8844 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 26, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS PRIVATIZATION OF PUBLIC for Touche Ross and Co., an accounting bage collection, submitting its own bids for SERVICES firm. Almost 80 percent of the cities re­ contracts. It lost the bids at first, but in the sponding to a recent Touche Ross survey past two years it has won. "We went say privatization will be a primary tool used through quite a learning process in doing HON. PHILIP M. CRANE to provide local government services and fa­ that," says Ron Jensen. Phoenix's public OF ILLINOIS cilities over the next decade. works director. "Each time, we analyzed the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The reason is clear: Private firms can de­ operations or the private contractor and de­ liver public services from 20 to 75 percent termined ways to improve methods, technol­ Tuesday, April 26, 1988 more cheaply than cities, studies show. ogy, operations, whatever it might be, to Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I am a strong pro­ Caught in a fiscal full nelson, cities see pri­ where we gradually improved our oper­ ponent of privatizing public services. Indeed, vatization as one of the few ways out. ations. Then we started winning the bids." facts have proven that the free market system The squeeze is coming from all sides. The City worker morale has improved. "We federal government no longer doles out bil­ have broken the stereotype" of the patron­ is most efficient. The transfer of public serv­ lions in revenue sharing. The estimated gap ices from Government monopoly to free age-ridden sanitation departrment, says between actual and needed spending on in­ Jensen. "Our employees are not treated as market competition will stimulate economic frastructure-highways, sewage plants, mass second-class citizens by the community, be­ growth, by both reducing costs and improving transit-will reach $450 billion by 2000. cause it is recognized that we have high pro­ efficiency. Furthermore, competition will lead Bumping up against their own borrowing ca­ ductivity and are very competitive." to the creation of more productive jobs. Pri­ pacity and loath to raise local taxes, even as City department managers often face per­ vate firms are generally more flexible and in­ constituents demand more services, cities verse incentives: the bigger their budget and are running out of places to turn. the larger their staff, the higher their novative than public firms, thus public services "That's how we get into the picture," says under private management would not inherit salary and status. Phoenix, in contrast, John Turner of Rural/Metro Corp. in bases salaries on productivity. So when con­ the stagnation that characterizes the present Scottsdale, Ariz., the nation's largest fire system. Therefore, I commend the following tractors lowball bids, quoting rockbottom protection company. with revenues expected prices to get into the market, "instead of us article by Carolyn Lochhead, which points out to top $50 million this year. Operating with saying that's unfair, we say the taxayers the advantage of privatization, for the careful higher productivity and economies of scale, win," says Jensen. "That's our ultimate consideration of my colleagues: private companies are offering huge savings goal." [From Insight, Feb. 22, 1988] in fire protection, custodial work, vehicle Three years ago, when paying a crushing towing, park maintenance, garbage collec­ CITIES FINDING PUBLIC SERVICES BETTER­ tion-almost any service a city provides. $600,000 annual subsidy to its bus line RUN BY PRIVATE FIRMS Research in economics has uncovered forced South Lake Tahoe out of the busi­ Summary: Whether transit or trash col­ something called the "bureaucratic rule of ness, the California city donated the line to lection, school lunches or sewage treatment, two," according to Steve H. Hanke, profes­ its employees. Mike Dooley, a former em­ almost any service provided by local govern­ sor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins ployee and now partner in Area Transit ment can be done by private companies. University. Management, says the bus line has operated And, the record shows, for less. Competition "If you want to find the public cost of at a profit ever since, because it has to. and the quest for profits help keep costs doing something, you just find the private "We couldn't operate the system at a down and service up. As tax revenues are cost and then multiply by two, and that'll profit if we had taken it over exactly as the squeezed tighter and demands rise, privat­ get you pretty close," he says. city was operating it," he says. "They had ization will be a major factor in government Labor costs are often why, Gary Jensen, service that we, I'm sure, for the conven­ servcies. president of American Emergency Services ience of the public, but there were routes A bridge is rising over the Red River at Corp. in Elk Grove, Ill., says in city fire de­ that were losers.'' Fargo, N.D., on the promise of a 25-cent toll. partment fire fighters work 40 to 53 hours a The city had discounted its $1 fare. Built, owned and operated by the Bridge Co. week, which includes time spent sleeping on "Hardly anyone actually paid $1," says and the Municipal Development Corp., it 24-hour shifts, while private fire companies Dooley. "Seniors paid 25 cents, juniors paid will be the first privately built major U.S. run on 60 or 72 hours a week. "The cities 50 cents. Now they pay $1. We feel every­ bridge in more than 40 years. just give away the store," Jensen says. As a body pays their fair share." A private fire company fights fires in Elk result, private costs are 20 to 50 percent All employees took cuts in paid vacation Grove, Ill. A private organization mediates lower. and wages, although Dooley says wages civil disputes in San Francisco. A $1 billion Rural/Metro's equipment costs are gener­ remain competitive in the local market. The privately built highway may soon encircle ally lower, too. "To quote the founder of the city is now saving itself the $600,000 and it Denver. Private schools teach dropouts company," says Turner, "'Chrome doesn't gets bus service. under state contract in Tacoma, Wash. And put out a fire.' You see these great chrome­ "The city, being a government body, has real estate developer Donald J. Trump decked chariots going down the street­ certain handicaps in running the business, became something of a folk hero among they're very pretty -but you don't need all even at break-even," Dooley says. It could New Yorkers in 1986 when he renovated the the excess cost that's built onto those not make quick purchase decisions, for ex­ Wollman Memorial Skating Rink in Central things." ample. "Nobody would say that private en­ Park ahead of schedule and $750,000 under City monopolies on garbage collection or terprise can't do it more efficiently than the his $3 million budget. This after the city street paving, for example, pose the same city did, and even the city will agree with had spent $12 million and six years trying to problems private monopolies do, economists that.'' get the rink operating, to no avail. say. Service declines and prices rise. A mo­ Volunteer groups, such as Community Private firms are now delivering city serv­ nopoly provider does not have to be pleas­ Board Program, have privatized even jus­ cies from school lunches and garbage collec­ ant to customers. Departments become po­ tice. Based in San Francisco and funded by tion to wastewater treatment and mass tran­ liticized and patronage-prone. Among pri­ corporate and foundation grants, the orga­ sit. Virtually all the country's large engi­ vate companies, the profit motive tends to nization operates in some 40 cities around neering firms have expanded into municipal drive costs down and to enforce discipline. the country. Citizens volunteer to be trained work. New firms, such as Graffiti Removal The more competitive the industry, the in mediation, after which they donate time Inc. in Los Angeles, are springing up. By more this applies. each month to hear disputes. Users pay some estimates, spending on privately pro­ Phoenix has been dubbed the "petric dish nothing. Individuals and groups-say, home­ vided government services is running as of privatization" for its long-running experi­ owners vs. teenagers using a local park-go high as $100 billion a year. mentation with contracting out services. before the board to talk through their con­ "I don't think we've reached a quarter of Since 1978, the city's own sanitation depart­ flict, says founder Raymond Shanholtz. the potential" market, says Irwin T. David, ment has competed against private contrac­ "Tensions are reduced dramatically. People national director of public sector services tors for half of Phoenix's residential gar- get tQ disgorge their hostile emotions in a

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. April 26, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8845 neutral and safe setting, rather than on the also breeds corruption. AFSCME runs na­ waiter where the pay phone is. Back on street, where it may escalate." tional ads that Phoenix calls "erroneous." April 6, 1986, she had lots to be excited Shonholtz says the program has proved Proponents agree that abuses will arise if about. A star on Broadway for three dec­ successful. "It's very clear that it's quite a city trades its own monopoly for a private ades, since West Side Story, she was back possible to set up a whole other justice monopoly. Safeguards, such as open bidding again in the musical Jerry's Girls. She felt system at a fraction of the cost" of city and sealed bids, are essential, particularly in festive, so she went out to dinner in New courts. Early resolution of disputes reduces cities where corruption has been the rule. York's theater district with some friends, police intervention and cuts the number of Contracts must be carefully monitored. then offered one of them a ride home. It court cases filed. If it does not work, dispu­ They say that union concerns over layoffs was while making aU-turn on a Manhattan tants are free to turn to the formal legal can be addressed and that privatization street that night that Chita Rivera encoun­ system. hardly relieves politicians of accountability. tered what would be the greatest test-and In exchange for limited ownership rights In fact, economists maintain that most the greatest triumph-of her life. and either user or service fees, private com­ problems with privatization can be over­ "I'm a very careful driver," Rivera says in panies are also financing, building and oper­ come either through the contract procedure the sharp, rapid-fire word rush of an unself­ ating dozens of wastewater treatment or by introducing competition at various conscious actress. "I turned on my blinkers, plants, cogeneration plants and even major stages in the provision of a service. I looked in the mirror, I saw another car a highways, without government funds. Competition tends to spread. "Some cities block and a half behind, and I started to By offering a share of profits, cities draw are going to have to privatize whether they turn." Rivera had not spotted a taxicab private capital into public projects and like it or not," says Hanke at Johns Hop­ coming up fast on her left side. "It must spread risks to the private firms. A firm can kins, because as more cities cut costs and im­ have been in a blind spot," she says. The own the facility under a franchise arrange­ prove service through privatization, they cars collided. Within seconds, Rivera-ac­ ment. For example, a city will put a begin attracting people and businesses away tress, singer, but most of all dancer-was in wastewater treatment plant up for bid. Pri­ from other cities. The business potential, ev­ clinical shock. Her lower left leg had been vate companies then bid on the fee they will eryone seems to agree, is huge.-Carolyn ripped open and shattered. She was 53. She accept in return for providing wastewater Lochhead would not return to her Broadway show, treatment. On the basis of that fee, the and most people assumed that she would company can then finance the facility. The CHITA RIVERA OVERCOMES never return to dancing. Most people were city can also sign a long-term contract for wrong. the service without giving up ownership. ADVERSITY "We'll take the risk of construction, we'll "It never entered my mind that I wouldn't take the risk on operation, we'll find the HON. ROBERT GARCIA dance again," she says, the quizzical smile technology, we'll guarantee that we'll treat on her wide-open face suggesting that I was all of your city's sludge for that amount of OF NEW YORK slightly crazy for even asking. "I guess it's time," says Ralph Stanley, vice chairman of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES connected to a whole way of thinking-my training, my faith. The only thing that I Municipal Development Corp. "The city Tuesday, April26, 1988 doesn't have to raise a bond issue to do it, saw as a possibility was recovery." and the city keeps policy control." Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Pehaps only God knows where Chita Parsons Municipal Services Inc. is helping this body and as a member of the Congres­ Rivera got the idea that she could recover. to design and construct a major beltway sional Hispanic Caucus. I rise today in tribute Although her foot-long surgical scar has around Denver, using no state or federal to one of the great shining stars of Broadway, healed well, the damage is evident when she invites you to feel her leg; the 12 metal money, says Robert M. Davidson, executive Chita Rivera. Ms. Rivera has proven herself as vice president. Tolls will contribute more screws that hold it together are evident to an exceptional actress. singer, and dancer the touch. moments after Rivera was than 70 percent of the cost of the highway; with appearances on the screen, on television, seed money will come from landowners, de­ brought to New York's Lenox Hill Hospital, velopers and residents who stand to benefit and most notably on the stage. Beginning with a nurse looked at her injuries and said bale­ from the road. A similar project is proposed her Broadway debut in "Guys and Dolls" in fully, "You really did a job on yourself." near Washington Dulles International Air­ 1953, she has starred in some of Broadway's Surgery was complex and difficult, and her port outside the nation's capital. greatest musicals including "West Side leg remained swollen and discolored. "I User fees such as tolls make those who use Story," "Bye Bye Birdie," "Sweet Charity," didn't realize how bad it was until I saw peo­ government services pay for them. Funding "Bajour," and her 1984 Tony Award-winning ple's faces when they looked at it," she says projects with general tax revenues, by con­ with a laugh. "Later, my doctor told me performance in "The Rink." I have known Ms. that I could have lost my leg-but he didn't trast, forces everyone to pay the same Rivera for many years, and like her many fans amount regardless of how much a service is tell me that until it was time to tell me. I used. The further removed the source of and theater critics, I continue to be in awe of appreciated that." money is from the user, the greater the po­ her talents, her energy and her shownman­ Rivera is generous in her praise for all the tential for waste. "Instead of [Washington] ship. people who helped her over the next hard saying City A or City B should receive this But most of all, I admire her courage. And it year: her doctor, John Carmody; her thera­ or that kind of plant," says Davidson, "the is in response to a tragic event in the life of pists, Armando Zettina and Debbie Baker; cities themselves determine what their Ms. Rivera that I am moved to bring the story her two brothers, and two sisters; and her needs are, and only the real needy ones are of her personal triumph to your attention. Two daughter, Lisa. All were constantly at her going to spend their own money." years ago almost to the day, the worst thing side, urging her on. But the biggest factor in Cities can avoid granting private monopo­ her recovery was Rivera herself. "There lies even on large projects by setting fees that could happen to a dancer happened to were just too many songs to sing, too many and performance standards. If the firm fails Ms. Rivera. In a serious car accident her left dances to dance," she says. "I didn't want to to perform or otherwise violates the con­ leg was shattered and many believed she die until I die." tract, the city can pull its franchise. would never dance again. Yet after 2 years of She was determined, during the recovery Likewise in city services. Phoenix con­ hospitalization and rehabilitation, and hours process, to put the best face on her prob­ tracts out for no more than half of its trash upon hours of hard work and willpower, she is lems. "I don't like to let people see me look­ collection and other essential services and scheduled to star in a recently revived musi­ ing down or angry," she says. When she so maintains the option to step in if a con­ cal, "Can-Can." asked Dr. Carmody how far back she could tractor fails to perform. Many Rural/Metro come, he said, "It's up to you." That was all clients maintain full or part ownership of For those of us from New York who have Chita Rivera needed to get her through. their fire stations and equipment. "There is had the opportunity to see her perform in so The road back was long and painful. As no need to disband the department," says many of these wonderful Broadway plays, and feeling returned to the injured leg, the daily Turner. But in 40 years of operation, tie for myself, not only as a New Yorker, but also physical therapy became excruciating. "I says, Rural/Metro has never been fired as a New Yorker of Puerto Rican ancestry, I would feel like I was going to hit the ceil­ from a contract and has lost contracts only take this opportunity to share with my col­ ing," she remembers. "I would almost to other private firms. leagues this magnificent article on Chita scream, 'Get me down from here!' " As her Unions, particularly the American Federa­ Rivera. recovery progressed, Rivera had to fight a tion of State, County and Municipal Em­ battle with herself. "My exercise bicycle is ployees and the International Association of THE SPIRIT OF CHITA RIVERA four feet away from my bed. My Nautilus Fire Fighters, hotly oppose privatization, ar­ United States. I (Uwe E. Reinhardt is James Madison pro­ deeply offended by your inquiry, just as doc­ know our farmers would be grateful to know fessor of political economy at Princeton and tors are when you question their treatment that American money was being used to buy a member of the Physician's Payment decisions. They would perceive you as ques­ Review Commission.) tioning their professional ethics, and your United States grain rather than to send mili­ PRINCETON, NJ.-What would higher edu­ nervous child might scold you for offending tary hardware to Nicaragua. For this reason, cation be like if it were organized on the them thus, just as they are being asked to we must act to end untied loans to the Soviet model of American medicine? My mind wan­ write letters of recommendation on your Union. dered to this intriguing question at a late­ child's behalf. H.R. 3095, sponsored by Representative night meeting recently of the Physician Professors might be particularly thin­ KEMP, would make it U.S. policy to control the Payment Review Commission, which advises skinned, because they would be regularly export of capital or credit in order to promote Congress on the payment of physicians by tortured with similar inquiries by EdiCare the national security of the United States. We Medicare. It would certainly change things bureaucrats. The professors would resent at this university. the mistrust that implied and the red tape should support this legislation to ensure that On a medical model, Princeton professors imposed on them by these bureaucrats. the economic help we are giving to Mikhail would rent office space from Princeton Uni­ They would also resent EdiCare's limits on Gorbachev is not being used to foment trou­ versity and then charge students for each their fees. ble around the globe. April 26, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8847 Roger W. Robinson has written a powerful European-owned banks. Precisely, each loan SWAPO TERRORISM KILLS piece in the March 1988, issue of National Se­ to a potential adversary should have a spe­ INNOCENT NAMIBIANS curity Report which describes the current situ­ cific and verifiable purpose-be it an equip­ ation and the change it demands. I am insert­ ment export, a project strenuous efforts created through continued East-West eco­ tion and Tourism in Namibia's transitional gov­ to join the GATT, the IMF, the World nomic and commercial relations. Neverthe­ ernment, stated: Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the less, we simply cannot continue to avert our The time has come for all Namibians to Multi-Fiber Arrangements, and other West­ eyes from those economic and financial rise up and say to those who are perpetrat­ ern economic and financial institutions; (3) practices which. are seriously damaging to ing these deeds of savagery, that their claim a more aggressive approach to the illegal ac­ our long term security interests; nor can we that such actions contribute to the libera­ quisition of military-relevant Western tech­ sidestep the urgent need to develop a more tion of this country is false and nology; (4) actively recruiting Western joint comprehensive picture of how the Soviet hollow . . . bombs which kill innocent men venture partners who they expect will pro­ Union funds itself and its global activities. and women in banks and supermarkets are vide the necessary technology, equipment, Prior to sitting down with Moscow on not planted by liberators, but by terrorists. capital, management, and marketing skills short range nuclear weapons reductions Shipanga continued: required to expand Moscow's hard currency talks, it is imperative that we secure com­ export earnings; (5) an effort to overturn prehensive NATO South Africa's apartheid rently inhibiting equal tariff treatment and East-West parity in conventional forces and policies, it has become unpopular for Ameri­ access to U.S. Eximbank credits. mutual reductions in chemical weapons. cans to criticize any action taken by groups The Administration could make a major U.S. taxpayers cannot be expected to shoul­ who are perceived as "antiapartheid," even if contribution to our national security by der the burden of some $300 billion in leading a multilateral approach to immedi­ annual defense expenditures while Soviet the actions taken by these groups are not re­ ately phasing out untied, general purpose global adventurism and aggression contin­ lated, or are counterproductive, to the promo­ lending to potential adversaries and scruti­ ues to be unwittingly funded, for the most tion of political reform. nizing the extent to which the Soviets rely part, by the commercial banks of allied Speaking out against terrorism in Namibia on Western bank deposits in Soviet and East countries. doesn't place us on the side of the South Afri- 8848 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 26, 1988 cans; it places us on the side of the thou­ It is no more appropriate to use population law's requirement for the use of annual up­ sands of Namibians who fall victim to such figures which are 8 years old than it is to use dates kicks in, OMS could grant a waiver for a acts. The sooner the world community real­ population data 20 or 80 years old. We have program where use of such an update would izes this fact, the sooner SWAPO's failed annual population updates produced by the be inappropriate. "armed struggle" will cease, allowing for Bureau of the Census every July that are I would like to urge my colleagues to sup­ meaningful negotiations leading to independ­ automatically distributed to every agency in port the Equity Population Adjustment Act of ence in that country. the Government. No one questions the reli­ 1988. It is a straightforward and reasonable ability of these updates. It just makes good way to ensure fairness in distributing Federal sense to use them. Many Federal program ad­ funds to States. EQUITY POPULATION ministrators already use these updates. All ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1988 programs should use them. Congress intend­ ed population data to be used so that funds PHILIPPINE WORLD WAR II VET- HON. CONNIE MACK are distributed equitably. ERANS DESERVE RECOGNI- OF FLORIDA A March 1988 report by the Bureau of the TION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Census is quite revealing. The reports shows, to use Florida again as an example, that Flori­ Tuesday, April 26, 1988 HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN da ranks 19th among all States in Federal OF NEW YORK Mr. MACK. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ funds received per capita. But this overall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ducing legislation to ensure that Federal funds figure includes all Federal dollars, everything are distributed to States fairly and reflect a from Social Security benefits to defense pro­ Tuesday, April 26, 1988 State's current needs. The Equitable Popula­ curement. This masks the effect of Federal Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, in this period of tion Adjustment Act of 1988 would ensure that grants to States. In the specific category of renewed friendship with the Philippines, the Federal funds to States are allocated in ac­ Federal grants to States, Florida ranks last in United States should take advantage of the cordance with population counts based on the the amount of money it receives per resident. opportunity to acknowledge those forgotten most recent available data. There are two major reasons that Florida heroes of World War II, the Philippine scouts This is one of the easiest adjustments that ranks so low in the grants category. First, and Philippine veterans. Last month I testified Congress can make to ensure fairness in Fed­ many of the welfare programs, such as AFDC before the House Subcommittee on Libraries eral distributions. All we need to do is require and Medicaid, which count in the grants to and Memorials on behalf on House Joint Res­ the various agencies of the Federal Govern­ States category, simply don't have a dramatic olution 243, authorizing a memorial to honor ment to use data which is already published impact on States with a large elderly popula­ the Philippine veterans. Although further initia­ by the Bureau of the Census when calculating tion. These welfare programs are geared more tives need to be taken to provide these elite State allocations. toward children and those below the poverty veterans with veteran retirement benefits I would like to emphasize that this does not level. equivalent to their American counterparts, as require any additional work by the agencies or But the other reason is that so many Feder­ well as granting expedited naturalization to by the Bureau of the Census. Annual updates al programs are allocating grants funds based those veterans and their families requesting are already generated by Census and the on old data. And this is a problem. I am con­ U.S. citizenship, this small but significant effort agencies, of course, routinely calculate State cerned that this violates the intent of Con­ would serve as a proud reminder of the allocations of Federal funds. It's just a matter gress in creating these programs. Congress common allegiance of our two nations, provid­ of requiring the agencies to plug in the most mandates that population data should be used ing a vivid picture of our soldiers standing recent data into their formulas. in distributing Federal funds for the express united in their fight against tyranny and fas­ Right now, agencies pursue a random and purpose of dividing those funds among States cism. somewhat haphazard way of allocating Feder­ fairly, that is, in proportion to the relative Mr. Speaker, I call upon the House Adminis­ al funds. Some agencies use annual updated number of people living in those States. Using tration Committee to take immediate action on census figures; some use only old decennial old population data subverts congressional this notable and noncontroversial resolution census data; some generate their own data; intent. and I include the full text of my statement and some use various figures for various pro­ Mr. Speaker, I would like to cite the findings before the Subcommittee on Libraries and grams. of a report released by the Sun Belt Institute Memorials at this point in the RECORD: Examples of programs using old population last July. The research, conducted by Dr. Ber­ TESTIMONY OF HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN figures include several in the Department of nard Weinstein, is extremely illuminating. Dr. Mr. Chairman and members of the Com­ Transportation for highway planning and con­ Weinstein's analysis reaches three important mittee, I welcome this opportunity to struction and airport improvement; the Head conclusions: appear here today and testify on behalf of Start Program; weatherization; and vocational First, since 1950, the Sun Belt's share of H.J. Res. 243, a joint resolution authorizing education. Federal grants has fallen dramatically while the Philippine Scouts and United States The General Accounting Office has pub­ the position of other regions has improved. Veterans' Association of America to estab­ lish a memorial in the District of Columbia. lished a study showing 51 Federal grants pro­ Second, this shift has exacerbated, not im­ This memorial will honor the Philippine grams that use decennial census data in allo­ proved, economic dislocations affecting much Scouts and Filipino veterans who served in cating funds to States. As more and more of the Sun Belt. the United States Army during World War Americans give in to the urge to relocate, it is Third, the reason for the regional imbalance II. inappropriate to use outdated figures. States is clear: biased and misdirected Federal for­ Many Americans remain oblivious to the with growing populations, such as those in the mula grants, and a steady flow of Federal pro­ contributions of the Filipino people to the Sun Belt, are unfairly penalized. curement dollars to States outside of the Sun Pacific war effort during the Second World My home State of Florida provides an ideal Belt. War. Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos fought alongside the Allies as we battled to example of why this legislation is necessary. The legislation I am introducing today will reclaim the Philippine Islands which con­ In 1980, the State of Florida had a population not solve all of the problems linked to Federal tributed to the eventual downfall of Japan. of 9, 746,324. By 1987, Florida's population funding and population shifts. But it will ad­ Most history books mention May 6, 1942, had grown to 12,023,000-an increase of over dress the part of the problem easiest to solve. as the day the American forces surrendered 23 percent. In 1987, Florida had become the We can and should eliminate the gross distor­ the Philippine Islands to the Japanese. fourth largest State in the Nation. It is simply tions in Federal allocations to States resulting What is often missing is that it should have unfair to ignore Florida's dramatic population from the use of outdated population figures. taken the powerful Japanese less than two growth in the last 8 years. To do so costs The Equity Population Adjustment Act of months to conquer the outnumbered and less-skilled American forces. Within a week Florida millions of dollars each year in Federal 1988 which I am introducing today also in­ of the invasion on December 8, 1941, the funds. Dollars which are not only much cludes an important safety feature. The Office Japanese had total air control and had pre­ needed by the State, but funds to which Flori­ of Management and Budget would be required cipitated the withdrawal of almost all our da is rightfully entitled by virtue of its popula­ to compile a list of all Federal grant programs Navy ships. The defense of the Philippines tion. that use decennial census data. When the was left to approximately 120,000 ill- April 26, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8849 equipped and inexperienced Filipino re­ Finally, it is important to note that the build on the considerable inherent capabilities serves, 12,000 U.S. Army Filipino Scouts, authorization of a Filipino Veterans memo­ the B-1 B already possesses. and 10,000 U.S. Army regular troops. rial in the District of Columbia would be of Given the absolute need in a democracy to Most of the credit for the hard-fought vic­ no cost to the Federal government. In this tory over the Japanese goes to the Philip­ time of fiscal restraint, I applaud such ini­ have a defense consensus, it is imperative pine Scouts and the men of the Philippine tiatives which achieve important public pur­ that the Congress work to educate the public army. Survivors of the Philippine campaign poses without contributing to our govern­ on the need for national security assets. claim that the scout units performed their ment's deficit burden. Beyond the budget­ Subjective and simplistic grading systems duties in an exemplary manner despite sev­ ary implications, however, the establish­ for complex weapons systems belittle the true eral material handicaps. The uniform of the ment of a memorial to honor the Philippine value of such systems and undermine the Philippine soldier consisted of shorts, short­ Scouts and Filipino veterans would shed public's confidence in their Armed Forces. sleeved shirt, and cheap canvas shoes with a light on many forgotten heroes of World While such rhetoric may make good politics, it rubber sole that wore out in about two War II. I urge my colleagues to support this does not make for good policy. weeks. They owned only a single pair of small but significant effort. and I thank the socks and wore no steel helmets. Many of Committee for allowing me the opportunity For that matter, if "not performing as adver­ the soldiers had never fired a rifle before to present my views on this initiative. tised," resulted in a grade of F, many func­ entering combat. tions of this House, including the budget proc­ Yet for five months they made up the ess would get a failing grade. bulk of the defense in the battles of Bataan. PERFORMANCE RATING OF THE Always in the middle of any fray, the Phil­ B-lB ippine Scouts proved to be a truly elite OUR COUNTRY'S DEFENSE: NOT force, fighting desperately to the very last JUST FOR CONSERVATIVES man. For instance, during a five day period HON. CHARLES WILSON on Bataan, 500 U.S. soldiers fought a fierce OF TEXAS battle against some 300 Japanese, without IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PHILIP M. CRANE being able to dislodge the enemy. Finally, Tuesday, April 26, 1988 OF ILLINOIS the Philippine Scouts came to the rescue of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. counterparts, and, within a day, the Mr. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, the chairman of enemy has been pushed over the cliffs, and the House Armed Services Committee has re­ Tuesday, April 26, 1988 the fighting ceased. With a loss of only 11 cently reported to this body and to the public Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, defense issues casualties, the Scouts finished the work the that several of our strategic weapons systems have long been regarded as partisan topics. Americans had started, inflicting severe cas­ ualties upon the enemy. have questionable capability. While it is cer­ We should stop this foolish thinking because it Following the official surrender of Ameri­ tainly within the jurisdiction of the chairman to doesn't take a bomb to fall on an individual can forces at the island fortress of Corregi­ make such pronouncements, it must be noted for him to realize that the freedom he is enjoy­ dor on May 6, 1942, many of the Filipino that there is room for disagreement with his ing is based on a strong defense for this soldiers fled to the hills and formed guerril­ analysis. country. Many Democrats as well as Republi­ la bands. During the two and a half year Of particular interest, are recent comments cans feel that their life as an American is Japanese occupation, the bands helped aid on the worth of the 8-1 8 bomber. The public based on the one continuing trend, a defense civilians, maintained peace and order, and kept the Japanese from abusing the people. has been advised that the bomber's perform­ that is stronger than our enemies. While we By the middle of 1944, guerrilla forces con­ ance rates an F because the B-1 B does not have the choice of being a liberal or a con­ trolled more than 60% of the actual terri­ "perform as advertised" and may need addi­ servative or even a moderate, we also have tory of the Philippines who have assisted tional work before it can do so. the right to be an American. We must hold the United States, including statues of La­ This is a rather simplistic grading scale for ourselves up high and let the world know that fayette, Kosciuszko, Jose San Martin, Win­ evaluating a complex strategic weapons while we may not be perfect, we are the best ston Churchill and Taras Shevchenko. system. The failing grade is assigned because thing going in this world. I submit the following When United States troops returned to the Philippines in the autumn of 1944, guer­ it is concluded that the B-1 B cannot fulfill its editorial from the February 16, 1988, Wall rilla troops had helped clear the way. They mission of penetrating the Soviet Union. Cer­ Street Journal that further elaborates on the had seized airfields, captured key bridges tainly this would be a serious situation if true, issue of a bipartisan defense policy: and road junctions, blown up supply dumps however, this conclusion is at odds with every A DONKEY WITHOUT TEETH AGAIN IN 1988? and planes, and destroyed enemy wire com­ official Air Force statement to date. The Air par­ Taken together, these actions could go a world affairs and face up to the reality of tially attentuate, the primary schedule a:nd long way toward reassuring disaffected the struggle between liberal democracy and limits on campaign donations and spendmg voters and elites alike. Soviet totalitarianism. Polls continue to enhance the sway of left-oriented activists But if the candidates cannot decidedly ad­ demonstrate that more than half the over the nom"ination. dress these issues, or feel that they need party's electorate fears aggression by Another part of the problem is that the not, the time has finally come for conserva­ Moscow around the world. Democrats suffer from a sheer lack of expe­ tive Democrats to do more than go through It's no accident, then, that Sen. Albert rience in the White House. They've had re­ their quadrennial ritual of regret over a Gore has acknowledged this profound weak­ sponsibility for executing foreign policy squandered opportunity to regain the White ness on the part of the Democrats, prompt­ only four of the past 20 years. Theirs I:as House. They must insist on radical reforms ing him to accuse his party of embracing a been the admittedly easier task of reactmg of a primary election system, campaign-fi­ foreign policy of "retreat, complacency and to White House policy from the less ac­ nance rules and House Caucus power that doubt." Sen. Gore himself is going to great countable position of the legislative branch. place presidential aspirants and emerging And in Congress, it is no secret that the pains to demonstrate that he is n~ dove on leaders at the mercy of the entrenched left national security. In turn, barrmg only House Democratic leadership remains rather than at home with a true grass-roots Jesse Jackson , the re.st of "defense Democrats" who have favored A closer examination, however, demon­ This had led to an effective transforma­ strates that this campaign rhetoric of firm­ tion of the party, with the views of the left ness is belied by reality. Consider two exam­ slowly but inexorably institutionalized. PERSONAL EXPLANATION ples. All the candidates are depicting them­ Finally, there is the spectre of the Car~er selves as can-do leaders able to negotiate presidency. Perhaps more than any thmg "real arms control" with Mikhail Gorba­ else, it symbolizes the weakness that I:as HON. ROBERT GARCIA chev. Yet they all reactively cling to the so­ come to characterize Democrats on foreign policy. In four short years, the Democrats OF NEW YORK called "narrow interpretation" of the ABM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES treaty and the unratified limits of the SALT presided over a slew of foreign-policy disas­ ters, from the fall of Nicaragua and Iran, t? II treaty; not one of the lot envi~ages any Tuesday, April 26, 1988 role for SDI, either in strengthemng deter­ the destabilizing Soviet invasion of Afgham­ rence or in playing a role in U.S.-Soviet ne­ stan to the failed SALT II treaty. To this Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid­ gotiations. Once again, they are showing very' day, these events have left us w_ith a ably detained Tuesday, April 19, and therefore their tendency to give away unilaterally geopolitical legacy that threatens U.S. mter­ missed the vote on House Resolution 422, a what properly should be bargained with the ests in our own hemisphere and internation­ resolution to support the INF Treaty and to Soviets, a habit that is further compounded al stability in the Gulf and beyond. provide for the continued security of NATO. by the Democratic Congress's attempts to The Carter administration vacillated be­ The measure expresses the sense of the legislate arms control through backdoor ap­ tween the conflicting world views of the dominant dovish set led by Secretary of House that the administation should continue propriations. This is precisely the wrong to provide a credible nuclear deterrence for lesson to be derived from President Rea­ State Cyrus Vance and the tougher-minded gan's success in negotiating the INF treaty, clique of National Security Adviser Zbig­ the security of the United States and our the only nuclear-arms-reduction pact to be niew Brzezinski. Only when global events NATO allies. Had I been here, I would have completed since the atomic era dawned. . showed the folly of Mr. Vance and his crowd voted in favor of House Resolution 422. Consider a second example. All the candi­ did the president take his hawkish advisers 1 was also unable to record my support of dates have decried what they refer to as this more seriously, by which time it was too the bill H.R. 4401, the proposal to amend the administration's obsession with the Sandi­ little, too late. A future Democratic admin~s­ Federal Communications Act and prohibit all nistas. However, their alternative policies tration stands to lurch similarly between Its different wings, and in all likelihood gravi­ dial-a-porn telephone operations. Had I been would have the U.S. subordinate its nation­ available, I would have voted for H.R. 4401. I al-security interest to an erroneous interpre­ tate even further to the left, than did Mr. tation of international law and relinquish Carter. am particularly concerned about the influence its leadership role to the bromide of multi­ It's little wonder, then, that more conserv­ dial-a-porn has on children and adolescents. It lateral diplomacy. Acknowledging the San­ ative Democrats, deeply loyal to their party is important to insure that minors are protect­ dinistas to be Marxists, they continue to on domestic and cultural issues, harbor such ed from this corrupt commercial enterprise treat them as misguided nationalists. They despair about what a Democratic adminis­ and not made victims of unscrupulous profit­ ignore the refusal ever to give up real tration might look like. And no one, includ­ ing Republicans, should rejoice at this seen;t­ eers. There is no reason to stand idly by while power. They also cast a blind eye t? ~he ingly irreversible slide to the left. If this the great potential of these youthful minds are overwhelming evidence of the Sandimsta wasted away by such corruption. commitment to spread Marxism-Leninism trend continues in the post-Reagan era, the throughout the hemisphere. They have re­ two parties will be as divided as ever about 1 also fully support the language of H.R. 5, treated to saying, "Give peace a chance" via America's role in the world. At a time when the School Improvement Act. The education the Arias plan. the consensus for increased military budgets conference agreement reauthorizes through The Democratic contenders are not pledg­ has reached an end, the effect will be great­ fiscal year 1993 the major Federal programs ing to protect the surrounding democracies er paralysis and timidity in the execution of that assist elementary and secondary educa­ with indigenous or U.S. forces that could our security policy, and a corresponding tion, including chapter 1 compensatory educa­ attack the Sandinistas, even though this diminution of U.S. influence international­ ly. tion, chapter 2 education block grants, bilin­ would be fully justified under international gual education, adult education, Indian educa­ CANDIDATES' TASK IS CLEAR law in the unlikely event of outright Nicara­ tion, and impact aid. Had I been here, I would guan aggression or the more likely case of At a minimum, the task for the Democrat­ subversion. Their policy amounts at best to ic candidates is clear. First, they at least have voted in favor of the conference agree­ a form of containment calling to mind the need to signal to the American people that ment. ill-fated Paris peace accords. they will not return to the Carter ways or 1 voted for this measure when it originally Perhaps Sen. Fritz Hollings characterized yield to those of the House leadership. passed the House on May 21, 1987. I contin­ his party's views best when on the day of Second, they should provide a leading role ue to support reauthorization of these pro- April 26, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8851 grams and fully support the amendments pro­ They are breath and food and light to her. As to the "victims of communism," it was duced by the conference agreement to au­ But when she went to two different obste­ precisely t he October Socialist Revolution thorize additional funds to school districts with tricians, they each wanted $2,000 to $3,000 and the worldwide liberation of mankind high concentrations of poor children, to up front-in part because they said she initiated by it that has saved millions of would probably need a Caesarean section people and whole nations. expand the teaching of basic skills in high operation. She didn't have it. This attitude on the part of the Soviets schools, and to integrate adult education of So she swallowed her pride and went to parents with early childhood education for pre­ the county and applied for welfare. She shows the importance of continuing to remem­ school children. I also support the funding for couldn't get it, because her husband's $5.65- ber the millions who have died under commu­ improved math and science instruction, and an-hour job was bringing in too much nism or have been deprived of their human the new programs for gifted and talented chil­ money. So she went home, and hoped for rights. This suffering continues today, and it dren, and foreign language instruction. the best. needs to be opposed. For these reasons, I am But in December she began bleeding and introducing legislation to declare November 7, having contractions. She went back down to 1988, as "the Memorial Day for Victims of THE STUPIDITY OF NOT the county clinic. It took hours, but they fi­ Communism." PROVIDING PRENATAL CARE nally sent her on to the county hospital. There, doctors gave her drugs that stopped Communism has inflicted suffering and the contractions. Then they sent her home, death wherever it has been implemented. This HON. FORTNEY H. (PETE) STARK advising her to reapply for state assistance. is seen in Ethiopia today, as well as in re­ OF CALIFORNIA In January, Sharon went into labor again. gimes from the Soviet Union to Nicaragua. It IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She returned to the clinic. They sent her to has been estimated that 60 million people Tuesday, April 26, 1988 the hospital. This time, the drugs didn't died under the Soviet tyranny alone. Millions work. Her baby was born three months more have died around the globe. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to in­ early, weighing a pound and a half. Communism is a totalitarian system of gov­ clude in the RECORD a most moving article on Such a small baby is shocking. You can ernment which deprives its people of their the incredible costs to society of not providing cover her entire hand with the tip of your freedoms and civil rights. Inherent to all Com­ better health insurance to all of our citizens. little finger. Without baby fat, they are like munist regimes is the subjugation of the The column, by noted health affairs commen­ little, wizened old men, on the edge of star­ human spirit and the denial of basic human tator Peter Aleshire, appeared in the April 9, vation. They cannot move their heads. They cannot even pick up their arms. They lay, dignity. Our legislation will show the people 1988, Oakland Tribune. utterly helpless, in the incubator, with oppressed by Communist regimes that their A CosTLY GAMBLE WITH BABIEs' LIVES tubes everywhere, and look up at you with plight is not being ignored by the United the New York Times across our common border. pollutants and processes involved; a growing to include the film on its best 10 list for 1963. realization of the new jobs and economic op­ But accolades alone did not and do not begin A bilateral acid rain accord with Canada portunities which could be created in both to explain the intrinsic worth and wonder of was proposed by you, Mr. President, in 1987 countries by an abatement program; and ef­ "Mad World." in Ottawa. Unfortunately, there has been a forts to coordinate existing regulatory authority Incorporating many individual talents whose discernible lack of progress on that accord at with our environmental goals. careers spanned more than a half century of comedic expertise, "Mad World" was a land­ the staff level. Concern also exists over Simply put, each country can and must do whether the clean coal technology program mark comedy and an extraordinary theatrical more to maximize the opportunities for mutual has been implemented with your intentions in presentation. Forty-six years earlier, D.W. Grif­ cooperation and enrichment as we face this mind. fith's "Intolerance" (1917) had pioneered the transboundary problem together. multipathed storyline for a motion picture. In the last year of your administration, more An acid rain agreement during this fourth "Mad World" was one of the less than a is needed, and more is possible, than a public Reagan-Mulroney summit would be yet an­ handful of films which not only emulated but relations agreement. Much more can be ac­ other historic, lasting tribute to the close successfully built upon the framework con­ complished during your personal consultations United States-Canada relationship you have structed by the silent classic. this week. nurtured. It would ensure a stronger, healthier Set in southwestern California, the storyline Those of us in the battle against acid rain environment for future generations of North of "Mad World" focused upon a chance en­ ask you to consider a joint pledge with the fol­ Americans. Voters in both countries would be counter among-eventually-more . than a lowing elements, which could immediately be reminded that environmental protection is not dozen individuals who are suddenly and unex­ submitted to the legislation of both countries the sole province of the liberals. pectedly offered relief from their fears and re­ for ratification: sponsibilities. The resulting competiton be­ As strong allies and partners, a resolution of tween and among these individuals for the First. Emissions of the pollutants of con­ our acid rain dispute should not be beyond lion's share of the riches is a tale presented cern will continue to decline in both coun­ your reach. As the great Progressive Conserv­ with such depth, detail and deft humor as to tries through the end of this century, until ative Theodore Roosevelt once said, "The emissions reach a level to be determined in vicariously envelop the audience within the further bilateral negotiations and legisla­ Nation behaves well if it treats the natural re­ scope of the story. tion. sources as assets which it must turn over to Many factors in addition to those I've cited Second. The President's initiative to fund the next generation increased, and not im­ already contributed to this achievement. In innovative "clean coal" technology demon- paired, in value." terms of technical innovations, "Mad World" 8854 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 26, 1988 was the first film to be presented in 70mm of hope we will create will be powerful enough Freedom Studies Center while coordinating Cinerama, a projection system which required to draw out many of our motion picture treas­ the editorial content of ASCF's "A Strategy a parabolic screen spanning the entire 146 ures which have remained obscured or aban­ for Peace Through Strength." degrees of human peripheral vision. Accompa­ doned for all too many years. "Soviet Global Strategy" outlines and ad­ dresses the tremendous threat which Soviet nying the visual element was an equally communism presents to democracy and po­ unique sound system, featuring six discretely NEW STUDY WARNS OF SOVIET litical freedom around the globe. The first directional magnetic tracks to provide a sound three chapters trace the development of field comparable to a lavishly produced stage­ DOMINATION Soviet strategy. Chapter Four summarizes show. the Soviet history of intrusion and expan­ "Mad World" also boasted an on-screen HON. PHILIP M. CRANE sion into every region of the world, with cast which can never again be equaled. Tal­ OF ILLINOIS special emphasis placed on the last decade. From this record, the general parameters of ents included silent screen stars, vaudeville IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES veterans and individuals which embodied Soviet strategy are then deduced in Chapter Tuesday, April 26, 1988 Five. The final chapter of this 273 page every facet of American comedy during the Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, the American Se­ book forecasts Soviet strategic options for previous half century. Included were: Spencer the rest of the 20th century. Tracy, Milton Serle, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hack­ curity Council Foundation has recently pub­ During the writing of this work, Dr. ett, Mickey Rooney, Terry-Thomas, Jonathan lished a compelling and most interesting study Kintner traveled worldwide to discuss Soviet Winters, Edie Adams, Ethel Merman, Dick of the Soviet Union's continuing drive for strategic intentions and possible free-world Shawn, Andy Devine, Jimmy Durante, Jack world domination. This book entitled, "Soviet counteractions with officials and scholars of Benny, Jerry Lewis, Arnold Stang, Stan Fre­ Global Strategy" by Dr. William Kintner, pro­ many nations. In addition to numerous trips berg, William Demarest, Peter Falk, Eddie vides the complete detailed account on how to Europe and the Soviet Union as well as "Rochester" Anderson, Carl Reiner, ZaSu the spread of communism is being structured excursions to Southeast and Northeast Asia, now and through the rest of the century. Dr. Latin America, and the Caribbean, he also Pitts, The Three Stooges and at least 45 other visited the People's Republic of China, stars. Kintner who served as Ambassador to Thai­ Southern Africa, the Middle East, and During the more than 15 months of its origi­ land, provides an in depth look at the rise of India. nal release, "Mad World" enjoyed a success the Soviet power. I wholeheartedly recom­ The author feels the most disturbing con­ which was then without peer for a motion pic­ mend this book to my colleagues and ask clusion of his study is that as long as Soviet ture comedy. And indeed, the film was nomi­ them not to be fooled by the new Soviet leaders such as General Secretary Gorba­ nated for six Academy Awards, winning one. policy of glasnost and recognize the true mo­ chev and his successors are guided by the But there is much more to "Mad World's" tives of the "evil empire." A review of this pernicious concepts of Marxism-Leninism, book follows: the Soviet thrust for world hegemony will lasting legacy. continue, and an armed truce will character­ Barely 2 weeks after the film's Los Angeles SOVIET GLOBAL STRATEGY ize relations between the Soviet Union and premiere, President Kennedy was assassinat­ "Having read the proofs from cover to the United States and its free world allies. ed in Dallas. As anyone can attest who is old cover, I strongly recommend "Soviet Global According to the book, soviet psychologi­ enough to remember that tragedy, those were Strategy," It is comprehensive, concise, and cal warfare and disinformation campaigns very dark, sobering months which followed. powerfully persuasive. With the rave notices are key tools used to aid the USSR's covert This was particularly true for those who were Gorbachev has received since his Washing­ warfare against scores of pluralistic democ­ just old enough to understand the significance ton summit meeting with President Reagan, racies worldwide. Not even the shores of our of the tragedy. "Mad World" became an espe­ this book should be a must for anyone who own continent are safe from the Soviet wants to keep things in perspective. It is goals of seizing, maintaining, and extending cially welcome diversion for our youth and, scholarly yet understandable-a rare combi­ power, says Kintner, as the present Central "indeed, for all Americans during this period. nation."-Richard Nixon. American turmoil clearly illustrates. Dr. As is true of all great films, the years since The most recent publication of the ASC Kintner hopes "this book will enhance have been kind to "Mad World." The comedy Foundation is described as "learned, bal­ Western understanding of the Soviet system is timeless, as are the talents which were re­ anced, and well written" by former U.N. and the total threat it presents to freedom sponsible for the perfection of the presenta­ Ambassador Jeanne Kirkpatrick, and as everywhere." tion. However, "Mad World's" original, award­ "most compeling" by former Secretary of In "Soviet Global Strategy," the author winning 193-minute presentation was only State Henry Kissinger. "Soviet Global suggests it is time for the West to undertake Strategy," by Dr. William Kintner, trace the a systematic campaign of exposing the phil­ available in 14 cities in North America, and growth of military and non-military compo­ osophical, political, and operational vulnera­ several overseas, before being edited to its nents of Kremlin policy from the time of bilities of Soviet communism. The crisis of present length of 154 minutes. the Tsars to the era of Gorbachev and communism in Poland is but the most An independent effort is now in its sixth "Glasnost." recent demonstration of the failure of year of trying to restore the film. The current The book presents a factual, country by Marxism-Leninism to create a humane ex­ owners of the film, MGM/UA Communications country account of the USSR's continuing istence for people living under its oppressive Corp., is also attempting to restore "Mad plan for world domination, and explains tenets. Dr. Kintner believes Soviet vulnera­ World" to its premiere form. However, the how the Soviets gained the military bilities are legion, but that we must develop strength to support the imposition of totali­ the means to exploit them. Helping the very best hope may be left to a chance redis­ tarian regimes far from the USSR. The Soviet people transform their system is the covery of the missing footage: a rediscovery enormous and carefully orchestrated Soviet only alternative to a costly and unending yet to occur. activity in every region of the world leads to struggle to maintain military equilibrium Mr. Speaker, the U.S. Congress has been the inevitable conclusion that the Soviets and to check Soviet forays into every part of on record for many years as an avid supporter are seeking global hegemony. the globe. of our artistic and cultural heritage as em­ Dr. William Kintner is a well known "Soviet Global Strategy" shows how the bodied in motion pictures. It would be impossi­ author in national security circles, served as Kremlin leadership pursues military superi­ ble, of course, to offer individual resolutions the U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, and is a ority while simultaneously waging a cam­ professor emeritus of political science at the paign of subversion against free societies ev­ for each and every great film which is, for University of Pennsylvania. Ambassador erywhere. Dr. Kintner believes that if we whatever reason, unavailable as audiences Kintner also serves on the ASCF Board of are to reverse this struggle, we must change knew it. However, we would be remiss if we Directors, and is a Co-Chairman of ASCF's our strategy and battle for the ideas of free­ did not act upon our concern on behalf of the National Strategy Board. "Soviet Global dom as vigorously as the Soviet Union con­ American people. Strategy" was published under the auspices ducts its campaign for fictitious peace. The Mr. Speaker, November 7, 1988, will mark of the ASC Foundation, and during the Soviet definition of peaceful co-existence the 25th anniversary of the premiere of "It's a summer of 1984, Dr. Kintner was a Resident permits them to employ unlimited subver­ Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World." The joint reso­ Fellow at ASCF's Freedom Studies Center sion against all free societies. Free people in Boston, Virginia. Dr. Kintner has said the have the right and the obligation to fight by lution I offer today designated that day in book "benefited greatly from numerous the same rules against the Soviet nomenkla­ honor of the film. meetings with co-authors, visting scholars, tura. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join and experts conversant with Soviet policy Dr. Kintner concludes "Soviet Global me in this action in the hope that the symbol and practices" that he conducted at the Strategy" with a quote from ASCF's "A April 26, 1988 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 8855 Strategy for Peace Through Strength": America. A few years from now, you may This is all very amusing. But the real ques­ "The world is going to have peace through become Presidential appointees or leaders of tion is how amused are the Mujahidin? The strength. What is being decided now is your local, state, or national government. Mujahidin, the Afghan freedom fighters, who I am very thrilled and excited to be here whose strength and whose peace. The lead­ have fought and defeated 120,000 Soviet ers of the Soviet Union want a peace in at this courthouse, where I myself stood which they dominate all other nations. several years ago and solemnly pledged my troops. The Mujahidin, who control the vast Americans and most of the people of the allegiance, my loyalty, and above all my life majority of Afghan territory and who have world want peace with freedom." to this great nation. Please join me as I vowed to force the Kabul regime from office. salute once again the United States of And the Mujahidin, who have witnessed the America, one of the greatest of national murder of 1,400,000 of their fellow country­ IN PRAISE OF IMMIGRANTS powers of the earth. men, including tens of thousands of women May God bless the United States of Amer­ ica, which has adopted you and me as its and children. HON. ROBERT GARCIA children. Thank you all. The Afghan resistance includes almost the OF NEW YORK entire population inside and outside of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. They have fought and won a brutal THE SOVIETS HELPING HAND Tuesday, April 26, 1988 war against Soviet occupational forces. The reality is that the Kabul regime could not be Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON sustained for much longer even with the sup­ take this opportunity to present to my col­ OF NEW YORK port of Soviet troops. How long will they last leagues a speech given by Dr. Joy Cherian at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when these troops retreat to the Soviet the naturalization ceremonies held on April 8, Tuesday, April 26, 1988 border? 1988, in Montgomery County, MD. Dr. Cher­ Clearly, it is the Mujahidin, not the remaining ian, himself a naturalized American citizen, Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, as a long-time Kabul thugs, who are in the driver's seat. My was recently appointed as the first foreign­ supporter of the Afghan freedom fighters I advise to Robert White and his friends is that born Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employ­ found it most disturbing that former Ambassa­ they plan their next trip to Kabul soon, very ment Opportunity Commission. Since coming dor White and a group of self-styled pseudo­ soon, or they may find few familiar or wel­ to this country from his native India over 21 diplomats from the International Center for come faces. years ago, Dr. Cherian has worked to further Development Policy were in Kabul over the the interests of the more than 700,000 Ameri­ weekend attempting to provide credibility to cans of Asian-Indian origin. As former chair­ the pro-Soviet Kabul puppet regime. Moscow L.A. AREA CHAMBER OF COM­ man of the Asian American Voters Coalition, and Kabul must truly be desperate. MERCE CELEBRATES ITS lOOTH Dr. Cherian worked to promote political aware­ The group was urged by the State Depart­ YEAR ness and civic consciousness within the entire ment not to visit Afghanistan because the Asian American community. Kabul regime might interprect their presence HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN as a move toward United States recognition. Dr. Cherian's speech depicts the unique OF CALIFORNIA perspective that our Nation's naturalized citi­ Actually, United States recognition of Kabul­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens share. Dr. Cherian's accomplishments a city state-is the last item on our agenda. and words speak not only for Asian-Ameri­ Yet, former Ambassador White dismissed our Tuesday, April 26, 1988 cans, but for all of the immigrants, past and State Department's concerns and proceeded, Mr. DORNAN of California. Mr. Speaker, present, who have come to this country in once again, to embarass the United States. rise today to pay tribute to the Los Angeles search of freedom and hope. While meeting with the Soviet-installed Area Chamber of Commerce on the occasion REMARKS BY COMMISSIONER Joy CHERIAN ON puppet regime in Kabul, White said: of its 1OOth year as the region's premier busi­ THE OCCASION OF THE NATURALIZATION * * * the ruling People's Democratic Party ness voice and advocate. CEREMONIES HELD ON APRIL 8, 1988, AT THE of Afghanistan was only one part of the The chamber's motto is, "We've got the cli­ COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, MONTGOM­ Afghan political equation and that real mate for business." And it has certainly done power sharing with the Afghan resistance ERY COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND a good job in enhancing that climate through It is a great honor and privilege for me to was necessary before there could be better U.S.-Afghan relations. the years. The L.A. area chamber sees its be here on this auspicious occasion of your mission as focusing and initiating private­ naturalization and to congratulate you for Someone should point out to the free­ sector action on major issues affecting the becoming Americans by choice. wheeling former Ambassador that the Byrd economic well-being and quality of life in the By becoming Americans by choice today, resolution, approved overwhelmingly by the with a promise to become good and produc­ Senate, earlier this year states: greater Los Angeles area. It is a mission at tive citizens of this great nation, you have which the chamber has succeeded in dramatic * * * written a new chapter in your lives, a new the only acceptable formula for set­ fashion. chapter which will bring hope and pride not tlement of the Afghan situation is one which provides for the self-determination of The L.A. area chamber has been an integral only to you and members of all your fami­ part of the business growth in the Los Ange­ lies, but also to all the people of America. the Afghan people and results in a govern­ Your experience and knowledge will ment genuinely representative of the les region, an area that encompasses five enrich America every day, and your lives Afghan people. counties. The chamber played a major role in will be enriched by the love and affection of I, for one, have some doubts that a govern­ some of the most important projects in the all your fellow Americans. ment representative of the Afghan people, area, projects that have contributed to the I stand before you today, as a beneficiary which will include the 5.5 million Afghan refu­ economic boom experienced by the area. The of America's goodness. Twenty-one years gees driven from their homeland by Soviet oc­ Los Angeles harbor, the Owens Valley and ago, I came to this great land from India as cupation forces, will be overly supportive of Colorado River aqueducts, the first commer­ a student. I struggled hard to survive, and I sharing power with the Soviet sympathizes in cial airline service into Los Angeles, a com­ made this Montgomery County, Maryland, my home. Kabul. prehensive freeway plan for southern Califor­ A year ago, the President of the Unitd Yet, even more absurd than White's com­ nia, the 1932 and 1984 Olympic games, the States of America introduced me at a White ments were those of Najibullahs, the Kabul Los Angeles Convention Center, World Trade House ceremony as his appointee to the Communist dictator, installed by the Soviets Week, and two youth job programs, First United States Equal Employment Opportu­ who said, "The nature and essence of our Break and Genesis, are all examples of nity Commission New Zealand, a shares-are apparent. The truth is known to member of the ANZUS alliance among Aus­ management. It's workers who are kept in tralia, New Zealand, and the United States. HON. WILLIAM (BILL) CLAY the dark-like children, kept ignorant "for In the New Zealand case, the Parliament OF MISSOURI their own good." last year affirmed and enacted the policy earli­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But it is management's "own good" we're er adopted by the Government which requires really talking about. Its failure to announce Tuesday, April26, 1988 that a closing is inevitable is a lie by an­ the prime minister to determine that visiting vessels and aircraft are not nuclear-powered Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the fol­ other name. The interests of the stockhold­ or armed. This has effectively prevented lowing article to the attention of my col­ er, always paramount, are asserted to the point where workers have none. . The Keynesian pre­ tween what Samuelson called the "minima" services. Private companies, for example, sumption is that if government doesn't do and the "maxima," but even extreme posi­ may bid on running commissaries on our de­ it, it won't get done, and if the government tions must be chosen within a limiting set of fense bases or computer work or printing doesn't spend money on worthwhile pro­ constraints. jobs that may be handled more inexpensive­ grams, the money won't be spent and the The trouble with Galbraith's theory and, ly and efficiently by outside firms. programs will collapse. This is how far we ultimately, the greatest evil of The Affluent The second alternative is asset sales. This have come in two hundred years. Society, is his refusal, replicated by Presi­ along with the third method, selling loan Armey's Axiom Number Two: You don't dent Johnson in his ill-famed guns-and­ portfolios, can be much harder to follow be­ have to be a conservative to want to get the butter speech of 1965, to acknowledge this cause of the high visibility each entails. government off your back. Two black lead­ basic truth. There are no limits, no con­ When it comes to privatizing railroads, ers with whom I met recently, both women straints, they claimed instead, so we don't public utilities, federally owned buildings who have been lifelong Democrats and have to be careful about husbanding and al­ and the like, critics are ready to call it a public housing tenants, agree. If we privat­ locating our resources among competing "fire sale." With unbelievable audacity, ize public housing, will people be homeless? ends. Today you can witness many govern­ some say, "You want to sell the govern­ No, they say; give the poor vouchers and ment policy-makers in action who don't rec­ ment's property to the people of this coun­ they will find their own cheaper residences. ognize even the most ordinary constraints in try?"