. We cannot make come children from receiving an all-

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.134 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 important supplemental education at dream, and have that feeling that I am available to him was the one that the home. The quality of our children’s going to be successful in my life, suc- government said was available to him, education stands to be greatly enriched cessful because of what I am learning and it was not a good fit. by this legislation, just as millions of right now. In the past, my mom tried The teacher, pleading on his behalf children across the United States to put me in Catholic schools, but she goes on, ‘‘One day on the radio, I heard would be affected as well.’’ could not afford the tuition for very about a private school that works with Well, that is pretty compelling testi- long. Now I am in my second year in kids having problems similar to Joe mony, again from one of my constitu- the same school because of the scholar- Ray. Unbelievably, they were opening ents. And I may raise this with him at ships she has secured for my sisters another branch in northwest Denver in another time to see if I can use his and me. I will be very happy if I can the fall of 2000, and it would be located name publicly. I do not have that per- stay at my school and have the same relatively close to where Joe Ray lived. mission now, as I mentioned. But this good friends as long as possible. They After visiting the facility and meeting is the kind of letter that many of us are special, too.’’ with the director, I knew this might be are receiving here in Congress, and Sasha goes on, ‘‘I think school is im- a fit for Joe Ray, but there were so that is not the only one I have received portant because I have learned a lot of many hurdles to overcome. One of the in my office. Again, this debate is tak- stuff that I did not know. I have just hurdles was the tuition. Joe Ray’s fam- ing place in my home State, so people learned how to add, subtract, multiply ily was in the lower socio-economic are in tune with it there. and divide fractions. We will be doing scale and anything short of a miracle geometry soon. I know I am learning was needed for him to be able to attend b 2245 all of this because algebra is coming. I a private school. That is just what hap- As I mentioned, in some of the States think that might be fun. Going to pened. Joe Ray applied for a scholar- that have passed tax credit legisla- Blessed Sacrament is important be- ship, and received a 4-year partial tions, and the best examples are Ari- cause the work is challenging, not scholarship to this private school. With zona, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Min- easy. The most challenging subject is the help from his mentor and his men- nesota has passed a tax credit bill, too. math because of the concept of algebra. tor’s supervisor, the obstacles were What they are seeing in those States is At first math was easy, but now it is falling one by one. really dramatic and remarkable. Here hard. I really try hard to get good ‘‘Let me tell you more about the mir- is some testimony that was delivered grades.’’ Sasha goes on and describes acles. Joe Ray aced last semester’s re- in front of one of the committees that her experience in the school that she port card. His teacher says he is a won- took place in one of our States in was able to choose as a result of her derful young man to work with and terms of the impact that these scholar- scholarship. eager learner. The multisensory math ship funds are having. This is from a The reason tax credit legislation is program is helping him to remember student named Sasha. She said again in relevant to this student is because ma- his times tables, and his confidence is prepared testimony, ‘‘My family ap- nipulating the Tax Code to reduce the growing. He now frequently looks you plied for a scholarship for me to be able tax burden on Americans who con- in the eye when he talks to you. This is to study at the school that I consider a tribute to such scholarship organiza- just one young boy who is benefiting very special place.’’ tions will result in a massive cash infu- from the investment that scholarships Let me stop there. That really is the sion in America’s education system, made in his future. I hope this is of key because the definition of quality of and it will result in the same kinds of some encouragement to you. We at education today under the bureau- positive experiences for more and more Save Our Youth are grateful.’’ cratic model that we have established children across the country, just as the Joe Ray also testified before the Col- for the country falls into the hands of experience occurred to the student I orado legislature. He said, ‘‘I am really the bureaucrats who run the bureauc- just referred to. glad I do not have to go to my old racy. Let us say you have a 5-year-old Here is testimony from a teacher. school anymore. There were always that is going to kindergarten, or This was given to the Colorado State people selling drugs there. I was afraid maybe you have older kids and you legislature, testimony before that leg- to go to school because I didn’t want to move into a new neighborhood. You islative body. This teacher’s name is get beat up any more at my old school. call the school district and say, Johnny Maureen Lord. She is the supervisor for They gave me the answers to the CSAP is ready to go to school, what are my a group called Save Our Youth. She test,’’ which is the State standardized options? told the Colorado State legislature test. That is pretty common. I hear The first question you will get is about a particular student named Joe that not only in Colorado but in sev- what is your address. When you deliver Ray. ‘‘Joe Ray was designated learning eral States. your address to the person on the other disabled at the local public school. At ‘‘They were not very helpful to me end of the phone, they will say your ad- the end of his fifth grade year, he was with math, reading and writing. I did dress corresponds to a particular neigh- reading between a second and third not like my old school at all. I like my borhood school. If they have a lot of grade level, hated writing anything. new school because they help me bet- money where the school is usually bet- His distraction level was extremely ter. They teach me in a way that is ter, or if they move into a poorer high. To complicate things more, he right for me. The teacher is nice to me, neighborhood where unfortunately the had some fine motor problems. Being and there are so many other school records show and is amply dem- an elementary educator myself, I knew kids. I also like that I do not have to onstrated, usually means that the that Joe Ray would never be at grade switch classes. I like Dove Christian school is not a good one and not one level if he continued in the public Academy so much I want to come back you probably would choose if you had school system where he only received again. The new school I go to does help unlimited resources at your disposal. an hour of special attention during me a lot more. Dove Christian Acad- With a tax credit, the goal is to move each school day. His future looked dis- emy does different things to help me away from trusting somebody who does mal for accomplishing the basic skills learn. I read a lot better now, and I not know the name of your child with he needed to go on to middle and high think my math and writing are better, placing your child into a school that school.’’ too. I really thank ACE and the money they think makes sense for this child Let me point out that this experience they have given me. I am so glad I was that they do not know. Tax credits is not unique throughout the country, able to come to the school and learn. leave this decision to people who know but it is also not the rule in most pub- Now I have a chance to get a good edu- the child better, the parents. lic schools. I would bet that if Joe Ray cation and maybe even go to college. I Sasha wrote, ‘‘My family applied for lived in a wealthy neighborhood, that never would have thought of that be- a scholarship for me to be able to study Joe Ray would receive the kind of at- fore if it weren’t for ACE.’’ at the school I consider a very special tention that he needed; but Joe Ray Pretty powerful testimony in one place. It is special because it is where does not live in a wealthy neighbor- State that has an experience with edu- I learn the most and where I enjoy hood, he lives in a poorer neighborhood cation tax credits. We can do this for learning. It is a place where I can in Colorado. The only school that was the whole country. We have a chance

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.135 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2451 to accomplish this in all 50 States and D.C. to the Treasury Department. The teachers unions that are frankly the amplify the good record that is taking Treasury Department takes account of largest political influence in America place in a handful of other States all of these dollars, tracks how these and they are all a part of this process. across the country. dollars are coming in, so that politi- So when we come to Washington and This is a topic that is not one that cians, me and my colleagues in Con- suggest changing and improving or belongs to Democrats or Republicans, gress, we make decisions on how to amending in any way the flow of dol- conservatives or liberals. I happen to spend these dollars. We spend a pretty lars through this process, you get a big be a Republican, but this is a proposal sizable portion on the United States political fight on your hands. It is a that has been advanced by Democrats Department of Education. They occupy fight worth engaging, do not get me and State legislators around the coun- some large buildings. We allocate a big wrong. I enjoy doing it. It is the right try. It is supported by Democrats here. chunk to the Department, and it goes fight. My kids matter enough that I am It is one that has been proposed in my to those buildings two blocks away. willing to take it on and suffer what- State in the Colorado State senate, and Once it gets there, it is distributed and ever political consequences might a liberal one at that, and at the same redistributed and transferred to States, occur. But sometimes we win. Some- time was being carried in the State all 50 States and territories and dis- times we lose. Usually we lose. Any- House of Representatives by a very tricts, the District of Columbia as well. body who wants to change this system conservative Republican. At the State level the politicians there, usually loses, because the relationship It has the ability to bring people to- the State legislators, they divvy up the between these agencies matters more gether of different political persuasions dollars that come from the Federal to politicians in Washington and politi- because at its focus is America’s school Government as well as State and local cians in the States and ultimately to children. I have to confess when it dollars. They redistribute the funds to school board members than the child does down here in the bottom. I hate to comes to the education debate in Wash- the State Department of Education and admit that, but that is absolutely the ington, too often children are the last that whole bureaucracy. individuals considered. We talk about truth. I would defy anyone to try to them a lot, there is no doubt about b 2300 deny that and would welcome a vig- that. We get nice pictures of them up The State Department of Education orous debate on that point. here and try to suggest to the country gives those dollars to the school dis- Again, I am willing to admit we all and the world that the children are at tricts in all 50 States. In Colorado talk about the kid down here, but when the center of the debate, and I think there are 176 school districts. The the debate takes place on the House they are in our hearts. We care about school districts, of course, they are run floor it is all the people who run these agencies that count the most, unfortu- the kids, there is no doubt about that. by politicians, elected school board nately. They are the ones who are But by the time the bills make it to members, and they meet with all the heard the loudest. Their voices tend to the floor of this House and over to the interest groups that they have to deal drown out the child down here at the other side of the Capitol, the lobbyists with and they decide how to spend bottom and they drown out the expec- these dollars and apportion them for take over, and they watch every line tations of the taxpayer, too. item in these bills and make sure that the various schools within a school dis- Rather than try to tamper with all their organizations and their members trict. Once the principals and the this in a tax credit bill or an education are not affected by the ideas that we teachers and everybody at the school proposal, keep in mind that trying to advance to try to help children. The level have decided how to prioritize improve this system is an ongoing children are at a disadvantage because those funds, then these dollars finally function of the Education Committee they do not have lobbyists here. Their get to the child way down here. By the and we are working on that, but that parents vote for us as Congressmen and time the taxpayer’s dollar goes really is a separate debate than the Senators, and sometimes Members get through this whole vortex of bureauc- proposal that we are rallying around replaced when they do not fight hard racy and politicians, the proportion of now. Because rather than amend this enough. That does happen from time to money that actually makes it to the or change it or do anything to this, we time. The lobbyists watch much closer child is very, very small. In fact, it has are going to leave it alone and try to here. They fight hard to maintain and been estimated that somewhere around bypass this process with new money, preserve the bureaucracy and the 30 to 40 percent of the tax dollar taken not the old money. We are going to unions that go along with America’s from the hardworking American for continue to feed cash to this system in education system. the purpose of education ever makes it America. It is already budgeted this When you cross these powerful down to the child. year. Mark my words, when the appro- groups, the consequences are some- That explains the politics of edu- priation bill passes, we are going to times very, very dangerous because cation in America, which has as much grow the size of this bureaucracy be- they have millions of dollars to spend to do with the necessity of education cause it does not matter who is in against you. They have big political tax credits as the positive outcome of charge, it does not matter whether Re- campaign war chests that they use to tax credits themselves. publicans are in charge or Democrats try to persuade people that if you do I have tried, as many of my col- are in charge, we are going to grow the not persuade your constituents back leagues have, Mr. Speaker, to try to size of this bureaucracy. That is the home if you are not fighting hard change this system from within. I came track record. That is the way it is. We enough for the bureaucracy, for the in- here to Washington because I have got have got to accept that. I finally have. stitution or the union, that that means five kids of my own. I kind of feel that But I am trying to find a way to get you do not care about children and you my children have kind of the dead hand this guy’s dollar to that child and tax should be replaced. They have a far of government laying over their shoul- credits is a way to accomplish that. more successful ratio of replacing Con- der as they try to progress in the pub- Here is how the tax credit model gressmen who do not stand up for the lic schools back home in Colorado. And works. The hardworking taxpayer do- bureaucracy than the children do and so I wanted to come here and try to fix nates directly to the needs of a child. their parents when children fail to be some of this nonsense. I spent 9 years Again, they do this through a change the objective of education debates. as a State Senator trying to fix it from in the Tax Code, not a change in the Here is why this is true. This chart here down. We made some success, but education bureaucracy. Because the on my right explains how money gets this bureaucracy is large. Every one of Tax Code allows this taxpayer to make down to a child. At the top is a hard- these organizations has lobbyists and a donation based on what strikes him working taxpayer who pays his cash, a they have interest groups. The employ- or her as a good idea, a local priority, portion of his earnings through taxes. ees of the State Departments of Edu- an urgent need, and to donate to that It is not voluntary; it is confiscated cation and the U.S. Department of cause rather than continue to shovel from his paycheck. Those dollars are Education, they organize. The teachers cash through that other system I just confiscated by the Treasury Depart- in all of these districts, the National described, the bureaucratic model that ment. His employer is forced to send a Education Association, the American is Washington, D.C.’s education sys- portion of his paycheck to Washington, Federation of Teachers, these are two tem. When explained to Americans

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.137 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 across the country, this is what Ameri- education bureaucracy. They have got tion, not a government institution; it cans prefer. Taxpayers like this guy all these agencies and programs that gives scholarships out based on how have expressed to me, just as my cous- are called by their initials, these terms many people want to contribute to the in did last week, that even though she that relate to my kids that we do not scholarship fund out of their own free does not have children who are in use at home but if you want to be in- will as a donation; they do not have schools anymore, she would love to volved in discussions about this, you unlimited resources. They cannot give have the advantage of a tax credit so have got to learn another language scholarships to all of these kids who that she could contribute to the edu- that is kind of irrelevant and makes no want academic freedom, who want a cation cause in her neighborhood, for sense to the taxpayer up here at the little liberty in their lives, who want somebody else’s child, for a poor child top or the child down there at the bot- to be treated as well as wealthy chil- whose future will not be so bright un- tom. Once again, that is fine for all the dren are who can choose the kind of less we are willing to put the cash for- people who work in this system, but school they want to attend. So all of ward to provide a little freedom for the fairness in education should not be these applicants applied, but only a child, a little liberty that wealthy par- measured by the relationship between fraction of them actually walked away ents can afford. It is not just the indi- programs or States or school districts with a scholarship and ended up with viduals who can contribute. Our tax or individual schools. Fairness should some of the success stories that I read credit proposal also entails corporate be measured by the relationship be- about a little earlier. contributions, because we have heard tween children down here at the bot- The second chart shows us the dis- from businesses around the country as tom. That is what the tax credit pro- tribution of recipients, and it is broken well that if given the chance they posal really allows us to begin to do. down by counties. We can see that the would prefer to invest in an academic We get to start thinking about some scholarship fund, this particular orga- program in their neighborhood that is of these students that are referred to in nization, the Children’s Scholarship designed by a school board member this testimony I read. We even had Fund does a great job. They reach perhaps or maybe by a superintendent some of these students who came to thousands of children around America, or maybe by a church or a synagogue Washington here and testified in front but there is a lot that are just over- or maybe by a nonprofit organization, of the Education Committee. When you looked by this one organization. they would rather invest in something hear from the children who speak in What a tax credit will allow is for they believe in locally than continue to terms of their future and their hope every taxpayer in America to con- send exorbitant amounts of money here and learning about algebra and getting tribute to an organization like the Children’s Scholarship Fund. This and have it filtered through this proc- back to grade level and going to col- would be one of their options. As I say, ess that I described. lege, students who have been written And they like the idea that tax cred- off in the past, when you hear these this is a large one that has kind of a its allows us to begin to measure the kinds of stories, you begin to care national emphasis, but every one of our fairness in education by the relation- about the kids again. You do not care States, Mr. Speaker, has an organiza- ship between individuals rather than so much about the comfort of the bu- tion similar to this one in it, at least one. The State of Arizona has about 70 the relationship between these polit- reaucracy anymore. We will acknowl- edge that the bureaucracy is a big or- of them. ical entities. And like it or not, that is The reason Arizona, if I can use Ari- ganization. They have got lots of lob- how we measure education fairness in zona as an example, the reason Arizona byists. They have got a lot of political America today. Schools keep track of has so many scholarship organizations firepower. We are going to leave them how much each school receives. School in it is because Arizona as a State alone. We are going to find a new way districts keep track of how much passed education tax credit legislation to change the Tax Code and help chil- school districts receive. They compare 3 years ago. As time goes on, more and dren achieve their academic dreams. themselves to each other. Every State more people are deciding to send their has got a lobbyist in Washington, by b 2310 State tax dollars to these scholarship the way. Not the elected officials. I This chart is one that refers to just organizations to help children. The im- mean, they hire lobbyists to come here. one scholarship organization that ex- pact that it is having on Arizona’s chil- Every State has lobbyists back here. ists today, and this is the kind of dren, especially the poor, is rather re- The lobbyist’s job is to make sure that scholarship organization that a tax markable. In fact, it has been studied Colorado, in the example of my State, credit would utilize in order to reach pretty extensively. is receiving generally the same children. It is a rather large one, it is I just happen to have the analysis of amounts of money that Kansas is or called the Children’s Scholarship Fund. the Arizona tax credit plan, the Ari- Wyoming or any of our neighboring I pulled this off of the Children’s Schol- zona scholarship plan. This is a report States. You have got this 50 times over arship Fund’s website. This shows the that was written by 2 researchers, as these lobbyists are measuring edu- concentration of applications that this Carrie Lips and Jennifer Jacoby. In cation fairness by the relationship be- scholarship organization received from fact, Carrie Lips now works here for tween their political jurisdiction in throughout the country. The blue areas the House of Representatives and the their States. And then, of course, up are places in America where children Republican Policy Committee. What here at the Federal level, agencies and apply to receive scholarships from one this report shows is really remarkable. departments, they just do not like to nonprofit organization in order to at- It shows that between 1998 and 2000, the lose money. If a program received a bil- tend schools that the children and tax credit in Arizona generated 32 mil- lion dollars last year, the people who their parents wanted their children to lion new dollars and funded almost run that program want to make sure attend. This is broken down based on 19,000 scholarships through more than they receive at least a billion dollars concentration of students. I will not go 30 scholarship organizations. Now, that next year, too. And if they have fewer through the whole chart here, but the is $32 million in the education system students that they serve, that does not light blue is anywhere where you have of Arizona that was not there before. It matter. If they do not serve students from 1 to 99 applicants in a State; the is $32 million that did not come from well, that does not matter. They just red dots, these large cities, Detroit, Arizona’s public education system, but want the same amount of money or Chicago, New Orleans, we can see At- new dollars that came out of the pock- more, because that is how they get the lanta, New York, and so on, Wash- ets of Arizonans on a voluntary basis, plaques on their wall suggesting that ington, D.C., Los Angeles, these are because the Tax Code in Arizona makes they are good bureaucrats, good man- places where anywhere between 10,000 it easier for people to invest in the agers. These people work hard, they and 80,000 people who are interested in number 1, most important industry in care, they have been trained well to op- scholarships might live. Now, these are America, which is education. They be- erate within the system. In fact they where the applications came from, and lieve that in Arizona. Mr. Speaker, have got their own language. If you there is a pretty broad level of interest 19,000 scholarships in just 3 years. Peo- ever sit in the meetings that I get to from throughout the country. ple care about this. They have made a sit in on, you will learn about this Unfortunately, the Children’s Schol- huge difference in the lives of students whole new language that exists in the arship Fund, again, a private organiza- there.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 03:20 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.139 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2453 I have heard similar stories around children in these neighborhoods and reaucracy, to try to shape it into some- the country in some of these other how they will benefit from education thing that benefits kids in the end, it is States that have embarked on tax cred- tax credits, a proposal that is similar another good fight. I think the strat- it legislation at the State level, in to the one in Arizona, Florida, Penn- egy of this makes a lot of sense, be- Pennsylvania and Florida, just to name sylvania, and Illinois, and it talks cause we are not going to touch any of a few. More than 80 percent of those about how Colorado’s proposal, if it this. We are going to leave the bu- scholarships in Arizona were rewarded were to pass, would have an even more reaucracy in place. We are going to by- to recipients who were selected on the positive impact there. pass it through the Tax Code and allow basis of financial need. Every scholar- Here is one from the Fort Collins Col- the hard-working taxpayers to con- ship representative reported financial oradan, and this is probably one of the tribute to the academic dreams of need is considered in the allocation most liberal newspapers in the entire America’s schoolchildren. process. What I mean by that is every State of Colorado; in fact, probably in one of the organizations, I think there the country, and they agree. ‘‘Tax b 2320 are 70 organizations now in 2002 that credit for low-income programs are It is a good plan. distribute these funds, they all report needed.’’ Helping children value edu- Just as I close, in terms of strategy that financial need is a consideration cation and stay in school, and they for those of our colleagues who are in- of allocation of spending. The tax- talk about how Hispanic organizations terested in the legislation and have payers win in the end. They save and Hispanic leaders, minority leaders their staff members investigating it, money. First of all, the public school are rallying around this education pro- we have had all the meetings with the system has a little bit of a cushion as- posal, but there is a lone opponents. It Committee on Education and the sociated with this. The students who go says, ‘‘nor do we agree with Ron Brady, Workforce, with the Committee on to nongovernment-owned schools as a President of the CEA,’’ which is the Ways and Means and we are trying to result of the Arizona plan actually save Colorado Education Association, that money for the government-owned insti- is the local regiment of the NEA, the get as many considerations taken into tutions, and it is just staggering. In the National Education Association, and it account as we get the final drafts year 2000, in Arizona, 37,000 citizens is the largest political lobbying, polit- passed. We intend to get a draft that voluntarily contributed to scholarship ical special interest group in America, will move through committee rather programs like the one I described, and and very powerful. They have a good quickly. We have a commitment from again, this is just one State, one record of crushing bills that help poor our leadership to accomplish that in State’s example, one State’s experi- children like this. So that is the fight June and bring a bill to this floor. We ence, one more reason why education that is taking place in Colorado. Hope- are working with our friends in the tax credits need to be considered here fully, hopefully, the poor children will Senate as well, and we have some cause in Washington; one more example why win and the tax credit bill will pass. for optimism on the Senate side. It is, our President has committed to lend Then, here is the article from the again, because of the track record of his support and the power and might of Coloradan. ‘‘Bill-boosting education or- the States that we have seen and the the President’s office to get a tax cred- ganizations draws debate. Hispanics enthusiasm of so many outside groups it proposal through this Congress. praise it, but school officials call it and organizations that care about edu- Mr. Speaker, it is not just politicians detrimental.’’ cation that this is really a high point and children and the donors who recog- That is the debate I would anticipate that warrants real excitement. Chil- nize this. The media does too. Again, I here in Washington as well. We do have dren are going to win. Taxpayers are mentioned the debate that is taking support from our Department of Edu- going to win. The country is going to place in Colorado right now over tax cation and our leadership there. We win, and those are the kind of victories credits. Here are very liberal news- have support from our own President; we all need to celebrate and get behind. papers who almost always oppose we have lots of support here in the Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the rec- school choice proposals, either at the Congress. But once again, the many, ognition this evening. State or Federal level, but a tax credit many thousands of employees who plan seems to have some appeal, even work in these various political entities f among these liberal organizations. The and organizations, they are the ones RECESS Denver Post says in its editorial, ‘‘tui- who oppose these efforts to reach out tion tax credit laudable.’’ They talk to poor children in the States; they are The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. about how a neighborhood, in Denver, the ones who have expressed the great- ISSA). Pursuant to clause 12 of rule I, ‘‘a neighborhood rich in diversity with est amount of resistance here in Wash- the Chair declares the House in recess new immigrants, the home to many ington. It is the right fight, though, for subject to the call of the Chair. monolingual Spanish speaking children children. Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 22 and parents who need special education For those of us who came here to minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- services.’’ It goes on and on abouth the Washington to try to beat this bu- cess subject to the call of the Chair. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports and an amended report concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for official foreign travel during the first quarer of 2002, by Committees of the House of Representatives, as well as a consolidated report of foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for speaker-authorized official travel during the first quarter of 2002, pursuant to Pub- lic Law 95–384, are as follows:

AMENDED REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Don Young ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. Wayne Gilchrest ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. Collin Peterson ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00

VerDate Apr 18 2002 04:10 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 8634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.141 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 AMENDED REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002—Continued

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Vern Ehlers ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. Marion Berry ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Lloyd Jones ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Elizabeth Megginson ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Christine Kennedy ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Collin Chapman ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 William Sharrow ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Glen Scammel ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Susan Bodine ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Trinita Brown ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Art Chan ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Frank Mulvey ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile ...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 1/15 1/18 United Kingdom ...... 1,032.00 ...... 809.00 ...... 1,841.00 1/18 1/19 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... 211.00 ...... 468.00 1/19 1/21 Germany ...... 324.00 ...... 324.00 1/21 1/22 Netherlands ...... 220.00 ...... 220.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3 1,718.00 ...... 1,718.00 Hon. Peter DeFazio ...... 1/14 1/18 United Kingdom ...... 1,376.00 ...... 402.00 ...... 1,778.00 Commercial airfare ...... 4 6,157.00 ...... 6,157.00 Adam Tsao ...... 1/18 1/19 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... 211.00 ...... 468.00 1/19 1/21 Germany ...... 324.00 ...... 324.00 1/21 1/22 Netherlands ...... 220.00 ...... 220.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3 4,517.00 ...... 4,517.00 Elizabeth Megginson ...... 1/15 1/22 United Kingdom ...... 688.00 ...... 688.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3 623.00 ...... 623.00 David Schaffer ...... 1/15 1/18 United Kingdom ...... 1,032.00 ...... 402.00 ...... 1,434.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3 4,723.00 ...... 4,723.00 Stacie Soumbeniotis ...... 1/15 1/18 United Kingdom ...... 1,032.00 ...... 809.00 ...... 1,841.00 1/18 1/19 Belgium ...... 514.00 ...... 514.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3 4,794.00 ...... 4,794.00 Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson ...... 1/13 1/16 South Africa ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 1/16 1/20 Namibia ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Committee total ...... 37,998.00 ...... 25,376.00 ...... 63,374.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Round trip D.C. to Europe. 4 Round trip Eugene, OR to Europe. DON YOUNG, Chairman, May 1, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Larry Combest ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 119.00 ...... 327.00 1/12 1/15 Chile...... 888.00 ...... (3) ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 240.00 ...... 710.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia...... 542.00 ...... (3) ...... 542.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 119.00 ...... 327.00 1/12 1/15 Chile...... 888.00 ...... (3) ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 240.00 ...... 710.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia...... 542.00 ...... (3) ...... 542.00 Hon. Tom Osborne ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 119.00 ...... 327.00 1/12 1/15 Chile...... 888.00 ...... (3) ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 240.00 ...... 710.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia...... 542.00 ...... (3) ...... 542.00 Hon. Ernie Fletcher ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 119.00 ...... 327.00 1/12 1/15 Chile...... 888.00 ...... (3) ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 240.00 ...... 71.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia...... 542.00 ...... (3) ...... 542.00 Lynn Gallagher ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 119.00 ...... 327.00 1/12 1/15 Chile...... 888.00 ...... (3) ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 240.00 ...... 71.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia...... 542.00 ...... (3) ...... 542.00 Alan Mackey ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 119.00 ...... 327.00 1/12 1/15 Chile...... 888.00 ...... (3) ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 240.00 ...... 710.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia...... 542.00 ...... (3) ...... 542.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Jason Vaillancourt ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 119.00 ...... 327.00 1/12 1/15 Chile...... 888.00 ...... (3) ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 240.00 ...... 710.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia...... 542.00 ...... (3) ...... 542.00 Tom Sell ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 119.00 ...... 327.00 1/12 1/15 Chile...... 888.00 ...... (3) ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 240.00 ...... 710.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia...... 542.00 ...... (3) ...... 542.00 Stephen Haterius ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... (3) ...... 119.00 ...... 327.00 1/12 1/15 Chile...... 888.00 ...... (3) ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 240.00 ...... 710.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia...... 542.00 ...... (3) ...... 542.00 Hon. Charles Pickering ...... 2/3 2/5 South Korea ...... 436.00 ...... 7,195.00 ...... 7,631.00 Hon. Bob Schaffer ...... 2/22 2/23 Germany ...... 212.00 ...... 212.00 Hon. Eva Clayton ...... 2/23 2/26 Italy ...... 968.00 ...... 6,262.00 ...... 7,230.00 Committee total ...... 20,588.00 ...... 13,457.00 ...... 3,231.00 ...... 37,276.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. LARRY COMBEST, Chairman, Apr. 10, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Frank M. Cushing ...... 1/8 1/9 New Zealand ...... 100.00 ...... 100.00 1/10 1/15 Antarctica ...... 500.00 ...... 500.00 1/15 1/17 Australia ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,884.55 ...... 7,884.55 Dena Baron ...... 1/8 1/9 New Zealand ...... 100.00 ...... 100.00 1/10 1/15 Antarctica ...... 500.00 ...... 500.00 1/15 1/17 Australia ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,884.55 ...... 7,884.55 Jennifer Miller ...... 1/8 1/9 New Zealand ...... 100.00 ...... 100.00 1/10 1/15 Antarctica ...... 500.00 ...... 500.00 1/15 1/17 Australia ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,884.55 ...... 7,884.55 Dale Oak ...... 1/8 1/9 New Zealand ...... 100.00 ...... 100.00 1/10 1/15 Australia ...... 500.00 ...... 500.00 1/15 1/17 Australia ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,884.55 ...... 7,884.55 Joel Kaplan ...... 1/8 1/9 New Zealand ...... 100.00 ...... 100.00 1/10 1/15 Antarctica ...... 500.00 ...... 500.00 1/15 1/17 Australia ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,884.55 ...... 7,884.55 Hon. Joe Knollenberg ...... 1/8 1/11 Germany ...... 948.00 ...... 948.00 1/11 1/13 Belgium ...... 1/11 1/13 France ...... 1,047.00 ...... 1,047.00 1/14 1/17 England ...... 1,576.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,576.00 Hon. Chaka Fattah ...... 1/8 1/11 Germany ...... 948.00 ...... 948.00 1/11 1/11 Belgium ...... 1/11 1/12 France ...... 1,047.00 ...... 1,047.00 Part commercial airfare ...... 416.40 ...... 416.40 Americo S. Miconi ...... 1/8 1/11 Germany ...... 948.00 ...... (3) ...... 948.00 1/11 1/11 Belgium ...... 1/11 1/13 France ...... 1,047.00 ...... 1,047.00 1/14 1/17 England ...... 1,576.00 ...... 1,576.00 Part commercial airfare ...... 2,768.83 ...... 2,768.83 ...... 136.60 ...... 136.60 Hon. Bud Cramer ...... 4 12/29 4 12/31 Belgium ...... 514.00 ...... (3) ...... 514.00 4 12/31 1/3 Germany ...... 798.00 ...... 798.00 1/3 1/5 Czech. Republic ...... 606.00 ...... 606.00 1/5 1/7 Hungary ...... 568.00 ...... 568.00 1/7 1/9 Austria ...... 392.00 ...... 392.00 1/9 1/13 United Kingdom ...... 1,376.00 ...... 1,376.00 Hon. Todd Tiahrt ...... 4 12/30 1/2 Phillippines ...... 582.00 ...... (3) ...... 582.00 1/02 1/03 USA ...... 194.00 ...... 194.00 Commercial airfare ...... 4,539.60 ...... 4,539.60 ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Hon. Jim Kolbe ...... 1/12 1/13 Uzbekistan ...... 260.00 ...... 260.00 1/13 1/14 Tajikistan ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 1/14 1/17 Pakistan ...... 870.00 ...... 870.00 1/17 1/19 Italy ...... 516.00 ...... 516.00 Hon. Jack Kingston ...... 1/12 1/13 Uzbekistan ...... 320.000 ...... (3) ...... 320.00 1/13 1/17 Pakistan ...... 860.00 ...... 860.00 1/17 1/19 Italy ...... 720.00 ...... (3) ...... 720.00 Hon. John E. Sununu ...... 1/12 1/13 Uzbekistan ...... 320.00 ...... 320.00 1/13 1/17 Pakistan ...... 860.00 ...... 860.00 1/17 1/19 Italy ...... 720.00 ...... (3) ...... 720.00 Hon. Maurice D. Hinchey ...... 1/12 1/13 Uzbekistan ...... 320.00 ...... 320.00 1/13 1/17 Pakistan ...... 860.00 ...... 860.00 1/17 1/19 Italy ...... 720.00 ...... (3) ...... 720.00 Hon. Roger Wicker ...... 1/12 1/13 Uzbekistan ...... 320.00 ...... 320.00 1/13 1/17 Pakistan ...... 860.00 ...... 860.00 1/17 1/19 Italy ...... 720.00 ...... (3) ...... 720.00 Charles Flickner ...... 1/12 1/13 Uzbekistan ...... 260.00 ...... 260.00 1/13 1/14 Tajikistan ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 1/14 1/17 Pakistan ...... 870.00 ...... 870.00 1/17 1/19 Italy ...... 516.00 ...... (3) ...... 516.00 Alice E.H. Grant ...... 1/10 4 1/13 Uzbekistan ...... 1,000.00 ...... 1,000.00 1/13 1/17 Pakistan...... 860.00 ...... 860.00 1/18 1/19 Italy...... 360.00 ...... (3) ...... 360.00 Mark Murray ...... 1/10 4 1/13 Uzbekistan ...... 1,000.00 ...... 1,000.00 1/13 1/17 Pakistan...... 860.00 ...... 860.00 1/18 1/19 Italy...... 360.00 ...... (3) ...... 360.00 Michael Stephens ...... 1/20 1/24 France ...... 1,196.00 ...... 1,196.00 1/24 1/27 England...... 1,032.00 ...... 1,032.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Commercial airfare ...... 707.00 ...... 707.00 ...... 232.00 ...... 232.00 Hon. David L. Hobson ...... 1/24 1/27 Turkey ...... 150.00 ...... 150.00 Commercial airfare ...... 4,963.66 ...... 4,963.66 Brian Potts ...... 1/24 1/27 Turkey ...... 150.00 ...... 150.00 Commercial airfare ...... 4,963.66 ...... 4,963.66 Thoms Forham ...... 1/24 1/27 Turkey ...... 150.00 ...... 150.00 ...... 65.00 ...... 65.00 Commercial airfare ...... 4,963.66 ...... 4,963.66 James W. Dyer ...... 2/15 2/19 Colombia ...... 984.00 ...... 984.00 2/19 2/23 Peru...... 944.00 ...... 944.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3,058.78 ...... 3,058.78 Therese McAuliffe ...... 2/15 2/19 Colombia ...... 984.00 ...... 984.00 2/19 2/23 Peru...... 944.00 ...... 944.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3,058.78 ...... 3,058.78 John T. Blazey ...... 2/18 2/23 Peru ...... 1,179.00 ...... 1,179.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3,749.78 ...... 3,794.78 Scott Lilly ...... 2/15 2/19 Colombia ...... 984.00 ...... 984.00 2/19 2/23 Peru...... 944.00 ...... 944.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3,058.78 ...... 3,058.78 Mark Murray ...... 2/15 2/19 Colombia ...... 984.00 ...... 984.00 2/19 2/23 Peru...... 944.00 ...... 944.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3,058.78 ...... 3,058.78 Christine R. Kojac ...... 2/8 2/9 Botswana ...... 120.00 ...... 120.00 2/9 2/14 South Africa...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,552.74 ...... 7,552.74 Hon. Roger F. Wicker ...... 2/2 2/5 South Korea ...... 436.00 ...... 7,197.00 ...... 436.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,197.00 ...... 7,197.00 Richard E. Efford ...... 2/17 2/25 France ...... 2,100.00 ...... 2,100.00 Commercial airfare ...... 793.36 ...... 793.36 ...... 54.07 ...... 54.07 Hon. Don Sherwood ...... 2/18 2/21 Moscow ...... 1,032.00 ...... 1,032.00 2/21 2/23 Germany...... 398.00 ...... (3) ...... 398.00 Part commercial airfare ...... 571.30 ...... 571.30 Hon. Maurice Hinchey ...... 2/17 2/21 Italy ...... 1,110.00 ...... 1,110.00 Hon. Carrie P. Meek ...... 2/20 2/22 Haiti ...... 675.00 ...... (3) ...... 675.00 Commercial airfare ...... 457.50 ...... 457.40 Hon. Jim Kolbe ...... 3/21 3/23 Mexico ...... 425.00 ...... 425.00 Commecial airfare ...... 1,743.96 ...... 1,743.96 Committee total ...... 51,354.00 ...... 98,843.99 ...... 150,197.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 Reflects fiscal year 2001. BILL YOUNG, Chairman, Apr. 25, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Ernie Fletcher ...... 3/22 3/23 Brussels, Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 3/23 3/26 London, England ...... 1,032.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,032.00 3/26 3/29 Berlin, Germany ...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 852.00 Committee total ...... 2,141.00 ...... 2,141.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. JIM NUSSLE, Chairman, Apr. 26, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon 34 ...... 1/8 1/11 Germany...... 948.00 ...... (5) ...... 948.00 1/11 1/11 Belgium...... 147.48 ...... 147.48 1/11 1/13 France...... 1,047.00 ...... 1,047.00 1/11 1/17 England...... 1,576.00 ...... 2,346.66 ...... 3,922.66 Committee total ...... 3,571.00 ...... 2,494.00 ...... 6,065.14 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Other foreign travel for March 2002 is not available at this time. We will send you an amended copy when available. 4 To participate in CODEL Knollenberg. 5 Military air transportation. JOHN BOEHNER, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2002

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Charles Bass ...... 1/25 1/25 Gauntanamo Bay Cuba ......

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Greg Walden ...... 1/25 1/25 Gauntanamo Bay Cuba ...... Hon. Peter Deutsch ...... 1/6 1/11 Israel ...... 1,248.00 ...... 4,433.75 ...... 5,681.75 Hon. Charlie Norwood ...... 1/11 1/12 Brazil ...... 208.00 ...... 208.00 1/12 1/15 Chile ...... 888.00 ...... 888.00 1/15 1/17 Brazil ...... 470.00 ...... 470.00 1/17 1/19 Colombia ...... 542.00 ...... 542.00 Hon. Nathan Deal ...... 1/9 1/10 Nicaragua ...... 201.00 ...... 201.00 1/10 1/13 Colombia ...... 331.00 ...... 331.00 1/13 1/16 Paraguay ...... 711.00 ...... 711.00 1/16 1/18 Ecuador/Curacao ...... Hon. George Radanovich ...... 2/18 2/18 Canada ...... 774.20 ...... 774.20 Damon Nelson, Radanovich Staff ...... 2/18 2/18 Canada ...... 777.47 ...... 777.47 Committee total ...... 4,599.00 ...... 5,985.42 ...... 10,584.42 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. BILLY TAUZIN, Chairman, Apr. 23, 2002. REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002.

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Barney Frank ...... 1/6 1/13 Israel ...... 2,684.00 ...... 3,333.70 ...... 6,017.70 Hon. Mark Green ...... 1/13 1/16 South Africa ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 1/15 1/15 Lesotho...... 1/16 1/20 Namibia...... 476.00 ...... 8,116.51 ...... 8,592.51 Hon. Vito Fossella ...... 1/25 1/25 Cuba ...... (3) ...... Hon. Bernard Sanders ...... 2/15 2/16 Netherlands ...... 198.00 ...... (3) ...... 198.00 2/16 2/16 Belarus...... (3) ...... 2/16 2/21 Russia...... 1,720.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,720.00 2/21 2/23 Germany...... 398.00 ...... (3) ...... 398.00 Hon. Michael Oxley ...... 3/22 3/23 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 3/23 3/26 England...... 1,032.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,032.00 3/26 3/29 Germany...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 852.00 Hon. Melvin Watt ...... 3/22 3/23 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 3/23 3/26 England...... 1,032.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,032.00 3/26 3/29 Germany...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 852.00 Terry Haines ...... 3/22 3/23 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 2/23 3/26 England...... 1,032.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,032.00 3/26 3/29 Germany...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 James K. Conzelman ...... 3/22 3/23 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 3/23 3/26 England...... 1,032.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,032.00 3/26 3/29 Germany...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 852.00 Robert Gordon ...... 3/22 3/23 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 3/23 3/26 England...... 1,032.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,032.00 3/26 3/29 Germany...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 852.00 Paul Kangas ...... 3/22 3/23 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 3/23 3/26 England...... 1,032.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,032.00 3/26 3/29 Germany...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 852.00 Carter K. McDowell ...... 3/22 3/23 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 3/23 3/26 England...... 1,032.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,032.00 3/26 3/29 Germany...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 852.00 Patricia A. Lord ...... 3/22 3/23 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 3/23 3/26 England...... 1,032.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,032.00 3/26 3/29 Germany...... 852.00 ...... (3) ...... 852.00 Hon. John LaFalce ...... 3/22 3/23 Belgium ...... 257.00 ...... (3) ...... 257.00 3/23 3/26 England...... 1,032.00 ...... 863.60 ...... 1,895.60 Committee total ...... 24,457.00 ...... 12,313.81 ...... 36,770.81 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. MICHAEL G. OXLEY, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2002. REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 Gilbert Macklin ...... 1/14 1/18 Colombia ...... 984.00 ...... 1,994.00 ...... Marc Chretien ...... 1/14 1/18 Colombia ...... 984.00 ...... 1,994.00 ...... Kevin Long ...... 1/3 1/5 Venezuela ...... 757.00 ...... 2369.00 ...... 1/5 1/10 Colombia...... 1,293.50 ...... Christopher Donesa ...... 1/6 1/10 Colombia ...... 920.50 ...... 3,000.00 ...... Hon. Christopher Shays ...... 1/7 1/8 Turkey ...... 468.00 ...... 5,941.00 ...... 1/8 1/10 Israel...... 894.00 ...... 237.25 ...... Lawrence Halloran ...... 1/7 1/8 Turkey ...... 468.00 ...... 5,933.71 ...... 1/8 1/10 Israel...... 894.00 ...... 237.25 ...... Nicholas Palarino ...... 1/7 1/8 Turkey ...... 468.00 ...... 5,933.71 ...... 1/8 1/10 Israel...... 894.00 ...... 237.25 ...... Dave Rapallo ...... 1/7 1/8 Turkey ...... 468.00 ...... 5,933.71 ...... Israel ...... 894.00 ...... 237.25 ...... Thomas Costa ...... 1/20 1/26 Bolivia ...... 1,023.00 ...... 2,988.00 ...... Dave Rapallo ...... 1/20 1/26 Bolivia ...... 1,023.00 ...... 2,988.00 ...... Hon. Ron Lewis ...... 2/16 2/21 Russia ...... 1,720.00 ...... 2/21 2/23 Germany...... 398.00 ...... 2/23 2/25 Netherlands...... 198.00 ...... Hon. Todd Russell Platts ...... 2/23 2/25 Germany ...... 424.00 ...... 1,025.98 ...... Hon. Sharon Pinkerton ...... 1/16 1/18 England ...... 688.00 ...... 4,973.00 ...... 1/18 1/19 Belgium...... 257.00 ...... 1/19 1/21 Germany...... 324.00 ...... 1/21 1/22 The Netherlands...... 220.00 ...... Committee total ...... 16,662.00 ...... 45,074.11 ...... 949.00 ...... 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. DAN BURTON, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2002.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

David Abramowitz ...... 1/13 1/16 Korea ...... 614.00 ...... 614.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong...... 280.00 ...... 280.00 1/17 1/21 Vietnam...... 491.00 ...... 491.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 6,233.91 ...... 6,233.91 Hon. Gary Ackerman ...... 1/5 1/6 Jordan ...... 235.00 ...... 235.00 1/5 1/11 Israel...... 1,598.00 ...... 1,598.00 ...... 5,835.95 ...... 5,835.95 David Adams ...... 1/5 1/6 Jordan ...... 235.00 ...... 235.00 1/5 1/11 Israel...... 1,598.00 ...... 1,598.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 6,841.15 ...... 6,841.15 2/15 2/20 India...... 1,300.00 ...... 1,300.00 2/21 2/24 Pakistan...... 636.00 ...... 636.00 2/24 2/25 United Kingdom...... 294.00 ...... 294.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 7,330.17 ...... 7,330.17 Douglas Anderson ...... 1/13 1/16 Korea ...... 872.00 ...... 872.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong...... 349.00 ...... 349.00 1/17 1/21 Vietnam...... 423.90 ...... 423.90 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 5,766.26 ...... 5,766.26 Hon. Cass Ballenger ...... 1/9 1/10 Nicaragua ...... 96.00 ...... (3) ...... 96.00 1/10 1/13 Colombia...... 623.00 ...... (3) ...... 623.00 1/13 1/16 Paraguay...... 411.00 ...... (3) ...... 411.00 1/16 1/18 Ecuador...... 94.00 ...... (3) ...... 94.00 Jessica Baumgarten ...... 1/9 1/10 Nicaragua ...... 201.00 ...... (3) ...... 201.00 1/10 1/13 Colombia...... 543.00 ...... (3) ...... 543.00 1/13 1/16 Paraguay...... 467.00 ...... (3) ...... 467.00 1/16 1/18 Ecuador...... 94.00 ...... (3) ...... 94.00 Hon. Howard Berman ...... 1/16 1/17 El Salvador ...... 213.00 ...... 213.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 2,427.50 ...... 2,427.50 Patrick T. Brennan ...... 1/14 1/16 Paraguay ...... 240.00 ...... 240.00 Commercial airfare ...... 2,036.30 ...... 2,036.30 1/16 1/18 Ecuador ...... 52.00 ...... (3) ...... 52.00 Malik Chaka ...... 1/6 1/11 South Africa ...... 422.00 ...... 422.00 1/11 1/14 Mozambique ...... 558.00 ...... 558.00 1/14 1/17 Kenya ...... 606.00 ...... 606.00 1/17 1/19 Uganda ...... 514.00 ...... 514.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 8,011.88 ...... 8,011.88 Hon. Eliot Engel ...... 1/4 1/8 Israel ...... 1,448.00 ...... 1,448.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 4,398.20 ...... 4,398.20 Hon. Jeff Flake ...... 1/13 1/16 South Africa ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 1/16 1/19 Namibia ...... 356.00 ...... 356.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 6,763.58 ...... 6,763.58 Paul Gallis ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/10 2/21 France ...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Commercial airfare ...... 2,866.16 ...... 2,866.17 Kirsti Garlock ...... 1/9 1/10 Nicaragua ...... 151.00 ...... (3) ...... 151.00 1/10 1/13 Colombia ...... 613.00 ...... (3) ...... 613.00 1/13 1/16 Paraguay ...... 367.00 ...... (3) ...... 367.00 1/16 1/18 Ecuador ...... 50.00 ...... (3) ...... 50.00 Kristin Gilley ...... 2/15 2/20 India ...... 1,100.00 ...... 1,100.00 2/21 2/24 Pakistan ...... 586.00 ...... 586.00 2/24 2/25 United Kingdom ...... 244.00 ...... 244.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 7,330.17 ...... 7,330.17 Charisse Glassman ...... 1/13 1/16 South Africa ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 1/16 1/18 Namibia ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 8,116.51 ...... 8,116.51 Matthew Gobush ...... 1/8 1/12 China ...... 1,180.00 ...... 1,180.00 1/12 1/15 Hong Kong ...... 1,233.00 ...... 1,233.00 1/15 1/18 Japan ...... 990.00 ...... 990.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 6,269.25 ...... 6,269.25 Dennis Halpin ...... 1/7 1/12 China ...... 1,316.00 ...... 1,316.00 1/12 1/15 Hong Kong ...... 1,233.00 ...... 1,233.00 1/15 1/18 Japan ...... 990.00 ...... 990.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 7,037.67 ...... 7,037.67 Hon. Earl Hilliard ...... 1/3 1/6 Korea ...... 804.00 ...... 804.00 1/6 1/7 Japan...... 278.00 ...... 278.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 5,871.41 ...... 5,871.41 Alyssa Jorgenson ...... 1/13 1/16 South Africa ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 1/16 1/20 Namibia...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 8,116.51 ...... 8,116.51 Trish Katyoka ...... 1/6 1/11 South Africa ...... 422.00 ...... 422.00 1/11 1/14 Mozambique...... 558.00 ...... 558.00 1/14 1/17 Kenya...... 606.00 ...... 606.00 1/17 1/19 Uganda...... 514.00 ...... 514.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 8,011.86 ...... 8,011.86 Kenneth Katzman ...... 1/5 1/6 Jordan ...... 235.00 ...... 235.00 1/5 1/11 Israel...... 1,598.00 ...... 1,598.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 6,841.45 ...... 6,841.45 David Killion ...... 1/16 1/22 Switzerland ...... 1,554.00 ...... 1,554.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 5,538.01 ...... 5,538.01 Hon. Tom Lantos ...... 1/7 1/12 China ...... 1,456.00 ...... 1,456.00 1/12 1/15 Hong Kong...... 1,233.00 ...... 1,233.00 1/15 1/18 Japan...... 963.00 ...... 963.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 5,815.17 ...... 5,815.17 John Mackey ...... 1/9 1/10 Nicaragua ...... 201.00 ...... (3) ...... 201.00 1/10 1/13 Colombia...... 663.00 ...... (3) ...... 663.00 1/13 1/16 Paraguay...... 567.00 ...... (3) ...... 567.00 1/16 1/18 Ecuador...... 94.00 ...... (3) ...... 94.00 2/18 2/21 United Kingdom...... 882.00 ...... 882.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

2/21 2/23 Austria...... 292.00 ...... 292.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 7,203.67 ...... 7,203.67 Pearl Alice Marsh ...... 1/6 1/11 South Africa ...... 422.00 ...... 422.00 1/11 1/14 Mozambique...... 558.00 ...... 558.00 1/14 1/17 Kenya...... 606.00 ...... 606.00 1/17 1/19 Uganda...... 514.00 ...... 514.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 8,011.86 ...... 8,011.86 Caleb McCarry ...... 1/9 1/10 Nicaragua ...... 181.00 ...... (3) ...... 181.00 1/10 1/13 Colombia...... 513.00 ...... (3) ...... 513.00 1/13 1/16 Paraguay...... 464.00 ...... (3) ...... 464.00 1/16 1/18 Ecuador...... 00.00 ...... (3) ...... 00.00 2/17 2/20 Haiti...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 ...... 671.50 ...... 671.50 Hon. Cynthia McKinney ...... 2/23 2/26 Italy ...... 968.00 ...... 968.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 5,628.22 ...... 5,628.22 Joan O’Donnell ...... 1/6 1/11 South Africa...... 422.00 ...... 422.00 1/11 1/14 Mozambique...... 558.00 ...... 558.00 1/14 1/17 Kenya...... 606.00 ...... 606.00 1/17 1/19 Uganda...... 514.00 ...... 514.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 8,011,86 ...... 8,011.86 Paul Oostburg-Sanz ...... 1/9 1/10 Nicaragua ...... 162.30 ...... (3) ...... 162.30 1/10 1/13 Colombia...... 176.70 ...... (3) ...... 176.70 1/13 1/16 Paraguay...... 450.90 ...... (3) ...... 450.90 1/16 1/18 Ecuador...... 16.60 ...... (3) ...... 16.60 2/17 2/20 Haiti...... 223.00 ...... 223.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 671.50 ...... 671.50 Stephen Rademaker ...... 2/19 2/20 Austria ...... 146.00 ...... 146.00 2/20 2/21 Belgium...... 207.00 ...... 207.00 2/21 2/23 United Kingdom...... 588.00 ...... 588.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 6,825.33 ...... 6,825.33 2/20 2/21 Belgium...... 207.00 ...... 207.00 2/21 2/23 United Kingdom...... 588.00 ...... 588.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 6,825.33 ...... 6,825.33 Francis Record ...... 2/18 2/21 France ...... 1,210.00 ...... 1,210.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 5,926.00 ...... 5,926.00 Grover Joseph Rees ...... 4 12/30 1/2 Philippines...... 607.11 ...... 607.11 Round trip comemrcial airfare ...... 4,718.50 ...... 4,718.50 3/21 3/25 Peru...... 790.00 ...... 790.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 5,387.00 ...... 5,387.00 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 1/7 1/11 Israel ...... 1,598.00 ...... 1,598.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 3,306.00 ...... 3,306.00 Hon. Ed Royce ...... 1/13 1/16 South Africas ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 1/16 1/20 Namibia...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 8,116.51 ...... 8,116.51 Thomas Sheehy ...... 1/13 1/16 South Africa ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 1/16 1/20 Namibia ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 8,116.51 ...... 8,116.51 Hon. Christopher Smith ...... 3/21 3/23 Peru ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 5,521.50 ...... 5,521.50 Samuel Stratman ...... 2/16 2/20 India ...... 965.00 ...... 965.00 2/21 2/24 Pakistan ...... 586.00 ...... 586.00 2/24 2/25 United Kingdom ...... 294.00 ...... 294.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 9,746.22 ...... 9,746.22 Valerie Van Buren ...... 2/18 2/21 United Kingdom ...... 882.00 ...... 882.00 2/21 2/23 Austria ...... 292.00 ...... 292.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 7,203.67 ...... 7,203.67 Hillel Weinberg ...... 2/18 2/20 India ...... 470.00 ...... 470.00 2/21 2/24 Pakistan ...... 561.00 ...... 561.00 2/24 2/25 United Kingdom ...... 294.00 ...... 294.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 7,834.34 ...... 7,834.34 Peter Yeo ...... 1/7 1/12 China ...... 1,456.00 ...... 1,456.00 1/12 1/15 Hong Kong ...... 1,233.00 ...... 1,233.00 1/15 1/17 Japan ...... 660.00 ...... 660.00 Round trip commercial airfare ...... 6,773.17 ...... 6,773.17 Committee total ...... 72,049.52 ...... 238,419.75 ...... 310,469.27 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 Reflects fiscal year 2001. HENRY J. HYDE, Chairman.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Anthony M. Babauta ...... 1/5 1/12 Republic of Palau ...... 1,900.00 ...... 5,959.55 ...... 7,859.55 Committee total ...... 1,900.00 ...... 5,959.55 ...... 7,859.55 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. JAMES V. HANSEN, Chairman, Apr. 22, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson ...... 2/23/ 2/26 Italy ...... 968.00 ...... 968.00 Commercial airfare ...... 6,221.72 ...... 6,221,72 Committee total ...... 968.00 ...... 6,221.72 ...... 7,189.72 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT, Chairman, Apr. 23, 2002.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 04:10 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 8634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.001 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

FOR HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. JOEL HEFLEY, Chairman, Apr. 23, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Don Young ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. Wayne Gilchrest ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. Collin Peterson ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. Vern Ehlers ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Hon. Marion Berry ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Lloyd Jones ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Elizabeth Megginson ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Christine Kennedy ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Collin Chapman ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 William Sharrow ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Glen Scammel ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Susan Bodine ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Trinita Brown ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Art Chan ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 Frank Mulvey ...... 2/14 2/17 Uruguay ...... 512.00 ...... 512.00 2/17 2/19 Chile...... 592.00 ...... 592.00 2/19 2/22 Panama...... 642.00 ...... 642.00

Committee total ...... 29,682 ...... 29,682 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. DON YOUNG, Chairman, Apr. 30, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Jim Gibbons ...... 1/7 1/15 Central/South America ...... 2,022.50 ...... 2,022.50 Commercial airfare ...... 4,597.49 ...... 4,597.49 Christopher Barton ...... 1/7 1/15 Central/South America ...... 2,022.50 ...... 2,022.50 Commercial airfare ...... 4,286.67 ...... 4,286.67 Brant Bassett ...... 1/7 1/15 Central/South America ...... 2,022.50 ...... 2,022.50 Commercial airfare ...... 4,286.67 ...... 4,286.67 Michele Lang ...... 1/7 1/15 Central/South America ...... 2,022.50 ...... 2,022.50 Commercial airfare ...... 4,286.67 ...... 4,286.67 John Stopher ...... 1/8 1/22 Asia ...... 3,177.00 ...... 3,177.00 Commercial airfare ...... 4,998.60 ...... 4,998.60 Hon. Douglas Bereuter ...... 1/8 1/10 Asia ...... Commercial airfare ...... 1,866.79 ...... 1,866.79 Hon. Collin Peterson ...... 1/9 1/18 Central/South America ...... 1,525.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,525.00 Hon. Saxby Chambliss ...... 1/9 1/16 Middle East ...... 2,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 646.10 ...... 2,666.10 Hon. Jane Harman ...... 1/9 1/16 Middle East ...... 2,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 646.10 ...... 2,666.10

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Peter Hoekstra ...... 1/9 1/16 Middle East ...... 2,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 646.10 ...... 2,666.10 Hon. Richard Burr ...... 1/9 1/16 Middle East ...... 2,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 646.10 ...... 2,666.10 James Lewis ...... 1/9 1/16 Middle East ...... 2,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 646.10 ...... 2,666.10 Wyndee Parker ...... 1/9 1/16 Middle East ...... 2,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 646.10 ...... 2,666.10 Merrell Moorhead ...... 1/23 1/26 Europe ...... 1,032.00 ...... 1,032.00 Commercial airfare ...... 6,247.67 ...... 6,247.67 Jay Jakub ...... 1/23 1/26 Europe ...... 1,032.00 ...... 1,032.00 Commercial airfare ...... 5,115.17 ...... 5,115.17 Michael Ennis ...... 1/23 1/26 Europe ...... 1,032.00 ...... 1,032.00 Commercial airfare ...... 5,115.17 ...... 5,115.17 Hon. Collin Peterson ...... 2/15 2/22 Central/South America ...... 1,746.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,746.00 Hon. James Gibbons ...... 2/17 2/24 Asia ...... 1,381.00 ...... 36.34 ...... 1,417.34 Commercial airfare ...... 6,720.93 ...... 6,720.93 Michele Lang ...... 2/17 2/24 Asia ...... 1,381.00 ...... 36.34 ...... 1,417.34 Commercial airfare ...... 4,631.11 ...... 4,631.11 Brant Bassett ...... 2/17 2/24 Asia ...... 1,381.00 ...... 36.34 ...... 1,417.34 Commercial airfare ...... 6,720.93 ...... 6,720.93 Christopher Barton ...... 2/17 2/24 Asia ...... 1,381.00 ...... 36.34 ...... 1,417.34 Commercial airfare ...... 6,852.19 ...... 6,852.19 Michael Meermans ...... 2/17 2/24 Asia ...... 1,381.00 ...... 36.34 ...... 1,417.34 Commercial airfare ...... 6,720.93 ...... 6,720.93 Elizabeth Larson ...... 2/19 2/24 Europe ...... 1,308.00 ...... 1,308.00 Commercial airfare ...... 6,834.46 ...... 6,834.46 Jay Jakub ...... 2/19 2/23 Europe ...... 1,032.00 ...... 1,032.00 Commercial airfare ...... 5,116.32 ...... 5,116.32 Committee total ...... 38,999.00 ...... 84,397.77 ...... 4,058.30 ...... 127,455.07 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. PORTER J. GOSS, Chairman, Apr. 23, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

FOR HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. CHRIS SMITH, Apr. 30, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO JAPAN, THAILAND, AND KOREA, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 8 AND JAN. 20, 2002.

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. J. Dennis Hastert ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Hon. Jennifer Dunn ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Hon. Roy Blunt ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Doug Bereuter ...... 1/8 1/10 Japan ...... Y86,645 660.00 ...... 660.00 Bill Livingood ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Scott Palmer ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... 204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 John Feehery ...... 1/8 1/3 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Sam Lancaster ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Chris Walker ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Susan Hirschmann ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Shant Ochs ...... 1/8 1/3 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Dr. Eisold ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Steve Rusnak ...... 1/8 1/13 Japan ...... Y204,534 1,558.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,558.00 Mike Stokke ...... 1/8 1/12 Japan ...... Y167,513 1,276.00 ...... 1,276.00 Hon. J. Dennis Hastert ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Hon. Jennifer Dunn ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Hon. Roy Blunt ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Bill Livingood ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Scott Palmer ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 John Feehery ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Sam Lancaster ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Chris Walker ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Susan Hirschmann ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Shant Ochs ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Dr. Eisold ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Steve Rusnak ...... 1/13 1/17 Thailand ...... B40,832 928.00 ...... (3) ...... 928.00 Hon. J. Dennis Hastert ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Hon. Jennifer Dunn ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Hon. Roy Blunt ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Bill Livingood ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 John Feehery ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Sam Lancaster ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Chris Walker ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Susan Hirschmann ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Shant Ochs ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Dr. Eisold ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Steve Rusnak ...... 1/17 1/20 Korea ...... W1,050,020 804.00 ...... (3) ...... 804.00 Committee total ...... 44,706.00 ...... 44,706.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Chairman, Feb. 18, 2002.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 04:10 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 8634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.001 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO BELGIUM AND FRANCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 16 AND FEB. 21, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Doug Bereuter ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. Michael Bilirakis ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. Paul Gillmor ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. Porter Goss ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. Joel Hefley ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. Steve Horn ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. Nicholas Lampson ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. Scott McInnis ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. Dennis Moore ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. John Tanner ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Hon. Tom Udall ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Michael Ennis ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Robin Evans ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 ...... 3 2,866.16 ...... 2,866.16 Charles Johnson ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Kay King ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Carol Lawrence ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Merrill Moorehead ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Patrick Prisco ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Susan Olson ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... (3) ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 Josephine Weber ...... 2/16 2/19 Belgium ...... 771.00 ...... 771.00 2/19 2/21 France...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 ...... 3 2,866.16 ...... 2,866.16

Committee total ...... 29,420.00 ...... 5,732.32 ...... 35,152.32

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. DOUG BEREUTER, Chairman, Mar. 19, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. WILLIAM JEFF KAHRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN DEC. 29, 2001 AND JAN. 4, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Jeff Kahrs, William ...... 12/30 1/2 Philippines ...... 582.00 ...... 4,528.70 ...... 5,110.70 ...... 150.00 ...... 150.00 1/2 1/3 USA ...... 194.00 ...... 50.00 ...... 244.00

Committee total ...... 776.00 ...... 4,728,70 ...... 5,504.70

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. WILLIAM JEFF KAHRS, Feb. 4, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. DANIEL F. SCANDLING, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 2 AND JAN. 10, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Daniel F. Scandling ...... 1/2 USA ...... 8,394 ...... 8,394 1/3 1/3 London...... 334 ...... 334 1/4 1/6 Pakistan...... 450 ...... 450 1/6 1/7 Afghanistan...... 252 ...... 252 1/7 1/9 Pakistan...... 524 ...... 524 1/10 ...... USA ...... 3¥200 ...... ¥200

Committee Total ...... 1,360 ...... 8,394 ...... 9,754

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Unused per diem returned to U.S. Treasury. DANIEL F. SCANDLING, Feb. 10, 2002.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 04:10 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 8634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.001 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2463 REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, HON. FRANK R. WOLF, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 2 AND JAN 10, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or Employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Rep. Frank R. Wolf ...... 1/3 1/10 England, Pakistan, Afghanistan ...... 1,226.00 ...... 8,394.08 ...... 9,620.00 ...... ¥511.00 ...... ¥511.00

Committee total ...... 715.00 ...... 8,394.08 ...... 9,109.08

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Unused per diem returned to U.S. Treasury. FRANK R. WOLF, Mar. 29, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. RICHARD A CARNE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 2 AND JAN. 11, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Richard A. Carne ...... 1/3 1/11 England, Pakistan, Afghanistan, U.A.E...... 2,200.00 ...... 8,359.78 ...... 10,559.78

Committee total ...... 2,200.00 ...... 8,359.78 ...... 10,559.78

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. RICK CARNE, Jan. 30, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MS. XENIA HORCZAKIWSKYJ, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 13 AND JAN. 16, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Xenia Horczakiwskyj ...... 1/13 1/16 Russia ...... 1,050.00 ...... 5,148.22 ...... 6,198.22

Committee total ...... 1,050.00 ...... 5,148.22 ...... 6,198.22

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. XENIA HORCZAKIWSKYJ, Feb. 14, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. DAMON NELSON, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED ON FEB. 18, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

FOR HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. DAMON NELSON, Mar. 14, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 15 AND FEB. 21, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Eni Faleomavaega ...... 2/16 2/21 New Zealand ...... 1,920.00 804.00 ...... 5,405.60 ...... 6,209.60 2/21 2/21 Apia, WS...... 45.00 ...... 45.00

Committee total ...... 804.00 ...... 5,450.60 ...... 6,254.60

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. ENI FALEOMAVAEGA, Mar. 27, 2002.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. ALAN M. HANTMAN, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 15 AND FEB. 22, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Alan M. Hantman ...... 2/15 2/16 Belarus ...... 226.91 ...... 226.91 2/16 2/20 Russia ...... 1,720.00 ...... 1,720.00 2/21 2/22 Germany ...... 398.00 ...... 398.00

Committee total ...... 2,344.91 ...... 2,344.91

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. ALAN M. HANTMAN, Mar. 19, 2002.

VerDate Apr 18 2002 04:10 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 8634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.001 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. JOHN CUSEY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 21 AND MAR. 25, 2002

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

John Cusey ...... 3/21 3/25 Peru ...... 641.15 ...... 5,419 ...... 6,060.15 Committee total ...... 641.15 ...... 5,419 ...... 6,060.15 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h JOHN CUSEY, Apr. 30, 2002. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 6788. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- President, transmitting the FY 2003 Per- ETC. ment of Transportation, transmitting the formance Plan and FY 2001 Annual Perform- Department’s Final Report entitled, ‘‘Ejec- ance Report; to the Committee on Govern- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive tion Mitigation Using Advanced Glazing’’; to ment Reform. communications were taken from the the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 6799. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 6789. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Maritime Commission, transmitting the An- 6779. A letter from the Chairman and Chief ment of Transportation, transmitting the nual Program Performance Report for FY Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- Department’s report entitled, ‘‘Effects of the 2001; to the Committee on Government Re- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Alternative Motor Fuels Act CAFE Incen- form. rule—Electronic Commerce; Disclosure to tives Policy’’; to the Committee on Energy 6800. A letter from the Office of White Shareholders (RIN: 3052-AC02) received April and Commerce. House Liaison, National Oceanic and Atmos- 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 6790. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, pheric Administration, transmitting a report the Committee on Agriculture. NHTSA, Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform 6780. A letter from the General Counsel, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- Department of Defense, transmitting the De- Motor Vehicle Safety; Prohibitions on Sale ment Reform. partment’s proposed bill entitled, ‘‘Repeal of or Lease of Defective and Noncomplaint 6801. A letter from the Deputy General Various Reports Required by the Depart- Motor Vehicles and Items of Motor Vehicle Counsel and Designated Reporting Official, ment of Defense’’; to the Committee on Equipment [Docket No. NHTSA-2002-12111] Office of National Drug Control Policy, Armed Services. (RIN: 2127-AI30) received April 25, 2002, pur- transmitting a report pursuant to the Fed- 6781. A letter from the Chairman, Board of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- eral Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Governors of the Federal Reserve System, mittee on Energy and Commerce. Committee on Government Reform. transmitting the Eighty-Eighth Annual Re- 6791. A letter from the Principal Deputy 6802. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- port of the Board of Governors of the Federal Associate Administrator, Environmental trator, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Reserve System covering operations during Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric calendar year 2001, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 247; cy’s final rule— Approval and Promulgation Administration, transmitting the Adminis- to the Committee on Financial Services. of Implementation Plans South Carolina: tration’s final rule—NOAA Ocean Explo- 6782. A letter from the Director (FinCEN), Approval of Revisions to the 1-Hour Ozone ration Initiative [Docket No. 010813205-2043- Department of the Treasury, transmitting Maintenance State Implementation Plan for 02] (RIN: 0648-XA74) received April 25, 2002A, the Department’s final rule—Financial the Cherokee County [SC-039; 043-200222(a); pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Crimes Enforcement Network; Anti-Money FRL-7202-4] received April 24, 2002, pursuant mittee on Resources. Laundering Programs for Mutual Funds to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6803. A letter from the Deputy Assistant (RIN: 1506-AA28) received April 24, 2002, pur- Energy and Commerce. Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Na- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6792. A letter from the Director of Govern- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- mittee on Financial Services. mental Affairs, Commission on International tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 6783. A letter from the Deputy Legal Coun- Religious Freedom, transmitting the Com- rule—Financial Assistance for Environ- sel, CDFI Fund, Treasury, Department of the mission’s Report on Sudan, pursuant to 22 mental Education Projects in the Chesa- Treasury, transmitting the Department’s U.S.C. 6433 Public Law 105–292 section 203; to peake Bay Watershed [Docket No. 020314059- final rule—Notice or Funds Availability the Committee on International Relations. 2059-01; I.D. 022602B] (RIN: 0648-ZB16) received (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the First 6793. A letter from the Chair, Commission April 24, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Accounts Program—received April 22, 2002, on International Religious Freedom, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mitting the Commission’s 2002 Annual Re- 6804. A letter from the Assistant Attorney mittee on Financial Services. port, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6412 Public Law General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- 6784. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 105–292 section 102; to the Committee on partment of Justice, transmitting the 2000 for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, International Relations. Annual Report of the National Institute of Department of Housing and Urban Develop- 6794. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Justice (NIJ); to the Committee on the Judi- ment, transmitting the Department’s final for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ciary. report on the Portfolio Reengineering Dem- transmitting notification that the Depart- 6805. A letter from the Director, Office of onstration Program; to the Committee on ment’s annual report on international ter- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Financial Services. rorism, Patterns of Global Terrorism: 2001, Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 6785. A letter from the Acting Adminis- scheduled for transmission on April 30, will final rule—Debt Collection Procedures (RIN: trator, Energy Information Administration, be delayed this year; to the Committee on 3150-AG80) received May 2, 2002, pursuant to Department of Energy, transmitting the En- International Relations. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the ergy Information Administration’s ‘‘Inter- 6795. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, Judiciary. national Energy Outlook 2002,’’ pursuant to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 6806. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 15 U.S.C. 790f(a)(2); to the Committee on En- transmitting the Pension Benefit Guaranty Department of Transportation, transmitting ergy and Commerce. Corporation’s semiannual report in compli- the Department’s final rule—Federal Motor 6786. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ance with the Office of Inspector General for Vehicle Safety Standards; Bus Emergency ment of Health and Human Services, trans- the period April 1, 2001 through September Exits and Window Retention and Release mitting a report entitled ‘‘Performance Im- 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. [DOT Docket No. NHTSA-99-5157] (RIN: 2127- provement 2002: Evaluation Activities of the Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on AH03) received April 25, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv- Government Reform. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ices’’; to the Committee on Energy and Com- 6796. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. merce. ment of Agriculture, transmitting the FY 6807. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 6787. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 2001 report pursuant to the Federal Man- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to transmitting the Department’s final rule— Department of Justice, transmitting the De- 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Modification of the Santa Ana Class C Air- partment’s final rule—Control of Red Phos- Government Reform. space Area; CA [Docket No. FAA-2001-10432; phorus, White Phosphorus and 6797. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Airspace Docket No. 01-AWA-05] (RIN: 2120- Hypophosphorous Acid (and its salts) as List ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- AA66) received April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 I Chemicals [DEA Number 1 98F1] (RIN: 1117- ment’s Accountability Report for FY 2001; to U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on AA57) received May 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 the Committee on Government Reform. Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 6798. A letter from the United States Trade 6808. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ergy and Commerce. Representative, Executive Office of the cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation,

VerDate Apr 18 2002 04:10 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.001 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2465 transmitting the Department’s final rule— 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mitting the Department’s final rule—Elimi- Establishment of Class E Airspace: Elkton, Committee on Transportation and Infra- nation of Application to Remove Tobacco MD [Airspace Docket No. 01-AEA-27] re- structure. Products from Manufacturer’s Premises for ceived April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6818. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Experimental Purposes [T.D. ATF-478; Re: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, Notice No. 931] (RIN: 1512-AC32) received tation and Infrastructure. transmitting the Department’s final rule— April 29, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6809. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, and A300 B4-600R Se- Means. transmitting the Department’s final rule— ries Airplanes; and Model A300 F4-605R Air- 6827. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Revision to Class E Surface Area at planes [Docket No. 99-NM-86-AD; Amend- ment of Transportation, transmitting the Marysville Yuba County Airport, CA [Air- ment 39-12699; AD 2002-07-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Department’s Research and Development, space Docket No. 01-AWP-22] received April received April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Competitive Merit Review Selection and 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Performance Measurement Evaluation pur- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- tation and Infrastructure. suant to Section 5108 of the Transportation structure. 6819. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Equity Act for the Twenty-First Century 6810. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, (Pub. Law 105–178); jointly to the Commit- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule— tees on Transportation and Infrastructure transmitting the Department’s final rule— Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737- and Science. Amendment to Class E Airspace; 200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes 6828. A letter from the Chief Executive Of- Caruthersville, MO [Airspace Docket No. 02- [Docket No. 98-NM-196-AD; Amendment 39- ficer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit ACE-3] received April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 12702; AD 2002-07-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Authority, transmitting the Comprehensive U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fis- Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cal year ended June 30, 2001, pursuant to 31 6811. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); jointly to the Committees cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, 6820. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- on Transportation and Infrastructure and transmitting the Department’s final rule— cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, Government Reform. Revision of VOR Federal Airway 105 and Jet transmitting the Department’s final rule— Route 86, AZ; and the Establishment of Jet Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727, f Routes 614 and 616 [Docket No. FAA-2001- 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON 9559; Airspace Docket No. 01-AWP-02] re- Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-105-AD; PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ceived April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amendment 39-12703; AD 2002-07-09] (RIN: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2120-AA64) received April 30, 2002, pursuant Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of tation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on committees were delivered to the Clerk 6812. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Transportation and Infrastructure. for printing and reference to the proper cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, 6821. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- calendar, as follows: transmitting the Department’s final rule— cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Mr. BURTON: Committee on Government Inc. Models SA226 and SA227 Series Air- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737- Reform. Justice Undone: Clemency Decisions planes [Docket No. 2001-CE-47-AD; Amend- 200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes in the Clinton White House (Rept. 107–454). ment 39-12709; AD 2002-08-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) [Docket No. 2000-NM-73-AD; Amendment 39- Referred to the Committee of the Whole received April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 12704; AD 2002-07-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received House on the State of the Union. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mr. HANSEN: Committee on Resources. tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- H.R. 1370. A bill to amend the National Wild- 6813. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation and Infrastructure. life Refuge System Administration Act of cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, 6822. A letter from the Paralegal Special, 1966 to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- transmitting the Department’s final rule— FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- rior to provide for maintenance and repair of Establishment of Class E Airspace; EWT 4 mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- buildings and properties located on lands in Heliport, Honey Grove, PA [Airspace Docket worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737- 200 the National Wildlife Refuge System by les- No. 01-AEA-25] received April 30, 2002, pursu- and -200C Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000- sees of such facilities, and for other pur- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee NM-74-AD; Amendment 39-12705; AD 2002-07- poses; with amendments (Rept. 107–455). Re- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 30, 2002, ferred to the Committee of the Whole House 6814. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- on the State of the Union. cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Mr. HANSEN: Committee on Resources. transmitting the Department’s final rule— ture. H.R. 2643. A bill to authorize the acquisition Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, 6823. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- of additional lands for inclusion in the Fort Inc. SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes [Dock- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, Clatsop National Memorial in the State of et No. 2001-CE-17-AD; Amendment 39-12708; transmitting the Department’s final rule— Oregon, and for other purposes; with an AD 2002-08-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney amendment (Rept. 107–456). Referred to the 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to JT9D-7R4 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket Committee of the Whole House on the State the Committee on Transportation and Infra- No. 2001-NE-16-AD; Amendment 39-12698; AD of the Union. structure. 2002-07-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 30, Mr. THOMAS: Committee on Ways and 6815. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Means. H.R. 4626. A bill to amend the Inter- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infra- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the transmitting the Department’s final rule— structure. marriage penalty relief in the standard de- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model 6824. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- duction and to modify the work opportunity DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 Series Airplanes cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, credit and the welfare-to-work credit; with [Docket No. 2002-NM-35-AD; Amendment 39- transmitting the Department’s final rule— an amendment (Rept. 107–457). Referred to 12713; AD 2002-08-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777- the Committee of the Whole House on the April 30, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 200 Series Airplanes Equipped With General State of the Union. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Electric GE90 Series Engines [Docket No. Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on the tation and Infrastructure. 2002-NM-30-AD; Amendment 39-12701; AD Judiciary. H.R. 2624. A bill to authorize the 6816. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2002-07-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 30, Attorney General to make grants to honor, cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the through permanent tributes, men and women transmitting the Department’s final rule— Committee on Transportation and Infra- of the United States who were killed or dis- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777- structure. abled while serving as law enforcement or 200 and -300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 6825. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- public safety officers (Rept. 107–458). Re- 2002-NM-38-AD; Amendment 39-12714; AD cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, ferred to the Committee of the Whole House 2002-08-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 30, transmitting the Department’s final rule— on the State of the Union. 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Doug- Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on the Committee on Transportation and Infra- las Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Judiciary. H.R. 3892. A bill to amend title 28, structure. Airplanes; and C-9 Airplanes [Docket No. United States Code, to make certain modi- 6817. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2000-NM-324-AD; Amendments 39-12700; AD fications in the judicial discipline proce- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, 2002-07-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 30, dures, and for other purposes; with an transmitting the Department’s final rule— 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the amendment (Rept. 107–459). Referred to the Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Committee on the Whole House on the State 200, -300, and -300F Series Airplanes [Docket structure. of the Union. No. 2001-NM-189-AD; Amendment 39-12715; AD 6826. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Mr. TAUZIN: Committee on Energy and 2002-08-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 30, Division, Department of the Treasury, trans- Commerce. H.R. 4584. A bill to amend title

VerDate Apr 18 2002 04:10 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L14MY7.000 pfrm15 PsN: H14PT1 H2466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2002 XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the sideration of such provisions of the bill and 239. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of authorization of transitional medical assist- amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of the State of Hawaii, relative to House Con- ance for 1 year (Rept. 107–461). Referred to that committee pursuant to clause 1(e), rule current Resolution No. 9 memorializing the the Committee of the Whole House on the X (Rept. 107–460 Pt. 1). United States Congress to pass legislation to State of the Union. provide loan assistance to small businesses; Mr. TAUZIN: Committee on Energy and f to the Committee on Small Business. Commerce. H.R. 4584. A bill to amend title V MEMORIALS 240. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of of the Social Security Act to extend the ab- the State of Hawaii, relative to House Con- stinence education funding under maternal Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials current Resolution No. 13 memorializing the and child health program through fiscal year were presented and referred as follows: United States Congress to pass legislation 2007 (Rept. 107–462). Referred to the Com- 236. The SPEAKER presented a memorial allowing for the deduction of all travel ex- mittee of the Whole House on the State of of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Penn- penses from federal income taxation; to the the Union. sylvania, relative to Senate Resolution No. Committee on Ways and Means. DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE 97 memorializing the United States Congress 241. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the to honor Commodore John Barry as the first the State of Hawaii, relative to House Con- flag officer of the United States Navy; to the current Resolution No. 11 memorializing the Committee on Education and the United States Congress to introduce or sup- Workforce discharged from furhter Committee on Armed Services. 237. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of port legislation for the provision of emer- consideration. H.R. 4090 referred to the the State of Hawaii, relative to House Con- gency medical assistance for those workers Committee of the Whole House on the current Resolution No. 10 memorializing the displaced as a result of the terrorist attacks State of the Union and ordered to be United States Congress and the Department of September 11, 2001; jointly to the Commit- printed. of Labor to relax the federal requirements on tees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce. f the use of federal funds for job training and employment programs such as the Dis- f REPORTED BILL SEQUENTIALLY located Worker Program to enable the State REFERRED to address its unique employment concerns PETITIONS, ETC. Under clause 2 of rule XII, bills and in an effective manner; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Under clause 3 of rule XII, reports were delivered to the Clerk for 238. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the 56. The SPEAKER presented a petition of printing, and bills referred as follows: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, relative to the Legislature of Rockland County, New Mr. THOMAS: Committee on Ways and Senate Resolution No. 155 memorializing the York, relative to Resolution No. 21 peti- Means. H.R. 4090. A bill to reauthorize and United States Congress that locating a large tioning the United States Congress to au- improve the program of block grants to housing development within the boundaries thorize the County of Rockland to call for States for temporary assistance for needy of the Valley Forge National Historic Park the immediate closure of the Indian Point families, and for other purposes, with an is against the spirit of the original convey- nuclear facility until safety studies are com- amendment; referred to the Committee on ance to the Federal Government approved by pleted and adequate security measures are Education and the Workforce for a period the Commonwealth; to the Committee on taken; which was referred to the Committee ending not later than May 14, 2002, for con- Resources. on Energy and Commerce.

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Vol. 148 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2002 No. 61 Senate (Legislative day of Thursday, May 9, 2002)

The Senate met at 9:30 a.m., on the The legislative clerk read the fol- opportunity to offer amendments. We expiration of the recess, and was called lowing letter: hope Members will do that. We also to order by the Honorable MAX U.S. SENATE, hope we can work on time agreements CLELAND, a Senator from the State of PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, on these amendments and move this Georgia. Washington, DC, May 14, 2002. legislation forward. This legislation To the Senate: has the interest of both leaders in the PRAYER Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, Senate. The President has spoken of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby about it often. It is legislation we have The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John appoint the Honorable MAX CLELAND, a Sen- Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: ator from the State of Georgia, to perform to move. And remember, a week from Hear God’s word in Proverbs 3:3–4: the duties of the Chair. Friday we go into our Memorial Day Let love and faithfulness never leave ROBERT C. BYRD, recess. We have a lot of work to do you; bind them around your neck, write President pro tempore. prior to that time, and one of the items them on the tablet of your heart. Then Mr. CLELAND thereupon assumed we have to dispose of is this legislation you will win favor and a good name in the chair as Acting President pro tem- before we can do other things. Noting the sight of God and man. pore. that, I look forward to a very produc- Let us pray: tive day. f Thank You, dear God, for this re- f minder of what is ultimately impor- RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING tant to You. We commit this day to MAJORITY LEADER RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME love You with all our minds and hearts. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- When love for You is our primary moti- pore. The Senator from Nevada is rec- pore. Under the previous order, the vation, life becomes a delight and not a ognized. leadership time is reserved. drudgery. The strain and stress are f gone. We are free to work with one f commanding goal: to do everything we SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS do to glorify You. Faithfulness flows Mr. REID. Mr. President, the Chair The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- naturally. We are accountable to You. will shortly announce that we will be pore. Under the previous order, there Help us to remember that every action, in a period for morning business until will now be a period for the transaction word, and decision is open to Your 10:30 a.m. today, with the first half of morning business not to extend be- judgment. Bless the Senators today controlled by the Republican leader yond the hour of 10:30 a.m., with Sen- with the profound peace of trusting and the second half under the control ators permitted to speak for up to 10 You completely and serving You with of the majority leader, or their respec- minutes each. Under the previous love and faithfulness. Amen. tive designees. At 10:30 a.m. we will re- order, the time until 10 a.m. shall be f sume consideration of the trade bill, under the control of the Republican PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE with 10 minutes of debate prior to a leader or his designee. The Senator from Wyoming. The Honorable MAX CLELAND led the vote in relation to the Baucus-Grassley Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: amendment regarding investors. Fol- f lowing disposition of the Baucus I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the TRADE LEGISLATION United States of America, and to the Repub- amendment, Senator DAYTON will be lic for which it stands, one nation under God, recognized to offer the Dayton-Craig Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, we are indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. amendment regarding unfair trade finally moving forward on the trade f practices. We will recess from 12:30 bill. I hope we can move quickly. It is p.m. to 2:15 p.m. today for our weekly one of the more important issues be- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING party conferences. fore us, of which there are many. I say PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Mr. President, there is a lot of inter- again, I hope we can take a look at this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The est in this legislation. There will be a bill in terms of what it is designed to clerk will please read a communication significant number of amendments of- do, and that is to provide for the Presi- to the Senate from the President pro fered. The majority leader has indi- dent an outline of how he may nego- tempore (Mr. BYRD). cated he wants Senators to have that tiate trade agreements and bring those

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. S4292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 trade agreements, within the guide- tain highway moneys are used for dif- SENATE AGENDA lines in the bill now, to the Senate, and ferent needs in Wyoming than in Dela- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I will the Senate can approve or disapprove. ware. We need to have the flexibility to share some general thoughts I have. It Negotiations have to be done broadly recognize those differences. seems to me as we look forward to the by two parties. It cannot be done by 535 The panelists who testified at this remainder of this session, the time is Members of Congress. I am hopeful we hearing on the funding mechanisms— getting pretty short. In a couple of can get down to the core issue with re- that is their job; funding of the high- weeks we will begin our Memorial Day gard to trade so that the United States way trust fund is what we rely upon. recess, and then we will be moving on can keep up with the rest of the world. This hearing addressed a $4.4 billion towards our Fourth of July recess, of Over the past 10 years, since 1994 shortfall in the highway trust fund course. So between now and the time when this trade authority has not been which is due to the negative revenue we adjourn for this year, we do not in place, countries around the world alignment budget. Economies are have an awful lot of time remaining. have moved forward with various somewhat lower, and these dollars are We collectively ought to see if we can agreements, and the United States has lower under the formula. We are in the figure out how we are going to accom- not been able to do that. Large agree- process of trying to replace the $4.4 bil- plish many of the things that have to ments were made by others. lion so we do not have that loss and be done. Obviously, that is the respon- The more amendments we have, the hopefully at least most of that can be sibility of leadership, but we have not more difficult it will be to get down to done. moved very quickly. We spent a very what we are really seeking to do, and long time on energy—6 weeks. We have In addition, however, the panelists that is to have negotiations which will spent more time now on this trade bill, detailed the tax disparity between gas- give the United States fair opportuni- and it looks as if the prospect is we oline and ethanol blend, gasohol. Cur- ties for trade. will be spending even more time than rently, gasohol is taxed at 13.1 cents f we had anticipated. and gasoline is taxed at 18.4 cents. This We have a lot of things facing us. I FEDERAL HIGHWAY TRUST FUND disparity is something that has to be hope we can wrap up the trade bill. I reviewed. That is where the money Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I wish think it is very important. I think it is comes from for highway funds. When to speak about a different issue that is part of our future economy. very important to all of us, certainly we have less money coming in, obvi- As we do these things, I hope we can in Wyoming where we have long dis- ously we are going to have less to have a little vision of where we want to tances to travel. As we say, we have spend. be when we are through. What do we low population and small towns with The discrepancy between the fuels is want to happen with trade, for exam- very long streets. causing a great debate not only in the ple, in the next 10 years? Do we want to Transportation and highways are context of the highway trust fund but be part of the trade process, with hope- very important to us. Highways, of in terms of our national energy policy fully having fair trade around the course, have generally been funded by a as well. Pending before the conference world which will increase our opportu- combination of Federal funds and State committee is the energy bill which has nities to export? funds, Federal funds being very impor- substantial increases and requirements Thirty to thirty-five percent of our tant and continuing to be even more for increases in ethanol, which has agricultural production has to go into important as time goes by. What we do merit. On the other hand, if that is export. As we do this, we think about with State highways and State high- going to reduce the availability of what it takes to accomplish that goal, way funding becomes one of the prin- highway funding, then we have to take if that indeed is our vision. cipal issues with which we have to a look at a system that allows that to We are going to be dealing with per- deal. happen. manent removal of the estate tax. That Several years ago, we had the 21st The General Accounting Office esti- has been promised to be one of the century TEA–21, which was an appro- things that comes up on the floor. So priation and a plan for highway fund- mates the tax disparity between gas- ohol and gasoline will cost approxi- we have that to deal with. ing. Last week, the Finance Committee Immigration and border security is mately $21 billion over the next 11 held a hearing regarding the status of out there. That is very important, par- years, and this is a pretty serious issue the highway trust fund. This highway ticularly important now because of ter- in terms, again, of funding our national trust fund, it seems to me, is terribly rorism, and very important in terms of highway program. important because as a member of the the future: Where do we want to be in Environment and Public Works Com- As my colleagues know, the Senate the future on immigration? How do we mittee, I helped craft this Transpor- passed the energy bill that mandates 5 want to handle these things? And what tation Equity Act, or TEA–21, as it is billion gallons of ethanol by 2012. are we doing that will cause us to ar- called, which provides more dollars for As a result of this, of course, we will rive at where we want to be? the States than in the past and has a have an increased reliance on gasohol. We get a little inclined to look at the very good distribution system which So we need to take a look at this. I am politics of the election and look at the basically allocates money to the States not suggesting any particular bias one politics in the Senate instead of having and lets them decide how those dollars way or the other, other than the fact a vision of where we want the United are going to be spent. that by making this change in the use States, our States, our families and our As we all know, TEA–21 most signifi- of fuel, we have a change in the rev- communities to be in the future, and cantly funded the Federal highway enue that will be available if we con- then testing whether what we are needs. As a result, people across the tinue to have the same formula for doing now leads us there. country had opportunities to improve doing that. The bankruptcy issue is out there. the surface transportation system to We have been talking about that for a make it safer and more efficient and to Gasohol, which of course is the eth- very long time. There are some real keep up with the times. anol, is taxed at 13.1 cents a gallon; gas problems that need to be resolved. We More importantly, as I mentioned, fuel is 18.4 cents. As to the trust fund, have not managed to get it to the floor. TEA–21 provided States and local gov- under the gas arrangements we have We do not have a budget. We were ernments more flexibility in control- now, 15 cents of it goes into the high- supposed to have a budget prior to now. ling the use of those Federal funds way fund; under the gasohol-ethanol, it We have none. The budget is very im- which, frankly, is one of the issues we is only 7 cents. portant. If we are somewhat concerned should deal with constantly; that is, in So we find ourselves with a substan- about spending and having an oppor- the distribution of Federal assistance, tial change, a substantial differential, tunity to at least limit spending and how we best do that so there is ac- in terms of how we will be funding our hope we can keep it down to a min- countability on one hand and on the highways. I hope that in the course of imum to get that job done, we do not other hand recognize the difference the committee activities we can take a even have a budget, and, frankly, there that exists in various places. I am cer- long look at it. is no sign of one appearing. May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4293 Whether we like it or not, we are The Social Security trust fund, ing up for Social Security. Should we going to have to spend some time on which many of us made solemn oaths not be thinking ahead, making certain the cloning issue. It has been promised and pledges never to touch, is about to Social Security is strong when all of that cloning and research—not an easy be invaded by both political parties at these thousands and millions of Ameri- issue—would be before us. this point in time because of the deficit cans who have paid into Social Secu- Then there is educational funding. we face. rity their entire lifetime show up and We talk about education all the time. We are in a deficit situation after say: I am here. I want to retire. Where We have not even gotten to that. That several years of the good experience of is my Social Security check? is one issue that is going to be out surpluses and reducing our national No, the President says: Think, in- there. debt and reducing the debt of the So- stead, of additional tax cuts. Certainly, we have the issue of rein- cial Security trust fund because, frank- Take a look at those tax cuts, inci- surance for terrorism, an issue we keep ly, we have run into some bad situa- dentally. If you happen to be making talking about, but it is still not here. tions and also some bad decisions. over $300,000 a year, those tax cuts for This is very difficult. We could not have anticipated the re- you average about $40,000 a year in the Nuclear storage is an issue I am cer- cession would go on this long, but it President’s new tax cut round, but if tain we need to handle. Obviously, has. We certainly didn’t anticipate you are making, say, $100,000 a year, it again there are some problems per- September 11, which has been very is worth $200 or $300 a year. So there is taining to that issue. One can ignore it costly to our Government. Last year a great disparity in who will benefit if they choose, but the fact is we do the President convinced a majority of from this tax cut. have nuclear waste stored around the the Senate and the House to vote for a But we know who will lose. The country in a very unsafe way and we tax program which, in fact, has vir- American families who have been need to find a place to put that, par- tually decimated the surplus which had counting on Social Security are not ticularly if nuclear energy is going to been predicted. The President said at going to have as strong a Social Secu- be part of our future. I hope it is. If one the time we had $5.2 trillion in surplus rity trust fund as they should have be- likes clean air, then nuclear generation so why not give the money back to the cause of the President’s last tax cut is one of the ways to do that. people? Cut the taxes. Why does it stay and his proposed tax cut. You cannot We spent 6 weeks debating energy. in Washington? keep going to the same well again and Now we have not even moved into our Some of us who lived through the again at the expense of senior citizens, conference committee. deficits of the Reagan-Bush era said go at the expense of workers today who, Frankly, I am a little disappointed slow, be careful, because the deficits dutifully, every paycheck, put their about the fact that we have all of these could return any day. You just can’t money down for Social Security and things out there, and we recognize tell what’s around the corner. But the now face the real possibility that when these are issues with which we must White House insisted we needed tax they need Social Security, the system deal. cuts—primarily for wealthy people. We will not be as strong as it should be. Appropriations may be one of the did that last year. It turns out this Let’s reflect for a moment also on most important things we do, not only year, instead of a projected $5.2 trillion Medicare. The Medicare situation is in terms of funding the Government surplus over the next 10 years we are one that is very troubling. I have trav- but in terms of giving great direction down to $1.2 trillion. We lost $4 trillion eled across my State of Illinois talking to where we want to be. The appropria- in projected surplus in 1 year. to doctors and nurses and hospital ad- tions process has a good deal to do with How did we lose it? For those three ministrators. I have talked to people whether we want huge government in- reasons: the recession, the war against who are on Medicare. They are con- volved in every issue or whether we terrorism, and the tax policy. So we cerned. They need to be concerned. For want to limit government. Appropria- find ourselves now trying to put to- reasons I cannot explain, this White tions has something to do with that, gether a budget and not raid the Social House will not take a serious look at and they are very important. We are Security trust fund. That is why we are the dangerous state of affairs when it not there by any means. tied up in knots. It was a tax program comes to Medicare. In fact, the House So we have a great deal to do, and I pushed by the President which came of Representatives recently proposed hope we can find ourselves in a position too fast, without enough thought. It not only cutbacks in Medicare reim- to move forward to accomplish these took away our surplus. It took the bursement for doctors but also further things. There are many more issues, I money out of our hands to deal with cutbacks to pay for a prescription drug suppose, but these have already been the challenges facing America. program. listed as things we are going to do, as I did not vote for it. I think that is Not surprisingly, hospitals have said has been said, before we adjourn. fairly obvious from my comments. But if you are going to cut more deeply We have some real problems to deal now, as many other Members of the into Medicare, many of us will be with. I hope we can move quickly to Senate, I am facing the reality we have forced to close. So in both Social Secu- address these issues and find some suit- to try to put the budget together, even rity and Medicare we have crisis situa- able remedies for them. I yield the floor. with this deficit situation. The Presi- tions looming and the administration The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- dent comes to us and says we need ad- refusing to show leadership. In fact, pore. The Senator from Illinois. ditional resources to fight the war when it comes to Social Security, the Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- against terrorism. He is right. He will administration is moving in the wrong sent to be recognized in morning busi- get support from Congress for that, direction, calling for permanent tax ness. both for the Department of Defense and cuts which would additionally threaten The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- for homeland security. Social Security in the future. pore. Without objection, it is so or- Of course that money is going to I will take just a moment on pre- dered. come out of the Social Security trust scription drugs, if I can. As I travel f fund because we are in a deficit situa- around my State of Illinois, I find a lot tion again. Many of us are concerned, of people, senior citizens in particular, SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE too, because the President has said: In- cannot afford prescription drugs. It is Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I lis- cidentally, I want more tax cuts. The understandable if you have taken a tened carefully to the comments of my ones last year were not enough. We look at some of the costs of the drugs colleague from the State of Wyoming should take last year’s tax cuts and now being prescribed. The average and the discussion about the Senate add on to them. If you look at the American has a hard time paying for agenda. I could not agree more. There President’s proposal, what it would do them. Certainly a person who is retired are certain issues the Senate should is once again threaten the Social Secu- cannot come up with the resources to take up and take up as quickly as pos- rity trust fund. make it work, so many people are mak- sible. We face some serious challenges, That does not make sense because we ing hard choices as to whether they fill not the least of which relate to Social are just facing the possibility—in fact prescriptions that the doctors rec- Security and Medicare. the reality—of the baby boomers show- ommend or ignore them or take half of S4294 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 what they are supposed to take. These Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask SOCIAL SECURITY AND WOMEN are tough calls for a lot of senior citi- unanimous consent the order for the Mr. CORZINE. Madam President, this zens. quorum call be rescinded. morning I rise to speak on perhaps the When we take a look at the issue of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- most important long-term domestic prescription drugs, it is not just a ques- pore. Without objection, it is so or- issue facing our Nation—the future tion of whether a senior under Medi- dered. health and security of our Social Secu- care would have accessibility to these f rity system. Today, I want to focus on drugs; it is a question of the price of proposals to privatize Social Security these drugs. Consider this for a minute. TAX RELIEF AND SPENDING and the special threat privatization The pharmaceutical companies are poses to women in America. spending a lot of money—you see it ev- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, in the Last December, late on a Friday erywhere you turn—advertising their remaining minutes over which we have afternoon, before Christmas, President industry and their product. They ad- control, I wish to respond to a couple Bush’s Social Security Commission re- vertise their industry by saying: We of things my friend from Illinois indi- leased its recommendations for put good research into new drugs and cated. changes in the Social Security system. we find cures. One was his being very critical of tax The Commission’s report did not get They are right. Thank goodness they relief and tax reduction. It seems to me much media coverage because of the do, and we want to encourage that. in a time when one of the real issues timing of its release, and I think that Then they go on, of course, to adver- before us is the economy, what could was obviously by design, if you read tise specific drugs. you be doing better to help the econ- the report. Take this drug and you will be able omy than to reduce taxes? I think that The recommendations of the Bush to hop through a field of flowers with- is why the President has pushed that. Commission are dramatic and dam- out sneezing. That is why more conservatives have aging, if implemented, for the future of Take this drug and you will not be pushed that. But to be critical of that all Social Security beneficiaries but depressed. when we are trying to do something particularly for women. They involve Take this drug and it will deal with with the economy seems to be a little deep cuts in guaranteed Social Secu- osteoarthritis. out of context. rity benefits—cuts of 25 percent or so Take this drug and it will deal with It also is difficult to wonder why the for those currently working and up to pulmonary seizures. folks who are the big spenders here are 45 percent for future workers. Undoubt- Take this little purple pill and go to worried about the deficit. We passed a edly, these proposals would force mil- our Web site and you’ll feel better al- bill that was almost $85 billion more lions of Americans to delay their re- ready. than the previous in agriculture. We tirement so that they would have the Take this Viagra— did not have any concern about that. ability to live their senior years with And so on and so on. So we have people over here who think economic security. How much are these drug companies Government ought to be involved in ev- Few members of the public actually spending when it comes to advertising? erything and everyone’s lives, and dol- have even heard of the Bush Commis- They are spending two to three times lars ought to be spent for everything in sion, and they certainly have not as much as they do on research. They terms of any program you can think talked or debated the recommenda- are spending more money on adver- of—and then to hear some concern tions. And fewer have any idea that the tising their drugs than on research on about the deficit? Commission is calling for drastic cuts finding new drugs. I point out, as we talk about prob- in guaranteed benefits, the type that I To put it in comparison, do you re- lems, there are two sides to these outlined. member Claritin, the drug for aller- issues and you have to take a little Americans need to know about these gies? Schering-Plough spent more look at what it is you want. If you plans, and they need to consider them money in 1 year advertising for want a better economy, then you prob- and debate them in a serious way, Claritin than Pepsi-Cola spent adver- ably need to do something about hav- making sure they know the implica- tising Pepsi the same year; or An- ing taxes be too high. If you don’t want tions of taking these recommendations heuser-Busch spent advertising to spend so much, you probably ought to fruition. Budweiser. Merck did the same thing to take a look at some of the spending Unfortunately, so far, the adminis- with Vioxx. bills that you are pushing. tration says it wants to put off any dis- So when the drug costs keep going up cussion of these proposals until after and up, it is reasonable for us to ask There is a conflict here, but to get up on the floor and complain about reduc- the election. That is unfortunate and, the question whether these companies frankly, it is wrong. We should be de- are putting too much money into ad- ing taxes yet wanting our economy to be stronger, to get up here and talk bating this issue openly and publicly vertising and not putting enough into before the American people, on the research; whether the costs are out of about a deficit and then be a great sup- porter of all the big spending bills— Senate floor and certainly before the control. voters in this November’s elections. there is a certain conflict there and I I think it is something we have to ad- To that end, I intend to continue to think we ought to measure a little bit dress. We have to address the accessi- raise this subject and its implications bility of drugs and their affordability what we want in terms of what we do for the American people as much as I as part of a prescription drug program. in the interim. can to make sure that the American We certainly cannot go the route of the I suggest the absence of a quorum. people understand what the Bush Com- House Republicans of raiding Medicare The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- mission is recommending to the Amer- in order to pay for a prescription drug pore. The clerk will call the roll. ican public. This Senator thinks it is program. That is what they have sug- The legislative clerk proceeded to too important to be decided among gested. call the roll. closeted policy wonks and politicians These are challenges we face. They Mr. CORZINE. Madam President, I in the dark of the night. are challenges which we are going to ask unanimous consent the order for Today, I specifically want to raise have to live up to, to make certain we the quorum call be rescinded. those aspects of privatization that are keep our contract with seniors and oth- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. damaging to women. I know this is an ers who are counting on Social Secu- CLINTON). Without objection, it is so issue that is near and dear to the Pre- rity and Medicare to be there when ordered. siding Officer. they need it. Under the previous order, the time Women have a reason to be especially I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- until 10:30 a.m. shall be under the con- concerned about privatization pro- sence of a quorum. trol of the majority leader or his des- posals because they would be among The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ignee. the biggest losers if Social Security is pore. The clerk will call the roll. The Senator from New Jersey. privatized and benefits are cut. The legislative clerk proceeded to Mr. CORZINE. Thank you, Madam As Joan Bernstein, president of the call the roll. President. organization known as OWL, notes in May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4295 her introductory letter to OWL’s Moth- of outliving your savings and, cer- That is the message all women and er’s Day report, ‘‘Social Security Pri- tainly, ongoing rising inflation. all Americans must understand and de- vatization: A False Promise for Privatizing Social Security would bate before the election. We need to un- Women’’: undercut many of the program’s bene- derstand what is going on with the Social Security is a women’s issue. I would fits for women, whether it is retire- Bush recommendations. We need to un- go so far as to say that it is the retirement ment security or the social insurance derstand what will happen if we follow security issue for women today. about which we spoke. and implement those recommenda- OWL notes that today women rep- Taking trillions of dollars out of the tions. resent 58 percent of all Social Security Social Security trust fund will force a I believe we ought to be looking for recipients—slightly more than 50 per- cut in these guaranteed benefits—25 ways of strengthening Social Security. cent. They represent 71 percent of percent or more, as I noted earlier, for We can deal with some of those from a beneficiaries aged 85 and over. current workers and 45 percent for fiscal policy standpoint, but we need to Without regular cost-of-living ad- those who enter the workforce later. strengthen Social Security, not cut justed Social Security benefits, more That is unacceptable. benefits. We need to deal with how we than half of all older women would be It will also undermine Social Secu- look at women’s participation in the living in poverty. Let me repeat—more rity’s role in the social insurance area, workforce and the calculation of their than 50 percent. If you look at Hispanic leaving women less protected against a benefits. women, it is about 68 percent. If you variety of risks in our society. We ought to be getting on with that I know many people around here are look at African-American women, it is debate now, before the elections. After convinced that we need to cut Social 61 percent. all, I repeat, the future of Social Secu- I note that Social Security is impor- Security benefits to make sure that rity is too important to be decided be- tant not just to older women but also Social Security meets its long-term fi- hind closed doors. This is an issue that nancial objectives and its long-term fi- to children and nonretired adults who affects all Americans—the financial se- nancial needs to deal with those pres- constitute one-third of current Social curity of all Americans, and particu- sures. Most Americans do not believe Security beneficiaries. These include larly the financial security of women. that. I want you to know, I do not be- many women and children who benefit Let’s get on with that debate. Let’s lieve that. We can save Social Security from benefits resulting from the death have that debate. without cutting it. The truth is, the or disability of a family member. I ask unanimous consent that a copy American people are right. It is a mat- For a caregiving mother, cutting of the executive summary of the OWL ter of our priorities. report be printed in the RECORD. these benefits is unthinkable. Consider these two figures: First, the For these reasons, women have a spe- There being no objection, the mate- long-term Social Security shortfall is cial stake in Social Security, and their rial was ordered to be printed in the $3.7 trillion. It is about $74 billion a stake in protecting guaranteed benefits RECORD, as follows: year if you factor it out over the 75- should be obvious given women’s his- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY year actuarial life we are talking toric position—sometimes I think un- about. The long-term cost of last year’s SOCIAL SECURITY AND WOMEN fortunate historic position—in the eco- tax cut is $8.7 trillion over the same pe- The Social Security system is an embodi- nomic system. riod. Remember, $3.7 trillion to fix So- ment of the long-standing American prin- First, women earn less than men. ciple of social insurance, providing nearly cial Security; $8.7 trillion in our tax There is a wage gap: on average, 73 universal coverage for workers and their cuts. In other words, the tax cut will families through a pooling of resources bene- cents on every dollar a man earns. cost more than twice as much as the Also, they are not compensated for the fits, and risk. entire Social Security shortfall. One-third of the program’s beneficiaries 12 years, on average, they spend on un- I don’t get it. Where are our prior- are not retirees but include children, widows, paid caregiving, whether for their chil- ities? What is important? I hope my and people with disabilities. Social Security dren, parents, spouse, or other rel- colleagues will remember that the next offers an unmatchable set of insurance pro- atives. And when women work as care- time someone says we have no choice tections for workers and their families, pro- givers, they are often in the economic but to cut benefits, that they will put viding protection against poverty in the event of death, disability or old age. system as part-time workers, so that that into the framework of what we their average pay is significantly Women comprise the majority of Social need to be thinking about as we deal Security beneficiaries, representing 58 per- lower. with fiscal policy in this country. cent of all Social Security recipients at age The way Social Security is cal- We certainly could, and should, con- 65 and 71 percent of all recipients by age 85. culated, you look at 35 years of work- sider—this is a personal view—post- Accounting for more than 70 percent of ing level—the highest average—and poning some of the remaining tax cuts older adults living in poverty, women are women come up short. The average to deal with Social Security’s fiscal more vulnerable in retirement. During this payout of Social Security benefits for needs first. That is a priority. Social time they most need the stability of a guar- anteed source of income—the Social Secu- women is about $756 per year. For a Security should come first. man, it is just shy of $1,000 a year. rity check. Without it, 52 percent of white Last week, as I said, I attended a women, 65 of African American women, and All this pulls together as women press conference with the leaders of 61 percent of Latinas over the age 65 would often save less during their working OWL, a grassroots membership organi- be poor. lifetime and are less likely to be eligi- zation that focuses on the needs of WOMEN’S REALITIES AND RETIREMENT ble for pensions as well. They are de- midlife and older women. OWL devel- CONSEQUENCES nied private pensions. If they do have oped an excellent report called ‘‘Social For women, poverty in old age is often private pensions, it is often generally Security Privatization: A False Prom- rooted in the realities that shaped their lives less generous, the same way Social Se- ise for Women.’’ I sent copies to every early on: the reality of the wage gap, the re- curity is less generous for women. In Senator’s office, and I hope my col- ality of caregiving, and the reality of flexible fact, average private pension benefits leagues will take a look at it. There jobs that offer few benefits, especially pen- for women are only about half of those are individual stories inside this excel- sions. for men. And for most women, their Almost 40 years after the Equal Pay Act lent report. There are details about was passed, women still earn only 73 percent Social Security benefits will also be how the financial structure of Social of what men earn. You can’t save what you lower because of those averaged lower Security works. It is a composite that don’t earn. earnings that I talked about. It works pulls together an overview. Caregiving directly affects women’s retire- doubly—in the pension system and also It makes in clear and compelling ment security, as they often take more flexi- in Social Security. terms the case that privatizing Social ble, lower-wage jobs with few benefits or stop Finally, and most importantly, Security would be extraordinarily bad working altogether in order to provide un- women tend to live longer than men— for women. They do that on a personal paid caregiving services. In fact, women spend, on average, 12 years out of the work 6 years longer on average. That makes level, they do it on an analytical level, force for family caregiving over the course of Social Security especially critical for and they do it in ways and terms that their lives. women, since the program, unlike pri- I believe the American people can un- Older women are less likely than older men vate savings, protects against the risks derstand. to receive pension income (28 percent of 43 S4296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 percent); when they do, the benefit is only dent’s Social Security Commission are Yesterday on the Senate floor, Sen- about half the benefit men receive. a bad deal for Americans and particu- ator BINGAMAN commented that retire- Women live an average of six years longer larly bad for women. ment security is a three-legged stool, than men. Women’s longer lifespans make Currently, women comprise 58 per- them more vulnerable to the impact of infla- with one leg representing Social Secu- tion and to the risk that they will outlive cent of Social Security beneficiaries rity, one leg representing pensions, and their money. over the age of 65 and 71 percent of the final leg representing personal sav- THE GREAT SOLVENCY DEBATE those over the age of 85. Women depend ings and investment. I could not agree Social Security is a ‘‘pay-as-you-go’’ sys- on Social Security more than men, de- more. We should not take the Presi- tem. Current workers not only see the soci- spite their increasing presence in to- dent’s Commission recommendations etal and family benefits of supporting our day’s workforce. Women earn less than and blur the lines between Social Secu- nation’s vulnerable seniors, but also know men: 73 cents on every dollar a man rity and private investments. that they are covered by the same set of so- earns. I commend the OWL report because cial insurance protections. These statistics indicate that it shows that the detrimental effect Changing demographics mean that the sys- changes to the Social Security system Social Security privatization would tem will eventually have to use trust fund that result in reduced benefits will have on women is severe, it is impor- dollars to cover out-going benefits. This situ- ation was predicted and addressed by Con- have a negative disparate impact on tant, and it is relevant. I hope every gress in 1983, when it adjusted the system to women. Member of this body will take the time build up the trust fund for the retirement of The President’s Commission is based to read this report, to reflect on its the baby boomers. on privatization plans that would di- findings as we contemplate the rec- The trust fund consists of U.S. Treasury vert Social Security payroll taxes into ommendations for structural changes bonds, considered the safest investment vehi- individually owned private accounts, to the Social Security program. cle available to individual or institutional shifting the system from shared risk I yield the floor, and I thank the investors worldwide. and collective gain among workers to Experts do have suggestions about how to Chair. plan for a potential financing shortfall. private accounts that would leave The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who There are many proposals that preserve the workers to sink or swim on their own. yields time? integrity of the program while shoring it up This concept would have a particu- Mr. CORZINE. Madam President, will for the future. These stand in stark contrast larly negative effect on women for sev- the Senator from Michigan entertain a to private accounts, which would speed insol- eral reasons. Private accounts ask question? vency and destroy the social insurance com- women to bear more of a risk because Mr. LEVIN. I will be happy to. pact that is Social Security. of their increased dependency. Private Mr. CORZINE. Did I hear the Senator Mr. CORZINE. I thank the Chair. accounts would undermine the social indicate that roughly 51 percent of Madam President, I know this is an insurance nature of Social Security. women would be in poverty if we did issue that is near and dear to your Private accounts cost more to admin- not have a Social Security system? heart. It is an issue to which it is abso- ister. Private accounts may speed up Mr. LEVIN. The figure I used was 52 lutely essential we pay attention and Social Security insolvency. percent of white women and a larger debate, that we get to a conclusion By most accounts, Social Security is percentage of African-American and that supports America’s women, mak- the most dependable source of retire- Hispanic women. ing sure they have retirement security ment security for a majority of women. Mr. CORZINE. If I am not mistaken— commensurate with the rest of Ameri- Privatization takes that reliability and maybe the Senator from Michigan can cans. that dependability and gambles the fi- refresh my memory—with Social Secu- I thank the Chair. nancial future of women and all seniors rity we have something less than 10 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on the volatility of the stock market. percent of Americans now living out of ator from Michigan. America’s seniors, and in particular poverty. That is what the whole design Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, first, I women, deserve better than that. of the program was, to provide a funda- commend Senator CORZINE for the lead- Women account for more than 70 per- mental foundation—‘‘social insurance’’ ership role he is taking in trying to cent of older Americans living in pov- I think was the term the Senator used. protect Social Security for all Ameri- erty. Without Social Security, 52 per- Is that the way the Senator from cans. Today we are particularly focus- cent of white women, 65 percent of Af- Michigan understands both the number ing on the Social Security needs and rican-American women, and 61 percent and the reality of how it has worked? concerns of women, but the effort is a of Hispanic women over the age of 65 Mr. LEVIN. The Social Security sys- much broader one. It is to protect So- would be poor. These alarming statis- tem, along with Medicare, is probably cial Security from the recommenda- tics and the OWL Mother’s Day report the reason that only, as I understand tions of the President’s Commission on are an eye-opening experience for all of the number, 1 out of 20, about 5 per- Social Security which would lead to a us. cent, of seniors live in poverty. My lessening of the security, would make The President’s Commission takes number may be a little low. But the it less of a social instrument, and leave the fundamental principles of Social point is that 20 percent of American it more up to the whims of the stock Security and abandons them for a mar- children live in poverty, and yet ap- market, which may or may not go up, ket-driven scheme that is unreliable at proximately 5 percent of seniors live in which may or may not, therefore, lead best and discriminatory at worst. So- poverty. It is shameful that 20 percent to more funds in the hands of people cial Security is an entitlement pro- of Americans live in poverty, but one who own private accounts but, overall, gram based on the concept of social in- of the main reasons a smaller number would make this Nation and its seniors surance. It is not supposed to be a gam- of seniors live in poverty than our kids and people who are about to become ble which pays benefits based on how is Social Security and Medicare. The seniors, in their forties and fifties, a the stock market did yesterday or last Senator from New Jersey is exactly lot less secure. year or tomorrow or next year. right. A week ago a report was released by Women live an average of 6 years Mr. CORZINE. We have a lot to do, if the National Older Women’s League, or longer than men and, as a result, at least my analysis and others of the OWL, to commemorate Mother’s Day. women are more likely to outlive the Social Security benefit cuts that are It was an appropriate day to release benefits of private accounts. In addi- implied by the privatization process this report. The report shows the prob- tion, older women are three times as are implemented, for women, obvi- lems that would be created if the rec- likely to lose their spouse. ously, but Americans broadly and, ommendations of that President’s We should protect this program, we quite frankly, a number of children be- Commission were adopted. It is enti- should make the changes we need to cause Social Security is a program for tled ‘‘Social Security Privatization: A ensure its solvency, and we should not disability, spouses, and children sur- False Promise for Women.’’ I encour- overhaul it or undermine its basic prin- vivors as well. age every Member of this body to read ciples by eroding the social insurance I was interested to hear the Senator this report. It clearly demonstrates components, as the President’s Com- talk about transaction costs and pri- that the recommendations of the Presi- mission would have us do. vatization. I remember recently we had May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4297 a presentation by a Member of Con- who are widowed and often, with the contributions my colleagues have made gress at one of our briefings on Social older pensions, lose any benefit pay- to this discussion. Security. Did I recall hearing that ments whatsoever once their husband Mr. LEVIN. One additional word: I there is a privatization scheme in Brit- dies. I wonder if the Senator from hope we will actually not only consider ain where 40 percent of the dollars that Michigan has had that same experi- the recommendations of the Presi- are allocated for savings in this ence. Would the Senator say in Michi- dent’s Commission but actually vote privatized account go to transaction gan that number applies? on them. We ought to put them to rest. costs? Mr. LEVIN. It is a very large per- There is a lot of concern in the country Mr. LEVIN. I think that was the centage. I don’t have it directly in my about those recommendations, that number I heard. My memory is very mind, but it is a large percentage of they would totally make the Social Se- similar to that. It is an astounding people, particularly women, who rely curity system much less secure. I think number that the people who rec- exclusively on Social Security. We en- we ought to try to address the concerns ommend privatization don’t even fac- courage people, of course, to have pri- by voting on those recommendations. I tor. vate savings, and some people have believe they will be voted down, as There are a lot of other things they pensions. That three-legged stool Sen- they should be, so that the people out don’t factor, by the way; some of them ator BINGAMAN talked about of Social there who are not only retired but in are even more focused. They don’t re- Security and private pensions and pri- their forties and fifties, who rely on place the money. They don’t say how vate savings is a one-leg stool for a Social Security, want it to be there, they will replace the money which large percentage of our seniors and a don’t want the uncertainty that will be would be lost to the Social Security larger percentage of women. created by the contributions being re- system by people not contributing to it Mr. DAYTON. The Senator is abso- duced—which is what would happen and supporting folks who are retired or lutely right. That is exactly the di- without any idea of where the replace- near retirement. They never talk about lemma, the predicament in which so ment funds would come from—I think that huge hole in the general fund that many elderly women find themselves. it would be healthy for the country not would be created. They don’t talk There is only one leg to that stool. As just to debate it but, if possible, before about the uncertainty of private ac- the Senator from New Jersey pointed the election to vote up or down on counts as much as they should, the fact out, with the average Social Security those recommendations. I hope and be- that the market over time may go up payment for women being only $750 a lieve that all of them will be rejected. depending on what time period you month, that is not much money on f look at, but not for everybody. which to live. I think that creates part Even within that long window, there of the lure of the personal privatization CONCLUSION OF MORNING will be some losers. Maybe most people which the Republican Commission has BUSINESS will win, but what about the losers? now come forward with, which, obvi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Time for They don’t talk about that as much as ously, someone receiving that little morning business is closed. they should. The thing they never talk amount of money would be tempted, f about are these administrative costs, enticed by something else. As the Sen- these transaction costs which, as the ator pointed out very well, there is no ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE Senator has pointed out, are appar- reward without risk. EXPANSION ACT—Resumed ently a very significant percentage of I wonder if the Senator—certainly The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the money. the Senator from New Jersey who the previous order, the Senate will now Mr. CORZINE. If the Senator from spent a career in financial pursuits—is resume consideration of H.R. 3009, Michigan will give me the grace of aware of anywhere where there is that which the clerk will report. making sure my arithmetic is right, if potential for reward in the private sec- The assistant legislative clerk read you add a 25-percent cut for people who tor without commensurate risk. as follows: are now working plus 40 percent in ad- Mr. LEVIN. There will be winners A bill (H.R. 3009) to extend the Andean ministrative costs, that 65 percent out and losers. It turns Social Security Trade Preference Act, to grant additional of the total amount of benefits from into a social insecurity system. trade benefits under that Act, and for other Social Security seems to be a big Mr. DAYTON. I compliment the Sen- purposes. chunk out of how one would have their ator from New Jersey in bringing this Pending: retirement financed. Certainly it would important report to the Senate. He is Baucus/Grassley amendment No. 3401, in go a long way to eroding the base of to be commended. It is a very impor- the nature of a substitute. benefits that people have come to ex- tant topic, as we look ahead to the fu- Baucus amendment No. 3405 (to amend- pect from Social Security. ture of Social Security. ment No. 3401), to clarify the principal nego- Mr. LEVIN. It would, indeed. It Mr. LEVIN. One last word: I have tiating objectives of the United States with makes that enticement of private ac- met with the women who are active in respect to foreign investment. counts, when you analyze it, a lot more the OWL commission. They are very AMENDMENT NO. 3405 superficial. The reality is a lot more keenly aware of the problems with the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under negative than that superficial glow of President’s Commission and the uncer- the previous order, there will now be 10 riches. tainties it would create for women in minutes debate in relation to the pend- Mr. DAYTON. Will the Senator yield particular who are seniors. And I think ing Baucus amendment. Who yields for another question? the opposition to the President’s Com- time? Mr. LEVIN. Sure. mission’s findings is very strong and is The Senator from Montana. Mr. DAYTON. Contrary to what most growing. Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, is people in this country probably believe, Mr. CORZINE. Will the Senator from there a time allotted? the Social Security Administration is Michigan yield for a moment to say, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. There extremely efficient, and, in fact, less am very appreciative of the discussion will be 10 minutes debate in relation to than 1 percent of Social Security goes you have had, the contributions the the pending Baucus amendment. for administrative costs. The Senator Senator from Minnesota made with re- Mr. BAUCUS. It is my understanding cited some of the figures from the OWL gard to raising this issue so we can that the Senator from Massachusetts report, which is an excellent document, have a debate about it. This debate will have 5 minutes and the other 5 about the disparities between men and ought to be had before the election, not minutes will be allotted to Senator women. I have seen the statistic that after the election. People ought to GRASSLEY and myself. I will take 21⁄2 one-quarter of the retirees in America have to make a statement about how minutes of that. today don’t receive any pension fund they feel about these recommendations I rise once again to urge my col- whatsoever. since it has such an impact on Ameri- leagues to support the amendment that My experience in Minnesota would be cans lives, particularly women in I laid down yesterday on behalf on my- that probably 80 or 90 percent of those America. That is what the OWL report self and Senators GRASSLEY and are women, particularly older women was about. I very much appreciate the WYDEN. S4298 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 The amendment is a short but very sponse, but let me point out that in rights within the United States. This important clarification to the trade those letters he referenced, there are a provision builds upon the already bill’s negotiating objective on invest- whole set of other issues that are strong improvements to the invest- ment. when we negotiate investment unaddressed in this amendment. Spe- ment objectives within this bill. These agreements, our primary objective is to cifically, from the National League of provisions strike a very careful balance ensure that U.S. investors abroad have Cities, they say: We are concerned that between the needs to protect U.S. citi- rights and protections comparable to future trade negotiations, particularly zens from arbitrary takings of their the rights and protections they enjoy for a hemispheric free trade area of the property overseas and the need to en- in the United States. In fulfilling that Americas, could include provisions sure that the investor-State dispute objective, we generally undertake re- that expand the definition of a regu- settlement process is not abused. ciprocal obligations with respect to latory taking. As evidenced by disputes Critics of the investment provisions foreign investors. under chapter 11 of NAFTA, vague ex- insist that the investor-State dispute Our amendment makes absolutely propriation language has allowed new settlement process has somehow run clear that the rights we extend to for- avenues of recourse for foreign inves- amok. Not true. The fact is that no eign investors must not exceed the tors to challenge current State and U.S. environmental, health, or safety rights we afford our own citizens. local ordinances. regulations have ever been overturned I expect that this is not the end of So we are allowing a foreign investor by the international investment arbi- our debate on investor-state dispute to come in and actually undo the in- tration. Only 13 investor-State claims settlement. As the debate goes forward, tent of our local and State commu- have been filed under NAFTA chapter it is important to understand that we nities to enforce certain kinds of 11 in the entire 8 years of its existence. are trying to achieve a balance. In tak- health or other kinds of restraints. Meanwhile, U.S. investors continue to ing steps to protect U.S. investors From the National Association of face discriminatory and arbitrary gov- abroad, we must not sacrifice the sov- Towns and Townships: ernment action in most of the devel- ereignty of Federal, State, and local In particular, we are troubled that a claim oping world. We need to maintain U.S. governments here at home. Striking by a foreign company that a local govern- investors’ ability to get redress in im- the right balance is precisely what we ment’s regulation or zoning laws constitutes partial tribunals while ensuring that have done in the trade bill. When it a taking against the company will make it the investor-State dispute settlement was brought to our attention that we impossible for the locality to enforce that law or regulation. process continues to protect our own might improve that balance, we did so investors overseas. This simply is what From the National Conference of in the amendment laid down yesterday. the Baucus-Grassley amendment does. In the days ahead, it is important State Legislators: The bill does not adequately and explicitly I urge support for this amendment that we not upend the balance. We guarantee that trade agreements negotiated and support for the Baucus-Grassley have carefully crafted a foundation for under this authority will respect State sov- compromise. future investment agreements. I ereignty, nor incorporate well defined and I yield the floor. strongly urge my colleagues to support constitutional Fifth Amendment takings The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that foundation and to support the principles. ator from Montana. Baucus-Grassley-Wyden amendment. Regrettably, the Baucus-Grassley Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, I I reserve the remainder of my 21⁄2 amendment does not, despite what yield back the remainder of my time. minutes. they claim in the no-greater-rights- The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- than language, address the short- is yielded back. ator from Massachusetts. comings of the chapter 11 model. Mr. BAUCUS. I ask for the yeas and Mr. KERRY. Madam President, I ap- Adopting their language without other nays. preciate enormously the efforts of the needed changes is still going to allow The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a chairman and ranking member to move future chapter 11-like tribunals to rule sufficient second? what is always a very difficult issue against legitimate U.S. public health There appears to be a sufficient sec- through the Senate. They have done a and safety laws using a standard of ex- ond. good job of trying to resolve a great propriation that goes well beyond the The question is on agreeing to the many issues. I don’t oppose this clear standard that the Supreme Court amendment. amendment of theirs, but, in fact, I has established in all of its expropria- The clerk will call the roll. urge my colleagues to vote for the tion cases. The assistant legislative clerk called amendment. The amendment before us does not the roll. I emphasize to my colleagues that give assurances that the due process Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- this amendment does not fix the chap- claims of the Constitution will be re- ator from Georgia (Mr. MILLER) is nec- ter 11 problem that still exists with re- spected, nor does it provide safe harbor essarily absent. spect to the sovereignty of American for legitimate U.S. public health and Mr. NICKLES. I announce that the businesses and the rights of Americans safety laws. Senator from North Carolina (Mr. and of our communities to be able to be I will propose an amendment, and we HELMS) is necessarily absent. protected. I am very grateful for the will debate this amendment over the I further announce that if present chairman’s willingness to try to re- course of the next couple of days. I and voting the Senator from North spond, but substantial disagreements urge my colleagues to adopt a policy Carolina (Mr. HELMS) would vote still exist with respect to how we best that will fully protect the constitu- ‘‘yea.’’ protect American businesses and our tional rights of American businesses The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. communities, according to our rights. and the constitutional right of our REED). Are there any other Senators in As our colleagues know, it is clear States, the expropriation laws and the Chamber desiring to vote? that the NAFTA investor-State dispute standards of the Supreme Court. I urge The result was announced—yeas 98, resolution process, which is known as them to vote for this amendment rec- nays 0, as follows: chapter 11, is going to be the model on ognizing this does not complete the [Rollcall Vote No. 109 Leg.] which future agreements are predi- task. cated. And chapter 11, in its current The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- YEAS—98 form, is a flawed model. It is not a ator from Iowa. Akaka Brownback Cochran Allard Bunning Collins failed model; it is simply flawed. We Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, Allen Burns Conrad have the ability to be able to fix it. the amendment that is before us was Baucus Byrd Corzine Last night, Senator BAUCUS ref- introduced by Senator BAUCUS and my- Bayh Campbell Craig erenced letters written by several orga- self and is designed to make it crystal Bennett Cantwell Crapo Biden Carnahan Daschle nizations that urged correction of the clear that in pursuing these objectives, Bingaman Carper Dayton no-lesser-rights language, which is pre- foreign investors are not to be granted Bond Chafee DeWine cisely what will happen in this par- any greater rights in the United States Boxer Cleland Dodd ticular amendment. I appreciate his re- than our own U.S. investors have Breaux Clinton Domenici May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4299

Dorgan Johnson Roberts (B) POINT OF ORDER IN SENATE.— to ensure that United States workers, agri- Durbin Kennedy Rockefeller (i) IN GENERAL.—When the Senate is con- cultural producers, and firms can compete Edwards Kerry Santorum sidering an implementing bill, upon a point fully on fair terms and enjoy the benefits of Ensign Kohl Sarbanes Enzi Kyl Schumer of order being made by any Senator against reciprocal trade concessions; and Feingold Landrieu Sessions any part of the implementing bill that con- ‘‘(B) to address and remedy market distor- Feinstein Leahy Shelby tains material in violation of subparagraph tions that lead to dumping and subsidiza- Fitzgerald Levin Smith (NH) (A), and the point of order is sustained by tion, including overcapacity, cartelization, Frist Lieberman Smith (OR) the Presiding Officer, the part of the imple- and market-access barriers.’’. Graham Lincoln Snowe menting bill against which the point of order (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— Gramm Lott Specter is sustained shall be stricken from the bill. (i) Section 2102(c) of this Act is amended— Grassley Lugar Stabenow Gregg McCain Stevens (ii) WAIVERS AND APPEALS.— (I) by striking paragraph (9); Hagel McConnell Thomas (I) WAIVERS.—Before the Presiding Officer (II) by redesignating paragraphs (10) Harkin Mikulski Thompson rules on a point of order described in clause through (12) as paragraphs (9) through (11), Hatch Murkowski Thurmond (i), any Senator may move to waive the respectively; and Hollings Murray Torricelli point of order and the motion to waive shall (III) in the matter following paragraph (11) Hutchinson Nelson (FL) Voinovich not be subject to amendment. A point of (as so redesignated), by striking ‘‘(11)’’ and Hutchison Nelson (NE) Warner order described in clause (i) is waived only inserting ‘‘(10)’’. Inhofe Nickles Wellstone Inouye Reed Wyden by the affirmative vote of a majority of the (ii) Subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of sec- Jeffords Reid Members of the Senate, duly chosen and tion 2104(d)(3) of this Act are each amended sworn. by striking ‘‘2102(c)(9)’’ and inserting NOT VOTING—2 (II) APPEALS.—After the Presiding Officer ‘‘2102(b)(15)’’. Helms Miller rules on a point of order under this subpara- (iii) Section 2105(a)(2)(B)(ii)(VI) of this Act The amendment (No. 3405) was agreed graph, any Senator may appeal the ruling of is amended by striking ‘‘2102(c)(9)’’ and in- to. the Presiding Officer on the point of order as serting ‘‘2102(b)(15)’’. Mr. REID. I move to reconsider the it applies to some or all of the provisions on (C) PRESIDENTIAL REPORT TO COVER ADDI- which the Presiding Officer ruled. A ruling of TIONAL TRADE REMEDY LAWS.—Section vote. the Presiding Officer on a point of order de- 2104(d)(3) (A) and (B)(i) of this Act are each Mr. GRASSLEY. I move to lay that scribed in clause (i) is sustained unless a ma- amended by inserting after ‘‘title VII of the motion on the table. jority of the Members of the Senate, duly Tariff Act of 1930’’ the following: ‘‘, section The motion to lay on the table was chosen and sworn, vote not to sustain the 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, title III of the agreed to. ruling. Trade Act of 1974, section 232 of the Trade AMENDMENT NO. 3408 (III) DEBATE.—Debate on a motion to waive Expansion Act of 1962,’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under under subclause (I) or on an appeal of the (D) EXPANSION OF CONGRESSIONAL OVER- the previous order, the Senator from ruling of the Presiding Officer under sub- SIGHT GROUP.— clause (II) shall be limited to 1 hour. The (i) MEMBERSHIP FROM THE HOUSE.—Section Minnesota is recognized to offer an time shall be equally divided between, and 2107(a)(2) of this Act is amended by adding at amendment. controlled by, the majority leader and the the end the following new subparagraph: Mr. DAYTON. I call up amendment minority leader, or their designees. ‘‘(C) Up to 3 additional Members of the No. 3408. Several Senators addressed the House of Representatives (not more than 2 of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair. whom are members of the same political clerk will report. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- party) as the Chairman and Ranking Member The assistant legislative clerk read of the Committee on Ways and Means may ator from Iowa. as follows: select.’’. AMENDMENT NO. 3409 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3408 (ii) MEMBERSHIP FROM THE SENATE.—Sec- The Senator from Minnesota [Mr. DAYTON], tion 2107(a)(3) of this Act is amended by add- for himself and Mr. CRAIG, proposes an Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I amendment numbered 3408 to amendment send an amendment to the desk as a ing at the end the following new subpara- No. 3401. second-degree amendment, for Senator graph: ‘‘(C) Up to 3 additional Members of the Mr. DAYTON. I ask unanimous con- BAUCUS and myself. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate (not more than 2 of whom are mem- sent the reading of the amendment be bers of the same political party) as the dispensed with. clerk will report. Chairman and Ranking Member of the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The assistant legislative clerk read mittee on Finance may select.’’. objection, it is so ordered. as follows: The amendment is as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The Senator from Iowa [Mr. GRASSLEY] ator from Iowa. (Purpose: To limit the application of trade proposes an amendment numbered 3409 to authorities procedures) amendment No. 3408. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I have sent a second-degree amendment At the end of section 2103(b), add the fol- Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask unanimous to the desk in place of the Dayton lowing: consent the reading of the amendment amendment. I am going to debate that (4) LIMITATIONS ON TRADE AUTHORITIES PRO- be dispensed with. CEDURES.— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in just a little while, but I want every- (A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any objection, it is so ordered. body to know the situation. other provision of law, the provisions of sec- The amendment is as follows: Also, Senator BAUCUS and I are going tion 151 of the Trade Act of 1974 (trade au- to visit with various people to see if (Purpose: To make preserving the ability of thorities procedures) shall not apply to any there is a smooth way of handling both provision in an implementing bill being con- the United States to enforce rigorously its sidered by the Senate that modifies or trade laws a principal trade negotiating the substitute as well as the original amends, or requires a modification of, or an objective, and for other purposes) amendment. We may not be successful, amendment to, any law of the United States In lieu of the matter proposed to be in- but that is our desire. We are going to that provides safeguards from unfair foreign serted by the amendment, insert the fol- be talking while this debate is ongoing, trade practices to United States businesses lowing: and I will be back to give the specifics or workers, including— (4) ADDITIONAL PRINCIPAL TRADE NEGOTI- of my amendment in just a short pe- (i) imposition of countervailing and anti- ATING OBJECTIVE.— riod of time. dumping duties (title VII of the Tariff Act of (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 2102(b) of this Act I yield the floor. 1930; 19 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.); is amended by adding at the end the fol- (ii) protection from unfair methods of com- lowing: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- petition and unfair acts in the importation ‘‘(15) TRADE REMEDY LAWS.—The principal ator from Minnesota. of articles (section 337 of the Tariff Act of negotiating objectives of the United States Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, the 1930; 19 U.S.C. 1337); with respect to trade remedy laws are— amendment Senator CRAIG and I have (iii) relief from injury caused by import ‘‘(A) to preserve the ability of the United introduced is one that I think has competition (title II of the Trade Act of 1974; States to enforce rigorously its trade laws, great importance to this legislation. It 19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.); including the antidumping, countervailing is one I am very proud to sponsor with (iv) relief from unfair trade practices (title duty, and safeguard laws, and avoid agree- the senior Senator from Idaho, some- III of the Trade Act of 1974; 19 U.S.C. 2411 et ments that lessen the effectiveness of domes- seq.); or tic and international disciplines on unfair one with whom I have had the good for- (v) national security import restrictions trade, especially dumping and subsidies, or tune to work on this and other matters (section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of that lessen the effectiveness of domestic and relating to trade as they affect our two 1962; 19 U.S.C. 1862). international safeguard provisions, in order States. S4300 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 I also am very pleased that this just over $1 trillion. However, during of a bushel of corn in the United States amendment is cosponsored by 26 of our that decade, total U.S. imports more in the year 2000, was $1.85, well below colleagues, 13 Republicans and 13 than doubled—in fact, increased by 133 the price of $3.11 for a bushel of corn in Democrats. They reflect a broad spec- percent, to almost $11⁄2 trillion. The in- 1980, 20 years previously. For a bushel trum of views on many issues, yet they crease in imports was $295 billion more of wheat, the price in 2000 was $2.65 per agree on the need for this amendment. than the growth in exports. bushel; in 1980 it was $3.91. For soy- Is it because all of us are against trade, If you look at key sectors in our beans, a bushel in 2000 averaged $4.75; as our detractors have charged? economy, you see this pattern. Exports in 1980, that price was $7.57. Milk aver- The answer is an emphatic ‘‘no.’’ We expand. Imports explode. Trade deficits aged $12.40 per cwt. in 2000, compared support this amendment because we multiply. This serious imbalance has to $13.05 per cwt. in 1980. Turkeys recognize that there is more than one cost the jobs, farms, businesses, and brought 40.7 cents per pound in 2000; side to the U.S. trade equation. There livelihoods of too many Americans. 41.3 cents per pound in 1980. are a great many citizens in our States Even in agriculture, the growth in All of those prices are in current dol- who have benefited from the liberaliza- imports has exceeded the growth in ex- lars. After adjusting for inflation, their tion of international trade during the ports. Farmers and national com- drops are even more severe. Last year, last 20 years. However, there are also a modity organizations, including many the U.S. farm price index, the value of great many Americans who have been coming right out of Minnesota, have all U.S. agriculture products divided by harmed by the results of recent trade been among the biggest supporters of the cost of producing them, dropped to agreements. trade liberalization in their hopes that its lowest level since the Great Depres- The proponents of more free trade ac- increased exports would lead to higher sion. That index has fallen by 20 per- knowledge only the winners. Their re- prices and decent profits in the mar- cent during the last 10 years. So much ports cite only the businesses, the jobs, ketplace. From 1990 to 2000, total U.S. for the benefits of NAFTA and inter- and the revenues from increased ex- agriculture exports did grow by $10.5 national trade liberalization on Amer- ports. Those benefits are substantial; billion, a 26-percent increase. However, ican agriculture. however, they form only one side of the agriculture imports increased by over Similarly, in the nonfarm private trade ledger. On the other side are $16 billion during that time. Today, the sector, the average hourly wage paid thousands of bankrupt businesses and U.S. balance of trade in all agriculture U.S. workers in real dollars was less in farms in the United States, many thou- commodities is still positive; however, the year 2000 than in 1990. It was less in sands of lost American jobs, and the that margin is shrinking. 2000 than it was in 1980, and less than it massive shifting of U.S. production to Two major causes of our huge trade was in 1970. Only by more spouses other countries. deficits have been Mexico and Canada. working more hours have average This Dayton-Craig amendment is on They are the big NAFTA winners. Look American families stayed even or behalf of Americans who have been, are at what has happened to U.S. trade moved slightly ahead in the U.S. econ- being, or will be harmed by continuing with our neighbors since NAFTA took omy during the last 10, 20, and 30 years. trade liberalization. They are hard- effect on January 1, 1994. Thus, U.S. trade policies and prac- working citizens who nevertheless will In 1993, the last year before NAFTA, tices, in balance, are doing many lose their livelihoods, which in turn all United States exports to Mexico to- Americans more harm than good. And will cause lost homes, lost health in- taled $41.6 billion. Imports from Mexico the harm is increasing more than the surance, lost pensions, lost retirement totaled $39.9 billion, leaving the United good. security, lost hope, and even lost lives. States with a $1.7 billion trade surplus The response of free trade proponents They are not isolated occurrences. with Mexico. to this predicament is more free trade. They are growing in number across During the next 7 years, United More opening our doors to the largest America. They are victims of trade policies States exports into Mexico grew to $111 marketplace in the world, the U.S. and trade practices which are out of billion, a 167-percent in crease in 7 economy, which still produces 23 per- balance. In the year 2000, the United years. However, Mexican imports into cent of the world’s GWP, accounts for States total trade deficit for goods and the United States exploded to $136 bil- 12 percent of world exports, and 18 per- services was $376 billion. In goods lion, a 240-percent increase, and the cent of world imports. alone, the deficit was $452 billion. In United States balance of trade with Who, then, does benefit from this 1990, the total U.S. trade deficit was $81 Mexico went from its 1993 surplus to a U.S. trade policy? Primarily, it has billion. In 1980, it was only $19 billion. $25 billion deficit in the year 2000. been, and continues to be, the enor- Our country’s trade deficit, that imbal- Our trade with Canada followed a mous cost advantages afforded U.S. ance between the value of our exports similar pattern. United States exports corporations who shift production out into Canada increased by $69 billion of the United States into low-wage low- and the value of our imports, was 41⁄2 times greater in 2000 than in 1990, and from 1993 to 2000. However, our imports cost countries. Deregulation of the 20 times greater in 2000 than in 1980. from Canada grew by $120 billion, al- world’s product and financial markets A March 18, 2002, Business Week arti- most double the growth in exports. In has enriched a world class of investors, cle began: 2000, our trade deficit with Canada was entrepreneurs, and professionals. At How much longer can the United States $52 billion. the very top, the accumulation of rack up giant current account trade deficits? Looking at one key sector, auto- wealth has been extraordinary. The article cited a Goldman Sachs mobiles, the total automobile imports In 1996, the United Nations reported Global Economic’s Research report, from Mexico into the United States that the assets of the world’s 350 bil- which called the current trend more than tripled from 1993 to 2000, to lionaires—that is, 350 individuals in ‘‘unsustainable.’’ almost 1 million per year. Cars im- this world who are billionaires—ex- Another recent report stated: ported from Canada into the United ceeded the combined incomes of 45 per- America’s ballooning trade deficit may be States increased by 56 percent during cent of the world’s population, almost 3 the worst economic problem we face—and no that time to 2.2 million automobiles. billion people. one wants to talk about it. Those 3 million autos used to be—or Let me say that again. The assets of What is driving these soaring trade could have been—manufactured in the the wealthiest 350 people in the world deficits? It isn’t that U.S. exports are United States by American auto work- exceeded the total assets of over 3 bil- not expanding. In many sectors they ers. lion of our world’s citizens. But the are growing at a very strong rate, and Agriculture is another big loser larger promise made by the proponents the last administration worked hard to under NAFTA, as too many Minnesota of this unregulated world market- open foreign markets to U.S. goods and farmers have painfully realized. Cana- place—particularly to the people of the services, as did its predecessors. It’s dian wheat, Mexican sugar, milk pro- United States—was that living stand- the explosion in imports which is far tein concentrate, stuffed molasses via ards for the rest of Americans would exceeding export gains. Canada, and other trade imbalances also rise. That promise has not been re- From 1990 to 2000, total U.S. exports have caused domestic commodity alized. As trade and financial markets in goods and services almost doubled to prices to plummet. The average price have been flung open, incomes have May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4301 risen not faster, but more slowly. In- U.S. military forces with NATO, and tive branch, which has no constitu- come equality among nations has not those who oppose any U.S. adherence tional authority over trade, telling 535 improved, and within nations, includ- to international agreements, are elected Members of Congress, to whom ing the United States, income inequal- strangely silent about U.S. subjugation the Constitution assigns the full re- ity has worsened. to the economic dictates of the World sponsibility for foreign trade, essen- But this seems not to matter to the Trade Organization. Heretofore, the tially to butt out of his domain. He was promoters of this rapid deregulation of WTO, has operated largely as the cre- quoted as saying: the global economy, the so-called neo- ation of the United States that it is. This goes to the heart, of whether the Con- liberals, and their solution to whatever However, now that it is fully estab- gress is going to try to negotiate with 435 problems afflict us is, of course, more lished and empowered with the unani- Members of the House and 100 Senators, trade liberalization. Ironically, many mous consent of the participating whether they want to go over to Brussels and of them spent the last 30 years associ- countries and whose rules can only be all sit around together, or whether they are ating the word ‘‘liberal’’ with social altered by the same, any sovereign going to have the Executive Branch nego- tiate. failure. In this instance, they may powers negotiated away in future trade prove themselves correct. agreements that are agreed to by this My reply, Mr. Ambassador, is: You Nevertheless, it is the considered body will not be redeemable, which is negotiate and then Congress will exer- judgment of this administration and of all the more reason why Congress cise its responsibilities under the the House of Representatives, albeit by should be vigilant over them. United States Constitution. If our trad- a single vote, to continue in that direc- The Dayton-Craig amendment says ing partners question those procedures, tion. I expect this body will join with that Congress, along with the Presi- show them a copy of our Constitution. them by passing this trade promotion dent, enacted these trade remedy laws, We bring government officials from all authority legislation. and only the President and Congress over the world here to learn about our Thus, the Dayton-Craig amendment may eliminate them. They cannot be system of government. This is another represents one of the last opportunities negotiated away by an unelected trade teaching opportunity. Under our Con- for Congress to assert its priority for negotiator, albeit one selected by the stitution, we do not permit one per- the economic well-being of the Amer- President, who has a much narrower son—no matter who he or she is—to ican people over the capital-serving ef- perspective than Congress, who has the bargain away our laws. No one—not ficiencies of liberalized world markets. specific objective to secure further even the President of the United This amendment preserves Congress’ trade agreements, and who may not States—has that authority. And no one ability to look out for the best inter- share this body’s perspective and con- who understands our Constitution ests of all Americans, especially the cerns. Since a letter from 62 Senators should seek that authority. people who are on the losing side of the opposing the inclusion of trade remedy While our country’s future trade poli- trade equation. And if we don’t look laws in future trade negotiations was cies are debatable, the right of Con- out for them, it is a near certainty ignored, there is no reason to expect gress to participate actively in setting that no one else will. otherwise when those negotiations fi- those policies is not. For anyone to try The Dayton-Craig amendment ap- nally occur. to usurp that authority is seriously plies only to so-called trade remedy So, when a new trade agreement misguided. If it succeeds, Congress has laws. They were enacted and put into comes to Congress, to the Senate, with failed, failed its responsibility, failed law by previous Congresses and Presi- the trade remedy laws of the United the Constitution, and failed the people dents to protect American business States altered, with their protections of America. owners, workers, and farmers from ille- weakened, and with Congress’ prior en- By adopting this amendment, the gal or unfair trade practices, and to as- actment of them overridden, then, if Senate upholds that right and that re- sist those Americans whose lives and this trade promotion authority law is sponsibility. livelihoods were irrevocably damaged in effect—as it is written now without Mr. President, I yield the floor. by them. These trade remedy laws in- the Craig-Dayton amendment—we will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- clude safeguards in section 201, which be faced with a take it or leave it prop- ator from Idaho. provide for temporary duties, quotas, osition. We will have no discretion or Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, as a co- or other restrictions on imports that latitude. It will be all or nothing. sponsor of the Dayton-Craig amend- are traded fairly but which threaten se- This amendment will permit—not re- ment, I wish to speak for a few mo- rious injury to a domestic industry. quire, but permit—Congress to sepa- ments about the constructs of the They include anti-dumping remedies rate those provisions in a proposed new amendment itself and applaud my col- for the destructive effects of imports trade agreement which alter existing league and partner in this amendment, sold on the U.S. market at unfairly low trade remedy laws, allow the rest of the Senator from Minnesota, for a very prices, and countervailing duty relief the agreement to proceed along fast thorough and well-thought-out expla- from the negative impact of imports track, and then consider those trade nation as to the reason for this amend- receiving foreign government sub- remedy changes under regular Senate ment. sidies. They also include section 301 of rules and procedures. Then, Congress I need not repeat the statistics. I the Trade Act which authorizes the can decide, as only Congress should de- need not repeat the facts that have United States Trade Representative to cide, whether they must be given up for been so eloquently spoken about a investigate trade agreement violations some larger gain. Then, we, or our suc- problem that exists in our country and illegal foreign trade barriers which cessors, will be able to look our con- today that begs for a remedy and, at are harmful to U.S. businesses and ex- stituents in their eyes and tell them the same time, demands that we move ports, and to remedy those violations. that we have acted in their collective forward in the area of expanding trade All of these remedies are already sub- best interests. amongst our trading partners around ject to the rules established under the Trade negotiators look at those trade the world. World Trade Organization and under remedy laws and they see words, or The elements of fairness, the ele- the North American Free Trade Agree- bargaining chips, or perhaps even ments of transparency, the elements of ment. The United States and other nuisances to get rid of. We see people, the right hand knowing what the left WTO members must adhere to the Uru- our constituents, who elected us and hand is doing are absolutely critical in guay Round Stipulations on subsidies who depend upon us to look out for any trade relationship. and countervailing measures. This is their interests. So when words which By the character of a developing hugely important. This is the first protect them are going to be removed, economy, by the uniqueness of a re- time the United States has ever agreed those decisions should be reviewed by source-directed economy, by the to subjugate its sovereignty to an their elected Representatives. uniqueness of a populated economy, all international organization. The folks Last week, the trade ambassador said of our countries around the world have who decried the Trilateral Commission that you cannot be for this amendment differences. And those differences have and so-called one-world government, and be for trade. There is great irony values. And those countries that sense those who condemn the coordination of in an unelected official in the execu- those values work to protect them or S4302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 in some way assure that they will not very process I have just defined. He it will effectively use a very trans- be traded down or effectively destroyed stood up and he spoke out and he parent process to review the fairness or by the very governments that are des- placed a tariff against Canadian lum- the lack of fairness in trade relation- tined to protect them. ber until such time as they can come ships and where it finds dumping it will As a result of that, from the very be- back to the table and balance out with move. And it has. I credit them for ginning, and from the beginning of the us a relationship and an agreement that. debate over trade, very substantively that does not put our men and women But what I am also saying, what the coming with the Kennedy Round of out of work and still allows them to Senator from Minnesota is saying is trade years ago, when we first estab- work and still allows the beneficial re- that within the process itself, we can lished the fast-track concept, we knew ality of Canadian and U.S. sticks, 2 by avoid some of the problems that have our trade negotiators, once they were 4s, being at the local lumberyard to now been recorded over the last several at the table of international negotia- build the homes of Americans. decades if we would be allowed, on laws tions, would have to have flexibility to That is called balanced trade. That is that we are proposing to be changed propose and bring back to the Congress called fair trade. The 201 process that that might reduce the ability of the ex- a whole package. But that whole pack- brought about the investigation by our ecutive branch of our Government to age had to be representative of the government, which was open and trans- enforce trade remedy laws, to say that laws of the country of which they were parent, and that led our President to they would apply to a point of order diplomats. move is known as a trade remedy law and a simple majority vote, the same We have struggled with that over the passed by the U.S. Congress, passed by vote it takes to pass the trade package years. Congress has consistently passed a majority vote out of this body—in that would be in the Chamber that fast tracks, and we have worked to other words, reflective of the constitu- they would be a part of. So I would say move progressively and to liberalize tional responsibility of every Senator to any negotiator, if you are negoti- our trade laws. We, the United States, and every U.S. Member of Congress ating a package that cannot get 51 have been the world’s promoters of representing their States but, most im- votes in this Chamber, and you are pro- trade. It is quite simple why we would portantly, taking an oath right there posing changes in substantive law that want to be that. in that well to uphold the Constitution might be required to get 51 votes, In my State of Idaho, nearly a third of the United States. wherein lies the problem, especially if of every acre planted of agricultural The argument is simple and the argu- we are defending what I believe to be produce has to sell in world markets to ment has been made already today by the very thing that the Senator from maintain some degree of value in a do- the administration in a letter to all of Minnesota has talked about—our con- mestic market. our colleagues that fast track is simply stitutional responsibility and the sov- My State was built on potatoes, po- a process and we make all of these pro- ereignty in doing that. tato chips. Now it is being built on posals and we make all of these Every administration and this ad- computer chips. And those products changes and all of them come back for ministration protects with a vengeance have to sell in world markets. Clearly, a vote in this Chamber and they are its executive prerogatives, its execu- the DRAMs that are produced by Mi- correct—one vote, up or down. tive authority, and we have seen this cron, a large portion of those move The problem occurs with the antici- administration step up to that on at into international markets to be ap- pation of the positives that will happen least two occasions in the last couple plied to new technologies being devel- in an overall trade package once nego- of years. That is what we are doing oped in those markets that then again tiated because they are never quite ne- today—stepping up to what is, in fact, sell in the world market. gotiated in a vacuum. The process goes a legislative prerogative of the Con- Clearly, in my State, trade has ex- on for years and years, as you have stitution and why we think it is right panded dramatically in the last several round after round and finally they con- that it be allowed to be a part of this decades. But while the hi-tech economy clude; there is a lot of attention and package requiring a simple majority has grown very well with a substantial the world finally says, Oh, here it is, vote. amount of profitability, the agricul- here is a trade package, a product of What am I saying? The Dayton-Craig tural economy has floundered. And WTO, a product of aggressive negotia- amendment is simply a point of order while trade has been extremely bene- tions, probably a product of the new that would be part of it. That is, if a ficial in some areas, I would have to round launched last year in Doha. The package comes to the floor and there argue, as the Senator from Minnesota anticipation is so great and the public are changes in trade remedy law—and has, that in other areas it appears to pressure is so great that when it gets in the current package that we are al- have been less than fair and, in many to the well of the Senate and we see leging we will know if they are there instances, not fair at all. that substantive law has been changed without even having to look because 90 There is a bit of a classic struggle and we would like to fix it, we cannot. days prior, under the law proposed, the going on between the United States We can vote against it, but the pres- negotiators would have to announce and Canada in our forest products in- sure by business, by industry, by the proposals of changes in the law. That is dustries, forest products industries economy in general is you must pass part of what came out of the House. that are in part supply, publicly owned this trade package. And we do. And we That is part of what the Finance Com- in the sense that the timber comes have consistently. mittee, Chairman BAUCUS and Senator from public lands. Whether it is the As a result, some of us have had to GRASSLEY agreed on. And that is appro- Federal lands of the U.S. Forest Serv- vote no. I voted no against NAFTA. priate. It is appropriate that the legis- ice in the lower 48 and Alaska or Why? Because of some environmental lative bodies of this constitutional Re- whether it is crowned and provincial provisions in it and because of loop- public understand that changes in the timber in Canada, the reality of plac- holes that I felt were in it, that an 18- laws that they have written are being ing values on those rough products as wheeler truckload with Canadian grain proposed. What we are saying today is they move to the market is substan- could get through and into our mar- that there ought to be the next step tially different. kets were a reality, and they were and and that next step is quite simple—to Over the years we have fought might- I voted against it, and time has proven allow a simple majority vote of the ily to create balance. But as a result of that to be the case. constitutional officers of this body—us, some of what we believed to be unfair But it has also proven one other U.S. Senators—to say whether those practices between Canada and the thing—that Canadians are very good at changes are right. United States, we have seen the rights enforcing laws at the border and we are Now, here is the next step, though: of our policies go out and our men and very bad. But that was then. This is but to do so without dragging the women walk away with empty lunch now. This administration is acting dif- whole trade package down. Not all pails while Canadians were aggres- ferently, and it is acting responsibly, trade packages are changes in our laws. sively logging and dumping in our mar- and it led with the steel decision and it They are expansions of authority. They kets. Just this year our President had has now followed with the softwood are access to other markets. They are to use trade remedy laws to stop the lumber decision, and it is saying that adjustments in other laws—ours and May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4303 theirs, our trading partners. And so we past November, our administration Let me go through the letter in the are saying you do not bring down the agreed to reopen negotiations on agree- context of what I have just talked whole package; there is good in trade ments of implementation of article 5 of about, about the flexibility of negotia- and we know that. But what we are the GATT—that is called on anti- tions. Before I do that, let me drop saying is that there is an authority and dumping and countervailing duties— back a moment to something I think is a responsibility that we should not ab- and on subsidies and countervailing important, and it is a frustration that rogate or that we should not cast in pressures. The World Trade Organiza- our negotiators deal with when they such a way as to never be able to get tion had already ruled a number of are in the business of negotiating. there because the value of the whole times against our domestic trade rem- I had the opportunity a couple of appears to be so much greater and so edy laws under these agreements and years ago to be part of an observer important at that moment in time stated: the stated purpose of almost team at The Hague at a climate change than the long-term constitutional re- every other WTO member in securing conference. The head of the U.S. team sponsibility of these Senators. these new negotiations is to further of the Clinton administration that was So the Senators from Minnesota and weaken U.S. trade law; in other words, there said at the beginning of that con- Idaho, pass go, because the whole is so further weaken the ability of the U.S. ference: We will not propose laws that much more important than the parts. Government to protect its work force will damage the economy of the United We are here today to tell you that the and its producers and its industries States. And he said: No agreement is parts are darned important. They are from what might be dumping, what better than a bad agreement. The con- constitutionally important. might be clearly antitrade or unfair ference began and the pressure built. And now let me try to set another trade. During that time I had the oppor- stage for you about the pressures in- The Japanese Government was elated tunity to have a dialog with some of volved. by that action. They said: We are satis- our counterparts from different Par- Our trade remedy process, counter- fied. This constitutes a major victory liaments around the world. For the vailing duty, antidumping, 201 is trans- for their efforts to gut our trade laws. first time, I began to understand that parent. It is a public process. If you, Those are the words of the Japanese they don’t understand us. They didn’t Mr. President, are a manufacturer in economy, trade and industry minister. realize that a treaty negotiated by an your State and you feel you are being He said: ‘‘We are 120 percent satisfied administration and signed off on by an dramatically harmed by a product that that’s where the Bush administra- administration was not law until the coming in under a trade agreement, tion wants to go.’’ Senate ratified it. Why? Well, if you you have a course of action. Now, it The USTR sacrificed our anti- are a member of a parliamentary body takes a couple of years. It is open, it is dumping and countervailing duty laws and you are elected and then you, if public, and it will cost you money be- in order to get a new round of talks at you are in the majority party, elect the cause you will have to get the attor- the table—not yet; they simply put Prime Minister out of that, that Prime neys and you will have to make the ar- them on the table. Minister and the parliamentary body Now, here is where I think the Sen- gument. If it is dramatic dumping and are, in essence, one. If that Prime Min- ator from Minnesota and I agree and dramatic competition, you might be ister signs off on a treaty, it is law, un- we also agree with our Trade Ambas- out of business before you get a rem- less the country doesn’t like it. Then sador. There is nothing wrong with edy, but the remedy is still there and it you hold a special election and get rid putting those issues on the table. When of the Prime Minister and the party. is still open and it is still public. What you are sitting at a negotiating table, You get a new party and a new Prime we have tried to do and what our nego- everything ought to be negotiable, if Minister. That is how it works for a lot tiators have tried to do since the Ken- the goal is to move from here to here of countries in the world. nedy round forward is to convince and the benefits that will accrue as a It does not work that way here. Our other countries of the world to make result of that proposal are positive for Founding Fathers created a division of their processes more transparent. our economies. So, our Trade Ambas- labor in our Constitution. I think it Now, over time, there has been a sador, put it on the table. was quite a clear division. When I shift. The shift has been away from But in putting it on the table, it is began to say: The Kyoto treaty is not their duties and away from their pen- important that you recognize who law in our country, it is a proposed alties toward antidumping provisions, made those laws and how we ulti- treaty the Senate of the United States not unlike ours. They are not trans- mately ought to address them. And has refused to consider, therefore, it is parent. Sometimes they are cast or ad- what we are saying is, put them on the not law, therefore, our negotiators ministered in the dark of night. And so table; talk about them. See if there is don’t have to negotiate to it or for it, what our trading partners are telling a better way to get where we need to the European parliamentarians, didn’t our trade negotiators, or at least our go in 2002 than there was in 1960. The understand that, or at least they chose trade negotiators believe, is that we world has changed dramatically. We not to understand it. have to get rid of what we have to understand that. We are willing to lis- Of course, I was there as part of an cause them to get rid of what they are ten to it. Put it on the table. The laws observer team. I spent a lot of time en- getting or they have got as it relates to we passed in 1960 may not apply today. couraging the team not to make bad trade remedy laws. In other words, we But in putting it on the table, we are law, not to craft an agreement with walk the plank first and maybe they simply saying: And you bring back pro- which we couldn’t live. Ultimately, will follow. In the meantime, what hap- posed changes in current law, not new they could not agree with the parlia- pens to the manufacturers and the law, in current trade remedy laws that mentarians of Europe, and they came workers? What happens to the econo- are subject to a point of order. Why? home. mies of Idaho and Minnesota? Do they Because this sovereign body created That is the reality of where we are at have to shift to the new paradigm? Do those laws. And the executive branch the moment. That is why it is impor- the old economies have to go away of government does not have a right to tant to understand the frustrations our even though under a different day and change them. And they don’t. They trade ambassador has when he goes to a different scenario they were viable only propose changes, but they do so in the table and they say: Why can’t you and productive? Well, I guess I am frus- an environment that almost always just negotiate something? That has trated by it all. assures that never will that vote occur. been arguable, why we have wanted Let me talk about what happened in It is a rather simple approach. We are TPA or fast track over the years. It is November of 2001 at Doha, Qatar, when being told by the administration and why we originally gave it. our trade negotiators were involved in by some in it that this destroys TPA. But from the 1960s to 2002, the world a round that we worked very hard to It has been editorialized that this is a and the economies of the world and the get, that was a product of the fallout of bitter pill. Then the other day it was economies of this country and the the very tragic round that occurred in called a torpedo. Today, in what is a economies of Idaho and the economies Seattle, which basically fell apart as a well-meaning but not totally accurate of Minnesota have changed dramati- result of national and international letter from the administration, they cally in part because of trade, both dissidents and disruption. In Doha this strongly opposed it. positive and negative. S4304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 I believe it is right and proper that Mr. CRAIG. I am happy to respond. nized the strong desire on the part of we debate this issue today, that we Mr. DAYTON. The Senator will re- the citizens of our country to protect don’t sweep it under the rug, that we call—I would like the RECORD to show some process of trade remedy and trade ask our colleagues to choose whether I ask the Senator, I received a call remedy laws that are currently on the we ought to have a point of order and from a colleague on a matter this books of the United States. So any whether we ought to have a simple ma- morning and indicated a desire to changes that we would make in them jority vote on the need to change the change, modify this amendment and or propose to be made—and we are cer- trade remedy laws of our country as make it more acceptable to the admin- tainly willing to discuss those and talk proposed by the trade agreement that istration. I would like to ask if that about them, as we also want to talk is on the floor at the time or if we was the Senator’s intent, to make this about you, Spain, or you, France, or should retain the existing law. one that would be more acceptable to you, Germany, or somewhere else’s In the letter sent this morning by the the administration? trade laws—will be subject to the same administration, they say that ‘‘first Let me say also parenthetically that, vote as required for passage of the and foremost, the amendment derails as a member of the other political trade package. TPA without justification.’’ I disagree party, I do not intend this amendment Instead of going with alarm, the am- with that. The Senator from Minnesota in any respect to be something that is bassador ought to go with a very clear, said it so well: An appointed bureau- referenced to this particular adminis- matter-of-fact statement, and then roll crat is not an elected Senator. The tration. I respect the role the adminis- up his sleeves and get at the business oath of office we take to adhere to the tration has taken, that the trade am- of negotiating in a way that I hope will Constitution is so clear and so simple bassador has taken with regard to the help American agriculture and a lot of and so important. We ought to be ex- steel products, as the Senator indi- our industries. tremely cautious about delegating that cated. I thought it was a very strong Trade remedy laws are not off limits. constitutional responsibility to an position the President took with re- Those are the words used in the admin- unelected official. gard to the lumber coming from Can- istration’s letter today: Not off limits The trade ambassador would say: ada; that, as the Senator said, this ad- at all; available for full discussion, full You don’t do that. You ultimately get ministration is far more aggressive debate, negotiation and change subject to vote on it. I think I have talked than its predecessor in that regard, and to a majority vote of the Senate. I about the vote, the circumstances of also with regard to Canadian wheat. think that is right, that is proper, and the vote, the climate in which the vote My concern in offering this was not that is what we ought to be about. is cast. That is why we are here today with regard to any particular adminis- Their fourth argument was the WTO suggesting we make some subtle tration. My interest was in protecting negotiations launched in Doha will not changes in the law. this Congress for many administra- impair our ability to enforce U.S. trade ‘‘We have been committed not just to laws. I think our explanation stands. If preserving U.S. trade laws but, more tions to come on this matter. I ask the Senator, is this attempt on the ambassador brings back a package importantly, to using them.’’ This is our part one that came out of the Sen- and in it there is substantive law the administration talking in the let- change proposed and the dynamics of ter. You are right; they have. And yet ator’s negotiations and discussions the package are such that the world we are saying: we want to preserve with the administration? Mr. CRAIG. It is that. I thought that and the economy of this country is say- them if it fits for you to use. They are ing pass it, pass it, pass it, there will saying, no, no; they can be negotiable was a right and reasonable approach. be no opportunity because the law or at least we want the right to nego- We should not ask for a supermajority would not require, unless this amend- tiate. on issues that can be passed or should We are not denying that right. I have be passed by a majority of the body. ment is adopted, us to make those ad- said it once. The Senator from Min- The Senator from Minnesota listened justments if collectively the Congress nesota has said it. We are not denying to those arguments, accepted those ar- of the United States felt the nego- the right of negotiation at all. If we are guments today. I was pleased that his tiators had gone beyond what we be- bright and clear and articulate in what amendment could be modified for that lieve to be right and proper protection we do, we will not sour the debate or purpose. under those laws. the environment in which those nego- In the administration’s letter there (Mrs. CARNAHAN assumed the tiations occur because if I were a nego- is another argument. They say: chair.) tiator, I would say: You bet, we will Secondly, the amendment would jeopardize Mr. DORGAN. Will the Senator from talk about it. We will put it on the our current trade negotiations, especially Idaho yield for a question? table. It will require a simple majority the new global trade liberalization mandate Mr. CRAIG. I will be happy to yield. launched in Doha last November. to pass. But then the whole agreement Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I will. My reaction to that is, it does not. would like to propound a question to In all fairness to the administration, They go on to say: my colleague. I believe this is one of they recognize in the letter 41 Senators This is not a hypothetical observation. The the most important amendments we are a minority blocking this process. failure to launch a global trade negotiation will be dealing with on the trade pro- We offered to the administration yes- at Seattle in 1999 was due in significant part motion authority legislation. I am to a refusal even to discuss trade laws. terday that we would make some modi- pleased to be a cosponsor, and I will be fication. They did not see fit to accept Well, that was then. This is now. I pleased to speak in support of it at that. We went ahead. The Senator from have just said—the Senator from Min- some point. Minnesota, when he offered the amend- nesota has just said—discuss trade I ask the Senator from Idaho, is it ment this morning, modified it so it is laws. Put them on the table. Look at the case that much of the angst that not a two-thirds. It is a simple major- the fact that they might need adjust- exists with respect to recent trade ity on the point of order, exactly the ment or change, that laws we have agreements—U.S.-Canada, NAFTA, and same vote it takes to pass the whole written in the 1960s might need some others—is that when we see areas of package. I believe that is a reasonable change. clear trade problems, clear manipula- and right approach and a fair approach All we are saying is, when the pack- tion of the markets, clear abuse of toward dealing with this issue. age comes back, it will require, if a trading practices, we cannot ever get A minority ought not be allowed to point of order is brought against a much of a remedy? block trade law or any law for that change that you have already reported We have all these trade agreements, matter. We rule by a majority proce- to us, Mr. Ambassador, a 50-percent but we cannot get a remedy; we cannot durally. We deal with supermajorities plus one of those present and voting. get a problem solved. Why? At least on occasion, and we have done it here The conversation in Doha or the next one of the reasons, in my judgment— on occasion, and with cloture and other round ought to go like this: While the and I inquire of the Senator from Idaho issues to protect trade laws. Congress of the United States is giving if he feels the same way—is that we Mr. DAYTON. Will the Senator yield us new expanded trade authority and have weakened all these remedies to for a question? negotiation authority, it also recog- the point that no one wants to use May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4305 them because they believe they are in- stitution about trade unless the Con- United States feels the interests of the effective. gress of the United States does it, be- United States are not adequately pro- For example, section 22 is pretty cause one of our explicit powers in the tected, all the President has to do is much gone. In many ways, section 301 Constitution is to regulate interstate walk away, and there is no new WTO is made much weaker by subsequent and foreign commerce. It is our author- agreement. negotiations. The result is, it does not ity, and Congress rightfully and ac- Eventually, if the President decides matter whether it is wheat from Can- cording to our oath of office ought to U.S. interests are being protected and ada or high-fructose corn syrup from protect our constitutional responsibil- he agrees to it and the other 142 coun- Mexico or a dozen items I could men- ities, and we ought to perform our con- tries agree to it, then it comes to us to tion. We just cannot get anybody to stitutional responsibilities. make a decision whether or not the in- tackle a remedy to say: Yes, this is un- For the first 150-year history of our terests of the United States are ade- fair, and we will stand up on behalf of country, when all Congress had to do in quately protected as the President ne- our producers and deal with it. That is regard to trade was put on tariffs, up or gotiated with us, and it takes a major- why this amendment makes so much down, and other business of that na- ity vote in the House and Senate for sense. ture, it was very appropriate for Con- that to become law of the land. If the Trade Representative nego- gress to initiate and finalize action as The basic question before the Senate tiates a new trade agreement and that far as the regulation of interstate and in the Dayton-Craig amendment is agreement further weakens remedies foreign commerce was concerned. whether or not they want the President that now exist, my understanding is Since the 1930s, we have been in- of the United States to be credible at the amendment allows that to come volved in cooperative efforts with other the bargaining table. The issue is back to the Congress for an up-or-down countries to reduce tariff and nontariff whether or not the President will be vote. I think that is one of the most trade barriers because it was seen then credible if, when he reaches an agree- important provisions that we could and today as mutually beneficial to all ment, there is opportunity in the Sen- adopt to this underlying bill. nations to do so. We have been involved ate to have separate votes on separate I ask the Senator from Idaho, is it in international agreements and inter- parts of the agreement so some can be the case that the biggest problem these national fora to accomplish those dropped and others might be adopted. days has been we cannot get a remedy goals. Do my colleagues think the other 142 for anything in international trade? One can imagine how impossible it countries of the WTO are going to ne- Mr. CRAIG. The Senator from North would be then in an international gotiate with our country on that basis? Dakota has explained it very well, and forum to have 535 Members of Con- Do you think there will be a final that is the essence of this amendment. gress, in a meeting of 142 countries, ne- agreement? No. The Dayton-Craig Again, a simple majority vote of this gotiating trade agreements, with the amendment undoes the pattern of this body will do so. Let me complete my Congress of the United States speaking contract between the President of the comments. I have spoken long enough. for the United States. It is almost im- United States and the Congress over There are others who wish to speak on possible for Congress to reach an agree- the last 25 years. this issue. So we all have to ask ourselves: Has I close by speaking to the second-de- ment among its Members without, in the United States prospered by our gree amendment the Senator from the process, trying to negotiate with international agreements over the last Iowa has just proposed, and I hope at 142 other countries. So for the last 25 quarter of a century by the process some time we appropriately will move years, or some people would say in dif- to table that second-degree amend- ferent ways since 1935, we have given that is once again before us to set up a ment. Let me tell my colleagues why. the President permission to negotiate contract with the President of the There is nothing in that amendment agreements with other countries. United States to negotiate? I have with which I disagree as part of process In a sense, the United States, come to the conclusion this process has and procedure. You bet we should have through this legislation and previous been good, but I am a Republican. talked about proposed substitutes and legislation, has set up a contract with Maybe Democrats would question my changes removed from, I call it the the President of the United States say- judgment of whether or not this is a catchall title to the advanced title, to ing we would like to have him nego- good process. a higher priority as it relates to the di- tiate for the Congress of the United So I have said before in this debate, rection we give our negotiators and States, where the constitutional power and I want to say again, listen to what ambassadors, the principles of negotia- lies, some agreements under strict au- President Clinton said as he correctly tion and the objective of those prin- thority that we would give the Presi- bragged about the agreements he final- ciples. dent, and with Congress having final ized—that started in previous adminis- The second-degree amendment, authority to adopt what was nego- trations—during his first year in office. though, takes away the point of order. tiated if we agreed to it. The North American Free Trade Agree- It says, here is how you negotiate, but We are talking about giving the ment and the Uruguay Round of the it does not deny the right of the Senate President the power to negotiate for us General Agreement of Tariffs and to speak. I hope at the appropriate because it is an impossibility for the Trades were finalized during his first time, early afternoon, we will offer a Congress to enter such a forum. months in office. motion to table that amendment. I do The basic question to our colleagues He says as a result of those agree- believe we need a good straight up-or- as they consider Dayton-Craig and ments, and I suppose he would say, too, down vote on the Dayton-Craig amend- other amendments is: Do they want the predecessors to those agreements, that ment. It is an important amendment. President of the United States to have the United States has benefited very I yield the floor. I thank the Chair. this authority? This is not blanket au- well by it. And he used, as I heard him The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- thority given to the President of the say so many times, that there were, I ator from Iowa. United States. It is very confined to think the figure was, 22 million jobs Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, subject matter. It is very confined to created during his administration, and at this time I am not going to address the President reporting to the Congress one-third of those jobs were related to either my amendment or the amend- of the United States on a regular basis trade. ment by the Senator from Minnesota what has been done and to get our feed- If President Clinton says that, if and the Senator from Idaho. I do wish back so that the President carries out President Bush believes this is a good to speak generically about the issue be- the intent of Congress in the negotia- process to continue, and you have one fore us, to which the amendment of the tions. Democratic President and one Repub- Senators from Minnesota and Idaho are Finally, the President of the United lican President who think proceeding very central, and to remind my col- States has to come to an agreement down the road that we have gone for leagues what trade promotion author- with 142 countries. Remember, that is the last 25 years is the right road to go, ity is all about. not done by a majority vote of those I think it would carry some weight First, as all my colleagues know, 142 countries. That is done by con- with people on both sides of the aisle nothing can be done under the Con- sensus. So if the President of the and it would be a no-brainer that this S4306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 process ought to be continued. Our col- I probably have implied very much the marketplace with a trade practice leagues are suggesting that would put that Dayton-Craig is a bad approach. that is abusive, then we have a remedy a kink in this machine, and that might My point is to simply say I hope my 99 against it. not be the thing to do. I raise those other colleagues will look at the prac- Ralph Waldo Emerson said that com- questions with my colleagues. tice of the last 25 years, which has been mon sense is genius dressed in work I also raise the questions with my a credible approach for the United clothes. When we deal with trade colleagues of whether or not the States to be at the negotiating table, issues, I find very little genius these present trade remedies are working, and say: Do you really want to change days, especially in Washington, DC. Al- which I heard a few minutes ago. Well, that? Do you want to change the credi- most all of the debate that ought to be what do they think the steel agree- bility of the President of the United thoughtful turns thoughtless in an in- ment is all about? The President is States at the negotiating table? stant. This morning’s Washington Post looking out for our basic industry, to I yield the floor. editorial is an example of that, sug- give it some help through transition. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- gesting this amendment is going to The President looked at that and de- ator from North Dakota. torpedo this trade promotion authority cided that other countries dumping Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, of legislation. It will do nothing of the steel in the United States was not course the Senator from Iowa is cor- sort. It strengthens it. right, and our economy was being hurt rect; the Constitution does provide in Let me give some examples of what is by it. He stepped in, in a very strong article I, section 8, that the Congress going on in trade. Canada pushes an av- way, to protect our interests. shall have the power to regulate com- alanche of grain into our country, un- I think of the 201 process where the merce with foreign nations—not the fairly subsidized, unfairly traded in our previous President stepped in, in the President, not the trade ambassador, country by a Canadian wheat board case of lamb coming into the United but the Congress. That is in the Con- that is a sanctioned monopoly in Can- States from New Zealand and Aus- stitution of this country. ada which would be illegal in this coun- tralia. I suppose there are a lot of oth- The Congress has, over some period try. So our farmers are confronted with ers I ought to refer to, but our Presi- of time, decided it would like to put this massive amount of unfair trade, dents, Republican and Democrat, have handcuffs on itself so these handcuffs and it takes money right out of the been willing to use the tools that are would prevent it from being involved in on the table. Other nations are begin- pockets of our family farmers, and any trade negotiation or trade agree- ning to learn from the United States nothing can be done about it. It has and are willing to take action to pro- ment that came back to the Congress. been going on for 10 years. It was given tect their industries in a way that is If it did not like a provision, if it the green light, incidentally, in the going to eventually hurt us. thought a provision was not in accord- United States-Canada Free Trade We have been the pioneers of trade ance with this country’s interests, the Agreement, which I voted against; remedy legislation for a long period of Congress will have said, by fast track nonetheless, this has been going on re- time, and other nations have somewhat or trade promotion authority, no, we lentlessly, and nobody does anything resented our using it, and they are be- are not allowed to offer amendments to about it. ginning to learn from us and use it. that trade agreement. Congress has We had an investigation by the ITC, Now they are doing it in a way that is done that on previous occasions. I do and they said: Yes, Canada is guilty of not as transparent as the United not support that. I do not believe it is unfair trade. There was a 301 action States. They do it probably in a way appropriate. filed by wheat growers in my State, that is less concerned about their using What the Senators from Minnesota and the trade ambassador said: No, de- it on the world economy than what our and Idaho are saying with respect to spite the fact that there is a conclusion Presidents have done in regard to our fast track, or trade promotion author- that Canada is guilty of unfair trade, action and the world economy. ity, which will tie the Congress’s we will not impose fair trade quotas Now, are we going to say we should hands, at least in regard to the issue of that United States law would allow be- not be looking out for our interests on providing trade remedies for trade cause it might be inconsistent with trade remedy legislation? I think what abuses that exist, that our businesses NAFTA and the WTO. But Ambassador they are saying is we ought to let the and our employees in this country have Zoellick says to farmers: Don’t lose rest of the world adopt these measures, to try to deal with, at least with re- hope. Under U.S. laws you can always even if they hurt the United States. spect to those trade remedies, Congress consider filing antidumping or counter- Some examples: South Africa imposing ought to have a say in that if someone vailing duty cases. dumping duties on United States poul- negotiates a trade agreement that Let me show my colleagues a Con- try, closing an important $14 million weakens those trade remedies. gress Daily Report, November 26, 2001— market; Mexico imposing dumping du- We have had plenty of examples: Sec- November 9 through 14: The WTO min- ties on United States high-fructose tion 22 was largely negotiated away; isterial at Doha, Qatar, Trade Rep- corn syrup, decreasing our exports by section 301 has been diminished in im- resentative Zoellick agreed that U.S. half, $30 million; Mexico imposing portance. So we have had examples antidumping laws could be discussed as dumping duties on certain United where the trade remedies are not avail- the new round gets underway. States swine, formerly a $450 million able. In other words, in the next round the market; Mexico imposing dumping du- My colleague from Iowa cited some antidumping laws will be up for discus- ties on certain cuts of beef affecting of the trade abuses that I could cite. sion because many countries don’t companies’ abilities to service and On high-fructose corn syrup to Mexico want us to have antidumping laws. grow this $512 million market. Just he says: Yes, that is a problem. Do not They want to dump their products into this year, Canada imposed dumping du- blame us. Let us not blame America for the American marketplace, and if our ties on United States tomatoes, $115 trade abuses that are imposed by other producers are concerned about that— million. In 1999, Canada imposed dump- countries. saying we cannot compete, we will ing duties on exports of United States Unfair wheat subsidies or unfair have to close our plant, we can’t com- corn, a $36 million market resulting in wheat trade flooding into this country pete against products coming from little United States corn exported to from Canada, that is a problem. That is China or Japan or Europe or Canada or Canada for 4 months until a provisional not our fault; that is Canada’s fault. Mexico or Korea, we can’t possibly duty was removed. The high-fructose corn syrup, that is compete against them because they are These are examples of the rest of the Mexico’s fault. dumping at below the cost of acquisi- world learning from the United States. I could go on to give a dozen such ex- tion, what are we going to do—we are Consequently, don’t we in the United amples, but let’s not blame our coun- going to put this on the table to talk States think it would be better if our try for trade abuses that are com- about. Maybe we can get rid of coun- country or our President were at the mitted by other countries. Let’s make tervailing duty or antidumping laws. table negotiating to see that these sure businesses in our country and Maybe the next negotiation in a room, things did not happen? I think those their workers know that when another behind a closed door, in which we are are the issues before us. country does that, when it tries to rig not present, the American people are May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4307 not present, trade negotiators from all to say to Korea and other countries, if It goes down and lists those things around the world will decide that the your market is open to American prod- that they are trying to safeguard from United States will agree to get rid of ucts, then our market is open to you. unfair trade practices. its antidumping laws. Maybe that is But if we make the American market- Even then, only on a point of order what will happen. place open to your products, then you will the majority vote up or down. So If that happens, I sure want the Con- had better open your marketplace or you do not have to argue the entire gress to be able to vote on that sepa- you find a way to sell your cars in trade measure that they have spent rately on behalf of farmers, factory Kishasa, Zaire, next year and see how months and months, sometimes years workers, steelworkers. I want Congress you like that marketplace. and years on. You can just bring it to to have a shot at saying yes or no, and I want to speak a little later, but let a majority vote. my vote is going to be a resounding no. me say Senator DAYTON and Senator If I were the President or anybody One final point, if I might. I have just CRAIG have propounded an amendment else were the President, they would say had a bellyful of people saying it is that is very important. All it says is we please put that in there. We are not wrong to worry about protecting Amer- need to preserve the opportunity to trying to superimpose this kind of au- ica’s interests. The word ‘‘protect’’ has vote if someone behind a closed door in thority over the Congress. Article I, become a vulgarism in trade speech, some room half a world away is going section 8, of the Constitution says that and I find that Byzantine. to negotiate away the remedies for un- the Congress has that responsibility. It Who in this Chamber does not want fair trade, our remedies to get after is not the responsibility of the Special to stand up and protect our country’s and take after the unfair trade that ex- Trade Representative, not the Supreme interests? Who do you not want to pro- ists. Court, not the President—we have the tect? Do you not want to protect a That is not antitrade; that is responsibility. What I am trying to do steel industry that is under siege from protrade. That is not undercutting the is protect that responsibility. The ad- unfairly subsidized shipments into this bill that is on the floor of the Senate; ministration should want me pro- country? Do you not want to protect that in fact will strengthen and im- tecting the Constitution. farmers and factory workers? Who is it prove it. What really is happening is that peo- you do not want to protect? Isn’t it our I yield the floor. ple do not understand the fix. Let me job to decide that we will protect our Mr. REID. Madam President, the explain what I call the fix. industries to the extent of demanding Senator from South Carolina has asked If you go back to the early ’90s to the fair trade? to speak. I don’t mean, by ‘‘protection,’’ saying enactment of NAFTA, the North Amer- Under the previous order, we are to we are going to put walls around our ican Free Trade Agreement, the trade go out in 1 minute. I ask unanimous country. I don’t mean that at all. I treaty with Mexico, it was a very inter- consent the Senator from South Caro- don’t believe we should do that. I be- esting thing. lina, Mr. HOLLINGS, be recognized for lieve we ought to be required and able The New York Times published an ar- up to 15 minutes, and this will be for to compete at any time, at any place in ticle, after the vote was cast, about the debate only. At that time, we would go the world. That competition does not 26 freebies that President Clinton did, out for the party caucuses. mean, however, that our companies to put on the fix in order to pass that and our workers ought to compete with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without particular measure. He gave two golf 12-year-olds who work 12 hours a day objection, it is so ordered. The Senator rounds, one in California, and another and are paid 12 cents an hour in some from South Carolina. one somewhere in Arkansas for votes; plant 8,000 miles away, and some com- Mr. HOLLINGS. Madam President, I he gave two C–17s to another Congress- pany takes the product of that plant thank the distinguished leader and the man; he gave a cultural center to Con- and moves it to a store shelf in Pitts- two distinguished sponsors of this par- gressman Pickle, down in Texas, for a burgh or Fargo or Los Angeles or Poca- ticular amendment, the Senator from vote. tello. It is not fair trade and it is not Minnesota and the Senator from Idaho. At least those freebies, in order to fix what our businesses and workers ought There is nothing better than a clear- the vote, got some people some jobs. to have to put up with. cut, clean-cut little amendment, this Look the golf matches at least got When we talk about protecting our particular provision. It simply says: somebody a job to cut the grass. country’s economic interests, it is not Wait a minute, we don’t want just an Let’s clear the air and understand about diminishing trade or putting up-or-down vote on an overall patch- what is going on right now. Under Mr. walls around our country. It is about work of all kinds of trade measures, Bush’s plan, we would not be allowed saying we have a right in this country and all kinds of articles, and every- to debate and consider these trade to protect the economic interests of thing else of that kind. measures—except in a limited way. The businesses and workers who want to Somebody might not like what they Senators from Minnesota and Idaho, play by the rules when they confront got on prunes. Somebody might not said: Heavens above, let us have at others in this world who decide they like what they have on textiles and ev- least the national security laws, coun- will not play by the rules. erything else. tervailing duties, and antidumping One final point. I have made this We are not disturbing whatever the laws—where a point of order will give point over and over because it is so negotiations are of our special Trade you an up-or-down vote and you do not dramatic. I want to mention auto- Representative, or the President. They have to vote up or down the entire mobile trade with Korea to dem- tried to label it as either you are for trade measure. onstrate what is happening on a range the President or against the President. There is a very interesting article of things throughout the world in a That is baloney. here—the unmitigated gall of the pro- way that hurts our workers and hurts What it says is: Wait a minute, be- ponents of fast track. our companies. Last year, Korea sent fore you have to vote up or down to Let me read it: just bring a whole trade bill down, let’s us 630,000 cars, Daewoos, Hyundais, and The Bush Administration indicated that others. Madam President, 630,000 Ko- make certain the basic laws are right. the President might veto trade legislation if rean cars came into the U.S. market- Here is how it reads: the Senate adds a provision that would allow place. Good for them. Notwithstanding any other provision of Congress to amend foreign trade agreements Last year, we were only able to sell law [it] . . . shall not apply to any provisions the President negotiates. This week, the 2,800 cars in Korea. Let me say that in an implementing bill being considered by Senate is considering granting Bush fast again: 630,000 Korean cars coming to the Senate that modifies or amends, or re- track trade powers. Under fast track, Con- the United States, and we were only quires a modification of, or an amendment gress could approve or reject trade pacts but able to get 2,800 U.S. cars sold in to, any law of the United States that pro- could not amend them. However, Senators vides safeguards from unfair foreign trade Mark Dayton, Democrat of Minnesota, and Korea. Do you know why? Because the practices to United States businesses or Larry Craig, Republican of Idaho, are push- Korean Government doesn’t want workers, including—imposition of counter- ing an amendment that would allow Con- American cars sold in Korea. It is very vailing and antidumping duties . . . national gress to change trade pacts. They say Con- simple. And that is not fair. We ought security import restrictions— gress must have the power to make changes S4308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 to protect U.S. workers. Commerce Depart- at the White House, said we have to get We have the job of creating jobs. ment officials said that would defeat the pur- on, we can get rid of this bill this week They are exporting them faster than pose of fast track and they would rec- and we can get it to conference, and ev- we can possibly manage it. And now ommend that Bush veto the legislation. erything else like that. We have barely they are not only exporting their man- In short, yes, the President does not been able to get on this particular ufacturing, they are exporting the ex- have the authority under the Constitu- amendment to discuss it. And then ecutive office to Bermuda. tion. The Congress, under article I, sec- they say, well, we will put in a little So here, in a time of war, when you tion 8, has the authority and the re- maneuver here. And we will fix that should hear the word ‘‘sacrifice,’’ they sponsibility. The President, and his lit- vote. And we will not even have it, put the President on TV, who says: tle minion, Robert Zoellick, the Trade even when they have changed it from a Don’t worry. Take a trip. Go to Disney Representative—he runs around and 60-vote point of order down to just a World. Take your family. And what we smiles and grins in all of these places, majority vote up or down. They will ought to do is cut some more taxes to and he can amend anything. He can not even let you have a majority up-or- run the debt up. amend the laws. But, oh, they bring down vote on the security of the You are going to hear about that be- and amend the laws with respect to our United States under the responsibil- cause by this time next month we will national security, with respect to ities of the Senate. be in desperate circumstances. We have countervailing duties and antidumping They say that past Presidents like it. to increase the debt limit, but they provisions. He can amend it. But the Past Presidents don’t go back down to will not say they will increase the debt Congress can’t even consider it on an Arkansas—they move to New York. limit. They will try to say it is the up-or-down vote. They don’t sell this trade bill as being war, as to why we need to borrow Can you imagine the polls in such a good for farmers in Arkansas, I can tell money. Oh, no, it is not the war. It is situation as this. That Grassley you that. They won’t run for election the trillions of dollars they have lost. amendment ought to be tabled imme- down there. And they won’t do it in my And now they want to lose another $4 diately and we should not wait for 2:15. State of South Carolina, either. trillion. There isn’t any question in my mind It is a hearty development to find the Larry Lindsey—he doesn’t like me that this thing has gotten totally out distinguished Senator from Idaho, and referring to him—but he is the one who of hand. The trade laws are not suc- the Senator from North Dakota—they opposed what we had going with Presi- cesses. The distinguished Senator from know that agricultural business ex- dent Clinton and Secretary Summers Iowa points out that everything has tremely well. They are now joining in to stop all of these offshore locations been coming up roses. But the fact is, because they are losing all the agri- from avoiding taxes. They even had a we have been going out of business. Be- culture. The 31⁄2 million farmers that bill, reported out of the committee cause of NAFTA we lost 53,900 textile we have in America cannot outproduce over on the House side, that did that. jobs alone in the little State of South 700 million farmers in China. That is You would think, by gosh, we would Carolina, 700,000 around the country— why we have a deficit in the balance of be raising taxes to pay for the war, cer- not just 20,000 steelworkers. So we lost trade with respect to corn. tainly not escaping our civic duty in a all of those jobs. And we are going out They tell me that now China is ship- time of war. But that is the hands that of business. And the Congress of the ping to Japan and Korea some of their we are dealt. The wonderful Business United States tells them: Retrain, re- wheat so they can continue to appear Roundtable, the Conference Board, the educate, high-tech, global competition. as if they are taking our wheat. But we National Association of Manufacturers, The President says you don’t under- are going out of business there. And we and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce— stand it. will not have the wonderful export of oh, they will all tell you what is good We understand it. We retrain. I told America’s most productive production; for the country. What they are saying the story—I will repeat it right quick- namely, America’s agriculture. is wrecking the economy. They don’t ly—of the Oneida mill in Andrews that So I hope we will slow down, stop, want to pay for anything. All they made the little T-shirts. At the time of look, and listen, and understand that want to do is just help everybody buy the closing, they had 487 workers there. all we are trying to do is our job. And the different elections. The average age was 47. The next our job is to regulate foreign com- I see my time is up. I hope that at morning they did it the President’s merce. Please let us have a vote up or 2:15, when they move to table, Madam way. They retrained the employees. down. Do not come in and say, you can- President, that the people will sober up They are re-skilled. They are now 487 not even have an up-or-down vote on and come to the floor and give us a skilled computer operators. the antidumping substantive law, that chance on that vote to table the Grass- Are you going to hire a 47-year-old you can repeal it. Because once they ley amendment so we can do our job. computer operator or a 21-year-old repeal it in Doha, or any other foreign We don’t say one way or the other; we computer operator? You are not taking land, we’re in trouble. When the trade just say, give us an up-or-down vote to on the retirement costs, you are not reps meet to discuss agreements they consider the security, consider the taking on the health costs of the 47- don’t go to places like Seattle any antidumping provisions, as the Dayton- year-old. So it is a real problem. more, where people can go to and dem- Craig amendment calls for. Here we have the responsibility, and onstrate and tell about our trade expe- Madam President, I yield the floor. this crowd will not even let us do our riences here in the United States. No, job. The arrogance of this K Street they pick a place that no one ever f crowd who writes these trade measures heard of. You can’t find it on the map. RECESS is unbelievable. And the President of The next meeting will be down in the the United States went over on the Antarctic. I have been down there. It is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under House side, and by one vote he prom- hard to get there. That is where they the previous order, the hour of 12:30 ised—what?—he would do a fundraiser. will have the next trade negotiation, having arrived, the Senate will now So he has been down to Greenville to where nobody can be heard. And they stand in recess until the hour of 2:15 show up at a fundraiser. will get the fix, and then they will p.m. It is money that talks, that controls come back and do exactly what is hap- Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:46 p.m., here. You do not argue the trade meas- pening on this bill. recessed until 2:16 p.m. and reassem- ure, whether it is in the best interests There is a fix. In this particular case bled when called to order by the Pre- of our country or not. This thing has it is not golf games and not C–17s, it is siding Officer (Mr. BREAUX). gotten totally out of hand. And to not cultural centers like it was on f come here and say whether this Presi- NAFTA, but it is welfare. It does not ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE dent likes it or that President likes it, employ anybody. It says: Well, we give EXPANSION ACT—Continued well, this Senator does not like it at you a little welfare to keep your mouth all. shut, so you can go back home and run AMENDMENT NO. 3408 We have many other measures, too. I for reelection. It is not about trade, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- noticed that Nick Calio, and his minion not about jobs. ator from Nevada. May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4309 Mr. REID. Mr. President, as soon as The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a issue. I want to say a few words about we have someone here from the other sufficient second? our trade laws. While much of this side, I will move to table the amend- There is a sufficient second. year’s debate over fast track has cen- ment now pending. We have had a good The question is on agreeing to the tered around labor and environment, debate. The debate was very construc- motion to table amendment No. 3408. there has been less talk about the tive all morning. It is time to test the The clerk will call the roll. equally important issue of U.S. trade strength of the second-degree amend- The senior assistant bill clerk called laws—specifically, how we will ensure ment and find out what we are going to the roll. that these laws are not weakened in fu- do. Mr. NICKLES. I announce that the ture trade negotiations. This is not an As we proceed through this trade leg- Senator from North Carolina (Mr. academic issue. In Doha last Novem- islation, we should have more debates HELMS) is necessarily absent. ber, our trade negotiators put U.S. such as we had this morning. We I further announce that if present trade laws on the negotiating table. I should vote as soon as we have had de- and voting the Senator from North believe that was a mistake. And I want bate. Of course, a motion to table can Carolina (Mr. HELMS) would vote ‘‘no.’’ to make it clear now: This Senate and be offered at any time. It is high time The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there this Congress will not tolerate weak- we did this on this amendment. any other Senators in the Chamber de- ening changes to our trade laws. I was talking to some Democratic siring to vote? It is a grave mistake to suggest that Senators this morning. Between the The result was announced—yeas 38, the United States must weaken its two Senators they have six or seven nays 61, as follows: trade laws to be a participant in future amendments. So there is a lot that [Rollcall Vote No. 110 Leg.] trade negotiations. There is virtually needs to be done on this legislation. If YEAS—38 no political support for such a position. someone does not have an opportunity Allard Gramm Lugar The last tabling motion showed that. to speak on one amendment, they can Baucus Grassley McCain There were 61 Senators who voted not certainly do it on the other. Bennett Gregg McConnell Bond Hagel Miller to table the underlying amendment. I hope we can continue to move this Breaux Hatch Murkowski This point was made clear in the letter legislation. I know Senator DAYTON Brownback Hutchinson Nickles sent to the President last year by near- and Senator CRAIG have waited for Chafee Hutchison Roberts ly two-thirds of the Senate. days on offering their amendment. Cochran Inhofe Santorum DeWine Kyl Stevens I ask unanimous consent that a copy I say to my friend from Minnesota, I Domenici Landrieu Thomas of this letter be printed in the RECORD. appreciate very much his patience in Ensign Lieberman Thompson There being no objection, the letter waiting to get to a point to test the Fitzgerald Lincoln Voinovich Frist Lott was ordered to be printed in the strength of what is happening. RECORD, as follows: I have been told that the Dayton- NAYS—61 MAY 7, 2001. Craig amendment has at least 60 votes Akaka Dayton Nelson (FL) THE PRESIDENT, Allen Dodd Nelson (NE) in favor of it. I certainly think we The White House, should find out if that is the case. Bayh Dorgan Reed Biden Durbin Reid Washington, DC. There have been some who have been Bingaman Edwards Rockefeller DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: We are writing to trying to prevent Senators DAYTON and Boxer Enzi Sarbanes state our strong opposition to any inter- CRAIG from having a vote on their Bunning Feingold Schumer national trade agreement that would weaken amendment. I suggest that is not the Burns Feinstein Sessions U.S. trade laws. Byrd Graham Shelby Key U.S. trade laws, including anti- way we should do things. Something Campbell Harkin Smith (NH) dumping law, countervailing duty law, Sec- this complex and this important we Cantwell Hollings Smith (OR) tion 201, and Section 301, are a critical ele- should move as quickly as possible. Carnahan Inouye Snowe Carper Jeffords Specter ment of U.S. trade policy. A wide range of I therefore move to table the amend- Cleland Johnson Stabenow agricultural and industrial sectors has suc- ment and ask for the yeas and nays. Clinton Kennedy Thurmond cessfully employed these statutes to address The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Collins Kerry Torricelli trade problems. Unfortunately, experience STABENOW). Is there a sufficient sec- Conrad Kohl Warner suggests that many other industries are like- Corzine Leahy Wellstone ond? Craig Levin Wyden ly to have occasion to rely upon them in fu- There is not a sufficient second. Crapo Mikulski ture years. Mr. GRAMM. I suggest the absence of Daschle Murray Each of these laws is fully consistent with U.S. obligations under the World Trade Orga- a quorum. NOT VOTING—1 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nization (WTO) and other trade agreements. clerk will call the roll. Helms Moreover, these laws actually promote free The senior assistant bill clerk pro- The motion was rejected. trade by countering practices that both dis- tort trade and are condemned by inter- ceeded to call the roll. Mr. REID. Madam President, I move to reconsider the vote. national trading rules. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent U.S. trade laws provide American workers that the order for the quorum call be Mr. CRAIG. I move to lay that mo- and industries the guarantee that, if the rescinded. tion on the table. United States pursues trade liberalization, it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The motion to lay on the table was will also protect them against unfair foreign objection, it is so ordered. agreed to. trade practices and allow time for them to The Senator from Nevada. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- address serious import surges. They are part Mr. REID. Madam President, I renew ator from Nevada. of a political bargain struck with Congress my request to table the amendment. Mr. REID. Madam President, I sug- and the American people under which the I withhold that request. gest the absence of a quorum. United States has pursued market opening Madam President, I ask for the at- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The trade agreements in the past. Congress has made clear its position on tention of my friend from Iowa. Is it clerk will call the roll. the Senator’s intention to withdraw this matter. In draft fast track legislation The bill clerk proceeded to call the considered in 1997, both Houses of Congress the amendment? roll. have included strong provisions directing Mr. GRASSLEY. Yes. Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, I trade negotiators not to weaken U.S. trade AMENDMENT NO. 3409 WITHDRAWN ask unanimous consent the order for laws. Congress has restated this position in Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I the quorum call be rescinded. resolutions, letters, and through other ask unanimous consent to withdraw The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without means. my amendment. objection, it is so ordered. Unfortunately, some of our trading part- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, I ners, many of whom maintain serious unfair objection, it is so ordered. rise today to discuss U.S. trade remedy trade practices, continue to seek to weaken these laws. This may simply be posturing by AMENDMENT NO. 3408 laws—antidumping, anti-subsidy, and those who oppose further market opening, Mr. REID. Madam President, I move safeguard laws. but—whatever the motive—the United to table the Dayton amendment, and I Senators DAYTON and CRAIG have of- States should no longer use its trade laws as ask for the yeas and nays. fered an amendment on this important bargaining chips in trade negotiations nor S4310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 agree to any provision that weaken or under- barriers, subsidies, lax enforcement of Consider also the consequences if we mine U.S. trade laws. their own antitrust laws. do not have effective trade laws. Trade We look forward to your response. Profits gained in protected foreign laws ensure uniform treatment. In bad Sincerely, markets allow foreign companies to Baucus, DeWine, Specter, Rockefeller, economic times, there will always be Kerry, Byrd, Hollings, Conrad, splash prices in the United States in calls to take action against imports. Voinovich, Snowe, Bingaman, Collins, order to gain market share. Indeed, ef- Without consistent and transparent Santorum, Graham, Thomas, Durbin, ficient American mills must compete trade laws, those calls will come for Torricelli, Enzi, Murray, Dorgan, with foreign mills that produce steel general trade barriers against imports. Akaka, Inouye, Landrieu, Boxer, regardless of need. Foreign steel mills The internationally negotiated trade Breaux, Craig, Helms, Edwards, Sar- often act as little more than subsidized laws we currently follow seek to pro- banes, Lincoln, Johnson, Dayton, Mi- work programs. vide an objective set of criteria. I kulski, Lott, Daschle, Bayh, Dodd, I might digress slightly. The same is Wellstone, McConnell, Sessions, Ken- might add, our trade laws are totally nedy, Clinton, Thurmond, Schumer, true with subsidized lumber in Canada. WTO consistent, a point some critics Bunning, Carnahan, Cleland, Wyden, They are tantamount to subsidized forget to mention. Levin, Crapo, Feinstein, Cantwell, work programs and subsidized timber Some have also asked whether we Burns, Stabenow, Carper, Miller, Smith production in the lumber industry to really need to worry about our laws of New Hampshire, Smith of Oregon, such a great degree. being weakened in international nego- Reid, Harkin, Shelby, Lieberman. In 1999, for example, foreign over- tiations. Recent history demonstrates Mr. BAUCUS. Our trading partners capacity was more than two times as why we should be concerned. should also understand this point. great as the total annual steel con- I might say, NAFTA’s dispute resolu- There are many countries that want to sumption in the United States. tion procedures under chapter 19 have weaken U.S. trade laws. Why? Because With other export markets largely significantly undermined our enforce- they want to be able, if you will, to closed, there is an overwhelming incen- ment of U.S. trade laws. Both the dump subsidized products—ship prod- tive to send underpriced steel to the GATT Tokyo Round and the Uruguay ucts that violate the basic principles of open U.S. market. Let me repeat that Round weakened our antidumping and WTO—within the United States. point. Other countries tend to close safeguard rules; that is, it happens, it It is very difficult for us to protect their markets to companies and coun- is not just theory. It is happening. And ourselves if we don’t have our anti- tries that dump steel or subsidize steel our laws continue to be attacked and dumping and countervailing duty and production. So what happens? That weakened by dispute panels exceeding section 201 trade laws. steel tends to be diverted to the United their authority. I must say almost every country in States because we, by comparison, Some have suggested we use negotia- the world, and certainly many in South have such an open market compared tions as an opportunity to address due America, are eager to negotiate free with other countries that otherwise process and transparency concerns in trade agreements with the United import steel. the application of other countries’ States. There are many South Amer- So without fair trade laws, invest- trade laws. But remember that fast ican countries that want to do so. Un- ment dollars would simply not flow to track is only used to change U.S. laws. fortunately, a thorn in our side and a American companies. For example, If we are only looking at the laws of thorn in the side of the countries in why would anybody invest in a U.S. foreign governments, we can resolve our joint effort to try to reach agree- company, even a highly efficient one, those differences outside of the U.S. ment on FTAA, for example, I say very that could so easily be undercut by un- implementing legislation. respectfully, is the country of Brazil. fair foreign competition? As for difficulties encountered by I think it is important to step back So it is not only a matter of workers, U.S. exporters facing foreign countries’ and ask why countries such as Brazil employees getting jobs in the United trade remedy actions, those are prob- want us to weaken our trade laws. The States, but it is also foreign invest- lems of compliance with the existing answer, of course is pretty simple: ment and domestic investment in WTO rules, not problems requiring us their companies and their workers will American companies in the United to revisit the rules themselves. benefit—at the expense of ours. States. Let me now turn to the Senate bill. I In the last couple of years, there has A smart investor would invest in a want to make sure my colleagues ap- been considerable debate regarding the company where its government pro- preciate the strong provisions pro- use of trade laws in the context of the tected its market share. tecting U.S. trade laws. steel import crisis. Last year, the ad- Still, the point is argued, why not First, as was the case in the House ministration and the Senate Finance just allow consumers to take advan- legislation, our bill provides that the Committee worked together to initiate tage of cheap products? It certainly is President must not undercut U.S. trade a ‘‘section 201’’ investigation, which al- true there may be a short-term advan- laws and should also seek to put an end lows relief where an industry has been tage for consumers and consuming in- to the foreign practices that make seriously injured by imports. The case dustries. But over the long term, we trade laws necessary in the first place. of steel is well known—international risk gutting our manufacturing base Section 2102(c)(9) of the bill states, overcapacity and unfair trade practices and gutting the technological edge of first, that the President shall: have been the norm for decades. But American companies. unfair trade practices are not limited Just think about it a second. If other (A) preserve the ability of the United States to enforce rigorously its trade laws, to the steel industry. Foreign govern- countries dump, how can we invest in including the antidumping, countervailing ments have sought to undercut other the United States to gain and maintain duty, and safeguard laws, and avoid agree- strategic U.S. industries—including a technological edge? ments that lessen the effectiveness of domes- semiconductors, consumer electronics, For any consuming industry com- tic and international disciplines on unfair and supercomputers. plaining about the use of our trade trade, especially dumping and subsidies, or That last point is important—so I laws in the steel industry, just ask that lessen the effectiveness of domestic and want to emphasize it again. Foreign yourself what their reaction would be international safeguard provisions. . . . governments have sought to harm to foreign governments targeting their Pretty strong stuff. American companies and workers. Op- industry. Second, the bill states the President ponents of dumping laws often suggest But beyond economic rationale, we shall—I underline the word ‘‘shall’’: that if a foreign company wants to sell risk losing the political support for (B) address and remedy market distortions us a product cheaply we, should take trade. Trade laws are part of the polit- that lead to dumping and subsidization in- advantage of that. After all isn’t that ical bargain. If free trade is not per- cluding overcapacity, cartelization, and mar- what, competition is all about? But ceived as fair, Americans will not sup- ket access barriers. that view is far too simplistic. Compa- port it. Why would Americans support In addition, the Senate bill makes nies can succeed in dumping over an free trade if the perception is that it important additions to the House bill. extended period of time only if sup- exposes them to foreign governments’ Under this legislation, the Secretary ported by government policies—trade unfair trade practices? of Commerce must form a strategy to May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4311 seek improved adherence to WTO dis- And in that humbling moment of trading partners. But when we changed pute settlement panels to the stand- 1934, where everything we did related one critical ingredient, our trading ards of review contained in the WTO to trade and the economy was wrong, partners said: We are not willing to ne- agreements or lose fast-track proce- there was a rare bipartisan consensus. gotiate with the United States and dures. It occurred because the country was in then let Congress strike the parts in In findings, the legislation identifies so much trouble, and because there was which the United States made conces- particular concerns regarding recent a recognition that we had created our sions and yet leave the parts where we, WTO decisions affecting U.S. trade own problem. At that moment in 1934, the United States’ trading partners, laws. Republicans and Democrats got to- made our concessions. The Senate bill also requires that the gether and passed what was called the When the Kennedy Round went ahead chairmen and the ranking members of Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act. without the United States in 1967, so the Finance and Ways and Means Com- That Act allowed the President to ne- shocked was Congress that in 1974 we mittees to separately determine wheth- gotiate 29 trade agreements between created a new process that today is er any changes to U.S. trade laws are 1934 and 1945. We literally were the known as fast track. And every suc- consistent with the negotiated objec- leader in starting up world trade again. ceeding President since President Ford tive of not weakening U.S. trade laws. As world trade was reignited, as our has had fast-track trade authority. Another protection: The President economy started to grow, and as we That trade authority has allowed the must notify the Finance and Ways and fought and won World War II, the bi- President to go out and negotiate Means Committees of any proposed partisan consensus on trade grew. We agreements with our trading partners. changes to U.S. trade laws; and, fol- saw that trade is a good thing that pro- In those agreements we give up some lowing a report by the chairmen and motes jobs, growth, opportunity, pros- things we don’t want to give up, and ranking members, the President must perity, and freedom. The bipartisan our partners give up some things they separately explain how proposed consensus expanded to the point where don’t want to give up, but the United changes are consistent with the negoti- in 1948 we adopted the General Agree- States and the group of countries in- ating objectives established in the fast- ment on Tariffs and Trade, known as volved decide that overall, the trade track legislation. GATT, and initiated a worldwide effort agreement is in their interest. And When it comes to protecting U.S. to try to open up global trade. that was the procedure that we had in trade laws, I believe the Senate bill is Subsequently, from 1947 to 1963, we place until 1994, when the fast-track a strong bill. But let me end by empha- completed five successful negotiating provisions expired. sizing the importance of these laws. rounds under GATT. But then, in 1962, Since then, we have found that few Why do our trade agreements basi- something happened that is highly rel- cally work? They work only because countries in the world are willing to evant to the debate we are having there is respect for the agreements negotiate with us, because any trade today over the Dayton amendment. By themselves, and for the enforcement of agreement negotiated could be amend- 1962, the principal impediment to trade those agreements. But how long will ed in Congress. Obviously, countries in the world was not protective tariffs. Americans support new negotiations or are not willing to make concessions Instead, the key impediment was non- existing agreements if they see foreign that bind them when our concessions tariff measures anti-trade laws adopted governments taking advantage of us? would not bind us should Congress de- I believe the language in this fast- by countries that limited the ability of cide to change them. track bill makes it very clear that Con- trade to flow freely. For example, As a result, there are some 130 trade gress will not tolerate weakening countries began to adopt laws allowing agreements worldwide that we in the changes to U.S. trade laws. And I—and producers within a country to get spe- United States are not part of. For ex- the great majority of my colleagues— cial protection if they were harmed by ample, Europe has negotiated an ex- will continue to pursue this issue as we trade, and allowing countries to sub- panded trade agreement with South move forward in future trade negotia- sidize their exports if they felt they American nations. We have no similar tions. were losing out in trade. agreement. Mexico has negotiated and I yield the floor. By 1962, therefore, President Kennedy successfully completed free trade The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAR- recognized it was no longer enough to agreements with Central and South PER). The Senator from Texas. negotiate tariff reductions. We needed American nations. We have no such Mr. GRAMM. Mr. President, I want to negotiate away all the barriers that agreements. Canada has negotiated to talk about trade promotion author- we and other countries had put up that free trade agreements with South ity. I want to talk a little bit about the consisted not of tariffs, but of non-tar- American nations. We have been un- history of how we came to be here. I iff trade protections. Therefore, the able to have such agreements. So want to talk about why this issue is so Kennedy Round focused on issues such today, appliances that could be pro- critically important. I want to talk as countries’ use of export subsidies, duced cheaper and better in the United about the Craig amendment. And I and of anti-dumping laws. When the States are being sold in Chile today by want to talk about how we are reach- Kennedy Round of negotiations was Canadian manufacturers because their ing a point where we are beginning to completed, it addressed not only tar- manufacturers have an advantage over endanger trade promotion authority al- iffs, but sought to establish some ours: they have a free trade agreement together. worldwide rules related to countries’ that means lower tariffs. Chilean con- This is a lot to talk about, and I use of anti-trade laws. sumers could buy better American ap- know there are a lot of other people But at that point, when presented pliances cheaper, but without a trade who want to speak, so let me begin. with the Kennedy Round by the John- agreement, they can’t buy them with- And let me start at a logical point: son Administration, Congress approved out having to pay a tariff. Canada ben- 1934. legislation undoing the provisions of efits from that trade, and we do not. Imagine that it is 1934 in America. the Kennedy Round Agreement that re- We have come here today to try to One out of every three Americans is lated to anti-trade items such as ex- set this situation straight. We have out of work. The gross domestic prod- port subsidies—the very provisions we come here today to try to give the uct of the country has declined by al- are debating today in the Dayton President the authority to promote most a third. We have adopted a series amendment. Congress effectively American exports and to engage in of protective tariffs including the oner- amended the deal. The Kennedy Round trade liberalization around the world. ous Smoot-Hawley tariffs initiated by of negotiations was agreed to by other Without getting into a long harangue Republicans and supported by Demo- GATT members and became the new about it, let me say that Republicans crats. And in the process, we not only foundation for world trade. But be- have been asked to pay a tremendous have a depression in our own country, cause Congress basically changed the level of tribute to get to this point. but we, by starting a trade war world- deal, the United States did not partici- The President asked the Senate for an wide, have turned the global recession pate in or get the full benefits of the up-or-down vote on trade promotion of 1929 and 1930 into a global depres- Kennedy Round. We had negotiated authority. That request was denied. In- sion. this entire set of agreements with our stead, the majority has said that to get S4312 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 a vote on trade promotion authority, tiated to pay? Can you imagine how the world would we want to set forth a we must add a trade adjustment assist- commerce would break down when rule saying that American negotiators ance bill to it, and that bill must con- deals can be renegotiated after the ne- can negotiate anything except agricul- tain a new provision requiring the gov- gotiations are done? tural subsidies. Why in the world would ernment to pay 70 percent of the health The whole purpose of paying this we ever want to ban negotiations in care costs of people who lose their jobs heavy tribute, and adopting all this which the Europeans agree to cut their because of trade, even though many terrible, harmful public policy is to get subsidies and we agree to cut ours? Yet Americans have no health care benefit the positive effect of fast track where- by taking subsidy disciplines off the when they are working. by there is an up-or-down vote on ac- table, that effectively is what we’d be Moreover, we have been asked to cepting the negotiated deal. But now in doing. agree—and to this point we reluctantly comes the Dayton-Craig amendment What this amendment really would have agreed—that if you are a worker that says to the President, OK, you can like to do is allow negotiations reduc- whose company is affected by trade and negotiate, you can give, you can take, ing European and American agricul- is not competitive, you get not only 2 but when the trade bill comes back, if tural subsidies to go forward, but once years of unemployment and 70 percent you have negotiated in areas where that agreement gets over here, allow of your health care benefit, but you get Congress has written laws to hinder Congress to strike the provisions re- part of your wages paid for by the gov- trade, then we get to vote on those pro- ducing American agricultural sub- ernment. Let’s say you lose your job in visions separately. And if you cannot sidies. Why in the world would the Eu- the steel mill but you have always get 51 votes, then those provisions are ropeans ever enter into such an agree- wanted to be a batboy for the Pitts- taken out. ment? They would never enter into burgh Pirates. If you take the lower- What country in the world is going to such an agreement. When 60 cents out of every dollar of paying job as a batboy, we will supple- be foolish enough to negotiate with us farm income in America now is coming ment your wages to make up half the when they know there is going to be a directly from the Government, when difference of what you lost in salary separate vote on the parts of the agree- we are paying farmers literally mil- from the steel mill wages as compared ment that we in the United States like lions of dollars to produce products to the Pittsburgh Pirates bat boy the least? We would never negotiate that we end up having to dump on the wages. Meanwhile, if you lose your job with another country under cir- world market, and when we claim we because a terrorist destroys the factory cumstances where their legislative do this because our foreign competitors you work in, you get 6 months unem- body could take out the parts of the are doing the same thing, why in the ployment and you get no health care. negotiation they did not like but leave world should we prevent the President It is fair to say that there are 45 Re- in the parts we did not like. from getting together the major agri- publican Members of the Senate who This amendment kills trade pro- culture-producing countries and saying are adamantly opposed—adamantly op- motion authority because it is counter let’s stop cheating, let’s get rid of posed—to those provisions. We have to the very thesis that underlies it. these income and price support subsidy created two new entitlements that are What is trade promotion authority programs so we can have freer trade in unfunded and that nobody knows what about if it is not about an up-or-down agriculture? they cost. We are creating the incred- vote on a trade agreement, without My point is that this amendment ible anomaly where we will be taxing amendment? How can a provision would ban for all practical purposes all people who are working and who don’t which allows part of an agreement—the agreements that have to do with export have health insurance in order to sub- part that is likely to be least popular subsidies. It would ban any agreement sidize 70 percent of the health care in the United States—to be voted on that has to do with eliminating the un- costs of certain people who are unem- separately? How can anybody be con- fair trade practice of subsidies by us or ployed but had health insurance when fused that this amendment absolutely by our competitors. I want my col- they worked. They now will be getting kills trade promotion authority? leagues to understand that when the a taxpayer subsidy, even though the As the Dayton-Craig amendment has proponents of this amendment stand up people paying the subsidy don’t have been debated, people have gotten the and say they simply do not want agree- health care themselves. And we are idea that this amendment has to do ments that undermine our laws pro- being asked to sign on to a system only with unfair trade practices. But tecting Americans and American pro- where the American Government for most of this amendment has nothing ducers, what they are really talking the first time is going to get into wage whatsoever to do with unfair trade about is our ability to negotiate away guarantees. There is no sense beating practices. And even where it does, it is harmful subsidies. Why in the world this old dead horse, but let me say that obvious on its face that if we could ne- should we not be negotiating with the these are the same kinds of deals that gotiate agreements to fix those prac- Europeans, the Koreans, or the Japa- Europe is desperately trying to get out tices both here and in our trading part- nese to suggest that we all reduce the of. They can’t create jobs because they ners’ countries, we would want to do it. amount of subsidies that we are paying can’t cut old jobs because they have to Let me now go through the provi- to dump steel on the world market? pay all these benefits. Yet in this trib- sions of law that would be affected by Why don’t we all agree to reduce the ute we are having to pay to get the the Dayton-Craig amendment. subsidies that are resulting in over- trade bill, we are going in the direction First, the Dayton-Craig amendment production of agricultural products? that the Europeans are actively trying says that Congress would have the The net result of this provision will to get out of. We are going in the direc- right to strike, by majority vote, any not be to protect American manufac- tion of imposing heavy socialistic pro- provision that would limit actions turers and farmers from losing their grams that are going to have a stifling against foreign subsidies such as in- subsidies. The result of this amend- effect on the budget. come or price supports. The first law ment, if adopted, will be that there will And now, in the midst of a bill that the amendment talks about title VII of never be another trade agreement that already has all these provisions that 45 the Tariff Act of 1930, which includes has anything to do with reducing ex- Republicans hate, that will drive up our countervailing duty law. What is port subsidies. And of all the nations the deficit, that will make the econ- that law about? That law is about on Earth, we would be the biggest ben- omy less competitive, and that create a American taxpayers subsidizing Amer- eficiary of such an agreement. What terrible injustice in the system, we ican producers to compensate for the country in the world can outproduce now are presented with an amendment subsidies that foreign governments are Iowa in agriculture? We could sell bil- before us that will literally undo fast- giving to their manufacturers and their lions of dollars of agricultural products track authority by allowing Congress agricultural producers. in Europe if we could negotiate an end to change the deal. I ask my colleagues, when we cannot to export subsidies. Why should we pro- Can you imagine if in buying and sell our agricultural products in Eu- hibit the President from negotiating selling a house, or any other common- rope because of their subsidies, when them? We ought to be encouraging him place negotiation, you suddenly are we have spent 25 years trying to get to negotiate them. But this amend- told you must pay more than you nego- them to reduce those subsidies, why in ment, despite all the rhetoric about May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4313 eliminating our ability to protect our that occur that are in the best interest with the Chinese on a trade agreement, producers from unfair trade, protects of the United States. Of course, we and one of the provisions we want is for us right out of being able to eliminate want to encourage those negotiations them to recognize and respect our pat- unfair trade. to proceed. Is the Senator aware there ents and copyrights on everything from The second provision of the Dayton- is nothing in the Dayton-Craig amend- books to CDs to DVDs. If you go to Craig amendment refers to our anti- ment that would require the Senate to China, you will see that while you can- dumping laws. Now, on its surface, the step in on these matters? It simply per- not bring them back with you because amendment sounds good. The President mits the Senate, by a majority of the our Customs will not let you, and for would not be able to negotiate any- Members, to do so if, in the view of the good reason, everywhere in China you thing that would prevent America from majority of the Members, what has can buy pirated CDs, DVDs, books, and protecting its producers from dumping. been negotiated is not in the best in- the like. Let’s say we could work out In other words, we will not be dumped terest of the United States. an agreement with them that required upon. But what does dumping mean? Mr. GRAMM. Let me respond. The enforcement against patent infringe- First of all, dumping means all these Senator asks whether I am aware that ment in return for our reducing a pat- low-price quality items Americans can the Senate could decide not to strip ent term on an AIDS medicine or on buy for their families at department out this provision. Yes, I am aware of some broad spectrum antibiotic that is stores. But forget for a moment that that point. But every country with important to their population’s general American families enjoy a better qual- whom we wanted to negotiate would health. Even if we had to compensate ity of life from low-price imports. Why realize that Congress nonetheless had the United States patent holder be- shouldn’t we negotiate an agreement the ability to strip provisions out. And cause of the takings provision, there that says why should we subsidize what country would negotiate changes might very well be a good deal in the products to dump on your market and to its patent and copyright laws know- making there. Yet, we could not make why should you subsidize products to ing that whatever change to we agreed that deal if a separate vote were al- dump on our market when we could get to could be stripped out? lowed. together and negotiate an armistice Let me use a contracts example. I My example may be somewhat unre- where we both stop dumping? have only a limited number of con- alistic, and I am sure if Ambassador When one listens to the rhetoric of tracts examples because I am an old Zoellick were here he would have 100 supporters of the Dayton-Craig amend- schoolteacher and have been a politi- good examples, but I think it makes ment, gosh, it sounds appealing. They cian for a long time, and most of the the point. say, do not eliminate our protections examples I have are consumer exam- Let me go to the next provision of against dumping. But when we protect ples. But what if we had negotiated a law that would be covered by the Day- our right to dump and our right to pro- contract that I would buy your house, ton-Craig amendment. The third area tect ourselves against dumping, we ef- but we wrote into the contract that I has to do with section 201. The pro- fectively eliminate our ability to nego- had the ability to change one part of ponents of this amendment say over tiate for a world where we stop dump- the contract to suit me but that you and over that we cannot negotiate ing by everybody. That just does not did not have a right to change a part of away our protections against unfair make sense to me. the contract to suit you? No party to a trade. Yet Section 201 has nothing to Third, another law covered by the contract would agree to that. do with unfair trade. It makes no pre- Dayton-Craig amendment is Section I am not talking about changing tense at unfair trade. Section 201 sim- 337, which relates to U.S. patents and copyrights and patents unilaterally. I ply is a remedy whereby American pro- copyrights. From listening to the rhet- am talking about reciprocal commit- ducers can get relief if foreign competi- oric, you might think the amendment ments. Congress has passed resolutions tion is successful and if the injured says that anything the President again and again demanding that trade American producers can show they are might do that weakens American pat- agreements require our trading part- losing jobs because of imports. ents and copyrights will require a sepa- ners to change their copyright and pat- It has nothing to do with unfair rate vote. ent laws. It has been something we trade. In a sense, it has to do with suc- But who owns all the patents and have trumpeted, it is in our interest, cessful trade. Granted, we are con- copyrights in the world? What nation and we should be promoting it every- cerned about Americans losing their in the world has tried to write lan- where. But how are we going to get jobs, and we have assistance programs guage protecting patents and copy- countries to change their laws when to give them some cushion. But is rights into every trade agreement since any changes we agree to can be voted there anybody here who cannot imag- 1948? The United States of America. We on separately? As much as I might ine that we might be willing to elimi- are the only country in the world that want your house, and even if I offer a nate those protective barriers in return wants to talk about copyrights and very good price, if I can come back for the elimination of similar barriers patents. Why? Because we own copy- after the contract is signed and change in Europe, Japan, Korea, or China? Or rights, and we own patents. Why in the the price, you are not going to nego- that we might find a better way to world would we want to bar the Presi- tiate with me. compensate and protect injured compa- dent from holding negotiations in the Mr. DAYTON. Will the Senator yield? nies, perhaps through trade adjustment very areas where the United States will Mr. GRAMM. I will be happy to yield. assistance? benefit the most? If we, who hold the Mr. DAYTON. I agree with the Sen- This whole debate, the whole title of vast majority of the copyrights and ator that certainly under the terms the the amendment, the whole preamble to patents in the world, could negotiate Senator describes, my understanding of the amendment, is about unfair trade. an international agreement on respect- the way this would work, if there were Yet probably the most important laws ing copyrights and patents, would we an agreement and the United States, covered by this amendment has noth- not be the principal beneficiary of it? by an act of this body, changed the ing to do with unfair trade. Mr. DAYTON. Will the Senator yield terms of that agreement, the agree- Am I in favor of unilaterally waiving for a question? ment would not be valid; the agree- every 201 right in America? The answer Mr. GRAMM. I will be happy to yield, ment would not apply. is ‘‘No.’’ But my point is that if we but let me finish this one point. I certainly agree with the Senator could eliminate similar barriers How can we get other countries to there would be no country that would against American exports, can no one submit to negotiate on their patent want to sign and agree to something imagine the possibility there might be and copyright laws if we say that we that can be changed unilaterally and an agreement that would be advan- want you to change your laws but we still apply. My understanding is the en- tageous to everybody? Yet no such are totally unwilling or unable to nego- tire agreement would have to go back agreement could ever be consummated tiate on our laws? to the World Trade Organization, or under the Dayton-Craig amendment be- I will be happy to yield. wherever, to be renegotiated. cause nobody would negotiate the Mr. DAYTON. The Senator raises an Mr. GRAMM. Let me make up an ex- elimination of their protective safe- excellent point. There are negotiations ample. Let’s say we are negotiating guard against American exports unless S4314 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 we eliminate or modify our Section 201 opinion it covers at least 18 other laws course on some 23 different provisions provision. Negotiation in this area that are part of current trade law: for of law we don’t have to take it or leave would be a nonstarter. example, section 1317 of the Omnibus it, we can change it. As I said when I started my remarks, Trade and Competitive Act of 1988; the Today, through a letter from the Sec- our need for fast track arose in the Antidumping Act of 1916; the Contin- retary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Kennedy Round, when President Ken- ued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of Commerce, and the Trade Representa- nedy recognized that the greatest im- 2000; section 516A of the Tariff Act of tive, the President rightfully has indi- pediment to trade was no longer tariffs 1930; section 129 of the Uruguay Round cated that he will veto the bill if the but domestic laws that limited trade. Agreements Act; and the list goes on. Dayton-Craig amendment is included It was when he tried to change those The plain truth is, given the way it is in it. laws that Congress came in and written, not even the authors of this To conclude, we paid a very heavy changed the deal. The Kennedy Round amendment truly know what it does. price to get fast track, and this amend- went into effect without our being a I will conclude by making some final ment takes fast track away. Rather party to it, all because of the issues points. I understand the need for con- than pay all these new tributes—the that are raised by the amendment be- sensus. We do not get to write these expanded trade adjustment assistance, fore the Senate. The Round died for ex- bills by ourselves. It requires give and these new health benefits that are not actly the issue that are listed here in take. My belief, and the belief of the paid for, the new entitlements that are the Dayton-Craig amendment. The rec- vast majority of members of the Re- not paid for, this wage insurance that ognition that you cannot change a ne- publican Conference in the Senate, is smells very much like the programs gotiated deal after the fact is what led that we have given. We gave on health that are killing some European coun- to enactment of fast track. Senator benefits that are not paid for, that we tries that have not created a net new BAUCUS and I were involved in negotia- think represent bad public policy, that job in countries in 20 years—we are tions the other day. There are a lot of take away from poor working people to quickly reaching the point where even things in that final deal I really do not give to relatively high income, non- the strongest proponents of free trade like. But I do not have the right to go working people. We gave on 2 years of have to say this amendment breaks the back after the fact and say Senator wage guarantee benefits for people af- axle of the wagon. Even the strongest BAUCUS gave up on items A, B, C, D, fected by trade. Meanwhile, somebody proponents are saying that with all and E, which is great, but I want to re- who lost their job because of a terrorist else we paid to get a vote on the trade negotiate and change our deal. I do not attack gets 6 months of unemploy- promotion authority bill, if this have a right to do that. A deal is a ment, no health benefits, and no wage amendment is in the bill it means we deal. That is the very issue the Senate insurance benefits. We are getting to don’t have trade promotion authority, is dealing with here. the point where we have already paid so why pay for all the other things? The next provisions of law covered by for the trade bill, and if this amend- I urge my colleagues as we try to find the Dayton-Craig amendment are chap- ment passes on top of those payments, a solution to this problem. That solu- ters 2, 3, and 5 of title II of the Trade we will not be getting a bill at all. tion might be a compromise in which Act of 1974. This is the fourth so-called The principal ingredient of trade pro- we set up an oversight committee to unfair trade protection provision. Yet motion authority—in fact the heart of allow those concerned about these laws as one reads those chapters, they have it, in its purest form—is very simply to monitor negotiations, and provide 90 nothing to do with unfair trade. They the right of the President, within the days’ notice of any potential trade simply have to do with the assistance parameters we set out in law, to go out agreement that changed any of these provided to companies and workers and negotiate a trade agreement and laws. There are many ways we can en- negatively affected by imports or by a bring it back and subject it to a yes-or- hance the ability of Members to be in- company’s shift in production. Some no vote in Congress. We do not have volved and get advance notice to allow may not favor shifts in production, but the right to amend a trade agreement; them build political opposition. I hope when did it turn into an unfair trade we simply have to take the whole thing those who want to pass this bill will practice? Every day, Americans are or reject the whole thing. That is what find a way to get around this dilemma. moving investments from one country trade promotion authority, or fast We are already at the point that to another. We are the world’s largest track, is. Yet the pending amendment given what we are already paying for investor. In fact one of the things we says the President does not get an up- this bill, it almost is not worth it. I be- are trying to do in the underlying bill or-down vote because in some 23 dif- lieve that at this point, many Repub- is to get other countries to allow in- ferent areas of law, many of which lican Members of the Senate are hold- vestment in America and allow greater have absolutely nothing to do with un- ing their nose and saying: OK, we have freedom for American investments in fair trade, we can have a separate vote to do a bunch of bad things, but we will their country. and if a majority votes to make a get trade promotion authority and Even if a shift in production were an change, then the trade agreement is maybe some of the bad things will be unfair trade practice, how could we say modified. Under those circumstances, addressed in conference. But over and to countries that we want to negotiate nobody will negotiate with us and the over bills have gotten worse, not bet- away prohibitions you have against President effectively does not have ter, in conference. If you are for trade producing in the United States, but we fast-track authority. promotion authority, if you want the aren’t willing to do the same? Remem- So what we have is a bill that claims deal we put together to work, I believe ber when we had the big battle with to be about fast-track authority, which we need help in finding a way to re- Japan over autos? We wanted them to is a single take-it-or-leave-it vote on a spond to the concerns raised without produce some of their automobiles in deal. And yet we have an amendment providing for a separate vote, because a America, and we negotiated over it, before us that eliminates that provi- separate vote destroys trade promotion and in fact they did increase produc- sion and requires a separate vote on authority. tion here. But why would they ever ne- things in the agreement that we do not If the two Senators who offered the gotiate if we have said in advance that like. amendment wanted to be on the over- we are not willing to eliminate prohibi- I do not see how the two can be rec- sight committee for the Senate, I tions against plant relocation in our onciled. It seems to me that when you would be willing to write the bill to own country? Why should the Japanese are voting for this amendment, you are make sure they were put on it. I don’t allow companies to move out of Japan voting against trade promotion author- have any objection to oversight and I or set up programs that impede the ity. I do not think you can have it both am for notice. Then, if people were get- process if we are not willing to do it? ways. You cannot say on the one hand ting ready to vote against a fast- I could go on at length about the that we will give the President the tracked trade agreement, they could other laws covered by this amendment. right to get his agreements voted on up tell the President that if he makes The amendment is written very broad- or down, take it or leave it, yes or no; these changes, he is jeopardizing my ly. It may list 5 bills in particular, but and then on the other hand say we can vote. And they would have 90 days to it is written so broadly that in my adopt an amendment that says but of build up an alliance to lobby against it. May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4315 When ‘‘lobbying’’ is mentioned people is what we did with fast track. That agriculture, the Europeans are going to say oh gosh, that’s terrible, terrible. was the 1960s and the 1970s. reduce their subsidies, they are going But making your voice heard is a good Through that period of the 1970s and to take away some of their hidden bar- thing guaranteed under the Constitu- the 1980s and the 1990s, the world riers, and we are going to have greater tion. changed a great deal—really all for our access to markets. But what we cannot agree to without betterment in the broad sense. As I think that would sell here in the killing the underlying bill is Congress’ economies changed and we invested in Senate. I think it would work. I think ability to change the trade agreement world economies, there is no question you could find 50 plus 1 who would sup- once it has been negotiated. The Presi- that the economic engine of the United port that. dent must be able to say to our trading States drove the world and took a lot But you have to sell it. We have dele- partner that a deal is a deal; not that of poor countries and made them more gated the authority of negotiation, but wait, it was a deal, but the part we prosperous. Part of it was because we we have not delegated the authority agreed to that we did not like is not a allowed access to our markets while at and the conditions of final passage. deal because 51 Members of the Senate the same time we promoted their mar- That alone is ours under the Constitu- decided to amend it. kets and invested in their countries. tion. That is why this is an important I accept and am for the process All of that is true, and it will be every debate and, while it may change the whereby 51 Members of the Senate can bit as true tomorrow and a decade or character from the historic perspective defeat the implementing bill for a two from now as it was then. I don’t of fast track, I do not believe it neu- trade agreement. I have never voted disagree with that. ters, I do not believe it nullifies, I do against an implementing bill, although What I am suggesting is in the year not believe it causes our negotiators I can imagine a trade agreement that I 2002, as we once again search for a way more encumbrance as they sit down at would think was so bad that it was not to promote trade, we take a nearly 40- the table. worth it. I believe I ought to have the year-old model and say it works, it fits, That is because right upfront the right to vote no. And I have that right it is the right thing to do again. Is it terms are understood. It does not deny under fast track or trade promotion the right thing for us to—almost in an them the right to negotiate anything. authority. But I do not have the right exclusive way—delegate full authority Everything is on the table. What it to change the deal. to the executive branch in an area that does say to the executive branch of This amendment would allow Con- is constitutionally ours? I believe it is. Government is: Come home and sell gress to change the deal, which is why I believe it is with certain conditions your product. Come home and convince it is a killer amendment. It is the an- that are very limited and very direct. I Congress you have done the right thing tithesis to what trade promotion au- don’t believe they change the dynamics and here are all the tradeoffs and the thority is about. You cannot be for of a relationship and ultimately a ne- alternatives. Because on the whole trade promotion authority, which is a gotiation. Congress agrees with the Senator from single vote on the deal, and then be for It is very difficult to blend a par- Texas: Trade for the whole of our econ- an amendment that allows votes to liamentary government’s negotiators omy and for job creation is very impor- amend the deal. I don’t see why the and what they understand their role is tant. people who are for this amendment with that of a constitutional Republic. Earlier in the day when I was debat- don’t simply vote against the bill, and I know; I have been there. I have seen ing the initial Dayton-Craig amend- let those who are for it have a chance the frustration of the European parlia- ment as offered, I talked about Idaho’s to vote for it. The Dayton-Craig mentarian who cannot understand why economy. We have to have trade. I amendment would gut that process. It the President’s men or women cannot know we have to have trade. I am would leave the Senate in the unhappy speak for the United States and cut a going to work to get trade. But I want position of having a fast track bill that deal and confirm it and that is the way to tell the Senator from Texas that a includes an amendment that undoes it will be if the President signs off on good number of years ago a young man fast track. it. from Texas came to Idaho. He had been I yield the floor. The reason they can’t is because of from Idaho originally but was working The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. us and because of a little item we call in Texas at a company called Texas In- JOHNSON). The Senator from Idaho. the Constitution. While we have dele- struments, a little old high-tech com- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I have lis- gated that authority by law, we have pany that became a big old powerful, tened intently to my colleague, the also said it has to come back here on important, and valuable high-tech senior Senator from Texas. The reason an up-or-down vote. company. He came home to Idaho, and I do that and I have done that for a What Senator DAYTON and I do is go he convinced a group of investors to go good many years, I always learn a a slight step further and say that in with him and his brother because they great deal. I am always extremely cau- those areas that are fixed by law, law had a better idea about how to build tious to get on the floor and debate in that we created, you have to come memory chips. opposition to a position held by my back to us. And not under this sweep- They got a group of investors to- colleague from Texas, with his skill ing environment and nostalgia and eu- gether, and they built a fab, and they but, most importantly, his knowledge phoria of a trade package that is going started producing memory chips—late in this area. It is very important. I to spin the world into greater econo- 1980s, early 1990s. They were doing a hope all listen. mies are we going to pick apart an great job building a DRAM memory I was taking notes as if I were a stu- agreement. What we are saying is sim- chip, selling it to the world, and then dent at Texas A&M and he were the ec- ply this. We are saying that you, Mr. all of a sudden came the Japanese ag- onomics professor. In fact, that is what President, and your team must come gressively into the market, deciding we heard today, a rather professorial back as advocates and sales men and they wanted the market, they were statement about the ideals of trade in women. As you sell the whole package, going to control the market. They had an ideal environment. I disagree not you have to sell a few of the parts. built great fab—or fabrication capac- with that statement. I hope, ultimately, when we see a ity—and they were dumping in our I also agree with the historical per- conference report, it has a 90-day noti- markets. And down went that little spective that he offered from the 1960s fication in it that sets the Congress to company in Idaho. through the 1970s and the Kennedy task in the sense that it notifies it that They came to me and others from Round and the circumstances the world they will be making some change in Idaho. We went to a President—George found itself in and the need for us to current law and we are preparing our- Bush—and said: President Bush, if you change from being the exclusive holder selves, we are looking at it, we are do not help us, this little company is in a constitutional Republic of the making decisions, and the President’s going to be destroyed and we are going right to determine international com- men and women are here on the Hill to lose all of our memory chip capacity merce flows to one where we delegated advocating and saying: It is a quid pro in this country. There were futurists that thought by law to the executive, quo: For a reduction here, we get this saying this was the loss of the new in- in a great more detail. That, of course, here; for a reduction in our subsidies in telligentsia, of the U.S. economy, and S4316 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 if we lost this and gave it away to the do this and we will do this. But what trade practices and allow time for them to Japanese, we would never have this you do must be transparent, what you address serious import surges. They are part new economy. do must be enforceable, because what of a political bargain struck with Congress The then-President Bush stepped in we do as a representative republic, by and the American people under which the United States has pursued market opening and said: You are right, and he stuck the very character of our country and trade agreements in the past. an antidumping clause against the Jap- the character of our laws, is open. It is Congress has made clear its position on anese—backed them off. At that little done in the public eye. It is done in the this matter. In draft fast track legislation fledgling company in Idaho, the lights arena of the international trade de- considered in 1997, both Houses of Congress went back on, they began to produce bates. have included strong provisions directing chips again. Now they are an organiza- At the Commission downtown—I trade negotiators not to weaken U.S. trade tion known as Micron. They employ have been there to testify; so has the laws. 30,000-plus people. They produce 40 per- Presiding Officer—we have talked Some of those provisions are in the cent of the memory chips of the world. about trade issues. We have talked current document here on the floor to They are Idaho’s major employer. And about agricultural policy. We have ar- which we are offering an amendment. they are in other States. They just gued before the Commissioners to Congress has restated this position in reso- bought a fab in Virginia. make sure that the findings are correct lutions, letters, and through other means. But for a moment in time, the Presi- and they are right. We have been there Unfortunately, some of our trading part- dent of the United States used anti- on Canadian-related issues. ners, many of whom maintain serious unfair dumping provisions and stopped the The only reason we are allowed to go trade practices, continue to seek to weaken these laws. This may simply be posturing by Japanese and, in part, shifted the is that we have the law so that ulti- those who oppose future market opening, world. From that moment through the mately, if wrongdoing is found, if but—whatever the motive—the United decade of the 1990s, until today, this dumping is found, there is a remedy. States should no longer use its trade laws as country has led in the area of new That remedy usually allows us to cause bargaining chips in trade negotiations nor technologies. It truly was the economy the other country to comply, to come agree to any provisions that weaken or un- of the 1990s, in part—a small part but into balance with us. That is what is dermines U.S. trade laws. an important part—because we helped important here, isn’t it? That is what We look forward to your response. shape a marketplace and we disallowed helps our farmers. It doesn’t protect Sincerely— government-sponsored, government- them, it helps them. It allows competi- And it is signed by 62 Members of the supported manufacturers in other tion in a fair market. It doesn’t protect Congress, Democrat and Republican countries from dumping in the world and isolate our manufacturing jobs. It alike. market and, most importantly, in our balances it. We hope it makes them What we are offering today in the market. competitive. Dayton-Craig amendment is fully con- That is why these tools are impor- We had a vote just a few moments sistent with the letter we sent to the tant. If they are negotiated away, then ago, and 60 Senators at least disagreed President last May 7. The vote we had it is phenomenally important for this with the motion to table the Dayton- an hour or so ago to table the Dayton- Congress to speak to it. Nowhere do we Craig amendment. Here is probably the Craig amendment is almost to the vote say they cannot be brought to the reason. Let me read this for the record, similar to this letter. In other words, I table. Nowhere does the Dayton-Craig and then I will step down because oth- do not believe the Senate has changed amendment say they cannot be nego- ers are here to debate. its mind. I think the President has a tiated. It simply says to the nego- During the Doha Round of the WTO very clear message. tiators, our negotiators: You have a job in Qatar last year, we know our trade But what is most important is not to do. You have a very important job ambassador largely believed he was our President. We want him to nego- to do, and that is to sell it. And the forced to put on the table, as a nego- tiate. We want him to put the items on same logic that sells the whole trade tiable item, our trade remedy provi- the table. We want him to engage the package, 50-plus-1 votes here in this sions. We in the Senate were concerned world. We want to trade. We want our body, blocks a point of order on any about that. On May 7 of last year, here producers to produce for a world mar- changes in trade law. That seems to be is what we said: ket. What we do not want is an agree- reasonable. That seems to be common Dear Mr. President: ment struck that is impossible to take. sense. We are writing to state our strong opposi- What we do want is for the rest of the We can go through all the provisions, tion to any international trade agreement world to know that we will, in some and the Senator from Texas did that that would weaken U.S. trade laws. ways, protect and provide for the Key U.S. trade laws, including anti- American, the U.S. economy in a way and expanded on them and talked dumping law, countervailing duty law, Sec- about intellectual property and copy- tion 201, and Section 301, are a critical ele- that allows us to prosper while allow- rights. ment of U.S. trade policy. A wide range of ing other countries entry into our People come to the United States for agricultural and industrial sectors has suc- economy, and we hope they will allow the purpose of inventing so they can cessfully employed these statutes to address us into theirs, and in fair, balanced, own a piece of their invention and prof- trade problems. Unfortunately, experience and equitable processes. it by it. That is why we have had copy- suggests that many other industries are like- That is what is at issue. I believe right law. That is why we have led the ly to have occasion to rely upon them in fu- that is the essence of the debate. Ideal- world and why we lead the world today ture years. ism has its place. Academic arguments in inventions, in new technologies, Why? Because of a changing, grow- are critically important. But today we largely because those who create— ing, maturing world economy there talk about the practical application of those who create through thinking, will be competitors out there. Let’s the law and our constitutional respon- and that materializes in the form of a make sure they are fair. sibility, and the impact it has on my useable object in the market, in the Each of these laws is fully consistent with farmers and my ranchers and my work- laboratory, in the manufacturing U.S. obligations under the World Trade Orga- ing men and women, who, like me, be- nization and other trade agreements. unit—can profit by that for a period of lieve they have to trade in a world time. We protect them. Let me repeat: Each of these laws is market to stay economically alive. Yes, we will negotiate those items. consistent with U.S. obligations under I yield the floor. But what we will not do is negotiate the World Trade Organization and Mr. DAYTON. Will the Senator yield ours away. We are going to try to make other trade agreements. for a brief question? the world a transparent place. Moreover, these laws actually promote free Mr. CRAIG. Yes, I am happy to yield. I am amazed that as the world shift- trade by countering practices that both dis- Mr. DAYTON. The Senator raised an ed from tariff to antidumping, counter- tort trade and are condemned by inter- excellent point which I had not national trading rules. vailing kinds of trade remedy laws, as U.S. trade laws provide American workers thought of until the Senator made the is being argued here today, we would and industries the guarantee that, if the point: 62 Senators signed that letter. want to back ours off. I understand United States pursues trade liberalization, it Sixty-one Senators voted today in sup- trading. I understand quid pro quo: You will also protect them against unfair foreign port of the Craig-Dayton amendment. May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4317 And the one Senator who was nec- concerned. I know my friend from 22 years, is an honest employee, has essarily absent was a cosponsor of that Texas is very logical. He has the mind committed his or her life to that em- amendment. of an academic. And I understand that. ployer, only to discover that next So does the Senator believe, then, But being very base about all this, month the identical product is coming this sends a message when 62 Senators there are certain parliamentary rules in from Bangladesh or Sri Lanka or In- sign a letter that they mean what they in the Senate, and we are going to donesia, produced by children working say? stick to them. We are not going to 12 hours a day or 14 hours a day, get- Mr. CRAIG. I thank the Senator from have a gentleman’s filibuster. It is ting just cents per hour. Fair competi- Minnesota. The point is well taken. going to be a real filibuster or no fili- tion? I yield the floor. buster. American workers are told that they Mr. DORGAN addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cannot compete. You, Mr. and Mrs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ator from North Dakota. America, can’t compete because work- ator from North Dakota. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, the ing in this factory we have 12-year-olds Mr. REID addressed the Chair. Senator from Nevada makes an inter- who will work for less money than you The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- esting point about the difficulty of get- will. They live in countries where it is ator from Nevada. ting a vote even on amendments that all right to work them 12 hours a day Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask my have wide support. and pay them $2 at the end of a day. friend from North Dakota to yield to Nearly a week and a half ago I of- That is not fair competition. me without losing his right to the fered my amendment dealing with The issue is, what are the remedies? floor. chapter 11 of NAFTA, to deal with the What can we do about that? Should we Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I yield issue of secret multinational tribunals be able to do something about it? to the Senator from Nevada without that consider trade bases behind closed Should our trade laws allow our com- losing my right to the floor. doors. This was an amendment that panies and our workers to do some- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without was bipartisan, and had wide support. I thing about trade that they think is objection, it is so ordered. offered my amendment, and there was fundamentally unfair? The Senator from Nevada. a tabling motion. We had 67 Members The answer clearly ought to be yes. If Mr. REID. Mr. President, I very of the Senate vote against tabling, and the answer is not yes, then just forget much appreciate my friend for yield- then we could not get the amendment about the past 100 years of history ing. adopted. A number of days elapsed dealing with labor and other issues. What I want to say is that we have where we just could not get the amend- There are people who died on the an amendment now before the Senate. ment adopted. streets in America some three-quarters I believe we should act on this matter. It appears the same thing is hap- of a century ago, during the struggle of I have told my friend, the Senator from pening here. The same Member of the American labor to get the right to or- Iowa, we are not going to do anything Senate is doing it. He certainly has a ganize and form labor unions. There as long as he is on the floor. But I right to do that, but as the Senator are people who risked their lives in this would say, through him to my friend from Nevada says, if somebody wants country because they demanded that from Texas, my dear friend, Senator to filibuster this, then let him come to we have a safe workplace. There are the floor and bring a pitcher of water, GRAMM, that if he wants to filibuster people who risked their jobs and their this amendment, he is going to have to get some comfortable shoes on, and lives fighting for the issue of child have a real filibuster. He is not going stand here for a few hours. labor laws so we could take kids out of But what I hope we will do is adopt to be able to come and go from the the coal mines. the Dayton-Craig amendment. It is floor because we have to move on. The fact is, we worked on all of these quite clear, from the evidence of the I know his heart is in the right place, issues for a long time. Over a century vote on tabling a while ago, that this ‘‘his heart’’ meaning Senator GRAMM’s this country had to digest these issues. amendment will pass by a very signifi- heart is in the right place. But we have Should we have a requirement for a cant margin. And the sooner the bet- had a vote this morning that shows 61 safe workplace? Should we have child ter. Senators are in favor of this amend- I tell you, I listened, at great length, labor laws so people aren’t putting 8 ment. It would seem to me we should to my friend from Texas. I must say and 10 and 12-year-olds down in the move on this amendment and go on to that I actually taught economics in mines? Should we have a requirement something else. college for a couple years, but I was of a minimum wage? Should we have I spoke to the Senator from North able to overcome that experience and the right to organize as workers? The Dakota earlier today. He has at least go on to lead a different life. answer to all of those issues has been four or five very substantive amend- The issue that is before us is not yes. But it was never an easy yes. It ments. I think we should get on to about economic theory. It is about the took this country decades to get those. I have spoken to other Senators reality of trade relationships we have through those discussions and debates. who have amendments. I know there with other countries—and what real As I said, there were some people who are approximately 10 amendments from remedies we have to address that un- died on the streets during the violence the other side. And it is being held up. fair trade. that ensued over those debates. I repeat, if the Senator from Texas I am sure there are people listening A century later we have some who wants to conduct a filibuster, he is to this debate or watching this debate, say, let’s just get a big old pole and going to have to conduct a real, honest and they think this all sounds like a pole vault over all those issues and act filibuster, not just tell us he is going to foreign language: CVD, antidumping, as if they don’t exist. Because you can talk a lot on this. If I did not have the 301, 201, chapter 11. start a company and you don’t have to relationship I have with my friend But trade issues can and should be worry about that. You don’t have to from Iowa—and I hope we can work discussed in terms of how they impact worry about whether you hire kids. something out—we would have moved real people. This debate is about real Just go to another country and hire the question when the Senator—not people in our country that decide to kids. You don’t have to worry about this Senator was off the floor but when form a company, to produce a product paying a decent wage. You can go the Senator from Texas was off the and market it, and then have to con- somewhere else and pay them 24 cents floor. tend with foreign competition. I have an hour to put together canvas bags so So I hope we can move forward. no problem with fair competition—I they can be shipped to Fargo or Los There are a number of people who are welcome it. But when our producers’ Angeles or Pittsburgh. You don’t have not real anxious to move this legisla- competitors overseas are exploiting the to worry about dumping chemicals and tion at all. And my friend from Texas, labor of a 12-year-old for 12 cents an pollutants into the streams and the who claims he is in favor of it, is work- hour locked in a garage 12 hours a day, air. Just move your factory somewhere ing into the hands of those who do not is that fair competition? else where they don’t have environ- want to move the legislation. It is kind Take a person who works in a manu- mental laws, laws that protect the of a unique twist of logic, as far as I am facturing plant and has worked there drinking water and the air. You can S4318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 just pole vault over all of that and de- Why is this important? Well, we have crats, for not having the backbone to cide to move all these jobs somewhere. laws that say to other countries and take action when we see unfair trade. The person who is working in that other producers, you can’t dump your We now have remedies that are not factory and has been there 22 years products into this country. You can’t, used. Even when they use remedies, I says: Wait a second. What has hap- for example, produce a product that always scratch my head and think: pened to my job? costs you $100 to produce and dump it What a strange approach. That person is told: Your job is gone, in the American marketplace for $50 We have a little dispute with Europe. my friend. Your job is somewhere else apiece to undercut the American pro- The dispute is with respect to beef pro- because you were too expensive. There ducer. duced with hormones that are banned are kids who will work for less money My colleague from Texas said: Gee, in Europe. We went to the WTO, and in another country. They will work all that is a good thing, isn’t it, that they the WTO ruled in our favor. But Europe the overtime hours they are told to are going to send a $100 product over said: Fly a kite. Europe would not com- work, and they have no recourse. here and sell it for $50. ply with the WTO requirement, and so I happen to believe that expanded Well, I guess it is a good thing if you we took action against Europe. trade and fair trade is good for this don’t lose your job as a result of it. I Mr. President, do you know what we country. I think it enhances this coun- don’t know of one Senator or one Mem- did to Europe? Our negotiators said: try. It increases the opportunity for a ber of the House who has ever lost a job We are imposing sanctions on imports better economy. But I don’t think we because of a bad trade agreement. Just of truffles, Roquefort cheese, and goose can talk about fair trade without ad- name one, just one man or woman serv- liver. That will sure strike fear in the dressing the issues I am describing. ing in the Senate or House who has hearts of competitors. Those engaged We have a lot of people in our coun- ever lost their job because of a bad in unfair trade ought to know from try who work hard all day, every day. trade agreement. It is just folks out here on forward, America takes tough To be told that somehow they can’t there who work all day in factories action to deal with goose liver imports. compete because someone else can being closed because of bad trade My point is, our country does not produce that product at a fraction of agreements who lose their jobs. stand up for its economic interest in the price because they don’t have to That is not theory. Those are broken international trade very often, and to follow any rules, anyplace, anytime, dreams. Somebody coming home from weaken the remedies that already that is not fair trade. work having to say: Honey, they told exist—they did that under the United What we have is a situation where me I have lost my job today because I States-Canada agreement and under globalization is here. No one is at- NAFTA. Section 22 used to be helpful tempting to turn back globalization. It can’t compete. I can’t compete with 50 to us. Not anymore. Section 301 is is a fact of life today in the world. This cents an hour wages, working 12-hour weakened and diminished as an area of is a globalized economy. The question days in a factory where they don’t have isn’t whether globalization. The ques- to worry about pollution. That is what trade protection. It is interesting, I pointed out the tion is what are the rules for antidumping laws try to remedy. antidumping laws we now have are on globalization. What are the rules for What Senators DAYTON and CRAIG say the trading block. Our allies who want the global economy? with this amendment is very simple: If There is an admission price to this you want to negotiate an agreement, to get rid of these antidumping laws in marketplace, and that is fair trade. Mr. Trade Ambassador, that negotiates our country will negotiate them away, That is part of what we are trying to away our antidumping laws, then Con- if they can. And by the way, they will define with respect to the rules of the gress has a right to have a separate do that in secret because the American global economy. vote on that provision pertaining to public and Congress will not be there My colleagues, Senators DAYTON and our trade laws. Because this Congress when it is done. It will be done, in most CRAIG, have offered an amendment. It is not any longer going to allow you to cases, in a foreign land behind a closed is a fairly straightforward amendment. dilute or delete the protections and door. They will bring it back here and It says that if and when the next trade remedies which we have to deal with say: you have one vote on it, yes or no, agreement is negotiated under fast unfair trade. and it deals with a broad range of track rules and brought back to the I have spoken at length in this Cham- issues and you cannot get at the anti- Congress, we ought to have the right to ber about my concern about our trade dumping provision we traded away be- have a separate vote on any provision policy. We have a trade deficit that is cause you just get a yes or no on the that diminishes the protections we now growing and growing and no one cares entire product. That is why Senators have to take action against those who a whit about it: Over $400 billion a DAYTON and CRAIG say this is not the engage in unfair trade practices year. Every single day we add over $1 right thing to do. against our businesses and against our billion to our trade deficit and our cur- I was interested to hear, this morn- workers. rent accounts balance. ing, one of my colleagues talk about all If they do anything behind a closed We used to have debates about defi- of the trade problems we have, as if to door in some foreign land where they cits in this Chamber, about fiscal pol- suggest we should blame ourselves for negotiate a trade agreement to dimin- icy deficits when the budget deficit was the problems. We have trouble getting ish our protection to take action $290 billion and going in the wrong di- high-fructose corn syrup into Mexico. against unfair trade, we reserve the rection. We would have debates, we So that is our problem? I do not think right to have a separate vote on it. would have people doing handstands so. That is Mexico’s fault. Grain com- Let me show you what Mr. Zoellick and cartwheels about how awful it was. ing in from Canada by the Canadian said in Doha, Qatar. I wonder how Not a word about the trade deficit. Wheat Board unfairly subsidized, that many of the Members of the Senate One can make the case in theory that is our problem? Not where I sit it is could point to Doha on a world map. I the budget deficit is a deficit we owe to not. That is Canada’s unfair trading will tell you why this ministerial meet- ourselves. One cannot make that case practice. I could go on and list a dozen ing was held in Doha: Because they about the trade deficit. The trade def- more. Seventy percent tariff on wheat couldn’t hold it anyplace else. You icit is going to be paid for by a lower flour into Europe, is that fair? I do not have to find a place that is very hard standard of living in America’s future, think so. to find and has very few hotel rooms in and over $1 billion a day every single I cannot even begin to talk about our order to avoid the people who will dem- day we are adding to the merchandise trade problems with China. And it’s onstrate against these trade agree- trade deficit. not just unfair trade, it’s also about ments these days. So they picked This trade policy of ours is not work- badly negotiated trade agreements. Doha, Qatar. ing. We cannot load ourselves up with A year and a half ago, we negotiated Last November at the ministerial debt and choke on this trade debt and a bilateral agreement with China. The meeting, Trade Representative say: Boy, this is a good thing; this is United States agreed that after a long Zoellick agreed that U.S. antidumping really working well. phase-in with respect to automobiles, laws could be discussed as a new trade I have been very critical of our trade any Chinese cars that are sent to the round gets underway. ambassadors, Republicans and Demo- United States will be subject to a 2.5- May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4319 percent tariff on them. Any U.S. cars The reason there is so much anger policy. They should start worrying a that are sent to China will be subject about trade these days—we see it in little more about terrorists with bombs to a 25-percent tariff. the streets during these ministerials, and a little less about Cubans who So we have a 2.5-percent tariff on the and we hear it in the debates—is be- want to buy beans in this country. Chinese cars coming into our market, cause we are so anxious to negotiate I have taken a long, meandering road but the Chinese can impose a tariff the next agreement and so unwilling to to get to the point, but it is thera- that is 10 times higher on U.S. cars enforce the last agreement. peutic to talk about these trade issues into China. You ask: How did that hap- We have done so many agreements from time to time. The Dayton-Craig pen? Because our negotiators nego- with Japan that nobody can even find amendment is a very simple, straight- tiated away the store. It is the same the agreements. USTR cannot find all forward amendment that this Senate squishy-headed nonsense our nego- the agreements the United States has ought to enact and ought to do so soon. tiators do every time they negotiate. with Japan, let alone enforce them. We We have now been on this amendment Will Rogers once said—I have told have something like eight to nine peo- a good many hours. These are people my colleagues this many times—the ple in the Department of Commerce en- who apparently support fast track but United States of America has never forcing our trade agreements with re- do not support the Senate imposing its lost a war and never won a conference. spect to China. The same is true with will with a popular vote, as was the He surely must have been thinking of respect to Japan, eight or nine people. case on a motion to table the Dayton- our trade negotiators. They seem to Why? Because this country is not seri- Craig amendment. I hope that we can manage to lose within a week or two of ous about enforcing trade laws. This get past this and put our trade ambas- leaving our shores. country is serious only about negoti- sador and our trading partners on no- Whenever I talk about trade, some- ating the next agreement and not car- tice, that we will not trade our rem- one will call my office and say: you are ing how many people lose their jobs be- edies that exist against unfair trade. a protectionist. I am not. If protec- I yield the floor. cause of unfair trade that results from tionism means standing up for Amer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that agreement. ator from Massachusetts. ica’s economic interest, then count me My beef with trade is that, A, we ne- in, sign me up, that is what I want to AMENDMENT NO. 3411 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3401 gotiate bad agreements and, B, we con- do but I am not asking for anything Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, one of sistently fail and in most cases refuse special for anybody. I want all our peo- the greatest public health challenges to enforce the agreements we do nego- ple to have to compete—farmers, busi- we are facing in the world today is the tiate. nesses, and others. But I want the com- I will conclude by saying this: We pandemic of AIDS in Africa, increas- ingly in India and the subcontinent, petition to be fair, and if the competi- have, for the 50 or so years following spreading as well into China, and also tion is not fair, then I want the rem- the Second World War, largely dealt edies available to address that unfair- the Soviet Union. It is most dramati- with trade as a matter of foreign pol- ness. Those remedies have been weak- cally expressed in the neediest and the icy. For the first 25 years after the Sec- ened dramatically, and they will be poorest countries of the world. ond World War, it was not a problem weakened further, mark my words, in I think Africa has been on the minds dealing with trade as foreign policy. the next set of negotiations. of many of us in the Senate about how This amendment is not in any way, This country could tie one hand behind we were going to respond and how we as some have said, a killer amendment. its back and beat anybody at any time were really going to provide inter- That is not what this amendment is in almost anything in international national leadership. The United States about. If my colleagues want to stand trade. So our concessions in trade to has been a country that has developed up for American jobs and demand fair almost every country were concessions a variety of different medications over trade and demand the remedies that that reflected the struggle that econ- the period of recent years, as well as will get you to fair trade, then it seems omy was having and our ability to help treatment for a wide variety of dif- to me they have an obligation to sup- them in that struggle. ferent kinds of AIDS cases, particu- port this amendment. The second 25 years after the Second larly in the area of pediatric AIDS and I was pleased with the last tabling World War, our competitors became other types of challenges that have af- vote because it showed an over- shrewd, tough international nego- fected those with HIV. We are now in- whelming number of Members of the tiators. Our trade policy must change volved in responding to the real chal- Senate understand this issue and are to be a trade policy that demands the lenge of Kofi Annan and the world com- no longer going to sit quietly by and rules of fair competition, and is no munity in providing world leadership, say: You go ahead and negotiate. Get longer about foreign policy. in providing funding, and being rep- on an airplane, go someplace, roll up There is one issue in recent days that licated by other countries. We still your shirt sleeves, and negotiate. demonstrates that trade is still, in have a long way to go, but I think Whatever you come back with, that is many cases, foreign policy, and that is many of us who have watched this de- fine, we will handcuff ourselves. You with Cuba. Cuba is a communist coun- velop in terms of the breadth of the can negotiate away our antidumping try, no question about that. So is support from our Members have been laws; you can trade away our remedies; China. So is Vietnam. We have people impressed that we are finally beginning and we will agree to handcuff ourselves traveling back and forth to China and to measure up, although I think we do and not have a vote on it. Vietnam. We trade with China and have a long way to go. I believe the Senate is finally saying Vietnam, but we have a 40-year failed Having said that, one of the great to those who will listen: We are not embargo with Cuba. Until I and a cou- challenges that these countries have is willing to do that. ple of others from this Chamber fought acquiring the various kinds of prescrip- I did not support providing fast-track to get food shipped to Cuba, we could tion drugs they need. One of the issues trade authority to President Clinton, not even ship food to Cuba. Cuba could that will be presented, should this leg- and I do not support giving it to Presi- not buy food from us. That did not hurt islation be passed and signed into law, dent Bush. I say to this administra- Castro. He never missed a meal. It hurt still will be what is the availability of tion, as I said to the past administra- poor, sick, and hungry people. That has some of these generic drugs, which tion: Negotiate agreements and you finally changed, except we have some might provide a lifesaving cir- will do so with my best wishes. And I people in the State Department who cumstance to millions of people around hope you will negotiate good agree- still do not want to ship food to Cuba, the world if they are able to be pro- ments for our country, agreements and they are trying to impede in every duced, in these countries that do not that stand up for our economic inter- possible way American food from being have the resources to buy the brand est, and agreements that demand that sold in the country of Cuba. So once name drugs. the rules for that competition be fair. again, trade policy is not trade policy, The question has been whether these Then come back, and when you see un- it is foreign policy. countries that are facing this kind of fair trade, be willing to stand up, have I think it would be smart if we could extraordinary crisis would be able to the guts to stand up for this country’s get some of the folks in the State De- issue what is called a compulsory li- interest. partment to stop meddling in trade cense that would permit them to buy S4320 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 generic drugs that are being either pro- gress to exclude trade remedy provi- argues it is not obligated to discuss specific duced or can be produced in their own sions from any agreement receiving procedures for the reviews of its anti- country or in another country, and fast track consideration. This is ex- dumping, subsidies and safeguards mecha- that has been very much an issue. This tremely important at a time when our nisms. amendment, which I would offer myself trade laws are under attack at the There is absolutely no reason for us with a number of our colleagues, would WTO. to allow the safeguards provided by our make it very clear that if the country Here’s how it would work: Should trade laws to be undermined by the itself issued what is called a compul- Congress receive a trade agreement concerted efforts other countries in sory license, based upon the critical containing a provision changing cur- multilateral negotiations. All of our need and public health disaster they rent U.S. trade remedy law, the provi- trade remedy laws—from the anti- are facing, it could not be considered to sion would be subject to a point of dumping and countervailing duties to be in violation of the trade laws, and order. After hearing the administra- the Trade Act’s section 201 and 301—are they would be able to either develop tion’s concerns about minority ob- entirely consistent with WTO prin- that capability within the country or, structionism, Senators DAYTON and ciples and help protect U.S. workers for example, if we were talking about CRAIG changed this amendment so that and producers from unfair trade prac- Botswana, which has a high incidence the point of order is now subject to a tices. of HIV and AIDS, be able to make con- simple majority vote. Yet, still the ad- At a press conference last week, tracts with other countries and pur- ministration opposes this amendment. USTR Zoellick said this amendment chase a generic, which they would be It opposes the legislature of the United would prevent the U.S. from negoti- interested in doing, as I understand, States having a simple up or down vote ating on trade remedies, and because with Brazil or other nations. on a provision of a trade agreement this issue is a priority for U.S. trading It is perhaps, in many respects, one that changes existing law that this partners, the amendment would lead of the most important clarifications in body made. In fact, the Secretary of these countries to refuse to negotiate terms of the health care crisis of HIV Commerce, the Secretary of Agri- at all. This statement should make it and of AIDS. This provision will make culture, and the USTR have said they clear to all that not only does this ad- a very substantial difference. The would strongly recommend to the ministration believe certain countries cloudiness that currently surrounds President that he veto this bill if the are willing to trade with us only if this issue will be eliminated with this Dayton-Craig amendment passes. they are able to weaken or undermine amendment. The amendment is very This amendment is entirely appro- our trade remedy laws; but that it in- simple. It ensures those countries hit priate. Given many of the trade agree- tends to accommodate them. By per- hardest by the AIDS crisis and other ments we have seen, at a minimum, mitting a point of order against any public health emergencies will have ac- this body should ensure we retain our trade agreement provisions that cess to the affordable medicines to ad- authority and obligation to fully delib- change our trade laws, this amendment dress these crises. It does this by ex- erate and debate and proposed changes provides an extra level of protection pressing support for the Doha declara- to U.S. trade remedy law. The amend- for these vitally important safeguards. tion on TRIPS and the public health as ment would provide a critical channel These laws have been effectively em- adopted by the World Trade Organiza- through which Senators could act to ployed in a variety of sectors to ad- tion last November. prevent such undesirable agreements dress numerous trade imbalances or to The Doha declaration was supported as the one made—in spite of our strong give domestic producers vital time to by Ambassador Zoellick, the pharma- and vocal opposition—at the latest address major import surges. ceutical industry, and thousands of WTO negotiations in Doha: In May Our spring wheat farmers in Min- public health advocates and religious 2001, 62 Senators sent a letter to the nesota have been struggling for years leaders. It is one of the most important President specifically opposing any to win effective relief against cheap global health issues we face today, and weakening of trade remedy laws in imports from Canada. And its not that I am pleased we could address it in a international negotiations; in a subse- Minnesota wheat producers cannot bipartisan manner. quent Hill appearance USTR Zoellick compete with their Canadian counter- I will submit a more complete state- made a public commitment to Senator parts—it is that the Canadian system ment for the RECORD, but I acknowl- ROCKEFELLER that the administration is run so very differently from ours edge and thank the chairman, Senator would not permit this to happen. that direct competition simply does BAUCUS, and Senator GRASSLEY and At Doha however, other WTO mem- not occur. The Canadian Wheat Board their staffs for their willingness to con- ber countries demanded U.S. trade enjoys monopoly control over their do- sider this amendment. remedy laws be put on the table as a mestic wheat markets. Its ability to I am not going to ask that the cur- condition of beginning the new round. set prices months in advance effec- rent amendment be temporarily set So, despite the word of the Administra- tively insulates Canadian wheat farm- aside, but I had the opportunity to talk tion that this would happen—it did. ers from the commercial risks that with the chairman earlier—the ranking The administration broke its word to Minnesota growers are routinely ex- member was not present—with his us and our trade remedy laws are on posed to, and gives their product a staff, and so at an appropriate time— the table. With this amendment, we built-in advantage right here in our and I will leave it up to the managers will send a strong message directly to own American market. Unfortunately to work out what is the appropriate other WTO countries and the adminis- our softwood lumber producers have time—I hope this amendment might be tration that the U.S. Senate will not faced many of the same obstacles in considered favorably. tolerate any weakening of these crit- competing with their Canadian coun- As I say, this is a matter of enormous ical laws. terparts. Of course we are disappointed importance and incredible con- Oddly enough, while the administra- that we were unable to informally re- sequence. It really will result in the tion continues to allow our trading solve our differences with our close savings of hundreds of thousands of partners to rewriter U.S. trade remedy friend and ally. But at least we have lives. It needs to be clarified in an im- laws, China refuses to even discuss meaningful trade remedy laws we can portant way. I welcome the strong bi- theirs. Accordingly to last Friday’s In- fall back on. The International Trade partisan support of my colleagues who side U.S. Trade: Commission and the Department of are supportive of this proposal on both China over the past week continued to re- Commerce found earlier this month sides of the aisle. It will be enormously sist efforts aimed at reaching agreement on that our lumber industry is threatened welcomed by the neediest countries in timelines and procedures for information it with material injury from subsidized the world. must provide to the World Trade Organiza- Canadian imports. As a result, counter- tion committees in charge of reviews of its AMENDMENT NO. 3408 trade remedy laws that were set up as a con- vailing duty and antidumping duties Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I dition of China’s entry to the WTO. China will be issued on these products. rise to support this important amend- charged this week that these proposed proce- Another Minnesota industry that has ment. This amendment will help pre- dures go beyond the obligations of its acces- been immeasurably helped by these serve our trade laws by allowing Con- sion commitments . . . Specifically, China, trade remedy laws is that of sugar beet May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4321 production. Together with our hard Under the provisions of the Dayton- partnership between the executive and working neighbors in North Dakota, Craig amendment, a minority of this legislative branches of government in our beet sugar industry is the largest body could work to defeat future trade matters of international trade negotia- in the country—an estimated $1 billion agreements. By raising a point of order tions. That is what the trade pro- in economic benefits flows from it each objection, any one Senator could slow motion authority bill is all about—a year. Yet without the protection of our the chance for any future trade agree- partnership between the executive and trade remedy laws, this industry could ment and 41 Senators could effectively legislative branches of government to be in serious jeopardy. Our trading kill a global trade agreement signed by enable U.S. consumers, workers and partners in the EU are one of the larg- the President, passed by the House and firms to be effectively represented at est exporters of beet sugar in the world supported by a majority in the Senate, the negotiating table. yet it is well-known that they have for any reason—even one totally unre- The current TPA bill already estab- been heavily subsidizing their produc- lated to trade laws—as long as the im- lishes extraordinary procedures for tion. Our industry cannot and should plementing bill contained any change, congressional consultations and review not be expected to compete with such no matter how minor, to a U.S. trade of negotiations involving U.S. trade heavily subsidized imports. This is why law. remedy laws. Under the procedures there are antidumping and counter- If this amendment were to pass and outlined in this bill, the President vailing duty orders currently in effect become law, the United States’ negoti- must give an advance report to the on imported European beet sugar. As ating position would be severely weak- Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees at least 90 days be- Minnesota beet sugar producers know ened in any future trade talks. Our fore the United States enters into a all too well, these orders are entirely trading partners will view this amend- trade agreement. This report must out- appropriate and very necessary coun- ment as a vulnerability—in essence, by line any amendments to U.S. laws on termeasures to the considerable sub- passing this amendment we are out- antidumping, countervailing duties and lining to our potential trading partners sidies that EU producers enjoy. safeguards that the President proposes We cannot expect our producers to be our greatest negotiating weakness. to include in a trade implementing bill. able to compete with the unreasonably If we declare U.S. trade laws off lim- After the President notifies Congress low prices that subsidies or closed, mo- its, I must ask if this is really the best of his trade negotiation intentions, the nopolistic systems produce. We look way to encourage other countries to chairs and ranking members of the rel- forward to the day when there is a bring their trade laws up to U.S. stand- evant committees then report to their more level playing field. But until that ards which, most would agree are the respective chambers on their own as- day comes, it is vitally important that gold standard that all countries strive sessments as to the integrity of the we protect and maintain these trade to meet? But sometimes you can’t get proposed changes to the TPA’s objec- remedy laws that all too often rep- here from there immediately, and you tives. resent their only hope for much-needed have to take intermediate steps along The effect of these provisions would relief. the way. be to assure that the President and the As we have learned over the past dec- While I believe that the United Congress are on the same page regard- ade, trade liberalization has increased States has enacted and plays by a fair ing proposals in trade negotiations on the opportunities for unscrupulous set of rule with respect to trade rem- subsidies, dumping, and safeguards. countries or industries to manipulate edy laws, we should never send a signal I might add that one need not look markets through unfair trade prac- to our neighbors that our laws cannot back very far to prove the resolve of tices. With major new agreements like be improved and should not be the sub- President Bush’s administration in up- the FTAA on the horizon, it is impera- ject for discussion. holding our trade laws. Just this year tive that we maintain these important I have absolute faith that the Presi- the President took action to save the laws so that they can continue to be dent, Secretary Evans, and Ambas- U.S. steel industry and made a bold used to protect our workers and com- sador Zoellick would never do anything move to slow the unfair import of soft- panies from the risks posed by those to fundamentally undercut our trade wood lumber. who seek to distort and manipulate the remedy laws. This is not an administration, in my very markets we are seeking to open to And what if I am wrong, and the ad- opinion, that is looking to weaken our free and fair competition. ministration gave away the store in a trade laws. Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise to negotiation on our antidumping laws? Here is what the administration has oppose the Dayton-Craig amendment. The remedy would be simple—the said about the Dayton-Craig amend- I have no doubt that the sponsors of Congress would not adopt the trade ment: the Dayton-Craig amendment have treaty. The President would quickly . . . the amendment derails TPA without nothing but the best intentions. They get the message and would learn how justification. The Bush administration has believe that they are protecting the in- far is too far. demonstrated its commitment to U.S. trade laws not through talk but through action. terests of the American public by While this would be harsh medicine, We have been committed not just to pre- walling off our Nation’s trade remedy it would be what the doctor ordered. serving U.S. trade laws, but more impor- laws. The Constitution gives the Congress an tantly, to using them. The administration Senators DAYTON and CRAIG believe active role in the development of inter- initiated an historic Section 201 investiga- that the Congress should take a special national trade policy. We are not to be tion that led to the imposition of wide-rang- look to determine whether a particular a potted plant or a rubber stamp. ing safeguards for the steel industry. The ad- trade agreement undermines our trade There is good reason to believe that ministration’s willingness to enforce vigor- ously our trade laws, in Canadian lumber remedy laws. These important protec- we will not go down this path absent and other cases, sends the clearest signal of tions include the anti-dumping and the Dayton-Craig amendment. our interest in defending these laws in the countervailing duty laws. Let me be clear, as part of granting WTO. I understand what my friends, Sen- fast track authority to the President, This administration takes the trade ators DAYTON and CRAIG, are attempt- Congress naturally will expect exten- protection laws very seriously. ing to do with their amendment. But sive consultation and notification pro- The administration has also warned the trade promotion authority bill be- cedures. us about what may very likely happen fore us today already addresses their Success in passing TPA will require a if we adopt this seemingly good-gov- major concern—the weakening of our close partnership between the execu- ernment amendment. domestic trade laws. tive and legislative branches of our Here is what Secretary Evans, Sec- The bill before us already gives clear Government. The Constitution grants retary Veneman, and Ambassador direction to our U.S. negotiators to Congress the authority to promote Zoellick are worried about, if we adopt ‘‘avoid agreements that lessen the ef- international commerce. this misguided amendment: ‘‘the rest fectiveness of domestic and inter- However, the Constitution also gives of the world will determine that the national disciplines on unfair trade.’’ the President the responsibility to con- U.S. Congress has ruled out even dis- This includes dumping, subsidies, and duct foreign policy. Thus, the very na- cussion of a major topic. Other coun- safeguards. ture of our Constitution requires a tries will refuse to discuss their own S4322 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 sensitive subjects, unraveling the en- United States. I know what the dump- The amendment (No. 3408) was agreed tire trade negotiation to the detriment ing of steel has done to 1,400 laid-off to. of U.S. workers, farmers, and con- steel workers and their families in Mr. BAUCUS. I move to reconsider sumers.’’ Utah. the vote. It seems to me that this is a dynamic Frankly, many of my colleagues Mr. GRASSLEY. I move to lay that that we ought to worry about. might think my actions amounted to motion on the table. And I think this could very well ex- protectionism, but I think that the The motion to lay on the table was tend to places where it can materially facts compelled the ITC and President agreed to. injure American leadership in high Bush to conclude otherwise. AMENDMENT NO. 3411 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3401 technology. As Ranking Republican I commend the strong action that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Member of the Senate Judiciary Com- President Bush took in response to the ator from Massachusetts. mittee, I am particularly concerned crisis in the steel industry. The steel Mr. KENNEDY. Is it appropriate to that some nations might remain dere- 201 case was an example that our trade send my amendment to the desk? lict, or become derelict, in their re- remedy laws can work. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sponsibilities of implementing the I part company with those who take clerk will report. TRIPS provisions of GATT. These are the well-intentioned, but I think ulti- The assistant legislative clerk read the intellectual property provisions re- mately counter-productive, position as follows: lating to international trade. that Congress should essentially get a The Senator from Massachusetts [Mr. KEN- It is the TRIPS provisions that gov- second bite of the apple when it comes NEDY] proposes an amendment numbered 3411 ern such valuable intellectual property to the trade remedy laws. to amendment No. 3401. as patents and copyrights. We know I have no doubt of the good inten- Mr. KENNEDY. I ask unanimous con- that a great deal of American inventive tions behind this amendment. But sent reading of the amendment be dis- capacity is tied to the software, infor- seems to me that you either believe, or pensed with. mation technology, entertainment, and disbelieve, in the wisdom and integrity The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without biotechnology industries. We are the of the fast track process. Either we objection, it is so ordered. world’s leaders in these vital areas. We have an up or down vote on the whole The amendment is as follows: should not encourage or allow other package or we don’t. We should not be (Purpose: To include the Declaration on the nations to unilaterally enact their own picking and choosing in a way that in- TRIPS Agreement and Public Health as a Dayton-Craig-type provisions that act vites interminable debate and innu- principal negotiating objective of the to allow them to delay TRIPS imple- merable amendments. United States) mentation. If you don’t like an agreement—for Section 2102(b)(4) is amended by adding at All you have to do is to read the lat- any reason, not just the trade remedy the end the following new subparagraph: est USTR report on special 301 with re- laws but for the old-fashioned reason (C) to respect the Declaration on the spect to intellectual property to see that it is just not a good thing for your TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, adopt- the potential scope of the problem. state and your constituents, then by ed by the World Trade Organization at the This lays out which countries need to all means, vote against it. Fourth Ministerial Conference at Doha, Qatar on November 14, 2001. do better in meeting their obligations The Dayton-Craig amendment, if under TRIPS with respect to intellec- adopted, will invite similar responses Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, some- tual property. from our trading partners. If we try to times Democrats and Republicans can Just so everybody knows, the pri- take these matters off the table, we stand shoulder to shoulder with health ority watch list countries are: Argen- can only guess what matters they will advocates and industry representa- tina; Brazil; Columbia; the Dominican deem as inviolate. tives, find common ground, and develop Republic; the EU; Egypt; Hungary; Let the trade negotiators negotiate. I constructive ideas to address some of India; Indonesia; Israel; Lebanon; the have faith that no USTR—in either a the world’s most pressing problems. Philippines; Russia; Taiwan; and Uru- Republican or Democratic administra- We can do this today by supporting guay. In addition to these countries, tion—will ever give away the store on the World Trade Organization’s Dec- Ukraine continues to be listed as a pri- trade remedy laws. And, in the un- laration on TRIPS and Public Health, ority foreign country because it has likely event that this occurs—the Con- adopted at its Fourth Ministerial Con- been determined by USTR that it has a stitution gives the Congress the final ference last November in Doha. particularly poor record in this area. word. ‘‘TRIPS’’ stands for Trade-Related As- Dayton-Craig can only send a signal TPA is an essential tool for sound pects of Intellectual Property. The to these priority watch list countries trade expansion policy, a tool we have TRIPS Agreement is one of the agree- that they can try to avoid their intel- been without since its expiration in ments maintained by the World Trade lectual property responsibilities by 1994. For over a decade, the United Organization. TRIPS is the final word saying that they want to take aspects States has too often sat on the side- when it comes to international patent of their IP laws off the table just like lines while other nations around the issues. the United States may do with our world continued to form trade partner- In recent years, there has been some trade remedy laws. ships and lucrative market alliances. confusion over the TRIPS Agreement So it is not only the traditional sec- The lack of fast track has put the and the ability of poorer countries to tors like farming that have a stake in United States at a disadvantage during gain access to affordable medicines to this but also the most cutting edge in- trade negotiations. fight some of the worst plagues of our dustries that rely on patents and copy- I submit that this amendment does age—including malaria, tuberculosis, rights. nothing less than hand trade opponents and AIDS. Many health advocacy Let me say that I am a strong sup- a tool to block future agreements that groups, including Doctors Without Bor- porter of our trade remedy laws. In are overwhelmingly in America’s inter- ders and the World Health Organiza- fact, I think I may have irritated a ests. tion, as well as faith-based and secular number of my colleagues on the Fi- I urge my colleagues to oppose the groups like Oxfam, expressed concern nance Committee and in the full Sen- Dayton-Craig provision. that dying people in impoverished na- ate by helping to lead the charge on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tions could not receive medicines be- the steel issue this Congress. ator from Montana. cause their countries were not being af- It seems like my friend Senator Mr. BAUCUS. What is the regular forded the flexibility in the TRIPS ROCKEFELLER and I kept bumping into order? Agreement to acquire them cheaply. one another as we testified before the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Further Developing nations facing health International Trade Commission in debate on amendment No. 3408. emergencies reported political pressure both the injury and remedy phases of Mr. BAUCUS. I ask for regular order. when they tried to employ compulsory the steel case. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The licensing—that is, the temporary sus- I am a proponent of trade but I am question is on agreeing to amendment pension of a drug’s patent and an order against dumping of products into the No. 3408. to a manufacturer to produce that drug May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4323 at a lower cost—or parallel importing, in the developing world do not have ac- In order to ensure that the U.S. trade looking for the lowest price of a brand- cess to the medicines they need for negotiators fully support the imple- ed drug on the global market. The na- treatment or prevention. mentation of the Doha Declaration in tions encountered threats of litigation Recognizing the staggering global future negotiations, this amendment through the WTO for trying to save the health crisis the world is now facing, adds a single sentence to the section on lives of their citizens. The poorest the trade ministers of 142 countries de- negotiating objectives for intellectual countries felt that our international cided to provide the clarity in the property issues—‘‘respect the Declara- trade agreements, written with the in- TRIPS Agreement that was so des- tion on TRIPS and Public Health, as tent of lifting people out of poverty, perately needed. To ensure that all na- adopted by the World Trade Organiza- were now being used against the poor- tions have access to lifesaving medi- tion at the Fourth Ministerial Con- est and most vulnerable when they cines, the WTO issued the Declaration ference at Doha, Qatar on November 14, needed them most. on TRIPS and Public Health. Among 2001.’’ This amendment directs our After the anthrax scare here in Wash- other things, it said, trade negotiations to support the dec- ington and the East Coast the United ‘‘We agree that the TRIPS Agree- laration without reservation. States raised the possibility of issuing ment does not and should not prevent This amendment, as critical as it is a compulsory license for Cipro—the Members from taking measures to pro- to the health of millions around the drug proven to kill anthrax, to ensure tect public health. Accordingly, while globe, is merely a small step in ad- that an adequate supply of the drug reiterating our commitment to the dressing this overwhelming issue. The was available at a reasonable cost. TRIPS Agreement, we affirm that the United States must play a more active HHS Secretary Thompson discussed Agreement can and should be inter- role in fighting these diseases in the publicly the steps that would be taken, preted and implemented in a manner developing world. We must contribute pursuant to the TRIPS, to issue and supportive of all WTO Members’ right significantly more to the global AIDS implement such a license. Few people to protect health, and in particular, to fund at the United Nations. We must in the United States would question promote access to medicines for all.’’ do more to help develop the health such a move to protect our nation’s I ask unanimous consent that a copy service infrastructure in poor countries public health. of the Declaration on TRIPS and Pub- so they can deliver and administer Four people died from the recent an- lic Health be printed in the RECORD at treatment and prevention programs. thrax outbreak in the United States. If the end of my statement. We must provide more resources to an outbreak that results in four fatali- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without USAID and private organizations to en- ties and another dozen infections is an objection, it is so ordered. hance micro-enterprise efforts, build emergency, what do we call a situation (See exhibit 1.) local economies, and empower individ- in which nearly 14,000 people will die Mr. KENNEDY. The declaration was uals so they can take care of them- every day from AIDS, tuberculosis, or immediately heralded across the globe selves. malaria? If the TRIPS has the flexi- as a tremendous achievement. It I’m pleased that this amendment can bility to accommodate the richest struck an honest balance between the be accepted unanimously, because country in the world, it must be able to legitimate interests of intellectual some issues are too important to be accommodate the poorest as well. property protection and the preserva- partisan. I want to extend special The global health crisis we face tion of public health. US Trade Rep- thanks to Senators BAUCUS and GRASS- today is unprecedented. The World resentative Robert Zoellick said imme- LEY and their wonderful staffs for their Health Organization reports infectious diately after Doha, ‘‘The adoption of leadership, and for their willingness to diseases are the leading killer of young the landmark political declaration on work so closely with me on this issue. people in developing countries. These the TRIPS Agreement and public They know we don’t always see eye-to- deaths occur primarily among the health is a good example of developed eye on trade issues, but they recognize poorest people because they do not and developing nations advancing com- the importance of this issue and I know have access to the drugs and commod- mon goals by working through issues they share my concerns. I look forward ities necessary for prevention and cure. together.’’ He later added, ‘‘We were to working closely with them in the fu- Approximately half of infectious dis- pleased with this process . . . and we ture on this critical issue. ease mortality can be attributed to believe this declaration affirms that EXHIBIT 1 just three diseases—HIV, tuberculosis, TRIPS and the global trading system WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION MINISTERIAL and malaria. These diseases cause over can help countries address pressing CONFERENCE, FOURTH SESSION, DOHA, 9–14 300 million illnesses and more than 5 public health concerns.’’ NOVEMBER 2001 million deaths each year. Alan Holmer, the president of the DECLARATION ON THE TRIPS AGREEMENT AND The WHO also reports that the eco- Pharmaceutical Research and Manu- PUBLIC HEALTH—ADOPTED ON 14 NOVEMBER 2001 nomic burden is enormous. Africa’s facturers of America also welcomed the 1. We recognize the gravity of the public gross domestic product would be 32 per- declaration, saying, ‘‘The Declaration health problems afflicting many developing cent greater if malaria had been elimi- recognizes that TRIPS and patents are and least-developed countries, especially nated 35 years ago. A nation can expect part of the solution to better public those resulting from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, a decline in GDP of 1 percent annually health, not a barrier to access. Without malaria and other epidemics. when more than 20 percent of the adult altering the existing rights and obliga- 2. We stress the need for the WTO Agree- ment on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellec- population is infected with HIV. Of the tions under TRIPS, the declaration tual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) to nearly 40 million people infected with provides assurances that countries may be part of the wider national and inter- HIV worldwide, roughly 28 million of take all measures consistent with the national action to address these problems. them live in Africa. If we are serious agreement to protect the health of 3. We recognize that intellectual property about promoting wealth across the their citizens.’’ protection is important for the development globe, global health must be at the I was very pleased with the adoption of new medicines. We also recognize the con- forefront. of this landmark declaration. Never be- cerns about its effects on prices. 4. We agree that the TRIPS Agreement Many poorer countries have shown fore had the World Trade Organization does not and should not prevent Members that effective disease fighting strate- taken such a bold stance that the pro- from taking measures to protect public gies can reduce tuberculosis deaths tection of public health, particularly health. Accordingly, while reiterating our five-fold. HIV infection rates can be re- among the poorest in the world, was commitment to the TRIPS Agreement, we duced by 80 percent. Malaria death paramount. I want to commend U.S. affirm that the Agreement can and should be rates can be halved. But when a coun- Trade Representative Robert Zoellick interpreted and implemented in a manner try has a health care budget of less for the leadership he displayed in en- supportive of WTO Members’ right to protect than $50 per capita, the costs of the suring this declaration’s adoption, and public health and, in particular, to promote access to medicines for all. tools—and the drugs—to fight these WTO Director General Michael Moore In this connection, we reaffirm the right of diseases is often beyond reach. As a re- for his tireless efforts in commu- WTO Members to use, to the full, the provi- sult, many studies estimate that 90 to nicating the message of the declaration sions in the TRIPS Agreement, which pro- 95 percent of people infected with HIV across the globe. vide flexibility for this purpose. S4324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 5. Accordingly and in the light of para- needs to negotiate the best deals for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- graph 4 above, while maintaining our com- our workers and small and large busi- ator from Virginia. mitments in the TRIPS Agreement, we rec- nesses. Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I ask ognize that these flexibilities include: During the WTO ministerial at Doha, unanimous consent to proceed as in (a) In applying the customary rules of in- the members of the organization adopt- terpretation of public international law, morning business. each provision of the TRIPS Agreement shall ed a political declaration that high- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without be read in the light of the object and purpose lights the provisions in the TRIPS objection, it is so ordered. of the Agreement as expressed, in particular, agreement that provide members with (The remarks of Mr. ALLEN are print- in its objectives and principles. the flexibility to address public emer- ed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Morning (b) Each Member has the right to grant gencies, such as the epidemics of HIV, Business.’’) compulsory licenses and the freedom to de- tuberculosis, and malaria. The objec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- termine the grounds upon which such li- tives on intellectual property, which ator from Montana. censes are granted. are part of this bill, were drafted before (c) Each Member has the right to deter- Mr. BAUCUS. I suggest the absence mine what constitutes a national emergency completion of the Doha ministerial. of a quorum. or other circumstances of extreme urgency, Senator KENNEDY’s amendment up- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MIL- it being understood that public health crises, dates these objectives to take into ac- LER). The clerk will call the roll. including those relating to HIV/AIDS, tuber- count the important declaration on The senior assistant bill clerk pro- culosis, malaria and other epidemics, can public health made at the Doha meet- ceeded to call the roll. represent a national emergency or other cir- ing. It is a good addition to the bill. I Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask cumstances of extreme urgency. am pleased to accept it. unanimous consent that the order for (d) The effect of the provisions in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- TRIPS Agreement that are relevant to the the quorum call be rescinded. ator from Montana. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without exhaustion of intellectual property rights is Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I highly to leave each Member free to establish its objection, it is so ordered. own regime for such exhaustion without compliment the Senator from Massa- Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, for the challenge, subject to the MFN and national chusetts. This is an extremely impor- past several days, we have been debat- treatment provisions of Articles 3 and 4. tant statement. Millions of people in ing the merits of granting fast-track 6. We recognize that WTO Members with the world are suffering from HIV/AIDS, trade negotiating authority to the insufficient or no manufacturing capacities and the current patent the companies President. Today, I would like to illus- in the pharmaceutical sector could face dif- have, as important it is, is a measure trate the importance of this measure ficulties in making effective use of compul- that should be relaxed so people in sory licensing under the TRIPS Agreement. and that of its companion, Trade ad- We instruct the Council for TRIPS to find an many parts of the world get assistance. justment assistance, to my home State expeditious solution to this problem and to The amendment recognizes the spe- of Montana. report to the General Council before the end cial declaration concerning public Montana’s role in the global economy of 2002. health that was adopted last November is directly linked to our success in 7. We reaffirm the commitment of devel- in Doha. The special declaration pro- passing this important trade package. oped-country Members to provide incentives vided assurance to poor countries fac- More importantly, if my State is to to their enterprises and institutions to pro- ing the immense challenges of dealing mote and encourage technology transfer to grow economically, we must secure op- with public health emergencies caused portunities beyond our borders. least-developed country Members pursuant by pandemics of infectious diseases to Article 66.2. We also agree that the least- Those opportunities represent risk, developed country Members will not be like HIV/AIDS, that measures nec- growth, change, and challenge for a obliged, with respect to pharmaceutical essary to address such crises in these State that is highly reliant on export products, to implement or apply Sections 5 countries can be accommodated by the markets and highly sensitive to im- and 7 of Part II of the TRIPS Agreement or WTO TRIPS Agreement, the Agree- ports. to enforce rights provided for under these ment on Trade-Related Aspects of In- Just as the founders of Montana—fur Sections until 1 January 2016, without preju- tellectual Property Rights. trappers, gold prospectors, cattle dice to the right of least-developed country This assurance complements the nu- Members to seek other extensions of the ranchers, hardrock miners—were driv- merous commitments that the United en west in pursuit of trade opportuni- transition periods as provided for in Article States Government, and its public and 66.1 of the TRIPS Agreement. We instruct ties, so, too, must the citizens of mod- the Council for TRIPS to take the necessary private sectors have made to help these ern Montana seek new markets. In action to give effect to this pursuant to Arti- countries cope with the HIV/AIDS pan- fact, some would say that our viability cle 66.1 of the TRIPS Agreement. demic. in the 21st century is contingent upon The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- WTO members also used the declara- our ability to expand and compete in ator from Iowa. tion to reaffirm their commitment to the global marketplace. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, it is effective intellectual property stand- To further this endeavor, we must my intention to back the amendment. ards such as those in the TRIPS Agree- negotiate responsible trade agreements This amendment makes an important ment. The declaration recognizes that that help Montana workers, business, contribution to the underlying trade effective intellectual property stand- farmers, ranchers and entrepreneurs. promotion authority bill. ards serve an important public health At the same time we must recognize Before addressing the substance of objective of stimulating development some of the problems associated with the amendment, I put it in context. of new drugs. trade, which include worker disloca- I highly recommend this amendment The Doha ministerial held in Qatar last tion or intensified competition, must to the Senate. year was a profound breakthrough for also be addressed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the United States and the World Trade I believe that fast track and trade ad- question is on agreeing to the amend- Organization. For the first time in justment assistance are critical to eco- ment of the Senator from Massachu- many years, over 130 nations came to- nomic growth and strength of Mon- setts, Mr. KENNEDY, numbered 3411. gether to launch a new round of inter- The amendment (No. 3411) was agreed tana. Let me tell you why. national trade negotiations. This is no to. First, Montana exports nearly a half small achievement, as virtually every Mr. KENNEDY. I move to reconsider billion dollars in products a year. This action taken during the Doha ministe- the vote. includes $260 million in agricultural rial had to be done by consensus. These Mr. BAUCUS. I move to lay that mo- commodities, $100 million in industrial nations strongly believed a new round tion on the table. machinery, $24 million in chemical of international trade negotiations was The motion to lay on the table was products, and $37 million in wood and in their best interests. I agree it is in agreed to. paper products. their best interests, and it is in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Second, as a key State in the Rocky best interests of the United States. I ator from Nevada. Mountain Trade Corridor we are ex- also think it is in our best interests to Mr. REID. The majority leader asked panding more to Canada and Mexico— get these negotiations underway and me to announce there will be no more our first and second largest trading give the President the authority he rollcall votes today. partners. Respectively, these countries May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4325 import more than $300 million and $34 copters and Tamarak Helicopters in to that. Anything short of this flies in million of Montana products with the Bitteroot Valley could see a nor- the face of fair trade. China, Japan, Germany, and the United malization in requirements for avia- And fifth, we must develop rules to Kingdom next in line. tion products. prevent unjustified sanitary or With new trade agreements that open Medical standards could be addressed phytosanitary restrictions not based markets to Montana products and re- helping Glacier Cross of Kalispell enter on sound science. For three decades we adjust some of the current trade in- new markets. fought to pry open the Chinese market equities, my State’s economy stands to And Lawyer Nursery could spend less to Pacific Northwest wheat due to grow and prosper. time fighting phytosanitary barriers TCK. That was a real struggle. I spent Within this same context, the prin- and focus more on providing seeds and a lot of time on that. It was difficult to ciple trade negotiating objective of the seedling trees to developing nations. get the Chinese to listen to us. They fi- fast-track legislation calls on our ne- The bottom line is that good jobs will nally cracked open a little bit. Now we gotiators to remove barriers that de- be created in Montana if we are willing are struggling with markets in Chile crease market opportunities for Mon- to give our negotiators the strong hand and Russia that place arbitrary sani- tana exports or distort imports that needed to secure sound trade agree- tary barriers on U.S. exports of beef, put producers at an unfair advantage. ments. pork, and poultry. These barriers include governmental In addition to small business owners, I will closely monitor any upcoming regulatory measures such as price con- Montana’s agricultural industry stands trade negotiations to ensure that these trols and reference pricing which deny to benefit from sound trade agree- goals are met. Further, I will not hesi- full market access for United States ments. For agriculture, the goal is to tate to call for the repeal of fast-track products. obtain competitive opportunities for trading authority or pursuing a resolu- Take, for example, the Canadian U.S. exports of agricultural commod- tion to limit fast track, at any time Wheat Board. The Government of Can- ities in foreign markets substantially during the process if these objectives ada grants the Canadian Wheat Board equivalent to the competitive opportu- are not met. special monopoly rights and privileges nities afforded foreign exports in U.S. Let me share a few more points that which disadvantage U.S. wheat farmers markets. make the case for fast track in my and undermine the integrity of the The fast-track bill includes a con- State. In order to address and maintain trading system. crete set of trade objectives for agri- Montana’s competitiveness in the glob- These rights insulate producers from culture that targets my five key con- al economy, the bill directs the Presi- commercial risk because the Canadian cerns. dent to preserve the ability of the U.S. Government guarantees its financial First, we must reduce tariffs to levels to enforce rigorously its trade laws, in- operations, including its borrowing, that are the same as or lower than cluding antidumping, countervailing credit sales to foreign buyers, and ini- those in the United States. These are duty, and safeguard laws. tial payments to farmers. As a result, the same tariffs that block Montana Montana has benefited from these the Canadian Wheat Board takes sales beef exports to Korea and Japan. laws. These laws have been used from U.S. farmers and prices drop. Second, we must eliminate all export against unfair, or a surge in, imports of The negotiating authority granted subsidies on agricultural commodities softwood lumber from Canada and lamb the President that fast track is aimed while maintaining bona fide food aid from Australia and New Zealand. In ad- at stopping these unjust trade prac- and export credit programs that allow dition, our wheat industry is consid- tices. the U.S. to compete with other foreign ering launching a case against the Ca- Some folks say they don’t want any export promotion efforts. As you well nadian Wheat Board. new trade agreements until the old know, the EU maintains the lion’s These laws are not protectionist. Far ones are fixed, I like the ring of that, share of export subsidies—60 times from it. They simply ensure that Mon- but sometimes it is not terribly prac- more than the United States. How can tana workers, agricultural producers, tical. I say, you can’t fix something we ever expect a level playing field if and firms, can compete fully on fair from the sidelines, you must be at the we are undersold time and again by terms and enjoy the benefits of recip- table. Fast track is a means to that government-backed competitors? rocal trade concessions. end. If you want to fix an old agree- Third, we must allow the preserva- These laws are designed to help other ment, clearly the other side is going to tion of programs that support family countries play fair. If all countries want to fix the old agreement from its farms and rural communities but do played fair, our trade laws would not perspective, too. It is never a free not distort trade. be necessary. They are there only to lunch. Currently we are engaged in passing help make sure that when other coun- The bill also strives to ensure that a new farm bill. This bill seeks to re- tries are not playing by the rules of the trade agreements afford small busi- flect and respond to the counter-cycli- road we have ways to protect ourselves nesses equal access to international cal nature of our farm economy. It against unfair foreign trade barriers. markets, equitable trade benefits, ex- strives to limit production through All our trade remedy laws, as you panded export market opportunities, sound conservation programs and know, Mr. President, are totally WTO and provide for the reduction or elimi- maintains trade provisions, including legal. They are totally consistent with nation of trade barriers that dispropor- the Export Enhancement Program and WTO. tionately impact small business. Market Access Program, which help On a related note, I am often ap- Let me illustrate what effective ne- our products overseas. proached about the problem of a strong gotiations at the WTO mean for Main The U.S. exported over $53 billion dollar for commodities and manufac- Street Montana. last year. However, our trade policy turing. The overvalued dollar is cer- A company in Bozeman could be able will only be effective if the commodity tainly a problem, and I do not have the to ship more trailers for mining equip- support and conservation programs of perfect solution today that balances ment to Latin America. the farm bill are balanced. We cannot these concerns with Treasury’s intent Discussion on pharmaceuticals could afford for one leg of the stool to be to maintain a strong economy and con- help companies like All American weaker than the others. Without fam- trol inflation. Pharmaceutical in Billings and Tech- ily farmers, increased trading opportu- However, within this bill, the admin- nical Sourcing International in Mis- nities are irrelevant. istration is directed to work with our soula. Fourth, we must eliminate state trading partners to draw up a blueprint Montana’s tech corridor in Bozeman trade enterprises wherever possible. to deal with the trade consequences of could seek clarification on European Montanans know far too well the ef- significant and unanticipated currency manufacturing standards for elec- fects of competing with the Canadian movements and to scrutinize whether a tronics, increasing market opportunity Wheat Board. As I mentioned above, we foreign government is engaged in a pat- for small technology businesses. must bring price transparency and tern of manipulating its currency to Aviation firms such as Blue Sky competition to the marketplace. The promote a competitive advantage in Aviation in Lewistown, Garlick Heli- Canadian Wheat Board is nothing close international trade. S4326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 Rest assured, I recognize these con- for its sophisticated electronic devises, CARTER, MISSION TO CUBA cerns, and I believe this is a step to- Thirteen Mile Lamb and Wool Com- Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, many of ward finding a solution and not an easy pany is designing new garments for us have anticipated the trip of former one to resolve but certainly a major manufacture by contract knitters, and President Carter to Cuba with a mixed step forward. Pyramid Lumber is improving its mill- sense of hope and concern. We had In Montana we know the value of ing efficiency. hoped that he would use this unique preserving our environment while opti- Without TAA for firms, we would see opportunity to help bring ideas of free- mizing the use of our natural re- closed signs on many business doors. dom and democracy to the repressed sources. At the same time, we cannot Unfortunately, more worthy projects people of Cuba, just 90 miles off our afford to compete with shoddy worker exist than funding to support them. shores. and environmental rights. For that reason, I support significantly However, it was amazing and dis- This measure brings that message to increased funding in order for this pro- appointing for many of us to learn of the world recognizing that trade and gram to continue and expand its good Mr. Carter’s visit to a Cuban bio- environmental policies are mutually work. technology facility and his acceptance, supportive: That we should seek to pro- Additionally, this trade adjustment at face value, of the assurances of com- tect and preserve the environment and assistance bill includes a new provision munist Cuban officials there that the enhance the international options of that will offer up to $10,000 in cash as- facility is engaged solely in medical doing so, while optimizing the use of sistance to Montana farmers and and humanitarian pursuits. the world’s resources. And, it promotes ranchers injured by imports. Let me be More distressing is that former Presi- respect for worker rights and supports clear, this is a real opportunity to re- dent Jimmy Carter was accorded the efforts to crack down on the exploita- tool and reform a family farming oper- same privilege and courtesy extended tive child labor. ation, to make it competitive and to former Presidents who have re- This bill is different from past fast- sound, for generations to come. Like quested top-secret intelligence brief- track legislation because it is the first trade adjustment assistance for firms, ings and situation reports on global to ever seek provisions that aim to en- this program is a means to keep an op- areas of interest of the United States. sure that parties to the agreements not eration in business and keep our Mon- In the post-9/11 world, it is important weaken or reduce the protections af- tana families on their land. that we as a united country protect the forded in their domestic environmental One final item tucked neatly away in safety and security of our people. Instead, what we have in Mr. Carter’s and labor laws as an encouragement for the TAA title is a provision to protect visit to this biotech facility is a former trade. It is a first, and major develop- Montana sugarbeet growers from un- President—who himself was once re- ment. It also works to establish rules fair trade practices. We all recall the sponsible for our foreign policy and the to prevent frivolous investor claims black eye that stuffed molasses gave that contravene the public good. safety of the American people—dis- the industry, and we can not afford to missing the concerns of his own gov- I have a few words about part two of suffer from such blatant circumvention this package, the Trade Adjustment ernment, revealing information to again. This provision allows the Sec- which he was privy in top-secret brief- Assistance program or TAA. This is a retary of Agriculture to monitor im- program with a simple but admirable ings, and buying wholesale the asser- ports of sugar to ensure that they do tions of the dictator Fidel Castro and objective: to assist workers injured by not circumvent the existing quota. imports to adjust and find new jobs. his minions. If they do, the Secretary will report The words and actions of Mr. Carter many Montana workers are now em- to the President who can then ‘‘snap- at this facility are a breach of trust, ployed and many firms still in business back’’ the offending commodity into and it is made even worse, in that the thanks to TAA. the appropriate tariff line. This should individual involved in that breach is Take for example the 221 employees send a clear message that America will one in whom the American people once who lost their jobs as a result of the no longer tolerate efforts to manipu- placed the ultimate trust and responsi- suspension of operations at the late the trading system to the dis- bility of the Presidency. ASARCO lead bullion facility in East advantage of our sugar producers. Rather than spending his time with Helena. It was a bitter blow to that The trade package before us today Fidel Castro and his henceman, I would community when that announcement will help Montana move toward a suggest the name of at least one person was made. Due to the decline in the greater role in the global economy. I Mr. Carter would be better advised to mining and mineral processing indus- hope my colleagues will feel the same get to know. tries in the Western U.S., these work- about their own constituencies and Just a few short days ago I joined the ers faced few prospects for re-employ- lend their support to this important Congressional Cuba Political Prisoner ment in a similar sector. matter. Initiative. As part of this initiative, I Thanks to income support provided Mr. President, I thank you for listen- have decided to sponsor or ‘‘adopt,’’ if by trade adjustment assistance, and ing. I yield the floor and suggest the you will, a Cuban political prisoner NAFTA–TAA, 50 percent of these work- absence of a quorum. named Francisco Chaviano Gonzales, ers are involved in or did seek train- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and to advocate on his behalf, and on ing—many at the Helena College of clerk will call the roll. behalf of the thousands of others being Technology and a few at heavy equip- The legislative clerk proceeded to held in Cuba in clear abuses of their ment operating school. call the roll. basic human rights. They are learning everything from Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Francisco Chaviano is president of trucking to computer technology. Now imous consent that the order for the the National Council for Civil Rights, nearly 42 percent have found full-time quorum call be rescinded. an organization dedicated to promoting employment. Workers at Plum Creek The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without democratic practices, racial equality Timber in Seeley Lake are similarly objection, it is so ordered. and human rights. He was arrested taking advantage of this program. after government agents broke into his TAA is often seen as the last resort, f home and confiscated documents re- but it also provides a chance for com- vealing human rights abuses in Cuba— panies to retool. This is especially true specifically, information about the MORNING BUSINESS of TAA for firms, a related program Castro government’s sinking of a tug- that provides assistance to over 10 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- boat that claimed the lives of 41 men, small companies in Montana to help imous consent that the Senate now women, and children who were at- them readjust and effectively compete proceed to a period for morning busi- tempting to escape to freedom. with imports. ness with Senators permitted to speak Chaviano was arrested and detained With TAA for firms, Montola Grow- therein for a period not to exceed 5 in prison for 1 year, and although a ci- ers is researching new markets for its minutes each. vilian, he was tried by military tri- safflower oil, Tele-Tech Corporation is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bunal and sentenced to 15 years in pris- designing new products and print ads objection, it is so ordered. on. May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4327 He has been confined in isolation and and therefore all men are equally entitled to stituents in Connecticut, I was sched- deprived of basic medical care for long the free exercise of religion, according to the uled to fly back to Washington in time periods of time. After being allowed to dictates of conscience . . . to make the vote. Unfortunately, high visit him for the first time in eight Those are the words of freedom, and wind and tornado threats caused years, his wife reported that he is in of the inherent rights to which all peo- flights into Washington to be can- very poor health. Other members of the ple are entitled, even if only tempo- celled. I ultimately returned to Wash- civil rights organization have followed rarily subjugated. ington by train and too late to cast my in Chaviano’s footsteps and continued Therefore, I call on former President vote. Had I been here, I would have to press the Cuban government for Carter to embrace these truths and to cast my vote in the affirmative. democratic reforms, at great peril to use this unique opportunity to advance themselves. these enduring principles of liberty in f Jimmy Carter is a man who is often Cuba. praised in the media as a ‘‘model ex- I urge him to support the Varela President’’ or a ‘‘statesman’’ for his Project, which is a petition drive that NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS work with Habitat for Humanity. I do has collected the 10,000 signatures WEEK believe there is still time for him to needed under Castro’s so-called ‘‘con- Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, each make a more positive contribution to stitution’’ to force a referendum on day our Nation’s law enforcement offi- the plight of the Cuban people and to whether his government should be al- cers step onto the street, putting their American foreign policy regarding lowed to continue. lives on the line to protect our commu- Fidel Castro. I call on Fidel Castro to heed the nities. These honorable men and Mr. Carter is scheduled to deliver a concepts first enunciated by George women risk so much so that others can speech to the Cuban people tonight. His Mason 226 years ago in the Western feel safe. remarks have the potential to do enor- Hemisphere, and I also call upon him mous good or to cause further harm. to schedule free and fair democratic New Yorkers owe our State and local Rather than legitimizing a tyrant and elections on the island of Cuba within law enforcement officers an enormous a man who doesn’t care for the well- the next year. debt of gratitude. The historic drop in being of his own people; he could advo- Mr. President, I will close with more crime that we have seen in the last few cate positive change for the belea- words from George Mason, who said: years is truly a reflection of their fine guered Cuban people. There is a passion to the mind of man, es- work and tireless dedication. The low- If Mr. Carter in his speech tonight is pecially a free man, which renders him impa- crime rate that New York City enjoys looking for a road map to freedom and tient of a restraint.’’ today would never have been possible prosperity for the Cuban people, he Mr. Carter has the power to either to without the extraordinary work of the need look no further than the words fan the flames of those passions and as- New York City Police Department. and principles of freedom written by pirations of the Cuban people, or to One small step we can take to begin George Mason in the Virginia Declara- throw cold water on them. The choice to repay that debt is ensuring that our tion of Rights. This document, adopted he needs to make is clear. Do not men and women in blue are equipped on June 12, 1776, helped form the basis flinch. Stand strong for freedom! with the tools they need to protect of our Declaration of Independence and Thank you. I yield the floor. themselves from the constant dangers 15 years later in our Bill of Rights as f they face; and that police departments the first amendments to our Constitu- LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT around the country have the additional tion. resources they need meet new demands I would read a few excerpts from OF 2001 placed on them. George Mason’s historic words from Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, various articles of the Virginia Dec- I rise today to speak about hate crimes In the past several months, their re- laration of Rights, which I think are legislation I introduced with Senator sponsibility have only grown larger. instructive. KENNEDY in March of last year. The From the first moments our country Article 1: That all men are by nature Local Law Enforcement Act of 2001 saw NYPD officers at the base of the equally free and independent and have cer- would add new categories to current World Trade Center towers, the role of tain inherent rights, of which, when they hate crimes legislation sending a sig- police officers around the country was enter into a state of society, they cannot, by nal that violence of any kind is unac- changed forever. The September 11 ter- any compact, deprive or divest their pos- ceptable in our society. rorist attacks put communities around terity; namely, the enjoyment of life and lib- America on the frontlines in our war erty, with the means of acquiring and pos- I would like to describe a terrible sessing property, and pursuing and obtaining crime that occurred April 3, 1991 in against terrorism at home, and our happiness and safety. Boston, MA. A Northeastern University local public safety officers must now be Article 2: That all power is vested in, and student was arrested for making anti- prepared for the unimaginable: biologi- consequently derived from, the people; that Semitic and anti-homosexual death cal and terrorist attacks. magistrates are their trustees and servants threats. The student, Garrett We pay tribute to the hard work and and at all times amenable to them. McAdams, was accused of threatening Article 3: That government is, our ought to sacrifice of our police officers not just be, instituted for the common benefit, pro- to kill a Jewish Realtor and bomb the this week but every day of our lives as tection, and security of the people, nation, offices of a gay student organization. we move freely about our communities, or community; of all the various modes and I believe that government’s first duty largely uninhibited by fear and danger. forms of government, that is best which is is to defend its citizens, to defend them We should take a moment to recognize capable of producing the greatest degree of against the harms that come out of the peace of mind that our local law happiness and safety and is most effectually hate. The Local Law Enforcement En- secured against the danger of maladmin- enforcement officers provides us, and hancement Act of 2001 is now a symbol life’s precious gifts that come with istration. And that, when any government that can become substance. I believe shall be found inadequate or contrary to that assurance. that by passing this legislation and these purposes, a majority of the community Public service is one of our country’s has an indubitable, inalienable, and indefea- changing current law, we can change sible right to reform, alter, or abolish it, in hearts and minds as well. most noble callings and law enforce- ment captures that spirit of sacrifice such manner as shall be judged most conduc- f tive to the public weal. and devotion to community. We thank Article 12: That the freedom of the press is VOTE EXPLANATION the families of police officers for their one of the great bulwalks of liberty, and can Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I ever present courage and selflessness. never be restrained but by despotic govern- wish to explain my absence from yes- To the police officers who uphold our ments. Article 16: That religion, or the duty which terday’s vote on the nomination of laws and protect our communities from we owe to our Creator, and the manner of Paul G. Cassell to be U.S. District crime, we give our appreciation, admi- discharging it, can be directed only by rea- Judge for the District of Utah. After ration and immeasurable pride for the son and conviction, not by force or violence; spending yesterday working with con- jobs you do every day. S4328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS effective program. It is not enough to Plan and the Fiscal Year 2001 Annual Per- simply make health information avail- formance Report; to the Committee on Gov- able to our young people. That infor- ernmental Affairs. TRIBUTE TO HARRISON WILLIAMS EC–6987. A communication from the Direc- mation needs to be made available in a tor, Trade Development Agency, transmit- ∑ Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, last setting that is comfortable for teen- ting, pursuant to law, the report of the Agen- November when our former colleague agers to access. This is exactly the en- cy’s Financial Statements for September 30, Harrison Williams passed away, I don’t vironment that TeenHealthFX.com has 2001; to the Committee on Governmental Af- believe his legislative accomplishments created in New Jersey. fairs. were recognized by this body, and I TeenHealthFX.com represents the type EC–6988. A communication from the Direc- tor, Office of Personnel Management, trans- wanted to remember my friend, the of creative thinking and collaboration mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule enormously popular Senator from New that our communities must undertake entitled ‘‘Prevailing Rate Systems; Change Jersey. if we are going to improve the health in the Survey Cycle for the Portland, OR, I had the privilege to serve with him and health habits of teenagers and Appropriated Fund Wage Area’’ (RIN3206– for 15 of his 23 years, and he achieved young adults. Again, congratulations AJ60) received on May 8, 2002; to the Com- more than most people will ever realize to Morristown Hospital and thank you mittee on Governmental Affairs. because he worked the old-fashioned for your continued commitment to im- EC–6989. A communication from the Direc- tor, Office of Personnel Management, Em- way: making headway, not headlines. proving health care for all New ployment Service, Office of Employment He sponsored progressive legislation Jerseyans.∑ Policy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the that with 30 or 40 years hindsight, we f report of a rule entitled ‘‘Placement Assist- now see has made an incredible dif- ance and Reduction in Force Notices’’ re- ference in millions of people’s lives. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ceived on May 8, 2002; to the Committee on The good mass transit systems we At 2:15 p.m., a message from the Governmental Affairs. have in our Nation today we have be- EC–6990. A communication from the Direc- House of Representatives, delivered by tor, Employment Service, Staffing and Re- cause Pete was mass transit’s cham- Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, structuring Policy Division, Office of Per- pion. Americans have the best safety announced that the House has passed sonnel Management, transmitting, pursuant and environmental working conditions the following bill, in which it requests to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal in the world because he created the Oc- the concurrent of the Senate: Employment Priority Consideration Pro- cupational Safety and Health Adminis- H.R. 4546. An act to authorize appropria- gram for Displaced Employees of the District tration. We have pension protections tions for fiscal year 2003 for military activi- of Columbia Department of Corrections’’ because of him. We have greater acces- ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- (RIN3206–AI28) received on May 8, 2002; to the tary construction, and for defense activities Committee on Governmental Affairs. sibility for the handicapped because of EC–6991. A communication from the Chair- of the Department of Energy, to prescribe him. Anything related to worker’s man, Federal Maritime Commission, trans- personnel strengths for such fiscal year for rights, or working conditions, he had mitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. his hand in. Report under the Government in the Sun- Like all of us he was not perfect, and The message also announced that shine Act for calendar year 2001; to the Com- he paid a price. But this Senator will pursuant to section 303(a) of Public mittee on Governmental Affairs. remember my friend for his legislative Law 106–286, the Speaker appoints the EC–6992. A communication from the Spe- following Member of the House of Rep- cial Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, accomplishments, and believes the the Annual Performance Report of the Office words he said himself when he left this resentatives to the Congressional-Ex- of the Special Counsel for Fiscal Year 2001; Chamber: That time, history and Al- ecutive Commission on the People’s to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. mighty God would vindicate him for Republic of China to fill the existing EC–6993. A communication from the Chair- the principles for which he fought. vacancy thereon: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. man, National Science Board, transmitting, My wife, Peatsy, and I know how f pursuant to law, the report of the Office of much his wife, Jeanette, and his four the Inspector General for the period of April EXECUTIVE AND OTHER 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001; to the children, miss him, and we hope the COMMUNICATIONS Committee on Governmental Affairs. best for them.∑ EC–6994. A communication from the Dis- f The following communications were trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, a laid before the Senate, together with report entitled ‘‘Department of Parks and MORRISTOWN MEMORIAL accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Recreation’s Purchase Card Program Re- HOSPITAL uments, which were referred as indi- quires Substantial Improvement and In- ∑ Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I rise cated: creased Oversight’’; to the Committee on today to congratulate Morristown Me- Governmental Affairs. EC–6982. A communication from the Chair- EC–6995. A communication from the Man- morial Hospital, a member hospital of man, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review aging Director of the Federal Housing Fi- the Atlantic Health System, for their Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, nance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, receipt of the American Hospital Asso- the Annual Performance Plan for Fiscal the Board’s report under the Government in ciation’s NOVA award. This prestigious Year 2003 and the Program Performance Re- the Sunshine Act for calendar year 2001; to award recognizes outstanding commit- port for Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee the Committee on Governmental Affairs. on Governmental Affairs. ment to improving community-based EC–6996. A communication from the Sec- EC–6983. A communication from the Chair, retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to health care. Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- The NOVA award honors law, the report of the Office of the Inspector sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the General for the period of April 1, 2001 Morristown’s TeenHealthFX.com pro- Commission’s Fiscal Year 2001 Annual Pro- through September 30, 2001; to the Com- gram, a free interactive Web site, pro- gram Performance Report; to the Committee mittee on Governmental Affairs. viding teenagers with confidential and on Governmental Affairs. EC–6997. A communication from the Merit anonymous answers for difficult-to-ask EC–6984. A communication from the Dis- Systems Protection Board, transmitting, health questions. This innovative pro- trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, a pursuant to law, the Board’s Report under report entitled ‘‘Audit of Advisory Neighbor- the Government in the Sunshine Act for cal- gram has succeeded at breaking down hood Commission 8A for Fiscal Years 2000, many of the barriers that so often pre- endar year 2001; to the Committee on Gov- 2001, and 2002 through December 31, 2001’’; to ernmental Affairs. vent teens from obtaining critical the Committee on Governmental Affairs. EC–6998. A communication from the Sec- health care information. Created in EC–6985. A communication from the Chair- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- 1999, through the collaborative efforts man, National Credit Union Administration, suant to law, the report of the Office of the of community leaders, teen, and health transmitting, pursuant to law, the Report of Inspector General for the period April 1, 2001 care professionals, this site has served the Office of the Inspector General for the through September 30, 2001; to the Com- as a gateway to area health care pro- period April 1, 2001 through September 30, mittee on Governmental Affairs. 2001; to the Committee on Governmental Af- EC–6999. A communication from the Sec- viders and a source of health care in- fairs. retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- formation for more than 100,000 young EC–6986. A communication from the United suant to law, the Fiscal Year 2003 Perform- visitors. States Trade Representative, Executive Of- ance plan and the Fiscal Year 2001 Perform- I want to thank Morristown Hospital fice of the President, transmitting, pursuant ance Report; to the Committee on Govern- for supporting such an important and to law, the Fiscal Year 2003 Performance mental Affairs. May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4329 EC–7000. A communication from the Direc- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- ceived on May 7, 2002; to the Committee on tor, Federal Mediation and Conciliation mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Finance. Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the entitled ‘‘Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation EC–7025. A communication from the Chief report of the Inventory of Commercial Ac- Formula’’ (Rev. Rul. 2002–15) received on of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue tivities for 2001; to the Committee on Gov- May 7, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- ernmental Affairs. EC–7014. A communication from the Chief mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–7001. A communication from the Direc- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue entitled ‘‘EGTRRA Effect on Certain Dis- tor, Office of White House Liaison, transmit- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- tributions from a Section 401(k) Plan, etc.’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomi- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule (Notice 2002–4) received on May 7, 2002; to the nation confirmed and a change in previously entitled ‘‘Dutch Investment Yield Tax Rev- Committee on Finance. submitted reported information for the posi- enue Ruling’’ (Rev. Rul. 2002–16) received on EC–7026. A communication from the Chief tion of Director, Bureau of the Census, re- May 7, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue ceived on May 8, 2002; to the Committee on EC–7015. A communication from the Chief Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- Governmental Affairs. of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–7002. A communication from the Chair- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- entitled ‘‘Annual Covered Compensation man of the Council of the District of Colum- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Revenue Ruling’’ (Rev. Rul. 2001–55) received bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Announcement and Report Con- on May 7, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. on D.C. Act 14–361, ‘‘District of Columbia cerning Advance Pricing Agreements’’ (Ann. EC–7027. A communication from the Chief Public Schools Free Textbook Amendment 2002–40) received on May 7, 2002; to the Com- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Act of 2002’’; to the Committee on Govern- mittee on Finance. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- mental Affairs. EC–7016. A communication from the Chief mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–7003. A communication from the Chair- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue entitled ‘‘Effect of the Family and Medical man of the Council of the District of Colum- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- Leave Act on the Operation of Cafeteria bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Plans’’ (RIN1545–AT47) received on May 7, on D.C. Act 14–358, ‘‘Youth Pollworker Tem- entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate 2002; to the Committee on Finance. EC–7028. A communication from the Chief porary Amendment Act of 2002’’; to the Com- Update Notice’’ (Notice 2002–26) received on of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue mittee on Governmental Affairs. May 7, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. EC–7004. A communication from the Acting EC–7017. A communication from the Chief Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts, of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue entitled ‘‘Notice 2001–66’’ received on May 7, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 2002; to the Committee on Finance. Year 2003 Performance Plan and the Fiscal EC–7029. A communication from the Ad- entitled ‘‘Partial Relief from Section 170(f)(8) Year 1999, 2000, and 2001 Performance Re- ministrator, Centers for Medicare and Med- for Post-September 11, 2001, Contributions to ports; to the Committee on Governmental icaid Services, Department of Health and Charity’’ (Notice 2002–25) received on May 7, Affairs. Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to EC–7005. A communication from the Comp- 2002; to the Committee on Finance. law, a preliminary report relative to Com- EC–7018. A communication from the Chief troller General of the United States, trans- munity Nursing Organization Demonstra- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to tion; to the Committee on Finance. Budgetary Implications of Selected General Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- EC–7030. A communication from the Sec- Accounting Office Work for Fiscal Year 2003; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule retary of Health and Human Services, trans- to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. entitled ‘‘Determination of Basis of Part- mitting, pursuant to law, a interim report on EC–7006. A communication from the Chair- ner’s Interest; Special Rules’’ (RIN1545–AX94, the Evaluation of Abstinence Education Pro- man of the Council of the District of Colum- TD8986) received on May 7, 2002; to the Com- grams; to the Committee on Finance. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mittee on Finance. EC–7031. A communication from the Chief on D.C. Act 14–357, ‘‘Election Recount and EC–7019. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Judicial Review Amendment Act of 2002’’; to of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–7007. A communication from the Chair- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Rev. Rul. 98–1’’ man of the Council of the District of Colum- entitled ‘‘Guidance for Applying Article (Rev. Rul. 2001–51) received on May 8, 2002; to bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report XVIII(7) of the U.S.-Canada Income Tax Con- the Committee on Finance. on D.C. Act 14–356, ‘‘Residential Permit vention’’ (Rev. Proc . 2002–23) received on EC–7032. A communication from the Chief, Parking Area Amendment Act of 2002’’; to May 7, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. Regulations Division, Bureau of Alcohol, To- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. EC–7020. A communication from the Chief bacco, and Firearms, Department of the EC–7008. A communication from the Chair- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the man of the Council of the District of Colum- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delegation of Au- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule thority [27 CFR Part 252, Exportation of Liq- on D.C. Act 14–355, ‘‘Office of Employee Ap- entitled ‘‘Non-enforcement During Pendency uors]’’ (RIN1512–AC44) received on May 8, peals Attorney Fees Clarification Amend- of Proposed DOL Class Exemption from Pro- 2002; to the Committee on Finance. ment Act of 2002’’; to the Committee on Gov- hibited Transaction Rules’’ (Ann. 2002–31) re- EC–7033. A communication from the Chief, ernmental Affairs. ceived on May 7, 2002; to the Committee on Regulations Branch, United States Customs EC–7009. A communication from the Chief Finance. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- Financial Officer, Export-Import Bank of the EC–7021. A communication from the Chief mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule United States, transmitting, pursuant to of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue entitled ‘‘Amended Procedure for Refunds of law, the Management Report for Fiscal Year Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- Harbor Maintenance Fees Paid on Exports of 2001; to the Committee on Governmental Af- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Merchandise’’ (RIN1515–AC82) received on fairs. entitled ‘‘IRS Failure to File Penalty and May 9, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. EC–7010. A communication from the Sec- DOL Delinquent Filer Program’’ (Notice EC–7034. A communication from the Chief retary of Housing and Urban Development, 2002–23) received on May 7, 2002; to the Com- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue transmitting, pursuant to law, the Govern- mittee on Finance. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- ment National Mortgage Association (Ginnie EC–7022. A communication from the Chief mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Mae) Management Report for Fiscal Year of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling 2002–13’’ received 2001; to the Committee on Governmental Af- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- on May 9, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. fairs. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–7035. A communication from the Chief EC–7011. A communication from the Sec- entitled ‘‘No-Rule Revenue Procedure’’ (Rev. of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue retary of the Interior, transmitting, pursu- Procs. 2002–3, 2002–1) received on May 7, 2002; Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- ant to law, the Annual Performance Report to the Committee on Finance. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule for Fiscal Year 2001 and the Annual Perform- EC–7023. A communication from the Chief entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price ance Plan for Fiscal Year 2003; to the Com- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Indexes for Department Stores—January mittee on Governmental Affairs. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- 2002’’ (Rev. Rul. 2002–14) received on May 9, EC–7012. A communication from the Chief mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 2002; to the Committee on Finance. of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue entitled ‘‘Allocation of Loss with Respect to EC–7036. A communication from the Chief Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- Stock and Other Personal Property’’ of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule (RIN1545–AW09, TD8973) received on May 7, Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price 2002; to the Committee on Finance. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Indexes for Department Stores—February EC–7024. A communication from the Chief entitled ‘‘January–March 2002 Bond Factor 2002’’ (Rev. Rul. 2002–18) received on May 7, of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2002–8) received on May 2002; to the Committee on Finance. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- 9, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. EC–7013. A communication from the Chief mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–7037. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure 2002–7’’ re- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue S4330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- By Mr. BIDEN (for himself and Mrs. (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule CLINTON): sponsor of S. 830, a bill to amend the entitled ‘‘IRS Announces Regulations will be S. 2513. A bill to assess the extent of the Public Health Service Act to authorize backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples, Issued to Prevent Duplication of Losses with the Director of the National Institute a Consolidated Group on Dispositions of and to improve investigation and prosecu- Member Stock’’ (Notices 2002–18, 2002–12) re- tion of sexual assault cases with DNA evi- of Environmental Health Sciences to ceived on May 9, 2002; to the Committee on dence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. make grants for the development and Finance. By Mr. WELLSTONE (for himself, Mrs. operation of research centers regarding EC–7038. A communication from the Chief LINCOLN, Mr. DAYTON, Mr. KENNEDY, environmental factors that may be re- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Mrs. CLINTON, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and lated to the etiology of breast cancer. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- Mrs. BOXER): S. 885 mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule S.J. Res. 37. A joint resolution providing entitled ‘‘Rules for Certain Reserves’’ (Rev. for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 At the request of Mr. HUTCHINSON, Rul. 2002–12) received on May 9, 2002; to the of title 5, United States Code, of the rule the name of the Senator from Utah Committee on Finance. submitted by Centers for Medicare & Med- (Mr. BENNETT) was added as a cospon- EC–7039. A communication from the Chief icaid Services within the Department of sor of S. 885, a bill to amend title XVIII Health and Human Services relating to of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue modification of the medicaid upper payment of the Social Security Act to provide Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- limit for non-State government owned or op- for national standardized payment mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule erated hospitals published in the Federal amounts for inpatient hospital services entitled ‘‘Loss Limitation Rules’’ (RIN1545– Register on January 18, 2002. and submitted furnished under the medicare program. BA51, TD8984) received on May 9, 2002; to the to the Senate on March 15, 2002; to the Com- S. 952 Committee on Finance. mittee on Finance. EC–7040. A communication from the Presi- At the request of Mr. GREGG, the dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- f name of the Senator from Oklahoma suant to law, a report that provides the ag- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor gregate number, location, activities, and SENATE RESOLUTIONS of S. 952, a bill to provide collective lengths of assignment for all temporary and bargaining rights for public safety offi- permanent U.S. military personnel and U.S. The following concurrent resolutions individual civilians retained as contractors and Senate resolutions were read, and cers employed by States or their polit- involved in the antinarcotics campaign in referred (or acted upon), as indicated: ical subdivisions. Colombia, in support of Plan Colombia; to By Mr. KERRY (for himself, Ms. S. 999 the Committee on Appropriations. SNOWE, Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. MCCAIN, At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the f Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. AKAKA, Mr. REED, Mr. TORRICELLI, MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Mr. FITZGERALD, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. of S. 999, a bill to amend title 10, The following reports of committees LUGAR, Mrs. BOXER, and Mr. KEN- United States Code, to provide for a NEDY): were submitted: S. Res. 267. A resolution expressing the Korea Defense Service Medal to be By Mr. LIEBERMAN, from the Committee sense of the Senate regarding the policy of issued to members of the Armed Forces on Governmental Affairs, with amendments: the United States at the 54th Annual Meet- who participated in operations in S. 1867: A bill to establish the National ing of the International Whaling Commis- Korea after the end of the Korean War. Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the sion; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- S. 1707 United States, and for other purposes. (Rept. tions. No. 107–150). By Mr. DODD (for himself and Mr. At the request of Mr. JEFFORDS, the name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. f LIEBERMAN): S. Res. 268. A resolution designating May AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND 20, 2002, as a day for Americans to recognize 1707, a bill to amend title XVIII of the JOINT RESOLUTIONS the importance of teaching children about Social Security Act to specify the up- current events in an accessible way to their The following bills and joint resolu- development as both students and citizens; date for payments under the medicare tions were introduced, read the first to the Committee on the Judiciary. physician fee schedule for 2002 and to and second times by unanimous con- By Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Mr. COCH- direct the Medicare Payment Advisory sent, and referred as indicated: RAN, and Mr. INHOFE): Commission to conduct a study on re- S. Res. 269. A resolution expressing support placing the use of the sustainable By Mr. BURNS: for legislation to strengthen and improve S. 2510. A bill to authorize the Secretary of growth rate as a factor in determining Medicare in order to ensure comprehensive such update in subsequent years. Agriculture to accept the donation of certain benefits for current and future retirees, in- lands previously disposed of from the public cluding access to a Medicare prescription S. 1828 domain, together with certain mineral rights drug benefit; to the Committee on Finance. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the on federal land, in the Mineral Hill-Crevice name of the Senator from Louisiana Mountain Mining District in the State of f (Mr. BREAUX) was added as a cosponsor Montana, to be returned to the United ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS States for management as part of the na- of S. 1828, a bill to amend subchapter S. 627 tional public lands and forests, and for other III of chapter 83 and chapter 84 of title purposes; to the Committee on Energy and At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the 5, United States Code, to include Fed- Natural Resources. name of the Senator from New Jersey eral prosecutors within the definition By Mrs. CARNAHAN (for herself and (Mr. TORRICELLI) was added as a co- of a law enforcement officer, and for Mrs. HUTCHISON): sponsor of S. 627, a bill to amend the other purposes. S. 2511. A bill to prevent trafficking in Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow S. 1860 child pornography and obscenity, to pro- individuals a deduction for qualified scribe pandering and solicitation relating to long-term care insurance premiums, At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the visual depictions of minors engaging in sexu- use of such insurance under cafeteria name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ally explicit conduct, to prevent the use of plans and flexible spending arrange- MILLER) was added as a cosponsor of S. child pornography and obscenity to facilitate 1860, a bill to reward the hard work and crimes against children, and for other pur- ments, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. risk of individuals who choose to live poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. in and help preserve America’s small, By Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. S. 813 GRASSLEY, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. COCH- At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the rural towns, and for other purposes. RAN, Mr. DODD, Mr. HELMS, Mr. name of the Senator from Massachu- S. 1931 KERRY, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. REID, setts (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the Mr. SMITH of Oregon, and Mr. sponsor of S. 813, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from South Caro- WELLSTONE): XVIII of the Social Security Act to in- lina (Mr. HOLLINGS) was added as a co- S. 2512. A bill to provide grants for training crease payments under the medicare sponsor of S. 1931, a bill to amend title court reporters and closed captioners to meet requirements for realtime writers program to Puerto Rico hospitals. XVIII of the Social Security Act to im- under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, S. 830 prove patient access to, and utilization and for other purposes; to the Committee on At the request of Mr. CHAFEE, the of, the colorectal cancer screening ben- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. name of the Senator from California efit under the medicare program. May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4331 S. 2051 ness Act to direct the Administrator of erty is in very good condition and is At the request of Mr. REID, the name the Small Business Administration to being reclaimed in accordance with a of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. MUR- establish a pilot program to provide reclamation plan approved by the Mon- KOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor of S. regulatory compliance assistance to tana Department of Environmental 2051, a bill to remove a condition pre- small business concerns, and for other Quality. The Forest Service has been venting authority for concurrent re- purposes. closely involved during the reclama- ceipt of military retired pay and vet- S. CON. RES. 94 tion planning and implementation erans’ disability compensation from At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the processes to make certain that the taking affect, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. property will remain in the excellent S. 2119 ENSIGN) was added as a cosponsor of S. environmental state it is in today. As At the request of Mr. DODD, his name Con. Res. 94, a concurrent resolution an added guarantee, the United States was added as a cosponsor of S . 2119, a expressing the sense of Congress that will also be the beneficiary of a $10 mil- bill to amend the Internal Revenue public awareness and education about lion insurance policy provided by TVX Code of 1986 to provide for the tax the importance of health care coverage to clean up the site in the unlikely treatment of inverted corporate enti- is of the utmost priority and that a Na- event that hazardous materials are dis- ties and of transactions with such enti- tional Importance of Health Care Cov- covered in the future. The Mineral Hill Mine is located in ties, and for other purposes. erage Month should be established to the historic Jardine Mining District S 2189 promote that awareness and education. . which was established during the 1860s. At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, AMENDMENT NO. 3396 Many of the buildings at the site go the name of the Senator from Ohio At the request of Mr. DAYTON, the back to that time period. Some of the (Mr. DEWINE) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from West Vir- buildings will be preserved for interpre- of S. 2189, a bill to amend the Trade ginia (Mr. BYRD) was added as a co- tation purposes and will be available to Act of 1974 to remedy certain effects of sponsor of amendment No. 3396 in- the public. In addition, the site will be injurious steel imports by protecting tended to be proposed to H.R. 3009, a used in cooperation with Montana Tech benefits of steel industry retirees and bill to extend the Andean Trade Pref- of the University of Montana for min- encouraging the strengthening of the erence Act, to grant additional trade ing and geologic education. The Min- American steel industry. benefits under that Act, and for other eral Hill property is being donated by S. 2200 purposes. TVX to the Government without the At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the AMENDMENT NO. 3403 necessity of a payment. There will be name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the ongoing permits issued by the State of WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Wisconsin Montana and by EPA for monitoring of 2200, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- (Mr. FEINGOLD) was added as a cospon- water discharge. This bill allows for enue Code of 1986 to clarify that the sor of amendment No. 3403 intended to those permits to be upheld and for the parsonage allowance exclusion is lim- be proposed to H.R. 3009, a bill to ex- water processes to be maintained. In a ited to the fair rental value of the tend the Andean Trade Preference Act, letter to my office dated June 25, 2001, property. to grant additional trade benefits the Greater Yellowstone Coalition ob- S. 2268 under that Act, and for other purposes. served that ‘‘we believe that there At the request of Mr. MILLER, the f would be no adverse impact to the name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. agency and indeed would be a benefit STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED ENSIGN) was added as a cosponsor of S. to the public that this donated land is BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS 2268, a bill to amend the Act estab- conveyed with the obligation to main- lishing the Department of Commerce By Mr. BURNS: tain the NPDES permit already in to protect manufacturers and sellers in S. 2510. A bill to authorize the Sec- force.’’ This is exactly what the bill the firearms and ammunition industry retary of Agriculture to accept the do- provides in section 11. I am pleased to say that this is a bill from restrictions on interstate or for- nation of certain lands previously dis- with the support of all key parties. The eign commerce. posed of from the public domain, to- Forest Service has agreed to the trans- S. 2454 gether with certain mineral rights on federal land, in the Mineral Hill-Crev- fer and management of the land and At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the has been actively involved in this proc- name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. ice Mountain Mining District in the State of Montana, to be returned to the ess. The Gardiner Chamber of Com- HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of United States for management as part merce supports the project, as do the S. 2454, a bill to eliminate the deadlines Commissioners of Park County. The for spectrum auctions of spectrum pre- of the national public lands and for- ests, and for other purposes; to the Greater Yellowstone Coalition also viously allocated to television broad- supports the donation. Simply put, this casting. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- sources. legislation is in the public interest. On S. 2465 Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I am behalf of the people of Montana, I look At the request of Mr. GREGG, the pleased to announce the introduction forward to its passage. name of the Senator from Massachu- of the Mineral Hill Historic Mining By Mr. BIDEN (for himself and setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- District Preservation Act of 2002. The sponsor of S. 2465, a bill to extend and Mrs. CLINTON) purpose of this act is for the Forest S. 2513. A bill to assess the extent of strengthen procedures to maintain fis- Service to accept a donation from TVX cal accountability and responsibility. the backlog in DNA analysis of rape Mineral Hill, Inc., an inholding of ap- kit samples, and to improve investiga- S. 2480 proximately 570 acres of private land in tion and prosecution of sexual assault At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the the Gallatin National Forest. This cases with DNA evidence; to the Com- name of the Senator from Minnesota inholding overlooks the northern en- mittee on the Judiciary. (Mr. DAYTON) was added as a cosponsor trance of Yellowstone National Park Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise of S. 2480, a bill to amend title 18, and is within well-known elk habitat. today to introduce the DNA Sexual As- United States Code, to exempt quali- The donation also includes 194 acres of sault Justice Act of 2002, a bill that fied current and former law enforce- mineral rights underlying Federal guarantees prompt justice to victims of ment officers from state laws prohib- lands. sexual assault crimes through DNA iting the carrying of concealed hand- This bill provides a win-win situation technology. 99.9 percent, that is how guns. with benefits for the community, for accurate DNA evidence is. 1 in 30 bil- S. 2483 wildlife, for the company, and for the lion, those are the odds someone else At the request of Mr. CLELAND, the environment. After a rich and storied committed a crime if a suspect’s DNA name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. history, the Mineral Hill Mine is matches evidence at the crime scene. MILLER) was added as a cosponsor of S. played out and the opportunity to ex- 20 or 30 years, that is how long DNA 2483, a bill to amend the Small Busi- tract minerals has passed. The prop- evidence from a crime scene lasts. S4332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 Just 10 years ago DNA analysis of on the storage shelves of police depart- from prior convictions help law en- evidence could have cost thousands of ment and laboratories all across the forcement efforts enormously. dollars and taken months, now testing country. While recent press reports es- Fourth, what additional tools are one sample costs $40 and can take days. timate that the number today is ap- needed to help treat victims of sexual Ten years ago forensic scientists need- proaching 500,000 untested rape kits, I assault? One group that understands ed blood the size of a bottle cap, now am told that there is no current, accu- the importance of gathering credible DNA testing can be done on a sample rate numbers of the backlog. Behind DNA evidence are forensic sexual as- the size of a pinhead. The changes in every single one of those rape kits is a sault nurse examiners, who are sen- DNA technology are remarkable, and victim who deserves recognition and sitive to the trauma of this horrible mark a sea change in how we can fight justice. Accordingly, my legislation crime and make sure that patients are crime, particularly sexual assault would require the Attorney General to not revictimized in the aftermath. crimes. The FBI tells us that since 1998 survey every single law enforcement These programs should be in each and the national DNA database has helped agency in the country to assess the ex- every emergency room and play an in- put away violent criminals in 4,179 in- tent of the backlog of rape kits waiting tegral role in police departments, vestigations in 32 states. How? By to undergo DNA testing. To combat the bridging the gap between the law and matching the DNA crime evidence to problem of rape kit backlogs, it is im- the medicine. the DNA profiles of offenders. Indi- perative to know the real numbers, and Likewise, tapping the power of DNA vidual success stories of DNA ‘‘cold how best to utilize federal resources. requires well-trained law enforcement hits’’ in sexual assault cases makes Second, how can existing Federal law who know how to collect and preserve these numbers all too real. be strengthened to make sure that DNA evidence from the crime scene. For instance, in Florida, Kellie Green State crime labs have the funds for the Training should be a matter of course was brutally attached and raped in the critical DNA analysis needed to solve for all law enforcement. No rape kit laundry room of her apartment com- sex assault cases? To fight crime most evidence will lead to the perpetrator if plex. Because of lack of funds, her rape effectively, we must both test rape kits the DNA evidence is collected improp- kit sat on the shelf for three years and enter convicted offender DNA sam- erly. The DNA Sexual Assault Justice until a persistent detective had it ana- ples into the DNA database. There has Act would create a new grant program lyzed. The evidence matched the pro- been explosive growth in the use of fo- to carry out sexual assault examiner file of a man already incarcerated for rensic sciences by law enforcement. A programs and training. And it would beating and raping a women 6 weeks government survey found that in 2000 train law enforcement personnel in the before Kellie. Or take for example a alone, crime labs received 31,000 cases, handling of sexual assault cases, in- 1996 case in St. Louis where two young a 47 percent increase from almost 21,000 cluding drug-facilitated assaults, and girls were abducted from bus stops and cases in 1999. In addition, the labs re- the collection and use of DNA samples raped at opposite ends of the city. The ceived 177,000 convicted offender DNA for use as forensic evidence. police were unable to identify a sus- samples, an almost 77 percent increase Fifth, what can be done to ensure pect. In 1999, the police decided to re- from 100,242 samples in 1999. that sexual assault offenders who can- run the DNA testing to develop new All across the country, laboratories not be identified by their victim are leads. In January 2000, the DNA data- report personnel shortages in the face nevertheless brought to justice? Pro- base matched the 1996 case to a 1999 of this overwhelming work. According found injustice is done to rape victims rape case, and police where able to to this same government survey, on av- when delayed DNA testing leads to a identify the perpetrator. erage,there are 6 employees in a state ‘‘cold hit’’ after the statute of limita- Just days ago, the New York Police crime lab—a lab that must not only do tions has expired. For example, Jeri Department arrested a man linked to test DNA for hundreds of cases, but Elster was brutally raped in her Cali- the rape of a woman four years ago. In also run forensic tests on blood, foot- fornia home, and for years the police 1997, a woman was horribly beaten, prints or ballistic evidence. The bill were unable to solve the crime. Seven robbed and raped, there were no sus- I’m introducing would: 1. increase cur- years later, DNA from the rape pects. Several months ago,the perpe- rent funding levels to both test rape matched a man in jail for an unrelated trator submitted a DNA sample as a kits and to process and upload offender crime. Yet the rapist was never condition of probation after serving samples; and 2. allow local govern- charged, convicted, or sentenced be- time for burglary. That DNA sample ments to apply directly to the Justice cause California’s statute of limita- matched the DNA from the 1997 rape. Department for these grants. I thank tions had expired the previous year. Crime solved, streets safer. my colleagues, Senators KOHL and The DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act Undoubtedly, DNA matching by com- DEWINE, who began this effort with the of 2000 would change current law to au- paring evidence gathered at the crime DNA Backlog Elimination At of 2000. thorize Federal ‘‘John Doe/DNA indict- scene with offender samples entered on Third, what assistance does the FBI ments’’ that will permit Federal pros- the national DNA database has proven need to keep up with the crushing ecutors to issue an indictment identi- to be the deciding factor in solving number of DNA samples which need to fying an unknown defendant by his stranger sexual assault cases, it has be tested or stored in the national DNA profile within the 5-year statute revolutionized the criminal justice sys- database? I am told that the current of limitations. Once outstanding, the tem, and brought closure and justice national DNA database, known as the DNA indictment would permit prosecu- for victims. Combined DNA Index, or ‘‘CODIS’’, is tion at anytime once there was a DNA In light of the past successes and the nearing capacity of convicted offender ‘‘cold hit’’ through the national DNA future potential of DNA evidence, the DNA samples. My bill would provide database system. reports about the backlog of untested funds to the FBI to 1. Upgrade the na- John De/DNA indictments strike the rape kits and other crime scene wait- tional DNA computer database to han- right balance between encouraging ing in police warehouses are simply dle the huge projections of samples; swift and efficient investigations, rec- shocking. and 2. process and upload Federal con- ognizing the durability and credibility Today I am introducing legislation, victed offender DNA samples into the of DNA evidence and preventing an in- ‘‘The DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act database. Efforts to include more Fed- justice if a cold hit happens years after of 2002’’, to strengthen the existing eral and State convicted offenders in the crime. The law must catch up with Federal DNA regime as an effective our database just makes plain sense to the technology. I started looking at crime fighting tool. My bill addresses fight crime. We know that sexual as- this issue almost two decades ago when five, pressing issues. sault is a crime with one of the highest I began drafting the Violence Against First, exactly how bad is the backlog rates of recidivism, and that many sex- Women Act. In fact, it is the Violence of untested rape kits nationwide? A ual assault crimes are committed by Against Women Act that provided the 1999 government report found over those with past convictions for other first funding to sexual assault nurse 180,000 rape kits were sitting, untested, kinds of crime. Their DNA samples examiner programs. The DNA Sexual May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4333 Justice Act of 2000 is the next step, a lion transfer away from those who des- Whereas the Commission’s Scientific Com- way to connect the dots between the perately need health care, purportedly mittee has repeatedly expressed serious con- extraordinary strides in DNA tech- in order to solve a problem, but the cerns about the scientific need for such le- nology and my commitment to ending problem has already been fixed. The thal research; violence against women. We must en- rule is not needed and will cause great Whereas one member nation in the past unsuccessfully sought an exemption allowing sure that justice delayed is not justice harm. I urge colleagues to support this commercial whaling of up to 50 minke denied. resolution of disapproval. whales, in order to provide economic assist- f ance to specific vessels, now seeks a sci- By Mr. WELLSTONE (for him- entific permit for these same vessels to take self, Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. DAYTON, STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED 50 minke whales; Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. CLINTON, RESOLUTIONS Whereas the lethal take of whales under Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mrs. scientific permits has increased both in BOXER): quantity and species, with species now in- S.J. Res. 37. A joint resolution pro- SENATE RESOLUTION 267—EX- cluding minke, Bryde’s, and sperm whales, viding for congressional disapproval PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE and new proposals have been offered to in- under chapter 8 of title 5, United SENATE REGARDING THE POL- clude sei whales for the first time; States Code, of the rule submitted by ICY OF THE UNITED STATES AT Whereas there continue to be indications that whale meat is being traded on the inter- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Serv- THE 54TH ANNUAL MEETING OF national market despite a ban on such trade ices within the Department of Health THE INTERNATIONAL WHALING under the Convention on International Trade and Human Services relating to modi- COMMISSION in Endangered Species, and that meat may fication of the medicaid upper payment Mr. KERRY (for himself, Ms. SNOWE, be originating in one of the member nations limit for non-State government owned of the Commission; and Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. or operated hospitals published in the Whereas engaging in commercial whaling LIEBERMAN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. AKAKA, Federal Register on January 18, 2002, under reservation and lethal scientific whal- Mr. REED, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. FITZ- and submitted to the Senate on March ing undermines the conservation program of GERALD, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. LUGAR, Mrs. 15, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. the Commission. Now, therefore, be it BOXER, and Mr. KENNEDY) submitted Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate the following resolution; which was re- rise today to submit a Resolution of that— ferred to the Committee on Foreign Disapproval to reverse a rule submitted (1) at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Inter- Relations: national Whaling Commission the United by the Center for Medicare and Med- States should— icaid Services, CMS. The rule, which S. RES. 267 Whereas whales have very low reproductive (A) remain firmly opposed to commercial takes effect today, lowers the Medicaid whaling; Upper Payment Limit for non-State rates, making whale populations extremely vulnerable to pressure from commercial (B) initiate and support efforts to ensure government owned or operated hos- whaling; that all activities conducted under reserva- pitals. It reduces the Federal Medicaid Whereas whales migrate throughout the tions to the Commission’s moratorium or match, or Medicaid Upper Payment world’s oceans and international cooperation sanctuaries are ceased; Limit, from 150 percent of the Medicare is required to successfully conserve and pro- (C) oppose the proposal to allow a non- rate to 100 percent. According to the tect whale stocks; member country to join the convention with administration’s budget, the rule will Whereas in 1946 the nations of the world a reservation that exempts it from the mora- cut $9 billion over 5 years, money cur- adopted the International Convention for the torium against commercial whaling: rently targeted to public hospitals and Regulation of Whaling, which established the (D) oppose the lethal taking of whales for International Whaling Commission to pro- scientific purposes unless such lethal taking other ‘‘safety net’’ health programs, vide for the proper conservation of whale is specifically authorized by the Scientific the most vulnerable sector of our stocks; Committee of the Commission; health care system. At a time when Whereas the Commission adopted a mora- (E) seek the Commission’s support for spe- Medicaid programs in the States are torium on commercial whaling in 1982 in cific efforts by member nations to end illegal struggling, we simply can’t afford to order to conserve and promote the recovery trade in whale meat; and take this amount from our health care of whale stocks; (F) support the permanent protection of safety net. Too many people will be Whereas the Commission has designated whale populations through the establish- hurt. the Indian Ocean and the ocean waters ment of whale sanctuaries in which commer- around Antarctica as whale sanctuaries to The regulation will mean a loss of cial whaling is prohibited; further enhance the recovery of whale (2) at the 12th Conference of the Parties to about $30 million for Minnesota’s pub- stocks; lic health care system this year, poten- the Convention on International Trade in Whereas many nations of the world have Endangered Species, the United States tially more in future years. Hennepin designated waters under their jurisdiction as should oppose all efforts to reopen inter- County Medical Center alone stands to whale sanctuaries where commercial whal- national trade in whale meat or downlist any lose about $10 million this year. This is ing is prohibited, and additional regional whale population; whale sanctuaries have been proposed by na- a hospital that provides essential (3) the United States should make full use tions that are members of the Commission; health care for thousands of Minneso- of all appropriate diplomatic mechanisms, Whereas two member nations currently relevant international laws and agreements, tans. For many, it is the only place have reservations to the Commission’s mora- and other appropriate mechanisms to imple- they can go. Other hospitals and clinics torium on commercial whaling and 1 mem- ment the goals set forth in paragraphs (1) around Minnesota will also be deprived ber nation is currently conducting commer- and (2); and of needed funding. At a time when our cial whaling operations in spite of the mora- health care system, and particularly torium and the protests of other nations; (4) if the Secretary of Commerce certifies Whereas a nonmember nation that opposes to the President, under section 8(a)(2) of the our public hospitals are struggling just Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. to survive, we ought not to be taking the moratorium against commercial whaling is seeking to joint the Convention, on the 1978(a)(2)), that nationals of a foreign coun- resources away from them like this. try are engaging in trade or a taking which CMS Director Scully has attempted condition that it be exempt from the mora- torium; diminishes the effectiveness of the Conven- to justify this damaging reduction by Whereas the Commission has adopted sev- tion, then the United States should take ap- pointing to instances in the past when eral resolutions at recent meetings asking propriate steps at its disposal pursuant to States did not use the program’s member nations to halt commercial whaling Federal law to convince such foreign country money for health care purposes. Direc- activities conducted under reservation to the to cease such trade or taking. tor Scully is certainly correct. The moratorium and to refrain from issuing spe- Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, as Chair- program should be used for health care, cial permits for research involving the kill- man of the Oceans, Atmosphere and not for anything else. But slashing the ing of whales and other cetaceans; Fisheries Subcommittee, I rise today Upper Payment Limit means that none Whereas 1 member nation of the Commis- to submit a resolution regarding the sion has taken a reservation to the Commis- of this money goes to health care. That sion’s Southern Ocean Sanctuary and also policy of the United States at the up- doesn’t make any sense. The loopholes continues to conduct unnecessary lethal Sci- coming 54th Annual Meeting of the that existed in the program have al- entific whaling in the Southern Ocean and in International Whaling Commission, ready been closed. The rule is a $9 bil- the North Pacific Ocean; IWC. I wish to thank the Ranking S4334 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 Member of the Subcommittee, Ms. permanent protection of whale popu- the inception of the Medicare program. SNOWE, for co-sponsoring this resolu- lations through the establishment of The many new technologies and drugs tion. I wish to also thank my col- whale sanctuaries in which commercial that are available to our seniors today leagues Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. whaling is prohibited. weren’t even an option 35 years ago. WYDEN, Mr. FITZGERALD, Mr. f No senior should have to worry about LIEBERMAN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. REED, Mr. whether he or she can afford the medi- SENATE RESOLUTION 269—EX- TORRICELLI, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. LUGAR, cine they need to stay healthy. I am Mrs. BOXER and Mr. KENNEDY for co- PRESSING SUPPORT FOR LEGIS- well aware that the rising cost of pre- sponsoring as well. LATION TO STRENGTHEN AND scription medicine and prescription The IWC will meet in Japan from IMPROVE MEDICARE IN ORDER drug coverage is a great concern for to- May 20 to 24, 2002. Despite an IWC mor- TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE day’s seniors and tomorrow’s retires. atorium on commercial whaling since BENEFITS FOR CURRENT AND Indeed, in some cases, prescription 1985, Japan and Norway have harvested FUTURE RETIREES, INCLUDING drugs are as important as a doctor’s over 1000 minke whales since the mora- ACCESS TO A MEDICARE PRE- care. It is this reality that makes it so torium was put in place. Whales are al- SCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT critical we focus our efforts on finding ready under enormous pressure world- Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Mr. COCH- a solution. wide from collisions with ships, entan- RAN, and Mr. INHOFE) submitted the fol- As discussion continues, it is crucial glement in fishing gear, coastal pollu- lowing resolution; which was referred we develop effective options for simul- tion, noise emanating from surface ves- to the Committee on Finance: taneously modernizing and securing Medicare. We can not afford to add an sels and other sources. The need to S. RES. 269 expensive new comprehensive benefit conserve and protect these magnificent Whereas our nation’s senior citizens and mammals is clear. the disabled need and deserve the highest without real reform to the program The IWC was formed in 1946 under the quality health care available; and we need to focus our attention on International Convention for the Regu- Whereas the Medicare program has not the necessary steps to ensure Medicare lation of Whaling, Convention, in rec- fundamentally changed since its creation remains dependable and up to date. ognition of the fact that whales are over 35 years ago and has not kept pace with This is why I am choosing to submit highly migratory and that they do not recent improvements in health care delivery; this Sense of the Senate Resolution ex- belong to any one Nation. In 1982, the Whereas the Medicare Trustees report that pressing support for a prescription drug IWC agreed on an indefinite morato- the current system is not sustainable; benefit and Medicare modernization. I Whereas Medicare only provides limited rium on all commercial whaling begin- am calling on the Senate to work to access to many lifesaving and health enhanc- pass legislation on this issue before ning in 1985. Unfortunately, Japan has ing pharmaceutical and biological medicines; been using a loophole that allows coun- Whereas America’s seniors need a com- September 30, 2002 and to give current tries to issue themselves special per- prehensive, voluntary outpatient prescrip- and future seniors the benefits they de- mits for whaling under scientific pur- tion drug program under Medicare; and serve. Included in this resolution are poses. The IWC Scientific Committee Whereas Medicare prescription drug cov- principles that I believe should be in- has not requested any of the informa- erage can best be provided through com- cluded in any Medicare or prescription tion obtained by killing these whales prehensive steps to modernize and strength- drug legislation that passes this year. I en the Medicare program: Now, therefore, be and has stated that Japan’s scientific hope my colleagues will join me in sup- it porting these principles and working whaling data is not required for man- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate agement. At this meeting, Japan in- that— towards the goal of passing substantial tends to propose to add an additional (1) by September 30, 2002, the Senate Medicare reform. 100 whales to the whales it kills for sci- should consider legislation to comprehen- f entific purposes. Japan’s claim that it sively modernize the Medicare program under which beneficiaries will be offered AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND needs these whales for scientific pur- PROPOSED poses is ever more tenuous: last year, more choices, including outpatient prescrip- tion drug coverage; Japan unsuccessfully sought to obtain SA 3408. Mr. DAYTON (for himself and Mr. (2) this legislation should ensure that the DORGAN) proposed an amendment to amend- an exemption allowing 50 whales to be Medicare program’s financial solvency is ment SA 3401 proposed by Mr. BAUCUS (for commercially hunted to provide eco- preserved and protected; himself and Mr. GRASSLEY) to the bill (H.R. nomic assistance to specific vessels. (3) this legislation should permit bene- 3009) to extend the Andean Trade Preference This year, Japan is seeking to use ficiaries to choose from a variety of coverage Act, to grant additional trade benefits under these same vessels to kill the same options, including an option to continue ben- that Act, and for other purposes. number of whales, in the name of efits under the current plan as well as an op- SA 3409. Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and ‘‘science.’’ The additional 50 whales in- tion to choose from benefits offered by mul- Mr. BAUCUS) proposed an amendment to tiple competing, private insurance plans that amendment SA 3408 proposed by Mr. DAYTON clude new species, sei whales. Norway, rely on competition to control costs and im- (for himself and Mr. DORGAN) to the amend- on the other hand, objects to the mora- prove quality; and ment SA 3401 proposed by Mr. BAUCUS (for torium on whaling and openly pursues (4) this legislation should provide at least himself and Mr. GRASSLEY) to the bill (H.R. a commercial fishery for whales. Ice- one option providing comprehensive out- 3009) supra. land, currently a nonparty, is pro- patient prescription drug coverage to Medi- SA 3410. Mr. THOMPSON submitted an posing to join the Convention, but only care beneficiaries, including those having amendment intended to be proposed to if it is granted a reservation that ex- high prescription drug costs. amendment SA 3401 proposed by Mr. BAUCUS Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I rise (for himself and Mr. GRASSLEY) to the bill empts it from the ban on commercial (H.R. 3009) supra; which was ordered to lie on whaling. today to submit a Sense of the Senate the table. This resolution calls for the U.S. del- Resolution expressing support for SA 3411. Mr. KENNEDY proposed an egation to the IWC to remain firmly Medicare Reform and the addition of a amendment to amendment SA 3401 proposed opposed to commercial whaling. In ad- prescription drug benefit. I am pleased by Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. GRASS- dition, this resolution calls for the U.S. that Senator THAD COCHRAN and Sen- LEY) to the bill (H.R. 3009) supra. SA 3412. Mr. BAYH submitted an amend- to oppose the lethal taking of whales ator JAMES INHOFE are joining with me ment intended to be proposed by him to the for scientific purposes unless such le- in this effort today. bill H.R. 3009, supra; which was ordered to lie thal taking is specifically authorized The Medicare program is of vital im- on the table. by the Scientific Committee of the portance to our Nation’s seniors and SA 3413. Mrs. LINCOLN submitted an Commission. The resolution calls for has been providing them dependable, amendment intended to be proposed by her the U.S. to oppose the proposal to affordable and high quality health care to the bill H.R. 3009, supra; which was or- allow a non-member country to join for over 35 years. Despite this, I think dered to lie on the table. the Convention with a reservation that we would all agree that the system has SA 3414. Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself and Ms. SNOWE) submitted an amendment in- would allow it to commercially whale. not kept pace with modern medicine or tended to be proposed to amendment SA 3401 The resolution calls for the U.S. dele- coverage available to those covered by proposed by Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. gation to support an end to the illegal private insurance. The practice of med- GRASSLEY) to the bill (H.R. 3009) supra; trade of whale meat and to support the icine has changed dramatically since which was ordered to lie on the table. May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4335 TEXT OF AMENDMENTS proposed by Mr. BAUCUS (for himself Act, and for other purposes; which was SA 3408. Mr. DAYTON (for himself and Mr. GRASSLEY) to the bill (H.R. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: and Mr. DORGAN) proposed an amend- 3009) to extend the Andean Trade Pref- Section 3202(b)(2) is amended by striking ment to amendment SA 3401 proposed erence Act, to grant additional trade ‘‘2002’’ and inserting ‘‘2003’’. benefits under that Act, and for other by Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. purposes; as follows: SA 3411. Mr. KENNEDY proposed an GRASSLEY) to the bill (H.R. 3009) to ex- amendment to amendment SA 3401 pro- tend the Andean Trade Preference Act, In lieu of the matter proposed to be in- serted by the amendment, insert the fol- posed by Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and to grant additional trade benefits lowing: Mr. GRASSLEY) to the bill (H.R. 3009) to under that Act, and for other purposes; (4) ADDITIONAL PRINCIPAL TRADE NEGOTI- extend the Andean Trade Preference as follows: ATING OBJECTIVE.— Act, to grant additional trade benefits At the end of section 2103(b), add the fol- (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 2102(b) of this Act under that Act, and for other purposes; lowing: is amended by adding at the end the fol- as follows: (4) LIMITATIONS ON TRADE AUTHORITIES PRO- lowing: Section 2102(b)(4) is amended by adding at CEDURES.— ‘‘(15) TRADE REMEDY LAWS.—The principal the end the following new subparagraph: (A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any negotiating objectives of the United States (C) to respect the Declaration on the other provision of law, the provisions of sec- with respect to trade remedy laws are— TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, adopt- tion 151 of the Trade Act of 1974 (trade au- ‘‘(A) to preserve the ability of the United ed by the World Trade Organization at the thorities procedures) shall not apply to any States to enforce rigorously its trade laws, Fourth Ministerial Conference at Doha, provision in an implementing bill being con- including the antidumping, countervailing Qatar on November 14, 2001. sidered by the Senate that modifies or duty, and safeguard laws, and avoid agree- amends, or requires a modification of, or an ments that lessen the effectiveness of domes- SA 3412. Mr. BAYH submitted an amendment to, any law of the United States tic and international disciplines on unfair that provides safeguards from unfair foreign trade, especially dumping and subsidies, or amendment intended to be proposed by trade practices to United States businesses that lessen the effectiveness of domestic and him to the bill H.R. 3009, to extend the or workers, including— international safeguard provisions, in order Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant (i) imposition of countervailing and anti- to ensure that United States workers, agri- additional trade benefits under that dumping duties (title VII of the Tariff Act of cultural producers, and firms can compete Act, and for other purposes; which was 1930; 19 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.); fully on fair terms and enjoy the benefits of ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (ii) protection from unfair methods of com- reciprocal trade concessions; and At the end of title IX of division A add the petition and unfair acts in the importation ‘‘(B) to address and remedy market distor- following: of articles (section 337 of the Tariff Act of tions that lead to dumping and subsidiza- SEC. ll. SIMPLIFICATION OF EXCISE TAX IM- 1930; 19 U.S.C. 1337); tion, including overcapacity, cartelization, POSED ON BOWS AND ARROWS. and market-access barriers.’’. (iii) relief from injury caused by import (a) BOWS.—Section 4161(b)(1) of the Internal competition (title II of the Trade Act of 1974; (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to bows) is 19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.); (i) Section 2102(c) of this Act is amended— amended to read as follows: (I) by striking paragraph (9); (iv) relief from unfair trade practices (title ‘‘(1) BOWS.— (II) by redesignating paragraphs (10) III of the Trade Act of 1974; 19 U.S.C. 2411 et ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby imposed seq.); or through (12) as paragraphs (9) through (11), on the sale by the manufacturer, producer, (v) national security import restrictions respectively; and or importer of any bow which has a draw (section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of (III) in the matter following paragraph (11) weight of 30 pounds or more, a tax equal to 1962; 19 U.S.C. 1862). (as so redesignated), by striking ‘‘(11)’’ and 11 percent of the price for which so sold. OINT OF ORDER IN SENATE inserting ‘‘(10)’’. (B) P .— ‘‘(B) ARCHERY EQUIPMENT.—There is hereby (i) IN GENERAL.—When the Senate is con- (ii) Subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of sec- imposed on the sale by the manufacturer, sidering an implementing bill, upon a point tion 2104(d)(3) of this Act are each amended producer, or importer— of order being made by any Senator against by striking ‘‘2102(c)(9)’’ and inserting ‘‘(i) of any part or accessory suitable for any part of the implementing bill that con- ‘‘2102(b)(15)’’. inclusion in or attachment to a bow de- tains material in violation of subparagraph (iii) Section 2105(a)(2)(B)(ii)(VI) of this Act scribed in subparagraph (A), and (A), and the point of order is sustained by is amended by striking ‘‘2102(c)(9)’’ and in- ‘‘(ii) of any quiver or broadhead suitable the Presiding Officer, the part of the imple- serting ‘‘2102(b)(15)’’. for use with an arrow described in paragraph menting bill against which the point of order (C) PRESIDENTIAL REPORT TO COVER ADDI- (3), is sustained shall be stricken from the bill. TIONAL TRADE REMEDY LAWS.—Section a tax equal to 11 percent of the price for (ii) WAIVERS AND APPEALS.— 2104(d)(3) (A) and (B)(i) of this Act are each which so sold.’’. (I) WAIVERS.—Before the Presiding Officer amended by inserting after ‘‘title VII of the (b) ARROWS.—Section 4161(b) of the Inter- rules on a point of order described in clause Tariff Act of 1930’’ the following: ‘‘, section nal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to bows (i), any Senator may move to waive the 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, title III of the and arrows, etc.) is amended by redesig- point of order and the motion to waive shall Trade Act of 1974, section 232 of the Trade nating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4) and in- not be subject to amendment. A point of Expansion Act of 1962,’’. serting after paragraph (2) the following: order described in clause (i) is waived only (D) EXPANSION OF CONGRESSIONAL OVER- ‘‘(3) ARROWS.— by the affirmative vote of a majority of the SIGHT GROUP.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby imposed Members of the Senate, duly chosen and (i) MEMBERSHIP FROM THE HOUSE.—Section on the sale by the manufacturer, producer, sworn. 2107(a)(2) of this Act is amended by adding at or importer of any arrow, a tax equal to 12 (II) APPEALS.—After the Presiding Officer the end the following new subparagraph: percent of the price for which so sold. rules on a point of order under this subpara- ‘‘(C) Up to 3 additional Members of the ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—The tax imposed by sub- graph, any Senator may appeal the ruling of House of Representatives (not more than 2 of paragraph (A) on an arrow shall not apply if the Presiding Officer on the point of order as whom are members of the same political the arrow contains an arrow shaft subject to it applies to some or all of the provisions on party) as the Chairman and Ranking Member the tax imposed by paragraph (2). which the Presiding Officer ruled. A ruling of of the Committee on Ways and Means may ‘‘(C) ARROW.—For purposes of this para- the Presiding Officer on a point of order de- select.’’. graph, the term ‘arrow’ means any shaft de- scribed in clause (i) is sustained unless a ma- (ii) MEMBERSHIP FROM THE SENATE.—Sec- scribed in paragraph (2) to which additional jority of the Members of the Senate, duly tion 2107(a)(3) of this Act is amended by add- components are attached.’’. chosen and sworn, vote not to sustain the ing at the end the following new subpara- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The heading ruling. graph: of section 4161(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue (III) DEBATE.—Debate on a motion to waive ‘‘(C) Up to 3 additional Members of the Code of 1986 (relating to arrows) is amended under subclause (I) or on an appeal of the Senate (not more than 2 of whom are mem- by striking ‘‘ARROWS.—’’ and inserting ruling of the Presiding Officer under sub- bers of the same political party) as the ‘‘ARROW COMPONENTS.—’’. clause (II) shall be limited to 1 hour. The Chairman and Ranking Member of the Com- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments time shall be equally divided between, and mittee on Finance may select.’’. made by this section shall apply to articles controlled by, the majority leader and the sold by the manufacturer, producer, or im- minority leader, or their designees. SA 3410. Mr. THOMPSON submitted porter after the date of the enactment of this an amendment intended to be proposed Act. SA 3409. Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself to amendment SA 3401 proposed by Mr. and Mr. BAUCUS) proposed an amend- BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. GRASSLEY) SA 3413. Mrs. LINCOLN submitted an ment to amendment SA 3408 proposed to the bill (H.R. 3009) to extend the An- amendment intended to be proposed by by Mr. DAYTON (for himself and Mr. dean Trade Preference Act, to grant her to the bill H.R. 3009, to extend the DORGAN) to the amendment SA 3401 additional trade benefits under that Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant S4336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 14, 2002 additional trade benefits under that Environment and Public Works be au- Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at 10 a.m. for a Act, and for other purposes; which was thorized to meet on Tuesday, May 14, hearing to examine ‘‘Tobacco’s Deadly ordered to lie on the table; as follows: 2002, at 9:30 a.m. to conduct an hearing Secret: The Impact of Tobacco Mar- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- to receive testimony regarding the Per- keting on Women and Girls.’’ lowing: sistent Organic Pollutants, POPs, Im- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SEC. ll. EXCLUSION OF INCOME DERIVED plementation Act of 2002, S. 2118, and objection, it is so ordered. FROM CERTAIN WAGERS ON HORSE the legislative proposal put forth by f RACES FROM GROSS INCOME OF NONRESIDENT ALIEN INDIVIDUALS. the Bush administration. The hearing EXECUTIVE SESSION (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 872(b) of the In- will be held in SD–406. ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as objection, it is so ordered. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR paragraphs (6), (7), and (8), respectively, and JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- inserting after paragraph (4) the following Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- imous consent that the Senate proceed new paragraph: imous consent that the Joint Com- ‘‘(5) INCOME DERIVED FROM WAGERING to executive session to consider Cal- mittee on Taxation be authorized to TRANSACTIONS IN CERTAIN PARIMUTUEL endar No. 801, Major General Daniel POOLS.—Gross income derived by a non- meet during the session of the Senate James, III, to be Director of the Air resident alien individual from a legal wager- on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at 10 a.m. to National Guard; that the nomination ing transaction initiated outside the United convene a joint review of the strategic be confirmed, the motion to reconsider States in a parimutuel pool with respect to plans and budget of the IRS. be laid upon the table, the President be a live horse race in the United States.’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without immediately notified of the Senate’s (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section objection, it is so ordered. 883(a)(4) of such Code is amended by striking action; that any statements relating to SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIME AND DRUGS ‘‘(5), (6), and (7)’’ and inserting ‘‘(6), (7), and the nomination be printed in the (8)’’. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- RECORD; and the Senate return to legis- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments imous consent that the Committee on lative session, without any intervening made by this section shall apply to proceeds the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime action or debate. from wagering transactions after September and Drugs be authorized to meet to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 30, 2002. conduct a hearing on ‘‘Justice for Sex- objection, it is so ordered. ual Assault Victims: Using DNA Evi- The nomination was considered and SA 3414. Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself dence to Combat Crime’’ on Thursday, confirmed as follows: and Ms. SNOWE) submitted an amend- May 14, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. in Dirksen AIR FORCE ment intended to be proposed to 226. The following named Air National Guard of amendment SA 3401 proposed by Mr. the United States officer for appointment as BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. GRASSLEY) Witness List Director, Air National Guard and for ap- to the bill (H.R. 3009) to extend the An- Panel I: Dr. Dwight E. Adams, Assist- pointment to the grade indicated under title dean Trade Preference Act, to grant ant Director, Laboratory Division, 10, U.S.C., sections 10506 and 601: additional trade benefits under that Federal Bureau of Investigation, Wash- To be lieutenant general Act, and for other purposes; which was ington, DC; and the Honorable Sarah V. Maj. Gen. Daniel James, III ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Hart, Director, National Institute of f Strike section 278 of the Trade Act of 1974, Justice, Department of Justice, Wash- LEGISLATIVE SESSION as added by section 302 of the matter pro- ington, DC. posed to be inserted, and inserting the fol- Panel II: Mrs. Debbie Smith, Wil- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under lowing: liamsburg, Virginia; Ms. Linda A. the previous order, the Senate will now ‘‘SEC. 278. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Fairstein, former Chief of the Sex return to legislative session. ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated f to the Department of Commerce $45,000,000 Crimes Prosecution Unit, New York for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2007 County District Attorney’s Office, New ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, to carry out the purposes of this chapter. York, New York; Ms. Debra S. Hol- 2002 f brook, Registered Nurse and Certified Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Nan- imous consent that when the Senate AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, MEET completes its business today, it recess Delaware; Ms. Susan Narveson, Presi- until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN dent, Association of Criminal Labora- May 15; that following the prayer and AFFAIRS tory Directors, Phoenix, Arizona; and the pledge, the time for the two leaders Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. J. Tom Morgan, District Attorney, be reserved for their use later in the imous consent that the Committee on Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, Vice day; the Senate be in a period for Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs President, National District Attorneys morning business until 10:30 a.m., with be authorized to meet during the ses- Association, Decatur, Georgia. Senators permitted to speak for up to sion of the Senate on Tuesday, May 14, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 10 minutes each, with the time from 2002, at 10:30 a.m. to conduct an over- objection, it is so ordered. 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. under the control of sight hearing on ‘‘The Annual National SUBCOMMITTEE ON OCEANS, ATMOSPHERE AND the majority leader or his designee, Export Strategy Report of the Trade FISHERIES and the time from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Promotion Coordinating Committee.’’ Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- be under the control of the Republican The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without imous consent that the subcommittee leader or his designee; and at 10:30 a.m. objection, it is so ordered. on Oceans, Atmosphere and Fisheries the Senate resume consideration of the COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND be authorized to meet on May 14, 2002, trade bill, with Senator WELLSTONE TRANSPORTATION at 2:30 p.m. on S. 1825, Pacific Salmon recognized to offer an amendment re- COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS Recovery Act, and Pacific salmon man- garding labor impact. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- agement issues. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without imous consent that the Committees on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Commerce, Science, and Transpor- objection, it is so ordered. f tation and Indian Affairs be authorized SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT to hold a joint hearing on tribal com- MANAGEMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND THE DIS- PROGRAM munications on May 14, 2002, at 10 a.m. TRICT OF COLUMBIA Mr. REID. Mr. President, we worked The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- hard today. There were some good de- objection, it is so ordered. imous consent that the Committee on bates. There are Senators who have a COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC Governmental Affairs Subcommittee lot of amendments they say they want WORKS on Oversight of Government Manage- to offer, and we need to move on those Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ment, Restructuring and the District as quickly as we can. We ask Senators imous consent that the Committee on of Columbia be authorized to meet on to be aware of what is going on in the

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SENATOR GEORGE ONORATO RE- most prominent Democratic clubs in New York RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING CEIVES PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD City, the Taminent Regular Democratic Club. SERVICE OF COMMANDER GARY A lifelong resident of Astoria, Senator Onorato SCHRAM HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY is a proud father of three and grandfather of OF NEW YORK six. He received a Presidential Citation while HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serving in the United States Army, 118th Med- OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 14, 2002 ical Battalion from 1950–1952. Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, Senator Onorato has always proudly sport- I rise to pay tribute to Senator George ed his Italian heritage, and has promoted and Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Onorato, who is this year’s recipient of the championed good relations between Italy and today to recognize an outstanding naval offi- ‘‘Public Service Award’’ from the Kiwanis Club the United States. He has traveled on numer- cer, Commander Gary Schram, who served of Astoria/Long Island City. Senator Onorato’s ous occasions to Italy, meeting with numerous with distinction and dedication during the last numerous contributions during his career have dignitaries and businessmen in Tuscany to year as a Navy Appropriations Liaison Officer helped shape the face of this great city. It is promote trade and government relations be- in the Assistant Secretary of the Navy’s a pleasure to pay tribute to this esteemed tween our two countries. (FM&C) Appropriations Matters Office. It is a privilege for me to join my colleagues and the public servant. In recognition of his many outstanding Senator George Onorato was elected to the members of my Committee on Appropriations achievements, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing his excellent work and the pro- New York State Senate in a special election in in honoring Senator Onorato. June of 1983, when he won a highly contested fessionalism with which he has represented the United States Navy. three-candidate race. During his first year in f the Senate, the Senator was the Prime Co- Through his work with the members and sponsor of the used car ‘lemon law.’ Since his staff of my committee, and our Subcommittee IN HONOR OF THE ADDITION OF on Defense, Gary has provided timely and ac- election, Senator Onorato has been actively SHERIFF JOACHIM MATTHEWS involved in tenants rights issues and landlord curate information that has been invaluable to TO THE NATIONAL LAW EN- us in making many important decisions about equity. FORCEMENT MEMORIAL A tenacious advocate of Senior Citizen the future structure of the Navy. His areas of issues, the Senator worked tirelessly toward responsibility included highly sensitive and implementation of the Elderly Pharmaceutical HON. DAVID E. BONIOR timely programs that have been critical to our Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC), and has successful war against terrorism. consistently co-sponsored legislation that OF MICHIGAN Gary recently escorted my Congressional Delegation on a trip to Russia and several would make prescription medication affordable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to our Senior Citizens. Through his position as other countries. I greatly appreciate the time a member of the Senate Minority Task Force Tuesday, May 14, 2002 and effort he spent on this and other trips. His on Waterfront Development, Senator Onorato planning and coordination made these trips has been deeply involved in the redevelop- Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extremely successful enabling us to visit with ment of the Hunter Point area. honor the memory of Sheriff Joachim Mat- numerous foreign dignitaries and U.S. service The Senator also continues to be supportive thews. Sheriff Matthews, who was killed in the personnel in Europe in a relatively short of numerous civic and community renewal line of duty ninety-two years ago this Decem- amount of time. My colleagues and staff who groups and their projects. He has served with ber 1, will be added to the National Law En- have enjoyed working with Gary will sorely the Riker’s Island Liaison Group that monitors forcement Officers Memorial here in Wash- miss him. We know, however, that Gary is re- conditions and takes unified action to respond ington, D.C. today. turning to his first love which is flying Navy jets and his next assignment as the Executive to problems associated with community prox- Joachim Matthews served Macomb County imity to Riker’s Island. He is also a member of Officer of an S–3 squadron in my home state as Sheriff for nearly four years, from 1906 until of Florida will be great training for his future the New York State Senate Democratic Puerto his death in 1910. Responding to a report of Rican and Hispanic Task Force. As a deter- job as a squadron Commanding Officer. There malicious activity on a farm, Sheriff Matthews is no doubt in my mind that Gary will be a mined member of the Senate Minority Task was shot by a young man who mistook him for Force on Vietnam Veterans and the Acting great XO and CO who ensures that his squad- a robber. An investigation into the incident ron performs safely while remaining ready to Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Com- ruled the shooting to be accidental. mittee on Veterans Affairs, Senator Onorato deploy and fight if necessary. sponsored legislation providing for student aid Sixty years of age at the time of his death, Mr. Speaker, my colleagues and I wish to Vietnam veterans, and in 1997 introduced Sheriff Matthews left behind a wife and five Gary, his wife Diana, and their son Gary the legislation to increase the level of such fund- children. Many of his descendants still live in very best as they relocate to Jacksonville, ing. He sponsored and supported legislation the Mount Clemens area. Florida. This Navy family continues to make requiring idenfication of handicapped children many sacrifices to serve our nation and Com- It is only fitting that a public servant like mander Schram’s distinguished and unselfish of Vietnam veterans in order to assist in devel- Joachim Matthews is recognized on the Na- oping a data base for research on dioxin-re- service exemplifies the Navy’s core values of tional Law Enforcement Memorial for his serv- honor, courage and commitment. lated birth defects. ice to the citizens of Macomb County. He paid f Greatly concerned over air quality, Senator the ultimate price while fulfilling the duties of Onorato continues to be involved in negotia- his office. Truly, he represents the best ideals EXPAND ALASKA NATIVE CON- tions that would help limit the emission of pol- of law enforcement: dedication, devotion, and TRACTING OF FEDERAL LAND lutants by power plants. His district in Queens duty. MANAGEMENT has some of the dirtiest power plants in Queens. Understanding the health impacts on Sheriff Matthews’ name will be added today to the National Law Enforcement Memorial at HON. DON YOUNG his constituents, Senator Onorato has been a OF ALASKA leading proponent for cleaning up the dirty a candlelight vigil. As he is remembered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plants. through this distinction, we should also honor As an active participant in community af- his memory by praying for the safety and se- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 fairs, Senator Onorato has served as Chair- curity of all men and women in law enforce- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise man of the Board of Directors of one of the ment. today to introduce legislation to expand Alaska

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VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.000 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 E788 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2002 Native contracting of Federal land manage- Linda and George Perno started their busi- and two small children. Some of his descend- ment functions and activities and to promote ness, Lincole Lithograph, in 1975. True part- ants still live in the St. Clair Shores area. hiring of Alaska Natives by the Federal Gov- ners in business and in life, they are both It is only fitting that a public servant like ernment within the State of Alaska. deeply involved in community activities. Born Clarence LaCroix is recognized on the Na- The Alaska National Interest Lands Con- and raised in Astoria, Queens, Ms. Perno’s tional Law Enforcement Memorial for his serv- servation Act (ANILCA) was enacted on De- passion for community service started when ice to the citizens of Macomb County. He paid cember 2, 1980 as Public Law 96–487. Since she was an office volunteer at her son’s kin- the ultimate price while fulfilling the duties of then, Congress has passed several public dergarten. Ms. Perno is a current Board Mem- his office. Truly, he represents the best ideals laws which have amended ANILCA. The 1980 ber and Past President of the Astoria Civic As- of law enforcement: dedication, devotion, and ANILCA amendments expanded the federal sociation. She also sits on its Scholarship duty. refuge and park systems in Alaska for the pur- Committee, and Chairs the Judge Charles J. Deputy LaCroix’s name will be added today poses of protecting habitat for fish and wildlife, Vallone Scholarship Dinner Dance which to the National Law Enforcement Memorial at to conserve fish and wildlife populations, and draws over four hundred people annually. a candlelight vigil. As he is remembered to provide the continued opportunity for sub- Ms. Perno was recently voted President through this distinction, we should also honor sistence uses by local Alaska Native residents Elect of Astoria Long Island City Kiwanis. She his memory by praying for the safety and se- and to protect archaeological sites associated has been a board member of Community curity of all men and women in law enforce- with Alaska Native cultures. Board 1 for the past ten years, and is currently ment. Many rural Alaska native communities are the Chairperson of Education. She was also f located within close proximity of the refuges appointed to the Board of Directors of and serve an important part of the culture and SHAREing & CAREing, a support group for HONORING THE WOODBRIDGE SEN- ways of Alaska natives and other residents in breast cancer survivors in western Queens, IOR CENTER ON ITS 25TH ANNI- rural Alaska. Congress, through sections 1307 and is the Chairperson of Fundraising. Ms. VERSARY and 1308 of the 1980 ANILCA amendments, Perno strength in education and youth make directed the Secretary of the Interior to estab- her a partner in SHAREing & CAREing’s edu- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO lish programs whereby Alaska natives were to cational and youth outreach program. Ms. OF CONNECTICUT be given preference in hiring, and to establish Perno serves as President of the Broadway- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES programs whereby Native lands were given Astoria Merchants & Professionals Associa- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 preference for siting of conservation service tion. unit facilities. The provisions also recognized Mr. Perno also joined the fight against Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me that the Natives whose front and back yards breast cancer and provided his input in de- great pleasure to rise today to join the were now part of the federal parks and pre- signing all of SHAREing & CAREing’s printed Woodbridge community in celebrating the 25th serves systems were the best individuals to be matter. Anniversary of the Woodbridge Senior Center. involved in the administering of the lands be- Mr. Perno is a member of the Board of Di- As the center for senior activities, the cause of their special knowledge or expertise rectors of Astoria Civic Association and is cur- Woodbridge Senior Center has become a concerning the natural or cultural resources of rently a Vice President. He is Sergeant-at- landmark in our community. such areas. Arms for the Astora/Long Island City Kiwanis With the establishment of a local Commis- Public Law 106–488 authorized demonstra- and is a thirty-five year member and a Past sion on Aging in 1977, there was an assess- tion projects in four areas in northwest Alaska: Deputy Grand Knight of the Knights of Colum- ment of the needs of the elderly in (1) Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (2) bus, Spellman & Colon Councils. Woodbridge. Almost immediately, the Com- Cape Krusentern National Monument (3) Mr. and Mrs. Perno are the proud parents of mission found that there was a lack of space Kobuk Valley National Park and (4) Noatak two and the grandparents of three. In 2001, for a place for seniors to gather. Under the re- National Preserve in fiscal years 2000 and they sponsored their grandson’s baseball team markable leadership of Patricia Gilbert and the 2001. No demonstration project has been en- for Elmjack Little League. founding members, the Commission on Aging tered in either fiscal years 2000 or 2001 with In recognition of these outstanding achieve- successfully negotiated for space at Center the above named four areas at the Depart- ments, I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- School, adopted a budget, completed a needs ment of the Interior. oring Linda and George Perno as Kiwanians assessment survey, formulated policies, It has been twenty two (22) years since the of the Year. The Pernos’ dedication to our opened the lounge and office, developed a 1980 ANILCA amendments were enacted, and community serves as a model of commitment volunteer transportation service and estab- the contracting and native hires provisions re- to us all. lished several programs—all within nine months. main unfulfilled by the Department of the Inte- f rior. This bill would remedy this by directing In the years since its inception, the the Department of the Interior to enter into IN HONOR OF THE ADDITION OF Woodbridge Senior Center has developed a demonstration projects with no less than six DEPUTY SHERIFF CLARENCE very unique relationship with the community. eligible Alaska Native tribes or tribal organiza- LACROIX TO THE NATIONAL LAW Through the Woodbridge Awareness to Crime tions in fiscal years 2003 and 2004. ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL and Home Safety (WATCH) Council, the Sen- This bill is a result of the legislative council ior Center and the Woodbridge Police Depart- of the Alaska Federation of Natives to address HON. DAVID E. BONIOR ment joined together to develop programming the contracting and hiring preference for Alas- OF MICHIGAN aimed at reducing fear of crime and improving ka native entities pursuant to the 1980 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the quality of life for seniors. Each year, the Senior Center sponsors an afternoon tea at ANILCA amendments. Tuesday, May 14, 2002 f which they honor the many volunteers who as- Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sist them throughout the year. Working with LINDA AND GEORGE PERNO honor the memory of Deputy Sheriff Clarence the town officials, the Senior Center was able NAMED KIWANIANS OF THE YEAR LaCroix. Deputy LaCroix, who was killed in the to secure a handicapped accessible van which line of duty seventy-seven years ago this Au- provides transportation to the senior and dis- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY gust 25, was added to the National Law En- abled community. These are only a few of the OF NEW YORK forcement Officers Memorial here in Wash- many outstanding programs the Center has of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ington, D.C. today. fered to Woodbridge seniors. Deputy LaCroix served Macomb County as Our seniors deserve to have a place in each Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Deputy Sheriff on motorcycle patrol for a short of our communities where they can socialize Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, time before his death. While riding on duty, as well as access much needed programs. In I rise to pay tribute to Linda and George Deputy LaCroix’s motorcycle was brushed by the quarter of a century since the Senior Cen- Perno who are being honored as Kiwanians of an automobile that turned in front of him. Both ter was established, the efforts of the staff and the Year by the Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long motorcycle and rider were thrown into a ditch, volunteers has greatly improved the quality of Island City. Their contributions to the commu- killing Deputy LaCroix. An investigation into life of Woodbridge Seniors. Providing invalu- nity have touched many lives. It is a pleasure the matter ruled the incident to be accidental. able programs and services, they have made to pay tribute to both of these illustrious com- Just twenty-nine years of age at the time of a real difference in the community as a whole. munity leaders. his death, Deputy LaCroix left behind a wife Even today, the Senior Center continues to

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.004 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E789 grow and expand—-enriching the community During his tenure in the Appropriations Mat- Now we consider Azerbaijan to be one of and the lives of many seniors. ters Office Commander Van Deusen provided the strongest U.S. allies among the post-So- Today, as they celebrate their 25th anniver- the members and staff of my Committee on viet countries. The reforms in Azerbaijan, both sary, I am honored to stand and join the Appropriations, and our Subcommittee on De- economic and political, as well as this nation’s Woodbridge community in congratulating the fense, with timely and accurate support re- role in the international antiterrorist campaign, staff and volunteers, past and present, of the garding Department of the Navy plans, pro- prove its dedication to the democracy, free Woodbridge Senior Center, on this milestone. grams and budget decisions. His valuable market economy, its intention to pursue co- Their commitment, dedication, and advocacy contributions have enabled the Defense Sub- operation, not confrontation. has left an indelible mark on our community committee and the Department of the Navy to I extend my congratulations to President and I would like to extend my deepest thanks strengthen its close working relationship and Aliyev and the people of the Republic of Azer- and appreciation to them for all of their good to ensure the most modern, well-trained and baijan and express my belief that the bilateral work. well-equipped Naval Forces attainable for the relations between our two countries will further f defense of our great nation. develop and strengthen for the well-being of In addition to his professional relationship both our peoples, as well as with the purpose HONORING DR. JAMES CLARK with my Committee, Karl has become like a of furthering the U.S. interests in the South family member to Beverly, to me, and to my Caucasus, where Azerbaijan has become a HON. JERRY WELLER sons. He is a constituent from St. Petersburg, stabilizing force. OF ILLINOIS Florida and he has served as a role model for f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my sons, who he has inspired to pursue ca- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 reers in the United States Navy and Marine IN RECOGNITION OF MARGO Corps. CATSIMATIDIS Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Karl is also a recognized hero. He was re- honor Dr. James Clark for his years of service cently awarded the Navy Commendation in the educational system. Dr. Clark, who re- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Medal for his courageous actions immediately OF NEW YORK tires this year, has served as the Super- following the September 11th attack on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES intendent of the Joliet Township High Schools Pentagon. Without regard for his personal since July 1, 1996. safety, Karl time and time again helped bring Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Dr. Clark started his career in Marion, Indi- fellow service members and civilians out of the Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, ana where he taught speech, drama, and burning building that terrible day. I rise to pay tribute to Margo Catsimatidis on English. He has since taught in Harvey and Mr. Speaker, Commander Karl Van Deusen the occasion of the 11th Annual Hellenic Lockport High Schools. In 1999 Dr. Clark was is the epitome of a United States Naval Offi- Times Scholarship Dinner Dance. Ms. appointed Assistant Superintendent for Edu- cer. He now embarks on the dream job of any Catsimatidis’s contributions to the Hellenic cational Services at the Joliet Township High sailor, taking command of a ship and her community have touched countless lives. It is Schools. In 1996, he received the appointment crew. As he assumes command of the USS a pleasure to pay tribute to this illustrious as Superintendent. Dr. Clark is also an Ad- Gonzales, one of our nation’s newest destroy- community leader. junct Instructor at Aurora University and Gov- ers, I know the many friends he has made in Ms. Catsimatidis is Vice-Chairperson and ernors’State University. working with the Congress will miss him great- one of the founders of the Hellenic Times Being a generous person, Dr. Clark is also ly. Of course, our loss is his new crew’s gain, Scholarship Fund, which this year will be involved with the community. He is active in and I am confident that Karl will be a great granting $150,000 in scholarships to young Rotary, serves as a member of the Joliet Area Captain who will ensure that his ship and crew Greek-American students from across the American Cancer Society Board of Directors, are ready for whatever lies ahead. country. Established in 1990 for the education on the Joliet Area Chamber of Commerce and I join with my colleagues today in wishing of Greek-American students, the Hellenic Industry Board of Directors, as vice-chair of Commander Van Deusen, his wife, Beth, and Times Scholarship Fund has awarded over the American Heart Association Heart Walk, their five children, Bonnie, Jon, Margaret, $700,000 to more than 400 students to date. and in various professional school adminis- Todd, and Cora the very best in one of the Ms. Catsimatidis joined the staff of the Hel- trator organizations. best jobs in the world. This great American lenic Times in 1979 as head of Advertising Dr. Clark and his wife Linda are the proud family has made many sacrifices during a and assumed her current position as co-pub- parents of two sons and one grandson. Dr. Navy career in which Karl has distinguished lisher in 1993. In 1984, Ms. Catsimatidis Clark is revered throughout the Joliet commu- himself with an unselfish service that exempli- founded MCV Advertising Associates, an ad- nity. In fact, the City of Joliet declared Mon- fies the Navy’s core values of honor, courage vertising agency specializing in retail print ad- day, May 13, 2002 as ‘‘Dr. James H. Clark and commitment. Clearly Commander Van vertising whose accounts appear in all major Day’’. Deusen is one of the best our nation has to New York City print media. She is also the tel- Mr. Speaker, I urge this body to identify and offer and as he departs the Pentagon to return evision spokesperson for Gristede’s Super- recognize others in their own districts whose to sea duty, I call upon colleagues to wish Karl markets in New York City. actions have so greatly benefitted and and his family every success and ‘‘fair winds As a civic leader, Ms. Catsimatidis served strengthened America’s communities. and following seas’’ for the captain and crew as the Coordinator of the annual Columbus f of the USS Gonzales. Avenue Festival from 1979–1991. The 30 RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING f block festival draws a crowd in excess of one SERVICE OF COMMANDER KARL MAY 28 REPUBLIC DAY million, raising funds for the West Side of VAN DEUSEN Manhattan for various schools and community HON. DAN BURTON projects on the West Side of Manhattan. She was also one of the founders and coordinators HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG OF INDIANA of the Amsterdam Avenue Festival and is a OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member of the West Side Chamber of Com- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 merce. Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, the Volunteering much of her time in an effort to Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise purpose of my remarks is to congratulate, on better the lives of others, Ms. Catsimatidis is today to recognize an outstanding naval offi- behalf of myself and my colleagues, the Re- active on numerous committees, serving as cer, Commander Karl Van Deusen, who has public of Azerbaijan on the May 28 Republic Chairperson of the National Alzheimer’s Foun- served with distinction and dedication during Day. After the break-up of the Soviet Union dation Dinner and Chairperson of the Parkin- the last year as a Navy Appropriations Liaison we have all seen Azerbaijan’s strife not only to son’s Disease Foundation Dinner. In addition, Officer in the Assistant Secretary of the Navy’s occupy its rightful place in the international she serves on the Executive Committee of (FM&C) Appropriations Matters Office. It is a community, but, first and foremost, to preserve New York Hospital and the Police Athletic privilege for me to recognize his many out- its sovereignty, independence, and territorial League (PAL), which helps 60,000 underprivi- standing achievements and commend him for integrity, to promote the energy projects on leged children every year. the superb service he has provided to the De- the Caspian, as well as to establish relations Ms. Catsimatidis and her husband, John, partment of the Navy, the Congress, and our of friendship and cooperation with the United have used their own resources to benefit com- great Nation. States and the European nations. munities in need and others. Ms. Catsimatidis

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.007 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 E790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2002 and her husband built a computer and science INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT Defines the circumstances under which school in Jerusalem. Recognizing that Camp AMENDMENTS OF 2002 state ICWA violations may be reviewed by David had no religious sanctuary of its own, federal courts and provides for federal review they have helped build the first Chapel at HON. DON YOUNG of state ICWA compliance. Camp David. The couple was also instru- OF ALASKA Provides for criminal sanctions for anyone mental in building a home for the aged in New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who assists a person to lie about their Indian York. ancestry for the purposes of applying the Tuesday, May 14, 2002 ICWA. A proud resident of Manhattan and mother Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise Allows state courts to enter enforceable or- of two, Ms. Catsimatidis is a member of the today to introduce legislation with my col- ders providing for visitation or contact between Leadership 100 for the Greek Orthodox league, Congressman J.D. HAYWORTH of Ari- tribes, natural parents, extended family and an Church and served as Chairperson of the Chil- zona to amend the Indian Child Welfare Act adopted child. dren’s Luncheon raising funds for cancer- (ICWA). This bill clarifies Congress’s intent Extends ICWA to cover children of state- stricken children. with regard to ICWA. recognized Indian tribes (in some cases), and In recognition of these outstanding achieve- Many of the bill’s provisions are included in children who reside or are domiciled on a res- ments, I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- direct response to tribal comments on H.R. ervation and are the child or grandchildren of oring Margo Catsimatidis. Ms. Catsimatidis’s 2644, an ICWA bill I introduced last year in re- a member, but who are not eligible for tribal spirit and dedication to our community serves sponse to tribal concerns. H.R. 2644 was membership. as a model of commitment to us all. drafted with the input of the Association on Makes it easier for adoptees to gain access American Indian Affairs, Tanana Chiefs Con- to their birth records. I think it is appropriate that Congress further f ference, National Indian Child Welfare Asso- ciation, National Congress of American Indi- clarifies the ICWA to ensure that American In- IN HONOR OF NATIONAL NURSING ans, the American Academy of Adoption Attor- dian and Alaska Native children are not HOME WEEK AND THE NURSING neys, various tribes and other concerned orga- snatched from their families or tribal commu- HOMES OF THE 10TH CONGRES- nizations. The changes that the present bill nities without cause. In July of 2001, the Child SIONAL DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN makes to H.R. 2644 also reflect input from Welfare League of America offered American each of these named organizations, although Indians something they have longed to hear the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys for more than three decades: an apology for HON. DAVID E. BONIOR has not had the opportunity to review a num- taking American Indian children. ber of these. ‘‘It was genuinely believed that Indian chil- OF MICHIGAN It has been my policy to have all affected dren were better off in white homes,’’ said IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parties participate in the legislative process to Terry Cross, Executive Director of the National help finalize a bill for passage. With this in Indian Child Welfare Association. (San Antonio Tuesday, May 14, 2002 mind, it is my intent to include the American Express News, Sunday, July 1, 2001 Article). That changed in 1978 when Congress Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to recog- Academy of Adoption Attorneys later in the legislative process. passed the Indian Child Welfare Act. Even nize today National Nursing Home Week and In 2002, we still have American Indian and now, Cross cites problems. ‘‘Sometimes social honor the many great nursing homes located Alaska Native children being adopted out of workers are not properly trained to identify in the 10th Congressional District. This year is families, tribal communities and states. We children as Indian. Or agencies fail to notify the 35th annual year of National Nursing continue to have this problem in Alaska and I tribes of adoptions.’’ (San Antonio Express Home Week and the theme is Celebrating the have been asked to introduce amendments to News, Sunday, July 1, 2001 Article). I believe these FY 2002 ICWA amendments Seasons of Life. further clarify the ICWA. The amendments in- to be acceptable legislation which will protect I believe that this theme is indicative of all clude, among others, the following provisions: the interests of prospective adoptive parents, that the nursing homes of Macomb and St. Requires detailed notice to Indian tribes in Native extended families, and most impor- Clair Counties have to offer. They strive to all voluntary child custody proceedings and to tantly, American Indian and Alaska Native chil- provide their residents a high quality of life parents and tribes in all involuntary pro- ceedings. dren. and treat those in need with dignity and re- The Committee on Resources will seek ad- Clarifies right of Indian tribes to intervene in spect. The nursing homes of the 10th Con- ditional input from the Department of Justice, all voluntary state court child custody pro- gressional District work hard to provide their the Department of the Interior and the Depart- ceedings, provided that the tribe files a notice residents quality care, and I have met with ment of Health and Human Services. I am of intent to intervene or a written objection many of those whose lives have been im- hopeful that these agencies will again em- within 45 days of receiving notice of a vol- proved by living in nursing homes. brace this legislation so that we can affirm this untary termination of parental rights or within country’s commitment to Protect Native Amer- I have seen first hand the importance nurs- 100 days of receiving notice of a particular ican families and promote the best interest of ing homes and their staff play in the lives of adoptive placement, and certifies that a child Native children. residents and the families of those residents. is a member or eligible for membership at the It is hard for families when a loved one enters I urge and welcome support from my col- time of its intervention. leagues in further clarifying the ICWA to en- a nursing home, but with a caring and com- Requires notice to extended family mem- sure no more American Indian or Alaska Na- passionate staff these thoughts are quickly for- bers and recognizes their right to intervene in tive children are lost. gotten. state child custody proceedings. f Unfortunately, I have heard first hand about Requires attorneys, public and private agen- the burdens that Medicare and Medicaid re- cies to provide detailed information to Indian HONORING PATRICIA McKEE OF ductions have placed on nursing home facili- parents of their rights under ICWA. WACO, TX ties. As a nation, we should be doing every- Limits parents’ rights to withdraw consent to thing that we can to promote good, long-term an adoption to 6 months after relinquishment HON. CHET EDWARDS care for our citizens, not compromising the of the child or 30 days after the filing of an OF TEXAS care that our parents and grandparents re- adoption petition, whichever is later. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clarifies tribal jurisdiction in Alaska. ceive. These reductions make it hard for nurs- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 ing homes to continue providing quality care to Facilitates ability of tribes without reserva- those who need it. tions, including tribes in Alaska and Okla- Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, this evening, homa, or with disestablished reservations to Tuesday, May 14, 2002, the people of Waco During National Nursing Home Week, it is assume jurisdiction over child custody pro- and Central Texas will gather to celebrate a important to remember that our loved ones— ceedings. 44-year association that has enriched the lives our parents and grandparents—deserve the Narrows the grounds upon which state of people and improved the lives and futures best in their later years. We need to ensure courts can refuse to transfer cases to tribal of young men and women. that our nursing homes and their staff have courts. Patricia McKee became a Camp Fire volun- the resources and support to continue to pro- Clarifies tribal court authority to declare chil- teer in 1958, when her daughter, was a Blue- vide quality care for all. dren wards of the tribal court. bird. Pat continued as a volunteer for twelve

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.011 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E791 years, and then in 1970, became Executive from the John S. Laws Institute are accepted Mr. Speaker, for his many accomplishments Director of the Camp Fire USA’s seven-county into college. and contributions I ask that my colleagues join Tejas Council. Mr. Speaker, I commend these young adults me in saluting George Napolitano. He exem- What followed was thirty-two years of ener- for taking an active role in improving their edu- plifies the fine American tradition of volunta- getic service and determined leadership in her cation and I wish them the best of luck in their rism. community. Pat began by conducting a com- future endeavors. f munity needs survey to find ways that Camp f Fire could help. She established an after- HONORING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF school program that continues today and is GEORGE NAPOLITANO NAMED AMERICA ON THEIR 90TH ANNI- now on seven campuses of the Waco Inde- ‘‘MAN OF THE YEAR’’ VERSARY AND PAYING TRIBUTE pendent School District. Camp Fire has of- TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2002 fered parenting education, conflict resolution HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY GOLD AWARDS seminars, nutritional courses and money man- OF NEW YORK agement classes at three of the city’s public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO OF CONNECTICUT housing developments. And, in 1977, the Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Camp Fire Activity Center opened to provide a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES safe place for children to go after school. Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, Tuesday, May 14, 2002 I would like to pay tribute to George Mr. Speaker, during her tenure, Pat McKee Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me Napolitano, who will be honored as ‘‘Man of has established partnerships with more than great pleasure to rise today to join the Con- the Year’’ at the Holy Name Society Immacu- forty community agencies to develop programs necticut’s Girl Scouts, and troops nationwide, late Conception Parish 10th Annual Dinner that help young people grow into productive, as they celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Dance. Mr. Napolitano is one of the nicest contributing members of society. Girl Scouts of America and the presentation of people I have ever worked with. His under- She has been recognized with national the Girl Scouts highest honor, the Gold Award. stated manner and sincerity make him enor- Camp Fire USA awards for such innovative This tremendous organization has provided a mously well-liked in the community. programs as Kids Care, Teen Leadership unique and important experience to millions of George Napolitano was born and raised in Waco, Teen Volunteers Center, Life Enrich- young women in America and abroad. ment Programs and Campus Camp. Those re- the Little Italy section of New York City. He at- In 1912 a group of eighteen girls assembled markable achievements on behalf of others tended St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral School and and, with a idea well before its socially accept- have not gone unnoticed elsewhere. Former All Hallows High School before attending St. able time, Juliette Gordon Law called to order Governor Ann Richards recognized Pat with John’s University. the first meeting of what has grown to become the Yellow Rose of Texas Award. She is a re- Following his study at St. John’s, Mr. one of the most well-known and respected or- cipient of the Community Builder Award from Napolitano began his career in the financial ganizations for girls in the world. Today, the the Masonic Grand Lodge, and the Path- sector. In 1960, however, he left the career he Girl Scouts can boast of a membership of just finders Award from YWCA. had begun on Wall Street to serve his country under four million young girls and adults. Now, after forty-four years of service, Pat in the military. Stationed in Ft. Rucker, Ala- The Girl Scouts organization promotes an has retired to rest and travel with her hus- bama he was placed in charge of the Officers important message for young women: that all band, Goodson, although everyone who Payroll Department. He also coached the girls should be given the opportunity to de- knows her is certain that she will be volun- base’s Little League team to a State Cham- velop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Girl teering her time to some nonprofit organization pionship. Mr. Napolitano was granted an hon- scouting empowers our young women to real- very soon. orable discharge as Sergeant and completed ize their full potential while making a contribu- Mr. Speaker, Pat McKee’s life has defined an additional four years reserve training. tion to our communities. The variety of activi- service to others. While the Waco community After his service, Mr. Napolitano returned to ties and programs that they participate in is sad to see her retire, we are, at the same his career in the private sector working again teach them invaluable life lessons—lessons time, delighted for her. And, most importantly, in the financial district before beginning a ca- that they will carry with them into their adult we are all better people for having known her. reer in real estate and insurance. Shortly and professional lives. Reaching beyond so- f thereafter he also began his career in politics. cioeconomic and geographic barriers, the Girl He worked as a legislative aide to Assembly- Scouts of America have touched the lives of JOHN S. LAWS INSTITUTE man Denis J. Butler for ten years. He currently millions of young women—many some of our GRADUATION runs my Queen office, and I am proud to have nation’s most vulnerable citizens. The self- George Napolitano as a member of my staff. confidence and determination that all Girl HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN Mr. Napolitano has made a lifelong commit- Scouts develop is truly invaluable. OF MASSACHUSETTS ment to community service. He is a member Perhaps the most important idea that these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Tri-State Italian American Congress, a young women take away from their girl scout- charter member of the Sons of Italy in Man- ing experience is the value in serving their Tuesday, May 14, 2002 hattan and a charter member of the Knights of communities. Our communities would not be Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I join the Columbus where he was instrumental in co- the same without the efforts of those who vol- community of Worcester, Massachusetts in ordinating the Youth Program. He is Treasurer unteer their time and energy to its enrichment. celebrating the graduation of ten young adults of the Powhatan Democratic Club and Chair- I am always amazed at the consistency of the from the Dynamy John S. Laws Institute. I man of the Parents’ Association of St. Vincent stories I read of our local troops actively in- would like to recognize the graduates: Lieu Ferrer High School. For his work as a Lector volved in reshaping the many towns and cities Chau, Jason Dobson, Samir Gandulla, Jamie and Eucharist Minister and his commitment to of my congressional district. Whether volun- Glenn, Melisa Jaquez, Ryan Novack, Jorid the Holy Name Society he has been honored teering to raise funds for a new playground or Topi, William Torres, Tram Trang and Jovon by the Brooklyn Diocesan Union. During his becoming mentors for other young girls, they Turner. tenure as President of the Holy Name Society, have a direct and positive impact on our com- The John S. Laws Institute was created the organization experienced unprecedented munity—one of which they should all be very over a decade ago in 1989 to aid talented low- growth. Furthermore, he has co-chaired all ten proud. income and culturally diverse students in the Holy Name Society dinner dances which have The Gold Award is the highest distinction Worcester Public School System. The John S. raised funds for grants for graduating stu- earned by a Girl Scout and each of those hon- Laws Institute is a four-year after school pro- dents. His hard work and self-less dedication ored today should be proud of their accom- gram designed to give students the tools they has made a difference in the lives of many plishments. These young women have dem- need to complete high school and succeed in young people and community members. onstrated a strong commitment to their com- college. As part of the program students take Along with his many other commitments, Mr. munities through the service programs in part in internships, leadership training, com- Napolitano also operates his own real estate which they have participated. This recognition munity service and other skill and character and insurance business in Queens, New York, reflects their hard work and dedication to the building exercises. Students who graduate where he lives with his wife, Carol, and their Girl Scouts and to improving the lives of their from the institute are eligible for full scholar- two daughters, Deana and Denise. He also friends and neighbors. ships from the Colleges of the Worcester Con- has another daughter, Catherine, a son, Rob- The Girl Scouts of America have left an in- sortium. Ninety-eight percent of graduates ert, and three lovely grandchildren. delible mark on our nation as well as across

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We cannot ig- f Thursday, May 9, 2002 nore or minimize these very real threats. HONORING SEVEN ACRES JEWISH The House in Committee of the Whole Significant progress has been made thus far SENIOR CARE SERVICES House on the State of the Union had under through the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat consideration the bill (H.R. 4546) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for mili- Reduction program and various State Depart- tary activities of the Department of Defense, ment and DOE programs. There is still much HON. KEN BENTSEN and for military construction, to prescribe work to be done. Efforts to defund or reduce OF TEXAS military personnel strengths for fiscal year these vital programs are detrimental to our 2003, and for other purposes: ability to protect Americans against the very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to real threat from weapons of mass destruction. Tuesday, May 14, 2002 speak on the Edwards amendment to the The President’s request and Congressman DOD Authorization bill, restoring $30 million to EDWARD’s amendment to fund a critical pro- Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a nonproliferation program included in the gram in Russia was a step in the right direc- Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services, President’s Budget and designed to provide tion. which celebrated the Sara Feldt Memorial An- an alternative to Russian reactors that gen- erate weapons-grade nuclear materials. This nual Older American’s Day on May 12, 2002, f in recognition of Older American’s Month. This amendment was unfortunately ruled not to be in order. event pays tribute to those in our aging popu- The Defense Authorization Act, as currently SOLIDARITY WITH ISRAEL lation that play a vital role in our communities. proposed, cuts by $30 million this critical na- Many expend countless hours on behalf of tional security work. If this $30 million is not hospitals, schools and philanthropic organiza- restored in full, it would mean at least a one HON. JERRY WELLER tions. year delay in shutting down these plutonium OF ILLINOIS production reactors, which translates into 1.5 Seven Acres began in 1943, when a small, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES determined group of men and women of the additional tons of weapons grade plutonium Jewish faith purchased a frame house on that will be produced by Russia, which is Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Branard Street in Houston. Their vision was to equivalent to nearly 200 nuclear weapons. Mr. Chairman, the demise of the Soviet em- Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support create a warm, friendly Jewish environment for pire ushered in a new post-Cold War period of H. Res. 392, expressing solidarity with fourteen elderly citizens. As the concept and with unclear and unidentifiable threats and a Israel in its fight against terrorism. the need grew, there were milestone expan- new and very real sense of urgency, instability The United States Congress must stand in sions. In 1954, a new facility, with broader ca- and insecurity. solidarity with Israel, a front-line state in the pabilities, was built on Chimney Rock Road, During the Cold War, the enemy was clear initially serving 31 and eventually accommo- and identifiable. Regrettably, that is not the war against terrorism, as it takes necessary dating 98 residents. During the 1970s, plan- case today. In addition to the traditional nu- steps to provide security to its people. The ning began for a new and innovative facility. In clear weapons proliferators such as North United States and Israel are engaged in a 1998, a major renovation created today’s mod- Korea, Pakistan, and China, countries such as common battle against terrorist groups who ern campus and was dedicated to the mission Libya, Iran, Iraq, and stateless terrorist organi- threaten our countries. Israel must fight of ‘‘Honoring thy Father and thy Mother.’’ zations such as Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaeda, against terror just as the United States must Throughout its history, Seven Acres has pro- are out there and are actively in search of fight and destroy al-Qaeda and other terrorist their next deal on nuclear weapons technology moted a sense of satisfaction with life, so that groups. and components. It is this latter type of the humanity, dignity, independence, and At a time when much of the world turns its threat—the unclear, mobile, and not easily strengths of each resident are realized to the identifiable source of threat—that compels us back on Palestinian terrorism and condemns fullest. to continue and increase our efforts to secure Israel for exercising its right of self defense, Older Americans Month presents us with the Russia’s nuclear weapons and materials. the U.S. Congress must stand in solidarity opportunity to draw attention to the remarkable In the past 11 years, while much as been with Israel. The ongoing wave of terror threat- longevity of our population and to the chal- done to dismantle Russia’s and the former So- ens the survival of Israel as a free, democratic lenges and opportunities which will accom- viet Republics’ nuclear weapons, the dangers and civilized society, and risks engulfing the pany population aging in the next millennium. persist, and in some cases have increased. In entire Middle East in chaos and war. Israel a January 2001 report to the DOE, former This month highlights the fact that many of us also needs additional resources to meet these Senator Howard Baker and Lloyd Cutler called are living longer, fuller, more satisfying lives new threats, it must be able to protect its peo- the proliferation risks created by nuclear mate- and that we are growing stronger in the proc- ple from the threat of weapons of mass de- rials in the former Soviet Union the ‘‘greatest struction. ess. Seven Acres prides itself on recognizing unmet national security need’’ for the United that aging can and should be a positive expe- States.’’ H. Res. 392 reaffirms our support for rience, and that we can take charge as we In a speech at the National Press Club on Israel’s right to defend itself; supports addi- prepare for our own longevity, regardless of March 29, 2001, former Senator Sam Nunn tional U.S. assistance to help Israel defend our age today. addressed the need to continue to build upon itself; acknowledges Israel’s role as a front-line Mr. Speaker, at a time when America is existing programs such as the Nunn-Lugar state in the war against terrorism; condemns Cooperative Threat Reduction program, when aging and our parents are growing older, it is the campaign of suicide bombings and terror he said, ‘‘As we enter the second decade of imperative that facilities like Seven Acres con- coordinated by Arafat and other Palestinian the post-Cold War world. . .the most signifi- tinue to provide the highest quality of care for leaders, and demands that they fulfill their cant, clear and present danger to the national commitments by once and for all dismantling our aging community. Our elderly are our security of the United States is the threat the terrorist infrastructure. foundation and a great source of talent and in- posed by nuclear and other weapons of mass spiration. I commend them for their good destruction. Nothing else comes close. The I urge all parties in the region to pursue vig- works and Seven Acres for its great contribu- public perception of the threat is low; the re- orous efforts to establish a just, lasting, and tions to the Houston community. ality of the threat is high. There is a dan- comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

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BOB STUMP NATIONAL DEFENSE ignating the Federal Building located at 5100 ment be placed in the CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FIS- Paint Branch Parkway in College Park, Mary- RECORD at the appropriate place. CAL YEAR 2003 land, as the Harvey W. Wiley Federal Building f on ordering the previous question on H. Res. SPEECH OF 404. Had I been present I would have voted RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON ‘‘yea.’’ WORK BY PARTICIPANTS IN STU- DENT CONGRESSIONAL TOWN OF CALIFORNIA I was also unavoidably detained for Rollcall MEETING AT UNIVERSITY OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES No. 128, H. Con. Res. 271, Expressing the VERMONT Thursday, May 9, 2002 Sense of Congress Supporting the National Importance of Health Care Coverage Month. The House in Committee of the Whole Had I been present I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ HON. BERNARD SANDERS House on the State of the Union had under I was also unavoidably detained for Rollcall OF VERMONT consideration the bill (H.R. 4546) to authorize No. 129, On Ordering the Previous Question appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for mili- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on H. Res. 414, Providing for the disposition tary activities of the Department of Defense, Tuesday, May 14, 2002 and for military construction, to prescribe of H.J. Res. 84, Disapproval of the Actions military personnel strengths for fiscal year taken by the President Under Sec. 203 of the Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, today, I recog- 2003, and for other purposes: Trade Act. Had I been present I would have nize the outstanding work done by participants Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Chairman, there are three voted ‘‘yea.’’ in my Student Congressional Town Meeting simple reasons why Congress should support I was also unavoidably detained for Rollcall held this spring at the University of Vermont. H.R. 4546. America is at War. No. 130, on H. Res. 414, Providing for the dis- These participants were part of a group of We must accept the fact that terrorist position of H.J. Res. 84, Disapproval of the high school students from around Vermont groups like al-Queda have one goal and that Actions taken by the President Under Sec. who testified about the concerns they have as is to destroy America and our way of life. 203 of the Trade Act. Had I been present I teenagers, and about what they would like to As such, we must protect ourselves aggres- would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ see government do regarding these concerns. sively. More importantly, we must support our I was also unavoidably detained for Rollcall I respectfully request that the following President in his efforts to root out the terror- No. 131, on Agreeing to the Senate Amend- testimonials be included in the CONGRES- ists. ments on H.R. 3525, the Enhanced Border SIONAL RECORD. Our troops must continue to receive excel- Security and Visa Entry Reform Act. Had I lent training, but that alone won’t ensure vic- REGARDING JUVENILE JUSTICE been present I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ (By Sean Fontaine, Krystal Turnbaugh, and tory. We have to equip our troops with the I was also unavoidably detained for Rollcall most advanced equipment available. This leg- James Nichols) No. 133, H.R. Res. 87, the Yucca Mountain SEAN FONTAINE. Hi. I am going to begin. islation helps to do just that. Repository Site Approval Act. Had I been The programs funded in the bill are helping My name is Sean Fontaine. This is Krystal present I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ to win the war on terrorism. We have funded Turnbaugh and James Nichols. We all rep- initiatives that the men and women on the f resent YouthBuild, and we’re all members of the policy committee. front lines say work. IN HONOR OF THE SANFORD We come here today to discuss juvenile jus- For example, the bill fully funds Global MERIDIAN CLASS OF 2002 tice, the idea of what ongoing problems in Hawk—This is something the good people in the community with juvenile offenders, usu- my district know something about. ally in age brackets of 16- to 17-year-olds, I know how important this program is to our HON. DAVE CAMP and how it affects the community in terms national security. But don’t take my word for it. OF MICHIGAN of positive reinforcement and what we need Listen to the people leading the fight in Oper- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to do for programs to financially fund these ation Enduring Freedom: Theatre Commander Tuesday, May 14, 2002 reinforcement types of things. General Tommy Franks called Global Hawk I got some notes here somewhere. ‘‘invaluable’’. Air Component Commander, Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor The I’m just going to start with a brief sum- General Mosley said ‘‘I could use a dozen Sanford Meridian High School Class of 2002, mary. But I’m speaking on behalf of juvenile which, ‘‘adopted’’ Pentagon survivor Army offenders on the juvenile justice system. We Global Hawks right now.’’ all know the community is just as respon- While the legislation has funded a number Lieutenant Colonel Brian Birdwell. I applaud the 93 students whose compas- sible for the upbringing of these delinquents of significant program needs, we also under- as they are themselves. Most people fear the stand that those systems are useless without sion and initiative stirred them to action fol- youth of America, and it is not a surprise. the brave men and women that operate them. lowing the tragic events of September 11, There are 2.4 million 16- to 24-year-olds in As the men and women of the armed services 2001. Their decision to ‘‘adopt’’ a Pentagon the U.S. that live low-income lifestyles. fight for our freedom, we must fight for their survivor is highly commendable. After months 360,000 of them are in prison. There are only families. We can say we value our troops and of hard work and dedication, the students 300,000 job-training openings among the 2.4 the sacrifices they make all day long, but raised over $14,000 for Pentagon survivor million students, which means that there are those words mean absolutely nothing if not Army Lieutenant Colonel Brian Birdwell, who a lot of kids running rampant with no posi- backed by action. After years of neglect, we fi- will use the money for a college scholarship tive reinforcement and nothing to do. There is a very few amount of people that nally have an administration dedicated to sup- fund for his son Matthew. are not involved in the community, because porting our military and their families. Through the students’ acts of kindness and a community involves everybody, even This administration and this congress have compassion, the members of the Meridian though delinquents are the weakest links, I taken steps to finally give the military the sup- High School Class of 2002 have proven to be guess. But in 1997 alone, drug-law violations port that they deserve. By including a 4.1 per- true role models for their community. On be- increased 125 percent, and I’m sure crime has cent pay raise, this legislation shows our half of the 4th Congressional District of Michi- a lot to do with drug use. Drug use is defi- troops that we value them and their sacrifices. gan, I am proud to congratulate the Meridian nitely an ongoing problem in my commu- Mr. Chairman, I am also pleased that this High School Class of 2002 for their admirable nity, and that’s something that we definitely need help with. We need more money for legislation bears the name of my friend and efforts. colleague BOB STUMP. It is truly a deserving youth programs to support drug-free envi- f recognition and I certainly urge my colleagues ronments, recreational facilities, and low-in- come housing programs like YouthBuild that to support it as well. PERSONAL EXPLANATION promote positive reinforcement and good life f styles and living situations. PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY The biggest problem with juvenile cases OF CALIFORNIA today, I believe, is the system that’s han- dling with them. I don’t believe it is right to HON. BOB RILEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throw kids in jail. We need to improve condi- OF ALABAMA Tuesday, May 14, 2002 tions in SRS today. I attended a meeting, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES there was a partnership in service, with Dave Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, yesterday Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Martin, the director of SRS. According to during rollcall No. 131 my voting card did not him, the caseloads are just unmanageable for Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably register my ‘‘yea’’ vote. Instead, I was re- their caseworkers, and they’re completely detained for Rollcall No. 127, H.R. 2911, Des- corded as ‘‘not voting.’’ I ask that this state- understaffed, underpaid, and overwhelmed,

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.021 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 E794 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2002 which leads kids to believe that no one cares than a credit card or two, or that is what the American Legion National High School Orator- about them, especially in the system of so- credit card companies lead to you think. ical Contest. Miss Neal is the first Alabamian cial rehabilitation services. According to a Salliemae Financial Advice to win this contest since it began 65 years YouthBuild honors community. Internet site, a $2,000 tuition bill on a credit YouthBuild has just made unparalleled con- card with 18.5 percent APR, with only a min- ago. tributions to its community, and the resi- imum payment of $20 each month, will take In her speech, Miss Neal demonstrated in- dents are proud of its participants. And it’s eleven years to pay off, plus you will pay credible patriotism and a strong understanding one of the many programs. There are 250- over $1,900 in interest on top of the initial of the United States Constitution. With the something YouthBuilds nationwide, and $2,000. In the end, you will be paying around winning prize of a four-year scholarship, she there is a proposal for more money. We are $3,900 total. I don’t know about you, but I will enroll in the University of Alabama this fall. in the process of doing a HUD grant to get can’t come up with that much money all the Mr. Speaker, it is with honor that I submit more money for those programs. time. Credit card companies know that. Candice Neal’s speech into the CONGRES- I know, from my experiences, it is unlike They aren’t stupid. But they also know, one any program I have been in, in terms of juve- way or another, they will have the money in SIONAL RECORD. nile offenders, and that is why I speak about the end, even at the cost of your future. THE CONSTITUTION: A FANTASTIC JOURNEY this as I do. I know that the system that Could you imagine being 19 years old, a Attention time travelers this is your final deals with juvenile offenders is basically a sophomore in college, and filing bankruptcy boarding call for flight U.S. 1–7–8–7. Con- ‘‘first-come, first-serve’’ basis, that you need because you owe a company $23,000? This is a gratulations you have selected one of our to be referred to by programs like Spectrum true statement according to the College Stu- more popular destinations, The Beginning of or the Department of Corrections. dent Credit Card Protection Act. This sopho- American Government. I will be your guide Now, for kids that would like to intervene more isn’t alone either. In 1999, 100,000 Amer- for today’s journey back in time. Today, you on negative pathways, we need to have pro- icans under the age of 25 declared bank- will experience some of the more dramatic grams available for kids to want to enroll for ruptcy. As you can see, I am not the first events in our nation’s history. Flight 1–7–8– themselves, alternative programs in jail. In- person to bring this issue up. The legisla- 7 is a nonstop flight, back in time, to the stead of, like, CSE is a program and Path- ture, too, has discussed this issue. creation of the U.S. Constitution. The flight ways is a program in jail for sexual offenders In this day and age, more and more young crew has requested that you remain seated and drug addicts. There should be a way to people like myself are being forced into bad with your personal liberties securely fas- intervene and have other programs available credit ratings, without even starting a full- tened. When the captain is certain that you for kids that just need positive reinforce- time job. We will be forced to live with this are not in danger she will illuminate the ment. These programs can’t just possibly slander on our name for years after. It will ‘‘ratification light’’ indicating that you may apply to everybody’s need areas. affect our ability to buy a house, car, and, move about the cabin freely. As we prepare But more importantly, people need to lis- depending on our field of interest, starting a for take-off I will remind you that this is a ten. Problems exist everywhere, and we see business will be almost impossible. non-smoking flight, and in keeping with to- them and we try to solve them. Our current Credit ratings follow you for the rest of day’s destination, federal law prohibits the juvenile system doesn’t respect individual your life. Young people like me and many violation of anyone’s inalienable rights. cases. It is merely paperwork and statistics, others shouldn’t have to file bankruptcy so Please look in the seat back pockets in seemingly. These conditions need to im- young, or be haunted by bad credit ratings. front of you, to review today’s agenda. We prove. I know it cannot be done in a six- We have our whole lives ahead of us. begin our journey with a basic knowledge minute segment, a six-year or a 600-year pro- Things can change, and should. I strongly and understanding of the Constitution and jection. The important thing here today is suggest that we take the time to make how it was created. In the second phase of the acknowledgement of these problems and change happen. We can’t eliminate all debt this adventure, you will learn how to respon- spreading of awareness to parents who are and credit problems, but we can lower them. sibly engage in our constitutional rights. trying to raise these troubled teens. High schools today don’t offer much for And, finally you will discover what it means REGARDING CREDIT CARDS money management classes. Freshman in to become a part of history yourself, by par- (By Kelly Green) college are going in blind to what these com- ticipating in this government of the people, panies are doing. The school should be re- by the people, and for the people. KELLY GREEN. I would like to begin by quired, at some point in the senior year of asking if the people who plan on attending We’ve been cleared for takeoff, so please high school, to educate us about what is hap- direct your attention to the windows on the college would raise their hand. pening and how to manage money so we can Thank you. left side of the cabin. You will note instances protect ourselves from such debt. How many of you have a credit card at this in recent history, in which rulers and dic- Another problem that is influencing the time? tators have taken away people’s personal debt is guidance counselors. They are pres- Thanks. freedoms. There’s Kosovo, Bosnia and suring college on to students who don’t want Two-thirds of you that raised your hand Tianenmen Square. to attend. So when they get to college, they for going to college will have a credit card Make sure your seat belts are securely fas- end up dropping out, and are stuck with the while you are there, according to Keeping an tened. We are about to enter a turbulent costs. And that, in itself, is causing higher Eye on Junior’s College Habits by Terry Sav- time in American History—the defense of de- tuition and more debt. I’m not saying that age. That is completely normal. The un- mocracy—There’s Desert Storm, now Pearl guidance counselors should stop promoting imaginable part is, the average under- Harbor and our final stop, the Revolutionary college, but should not make students feel graduate will leave college about $12,000 in War. This is where our journey begins . . . forced to attend. This way, in the end, it will credit card debt. This is due to the fact that What you might not realize is that the be worthwhile for them. the average unpaid balance left on a credit Constitution is actually our third form of The credit card company should keep the card is $2,200. You most likely won’t just own government. It was here during the Revolu- amount an individual can put on a card low, only one credit card either. The average tionary War when our fight for freedom instead of letting us dig ourselves a hole we number is three cards. began. The American Colonies were first can’t get out of. John Simpson, of the Uni- As a high school junior with college in my forced to live under the reign of England. versity of Indiana, stated, ‘‘Credit cards are near future, these statistics scare me. Not From 1775 until 1783 the American Colonies a terrible thing.’’ I strongly agree. College only am I paying more than double what my fought for their independence. Fast forward students shouldn’t be forced to ruin their parents did, but I also now have to worry to 1781. You’ll notice that even before the lives by the bright, ludicrous ideas credit about a credit card company luring me into fighting was over, our second form of govern- card companies are putting into their head. a trap that could take away my future. Ac- ment, the Articles of the Confederation, was Lastly, I would like to thank you, Mr. cording to chapter one of Paying for Your adopted. It is obvious to us now, as time Sanders, for allowing teens like me an oppor- Child’s College Education by Margaret travelers, that these young colonies would tunity to have a voice on issues that affect Smith, a year at Harvard in the 1970s was require much more structure than the Arti- us now or will in the near future. barely $5,000. And between 1995 to ’96, the cles of Confederation had to offer. Here we freshmen had to come up with $27,575. And f seek the lack of a central government to today, on average, a year in a public college levy taxes and enforce laws. We see states costs about $6,824, and in a private college TRIBUTE TO CANDICE NEAL OF minting their own currency and imposing costs about $17,630. EVA, ALABAMA tariffs on out-of-state goods. We see eco- As you can see, college costs have risen nomic depression and political wandering. drastically over the years, due to more and We now move forward to 1787, please do not more students attending. The median income HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. disturb the 55 men who are meeting in this of families in America who have college-age OF ALABAMA old Philadelphia state house. They are age children has nearly tripled. Today only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES statesmen, patriots, each with their own 30 percent of the public college costs is paid Tuesday, May 14, 2002 ideas about how this new government should by a family’s income. The rest is coming be organized. Some of them are states’ rights from loans and grants. These loans have to Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advocates. Many of them are federalists. But be paid off somehow, and what better way recognize Miss Candice Neal, winner of the you will notice that one man stands out in

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.027 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E795 the crowd. His name is James Madison. And ‘Why?’ I prefer to see things as they might to the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail, he is presenting the Virginia Plan to his fel- be, and ask ‘Why not?’’ That is what the Janet retires with the gratitude of the commu- low delegates. They will soon refer to the framers of our constitution had in mind so nity for her commitment to the implementation plan as a ‘‘political masterstroke,’’ and in long ago. Our participation in that process in the next 5 months, it will serve as the foun- the 21st Century is essential to ensure that of one of our state’s most treasured re- dation for our Constitution. By 1789, all the the Constitution continues to withstand the sources, our Coastal Heritage Trail. states had ratified and approved this new many and varied assaults from those who f form of government. This unusual document criticize it, misinterpret it, or challenge it. was the first written, national constitutional We can begin participating in small ways TRIBUTE TO MARY KONRAD since ancient times. It was also the first to such as reading a daily newspaper or weekly set up what was called the federal system. newsmagazine. What we will begin to notice HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS Under this system, sovereign power comes is that it will become a habit, and we will OF FLORIDA from the people, for the good of the people. start participating in bigger things as writ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Founders attempted to create a form ing letters to public officials, investigating of government that would be stable, but the qualifications of political candidates, ex- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 would also allow for change. You see, in a ercising our right to vote, and attending Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sense, the Founding Fathers were time trav- meetings where important local, regional, pay tribute to Mrs. Mary Konrad for her philan- and national issues are being discussed and elers too; they were looking to the future, thropic deeds to this country and to her com- planning ahead, and forming a basic frame- deliberated. So you see, even in little ways, work to endure for all time. It is a document we must take a more active role in the gov- munity. written for ‘‘we the people’’ and that means ernment—that, time travelers, is the real Mary was one of the first women in her era that ‘‘we the people’’ have a job to do! journey! to leave home to attend college. While en- Fast forward to April 1999. An issue of the Our Founding Fathers, in the words of Jus- rolled at University of Illinois, she worked for USA Today Newsview, states that one of the tice Hugo Black, ‘‘. . . dreamed of a country a local doctor to pay her way through school. first things that come to mind when Ameri- where the mind and spirit of man would be When World War II started, Mary decided she cans are asked what they think about the free; where there would be no limits to in- would help the war effort by working in a de- United States and its government is ‘‘free- quiry; where men would be free to explore fense plant making bombs. Her work entailed the unknown and to challenge the most dom.’’ Yet according to current public opin- lifting shells several hours a day. She finished ion research fewer than 15% of Americans deeply rooted beliefs and principles . . .’’ can name the freedom of the press as one of Today, on flight U.S. 1–7–8–7, we have trav- college and graduated with a degree in soci- the rights protected under the First Amend- eled back in time to the formation of The ology. ment. And little more than half of Ameri- Constitution of the United States. Our Following graduation, Mary moved out west cans know that there are three forms of gov- itinerary included a basic knowledge and un- and settled in California, becoming a social ernment. You see, time travelers, with free- derstanding of the constitution; an appeal to worker for the Red Cross. Her successful job dom also comes responsibility—the responsi- engage in our constitutional rights respon- ethics and determination earned her the ‘‘Red bility to understand and defend the Constitu- sibly; and finally, a call to participate in our Cross Social Worker of the Year’’ award. After tion. government. moving back to Chicago, she continued devot- James Madison once said, ‘‘The people who Here in thr 21st Century, the flight crew are the authors of this blessing must also be tells me that we have been cleared for land- ing her time to the Red Cross on weekends. guardians.’’ Today more than ever before we ing. We have people on hand waiting to as- After raising two fine children, she and her witness people and organizations testing the sist you in your efforts to continue the good husband moved to my district in Clearwater, bounds of their Constitutional rights. From work of our Founding Fathers. Remember Florida where she became active in a number tabloids that slander high profile figures, to what you have experienced today is much of philanthropic ventures. She helped fund and hate groups who use their misunderstanding more than a fantastic journey in to the past, start the program ‘‘Children in the ‘D’Zone’’ for of free to infringe upon other’s inalienable it is a reminder of your responsibility for the diabetic children at Morton Plant Hospital. She rights, we are constantly called upon to de- future. knew first-hand the trials and tribulations of fend and uphold our constitution. Clearly, f raising a diabetic child and wanted to help oth- these types of situations challenge our sup- ers. In addition to this venture, she has sup- port and understanding of the constitution, TRIBUTE TO JANET C. WOLF but in the end, they serve only to reinforce ported many other programs at Morton Plant our Founding Fathers’ cry for responsible Hospital. citizenry. As such, we must be able to use HON. JIM SAXTON At Christmas, Mary helps fund the City of our privileges responsibly. In the words of OF NEW JERSEY Clearwater’s ‘‘Christmas Cheer Program’’ by Benjamin Franklin, ‘‘we have a Republic, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES providing all of the bicycles, helmets and locks only if we can keep it!’’ Tuesday, May 14, 2002 for the needy children in the inner-city core. And now, as we make our way back to the Supporting the arts and introducing children to 21st century, I will remind you that this Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Janet C. Wolf, who retires on the joys of the theater is another way she flight is interactive—meaning it is not shows her love for those most vulnerable. enough to simply understand our constitu- June 1, 2002 after serving as Project Director tion and to use our rights responsibly. Clear- of the National Park Service’s New Jersey Each year, Mary provides several scholarships ly, this travel back in time has taught us Coastal Heritage Trail Route since its incep- to gifted students. Her support gives needy that our duties as citizens also carry the ob- tion in 1988. students an opportunity to attend perform- ligation to participate in our government. A new idea for the National Park Service, ances during the year and summer programs Long after our Founding Fathers penned instead of using traditional ownership, the Trail at the Performing Arts Center at Ruth Eckerd the last words of the Constitution, the Hall. Finally, Mary’s newest love is the Clear- amendment process ensured their continued supports resource protection and awareness by linking destinations owned and managed water AHEPA Home for which she and her involvement. You will see what I mean, by husband are dedicating a Hellenic Cultural Li- looking out the windows on the right side of by others through a series of interpretive the aircraft: here we see that The Bill of theme trails: Maritime History, Coastal Habi- brary. Rights was added to the Constitution in 1791. tats, Wildlife Migration, Historic Settlements, It is therefore fitting and proper that we In 1865 the 13th amendment abolished slav- and Relaxation and Inspiration. Ms. Wolf honor her today for her long and distinguished ery and in 1868 the 14th amendment outlined shepherded this historic project from concept record in community service and for her tire- the rights of all citizens. Meeting the chang- to reality. less efforts to improve the lives of so many ing needs of a growing country, however, had children. been known to cause slight turbulence in our New Jersey’s Coastal Heritage Trail in- f return flight. Therefore, in the event that we cludes portions of eight counties and six con- experience any threat to ourselves and our gressional districts. Almost 70 destinations, HONORING EMERGENCY MEDICAL posterity any one of the 26 amendments, will welcome centers and local information centers PROFESSIONALS drop from the overhead compartments to en- have been designated to date, with two addi- sure our domestic tranquility. tional themes under development. Janet’s ex- The amendment process is not the only HON. DAVID WU perience, determination and creativity enabled OF OREGON way we as citizens can participate in our the partnerships to prosper. She also worked government. What we have witnessed today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on developments for the Pinelands National should force us out of complacency and self- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 centeredness and put us in touch with a big- Reserve and two Wild and Scenic Rivers in ger reality. Robert Kennedy made it popular, southern New Jersey. Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Martin Luther but George Bernard Shaw said it long ago: After 34 years of service with the National King, Jr. reminded us that ‘‘everyone can be ‘‘Some people see things as they are and ask Park Service, half of which has been devoted great because anyone can serve.’’

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.029 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 E796 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2002 I am pleased to rise today to honor six he- continues to be an event of great significance. Mr. Spetzler also has provided vision and roic and dedicated men and women who re- This year, Bronx Borough President Adolfo leadership in the development of collabora- sponded to this call of greatness. These six in- Carrion, Jr. proudly proclaimed May 11, 2002 tions that support the health of rural commu- dividuals have dedicated their lives to helping as ‘‘Bronx Community College Hall of Fame nities at the local, state and national levels, in- others in need by working in the emergency 10K Race Day.’’ Each year, amateur and pro- cluding the California State Rural Health Asso- medical and ambulance services profession. fessional runners alike from all five of New ciation, Community Health Alliance, California Whenever we face a medical emergency, York’s boroughs and the entire tri-state area Primary Care Association and North Coast whether it is a family member, a friend or co- come together to run the Bronx. Participants Clinics Network. worker, the first thing we do is call for an am- include teams from municipal agencies along Mr. Spetzler has earned distinction as Presi- bulance. According to some estimates, there with faculty, staff and students of Bronx Com- dent of the Humboldt Child Care Council and are almost 960 million ambulance trips made munity College and other nearby schools. founder of the Northern California Rural each year in the United States. It is indeed one of the Bronx’s most antici- Round Table for Health Care Providers. He is And the first people to respond to these pated yearly events and has contributed to a highly esteemed for his successful efforts to emergencies are the millions of emergency strong sense of community within the Bronx. develop high quality facilities to meet commu- medical professionals whose skills and training The race also places an emphasis of physical nity health care needs with a focus on health significantly improve the survival of the patient. fitness and achieving athletic goals. Histori- education, access to care and prevention As a result of their selfless acts, these coura- cally, its mission has been to highlight the Hall Mr. Spetzler has also served the people of geous and devoted men and women save the of Fame for Great Americans, a national insti- California as Statewide Chair of the Expanded lives of thousands of Americans each year. tution dedicated to those who have helped Access to Primary Care Committee. He is a While these professionals do not expect to re- make America great. This year, along with up- member of the Statewide Primary Care Advi- ceive recognition for their work, they deserve holding that mission, the race will take on an- sory Group to the State Health Director and a our sincere gratitude. other important function, The 2002 race’s member of the Rural Health Care Forum Advi- I am fortunate to have met with a number of theme, ‘‘Running Against Asthma’’ is particu- sory Group to the Office of Statewide Health medics from Oregon and have heard firsthand larly important to South Bronx residents where Planning. He is a member of the Advisory accounts of their tireless efforts to serve their the rate of asthma among children is twice the Task Force for State Facilities Financing Au- communities on a daily basis. They are truly national average. It is wonderful that Bronx thority and a Board Member of the California America’s health care safety net. Community College is focusing on this impor- Human Service Organization. Mr. Spetzler is For the past nine years, the American Am- tant issue and raising awareness. esteemed by his colleagues as a leader and bulance Association (AAA) has recognized The 10K race tradition continues under the innovator in the field of health care. those emergency, medical and ambulance stewardship of Dr. Carolyn G. Williams. Dr. Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time service professionals who exemplify what is Williams has endorsed the race since her in- that we recognize Herrmann Spetzler for his best about their field, and bestow upon them auguration and has not only continued the tra- vision, leadership and commitment to healthier the Stars of Life award. These appropriately dition started by Dr. Brown to promote phys- communities and for his extraordinary record designated Stars of Life have been selected ical fitness and highlight higher education, but of public service to the people of the North by their peers to represent them in Wash- has added the raising of awareness of impor- Coast of California. tant community issues. ington, DC as part of pre-National EMS Week f activities. The highlight of their visit to our Na- I can recall the high level of energy and tion’s capital is an awards banquet where they community involvement when I ran the Hall of BBC EXPOSES MILITANT HINDU are presented with this prestigious award. The Fame 10K race. The race has attracted well VHP American Ambulance Association is honoring over 400 runners each year and I’m sure this 113 Stars of Life this year. year will see an even larger number of partici- HON. DAN BURTON pants. People of all ages and physical ability Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that, of these OF INDIANA will be able to take part in the Bronx Commu- 113 Stars of Life, 6 are from my congressional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity College events on May 11, 2002. Along district in Oregon. Tuesday, May 14, 2002 They are: Victor Hoffer, Randy Johnson, with the 10K race, there will be a Hall of Fame Dawn Poetter, Candy Schneider, Frank Excalibur One Mile Boys and Girls Youth Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, the Wallender, and Bill Wildman. Challenge and a 2 Mile Fitness Walk. British Broadcasting Company recently ran an Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Our Nation is blessed by people like Victor, expose of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), in recognizing the individuals and participants Dawn, Randy, Candy, Frank, and Bill who a fundamentalist, militant Hindu nationalist or- who are making the Bronx Community Col- made a decision to devote their lives to help- ganization. The VHP is an organization, which lege’s 24th Annual Hall of Fame 10K run pos- ing other people and serving their commu- operates under the umbrella of the pro-Facist sible. nities. Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS). The I am immensely proud of all of their accom- f RSS is the parent organization of the ruling plishments. I hope that they are also beaming HONORING HERRMANN SPETZLER, BJP. with pride in what they have achieved. Oregon HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA The BBC notes that the VHP has promoted is privileged to be protected by such devoted Hindu supremacy and has engaged in violent and courageous men and women. HON. MIKE THOMPSON acts against minorities. These acts include the Dr. King reminded us that everyone can be murder of missionary Graham Staines and his OF CALIFORNIA two young sons while they slept in their jeep. great. These six individuals have lived it. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f The report states that the VHP, which it Tuesday, May 14, 2002 identifies as ‘‘a hardline Hindu outfit,’’ rarely TRIBUTE TO BRONX COMMUNITY Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, makes a ‘‘distinction between fellow (Muslim) COLLEGE I rise today to recognize Herrmann Spetzler, citizens of the present and (Muslim ‘maraud- Executive Director of Open Door Community ers’ of the past.’’ It further reports that ‘‘the HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO Health Centers in Arcata, California, and ambition of establishing a resurgent Hinduism OF NEW YORK honor him for his 25 years of service to the by inculcating what some historians call a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health care needs of the people of Humboldt carefully constructed common ‘Hindu spirit’ is and Del Norte Counties. very much central to the VHP.’’ Moreover, it Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Herrmann Spetzler has provided extraor- exposes the VHP’s support for a militant Hin- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with joy dinary leadership in directing the growth of dus’ project to build a Hindu temple on the site that I rise today to once again pay tribute to Open Door Community Health Centers. The of the most revered mosque in India, which Bronx Community College, which will hold its clinic has grown from a part time clinic staffed was destroyed by the BJP. 24th Anniversary Hall of Fame 10K Run on by volunteers to a system of eight licensed fa- Since the BJP is also part of the RSS um- Saturday, May 11, 2002. This year the theme cilities and medical mobile programs serving brella, it is critical to help ensure the rights of of the race will be ‘‘Running Against Asthma.’’ more than 35,000 individuals throughout the minorities in India. Tens of thousands of Sikhs The Hall of Fame 10K Run was founded in two counties and specifically in the commu- and other minorities have been held in illegal 1978 by Bronx Community College’s third nities of Crescent City, Smith River, custody as political prisoners for many years. president, Dr. Roscoe C. Brown and today McKinleyville, Arcata and Eureka. Tens of thousands of minorities have been

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This vert to Islam. termination for all the people of South Asia in The VHP saw this as a serious threat to its staggering workload is handled by highly the form of a plebiscite on independence so notion of Hinduism. qualified professions and volunteers who have that their rights are not subject to the whims It proceeded to whip up Hindu support for dedicated their lives to helping others. of militant Hindu nationalists. a re-defined communal force, organising a I fully support National Hospital Week and Mr. Speaker, I would like to place the text series of religious meetings, cross-country extend my warmest expression of gratitude to of the BBC report into the RECORD at this marches and processions through the 1980s. the staff and volunteers who work in our na- time. This phase coincided with the launch of an tion’s hospitals. electoral strategy by the BJP to corner and [The British Broadcasting Co., Mar. 8, 2002] hold on to the ‘‘Hindu’’ vote. f PROFILE: THE VISHWA HINDU PARISHAD TEMPLE CONTROVERSY PAYING TRIBUTE TO LUCILE (By Rajyasri Rao) Following the success of their campaign, SUGDEN The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) was senior VHP leaders announced at a religious founded in 1964 by a group of senior leaders meeting in 1984 their programme to ‘‘lib- HON. MIKE ROGERS from a hard-line Hindu organisation, the erate’’ a site in Ayodhya from an ancient Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), to mosque to make way for a temple to the OF MICHIGAN give Hindus what they believed would be a Hindu god Ram. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clearly defined sense of religious identity SOME ‘MODERATE’ HINDU LEADERS SUPPORT Tuesday, May 14, 2002 and political purpose. THE VHP Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor HINDU HARDLINERS HAVE GROWN MORE VOCAL Analysts say this announcement heralded the accomplishments of Mrs. Lucile Sugden of Its founders felt the need to present Hin- a turning point in the history of the Hindu Lansing, Michigan, who will be honored on duism in a rigorous though simplified form nationalist movement. which would be comparable to most other The VHP has since then claimed that the Sunday, June 2, 2002, by South Baptist world religions. site belongs rightfully to Hindu worshippers Church and the Lansing community for her The superiority of other faiths was be- who believe that the mosque stood on the years of service, including 75 years of faith- lieved to stem from their being far less dif- birthplace of the god, Lord Ram. Although fully serving as a Sunday School teacher. fuse and more uniform than Hinduism. the claim does not stand up to substantial For 35 years, Mrs. Sugden and her late But its critics call the VHP a hardline archaeological or historical scrutiny, the husband, Dr. Howard Sugden, ministered to Hindu outfit with unmistakably close ties to VHP and BJP are seen to have made possible the members and community of South Baptist its parent organisation, the extremist RSS, the creation of a shared Hindu symbol that Church in Lansing. During her years of serv- whose objective to ‘Hinduise’ the Indian na- cuts through most divisions in Hindu soci- tion, it shares. ety. ice, Mrs. Sugden’s witness has inspired and Central to the RSS ideology has been the motivated many Christian families. belief that real national unity and progress f Even today, Lucile Sugden, who celebrates will come only when India is ‘purged’ of non- IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL her 95th birthday on May 31, 2002, continues Hindus, or, when members of other commu- HOSPITAL WEEK to teach a weekly Sunday School class at nities subordinate themselves ‘willingly’ to South Baptist. She also leads a weekly Bible ‘Hindu superiority.’ study at her apartment complex. LINKED GROUPS HON. PATSY T. MINK Described by those who know and love her The VHP has tended to tone down the rhet- OF HAWAII as a true Woman of God, Mrs. Sugden is a oric of Hindu supremacy and even make an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES role model for staying active in our golden occasional distinction between fellow (Mus- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 years. She swims regularly in a local pool and lim) citizens of the present and (Muslim) even evangelizes those she meets in the hot ‘marauders’ of the past. Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise tub. She has also been seen each summer in But the ambition of establishing a resur- today in support of National Hospital Week, a recent years zipping around on a jet ski gent Hinduism by inculcating what some his- yearly event that focuses public attention on watercraft on Lake Michigan. torians call a carefully constructed common the numerous contributions hospitals make to Long before her jet ski days, Lucile Sugden ‘Hindu spirit’ is very much central to the our communities. VHP. became a dedicated Tiger baseball fan. Twice National Hospital Week began in 1921 when THE TEMPLE PROJECT ENJOYS A LOT OF honored at Tiger games in Detroit, she is a magazine editor suggested that more infor- SUPPORT fiercely loyal and devoted to her Tigers. mation about hospitals might alleviate public This is also something it shares with the Today, we extend our admiration and re- fears about ‘‘shrouded’’ medical institutions Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which cur- spect to Lucile Sugden of Lansing, Michigan. rently leads the Indian Government at the that used ‘‘unusual’’ equipment and proce- Her life truly reflects the direction of II Timothy centre. dures. 2:15 which tells us: ‘‘Study to show thyself ap- This year’s National Hospital Week theme, Earlier known as the Bharatiya Jana proved unto God, a workman that needeth not Sangh (BJS), the BJP was established in 1951 ‘‘Where Miracles Happen Every Day,’’ recog- to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of as a political wing of the RSS to counter ris- nizes health care workers, volunteers, and truth.’’ ing public revulsion after the revered inde- other health professionals dedicated to making pendence figure Mahatma Gandhi was assas- hospitals open to our communities 24 hours a f sinated by a former RSS member. Some commentators say the party came day, 365 days a year. INTRODUCTION OF THE close to obliteration in the 1960s with the In my state of Hawaii, the health care work- CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION BILL Congress led by the charismatic and secular force was one of the few sectors of the econ- Jawaharlal Nehru, leaving little room for omy that grew in the 1990’s. Due to the dra- HON. DAVID WU hardline communal politics. matic growth in this area, one out of every 15 OF OREGON But a political emergency announced by employed Hawaii residents works in the health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nehru’s daughter, Indira Gandhi, in 1975 en- care industry. The State of Hawaii has 2.5 abled the BJS leaders, Atal Behari Vajpayee physicians per 1,000 residents (compared to Tuesday, May 14, 2002 and LK Advani among them, to gain near stardom after serving brief prison sentences. 2.1 nationally). Unfortunately, the number of Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, September 11 Many women have joined the hardliners’ nurses declined during the nineties, and they showed us the horrors of this world. But it also campaign. now shoulder an even larger burden as they showed us the good in human nature. Ameri- But it didn’t really emerge as a political work to help everyone who must visit our hos- cans have been incredibly generous with their presence until the early 1980s. pitals. time and money in response to the terrorist at- A series of events in that decade including As a result of the hard work by these peo- tacks. Numerous charitable organizations were the mass conversion of lower-cast Hindus to ple, my state has achieved a health status that started within hours of the attacks to help the Islam pushed the BJP’s close affiliate, the families whose lives were suddenly torn apart. VHP, to the forefront. is the envy of many other states. The State of Historians say the VHP-led Hindu right Hawaii has longer life expectancies, lower People took time off from work to assist with considered the mass conversion of ‘‘dalits’’ rates of cancer, and lower hepatitis rates. feeding the emergency rescue crew digging or lower-caste Hindus to Islam to be an un- The same dedication to improving the health through the rubble. And over $1 billion dollars forgivable insult. of our nation can be found at the nearly 6,000 has been raised to assist in these efforts.

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.036 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 E798 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2002 Yet, since September 11, other important HONORING HENRY A. ROSENBERG It should also be noted that Mr. Rosenberg charitable efforts have been suffering from a is a man of athletic talent as well and was in- lack of donations. The Starlight Children’s HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN ducted into the Hobart College Athletic Hall of Foundation, for instance, estimates that fund- OF MARYLAND Fame where he had been a standout lacrosse raising was down roughly $500,000 for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES player for the then, Division III powerhouse in year, which represents a large portion of its Tuesday, May 14, 2002 men’s lacrosse. As a result of this lifelong in- annual budget. Numerous other charitable or- terest, Mr. Rosenberg continues his support of Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the sport by serving as Director of the La- ganizations have seen similar reductions in honor Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr., industrialist, crosse Foundation, Inc. contributions. This decrease in contributions philanthropist, civic leader, proud American On May 22nd, 2002 Mr. Rosenberg is being has led to reduced services and even the fail- and friend. honored by The Patriots of Ft. McHenry for his Henry Rosenberg, Jr. is a Baltimore native. ure of some organizations. outstanding contributions to the preservation While college studies, business and travel Moreover, charities are having to rely more and interpretation of Fort McHenry National have taken him out of town, he has always re- Monument and Historic Shrine and will receive on individual donations as businesses curtail turned to his roots—those of his family and his their 2nd Annual Francis Scott Key Award. He their donations. American Airlines, for in- business. As Chairman of the Board of Crown serves as Chairman of the National Flag Day stance, its business severely affected by the Central Petroleum Corporation and Rosemore, September attacks, announced that it would Inc., Mr. Rosenberg has guided his family Foundation and has been a long time sup- not be making any charitable contributions this business. Begun by his grandfather who sold porter of the Patriots of Fort McHenry and is year. oil from the back of a horse and cart in the an Honorary Colonel in the Fort McHenry Guard. For more than 20 years, Mr. Rosen- It is imperative that Congress do something streets of Baltimore, Crown Central today is a regional powerhouse operating two refineries berg has been committed to making the birth- to address this growing problem. and 329 gas stations. place of the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’ a place Last fall, we debated proposals to stimulate But it is not just corporate and financial suc- of inspiration for all Americans. our economy. While I agreed that legislation cess that drives Mr. Rosenberg. He comes I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting was needed to stimulate the economy, I was from a family that believed civic involvement Mr. Henry Rosenberg, Jr. on a life well spent adamant that any proposal balance business and philanthropy was important as the petro- in service to his country and his city of Balti- more. interests with those of individual taxpayers. leum business. So, with each debate, I went before the Rules His business success led others to rely on f Mr. Rosenberg for leadership. Mr. Rosenberg Committee proposing an amendment that PERSONAL EXPLANATION has served on the boards and/or held officer would allow taxpayers who do not itemize their positions on the Greater Baltimore Committee, deductions to deduct their charitable contribu- Signet Banking Corporation, The Pride of Bal- HON. GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR. tions. Not only would this encourage charitable timore, Inc., the National Aquarium in Balti- OF WASHINGTON giving, but the tax benefit would help individ- more, Loyola College, Johns Hopkins Health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uals and ultimately could help stimulate the System, McDonogh School, Hobart College, Tuesday, May 14, 2002 economy. Unfortunately, my amendment was the National Petroleum Council and the Refin- ruled out of order each time. ers Association, Villa Julie College, University Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, On May 9, of Maryland Baltimore County, National Asso- 2002, I missed Roll Call votes 138 through Today, I am introducing legislation that 158 to attend my daughter’s college gradua- would allow for such a deduction. Although I ciation of Manufacturers, Towson State Uni- versity, Maryland Business Roundtable for tion ceremony. I request that the record reflect was not able to get this included in the eco- Education, Signal 13 Foundation, Inc., Balti- that had I been present, I would have voted nomic stimulus bill that passed Congress, I more Area Convention and Visitors Associa- aye on Roll Call votes 142, 154, 155, 156, and feel strongly that we should turn this proposal tion, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, United 158, and that I would have voted no on Roll into law. We should encourage charitable giv- Way of Central Maryland, Inc., YMCA of Call votes 138—141, 143—154, and 157. ing. Greater Baltimore, Boy Scouts of America, f and the University of Baltimore. My legislation is very similar to the proposal AMENDING PL 96–565, AN ACT TO Mr. Rosenberg’s personal and foundation that was enacted in H.R. 7 earlier this year. ESTABLISH THE KALAUPAPA NA- However, unlike the proposal in H.R. 7, my contributions have touched almost every non- profit organization in Baltimore with primary TIONAL HISTORICAL PARK TO amendment does not put an arbitrarily low cap ALLOW FOR LAND EXCHANGES on the dollar amount that can be deducted. In- emphasis on art and culture, education and adult self-sufficiency, health, disease and dis- OUTSIDE THE STATE OF HAWAII stead, it would follow current law for taxpayers ability, youth development and community who itemize their deductions. Specifically, this building. In addition to the Baltimore Sym- HON. PATSY T. MINK means that standard deduction taxpayers can phony Orchestra, Center Stage, Peabody OF HAWAII deduct charitable contributions up to 50% of Conservatory, Baltimore Chamber Music Soci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their adjusted gross income. ety, Johns Hopkins University and Hospital, Tuesday, May 14, 2002 On April 15, more than 30 million taxpayers Sinai Hospital, The Associated Jewish Char- who itemized deductions on their tax returns ities, the Maryland Science Center, the Balti- Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a bill which will amend Pub- were able to claim tax deductions for any con- more Zoo, and the Boy Scouts of America. lic Law 96–565, the law that established the tributions made to their favorite charities. The Most recently, Mr. Rosenberg and his wife Kalaupapa National Historical Park, to remove effect of the deduction was to lower the tax- Dorothy and their family foundation contributed to the Kennedy Krieger Institute to provide the the restrictions regarding the exchange of payer’s cost of giving one dollar by amounts lead gift to establish a unique behavioral test- lands between the National Park Service and ranging from 15 cents to almost 40 cents. ing laboratory that will be key in the develop- the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands This same benefit should go to the millions ment of new treatment and therapeutic pro- (DHHL). PL 96–565 currently does not allow of taxpayers who also generously contribute to grams. for land trades outside of the State of Hawaii charities but are not eligible for a charitable Mr. Rosenberg has been honored for his between the two departments. deduction because they claimed the standard philanthropy and board leadership by being Amending PL 96–565 will greatly increase deduction instead of itemizing deductions on named Philanthropist of the Year by the Na- the National Park Service’s ability to locate their tax returns. tional Society of Fund Raising Executives, re- and acquire lands to exchange for Hawaiian ceiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Home Lands located within the boundaries of I am proud that President Bush endorsed the Arthritis Foundation, the Corporate Cham- Kalaupapa National Historical Park on the is- my proposal on April 11. I urge all of my col- pion Award by the National Multiple Sclerosis land of Molokai. Certain lands within the leagues to support this very important bill as Society, the Silver Buffalo Award by the Na- Kalaupapa Park are currently leased by the well. We have the opportunity to enact legisla- tional Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of National Park Service. The best way for the tion that will not only encourage charitable giv- America, and most recently, being inducted lands within Kalaupapa to be permanently pro- ing but will help stimulate our economy as into the Maryland Chamber of Commerce tected from development is to have the federal well. Business Hall of Fame. government acquire the lands.

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.040 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E799 As a result of the current law, the National well as English as a Second Language class- ERIE OTTERS WIN THE ONTARIO Park Service is severely limited in acquiring es and citizenship classes. HOCKEY LEAGUE TITLE lands to trade with the DHHL and has not Mr. Speaker, Glendale residents continue to been able to acquire land within Kaplaupapa. enjoy the benefits of being part of a vibrant. HON. PHIL ENGLISH The DHHL has recently advised that it is not cosmopolitan community and I am pleased to OF PENNSYLVANIA limited to accepting surplus federal property have the opportunity to salute Glendale on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES only within the State of Hawaii. As a result, occasion of its 50th Anniversary. Tuesday, May 14, 2002 the Congress should immediately move to amend PL 96–565, and allow the federal gov- f Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize the Erie Otters ernment to finally acquire precious lands with- INTRODUCTION OF THE NURSING in Kalaupapa National Historical Park. I urge hockey team for their recent triumph over the HOME STAFFING IMPROVEMENT Barrie Colts in the Ontario Hockey League my colleagues to support the passage of this ACT OF 2002 bill. Championship Series. On Friday, May 10, Erie center Sean f HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Courtney snapped the series-clinching shot off IN HONOR OF THE CITY OF OF CALIFORNIA a Colts defenseman to give the Otters a 2–1 GLENDALE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES win 14 minutes into the overtime period. The Otters, coached by Dave McQueen, pulled off HON. DIANA DeGETTE Tuesday, May 14, 2002 their first OHL championship by ‘‘crushing the Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Colts’’ 4 games to 1. Erie’s own league-ending OF COLORADO introduce the Nursing Home Staffing Improve- playoff scorer, center Corey Pecker, opened IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment Act of 2002. the scoring with his 25th goal of the playoffs Tuesday, May 14, 2002 In March of this year, HHS provided Con- early in the first period. The Colts, struggling Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in gress with the results of a decade-long study to stay alive in the championship series, tied honor of the City of Glendale’s 50th Anniver- on staffing in our nation’s nursing homes. HHS the game late in the first. The game remained sary. I am indeed gratified to have the privi- researchers concluded that 90% of nursing tied until Courtney’s clutch game winner in lege of representing this outstanding commu- homes have staffing levels that are too low to OT. Otters’ captain Brad Boyes was later nity in the United States Congress. The City of provide adequate care. The researchers also named the OHL playoffs’ Wayne Gretzky 99 Glendale was incorporated on May 22, 1952 identified specific minimum staffing levels that Most Valuable Player. and will celebrate its 50th anniversary on May would substantially improve the quality of care The Otters arrived in my hometown of Erie 18, 2002. received by nursing home residents. in 1996, and have since featured some of the The City of Glendale has grown from a rest The Bush Administration has chosen not to most dynamic young hockey players in the stop and watering hole on the major stage- implement these much needed minimum staff- world. The Ontario Hockey League has pro- coach route along the Cherry Creek Trail in ing levels, even going so far as to limit public duced world superstars like Mario Lemieux, the 1800s, and has become a city with a rich distribution of the study. In order to ensure Joe Sakic, Ron Francis, Scott Stevens and tradition of hospitality, vitality and amenities for that this important research is not ignored, the Patrick Roy. Friday’s win marks the first time residents and visitors alike; and Nursing Home Staffing Improvement Act of that the Otters have won the highly-regarded It has become a true ‘‘urban village,’’ with 2002 would establish the minimum nurse staff- OHL championship and gives the young Ot- an ethnically diverse population of 4,527 resi- ing levels identified by HHS researchers. ters an opportunity to battle for the Canadian dents whose heritage’s are celebrated as part The bill requires that nursing-homes comply Hockey League’s Memorial Cup. The Memo- of Glendale’s annual National Night Out fes- with HHS-identified staffing levels for reg- rial Cup is an 84-year-old ‘‘final four’’ tour- tivities; and istered nurses, licensed nurses, and certified nament that crowns the year’s best Junior Glendale has also become a prominent nurse aides. These staffing levels would re- hockey team in North America. The Otters, business center, with approximately 12,000 quire that all nursing home residents receive combining a steely work ethic and spectacular people employed by the more than 300 busi- between 4.1 and 4.85 hours of nursing care skill, should be a dominant force at the Memo- nesses occupying nearly 2.2 million square each day. The bill increases resources to rial Cup tournament. The tournament begins feet of office space in this conveniently located nursing homes to comply with these staffing May 18th in Guelph, Ontario. I would like to community. levels by reinstating the Boren Amendment conclude by congratulating Erie’s hockey he- The City of Glendale’s 41-member Police and increasing the federal Medicaid match to roes and by wishing them the best of luck in Department and 29-member Fire Department states for payment of health care services by their quest for the Memorial Cup trophy. safeguard the health and safety of residents, 1.5%. f There is an urgent need for this bill right visitors and those employed in the City. Its HONORING THE MILPITAS ROTARY now, as demonstrated by the findings of the Public Works Department is responsible for CLUB FOR 50 YEARS OF EXEM- HHS study and investigative reports issued by maintaining 35 acres of parks and open PLARY SERVICE TO THE COMMU- the minority staff of the Government Reform space, 6.9 miles of City streets, as well as 25 NITY miles of sidewalk, 1.3 miles of trail, and two Committee. At the request of House members, bridges spanning Cherry Creek, and operating the Government Reform Committee minority the City’s water treatment facility. staff has written over 25 reports on nursing HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Glendale also offers a variety of recreational home conditions around the country. These OF CALIFORNIA activities in two community recreation centers reports have found that large numbers of nurs- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and in conjunction with the Cherry Creek ing homes are being cited for violations of fed- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 School Districts, sponsors a Head Start pro- eral standards relating to pressure sores, pre- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gram and kindergarten enrichment program at ventable accidents, improper medical care, recognize The Milpitas Rotary Club on its 50th Glendale’s Agnes Riddle Education Center. malnutrition, dehydration, and abuse. These anniversary. For 50 years now, members of The Education Center also houses a Com- reports also have found a clear relationship the Milpitas Rotary Club have committed puter Lab where residents of all ages learn the between more staffing and better care. themselves to serving the community, the latest computer software in free classes taught The Bush Administration claims that more country, and the world. in both English and Russian. The City of Glen- research is necessary before we can establish The Rotary Club is a major force in the dale, in conjunction with the Cherry Creek minimum staffing standards. We have already community and significantly improves the lives School District, also offers a free after-school had a decade of research from some of the of children and families in Milpitas by spon- tutoring/homework help program at the Glen- foremost experts in the field. Now is the time soring Interact Clubs at Milpitas and Calaveras dale Community Center during the school for action. Hills High Schools, granting both academic year. We in Congress have a responsibility to do and technical scholarships, holding community The Glendale Public Library is well known to all we can to protect our nation’s seniors. events, and sending high school students to a the Russian community throughout the metro They helped our generation when we needed week-long summer youth leadership training area, for its comprehensive collection of their help. And now it’s our turn—and our obli- camp. English and Russian books, newspapers, gation—to provide them with the highest qual- The Milpitas Rotary Club’s tradition of serv- magazines, videos and other materials, as ity of care. ice began with its chartering on June 24,

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.043 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 E800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2002 1952, at a dinner in St. John’s Church Hall. the government of Kazakhstan is building a As he closed his speech, President Charter officers included President Joseph database of individuals who have special skills Nazarbayev foresaw closer ties with the Gagliardo, Vice President Irving Crabb, Sec- needed for the rebuilding of Afghanistan and United States and even greater emphasis on retary William Barleson, Treasurer Thomas have volunteered to help. You might call it a the development of democratic ideals and the Cardoza, Sergeant-at-Arms Ray Madruga, and ‘‘Central Asian Peace Corps.’’ Ironically, many civil society. Charter Board Members Sal Cracolice, Ben of these volunteers have personal experience We must support Kazakhstan for many rea- Rodgers, and Clarence Smith. in Afghanistan where they served as unwilling sons. Heading the list are our shared ideals of For years, the club held its meetings on draftees in the Soviet Army. democracy, a better life for all peoples and the Mondays at noon at the Cozy Kitchen on Main These activities, at both the government and uprooting of terrorism. Street in Milpitas. In the 1980’s, the Big Yellow the individual volunteer level speak volumes Mr. Speaker, Kazakhstan is the hope for po- House and Calamity Jane’s were the meeting about the similarities between Americans and litical stability and prosperity in Central Asia. sites, until the Holiday Inn Hotel, now the Kazakhs. Both respond quickly to a neighbor’s f Crowne Plaza Hotel, became the club’s home. need. An active member of Rotary District 5170, The pluralistic society being sought for Af- RECOGNITION OF FRIEDREICH’S which consists of 55 clubs in Alameda, Santa ghanistan is one that Americans will feel com- ATAXIA AWARENESS DAY Clara, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, fortable with. The people of Kazakhstan al- the Milpitas Rotary Club’s former president, ready enjoy a free and open society where re- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Denny Weisgerber, served as District governor ligion and the will to succeed are prerogatives OF NEW JERSEY in 1999-2000. of the individual. In Kazakhstan, debate is en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES livened by the presence of 17 political parties, I am proud to recognize the Milpitas Rotary Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Club on its 50th anniversary. I am confident 1,600 newspapers and broadcast entities and this club will continue to improve our commu- more than 130 ethnic groups. All have their Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in nity, as well as the country and the world, for own points of view and are not timid about support of Friedreich’s Ataxia Awareness Day, years to come. voicing them. Kazakhstan is a Muslim-majority which is recognized each year on the third country, but, while synagogues are being at- Saturday in May. f tacked in Western Europe, they are being built Friedreich’s ataxia is a life-shortening neuro- KAZAKHSTAN IS THE STRONGEST in Kazakhstan. New houses of worship are logical disorder that is usually diagnosed in U.S. ALLY IN CENTRAL ASIA also being built in Kazakhstan. childhood. It causes muscle weakness and Kazakhstan itself is a country of enormous loss of coordination in the arms and legs; im- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS economic potential and good relations be- pairment of vision, hearing and speech; scoli- tween Washington and Astana are ever more OF NEW YORK osis, diabetes; and a life-threatening heart important. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES condition. Most patients need a wheelchair With predicted oil reserves of 100 billion full-time by their twenties. Life expectancy is Tuesday, May 14, 2002 barrels or more, Kazakhstan will play a key reduced to early adulthood. There is currently Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Kazakhstan, the role in easing America’s dependence on cur- no effective treatment or cure for Friedreich’s largest country in Central Asia, is a relatively rent energy sources. The availability of ataxia. new friend of the United States, but they have Kazakh oil will help stabilize world markets Although there is no treatment or cure avail- become staunch allies with strong economic and keep domestic prices in check. able, Friedreich’s ataxia patients and families and political ties to America. They work side Thousands of Americans go to work every have more and more reason for real hope. An by side with us in the war against the terror- day in Kazakhstan. Most work in the energy extraordinary explosion of research findings ists, and their commitment to democracy is sector, but Americans have also become a has followed the identification of the common site in the towns and villages of the part of the fiber of their society. Friedreich’s ataxia gene in 1996. Since that Kazakhstan has been helpful in many ways country. We work well with the people of discovery, research scientists have learned a Kazakhstan, and many friendships have been during the recent fighting in Afghanistan, and great deal about the disorder. We now know established. A shared value system is a good today is looking at this neighbor’s future. what defects in the gene cause the disease, basis for friendships. When the guns fall silent in Afghanistan, the what protein the gene is supposed to produce, I welcome the recent decision of the U.S. rebuilding of that nation must already be well what that protein is supposed to accomplish, Department of Commerce to grant Kazakhstan underway. The Afghans have lost many years the market-economy-country status, a well-de- and why a shortage of the protein results in of what should have been a civil society. The served recognition of the their achievements in the cell death that leads to the disease symp- twin curses of war and famine have spread reforming their economy and moving away toms. Investigators are increasingly optimistic throughout their land. Now it is time for their from the Communist past. The next step in that they are drawing closer to understanding neighbors and friends to help rebuild Afghani- this direction should be the repeal of the out- more fully the causes of Friedreich’s ataxia stan and bring the country fully into the com- dated Jackson-Vanik amendment in relation to and to developing effective treatments. munity of nations. A politically stable Afghani- Kazakhstan and I call on my colleagues to At the National Institutes of Health and stan will not harbor terrorists and will emerge support the appropriate resolution. around the world, clinical trials for Friedreich’s as a partner in the increasingly critical Central President Nazarbayev, in his recent State of ataxia are being conducted on drugs that hold Asian region. the Nation Address, spoke of the need to con- real promise. Intensifying cooperation among Kazakhstan recently played host to the U.S. tinue ‘‘pragmatic policies’’ in all areas. The organizations supporting the research and the Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, who question of revitalizing the farms of multidisciplinary efforts of thousands of sci- met with the Kazakh President, Nursultan Kazakhstan has been a subject of much de- entists and health care professionals provide Nazarbayev. During the joint press conference bate and was a major topic for the President. powerful evidence of the growing hope and Secretary Rumsfeld noted, ‘‘We are partners The debate over farm policies would probably determination to conquer Friedreich’s ataxia. in the global war on terrorism, and we dis- sound familiar to many Americans. In the for- There is a growing conviction that treatments cussed the situation in Afghanistan as well as eign affairs area the President noted, can and will be developed for this disease and our common interest in an independent, eco- ‘‘Kazakhstan has managed (over the first dec- that the resulting insights will be broadly appli- nomically healthy, and secure Afghanistan.’’ ade of independence) to build good stable re- cable across a wide range of neurological dis- Kazakhstan, with its developing society and lationships with all the nations without harming orders. emphasis on democracy, is an ideal source of its own strategic interests.’’ On the third Saturday of May, events will be the help the Afghans so badly need. Kazakhstan’s firm commitment to the ideal held across our country to increase public Kazakhstan can be a model for an emerging of democracy was also a major topic in Presi- awareness of Friedreich’s ataxia and to raise society and stable economy in Afghanistan. dent Nazarbayev’s speech. He said, ‘‘democ- funds to support the research that promises Kazakhstan has already been providing hu- racy is our deliberate choice for development treatments for this disease. I applaud the manitarian assistance to the Afghan people. and we all must work to strengthen this proc- Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) Three thousand tons of grain have already ess. We will move step by step, preserving for its contributions to these efforts and ask made the journey from Astana to Kabul. The values of our culture founded in mutual assist- my colleagues to join me in recognizing May U.N. World Food Program has also signed ance, tolerance, cooperation, and mutual re- 18, 2002, as Friedreich’s Ataxia Awareness contracts for 100,000 tons of grain at prices spect between the peoples of different ethnic Day to show our concern for all those families well below world market prices. Beyond this, background.’’ affected by this disorder and to express our

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.047 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E801 support and encouragement for their efforts to emergency communications and public safety the 2001–2002 school year. These individuals, achieve treatments and a cure. resource, and I urge my colleagues to join Joyce Abbott, Laura Marzotto, Danny Chap- f with me in supporting this legislation. man, Carole Selund, Patricia Premetz, Ben f Geesa and Kay Harness will be presented INTRODUCING THE ‘‘AMATEUR with the Crystal Apple Award at a reception RADIO EMERGENCY COMMUNICA- HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF sponsored by the Indiana State Teachers As- TIONS CONSISTENCY ACT’’ PRINCIPAL PATRICIA GEISTER sociation. This event will take place at the An- FROM MOREAU CATHOLIC HIGH dorra Restaurant and Banquets in HON. STEVE ISRAEL SCHOOL Schererville, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 15, OF NEW YORK 2002. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Joyce Abbott, from the Crown Point Com- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 OF CALIFORNIA munity School Corporation, has taught music IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for 17 years at Solon Robinson Elementary Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- School. The love and passion that Joyce has Tuesday, May 14, 2002 troduce the ‘‘Amateur Radio Emergency Com- for music, both personally and professionally, munications Consistency Act,’’ a bill that seeks Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to is demonstrated through the creativity and en- to ensure the continued viability of a volunteer honor Patricia Geister on the day of her retire- thusiasm that she projects, in order to inspire public safety resource which has been instru- ment as Principal of the Moreau Catholic High not only the students, but also the teachers at mental in providing our nation emergency School in Hayward, California. Solon Robinson Elementary School. communications services during times of dis- For 16 years, Patricia Geister has served Laura Marzotto has only been with the Han- aster and crisis. I am pleased that the gen- the Moreau Catholic High School as principal. over Community School Corporation for three tleman from Oregon, Representative WALDEN, Her dedication to excellence in education is years, but she is a great addition to Hanover and the gentleman from Texas, Representa- evident in the visionary improvements that Central High School. When Laura first came to tive SESSIONS are co-sponsors of this bipar- have resulted from her years as school prin- Hanover Central as a teacher in the Business tisan legislation. Radio amateurs, more com- cipal. Department, a marketing program was non- monly known as ‘‘ham’’ operators, provide By improving student programs, updating fa- existent. Yet as a result of her tireless efforts, emergency communications when regular cilities, making institutional changes, and en- a marketing track has been initiated, a pro- channels are disrupted or disabled. These fed- hancing the faculty, Patricia Geister assured gram through which students can take a vari- erally licensed volunteers operate at their own every student at Moreau a top-quality edu- ety of marketing courses. Additionally, stu- expense in aiding government and private re- cation. dents are able to receive college credit lief agencies. State and local governments, as During her tenure, the Ivaldi Student Center through Ivy Tech State College after success- well as disaster relief agencies, could not pos- was completed; the availability of technology fully completing required proficiencies. sibly afford to replace the services that radio and other educational resources to students, A dedicated science teacher in the School amateurs dependably provide for free. For the faculty and staff was increased; and a safe Town of Highland for more than 30 years, hundreds of thousands of amateur radio li- campus environment was maintained. The Danny Chapman is a role model, an inspira- censees, there is a growing challenge to their number of Advanced Placement courses of- tion to his students, and an outstanding pro- ability to provide these public services. fered at the school increased from 4 to 14, the fessional. Dan is a wonderful caring teacher Developed communities, such as retirement college preparatory curriculum was revamped who frequently offers a wide variety of activi- communities and planned unit subdivisions, and class size was reduced. A collegiate-style, ties and learning experiences to supplement are an increasingly popular housing option alternate day schedule was introduced, pro- the curriculum. The most notable, and perhaps throughout the country that provide a wide viding students with an early introduction to most challenging experience, includes a three range of convenient housing choices. Unfortu- collegiate life, and a competitive edge when day/two night field trip to the Indiana Dunes nately, the governance of these communities applying to colleges. Environmental Learning Center in Porter, Indi- has led to inconsistent and at times burden- Patricia Geister introduced a student sup- ana. Here, students were involved in science- some regulations on amateur radio operators, port system to the administration, which tasks based activities for three days. Since 1994, making it extremely difficult for these operators assistant principals and counselors with mak- Dan has served as co-sponsor for the Science to continue providing their valuable services. ing sure that every student need is fulfilled Olympiad Team at Highland High School. Ad- The legislation I am introducing today will sim- and nurtured. In 1987, she implemented the ditionally, he is the Science Teacher for the ply ensure consistent application of these reg- school’s mission statement, and over the Adult Education program for GED classes at ulations. years she has furthered the relationship be- Highland, a position he has held since 1996. The Amateur Radio Emergency Commu- tween Moreau Catholic and the Brothers of A professional educator for thirty-six years nications Consistency Act is based upon a Holy Cross, and strengthened the school’s re- in the Lake Central School Corporation, Car- 1985 ruling by the Federal Communications lationship with its Catholic elementary schools. ole Selund is a valuable asset. Carole has Commission, which stated that homeowners, During her tenure, the school received max- taught both Spanish and English to freshmen seeking to install some form of antenna on imum accreditation from the Western Associa- and sophomores at Lake Central High School. their own property, must work with state and tion of Schools and Colleges in 1988, 1994, Since Carole is conscientious about having local land use officials to determine the most and 2000. In 2000, Patricia Geister imple- her students meet the standards expected of appropriate size antenna. Good faith negotia- mented the school’s Expected Schoolwide them, she returned to college to earn a Mas- tions ensure that amateur radio operator’s Learning Results. ter’s degree in Reading and created the first technical needs are met, while preserving the I am honored to join the colleagues of Patri- curriculum in the Lake Central School Cor- aesthetics and interests of a neighborhood. cia Geister in commending her for her many poration to address individual reading prob- Under current law, the FCC does not apply years of dedicated service to the Moreau lems in the student population. In addition, this policy consistently. Its policy applies to Catholic High School. Her commitment to ex- Carole is very active in the School Corpora- States and localities, but fails to address situa- cellence in education is truly an inspiration to tion. She has co-chaired a number of commit- tions affecting private land use groups. My bill all. tees for the Performance Based Accreditation addresses this issue, and provides amateur f Committee and served on the North Central radio licensees with the ability to negotiate Accreditation Committee. reasonable accommodation provisions with CRYSTAL APPLE AWARD Twenty-three years ago, Patricia Premetz homeowners’ associations, just as they do was hired to teach honors Geometry at Mun- now with public land-use regulators. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY ster High School. She is described by her Amateur radio operators provide an invalu- OF INDIANA peers as an outstanding professional and able service to our nation, ensuring commu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedicated teacher. For the past three and one- nication services during emergencies. We half years, Patricia has been the Department must support the efforts of the 650,000 feder- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Chairperson and is now teaching honors ally licensed amateurs around the country in Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- PreCalculus. Her enthusiasm for the subject earnest. The Amateur Radio Emergency Com- tinct honor to commend seven dedicated matter, as well as her teaching style, has with- munications Consistency Act will help to pro- teachers from Northwest Indiana have been stood the test of time. Patricia makes learning tect the vital function of Amateur Radio as an voted outstanding educators by their peers for an enjoyable experience, for she blends her

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.050 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 E802 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2002 creative spirit and her willingness to experi- Rollcall 141 On Agreeing to the Amendment INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICARE ment with new ideas and techniques to better (Markey) Nay. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MAN- foment mathematics concepts in the minds of Rollcall 142 On Agreeing to the Amendment AGEMENT ACT her students. Patricia’s compassion for others (Weldon) Yea. is exhibited by her thoughtfulness towards Rollcall 143 On Motion that the Committee HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK both students and teachers. Rise Nay. OF CALIFORNIA Ben Geesa came to the Newton School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Corporation 27 years ago, after serving his Rollcall 144 On Motion that the Committee Tuesday, May 14, 2002 country in the United States Air Force. Since Rise Nay. technology plays a vital role in the world and Rollcall 145 On Agreeing to the Amendment Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- the economy, Ben was instrumental in starting (Tierney) Nay. troduce the Medicare Chronic Kidney Disease the first computer education classes at North Rollcall 146 On Motion that the Committee Management Act. My bill would expand Medi- Newton High School. Ben is known as the Rise Nay. care eligibility for uninsured patients with computer ‘‘guru’’ throughout the corporation, chronic kidney disease before their condition Rollcall 147 On Motion that the Committee as he helps to troubleshoot computer prob- advances to End-Stage status. The bill would Rise Nay. lems. His peers know him as a dedicated provide access to healthcare and most impor- teacher and he is a continuous source of en- Rollcall 148 On Motion that the Committee tantly disease management and End Stage thusiasm for his students as well as his co- Rise Nay. Renal Disease-prevention services (ESRD). It workers. Rollcall 149 On Motion that the Committee would improve the quality of life for those suf- Kay Harness is a fine example of the tenets Rise Nay. fering from kidney disease and could provide embodied by those who have dedicated their Rollcall 150 On Motion that the Committee real savings for the Medicare program by lives to educating America’s youth. Kay hails Rise Nay. helping chronic kidney disease patients avoid from the Tri-Creek School Corporation, where or delay the costly dialysis treatments and kid- Rollcall 151 On Motion that the Committee she has greeted her students and colleagues ney transplants associated with the end stage Rise Nay. with a genuine smile for over 33 years. She status of the disease. has been active in all aspects of the school Rollcall 152 On Motion that the Committee ESRD patients are the only group eligible environment and has given continued support Rise Nay. for Medicare enrollment due to their medical to the Parent Teacher Organization. Kay Rollcall 153 On Agreeing to the Amendment diagnosis. ESRD is characterized by a perma- strives to be approachable and communicates (Sanchez) Nay. nent loss of kidney function, which results in the need for weekly dialysis treatments to well with administrators, fellow teachers, stu- Rollcall 154 On Agreeing to the Amendment cleanse impurities from the blood. ESRD pa- dents, and parents. (Goode) Yea. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my distin- tients are subject to a 30-month waiting period Rollcall 155 On Agreeing to the Amendment guished colleagues to join me in commending following diagnosis before Medicare benefits (Paul) Yea. these outstanding educators on their receipt of begin, which leads to further deterioration of the 2001–2002 Crystal Apple Award. The Rollcall 156 On Agreeing to the Amendment health prior to being able to access care under years of hard work they have put forth in (Bereuter) Yea. Medicare. The decline in health that occurs shaping the minds and futures of Northwest Rollcall 157 On Motion to Recommit with In- during this waiting period reinforces the need Indiana’s young people is a true inspiration to structions Nay. for disease management interventions to pre- us all. Rollcall 158 On Passage Yea. serve maximum health and delay advance- f ment of the illness. It is known that early diag- nosis and treatment of kidney disease can f PERSONAL EXPLANATION prevent certain future complications including OLDER AMERICANS MONTH progression to end stage status and develop- HON. DOUG OSE ment of heart disease, a common outcome of OF CALIFORNIA kidney disease. By allowing this vulnerable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO population to access care during the 2 years OF NEW JERSEY prior to qualifying for Medicare due to an End Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Stage Renal Disease diagnosis, this bill wisely Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, due to a loss in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and appropriately addresses a critical unmet family, during the week of May 6 through May Tuesday, May 14, 2002 health need. 10 I was in California and unable to cast a Under the Medicare Chronic Kidney Disease vote on Rollcall votes 127 through 158. Had I Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Management Act, uninsured, pre-ESRD chron- been present I would have voted in the fol- speak on behalf of a resolution I introduced to ic kidney disease patients would be eligible for lowing manner: honor and recognize older Americans who full Medicare coverage and ESRD prevention Rollcall votes 127–133, Aye; Rollcall 134, continue to contribute valued work experience services. To be eligible, a physician would No; Rollcalls 135 & 136, Aye; Rollcalls 137– to their home communities. As you know, May need to certify a chronic kidney disease pa- 141, No; Rollcall 142, Aye; Rollcalls 143–152, is Older Americans Month, and as such it pro- tient as likely to need dialysis or a transplant No; Rollcalls 153–156, Aye; Rollcall 157, No; vides us with a perfect opportunity to reflect in the next two years under accepted clinical Rollcall 158, Aye. on the contributions of all of our nation’s older standards. Individuals eligible under the bill f Americans. I have been fortunate in my career would pay Medicare Part B premiums. Dis- to have a successful working relationship with ease management and ESRD-prevention serv- PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Experience Works organization, formerly ices provided by this legislation include coun- known as Green Thumb, which has a Staffing seling on treatment options, the viability of a HON. MARK R. KENNEDY Service office located in my Congressional kidney transplant, disease management, and OF MINNESOTA district. I have seen the great work they ac- nutrition. These new services would also be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complish in encouraging senior citizens to stay available to current Medicare enrollees who active and involved in their communities by become diagnosed with chronic kidney dis- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 continuing to work or simply by mentoring ease. Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I younger workers. Therefore, I have introduced Today, more than 300,000 people receive would like the RECORD to reflect how I would a resolution, H. Res. 407, to recognize these dialysis. By 2010, it is expected that 650,000 have voted on Thursday May 9, 2002 during contributions of effort and active involvement individuals will be receiving weekly dialysis consideration of H.R. 4546. on the part of our older Americans. It is a treatment. In 2001, Medicare spent $14.4 bil- Rollcall 138 Motion that the Committee Rise pleasure to honor America’s seniors this lion to care for ESRD patients, which aver- Nay. month for their continued interest and enthu- ages more than $20,000 per member, which Rollcall 139 Motion that the Committee Rise siasm in contributing to the American work- far exceeds the average 2001 Medicare ex- Nay. force. I urge my distinguished colleagues to penditure for non-ESRD beneficiaries, $6000. Rollcall 140 Motion that the Committee Rise support H. Res. 407 to honor our hard working The National Kidney Foundation, who has Nay. older Americans. endorsed this bill, estimates that 20 million

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.053 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E803 Americans have kidney disease. Many of While continuing to seek a better life for her its path. Making the wave even more terrifying these Americans do not know they suffer from family, Mary moved her family west to South- was the black pall of smoke and steam that this condition and therefore do not take advan- ern California. She spent time in Los Angeles hung over it—the ‘‘death mist’’ remembered by tage of beneficial prevention measures. In before moving and settling in the Inland Em- survivors. Almost 113 years ago to the date, February 2002, the National Kidney Founda- pire. Mary continued her commitment to civil more than 2,209 people lost their lives when tion called for earlier screening for kidney dis- rights while in the Inland Empire, by partici- the dam failed. In their memory, we must not ease in reaction to the near doubling of the ill- pating in the ‘‘Gates Must Go’’ and ‘‘Tyisha let this happen again. ness in the U.S. in the last decade. Their Miller Justice’’ campaigns. She then served as Unfortunately, even today many dams are screening campaign focuses on those at high President of the Fontana/Rialto NAACP, not maintained properly. Dams require ongo- risk for developing chronic kidney disease in- where she fought to reinstate the jobs of ing maintenance, monitoring, frequent safety cluding people with diabetes, high blood pres- countless people of color who had been arbi- inspections, and rehabilitation. More than 90 sure, a family history of the disease, older trarily laid off. Mary also spearheaded the es- percent of the nation’s approximately 100,000 Americans, African Americans, Asian and Pa- tablishment of a Police Review Board in Ri- dams are regulated by the states. Further, cific Islanders, American Indians, and His- alto, which helped reduce the number of civil- many dam owners, including most private dam panics. ian shootings by Police and led the way for owners who own over half of all dams, lack Expanded prevention services for chronic the first Black Police Chief of Rialto. the resources necessary to perform dam kidney disease patients are long overdue. The Mary had a clear political gift, and she later preventive measures in this bill will minimize served as President of the Inland Empire maintenance or to make significant repairs. the damaging impact of this chronic illness Democratic Club. She was not afraid of hard In the past two years more than 520 dam and allow Medicare to slow the growth of the work and contributed greatly in my office by incidents, including 61 dam failures, were re- ESRD population. I urge my colleagues to join volunteering during my years as a newly elect- ported to the National Performance of Dams me in supporting the Medicare Chronic Kidney ed California Assembly Member. Program. As a matter of fact, the number of Disease Management Act so we can make Mary is survived by her only son, Stephan high-hazard potential dams whose failure these vital improvements to the Medicare pro- Collins, four daughters, Karen Collins Lewis, would cause loss of human life is increasing, gram for those who suffer from chronic kidney Remelle Lumpkins, Terry Hunter and Carolyn due to development of downstream land. disease. Gullex, 15 grandchildren and 9 great grand Today there are 9,921 high-hazard potential f children. dams. Mary has left behind a wonderful legacy of PERSONAL EXPLANATION Even more alarming, states presently report social justice and community activism. She will approximately 2,100 ‘‘unsafe’’ dams, which be missed by family and friends alike. Mary have deficiencies that leave them highly sus- HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ touched us all with her kind deeds and leader- ceptible to failure. OF ILLLINOIS ship in our community. Barbara and I extend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our deepest condolences to her family and The combined effect of rapid downstream Tuesday, May 14, 2002 may God bestow his comfort upon them at development and aging or noncompliant struc- tures, coupled with a predicted increase in ex- Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- this time. treme events, demands fully funded and avoidably absent from this chamber on May 7, f staffed State dam safety programs as well as 2002, I want the record to show that had I DAM SAFETY AND SECURITY ACT substantial and proactive funding for dam re- been present in this chamber, I would have pairs. voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 127 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 128. I was also unavoidably ab- HON. BILL SHUSTER In an effort to ensure dam safety, Congress sent for a few minutes on May 9th and would OF PENNSYLVANIA passed the National Dam Safety Program in like the record to show that had I been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1996. Under this program, State dam safety present in this chamber, I would have voted Tuesday, May 14, 2002 agencies have received grants totaling $7 mil- ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote 139 and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lion to assist them with improving dam safety vote 140 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 152. introduce legislation that will prevent us from regulatory programs by procuring equipment, f repeating the past. Specifically, the National implementing new technology, and enabling Dam Safety and Security Act reauthorizes a more frequent inspections. The program also IN REMEMBRANCE OF MARY provided opportunities for continuing education ELIZABETH PARKER COLLINS program that has directly helped the states and protects the citizens of this great country. to dam safety engineers and funding for re- HON. JOE BACA Dams provide tremendous benefits including search to advance the technology of investiga- water supply for drinking, irrigation and indus- tions, construction and rehabilitation of dams. OF CALIFORNIA trial uses; flood control; hydroelectric power; I am pleased to report that this program was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recreation; and navigation. At the same time, successful and deserves to be continued. It is Tuesday, May 14, 2002 dams also represent one of the greatest risks important to note that this model program sent Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with re- to public safety, local and regional economies, the money directly to the States—where it was gret and deep sadness to announce the pass- and the environment. Historically, some of the used, to educate, inform and help protect the ing of Inland Empire community leader and largest disasters in the U.S. have resulted people. dear friend Mary Elizabeth Parker Collins who from dam failures. The 1928 St. Francis Dam My State of Pennsylvania has been at the died at the age of 73 on May 6th. I first got failure killed more than 500. During the 1970’s forefront of the nation’s dam safety efforts the Buffalo Creek, Teton and Toccoa Creek to know Mary when I was elected to the Cali- over the last two decades and our program dam failures collectively cost 175 lives and fornia Assembly. Mary volunteered in my San has been cited as a role model for other Bernardino office as I was beginning my polit- more than $1 billion in losses. States in developing new and expanded pro- ical career. Her enthusiasm and wisdom were One dam failure hits a little closer to home grams. Of the three thousand two hundred an inspiration to me and all who knew her. for me. On May 31, 1889, the 72-foot high dams in Pennsylvania, nine hundred and fifty Mary was a great advocate of equality and South Fork Dam above Johnstown, Pennsyl- are now classified as high-hazard potential humanitarianism her entire adult life. Her ex- vania, burst. Twenty million tons of water took structures, meaning their failure could cause perience as a single mother of five children in its natural course, dropping 450 feet in 14 loss of life or substantial damage to prop- the 60’s instructed Mary on the inequalities in miles, at times 70 to 75 feet high and reaching society and was the catalyst for her commit- speeds of 40 miles per hour. In 40 minutes, erties. This determination helps our State dam ment to social change. She became active in three miles of water drained into the valley officials identify which dams deserve regular the Urban League of Indianapolis, where she below. inspection and those that require more infre- dedicated herself to motivating the At 4:07 on the chilly, wet afternoon the in- quent inspection. In conversations with the disenfranchised. Mary was involved in a wide habitants heard a low rumble that grew to a Pennsylvania State dam officials, they con- variety of crucial movements such as tenant roar like thunder. Most never saw anything firmed that they couldn’t have done it without strikes, community based programs for at risk until the 36-foot wall of water, already boiling the National Dam Safety Program. teens, and voter registration and participation with huge chunks of debris, rolled over them My bill reauthorizes this successful National programs. at 40 miles per hour, consuming everything in Dam Safety and Security Act by updating and

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.057 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 E804 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2002 fine-tuning the underlying language and pro- AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY thread strong for the next 200 years and well- viding a modest boost to the funding for re- UNIT 146 IS MAKING A DIF- beyond. FERENCE IN TENNESSEE search and development. Importantly, my leg- f islation will provide States the technical assist- ance necessary to maintain security for the HON. VAN HILLEARY NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK nation’s dams. OF TENNESSEE Specifically, the program will: HON. DANNY K. DAVIS Ensure new and existing dams are safe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through the development of technologically Tuesday, May 14, 2002 OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and economically feasible programs and pro- Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Speaker, my home state cedures for national dam safety hazard reduc- of Tennessee’s nickname ‘‘The Volunteer Tuesday, May 14, 2002 tion; State’’ dates all the way back to the War of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Encourage acceptable engineering policies 1812 when thousands of Tennesseans en- support of the ‘‘National Hospital Week’’ and procedures to be used for dam site inves- listed in response to Governor Willie Blount’s (NHW). This year, the theme is ‘‘Where Mir- tigations, design, construction, operation and call for volunteers. The volunteer spirit that acles Happen Every Day’’. That theme por- maintenance, and emergency preparedness; Encourage the establishment and imple- moved so many Tennesseans to service then trays the uniqueness and necessity of the field mentation of effective dam safety programs in remains alive and well in our beautiful state al- of healthcare. This period of time will recog- each State based on State standards; most 200 years later. nize and honor health care professionals, vol- Develop and encourage public awareness Today, the volunteer spirit is manifested by unteers, and other health professionals for projects to increase public acceptance and the thousands of Tennesseans in the armed their continued dedication to healing our com- support of State dam safety programs; services and by the countless civilian volun- munities. The celebration of National Hospital Develop technical assistance materials for teers from Memphis to Bristol and Chat- Week began in 1921. A magazine editor de- Federal and non-Federal dam safety pro- tanooga to Clarksville. veloped an idea to place more information grams; One such group of Tennessee volunteers is about hospitals in communities to help erase Develop mechanisms with which to provide American Legion Auxiliary Unit 146 in Law- public fears and uncertainties about healthcare Federal technical assistance for darn safety to rence County. I am proud to commend them at that time. Since NHW’s origination, it has the non-Federal sector; and today for the fine work they do. developed into the nation’s largest health care Develop technical assistance and encour- From children to veterans, Unit 146 exempli- event. age appropriate security for the nation’s dams. fies the volunteer spirit, that call to help the This prestigious event is sponsored by the I want to point out that this program is truly community, to ease the pain of those less for- American Hospital Association (AHA). The a State-based program—because that is tunate and to lift us all by their example of car- AHA has been in existence since 1899. It where the money goes and is used. The ing and compassion. started as an association of Hospital super- money in this program is not swallowed up in For ‘‘Make a Difference Day’’ this year, Unit intendents with a mission to facilitate discus- some nameless and faceless bureaucracy 146 made yarn angels for every patient in sion among hospital administrators. Overtime, here in Washington, the money goes directly local nursing homes and assisted living cen- its members and mission has develop into a to the States. ters. membership which embodies all health care It is also important to note that this program Last Christmas, they made and filled stock- workers and a mission that stresses leader- does not provide funds for constructing or fix- ings, complete with an American flag, for vet- ship in public policy, representation and advo- ing dams due to the cost of such activities. erans at the VA hospitals in Nashville and cacy, and services. Today, the AHA focuses These funds are to identify and educate the Murfreesboro. on enhancement of health status, health pro- public and dam owners about dam safety and Together with their local American Legion motion, ongoing care and rehabilitation of pa- conduct necessary research to ensure dams post, they host bingo games for veterans in tients, education, research, and that all these are as safe as possible. VA hospitals. activities are conducted with an overriding For less than $10 million, this program au- Each year, Unit 146 remembers our vet- concern for the values and dignity of patients. thorizes: erans and the heroes who gave their life for As I stated earlier, I am an advocate of this Provides $6,000,000 per year 2003–2006 their country by participating in Memorial Day celebration. This week will help us to focus on National Dam Safety Program; universal health coverage by allowing health Provides $500,000 per year for National ceremonies and Veterans Day parades. care workers across our nation to share ideas Dam Inventory; In addition to supporting our veterans, the Provides $500,000 per year for Dam Safety unit looks to the future by supporting important and thoughts on the coverage issue and oth- Training; programs for children and youths. Throughout ers. In a time of state budget cuts and med- Provides $1,500,000 per year for research; the year they pass out flags, Halloween safety icaid cuts, this week will display the need for and brochures, pamphlets on how to say *’No’’ to appropriate funding of the health care system. Provides $600,000 per year for staff. drugs and suicide prevention books. In the past year in Illinois, hospitals grappled Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind every- Unit 146 provides their local sheriff, the Ten- with Medicaid funding cuts of $340 million. one how important dams are to this country. nessee Highway Patrol and their hospital’s Nursing homes in Illinois dealt with medicaid Dams provide hydroelectric power to almost emergency room with stuffed animals and funding cuts of $170 million. every State in the union, habitats for fish, coloring books to ease the pain for trauma- Additionally, this week will help us attack the birds, and other animals, recreational activities tized children. issue of health care access as grass roots dis- from bird watching to water sports, flood con- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 146 truly cussions take palce and solutions are devel- trol and are a source of water. Maybe be- represents the best of the volunteer spirit in oped from individuals at the fore front of cause of the positive impacts of dams more the Volunteer State. health care. and more people are building downstream I commend them for the fine work they do In the 7th Congressional District, there are from dams. This is not dangerous, as long as throughout the year. Their acts of goodness twenty-five community health centers, twenty- the dams are monitored and maintained. are a common thread in our state running all three hospitals, three veteran hospitals, and For these reasons, and in memory of the the way back to 1812 when Tennessee first four medical schools. These institutions help lives lost one hundred and thirteen years ago needed volunteers to come to the assistance sustain my district. I urge my colleagues and in Johnstown, I ask that the House favorably of her people. Their acts of kindness touch all constituents to join me in this celebration consider this legislation. and spawn other acts that will keep that which is vital to the health of our Nation.

VerDate 112000 04:57 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.061 pfrm12 PsN: E14PT1 Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Daily Digest Senate Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Chamber Action lowing nomination: Routine Proceedings, pages S4291–S4337 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. Measures Introduced: Four bills and four resolu- Pages S4336, S4337 tions were introduced, as follows: S. 2510–2513, S.J. Messages From the House: Page S4328 Res. 37, and S. Res. 267–269. Page S4330 Executive Communications: Pages S4328–30 Measures Reported: S. 1867, to establish the National Commission on Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4330–31 Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, with Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: amendments. (S. Rept. No. 107–150) Page S4330 Page S4331 Andean Trade Preference Expansion Act: Senate Additional Statements: Pages S4328–34 continued consideration of H.R. 3009, to extend the Amendments Submitted: Pages S4334–36 Andean Trade Preference Act, and to grant addi- tional trade benefits under that Act, taking action on Authority for Committees to Meet: Page S4336 the following amendments proposed thereto: Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. Pages S4297–S4326 (Total—110) Pages S4298–99, S4309 Adopted: Recess: Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and recessed at By a unanimous vote of 98 yeas (Vote No. 109), 5:42 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 15, Baucus Amendment No. 3405 (to Amendment No. 2002. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of the 3401), to clarify the principal negotiating objectives Acting Majority Leader in today’s Record on pages of the United States with respect to foreign invest- S4336–37). ment. Pages S4297–99 Dayton/Craig Amendment No. 3408 (to Amend- ment No. 3401), to limit the application of trade authorities procedures. (By 38 yeas to 61 nays (Vote Committee Meetings No. 110), Senate failed to table the amendment.) (Committees not listed did not meet) Pages S4299, S4309, S4320–22 Kennedy Amendment No. 3411 (to Amendment NATIONAL EXPORT STRATEGY No. 3401), to include the Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health as a principal negoti- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: ating objective of the United States. Committee concluded oversight hearings to examine Pages S4319, S4322–24 the Annual National Export Strategy Report of the Withdrawn: Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee, focusing Grassley Amendment No. 3409 (to Amendment on the ability to foster development in, and trade No. 3408), to make preserving the ability of the with, South- and South-East Asia and Africa, in United States to enforce rigorously its trade laws a order to promote international stability, after receiv- principal trade negotiating objective. ing testimony from Donald L. Evans, Secretary of Pages S4299–S4309 Commerce, Eduardo Aguirre, Vice Chairman and Pending: First Vice President, Export-Import Bank of the Baucus/Grassley Amendment No. 3401, in the na- United States, Hector V. Barreto, Administrator, ture of a substitute. Pages S4297–S4326 Small Business Administration, Thelma J. Askey, A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and viding for further consideration of the bill, at 10:30 Ross J. Connelly, Executive Vice President and Chief a.m., on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, where Senator Operating Officer, Overseas Private Investment Cor- Wellstone will be recognized to offer an amendment poration, all on behalf of the Trade Promotion Co- regarding labor impact. Page S4336 ordinating Committee. D480

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:31 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D14MY2.REC pfrm12 PsN: D14MY2 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D481 TRIBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS Pollutants and the Protocol on Persistent Organic Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation/Com- Pollutants to the Convention on Long-Range mittee on Indian Affairs: Committees concluded joint Transboundary Air Pollution, and S. 2507, to amend oversight hearings to examine telecommunications the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Federal issues in Indian country, focusing on telecom car- Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to im- riers, tribal governments, and the siting of commu- plement the Stockholm Convention on Persistent nications towers, after receiving testimony from K. Organic Pollutants, the Protocol on Persistent Or- Dane Snowden, Chief, Consumer and Governmental ganic Pollutants to the Convention on Long-Range Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- Transboundary Air Pollution, and the Rotterdam sion; Susan Masten, Yurok Tribe, Eureka, California; Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Proce- Marcia Warren Edelman, S. M. E. LLC, Arlington, dure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides Virginia, former Senior Policy Advisor for Native in International Trade, after receiving testimony American Affairs, Department of Commerce; Michael from Jeffry M. Burnam, Deputy Assistant Secretary Strand, Montana Independent Telecommunications of State for Environment, Bureau of Oceans and Systems, Helena; John Stanton, Western Wireless International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; Corporation, Bellevue, Washington; and William Stephen L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator, Office Day, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., Pine- of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, En- ville, Louisiana. vironmental Protection Agency; Warren Muir, Na- tional Academy of Sciences National Research Coun- PACIFIC SALMON MANAGEMENT AND cil, Brooks B. Yeager, World Wildlife Fund, and RECOVERY Karen L. Perry, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- all of Washington, D.C.; John Buccini, United Na- committee on Oceans, Atmosphere, and Fisheries tions Environment Programme Intergovernmental concluded hearings on S. 1825, to authorize the Sec- Negotiating Committee, Ontario, Canada; and Mi- retary of Commerce to provide financial assistance to chael Walls, American Chemistry Council, Arling- the States of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Cali- ton, Virginia. fornia, and Idaho and tribes in the region for salmon TOBACCO MARKETING ON WOMEN habitat restoration projects in coastal waters and up- Committee on Governmental Affairs: Subcommittee on land drainages, and related pacific salmon manage- Oversight of Government Management, Restruc- ment issues, after receiving testimony from Senators turing and the District of Columbia concluded hear- Crapo and Thompson; Donald R. Knowles, Director, ings to examine the impact of tobacco marketing on Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fish- women and girls, focusing on promotional targeting eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- techniques and women’s health, after receiving testi- ministration, Department of Commerce; Dirk Brazil, mony from Cristina Beato, Deputy Assistant Sec- California Department of Fish and Game, Sac- retary of Health and Human Services for Health; ramento; Geoffrey M. Huntington, Oregon Water- Elizabeth M. Whelan, American Council on Science shed Enhancement Board, Salem; Laura E. Johnson, and Health, and Diane E. Stover, Memorial Sloan- Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board/ Kettering Cancer Center, on behalf of the American Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation, College of Chest Physicians and the CHEST Founda- Olympia; James L. Caswell, Idaho Governor’s Office tion, both of New York, New York; Charles King of Species Conservation, Boise; Robert Thorstenson, III, Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts; United Fishermen of Alaska, Juneau; Glen Spain, Pa- Matthew L. Myers, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, cific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, Washington, D.C.; and Cassandra Coleman, Chicago, Eugene, Oregon; and Harold Blackwolf, Sr., Confed- Illinois. erated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Or- egon Fish and Wildlife Committee, Madras, on be- DNA EVIDENCE half of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Com- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime mission. and Drugs concluded hearings to examine seeking justice for sexual assault victims, focusing on Depart- PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS ment of Justice efforts to promote the use of DNA IMPLEMENTATION evidence to combat crime and impact of the Debbie Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- Smith Act on crime laboratories throughout the mittee concluded hearings on S. 2118, to amend the United States, after receiving testimony from Sarah Toxic Substances Control Act and the Federal Insec- V. Hart, Director, National Institute of Justice, and ticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to implement Dwight E. Adams, Assistant Director, Laboratory the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, both of

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:31 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D14MY2.REC pfrm12 PsN: D14MY2 D482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 14, 2002 the Department of Justice; Linda A. Fairstein, former Phoenix, Arizona, on behalf of the American Society Chief of the New York County District Attorney’s of Crime Laboratory Directors; J. Tom Morgan, Office Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit, New York, Stone Mountain Judicial District Attorney, De Kalb New York; Debra S. Holbrook, Nanticoke Memorial County, Georgia, on behalf of the National District Hospital, Seaford, Delaware; Susan Narveson, Phoe- Attorneys Association; and Debbie Smith, Williams- nix Police Department Laboratory Services Bureau, burg, Virginia. h House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Chamber Action Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Measures Introduced: No bills were introduced. Boozman to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Page H2391 Justice Undone: Clemency Decisions in the Clin- Journal: Agreed to the Speaker’s approval of the ton White House (H. Rept. 107–454); Journal of Monday, May 13 by a recorded vote of H.R. 1370, to amend the National Wildlife Ref- 371 ayes to 40 noes with 1 voting ‘‘present,’’ Roll uge System Administration Act of 1966 to authorize No. 161. Pages H2392, H2428–29 the Secretary of the Interior to provide for mainte- Recess: The House recessed at 12:43 p.m. and re- nance and repair of buildings and properties located convened at 2 p.m. Page H2392 on lands in the National Wildlife Refuge System by lessees of such facilities, amended (H. Rept. Recess: The House recessed at 5:29 p.m. and recon- 107–455); vened at 6:32 p.m. Page H2427 H.R. 2643, to authorize the acquisition of addi- Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules tional lands for inclusion in the Fort Clatsop Na- and pass the following measures: tional Memorial in the State of Oregon, amended National Wildlife Refuge System Maintenance (H. Rept. 107–456); and Repair: H.R. 1370, amended, to amend the H.R. 4626, to amend the Internal Revenue Code National Wildlife Refuge System Administration of 1986 to accelerate the marriage penalty relief in Act of 1966 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior the standard deduction and to modify the work op- to provide for maintenance and repair of buildings portunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit, amended (H. Rept. 107–457); and properties located on lands in the National Wildlife Refuge System by lessees of such facilities. H.R. 2624, to authorize the Attorney General to Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill to make grants to honor, through permanent tributes, men and women of the United States who were amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Admin- killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement istration Act of 1966 to establish requirements for or public safety officers (H. Rept. 107–458); the award of concessions in the National Wildlife H.R. 3892, to amend title 28, United States Refuge System, to provide for maintenance and re- Code, to make certain modifications in the judicial pair of properties located in the System by conces- discipline procedures, amended (H. Rept. 107–459); sionaires authorized to use such properties, and for H.R. 4090, to reauthorize and improve the pro- other purposes.’’; Pages H2394–96 gram of block grants to States for temporary assist- Nutria Eradication and Marshland Restoration: ance for needy families, amended (H. Rept. H.R. 4044, amended, to authorize the Secretary of 107–460, Pt. 1); the Interior to provide assistance to the State of H.R. 4584, to amend title XIX of the Social Se- Maryland for implementation of a program to eradi- curity Act to extend the authorization of transitional cate nutria and restore marshland damaged by nu- medical assistance for 1 year (H. Rept. 107–461); tria. Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill and to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide H.R. 4585, to amend title V of the Social Secu- assistance to the State of Maryland and the State of rity Act to extend abstinence education funding Louisiana for implementation of a program to eradi- under maternal and child health program through cate or control nutria and restore marshland dam- fiscal year 2007 (H. Rept. 107–462). Pages H2465–66 aged by nutria.’’; Pages H2396–98

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:31 May 15, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D14MY2.REC pfrm12 PsN: D14MY2 May 14, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D483 Waco Mammoth Site Area Interior Study Act: of the House today and appear on pages H2427, H.R. 1925, amended, to direct the Secretary of the H2428, and H2428–29. There were no quorum Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of calls. designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and Texas, as a unit of the National Park System; stands in recess subject to the call of the Chair. Pages H2398–99 Regional Plant Genome and Gene Expression Research Act: H.R. 2051, to provide for the estab- Committee Meetings lishment of regional plant genome and gene expres- SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS sion research and development centers. Agreed to Committee on Appropriations: Continued markup of the amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill to authorize supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2002. the National Science Foundation to establish regional Will continue tomorrow. centers for the purpose of plant genome and gene ex- pression research and development and international LABOR, HHS, AND EDUCATION research partnerships for the advancement of plant APPROPRIATIONS biotechnology in the developing world.’’; Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Pages H2399–H2404 Health and Human Services, and Education contin- Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the Amer- ued appropriation hearings. Testimony was heard ican Society of Civil Engineers: H. Con. Res. 387, from public witnesses. recognizing the American Society of Civil Engineers for reaching its 150th Anniversary and for the many CORPORATE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES vital contributions of civil engineers to the quality Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Cap- of life of our Nation’s people including the research ital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored and development projects that have led to the phys- Enterprises continued hearings entitled ‘‘Corporate ical infrastructure of modern America; Pages H2404–06 Accounting Practices: Is There a Credibility Highway Funding Restoration Act: H.R. 3694, GAAP?’’ Testimony was heard from Robert K. amended, to provide for highway infrastructure in- Herdman, Chief Accountant, SEC; Edmund L. Jen- vestment at the guaranteed funding level contained kins, Chairman, Financial Accounting Standards in the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Cen- Board; and public witnesses. tury (agreed to by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 410 ACCOUNTABILITY OF TAX DOLLARS ACT yeas to 5 nays, Roll No. 159); Pages H2406–13, H2427 Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Women Act: H.R. 4069, to amend title II of the So- Intergovernmental Relations held a hearing on H.R. cial Security Act to provide for miscellaneous en- 4685, Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002. hancements in Social Security benefits, and for other Testimony was heard from Representative Toomey; purposes (agreed to by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 418 Gary T. Engel, Director, Financial Management and yeas with none voting ‘‘nay,’’ Roll No. 160). Agreed Assurance, GAO; Mark Reger, Chief Financial Offi- to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To amend title II cer, FCC; Alison L. Doone, Deputy Staff Director, of the Social Security Act to provide for miscella- Management, FEC; Frederick J. Zirkel, Inspector neous enhancements in Social Security benefits, and General, FTC; and Paul Brachfeld, Inspector Gen- for other purposes.’’; and Pages H2413–22, H2427–28 eral, National Archives and Records Administration. Prohibiting the Involuntary Wearing of the Abaya Garment by Members of the Armed Forces: VA HEALTH CARE H.R. 4714, to prohibit members of the Armed Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Forces in Saudi Arabia from being required or for- National Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and Inter- mally or informally compelled to wear the abaya gar- national Relations held a hearing on ‘‘VA Health ment. Pages H2422–27 Care: Structural Problems, Superficial Solutions?’’ Recess: At 11:22 p.m. the House recessed subject to Testimony was heard from Robert Roswell, Under the call of the Chair. Page H2453 Secretary, Health, Department of Veterans Affairs; Cynthia Bascetta, Director, Health Care-Veterans’ Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate Health and Benefits Issues, GAO; Edmund Burke, today appear on page H2394. Coordinator, Veterans Services, Department of Men- Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and tal Health and Addiction Services, State of Con- one recorded vote developed during the proceedings necticut; and public witnesses.

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: business Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on meeting to consider pending calendar business, 9:30 a.m., Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources, SD–366. hearing on ‘‘Medical Science and Bioethics: Attack of the Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine manipu- Clones?’’ 1 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. lation in Western energy markets during 2000–2001, Committee on International Relations, hearing on the Ad- 2:30 p.m., SH–216. ministration’s National Export Strategy: Promoting Trade Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- and Development in Key Emerging Markets, 12 p.m., ings to examine transportation planning issues, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. SD–406. Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on Water and Committee on Governmental Affairs: to hold hearings to Power, to mark up H.R. 2301, to authorize the Secretary examine the binge epidemic on college campuses, 9:30 of the Interior to construct a bridge on Federal land west a.m., SD–342. Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California, 3 p.m., copyright royalties, focusing on webcasting, 9:30 a.m., 1334 Longworth. SD–226. Committee on Small Business, hearing on the Pentagon’s procurement policies and programs with respect to small House businesses, 2 p.m., 2360 Rayburn. Committee on Appropriations, to continue markup of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2002, 1:30 committee on Water Resources and Environment and the p.m., 2359 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, tation, joint oversight hearing on Implementation of the and Education, on Congressional Witnesses, 10:15 a.m., ‘‘National Invasive Species Act of 1996,’’ 9:30 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Rayburn. Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, brief- on Workforce Protections, hearing on ‘‘Flexibility in the ing on Global Hot Spots, 1:30 p.m., and, executive, to Workplace: Options for Public Sector Employees,’’ 11:30 mark up H.R. 4628, Intelligence Authorization Act for a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Fiscal Year 2003, 3:30 p.m., H–405 Capitol.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 15 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 15

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any Program for Wednesday: Consideration of the H.R. morning business (not to extend beyond 10:30 a.m.), Sen- 3994, Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 (rule ate will continue consideration of H.R. 3009, Andean only); and Trade Preference Expansion Act. Consideration of H.R. 4700, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act (subject to a rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE English, Phil, Pa., E799 Saxton, Jim, N.J., E795 Gutierrez, Luis V., Ill., E803 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E792 Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E800 Hilleary, Van, Tenn., E804 Serrano, Jose´ E., N.Y., E796 Baca, Joe, Calif., E803 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E801 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E803 Bentsen, Ken, Tex., E792 Kennedy, Mark R., Minn., E802 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E799, E801, E802 Bilirakis, Michael, Fla., E795 LoBiondo, Frank A., N.J., E802 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E796 Bonior, David E., Mich., E787, E788, E790 McGovern, James P., Mass., E791 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E800 Burton, Dan, Ind., E789, E796 McKeon, Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’, Calif., E793 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E801 Camp, Dave, Mich., E793 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E787, E788, E789, E791 Waxman, Henry A., Calif., E799 Cardin, Benjamin L., Md., E798 Mink, Patsy T., Hawaii, E797, E798 Weller, Jerry, Ill., E789, E792 Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr., Ala., E794 Nethercutt, George R., Jr., Wash., E798 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E793 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E804 Ose, Doug, Calif., E802 Wu, David, Ore., E795, E797 DeGette, Diana, Colo., E799 Riley, Bob, Ala., E793 Young, C.W. Bill, Fla., E787, E789 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E788, E791 Rogers, Mike, Mich., E797 Young, Don, Alaska, E787, E790 Edwards, Chet, Tex., E790 Sanders, Bernard, Vt., E793

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