Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 108 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 108 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2004 No. 29 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was CURRENT STATE OF OUR unemployment also continues to be a called to order by the Speaker pro tem- ECONOMY very, very serious problem. The aver- pore (Mr. BURNS). Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I age out-of-work American is now unemployed for 5 months, the highest in f would like to talk about the current state of our economy here in the U.S. 20 years. A report recently released by the DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Three years and three massive tax cuts Economic Policy Institute and the Na- TEMPORE later, President Bush keeps telling tional Employment Law Project found The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- American working families that our economy is turning the corner and that that college graduates, older workers, fore the House the following commu- and workers in the manufacturing in- nication from the Speaker: jobs are going to be coming soon. Well, Mr. President, where are the jobs? dustry disproportionately are likely to ASHINGTON experience long-term chronic unem- W , DC, Where are those promises you made? March 9, 2004. Last Friday brought more dis- ployment in our current economy. To I hereby appoint the Honorable MAX BURNS appointing news about our jobless re- make matters worse, President Bush to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. wants to make it even more difficult J. DENNIS HASTERT, covery. In fact, only 21,000 new jobs were created last month. Many econo- for those to find work. Speaker of the House of Representatives. Under his budget proposals this year, mists had expected 125,000 new jobs, f worker training and assistance pro- and the President promised 300,000 new grams for millions of Americans would MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE jobs. The disastrous job creation levels be cut significantly. He wants to re- are further evidence that the Bush eco- duce access to worker training, child A message from the Senate by Mr. nomic policies are not working. How- Monahan, one of its clerks, announced care support, housing assistance and ever, the President continues to insist college tuition relief and public health that the Senate has passed a bill and a that his plan is the right approach. concurrent resolution of the following insurance at a time when most work- President Bush was in my home ing families need help the most. I think titles in which the concurrence of the State of California last Friday when House is requested: that is wrong. the dismal employment numbers were Those of us that live in my district S. 741. An act to amend the Federal Food, released. He was in Bakersfield, a town know how hard it has been. The reality Drug, and Cosmetic Act with regard to new with an unemployment rate of 12.8 per- animal drugs, and for other purposes. is that in my district we have very cent, painting an uplifting and positive high unemployment rates. In the cities S. Con. Res. 96. Concurrent resolution com- picture of our troubled economy. When memorating the 150th anniversary of the that I represent, particularly East Los first meeting of the Republican Party in he learned that a local business there Angeles where about 70 to 80 percent of Ripon, Wisconsin. would be creating two new jobs, the the population are Latino families, President called it really good news. they are experiencing up to 10 percent f We need far more than two and three and above unemployment rates. It has new jobs, Mr. President, to put our MORNING HOUR DEBATES been that way for the last 3 years. State back on track. Where is the relief for the districts The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The Bush economic policies have that I represent, for the hardworking ant to the order of the House of Janu- been a disaster for our State. Rather Americans that contribute to our tax- ary 20, 2004, the Chair will now recog- than create jobs, we have lost 3 million ing system here and get nothing in re- nize Members from lists submitted by private sector jobs under this adminis- turn when they really need it? the majority and minority leaders for tration. If the rest of the year mirrors I would ask for us to take a strong morning hour debates. The Chair will last month’s numbers, it would take 9 look at the policies that this adminis- alternate recognition between the par- years, 9 years, to recover all the jobs tration is advocating and postpone the ties, with each party limited to not to lost under this President. tax cuts for the wealthy and restore in- exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, Much of the job loss has been in the tegrity in the health care services and except the majority leader, the minor- manufacturing sector, where job loss is in our education and in our environ- ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- at a 53-year high. Another 3,000 manu- ment. ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. facturing jobs disappeared last month Our environment is suffering. Latino The Chair recognizes the gentle- because of outsourcing, a policy that children in my district suffer higher woman from California (Ms. SOLIS) for the Bush administration says is rates of chronic illnesses, asthma, obe- 5 minutes. healthy for our economy. 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VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR7.000 H09PT1 H878 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 not contained now, we are going to So after years of trying the American President,’’ in which the administra- have to be paying for those tomorrow. people’s patience, predatory trial law- tion predicted that 2.6 million jobs We need to invest in America. We yers and irresponsible broadcasters are would be created this year. Just one need to stop outsourcing. We need to going to be held accountable for their week after release of that report, make sure that our children and our actions. It is Responsibility Week here Treasury Secretary John W. Snow and families are taken care of. in the House, Mr. Speaker; and thank- Commerce Secretary Donald Evans re- I would ask for all Americans to take fully for the viewers at home watching fused to embrace President Bush’s own a second look at this recovery that the C–SPAN, there will not be a half-time economic projections. President is proposing. I would ask for show. One would think the Bush adminis- all of us to join together and make our f tration would be concerned about the resources felt here at home. job losses, but last month we learned JOB NUMBERS FOR LAST MONTH f that President Bush and his economic The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- RESPONSIBILITY WEEK advisers view the movement of Amer- ant to the order of the House of Janu- ican factory jobs and white collar work The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ary 20, 2004, the gentleman from New to other countries as a positive trans- ant to the order of the House of Janu- Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) is recognized formation that will, in the end, enrich ary 20, 2004, the gentleman from Texas during morning hour debates for 5 min- our economy. (Mr. DELAY) is recognized during morn- utes. The President’s chief economist, ing hour debates. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, last Fri- Gregory Mankiw, made national head- Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, this week day, we got another reality check as to lines when he said, ‘‘Outsourcing is the House will take up two bills that, how, after 3 years in the White House, in addition to strengthening our econ- just a new way of doing international President Bush still has not figured out trade. More things are tradeable than omy and improving the quality of how to create jobs for Americans here American family life, will send a very were tradeable in the past, and that’s a in the United States. The February job good thing.’’ President Bush supported real message of accountability to two numbers illustrate how the economic industries not lately known for it. this view in his annual economic report policies of President Bush and the Re- Opponents of the Personal Responsi- in which he wrote: ‘‘When a good or publican Congress still are not creating bility in Food Consumption Act and service is produced more cheaply the Broadcast Decency Enforcement jobs. abroad, it makes more sense to import Last month, only 21,000 jobs were cre- Act may dismiss them as meaningless it than make or provide it domesti- ated by the American economy. That is symbols, but American families know cally.’’ 21,000 jobs. The Labor Department also better. Mr. Speaker, how can we have eco- The American families know that the revised its numbers for both December nomic success if we send jobs overseas, raw greed that fuels both abusive law- and January, stating that 23,000 less but do not create enough new jobs with suits and vulgar broadcast program- jobs were created during those 2 comparable wages here in the United ming has punctured the boundaries of months than when it was first re- States? reasonable tolerance. People have tired ported; and this means employers have I think it is about time that the Bush of hearing about yet another loopy added an average of 61,000 jobs per administration realizes that shipping scam cooked up by predatory trial law- month since August, well below the jobs overseas and cutting taxes for the yers to sue some unsuspecting com- 150,000 new jobs economists said were wealthiest elite in our country will not pany for some imaginary offense; and needed to keep pace with population create jobs. President Bush and con- at the same time, people have grown growth. gressional Republicans have had 3 weary of the junk that comes across If the jobs recession does not end years to turn this jobs recession our television screens. soon and the economy does not create around. They have totally failed. It is For years we have chastised Holly- 2.1 million jobs this year, then Presi- time for Congress to pass measures wood, cajoled Hollywood, and begged dent Bush will be the first President that will encourage companies to keep Hollywood to shape up. Yet in both since Herbert Hoover to preside over an jobs here in the United States, and it is cases, the entertainment industry and economy in which he did not create one time we level the playing field and pro- trial lawyers, either out of arrogance net job; and yet the President con- tect American jobs here rather than or ignorance or both, have chosen to tinues to say that the best way to cre- exporting them overseas. ignore these pleas. ate more jobs in the upcoming month f Mr. Speaker, this week the House is for Congress to make permanent all EXTENDING OF UNEMPLOYMENT will send a very clear signal to one and his tax cuts, the tax cuts that over- BENEFITS all: enough is enough. Predatory law- whelmingly benefit our Nation’s suits undermine our economy; offen- wealthiest Americans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sive television programming under- I would just like to know, Mr. Speak- ant to the order of the House of Janu- mines the moral imagination of our er, when is the President going to ary 20, 2004, the gentleman from Ohio children; and both undermine the fun- learn? Congressional Republicans cut (Mr. BROWN) is recognized during morn- damental human value of personal re- taxes year after year, and the jobs they ing hour debates for 5 minutes. sponsibility. predicted would be created have never Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, Lawyers and broadcasters may not become a reality. Last year, when the my friend, the gentleman from New care about their moral responsibilities, President was touting another round of Jersey (Mr. PALLONE), just talked Mr. Speaker; but under these bills, if tax cuts benefiting our Nation’s about the new economic statistics, they do not at least start to fake it, wealthiest elite, the White House pre- that some 21,000 jobs were created last they are going to pay. dicted the cuts would create more than month in this country. The President Under the Personal Responsibility in 2.1 million new jobs in the 7 months had predicted 250,000 jobs. The Wall Food Consumption Act, Congress will after its passage. And what actually Street Journal had predicted 150,000, declare, as if we should have to, that happened during that period? Only something like that; 21,000 were actu- restaurants are not responsible for the 296,000 jobs were created, 1.8 million ally created. Of those 21,000, actually tummy aches that their customers suf- short of the President’s predictions. every one of those jobs was a govern- fer when they eat too much. Now President Bush says he is going ment job, many of them in education, Under the Broadcast Decency En- to create jobs, but he is about as good productive, important jobs; but actu- forcement Act, television broadcasters at predicting job creation as he is in ally there was no private sector job who have thumbed their noses at the advancing policies that create those creation, period. There was actually a FEC’s maximum obscenity fine of jobs. He is not very good at it, Mr. loss of private sector jobs. $27,500 per offense will soon have to re- Speaker. Perhaps that is why President This is where it really matters to assess the actions of their respective Bush and some of his leading economic people. There were 760,000 American thumbs and noses in the face of max- advisers are now backing away from workers whose unemployment benefits imum fines of $500,000 per offense. their own ‘‘Economic Report of the have expired in December, January,

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.002 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H879 and February. That is 760,000 workers cuts for the richest people in our coun- with Girl Scouts from across the Na- whose unemployment has expired who try and more trade agreements like tion, journeyed to Washington, D.C. to cannot find jobs. That is 760,000 fami- NAFTA that will ship jobs overseas; speak to Members of Congress about lies, many of whom have children, who that will hemorrhage jobs to Mexico issues affecting the program and our have lost their unemployment com- and China. society today. pensation, have no income, cannot find Here is the result of the President’s I was visited by Monica Pido, Presi- jobs. economic policy. It is plant closing dent of the Board of Directors of the My friend on the other side of the after machine shop closing after down- Guam Girl Scouts, and Vickie Fish, Ex- aisle, the President and the Republican scaling and downsizing because of ecutive Director of Guam Girl Scouts. I leadership, even though a lot of Repub- outsourcing, because of foreign com- was impressed by the range of pro- licans want to support it but the Presi- petition, because of the fact that this grams that they are undertaking to in- dent and the Republican leadership will President has no manufacturing policy crease girls’ safety, promote math and not bring it up, have said no to extend- whatsoever. One out of six manufac- science education, and improve girls’ ing unemployment compensation for turing jobs in my State of Ohio has health and fitness. Preventing youth those 760,000 workers, those 760,000 fam- simply gone away in the last 3 years. violence in communities and ensuring ilies. As the gentleman from New Jersey girls feel emotionally and physically Last week, I visited a group of about (Mr. PALLONE) said, George Bush will safe is one of the latest proactive ef- 50 or 60 machine-shop operators in be the fist President since Herbert Hoo- forts of our Girl Scouts. Akron in my district, in the city of ver to have lost jobs during his time in Their P.A.V.E. the Way youth vio- Akron, Ohio. Right before I spoke, a office to the tune of about 3 million lence prevention initiative is an inno- man walked forward and put just a jobs, it looks like. vative way to improve the safety of plastic bag full of brochures like this Going back to those 760,000 workers girls and communities throughout our in front of me, and what they are is a who have seen their unemployment ex- Nation. bag of about five times this size. pire. While Members of Congress get Girl Scouts provide a structure and paid $3,000 a week, $3,000 a week, this f stability to girls between the ages of 5 body has absolutely failed, just failed, and 17 years old, teaching them lessons 1245 b just ignored, just brazenly, callously and building character that will last a He had gotten several hundred of been disdainful of those workers who lifetime. Girl Scouts really make a dif- these every month. These are auction have lost their jobs, cannot find work, ference, one girl at a time. notices he receives in his company, his and had their unemployment benefits Today, with more than 50 million machine shop, where he employs 10, 15 expire. women across the Nation having been This is not welfare, this is unemploy- workers, something like that. Most of involved in girl scouting as a child, the ment. It is called unemployment insur- the companies represented there last difference Girl Scouts make is enor- ance. It is insurance in case you are week when I talked to them, were mous. As a former girl scout, I can at- laid off. These are 760,000 workers small manufacturers, 10, 20, 50, 100, test to the quality and success of these whose unemployment has expired. This maybe one company was 150. Most of programs. Congress is too callous and too hard- them were very small manufacturers. I congratulate Girl Scouts as they hearted to help those 760,000 families But they said they were getting these celebrate their anniversary and hope while our economic policies continue auction notices from companies all that they will continue to be a part of to fail. over the United States, and they are many girls’ lives in the years to come. f basically fire sales, get out of business f sales. TRIBUTE TO THE GIRL SCOUTS OF RECESS This is an auction notice from Hous- AMERICA AND THE GIRL SCOUTS ton, Texas. Large capacity fabricating OF GUAM The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and machine shop closing. They are The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair selling their capital equipment to any- declares the House in recess until 2 BURNS). Pursuant to the order of the one who will buy it. This is from a House of January 20, 2004, the gentle- p.m. Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 53 company in Springfield, Ohio. Surplus woman from Guam (Ms. BORDALLO) is to the ongoing operation of this small recognized during morning hour de- minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- manufacturing company. They are sell- bates for 5 minutes. cess until 2 p.m. ing their surplus equipment. They do Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, as the f not have customers so they are laying Girl Scouts of America celebrate their b 1400 off workers. This is another one. Plant 92nd anniversary this Friday, March 12, closed, everything sells. This is an- and the Guam Girl Scouts celebrate AFTER RECESS other one. This one is from Cincinnati, their 69th anniversary, I would like to The recess having expired, the House Ohio, another company which says ex- take this time to commend the organi- was called to order by the Speaker pro cess equipment due to corporate zation for its continuing commitment tempore (Mr. TERRY) at 2 p.m. outsourcing. to improving the lives of young girls in f This one is from Medina, Ohio, just America and abroad. south of my district. Fax facility The Girl Scouts have fostered the in- PRAYER closed. All must go. This is from An- dividual talents of the young girls they The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. derson, Indiana. Assets no longer reserve through learning activities focus- Coughlin, offered the following prayer: quired in the continuing operations being on education, health, physical fit- We will praise You, Lord, with open cause of foreign competition and ness, community service, and cultural hearts. We will recount all Your won- outsourcing. This is one from Portland, exchange. The Girl Scouts have helped ders. We will rejoice in You and be Maine. This is from Newfoundland, instill strong leadership and decision- glad, just judge of heaven and Earth. New Jersey. This is one from War- making skills in millions of young You are enthroned on high over- rington, Pennsylvania, a company girls. seeing every nation and all peoples. going out of business. Willoughby, Through its U.S.A. Girl Scouts Over- You hold the just in Your balance and Ohio. Kent, Ohio. seas, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. serves destroy the wicked. You take up the Companies all over this country, Mr. approximately 16,000 girls in more than cause and interests of this government Speaker, are going out of business, lay- 81 countries. Guam Girl Scouts is one as all others. You will guide the course ing off 10 and 20 and 50 and 100 workers. of the longest-serving community orga- of events here in Congress. In the end, Manufacturing jobs. One out of six nizations on Guam. They have served its accomplishments will be measured manufacturers jobs in my State has thousands of young girls, including and its failures will not be overlooked. been lost since George Bush became myself, since 1935. For You are a stronghold for the op- president. His answer to every single Last week, representatives from our pressed and will judge everyone with bad piece of economic news is more tax local Girl Scouts organization, along truth.

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.005 H09PT1 H880 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 Those who know Your name will THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION IS pany car, to buy a machine tool, to buy place their trust in You always, be- OUTSOURCING RESPONSIBIL- telecommunications equipment, to buy cause You never forsake those who ITIES RELATING TO JOBS AND other types of equipment, that creates seek You and seek Your ways. Amen. THE ECONOMY jobs. The President’s plan is working. (Mr. MCDERMOTT asked and was f given permission to address the House f for 1 minute and to revise and extend STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN THE JOURNAL his remarks.) WEEK The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, (Ms. NORTON asked and was given Chair has examined the Journal of the when it comes to jobs and the econ- permission to address the House for 1 last day’s proceedings and announces omy, this administration has minute and to revise and extend her re- to the House his approval thereof. outsourced its responsibility. marks.) Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- The Department of Labor has just Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I am nal stands approved. given us proof. February unemploy- wearing a Liz Claiborne, very attrac- ment figures are grim and include a tive, very glamorous scarf which is f stunning revelation: the private sector being used and is being handed out to actually lost jobs last month. The mea- Members of Congress, especially ger 21,000 jobs, new jobs, all came from PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE women Members of Congress this week, local and State government. This is as we call attention to Violence The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the not economic recovery; it is an eco- Against Women and Stop Violence gentleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN) nomic crisis. Long-term unemploy- Against Women Week. The bipartisan come forward and lead the House in the ment is at its highest level in 20 years. Women’s Caucus and the Hispanic Cau- Pledge of Allegiance. The unemployment rate among teens is cus are kicking off this event this week Mr. MORAN of Virginia led the a staggering 37 percent. The Commu- with a reception later on. Pledge of Allegiance as follows: nity Service Society says in some cit- The point is to wear something beau- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ies the unemployment rate among tiful in order to draw attention to a United States of America, and to the Repub- black men is 50 percent. very ugly phenomenon in our country lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The administration has turned its and around the world, and that is vio- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. back on average Americans. We must lence against women, very closely re- pass extended unemployment benefits. lated to child abuse. One way to stop f An administration that does not care child abuse is to focus more on violence about the average American is an ad- against women themselves. We have a THANKING INTERNATIONAL RE- ministration that has outsourced its bill, the Violence Against Women Act, PUBLICAN INSTITUTE FOR AD- leadership. It has gone somewhere. We of course, which means that Congress VANCING THE MARCH OF FREE- need to get it back. itself regards this as a major phe- DOM nomenon in our society. f (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Mr. Speaker, let us use this entire asked and was given permission to ad- ECONOMIC JOBS AND GROWTH week to call attention to it and to dress the House for 1 minute and to re- PLAN IS WORKING FOR AMERI- eliminate it once and for all from the vise and extend his remarks.) CANS United States of America and from the Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. (Mr. WELLER asked and was given world. Speaker, one of my life goals in public permission to address the House for 1 f service has been to promote democracy minute and to revise and extend his re- COMMUNICATION FROM THE and freedom throughout the world. A marks.) CLERK OF THE HOUSE leading proponent of this goal is the Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, we have The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- International Republican Institute, some great challenges before our coun- fore the House the following commu- widely revered as IRI. Founded in 1983, try in today’s world; and one of them, nication from the Clerk of the House of this visionary nonprofit organization of course, is moving our economy for- Representatives: responded to President Ronald Rea- ward. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, gan’s call in 1982 that ‘‘we must be I am pleased to report to the House HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, staunch in our conviction that freedom that the Economic Jobs and Growth Washington, DC, March 8, 2004. is not the sole prerogative of a lucky Plan that was signed into law by Presi- Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, few, but the inalienable and universal dent Bush in May of last year is work- Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, right of all human beings.’’ ing. We have seen some real benefits as DC. IRI has advanced the march of free- a result of that Jobs and Economic DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- dom by teaching nations recovering Growth Plan, plans that cut taxes for mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of from Communist and authoritarian to- every American, eliminated the mar- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed talitarian regimes how to self-govern riage tax penalty, doubled the child tax envelope received from the White House on through the rule of law. IRI adheres to credit, and also provided incentives for March 8, 2004 at 3:15 p.m. and said to contain the fundamental American principles investment. a message from the President whereby he of individual freedom, equal oppor- As a result of the President’s plan submits a report on implementation of PL tunity, and entrepreneurial spirit that that was passed into law by this Con- 107–228 concerning Russian Debt Reduction foster economic development. gress, we have seen a generation of well for Nonproliferation. I have seen IRI’s success firsthand in over 300,000 new jobs just in the last With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Bulgaria, as I joined a delegation to ob- few months. I would also report that as JEFF TRANDAHL, serve their first free elections since a result of the bonus depreciation, the Clerk of the House. victory in the Cold War. They have de- extra 50 percent that businesses can f mocracy efforts in 56 countries, includ- use for deducting the cost of buying a ing Iraq, Afghanistan, China, Slovakia, company car or an office computer or REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON and Russia. telecommunications equipment, a ma- AUTHORITY FOR RUSSIAN FED- I want to personally thank IRI’s chine tool that, as a result of that ERATION DEBT REDUCTION FOR president, George A. Folsom, for his bonus depreciation, we have now seen NONPROLIFERATION—MESSAGE commitment to bringing the hope of the highest level ever of investment by FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE freedom to people all over the world. the private sector, by business, and UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 108– In conclusion, may God bless our capital assets, cars and trucks, ma- 171) troops, and we will never forget Sep- chine tools, computers. When we en- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- tember 11. courage a business to buy a new com- fore the House the following message

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.008 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H881 from the President of the United will also advance my goal of a Middle and commends this dedicated service to the States; which was read and, together East free trade are (MEFTA) within a residents of San Luis Obispo and Santa Bar- with the accompanying papers, without decade. bara Counties and the State of California. objection, referred to the Committee Consistent with the Trade Act, I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on International Relations and ordered sending this notification at least 90 ant to the rule, the gentleman from to be printed: days in advance of signing the United Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) and the gen- To the Congress of the United States: States-Morocco FTA. My Administra- tlewoman from the District of Colum- Consistent with section 1321 of the tion looks forward to working with the bia (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Congress in developing appropriate leg- minutes. Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–228), I islation to approve and implement this The Chair recognizes the gentleman transmit herewith a report prepared by free trade agreement. from Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS). my Administration on implementation GEORGE W. BUSH. GENERAL LEAVE of the debt reduction authority con- THE WHITE HOUSE, March 8, 2004. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. ferred by title XIII, subtitle B of Public f Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative Law 107–228. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER days within which to revise and extend GEORGE W. BUSH. PRO TEMPORE THE WHITE HOUSE, March 8, 2004. their remarks and include extraneous The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- material on the resolution under con- f ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair sideration. COMMUNICATION FROM THE will postpone further proceedings The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there CLERK OF THE HOUSE today on motions to suspend the rules objection to the request of the gen- on which a recorded vote or the yeas The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- tleman from Virginia? and nays are ordered, or on which the fore the House the following commu- There was no objection. vote is objected to under clause 6 of Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. nication from the Clerk of the House of rule XX. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Representatives: Record votes on postponed questions may consume. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, will be taken at 6:30 p.m. today. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 519, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, introduced by the gentleman from Washington, DC, March 8, 2004. f California (Mr. THOMAS), honors the Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, SENSE OF THE HOUSE WITH RE- Speaker, House of Representatives, victims and affected residents of the SPECT TO SAN LUIS OBISPO earthquake that occurred in San Luis Washington, DC. COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECEM- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Obispo, California, on December 22, mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of BER 22, 2003 EARTHQUAKE 2003. The earthquake registered a 6.5 on the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. the Richter scale, and it killed two tives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed Speaker, I move to suspend the rules people and injured 50 others. This was envelope received from the White House on and agree to the resolution (H. Res. the largest quake to hit the counties of March 8, 2004 at 11:55 a.m. and said to con- 519) expressing the sense of the House tain a message from the President whereby San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara he notifies the Congress of his intention to of Representatives with respect to the since 1994. enter into a free trade agreement with the earthquake that occurred in San Luis The historic town of Paso Robles was Kingdom of Morocco. Obispo County, California, on Decem- hit the hardest. Many of the buildings With best wishes, I am ber 22, 2003. in that area were unreinforced ma- Sincerely, The Clerk read as follows: sonry structures built over a century JEFF TRANDAHL, H. RES. 519 ago, and they were unfortunately no Clerk of the House. Whereas at 11:15 A.M. on Monday, Decem- match for the earthquake’s power. The f ber 22, 2003, an earthquake measuring 6.5 on two deaths occurred in Paso Robles. In INTENTION TO ENTER INTO FREE the Richter Scale occurred in San Luis addition, the earthquake’s tremors Obispo County, California, with an epicenter were felt in San Francisco to Los Ange- TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE approximately 6 miles northeast of the com- KINGDOM OF MOROCCO—MES- les, and more than 30 aftershocks were munity of San Simeon and 24 miles north- reported in the following hours. The SAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF west of the City of Paso Robles; THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. Whereas the magnitude of the earthquake quake knocked out power to approxi- NO. 108–172) was such that it was felt from the City of mately 75,000 residents, and many oth- San Francisco to the Los Angeles Basin, and ers were forced to evacuate. This reso- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- may have caused the Coastal Range to be- lution remembers the victims and fore the House the following message come up to a foot higher; those who were injured and under- from the President of the United Whereas the earthquake caused damage to scores the heroic sacrifices made by States; which was read and, without homes, businesses, and public infrastructure countless disaster relief workers and objection, referred to the Committee such as buildings, bridges, and roads, that emergency personnel after the earth- will cost millions of dollars to repair; on Ways and Means and ordered to be quake. printed: Whereas tragically, 2 lives were lost and more than 40 persons sustained injuries; Following the wildfires that scorched To the Congress of the United States: Whereas local public safety and law en- hundreds of thousands of acres in Octo- Consistent with section 2105(a)(1)(A) forcement personnel responded immediately, ber, the December 22 earthquake con- of the Trade Act of 2002 (Public Law effectively, and courageously to assist vic- cluded a difficult fall season for so 107–210; the ‘‘Trade Act’’), I am pleased tims of the earthquake and otherwise pro- many California residents. Therefore, I to notify the Congress of my intent to tect the public; and thank the distinguished gentleman Whereas a Federal disaster declaration was enter into a free trade agreement from California (Mr. THOMAS) for intro- (FTA) with the Kingdom of Morocco. issued on January 13, 2004: Now, therefore, be it ducing this resolution. It helps us all This agreement will create new op- Resolved, That the House of Representa- remember the victims of this disaster. portunities for America’s workers, tives— The resolution also appropriately farmers, businesses, and consumers by (1) is saddened by the loss of life and prop- recognizes the public safety officials eliminating barriers in trade with Mo- erty caused by the earthquake that occurred and emergency response personnel who rocco. Morocco is one of the United in San Luis Obispo County, California, on helped limit the earthquake’s effects States strongest friends in the Middle December 22, 2003, and sends its deepest con- on the region. Many individuals, busi- East. increased trade will benefit dolences to the victims and their families; nesses, and organizations in sur- Americans and help strengthen a toler- and rounding areas provided much-needed (2) recognizes and honors those local offi- ant, open, and more prosperous Mo- cials, public safety and law enforcement per- assistance to victims in the days and rocco. Entering into an FTA with Mo- sonnel, and individuals, who in private or the weeks following the tragedy. I com- rocco will not only strengthen our bi- public capacity provided assistance to the mend the gentleman from California lateral ties with this important ally, it victims of the earthquake and their families, for the resolution’s important focus in

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.011 H09PT1 H882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 commending these charitable groups as But two elderly customers fell before ask them if they are thinking about re- well. they could get outside. Mr. and Mrs. turning to California because the earth Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge all Sherwin went back and draped them- literally shook. I have told them many Members to support House Resolution selves over the fallen elderly customers times that although it occurs periodi- 519. and shielded them and their bodies cally on the east coast, literally, hurri- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of until the quake subsided. Untold heroic canes and tornados occur everywhere. my time. stories like this one unfolded across There are difficulties that you have to b 1415 Central California on that day. put up with wherever you live. Cali- Mr. Speaker, in honor of men and fornia, unfortunately, on the rim of Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield women, Americans like these, I offer fire, is periodically subjected to these myself such time as I may consume. my respect for their quiet heroism on a earthquakes. Mr. Speaker, Paso Robles, California, day when the earth made their feet This one was a difficult one for all of is a small town nestled in the Central seem poised to betray them. I also ex- us. My colleagues in the area, Mrs. California wine country. Since 1892, the tend, along with the rest of the House, CAPPS and others responded fairly clock tower atop the Mastagni Build- my deepest condolences to the victims quickly. I do want to put on the record ing had kept the pulse of the town, an and families of the San Luis Obispo how magnificently the local elected of- unceasing progression of hours for 111 County earthquake. ficials responded, setting up emergency years. The ticking stopped at 11:16 a.m. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of teams, keeping lines of communication on Monday, December 22, 2003, when my time. open. And I want to compliment the the building crumbled underneath it Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Federal Government in its quick re- and the clock fell to the street below. Speaker, I yield such time as he may sponse in providing grants and loans to Marilyn Zafuto of Paso Robles and consume to the gentleman from Cali- those who were clearly depressed and Jennifer Myrick of Atascadero were fornia (Mr. THOMAS), the distinguished destroyed and were given the oppor- shopping at a dress shop in the sponsor of this resolution. tunity very quickly to rebuild. Mastagni Building on that fateful day, (Mr. THOMAS asked and was given The spring has come, the rains have and as they attempted to flee to safety, permission to revise and extend his re- come, the grass is green, but the psy- they were killed by falling debris. marks.) che shattering earthquake of last De- Their tragic fate made them the only Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I want to cember is still present in downtown two deaths of a powerful earthquake thank the chairman, the gentleman areas and in the surrounding commu- that shook California from San Fran- from Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) for his nities. And the scar on the earth will cisco to Los Angeles. willingness to expeditiously move this be there for a long time. With a magnitude of 6.5 on the Rich- resolution. Those of us in California ex- I thank the chairman for the quick ter Scale, the San Luis Obispo County perience earthquakes periodically. It is response and especially for the Na- earthquake of 2003 threw lives into up- difficult to predict. The usual formula tion’s taxpayers in responding in the heaval all around the State. In addi- is the longer it has been since the last hour of need in San Luis Obispo, Paso tion to the deaths of Ms. Zafuto and one, the sooner it is to the next one. Robles, Atascadero and the sur- Ms. Myrick, 40 people were injured in When actually, if you will look at rounding community. I thank the gen- the quake and its subsequent after- newspapers in California on a regular tleman for yielding me this time. shocks, which measured as strong as basis, literally on a daily basis there Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. magnitude 4.7. More than 40 buildings are anywhere from several dozen to Speaker, I reserve the balance of my were damaged, roads were buckled, gas several hundred earthquakes that time. mains were damaged, water pipes were occur, many of them are not felt. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield ruptured. This was the largest earth- Periodically, we get an earthquake as such time as she may consume to the quake to hit California since 1999 when occurred in Paso Robles on December gentlewoman from California (Mrs. a magnitude 7.1 quake was measured in 22. It was a good size earthquake, 6.5 on CAPPS). the desert near Joshua Tree and the the Richter Scale is a good size earth- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I thank first to cause deaths since the 6.7 mag- quake. The earthquake that literally my colleague, the gentlewoman from nitude earthquake in Northridge in leveled downtown Bakersfield in 1952 the District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) 1994. was only 6.1. The earthquake that pro- for yielding to me. The effects of this earthquake were duced between 20 and 50,000 lives lost in Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong felt far and wide across California. At Bam, Iran, in 2003 was about the same support of House Resolution 519, a reso- the Federal Building in San Francisco, magnitude, 6.5. lution honoring the victims of the De- 165 miles northwest of the epicenter, This particular earthquake caused cember 22, 2003, San Simeon earth- the top floor swayed for 30 seconds and about a quarter of a billion dollars quake and paying tribute to the law people in downtown Los Angeles re- worth of damage in homes, businesses enforcement, emergency personnel, and ported that the streets were beset with and government offices. But only two many local leaders who provided assist- a sustained rolling motion. lives lost. And even then, it was a pecu- ance to citizens throughout San Luis As often is the case, from American liar set of circumstances that produced Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. tragedies come stories of American the tragedy of the two lives lost. I have I thank my colleague, the gentleman heroism. The San Luis Obispo earth- a district office in San Luis Obispo from California (Mr. THOMAS) for intro- quake is no exception. The 200 emer- County in the 1915 Atascadero City ducing this resolution and for bringing gency workers who toiled for hours, Hall which was shook pretty severely, it to the floor of the House today. It looking through the rubble for victims bricks were falling, and the building has been a privilege for me to work and tending to the wounded, deserve itself suffered a number of cracks. And with him to help get the central coast the admiration of this House as do the in visiting the site and in the sur- back on its feet again. countless local heroes who rose to the rounding area, again and again and Mr. Speaker, earthquakes impact all occasion when circumstances called for again it was clear how fortunate we segments of the communities they it. were, how many near misses occurred. strike: Individuals, businesses, and We have not the time to tell all the I do want to thank the gentleman public services such as police, fire, hos- stories, but I would like to tell you of from Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) for pitals, and schools. In the days fol- Nick and Patricia Sherwin. Mr. Sher- moving this resolution, and for all of lowing this earthquake I was very win owns a jewelry store in the us to remember those individuals who moved by the devastation in San Luis Mastagni Building in Paso Robles. lost their life, those individuals who Obispo County and in northern Santa When the quake hit, Mr. Sherwin took suffered major business damage down- Barbara County. The earthquake reg- charge, calling for the evacuation of town, and to the general psyche. istered 6.5 on the Richter Scale and his store. Most of the people made it I know that when earthquakes occur, was felt from San Francisco all the outside before the roof, including the I have seen local television stations go way to Los Angeles. I know what it was clock tower, was shorn off the building. to the airport to interview people, to like to feel it strongly in my fourth

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:48 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.015 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H883 floor congressional office building as I extend my heartfelt thanks to them as proceedings on this motion will be was meeting with constituents at that well as to the first responders, to the postponed. very hour. rescue workers and to all of the volun- f Even though the earthquake lasted teers, so many of them, everyone who only seconds, it left behind destruction took great risk to themselves to search b 1430 that will take months, if not years, to the wreckage for their fellow citizens. ARMY STAFF SGT. LINCOLN repair and rebuild. The greatest trag- They did an extraordinary job. HOLLINSAID MALDEN POST OF- edy, of course, is that time will not I also want to commend the city, the FICE undue the loss of life of two people county, and State workers and utility Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. caused by this earthquake. Two women crews who worked around the clock to Speaker, I move to suspend the rules perished when a clock tower collapsed restore power, water, and other impor- and pass the bill (H.R. 3536) to des- in Paso Robles. Our thoughts and pray- tant services to our communities. Crit- ignate the facility of the United States ers continue to go out to the friends ical functions such as emergency cen- Postal Service located at 210 Main and families of these victims. ters, fire stations, police stations and Street in Malden, Illinois, as the More than 50 people were injured as a hospitals were functioning right after ‘‘Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid result of the earthquake. There was ex- the earthquake. Malden Post Office’’. tensive damage to residential prop- We do not want to think about what The Clerk read as follows: erties, to historical and public build- would happen in such an event, but ings, and to public utility structures. I when it does, we are all heartened by H.R. 3536 have received numerous calls and let- the way that people pull together and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ters from constituents who have suf- work together from every level, par- resentatives of the United States of America in fered major losses to their businesses. ticularly the volunteers who leave Congress assembled, Total costs and damages to the coun- SECTION 1. ARMY STAFF SGT. LINCOLN whatever they were doing aside and HOLLINSAID MALDEN POST OFFICE. ties of San Luis Obispo and Santa Bar- step right up to the plate. They cannot (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the bara are expected to exceed $300 mil- do it without the assistance of local, United States Postal Service located at 210 lion with reports of more damage com- State, and Federal support. Main Street in Malden, Illinois, shall be ing in daily. The San Simeon earthquake was a known and designated as the ‘‘Army Staff Mr. Speaker, residents and local au- shocking reminder to people who live Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office’’. thorities are continuing to rebuild just about anywhere in California that (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, their lives after this earthquake. I was we are prone to earthquakes and map, regulation, document, paper, or other pleased the President heeded calls from should do whatever we can to prepare. record of the United States to the facility re- Governor Schwarzenegger, the gen- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Preparing for an earthquake can be as be a reference to the Army Staff Sgt. Lin- tleman from California (Mr. THOMAS), simple as making an earthquake pre- coln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office. and me and declared San Luis Obispo paredness kit with first aid supplies, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and Santa Barbara Counties Federal extra food and water, and clothing. I TERRY). Pursuant to the rule, the gen- disaster areas as a result of the Decem- encourage all Californians to take this tlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. MIL- ber 22 earthquake. Federal funding and step. This may be a lifesaver in the LER) and the gentlewoman from the loan assistance is essential to help next quake. District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) each businesses and individuals rebuild their Mr. Speaker, as I said, people on the will control 20 minutes. lives and get their lives back on track Central Coast are returning to their The Chair recognizes the gentle- following this, such a devastating lives as they once knew them before woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER). earthquake. the earthquake. The earthquake may However, I remain disappointed that have shaken our foundations, but it, GENERAL LEAVE the Governor’s request that Santa Bar- once again, proves the strength of our Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. bara County’s Federal disaster area communities and our unshakable re- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that declaration does not include individual solve to help each other out during all Members may have 5 legislative assistance programs. It only limits the times of tragedy. I urge immediate days within which to revise and extend support from the Federal Government adoption of this resolution to pay trib- their remarks and include extraneous to the businesses involved. ute to the lives we lost that day and to material on H.R. 3536. In northern Santa Barbara County, honor all of those who stepped in, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there especially in the cities of Santa Maria stepped up to the plate, to help their objection to the request of the gentle- and Guadalupe, homeowners are still neighbors to get through such a dif- woman from Michigan? suffering from the impact of this earth- ficult time. There was no objection. quake and its after shocks. Updated Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I have no Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. damage assessments have revealed that further requests for time, and I yield Speaker, I yield myself such time as I northern Santa Barbara County resi- back the balance of my time. may consume. dents suffered much more loss than Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Mr. Speaker, the next three pieces of was originally estimated. Speaker, I have no further requests for legislation that the House will consider My office will continue to work with time, and I yield back the balance of today are each tributes to a fallen sol- all businesses and all families affected my time. dier of the United States Armed Forces by the earthquake to ensure that they The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. who served in Iraq in the past year. have access to loans and other assist- TERRY). The question is on the motion All Americans and all peace-loving ance that could help them recover as offered by the gentleman from Virginia people around the world should have quickly as possible. Work has already (Mr. TOM DAVIS) that the House sus- rejoiced in the news just yesterday begun to make sure that the hundreds pend the rules and agree to the resolu- that members of the Iraqi Governing of Federal historic properties are pre- tion, H. Res. 519. Council signed an interim constitution, served and retrofitted to provide safe The question was taken. a grand step towards the objective of and accessible work in public spaces. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the establishing free elections and a per- This is a critical component of cre- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of manent self-ruling government in Iraq. ating communities where our families those present have voted in the affirm- Mr. Speaker, in working to achieve and businesses are safe, healthy, and ative. these extraordinary goals, countless that the economy is secure. State and Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. American servicemen and women have Federal agencies, including the Gov- Speaker, on that, I demand the yeas sacrificed for months since the begin- ernor’s Office of Emergency Services, and nays. ning of Operation Iraqi Freedom nearly FEMA and the Small Business Admin- The yeas and nays were ordered. one year ago and, indeed, some Amer- istration all have been working closely The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ican soldiers today have paid the ulti- with local officials to give them all the ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the mate price for our country. Today I am support that they need. And I want to Chair’s prior announcement, further pleased that the House is taking time

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:48 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.017 H09PT1 H884 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 to consider bills that will honor the while at a local construction company of the sacrifices of these three men, lives of three brave men whose service before enlisting in the U.S. Army. As soldiers and their families by renaming to our Nation and to freedom every- an Army engineer, Staff Sergeant the only Federal installations in these where must never be forgotten. Hollinsaid served on the Army’s Third three small towns, the community Mr. Speaker, the first of the three Infantry Division. He was assigned to gathering place, the local United bills introduced by the gentleman from the B company, 11th Engineer Bat- States Post Office. Illinois (Mr. WELLER) that we will con- talion, in Fort Stewart, Georgia. H.R. 3536 will rename the Malden, Il- sider is H.R. 3536. This designates a Because of his interest in serving in linois Post Office after Army Staff Ser- post office in Malden, Illinois as the combat, Hollinsaid transferred from a geant Lincoln Hollinsaid. Staff Ser- Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid California training post to the Third geant Hollinsaid was an engineer with Post Office. All members of the Illinois Infantry Division in Georgia. Sadly, at the U.S. Army Third Infantry Bat- State delegation have co-sponsored age 27, this staff sergeant was killed talion. He was lost April 7, 2003 while this meaningful legislation. when the crane he was driving was hit operating a crane to help clear a path Mr. Speaker, Staff Sergeant Lincoln by a rocket propelled grenade. He is along U.S. Army forces to penetrate Hollinsaid left his home in Malden, Illi- survived by his parents, Dan and the grounds of the Baghdad Airport nois, on January 22, 2003 and headed to Nancy, and two brothers, Adam and and capture this key facility. the Middle East as an engineer with Kevin. Lincoln loved fishing, four-wheeling the Army’s Third Infantry Division to Mr. Speaker, I commend my colin his truck, and was also a self-taught participate in the liberation of Iraq. He league for seeking to honor the mem- guitar player. Linc, as his father Dan was killed tragically on April 7, 2003 in ory of a fallen soldier. I urge swift pas- and mother Nancy called him, was Iraq when a rocket propelled grenade sage of this bill. proud to serve in the United States hit the crane that he was operating. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Armed Forces and his service has been Sergeant Hollinsaid was 27 years old. my time. a great source of pride for the small Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Lincoln was a graduate of Princeton community of Malden, a town of 380 Speaker, I yield as much time as he High School in Princeton, Illinois, and residents in Bureau County, Illinois. may consume to the gentleman from he was an avid fisher. He enlisted with Lincoln Hollinsaid was more than a Illinois (Mr. WELLER), the sponsor of the Army in 1995 and he had served source of pride, though. Linc and his this legislation. ever since. Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, let me family have been a source of strength Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the gen- first begin by thanking the gentleman for other military families dealing tleman from Illinois (Mr. WELLER), I with the loss of a loved one. So much from Virginia (Mr. DAVIS) of the Com- extend the heartfelt sympathy of the mittee on Government Reform, every so that our own president, President House of Representatives to the family member of the Committee on Govern- Bush, made mention of Linc in his ad- of Lincoln Hollinsaid, especially his fa- ment Reform, and particularly the gen- dress at Arlington National Cemetery ther, Dan, his mother, Nancy, and his tlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. MIL- this past Memorial Day. two brothers, Adam and Kevin. LER) and the gentlewoman from the The Memorial Day services at Arling- I urge all the Members of the House District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) for ton was somber, as tradition would to support H.R. 3536, that will com- joining me here on the floor and their have you expect, but the crowd chuck- memorate the life and service of Staff assistance in their effort to honor led as President Bush recalled a letter Sergeant Lincoln Hollinsaid. these three members of the American that Army Staff Sergeant Lincoln Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of military. Hollinsaid wrote from the Mid East, my time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com- telling his family that he enjoyed get- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield mend the heroic actions of three serv- ting mail from them but I wish my myself such time as I may consume. ice members from the 11th Congres- truck and boat knew how to write. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to sional District of Illinois, three service President Bush said, quoting join the gentlewoman from Michigan members who gave the ultimate sac- Hollinsaid, ‘‘I sure do miss them.’’ (Mrs. MILLER) in presenting these 3 rifice of their life to the defense of our We miss Lincoln Hollinsaid. I ask for bills that honor three men who have Nation and our freedoms. Army Staff Members’ prayers for the Hollinsaid served us with all they had to give in Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid of Malden, Illi- family and Members’ unanimous sup- Iraq. I am particularly honored to do nois; Marine Captain Ryan Beaupre of port of H.R. 3536 to rename the Malden, so because the District of Columbia has St. Anne, Illinois; and Army Private Illinois Post Office after Army Staff lost more men already in Iraq than Shawn Pahnke of Manhattan, Illinois, Sergeant Lincoln Hollinsaid. many States all without voting rep- each served proudly and bravely in the Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I have no resentation in this House or in the Sen- United States military. further speakers, and I yield back the ate. So it is with special pride that I Today, Mr. Speaker, the House will balance of my time. speak for myself and for all whom I honor the memory of these three sol- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. represent in honoring these three men diers with the passage of H.R. 3536, Speaker, I urge all members to support who gave their lives for all of us. H.R. 3537, and H.R. 3538, bills that will H.R. 3536. As a member of the House Committee rename the post offices in each of these Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance on Government Reform, I am pleased soldiers’ hometowns in their honor. I of my time. to join my colleague in consideration note and express appreciation to my The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of H.R. 3536, legislation naming a post- colleagues in the Illinois delegation, question is on the motion offered by al facility in Malden, Illinois after all of whom have co-sponsored this leg- the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Staff Sergeant Lincoln Hollinsaid. This islation, each and every one of them of MILLER) that the House suspend the measure was introduced by the gen- the 19 in the Illinois delegation. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3536. tleman from Illinois (Mr. WELLER) on Mr. Speaker, I have unfortunately The question was taken; and (two- November 19, 2003 and unanimously re- lost three soldiers from my district in thirds having voted in favor thereof) ported by our committee on February the war against terror. In each of these the rules were suspended and the bill 12, 2004. cases the soldiers who gave their lives was passed. H.R. 3536 enjoys the support and co- came from small communities, towns A motion to reconsider was laid on sponsorship of the entire Illinois dele- where each of those soldiers are well the table. gation. known, towns that gave one of their f Army Staff Sergeant Lincoln D. own in the defense of freedom, towns Hollinsaid was a soldier from Malden, that have been there to help give the ARMY PVT. SHAWN PAHNKE Illinois, who was killed on April 7, 2003 Hollinsaid, Beaupre and Pahnke fami- MANHATTAN POST OFFICE in an Iraq grenade attack. lies the support they needed and still Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Lincoln Hollinsaid graduated from need in dealing with their loss. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules the local high school in Malden, Today this body will bestow a small and pass the bill (H.R. 3537) to des- Princeton High, and worked a short yet important honor in remembrance ignate the facility of the United States

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:48 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.020 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H885 Postal Service located at 185 State honoring Army Private Shawn Pahnke. patrolling Baghdad in a Humvee on a Street in Manhattan, Illinois, as the This post office is a deserved and per- security detail. Shawn enjoyed playing ‘‘Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan manent token of appreciation from a baseball and was relatively new to the Post Office’’. grateful Nation. Armed Forces and had only recently The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of been stationed in Iraq when he was H.R. 3537 my time. taken from us. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Shawn was the father to a newborn resentatives of the United States of America in myself such time as I may consume. baby son, Dean, whom he never met. Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, as a member of the On the day of Dean’s arrival, Private SECTION 1. ARMY PVT. SHAWN PAHNKE MANHAT- Committee on Government Reform, I Pahnke spent most of the day on the TAN POST OFFICE. am pleased to join my colleague in the phone with his wife, Elisha, talking her (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 185 consideration of H.R. 3537, legislation through labor and getting to hear the State Street in Manhattan, Illinois, shall be naming a postal facility in Manhattan, birth of his son and his son’s first min- known and designated as the ‘‘Army Pvt. Illinois after Private Shawn Pahnke. utes in the world over the telephone. I Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office’’. This measure was introduced by the have known Private Pahnke’s father, (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, gentleman from Illinois (Mr. WELLER) Tom, for many years through his work map, regulation, document, paper, or other on November 19, 2003, and unanimously as town administrator with the village record of the United States to the facility re- reported by our committee on Feb- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to of Manhattan, as well as his mother, be a reference to the Army Pvt. Shawn ruary 12, 2004. Linda. Pahnke Manhattan Post Office. H.R. 3537 enjoys the support and co- Mr. Speaker, this is a good family, a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sponsorship of the entire Illinois dele- patriotic family that is very proud of ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from gation. Shawn’s service in the United States Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gentle- Army Private Shawn D. Pahnke was military. Private Pahnke was much woman from the District of Columbia a soldier from Shelbyville, Indiana, like the other two soldiers we will be (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- who was killed by enemy fire in Bagh- honoring today, as he comes from a utes. dad on June 16, 2003. Shawn Pahnke small town. Shawn’s loss was a loss felt The Chair recognizes the gentle- grew up in Manhattan, Illinois and by family, by friends, and by the entire woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER). graduated from Lincoln Way High community in Manhattan; and while GENERAL LEAVE School in New Lenox, Illinois. Con- we in this Chamber today can never re- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. tinuing his family’s tradition of mili- place the memory of a lost father, hus- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that tary service, Shawn’s father was a band or son, by passing H.R. 3537 we all Members may have 5 legislative Vietnam veteran and his grandfather can ensure that the memory of this days within which to revise and extend served in World War II, Shawn enlisted American hero endures in his home- their remarks and include extraneous in the U.S. Army. He was assigned to town; and perhaps one day, when he is material on H.R. 3537. Company C, 1st Battalion, 37th Ar- old enough to understand, baby Dean The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, Pahnke will realize his father was objection to the request of the gentle- Freidberg, Germany. truly loved, not only by his family but woman from Michigan? Sadly, at age 27, Private Pahnke was by the community and the Nation he There was no objection. patrolling in a Humvee with other sol- served. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. diers from his unit when he was hit by Our hearts and prayers go out to the Speaker, I yield myself such time as I a sniper’s bullet. He is survived by his entire Pahnke family. may consume. wife, baby son, Dean, his parents and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to Mr. Speaker, the second post office two older brothers. He was buried with give H.R. 3537, renaming the Manhat- designation bill in honor of an Iraq war honors and received a Bronze Star and tan, Illinois, post office after Army victim pays tribute to the courage and Purple Heart. Private Shawn Pahnke, their unani- service of Army Private Shawn Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- mous support. Pahnke. league for seeking to honor the mem- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield This legislation, H.R. 3537, names a ory of a fallen soldier. I urge the swift back the balance of my time. United States Postal Service Facility passage of this bill. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. after Private Shawn Pahnke of Man- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I ask that all Members would hattan, Illinois, the town in which Speaker, I yield as much time as he support the passage of this important Shawn grew up. may consume to the gentleman from legislation, and I yield back the bal- Mr. Speaker, Shawn was another the State of Illinois (Mr. WELLER), the ance of my time. hero serving in Iraq to secure the free- sponsor of this legislation, my distin- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. dom of all Iraqi citizens. Private guished colleague. TERRY). The question is on the motion Pahnke enlisted in October of 2002 (Mr. WELLER asked and was given offered by the gentlewoman from right after getting married to his wife, permission to revise and extend his re- Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) that the House Elisha. He left with the First Armored marks.) suspend the rules and pass the bill, Division for Freidberg, Germany, four H.R. 3537. b 1445 days before the birth of his son, Dean, The question was taken; and (two- on March 20, 2003. Sadly, Shawn would Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise thirds having voted in favor thereof) never meet his son. While patrolling again today to pay tribute to another the rules were suspended and the bill the streets of Baghdad in a Humvee ar- fallen brave hero from my home State was passed. mored vehicle, a single bullet was fired of Illinois, a brave hero from the war A motion to reconsider was laid on into the vehicle and struck Private on terror and Operation Iraqi Freedom, the table. Pahnke in the back, fatally wounding Army Private Shawn Pahnke. f him. Under the legislation I am offering Mr. Speaker, Shawn’s lifelong dream today, H.R. 3537, the Manhattan, Illi- MARINE CAPT. RYAN BEAUPRE was to serve in the military. In the nois, United States Post Office will be SAINT ANNE POST OFFICE days after his son’s death, his father, renamed after Army Private Shawn Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Tom, told about the letter Shawn had Pahnke. I also wish to thank my col- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules written to his family. These letters de- leagues in the Illinois delegation for and pass the bill (H.R. 3538) to des- scribed how proud he was to be a sol- joining me as original cosponsors of ignate the facility of the United States dier. His mother, Linda, said Shawn this legislation. Postal Service located at 201 South wanted to show the Iraqi people how Private Pahnke was a main battle Chicago Avenue in Saint Anne, Illinois, wonderful freedom could be. tank crewman with the United States as the ‘‘Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Mr. Speaker, I commend the gen- Army 1st Armored Division’s First Bri- Saint Anne Post Office’’. tleman from Illinois (Mr. WELLER) for gade. He was lost June 16, 2003, while The Clerk read as follows:

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:48 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.022 H09PT1 H886 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 H.R. 3538 sessed these admirable characteristics. dom hero from the 11th Congressional Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- That is why I urge all Members to sup- District of Illinois; and, again, Mr. resentatives of the United States of America in port this legislation. Speaker, I wish to express my grati- Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tude for my colleagues in the Illinois SECTION 1. MARINE CAPT. RYAN BEAUPRE SAINT my time. delegation for joining me as original ANNE POST OFFICE. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield cosponsors of this legislation. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the myself such time as I may consume. Captain Beaupre was a helicopter United States Postal Service located at 201 South Chicago Avenue in Saint Anne, Illi- As a member of the Committee on pilot with the 1st Marine Expedi- nois, shall be known and designated as the Government Reform, I am pleased and tionary Force. He was lost on March 20, ‘‘Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Saint Anne proud to join my colleague in the con- 2003, while piloting a CH–46 Sea Knight Post Office’’. sideration of H.R. 3538, legislation helicopter in Kuwait, 9 miles from the (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, naming a postal facility in Saint Anne, border with Iraq. map, regulation, document, paper, or other Illinois, after Captain Ryan Beaupre. Ryan enjoyed competing in cross- record of the United States to the facility re- The measure was introduced by the country and track. He was also a vol- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to gentleman from Illinois (Mr. WELLER) unteer in the community, volunteering be a reference to the Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Saint Anne Post Office. on November 19, 2003, and unanimously at Home-Sweet-Home mission, a home- reported by our committee on Feb- less shelter and transitional housing The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ruary 12, 2004. H.R. 3538 enjoys the sup- program. He attended Bishop McNa- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from port and cosponsorship of the entire Il- mara High School and Illinois Wes- Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gentle- linois delegation. leyan University in my congressional woman from the District of Columbia Marine Captain Ryan Beaupre was a district. (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- soldier and a pilot from Saint Anne, Il- I have had the opportunity to meet utes. linois, who was killed in a helicopter with Ryan’s parents, Mark and Nicky The Chair recognizes the gentle- crash in Kuwait on March 21, 2003. Beaupre; and I can tell my colleagues woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER). Ryan Beaupre grew up in Saint Anne. that the Beaupre family is a very proud GENERAL LEAVE He graduated from Bishop MacNamara family, a very close family, and a very Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. High School in Kankakee, Illinois, and patriotic family. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that graduated from Illinois Wesleyan Uni- Ryan Beaupre loved to fly. He en- all Members may have 5 legislative versity in Bloomington, Illinois, with joyed being a pilot, and he enjoyed days within which to revise and extend honors in 1995 and joined the Marine being a Marine. Mr. Speaker, the words their remarks on H.R. 3538, the bill Corps in 1995 and was based at Camp we speak in this Chamber can never be under consideration. Pendleton, California. enough to truly understand what Ryan The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Sadly, at age 30, Captain Beaupre’s Beaupre meant to those who knew him. objection to the request of the gentle- CH–46 Sea Knight helicopter crashed, So, Mr. Speaker, I offer these remarks woman from Michigan? killing eight British and four U.S. Ma- from Ann Harding, assistant director of There was no objection. rines. He is survived by his parents, a Career Services at Illinois Wesleyan Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. brother, and two sisters. University, from the school’s memorial Speaker, I yield myself as much time Mr. Speaker, I note that Illinois Gov- page to Ryan Beaupre: as I may consume. ernor Rod Blagojevich, a former Mem- ‘‘When I got the news about Ryan’s Mr. Speaker, like the last two pieces ber of Congress and a committee col- death, I immediately went through my of legislation, H.R. 3538 names a post league, has commissioned two memo- many photo albums of IWU students. office after a courageous young man rials to honor Illinois servicemembers Suddenly Ryan’s face was everywhere. who died while bravely fighting for our who have lost their lives during the What a great smile! Ryan worked for Nation in Iraq. This bill designates a wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Captain me in the Career Center. We stayed in postal service facility in Saint Anne, Beaupre, Staff Sergeant Hollinsaid, and touch after he started his job at State Illinois, as the Marine Capt. Ryan Private Pahnke will be among the Farm. While he worked for me, he Beaupre Saint Anne Post Office. servicemembers honored. The memo- talked about his interest in learning Mr. Speaker, Captain Ryan Beaupre rials will be displayed in the State cap- how to fly. We even discussed the Offi- of Saint Anne, Illinois, was a pilot of a itol rotunda in Springfield, Illinois, cers Training Program. When he ac- CH–46 helicopter that crashed in Ku- and the James R. Thompson center in cepted the job at State Farm, I figured wait on March 20, 2003, just days after Chicago. he put the idea out of his mind. Then a the beginning of Operation Iraqi Free- Again, I commend my colleague for year later he called and said he had dom. Captain Beaupre died at the age seeking to honor the memory of a fall- given his 2 weeks’ notice and was join- of 30. en soldier and urge the swift passage of ing the Marines. ‘They’re going to Mr. Speaker, prior to serving in the this bill. teach me how to fly,’ he said. Marine Corps, Ryan Beaupre was a Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ‘‘I was happy for him because he al- standout student at Bishop McNamara my time. ways kept his eye on his dream. To High School and Illinois Wesleyan Uni- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. think he could have been as safe as I versity. In his spare time in Saint Speaker, I yield as much time as he am in Bloomington, Illinois, had he not Anne, he enjoyed exercising and he vol- may consume to the gentleman from pursued the real dream. I admire Ryan unteered at a homeless shelter. He is Illinois (Mr. WELLER). and any one of you that goes after survived by his father, Mark; mother, (Mr. WELLER asked and was given what you want. I know that until there Nicky; two sisters, Alyse and Kari; and permission to revise and extend his re- was no time left, Ryan was doing ev- a brother, Cristopher. I want to assure marks.) erything right and to the very best of the Beaupre family that the thoughts Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, it has his ability. He was a smart and inno- and the prayers of all Members of this been an honor to have been the sponsor cent man. House are with them. With passage of of H.R. 3538, as well as the two previous ‘‘To see so many alumni come back this legislation, the Congress can for- pieces of legislation honoring three to the service on campus is a testa- ever commemorate Ryan Beaupre’s fallen war heroes from my State of Illi- ment to a how close you all become in sacrifice with a post office that bears nois. a short 4-year period. I will go to the his name in his hometown. This legislation, H.R. 3538, the Ma- services on Thursday in Saint Anne Mr. Speaker, serving in our Nation’s rine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Saint Anne and be very proud to have known Ryan military is perhaps the greatest con- Post Office Designation Act, is just Beaupre.’’ tribution one can make for his or her like the two previous bills considered Mr. Speaker, Ryan Beaupre died liv- country. Our Armed Forces serve the by the House. Under H.R. 3538, the ing a dream, a dream of flying, a dream entire Nation at home and overseas Saint Anne, Illinois, post office will be of serving as a United States Marine, a with unparalleled loyalty and selfless- named after Marine Captain Ryan dream of helping bring freedom and a ness. Undeniably, Ryan Beaupre pos- Beaupre, another Operation Iraqi Free- better life to those in the Middle East.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:47 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR7.010 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H887 The prayers of a grateful Nation and Whereas Coach Laimbeer and his staff of all, I would like to thank the gen- a grateful Congress go out to all the Laurie Byrd, Pamela McGee, and Korie Hlede tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) families that have lost a loved one in provided strong leadership and solid coach- for introducing this resolution, and I defense of America’s freedom. I ask ing, resulting in a basketball team which has also want to thank all of my fellow col- been undeniably dominant in regular and that the House honor the memory of Il- postseason play; leagues from the Michigan delegation linois’ lost son, Marine Captain Ryan Whereas many other individuals have con- who have joined me in cosponsoring H. Beaupre, by passing H.R. 3538, renam- tributed to the Shock’s success, including Res. 392. ing the Saint Anne, Illinois, post office athletic trainer Laura Ramus; Mr. Speaker, on September 16, 2003, after our fallen hero of the war against Whereas the Shock’s success resulted from the Detroit Shock defeated the 2-time terror. contributions from the entire roster of play- defending champion Los Angeles I especially want to thank my two ers, including Swin Cash, Allison Curtin, Sparks to win their first WNBA cham- distinguished colleagues, the distin- Barbara Farris, Cheryl Ford, Kedra Holland- pionship. The Shock team is comprised guished gentlewoman from Michigan Corn, Sheila Lambert, Astou Ndiaye-Diatta, of a wonderful group of women who and the gentlewoman from the District Deanna Nolan, Elaine Powell, Ruth Riley, continue the strong tradition of profes- Stacey Thomas, Petra Ujhelyi, and Ayana of Columbia, for joining me on the Walker; sional basketball in Michigan. In fact, floor today to help with this legislation Whereas 3 Shock players, Cheryl Ford, the Shock are coached by one of the and also thanks to my colleagues as Swin Cash, and Deanna Nolan, were named leaders of the 2-time NBA champion well as ask unanimous support for this to the all-WNBA second team; Detroit Pistons, the ultimate bad boy, legislation. Whereas Cheryl Ford was named 2003 the baddest of the bad boys, Bill Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield WNBA rookie of the year, receiving 49 out of Laimbeer. back the balance of my time. 54 possible votes; Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Whereas Ruth Riley was named Most Valu- b 1500 Speaker, I ask that all Members sup- able Player of the 2003 WNBA Finals MVP; Under the leadership of Coach Bill port the passage of this important leg- Whereas the WNBA and the Shock exem- Laimbeer and of his staff of Laurie plify the highest standards of sportsmanship islation, and I yield back the balance of Byrd, Pamela McGee, and Korie Hlede, and success, and help to encourage the par- the Detroit Shocks made an unbeliev- my time. ticipation of women in professional sports; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and able turnaround during the 2003 season question is on the motion offered by Whereas the Shock have displayed great to become champions. The team won 25 the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. strength, ability, and perseverance this sea- games last summer, after winning only MILLER) that the House suspend the son, which are all reflective of the hard- nine games the year previously. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3538. working people of the metropolitan Detroit In an era where some athletes are The question was taken; and (two- region and the great State of Michigan: Now, embroiled in steroid scandals, salary thirds having voted in favor thereof) therefore, be it contract negotiations, and legal bat- the rules were suspended and the bill Resolved, That the House of Representa- tles, the women of the Detroit Shocks, tives— and I think the entire WNBA serve as a was passed. (1) congratulates the Detroit Shock for A motion to reconsider was laid on winning the 2003 Women’s National Basket- valuable role model to millions of the table. ball championship and for their outstanding young girls. I applaud every member of f performance during the entire 2003 season, the Shock roster for their dedication and congratulates all of the 8 WNBA teams and for their hard work, and I thank CONGRATULATING DETROIT who played in the postseason; them for their commitment to our SHOCK FOR WINNING 2003 WOM- (2) salutes the achievements of all of the community. Even though they are EN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL players, coaches, and staff of the Shock, who champions on the court, each member ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP worked hard and who were instrumental in of the team is a champion in her own Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. bringing the City of Detroit its first WNBA right off the court as well. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules championship; (3) commends the Los Angeles Sparks for a Mr. Speaker, the Detroit Shocks and agree to the resolution (H. Res. valiant performance during the playoff finals have made the metropolitan Detroit 392) congratulating the Detroit Shock and for displaying their strength and skill as area and the great State of Michigan for winning the 2003 Women’s National a team; and proud. In fact, 22,076 fans attended the Basketball Association championship. (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Rep- final game of the season, which was a The Clerk read as follows: resentatives to transmit an enrolled copy of new attendance record for the WNBA. H. RES. 392 this resolution to the Shock players, Head Three of their players, Cheryl Ford, Whereas on September 16, 2003, the Detroit Coach Bill Laimbeer, and President and Swin Cash, and Deanna Nolan were team owner William Davidson. Shock won the 2003 Women’s National Bas- named to the all-WNBA second team; ketball Association championship, defeating The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and Ruth Riley 2003 WNBA finals MVP. the 2-time defending champion Los Angeles ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from But unlike many professional teams in Sparks; Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gentle- sports today, there are no individuals Whereas the Shock finished at the top of woman from the District of Columbia the Eastern Conference with an outstanding on this team. They are simply the De- (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- 25-win season; troit Shocks, and they are champions. Whereas the Shock defeated the Cleveland utes. Mr. Speaker, I support House Resolu- Rockers 2 games to 1 in the first round of the The Chair recognizes the gentle- tion 392. playoffs; woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER). Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Whereas the Shock defeated the Con- GENERAL LEAVE my time. necticut Sun 2 games to none in the Eastern Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Conference finals; Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that myself such time as I may consume. Whereas in the finals against the Sparks all Members may have 5 legislative The Detroit Shocks proved they were the Shock won 2 straight games after losing the best team in the league last Sep- the opening game; days within which to revise and extend Whereas Ruth Riley scored a career-high 27 their remarks on H. Res. 392, the reso- tember when they came from behind points in the final game; lution under consideration. and knocked out the two-time defend- Whereas in the final game Deanna Nolan The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ing champions the Los Angeles Sparks nailed a 3-pointer with 53 seconds remaining, objection to the request of the gentle- before the league’s largest crowd in and made 4 out of 4 free throws down the woman from Michigan? history, with a score of 83 to 78. stretch; There was no objection. The Shocks started the game with a Whereas 22,076 attended the final game, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. 14-point lead, but the Sparks kept com- setting a new attendance record for the Speaker, I yield myself as much time ing back. With less than a minute left WNBA; in the game, Deanna Nolan nailed a Whereas the Shock made an unprecedented as I may consume. turnaround in the 2003 season under the lead- Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 392 congratu- three-pointer from the corner and gave ership of their coach, the former Detroit Pis- lates the Detroit Shock for winning the the Shocks a 75–73 lead. Then Cheryl ton and NBA champion Bill Laimbeer, who 2003 Women’s National Basketball As- Ford hit three free throws and it was a was named 2003 WNBA Coach of the Year; sociation championship; and first of four-point lead with 43 seconds left.

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:48 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.027 H09PT1 H888 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 Just when you thought the Shocks The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the larity of soccer in the United States in re- had it all wrapped up, the Sparks made opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of cent years: Now, therefore, be it a comeback, twice. But the Shocks those present have voted in the affirm- Resolved, That the House of Representa- tives— pulled out a win, and a franchise that ative. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. (1) congratulates the San Jose Earth- was down and out a year before was ac- quakes for winning the 2003 Major League cepting the Women’s National Basket- Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Soccer Cup; ball Association championship. and nays. (2) recognizes the achievement of the San Head Coach Bill Laimbeer and his The yeas and nays were ordered. Jose Earthquakes’ players, coaches, staff, staff of Laurie Byrd, Pamela McGee, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and supporters in bringing the 2003 Major and Korie Hlede provided strong leader- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the League Soccer Cup to San Jose; ship and solid coaching. This has re- Chair’s prior announcement, further (3) commends the San Jose community for sulted in a basketball team that is proceedings on this motion will be its enthusiastic support of the Earthquakes; postponed. and hard working and dominates on the (4) expresses the hope that Major League f basketball court. Soccer will continue to inspire fans and The Women’s National Basketball CONGRATULATING THE SAN JOSE young players in the United States and Association and the Detroit Shocks ex- EARTHQUAKES FOR WINNING around the world by producing teams of San emplify the highest standards of THE 2003 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Jose’s high caliber. sportsmanship and success, and as CUP The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- such, have encouraged girls and women Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from across the country to participate in Speaker, I move to suspend the rules Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gentle- professional sports. I congratulate and agree to the resolution (H. Res. woman from the District of Columbia them on a well-deserved win and urge 475) congratulating the San Jose (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- the passage of this resolution. Earthquakes for winning the 2003 utes. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Major League Soccer Cup. The Chair recognizes the gentle- honor the women of the Detroit Shock Wom- The Clerk read as follows: woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER). en’s National Basketball Association team. On H. RES. 475 GENERAL LEAVE September 16, 2003, the ladies of the Detroit Whereas on November 23, 2003, the San Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Shock made history with their first ever Wom- Jose Earthquakes defeated the Chicago Fire Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that en’s National Basketball Association cham- to win the 2003 Major League Soccer Cup; all Members may have 5 legislative pionship, defeating the 2-time defending Whereas the Earthquakes achieved a 14–7– days within which to revise and extend champion Los Angeles Sparks. Through the 9 regular season record to finish 1st in the their remarks and to include extra- leadership of Rookie of the Year Cheryl Ford, Major League Soccer Western Conference; neous material on H. Res. 475. Playoff MVP Ruth Riley, and Coach Bill Whereas the San Jose Earthquakes fin- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ished an extraordinary season by overcoming Laimbeer, the Shocks displayed strength, re- injuries, adversity, and multiple-goal defi- objection to the request of the gentle- solve and the highest standard of sportsman- cits to reach the Major League Soccer Cup woman from Michigan? ship. championship match; There was no objection. It is fitting that H. Res. 392 will be passed Whereas in the championship match, the Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. today, just one day after International Wom- San Jose Earthquakes and the Chicago Fire Speaker, I yield myself such time as I en’s Day and during National Women’s Month. scored 6 goals combined, breaking the Major may consume. This month we are celebrating the great League Soccer Cup championship match Mr. Speaker, last November, in the strides women have made in society, and scoring record; championship match of the 2003 Major Whereas the Earthquakes’ Head Coach must recognize and highlight the advance- Frank Yallop led the team to victory; League Soccer season, the San Jose ments women have made in professional Whereas the Earthquakes’ team of world- Earthquakes defeated the Chicago Fire sports. Since the passage of Title IX, which class players, including Jeff Agoos, Arturo 4 to 2. The win clinched the Earth- mandates gender equity in school sports, we Alvarez, Brian Ching, Jon Conway, Ramiro quakes’ second MLS title in three sea- have seen women’s athletics flourish as a tool Corrales, Troy Dayak, Dwayne De Rosario, sons. House Resolution 475 deservedly for empowering young girls. College basketball Landon Donovan, Todd Dunivant, Ronnie congratulates the San Jose Earth- programs across the country have produced Ekelund, Rodrigo Faria, Manny Lagos, quakes for winning the Major League Roger Levesque, Brain Mullan, Richard Soccer Cup. With this championship, some of the most dynamic athletes of our Mulrooney, Pat Onstad, Eddie Robinson, time—including Cheryl Ford and Ruth Riley of Chris Roner, Ian Russell, Josh Saunders, San Jose became only the second team the Shock, as well as Diana Taurasi of the Craig Waibel, and Jamil Walker contributed in MLS history to win two Cups. University of Connecticut. These young extraordinary performances throughout the Mr. Speaker, throughout the long women are clear examples to the younger regular season, playoffs and Major League soccer season, the steady leadership of generation of girls that the pursuit of athletic Soccer Cup; Coach Frank Yallop guided the Earth- excellence can produce the highest rewards Whereas San Jose midfielder Ronnie quakes to 14 wins. And after winning Ekelund scored in the 5th minute of play, for women and men alike. the MLS Western Conference crown tying Eduardo Hurtado for the fastest goal during the regular season, the Earth- The Detroit Shock team has made metro- scored in a Major League Soccer Cup cham- politan Detroit and greater Michigan proud by pionship match; quakes rallied from behind in both the displaying the trademark Michigan values of Whereas with the victory, San Jose cap- Conference Semifinals and the Con- hard work, dedication, and perseverance. We tain Jeff Agoos won his 2nd Major League ference Championship matches to honor these women for their strength and re- Soccer Cup for the San Jose Earthquakes reach the Championship. In the final solve, and for being leaders of the next gen- and his 5th Major League Soccer Cup overall; match, the Earthquakes outlasted the eration of women in sports. We look forward Whereas San Jose forward Landon Dono- Chicago Fire in the highest scoring to another win this year! van, who has been named United States Na- MLS Cup final ever, winning 4 to 2. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tional Team Player of the Year twice, scored Mr. Speaker, Coach Yallop earned his 2 goals on 2 shots in the championship of my time. match, earning the Honda Major League Soc- second MLS Cup with the victory, and Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I have cer Cup Most Valuable Player Award; he became the second coach in league no further requests for time, I urge all Whereas by winning the 2003 Major League history to lead two championship Members to support the adoption of H. Soccer Cup, the San Jose Earthquakes join teams. Also noteworthy, the Earth- Res. 392, and I yield back the balance of DC United to become the 2nd team in Major quakes’ star forward Landon Donovan my time. League Soccer history to win the Major became the first player to score two The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. League Soccer Cup more than once; goals in an MLS Cup final match. He Whereas the Earthquakes have brought TERRY). The question is on the motion earned the MLS Cup’s Most Valuable great pride to the City of San Jose and to the offered by the gentlewoman from State of California; Player award for his performance. Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) that the House Whereas Major League Soccer has become Mr. Speaker, the 2003 season was cer- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- extremely popular in only 8 seasons; and tainly one to remember for the San lution, H. Res. 392. Whereas the success of Major League Soc- Jose Earthquakes’ players, for their The question was taken. cer has contributed to the growing popu- coaches, for their support staff, and

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:48 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.030 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H889 their fans. I thank the gentleman from on a successful season through H.R. rity and talent to numerous local orga- California (Mr. HONDA) for working to 475. nizations. congratulate the champs of Major Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, November In 2003 alone, the Quakes have made League Soccer, the San Jose Earth- 23, 2003, the San Jose Earthquakes be- appearances at the Muscular Dys- quakes, and I strongly support House came the second team in Major League trophy Association’s summer camp, Resolution 475. Soccer history to win the Major conducted free soccer clinics for local Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of League Soccer Cup a second time. The youth, raised money for numerous my time. Earthquakes’ 4-to-2 victory over the local charities, and supplied free tick- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Chicago Fire showcased the team’s ex- ets to disadvantaged youth through the myself such time as I may consume. plosive talent and demonstrated why Kick for Kids Program. It is deeply re- On November 23, 2003, the San Jose soccer is one of the fastest growing warding to witness this team’s com- Earthquakes thrilled a sellout crowd of sports in America today. mitment to its community, and in par- soccer fans with a 4 to 2 Major League The Earthquakes’ rise to the MLS ticular, to San Jose’s youth. Soccer victory over the Chicago Fire. championship game provided soccer As a member of the San Jose commu- The Earthquakes earned their second fans with endless drama and excite- nity and a soccer fan, I look forward to Major League Soccer Cup in 3 years ment, including a five-goal comeback watching the Quakes provide us with and became only the second major against the Los Angeles Galaxy, and a even greater inspiration in the years to league team to win multiple titles. My 3-to-2 victory over the Kansas City come. The San Jose Earthquakes are hometown team, D.C. United, has won Wizards. the pride not only of the Bay Area in the Cup three times in its 8-year his- In the championship game the California, but also of America. tory. Quakes showed a capacity crowd in Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Major League Soccer could not have Carson, California, four goals, one join me in recognizing the 2003 Major asked for a better and more exciting saved penalty kick, and 90 minutes of League Soccer champions, and I con- game for its network-televised event. world class soccer. Throughout the gratulate the San Jose Earthquakes on The San Jose Earthquakes and the Chi- game and throughout the season, this a fantastic season. And to the soccer cago Fire scored six goals combined, team played exciting soccer to the de- moms and dads of this country, there is breaking the Major League Soccer Cup light of San Jose’s growing legion of a place for youngsters to go after they championship match scoring record. fans. play their local teams. San Jose midfielder Ronnie Ekelund Soccer is perhaps the world’s most Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to scored in the fifth minute of play, beloved sport. From Latin America to congratulate the San Jose, CA Earthquakes tying Eduardo Hurtado for the fastest East Asia to Europe and Africa, indeed for defeating the Chicago, IL Fire 4–2 on No- goal scored in a Major League Soccer all the world’s cultures play this great vember 23, 2003 to win the 2003 Major Cup championship. Jeff Agoos won his game. It therefore comes as no surprise League Soccer (MLS) Cup. It was eight years ago that San Jose be- second Major League Soccer Cup as that a community of San Jose’s multi- came the proud home of the MLS Earth- captain of the San Jose Earthquakes cultural and multinational makeup quakes. In those short years, we have and his fifth Major League Soccer Cup should produce a soccer team of such watched with excitement as the Earthquakes overall. San Jose forward Landon prodigious ability. have become repeat champions and helped Donovan, who has been named United In Latin America, soccer is called ‘‘la increase the popularity of soccer in our com- States National Team Player of the pasion de multitudes,’’ and the San munity and throughout the world. Year twice, scored two goals and two Jose Earthquakes have shown us why The Earthquakes have many truly talented shots in the championship match, earn- this is truly the ‘‘passion of people.’’ players. California native Landon Donovan for While the Earthquakes’ recent per- ing the Honda Major League Soccer example is a two-time U.S. National Team formances have been impressive, their Cup Most Valuable Player Award. Player of the Year and scored two goals in the greatest success may be the team’s Major league soccer was created in championship game to earn him the MSL Cup contribution to the sport of soccer here 1996 as a professional American soccer Most Valuable Player Award. Even with indi- in America. In particular, the sports- league to build on the base of popu- viduals like Landon playing for the Earth- manship and gamesmanship of the larity generated during the World Cup quakes, their success has come, not as indi- Earthquakes have helped make Major Finals held in the United States in viduals but rather as a team. 1994. Major League Soccer has aptly League Soccer a hit. Although it is It was as a team that the Earthquakes over- and skillfully filled the void that re- barely 8 years old, Major League Soc- came injuries, critics and goal deficits through- sulted when the North American cer has already captured the hearts and out their 14–7–9 regular season and it was as League played its last game in 1984, imaginations of fans around the coun- a team that they became Major League Soc- and it has done so with teams like the try and around the world. The MLS cer’s very best. Since coming to San Jose, the San Jose Earthquakes that play with also has served as a training ground for Earthquake’s have represented our city with zeal and love for the game. some of the world’s best players. Many dignity. The sellout crowd at The Home of those players were instrumental in Mr. Speaker, the San Jose Earthquakes are Depot Center for the 2003 Major League bringing the United States to the quar- the standard to which all MLS teams should Soccer Cup is a testament to the grow- ter finals of the 2002 World Cup. be compared. Their commitment to our coming popularity of soccer and all those Now approaching its ninth successful munity, the sport of soccer and to achieving who play the game. year, and bolstered by the inspiring excellence runs much further than any soccer Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of play of teams like the San Jose Earth- field. Their success and good works are a sta- my time. quakes, Major League Soccer is strong- ple in our city. For these reasons and many Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. er than ever. The fact that 20 million others, it is most appropriate that we congratu- Speaker, I have no further requests for fans have attended MLS matches dur- late the 2003 MLS Cup winning San Jose time, and I yield back the balance of ing the league’s first eight seasons is a Earthquakes today. my time. testament to the enormous popularity Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I am very of the beautiful game here in the back the balance of my time. pleased to yield such time as he may United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The consume to the gentleman from the In addition to their on-the-field per- question is on the motion offered by gentleman from California (Mr. formance, I would like to thank the the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. HONDA), who is the author of this reso- Earthquakes for their off-the-field MILLER) that the House suspend the lution. dedication to the San Jose community. rules and agree to the resolution, H. Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I want to At a time when there seem to be too Res. 475. thank the gentlewoman from the Dis- few positive role models in professional The question was taken. trict of Columbia and the gentlewoman athletics, the Quakes have proven The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the from Michigan for this opportunity to themselves not only as great athletes, opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of sort of crow a little here. I rise today but good people. Players from this those present have voted in the affirm- to congratulate an extraordinary team team have repeatedly lent their celeb- ative.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:47 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.032 H09PT1 H890 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. (ii) in paragraph (2)— (bb) by inserting ‘‘not’’ after ‘‘the Secretary Speaker, on that I demand the yeas (I) in subparagraph (B), beginning in the sec- has not determined that the public health and nays. ond sentence, by striking ‘‘firms. which show’’ would’’; and The yeas and nays were ordered. and inserting ‘‘firms, which show’’; and (III) in the fourth sentence, by striking The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (II) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking ‘‘granted until’’ and inserting ‘‘granted or ‘‘Where’’ and inserting ‘‘For fiscal year 2004 deemed to be granted until’’; and ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the and each subsequent fiscal year, where’’; (v) in clause (iv)(II)— Chair’s prior announcement, further (D) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘for filing’’; (I) by inserting ‘‘of a device establishment re- proceedings on this motion will be and quired to register’’ after ‘‘to be conducted’’; and postponed. (E) in subsection (h)(2)(B)— (II) by inserting ‘‘section’’ after ‘‘pursuant to’’; f (i) in clause (ii), by redesignating subclauses (I) and (II) as items (aa) and (bb), respectively; (D) in paragraph (6)(B)(iii)— b 1515 (ii) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as (i) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘, and data otherwise describing whether the establish- MEDICAL DEVICES TECHNICAL subclauses (I) and (II), respectively; (iii) by striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and inserting ment has consistently been in compliance with CORRECTIONS ACT the following: sections 501 and 502 and other’’ and inserting Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; and ‘‘and with other’’; and move to suspend the rules and pass the (iv) by adding at the end the following: (ii) in the second sentence— ‘‘(ii) MORE THAN 5 PERCENT.—To the extent (I) by striking ‘‘inspections’’ and inserting Senate bill (S. 1881) to amend the Fed- ‘‘inspectional findings’’; and eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to such costs are more than 5 percent below the specified level in subparagraph (A)(ii), fees may (II) by inserting ‘‘relevant’’ after ‘‘together make technical corrections relating to not be collected under this section for that fiscal with all other’’; the amendments made by the Medical year.’’. (E) in paragraph (6)(B)(iv)— (i) by inserting ‘‘(I)’’ after ‘‘(iv)’’; and Device User Fee and Modernization Act (b) TITLE II; AMENDMENTS REGARDING REGU- (ii) by adding at the end the following: LATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES.— of 2002, and for other purposes, as ‘‘(II) If, during the two-year period following (1) INSPECTIONS BY ACCREDITED PERSONS.— amended. clearance under subparagraph (A), the Sec- Section 704(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and The Clerk read as follows: retary determines that the device establishment Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 374(g)), as added by sec- S. 1881 is substantially not in compliance with this Act, tion 201 of Public Law 107–250 (116 Stat. 1602), the Secretary may, after notice and a written re- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- is amended— sponse, notify the establishment that the eligi- resentatives of the United States of America in (A) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by bility of the establishment for the inspections by Congress assembled, striking ‘‘conducting inspections’’ and all that accredited persons has been suspended.’’; SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. follows and inserting ‘‘conducting inspections of (F) in paragraph (6)(C)(ii), by striking ‘‘in ac- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Medical Devices establishments that manufacture, prepare, prop- cordance with section 510(h), or has not during Technical Corrections Act’’. agate, compound, or process class II or class III such period been inspected pursuant to section SEC. 2. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS REGARDING devices, which inspections are required under 510(i), as applicable’’; PUBLIC LAW 107–250. section 510(h) or are inspections of such estab- (a) TITLE I; FEES RELATING TO MEDICAL DE- (G) in paragraph (10)(B)(iii), by striking ‘‘a lishments required to register under section reporting’’ and inserting ‘‘a report’’; and VICES.—Part 3 of subchapter C of chapter VII of 510(i).’’; the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 (H) in paragraph (12)— (B) in paragraph (5)(B), in the first sentence, (i) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting U.S.C. 379i et seq.), as added by section 102 of by striking ‘‘or poses’’ and all that follows Public Law 107–250 (116 Stat. 1589), is amend- the following: through the period and inserting ‘‘poses a ‘‘(A) the number of inspections conducted by ed— threat to public health, fails to act in a manner (1) in section 737— accredited persons pursuant to this subsection that is consistent with the purposes of this sub- and the number of inspections conducted by (A) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking ‘‘and for section, or where the Secretary determines that which clinical data are generally necessary to Federal employees pursuant to section 510(h) there is a financial conflict of interest in the re- and of device establishments required to register provide a reasonable assurance of safety and ef- lationship between the accredited person and fectiveness’’ and inserting ‘‘and for which sub- under section 510(i);’’; and the owner or operator of a device establishment (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘ob- stantial clinical data are necessary to provide a that the accredited person has inspected under reasonable assurance of safety and effective- tained by the Secretary’’ and all that follows this subsection.’’; and inserting ‘‘obtained by the Secretary pursu- ness’’; (C) in paragraph (6)(A)— (B) in paragraph (4)(D), by striking ‘‘manu- ant to inspections conducted by Federal employ- (i) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘of the establish- facturing,’’; ees;’’. ment pursuant to subsection (h) or (i) of section (C) in paragraph (5)(J), by striking ‘‘a pre- (2) OTHER CORRECTIONS.— 510’’ and inserting ‘‘described in paragraph market application’’ and all that follows and in- (A) PROHIBITED ACTS.—Section 301(gg) of the (1)’’; serting ‘‘a premarket application or premarket Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 (ii) in clause (ii)— report under section 515 or a premarket applica- U.S.C. 331(gg)), as amended by section 201(d) of (I) in the matter preceding subclause (I)— tion under section 351 of the Public Health Serv- Public Law 107–250 (116 Stat. 1609), is amended (aa) by striking ‘‘each inspection’’ and insert- ice Act.’’; and to read as follows: ing ‘‘inspections’’; and (D) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘The term ‘‘(gg) The knowing failure to comply with (bb) by inserting ‘‘during a 2-year period’’ ‘affiliate’ means a business entity that has a re- paragraph (7)(E) of section 704(g); the knowing after ‘‘person’’; and lationship with a second business entity’’ and inclusion by a person accredited under para- (II) in subclause (I), by striking ‘‘such a per- inserting ‘‘The term ‘affiliate’ means a business graph (2) of such section of false information in son’’ and inserting ‘‘an accredited person’’; entity that has a relationship with a second an inspection report under paragraph (7)(A) of (iii) in clause (iii)— business entity (whether domestic or inter- such section; or the knowing failure of such a (I) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by person to include material facts in such a re- national)’’; and striking ‘‘and the following additional condi- (2) in section 738— port.’’. (A) in subsection (a)(1)— tions are met:’’ and inserting ‘‘and 1 or both of (B) ELECTRONIC LABELING.—Section 502(f) of (i) in subparagraph (A)— the following additional conditions are met:’’; the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 (I) in the matter preceding clause (i) by strik- (II) in subclause (I), by striking ‘‘accredited’’ U.S.C. 352(f)), as amended by section 206 of ing ‘‘subsection (d),’’ and inserting ‘‘subsections and all that follows through the period and in- Public Law 107–250 (116 Stat. 1613), is amended, (d) and (e),’’; serting ‘‘(accredited under paragraph (2) and in the last sentence— (II) in clause (iv), by striking ‘‘clause (i),’’ identified under clause (ii)(II)) as a person au- (i) by inserting ‘‘or by a health care profes- and all that follows and inserting ‘‘clause (i).’’; thorized to conduct such inspections of device sional and required labeling for in vitro diag- and establishments.’’; and nostic devices intended for use by health care (III) in clause (vii), by striking ‘‘clause (i),’’ (III) in subclause (II), by inserting ‘‘or by a professionals or in blood establishments’’ after and all that follows and inserting ‘‘clause (i), person accredited under paragraph (2)’’ after ‘‘in health care facilities’’; subject to any adjustment under subsection ‘‘by the Secretary’’; (ii) by inserting a comma after ‘‘means’’; (e)(2)(C)(ii).’’; and (iv) in clause (iv)(I)— (iii) by striking ‘‘requirements of law and, (ii) in subparagraph (D), in each of clauses (i) (I) in the first sentence— that’’ and inserting ‘‘requirements of law, and and (ii), by striking ‘‘application’’ and inserting (aa) by striking ‘‘the two immediately pre- that’’; ‘‘application, report,’’; ceding inspections of the establishment’’ and in- (iv) by striking ‘‘the manufacturer affords (B) in subsection (d)(2)(B), beginning in the serting ‘‘inspections of the establishment during health care facilities the opportunity’’ and in- second sentence, by striking ‘‘firms. which the previous 4 years’’; and serting ‘‘the manufacturer affords such users show’’ and inserting ‘‘firms, which show’’; (bb) by inserting ‘‘section’’ after ‘‘pursuant the opportunity’’; and (C) in subsection (e)— to’’; (v) by striking ‘‘the health care facility’’. (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Where’’ and (II) in the third sentence— (c) TITLE III; ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS.— inserting ‘‘For fiscal year 2004 and each subse- (aa) by striking ‘‘the petition states a commer- (1) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 301(b) of Public quent fiscal year, where’’; and cial reason for the waiver;’’; and Law 107–250 (116 Stat. 1616), is amended by

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.034 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H891 striking ‘‘18 months’’ and inserting ‘‘36 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A person submitting a pre- User Fee Act. For example, this legis- months’’. market report’’and inserting: lation ensures that the user fee reduc- (2) PREMARKET NOTIFICATION.—Section 510(o) ‘‘(b) FEE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES tions that apply to small businesses of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 SUBMITTING PREMARKET REPORTS.—A person apply for 2004 and years in the future. U.S.C. 360(o)), as added by section 302(b) of submitting a premarket report’’; and Public Law 107–250 (116 Stat. 1616), is amend- (C) in section 212(b)(2) (116 Stat. 1614), by In addition, S. 1881, as amended, clari- ed— striking ‘‘, such as phase IV trials,’’. fies that as part of the third-party in- (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ‘‘, adul- SEC. 3. REPORT ON BARRIERS TO AVAILABILITY spection program, companies must sub- terated’’ and inserting ‘‘or adulterated’’; and OF DEVICES INTENDED FOR CHIL- mit reports of inspectional findings (B) in paragraph (2)— DREN. consistent with current FDA practices. (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘, adul- Not later than 180 days after the date of en- And S. 1881 clarifies which data need to terated’’ and inserting ‘‘or adulterated’’; and actment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and be submitted for a firm to be eligible (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking Human Services shall submit to the Committee ‘‘semicritical’’ and inserting ‘‘semi-critical’’. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of for third-party consideration. (d) MISCELLANEOUS CORRECTIONS.— the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Medical devices are some of our (1) CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 515.— Commerce of the House of Representatives a re- health care system’s most remarkable (A) IN GENERAL.— port on the barriers to the availability of devices innovations. The provisions in this (i) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 515(c) of intended for the treatment or diagnosis of dis- technical and clarifying amendments the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 eases and conditions that affect children. The U.S.C. 360e(c)), as amended by sections 209 and bill will allow the FDA to continue to report shall include any recommendations of the reduce review times, increase the effi- 302(c)(2)(A) of Public Law 107–250 (116 Stat. Secretary of Health and Human Services for 1613, 1618), is amended by redesignating para- ciency of its operations, and allow changes to existing statutory authority, regula- these wonderful technologies to be de- graph (3) (as added by section 209 of such Pub- tions, or agency policy or practice to encourage lic Law) as paragraph (4). the invention and development of such devices. livered to patients more quickly. (ii) MODULAR REVIEW.—Section 515(c)(4)(B) of I want to thank the gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 Texas (Chairman BARTON), the gen- U.S.C. 360e(c)(4)(B)) is amended by striking TERRY). Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS), ‘‘unless an issue of safety’’ and inserting ‘‘un- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. GREEN- and the ranking members, the gen- less a significant issue of safety’’. WOOD) and the gentleman from Ohio tleman from Michigan (Mr. DINGELL) (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 210 of (Mr. BROWN) each will control 20 min- and the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Public Law 107–250 (116 Stat. 1614) is amended utes. by striking ‘‘, as amended’’ and all that follows BROWN), as well as the gentleman from The Chair recognizes the gentleman through ‘‘by adding’’ and inserting ‘‘is amended California (Mr. WAXMAN) and each of from Pennsylvania (Mr. GREENWOOD). in paragraph (3), as redesignated by section their staff for this legislation. This has 302(c)(2)(A) of this Act, by adding’’. GENERAL LEAVE been another outstanding example of (2) CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 738.— Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I teamwork and bipartisanship on the (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 738(a) of the Federal ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Committee on Energy and Commerce. I Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. bers may have 5 legislative days within 379j(a)), as amended by subsection (a), is urge Members to support this legisla- amended— which to revise and extend their re- tion. (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— marks and include extraneous material Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of (I) by striking ‘‘(a) Types of Fees.—Beginning on S. 1881. my time. on’’ and inserting the following: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘(a) TYPES OF FEES.— objection to the request of the gen- yield myself such time as I may con- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on’’; and tleman from Pennsylvania? (II) by striking ‘‘this section as follows:’’ and sume. inserting ‘‘this section.’’; and There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to support (ii) by striking ‘‘(1) PREMARKET APPLICA- Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I this legislation, which will help ensure TION,’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘(2) PRE- yield myself such time as I may con- that FDA’s medical device user fee and MARKET APPLICATION,’’. sume. third-party review programs operate as (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 738 of Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support intended. The goal of those programs is the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 of S. 1881, the Medical Devices Tech- to promote timely access to medical U.S.C. 379j), as amended by subparagraph (A), nical Corrections Act. S. 1881 is the is amended— devices without compromising FDA’s (i) in subsection (d)(1), in the last sentence, by companion to H.R. 3493, a bill I intro- ability to evaluate properly the safety striking ‘‘subsection (a)(1)(A)’’ and inserting duced with the gentlewoman from Cali- and effectiveness of those devices. ‘‘subsection (a)(2)(A)’’; fornia (Ms. ESHOO), which makes tech- Successful bipartisan negotiations (ii) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ‘‘sub- nical and clarifying amendments to the produced the authorizing legislation section (a)(1)(A)(vii)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection Medical Device User Fee and Mod- for these programs, and it is the same (a)(2)(A)(vii)’’; ernization Act of 2002. That bill was with this follow-up measure. I com- (iii) in subsection (e)(2)(C)— signed into law by President Bush on (I) in each of clauses (i) and (ii), by striking mend the gentlewoman from California ‘‘subsection (a)(1)(A)(vii)’’ and inserting ‘‘sub- October 26, 2002, and made sweeping (Ms. ESHOO) and the gentleman from section (a)(2)(A)(vii)’’; and changes to the laws that govern device Pennsylvania (Mr. GREENWOOD) for (II) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘subsection approvals to establish new programs their work on this successful com- (a)(1)(A)(i)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection and streamline processes to accelerate mittee effort. (a)(2)(A)(i)’’; and the availability of medical devices to Unfortunately, the need for non- (iv) in subsection (j), by striking ‘‘subsection patients. controversial technical corrections is (a)(1)(D),’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection H.R. 3493 passed the House on Janu- not the only obstacle preventing the (a)(2)(D),’’. (C) ADDITIONAL CONFORMING AMENDMENT.— ary 27 by a vote of 333 to zero and S. medical device user program from ful- Section 102(b)(1) of Public Law 107–250 (116 1881 had passed by unanimous consent filling its potential. It is important for Stat. 1600) is amended, in the matter preceding in the Senate on November 25, 2003. S. colleagues on both sides of the aisle to subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘section 1881 amends the Medical Device User be aware that continuation of the user 738(a)(1)(A)(ii)’’ and inserting ‘‘section Fee and Modernization Act to ensure fee program, and it is this program 738(a)(2)(A)(ii)’’. that it is being implemented properly. that enables patients to receive cutting (3) PUBLIC LAW 107–250.—Public Law 107–250 is These two bills differ slightly, and edge medical devices on a timely basis, amended— (A) in section 102(a) (116 Stat. 1589), by strik- the amended bill we are considering the continuation of the user fee pro- ing ‘‘(21 U.S.C. 379F et seq.)’’ and inserting ‘‘(21 today is the conferenced version of this gram hinges on the appropriations U.S.C. 379f et seq.)’’; legislation. Staff have resolved the process. (B) in section 102(b) (116 Stat. 1600)— fairly minor differences between the User fees do no incremental good if (i) by striking paragraph (2); Senate and House versions of the legis- they supplant rather than supplement (ii) in paragraph (1), by redesignating sub- lation, and this legislation should ulti- Federal spending. As in the successful paragraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and mately become law. prescription drug user fee program, the (2), respectively; and (iii) by striking: Some of the changes are truly tech- continuation of user fees depends on ‘‘(b) FEE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES nical, while others clarify the inten- sufficient annual appropriations. Last SUBMITTING PREMARKET REPORTS.— tions of Congress in the Medical Device year’s appropriation for medical device

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR7.013 H09PT1 H892 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 reviews was insufficient to sustain the collection of animal drug user fees. Again, EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS medical device user fee program. If this both the House and Senate versions of the THAT KIDS LOVE A MYSTERY IS year’s appropriation does not address bill contain requirements for certain levels A PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES of FDA appropriations. According to some this shortfall, the user fee program published reports, your Committee had re- LITERACY AND SHOULD BE EN- could very well fold. ceived assurance from the leadership that COURAGED Hard work went into establishing funding levels for animal drug reviews would Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I move that program. The existence of that be increased in fiscal year 2004. Again, the to suspend the rules and agree to the program enables patients more timely Committee on Appropriations was not consulted in these negotiations. concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 373) access to medical devices at no addi- expressing the sense of Congress that tional cost to American taxpayers. We In effect, these triggers in user fee legislation earmark FDA funds for human drugs, Kids Love a Mystery is a program that need to make sure the program does medical devices, and animal drugs. The Com- promotes literacy and should be en- not fold. mittee on Appropriations has always sup- couraged. Mr. Speaker, as this House continues ported FDA as a whole and has resisted ef- The Clerk read as follows: its rush to give more tax cuts to the forts to add budget authority to one program most affluent people in the country, area at the expense of another. If we let user H. CON. RES. 373 therefore making a choice to underfund fee triggers drive our decisions, the FDA pro- Whereas knowledge, wisdom, and children too often health and education, it is grams to suffer would be those not covered are the greatest assets of a democracy; by fees—blood, vaccines, counter-terrorism Whereas books enable one generation to important that we focus on this very activities, food safety, or bovine spongiform pass on its knowledge and wisdom to the important, essential program. encephalopathy (BSE) prevention. We firmly next; Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, as the Chair- believe that a strong FDA must balance the Whereas learning to read is one of the man of the appropriations committee that needs of all its mission areas to best benefit greatest privileges the Nation extends to its funds the Food and Drug Administration, I feel public health. We have serious concerns children; that I must register my concerns. about the prevalence and scope of appropria- Whereas children most often choose mys- We have seen user fees for human drugs, tions requirements embedded in user fee au- teries as their favorite books; animal drugs, and now medical devices. That thorizing legislation for FDA, and about the Whereas the Mystery Writers of America lack of consultation with our Committee in is fine—companies are paying for a service, sponsors Kids Love a Mystery, an outreach legislating such requirements. program designed to bring mystery writers and they have been able to invest in FDA to A larger problem is the fact that your and children together to encourage literacy gain efficiency. Committee’s jurisdiction over the Agri- and the love of reading; and Mr concern arises over requirements in the culture Appropriations Bill is limited to the Whereas the Mystery Writers of America user fee legislation for certain levels of appro- FDA. It is our Committee’s task to establish recognizes the value in celebrating the im- priations for those programs—usually referred fair allocations of resources among com- portance of reading for children: Now, there- to as ‘‘triggers’’. Medical devices is the most peting interests under the jurisdiction of all fore, be it extreme example. The authorizing legislation authorizing committees. Legislating triggers Resolved by the House of Representatives (the for individual programs serves to thwart our Senate concurring), That it is the sense of requires tremendous increases in appropriated efforts at fairness by favoring a limited num- funding. Congress that— ber of programs at the expense of others in (1) Kids Love a Mystery is a program that I would like to submit for the RECORD a let- our bill—including the Special Supplemental helps promote literacy and reading and ter that Chairman YOUNG and I sent to Chair- Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and should be supported and encouraged; and man TAUZIN last October outlining these con- Children (WIC), agriculture research, and (2) the President should issue a proclama- cerns. conservation activities. These programs are tion encouraging the people of the United critically important to many members and OCTOBER 21, 2003. States and interested groups to promote their constituents. Kids Love a Mystery with appropriate pro- Hon. W.J. (Billy) TAUZIN, As always, we are available to discuss the grams and activities. Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, issue with you, and would be glad to do so. House of Representatives, Rayburn House We share your dedication to improve the ef- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Office Building, Washington, DC. fectiveness and viability of FDA’s programs ant to the rule, the gentleman from DEAR CHAIRMAN TAUZIN: We are writing to that are crucial to our nation’s well being. you as our partners in maintaining the via- Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) and the gentle- Sincerely, bility of the Food and Drug Administration woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) C.W. BILL YOUNG, (FDA). We have a very collegial and positive each will control 20 minutes. Chairman, Committee working relationship with your Committee The Chair recognizes the gentleman on Appropriations. in its role as authorizers for FDA activities, from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY). HENRY BONILLA, and we appreciate your diligence in pro- Chairman, Subcommit- GENERAL LEAVE viding critical oversight. However, we write tee on Agriculture, Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I ask to you today with concerns we have as ap- Rural Development, propriators with the responsibility for set- unanimous consent that all Members FDA and Related ting annual appropriations levels for the may have 5 legislative days within Agencies. FDA. which to revise and extend their re- We see a trend occurring within the au- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I marks on H. Con. Res. 373. thorizing legislation for user fee programs. have no further requests for time, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Prescription drug user fees were first author- I yield back the balance of my time. objection to the request of the gen- ized in 1992. That legislation included a Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I tleman from Georgia? ‘‘trigger’’ which required that appropriations have no further requests for time, and There was no objection. for FDA as a whole and for drug review, in I yield back the balance of my time. particular, meet certain levels in each of the Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I yield The SPEAKER pro tempore. The myself such time as I may consume. years that the user fees were in effect. The question is on the motion offered by two reauthorizations of those user fees re- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. tained the appropriations requirements; in House Concurrent Resolution 373, of- GREENWOOD) that the House suspend fact, in the last reauthorization in 2002, addi- fered by the gentleman from California the rules and pass the Senate bill, S. tional triggers were added. Also in 2002, med- (Mr. GEORGE MILLER). The concurrent 1881, as amended. ical devices user fees were enacted. Again, resolution would establish Kids Love a requirements for FDA appropriations were The question was taken. integral to the user fee legislation. In the The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Mystery Month and recognize the im- case of the medical device legislation, the re- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of portance of encouraging children to quirement for appropriated funding of the those present have voted in the affirm- read books, and especially mystery sto- medical device program included substantial ative. ries. and sustained increases in budget authority. Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on I am pleased that First Lady Laura The authorization language stipulates that if that I demand the yeas and nays. Bush has agreed to serve as honorary the cumulative appropriations trigger is not The yeas and nays were ordered. chair of Mystery Writers of America’s met, the user fee program will cease at the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Kids Love a Mystery Program. Mrs. end of fiscal year 2005. This requirement was Bush expressed the appropriate senti- included without consultation with the Com- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the mittee on Appropriations. Chair’s prior announcement, further ment for us all when she said, ‘‘Our Most recently, the House and Senate have proceedings on this motion will be love of reading is what makes us tuck passed similar legislation allowing for the postponed. a paperback under our arm on the way

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:47 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.037 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H893 to work; its bedside tables that include soning, and enhance critical-thinking The yeas and nays were ordered. piles of books that we read before we skills for our young readers. The Kids The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- fall asleep, or continue reading when Love a Mystery Program was developed ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the we cannot sleep. Oh, the refuge we find by the Mystery Writers of America, a Chair’s prior announcement, further in books and reading, and how mys- nonprofit entity that serves as the pre- proceedings on this motion will be tery, history and intrigue draw us back mier organization for mystery writers postponed. again and again.’’ and other professionals in the mystery f Mr. Speaker, I would dare say there field. Through its chapters in all 50 is not one of us who has not had our States, the organization has utilized RECESS nose buried in a ‘‘whodunit’’ book, let- the month of October each year to or- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ting our imagination soar in wonder- chestrate the Kids Love a Mystery Pro- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair ment about what the ending will be. gram with particular emphasis on fos- declares the House in recess until ap- Whether it is Sherlock Holmes or Dick tering both reading and writing initia- proximately 6:30 p.m. Tracy or Harry Potter, or my child- tives. Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 31 min- hood favorite, the Hardy Boys mys- Since its inception in 1998, the Kids utes p.m.), the House stood in recess teries, our support for reading and Love a Mystery Program has involved until approximately 6:30 p.m. writing mystery books is a worthy more than 15,000 young readers in 31 cause. Exciting mystery writers over States plus the District of Columbia. f the years have provided untold hours of Two of the most popular initiatives b 1830 enjoyment to child and adult alike. Ag- within the Kids Love a Mystery Pro- atha Christie, Ellery Queen, Alfred gram are the presentation of Eddie AFTER RECESS Hitchcock, Phyllis Whitney, Mickey Awards, certificates that are given to The recess having expired, the House Spillane, Mary Higgins Clark, and J.K. every child who registers with a local was called to order by the Speaker pro Rowling have enriched our lives and participating library, school, bookstore tempore (Mr. DUNCAN) at 6 o’clock and stimulated our imaginations. or even on the Internet and reads at 30 minutes p.m. In the Kids Love a Mystery reading least one mystery book in the month of program, participants can earn an October. f Eddie Award Certificate by registering In addition, young readers are en- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER with a local sponsor and reading at couraged to write their own mystery PRO TEMPORE least one mystery book. Or partici- stories in October to earn an Eddie pants may write their own mystery Award. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- story and have a panel selected by an Mr. Speaker, we know that reading is ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings author judge the entry. the basis for all learning, and mystery will resume on three motions to sus- I commend the Mystery Writers of stories have proven to be particularly pend the rules previously postponed. America for recognizing the value and attractive to young readers. I urge my Votes will be taken in the following importance of reading and for observ- colleagues to pass this resolution to order: ing October each year as Kids Love a encourage more young people to read. House Resolution 519, by the yeas and Mystery Month. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance nays; Mr. Speaker, it is fitting and appro- of my time. House Resolution 392, by the yeas and priate then for Congress to celebrate Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I yield nays; and the reading for children and agree to myself such time as I may consume. House Resolution 495, by the yeas and this concurrent resolution establishing In closing, let me say that nothing is nays. Kids Love a Mystery Month. I urge my more important to the education of our The votes on S. 1881 and House Con- colleagues to join me in supporting it. children than the ability to read and current Resolution 373 will be taken to- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of read well. We have often heard it said morrow. my time. that we learn to read so we can read to The first and third electronic votes Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield learn. The importance of that needs to will be conducted as 15-minute votes. myself such time as I may consume. be accomplished, indeed, as in the con- The second vote in this series will be a Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support text of No Child Left Behind by the 5-minute vote. of H. Con. Res. 373, the resolution of third grade. We will continue to have a f the gentleman from California (Mr. strong emphasis on reading programs GEORGE MILLER) which supports and like this resolution in regard to Kids SENSE OF HOUSE WITH RESPECT promotes Kids Love a Mystery Pro- Love a Mystery. I would just encourage TO SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, gram throughout the United States. all of my colleagues on both sides of CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 22, 2003 Under the sponsorship of the Mystery the aisle, and it is nice to have an op- EARTHQUAKE Writers of America organization, this portunity to have a good bipartisan The SPEAKER pro tempore. The program brings together authors who piece of legislation that we can all sup- pending business is the question of sus- write for juvenile and young adult port. We are all behind trying to make pending the rules and agreeing to the readers with children, parents, teach- sure that all our children can read and resolution, H. Res. 519. ers, and librarians in a nationwide se- read well. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- ries of events each October to celebrate Mr. Speaker, I encourage unanimous tion. mystery writing. support for House Concurrent Resolu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The This year, First Lady Laura Bush tion 373. question is on the motion offered by will serve as the honorary chair of the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM Kids Love a Mystery program. H. Con. of my time. DAVIS) that the House suspend the Res. 373 expresses the sense of Congress The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. rules and agree to the resolution, H. that Kids Love a Mystery is a good pro- TERRY). The question is on the motion Res. 519, on which the yeas and nays gram that promotes literacy through offered by the gentleman from Georgia are ordered. the creative process and should be en- (Mr. GINGREY) that the House suspend The vote was taken by electronic de- couraged. It underscores our belief that the rules and agree to the concurrent vice, and there were—yeas 404, nays 0, learning to read is the greatest gift one resolution, H. Con. Res. 373. not voting 29, as follows: generation can bestow on the next. The question was taken. With this resolution, we encourage The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the [Roll No. 42] the President to issue a proclamation opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of YEAS—404 in support of the Kids Love a Mystery those present have voted in the affirm- Abercrombie Allen Baker Program. This annual program has ative. Ackerman Andrews Baldwin Aderholt Baca Ballance proven to be a valuable method to en- Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, on that Akin Bachus Ballenger courage literacy, foster deductive rea- I demand the yeas and nays. Alexander Baird Barrett (SC)

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.039 H09PT1 H894 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 Bartlett (MD) Etheridge Lee Rogers (AL) Shimkus Tiberi Ballance English LaTourette Bass Evans Levin Rogers (KY) Shuster Tierney Ballenger Eshoo Leach Beauprez Everett Lewis (CA) Rogers (MI) Simmons Towns Barrett (SC) Etheridge Lee Becerra Farr Lewis (GA) Rohrabacher Simpson Turner (OH) Bartlett (MD) Evans Levin Berkley Fattah Lewis (KY) Ros-Lehtinen Skelton Turner (TX) Bass Everett Lewis (CA) Berman Feeney Linder Ross Slaughter Udall (NM) Beauprez Farr Lewis (GA) Berry Ferguson Lipinski Rothman Smith (MI) Upton Becerra Fattah Lewis (KY) Biggert Filner LoBiondo Roybal-Allard Smith (NJ) Van Hollen Berkley Feeney Linder Bilirakis Flake Lofgren Royce Smith (TX) Vela´ zquez Berman Ferguson Lipinski Bishop (GA) Foley Lowey Ruppersberger Smith (WA) Visclosky Berry Filner LoBiondo Ryan (OH) Snyder Bishop (NY) Forbes Lucas (KY) Vitter Biggert Flake Lofgren Ryan (WI) Solis Bishop (UT) Ford Lucas (OK) Walden (OR) Bilirakis Foley Lowey Ryun (KS) Souder Blackburn Fossella Lynch Walsh Bishop (GA) Forbes Lucas (KY) Sabo Spratt Blumenauer Frank (MA) Majette Wamp Bishop (NY) Ford Lucas (OK) Sa´ nchez, Linda Stark Blunt Franks (AZ) Maloney Waters Bishop (UT) Fossella Lynch T. Stearns Boehlert Frelinghuysen Manzullo Watson Blackburn Frank (MA) Majette Boehner Frost Markey Sanchez, Loretta Stenholm Blumenauer Franks (AZ) Maloney Sanders Strickland Watt Bonilla Gallegly Marshall Waxman Blunt Frelinghuysen Manzullo Bonner Garrett (NJ) Matheson Sandlin Stupak Boehlert Frost Markey Saxton Sullivan Weiner Bono Gerlach Matsui Weldon (PA) Boehner Gallegly Marshall Boozman Gibbons McCarthy (MO) Schakowsky Sweeney Bonilla Garrett (NJ) Matheson Weller Boswell Gilchrest McCarthy (NY) Schiff Tancredo Bonner Gerlach Matsui Whitfield Boucher Gillmor McCollum Schrock Tanner Bono Gibbons McCarthy (MO) Wicker Boyd Gingrey McCotter Scott (GA) Tauscher Boozman Gilchrest McCarthy (NY) Wilson (NM) Bradley (NH) Goode McCrery Scott (VA) Taylor (MS) Boswell Gillmor McCollum Wilson (SC) Brady (PA) Goodlatte McDermott Sensenbrenner Taylor (NC) Boucher Gingrey McCotter Wolf Brady (TX) Gordon McGovern Serrano Terry Boyd Goode McCrery Woolsey Brown (OH) Goss McHugh Sessions Thomas Bradley (NH) Goodlatte McDermott Wu Brown (SC) Granger McInnis Shaw Thompson (CA) Brady (PA) Gordon McGovern Wynn Brown, Corrine Graves McIntyre Shays Thompson (MS) Brady (TX) Goss McHugh Young (AK) Brown-Waite, Green (TX) McKeon Sherman Thornberry Brown (OH) Granger McInnis Sherwood Tiahrt Young (FL) Ginny Green (WI) McNulty Brown (SC) Graves McIntyre Burgess Greenwood Meehan NOT VOTING—29 Brown, Corrine Green (TX) McKeon Burns Grijalva Meek (FL) Brown-Waite, Green (WI) McNulty Burr Gutknecht Meeks (NY) Barton (TX) Gutierrez Ortiz Ginny Greenwood Meehan Burton (IN) Harman Menendez Bell Hall Reyes Burgess Grijalva Meek (FL) Buyer Harris Mica Bereuter Hinojosa Rodriguez Burns Gutknecht Meeks (NY) Calvert Hart Michaud Carter Hoeffel Rush Burr Harman Menendez Camp Hastings (FL) Millender- Culberson Jackson-Lee Shadegg Burton (IN) Harris Mica Cannon Hastings (WA) McDonald Davis (IL) (TX) Tauzin Buyer Hart Michaud Cantor Hayes Miller (MI) DeMint Johnson, Sam Toomey Calvert Hastings (FL) Millender- Doggett Kucinich Udall (CO) Capito Hayworth Miller (NC) Camp Hastings (WA) McDonald Gephardt Miller (FL) Weldon (FL) Capps Hefley Miller, Gary Cannon Hayes Miller (MI) Gonzalez Murtha Wexler Capuano Hensarling Miller, George Cantor Hayworth Miller (NC) Cardin Herger Mollohan ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Capito Hefley Miller, Gary Cardoza Hill Moore Capuano Hensarling Miller, George Carson (IN) Hinchey Moran (KS) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cardin Herger Mollohan Carson (OK) Hobson Moran (VA) DUNCAN) (during the vote). Members Cardoza Hill Moore Case Hoekstra Murphy are advised 2 minutes remain in this Carson (IN) Hinchey Moran (KS) Castle Holden Musgrave vote. Carson (OK) Hobson Moran (VA) Chabot Holt Myrick Case Hoekstra Murphy Chandler Honda Nadler b 1856 Castle Holden Musgrave Chocola Hooley (OR) Napolitano Chabot Holt Myrick Clay Hostettler Neal (MA) So (two-thirds having voted in favor Chandler Honda Nadler Clyburn Houghton Nethercutt thereof) the rules were suspended and Chocola Hooley (OR) Napolitano Coble Hoyer Neugebauer Clay Hostettler Neal (MA) Cole Hulshof Ney the resolution was agreed to. Clyburn Houghton Nethercutt Collins Hunter Northup The result of the vote was announced Coble Hoyer Neugebauer Conyers Hyde Norwood as above recorded. Cole Hulshof Ney Cooper Inslee Nunes Collins Hunter Northup Costello Isakson Nussle A motion to reconsider was laid on Conyers Hyde Norwood Cox Israel Oberstar the table. Cooper Inslee Nunes Cramer Issa Obey Costello Isakson Nussle Crane Istook Olver f Cox Israel Oberstar Crenshaw Jackson (IL) Osborne Cramer Issa Obey Crowley Jefferson Ose CONGRATULATING DETROIT Crane Istook Olver Cubin Jenkins Otter SHOCK FOR WINNING 2003 WOM- Crenshaw Jackson (IL) Osborne Cummings John Owens EN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL Crowley Jefferson Ose Cunningham Johnson (CT) Oxley ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP Cubin Jenkins Otter Davis (AL) Johnson (IL) Pallone Cummings John Owens Davis (CA) Johnson, E. B. Pascrell The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cunningham Johnson (CT) Oxley Davis (FL) Jones (NC) Pastor pending business is the question of sus- Davis (AL) Johnson (IL) Pallone Davis (TN) Jones (OH) Paul Davis (CA) Johnson, E. B. Pascrell Davis, Jo Ann Kanjorski Payne pending the rules and agreeing to the Davis (FL) Jones (NC) Pastor Davis, Tom Kaptur Pearce resolution, H. Res. 392. Davis (TN) Jones (OH) Paul Deal (GA) Keller Pelosi The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Davis, Jo Ann Kanjorski Payne DeFazio Kelly Pence Davis, Tom Kaptur Pearce DeGette Kennedy (MN) Peterson (MN) tion. Deal (GA) Keller Pelosi Delahunt Kennedy (RI) Peterson (PA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DeFazio Kelly Pence DeLauro Kildee Petri question is on the motion offered by DeGette Kennedy (MN) Peterson (MN) DeLay Kilpatrick Pickering the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Delahunt Kennedy (RI) Peterson (PA) Deutsch Kind Pitts DeLauro Kildee Petri Diaz-Balart, L. King (IA) Platts MILLER) that the House suspend the DeLay Kilpatrick Pickering Diaz-Balart, M. King (NY) Pombo rules and agree to the resolution, H. Deutsch Kind Pitts Dicks Kingston Pomeroy Res. 392, on which the yeas and nays Diaz-Balart, L. King (IA) Platts Dingell Kirk Porter Diaz-Balart, M. King (NY) Pombo Dooley (CA) Kleczka Portman are ordered. Dicks Kingston Pomeroy Doolittle Kline Price (NC) This will be a 5-minute vote. Dingell Kirk Porter Doyle Knollenberg Pryce (OH) The vote was taken by electronic de- Dooley (CA) Kleczka Portman Dreier Kolbe Putnam vice, and there were—yeas 401, nays 0, Doolittle Kline Price (NC) Duncan LaHood Quinn Doyle Knollenberg Pryce (OH) Dunn Lampson Radanovich not voting 32, as follows: Dreier Kolbe Putnam Edwards Langevin Rahall [Roll No. 43] Duncan LaHood Quinn Ehlers Lantos Ramstad Dunn Lampson Radanovich Emanuel Larsen (WA) Rangel YEAS—401 Edwards Langevin Rahall Emerson Larson (CT) Regula Abercrombie Alexander Bachus Ehlers Lantos Ramstad Engel Latham Rehberg Ackerman Allen Baird Emanuel Larsen (WA) Rangel English LaTourette Renzi Aderholt Andrews Baker Emerson Larson (CT) Regula Eshoo Leach Reynolds Akin Baca Baldwin Engel Latham Rehberg

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR7.015 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H895 Renzi Sherwood Tiberi Bonner Gerlach Matsui Schiff Spratt Van Hollen Reynolds Shimkus Tierney Bono Gibbons McCarthy (MO) Schrock Stark Vela´ zquez Rogers (AL) Shuster Towns Boozman Gilchrest McCarthy (NY) Scott (GA) Stearns Visclosky Rogers (KY) Simmons Turner (OH) Boswell Gillmor McCollum Scott (VA) Stenholm Vitter Rogers (MI) Simpson Turner (TX) Boucher Gingrey McCotter Sensenbrenner Strickland Walden (OR) Rohrabacher Skelton Udall (NM) Boyd Goode McCrery Serrano Sullivan Walsh Ross Slaughter Upton Bradley (NH) Goodlatte McDermott Sessions Sweeney Wamp Rothman Smith (MI) Van Hollen Brady (PA) Gordon McGovern Shaw Tancredo Waters Roybal-Allard Smith (NJ) Vela´ zquez Brady (TX) Goss McHugh Shays Tanner Watson Royce Smith (TX) Visclosky Brown (OH) Granger McInnis Sherman Tauscher Watt Ruppersberger Smith (WA) Sherwood Taylor (MS) Vitter Brown (SC) Graves McIntyre Waxman Ryan (OH) Snyder Shimkus Taylor (NC) Weiner Walden (OR) Brown, Corrine Green (TX) McKeon Ryan (WI) Solis Shuster Terry Weldon (PA) Walsh Brown-Waite, Green (WI) McNulty Ryun (KS) Souder Simmons Thomas Weller Wamp Ginny Greenwood Meek (FL) Sabo Spratt Simpson Thompson (CA) Whitfield Waters Burgess Grijalva Meeks (NY) Sa´ nchez, Linda Stark Skelton Thompson (MS) Wicker Watson Burns Gutknecht Menendez T. Stearns Slaughter Tiahrt Wilson (NM) Watt Burr Harman Mica Sanchez, Loretta Stenholm Burton (IN) Harris Michaud Smith (MI) Tiberi Wilson (SC) Sanders Strickland Waxman Smith (NJ) Tierney Wolf Weiner Calvert Hart Millender- Sandlin Stupak Camp McDonald Smith (TX) Towns Woolsey Weldon (PA) Hastings (FL) Saxton Sullivan Cannon Hastings (WA) Miller (MI) Smith (WA) Turner (OH) Wu Weller Schakowsky Sweeney Cantor Hayes Miller (NC) Snyder Turner (TX) Wynn Whitfield Schiff Tancredo Capito Hayworth Miller, Gary Solis Udall (NM) Young (AK) Wicker Schrock Tanner Capps Hefley Miller, George Souder Upton Young (FL) Wilson (NM) Scott (GA) Tauscher Capuano Hensarling Mollohan Wilson (SC) NOT VOTING—34 Scott (VA) Taylor (MS) Cardin Herger Moore Wolf Sensenbrenner Taylor (NC) Cardoza Hill Moran (KS) Barton (TX) Hall Rodriguez Woolsey Serrano Terry Carson (IN) Hinchey Moran (VA) Bell Hinojosa Ros-Lehtinen Wu Sessions Thomas Carson (OK) Hobson Murphy Bereuter Hoeffel Rush Wynn Shaw Thompson (CA) Case Hoekstra Musgrave Buyer Jackson-Lee Shadegg Shays Thompson (MS) Young (AK) Castle Holden Myrick Carter (TX) Stupak Sherman Thornberry Young (FL) Chabot Holt Nadler Culberson Johnson, Sam Tauzin NOT VOTING—32 Chandler Honda Napolitano Davis (IL) Kucinich Thornberry Chocola Hooley (OR) Neal (MA) DeMint Meehan Toomey Barton (TX) Gutierrez Reyes Doggett Miller (FL) Clay Hostettler Nethercutt Udall (CO) Bell Hall Rodriguez Gephardt Murtha Clyburn Houghton Neugebauer Weldon (FL) Bereuter Hinojosa Ros-Lehtinen Gonzalez Ortiz Coble Hoyer Ney Wexler Capps Hoeffel Rush Cole Hulshof Northup Gutierrez Reyes Carter Jackson-Lee Shadegg Collins Hunter Norwood ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Culberson (TX) Tauzin Conyers Hyde Nunes Davis (IL) Johnson, Sam Tiahrt Cooper Inslee Nussle The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DeMint Kucinich Toomey Costello Isakson Oberstar Doggett Miller (FL) Udall (CO) DUNCAN) (during the vote). Members Cox Israel Obey Gephardt Murtha Weldon (FL) are advised there are 2 minutes remain- Cramer Issa Olver Gonzalez Ortiz Wexler Crane Istook Osborne ing in this vote. b 1905 Crenshaw Jackson (IL) Ose Crowley Jefferson Otter b 1922 So (two-thirds having voted in favor Cubin Jenkins Owens Cummings John Oxley So (two-thirds having voted in favor thereof) the rules were suspended and Cunningham Johnson (CT) Pallone the resolution was agreed to. Davis (AL) Johnson (IL) Pascrell thereof) the rules were suspended and The result of the vote was announced Davis (CA) Johnson, E. B. Pastor the resolution was agreed to. as above recorded. Davis (FL) Jones (NC) Paul The result of the vote was announced Davis (TN) Jones (OH) Payne A motion to reconsider was laid on Davis, Jo Ann Kanjorski Pearce as above recorded. the table. Davis, Tom Kaptur Pelosi A motion to reconsider was laid on Deal (GA) Keller Pence the table. f DeFazio Kelly Peterson (MN) DeGette Kennedy (MN) Peterson (PA) Stated for: CONGRATULATING THE SAN JOSE Delahunt Kennedy (RI) Petri Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote EARTHQUAKES FOR WINNING DeLauro Kildee Pickering No. 44 I was unavoidably detained. Had I THE 2003 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER DeLay Kilpatrick Pitts Deutsch Kind Platts been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ CUP Diaz-Balart, L. King (IA) Pombo The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Diaz-Balart, M. King (NY) Pomeroy f Dicks Kingston Porter DUNCAN). The pending business is the Dingell Kirk Portman question of suspending the rules and Dooley (CA) Kleczka Price (NC) PERSONAL EXPLANATION agreeing to the resolution, H. Res. 475. Doolittle Kline Pryce (OH) Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, I was absent The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Doyle Knollenberg Putnam Dreier Kolbe Quinn during rollcall Vote Nos. 42, 43, and 44. Had tion. Duncan LaHood Radanovich I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Dunn Lampson Rahall each of those votes. question is on the motion offered by Edwards Langevin Ramstad Ehlers Lantos Rangel the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Emanuel Larsen (WA) Regula f MILLER) that the House suspend the Emerson Larson (CT) Rehberg rules and agree to the resolution, H. Engel Latham Renzi English LaTourette Reynolds PERSONAL EXPLANATION Res. 475, on which the yeas and nays Eshoo Leach Rogers (AL) are ordered. Etheridge Lee Rogers (KY) Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, un- The vote was taken by electronic de- Evans Levin Rogers (MI) fortunately, I was unable to be present for to- vice, and there were—yeas 399, nays 0, Everett Lewis (CA) Rohrabacher Farr Lewis (GA) Ross day’s votes. Had I been present I would have not voting 34, as follows: Fattah Lewis (KY) Rothman voted ‘‘yea’’ on the following resolutions: H. [Roll No. 44] Feeney Linder Roybal-Allard Res. 519—Expressing the sense of the House Ferguson Lipinski Royce of Representatives with respect to the earth- YEAS—399 Filner LoBiondo Ruppersberger Abercrombie Baldwin Biggert Flake Lofgren Ryan (OH) quake that occurred in San Luis Obispo Coun- Ackerman Ballance Bilirakis Foley Lowey Ryan (WI) ty, CA, on December 22, 2003 (Representa- Aderholt Ballenger Bishop (GA) Forbes Lucas (KY) Ryun (KS) tive THOMAS); H. Res. 392—Congratulating the Akin Barrett (SC) Bishop (NY) Ford Lucas (OK) Sabo Alexander Bartlett (MD) Bishop (UT) Fossella Lynch Sa´ nchez, Linda Detroit Shock for winning the 2003 Women’s Allen Bass Blackburn Frank (MA) Majette T. National Basketball Association championship Andrews Beauprez Blumenauer Franks (AZ) Maloney Sanchez, Loretta (Representative CONYERS); and H. Res. 475— Baca Becerra Blunt Frelinghuysen Manzullo Sanders Congratulating the San Jose Earthquakes for Bachus Berkley Boehlert Frost Markey Sandlin Baird Berman Boehner Gallegly Marshall Saxton winning the 2003 Major League Soccer Cup Baker Berry Bonilla Garrett (NJ) Matheson Schakowsky (Representative HONDA).

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:47 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR7.020 H09PT1 H896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Mr. Speaker, $4 billion a year in ASSIGNING MEMBERS OF THE VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF health costs. I can talk about my own ARMED SERVICES TO BORDER H.R. 339, PERSONAL RESPONSI- son who was shot. He was shot in the PATROL DUTIES BILITY IN FOOD CONSUMPTION head. His medical care has cost over $1 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ACT million already, and the total keeps BONNER). Under a previous order of the Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee going higher and higher. This is going House, the gentleman from Virginia on Rules, submitted a privileged report on with so many people. There are (Mr. GOODE) is recognized for 5 min- (Rept. No. 108–435) on the resolution (H. things that we can prevent. We cannot utes. Res. 552) providing for consideration of prevent every shooting; we cannot. We Mr. GOODE. Mr. Speaker, I would the bill (H.R. 339) to prevent frivolous cannot see to it that every police offi- like to express my gratitude to U.S. lawsuits against the manufacturers, cer is being protected. But we can do a Border Control and the thousands of distributors, or sellers of food or non- better job, and that is by renewing the Americans from coast to coast who alcoholic beverage products that com- assault weapons ban by September 13. have taken the time and the trouble to ply with applicable statutory and regu- Mr. Speaker, 10 years ago, before I send e-mails, letters, postcards and pe- latory requirements, which was re- came to Congress, I was here lobbying titions to Congress urging their Rep- ferred to the House Calendar and or- the Members of Congress to make sure resentatives and Senators to support dered to be printed. we had an assault weapons bill passed. my legislation to authorize the Sec- There are some that will say the as- f retary of Defense to assign members of sault weapons bill has not worked. our Armed Forces to assist the Depart- SPECIAL ORDERS Well, it has worked; but there are loop- ment of Homeland Security in the per- holes in it, and those loopholes are The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. formance of border protection duties. where the gun manufacturers are al- BONNER). Under the Speaker’s an- Clearly, the need for such assistance lowed to make copycats of the guns nounced policy of January 7, 2003, and has never been greater. Every year our that were banned. One of the guns that under a previous order of the House, border crisis worsens. First it was everyone is watching on CNN and all of the following Members will be recog- drugs, then disease, then it was illegal the other stations tonight is the Bush- nized for 5 minutes each. aliens crossing by the hundreds, and master, the guns that were used by the now by the millions. And now terror- f snipers in the D.C. area. That is a copy- ists could be crossing our borders, de- MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SHOULD cat. That is a gun that was originally termined to rain death and destruction RENEW ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN banned. Yet the gun manufacturers upon us. allow these to have copycats and put If there were ever a time for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a back on our streets. previous order of the House, the gentle- United States to put troops on the bor- Do we actually want on September 14 der, this is it. We are fighting enemies woman from New York (Mrs. MCCAR- for anyone to be able to go into a gun THY) is recognized for 5 minutes. who have already brought the battle to store and buy an assault weapon? Is our shores and are threatening to do it Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. this what this Nation is coming to? Speaker, assault weapons will go back again. It makes no sense to have thou- Mr. Speaker, I am not for taking sands of troops guarding borders on American streets in 188 days. away the right of someone to own a We pay a heavy toll at the hands of throughout the world while our own gun. I happen to believe that if people borders are wide open and undefended criminals, gangs, and terrorists. The want to own a gun, they have a right to average cost of a gunshot wound is in a time of war. own a gun. But assault weapons are According to U.S. Border Control, more than $16,000 to treat. Treating se- made for killing machines. Assault vere gunshot injuries like wounds to every recent survey conducted shows weapons are made for our Army. When the vast majority of Americans support the head or spinal cord can run well we see our police officers and they have over $1 million. The direct medical allowing troops on the border. Con- to wear protective gear, assault weap- stituents are beginning to question costs for firearms or related injuries is ons can go through that. One of the $4 billion a year; $4 billion a year. Half how we can claim to be serious about other things that a lot of people do not combating issues like drug smuggling, of that is paid by us as taxpayers. understand is, when we did the ban I know that the police across this Na- people smuggling and terrorism when back 10 years ago, we cut back the it was unable to take such a simple and tion want to make sure that we keep amount of bullets in a clip, down to 10. assault weapons off the streets. Mr. non-intrusive step as putting troops on On the Long Island Rail Road, the clips the border. Last year the House adopt- Speaker, when we see that we are cut- that were used by Collin Ferguson to ting the money for the COPS program ed the amendment that would author- do his killing and shooting of people ize the troops on our borders. Unfortu- and yet allowing assault weapons back had 15 bullets in the clip. on the street, to me it does not make nately, it did not survive conference. I any sense. Since I have been talking b 1930 hope this year we will be able to see it about this every Tuesday, we are hear- And every one of those bullets made survive the entire legislative process. ing from people around the Nation. their mark. And he was able to get 30 I urge my colleagues to join in giving What I am saying to the people of this rounds off and kill six people and in- the executive branch the authority it country is you do have a voice, and you jure 19. needs to assign members of our Armed can call Members of Congress and the Hunters give animals a better chance Forces to assist Homeland Security in Senate to make sure that we are al- of survival than we do with these large securing our borders from these threats lowed to bring the bill up on the floor capacity clips. Our police officers are to our Nation. so we can vote for it. allowed to have these large capacity f This is not the time to go backwards. clips, our military are allowed to. And In the last 10 years, we have seen cer- that is fine. I do not believe that our TAX CUTS AND THE LATEST tainly it come down as far as assault hunters need them, I do not believe EMPLOYMENT DATA weapon killings. We have a report from that our ordinary citizens need those The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the FBI. Before the ban went in place, kind of clips. previous order of the House, the gen- one out of every five cops that were These are things that we should be tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is shot were shot with an assault weapon. doing. Those are good safety laws. recognized for 5 minutes. Why should we go backwards? When we Those are good gun safety laws. Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, on Fri- know that there might be a possibility I hope that the American people will day the government announced its lat- of having terrorists here in this coun- take up this challenge and demand est employment data. Unfortunately, try, when we know that gangs and drug that we are able to bring this vote up the news for working Americans or dealers, these are the guns of choice, before September 13. It would be a Americans trying to find jobs was real- why would we want assault weapons shame to see assault weapons back on ly bad. 21,000 jobs nationally were cre- back on the street? the street. ated. Now, remember, of course, it was

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:19 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.050 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H897 just 2 weeks ago that the President’s our history, are not creating the jobs. (Mr. DREIER addressed the House. principal economic advisor Mr. His free trade policy is not creating the His remarks will appear hereafter in Mankiw, the same person who says it is jobs. He wants more free trade, he the Extensions of Remarks.) good to export jobs, it helps the econ- wants more tax cuts. f omy, predicted that the Bush tax cuts Maybe it is time to think about real JOBS, ECONOMY, AND TAXES would produce 200,000 jobs a month. Of investments, investments in infra- course, the President’s former eco- structure. You create 47,500 jobs with The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a nomic advisor, who was a little bit too every billion dollars you spend on previous order of the House, the gen- honest about the cost of the war in roads, bridges, and highways. We have tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE) is Iraq, Mr. Lindsey, predicted the same bridges and roads crumbling across recognized for 5 minutes. thing last year and the jobs did not America. But what has the President Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, it has been materialize. and the White House doing? They are said by some that the American econ- Well, we are in the same situation stonewalling the highway bill. The omy is in chaos and decline. I come to now. They predicted 200,000. 21,000 were highway bill has expired. And nothing the floor today to counter such non- created. Now, were these jobs created is happening because they will not sense with the facts. After the shocks because of tax cuts? Well, actually, no, agree on an adequate bill. They say oh, of the recession and the tragedy of 9/11, because the 21,000 jobs that were cre- no, we want a low-ball bill. We do not the economy has experienced 60 con- ated were government jobs. They were believe that building roads, bridges, secutive months of job growth and dur- State and local government jobs. So and highways creates jobs. ing that time has added a total of the tax cuts had absolutely no impact No, it does not create jobs overseas, 364,000 new jobs to the economy. In on stimulating those governments to like Mr. Mankiw thinks are great, it point of fact, the unemployment rate is hire more people. That is for certain. does not make investors rich. It does currently lower, lower than the aver- So, we now have 8.2 million unem- not give them tax benefits. But it puts age unemployment rate during the ployed Americans, 4.4 million Ameri- a heck of a lot of the people in the con- 1970s, the 1980s and even the 1990s. cans involuntarily working part-time. struction industry to work, and a Since 2001, the U.S. economy has They would like to work full-time. whole lot of small businesses to work grown more than twice as fast as the They need to work full-time. They can- and a whole lot of communities with economies of Europe and Japan. Our not find full-time work. some wealth and money flowing economy is in better shape and growing Three million private sector jobs through those communities, that faster than any member of the G–7 have been lost since the beginning of would do something for this country. group of industrialized nations. Amer- the Bush 43 administration. That is the That would put people back to work. ica is the largest exporter in the world worst job creation or destruction He will not even extend unemploy- and the main source of economic record since Herbert Hoover in the ment benefits for those who cannot growth in the world. Productivity 1920s. 3,000 manufacturing jobs lost last find work but want it. He says we can- growing at 4.1 percent annually over month, 2.8 million lost since the begin- not afford it. There are $17 billion in the last 3 years is at an historic high. ning of the Bush administration. But the unemployment trust fund, paid in The economy is expected to grow faster just today, the President was saying he by employers and employees sitting from 2003 to 2004 than any other year in is a radical free trader. There is noth- there. He does not even have to borrow the last 20. ing but free trade. The alternative to the money. He is borrowing the money Mr. Speaker, the number of Ameri- absolute free trade and exporting our for tax cuts for rich people. He does not cans working today stands at 138.3 mil- jobs and our industrial and manufac- even have to borrow the money to ex- lion, the highest number in the history turing base and impoverishing the tend unemployment benefits for those of this Nation, higher even than the working people of America is protec- Americans who want and cannot find number of Americans who were work- tionism or isolationism. work. He just has to authorize spending in January of 2001. And most Amer- Well, there is a pretty big ground being down some of the trust fund. icans are prospering like they never tween those two things. Some managed That trust fund this year is actually have before, with family net worth hit- trade, something that would bring jobs going to grow. It is going to grow. Of ting a record high of $44.4 trillion. This or keep jobs of value here in America, course, the money will be borrowed and is in part because the home ownership might maintain our industrial and given away in tax cuts to wealthy rate stands at 68.5 percent also an his- manufacturing and IT infrastructure, which will put people to work, he says, toric high. might not be a bad idea. But not to this but it does not. I cite these figures not because I be- President. His chief economic advisor Now, just one last point on these tax lieve there is nothing that can or says job exports are great. Yeah, they cuts. One of the things he is really should be done to further promote eco- make a few people a lot of money: Cor- pushing for is a permanent extension of nomic growth and job creation, but in- porate CEOs, some stockholders, but estates worth more than $5 million stead, to provide some perspective on they sure do put a lot of Americans out from any taxation. He says that will how the media and the other side of the of work and hollow out the wealth of really put people back to work in this aisle are misrepresenting and this country long term. country. That would be after 2010. That misportraying the facts concerning the Now, we saw the unemployment rate costs $80 billion a year. Money drained state of our economy. stay at 5.6 percent. Sounds pretty good out of the rest of the economy, drained Mr. Speaker, the truth is most Amer- except the reason it stayed there is be- from other taxpayers and Social Secu- icans are not fond of the pointless de- cause 392,000 people gave up looking for rity to benefit a very, very small per- bate over when the recent recession work. There is no prospect for them centage. began or who was responsible for it. out there. So guess what? In the great This is voodoo economics at its This debate does nothing to lower the world of George Bush and Mr. Mankiw, worst, as his dad would have said. unemployment rate. It is an exercise in they do not count anymore. Americans f political histrionics. who are unemployed who would like to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a We are now experiencing economic work, but who are totally discouraged previous order of the House, the gen- recovery and that is something most and give up looking for work, they do tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is Americans do care about. What mat- not count as unemployed in their recognized for 5 minutes. ters to them is how to maintain and world. This is pretty strange. (Mr. BURTON addressed the House. sustain and expand that recovery. To But the President says he has a solu- His remarks will appear hereafter in sustain this recovery, I believe we need tion to make his tax cuts permanent. the Extensions of Remarks.) to simplify the Tax Code. We need to That is, these unbelievably expensive f reduce the burden of frivolous lawsuits tax cuts that would take place after The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a on our economy. We need to pass an en- the year 2010, now all the tax cuts he previous order of the House, the gen- ergy bill to ensure an affordable and re- has already had which have put the tleman from California (Mr. DREIER) is liable energy supply. We need to country into the deepest fiscal hole in recognized for 5 minutes. streamline regulations and paperwork

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:19 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.053 H09PT1 H898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 requirements on small businesses that Now, a lot of people say, Wait a extensive monitoring for potential re- are the driving force for job creation in minute. We used to have those above- leases of radiation beyond the Nevada this country. And we need to reduce ground tests, but now they are below test site. It would require the Depart- the deficit. ground. This is an underground test ment of Energy and the Environmental Mr. Speaker, Congress is beginning right here. This was in 1970. This was Protection Agency to monitor radi- the effort to tackle the budget deficit, an underground test. The dust and de- ation levels. But it is not just going to which I believe has been primarily bris went 10,000 feet into the atmos- be the government that will be doing caused by out-of-control spending and phere. So the notion that underground the monitoring because the legislation should be solved by controlling the testing is in and of itself safe, I think also provides for a grant program for growth in spending. We could balance a picture is worth more than a thou- universities, particularly across all the the Federal budget within 5 years if we sand words. hot zones demonstrated by where Io- held increases in Federal spending to 2 Now, what happened in Utah is rates dine 131 had gone, so we will have inde- percent a year. Inside the Beltway I of cancer are much higher than else- pendent third-party monitoring to look know, to some that is an unthinkable where in southern Utah. Ultimately, for radiation releases as well through- sacrifice, but how many families, how the government admitted culpability out the country. many businesses had to limit their when Congress passed something called The legislation says that if any radi- spending by similar amounts during the Radiation Exposure Compensation ation travels beyond the Nevada test the last few years? What we must not Act, which provided monetary com- site, then the U.S. must cease further do is pass legislation that would make pensation to individuals who happened nuclear weapons testing until Congress this economic recovery come to an ab- to be living in certain counties that re- would vote to reauthorize such testing. rupt halt. ceived high amounts of fallout from The legislation creates the National We should not take the easy way out nuclear testing. Yes, the government Center for the Study of Radiation and of our budget problem by raising taxes. ultimately did admit its culpability. Human Health. It would be a regional The tax cuts for families and small Why am I talking about introducing consortium of universities that will businesses created this economic re- this legislation today? Because Con- study the health effect of radiation ex- covery and raising taxes would put the gress in the past year has taken some posure, radiation-linked illnesses, and breaks on this economic recovery. actions that are taking us down the other related research illness. Finally, f path to renewal of nuclear testing of the legislation requires the National the Nevada test site. Since 1992 there Cancer Institute to provide human dose SAFETY FOR AMERICANS FROM has been a moratorium on testing. Con- estimates for Americans for all radio- NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTING ACT gress voted in the last year to remove nuclides and all human organs pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a what is called the Spratt First Amend- duced by previous weapons tests. And a previous order of the House, the gen- ment which prevented development of report would be provided to Congress tleman from Utah (Mr. MATHESON) is new nuclear weapons. Congress also in and the public within 3 years. In fact, recognized for 5 minutes. its appropriations process voted to only one isotope has been studied by Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, today move ahead in funding of the develop- the National Cancer Institute. I announce the introduction of legisla- ment of a new generation of nuclear It is an important bill for all this tion called the Safety for Americans weapons. And development of a new country. I encourage my colleagues to From Nuclear Weapons Testing Act. generation of nuclear weapons to me join me for providing safety for Ameri- Let me describe the history and the means we are going down the path to cans from nuclear weapons testing. events that have led me to the intro- additional nuclear testing. That is why f duction of this legislation. I have introduced this bill. RESPONSIBLE BUDGET NEEDED Our country began open-air testing of Now, you can say that this bill is im- nuclear weapons in 1951. Between 1951 portant just because of its impact in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and 1992, over 1,000 weapons tests took the West and particularly in Utah, but BONNER). Under a previous order of the place, over 100 above ground and over this is not just a Western issue. This is House, the gentleman from California 800 below ground as well. a national issue. (Mr. THOMPSON) is recognized for 5 min- Now, what is interesting about this is It turns out when we studied one of utes. the government told the citizens of the significant isotopes from previous Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. this country that the testing was safe. testing, Iodine 131, and showed the con- Speaker, last month the President sub- And I, like a lot of people in Utah, have centrations in each county; every mitted to us his 2005 budget. This roots in southern Utah, and my rel- county in the lower 48 States had con- week, later this week, in the Com- atives live in southern Utah. They said centrations of Iodine 131. Interestingly mittee on the Budget we are going to it was safe too. enough, if you look at this map, you have a hearing on and mark-up that will notice you have some counties up budget. Unfortunately, it is a 402-page b 1945 here in New York and Vermont that document with one huge credibility I remember my dad telling me how had higher concentrations than some problem. We are in the middle of a war, people would wake up and watch the counties in southern Utah. This once and yet it includes no war funding. It is sky light up in the morning from the again from the National Cancer Insti- a 5-year budget, but almost 80 percent tests. tute demonstrates that fallout from of the cost of the President’s new tax People in southern Utah take a back nuclear testing is a national issue. It plan does not go into effect until after seat to no one when it comes to their should be an issue of national concern. the 5 years after this budget. It fi- patriotism and their support of a That is why I have introduced today nances a $519 million increase to vet- strong national defense. What is unfor- the Safety for Americans From Nu- erans programs by shifting costs on to tunate in this story is that the govern- clear Weapons Testing Act. Let me de- the veterans that this budget purports ment lied. They lied to the people in scribe what the act does. First of all, it to help. It does that through the health southern Utah. They lied to anyone would require before any testing hap- insurance enrollment fees and co-pays who was down wind of the fallout from pens that the Federal Government con- on prescription drugs to the very vet- the nuclear testing. In fact, the govern- duct a full national environmental pol- erans that we are supposed to be help- ment knew they were putting people at icy act review to assess health, safety ing. risk. They kept that information quiet. and environmental impacts prior to It gives homeland security the larg- It was not until the early 1980s that conducting nuclear weapons testing. It est increase of all the agencies, as it documents in the Pentagon were de- requires congressional authorization should; but it takes $800 million away classified that showed that in fact the prior to the possible resumption of nu- from our local firefighters and our government only conducted the testing clear weapons testing as well. If those local police officers at the same time it when the wind blew the fallout in the steps are completed, it would require 1 says it is going to help these first re- least populated direction, which hap- week’s public notice prior to any test, sponders. These are the first line of de- pened to be southern Utah. and it is going to require much more fense. These are the first responders,

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:19 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.056 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H899 and we are taking money away from The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that choice is good and options ennoble them in order to pay for them to do the objection to the request of the gen- the spirit of America. job that they are supposed to do. tleman from Utah? There are areas of health care today It discloses that the Medicare pre- There was no objection. where the price and the cost is actually scription drug benefit costs $135 billion f decreasing, but always in areas where more than we were told it would cost choice is maximum and options are MAKING MEDICARE RUN BETTER just 2 months ago. This unexpected there, and no third party is limiting cost of $135 billion totals more than the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a those options. As part of our health budgets of Commerce, Energy, Home- previous order of the House, the gen- care change in Medicare, we have pro- land Security, HUD, Interior, State, tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) is rec- vided for health savings accounts, al- and EPA combined. ognized for 5 minutes. lowing for individuals to put pretax It calls for $1.2 trillion in new tax Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I dollars into an account that would cuts, $65 billion in health tax credits, have a good friend that bought a brand- grow with tax-free interest that would and $43 billion in other new spending; new Mustang, and he loves that car belong with them, would go with them but it claims that we can cut the def- wonderfully; but every once in a while from job to job. Afterwards, when the icit in half by 2009. These are all new parts of it will break, and he has to fix needs were greatest, there would be an costs, new expenditures that this budg- it. He tries to improve it every once in element of money that was there so et does not pay for. a while, not with changing its looks or that truly Americans could finally in- It is not credible, Mr. Speaker, to say its purpose. But without servicing that dividualize their needs, make their own we have presented an accurate and automobile, today it would be simply a priorities without being filtered honest budget when it includes no rusting hulk. Its glory days evapo- through a third party, and invite into funding for a war we are in the middle rated. In fact, quite frankly, it would the American system the opportunity of fighting. It is not credible to say not run. for options that are no longer there in that cutting domestic spending by $118 That car was built the same year the health care field. billion will pay for a $1.2 trillion tax Congress established Medicare. And We are not finished with Medicare. It cut. It is not credible to say that you with Medicare as well, if we did no was not the final bill. As our lives change, our life experiences and expec- are strong on budget enforcement, but servicing, if we did not slightly fix tations change; and the government only apply the PAYGO rules to manda- those few things that are broken, Medi- needs to meet to change also, to meet tory spending programs. It is not cred- care today would not run. We are not those changing needs. What this bill ible to say that deficits do not matter changing its looks or its purpose. In- did is provide an opportunity to fix an when you are spending over $349 billion deed, people today who are satisfied area that needed servicing, not to a year just on the interest payments on with Medicare as it is may keep the change the program but to simply our $7 trillion national debt. program as it is. In fact, incentives make that program better. Democrats keep getting told that we were put in the bill that we passed on Medicare to ensure just that. But we We move to have more opportunities need to be tough on spending and that to have greater flexibility in the sys- if we are tough on spending, all the actually did try to improve the program in its prescription drug compo- tem. It is part of a long struggle that other problems will take care of them- will continue on, a struggle to make selves. Well, that is another example of nent to meet the needs of the most vulnerable of our senior citizens. medical care cheaper in the future, a this great credibility gap. Blue Dog struggle that will try and make it so Democrats are tough on spending, as Let us face it, if you are over 65 today, it is almost impossible to buy a that we can work to make modern you will hear from a number of us market-based medicine a reality for all today who are speaking. We voted for private health care policy dealing simply with prescription drugs. The most Americans. That is the option that was budget alternatives that do not exceed given to us. We did not change its the President on spending. We are vulnerable segment of our seniors whose income is being dangerously looks or its purpose. We simply did tough on spending. And as important, some servicing to make it run better. we are responsible on revenue. We do compromised by prescription drug f not pretend that you can have a tax needs has grown over the past decade cut without paying for it. Rather, we by 600 percent. In fact, every year al- A SERIOUS ECONOMY work with what we have got: a war most a 60 percent increase of those per- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a that needs to be paid for, a budget that sonal economies are being endangered previous order of the House, the gen- needs to be balanced, and an American simply by prescription drug needs. tleman from Arkansas (Mr. BERRY) is public who looks to their leaders for This Congress serviced the program recognized for 5 minutes. credibility and for truth. for that portion that was not working Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, this is Right now we are faced with a choice. to make it run better, and they did so very serious business. If this was not so We can continue buying on credit, or free of government price controls, free serious, I think it would be easy for us we can begin budgeting with credi- of government mandates, free of gov- to make jokes about some of the things bility. Our constituents want and our ernment rationing at the same time. that have been said on this floor this constituents deserve a credible budget. Let us face it, in the 1960s our effort in evening. It is incredible that this administra- health care was basically reactive. We As I listened to the gentleman from tion has refused to submit one. were paying for hospital costs. Oklahoma describe this wonderful Today, health care is preventative. economy, I could not help but wonder f Efforts use prescription drug to keep where in the world he was coming up The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a people out of hospitals, hopefully de- with this idea. We have lost over 2 mil- previous order of the House, the gen- creasing the overall health care spend- lion jobs in this country. We may have tleman from Florida (Mr. MARIO DIAZ- ing that we have. Our medical needs created some, but we have lost a lot BALART) is recognized for 5 minutes. will change. Our desires will also more. It does not do any good to dis- (Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- change, and we need to change to meet tort things or make these things up or ida addressed the House. His remarks those particular needs in the govern- make it look like something that it is will appear hereafter in the Extensions ment programs. not. of Remarks.) Sometimes you can tell something Come to the First Congressional Dis- f about an individual by the company he trict of Arkansas and tell someone that or she keeps. Those who complain the does not have a job and does not have EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER loudest about changes made to Medi- health care and their unemployment TIME care usually are the status, those who has run out that things are great in Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I like mandates, the one-size-fits-all gov- America and they are going to get bet- ask unanimous consent to claim the ernment-knows-best approach to the ter because we are going to cut taxes time of the gentleman from Florida world. Those who are the most sup- on the wealthiest people in this coun- (Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART). portive are those who truly believe try some more.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:19 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.058 H09PT1 H900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 b 2000 position where they are going to wake 193,000 National Guards members and We may have to reduce Social Secu- up and inherit this great Nation or Reservists are currently serving in the rity and Medicare benefits to do that, what was once a great Nation, and it is war on terror, and over 129,000 are over- but we are going to do it. Things are going to be so far in debt they cannot seas. great in America. People that do not even pay the interest; and not only While in Iraq last fall, I had the good have a job just do not believe this. that, but the infrastructure will have fortune to spend time with members of It is time for this country and the crumbled. The education system will the Minnesota National Guard who leaders of this country and this admin- have been underfunded so long that provided transportation in and out of istration to develop some integrity and they cannot fix it, and then we are Baghdad, and I would say it was the credibility. going to just dump that on them. What best transportation in and out of Bagh- Back in January of 2001, the Blue Dog responsible person would do that to dad. These men and women are stead- Coalition reached out to the new ad- their own? fast servants of our military and our ministration; and we said, if you want f country who have given up their own to cut taxes, we will work with you; we freedom to ensure liberty for others. would love to do it. Let us work to- ORDER OF BUSINESS Whether on the front lines or serving gether and cut spending by an equal Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- in support roles, these brave Americans amount, and let us not get back in the imous consent to give my Special are the difference between terrorism deficit ditch. They sent Vice-President Order at this time. and freedom. If that is not service to CHENEY over to see us and he said this: The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. our country, Mr. Speaker, I do not we think you are nice people, but we do BONNER). Is there objection to the re- know what is. not need you. We are in the majority in quest of the gentleman from Min- This week, yet another National both Houses, and we are going to do nesota? Guard unit from Minnesota will depart what we want to do, and they did. There was no objection. to serve our country, another National That very year they projected that f Guard unit will depart to serve our the budget would have a $262 billion NATIONAL GUARD country; and I challenge anyone to surplus in 2004. It has, in fact, a $521 question the sacrifice of these Guards- billion deficit. In 2005, they said we will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a men and -women and the families they have a $269 billion surplus. Now they previous order of the House, the gen- are leaving behind. say we are going to have a $364 billion tleman from Minnesota (Mr. KLINE) is As a veteran of the United States deficit. They said the Medicare bill will recognized for 5 minutes. Marine Corps, I take offense to Mr. cost $400 billion, but now it is going to Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, we hear McAuliffe’s demeaning the character- be $535 billion. They said the war is not many outrageous claims and public dis- ization of our National Guard. His going to cost that much; it is going to course today on the floor of this House baseless insinuation diminishes the Na- be real quick, and it is going to be over and outside of this House, and the in- tional Guard as an institution, and he with. Now it is $50 billion now and $50 tegrity of the President of the United owes an apology to the Guardsmen and billion in a few months, and they do States is impugned over and over -women in uniform serving our country not include it in the budget. They do again, and we simply do not have time and protecting their fellow Americans. not even really acknowledge that it ex- to address all of those issues; but today Mr. McAuliffe’s comments represent ists, but we are still borrowing these I rise to address an unacceptable of- the worst of election-year politics. It is moneys from our children and grand- fense against the men and women of deplorable for anyone, much less the children. our National Guard and the Com- leader of a national party, to denounce, It is time for some integrity. If we mander in Chief-of-the United States degrade, and dishonor a fighting force are doing so good, why are we broke? military. that is at this moment fighting for Why are we going in debt by the tril- As my colleagues may know, Mr. freedom and democracy around the lions of dollars? Why are we borrowing Speaker, last month the chairman of world. this money from our children and the Democratic National Committee, I would like to take this opportunity grandchildren when they face the per- Mr. Terry McAuliffe, attacked Presi- to commend the men and women of our fect economic storm? RECORD budget dent Bush by claiming he was AWOL, National Guard and say thank you. We deficits and a national debt exceeding AWOL from the Alabama National love you; we are with you. Guard. He also cheapened the service of $7 trillion, one more than one-third of f our debt held by foreigners and grow- the men and women of the National ing every day; a trade deficit of $400 Guard by saying that President Bush, ADDRESSING THE FISCAL billion that contributes to the export- as a member of the Guard, never served PROBLEMS OF OUR NATION ing of jobs; and the approaching retire- in our military. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ment of the baby boomers. This is the In the time that has passed since Mr. previous order of the House, the gen- perfect economic storm; and yet the McAuliffe made his unfounded charge, tleman from Hawaii (Mr. CASE) is rec- administration continues to refuse to the President has produced military ognized for 5 minutes. sit down in a realistic, rational way records which reflect his service and Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, good evening with both sides of the aisle and let us honorable discharge in the National and aloha. face this thing that has been created Guard. Today, I stand here as a proud mem- by the Bush administration. Mr. Speaker, the President has had ber of the 37 Member-strong moderate, Let us face what has really happened the opportunity to exonerate himself; independent Democrat Blue Dog Coali- to our country. Let us face what has and I believe the men and women who tion. These Members come from all really been put on our children and have served their country, our country, parts of our country and they are dedi- grandchildren. Let us not continue day as members of the National Guard de- cated to these three basic propositions: after day to live in a fantasy land and serve to be exonerated as well. Mr. first, the budgetary and fiscal integrity make up an economy and make up the McAuliffe’s comments discredit, dis- of our country is of paramount impor- idea that everything’s wonderful, when credit the sacrifices of tens of thou- tance; second, our country’s finances we know, in fact, there are nearly 9 sands of National Guardsmen and are royally messed up; third, there is a million people that do not have a job in -women and is a slap in the face to way out of this cesspool if we are hon- this country. There are 44 million that their service, to their families. est about why we are here and what we do not have health care, and that situ- I believe the men and women of our all must do together to fix it. ation gets worse every day. National Guard serving this very mo- I have served here for 15 months now, Most of all, Mr. Speaker, we must be ment in Afghanistan, Iraq and through- and when I go home I am asked two honest with the American people and out the globe, including many Min- questions. Number one, what is our tell them what is really happening and nesotans serving in Bosnia, would dis- biggest challenge in our country? Num- not continue to deceive our children agree with the sentiment that they are ber two, what is the biggest surprise in and grandchildren and put them in a not serving their country. More than my mind from having served here? My

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:19 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.061 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H901 answer to both is the same: the finan- years into the future. The norm in they are asking the President, Where cial condition of our country now and Washington is 10 years, and I can make are the jobs? well into the next generation. a good case to my colleagues that 10 Toledo Blade reported this weekend: Why is it our biggest challenge? I years is not enough. Fifteen, 20, 25 ‘‘Unemployment rises across Ohio.’’ think it is pretty straightforward and years to account fully for Medicare, Toledo, the major community in my obvious when we think about it be- Social Security beyond that, and yet district, Toledo’s rate of unemploy- cause our very ability to provide what we are only going to talk about 5 ment hit double digits, over 10 percent; we want to provide for ourselves and years. That is like projecting a fam- and even rural counties, not accus- our children is reliant on a strong fis- ily’s budget for an adjustable rate tomed to unemployment rising, those cal foundation. Otherwise, it is just mortgage with a balloon at the end, numbers are now increasing across the talk. Need to protect ourselves here at but ending before the balloon is due. State of Ohio. home and overseas. Where is the That is like projecting a family’s budg- Even America’s economists are start- money? Need to improve education and et for education, but stopping in the ing to wonder what is going on. health care. Take care of the poor and senior year of high school before their b 2015 needy, need to provide the infrastruc- kids go to college. Why do you do that? ture, need to honor our commitments Because you will not want to face the When the Labor Department released to Medicare and Social Security. Yes, fact of what happens after that year the most recent job data last Friday, where is the money? It is not there has happened, and that is exactly what showing a mere 21,000 payroll jobs cre- right now. We know that. we have. ated in February, economists were left Let us face up to it. Spending exceeds Do not take my word for it. Here is dumbfounded, shaking their heads. revenues as far as the eye can see. That David Walker, Comptroller General of Alan Blinder, a former member of the is the definition of a deficit, when the United States, on the Nation’s Federal Board of Governors, told the spending exceeds revenues, and total growing fiscal imbalance: current fis- Wall Street Journal, and I quote, debt accumulative borrowings to cal policy is unsustainable; the status ‘‘From an historical perspective, the match those deficits has now climbed quo is not an option; faster economic lack of job growth is stunning, given well through $7 trillion, $7 trillion. growth can help but it cannot solve the what is happening to the gross national What is my biggest surprise? My big- problem. Finally, the one I particularly product.’’ gest surprise is that all of this is hap- agree with: the sooner we get started Productivity is high, economic activ- pening on the fiscal watch and under the better. ity is up, interest rates are still very the revenue and spending policies of a There are solutions, and what are low, but even Ohio’s Republican gov- Republican administration. Do not they? Because talk is cheap. Here is ernor was forced to admit no job jump all over that comment and as- the deal. They are there, they are growth. So, where are our jobs? Sales sume that it is simply a partisan shot. tough, and they get tougher. We have at U.S. retail stores rose by 6.7 percent I just spent the better part of a decade to face up to those decisions right now, in February, and the consumer con- in my own home State of Hawaii work- and we have to get to them right now. tinues to keep our economy afloat. But ing as an independent, moderate Demo- I urge my colleagues to be honest with how long can that last? crat with Republicans to right the fis- the American people and address the Household debt is climbing. The Fed- cal ship of my own State. The last fiscal problems of our country. eral Reserve reported on Friday that consumer credit outstanding grew at thing I expected when I got up to Con- f an annual rate of 8.6 percent in Feb- gress here was to arrive here and see The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ruary. Households in America have re- the fiscal irresponsibility, on a massive previous order of the House, the gen- financed everything and they have scale, brought on by the national coun- tleman from Tennessee (Mr. COOPER) is maxed out on their credit cards and terparts of those same people that I recognized for 5 minutes. they have borrowed to keep up their had worked with successfully in Ha- (Mr. COOPER addressed the House. spending levels. waii. His remarks will appear hereafter in They have been carrying the load up My surprise does not arise just as a the Extensions of Remarks.) matter of policy disagreements be- till now, but they simply cannot do it f cause, after all, we can handle policy by themselves. We have got to start disagreements. We can identify EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER creating jobs in America, and that choices. We can debate them. We can TIME starts at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. let the political process yield the re- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I ask Last month, President Bush prom- sult. That is not my surprise. unanimous consent to take the gen- ised that the economy would create 2.6 My surprise is the manner in which tleman from Tennessee’s (Mr. COOPER) million jobs by the end of this year. In- we are dealing with this. It is much time. stead, we have seen almost 3 million worse: denial, concealment, misrepre- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there jobs disappear since he was installed in sentation. Let me give my colleagues a objection to the request of the gentle- office. couple of examples. woman from Ohio? Now, America suffers twin deficits First of all, this administration There was no objection. that are sucking the lifeblood from our economy. We have a $.5 trillion budget clearly overestimated job and growth f recovery from its version of tax cuts. deficit and a $.5 trillion trade deficit. Second, it did not even include huge LACK OF JOB GROWTH IN At the same time, these twin deficits chunks of spending, spending we know AMERICA total more than $1 trillion sucking life we have to make, in the 2005 budget. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and economic strength out of our econ- What does that say when we do not previous order of the House, the gentle- omy. That is a $1 trillion in the wrong even include the cost of the interven- woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- direction every year under President tion in Iraq, do not even put it into the ognized for 5 minutes. Bush. budget? What are my colleagues scared Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the lack The failed economic policies of the of? Are my colleagues afraid of the de- of job growth in America continues to Bush administration are choking any bate that will come from it? reverberate, the jobless recovery they hoped-for economic recovery, destroy- Clearly underestimating expenses call it. That means even as investment ing wealth and saddling future genera- like Medicare, projecting the Medicare increases, new jobs are not created. tions of Americans with more debt bill at $500 billion and turning around Now, there might be a recovery for a than they can possibly afford. How ir- mere weeks later and saying, whoops, few in the financial elites that sit in responsible. we made a mistake, $630 billion after our corporate board rooms, but it is The failed economic policies of the all. still a recession around the kitchen ta- Bush administration are the reason for Finally, the one that bothers me the bles of America’s working families. the lack of jobs in America. Where are most, this is inexcusable. Bringing to So where are our jobs? Millions of the jobs? They are being outsourced this floor a budget that is only out 5 Americans are asking the Congress and and exported to Mexico and China and

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:19 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.063 H09PT1 H902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 other low-wage countries. Some have on State academic content and teachers of core academic areas must be called this Bush-onomics. But if you achievement standards. Each State de- ‘‘highly qualified’’ by the end of the 2005–2006 are a multinational corporation look- fines its own standards and each State school year. Each state is responsible for de- ing for low-wage workers, they roll out determines what test it will use to veloping its own definition of ‘‘highly qualified’’ the red carpet for you. They even say measure student achievement. and each state has the flexibility to develop its outsourcing jobs is a good thing. The The third thing I think is important own system to measure teacher qualifications. Bush administration will even drive is No Child Left Behind provides par- States are also encouraged to be innovative in down the value of the dollar to help ents and taxpayers with important in- finding ways to improve teacher quality, in- their bottom line. formation about the performance of cluding alternative certification, merit pay, and But if you are a family in Toledo or local schools. bonuses for teachers in high-need subject Cleveland or Akron, you are out of No Child Left Behind requires that areas like math and science. luck. Our workers are sitting around State and school districts give parents No Child Left Behind focuses on what the kitchen table asking a simple ques- an easy-to-read, detailed report card on works. No Child Left Behind puts a special tion: Where are the jobs? And I hope schools and school districts, telling emphasis on implementing educational pro- they are also asking who are they them which ones are succeeding and grams and practices that have been clearly going to elect to the job of the Presi- why. Included in the report card are demonstrated to be effective through rigorous dency of our Nation and to this Con- student achievement data broken out scientific research. Federal funding is now tar- gress come next November. by race, by ethnicity, by gender, by geted to support such programs. f English language proficiency, migrant For example, the Reading First program status, disability status, and low-in- makes federal funds available to help reading NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND come status, as well as important in- teachers in the early grades strengthen old The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. formation about the professional quali- skills and gain new ones in instructional tech- BONNER). Under a previous order of the fications of our teachers. niques that scientifically based research has House, the gentleman from Georgia With these provisions, No Child Left shown to be effective. (Mr. BURNS) is recognized for 5 min- Behind ensures that parents have im- No Child Left Behind provides state and utes. portant timely information about the local leaders with unprecedented flexibility as Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, No Child schools their children attend, whether they implement the law. The foundation of No Left Behind was an Act passed over- they are performing well or not, for all Child Left Behind is a system of state stand- whelmingly by a bipartisan majority in children, regardless of their back- ards and state assessments to ensure ac- the Congress in 2001. It was signed into ground. countability. Each state sets its own standards law by President Bush in January of Fourth, No Child Left Behind gives and each state determines what assessment it 2002. While I was not here to vote for children and parents a lifeline. will use to measure student achievement. this bill, I am a supporter of the goals In this new era of education, children To provide state and local school districts that this legislation is designed to are no longer trapped in low-per- with as much flexibility as possible, No Child achieve. forming schools. Under No Child Left Left Behind provides the ability to transfer up Interestingly, some of those who Behind, schools must use Federal funds to 50 percent of the funding they receive for voted for final passage of the No Child to make needed improvements. In the Teacher Quality, Educational Technology, In- Left Behind bill in the House and for event of a school’s continued poor per- novative Programs, and Safe and Drug-Free the conference report now have pro- formance, parents have an option. Schools, to any one of these programs or to posed legislation to drastically alter They have the option that ensures Title I. This ability to transfer federal funds this legislation, and some organiza- their child receives the high quality among certain accounts is new under No tions say that it needs significant education to which they are entitled. Child Left Behind and no ‘‘permission’’ is re- modification. What is wrong? What is That might mean that a child would quired before transferring funds. wrong with asking for higher achieve- transfer to a higher-performing school States and local school districts also have ment in our schools? Why should we in an area, or it may mean they may the opportunity to apply for demonstration not provide more information for par- receive supplemental educational serv- projects providing even more flexibility in how ents about their child’s achievement? ices in their community, such as tutor- federal resources are used. I would like to highlight several facts ing, after-school programs or remedial Additionally, recent policies announced by about the No Child Left Behind legisla- classes. the U.S. Department of Education are pro- tion. First of all, No Child Left Behind No Child Left Behind improves teach- viding states and local school districts with supports learning in the early years, ing and learning by providing better in- even more flexibility as they meet the aca- thereby preventing many learning dif- formation to parents, to teachers, to demic needs of students with disabilities and ficulties that arise later. principals, and to the community. English language learners. Children who enter school with lan- Annual tests to measure children’s achieve- I’m pleased that my home state of Georgia guage skills and prereading skills are ment provide school officials with independent is responsive to such concerns as AYP. The more likely to read well in the early information about each child’s strengths and state Department of Education meets weekly grades and succeed in latter years. In weaknesses. Teachers, principals, and super- to deal with challenges and suggestions on fact, research shows that most reading intendents across the country are using the implementation. Tips and strategies are sent problems faced by adolescents and data from state assessments to make more ef- out on a monthly basis to help school systems adults are the result of problems that fective decisions for students, schools, and improve with regard to AYP. could have been prevented through districts. No Child Left Behind provides more good instruction in early childhood Districts can use information provided from resources to our schools. years. No Child Left Behind targets re- state assessments to determine needs and Because reforms implemented by No sources for early childhood education target resources. Child Left Behind, President Bush and so that all youngsters get off to the Principals can use information from state the Congress are now investing more in right start. assessments to determine the appropriate pro- education than at any point in history. Secondly, No Child Left Behind professional development needs of teachers and In fiscal year 2001, the Federal Govern- vides more information for parents to help meet the needs of all subgroups of ment provided $17.4 billion for pro- about their children’s achievement. students. grams that now constitute No Child Under the No Child Left Behind legis- Teachers can use information from assess- Left Behind. The fiscal year 2001 appro- lation, each State must measure every ments to inform classroom decisions and propriation was signed into law by Presi- public school student’s achievement in vide the best possible instruction to ensure dent Clinton. In January of 2002, Presi- reading and math in grades 3 through 8, that all students are learning. dent Bush signed the bipartisan No and then at least once during grades 10 No Child Left Behind ensures that teacher Child Left Behind Act, which reformed through 12. By the school year 2007 and quality is a high priority. Because of the prov- many of the Federal Government’s edu- 2008, State assessments in science will en correlation between teacher quality and cational programs, consolidated sev- also be underway. It is important to student academic achievement, No Child Left eral programs to make them more effi- note that these achievements are based Behind includes provisions stating that all cient, provided new flexibility for

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:19 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.066 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H903 State and local leaders to shift funds we’re conducting that implementation over- $431 billion in tax cuts since May 9, between different programs, and to sight. I am pleased to see our Education and 2001. But in order to do that, they bor- strengthen accountability systems to Workforce Committee hold oversight hearings rowed $1.358 trillion. ensure that taxpayers’ money helps in- on No Child Left Behind law and hope that it Now, 7th grade math tells me that crease the achievement of all students. will continue. for every $1 they have returned to the After signing the No Child Left Behind re- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to citizens, they borrowed $3. It is an forms into law, President Bush approved the continue to support a good solid imple- intergenerational transfer of debt. For funding for Fiscal Year 2002 and dramatically mentation of No Child Left Behind. the sake of their political coffers going increased the federal government’s investment f up and their contributions going up, in education. they have now stuck my kids, every- THE NATION’S DEBT While the funding level in Fiscal Year 2001 one’s kids and every unborn child in was $17.4 billion (see chart): The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a America with an additional $1.448 tril- Funding for No Child Left Behind programs previous order of the House, the gen- lion worth of debt. in Fiscal Year 2002 was $22 billion. tleman from Mississippi (Mr. TAYLOR) But it is worse than that. They did In Fiscal Year 2003, funding rose to $23.6 is recognized for 5 minutes. not just steal it from future genera- billion. Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi. Mr. tions, they stole it from today’s gen- In Fiscal Year 2004, funding increased to Speaker, if you were to look back 400 eration. $24.3 billion. or 500 years, to the nations that our Speaker HASTERT, why don’t you tell For Fiscal Year 2005, President Bush has forefathers left, many of them in Eu- us how much we owe to the Social Se- proposed another increase to $24.8 billion. rope, a common practice then was that curity Trust Fund today? Oh, I am If President Bush’s Fiscal Year 2005 budget children would inherit the debts of sorry, you are out raising money. is enacted, spending on No Child Left Behind their parents. If they did not have the Well, the Social Security Trust Fund programs will have increased 42.5 percent money to repay those debts, then they owes $1.555 trillion. And when my col- ($17.4 billion to $24.8 billion) since he took the became indentured servants for some leagues tell you about the lock box, oath of office. And even more importantly, lord or king. ask them the name of the bank and the those increased funds come with a renewed Amongst the many decisions our account number. Because there is not accountability for results. founding fathers made when they wrote one penny in the Social Security Trust These are reasons that we should stand be- America’s constitution was they had to Fund. hind the law: it provides flexibility, funding, and wrestle with whether or not one gen- How about the Medicare Trust Fund? school and child improvement. Another reason eration should be able to burden the Mr. Speaker, how much is owed to the is a personal story. next generation with its debts. They Medicare Trust Fund? I am sorry, he is Cathy Heizman, the Director of the Child decided they would not; that the debt out talking about what a great job he Advocacy Center in Cincinnati explains the im- dies with the estate, and that once an has done as Speaker. portance of schools being held accountable for estate’s taxes are paid, the children are We owe $284 billion to the Medicare the educational results of students with disabil- not responsible for the debts of their Trust Fund. That is money taken out ities: parents. of people’s taxes that were promised to All the time (my adult daughter) Cara re- I say this because we have seen a dra- ceived special education services, no one was be set aside for no other purpose than matic change in our Nation in the past to pay Medicare bills. There is not a held accountable for her learning. She was in 25 years, in particular, in the past 3 general education classes, but the teachers penny in that account. Again, if any of weren’t expected to teach her anything. The years. I have a 25-year-old daughter. On my colleagues tell you that there is, special education staff, who were supposed to the day she was born, our Nation was ask them for the name of the bank and provide support services, often just chose not less than $1 trillion in debt. We had the account number. to do what was on her IEP. As long as Cara gone all the way from the American How about the military retirement didn’t cause trouble and she made it to class Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexi- fund? Those brave people serving us on time, they were happy. can-American War, the Civil War, the My daughter has a good life. She has a job, right now in dangerous places like Iraq Spanish-American War, World War I, and Afghanistan, in Colombia and a steady volunteer opportunity, friends and World War II, Korea and Vietnam, es- family who care about her. But, I can’t help Korea. but wonder what other chances she might caped the Great Depression, built the Mr. Speaker, how much money do we have had if someone had actually tried to intercoastal waterways, and the Gold- owe the military retirees trust fund? teach her academics while she was in school. en Gate Bridge and borrowed less than Gee, could not make it. Now, [because of No Child Left Behind] we $1 trillion. It is $185 billion that you have taken are all accountable for every child’s edu- It first started with the Reagan ad- from their trust fund and used to spend cational progress. The percentage of stu- ministration, a Democratic House and dents on IEPs who pass proficiency tests, on your programs. a Republican Senate. In the span of 8 And lastly, those people who serve will be listed separately on district and years, they doubled that debt to $2 tril- building report cards. The entire community us, all the way from the FBI agents to will understand if the schools have actually lion. Ah, but they were just pikers the CIA, border patrol agents, home- taught our kids what they need to know, when it came to the Bush administra- land security agents, all those folks what all the other kids know. We’ll finally tion. In less than 3 years, since May 9, who work for our Nation and have a re- have something to hold on to. We will be 2001, when George Bush passed his tax tirement system they have paid into able to hold someone responsible. cut saying he could cut taxes, increase This is a time for all of us to work closely that has been matched by the tax- spending, balance the budget, and pay payers. How much is owed to it, Mr. together to make certain that we grab this off those debts that we had, our Na- opportunity to raise the expectations for Speaker? $621 billion. every child. This could be the last best tion’s debt has grown by Mr. Speaker, you have been Speaker chance we get. If nothing changes, if our $1,448,675,099,676. now since January 1, 1999, and you have children don’t learn, if the schools don’t per- If I were to have one page out here on not allowed a vote on a balanced budg- form, then it will all have been for nothing. the House floor, which I have since et amendment. What is it that you are It is our obligation to make this moment in been prohibited from doing by Speaker hiding from me? What is it that you time mean something. HASTERT, each holding up one sign for are hiding from them? Don’t we all want what’s best for our chil- one digit, it would take 13 young Amer- dren? Don’t we want to see our children excel icans to show just the increase in our f with every opportunity given them? Nation’s debt. b 2030 It’s our obligation to allow children a high But it is worse than that. Because if quality education. And it’s our responsibility to we listen to my Republican colleagues, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER make sure that the No Child Left Behind law— they say, but we have tax cuts, and we PRO TEMPORE which passed this chamber with a bipartisan have done a lot of good with that. I The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. vote of 381 to 41—is implemented fairly and would remind my colleagues that BONNER). The Chair would remind appropriately not simply ‘‘fixed’’ because some through December of this year, they Members that their remarks are to be organizations find it flawed. As a Congress, have returned to the American public addressed to the Chair.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:19 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.068 H09PT1 H904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Leiva gave her husband’s account of (Ms. NORTON) is recognized for 5 min- previous order of the House, the gen- a cell, stating that it has no windows utes. tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) is or running water and that the lights (Ms. NORTON addressed the House. recognized for 5 minutes. are left on 24 hours a day. She states Her remarks will appear hereafter in (Mr. GINGREY addressed the House. that her husband is unable to eat and the Extensions of Remarks.) His remarks will appear hereafter in has a fungal infection covering both of f the Extensions of Remarks.) his legs. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f Mr. Speaker, this is not an isolated previous order of the House, the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a account of one prisoner. Many similar tleman from Texas (Mr. PAUL) is recog- previous order of the House, the gen- stories of neglect and subhuman condi- nized for 5 minutes. tleman from Texas (Mr. TURNER) is rec- tions have been reported by prisoners (Mr. PAUL addressed the House. His ognized for 5 minutes. themselves and through their families. remarks will appear hereafter in the (Mr. TURNER of Texas addressed the Several prisoners who suffered heart Extensions of Remarks.) House. His remarks will appear here- attacks before being jailed are now suf- f after in the Extensions of Remarks.) fering from worsening heart disease because of the lack of medical care. An- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f previous order of the House, the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a other prisoner now requires a kidney transplant because prison conditions tleman from Texas (Mr. HENSARLING) is previous order of the House, the gen- recognized for 5 minutes. tleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) is rec- have further damaged his already weak kidneys. (Mr. HENSARLING addressed the ognized for 5 minutes. House. His remarks will appear here- (Mr. BROWN of Ohio addressed the And chances are, more stories like after in the Extensions of Remarks.) House. His remarks will appear here- this are going to continue to come out after in the Extensions of Remarks.) of Cuba’s jails. You see, about half of f f the 75 jailed in the crackdown last year BSE TESTING remain in so-called ‘‘punishment cells’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a CALLING ON CASTRO TO RELEASE that measure only 3 feet by 6 feet, have previous order of the House, the gen- POLITICAL PRISONERS no ventilation or running water, are tleman from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a subject to the extreme summer heat, is recognized for 5 minutes. previous order of the House, the gen- and are infested with insects and rats. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) And even those prisoners who enter jail the most troubling aspect of the first is recognized for 5 minutes. healthy will likely face health prob- case of mad cow disease is what it re- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise lems in the near future. vealed about the cattle industry and this evening to once again express my Mr. Speaker, as expected, Castro con- the United States Department of Agri- concerns regarding the inhumane tinues to deny the Red Cross and other culture. It revealed that the USDA is treatment of political prisoners in human rights organizations access to not just protecting the food supply, but Cuban jails. these jails. He remains defiant about it is also actively promoting the cattle Almost exactly 1 year ago today, the arrests even as Cuba’s relationship and meat packing industry. How well Castro began his devastating crack- with friendly nations continues to de- are these competing priorities bal- down on Cuba’s pro-democracy move- teriorate. anced? ment. Knowing that his actions would I urge my colleagues to join with me Well, the mad cow episode has ex- be overshadowed by world events in in calling on Castro to immediately re- posed holes in the food safety chain. It Iraq, Castro took the opportunity to lease the most gravely ill prisoners and has revealed that the USDA’s policy arrest over 70 nonviolent human rights to grant the Red Cross immediate ac- was not one of comprehensive testing, advocates, pro-democracy leaders and cess to Cuban jails. It is critical that but rather a limited sampling of a few independent journalists. Inside of a Congress not stand by and allow these thousand. Of the over 30 million cattle month, the detainees were tried, sen- human rights atrocities to continue slaughtered last year, only a few thou- tenced, and locked away in Cuban pris- and allow Castro’s mistreatment of his sand of these 30 million were tested for ons. prisoners to go unchecked. mad cow disease. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to A year ago when this crackdown oc- Beef, we found out, quickly dis- call attention specifically to the plight curred, there were many of my col- appears into the vast distribution net- of 20 of the prisoners arrested in the leagues, some who actually are sympa- work and is mixed with the remains of crackdown last year. These 20 dis- thetic to Castro, who came down to the thousands of other cattle. These con- sidents, many in their 50s and 60s, are floor and expressed outrage over what solidated batches of meat are then dis- suffering from advanced illnesses, and was going on with these prisoners. I am tributed far and wide, which makes in many cases are being denied medical just afraid that a year passes and now them difficult to recall, almost impos- care. They suffer from a variety of seri- all of a sudden there is not much men- sible to trace. ous health problems, including kidney tion or thought about them because Currently, there is only one labora- disease, diabetes, hypertension, heart people tend to forget. The bottom line tory owned by the U.S. Department of disease and extreme weight loss; and is that the situation is growing worse Agriculture located in Ames, Iowa, many of their conditions have wors- and Castro has not shown any interest that performs testing on meat to de- ened. in doing anything to turn the situation tect mad cow disease. The techniques I would like to relay the account of around. I think it is important that we used in this laboratory require several one specific prisoner, Oscar Espinosa continue to speak out and point to the days to complete. The public is rightly Chepe, a 63-year-old economist sen- prisoners’ plight, lest they be forgot- concerned. Maybe the reason we have tenced to 20 years in the crackdown. ten. Espinosa is suffering from advanced not discovered mad cow disease until cirrhosis of the liver and has lost over f this past December in the United 40 pounds since being jailed. In a recent The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a States is because Americans have been interview with The Washington Post, previous order of the House, the gen- eating the evidence. his wife, Miriam Leiva, says of his con- tleman from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) is There are responsible members of the dition, ‘‘They are killing these people. recognized for 5 minutes. beef industry that want to test their I am convinced he was taken out of our (Mr. SOUDER addressed the House. cattle and many consumers who want little house for a death sentence which His remarks will appear hereafter in to buy this tested beef. The tests exist is supposed to be slow and painful. I do the Extensions of Remarks.) today that can be done quickly, cheap- not know if I will be able to see him to- f ly, easily, and close to home. The morrow or next month, or if they will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a cattlemen are willing to pay for it; cus- just come to me and say, ‘You may previous order of the House, the gentle- tomers consider tested beef worth the come and visit his grave.’’’ woman from the District of Columbia cost. So what is the problem? Well, our

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.071 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H905 Department of Agriculture and the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, it has ing Haiti at the United Nations Secu- large beef producers do not want it been a busy 14 days here in Wash- rity Council, and was there U.S. assist- tested. The $27 billion meat packing in- ington. We began with the President of ance provided in the personnel or weap- dustry does not want the possibility the United States, according to the Los ons for the forces that were used that private testing would challenge Angeles Times, explaining how the ex- against Haiti? the Bush administration’s position port of jobs is beneficial to the econ- These are just a few very important that mad cow disease is not a problem. omy. Two days later, he was followed questions that kind of coincide with An article on the front page of to- up by the chairman of the President’s some destabilization efforts going on in day’s Wall Street Journal details many Economic Advisory Council, Mr. Greg- Venezuela, where the democratically- of these responsible cattle producers’ ory Mankiw, who explained to the elected President is undergoing a very frustrations with the current Depart- other body that we have to face that in serious set of difficulties, that it looks ment of Agriculture policy. It re- a global economy, it is inevitable that like, it is said, it is being reported, counted how David Luker, who owns there will be a loss and shortage of that the United States, believe this or Missouri Valley Natural Beef, wants to jobs. I am not able to give the precise not, is having a role and something to pay to test his beef in order to satisfy details of the reaction of the com- do with the destabilization. the demands of his customers. The mittee that heard that testimony. I yield to the distinguished member USDA, however, will not allow it. And then thereafter the distin- of the Committee on International Re- The USDA’s laboratory refused to guished chairman of the Federal Re- lations, the gentleman from Massachu- test his cattle, insisting that the beef serve Board, Mr. Alan Greenspan, ex- setts (Mr. DELAHUNT). supply is safe, and just take our word plained that even though we are hem- Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I just for it. When Creekstone Farms Pre- orrhaging money, the deficit is grow- want to applaud the gentleman for his mium Beef said it wanted to build its ing, the surplus has disappeared, and leadership over the years in terms of own laboratory to test for mad cow dis- we have to do something about it, that issues surrounding Haiti. Let me just ease in order to get back into the Japa- this legislative body is going to have to conclude by asking a question. I know nese market where all cattle are test- put its foot down. the gentleman does not have time to ed, the USDA responded by saying any- Where, the question arose, should we respond. one testing without the USDA ap- end the tax cuts for the upper 1 percent Presumably elections are going to be proval, which they will not give, would in our American system? No, he said, held in Haiti. Has Secretary of State face criminal charges. What is wrong not only was that probably good, but Powell or the White House commu- with this picture? that it should be made permanent. nicated to the gentleman when they President Bush’s friend and bene- Then pray tell us, Mr. Greenspan, anticipate those elections to be held? factor, ‘‘Kenny Boy’’ Lay, is walking where would this reduction come from? And if so, is there anything in the gen- around free after gross mismanage- Well, it would come from looking into tleman’s knowledge that would impede ment of Enron, which devastated work- Social Security. It is time we realized President Aristide from returning from ers and cost American investors bil- that perhaps these benefits are exces- wherever he is and running once more lions of dollars, yet the Bush adminis- sive and that they are being paid out for the President of that devastated, tration is now prepared to press crimi- too early. Well, thank you very much, poor country with such a tragic his- nal charges against people who merely Chairman Greenspan. tory? want to test to ensure that the beef My dear colleague, who is unfortu- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I in- they are producing is safe. nately not on the floor, the gentleman clude for the RECORD the documents I There are four testing firms in the from Georgia (Mr. BURNS), touted the referred to earlier. United States that make rapid diag- benefits of the Leave No Child Behind MARCH 9, 2004. nostic kits that can tell in a matter of Education Act, a bill that I thought TRUTH COMMISSION—THE RESPONSIBILITY TO hours whether a cow is infected. These was pretty important. It was explained UNCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT HAITI kits are widely used in both Europe to me by Members on my side of the and Japan where testing is pervasive, DEAR COLLEAGUES: Today we will introduce aisle in both the Senate and the House, a resolution calling for an independent com- and as I mentioned in Japan, where it the same provisions that he described mission to uncover the facts about the Bush is universal. Yet here, the administra- that were going to be so excellent. But Administration’s involvement in the recent tion will not allow these tests to be the problem, we are underfunding the coup d’etat in Haiti. There are questions used on American cattle. This is not bill by $8 billion a year. that Members of Congress need answered re- just an issue about mad cow disease, Mr. Speaker, at this point I move to garding this Administration’s involvement: which is admittedly rare, we think, and the recent problems in the western 1. Did the U.S. Government impede democ- we hope will stay that way. It is an hemisphere, and I will include for the racy and contribute to the overthrow of the issue of consumer choice and consumer RECORD a number of statements about Aristide government? protection. This is an issue of treating Haiti and what we ought to do about it. 2. Under what circumstances did President Jean-Bertrand Aristide resign and what was Americans like grown-ups and sup- The long and short, of course, is that the role of the United States Government in plying them with information they can we have an obligation to support the bringing about his departure? count on regarding food safety. resolution introduced by the gentle- 3. To what extent did the US impede ef- If the administration was as con- woman from California (Ms. LEE) to de- forts by the international community, par- cerned with the public interest as it is termine what the truth is about Haiti ticularly the Caribbean Community with special interest, we would have and that we have an independent bipar- (CARICOM) countries, to prevent the over- much higher testing standards in place tisan commission on Haiti to find out throw of the democratically-elected Govern- at this point, and we would not be stop- whether we impeded democracy or in- ment of Haiti? ping responsible members of the indus- deed contributed to the overthrow of a 4. What was the role of the United States in influencing decisions regarding Haiti at try from giving what many consumers democratically elected government; the United Nations Security Council and in want. what were the circumstances that discussions between Haiti and other coun- Mr. Speaker, food safety is a key in- brought about the alleged resignation tries that were willing to assist in the pres- gredient for a livable community and what was the role of the United ervation of the democratically-elected Gov- where our families are safe, healthy, States Government in bringing about ernment of Haiti by sending security forces and economically secure. I hope the the departure; and to what extent did to Haiti? public will be heard on this important the United States impede efforts by the 5. Was US assistance provided or were US issue as this year progresses. personnel involved in supporting, directly or international community, and espe- indirectly, the forces opposed to the govern- f cially the Caribbean community, ment of President Aristide, and/or United BUSY TIME IN WASHINGTON CARICOM, to prevent the overthrow of States bilateral assistance channeled an elected government in Haiti. through nongovernmental organizations that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a b 2045 were directly or indirectly associated with previous order of the House, the gen- political groups actively involved in foment- tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) is What was the role of the United ing hostilities or violence toward the govern- recognized for 5 minutes. States in influencing decisions regard- ment of President Aristide?

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.079 H09PT1 H906 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 There are many more questions that must The Curtain of Silence that has surrounded Once U.S. soldiers arrived in Haiti after the be answered. We believe this Administration President Aristide since the February 28/29 kidnapping, what did they do? They closed has, in essence, carried out a form of ‘‘re- coup has now been significantly opened as a the faculty of medicine and they are now in gime change,’’ a different variation than it consequence of this political intervention. the classrooms. This is what they call peace. took in Iraq, but still regime change. Ac- The world, and especially the Haitian people, This is the opposite of peace. Peace means cordingly, we must uncover their actions. has been anxious to hear from President investing in human beings, investing in The American people and the international Aristide. It is precisely for this reason that health care, respect for human rights, not community deserves to know the truth, and the U.S. State Department and the French violations of human rights, no violations for the people of Haiti deserve a fair shot at de- Foreign Ministry have applied so much pres- the rights of those who voted for an elected mocracy. sure to the Central African Republic to pre- President, and this is what it means. . . . We call on all of our colleagues to support vent him from having access to the media, How can you imagine that you come to me, this resolution calling for a bipartisan inde- and to his attorneys, friends and supporters. you want to be in peace, and you close my pendent commission. I apologize for the The delegation arranged for President university and you send out 247 students of short notice; however, if you would like to be Aristide to be interviewed by Pacifica Ra- medicine in the country where you don’t an original cosponsor of this bill or have any dio’s Democracy Now. Amy Goodman of De- have hospitals and you don’t have enough questions, please call Aysha House (Lee) at mocracy Now introduced today’s interview doctors. God, this is an occupation. When 225–2661. The deadline for original co-spon- with these words: you protect killers, when you protect drug sorship will be 7:30 p.m. ‘‘Moments before the Democracy Now! dealers like Guy Philippe, like Chamblain, Sincerely, interview, Aristide appeared publicly for the when you protect the citizens of the United BARBARA LEE, first time since he was forced out of Haiti in States in violating the law of the United Member of Congress. what he has called a US-backed coup. The States, Mr. Andy Apaid is a citizen of the JOHN CONYERS, authorities in the Central African Republic United States, violating the Neutral Act, the Member of Congress. allowed Aristide to hold a news conference way with this act will destroy our Democ- after a delegation of visiting U.S. activists racy, and once we do that, then this is an oc- HAITI: IMMEDIATE DEMANDS charged that the Haitian president was being cupation.’’ (quotation from Democracy Now!) held under lock and key like a prisoner. The —Freedom of movement and association Kim Ives, who is with the Haiti Support delegation included one of Aristide’s law- for Pres. Aristide, and disclosure of the Network and is a journalist with the news- yers, Brian Concannon, as well as activists terms obtained by the U.S. for his stay in paper Haiti Progres, is a member of the dele- from the Haiti Support Network and the Bangui. gation and had an opportunity to speak to International Action Center, representatives —Recognition that as Pres. Aristide was President Aristide in Creole during the of former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey forced out through the improper use of force meeting following today’s press conference. Clark. Shortly after they arrived in Bangui to compel him to leave Haiti, he should be Ives states that Aristide’s account of the on Sunday, the delegation attempted to free to return to Haiti as president to imple- events of February 28–29 stand in sharp con- meet with Aristide at the palace of the Ren- ment the OAS/CARICOM agreement he ac- trast to the account given by Colin Powell aissance. The CAR government rebuked and other U.S. officials to the Washington cepted, especially now that peacekeepers are them. Post on March 3. The U.S. ‘‘Story’’ was that in the country. ‘‘Shortly after, the country’s foreign min- Aristide was ready to leave the country and —Sanctions should be imposed against the ister held a press conference in Bangui. that they simply facilitated his departure at leaders of the coup d’etat against Pres. Armed men threatened journalists in the his request. Colin Powell and other U.S. offi- Aristide, and their arrest should be ordered. room, warning them not to record the min- cials later said that Aristide’s assertion that Assurances should be obtained by the Con- ister’s remarks. Mildred Aristide, the Hai- he had been the victim of a U.S. coup were gress that the U.S. intelligence community tian First lady, was brought into the room, ‘‘absurd’’ and ‘‘not true.’’ is not providing assistance to the insurgents. but was not permitted to speak. The CAR Ives stated, ‘‘The Washington Post and —An investigation should be carried out by foreign minister told the journalists that other U.S. media coverage gives the impres- the GAO into the use of U.S. funds to train President Aristide would hold a news con- sion that the sequence of events leading to and establish opposition coalitions and oppo- ference within 72 hours. Hours later, Aristide Aristide’s departure at 6 a.m. on February 29 sition media committed to ousting Pres. was allowed to address journalists. began around 4 or 5 a.m. when Aristide alleg- Aristide from power and to rejection of the ‘‘In his interview on Democracy Now!, edly called U.S. officials and asked for their constitutionally mandated elections process Aristide asserted that he is the legitimate assistance in leaving the country. President in Haiti. president of Haiti and that he wants to re- Aristide told me that in fact ‘armed Ameri- turn to the country as soon as possible. He cans and diplomats’ came to his residence A delegation from the United States met details his last moments in Haiti, describing the day before—that is, on the evening of twice today with overthrown Haitian Presi- what he called his ‘kidnapping’ and the coup February 28. Aristide reported that U.S. offi- dent Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Bangui, Cen- d’etat against him.’’ cials told the 19 security guards that have tral African Republic. Following the first In his press conference and in the direct functioned as a presidential security detail meeting, President Aristide held a news con- meetings with the delegation, ‘‘President that they should abandon their posts. These ference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aristide was very forceful about the fact 19 security guards were on assignment from and then conducted a 30-minute phone inter- that he was kidnapped, and that his govern- the Steele Foundation and are mostly former view in English with Pacifica Radio’s De- ment is being replaced by a U.S.-sponsored members of the U.S. Special Forces. They mocracy Now. government of occupation,’’ said Sara Floun- were told by U.S. officials that they The delegation includes Kim Ives from ders of the International Action Center. ‘wouldn’t be protected, the gig was up.’ Haiti Progress and the Haiti Support Net- President Aristide also said that ‘‘only his President Aristide asserts that these Steele work, and Johnnie Stevens and Sara Floun- return to Haiti can bring peace, and he stat- Foundation security guards basically obeyed ders from the International Action Center. ed that the people who carried out this cam- the orders from their former employers (the Ives, Flounders and Stevens are representing paign against his government are inter- Pentagon). They were flown by helicopter on former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark. nationally recognized criminals. Saturday night away from the presidential Also on the delegation are Brian Concannon, ‘‘President Aristide said that he had been palace, leaving Aristide with no armed pro- acting in the capacity of President Aristide’s lied to by the U.S. ambassador, who assured tection.’’ lawyer; and Katherine Kean, a friend of him that he was being taken to a press con- A recent Miami Herald article on the sub- President Aristide. ference to talk with international and Hai- ject reported that another 25 reinforcement Aristide’s press conference today and his tian media. He was instead forced onto a security guards from the Steele Foundation, meeting with the U.S. delegation constituted plane and taken out of the country in a U.S. who were supposed to arrive Saturday, Feb- a remarkable turnabout from the day before coup d’etat,’’ according to Flounders. ‘‘Presi- ruary 28, received a call Friday night telling when the delegation was barred by the Cen- dent Aristide also pointed out the irony that them that the U.S. would block their deploy- tral African Republic government from Haiti, which only has 1.5 doctors for every ment. meeting with Aristide. Following the refusal 11,000 people, now has seen the closing of its Mr. Ives also stated that ‘‘President to give the delegation access to meet with primary medical school and that school is Aristide was told by U.S. Ambassador James the ousted Haitian president, a press release now being used to house U.S. Marines and Foley that the U.S. officials and armed entitled ‘‘Aristide Under Lock & Key’’ cir- other foreign soldiers.’’ forces would take him to a press conference culated around the world. Thousands of indi- President Aristide expanded on this point with the international and Haitian press, vidual activists and organizations submitted both in the press conference and in his inter- where President Aristide could make his the press release and statement to local view on Democracy Now!: ‘‘In my country, case. President Aristide agreed to go on the media throughout the United States in a after 200 years of independence—we are the condition that he could speak to the media, high-visibility emergency mobilization to first Black independent country in the and also that his home would be protected tell the truth. The Central African Republic world—but we still have only 1.5 Haitian doc- from any attack or looting. The fact is, the officials have made it clear that their coun- tors for every 11,000 Haitians. We created a press conference never took place and his try is under severe pressure from the United university, we founded a university with the home was looted almost immediately after States and France. faculty of medicine that has 247 students. he left.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR7.027 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H907 ‘‘President Aristide was instead driven to a jobs. This is the newspaper headline will find out your economic policies plane. Upon arriving at approximately 5 a.m. today from the Youngstown Vindi- are not working. on February 29, he found his 19 security cator. In the City of Youngstown Ohio, f guards already there. They were all flown— the unemployment rate is 16.6 percent. including the one-year-old child of one of the A TALE OF TWO BUDGETS guards—to the Central African Republic. In the City of Warren, the unemploy- After spending 20 hours on a plane flying to ment rate is 14 percent. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. a destination unknown to them, the security This President’s economic policies WICKER). Under the Speaker’s an- guards were then flown back to the United are not working, yet we get rhetoric nounced policy of January 7, 2003, the States. The trip prevented them from reveal- from this President. The economy is gentleman from Illinois (Mr. EMANUEL) ing the details of the coup until after actually getting worse, not better, it is is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- Aristide was out of Haiti and in the Central not strengthening, it is struggling. ignee of the minority leader. African Republic. Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, in 2 ‘‘In the course of the discussions with Just yesterday, we had a field hear- President Aristide, it became clear that the ing for the No Child Left Behind fund- days, the House Committee on the timing of the coup coincided with several ing issue. A recent study came out and Budget will introduce and start to international developments that could have said the State of Ohio needs an addi- mark up a budget for the United shifted the relationship of forces in the Hai- tional $1.5 billion a year in order to get States. This budget is being drafted by tian government’s favor. While the U.S. gov- every single child in our State across the majority, reflective of the Presi- ernment escalated pressure on Aristide to re- the finish line and proficient in all the dent’s budget submitted in early Feb- sign in that last week, the government of ruary. South Africa had sent a planeload of weap- needed areas; $1.5 billion a year to do ons that was set to arrive on Sunday, Feb- this. I thought it would be an opportune ruary 29. Venezuela was in discussions about The President goes on about tax cuts time to discuss and go over the review sending troops to support Aristide. There and how these tax cuts are stimulating of this budget and the economic poli- was also gathering international support and the economy, which they are not. He is cies that have resulted from the Presi- solidarity for the maintenance of constitu- cutting necessary funds for education, dent’s past budgets here at home, with tional democracy in Haiti. African American Pell Grants, public health, worker re- also the type of priorities that have leaders were receiving increasing media at- training, all of the areas that we need been claimed for the people of Iraq, and tention as they denounced the efforts to- compare, in my view, the tale of two wards a coup. Two prominent U.S. delega- funded in order for us to move our tions, one led by members of the Congres- economy forward and make the proper budgets. sional Black Caucus and another led by investments. Instead of economic poli- What we have here, which I think former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, tics, we get election year politics. would be a rude awakening for the were set to arrive within days. We can see One of the issues one finds mind-bog- American people, is what has resulted that there were various converging influ- gling, quite frankly, in a recent article here at home for the people of the ences of aid about to come. This accounts in that says ‘‘Bush all hat and no cattle United States and their jobs, their large part for the timing of the coup, it ex- healthcare, their education, their hous- plains why the U.S. had to rush in and re- when it comes to small business,’’ this move Aristide,’’ concluded Ives. President has told us that he is for ing, versus what we are doing in Iraq. Johnnie Stevens of the International Ac- small business and that these tax cuts If you really go through it, what you tion Center stated, ‘‘Today, as a consequence are going to help small business. We al- really have is the tale of two budgets, of strong international pressure, the people ready talked about how that is not of two economic programs. of Haiti and the rest of the world have had a true. I think the American people would be chance to hear President Aristide refute the I want to share with the American surprised to find out that of the $87 bil- lies and slanders of the U.S. government and lion we voted on last year for the fund- its henchmen from the former Haitian mili- people some of the cuts that this ad- tary who are behind the coup. We believe ministration is making in small busi- ing of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan that the U.S. has tried to muzzle or silence ness assistance. The President’s budget and for rebuilding the communities of President Aristide, not simply to stop one entirely eliminates the Micro Loan Iraq and Afghanistan, that is more man from speaking out. The goal is to dis- Program funded within the SBA; re- than the combined investment in the courage the people of Haiti from continuing duces government guarantees from 75 United States in the areas of edu- the growing struggle demanding President percent to 50 percent on the SBA 7(a) cation, job training and employment, Aristide’s return. It is really an effort to the money in one shot for Iraq. Re- muzzle, silence and pacify the people in loan program; reduces funding for order to impose U.S. regime change.’’ Small Business Development Centers; member, that does not count the $70 Stevens continued, ‘‘The people of Haiti and slashes the Manufacturing Exten- billion we spent on the first stage of have been a source of inspiration for two sion Partnership from $106 million to a the war with Iraq. centuries. Their struggle for freedom, inde- paltry $39 million. The $87 billion spent in Iraq and Af- pendence and sovereignty is part and parcel Where is this manufacturing czar ghanistan for the war part, as well as of the struggle of oppressed people every- that we have been promised from Labor for the rebuilding of their healthcare where. We must continue to do everything in system, their job training, their phys- our power to stand up against the racist de- Day? I have shared that before. On signs of the Bush administration.’’ Labor Day, the President of the United ical infrastructure, roads and bridges In his interview with Democracy Now! States came to the State of Ohio, and and water system and water treatment, President Aristide was asked if he planned to he goes to Richfield, Ohio, one of the that is more than the entire combined return to Haiti. His response: ‘‘If I can go (to wealthiest suburbs in the State. He investment in the United States for Haiti) today, I would go today. If it’s tomor- passes up Cleveland, he passes up education, job training and employ- row, tomorrow. Whenever time comes, I will Youngstown, he passes up Akron, Steu- ment services. say yes, because my people, they elected To me, the reason we have a $3 tril- me.’’ benville, Toledo, Lima, all the areas that have suffered a complete erosion lion debt, additional debt on the books, f of manufacturing jobs, where the un- nearly 3 million Americans have lost ALL HAT AND NO CATTLE employment rate is 14 to 17 percent. their jobs, as well as 43 million Ameri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a We are getting no money or very lit- cans without health insurance, 2 mil- previous order of the House, the gentle money for our No Child Left Behind lion more Americans who have gone tleman from Ohio (Mr. RYAN) is recog- program. And all these investments the from the middle-class to poverty, and nized for 5 minutes. President said he wants to make, we nearly $1 trillion worth of bank- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, are getting a bunch of hot air from this ruptcies, both corporate and indi- ‘‘This economy of ours is strength- administration. vidual, is we do not have an economic ening, and that’s positive,’’ is what Quite frankly, something needs to be policy and focus coming from the ad- President Bush has said. done, because we get the rhetoric that ministration. ‘‘Outsourcing is just a new way of says his economic policies are working. Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, if I doing international trade, and that is a We are trying to get talked into an could interrupt my friend for a mo- good thing.’’ economic recovery that is jobless. ment, the gentleman indicated the The President says the economy is All you have to do, Mr. President, is total amount that we have already ex- strengthening, that we are creating the come to Youngstown, Ohio and you pended in terms of our intervention in

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR7.032 H09PT1 H908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 Iraq. Obviously, that includes sup- ment back. Those are all dollars we are without jobs, 9 million Americans porting our troops, and, at the same being told on a series of fronts, when without jobs, close to 12 million Ameri- time, beginning the reconstruction of we do not have the resources here at cans now living below the poverty line, Iraq. home. are being told on a repeated basis that Does the gentleman remember the My purpose here, before we mark up they do not have the money for debate that occurred months ago when this budget, and spend the next 3 or 2 schools, for police, for health care clin- the supplemental came to this floor? months discussing the budget is to ics. Do my colleagues know in the Mr. EMANUEL. The $87 billion? draw the parallel between what we are United States that every year the Mr. DELAHUNT. The $87 billion. investing in Iraq. On housing, we have President’s budget cuts, cuts health Does the gentleman remember that 7,000 units of housing planned for Iraq, care clinics and community health many of us on this side actually voted yet only 5,000 for the United States. We care services to the United States to against authorizing the President to have a water irrigation system, well the tune of $600 million to $700 million launch this intervention because we over $800 million for a new irrigation a year? Yet in Iraq, and we will get to did not believe the evidence for a vari- system in Iraq, for water treatment; in the statistic later, in Iraq since the end ety of different reasons that he pre- America, in the President’s budget, a of the war, 52 new hospitals and clinics sented to us and to the American peo- $500 million cut in water and sewer have been opened up, 5 million children ple, but we did understand an obliga- treatment facilities here in the United have been given vaccines. In the United tion to help Iraq get back on its feet? States. That goes on and on. States, cuts in health care services to Does the gentleman remember the Mr. DELAHUNT. Before the gen- the tune of $600 million a year, in the debate about whether it would be tleman goes any further, he mentioned, President’s own budget. He has a vi- loans, or whether we would just simply I think, an interesting point that those sion, a focus, and an agenda for Iraq give the money away, give the tax- who are watching here this evening and not matched or paralleled or equal to payer dollars away? are listening really should take note the vision for the United States. The United States people are very gen- Mr. EMANUEL. The administration of. The gentleman mentioned the fig- came out and said it would be wrong to erous. ure $50 billion. I do not think there is Mr. DELAHUNT. Can I just ask a do it as loans. We needed, because of any Member in this House on either the international community, to make question? side of the aisle that would deny that Mr. EMANUEL. Yes. it a U.S. taxpayer-funded $87 billion in- $50 billion. But it is not part of this Mr. DELAHUNT. I think the gen- vestment. budget. When will that $50 billion be tleman mentioned two budgets. Mr. DELAHUNT. If I can continue to revealed to the American people? Mr. EMANUEL. Two values. interrupt the gentleman, I made a Mr. EMANUEL. As the gentleman Mr. DELAHUNT. Two values and two point of examining the record in terms probably remembers, last year when we budgets, a budget for the United States of other international donors. There voted on our budget for the United of America and a budget for Iraq. But was a conference in the capital of States, they projected a deficit at that the truth is, the reality is that it is the Spain, in Madrid, where other inter- point of a little north of $300 billion. American taxpayer. national donors came together. Among Then they brought up the investment Mr. EMANUEL. One source. them, they were willing to contribute of $87 billion in Iraq after the fact, so Mr. DELAHUNT. Is paying for the some $15 to $16 billion. By the way, it was not included in the budget, be- budget for the United States of Amer- very little of which has been seen yet. cause it would have made the deficit ica, with all our responsibilities, all of I can only find one other Nation that look far worse. the issues that we are concerned about did not insist on the money being paid So this year we are going to vote on here domestically and internationally, back. That was Japan, for $1.5 billion. a budget that has a $500 billion-plus and then the American taxpayer is also The gentleman mentioned a word deficit, nearly half a trillion dollars, paying the budget for Iraq. I really that really made me seek to interrupt, and then we will get the request for the hope that we do not find ourselves in a and that was ‘‘debt.’’ We are never war in Iraq, an additional $50 billion situation where we will be coming to going to see that money. put on. the floor with a third budget. Mr. EMANUEL. No. The gentleman from Michigan earlier Mr. DELAHUNT. That is gone. I dare b 2100 talked about what transpired these say there have been about other speak- It is basically playing real quick with past several weeks in Haiti. I can imag- ers on the floor here this evening that the hands. ine that we will have to provide hu- have talked about the failure in this Mr. DELAHUNT. When will we get manitarian assistance, but are we also budget to be forthright and honest, and that? When will that come before us? going to be picking up additional budg- we all know, and the American people Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, to my ets as we go? should know that the money we have colleague from Massachusetts, we do Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, that is already spent is a down payment, and not know when we are going to get a fair question. I think that the budget that we are submitting, and one of the it is not much of a down payment as to that. things I want to talk about and start what it is going to cost the taxpayers Mr. DELAHUNT. Can I just put out off with is that it is not just a budget, far into the future. here, I want to submit, because maybe and it is not just a set of values, and it Mr. EMANUEL. If I may, we have we can make this a friendly wager. I is not just a set of priorities. But the voted in this Congress on $160 billion of bet that that $50 billion will come to President’s own cabinet, six members the floor of this House in November or investment in the war in Iraq and Af- out of 15 have been to Iraq to praise ghanistan and the rebuilding of those December, sometime after the election and laud the work of our reconstruc- countries, healthcare, housing, jobs, because, clearly, that $50 billion is tion in Iraq. I am going to bring up a roads, bridges. As the gentleman want- going to exacerbate the deficit. It is a couple of things that they have said on ed to remind me of a point in that de- debt. But maybe I am wrong. Maybe their trips to Iraq, because I think it bate less than a year ago, at that point, the White House will insist on doing highlights not just the type of dollars Secretary Powell said the $168 billion is the right thing and being honest and we are investing, but what we are say- a down payment, that they would need forthcoming with the American people ing. an additional $50 billion, which they and tell us the true cost of where we My first is in October of 2003, Sec- will probably seek, just for that ex- are. retary Evans of Commerce, the Com- ceeding the $200 billion in Iraq, which Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, the merce Secretary said, and I quote from we will never see, or, when I say ‘‘we,’’ purpose of this evening, because this October 16, 2003: ‘‘Americans need to the U.S. taxpayers will never, ever see. administration has two books, two sets come here and see the opportunity.’’ That is $200 billion. of values, two priorities, and two budg- This is about Iraq. ‘‘This is great eco- One can argue whether we are better ets, one for Iraq and one for the United nomic opportunity.’’ off or not in Iraq, with Saddam Hussein States. And the American people, with Three months after that in Ohio, the having been deposed from Iraq, but the 43 million Americans without health President of the United States an- taxpayers will never see that invest- care, 2.7 million additional Americans nounces that he is going to have a

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.083 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H909 manufacturing czar. Today, 5 months Mr. EMANUEL. Where there is 16 Mr. EMANUEL. My last count says after that, that job goes unfilled; and percent unemployment rate. in Iraq there have been 52 hospitals and since that time, 250,000 manufacturing Mr. DELAHUNT. We could rec- health care clinics that have opened up jobs have been lost in the United ommend that somehow they contact since the end of the war. States. Yet Secretary Evans is over in the Department of State or the Depart- Mr. DELAHUNT. That is a pretty Iraq praising the economic opportunity ment of Commerce and maybe there good record, for Iraq. in Iraq; and yet here in the United are jobs in Baghdad or Kirkuk or Mr. EMANUEL. It is very good, a States, a job for a manufacturing czar Basra. There are certainly none in very good record. I am impressed. I am to oversee what has happened to the 2 Ohio. very, very impressed. They have done a million-plus lost manufacturing jobs in Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I think great job. There has been in Iraq free the United States has yet to be ap- the gentleman probably knows, right training provided to 22 Iraqi health pointed. In every budget the President after the war, we were paying hundreds professionals and 8,000 volunteers. Yet of the United States has submitted to and thousands of Iraqis for no-show a $278 million cut, 68 percent, to the this Congress, the manufacturing ex- jobs, literally paying them; but they health professionals training program tension program, which helps small did not have to work, just to put here in the United States. manufacturers in the United States money into the economy of Iraq. Now, Now, what is it that Iraq needs about compete in the world market, has been I am from Chicago. I think we know the health care training of doctors and cut. something about no-show jobs. We nurses and technicians that is not nec- We had a prior speaker who noted the think we have written the book on no- essary here in the United States? Any fact that the budget is supposed to show jobs. There are so many no-show thoughts? have $130 million; the President sub- jobs in Iraq where people do not have Mr. DELAHUNT. I have none. mitted $36 million or $10 million, way to show up for work, but get paid, you Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, $793 off the mark. This helps 50 workers or can make an alderman in Chicago pret- million for health care facility con- less in manufacturing and in places of ty jealous; but that is what is going on struction and medical equipment re- employment. We do not have a manu- with U.S. taxpayer dollars. placement throughout Iraq. Yet there facturing czar. The budget of the Let me tell my colleagues another has been a $94 million cut to commu- United States eliminates manufac- thing. Just recently, less than a month nity access programs here in the turing opportunities, yet the Secretary ago, the Secretary of Health and United States, a 90 percent cut in that of Commerce of the United States is in Human Services, Tommy Thompson, budget. Mr. Speaker, $28 million in Iraq Iraq praising the economic oppor- visits Iraq, and I quote: ‘‘The U.S. aid for operation and staffing of 150 clinics tunity. to provide universal health care to Iraq for 3 million Iraqis. Yet there has been In January of 2004 Labor Secretary should not be compared to the efforts a 78 percent cut, that is $789 million in Elaine Chao visits Iraq. Quote, on Jan- in the United States to guarantee the all health activities to provide health uary 28: ‘‘Democracy is an essential same thing. Even if you don’t have care access in rural America. part of creating a new Iraq, and for de- health insurance in America, you get Mr. Speaker, I did not get to it, but mocracy to move forward in a positive taken care of. That can be defined as let me continue. The agricultural Sec- fashion, finding employment for the universal health care.’’ retary, Ann Veneman, was in Iraq on people is very important.’’ What a fascinating, insightful take November 13, 2003, praising our invest- It is interesting, because at that on universal health care. We have 43 ment, she calls it how our government point it was one week before the Presi- million Americans without health in- can help. Need I remind her, it is our dent’s budget was submitted to Con- surance; yet we have universal health taxpayers, not our government. But gress, just a few days after the Presi- care provided in Iraq, but not here in yet, in the President’s budget, $198 mil- dent’s State of the Union; and yet the the United States. lion has been cut from USDA farm President’s budget for the United Mr. DELAHUNT. I guess maybe one loans, crop insurance, disaster relief, States has dislocated adult training would call it socialized medicine is and field offices, representing about a 4 and dislocated worker programs, cut by good for Iraq, but universal health care to 5 percent cut in the agriculture $150 million in the United States, yet here in the United States is, if the gen- budget. opening job training in Iraq. tleman would help me with the word; it There have been a total of 6 cabinet Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, if I escapes my mind. Secretaries who have visited Iraq. Do could interrupt very briefly, it sounds Mr. EMANUEL. It would be a govern- my colleagues get a feeling that the like an economic stimulus package. ment-controlled program. cabinet Secretaries have been Mr. EMANUEL. Baghdad is doing Mr. DELAHUNT. A government-con- outsourced to Iraq in the many ways well. trolled program. that our jobs have been outsourced to Mr. DELAHUNT. Maybe, just maybe Mr. EMANUEL. So my colleagues un- India? They are focused. We have the we can find the secret so that we can derstand, as we have opened 52 hos- Commerce Secretary there, the Labor avoid a jobless recovery for Iraq and pitals and clinics in Iraq, just a month Secretary there, the Agriculture Sec- learn those lessons so that we can rep- earlier than the President’s budget, he retary there, the Secretary of Defense licate them here in the United States. froze the National Institutes of is there, the Secretary of Health and Mr. EMANUEL. The President’s Health’s budget; rural health care was Human Services is there, the Secretary budget also freezes job training. We cut by $638 million, and $785 million of State is there, not counting the dep- have a cut, as I said, of $151 million in the next year; a 64 percent cut from uties. Yet in every area corresponding, dislocated worker problems, dislocated health professionals training programs. and we are going to go through that in from economic trade and globalization. We have 33 million Americans who a little more detail, we have seen cuts Yet, at that time, with one week to go work full-time without health care, here at home in the President’s budget. in the President’s budget, the Sec- and we have underfunded the Chil- Mr. DELAHUNT. But the Govern- retary of Labor is not in her office, is dren’s Health Insurance Program. ment of Iraq is being well financed. not over in the White House negoti- Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, while Mr. Speaker, if I can continue for a ating on behalf of American workers. here in this country, and I am sure this moment, because the picture that the She is talking about the employment has impacted just about every Mem- gentleman is drawing is rather clear to opportunities in Iraq. ber’s district throughout the entire me. I noted in a report from my home- Mr. DELAHUNT. In Iraq. United States, while in this country, town paper, the Boston Globe, that the Mr. EMANUEL. In Iraq. community hospitals that tend to be Senator from Arizona, Senator Mr. DELAHUNT. So if you are look- the hospital of the first response for MCCAIN, in response to a question in a ing for a job and you want the gen- that sudden heart attack, for that very forthright manner made this tleman from Ohio (Mr. RYAN), who was emergency room treatment, they are statement: ‘‘The era of big government the last speaker before we took the being closed; and yet the American is back and Republicans seem to like floor, if you are one of his constituents taxpayers are building how many hos- it.’’ I presume that he was referring to in Ohio. pitals? Iraq or maybe he was referring to that

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.084 H09PT1 H910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 deficit that is creating a future Arma- long-term care is swelling, and force sult, all these cuts in education and geddon for our children, our grand- some veterans to pay a fee simply to here at home, all these cuts at at-risk children, and even our friends in North gain access to the VA health care sys- children here at home, all these job Carolina. tem, despite the promise that this Con- training cuts here at home, as Ronald b 2115 gress made back in 1996, that if you Reagan once said, facts are a stubborn were an American veteran, you were thing. 2.7 million Americans have lost Mr. EMANUEL. Let me, if I could, to entitled to health care, provided by the their jobs since President Bush has take back a little time here, I have put Veterans Administration. been President. Two million more up another chart dealing on education This is a report in the Washington American children have entered the in Iraq and education in America and Post dated last week. The commander levels of poverty who have left the job training. in chief of the VFW called the Presi- middle class. In Iraq, we have renovated a little dent’s proposed budget for veterans Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, we over 2300 schools in all of Iraq. 1.5 mil- health care, and this is his quote, ‘‘a know that we have a jobless recovery. lion secondary school student kits have disgrace and a sham.’’ And, yet, we are Clearly it is an issue that has grabbed been sent out. 800,000 primary school supporting health care for 130,000 the attention of the American people. kits have been sent out. In America, former Iraqi soldiers, who I am sure are But there is another aspect of our eco- the President’s Leave No Child Behind benefiting from the largesse of the nomic picture that I think should dis- has been underfunded by $8 billion. American taxpayer. It is time we take turb all of us on both sides of the aisle, Teacher quality impact aid and after care of our own, Mr. Speaker. and I hear nothing coming from this school programs have been frozen in Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, this is White House addressing it. We all agree his budget. Reading programs are cut a tale of two budgets. Let me point to that there has been a net loss of jobs. by $8 million. And 38 other educational one thing: $353 for an American Iraqi In other words, jobs have been created, programs in the President’s budget enterprise fund and job training. $353 but millions of more jobs have been have been eliminated. million. Yet, the President’s budget lost than have been created. But what In Iraq, 2,300 schools nationwide have cut $316 million in the vocational edu- is untold here, what has not been said, been either rebuilt and opened since cation program. That represents a 24 and I think we all owe an obligation to the end of the war. Not that Iraqi chil- percent cut there. tell this to the American people and we dren do not need an education, not that Let me go on. There is a $20 million should start here tonight, is that while they do not need their books and text- grant for higher education and develop- we have a jobless recovery, we have a books, but I would hearken, and I ment projects creating U.S. Iraqi uni- wage recession. We have a wage reces- would hope others remember in the versity partnerships to expand access sion. The new jobs that are replacing United States, we have teachers who to higher education for all Iraqis. $100 the old jobs are at wage scales that are are paying for school supplies out of million cut for the Perkins loan, which 21 percent less than the jobs that they their own salaries, because the school represents a 60 percent cut in that pro- replaced. budgets, educational system has been gram here in the United States for col- Now, that is like if you are unem- cut so bad we do not have resources for lege education, a $327 million cut in ployed and you find a job after your our kids. Teachers are paying for it. Pell Grants for low and moderate in- unemployment runs out, because we do Not the government taxpayers, which come children, closing the door to not count those folks anymore, we call is funded. higher education for those children. We them discouraged workers, but if you Iraqi children are going to have a got a grant for Iraqi children going to are lucky enough to find a job you are great future. We should have the same college. taking a 21 percent pay cut. What does type of future, same commitment to In Illinois, my home, the average that do in terms of the hopes and American children. graduate from the University of Illi- dreams and the living standards that I want to point, if I could, to a few nois gets a diploma and $20,000 in debt you have for yourself and your fami- things we did here on the chart. Job because of the cost of higher education lies? training in Iraq. $60 million for demobi- in the United States. Yet, in Iraq job Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, if we lizing and job training for 130,000 training and higher access to univer- are going to spend $3 trillion, I would enemy combatants. $353 million for sities. think we would get more than 21,000 American Iraqi enterprise fund and job Expanding literacy. We have $40 mil- jobs out of it. And of the 21,000 jobs training. lion dedicated to Iraq for rebuilding 275 that were created last month, not the Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, can schools and training 10,000 teachers for 200,000, unknown, but it is right there my colleague repeat those? How many Iraqi schools. Yet, we have cut $8 mil- in the statistics, of the 21,000 jobs, enemy combatants? Presumably those lion from reading programs in the De- 20,000 of those jobs were government are former Iraqi soldiers. partment of Education for American jobs. So in the private sector of the Mr. EMANUEL. That is exactly what children. United States only created 1,000 jobs it is. Another statistic. USAID accelerated last month. Mr. DELAHUNT. In other words, learning program provides intensive Jay Leno had a funny joke and I they would be Iraqi veterans of war. personal education to low income and must repeat it. He says, ‘‘You know Mr. EMANUEL. The gentleman took at-risk Iraqi children. At-risk Iraqi why President Bush is in such trouble? the words right out of my mouth. Yes, children and low income Iraqi children. He is overseeing more gay marriages that is correct, former soldiers. The President’s budget, $177 million than he has jobs created in the United Mr. DELAHUNT. Former soldiers. I cut in funding for Head Start, even States.’’ And it captures pretty much only wish that the American veteran though Head Start could only serve a what is going on. We have a jobless was treated as well. 13.5 percent of the eligible children be- economy and an endless occupation in What I find particularly unacceptable cause of funding restrictions. Children Iraq. It has resulted in the fact that is the budget that was submitted by who are eligible for Head Start. We do the American people are calling for a this White House and this President, as not have the resources for Head Start, new direction and change in our prior- far as it relates to the American vet- yet we have funding for at-risk Iraqi ities. And these budgets reflect the erans. The various veterans service or- children. problem we have here at home because ganizations, the American Legion, the This is just an example of the types of what people are seeing is that our VFW, the Disabled American Veterans, of education cuts we are making here future is being promised to Iraq, and Paralyzed American Veterans claim at home and the types of investments the people of Iraq, and that the same that the White House budget, as sub- we are making overseas in Iraq. commitment is not being held here at mitted to this Congress, one, would These are not the priorities of the home. only worsen the backlog processing dis- American people. These are not the The American people have been very ability claims; secondly, reduce the values of the American people. These generous. They will continue to be gen- number of VA nursing home beds just are not the economic investments the erous, but not at the expense of their as the number of veterans who need American people called on. And our re- future and their children’s future.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.086 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H911 I would like to turn to health care, b 2130 gram to keep police doing community since we have done job training and Mr. EMANUEL. Let me add one other policing in the United States. Three education. In the area of health care, thing. Ensuring a nation of healthy thousand less police on the streets of as I mentioned just the other day, Sec- children. This is the last point on our New York since 9–11. That is a fas- retary Thompson visited Iraq opening health care chart; 4.3 million Iraqi chil- cinating way to execute a high school hospitals. In Iraq, 52 hospitals have dren have been immunized, yet the ma- strategy. Yet, in Iraq, 150,000 police and been renovated. Three million children ternal and child health care block security personnel. under the age of 5 have been vaccinated grant has been frozen. Prenatal care in Mr. DELAHUNT. Can I interrupt for in Iraq. And the President’s budget, Iraq and food provisions for 240,000 a moment? During the 1990s, we saw a health care centers for the second year pregnant women, full funding. Yet we profound decline in the rate of violent in a row have been cut $638 million this have cut WIC here and frozen it and crime. Many criminologists and others year, next year, $785 million. frozen the Healthy Start program. 100 in the criminal justice system attrib- I want to read a couple numbers. percent of prenatal and infancy needs uted the significant portion of that de- Iraq, free training provided to 2,200 of all Iraqi citizens, and yet we have cline in the so-called COPS program, Iraqi doctors and nurses and 8,000 vol- frozen, which means a cut of care in where the Federal Government pro- unteers. In the United States, $278 mil- the pediatric graduate medical edu- vided the funding for the training and lion cut to the health professionals cation and Title 10 family planning the hiring of police and other law en- training program for doctors and here in the United States. forcement agents for State and local nurses and other specialists. Free Now, why is it that 4.3 million Iraqi and county investigative agencies, training in Iraq for 2,200, $278 million children need to be immunized. I as- highway patrol, local police depart- cut here in the United States. sume that is a good idea. Any ments. Clearly it made a difference. It In case anybody has missed it, 43 mil- thoughts? made a difference. lion Americans without health insur- Mr. DELAHUNT. I think it is an ex- In this budget from this White House, ance. Inflationary costs rising at 10 to cellent idea. that program has been cut 87 percent. I 20 to 20 percent a year. $793 million for Mr. EMANUEL. Why would you spent 21 years of my life as the chief health facility construction and med- freeze then the maternal and child prosecutor in a jurisdiction in metro- ical equipment throughout Iraq. A $94 health care block grant, which basi- politan Boston. I fear, and I say this million cut to community access pro- cally does the immunization programs truly, what these cuts are going to do grams to coordinate health care serv- here in the United States? What would in terms of the next 2 or 3 years as far ices to the underinsured here in the make you freeze it here in the United as the instance of violent crimes all United States. States, but somehow think that 4.3 over our country, in our communities. In case you are missing this, kind of million Iraqi children deserve that We are losing police officers. Every sin- one strategy for Iraq, one strategy for type of aid? I think it is a good idea. gle community has suffered some re- the United States. $28 million for oper- My father is a pediatrician. I am the duction in the size of their police ation and staffing of 150 health clinics son also of a radiologist nurse. I hap- forces, their public safety agencies. for 3 million Iraqis, a $78 million cut in pen to think these investments are And yet we hear, coming from the all health activities to provide health good. Guess what, the administration White House, talk of homeland secu- care access in rural America. is right about one thing, the Iraq of to- rity. There is an inconsistency here. Let me ask a question. Is there one morrow will be better than the Iraq The reality is not matched with facts group that works on the budget for the under Saddam Hussein, because it is or, rather, the reality is not matched United States in this administration being funded by the taxpayers of the with the rhetoric. and another group that does the budget United States. Mr. EMANUEL. Let me add, as I said, for Iraq? I mean, does the right hand Mr. DELAHUNT. The question is will that we have 150,000 police being paid not know what the left hand is doing? America of tomorrow be better, given by the United States taxpayers for We have a health care crisis. the policies enunciated and the policies 150,000 police officers and security per- Mr. DELAHUNT. I will tell the gen- we have witnessed over the course of sonnel in Iraq. I would like that to be tleman presumably there is a stealth the past 31⁄2 years? That is the question noted that in my hometown of Chicago, OMD somewhere. Maybe it is in the De- facing the American people as we look we do not have an additional bio-ter- partment of Defense. My colleague towards November of 2004, when prob- rorist center that we were seeking for knows how they have that office of ably December of 2004 we will be pro- fire department. strategic planning. vided with a supplemental budget that In veterans, in Iraq, we pay the sala- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I know will come as no surprise to those of us ries and benefits for 170,000 Iraqi mili- this sounds horribly rude and sarcastic, that work here in this institution, but tary and security personnel. In Amer- but could David Kay be appointed to that we know will further add to that ica, 260,000 children of active duty mili- coordinate these two budgets together? debt that is outstanding. tary personnel have been dropped from I mean, he is available after all. Mr. EMANUEL. I want to again re- the earned income tax credits. It is a If one looks at this, $44 million in mind us of one of the headlines here. very interesting strategy. Again, two community development projects in- Training of health care professionals, budgets, one for Iraq. One for the cluding child care centers and youth 2,200 Iraqi doctors and nurses will get United States. Here, helping the police centers in Iraq. $44 million for child free training, $278 million cut in the and fire departments combat ter- care and youth centers. The Presi- United States’ budget in this area. rorism. In Iraq, a $500 million fund to dent’s budget for the United States, a We will go on to the next chart of the counterterrorism policing program in funding freeze for all child care pro- area of security and justice and invest- Iraq; $50 million for emergency global grams for helping parents who want to ment in what we call safety of our peacekeeping operations; $80 million go to work and put their kids at places streets versus what we are doing in for disaster assistance. In the United that are safe and secure. And it is pro- Iraq. In that area we basically have, I States, a $648 million cut in the De- jected to climb to $53 million in 2006. think, an interesting, very interesting partment of Homeland Security for That is a fascinating way to leave no set of priorities. And again, it is a tale funding of police, firefighter and emer- child behind in Iraq. I wonder what the of two budgets, two values, two prior- gency personnel. In Iraq, you have strategy is behind that. ities. made an investment close to $630 mil- Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, in In Iraq, we have placed 150,00 police lion. In the United States, a cut of $640 terms of the health care, I am con- and security personnel on the street. I million for the same activities, the vinced that it is some sort of socialized do not know if you know this and it same type of strategy. medicine initiative that is surprising, may come as a surprise to everybody. We have also had a $246 million cut in since this administration decries ef- But in New York City, there are 3,000 the firefighter assistance grants. forts to adopt a universal health care less police on the street since 9–11, be- Protecting ports, we have made $150 coverage Federal policy here in the cause the President’s budget we have million investment for border protec- United States. cut a billion dollars in the police pro- tion in Iraq. The port of Umkasar has

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:12 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.088 H09PT1 H912 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 been completely rebuilt. It is a deep- Iraqi airports, $240 million for road and b 2145 water port in Iraq. Yet, here a $79 mil- bridge repairs. Last year, the Presi- It boggles the mind how one could lion cut to port security upgrades, rep- dent’s budget cut 10 percent of the see how here at home we cannot get an resenting a 64 percent cut in the budget Corps of Engineers. This year an addi- agreement on an investment strategy for port security here in the United tional 5 percent. We are struggling be- for the United States. One thing that States. ginning with a highway and transpor- we know for sure, because you cannot Supporting law enforcement, police tation bill here in the United States, build roads in the United States built departments, $76 million investment in that are investments that everybody by Japanese, Chinese or other people, Iraq’s defense corps, training and de- knows in this Chamber, in this body, it would be only to be built by the velopment, $25 million for counter-drug both in a bipartisan consensus, that it United States, workers who get paid assistance in Iraqi police, $200 million is essential to our investment and our good wages and we cannot get an for Iraqi security for judges, prosecu- economic strategy. agreement, and the only reason is be- tors and courthouses, a $500 million in- Iraq already has a highway and mass cause we are sitting there with Presi- vestment for facility protection and dential veto over our neck. It is a demining in Iraq, $35 million for non- transit bill. They are getting new airports, three of them. Chicago, we are unique job strategy to threaten to veto proliferation anti-terrorism demining a bill that would produce jobs in the in Iraq. Yet, a $659 million cut to the trying to rebuild our O’Hare Airport, which provides 150,000 jobs. They have United States. It comes from the same Department of Justice programs to as- strategy that thinks outsourcing is a sist local communities in hiring, train- $240 million for roads and bridges. Yet, the President’s budget for the United full employment program; and yet in ing and equipping police officers for Iraq, God bless them, they are going to States cuts $300 million in Federal America’s streets. get three new airports and about $250 highway funding, $50 million in essen- Again, a juxtaposition where one is million in new investments in roads tial air service program, $318 million getting invested in because you need and bridges. the resources to deliver the types of cut in Amtrak, $600 million cut in mass Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I services of police protection. Here in transit funding. These are not the in- would just say that I think it is impor- the United States we are making cor- vestments that lead to an America tant to try to paint the macropicture, responding cuts in the same areas. ready to seize the 21st century and if you will, and that is, in the Presi- Mr. DELAHUNT. If the gentleman make it as great as the 20th century. dent’s budget, he put forth a package would allow me for just a moment, I These are not the type of economic of some $257 billion. The Senate, the think what I find particularly dis- strategies. Republican Senate, his own party, turbing is, and we discussed this last I know there is bipartisan consensus. came through with a figure of some week, those of us that have come to The one thing you would think if you $318 billion. The gentleman from Alas- this floor on a regular basis to discuss produced only 21,000 jobs last month ka (Mr. YOUNG), the chairman of the Iraq, the monies that are continuing to when you need 200,000 a month just to appropriate committee in this House, be paid to Iraqi, so-called Iraqi opposi- stay even, the economy has lost 3 mil- has valiantly and assiduously at- tion groups, we talked about an indi- lion jobs since the date the President tempted to secure more funding be- vidual by the name of Ahmed Chalabi, was sworn in. You would think the one cause not only do we need our infra- who when asked did he feel at all cha- thing this Congress could do is create a structure updated, but for the very rea- grined by the fact that the information transportation and investment bill be- son that my colleague articulated, it that he provided through his organiza- cause you know it will create jobs, and produces jobs, tens of thousands, hun- tion, the so-called Iraqi National Coun- we cannot do that. We are talking dreds of thousands of jobs so that our cil, was false. He said no, he did not. I about a 1-year extension. Maybe 2-year jobless recovery, with its attendant am in Baghdad. Saddam is gone. Well, extension. wage recession, will receive a stimulus Saddam having gone, we can all agree We do not have that for Iraq. We that will hopefully lift all boats. is good. But the information that he Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I would have a strategy for Iraq. We have three provided, the defectors which he pur- just like to note that we go back to the new airports. We have roads. We have portedly coached, gave information fact that for many months we paid the Umkasar Port so it can move which police led eventually the Amer- Iraqis wages who never showed up for goods. It is an economic strategy. We ican people in terms of the rationale their jobs. Nothing like that has ever do not have that for the United States. for all military intervention. been envisioned here at home; and so We cannot get the Republicans in the This same Ahmed Chalabi, who was as my colleague said, we are stuck and House and in the other body and the convicted of embezzling some $300 mil- we have America stuck in a jobless White House to agree on an economic lion from a bank that he founded and economy, in an income recession, and strategy. The one thing we would have established in Jordan. He was con- what has resulted is it will be the first is a highway bill for the United States, victed in Jordan and sentenced to 22 President in the United States since and the President of the United States years in prison. He departed rather Herbert Hoover who has a net loss of threatened to veto it. You would think quickly from Jordan in the middle of jobs in the United States under their with 21⁄2 million additional Americans the night and he is now serving on the stewardship, and yet the Secretary of out of work since the time you have Iraqi Governing Council and has taken Labor and Secretary of Commerce were been sworn in, you are the only Presi- the portfolio, the finance portfolio, a sent to Iraq to praise and come up with dent since Herbert Hoover who will convicted felon, a convicted felon who an economic strategy that would have have job losses under your watch, and was charged and convicted in a neigh- a better tomorrow than the one they your only strategy is to veto a bill that boring nation, Jordan, who has histori- have. would put people back to work. cally been a solid ally of the United I want to bring up two other areas States, has attempted to foster peace It takes a unique insight to economic before our time is up because I think it with Israel, and we never consulted strategy to come up with that strategy is important. that kingdom of Jordan; and we are for the United States. And to submit a In Iraq, we are investing close to $3.5 continuing to pay his group some budget that has cuts in mass transit, billion for water and sewage services $350,000 a month. And meanwhile, as cuts in Amtrak, cuts in air service, repair. In the President’s budget there the gentleman has pointed out, we can- cuts in the Corps of Engineers, so we is a $500 million cut representing close not build roads. We cannot do school can invest in our waterways, and yet in to 40 percent for a clean water State rehabs or reconstruction. We cannot every corresponding area in Iraq, they revolving fund. It provides loans to provide veterans services benefits for will get a new deport which they got, local communities to rebuild their our own people; and we are paying three new airports, many new roads sewer system and their water treat- $350,000 a month. and bridges so they can move their ment facilities. Every community in Mr. EMANUEL. I want to turn to goods and services, it is a bright future this country has borrowed from that transportation. In Iraq, the President in Iraq, and yet, that same strategy fund, the revolving fund. It is how we has budgeted $835 million for three new seems to have failed us here at home. keep our water system and drinking

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.090 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H913 water safe in this country. We have a made and that the President signed drug coverage. This is what employers $500 million cut in that area for the making finally the promise that was have been waiting for, and that is, United States and a $3.5 billion invest- made to seniors on prescription drugs some government incentives to con- ment in Iraq’s, in water, drinking come true. tinue their prescription drug coverage. water. It is one of the great standards The Mediscare that is taking place is For every dollar that the employer or in which you decide whether a country shameful. They are trying to frighten union spends between $250 and $5,000 for is part of the developed world or devel- seniors into believing that this is not a the individual’s coverage, for every oping world, and yet we are making a bill that will help them, help seniors; dollar that they spend there they will $3.5 billion investment in Iraq’s water and that is a shame. When the elderly actually get a 28 cent subsidy, and that system and a $500 million cut here at are watching TV and they see the is a tax-free subsidy which if you do home for America’s drinking water. nasty ads on moveon.org, which are the math equals about a 40 percent tax- It is a fascinating strategy. I have very despicable ads, I think that the free amount. Never before has govern- never thought of it. I think it takes record needs to be set straight on ex- ment ever offered this kind of an incen- unique insight to come up with those actly the benefits of the Medicare pre- tive to private enterprise to continue two conflicting strategies. Yet the one scription drug improvement bill that health care coverage. administration, two sets of taxpayers, was passed and finally signed into law. The third myth which, again, seniors, two different investment strategies. I held some town hall meetings in my because of the moveon.org ads and On top of that $3.5 billion, there is district, and we discussed the myths some mailings that went out in many $153 million invested in Iraq for solid that were out there; and when I gave districts where there is a high number waste management treatment and $775 the seniors the facts, every one of them of seniors, and that was the myth that million for water resources improve- was very happy that this bill passed the new law would provide them with ment. The United States, we get cut in and is law and will benefit them. Let inadequate health care prescription those programs. $875 million in Iraq for me give my colleagues an example. drug assistance. The truth of the mat- irrigation and wetlands restoration; Myth number one is that seniors will ter is that when a full prescription $2.8 billion for safe drinking water pro- be forced into a Medicare prescription drug benefit takes effect, seniors could grams. In the United States, we have drug plan. That is so far from the see their senior prescription drug had many of the programs dealing with truth. The Medicare prescription drug spending reduced 25 to 75 percent, and our environmental protection cut. plan is entirely voluntary. No one will that would be in exchange for a small That is not, both the drinking water ever be required to join. If you do not premium estimated to be somewhere and environmental protection, what I need it or if you do not want prescrip- around $35. If we had not passed the would consider a consistent and tion drug coverage, you certainly do bill last year, most would continue to thoughtful strategy. The only place not have to enroll, not now, not ever, pay full retail value for prescription consistency exists is in Iraq and the in- never, if that is what you want. drugs and would not see any savings vestment in Iraq’s future, not one here In addition, you actually are prohib- unless you were covered under a pri- at home. That has been the strategy of ited from joining the prescription drug vate plan. this administration. plan if you already receive coverage The fourth myth was that it only Would my colleague want to add? from another plan. Many seniors are provides coverage for drug costs up to Mr. DELAHUNT. No, because I think fortunate because either they or their $2,250. It does include a donut provision what my colleague has said is so in- spouse retired from a company or gov- and individuals are being told that formative. I think it reveals the flaws ernment entity that offers prescription there was no coverage for catastrophic in not only the foreign policy but par- drug plans. expenses. Once armed with the truth, ticularly in terms of the economic The second myth that I was very the seniors were very convinced that strategy of this particular White happy to dispel was if they had pre- this was a good bill because the Medi- House. scription drug coverage now from their care prescription drug plan pays 95 per- There is another observation I would previous employer or their spouse’s cent of catastrophic costs of $3,600 or like to make because the reality is previous employer that that coverage higher and the average senior spends that the median income of the family would automatically be dropped. The somewhere around $1,450 a year on pre- of four in the United States is declin- fact is that the nonpartisan Employee scription drugs, and the prescription ing. If we continue along this path, we Benefit Research Institute actually drug plan included in this bill will ac- are in danger. We are in danger of cre- predicts that virtually no employees tually cover about 75 percent of the ating a gap between those that have will lose coverage because of the very cost between $250 and the $2,250. This is and those that do not have. While we lucrative tax-free incentive that em- $750 more than the average senior are attempting to create a middle class ployers associations and labor unions spends. in Iraq, because the middle class is ab- will receive through this new law. For those expenses between $2,250 solutely essential for a democracy, we It is very interesting that many of and $3,600, which are the ‘‘donut,’’ know that, we are seeing our own mid- the congressional offices had calls that there still is an estimated 25 percent dle class shrink in the United States. were placed when this bill was under discount that will be available and The most recent statistic is that one consideration, and they were placed by then the person will only have to pay 5 percent of the American population is many former union members who were percent of the drug costs once they now earning 17 percent of our income. frightened into believing that this bill reach that $3,600 amount. In other f would not benefit them. What the words, the government will be paying unions were not saying is that they MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG 95 percent of the pharmaceutical costs would actually receive funding as an above $3,600. PLAN incentive to continue the prescription The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. drug plan that they may have for retir- b 2200 BONNER). Under the Speaker’s an- ees. Unfortunately, one of the other nounced policy of January 7, 2003, the When you look at the number of em- scares that were perpetrated on seniors gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. GINNY ployers and associations and labor was that it privatizes Medicare. This BROWN-WAITE) is recognized for 60 min- unions offering health care benefits, bill modernizes Medicare to provide utes as the designee of the majority the number actually has declined from better health care within the existing leader. 66 percent in 1988 to only 34 percent in Medicare program. Medicare will con- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- 2002. That was because of the rising tinue to be administered, controlled, ida. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to dis- costs of health care and prescription and regulated and, lest we not forget, pel the many myths that too many drug coverage. paid for by the Federal Government. Democrats in this Chamber and Presi- This bill allows employers to nego- Medicare already provides health care dential candidate John Kerry have tiate better discounts from manufac- from private doctors, hospitals, and been spreading at the historic progress turers and also provides incentives for even allows participation in private in- that this Republican Congress has them to continue their prescription tegrated managed health care plans.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.091 H09PT1 H914 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 This bill, which was signed into law, be of paramount concern, and that we shores and our country from terrorists. actually gives seniors more of a choice are going to resolve the safety issue in I think it is important that we focus on in doctors while providing the benefits an expeditious manner, they felt a that tonight as we look at one of the that absolutely needed to be guaran- great deal of comfort in that. many achievements of this majority teed. One of the last myths that happily party and this administration of The sixth myth was that there were we dispelled was that it does not ad- George W. Bush. no price controls in the Medicare pre- dress preventive care. The fact is that We have cut those taxes, we have put scription drug bill and that the cost of under H.R. 1, all new enrollees will be money back in the pockets of Ameri- prescription drugs was not addressed. eligible for a Welcome to Medicare cans so that they grow our economy. Again, another untruth that was told physical. In addition, all Medicare We have equipped our men and women because some people are just angry be- beneficiaries will receive cholesterol in uniform so that they can protect us cause we finally did pass a Medicare screening and be part of a disease man- from terrorists, whether they be from prescription drug bill, and that issue agement program. Iraq, Afghanistan, or wherever they will now be this side of the aisle’s to Senator KERRY and our colleagues on might be. And also we have spoken to brag about and to tell people about the other side of the aisle should be the needs not only of our senior citi- back in their district. ashamed. When this monumental bill zens but health care across the board. The bill does include reforms that came before Congress, Senator KERRY My colleague tonight has chosen to will accelerate cheaper generic drugs did not even take the time to cast his bring forth some important facts about to the market and it also removes the vote or to speak before his colleagues. Medicare. And what she has said is artificial ‘‘S Price’’ requirement. The Yet now he stands in criticism. More- true, unlike many of the other things Congressional Budget Office estimates over, time and time again he voted to we have heard tonight. Let me person- that with these changes consumers will cripple America’s health care system alize for a minute, if I can, the things achieve billions of dollars in savings. by opposing curtailments on frivolous that my friends, my constituents in One of the other savings that we ac- lawsuits that drive up the cost of North Carolina’s Eighth District have tually will achieve from this bill is health care for all Americans. said about Medicare reform. And also, I that we will be keeping seniors out of Seniors deserve peace of mind when might add, that I was not good in cal- hospitals. Let me give a very brief ex- making health care decisions. For the culus, Mr. Speaker. But in basic math ample: first time in history, we are protecting I was okay. Two times zero is zero; ten I know of a woman in my district, seniors by preserving their Medicare times zero is zero. Forty years of con- her name is Fran, and she was on a benefits while providing them with trol by the other party yielded no multitude of medicine. She was 85 more choices. And, again, I want to Medicare reform nor prescription drug years old. Fran was actually cutting stress, this is a voluntary program. benefits, but it has yielded an awful lot Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to the medicine in half because she could of empty rhetoric. have some of my colleagues here this not afford the cost of the prescription America’s seniors know this body is evening, and I want to yield to the gen- drugs. With this kind of coverage, she committed to strengthening and sus- tleman from North Carolina to give clearly will be not hospitalized as often taining Medicare. We are closely moni- him an opportunity to express his and she will have the medication that toring its implementation and eagerly views because I know he was very sup- she needs. anticipating the roll-out of the dis- In the meantime, she is taking ad- portive of this bill. Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I thank my count card this spring, making the way vantage of some of the cards that are friend and colleague, the gentlewoman for the Part D benefit in 2006. Mr. out there. She will be very happy when Speaker, America’s seniors faced a from Florida (Ms. GINNY BROWN- the card comes out in May of this year, challenge over the years. Medicine WAITE), for yielding to me. the discount card, and also she pre- We have been here a long time to- made advances in ways they never vailed upon her family to help her. night, Mr. Speaker, and I cannot be- imagined as children, but their health This prescription drug plan that was fi- lieve some of the things that I have care delivery system, Medicare, was nally signed into law, Mr. Speaker, heard. My good friend and colleague, stuck in the 1965 mode. Medicine was means that she will not feel as if she the gentleman from Massachusetts modern but Medicare was not. has to be dependent upon her family. (Mr. DELAHUNT) is a liberal, whose The legislation this body passed Another myth is that it does nothing views are widely respected. He has been closes a huge gap between the Medicare to help Florida with our drug and here many years and there is no ques- system and the way modern medicine health care costs. As you know, Flor- tion about his philosophy. It is admi- is practiced. My colleagues, the gen- ida is a great haven for seniors because rable that he sticks to his guns. tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) of the wonderful weather and low My colleague from Illinois is the son and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. taxes. This bill actually provides bil- of a pediatrician, a very noble profes- BURGESS), I am sure, will speak to lions of dollars to the State for seniors sion, but he failed to mention that he that. and for those duly eligible Medicare was integrally involved for 8 years in Mr. Speaker, my district stretches and Medicaid retirees. This proposal the ‘‘immaculate deception’’ known as from the urban center of Charlotte, provides 650,000 lower-income seniors in the former administration that North Carolina east of Fayetteville, Florida, who are not eligible for Med- brought America’s citizens the largest and includes all the beautiful rural icaid, $10 billion worth of prescription tax increase in history; the administra- communities in between. In January, I drug benefits. It also provides an addition that brought this country the made nine stops across my district to tional 490,000 Floridians who are duly Cole, the bombing of Khobar Towers, talk with folks about the new Medicare eligible for Medicare and Medicaid with virtually looking the other way on ter- reform plan. Overwhelmingly, my con- over $6.7 billion annually in prescrip- rorism, yet he has the nerve to stand stituents told me that they were grate- tion drug coverage with no gap in that before us and the American people to- ful that finally this body had acknowl- coverage. night and point to, in a mocking way, edged their need for real prescription Currently, there are a large number a way that mocks our courageous men drug coverage, not some pie-in-the-sky of seniors in Florida who are re- and women in uniform in Iraq for using promise that promised but never pro- importing drugs from Canada, and money that was taken from the Iraqi duced. Over and over again, they told there was a fear out there that they people, extorted and stolen by Saddam me how grateful they were that finally would no longer be able to continue to Hussein, our men and women are tak- the help they needed was on the way. import pharmaceutical products from ing that money and helping them to Mr. Speaker, I want to tell you a lit- Canada. When I informed them that build a society that not only puts them tle more about what the folks are say- the truth of the matter is that H.R. 1 on their feet, but takes the feet out ing at home. Before the passage of this requires both HHS and the Federal from under terrorists in Iraq and critical legislation, county officials Trade Commission to study the safety around the world. told me that Medicaid was an increas- and trade issues surrounding drug re- No, America does not have to ask ing burden they could not bear much importation so that their safety would permission to defend our citizens, our longer. Now county officials tell me

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.093 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H915 with Medicare instead of Medicaid as- and access for seniors to a greatly are going to lower costs and people get suming the first payer prescription needed prescription drug benefit.’’ access to drugs; or they are not. Either drug cost of over 235,000 North Carolina Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, our hos- way, we are held accountable by the beneficiaries who are eligible for both pitals and our seniors are grateful for way we vote. programs, the State will save $882 mil- the efforts that have been accom- The first provision I would like to lion over 8 years. Real savings to our plished here in this Congress, and I ap- mention is it is voluntary. Voluntary counties and our communities. preciate the opportunity to highlight means you can do it if you want, you Before the Medicare Modernization some of the benefits and what people do not have to do it if you do not want and Prescription Drug Benefit Act, are saying about the efforts of this ma- to, which is very different in the ideo- doctors in my district said the reality jority party and this President. logical spectrum of debate. Repub- was they were going to have to stop Again, I thank my colleague again licans believe in freedom. Our primary seeing Medicare patients because the and yield back to her so that we might principle that we stand for is freedom; cost was too great and the unfair pay- hear more helpful and enlightening in- and freedom allows individuals to ment reimbursements were far too low. formation. choose one way or the other. The free- Now doctors express relief the 4.5 per- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- dom aspect is whether they want to be cent cut in 2004 and additional cut in ida. Mr. Speaker, I am certain the a part of a prescription drug system 2005 was blocked. Instead, physicians number of retirees in North Carolina that supports and helps, or seniors do will receive a 1.5 positive update. are increasing all of the time, and I not want to. We trust that seniors will Physicians agree it makes sense that think it is important to remember that be able to make choices that best fit Medicare provides screening tests for because women actually outlive men them. That is laudable, and I would early detection of diseases and diabe- by about 5.4 years that so many times rather be on the side of trusting sen- tes, and initial wellness exams for sen- women are left living at the poverty iors than saying, no, the Federal Gov- iors, and it goes on and on. level or just slightly above it. ernment has to do it for them because Let me hasten to add what people ac- This certainly will help so many our seniors cannot do it themselves. tually have said. Greg Wood, President women because, for example, a woman The other thing I would like to men- and CEO of Scotland Health Care Sys- who is a widow, or without her hus- tion is what is on this chart. There is tem, Scotland County’s third largest band’s insurance, will now have a pre- a debate out there that there is not employer, which, I might add, this is a scription benefit available to them going to be any negotiation for lower jobs bill, because proper reimburse- that will save approximately 60 percent costs of drugs. Well, obviously, the pre- ments adds jobs, particularly in rural of all drug costs if they choose to en- scription drug cards and the program communities for health care. This is roll. It is going to be a godsend for so itself is not going to be prohibited from what Greg Wood said. many women, certainly for the retirees using the market forces and the num- ‘‘For two consecutive months, we in North Carolina, and I know in Flor- ber of people in the plan to exercise have been operating in a budgetary def- ida. buying leverage on the prescription icit. With 40 percent of patients par- Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I thank drug industry. It is pretty clear. ticipating in Medicare, the program the gentlewoman for her facts, and if I Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- was a critical factor in influencing the might ask the gentleman from Illinois ida. Mr. Speaker, HMOs have used the economic success of the health care (Mr. SHIMKUS) to respond to a question. PBMs, the pharmacy benefit manage- system in Scotland County. With the Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, if the ment, concept for so long because they new legislation, we will be able to get gentlewoman will continue to yield, I realize that they are excellent at nego- back several hundred thousand dollars would be glad to. tiating the prices of prescription drugs. of this revenue as well as offer better, Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I listened Several of the HMOs in Florida have more inclusive health care. We believe with great interest to the gentleman’s done that and have had significant sav- this is the most significant legislation colleague from Illinois. Is that not the ings that they then could pass on to in decades, maybe even since Medicaid same gentleman who supported in last the seniors who are actually in the and Medicare were started.’’ year’s appropriations bill amendments Medicare+Choice plan. When you have FirstHealth Richmond’s CEO John that would have added some $16 trillion somebody who knows how to drive Jackson said, ‘‘As the administrator of to the deficit that now all of a sudden, those prices down, why reinvent the a small rural hospital, it will certainly he and a few others are concerned wheel. help us to be financially viable. The with? Is that number, in my mind, Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, that passage of the Medicare prescription somewhat correct? also brings competition to the negotia- drug bill will be a great benefit for sen- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I have tion of prices. If we just have the gov- iors in our community.’’ not checked my colleague’s voting ernment negotiating, first of all, it is Another administrator, Bill Leonard, record, but that is probably a good as- not a for-profit entity. It is not going CEO of Sandhills Regional Medical sumption. to have the incentive to drive a hard Center in Hamlet, North Carolina, says Mr. HAYES. It is a very good num- bargain; it is just going to set prices ‘‘The new Medicare bill has provisions ber, and I would appreciate it if my col- with no return. But if we have a hand- that will right some of the inequities league could help us rein him in, since ful of companies competing to service a that have favored urban hospitals over he is the gentleman’s neighbor. senior population in a competitive hospitals like Sandhills Regional that model, if you believe in freedom and serves small towns across the country. b 2215 competition and all of those things We are pleased with the positive im- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- that we do, we are going to get a better pact this legislation will have on Rich- ida. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen- product. I am excited, and I supported mond County.’’ tleman from Illinois (Mr. SHIMKUS). the bill. I think it will be helpful for Roy Hinson, President of Stanley Me- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I am seniors. I wanted to highlight that on morial, says, ‘‘This represents the larg- going to speak about a couple of provi- the prescription drug issue. est expansion of Medicare since it sions on the Medicare prescription drug One other aspect of the prescription began in 1967 and includes the largest bill. I have been to town hall meetings, drug issue is the number one thing that package ever for hospitals in rural three hospitals in my community, I seniors came up to me before the vote areas and small cities.’’ have been to some editorial boards. It that they were concerned about was Finally, Larry Hinsdale, CEO of is an issue that the public needs to whether they would lose the coverage Northeast Medical Center in my home- hear from us about. that they had that was promised to town of Concord says, ‘‘It is not often This bill has passed and will become them in their pension and benefit legislation can be passed that has such law, and we are going to find out real plans. They would pull me off the pa- a positive impact for both providers of soon how helpful this bill is. Come rade route or after church, wherever I health care and for its recipients. This June, the discount cards are going to was, Will I lose it? There are 41 million bill achieves both an improvement in get mailed out, and then the proof is seniors in the Medicare system, and 13 access to high quality hospital care going to be in the pudding. Either they million are covered by prescription

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.095 H09PT1 H916 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 drug plans through their pension and things that we need to point out is that under this law. In the Third Congres- benefit plans. Thirteen million. We there is a scheduled copay that was sional District of Alabama, the area of could never assume that additional supposed to take effect for home health the country I represent, approximately cost, so we have to provide a provision care. That is postponed in the bill, and 21,400 seniors with low incomes will in this to incentivize the pension and it is eliminated in the bill. soon qualify for a new $600 annual sub- benefit plans to keep providing. That is Additionally, there was a $1,500 ther- sidy. Coupled with the prescription a promise that we provided to these apy cap. I recently broke a bone in my drug card, this $600 annual subsidy will seniors, and that is in the bill. So we arm, and $1,500 might be okay for a help Alabama seniors with lower in- met their need. broken bone, but somebody who has a comes decrease their drug bills sub- They did ask us, and because it would stroke, $1,500 worth of therapy would stantially. be very destructive for us, already try- not even touch their needs. So we Mr. Speaker, the promises do not end ing to be fiscally conscious, to add $13 eliminated the $1,500 therapy cap, there. In rural areas across the coun- million more entitlements to a system which I know there are many seniors try, like those in my district, seniors, when they are already receiving bene- out there that are very grateful for families, and children are losing access fits. that. That is one of the small parts of to health care. In fact, the discrep- The Medicare prescription drug bill this bill which means so much to so ancies between rural and urban health is not just about prescription drugs, many seniors. care have long been a concern of mine. though. It is the best rural health care Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, this is That is why I am proud that President package ever passed on the floor of this the beginning of my 8th year here, and Bush and a bipartisan group of Mem- House. Now, I represent southern Illi- that therapy cap issue has been pre- bers of Congress who supported this nois; I have 30 counties. They stretch sented to us year after year for 8 years, bill also included increased support for from as many as 250,000 people in one and I think it is right to bring that up. rural doctors and hospitals. Under the county to 5,000 in another. I border In- I am just sorry that the gentlewoman new Medicare law, rural hospitals, doc- diana, Kentucky, and Missouri. The had to break her arm to make a point tors, and clinics will receive an unprec- best rural health care package ever for that therapy issue. edented $25 billion to improve the qual- passed by the House of Representatives Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- ity and availability of health care. Of was in this Medicare prescription drug ida. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen- this, nearly $934 million is dedicated to bill for community hospitals, for crit- tleman from Alabama (Mr. ROGERS). help improve health services all across ical care hospitals, and for rural home Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- Alabama. Of that amount, nearly $20 health care agencies. That is part of er, I thank the gentlewoman for yield- million is dedicated just for the Third this debate. So people who want to try ing me this time. Congressional District of Alabama. to change this Medicare prescription When I first came to Congress, I That is no small amount of money. drug bill, they really are threatening made a promise to seniors in Alabama. This new funding for rural hospitals the great provisions that have already I told them I would fight for their in- will not only help improve the health been passed that will help rural health terests in Congress. I told them I would of all our seniors, but it will also help care throughout not just Illinois but work to strengthen and secure Medi- improve the health of every single Ala- throughout the country. care for generations to come, and I told bamian young and old. Rural hospitals The other thing that I wanted to them I would fight for a new prescrip- and clinics will be strengthened highlight was the preventive medicine tion drug benefit under Medicare. through significant increases in hos- aspects of this Medicare bill. I always Mr. Speaker, these days I return to pital reimbursement rates as well. Be- talk about modern medicine, and I my home State of Alabama having fol- cause of this law, emergency and pri- think the debate when you identify lowed through on that promise. Thanks mary care will be available to Alabama when Medicare was established in the to the leadership of President Bush and families in rural areas, just like people 1960s, what has stayed the same. We do a bipartisan group of Members of Con- living in big cities like Atlanta. not drive the same cars that were built gress, the seniors in my home State of Mr. Speaker, I said a moment ago in the 1960s, we do not live in the same Alabama will soon have a prescription that this new Medicare law is about style homes, or use the same type of drug relief benefit. It comes not a mo- promises. Last year President Bush electrical appliances. We have comment too soon. and the Republican leadership prom- puters and turbo-charged engines. The Alabama seniors all across the Third ised new prescription drug coverage only thing that has stayed the same is Congressional District continue facing under Medicare. We kept our promise. Medicare. We would pay for reactive high drug costs. In fact, drug prices We promised new benefits to seniors measures, not proactive measures. In have risen in the few short months like preventive screening and diabetes other words, we would pay to try to fix since President Bush signed this law. testing. We kept that promise. We the blindness, to deal with the amputa- Fortunately for our seniors, relief is on fought for rural hospitals, doctors and tions, to deal with the effects caused the way. Beginning in May, Alabama pharmacies in hopes of improving rural by diabetes; but we would not pay for seniors will see immediate relief health care for all Alabamians. We the drugs needed to treat diabetes, and through a voluntary prescription drug kept that promise, too. that is a silly way of doing business. discount card. Seniors who choose to Mr. Speaker, the Medicare prescrip- First of all, there is no cost benefit in enroll in this benefit will see discounts tion drug law is about promises made that. You are a loser financially when of up to 25 percent with this drug card. and promises kept. I am proud that we you do that. This means that on a $100 monthly pre- worked so hard to improve seniors’ So the preventive aspect, there is scription, seniors will save $25. That is lives. Our challenge now is to ensure going to be a Welcome to Medicare $300 a year. This is a voluntary pro- that seniors know about the benefits to physical. Seniors will get a physical to gram. No seniors will be forced into which they are entitled. We must en- establish where they are in the health anything. Seniors happy with their sure seniors are not confused by the care continuum, initially to make di- current coverage under Medicare will dangerous political posturing and un- agnosis. And, obviously, early diag- have no changes to their plan. This is a necessary, confusing double talk. Is nosis of major diseases through the ap- 100 percent voluntary program. Nor this a perfect bill? No. But it is a great plication of prescription drugs is will seniors with employer-paid drug start, and certainly better than the lit- cheaper and healthier for all involved. plans need to worry about their cov- tle or no prescription drug coverage I have taken enough time, and I have erage. The new Medicare law offers most seniors had before. To quote a lot of colleagues on the floor, and I substantial incentives for employers to AARP President James Parker from a know they are eager to talk about the continue to provide prescription drug recent statement, ‘‘The bill represents great benefits of the prescription drug coverage to employees and retirees, but an historic breakthrough and an im- bill. I thank the gentlewoman for Congress did not forget about those portant milestone in the Nation’s com- yielding me this time. most needy seniors, either. mitment to strengthen and expand Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- Alabama seniors with low incomes health security for current and future ida. Mr. Speaker, one of the other will soon receive extra assistance beneficiaries.’’

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I pledge to end of the income scale and people with how the cost of care is going to come continue doing whatever I can to help catastrophic illnesses. down by treating illness in a timely strengthen Medicare and to work to Yes, it would have been great to fashion. improve the health of all our Nation’s cover everyone in between, and several Finally, I would just like to say seniors. of the Members on the other side of the about cost, if the other side is so con- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- aisle recommended that the night we cerned about costs, and I thank the ida. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen- had the debate, but the reality is the gentlewoman from Florida for bringing tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS). It is cost of the Medicare prescription drug this up, because this is so important, good to have two doctors, one on each program ballooned by over half to up Mr. KERRY did not see fit to be in the side of me here. to $1 trillion over 10 years, and, Mr. Chamber when this bill was voted on, Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Speaker, it was thought that this was but, more importantly, he voted the gentlewoman for yielding and the prudent way to provide the pre- against meaningful liability reform in bringing this very important issue up scription drug benefit to those who this country last summer. before the floor of the House tonight. needed it most, seniors at the low in- Mr. Speaker, a study done at Stan- I have done several town halls and come level and seniors who faced cata- ford University back in 1996, so these talked to my medical staffs back in my strophic coverage. are 1996 dollars that I am talking district, and you do get questions from Paying for the prescription drug ben- about, this study showed that if doc- people back home, why undertake this efit, and that has become an issue that tors were not practicing defensive med- rather complicated process of trying to we have heard a lot about, in fact, Mr. icine, and we are not talking about the modernize Medicare? Speaker, when I was back home in my cost of buying malpractice insurance The fact is, Mr. Speaker, and I be- district in December, I picked up an op- or the cost of a lawsuit, we are talking lieve the gentleman from North Caro- ed article from Ronald Brownstein out about the cost of defensive medicine, lina (Mr. HAYES) pointed it out earlier, at the Los Angeles Times. He said that what lengths doctors go through to that back in 1965, when Medicare was there are only two ways we pay for prevent them from being sued, if the first enacted some 38 or 39 years ago, healthcare in this program, through ei- cost of defensive medicine were sub- that the expenses that a senior might ther private insurance or government- tracted from the system, the Medicare face with a medical condition would be run programs. system, $50 billion a year, that would those expenses from a long hospitaliza- I would like to correct Mr. pay for your prescription drug benefit tion, such as treating pneumonia, or Brownstein, and I am sure the gen- under either CBO estimates or White surgery. tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) House Office of the Budget estimates. In fact, Mr. Speaker, I think they will attest to this. Back in the day I That is so important, and America only had two medications back then, was practicing medicine, I did a lot of needs to look at the fact that the Sen- cortisone and penicillin, and they were uncompensated care, and that was an- ator voted against meaningful liability pretty much interchangeable. But the other way that healthcare was paid for, reform, which would have paid for the world has drastically changed since somebody just did not pay their bill. prescription drug benefit in the bill 1965, and we have so many more medi- But another way healthcare is paid that we passed last December. cations available to us. for, is people will write their own Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- The gentlewoman from Florida men- check for healthcare. One of the things ida. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the tioned the particular problems with that we did in this Medicare bill that I good gentleman from Texas for being senior women. Mr. Speaker, in my am so proud of is the institution and here. He is absolutely right, you can- years of practice in obstetrics and gyn- the expansion of the old Medical Sav- not have it both ways. Mr. KERRY can- ecology back home in Lewisville, we ings Account into what is now called a not vote against meaningful tort re- relied routinely on a medication called Health Savings Account. This is not form, and then all of a sudden be wor- Fosamax, Actonel, another medication, just for seniors, but this is for anyone. ried about the high cost of healthcare, to treat osteoporosis, that were not People now can start to put money when we all know what a very high even thought of in 1965. away tax deferred that will grow tax percentage of it is. Certainly I have To not have these medications avail- deferred to provide for their medical known percentages, anywhere from 30 able to patients after making the diag- care at whatever point in life that they to 40 percent of the cost of healthcare nosis of low bone density, Mr. Speaker, need it. This is a tremendous advance today is because we have become such it made no sense at all that we were in being able to pay for medical care, a litigious society. going to document the fact they had and, Mr. Speaker, it was a big boon and I am very happy to yield to the gen- osteoporosis and then not pay for the a big part of the bill that we just tleman from my neighbor State of treatment. passed. Georgia (Mr. GINGREY), also a freshman The sad fact of the matter is, Mr. Finally, let us just talk for a second Member. Speaker, when they came back 1 or 2 about the cost estimates that we have Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I thank years later with a lower number on heard on this bill. We talked about the the gentlewoman from Florida for their bone density score, we said, $390 billion over 10 years that the Con- yielding, and I thank my colleagues for ‘‘Gosh, did you not use the medication gressional Budget Office assigned this bringing such important information I prescribed?’’ And then we would find bill, and then the White House Office of before the Congress tonight on this out that the medication was not pur- the Budget came up with a somewhat very, very important issue, the Medi- chased and that is why it was not higher figure, and, of course, the folks care Modernization Act and Prescrip- taken, and losing that time for treat- on the other side said, See, we told you tion Drug Act of 2003, a promise that ing that disease, Mr. Speaker, that is you can’t do it for that. was made to seniors a number of years unconscionable. But the reality is both of those are ago and a promise that finally this Individuals with osteoporosis are, of estimates, and, Mr. Speaker, the chair- President, our President, George W. course, at increased risk for hip frac- man of the Committee on Ways and Bush, has delivered on. I am proud, of ture. Hip fracture, when it occurs, car- Means himself admitted that the Con- course, as a physician Member of this ries a 25 percent mortality within a gressional Budget Office did not even Congress to have been very supportive year after diagnosis, so it is no small try to take into account the fact that of this Medicare Modernization and issue to that group of senior women. we would be treating illnesses on a Prescription Drug Act. Mr. Speaker, we also hear some criti- more timely basis, we would be pro- Mr. Speaker, I think all of us realize, cism from those on the other side of viding for preventive care in this bill, we are in an election year, and not just the aisle as to why we left people un- so there is really no way to adequately any election year, but, of course, a

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.099 H09PT1 H918 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 presidential election year, and there is about some of the organizations that gether tonight to talk about a very im- a lot of rhetoric going around in these have been so supportive of this legisla- portant subject. Mr. Speaker, it is a bit halls and in the respective town halls tion. I do not have enough time to list unfortunate that we are actually here of districts of Members and a lot of them all. I could go through every tonight, that we have to talk about the criticism of the administration and medical sub-specialty, certainly the facts, that we have to cut through the this President, and what I like to call American Medical Association, my rhetoric, cut through the misinforma- MediScare rhetoric, MediScare rhet- Medical Association of Georgia, in the tion that has revolved around this very oric. district that I represent, the senior or- important bill that delivers a very im- In the little bit of time I have to- ganizations. The most well-known, of portant benefit to our seniors. night, let me try to clarify for the course, which represents some 35 mil- The facts are that the Medicare bill Members one such MediScare subject, lion seniors, including yours truly, Mr. is a voluntary bill, and no one has to do and that is this, that the allegation Speaker, the American Association of anything that they do not want to. that this prescription drug bill for sen- Retired Persons, the AARP. Listen to They can keep the Medicare exactly iors, for our needy seniors is nothing what they say. I just want to call your the way it is, or they can add a very but a giveaway to the pharmaceutical attention to this poster to my left. significant benefit. The facts are that industry. ‘‘AARP believes that millions of they have a choice, they have a choice Think about that now, nothing but a older Americans and their families will that will best fit their individual needs, giveaway to the pharmaceutical indus- be helped by this legislation. This leg- and they can change that choice as try. One could have said in 1965 when islation protects poor seniors from fu- their needs change. They can also save Medicare was first enacted, some 38 ture soaring prescription drug costs. about 50 percent on their prescription years ago, that Part A, the hospital The bill will provide prescription drug drug needs. This bill will lower the cost part of Medicare, was nothing but a coverage at little cost to those who to the average senior by about 50 per- giveaway to the hospitals. After all, it need it most. It will provide substan- cent for their prescription drug needs. But the facts are, we are here be- is the hospitals that provide the care tial relief for those with very high drug costs. It also provides a substantial in- cause we have to focus on those facts, under Part A. as our colleagues are doing tonight. One could also say that Part B, the crease in protection for retiree bene- Like my colleagues, I did about 10 to 15 physician part, was nothing but a give- fits.’’ town hall meetings on this issue; and away to the doctors, those doctors who Mr. Speaker, what that says is the American Association of Retired Per- what I found is people came with a sin- are performing critical surgery, taking cere interest to learn, a sincere inter- care of patients, it is nothing but a sons endorsed this bill when they made sure that Medicare would do every- est to cut through the rhetoric and un- giveaway to the physicians, because, derstand how this Medicare bill im- after all, they are the ones that provide thing in its power to prevent companies from dropping their healthcare pacts them in their daily lives. I appre- the care under Part B. ciate the comments that my colleagues Now, here they come in 2004 saying in coverage, including a prescription drug benefit, for their retirees who had have made to help clarify how this im- their MediScare rhetoric that Medicare pacts our seniors on a day-to-day basis. Part D, the prescription drug part worked sometimes 35, 40 years, for the company. These companies were drop- But one of the most difficult ques- which our seniors have waited for for tions that I got during those town hall years, is nothing but a giveaway to the ping these plans or cutting the benefits, and this is what is happening even meetings was the question, Why can we pharmaceutical industry. not bring cheaper drugs in from Can- Obviously, the pharmaceutical com- before this Medicare Modernization and Prescription Drug Act was passed. ada? The answer, Mr. Speaker, is that panies are going to sell more drugs, no we can bring cheaper drugs in from question about that. Nobody else can But it was only when we shored up those companies to prevent them from Canada, so long as the Food and Drug do that. Nobody else is in that busi- Administration can guarantee their ness. Nobody else makes the drugs, the dropping these plans that the Amer- ican Association of Retired Persons safety. Because what we do not hear, wonderful drugs, because of the re- Mr. Speaker, is there is a provision in search and development that has gone came on board in support of this bill. I commend them. No, I am not about this Medicare bill that allows Canadian into that, that has provided the best drugs to come into the United States pharmaceutical prescriptions of any to tear up my AARP card. I think they represent seniors well, and I am proud so long as the FDA can guarantee their country in the world. That is the phar- safety, just like we ask the FDA to maceutical companies, and, yes, thank of them for their support. I could go on and on, and I am not guarantee the safety of every single God, finally, they are going to be able going to do that, because some more of drug that is sold in America. to sell more drugs because our seniors, my colleagues are here, and I thank I asked the question, Why would we at long last, are going to be able to af- the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. ever let a drug come into the United ford to buy those drugs. But this is not States that does not live up to the GINNY BROWN-WAITE) for bringing this a giveaway to the pharmaceutical in- special hour to the Congress to make same quality and the same safety dustry. sure that the Members understand that standards as every drug that is sold in- What is going to happen is because we are listening to a lot of rhetoric side the United States? I had one lady they sell more prescription medication, now during this election season, a lot stand up and she said, Well, do not give then we are going to lower the price. of scare tactics, but it is unfair to me any safety arguments. Do not talk Anybody, Mr. Speaker, any Member of scare our seniors. We are providing a about counterfeit drugs. I asked her, this body, anybody who is paying at- Well, why should I not do that? She benefit to them that is much needed, tention to us here tonight, understands said, Because I have a bottle here that and the benefit goes to the very heart the volume discount you get when you says made in the USA. In fact, it says and helps those needy seniors the most. sell more of a product, whether it is a Eli Lilly, made right here in the State new car dealer selling 100 units a b 2245 of Indiana. I said, Well, ma’am, how do month versus 10 units a month, they It is an absolute Godsend, Mr. Speak- you know that those are not counter- can sell them at a lower price. That is er, for them. I thank the gentlewoman feit drugs? She said, I know because I what this is all about. for giving me this opportunity tonight. am smart. And I said, Well, with all It is nothing but a scare tactic on the Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- due respect, ma’am, it does not have other side, not willing to give the cred- ida. Mr. Speaker, it certainly is much anything to do with how smart you are it where credit is due, to this Presi- needed and certainly long overdue, and or how smart I am; it has to do with dent, this Republican leadership, this I think any senior who has been out whether you have a chemical engineer- Congress, for finally delivering on a there waiting will tell us that. ing degree, or whether you have a promise that others have made when Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield to chemical lab in the back seat of your they were in control, but they failed to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. car or your basement, because the only keep that promise. CHOCOLA). way that you can determine whether I want to just mention, Mr. Speaker, Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, I thank those drugs are counterfeit or not are in the few minutes I have got left, the gentlewoman for bringing us to- to do the chemical analysis.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.100 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H919 Although she did not necessarily percent of the poverty level who will be being that we find ourselves in a situa- agree with that, she wanted to keep helped greatly by this bill. When we tion today where we are arguing about talking about it. I said, Well, let me combine these statistics with the fact such things as budget, arguments tak- share with you a story. This is a story that the average woman in Medicare ing place right now, both in the Repub- that happened right here on the floor earns about half of the income from lican Conference and in the Democratic of the House of Representatives last Social Security as a man, women are Caucus. We find ourselves coming up summer. Last summer I came on the facing a very serious problem: How do on what might be termed the anniver- floor and I sat down in the aisle right they afford their prescription drug cov- sary of the Iraq invasion. It is the anni- behind me and I sat down next to the erage? versary. The question is before us as to chief of staff of the Committee on Agri- Congress obviously responded to what has been accomplished, what was culture on which I serve. The chief of these problems and created the new involved; and I think, Mr. Speaker, I staff turned to me and said, You know voluntary prescription drug bill. Again, want to set a perspective before my what? An hour ago we found out that I am emphasizing, it is a voluntary pre- colleagues and hopefully those in the there was a cow in Canada with mad scription drug bill. American public who are viewing this cow disease. Unfortunately, women over the age evening. Mr. Speaker, one may ask, What does of 65 suffer more from chronic illnesses There has been an increase, both in mad cow disease have to do with coun- than men. Over 14 percent of women terms of discussion and in terms of re- terfeit drugs coming into the United suffer from arthritis, and 17 percent porting about activity on the Paki- States? The reality is that within 12 more suffer from osteoporosis. Five stan-Afghani border. There is specula- hours we had shut down our borders. percent suffer from hypertension. Even tion in the press, speculation in our There was no cow that was going to more women have cardiac problems communities across this country as to the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden come in to the United States from Can- that will go undetected. The new ben- and his cohorts; a flurry of reporting ada because we were concerned about efit that is included in this bill, Mr. taking place that there is increased ac- mad cow disease infecting the citizens Speaker, the Welcome to Medicare tivity, sensors being placed, special of this country. Well, Mr. Speaker, the physical for the baby boomers who are forces being brought together, strike just coming into the Medicare arena, reality is, do my colleagues know how forces, including Pakistani troops, many people have ever suffered from will be there to help detect many of American troops, CIA operatives. The mad cow disease in the history of the these problems, including heart prob- question becomes this, Mr. Speaker: world? A little over 100, not one of lems that very often historically have Why now? Why has this not been going those people in the United States. been misdiagnosed. on since September 11, 2001? Why is it So we have a national outcry. When Mr. Speaker, I know that the hour is taking place 6, 8 months before an elec- one cow in Canada is infected with mad late and I am running out of time, but tion? Where is the justification for cow disease, we will not let one cow I did want to say that for the 2.1 mil- what took place in Iraq as a diversion cross that border. We will not let one lion women in my State with no hus- from going forward on the Afghan- ounce of beef from Canada come into band present, an astounding 30 percent Pakistan border to capture or elimi- the United States. Yet we will talk of those women live below the poverty nate Osama bin Laden and his cohorts? about allowing prescription drugs that line. Republicans in Congress passed What is the justification as we come up could be counterfeit coming across the bill that will benefit retired women on the year anniversary of the invasion those borders. and men; and for that, as more infor- of Iraq of not bringing hostilities to a Mr. Speaker, I think we as Members mation comes out about the bill, as the conclusion in Afghanistan and Paki- of Congress have a responsibility to truth comes out about the bill, I know stan with respect to the attack that share the facts of the Medicare bill, that seniors around the Nation from was made on the United States? and we have the responsibility to stand the many States that were represented There is a cover here that the gen- up and not do what is politically pop- here tonight will be very grateful and tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. ular, but what protects our constitu- are very grateful that we had the cour- DELAHUNT) has to his immediate right ents, protects consumers of the United age to finally pass a Medicare prescrip- from Time Magazine, with a picture of States, and focus on the real issue, tion drug bill for seniors. Mr. Bush facing himself, a mirror which is the affordability of prescrip- f image, if you will, that says, believe it tion drugs. And this bill addresses that IRAQ WATCH or not, Does Bush have a credibility problem with the high cost of drugs, gap? I cite that not because I am inter- because it has a discount card that will The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ested in what Time Magazine has to provide a 10 to 25 percent immediate BONNER). Under the Speaker’s an- say by way of cute phrasing or what savings for seniors, it brings market nounced policy of January 7, 2003, the they consider to be a provocative title competition into the prescription drug gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. or visual, but, rather, that the question health care marketplace, it has health DELAHUNT) is recognized for one-half of is one that needs to be answered as we savings accounts, as my colleagues the time remaining before midnight, approach this anniversary of the at- have talked about tonight. which is approximately 34 minutes. tack on Iraq. Why are we involved now There are a lot of other things we Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, my in expedited activity and an expedited could discuss about the real issues; but friend, the gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. increase in intense activity on the Af- we should not engage in scare tactics, ABERCROMBIE), is present here with me ghan-Pakistan border to capture or and we should not put the health care tonight; and we anticipate that we will eliminate Osama bin Laden? What have at risk of all of the citizens of this be joined by several of our colleagues we been doing for the past 2 years? country by bringing counterfeit drugs to continue our weekly hour where we Well, I can tell my colleagues what in from anywhere, not just Canada, but discuss events in the Mid East, with a we were doing. We were diverting our anywhere from outside this country. particular focus on Iraq and Afghani- attention from those who attacked us Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- stan and, hopefully, reveal to the view- on September 11 and instead preparing ida. Mr. Speaker, I have been very for- ing audience some information that ourselves and ultimately carrying tunate to have been named the chair of they may be unaware of. Mr. Speaker, through an attack on Iraq, which has the Women’s Caucus; and so much of I yield to the gentleman from Hawaii turned into a disaster, an unmitigated this bill tonight, for my remaining (Mr. ABERCROMBIE). disaster for this country. We have not time, I would like to emphasize the im- Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I captured Osama bin Laden, we have portance of the bill to women who are thank the gentleman from Massachu- not stopped or eliminated the Taliban retired. setts. Again, Mr. Speaker, as the gen- threat in Afghanistan, we have not Mr. Speaker, in Florida alone, there tleman indicated, this is Iraq Watch. come to a conclusion with respect to are 167,000 elderly women who live Several Members, some of whom voted the stability of Pakistan, and we have below the poverty level. There are for the resolution with respect to the created a situation in Iraq which is about 750,000 elderly women who are attack in Iraq and some who did not, headed for political, economic, and so- between the poverty level and the 150 have been participating. The reason cial disaster.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.102 H09PT1 H920 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I suggestions that there was more to it tions in this country would contact Mr. thank the gentleman for his comments. than simply a conclusion. It was de- Kay and corroborate this report from I would concur with the gentleman’s scribed in terms of likelihood, prob- this highly regarded newspaper in the analysis. He is absolutely correct. We ability, maybe, what have you. But it United Kingdom, because I think it is secured a military victory in Afghani- was presented to the American people extremely telling. This administration stan against those, the Taliban, that and to the people of the world in clear will not admit they were wrong. We are allowed, on their territory, in Afghani- stock terms that would only, only pro- going to find out what happened stan, the training and a safe haven for vide an inescapable conclusion that whether they intentionally misled or the real enemy of the United States, Saddam Hussein had possession of whether the intelligence itself was the al Qaeda terrorist network. It has weapons of mass destruction. faulty. That is a question that will be been more than 2 years, more than 2 You read from a report this week answered during the course of the next years since we secured that victory. about the analysis by Hans Blix. Well, 5 or 6 months. But it is about time for And as the gentleman mentioned, we as my colleague is well aware, the the President of the United States to were distracted, if you will. We were President himself asked an individual stand up and say we were wrong to the distracted by an ideological conclusion by the name of David Kay, who many American people. that the defeat of Saddam Hussein Americans have seen on a variety of Mr. Kay said, ‘‘The administration’s would create a new democracy in the news programs, to lead the post-war ef- reluctance to make that admission was Middle East. fort to find the so-called weapons of further undermining its credibility at mass destruction in Iraq. He was the home and abroad.’’ President Bush, b 2300 individual who had the courage to Vice President CHENEY, Secretary Would that it be so. But as my col- come before the Senate and say un- Rumsfeld and Secretary Powell owe an league has mentioned, not only has equivocally and clearly we were all obligation to the American people in Osama bin Laden not been captured, wrong. our role in the world and our claim to and I have a sense he will be captured, We have not heard that yet from the moral authority to get this matter dis- and the sooner the better, and if he is President of the United States. posed of. not captured, may he be killed because Well, it just happens that David Kay The Secretary of Defense will not let he is the enemy of the United States, I has now been interviewed by a highly it go. Donald Rumsfeld has dismissed think it is important, however, given respected journal, newspaper, called Mr. Kay’s assertion that there were no the distraction, if you will, based on a The Guardian from the United King- weapons of mass destruction at the rationale that was put forth by this dom. He has called on the Bush admin- start of the Iraq war as a theory that President, President Bush, that Sad- istration, and I am reading from a was possible but not likely. What is dam Hussein not only was in the pos- story that appeared in the March 3 edi- wrong, Mr. Rumsfeld? Do you not get session and had a stockpile of weapons tion of The Guardian, he called on the it? It is better for the country. Put of mass destruction, and it was sug- Bush administration to come clean. aside the fear of embarrassment. gested, if you remember, that the And these are his words here, not mine, This is more about—this is less about threat of Saddam Hussein’s possession not my colleague’s, not anybody from personal embarrassment than it is re- of a nuclear weapon was very real, was the Republican side of the office, but storing American credibility as we pro- very real, according to what the ad- David Kay’s. And they have not re- ceed during the course of this year and ministration was saying, in that Sad- ceived the attention, I dare say, they years here after dealing in a very, very dam Hussein somehow had this murky deserve here in the American media. dangerous world. Mr. Speaker, with that I yield to the relationship with these terrorists who But it was David Kay in this interview gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. ABER- had designs directly on the United that said, ‘‘It is time to come clean CROMBIE). States, that this information has with the American people, Mr. Presi- turned out to be utterly without sub- dent, and admit it was wrong about the b 2310 stance. existence of the weapons.’’ That is Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, if David Kay. wish that I had a bit more faith in the the gentleman would yield on that Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, if idea that there would be a positive re- point, quoting from Reuter’s Monday, the gentleman would yield, following sponse to the questions the gentleman yesterday, story about Jeremy Lovell, on that point, quoting Mr. Kay, and, is posing and the observations that he quote, ‘‘George W. Bush and Tony Blair again, quoting Mr. Hans Blix, who was is making. probably knew that they were exag- the head of the International Atomic The difficulty is we operate in a par- gerating the threat from Iraq when Energy Agency from 1981 until 1997 and allel universe. The Secretary of De- they were making the case for war, ac- later the chief of the United Nations fense is going to filter everything cording to former chief U.N. weapons Monitoring Verification and Inspection through the medium of his own percep- inspector Hans Blix. The U.S. Presi- Commission until 2003, a person with- tions, his own self-delusions. We are dent and the British Prime Minister ig- out peer, someone who has the back- not going to see this. This is going to nored the few caveats and reports from ground and the professional experience have to be resolved in the political intelligence services on Iraq’s nuclear, second to none in this area, I quote world in the United States. chemical or biological weapon pro- him: ‘‘I am not suggesting that Blair Let me offer this example of the par- grams.’’ and Bush spoke in bad faith, but I am allel universe that I am speaking of. In He writes in his account of the suggesting that it would not have the March 15 Time magazine, an inter- months leading up to the U.S. invasion. taken much critical thinking on their view has been conducted with the ad- Blix says it was ‘‘Probable that the own part or on the part of their close ministrator, Mr. Paul Bremer. Asked, governments were conscious that they advisors to prevent statements that to ‘‘whom exactly are you handing over were exaggerating the risks they saw misled the public. It is understood and sovereignty’’ in Iraq? Bremer said, in order to get the political support accepted that governments must sim- ‘‘The spaces are not filled in. We will they would not otherwise have had.’’ plify complex international matters in hand over to a sovereign Iraq govern- Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, if the explaining them to the public in demo- ment on June 30. The shape and struc- gentleman would yield for a moment. cratic states. However, they are not ture of that government is not yet de- We have heard much relative to criti- vendors of merchandise but leaders of fined. When we get finished with the cism of the intelligence services of the whom some sincerity should be asked transitional administrative law, we United States. But when one examines when they exercise their responsibility will turn to a broad dialogue with Iraqi the reporting by the CIA, by the De- for war or peace in the world.’’ politicians, provincial governors, local fense Intelligence Agency, by the ap- Mr. DELAHUNT. Well, let me con- councils, ministers, a variety of people propriate agencies within the Depart- tinue with the same report that I had to try to figure out the best and most ment of State and the Department of alluded to earlier in The Guardian. effective way to bring in the govern- Defense, their reporting was character- And, again, this is Mr. Kay. I would ment. We do not know what that is ized by conditionality, by caveats, by hope that some of the news organiza- yet.’’

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.104 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H921 I submit that is such a startling sion,’’ these are his words, ‘‘would cre- So I wrote Secretary Rumsfeld and I statement of complete incapacity to ate public cynicism about the adminis- asked him when he was going to make understand what it is that is taking tration’s motives.’’ He also said, ‘‘If sure that all of our soldiers were ade- place. That is why I say we are living the administration did not confront quately equipped with this vest. in a parallel universe. How is it pos- the Iraqi intelligence fiasco head on, it b 2320 sible for the American people to have would undermine its credibility with any confidence when they are sending allies in future crises for a genera- He wrote me back and he said some- men and women of the armed services tion.’’ For a generation. time in mid-November. A couple of to Iraq, putting them in harm’s way as This President with his failure to weeks later, I get a letter from General a result of policies of this administra- come clean with the American people, Myers, and he says, well, it is going to tion? How is it possible for us to expect to be forthright, is putting our credi- be in December. anything else but the killing and griev- bility at risk for a generation. It is Before we left this city for our holi- ous wounding of those military per- time for President Bush to stand up day period, the Christmas period, the sonnel in such an atmosphere, in which and say the truth and to concur with Pentagon held a briefing, and they the administrator on behalf of the gov- the statement by David Kay that we said, well, it is going to be January. ernment of the United States is saying, were all wrong. You were wrong. Your Now just last week we were told that ‘‘When we get finished with the transi- Secretary of Defense was wrong. Your there is an assumption that all of our tional administrative law, we will turn Vice President has been wrong. Your soldiers in Iraq are equipped and per- to a broad dialogue, a variety of people, Under Secretary of Defense, Mr. haps all of our soldiers in Afghanistan, to try to figure out the best and most Wolfowitz, has been wrong. You have we do not know. There is no definitive effective way to bring in the govern- been wrong. Then we can proceed again statement on that, but certainly our ment. We do not know who that is to restore the confidence of the world soldiers in Kuwait do not yet have this yet.’’ in the integrity of the United States. equipment. The gentleman from Massachusetts Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I But there is something that bothers (Mr. DELAHUNT) was not at hearings in want to thank the gentleman for yield- me even more because we have a large the Committee on Armed Services that ing to me. number of humvees and other vehicles I attended. I asked the same question Earlier today I had in my office a in Iraq that are not sufficiently pro- within recent weeks, Exactly what is it large number of members of the dif- vided with armor, that when they drive that we are doing? Who are we turning ferent posts of the Ohio American Le- over a bomb that is planted in the this government over to? What is the gion. And we were talking about the road, for example, the soldiers in those authority? And what is the obligation fact that we have got so many young vehicles are protected as best they can that we have and our troops have? Americans and middle-aged Americans possibly be protected. What authority does this governing en- in Iraq. And I just want to share with One of the reasons this is of concern tity that we are turning over to have? the gentleman something that con- to me is because the company that is What authority does it have? What ob- tinues to gnaw at me. It causes me the sole provider of this armored vehi- ligations does it have? Do we have a great personal concern because it is a cle, as well as the kits that can be used status of forces agreement? And with matter that has yet to be recognized, on the vehicles that are already in the whom do we have a status of forces admitted to, and corrected by this ad- theater and are not yet armored, that agreement? And whom will enforce the ministration. company is in Ohio. It is located near status of forces agreement? I have talked earlier in recent weeks Cincinnati, Ohio. The President’s going We are coming up on June 30, and yet about the fact that we sent our soldiers to be in Cleveland tomorrow for his the press having asked these questions, into harm’s way without providing 15th visit to Ohio since being Presi- at least Time magazine having asked them with the most basic equipment of dent. the question, prints it as if that answer the body armor that was capable of Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, speak- was good and sufficient unto the ques- giving them the fullest protection posing, of course, about the recovery. tion. We are about to engage in a situa- sible. As a result, I believe young Mr. STRICKLAND. That has not hap- tion in which we are going to have a Americans and some middle-aged pened. farce take place of a presumed turning Americans have lost their lives in Iraq Mr. DELAHUNT. In Ohio. over of authority with a president, will because of the negligence of this ad- Mr. STRICKLAND. In Ohio. he stand up, I do not know if he will ministration and this Pentagon. Mr. DELAHUNT. And elsewhere in get on a carrier, but will he stand up I have gone to Walter Reed Hospital America. somewhere on a field in Iraq and say, and visited with soldiers; and some of Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I Mission accomplished too, because this the soldiers there have missing arms am going to be here tomorrow. If I was government has now come into being? and legs, and I believe some of those going to be in Ohio tomorrow and could I know what a government is. I think terrible injuries are the result of our speak to the President, I would ask I know what the obligations and re- failure to provide them with the right him why he has not requested a suffi- sponsibilities of a government are, but kind of protection. cient amount of funding to provide I have yet to have a straightforward, Now, I will talk a minute about the these armored vehicles and the kits clear-cut answer as to what the rela- body armor; but I would also like to that can provide armory to the vehi- tionship of the United States military, talk about the vehicles, the Humvees cles that are already over there so that let alone the United States Govern- that are not adequately protected as a our soldiers will not have their arms ment, is going to have with this new result of the negligence, the negligence and legs blown off when they drive over governing entity on June 30. of this Pentagon. these explosives. Mr. DELAHUNT. We have been Way back in the early spring, I re- Many of our soldiers are being killed, joined by our colleagues, the gen- ceived a letter from one of my con- but many, many more are sustaining tleman from Ohio (Mr. STRICKLAND) stituents who happens to be a West these terrible injuries as a result of the and the gentleman from the State of Point graduate, a young man who is explosions that are occurring in Iraq, Washington (Mr. INSLEE), regulars on serving this very night in Iraq; and he and the company officials have been to the Tuesday night Iraq Watch. told me that his men did not have the see me. They tell me that they can I yield to the gentleman from Ohio interceptor vests, this high-quality produce many more of these vehicles in (Mr. STRICKLAND); but before I give the vest that became available, I believe, a more rapid fashion, but the fact is time to him, I just want to repeat what in 1998. It costs about $1,500 a piece, ca- that the President has not requested David Kay said, the individual that was pable of stopping an AK–47 round. It is the money. It is a funding problem. put in charge of searching for the made of Kevlar and it has ceramic After this House has passed $87 bil- weapons of mass destruction by this plates in both the front and back, de- lion and the President’s going to come President, and this is from a report signed to protect the core of a soldier’s back later and ask for $50 billion for from a British newspaper last week. body, the vital organs of a soldier’s the effort in Iraq, we have got soldiers Mr. Kay said that ‘‘continuing eva- body. who have gone without body armor,

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.106 H09PT1 H922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 and as most Americans are sitting in the credibility of this President, is the continues to stonewall an inquiry to their homes safe and sound and as we way that these men and women are find out what happened in this sorry stand here in this chamber, we have treated when they come back to the state of affairs. soldiers that are in harm’s way simply United States and hear that this Presi- b 2330 because this administration has failed dent has underfunded veterans’ medical to provide them with the best protec- health care to the point where the That is what makes him angry; that tion possible. commander of the Veterans of Foreign when this Commission goes to look for I am not the President, but if I were, Wars in this country described Presi- this information, the President says, I would say to those beneath me, those dent Bush’s budget as a sham, as a oh I do not have time, I will only give in charge of the Pentagon and military sham. you an hour. He has time to go to ro- equipment and the like, I would say Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, will the deos; he has time to go to Ohio and correct this problem as quickly as pos- gentleman yield? time to fly to Florida, and he ought to sible, I do not care how much it takes; Mr. DELAHUNT. I yield to the gen- have the time to answer the inquires of we are going to make sure our soldiers tleman from Washington. that father of that proud Marine who is are protected as best we can protect Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, the sad in Baghdad tonight, and tell us why the them. fact is that our proud men and women Americans did not get the straight The sad fact is that we cannot pro- are not being treated with adequate scoop when we went to Iraq? tect them from all danger. The sad fact dignity and respect when they come This man told me this, and I thought is that there will be continuing loss of back, and some do not come back from this was an interesting comment be- life and continuing injuries, but at Iraq. There are a thousand frustrations cause I would not think he would be least we should do everything that we that we have been hearing across the thinking about fiscal issues while his can possibly do within our power to Districts. Let me just give you one. I son is in Baghdad, but he told me that make sure that our troops are ade- think it is typical of what happened, a he is angered that even today, when we quately protected. small instance. are hundreds of billions of dollars into Mr. DELAHUNT. What you are I have been working with the family the Iraq expenditure, that even today, speaking to is competence. It is just of a soldier who was killed. He drowned when this administration has run up a sheer incompetence. What the gen- in the Tigris River while trying to save $500 billion deficit, the largest deficit tleman from Hawaii (Mr. ABERCROMBIE) an Iraqi policeman when they were on in American history and that is getting and I were discussing earlier in our patrol. He died a hero in the service of larger by the minute, even when we conversation, it is credibility, credi- his country. We tried to get his brother know we are going to be in Iraq for bility, and again, when we think of how in from the Philippines to go to his fu- goodness knows how long, the Presi- we are treating our soldiers. I do not neral. You would not think that would dent of the United States has not been for a moment believe that any Member be too much to ask when a man gave square with the American people as to of Congress or the administration is his life for his country and his family how much it is going to cost. not prepared and willing to do what is lost a husband and a son for their fam- We have a $500 billion deficit and we needed to be done or what is necessary ily. We could not even get the State are spending billions of dollars today in to be done to protect our soldiers, but Department to let his brother in for Iraq. The President sends up to this it comes down to incompetence. the funeral of this American soldier. Chamber a budget which is supposed to Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, if Now, this was incompetence of the be an honest, forthright, meaningful my friend will yield, I want to believe highest order. prediction of the cost associated with what you are saying is true, but I have I want to point out two things from running this government and he leaves reason to believe that if the adminis- my District as I now meet with the out one thing, any money for fighting tration was willing to spend the nec- families who are now sending their the Iraq war. Now, what does the White essary funds that we could provide this sons and daughters and husbands and House think; that the American people protection in a more rapid manner. wives in the biggest movement of do not know we are going to be spend- We are told that we did not expect American military since World War II. ing billions of dollars in Iraq? This ad- the aftermath of the war to go as it has That is going on right now, and thou- ministration does not have the cour- gone. We were told our soldiers are sands and thousands of Reservists and age, I guess, to tell us how much it is going to be welcomed; they will be National Guard personnel are leaving going to cost or put $1 in their budget throwing rose petals at us; we will be their families and their jobs to go to a for it. considered liberators and all of that. multi-year mission that we have no Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, every- So obviously there was inadequate definition how long it will be unfortu- body knows, we all know, on both sides planning, and that is a sad fact, but nately, and what I hear from them is of the aisle, that we will receive a so- this war has been going on for almost, two things. called supplemental budget. And those what, a year or more? Number 1, they believe that they de- that are watching us this evening Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, if serve an administration that will shoot should understand that that is in addi- the gentleman would yield, in 10 days straight with them when it comes to tion to the budget that we pass. And it time it will be 1 year. their duty in this war, and I hear over is going to come in absolutely with Mr. STRICKLAND. And the fact is and over again that they believe they hundreds of billions of dollars, not just that it should not take a year to cor- are getting the short end of the stick for Iraq and Afghanistan, but for other rect a problem. It should not take because they are not getting the needs, right after November 2. months to get body armor to our straight scoop even today about what f troops. Do my colleagues know what is going on in Iraq. I will give you an the Pentagon is saying now? They are example. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER saying it will be at least the end of 2005 I had lunch with a proud father PRO TEMPORE before the vehicles in Iraq are provided whose son is a marine who is I think in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. with this armor. That is much too Baghdad tonight, just left a few weeks BONNER). The Chair wishes to inform long. How many soldiers are going to ago, and he is proud of his son, right- the Chamber that under the Speaker’s be injured between now and the end of fully so. But he told me in no uncertain announced policy of January 7, 2003, 2005? terms that he has a very high level of the Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. DELAHUNT. I agree but I would anger that his son is going into harm’s from Massachusetts (Mr. DELAHUNT) suggest that that is a by-product of way on a war that was based and start- for the remainder of the hour, which at just sheer incompetence by the civilian ed on a false premise, a false premise this point is approximately 21 minutes. leadership, by the civilian leadership in about the existence of weapons of mass Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, the the Department of Defense, not the destruction in Iraq, and he says what gentleman just spoke about the deficit. military personnel because they are he is most mad about is even today, We had some colleagues here earlier in being sent into combat, but what is in- when we know that premise was false, an effort to defend the so-called pre- tentional, and again, I dare say goes to that the President of the United States scription drug benefit that was passed

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.109 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H923 on this floor back in December. Does this President needs to demand ac- that should not be a shock to anyone. my colleague recall that back in the countability from this government. As Nobody is going to take responsibility course of this debate, and I know this of today, he has given us zero account- for this unless the American people de- is a digression from our focus of the ability and only marginal help at find- mand it in the voting booth. issue of Iraq, but it does go to the ing the truth. Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I credibility of this President, President Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, if think the American people realize who Bush, does the gentleman remember the gentleman will yield, that is pre- ultimately has to be accountable. the discussion and the debate that cisely what a dialogue and discussion Harry Truman said it: ‘‘The buck stops went on into the wee hours when there of a political nature is about in the here.’’ The Oval Office is where the re- was not a single Member of Congress United States of America. We will get sponsibility lies. on both sides that did not accept the accountability, and that account- I can understand why the American number $400 billion as the cost of that ability will be taking place. There is people can be confused. We have talked proposal? And then weeks later, weeks both the request for it and the demand about several things tonight. We have later it was announced by this White for it. And, in fact, we will have an ac- talked about the body armor and the House, the Bush White House, that counting and that accounting will be ill-equipped troops. We have talked their estimate was some $537 billion? taking place in November. That is how about the Medicare bill and the fact it is going to cost more than we were told More than 35 percent. we settle things in this country. and will provide an inadequate benefit. What we discovered subsequently is Not the way things are going to be I noticed the other side earlier was say- that this administration, this Presi- settled in Iraq, I am sorry to say. Here ing it is not a perfect bill. You can bet dent, had his Secretary of Health and is a headline from the Monday Wash- your life it is not a perfect bill; it is a Human Services over here lobbying, ad- ington Post: ‘‘The Iraq council signs terrible bill. It is going to cost much vocating right on the floor of the interim constitution. Powerful Shiite more than we were told it was going to House, cajoling Members for some 3 cleric criticizes new law.’’ cost. The deficit is going to be well hours. And he knew at that point in Without going into all the details of over $500 billion this year, with no end time that the real number was some the signing of this document by a in sight. $537 billion, and not what we were told. hand-picked group of people by the This goes to credibility. This goes to If I can mention education, we had a United States of America, the observa- primary in Ohio with well over 200 edu- exactly what David Kay told that Brit- tion made in the course of a discussion cation ballots that people were called ish newspaper when he called on the of what the Shiite council members to vote upon. More than half failed. Bush administration to come clean would seek by way of amendment or an People are wondering why are we not with the American people and admit it addendum to the interim constitution funding the No Child Left Behind bill was wrong about the evidence of weap- when that government assumes its sov- at an adequate level. And then, we all ons of mass destruction. It is about ereignty on June 30, quoting from the understand that the President, as the coming clean and it is about credibility article in The Washington Post, ‘‘Al- gentleman from Washington (Mr. INS- and it is about the truth. though the U.S.-led occupation’s au- LEE) said, did not ask for a single dime Mr. INSLEE. If the gentleman will thority is set to transfer political for the Iraq war in the budget he sent continue to yield, just for a moment. I power that day, i.e. June 30, it is likely us; but we all know as soon as the elec- would suggest, too, that this is for the to maintain a military presence in Iraq tion is over, the President is going to administration’s own benefit. It is cer- for years to come.’’ come to this House and ask for at least tainly for our citizens’ benefit, but it is That is what we have to face. This is an additional $50 billion for Iraq. also for the administration’s own ben- a question of deliberate policy. This is I think people are wondering why can efit. When Lee Iacocca, CEO of Chrys- a question of judgment. And the judg- we not have affordable drugs for our ler, found out they were putting rebuilt ment that is made by the American senior citizens, why can we not ade- engines in their Mustangs instead of people in the voting booth is their sen- quately fund our schools, why can we new ones, he admitted that his organi- tence, is what they pass on that judg- not provide the kind of health care zation had made a massive mistake and ment. This is the conclusion that they that our veterans have been promised requested forgiveness of the American come to. and deserve, why can we not ade- people. Frankly, it was granted. But it Our obligation, it seems to me, here quately equip our troops and start pay- is difficult for the father of the Marine in the House of Representatives, in the ing down this deficit rather than push- I had lunch with, whose son is now in time allotted to us and in the arena ing this burden into the outyears onto harm’s way in Baghdad, to grant for- given to us by these special orders, is the backs of our children. The answer giveness when even yet the President to try to lay before the American peo- is the President has set out an agenda will not shoot straight about, number ple what the consequences are of these which is to give massive tax cuts to the one, the cost of the Iraq war; or, two, policies, these judgments that were richest people in this country, to spend not help us find out why we were given made, and the consequences of the ac- on the building of Iraq and the rebuild- such massively inaccurate information taken as a result of those judg- ing of Iraq. tion. That just continues to fester a ments. My people are not selfish along the wound in the body public of this de- Ohio River in eastern and southeastern b 2340 mocracy. It would be to this adminis- Ohio. They are good, hardworking, tration’s benefit to come clean about Mr. Speaker, the sad part about it for honest American citizens. They are this information. me is that the vehicle we have for this, wondering why our schools cannot be And another thing that we want our once you are outside of the political built and rehabbed and modernized, conservative friends across the aisle to arena per se, is journalism, is the var- and we are spending that money in share a belief in is accountability. We ious media, electronic, written and Iraq. We are not going to get a trans- hear a lot about accountability and otherwise. They are the ones that are portation bill unless something hap- personal responsibility on this floor, falling down. They are the ones not pens and there is some kind of an but when a war is started based on a asking the hard questions and allowing agreement. We are told the President false premise, as in this case and only this kind of situation to develop with- may even veto the transportation fund- one person has lost his job as a result out any kind of adequate inquiry. So it ing at the Senate-passed level. My con- of that, and that is a radio personality, remains for us to do it here. stituents are asking, What about our nobody in this administration has lost We have to have an understanding infrastructure? What about our roads their job, nobody has had their hand here that what is taking place in Iraq and bridges? What about our sewer and slapped, nobody has had their pay today is the direct result of decisions water needs? And yet we are pouring docked, nobody has had a single word taken based on judgments made and re- our national resources into Iraq, and as from the President of the United sponsibility that has to be taken for the gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. ABER- States castigating them for sending those judgments. The fact that no one CROMBIE) said, we have no idea what is our people, many of whom are not com- has been fired, the fact that no one has going to happen with that government ing home from a war based on a falsity, been brought to account is something over there.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.111 H09PT1 H924 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, we ful that this constitution in Iraq will thought was a little bit not what most do know one thing, we have competi- bear benefits, that a stable government people would expect of our government tion in Ohio for who is going to build will develop in Iraq, that the Kurds to do and use our taxpayer dollars, to those highways; but in Iraq we know it will enter a federation and not end up teach people not to pay legally-owed is going to be Halliburton and the rest in a civil war. We are hopeful that will overtime. That is distressing. of the hand-picked construction com- happen. So there is a lack of understanding, panies which will be pocketing the But what we are saying is we need and I am not sure the administration profits. the administration to be honest with understands the huge black cloud of Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, we un- us and the American people so we can doubt and worry out there, because the derstand and I continue to hear the deal with challenges at home, one of American people understand that even word ‘‘recovery.’’ We know it is a job- which is this jobs issue. We could be though there might be some good num- less recovery, but it is not a jobless re- creating thousands of good-paying jobs bers out there in various economic in- covery for those who live in Iraq. It is by creating new infrastructure, but we dicators, the fact of the matter is, for a lot of no-show jobs going on over in cannot do that because this adminis- the first time since Herbert Hoover was Iraq. And as we discussed in our last tration has not been forthright with us President, this President has not cre- session, certain individuals are doing about the true cost of the Iraq war. One ated one single net job in America, not very well by the American taxpayers. of the reasons that we are not growing one single net job in America. There is a budget for Iraq, and there is jobs in this country in transportation a budget for the United States; and infrastructure is because the President We have lost over 2.5 million jobs. We they are both being paid for by the has refused to be honest with us about have got to get 2.5 million jobs back American taxpayer. the cost of the Iraq war. before we can even claim that one new Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, if Mr. DELAHUNT. And be honest with job has been created on a net basis in the gentleman would yield, I was us about the cost of the prescription this country. This has created enor- watching television over the weekend, drug benefit proposal put forth by his mous anxiety, as it should, in our Na- and I saw Mr. Richard Pearl being party and his White House. tion, that then affects the people. interviewed about why we are trying to Mr. STRICKLAND. And be honest Mr. DELAHUNT. That is only half of provide universal health care for Iraq. with us about the true cost of the No the story. I think it is very important He was trying to give the reasons why Child Left Behind education bill. It that those that are watching us to- that was justified. He was asked, What starts adding up. night in our hour ‘‘hour of conversa- about the American citizen? He said Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, it tion’’ understand that not only have we Well, it is a different situation. The comes down to the question posed here lost millions of jobs, but, as the gen- problems of health care in Iraq are so on the cover of Time magazine, Does tleman indicated, we create and we terrible, and this is something we Bush have a credibility gap? And clear- lose, and it is netted out to some 2.5 ought to pursue. ly there is substantial evidence that million jobs we have lost. He will be Mr. Speaker, my constituents are would lead to the conclusion that there the next Herbert Hoover. But, do you kind, caring, gracious people; but they is a profound credibility gap. know what is happening? It is not just have a hard time understanding why Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, a jobless recovery, it is a wage reces- the steelworkers losing their jobs along with respect to the trenchant com- sion. That is really important, that the Ohio River, and as a result of bank- mentary that the gentleman from those that are unaware be given that ruptcy of the steel industry, losing Washington (Mr. INSLEE) just presented information. The jobs that are replac- their health benefits as retirees, many to us, I too am aware of the designa- ing the jobs that are lost are coming in of them in their mid-fifties with health tion by Mr. Bush by those who are pro- at a wage level some 22 percent less problems, no insurance company wants testing or are concerned about the than the jobs that they replace. them; and even if they could get an in- outsourcing of jobs overseas, the loss of Mr. STRICKLAND. If the gentleman surance company that would sell them jobs, the jobless recovery as being eco- will yield, I am from Ohio, and Ohio a policy, they could not possibly afford nomic isolationists. probably as much or more than most it because they have no job, and these 2350 States has suffered and is continuing people are wondering why we have a b to suffer from job loss. 286,000 jobs have double standard when it comes to our I would suggest to Mr. Bush that if been lost in Ohio, 160,000 manufac- willingness to do what this administra- you want to see someone who is iso- turing jobs, and the replacement jobs tion, this President says he wants to do lated economically, just take a look at are estimated to pay on average 34 per- for Iraq when the people who built this somebody who is unemployed. Then cent less than the jobs that have been country worked hard, played by the you are going to understand what true lost. That is the cold, hard facts about rules, many of them fought in our isolation is, where you are bereft of Ohio. wars, are wondering why they are con- any capacity to pay your bills, to meet sidered to be second priorities instead your obligations, to know that you will Mr. ABERCROMBIE. As we conclude of first priorities. I think that is a le- have healthcare, to be able to take care then, I might add, however, there are gitimate issue. I wish I was in Cleve- of your elderly parents, to have some plenty of jobs for those who want to land tomorrow and had an opportunity semblance of dignity. The true eco- take them up over in Iraq working for to talk to the President while he was nomic isolate in this country is the Halliburton or working for one of the there. I would like to ask him those person who is unemployed. other companies that got the pref- questions on behalf of my constituents. Mr. INSLEE. If the gentleman will erential treatment. So I think when we Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I lis- yield, I would offer a theory perhaps as come to our next ‘‘Iraq Watch,’’ we tened to the President’s remarks this to why the administration has in nu- should have well in mind what the con- evening. They were transmitted on merous ways expressed kind of a tone sequences have been for the American CNN. He described those who are con- deafness to the economic outcry to people, the American taxpayer, the cerned about the outsourcing of Amer- people going on concerned about their American soldier. ican jobs, with an implication that jobs. somehow those who have a concern You saw the administrative report f about jobs in America are something basically saying that outsourcing was less than free and fair traders, and that not a problem at all, which the White CORRECTION TO THE CONGRES- is T-R-A-D-E-R-S, and should be called House then tried to disavow, even SIONAL RECORD OF TUESDAY, economic isolationists. though the President signed the report FEBRUARY 24, 2004 AT PAGE H531 Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, if the gen- which said that, which I saw in the tleman would yield, I think it is impor- Washington Post today. You saw var- (The following removal of name of tant in this discussion to say we are as ious efforts by the administration to Member as cosponsor was inadvert- hopeful as credibility can allow for the teach businesses how not to pay over- ently attributed to Ms. CORRINE BROWN ultimate outcome in Iraq. We are hope- time to American employees, which I of Florida.)

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR7.112 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H925 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Mr. DREIER, for 5 minutes, today and p.m.), the House adjourned until to- AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3473 March 10 and 11. morrow, Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Mr. COLE, for 5 minutes, today. 10 a.m. Texas. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, f for 5 minutes, today. consent to have my name removed as a EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, cosponsor of H.R. 3473. ETC. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there for 5 minutes, today. Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive objection to the request of the gentle- Mr. BURNS, for 5 minutes, today. communications were taken from the woman from Florida? Mr. GINGREY, for 5 minutes, today Speaker’s table and referred as follows: There was no objection. and March 10 and 11. Mr. BISHOP of Utah, for 5 minutes, 7102. A letter from the Assistant Secretary f today and March 10 and 11. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, LEAVE OF ABSENCE Mr. MCCOTTER, for 5 minutes, March transmitting certification of a proposed 10. issuance of export license to Kazakhstan By unanimous consent, leave of ab- (Transmittal No. DDTC 131-03), pursuant to Mr. TURNER of Ohio, for 5 minutes, sence was granted to: 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on Inter- March 10. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (at the request national Relations. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, for 5 min- of Ms. PELOSI) for today and the bal- 7103. A letter from the White House Liai- ance of the week on account of official utes, March 10. son, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- business in the district. Mrs. BLACKBURN, for 5 minutes, March 11. cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (at the re- Mr. GERLACH, for 5 minutes, March Government Reform. quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today on ac- 11. 7104. A letter from the White House Liai- count of official business in the dis- son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- Mr. CHOCOLA, for 5 minutes, March trict. ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- 11. Mr. ORTIZ (at the request of Ms. cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Mr. SOUDER, for 5 minutes, today. PELOSI) for today on account of busi- Government Reform. ness in the district. Mr. PAUL, for 5 minutes, today and 7105. A letter from the White House Liai- March 10. son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- Mr. BEREUTER (at the request of Mr. Mr. BURGESS, for 5 minutes, March ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- DELAY) for today on account of per- 10. cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on sonal reasons. Government Reform. Mr. HENSARLING, for 5 minutes, Mr. CULBERSON (at the request of Mr. 7106. A letter from the White House Liai- March 10. DELAY) for today on account of person, Department of the Treasury, transmit- sonal business. Mr. PEARCE, for 5 minutes, March 10. ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- Mr. KLINE, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. MILLER of Florida (at the request cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Mr. NEUGEBAUER, for 5 minutes, Government Reform. of Mr. DELAY) for today and the bal- March 10. 7107. A letter from the White House Liai- ance of the week on account of person, Department of the Treasury, transmit- sonal reasons. Mr. SMITH of Michigan, for 5 minutes, March 11. ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- f (The following Member (at his own cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform. SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED request) to revise and extend his re- 7108. A letter from the White House Liai- marks and include extraneous mate- son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- By unanimous consent, permission to rial:) address the House, following the legis- ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- Mr. CONYERS, for 5 minutes, today. cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on lative program and any special orders f Government Reform. heretofore entered, was granted to: 7109. A letter from the White House Liai- (The following Members (at the re- SENATE BILLS REFERRED son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- quest of Mr. PALLONE) to revise and ex- Bills of the Senate of the following ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on tend their remarks and include extra- titles were taken from the Speaker’s neous material:) Government Reform. table and, under the rule, referred as 7110. A letter from the White House Liai- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, for 5 follows: minutes, today. son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- S. 741. An act to amend the Federal Food, ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. Drug, and Cosmetic Act with regard to new cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Mr. MATHESON, for 5 minutes, today. animal drugs, and for other purposes; to the Government Reform. Mr. THOMPSON of California, for 5 Committee on Energy and Commerce. 7111. A letter from the White House Liai- minutes, today. S. Con. Res. 96. Concurrent resolution com- son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- Mr. BERRY, for 5 minutes, today. memorating the 150th anniversary of the ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- Mr. CASE, for 5 minutes, today. first meeting of the Republican Party in cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Mr. COOPER, for 5 minutes, today. Ripon, Wisconsin; to the Committee on Gov- Government Reform. ernment Reform. 7112. A letter from the White House Liai- Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, for 5 min- son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- f utes, today. ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- Mr. TURNER of Texas, for 5 minutes, ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on today. Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- Government Reform. Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, 7113. A letter from the White House Liai- today. ported and found truly enrolled bills of son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- the House of the following titles, which Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- were thereupon signed by the Speaker. Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform. Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. H.R. 506. An act to provide for the protection of archaeological sites in the Galisteo 7114. A letter from the White House Liai- Mr. RYAN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, Basin in New Mexico, and for other purposes. son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- today. H.R. 2059. An act to designate Fort Bayard ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- Mr. BLUMENAUER, for 5 minutes, Historic District in the State of New Mexico cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on today. as a National Historic Landmark, and for Government Reform. (The following Members (at the re- other purposes. 7115. A letter from the White House Liai- son, Department of the Treasury, transmit- quest of Mr. KLINE) to revise and ex- f tend their remarks and include extra- ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- neous material:) ADJOURNMENT cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform. Mr. GOODE, for 5 minutes, today and Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I 7116. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- March 10. move that the House do now adjourn. cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, The motion was agreed to; accord- transmitting the Department’s final rule — today and March 10 and 11. ingly (at 11 o’clock and 55 minutes Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR7.034 H09PT1 H926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 Ltd. Model PC-6 Airplanes [Docket No. 2003- ment 39-13377; AD 2003-24-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) justment of status for Haitians and Liberian CE-01-AD; Amendment 39-13130; AD 2003-09- received February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 nationals, and for other purposes; to the 01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 4, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on the Judiciary. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Transportation and Infrastructure. By Ms. LEE (for herself, Mr. CONYERS, Committee on Transportation and Infra- f Mr. RANGEL, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. structure. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. 7117. A letter from the Paralegal REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON CUMMINGS, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. WOOL- Specailist, FAA, Department of Transpor- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SEY, Mr. OWENS, Mr. GEORGE MILLER tation, transmitting the Department’s final of California, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of rule — Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Florida, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. SOLIS, France Model AS 365 N3 and EC 155B Heli- committees were delivered to the Clerk Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. copters [Docket No. 2001-SW-61-AD; Amend- for printing and reference to the proper PAYNE, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Ms. ROYBAL- ment 39-13303; AD 2003-19-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) calendar, as follows: ALLARD, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. WA- received February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 Mr. BARTON: Committee on Energy and TERS, Mr. FARR, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. S. 1881. An act to amend the Fed- and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN): Transportation and Infrastructure. eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make 7118. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- H.R. 3919. A bill to establish the Inde- technical corrections relating to the amend- pendent Commission on the 2004 Coup d’Etat cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, ments by the Medical Device User Fee and transmitting the Department’s final rule — in the Republic of Haiti; to the Committee Modernization Act of 2002, and for other pur- on International Relations. Airworthiness Directives; Air Cruisers Com- poses; with an amendment (Rept. 108–433). pany Emergency Evacuation Slide/Raft Sys- By Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky (for him- Referred to the Committee of the Whole self, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. tem [Docket No. 99-NE-31-AD; Amendment House on the State of the Union. 39-13445; AD 2004-03-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- POMBO, Mr. COBLE, Mr. COLLINS, Mr. Mr. BARTON: Committee on Energy and GOODE, Mr. PITTS, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- ceived February 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. H.R. 3717. A bill to increase the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- zona, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. DOOLITTLE, penalties for violations by television and and Mr. KINGSTON): tation and Infrastructure. radio broadcasters of the prohibitions 7119. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- against transmission of obscene, indecent, H.R. 3920. A bill to allow Congress to re- cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, and profane language; with amendments verse the judgments of the United States Su- transmitting the Department’s final rule — (Rept. 108–434). Referred to the Committee of preme Court; to the Committee on the Judi- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; the Whole House on the State of the Union. ciary, and in addition to the Committee on Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. Rules, for a period to be subsequently deter- 30367; Amdt. No. 3057] received February 23, House Resolution 552. Resolution providing mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the for consideration of the bill (H.R. 339) to pre- sideration of such provisions as fall within Committee on Transportation and Infra- vent frivolous lawsuits against the manufac- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. structure. 7120. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- turers, distributors, or sellers of food or non- By Mr. MATHESON: cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, alcoholic beverage products that comply H.R. 3921. A bill to protect public health transmitting the Department’s final rule — with applicable statutory and regulatory re- and safety, should the testing of nuclear quirements (Rept. 108–435). Referred to the Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; weapons by the United States be resumed; to House Calendar. Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. the Committee on Armed Services, and in 30368; Amdt. 3058] received February 23, 2004, f addition to the Committees on Energy and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Commerce, and Resources, for a period to be mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ture. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public each case for consideration of such provi- 7121. A letter from the Program Analyst, bills and resolutions were introduced sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- and severally referred, as follows: committee concerned. mitting the Department’s final rule — Spe- By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Mr. cial Federal Aviation Regulation No. 36, De- By Mr. BACA (for himself, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. SOUDER, velopment of Major Repair Data [Docket No. OSBORNE, and Mr. PRICE of North and Mr. RAMSTAD): FAA-2003-16527; Amendment No. SFAR 36-8] Carolina): (RIN: 2120-AI09) received February 23, 2004, H.R. 3914. A bill to amend the Communica- H.R. 3922. A bill to amend title 23, United pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tions Act of 1934 to require that violent video States Code, relating to improving safety mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- programming is limited to broadcast after and enforcement with respect to individuals ture. the hours when children are reasonably like- operating motor vehicles while under the in- 7122. A letter from the Program Analyst, ly to comprise a substantial portion of the fluence of, or having used, drugs; to the Com- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- audience, unless it is specifically rated on mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule — the basis of its violent content so that it is ture, and in addition to the Committee on Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; blockable by electronic means specifically the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. on the basis of that content; to the Com- quently determined by the Speaker, in each mittee on Energy and Commerce. 30375; Amdt. No. 3064] received February 23, case for consideration of such provisions as By Mr. MANZULLO: 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 3915. A bill to provide for an addi- Committee on Transportation and Infra- concerned. tional temporary extension of programs structure. By Mr. SHUSTER: 7123. A letter from the Program Analyst, under the Small Business Act and the Small FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Business Investment Act of 1958 through May H.R. 3923. A bill to designate the Federal mitting the Department’s final rule — Revi- 21, 2004, and for other purposes; to the Com- building located at 228 Walnut Street, in sion of Restricted Area 2202C, and the estab- mittee on Small Business. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Ronald lishment of Restricted Area 2202D; Big Delta, By Mr. CASTLE (for himself and Mrs. Reagan Federal Building‘‘; to the Committee AK [Docket No. FAA-2003-15086; Airspace MALONEY): on Transportation and Infrastructure. Docket No. 03-AAL-07] (RIN: 2120-AA66) re- H.R. 3916. A bill to improve circulation of By Mr. STRICKLAND: ceived February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the $1 coin, create a new bullion coin, and for H.R. 3924. A bill to authorize an annual ap- other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- propriation of $10,000,000 for mental health cial Services. tation and Infrastructure. courts through fiscal year 2009; to the Com- By Mr. ISRAEL: 7124. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mittee on the Judiciary. cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, H.R. 3917. A bill to designate the facility of By Mr. NEY (for himself, Mr. LARSON transmitting the Department’s final rule — the United States Postal Service located at of Connecticut, Mr. WILSON of South Enhanced Flight Vision Systems [Docket No. 695 Marconi Boulevard in Copiague, New Carolina, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. FAA-2003-14449; Amendment Nos. 1-52; 91-281; York, as the ‘‘Maxine S. Postal United CUNNINGHAM, Mr. FEENEY, Ms. ROS- 121-303; 125-45; 135-93] (RIN: 2120-AH78) re- States Post Office’’; to the Committee on LEHTINEN, Mr. CHABOT, Ms. BALDWIN, ceived February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Government Reform. Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for STUPAK, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. PRICE of tation and Infrastructure. herself and Mr. CONYERS): North Carolina, and Mr. DREIER): 7125. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- H.R. 3918. A bill to amend the Immigration cialist, FAA, Department of Transportation, and Nationality Act to reunify families, per- H. Res. 551. A resolution thanking C-SPAN transmitting the Department’s final rule — mit earned access to permanent resident sta- for its service to the House of Representa- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737- tus, provide protection against unfair immi- tives on the 25th anniversary of its first cov- 100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Air- gration-related employment practices, re- erage of the proceedings of the House; to the planes [Docket No. 2003-NM-249-AD; Amend- form the diversity visa program, provide ad- Committee on House Administration.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L09MR7.000 H09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H927 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS GONZALEZ, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. MORAN of Vir- H.R. 3854: Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. ginia, and Mr. ALEXANDER. H.R. 3858: Mr. GOSS, Mr. GARRETT of New Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3207: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Jersey, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. GIB- were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 3213: Mr. BURNS. BONS, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. FRANK of Massachu- tions as follows: H.R. 3294: Mr. PASCRELL. setts, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. SNY- H.R. 290: Mr. BASS. H.R. 3352: Mr. ALLEN, Ms. PELOSI, Mrs. DER, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, Mr. RAMSTAD, H.R. 348: Mr. FROST, Mr. GORDON, and Ms. JONES of Ohio, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. BISHOP of New HART. Mr. KILDEE, Mr. HOEFFEL, and Mr. CUMMINGS. York. H.R. 391: Mr. VITTER. H.R. 3359: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. STARK, Mrs. H.R. 3860: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. PETRI, Mr. H.R. 463: Mr. BURR and Mr. WAXMAN. NAPOLITANO, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and Mr. RAN- BEAUPREZ, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 548: Mr. COBLE. GEL. H.R. 3888: Mr. BERRY, Ms. MCCOLLUM, and H.R. 664: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 3378: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. ROHRABACHER. H.R. 677: Mr. BACA and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 3424: Mr. BOSWELL. H.R. 3897: Mr. WELLER. H.R. 713: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. NOR- H.R. 3425: Ms. DEGETTE. H.J. Res. 45: Mr. OWENS. WOOD, and Mr. DICKS. H.R. 3447: Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. H.J. Res. 72: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. H.R. 742: Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. RYAN of SHERMAN, and Mr. RUSH. ETHERIDGE, and Mr. PLATTS. Wisconsin, and Mr. TURNER of Ohio. H.R. 3463: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan and Mr. H. Con. Res. 57: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. MEE- H.R. 814: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and CAMP. HAN, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. WATERS, Ms. GINNY Mr. MEEKS of New York. H.R. 3474: Mrs. KELLY, Mr. BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. H.R. 850: Ms. HART. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. DICKS, Mr. ETHERIDGE, SNYDER, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. H.R. 857: Mr. BASS and Mr. QUINN. Mr. JEFFERSON, and Mr. SIMMONS. MICHAUD, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. H.R. 931: Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. H.R. 3545: Ms. WOOLSEY. GREENWOOD, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mrs. H.R. 997: Mr. SHUSTER. H.R. 3574: Mr. FARR, Mr. KIND, and Mr. NAPOLITANO, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. WAXMAN. H.R. 1105: Mr. EMANUEL. CUNNINGHAM. H. Con. Res. 218: Ms. HARRIS. H.R. 1155: Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. SABO, Mr. H.R. 3579: Mrs. NORTHUP, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. H. Con. Res. 276: Ms. MCCOLLUM. MCGOVERN, and Mr. EVANS. SIMMONS, Mr. GIBBONS, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. H. Con. Res. 285: Mr. BOUCHER. H.R. 1206: Mr. SOUDER. SLAUGHTER, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, H. Con. Res. 301: Mr. HONDA, Mr. UPTON, H.R. 1422: Mr. SMITH of Washington and Mr. Mr. STUPAK, and Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. PAYNE, Mr. MARKEY, and Ms. BORDALLO. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 3619: Mrs. LOWEY. H. Con. Res. 314: Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. H.R. 1508: Mr. BOSWELL and Mrs. H.R. 3628: Ms. LEE. WAXMAN. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 3657: Mr. GRIJALVA. H. Con. Res. 330: Ms. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 1519: Mr. GUTIERREZ. H.R. 3658: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. H. Con. Res. 332: Mr. MILLER of Florida, H.R. 1563: Mr. ROTHMAN and Mr. ISSA. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. ALLEN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. WYNN, Mr. H.R. 1592: Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma. H.R. 3665: Mr. SHERMAN. GUTIERREZ, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. H.R. 1673: Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 3687: Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee and Mr. LAMPSON, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mrs. KELLY, Ms. fornia. VITTER. DEGETTE, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. H.R. 1749: Mr. WAMP. H.R. 3699: Mr. WYNN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. CHABOT. H.R. 1870: Mr. VITTER. MATHESON, Mr. BAIRD, and Mr. DAVIS of Illi- H. Con. Res. 350: Mr. BALLENGER. H.R. 1919: Mr. GORDON and Mr. LANGEVIN. nois. H. Con. Res. 356: Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of H.R. 1943: Mr. GINGREY. H.R. 3716: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. California, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, H.R. 2022: Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 3720: Mr. NORWOOD and Mr. CASE. Mr. FILNER, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, H.R. 2023: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. H.R. 3728: Mr. NEUGEBAUER and Mr. Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. JONES of H.R. 2068: Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. BALDWIN, and HASTINGS of Florida. Ohio, Ms. WOOLSEY, and Mr. ALLEN. Mr. HOUGHTON. H.R. 3729: Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Ms. LEE, H. Con. Res. 366: Mr. STARK, Mr. MCNULTY, H.R. 2069: Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. FROST, Mr. WALSH, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. H.R. 2133: Mr. ISRAEL. and Mr. PASTOR. GUTIERREZ, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. H.R. 2176: Mr. OTTER. H.R. 3730: Mr. MOORE. WYNN, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. H.R. 2227: Mr. MEEKS of New York. H.R. 3734: Mr. YOUNG of Florida. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. HOLT, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. H.R. 2239: Mr. ISRAEL and Mr. KIND. H.R. 3743: Mr. BALLENGER and Mr. BOU- GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. KIL- H.R. 2318: Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. CHER. PATRICK, and Mr. EVANS. H.R. 2366: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. H.R. 3763: Mr. HYDE, Mr. FRANK of Massa- H. Con. Res. 367: Mr. SPRATT. PASTOR, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, Mr. MCNUL- chusetts, Mr. COBLE, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. GOR- H. Con. Res. 371: Mr. GOODLATTE and Mr. TY, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. DON, and Mrs. EMERSON. CHOCOLA. H.R. 2404: Mr. BALLENGER. H.R. 3767: Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. H. Con. Res. 378: Mr. PENCE, Mr. KILDEE, H.R. 2442: Mr. REYES, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- SLAUGHTER, Mrs. CAPPS, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. and Mr. MCNULTY. gia, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. H.R. 3780: Mr. GRIJALVA. H. Res. 103: Mr. SHUSTER and Mr. GREEN- HOSTETTLER, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. HOLT, Mr. H.R. 3781: Mr. PAUL, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. WOOD. TOWNS, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. LI- BARTLETT of Maryland, and Mr. POMEROY. H. Res. 402: Mrs. CAPITO and Mr. WAMP. PINSKI, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Ms. LEE, H.R. 3793: Mr. HOEFFEL, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. H. Res. 466: Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. and Mr. MENENDEZ. ABERCROMBIE, and Mr. LANGEVIN. WHITFIELD, Mr. DINGELL, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. H.R. 2459: Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 3795: Mr. ETHERIDGE and Mr. MCIN- ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. H.R. 2527: Mr. SCHIFF. TYRE. LYNCH, and Mr. MEEHAN. H.R. 2569: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. H.R. 3801: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, H. Res. 475: Ms. WATERS and Mr. SHERMAN. C OLLUM H.R. 2585: Mr. FARR. Mr. PITTS, Mr. SCHROCK, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. H. Res. 510: Ms. M C . H. Res. 542: Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 2592: Mr. GORDON, Mr. ENGLISH, and CULBERSON, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. MEEKS of New York. and Mr. PICKERING. f H.R. 2612: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, H.R. 3802: Mr. CASE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. AMENDMENTS Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. FROST. KIND, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. KIRK, Mr. HINCHEY, H.R. 2699: Mr. BONILLA, Mr. MORAN of Kan- Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- sas, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mr. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. NEAL of Massa- posed amendments were submitted as BARTON of Texas, Mr. AKIN, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. chusetts, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. SHIMKUS, Ms. follows: MCCOLLUM, and Mr. SANDERS. SIMPSON, and Mr. BURGESS. H.R. 339 H.R. 2814: Mr. RAMSTAD. H.R. 3814: Mr. FLAKE. H.R. 2852: Mr. SABO, Mr. GARRETT of New H.R. 3815: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. OFFERED BY: MR. ACKERMAN Jersey, Mr. SULLIVAN, and Mr. SHAW. ETERIDGE. AMENDMENT NO. 1: Section 4(2), insert after H.R. 2890: Mrs. CUBIN. H.R. 3816: Mr. DINGELL. the period at the end the following: ‘‘How- H.R. 2891: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 3818: Mr. HUNTER, Mr. FILNER, Mr. ever, such term shall not include any slaugh- H.R. 2911: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. PENCE, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. tering, packing, meat canning, rendering, or GRIJALVA, and Mr. NADLER. WELDON of Florida, Mr. FARR, Mr. GEORGE similar establishment that manufactures or H.R. 2932: Mr. SHERMAN and Ms. EDDIE BER- MILLER of California, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. distributes for human consumption any cat- NICE JOHNSON of Texas. WEXLER, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- tle, sheep, swine, goats, or horses, mules, or H.R. 2950: Mr. GORDON. BALART of Florida, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and Mr. other equines, that, at the point of examina- H.R. 2987: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. DOGGETT. tion and inspection as required by section MCGOVERN. H.R. 3833: Mr. MCDERMOTT. 3(a) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 H.R. 3004: Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 3839: Mr. MEEKS of New York. USC 603(a)), are unable to stand or walk un- H.R. 3015: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 3847: Mr. RAHALL, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. assisted at such establishment.’’. H.R. 3111: Mr. WAMP, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- ACKERMAN, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Section 4(6), insert after the period at the gia, Mr. SOUDER, Ms. WATSON, Mr. SABO, Mr. H.R. 3853: Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. end the following: ‘‘However, such term shall

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:31 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR7.036 H09PT1 H928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 9, 2004 not include any slaughtering, packing, meat name (regardless of form of ownership of any SEC. 5. STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACTIONS. canning, rendering, or similar establishment outlet), markets qualified products to mi- Notwithstanding any other provision to that distributes for human consumption any nors at or under the age of 8. the contrary in this Act, this Act does not cattle, sheep, swine, goats, or horses, or H.R. 339 apply to an action brought by a State agency mules, or other equines, that, at the point of to enforce a State consumer protection law OFFERED BY: MR. SENSENBRENNER examination and inspection as required by concerning mislabeling or other unfair and section 3(a) of the Federal Meat Inspection AMENDMENT NO. 5: Section 3(c)(1), strike deceptive trade practices. ‘‘In any qualified civil liability action,’’ and Act (21 USC 603(a)), are unable to stand or H.R. 339 walk unassisted at such establishment.’’. insert ‘‘In any action of the type described in OFFERED BY: MR. WATT H.R. 339 clause (i) or (ii) of section 4(5)(B),’’. Section 3(d), strike ‘‘section 4(5)(A)’’ and AMENDMENT NO. 7: Section 3(a), strike ‘‘or FFERED BY: MR. ANDREWS O insert ‘‘section 4(5)(B)(i)’’. State’’. AMENDMENT NO. 2: Section 4(4), insert be- Section 4(5), strike ‘‘The term’’ and insert H.R. 339 fore the period at the end the following: ‘‘″, ‘‘(A) Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), OFFERED BY: MR. WATT except that a food that contains a geneti- the term’’. cally engineered material is not a qualified Section 4(5), strike ‘‘any person, but shall AMENDMENT NO. 8: Strike section 3(b). product unless the labeling for such food not include—’’ and insert ‘‘any person.’’ H.R. 339 bears a statement providing that the food Section 4(5), insert after ‘‘any person.’’ (as OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS contains such material and the labeling indi- inserted by the preceding instruction) the AMENDMENT NO. 9: Section 4(5), insert after cates which of the ingredients of the food are following: ‘‘or a trade association,’’ the following: ‘‘or a or contain such material’’. (B) Such term shall not include– civil action brought by a manufacturer or H.R. 339 Section 4(5), strike ‘‘(A) an action’’ and in- seller of a qualified product, or a trade OFFERED BY: MR. INSLEE sert ‘‘(i) an action’’. assocation, against any person,’’. AMENDMENT NO. 3: Section 4(5)(A), insert Section 4(5), insert ‘‘or’’ after ‘‘obesity;’’. after ‘‘knowingly and willfully’’ the fol- Section 4(5), strike ‘‘(B) an action’’ and in- H.R. 339 lowing: ‘‘or negligently’’. sert ‘‘(ii) an action’’. OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS Section 4(5), strike ‘‘; or’’ and insert a pe- H.R. 339 AMENDMENT NO. 10: At the end of the bill riod. OFFERED BY: MR. LAMPSON (preceding the amendment to the long title), Section 4(5), strike subparagraph (C) and insert the following new section: AMENDMENT NO. 4: At the end of the bill insert the following: (preceding the amendment to the long title), (C) Such term shall not be construed to in- SEC. 5. ACTIONS INVOLVING WEIGHT-LOSS PROD- insert the following new section: clude an action brought under the Federal UCTS. SEC. 5. ACTIONS BY YOUNG CHILDREN AGAINST Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) Notwithstanding any other provision of SELLERS THAT MARKET TO YOUNG or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act this Act, this Act shall not apply to an ac- CHILDREN. (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). tion alleging that a product claiming to as- Notwithstanding any other provision of sist in weight loss caused heart disease, H.R. 339 this Act, this Act shall not apply to an ac- heart damage, primary pulmonary hyper- tion brought by, or on behalf of, a person in- OFFERED BY: MR. WATT tension, neuropsychologocal damage, or any jured at or before the age of 8, against a sell- AMENDMENT NO. 6: At the end of the bill other complication which may also be gen- er that, as part of a chain of outlets at least (preceding the amendment to the long title), erally associated with a person’s weight gain 20 of which do business under the same trade insert the following new section: or obesity.

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Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2004 No. 29 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was U.S. SENATE, Senate will resume consideration of S. called to order by the Honorable CHUCK PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Con. Res. 95, which the clerk will now HAGEL, a Senator from the State of Ne- Washington, DC, March 9, 2004. report. braska. To the Senate: The assistant legislative clerk read Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, as follows: PRAYER of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 95) appoint the Honorable CHUCK HAGEL, a Sen- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- setting forth the congressional budget for ator from the State of Nebraska, to perform the United States Government for fiscal year fered the following prayer: the duties of the Chair. 2005 and including the appropriate budgetary Let us pray. TED STEVENS, levels for fiscal years 2006 through 2009. President pro tempore. Eternal Spirit, who lives and reigns The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- in majesty, thank You for another op- Mr. HAGEL thereupon assumed the pore. Who yields time? portunity to help people see Your Chair as Acting President pro tempore. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I would like power working through human effort. f to ask a question of the distinguished Thank You also for the wonderful law RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING acting majority leader. of sowing and reaping that inspires us The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- MAJORITY LEADER with the knowledge that no good is pore. The Senator from Nevada. ever lost. Thank You for unsung heroes The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I am won- and heroines who work behind the cur- pore. The distinguished assistant ma- dering if a decision has been made as to tains to make this Senate great. As we jority leader. what we are going to do tonight at 7 strive to mend broken hearts and to re- f o’clock or thereabouts. As the leader pair shattered dreams, give us Your knows, we have the Archives dinner. In SCHEDULE favor. Use Your Senators today and all fact, it will be the last dinner that will who labor for Your glory as ambas- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, this ever be held in the Rotunda, for a num- sadors of reconciliation and renewal as morning the Senate will resume debate ber of reasons. That is going to be to- they glorify Your Name. Teach us to on the budget resolution. Under the night. It is a bipartisan dinner. I won- cherish the things that inspire and order from last night, 40 hours remain der if a decision has been made yet as steady our hands to grasp the torch of for consideration of the resolution. We to what is going to be done, whether we freedom and illuminate the darkness of anticipate the amendment process will are going to stay in session or whether our world. We pray this in Your mighty begin today and, therefore, Senators there will be time yielded off the reso- Name. Amen. can expect rollcall votes throughout lution during the time we are there. today’s session. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I f I remind my colleagues that the ma- say to my friend from Nevada, the plan jority leader has stated we will finish will be to stay in session, unless we can PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE the budget resolution this week. There- reach an agreement to yield back time. fore, late night sessions, obviously, can Mr. REID. I would also ask, through The Honorable CHUCK HAGEL led the be expected, and Senators should make the Chair to the distinguished whip, Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: their plans accordingly. has there been a decision made as to I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Having said that, I believe we are what we are going to do during the nor- United States of America, and to the Repub- ready for the resolution to be reported. mal recess we take on Tuesdays for lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f party caucuses? Mr. MCCONNELL. I think, at the risk RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME of being redundant, our plan would be, f The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- if we could get an agreement to equally pore. Under the previous order, the yield back time, we would recess for APPOINTMENT OF ACTING leadership time is reserved. those lunches; otherwise, we would try PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE f to press through. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. REID. So there can be some plan- clerk will please read a communication CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR ning, I wonder if the two managers to the Senate from the President pro THE UNITED STATES GOVERN- have any objection to having that done tempore (Mr. STEVENS). MENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 as it relates to the noontime recess we The assistant legislative clerk read The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- normally take on Tuesdays, with that the following letter: pore. Under the previous order, the time equally divided.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.000 S09PT1 S2378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I think In 1996, under a Democratic Presi- President Bush discussed the we should see how the morning goes be- dent, 5.6 percent was considered a good outsourcing of jobs, amendments were fore we make that decision. number; 5.6 percent today under a Re- offered, strong condemnations were de- Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank my friend publican President is not considered a livered, and heads were supposed to from North Dakota. good number. roll. When the former President’s Sec- Mr. President, I yield myself time on Our friend Senator CLINTON from New retary of Labor claimed, in a Wash- the concurrent resolution. York says about the 5.6 percent today: ington Post op-ed on November 2, 2003 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- This Administration refuses on so many that high tech jobs are going abroad pore. The Senator has that right. fronts to accept the obvious and in this in- but that is OK, not a peep was heard The Senator from Kentucky. stance it is obvious the economy is not cre- about the former Secretary of Labor’s Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the ating jobs. writing. Senate has a full agenda of business President Clinton, when unemploy- This is Secretary Robert Reich, No- this session. To give the American peo- ment was at 5.6 percent, was praising vember of this past year. Headline: ple a full year’s worth of work, I had the healthy economy. Senator CLINTON, ‘‘High Tech Jobs Are Going Abroad! hoped the politics of the election this when the unemployment rate is at 5.6 But That’s Okay.’’ This is the Demo- fall would maybe wait at least until percent, says the economy is not very cratic Secretary of Labor. Again we see some of the leaves had sprouted on the good. the same words as the worst idea by a trees late this spring. It is difficult to understand how this Bush advisor but a great idea by a Clin- Sadly, that is not the case. We see same 5.6 percent jobless rate back in ton advisor. the one thing in full bloom in Wash- 1996 can be considered indicative of a Confused? It is just more Washington ington, DC, right now is all politics, all healthy economy and today not be so spin. When the outsourcing issue was the time. The most repeated political considered. So a 5.6 percent jobless rate discussed by a Bush advisor, it was saw can be summed up by quoting was the best of times under President considered the worst advice. When the Charles Dickens. We are told today in Clinton and now it is the worst of same thing was said by a former Clin- America: It is the best of times, and it times under President Bush. It’s the ton Labor adviser, it was considered is the worst of times. It is the best of best of times under President Clinton, good advice. times for some, and the worst of times worst of times under President Bush. What can you conclude from all of for others. We are not one nation, indi- This is spin. That is all it is. How can this? Just Washington spin. The whole visible, but two Americas, they say— at one time 5.6 percent be considered issue of outsourcing shows how things two Americas. the sign of a healthy economy and at are spinning out of control. After all, What are we? Are we staring into other times not? Robert Reich, the former Democratic painful reality or are we just hearing We see the same kind of spin on pol- Labor Secretary, is Senator KERRY’s political spin? icy. Under the previous administration top labor adviser and a member of his Well, Mr. President, I would like to and when the House and Senate were steering committee. It says so right on think of myself as a fair person. So I controlled by our friends on the other his Web site. Perhaps most amazing is think we should let the facts them- side of the aisle, temporary unemploy- their campaign road show announce- selves do the speaking. ment compensation benefits were al- ment on outsourcing that charges Fact No. 1: To say it is the best of lowed to expire at 6.4 percent unem- President Bush continues to send jobs times and the worst of times at the ployment. Again, temporary jobless overseas. But in the very next sentence same time is simply political spin. It is benefits expired when the jobless rate they announce the participation of spin to say the same fact can be good was at 6.4 percent and not a word of Robert Reich in these road shows. in one place at one time but bad in an- complaint was heard from our friends This is the same Robert Reich who other place at another time. Yet many on the other side of the aisle in 1994. It said high tech jobs are going abroad, of our colleagues insist on that very was the best policy back in 1994 to but that is OK; the same Robert Reich twist, that very twist of logic. allow temporary unemployment to ex- who says he doesn’t believe the So let’s look at the unemployment pire at 6.4 percent. That was the policy outsourcing of jobs is something to number, for example. When the unem- back then. Now 10 years later, when lose sleep over; the same Robert Reich ployment rate dropped to 5.6 percent the same temporary unemployment who says it makes no sense for us to back in 1996—5.6 percent back in 1996— compensation benefit expired because try to protect and preserve high tech the Senate Democratic leader, our the unemployment rate is at 5.6 per- jobs or block efforts by American com- friend, Senator DASCHLE, said: cent, the same policy under a better panies to outsource; the same Robert The economy is doing extraordinarily well. economy is called an outrageous act. Reich, the top labor adviser to Senator Extraordinarily well. So the very same decision made KERRY, who is at political events We have the lowest rate of inflation and unemployment we’ve had in 27 years. under a Republican President is the across the country to bash Bush for his worst policy. Under a Democratic adviser’s views on outsourcing. That is when the unemployment rate President, it is the best policy. It If this doesn’t leave you dizzy, noth- was 5.6 percent in 1996. makes no sense. Why would it be good ing will. Why all the spin? Why is this At the same time, President Clinton policy to let the temporary unemploy- word acceptable by one speaker but an was saying: ment policy expire at 6.4 percent under outrage when uttered by another? Why I was gratified to hear our partners praise a Democratic President and not be a is policy fine one day but a horror the the strength of the economy. . . . Lower interest rates have helped us slash unemploy- good policy at 5.6 percent under a Re- next? Why is the number applauded one ment to 5.6 percent. publican President? What can we con- day but the same number condemned That was President Clinton in June clude from all of that? It is political the next? Confused? That is what you of 1996. spin. That is what it is—political spin. get in a political year. So, in 1996, 5.6-percent unemploy- Letting temporary jobless benefits The sky-is-falling crowd seems to be ment was viewed by our friends on the expire at a 6.4 percent jobless rate spinning the wheel of misfortune hop- other side as good news and a healthy under President Clinton and a Demo- ing to hit the political jackpot this economy. cratic Congress is the best policy, but fall. And to win this fall, they must say Today, we have 5.6-percent unem- letting the same benefits expire at a 5.6 the sky is falling this spring. They ployment under President Bush—the percent jobless rate under President must put the worst possible spin, the very same unemployment figure, a dif- Bush and a Republican Congress is the worst possible light on our current eco- ferent President. Today our good worst policy. It is all Washington spin. nomic situation. But it is not just the number or pol- Opponents claim we have had the friend, Senator DASCHLE, says: icy that gets spun around; it is also the greatest job loss since the Great De- President Bush suggested that the current unemployment rate of 5.6 percent was a good words. Let’s look at the much dis- pression. How many times have we number. Well, I was a little surprised at cussed term ‘‘outsourcing.’’ The term heard that, the greatest job loss since that. I’m not certain I would agree that it’s ‘‘outsourcing’’ has become a lightning the Great Depression? That was a time a good number. rod. When an economic advisor to when one out of four Americans was

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:20 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.003 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2379 jobless. Today we have 138.5 million vania, there has been a concerted, co- Mr. SANTORUM. So basically the jobs and growing in the United States. ordinated effort to cause Americans to contrast about who is talking up or Comparing our economic situation lose confidence in an economy that is, talking down the economy, which is today to the Great Depression is utter by all standards, rolling. You cannot my point, is the Bush administration nonsense. In the Depression, one out of find a category that is not heading in was reflecting the reality of what was four Americans was unemployed. the right direction. going on in trying to be honest with Today there are 138.5 million jobs and As I pointed out, a mere 8 years ago the American public as to the state of growing. Close to 95 percent of Ameri- colleagues on the other side of the aisle the economy at the time, and what is cans who want a job are employed. The were cheering for an economy of 5.6 going on now, as you have clearly illus- sky-is-falling crowd says this is the percent unemployment, saying that trated, is the economy is on an up- worst number in almost a century. was terrific. Today they act as if we swing and we have a group of people So the political season is here. Facts are in the Great Depression. who are trying to drive that economy don’t matter; up is down; left is right; I say my friend is right on the mark. back down where we hoped, we thought the best is worst, and vice versa. To be There has been a coordinated, con- all of us did not want it to be? sure, the economy is not perfect. As certed, consistent effort over the last 4, Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank my friend long as someone wants a job and can’t 5 months to talk the American people from Pennsylvania for his question. It find one, we are not going to rest. But into believing the economy is not head- is pretty obvious the facts illustrate let’s be honest. If a 5.6 percent unem- ing in the right direction. the economy is rolling, it is moving ployment rate was good 8 years ago, Mr. SANTORUM. Will the Senator dramatically in the right direction, then a fair person would have to say it yield for an additional question? and even though unemployment is is not so bad now. But we haven’t heard Mr. MCCONNELL. I yield to the Sen- higher than we would like it to be, it is that, nor will we hear that. Instead we ator for a question. the same figure as a mere 8 years ago Mr. SANTORUM. I ask, when the ad- are told we are in a jobless Armaged- when our friends on the other side of ministration in March of 2001 was talk- don. Why? Because this is an election the aisle were cheering the healthy ing about their concerns about the year and that is just the way the world economy. economy, does the Senator from Ken- spins. Mr. President, I yield the floor. Mr. SANTORUM. Will the Senator tucky recall whether the economy was The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- from Kentucky yield for a question? growing in January and February and pore. The Senator from North Dakota. Mr. MCCONNELL. Yes, I yield to the March of 2001? Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I have Senator from Pennsylvania. Mr. MCCONNELL. It was clearly not been interested to listen to this early Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, the growing. They were stating the obvi- morning repartee on the other side Senator from Kentucky makes a very ous. about what the status of the economy Mr. SANTORUM. In fact, I believe persuasive case about how up is down, is and what the status of the job mar- that quarter of 2001 in which the Vice right is left, that the other side is ket is. I do not think it is a matter of President and the President were talk- doing an incredibly masterful job of spin to talk about what the facts are, ing about their concerns with the econ- trying to spin the economy. and the facts are really very clear with omy was, in fact, the first quarter of a I want him to comment on something respect to this President and what has recession that was actually in place at that has concerned me. Over the last 7, happened to the job market under this the time; correct? 8 months we have seen and heard talk President. Mr. MCCONNELL. Yes. about how bad the economy is, how dif- Mr. SANTORUM. So what they were When people say this is the first ficult. I want him to recall from 3 doing was reflecting the reality of an President to have lost private sector years ago the discussion in the Senate. economy that was in trouble when they jobs since Herbert Hoover, that is a I want to see if the Senator from Ken- took office. fact. Nobody is saying, as the Senator tucky sees what was claimed at that I just want to, again—Senator from Kentucky represented, the Bush time by Senator CONRAD and others as CONRAD is here. I don’t want to pick record on the economy is the same as potentially occurring again in the year him out as being the only one who was the Herbert Hoover record on the econ- 2004. accusing the President and Vice Presi- omy. That is not what anybody has Senator CONRAD said in March of dent of talking down the economy be- said here. The Senator from Kentucky 2001, almost 3 years ago to this date: cause Senator DASCHLE was doing the has not been here; perhaps he missed I don’t think there’s any question but the same thing: what has been said. President is talking down the economy, and I think we’re talking down the economy, What has been said is the simple fact the Vice President has hurt confidence. . . . and in talking down the economy, I think that this administration is the first ad- It hurts the economy because it puts doubt we’re beginning to see the results in the ministration since Herbert Hoover to in people’s minds about the underlying market. The Bush administration has been lose private sector jobs. In every other strength of the American economy. And any talking down the economy now for some economy is in part based on confidence. So administration—Roosevelt, Truman, time . . . but look at what’s happened. when the Vice President was talking about Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, recession back in December, that set off a I say to the Senator from Kentucky, Ford, Carter, Reagan, the first Presi- string of newspaper headlines— at the time the administration was dent Bush, President Clinton—there By the way, the newspaper headlines: ‘‘talking down the economy,’’ the econ- has been in every one of those adminis- ‘‘Support for Bush Falls on Economy omy was, in fact, in trouble. At the trations growth in the private sector ... ’’ after a whole day of speeches on time the Democrats are talking down job market. the part of Democrats belittling this this economy, is this economy in the Under President Bush, we have seen a economy. same shape it was in January, Feb- loss of private sector jobs. The last It says: ruary, and March of 2001? time that was true was in the adminis- Newspaper headlines led to a string of ad- Mr. MCCONNELL. No, this economy tration of Herbert Hoover. That is a ditional emphasis on the negative. When you is rolling, and virtually every category fact. That is not talking down the consistently emphasize the negative, you by which one can measure the direc- economy. It is a fact. contribute to a climate that loses and lacks tion in which the economy is going is The second fact is this recovery is confidence. heading in the right direction—in some very different from every other recov- Mr. President, I ask the Senator from cases dramatically in the right direc- ery from recession since World War II. Kentucky, does he think over the last tion. Even the unemployment figure, That also is a fact. 7 or 8 months Democrats railing on the which they want to harp on, is the If we look at the average of the nine negative aspects of this economy has same unemployment figure they were recessions since World War II, what we hurt economic growth and, in fact, praising a mere 8 years ago—praising see is, after 17 months, after the busi- may have caused people to lose their as the best of times. Today it is the ness cycle peaked, we start to see sub- jobs as a result? worst of times, and the only thing that stantial job recovery. That has been Mr. MCCONNELL. There is no ques- is different is there is a different Presi- the pattern of the nine recessions we tion, I say to my friend from Pennsyl- dent in the White House. have had since World War II.

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.007 S09PT1 S2380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 Look what is happening in this re- to record surpluses. That is the eco- listened to the statement of the distin- covery. Here we are 36 months past the nomic record during the Clinton ad- guished Senator from Kentucky and peak of the business cycle, and still we ministration. So if that is what they the questions asked by my friend from are not getting job recovery. Some- want to debate, we would be delighted Pennsylvania. One thing the debate thing is wrong. If we want to be serious to join in the discussion. We would be this morning has not touched upon, about figuring out how to solve the delighted to talk about the difference and I would like to hear the Senator problem, we first have to diagnose it between the economic performance from North Dakota explain a little bit, correctly. We are 5.4 million jobs short during the Clinton years and the Bush when this administration came into of the typical recovery in the nine re- years. power there was a huge surplus over a cessions since World War II. Something This is just one indication, the long- 10-year period. It is my understanding is wrong. est average duration of unemployment that is gone and we are going to have Private sector jobs have declined. We in over 20 years. That is what is hap- record deficits as far as the eye can see. have seen 3 million jobs lost since Jan- pening in this Bush administration. Is that a fair statement? uary of 2001. That is not talking down Something is wrong. Mr. CONRAD. That is a fair state- the economy. That is a fact, I say to When we go further and look at the ment. my friend. It is a fact. If we are going number of people employed, the Sen- Mr. REID. A final question, as part of to diagnose what is going wrong here, ator from Kentucky said we have over that, do deficits matter? we have to figure out how is this dif- 100 million people employed—I do not Mr. CONRAD. Well, let’s first talk ferent from what we have seen pre- remember the exact number he used about what is happening with deficits viously. I think any objective observer but I am sure he was accurate in his under this administration. Over the looking will have to conclude this is number—but if we look at it in a dif- next 5 years, under the President’s something dramatically different. ferent way, we see the smallest share plan, the debt of the United States will The Chairman of this President’s of the population at work since 1994; increase by $3 trillion. Now let’s think Council of Economic Advisers, in a 62.2 percent of the American people are about that. That is an average of $600 briefing on the 2004 Economic Report of employed. That is the lowest level in a billion a year of increased debt. The President says he is going to cut the President, which was issued just decade. the deficit in half over the next 5 years, last month, said: Again, it is just a fact. If we are but he only gets that by leaving out [W]e expect sort of on average jobs in 2004 going to analyze what is happening in things. For example, he leaves out any to be 2.6 million more than the jobs in 2003. this economy, we have to diagnose war cost past September 30 of this what is happening. To diagnose what is That was this administration’s pro- year. He says there is no cost of the happening, we have to describe accu- jection a month ago. For that projec- war in Afghanistan, the war in Iraq, rately what is occurring. tion to come true, there would have to the war on terror, past September 30 of We also look at real wages. I asked be 520,000 jobs created in every month this year. Does anybody believe that? my staff to find out for me what has from now to the third quarter of this When we ask his people about it, year. happened to real wages in this country they say, well, it is hard to predict Look what happened in February. during this administration. We went what the cost will be. Well, we would There were not 520,000 jobs created. back to 1996—we probably should have agree with that, it is hard to predict. There were not 420,000 jobs created. gone back even further—and look what The right answer is not zero. The right There were not 320,000 jobs created. happened in 1996 to 2000, the last term answer is there is not going to be no There were not 120,000 jobs created. of the Clinton administration. We saw cost. The Congressional Budget Office There were 21,000 jobs created in Feb- a dramatic growth in weekly wages. tells us the cost is going to be $280 bil- ruary. That is 500,000 jobs short of the Since that time, they have basically lion. Yet the President has nothing in monthly totals this administration stagnated. Real wages are up less than his budget. will need to meet its projection. $8 a week in this administration. It does not stop there. If one looks at Every one of these jobs that was cre- If we are interested in public opinion, the cost of the President’s proposed tax ated was a Government job. There were which I think we all are—the Senator cuts, what one sees is that in the first no jobs created in the private sector. from Kentucky talked about public 5 years they are relatively modest, but Something is wrong. opinion—consumers believe jobs are the cost of those tax cuts explode in When we report to the American peo- hard to get. Eighty-eight percent be- the second 5 years. It does not end ple on the status of the economy, there lieve jobs are not plentiful or are hard there. The alternative minimum tax, is a dramatic difference between what to get. Only 12 percent believe jobs are which is going to cost some $600 billion was occurring during the Clinton plentiful. So this is not just a matter to fix, according to the Congressional years—remember, during the Clinton of opinion on the Senate floor. The Budget Office—my colleagues will re- Presidency, 22 million jobs were cre- American people are saying jobs are member the alternative minimum tax ated. This President has lost 3 million hard to get. They are saying jobs are was designed to catch millionaires. It jobs. In the Clinton administration, scarce. was put in place back in the 1980s, but there were 22 million jobs created in This is another look at what is hap- it has not been adjusted. The result is, the private sector. pening in the job market. We see that more and more middle-income people If we look at this current recovery, wage growth of production workers is are being sucked into the alternative one of the things we see is that we have starting to fall behind inflation. Again, minimum tax. There are about 3 mil- the longest average duration of unem- we went back to the beginning of this lion people affected now. By the end of ployment in over 20 years. In other administration. The red line is con- this decade, 40 million people will be words, when somebody loses their job, sumer prices. The green line is average affected. it is taking them longer to find a new hourly earnings. We can see now for In his budget, the President provides job than at any time in 20 years. Now, the first time the lines crossing. So 1 year of the cost of fixing the alter- that is dramatically different than wage increases are not keeping pace native minimum tax. He lets the rest what occurred during the Clinton ad- with inflation. That is putting pressure of it go, which is writing in a tax in- ministration. During the Clinton ad- on people. That is why I think we see crease beyond the first year, and it will ministration, there was very powerful this strong concern all across the coun- be a tax increase increasingly on the job creation. In fact, there was not try. People are worried about what is middle class. only powerful job creation but the happening in this economy. It does not end there. The biggest longest economic expansion in our Na- Mr. REID. Will my friend yield for a thing the President is proposing, in tion’s history. question? terms of how he finances these massive In addition to that, we had the lowest Mr. CONRAD. I would be happy to deficits and debt, is to borrow money. unemployment in 30 years, the lowest yield. The President is fond of saying it is the inflation in 30 years, the highest level Mr. REID. I say through the Chair to people’s money, and he is exactly right, of business investment in our Nation’s my distinguished friend, the ranking it is the people’s money. It is also the history, and record deficits were turned member of the Budget Committee, I people’s debt.

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.010 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2381 How is he financing these enormous Some will say interest rates are at Our job in the Senate comes down to deficits and debt? First, he is bor- very low levels now. Indeed they are. In a few simple things. We have been de- rowing every penny of the Social Secu- fact, one of the reasons we have seen bating this year trying to reduce the rity surplus over the next 10 years, the economy resume growth is because cost of litigation. This side of the aisle, every dime, $2.4 trillion, money that is interest rates are at a 40-year low, even generally speaking, has been on the really not in surplus at all because it is though we have these massive deficits. side of reducing that transaction cost going to be needed when the baby How can it be? How can interest rates to the economy, and it is a huge cost to boomers retire. be at a 40-year low when we have these this economy. We have a couple of So the President is really not show- massive deficits? It is because right other bills coming up such as asbestos ing the American people how serious now there is very little competition for litigation that I am hopeful will be our fiscal condition is. When he says he money from the private sector because scheduled in the next couple of months is going to cut the deficit in half, he the economy has been weak. As the so we will get a date certain to have a says the deficit in the fifth year will be economy resumes growth, as it has, we vote in the Senate. I would argue we $237 billion, but if we add back all of will see upward pressure on interest can do more to help the manufacturing the things he has just left out, what we rates. That is something we have to economy in this country by taking find is the debt of the country will ac- keep in mind as we fashion Federal pol- away the burden of asbestos litigation tually increase by over $600 billion in icy on the budget. which is crippling dozens upon dozens that fifth year. All of this is right be- We have the ability in the Senate, of large manufacturers who employ fore the baby boomers retire. the Congress and the President, to in- hundreds of thousands of people who So on the question of do deficits mat- fluence the fiscal policy of the country. make this economy go. It is crippling ter, certainly deficits matter. The There are two things that contribute them, having to defend tens of thou- trade deficit matters. That is running and affect the economy. One is fiscal sands of lawsuits. Most of them are nearly $500 billion a year. The budget policy, spending and revenue decisions frivolous. Most are filed by people who deficit matters. That is going to run that are made here and in the House of are not sick. They are filed by lawyers nearly $500 billion this year. Why does Representatives and by the President. who are looking for big fees and big it matter? Deficits matter because The other aspect of Government policy settlements and tying up enormous re- when the Government spends more that affects the economy is monetary sources and clogging up our courts. than it takes in, it has to borrow the policy. We have an opportunity to solve that money. When the Government borrows The monetary policy is guided by the problem and, more importantly, get money, it is in competition with others Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve the money to the people who are truly to borrow money. has put in place a very accommodative sick and injured as a result of exposure In this society, we have over $20 tril- economic policy, the lowest interest to asbestos. We have an opportunity to lion of debt—government debt, Federal rates in 40 years. It is a key reason for do that right here. If you want to help Government debt, State and local gov- this economic recovery. But that is the manufacturing economy, if you ernment debt, corporate debt, private jeopardized, it is threatened if interest want to create better jobs, if you want debt—$20 trillion. When the Govern- rates are forced up. to loosen up the burden of frivolous ment has to go borrow money in com- What might force them to go up? As lawsuits on a whole sector of our soci- petition with the private sector, most we see economic recovery, as we see ety, the manufacturing economy, let’s economists would argue that puts up- the private sector borrowing more pass this asbestos litigation. I don’t ward pressure on interest rates. When money to build and expand their busi- hear any of you talking about that. you have $20 trillion in debt in an econ- nesses, and the Federal Government is How about class action reform? That omy, a 1-percent change in interest also borrowing these record amounts of is another abuse of the legal process by rates costs you $200 billion. a handful of trial lawyers who, again, I can remember very well when Lloyd money, that will put upward pressure put together these massive suits, with Bentsen was Secretary of the Treasury, on interest rates. That will threaten people getting very little benefit ex- he called me to lunch one day down at long-term economic growth and recov- cept, of course, the lawyers who are the Treasury Department. I walked in ery. That is why deficits matter. Does the Senator from Pennsylvania and sat down. suing on ‘‘behalf’’ of this class of peo- He said: KENT, you probably won- seek time? I yield the floor. ple. We have an opportunity to do dered why I asked you here today. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. something there that will dramatically I said: Yes, I did wonder. ENZI). The Senator from Pennsylvania. help this economy, help the manufac- He said: I wanted to share with you Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I turing economy, help the economy in because now you are on the Finance will pick up where the Senator from general. So the idea there is just one Committee, you have my seat on the North Dakota left off. I suggest histori- aspect we need to focus on is false. Finance Committee, something that is cally the lesson we learn from the con- There are a lot of things we can do in very important to remember when you versation he had with Lloyd Bentsen: the Senate. are dealing with the economics of the Lloyd Bentsen was wrong. The bottom I can tell you another aspect we need country; that is, when you look at the line is there are a lot of other factors to focus on in the Senate, and that is debt of the country in all forms—gov- that go into the calculation of interest spending. There is a big concern in our ernment debt, corporate debt, indi- rates other than the deficit. That is ob- markets today, in the economy today, vidual debt—and you look at a change vious from the fact that we have a rel- about the appetite for spending in in interest rates, you come to under- atively high deficit right now and in- Washington, DC, and the potential im- stand how critically important it is to terest rates remain low. pact that will have on our economy be- manage this economy in a way that It is a very complex economy. I think cause it will lead to further spending. keeps pressure off of interest rates. the idea we are going to focus in on one Growing the Government will lead to That means it is critically important thing or another that is going to create higher deficits and, as we will see over to hold down deficits and to hold down jobs or not create jobs is folly. What we the next 4 days, calls to increase taxes debt because that will keep pressure off need to do is try to put a grand strat- to pay for more Government spending. of interest rates. If you hold down pres- egy together, including keeping infla- What do increased taxes mean? That sure on interest rates, you are giving tion low, working to keep interest means less money in the private sector more lift to the economy than any- rates low, keeping tax rates low, trying out there creating jobs and more thing you can do on the tax cut side of to reduce litigation costs, trying to re- money in Washington—well, maybe the ledger. It is so powerful, the dif- duce the costs of regulation. All of creating a few jobs in town. ference 1 percent makes in interest those are a complex series of factors, So the idea of more spending and rates in this society because of all the and there are a whole lot of others, higher taxes is what the Senate is debt there is. frankly, beyond the control of the Sen- going to be dealing with in the next It is a lesson I have never forgotten. ate that we need to look at as to cre- few days. That is an important topic to I don’t think any of us should forget it. ating an environment in which jobs can discuss, and one that will have pro- That is why deficits matter. be created and wealth can be created. found consequences on this economy—

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.012 S09PT1 S2382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 beyond the talking down of the econ- I have decided to resurrect a couple will say: Oh, all we want to do is tax omy that I illustrated before that has of charts I have used over the last year. the richest of the rich, and our amend- been going on for months during the One is the Democratic spendometer. ments are designed only to go after Democratic primary, and the chorus in For every amendment that is offered those wealthy people who can afford to the Senate talking about how terrible which increases spending, we will put pay taxes. But, of course, we know that things are. To pull out a chart, as the that amendment here. We will put the is not what their amendments do. What Senator from North Dakota pulls out, number of Democrats who voted for their amendments do is instruct the saying that we have a percentage of this amendment, the 1-year cost, and Finance Committee to come up with the population that is working which is the 5-year cost over this budget. revenue raising. That is all this amend- lower now than it has been in 10 years, Just to recollect, I heard the Senator ment does. It is all it can do. It cannot the percentage—does that matter? The from Nevada, who is a very persuasive specify what the Finance Committee question is, How about the percentage and articulate spokesman for the other will do nor what this Congress will do. of the people who are looking for work? side, talk about this horrible deficit we So all it will do, and will do repeatedly, That is really what we are interested have. I remind all who are listening is instruct the Finance Committee to in. The fact that the percentage of sen- that last year at this time the Demo- raise taxes. iors has grown in America over the last crats proposed adding $1.3 trillion in For every amendment that is offered 10 years will mean by definition that new spending over the next 10 years to that is ‘‘paid for,’’ we will have, again, probably fewer people as a percentage last year’s budget. the amendment, the number of Demo- of the population are going to be work- Let me repeat that: $1.3 trillion in crats who voted for this tax increase, ing. That is sort of a natural thing to new spending not offset by other spend- the 1-year cost to the taxpayers in in- assume. This idea that we are going to ing cuts added to this deficit over the creased taxes, and the 5-year cost to pull out all these incredible sort of ar- next 10 years. Had we done what they taxpayers in increased taxes. cane statistics to make a point when wanted to do last year, this deficit When we hear this debate, what we the overwhelming body of evidence is would be in much worse shape than are back to again is sort of a typical that this is an economy that is grow- what it is today. saw that we hear in Washington, DC, ing, unemployment rates are at his- That was just in the budget. The first tax and spend, tax and spend, all in the torically low levels, and wealth is time I brought out this chart was dur- name of trying to have fiscal account- growing in this country, household in- ing last January’s discussion of the ap- ability. In reality, it is growing the come is growing in this country, the propriations bills which the Democrats size of government. It is growing the idea that this is the worst economy failed to pass when they controlled the power and influence of the Federal since the Great Depression is folly. Senate in 2002. That was the omnibus Government over your life and taking It is the kind of talking down of this bill of January of 2003. During that de- your money so we can have more power economy that the President and the bate on Democrat appropriations bills over you, and you can have less free- Vice President were accused of 3 years that passed out of their committee, dom to do what you believe is in your ago when the economy was in bad they sought to add a half trillion dol- best interests and the best interests of shape. The idea that somehow or an- lars in new spending to the fiscal year your family. Of course, we know, if you other this administration has lost all 2003 budget—the omnibus spending, the listen to the other side, that we can these jobs when this administration en- appropriations bill in 2003—and $1.3 spend your money better than you can; tered office during a recession, which, I trillion over 10 years to last year’s that the money we have to spend is for assume, the Democrats at least will budget, which again, thankfully, was great and wondrous causes which will admit the President had nothing to do defeated. Then, after the budget passed have a tremendous benefit to the with when he was sworn in in January and we had to deal with last year’s ap- American public; and, of course, if we of 2001—we were in a recession—that propriations bill to which they again let you keep this money, you would use somehow or another we are going to attempted to add, the spend o meter it on frivolous things that have no blame the President for the resulting was brought out—$800 billion in new great benefit to you or to your family job loss of that and the events of 9/11, spending to those bills. or to the community and to the coun- or the corporate scandals which ran I just remind everybody who will try. amok during the Clinton administra- come to the floor and bemoan budgets The same kind of cynicism that we tion, which, again, this President had and deficits and how irresponsible the have seen pervade on the other side of to patch together—this idea that be- President and those of us who are in the aisle for decades, nothing has cause the economy was in terrible the majority are, they attempted to changed. It is the same old saw. We shape when the President rose his hand add $800 billion to last year’s appro- know what to do better with your and said I take this oath is now the priations bills, and $1.3 trillion to last money than you do, and we are going President’s fault, again, just doesn’t, year’s budget, all of which was not off- to prove it time and time again over thankfully, make a whole lot of sense set with any other spending reductions. the next 4 days as hundreds of billions to the American public. I will again put up this chart. of dollars in tax increases will be voted The American public isn’t buying a There is a clever thing, I suspect, on on the floor of the Senate. Hundreds lot of this snake oil salesmanship that that many on the other side will do of billions of dollars of new taxes will is going on about how bad things are in this time; that is, they will pay for be voted on in the Senate, with hun- America. I think the more we get the these amendments. They will say they dreds of billions of dollars of wonderful information out about what really is are concerned about the deficit. Last new Government programs that will happening in this economy, and the year, they were not. Last year, we did solve all the problems we have in things this administration is doing now not offset these expenditures. Last America that, of course, if that money and which we are trying to do in the year, they simply ran up the tab. But were left to you, you would not have Senate to make it better, the better all of a sudden, we are awash with fis- any idea what to do, that would be of this economy will do—even more than cal conservatism. We have this great any benefit to the American public or it is doing today. concern now about the Federal budget to these great causes we announce in But our job in the Senate over the deficit. What is going to happen with a the Senate. next 4 days is to ask whether we want lot of the amendments that will be of- This is the debate. There is lots of to see this economy grow. fered by the other side is that they will talk about deficits and fiscal responsi- No. 1, how much are we going to re- be paid for. How will they be paid for? bility, but in the end this comes down sist the call to increase spending? That That brings me to my second chart, to more Government, bigger Govern- is a big concern out there in the pri- the Democrat taxometer. What they ment, more Government control, less vate sector. Will Washington try to are going to do is not only increase freedom. live within its budget? spending with more money flowing to The late Paul Coverdell used to say And, No. 2, how much are we going to the bureaucrats in Washington, DC, his basic understanding of taxes was it try to take from the American public but they are going to do so on the is an issue of freedom. The more money in the form of higher taxes? backs of taxpayers in America. They we take from you, the less free you are

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.014 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2383 to take care of yourself and to provide Let me just say the problem with As I say, I will put this entire list in for yourself and your family. The less that is the National Bureau of Eco- the RECORD because it demonstrates all money we take, the more freedom you nomic Research, which does the official of the Democratic amendments were have. So this is an issue of basic free- dating of recessions, says the downturn paid for, countering the assertion of dom, economic freedom in this coun- began in March 2001, early in Bush’s the Senator from Pennsylvania—and try. Presidency. more than paid for. So if you did cumu- We will see over the next 4 days what But that is not the thing I am most late them, it would reduce the deficit party sides with the American public, eager to answer in terms of what the $687 billion. It is not right to cumulate. what party trusts you, and what party Senator from Pennsylvania has said. They were not offered as a package but believes they can do better with your He has repeatedly used his spend-o- individually. money than you can, that they know meter chart in the Senate and that There was an amendment by Senator what is best for America than the mil- chart is just a complete fabrication. I DORGAN for veterans, to give greater lions of Americans across this country don’t know of a nice way to say this. budget resources for veterans health whose money will be taken and sent to That chart is a complete fabrication. care, for $1 billion. But that was com- Washington for new programs that will How is it a fabrication? First of all, pletely paid for, plus an additional better solve American problems than all the Democratic amendments to last amount to reduce the deficit. That is leaving the money at home with Amer- year’s budget resolution were paid for. the fact of the matter. icans to solve it for themselves. The Senator from Pennsylvania said These amendments were offered not I am looking forward to this debate. they were not paid for. That is factu- as a package, they were offered individ- I could be wrong, but I suspect I will ally wrong and he ought to come out ually. So this amendment was offered. need more than one of these charts. I here and correct the record because it It was defeated. suspect I will need several of these is wrong. All he has to do is look at the Then we offered another amendment charts about where the Democrats and record to know it is wrong. Our amend- on rural health care. That amendment how much the Democrats are going to ments were paid for. I will go to a com- was defeated. Then we offered another try to increase taxes over the next sev- plete list of those amendments next to amendment. The idea you can combine eral days. We will need several charts demonstrate the statements of the them as a package is false and misleading. of how Democrats will try to increase Senator from Pennsylvania are false. In addition, the Democratic amend- Then the Senator from Pennsylvania spending and grow the size of Govern- ments were offered individually, not as has another chart on the appropria- ment. It will be hundreds of billions of a package. The Senator from Pennsyl- tions bills. This is my favorite because dollars. It may even be, over 5 years, $1 vania wants to act as though the this is another complete fabrication. trillion, and they will do so all by Democratic amendments were offered The Democratic amendments to the maintaining a straight face that they as a big package. False. They were of- Omnibus appropriations bill were of- are the protectors of fiscal discipline in fered individually. fered individually, not as a package. Washington, DC; they are the ones who Third, the Senator from Pennsyl- You cannot accumulate them. are for lower deficits, who are for Gov- vania wants to act as though these No. 2, the Democratic amendments ernment control—of controlling Gov- amendments were all 10-year amend- were for 1 year, not 10 years. They just ernment spending; they are the fiscal ments. False again. Half of these took 1-year amendments and multi- watchdogs on guard to the American amendments were for 1 year. plied them by 10. They were not 10-year taxpayer. What the Senator from Pennsylvania amendments. They were 1-year amend- Let’s see what happens over the next has done is very conveniently taken 1- ments. 4 days. Let’s see who calls for spending year amendments and multiplied to No. 3, if you did total them and take increases. Let’s see who calls for tax make them 10-year amendments and out the duplication, they totaled $37 increases. And let’s find out who really then cumulate them to act as though billion, not the $500 billion asserted by is on your side. they were a package. Wrong, wrong, the Senator from Pennsylvania. That I yield the floor. wrong. is an absolute fiction, a concoction. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- What is most wrong, he asserts they has absolutely no merit. ator from North Dakota. were not paid for last year. He ought to What is really interesting is what the Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I am de- have done his homework better before Republicans did. Our amendments, if lighted to follow the Senator from coming out and making an assertion you can total them—which you should Pennsylvania. I have been looking for- like that because even the least bit of not do because they were not offered as ward for a long time to this oppor- research, even the least bit, would have a package—but if you did, they were tunity because the Senator from Penn- demonstrated that is a false statement. $37 billion. sylvania makes a lot of aggressive as- Let’s go to the amendments that But do you know what the Repub- sertions. Unfortunately, he is aggres- were offered. I have a list of all of the licans did when they recaptured con- sively wrong, wrong, wrong. amendments. We can see whether the trol? They went into a conference com- Let’s start with the question of when statement of the Senator from Penn- mittee, locked out the Democrats, and the deficit starts. The Senator from sylvania was correct. He says the they came back and increased spending Pennsylvania says it started in the amendments were not paid for. Let’s go by $63 billion. Clinton administration. down the list. Let’s look at the difference between Mr. SANTORUM. If the Senator will An amendment by Senator BIDEN to what they are saying and what they yield? restore the COPS Program was a 10- did. Here are the amendments we of- Mr. CONRAD. I am happy to yield if year amendment and costs $1 billion. It fered to the Omnibus appropriations I misstated. was fully paid for, plus $1 billion to re- bills. Each one of them was offered in- Mr. SANTORUM. I did not talk about duce the deficit. dividually. the deficit starting in the Clinton ad- An amendment by Senator KERRY on We offered improvements in home- ministration. I am talking about when HIV/global AIDS cost over 10 years land security. It would have cost $5 bil- the recession started. about $800 million. Completely paid lion. That was defeated. So that money Mr. CONRAD. I apologize; I meant to for, plus an additional amount to re- was still available. We then offered an say when the recession started. I think duce the deficit. amendment to improve education. the Senator from Pennsylvania said We can go right down the list. Every That was defeated. It would have cost the recession started during the Clin- single one of the Democratic amend- $6 billion. ton administration. ments was completely paid for—in What the Senator from Pennsylvania Mr. SANTORUM. Again, Mr. Presi- most cases, more than paid for—so the has done is add up all these. They were dent, I think I said it started when the deficit would be reduced as well. not offered as a package. They were of- President was taking the oath of office The chart of the Senator from Penn- fered individually. They were 1-year in January of 2001. sylvania is wrong. Factually wrong. He amendments, and he multiplied them Mr. CONRAD. I am happy to have the ought to come out here and correct the as 10-year amendments. What is inter- Senator state his position. record. esting is, if you did add them all up,

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.017 S09PT1 S2384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 they do not cost $500 billion; they cost creased the debt to $5 trillion. Then we tax cuts, unless they are paid for, until $37 billion. got the Senate GOP 2005 budget and we secure Social Security, until we But look what our friends on the Re- they increase the debt to almost $5.5 stop the raid on Social Security trust publican side did when they captured trillion. fund surpluses. control and wrote the final Omnibus These guys are totally in charge. The I said from the beginning that Presi- appropriations bill. They went into the Republicans control the House. They dent Bush’s fiscal plan would ulti- conference committee and came back control the Senate. They control the mately threaten Social Security. I be- with $63 billion of add-on—$63 billion— White House. It is on their watch that lieved it then, and I, unfortunately, be- trumping us almost two to one if you the debt has exploded. That is the fact lieve that events have confirmed how did accumulate our amendments. of the matter. It is no wonder they are seriously the President’s fiscal plan Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for now trying to distort our record to give threatens the fundamentals of our eco- a question? themselves cover for what they have nomic security. Mr. CONRAD. I am happy to yield. done. Now we see the Chairman of the Fed- Mr. REID. I say to the Senator, will AMENDMENT NO. 2704 eral Reserve, Chairman Greenspan, you leave the chart, please? Mr. President, I am now going to lay suggesting we are overcommitted. He Mr. CONRAD. Yes. down an amendment. I send an amend- Mr. REID. It is my understanding has said to the Congress of the United ment to the desk. I might add, I have that the $37 billion was done in the States that he recommends we consider the agreement of the chairman of the Senate where there was full debate and reducing Social Security benefits. That committee that we will proceed with recorded votes. Is it true that the $63 is where the President’s overall fiscal this amendment at this time. I inform billion, which was added on, was done plan leads. It fundamentally threatens the Presiding Officer, I have discussed in a secret, closed meeting, with no not only Social Security but Medicare this with the chairman. I send this public able to watch what went on, no as well. amendment to the desk. I want to go back to 2001 and what one knowing how the votes were cast, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and not a single Democrat was in the the President told us then. The Presi- clerk will report the amendment. dent told us, in his budget blueprint for room? The assistant legislative clerk read Mr. CONRAD. That is correct. Rarely the 2002 budget: as follows: have I seen in my time in the Senate— None of the Social Security surplus will be The Senator from North Dakota [Mr. I have been here 17 years—rarely have used to fund other spending initiatives or tax CONRAD] proposes an amendment numbered relief. I seen somebody come out with a more 2704. fabricated chart than the one presented Yet that is precisely what we see by the Senator from Pennsylvania. It Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the happening. Not only is the President is false in its detail. It is false in its as- using Social Security, he is using $2.4 sertion. It is a complete fabrication. amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without trillion of Social Security surpluses For him to come and say our amend- objection, it is so ordered. over the next 10 years. Let me be quick ments on the budget resolution were The amendment is as follows: to say they are not surpluses. All of not offset is absolutely false, and the (Purpose: To require Congress to pay for any that money is going to be needed to record shows it as clearly as it can be pay for the retirement of the baby shown. new tax cut or mandatory spending legislation until the budget is balanced without boom generation. The President, who On the appropriations bills, to assert counting the Social Security surplus, to pledged not to take the money and use we offered $500 billion of amendments encourage Congress to work expeditiously it for other purposes, is doing precisely is just false. It is not true. We au- to ensure the long-term viability and per- that. He is using every penny of the So- thored, if you totaled them, $37 billion manent sustainability of the Social Secu- cial Security surplus over the next dec- of amendments. But you cannot total rity program for current and future gen- ade to pay for his tax cuts and other them. They were offered one after an- erations, and to ensure that Social Secu- rity benefits are not cut to offset the costs expenses of Government. other. We would offer an amendment. Interestingly enough, if one looks at It would be defeated. Then we would of enacting new tax cuts or extending the President’s tax cuts that benefit the the Social Security money that he is take that same money and offer a dif- wealthiest among us) borrowing over this next 10 years to ferent amendment. That is the fact of At the end of title IV, insert the following: pay other bills and compares it to the the matter. cost of his tax cuts—both those already But what is most interesting is, if SEC. ll. POINT OF ORDER TO PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY FIRST. passed and those proposed—one finds a you did total them, we were completely (a) POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE.—It very close fit, a very close fit between outstripped by what the Republicans shall not be in order in the Senate to con- the money he is borrowing from Social did when they went into the conference sider any direct spending or revenue legisla- Security, with no plan to pay it back, committee between the House and the tion that would increase the on-budget def- and the cost of his tax cuts. They are Senate to work out the differences and icit in any fiscal year until the budget is bal- almost identical. they came back and increased spending anced without Social Security. $63 billion. (b) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— There is $2.4 trillion of Social Secu- Now, let’s talk about who has respon- This section may be waived or suspended in rity money taken over the next 10 the Senate only by an affirmative vote of years—all of it financed with payroll sibility here for the explosion of the three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and debt, because that record is very clear. taxes, primarily paid by middle-income sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of people—and he is using it to provide in- Our friends on the other side are in the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and total control. They control the House. sworn, shall be required in the Senate to sus- come tax cuts that disproportionately They control the Senate. They have tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on go to the wealthiest among us. since 2001. They control the White a point of order raised under this section. It is very interesting to pierce the House. This is what has happened to Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, the veil and to see what the President is the debt under their stewardship and amendment I am offering today is to doing and to see the full effects of his under their leadership. The debt has protect the Social Security trust fund policy: $2.4 trillion taken from Social exploded. surpluses from additional raids. My Security—borrowed, if you will—and When President Bush took office, the amendment would establish a 60-vote then used to finance income tax cuts. publicly held debt was projected to be, point of order against the consider- If we look at who the beneficiaries in 2008, at that amount, $36 billion. In ation of any direct spending or revenue are of those income tax cuts, here it is: his 2002 budget, it got raised to $1.2 legislation that would increase the on- We see overwhelmingly they are going trillion. Then his tax cut passed and it budget deficit in any fiscal year until to the wealthiest among us. The top 1 went up to $1.6 trillion. Then the Presi- we have balanced the budget without percent, those earning over $337,000 a dent’s 2003 budget came up and he ex- counting the Social Security surpluses. year, get 33 percent of the benefits of panded the debt to $3.3 trillion. Then Very simply, what this amendment these tax cuts. Almost 69 percent of the we got his budget for 2004 and it in- does is to say, no new spending, no new benefits go to the top 20 percent.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:20 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.020 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2385 Shown down here on the chart, the The green part of these bars is the ther raids by preventing the consider- bottom 20 percent get virtually noth- Social Security trust fund. The blue ation of new revenue or new spending ing. The second 20 percent gets 4.8 per- part is the Medicare trust fund. The that is not paid for until the budget is cent of the benefits. The middle 20 per- red is the costs of the President’s tax balanced without counting the Social cent gets 10.6 percent of the benefits. cuts. What you can see is right now the Security surplus. This is enforced by a The fourth 20 percent in terms of in- surpluses from Social Security and 60-vote point of order. come, those with $73,000 or less in in- Medicare are larger than the cost of I want to make clear, the basic idea come, get 15.8 percent of the benefits. the tax cuts. As I have indicated, over is if you want new spending, if you The top 20 percent get 69 percent of the the next 10 years the Social Security want new tax cuts, you can do it, but benefits. surpluses that are being taken to fi- you either have to pay for it, or you If we look on the recipient side, those nance the tax cuts are about equiva- have to get a supermajority vote. We who get Social Security benefits, that lent to the cost of the tax cuts. That is would maintain that discipline until is instructive as well. What this chart over the next 10 years. But look what the raid on Social Security is stopped, shows is almost two-thirds of retirees happens when the trust fund goes cash until we stop the Bush administration rely on Social Security for more than negative. At that very time the cost of from using Social Security funds to half of their income. In fact, 31 percent the tax cuts explodes, driving us right pay for tax cuts and other expendi- of Social Security beneficiaries get at over the cliff into deeper deficit and tures. least 90 percent of their income from debt. This is what is so fundamentally This is a commonsense amendment. I Social Security benefits; 33 percent get flawed about the President’s fiscal plan hope very much our colleagues will 50 to 89 percent of their income from for this country. We see the same flaw support it. It is critically important to Social Security; and 36 percent get less in what has been reported out of the provide the discipline on both the than 50 percent of their income from Budget Committee. It is seen most spending side and the tax side as we go Social Security. clearly in the President’s plans because forward. What is going on is—again, I like to of his adherence to even more tax cuts I yield the floor. use the term ‘‘pierce the veil’’—the when we are running record budget The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who President is borrowing from the Social deficits. The President is proposing in- yields time? Security trust fund, $2.4 trillion during creasing spending and cutting revenue The Senator from Oklahoma. this next 10 years, using it to finance when we already can’t pay our bills. Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I thank income tax cuts costing $2.5 trillion. The income tax cuts go overwhelm- What does that do? We can see what it my colleague for this amendment. For ingly to the wealthiest among us. Thir- does as he takes more and more of the the information of our colleagues, it is ty-three percent goes to those earning Social Security money to finance tax my expectation we will probably vote over $337,000 a year, and it is all fi- cuts and other expenditures. That on this amendment shortly after lunch, nanced by payroll taxes paid dispropor- string starts to run out when the trust unless others wish to speak on it. We tionately by middle-class people. In fund goes cash negative. are happy to accommodate that. Unfortunately, the President has fact, over 70 percent of Americans pay I rise in opposition to the amend- made no provision for it. His answer is: more in payroll taxes than they pay in ment, but I want to give a little expla- income taxes. Cut the revenue more. Spend more, nation about what, in my opinion, this This is the greatest shift of wealth when you already have record deficits. amendment does and does not do. that has perhaps ever occurred in our This is where it is all headed. It is First, if we did what my friend and history, from the many to the few. not just the Congressional Budget Of- colleague from North Dakota is saying, That is the President’s plan. fice and it is not just this Senator’s we would be in violation of the Budget Here we see the difference Social Se- calculations. We see these warnings Act. curity has made, before we had Social coming from the Comptroller General In the Congressional Budget Act of Security and without it. Nearly 50 per- of the United States. We see them com- 1974, section 301, there is a Social Secu- cent of beneficiaries would be in pov- ing from the International Monetary rity point of order that says it is erty. That has been the extraordinary Fund. We see them coming from re- against the law to bring any budget power of Social Security and Medicare. sponsible budget groups warning the concurrent resolution to the floor of It has lifted people out of poverty. Be- President has us on an unsustainable the Senate if you do anything detri- fore we had Social Security and Medi- course. mental to the so-called trust fund. I care, almost half of seniors were in Here is what is going to happen with will read the point of order: poverty. Social Security has reduced Social Security. We are going to see a It shall not be in order in the Senate to that to 9 percent; 9 percent now of our dramatic increase in the number of consider any concurrent resolution on the seniors are in poverty. What a remark- people who are eligible to receive it. budget or amendment or motion or con- able social program this has been, the There is going to be a doubling of those ference report on the resolution that would combination of Social Security and eligible for Social Security. We have decrease the excess Social Security revenues Medicare, to lift people out of poverty. about 40 million people now who are el- over Social Security outlays in any of the The President says: Well, we have a igible for Social Security. That is fiscal years covered by the concurrent resolution. big shortfall in Social Security over going to double to more than 82 mil- the next 75 years. lion. The President has no plan to deal That is strong. That is the law. We Indeed, we do. The 75-year shortfall with it. comply with the law. If we did not, our in Social Security is $3.8 trillion. That Unfortunately, what he is doing is entire budget would fall. I make that is according to the actuaries. But in- taking the Social Security surpluses. point. terestingly enough, if you look at the We can see the pattern on the Social Senator CONRAD eludes to the fact cost of the President’s tax cuts over Security surplus. We can see it is at that we are raiding Social Security. I that same 75-year period, they are very high levels now. The Social Secu- disagree with that entirely. With great three times as much: $12.1 trillion is rity surplus for this year will be about respect, I will say Senator CONRAD’s the 75-year cost of the President’s tax $160 billion. That continues to increase budget, which he wrote in 2002 that cuts. dramatically in preparation for the re- passed the committee but did not pass All of this should inform what we tirement of the baby boom generation. the Senate, did the exact same thing, face in the very near future. The Presi- But instead of using this money to pay for at least $866 billion. I understand dent’s massive runup of deficits and down the debt or prepay the liability, politics, and I understand the way this debt is occurring at the worst possible the President is taking it all to finance is being framed, but it is absolutely time, right before the baby boomers current tax cuts and other expendi- wrong. What do we do with a Social Se- begin to retire. This chart shows it tures, putting us in a more vulnerable curity surplus? Senator CONRAD is cor- very well. It shows the tax cuts explode position. rect, there is $166 billion more Social as the surpluses in the trust funds of My amendment says, let’s protect Security taxes coming into the Social Social Security and Medicare become Social Security first. We protect the Security trust fund than money going deficits. Social Security trust funds from fur- out.

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.022 S09PT1 S2386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 What do we do with the excess seen in my years in the Senate—and I we are going to continue present law, money? We do exactly what the law have seen 24 of them—we did not pass we have to have 60 votes. That is the says we should do. We take that money Senator CONRAD’s budget, but the 23 we essence of it. and buy Treasury bonds that are sup- passed all treated Social Security the It means if there is going to be a lot posedly invested in West Virginia. I say same—all did. of other legislation—maybe it is the ‘‘supposedly’’ because all the money What about this point of order he is prescription drug bill, maybe it would got into one big pot. Social Security, creating? That sounds pretty good, and be the Energy bill, maybe it would be as well as income taxes, all goes into I think I hear him correctly when he anything else—oh, that has to have 60 one big pot. says no new spending and no new tax votes, too. We basically would be If you are an employee and look at cuts unless we have this supermajority. changing the way we do business in the your W–2, you have withholding for So- Guess what? We exempt a whole lot of Senate and say we have to have 60 cial Security and income taxes that spending. According to CBO, we exempt votes for anything. goes out every payroll period. All that about $1 trillion of spending under the Some people think that should be the money goes into the U.S. Treasury. baseline. They just assume the spend- case anyway. I disagree. Some people Half does not go over here and half ing is going to continue, even though, go in with the idea that we are going to over there. All of it goes into the in many cases, the authorizations ex- have a filibuster on every bill, have to Treasury, and Treasury writes the pire. But the way this is drafted and have 60 votes. That is not the tradition checks. the way I can tell, we more or less ex- of the Senate. That is not how the Sen- With Social Security, if they deter- empt that. ate historically has worked, and it mine there are less outlays than in- For example, the farm bill. The farm should not work that way. Filibusters come, they take the balance and buy T bill expires at the end of 5 or 6 years. should be very rare and few, and it bills. That is a commitment by the Under this amendment, we would not seems as if everybody wants to pull U.S. Treasury to pay it back with in- say the new farm bill has to be paid that trigger every time we turn terest. That is the law of the land, and for, at least that is not my interpreta- around. I disagree with that practice, that is exactly what we do. That is ex- tion of the amendment. So spending and I hope people will think about that actly what we do under this resolution. has an advantage compared to tax cuts. further because it will greatly under- This chart shows exactly what the Any tax cuts, because tax cuts are for mine the workings of the Senate. trust funds will be approximately, with a definite short term, a limited term, Also, this amendment, in my opinion, the budget and without the budget. when they expire, they would have to would encourage spending because a lot The trust fund is exactly the same be- be 100 percent paid for. But a lot of of people around here do not like tax cause we take every dime of the sur- spending programs, over $1 trillion cuts. They would realize you could plus and we buy T bills with it. I might worth of spending programs, would never have a tax cut if we were not in add, if our colleagues on the other side continue even though they are sched- balance, minus Social Security, and, of the aisle offered a budget, it would uled to expire. They are assumed to therefore, there is real tendency to in- be exactly the same or else their budg- continue. Tax cuts are not assumed to crease spending with a majority vote et would fall. continue. There is a big difference. and you have to have a supermajority I just make that point. I hope people We also exempt appropriations. We to get tax cuts. So it is going to be a do not get confused about all the raid- can have big increases in appropriated lot harder to get tax cuts and less ing talk. We buy T bills with the Social accounts. Discretionary accounts—the harder to get more spending, and the Security surpluses. That is what has money we spend—in some cases have more spending you get, the less likely been done for years because that is the been growing rather dramatically. We a tax cut will happen. law of the land. will exempt that. In this fiscal year, Some of our colleagues and many There is some discussion that if we fiscal year 2004, we are going to have people would love this bias towards had a surplus, maybe we should buy eq- discretionary spending of about $788 spending because you can pass spend- uities or not buy equities. You could billion, according to the Congressional ing increases, discretionary spending buy major corporations, you could buy Budget Office, and we are projecting increases, with a majority vote. They a very significant portion of the stock under the budget resolution $814 bil- do not count and, therefore, if you exchange, and so on. But we did not do lion. It may be higher. CBO scores the spend more, it would be less likely to that. We follow the law of the land. In- President’s budget at $823 billion. have tax cuts. Tax cuts would be out of stead of picking out which company or There is a difference between $823 bil- order. sector might benefit from a Govern- lion and $788 billion of about $35 bil- The more I think about this, the less ment investment, we said, no, we are lion. Under this amendment, no, you do I like it. I have great respect for my going to buy T bills. not have to pay for that. colleague from North Dakota, Senator With those T bills, we can do one of If we can have lots of increases in CONRAD, but I think this amendment two things: spend the money or pay off discretionary spending, that wouldn’t demagogs on the issue of Social Secu- debt. But that is beside the point. The have to be paid for. We basically ex- rity. trust fund is basically the same, the empt all the appropriated accounts, Maybe it tries to inflame people obligation to pay. We are not changing about $1 trillion of mandatory spending about raiding Social Security. I abso- the law of the land. The law of the land that is assumed to continue. That does lutely think that is false. I told my col- is we have obligations to pay Social Se- not have to be paid for. league from North Dakota I look for- curity benefits based on formulas. We What has to be paid for? What is the ward to having a hearing in the Budget can change those formulas. We can real target of this amendment? The Committee in the not too distant fu- change eligibility. We can change re- real target of this amendment is if you ture on this whole concept of trust tirement age. We can change the cost- want to continue present law in the funds, what is there, what is not there, of-living benefits. We can take a lot of Tax Code, you have to have 60 votes. what obligations we have, what they different actions. Congress can do that. That is what this amendment is really really mean, because I think there are We cannot do it under a budget resolu- getting at, and it is trying to cloud the a lot of misconceptions about trust tion, not if it is detrimental to the issue with Social Security. funds in general. I look forward to health of the trust fund. We treat Social Security exactly the that. I want to make sure everybody un- way Senator CONRAD did in his budget. I also will make a couple of com- derstands we are not raiding the Social We treat Social Security the same as ments on a few facts relating to Social Security trust fund. The Social Secu- every other budget that has been be- Security. I know Senator CONRAD rity trust fund is going to be exactly fore the Senate. We treat Social Secu- asked, is it not interesting because the the same under this resolution as be- rity according to the law. If we have Social Security surplus is just about fore because that is the law of the land, surpluses, we buy T bills—that is an equal, the same amount of money as and we abide by the law. IOU—period. the tax cuts? Well, I will show Social I also repeat, Senator CONRAD’s budg- The real essence of this amendment Security taxes and payroll taxes are et and, frankly, any budget that I have is, they would like to make sure that if just about equal—not quite equal—to

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.026 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2387 the total amount of money that we pay dollars of entitlements that are as- Now, some people want to increase out in Social Security and Medicare. sumed to be expanded forever, but if we those taxes. I do not. I want to con- So one could easily say the Social Se- want to extend present law on the Tax tinue them. Yet under the Senator’s curity surpluses are used to pay Medi- Code, oh, it has to be paid for. amendment to continue present law, care. That is the point I am making. Right now the child tax credit is there would have to be 60 votes. A lot As a matter of fact, they do not quite $1,000 per child. That is present law. of people realize right now 60 votes are pay for Medicare. It so happens the Some of us want to extend that. The very hard to obtain on a lot of issues. Medicare beneficiaries are by and large President of the United States wants Under Senator CONRAD’s amendment, the same beneficiaries of Social Secu- to extend that. Some people are saying, I would think there would have to be 60 rity, and those are just some facts. oh, no, we think we should have to pay votes to do anything. There would have To give an example in the year 2004, for that. What do they mean? They are to be 60 votes to pass an Energy bill. actually the total benefits for Social trying to say, well, we think there There would have to be 60 votes to pass Security and Medicare together are should be higher taxes some place else. an increase in child nutrition on which $784 billion. The total amount of In other words, we want to extend enti- Senator DOLE and some others are money coming in from payroll tax is tlements. working. There would have to be 60 $753 billion. In other words, we pay out I will make an editorial comment. I votes to pass family tax relief; i.e, the $31 billion more than we take in on did not hear this argument raised when marriage penalty relief that we gave payroll taxes for Medicare and Social we were dealing with greatly expanding for married couples who have taxable Security. the Medicare bill. People said, oh, let’s income of $58,000, we are going to tax Somebody says: I am not aware of pay for it, let’s make sure that is paid them at 15 percent. That is present that. I thought we had big surpluses. for with increased revenues or reduc- law. Some of us want to continue that. We have surpluses in the Social Secu- tion in spending. No, it was not. If we do not continue that, that rity trust fund theoretically because We have a bill that CBO estimates it means instead of paying 15 percent up 12.4 percent of payroll tax goes in for will be a $395 billion expansion over to $58,000, people start paying 25 per- Social Security; 2.9 percent of payroll last year’s bill. I think it will be more cent around $52,000. There is a $900 dif- tax goes into Medicare. I started to say than that. The OMB said they thought ference. I do not want to sock it to it is the same payroll tax. If one looks it might be higher than that. They middle-income families who earn at their W–2, it says FICA tax. A lot of thought it might be $500 billion and $58,000. Maybe it is a teacher and a people do not even know what FICA something. I would not be a bit sur- spouse with taxable income of $58,000. means. That is the Social Security and prised if it was higher than both esti- They are not particularly wealthy. I Medicare tax. It is 15.3 percent, which mates because we put in some very keep hearing about all of this benefit is 12.2 and 3.9. Do I have that right? I generous benefit increases. I did not going to the wealthy. The tax cuts we know that did not add up right—I have hear a hue and cry about that. are trying to extend are very pro-fam- not given this speech in a while. It is Guess what. We did not terminate ily tax cuts and, frankly, directed to- 12.4 and 2.9, which equals 15.3, and that that law after 5 years or 10 years and wards middle-income Americans. I is what individuals pay. Self-employed say at the end of that 5 years it has want to be able to continue that. Sen- individuals pay all of it. Individuals been paid for. So it is going to termi- ator CONRAD’s amendment says there who have an employer, they pay half nate and go to zero unless other offsets would have to be 60 votes. There would and the employer pays half. It adds up or other cuts are found. have to be 60 votes for almost anything to 15.3 percent of payroll, up to a tax- There is a real bias the way this at least for the next 10 years. able base of $87,900. Wow. would work that would benefit spend- I do not think that is the road we So my point is, if we add all the paying and be very much to the detriment want to go down. I urge our colleagues roll taxes up, that is a lot, but it does of a continuation of tax increases at at the appropriate time to vote no on not quite pay for all of the benefits least, not to mention further tax re- the amendment. that are going out in Social Security duction. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and Medicare. It is about $30 billion I happen to be proud of the tax reduc- ator from North Dakota. short. Some people can say, well, those tion that we passed last year. I was Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I think Social Security excesses are used to very involved in it. I think that was this is a very important debate, and I pay for tax cuts. I disagree with that. I very good tax relief. I think we have thank my colleague for the way he has think they are being used to pay for seen positive results of the tax bill that joined the debate. I disagree profoundly Medicare. we passed last year. with him. He knows that, but that is We subsidize Medicare. Under the Yes, we cut the tax rate on capital what a debate is about. I think this is budget, we pay for three-fourths of part gains, and I think revenues are start- absolutely one of the most critical de- B. That is the doctor expense. The ben- ing to come in. We cut the tax on divi- bates that we can have because of eficiary pays one-fourth and the Gov- dends. We tax dividends higher than where we are headed. ernment pays three-fourths. The Gov- any other country in the world. Chair- The Senator from Oklahoma put up a ernment pays for it out of general reve- man Greenspan said we should prob- chart that lumps Social Security and nues. My point is, this money is all ably have a zero individual tax on divi- Medicare together as though they are going into one pot. All the money goes dends. He said we should only tax divi- one program. They are not. Social Se- into one pot and comes out of one pot. dends once. Now we tax them about curity is completely separate and apart There is a balance. If there is a bal- one and a half times. We have a 15-per- from Medicare, as the Senator knows. ance in Social Security, we credit that cent rate on dividends. The Senator says if we look at all of to the Social Security trust fund. We I understand some people want that the payroll taxes, they do not cover do it by the law. We do it the same way rate to go up to 35 percent, or maybe Medicare and Social Security. So there Senator CONRAD did when he passed his they want it to go to 39.6 percent. is no real surplus. But that isn’t the budget out of the Budget Committee. Maybe they want it to go higher than way these programs are funded. Social So I hope we have a little less talk that. I wonder what the reaction would Security is funded with payroll taxes. about we are stealing or raiding be- be for the stock market and what peo- If you look at Social Security, the rev- cause that language is somewhat polit- ple’s 401(k)s would do and what their enue coming in is far in excess of the ical or inflammatory. Again, let’s stay investment balance would be. Because money going out. This year there is a with the facts and stick by the budget we made those tax changes last year, $160 billion Social Security surplus. resolution. That is exactly what we do. there is the best economic growth news For this next year, it will be $172 bil- Let’s not create a bias for let’s spend we have had in decades in the last two lion. By 2009, the surplus in Social Se- more, but if we are going to do more in or three quarters. It has been great, curity will be $235 billion. spending, we are really not going to positive economic news. That is really Under the President’s plan, and count that. We are not going to count good. We have seen the stock market under the chairman’s plan, all of these incremental increases in discretionary. grow by 40 percent from last year at surpluses in Social Security are going We are not going to count a trillion this same point. to be taken and used to pay for other

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.028 S09PT1 S2388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 things. It is very interesting to see are in surplus, but they are being used on a course to stop using Social Secu- that the Social Security surplus being for another purpose. Medicare is a sep- rity money for other purposes, and for taken over the next 10 years is almost arate program, financed in part by pay- 2 years we stopped what I considered to equal to the amount of the income tax roll taxes, in part by general fund be a raid on Social Security. We cuts proposed by the President. You transfers. So these are not the same stopped it. have what I consider a spectacle of fi- programs. They are not funded in the The President pledged to continue nancing income tax cuts that primarily same way. The fact is payroll taxes, in that policy, not to use Social Security go to the most wealthy in the country both the part of Medicare they fund revenues for other purposes. Why did out of payroll taxes being paid pre- and in Social Security, are in surplus, he make that pledge if he didn’t think dominantly by middle-income people. and the surpluses, the funds, are being it was important? Why did he make Then you don’t have the money to keep taken and used to pay the operating that pledge if he didn’t think it was the promise in Social Security, so you expenses of the Federal Government. I important? have the head of the Federal Reserve think that is a serious mistake. He thought it was important. I think coming to Congress and saying: What is the alternative? I think the the vast majority of Members in this Whoops, you are overcommitted, you alternative is to use the money to ei- body pledged to protect Social Secu- better cut Social Security benefits. ther pay down debt or prepay the li- rity funds. But it is not being done. Look, I don’t think it was ever an- ability. That is what most people On the question of this amendment, ticipated when Social Security was re- would do in their private lives, getting whether there is a bias towards spend- formed that those surpluses would be ready for retirement, and that is what ing or tax cuts, I would say there is no used to pay the operating expenses of we should have done to prepare for the intention to have any bias here. When the Government. You couldn’t do that retirement of the baby boom genera- we have put in place budget disciplines, in the private sector. No private sector tion. I say to my friend, the chairman of the employers could take the retirement The Senator says all the money goes committee, we have always targeted funds of their employees and use them in one pot, and that is exactly right. mandatory spending with respect to to pay the operating expenses of the That is how it works. All the revenues pay-go provisions and revenue. That is company. You could not do that in the coming in go in one pot. All the ex- how we have done it in the past—man- private sector. If you did, you would be penditures come out of that pot. The datory spending and revenues. That is on your way to a Federal facility, but problem with that is all these revenues what this amendment does. it would not be the Congress of the are not the same. Some of them are We have used spending caps to dis- United States. It would not be the supposedly for a trust fund for Social cipline discretionary spending. I sup- White House. You would be on your Security and Medicare. Those moneys port both. I think we need both dis- way to a Federal facility, all right. It are designed to be in surplus now in ciplines. Mandatory spending is now would be a Federal prison, because that preparation for the retirement of the two-thirds of Federal spending. We just is a violation of Federal law, to take baby boom generation, but they are saw the biggest increase in mandatory the retirement funds of employees and not being used in a way that will pre- spending ever last year, a program that use them to pay the operating expenses pare for the retirement of the baby now they tell us will cost $530 billion of a company. That is a violation of boom generation. over the next 10 years. I think it would Federal law. That is exactly what we The Senator talked about budgets I have been very healthy to have in place are doing here. Let’s understand what have offered, and that they are exactly the budget discipline my amendment we are doing. the same as what is being done here. contemplates. My amendment says no Mr. NICKLES. Will the Senator No, I say respectfully, no, they are not. new mandatory spending—and that is yield? In 2002 I proposed a budget that had two-thirds of Federal spending—and no Mr. CONRAD. I will be happy to $473 billion less in deficit. Why? Be- new tax cuts, unless they are paid for, yield. cause I wanted to use that money to until we stop using Social Security Mr. NICKLES. Correct me if I am prepare for the retirement of the baby money, Social Security surpluses to wrong. What we are doing with the ex- boom generation. In 2003, my budget pay other bills of Government, to pay cess money is exactly what the law had $523 billion less in deficit and for tax cuts, to pay for other expendi- states. According to the statute, and I added debt. In 2004, my budget proposal tures of Government. I think that will show you the statute, it says you had $1.2 trillion less in deficit and debt would be the right policy to put in buy T-bills with it, and correct me if for the budget period. place. I’m wrong, that is exactly what we are The reason was, I wanted to use that The Senator says, Then you would re- doing with the surplus. money to either pay down debt or pre- quire 60 votes for all these kinds of Mr. CONRAD. The Senator is exactly pay the liability we all know is com- spending initiatives. Absolutely, I right. The problem is this. That is ing. would. I would put in place a require- what is being done. How do those T- Mr. NICKLES. Will the Senator ment for at least a supermajority vote, bills get redeemed? We have borrowed yield? at least 60 votes for new spending. I the money under the President’s plan, Mr. CONRAD. I would prefer not to would put in place a supermajority re- all of us, instead of using it to pay yield for the moment. I would like to quirement for additional tax cuts. And, down debt or to prepay the liability. complete a thought and then I will be I say to my colleague, I would be part The cash is gone. The cash has been happy to yield. of the 60 on the middle-class tax cuts. used for something else, leaving an IOU My own belief is that would have I have stated publicly I am for extend- behind. been a much better strategy for the ing the 10-percent bracket. I am for ex- How does the IOU get paid back? The country than to run up the credit card. tending marriage penalty relief. I am President has no plan to pay it back. Obviously, once this hole has been dug for extending the child care credits. I The only way I believe the President so deep, any budget one writes for a would even vote to extend the expens- intends to pay it back is dramatically time will use Social Security money. ing for small business. Sign me up. I reduce Social Security and Medicare There is no other way to write one any- will work to get the 60 votes. But I payments in the future. I think we more. This hole has been dug so deep, think it ought to be paid for. I think have seen a forewarning of where it is the Senator is correct when he says any new spending ought to be paid for, headed with the head of the Federal budgets I offered last year would have until we stop taking the Social Secu- Reserve saying to people you ought to used Social Security funds for a time. rity funds and using them to pay other consider cutting Social Security bene- Absolutely. There is no way to write a bills, to pay for the tax cuts, and to fits. budget anymore that does not. pay for other expenditures of Govern- The Senator said payroll taxes don’t The trick is to get on a glidepath to ment. pay for Social Security and Medicare. stop it. We did that successfully in the I think at this time with the baby They were never designed to pay for late 1990s. I was very proud to have boom generation about to retire we both. Payroll taxes were designed to been part of the 1993 effort and the 1997 ought to be taking those Social Secu- pay for Social Security and those funds effort. Those two budget plans put us rity surpluses that are being generated

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.032 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2389 now that we all know are going to be Incidentally, it is a lot worse in needed to pay the immediate benefit. needed when the baby boomers retire Medicare than it is in Social Security. The Senator says we are following the and we ought to use that money in one We need to be talking about it. I am law. Yes. We are following the law. But of two ways: We either ought to pay happy to discuss long-term challenges it is also true that we are taking the down the debt with it to better prepare that we have, whether it be Medicare money, and instead of using it to pay ourselves for what we all know is to or Social Security. down the debt or prepay the liability, come, or we ought to prepay the liabil- The Medicare challenge is about five we are using it to pay for other tax ity. times greater than Social Security. I cuts and to pay other Government ex- That is what I urged my colleagues think some people think they can score penses. to do back in 2001 when we had these political points with Social Security I believe that is a profound mistake. supposedly huge surpluses. I urged that and are maybe trying to scare senior The only way we get back to some pol- we use a third of that money to either citizens. This is happening. They forget icy that stops that practice is to dis- pay down the debt more or to prepay to say they did the same thing. We cipline both the spending side of the the liability that we all know is com- have always done the same thing but equation and the revenue side of the ing. I think that would be a far wiser we think maybe we can score some po- equation to require a 60-vote point of course than the one we are embarked litical points. I urge our colleagues not order against new tax cuts or new on now. to go down that road. spending that is not paid for. I yield the floor. There is a bias. There is definitely a I think it would be a tremendous ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bias in this amendment towards spend- vance for this Congress to say, Let’s se- ator from Oklahoma is recognized. ing. We don’t count discretionary cure Social Security first. That is the Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I am spending. You can increase discre- first thing we ought to protect. The reminded of the movie ‘‘Show Me The tionary spending under this resolution way to do it is to provide additional Money.’’ by $100 million per year. You don’t discipline on the spending side of the I say to our friends on the Democrat have to pay for that. There is a trillion equation and the revenue side of the side, show me this budget because this dollars’ worth of spending that the equation, to say if it is not paid for, it budget would do exactly the same Congressional Budget Office has on has to require a 60-vote hurdle, a super- thing. Senator CONRAD’s budget that mandatory programs that expire. majority vote, for new taxes and for was written in 2002, which passed the Those won’t be included. They can ex- new spending that is not paid for. committee and did not pass the floor, pire but we will just assume they con- I note the Senator from New Jersey used $866.3 billion of the Social Secu- tinue. You don’t have to pay for those. is seeking time. How much time does rity surplus under his budget. If I want- But if a tax cut expires, you have to the Senator desire? ed to—I am not going to do that be- pay for that. But you don’t have to on Mr. LAUTENBERG. I would like cause I don’t believe in that—I could mandatory programs. I find that argu- about 20 minutes, if I may. say you were raiding Social Security ment very inconsistent. Mr. CONRAD. Let me yield 20 min- and using that spending on other pro- For all the above reasons, I urge our utes off the resolution to the Senator grams. I am not going to do that be- colleagues to vote no on the Conrad from New Jersey. cause I don’t think that is correct. amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I think what he did was the same I yield the floor. ator from New Jersey is recognized. thing every other budget did whenever The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I there has been a Social Security sur- ator from North Dakota. have listened to this debate with inter- plus, and that is buy securities. I will Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, this is a est. Frankly, if this were a theater, quote the law. That is the law of the very important debate. I know it is which it often is, I would still be look- land. If we are breaking the law, let probably hard for people at home to ing for the direction that this play is people know. People say you are taking follow. going to take. that money and spending it on other The Senator says we are treating the When we look at the budget resolu- things. We are investing that money in money exactly the same way, and that tion before us, I think what we are see- T bills. I make the argument that it is we are following the law. To a point, he ing is downright deception. I think it is an entry and say this is how much the is exactly right. When the money fair to say that those who look at this trust fund is, but it is exactly the same comes in, the Social Security payroll budget resolution with favor and try to under this budget as it would be under tax revenue comes in, and the money is make the case for it are doing it, but I Senator CONRAD’s budget. If I had an used, as he described, to buy what are think it has a hollow ring to it. alternative or any other budget that special issue Treasury bonds with the There are a number of games being anybody else would offer, it would be full faith and credit of the United played, as our friends on the other side exactly the same. You are bound by States. present their picture of this new budg- law to purchase T bills, which are basi- The Senator made reference to West et. By way of example, there is 1 year cally Government IOUs saying we will Virginia. That is where those bonds are of relief from the AMT, the alternative pay this amount of money with those T in a vault calling on the Federal Gov- minimum tax, included in their cal- bills. ernment to pay back Social Security culation. This AMT will cost some- The Government receives money. for the money that has been borrowed. thing over $650 billion to fix for a 10- What do they do with it? They use it to The difference is, What is used with the year-period. either spend money or pay down the receipts? What is used with the actual There is only $23 billion included for debt. By and large, over the last many cash? this year. There is only 1 year of fund- years, it has been used for other things. I believe the right course would be to ing for continued military operations The Government has that money. The use that cash to either pay down the in the war against terrorism. Government has to buy the T bills. We Federal debt or to prepay the liability All Members know we speculate have a T bill. We take that cash and that we all know is coming in Social about where we will be going with our buy a T bill with a promise for a future Security. needs in Iraq. It hardly seems reason- obligation. That obligation is para- The budget I proposed in 2001 for 2002 able to put out a $30 billion figure that mount. It has always been made by the did precisely that. Instead of having as represents a single year when over a 10- Federal Government. big of a tax cut, I had half as big a tax year-period it is believed it will cost That doesn’t mean Social Security cut and used the rest of that money to $280 billion. doesn’t have problems in the long pay down the debt or prepay the liabil- The question is, What kind of ac- term. Demographically there are fewer ity. counting are we seeing in this budg- people writing the checks than people There is a fundamental difference eting? Is the Bush administration fol- who will be receiving them. People who here about how to use the cash receipts lowing the practices we are seeing in will be receiving the checks are living that are the overage from the money the corporate world? The practices get- longer. We have some demographic coming in from Social Security payroll ting so much criticism, the audit re- problems that need to be addressed. taxes that are over and above what is ports on Enron and Tyco and

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.035 S09PT1 S2390 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 WorldCom, are we following their ex- the end of the 1920s. He brought panic only one way to meet your obligations, ample? Or perhaps they learned their and havoc to our society, our country. and that is, to borrow it. That is what accounting from the actions of our It is astonishing, but there are fewer we have done. What we are saying to Government, which is making promises people at work today than when people across the country is: Don’t that are so outrageous they will never George W. Bush was sworn in. Yet the watch your spending. Just go ahead be kept—cannot be met? If we had a country has grown substantially; the and borrow it. Does that sound like stock issued, I would say they were population has increased. good advice to kids who are growing up trying to push the stock price; perhaps To make matters worse, President and learning? I do not think so. Borrow they are, but it is called election- Bush was given a 10-year surplus esti- it. Borrow it from Social Security. Bor- eering. mate of $5.6 trillion. Now CBO is pro- row it from Medicare. That is what you It cannot be done. The people on jecting—and we do not hear anyone do. their way to prosecution, the leader- challenging it—CBO is projecting a $3.5 The fact that it could totally oblit- ship in Tyco, Enron, or WorldCom, who trillion Bush deficit for the same pe- erate the ability of these programs to are now being punished for their decep- riod. That is a reversal of fortune of al- carry on in future years does not seem tion, have learned you can say all you most $9 trillion. That change in direc- to strike home, not as long as we can want but when it comes time to evalu- tion is so gigantic, it cannot be hap- give tax cuts to ‘‘fat cats.’’ I speak as ating, it has to be in practical terms. penstance. It cannot be attributed to someone who has had the good fortune What happened? I served as the rank- carelessness. It can only be due to of having been in business and having ing member of the Budget Committee recklessness or by plan. had a success. I am going to get a tax during the period we moved from defi- The plan is a grand scheme to shift break, I am told, of substantial propor- cits to surpluses. I and so many others the size of Government—this has been tion. were proud of our accomplishments. pledged by this administration—and I do not want to be a showoff. I do not want that tax cut because that is That is why it is so disturbing for me the functioning of our Government hardly a legacy that means anything to see all of our hard work undone. I while effecting a transfer of wealth to my children. I have 10 grand- tip my hat to our colleague from North hardly seen in contemporary times, in children, the oldest of whom is 10. So Dakota who is now the ranking mem- a way often seen in the days of monar- their lives are way out in front of ber of the Budget Committee for his chies or revolution, the transfer of them. What would I want to do, more hard work. It is never an easy assign- wealth from the middle class and the than anything, for those grandchildren ment. It is fair to say that we feel com- poor to the wealthy. of mine? It is to have a country that is pelled on our side to tell it like it is. I saw a statistic the other day in the stable, that is harmonious, where peo- newspaper that said in 1977, the top 1 What is going on is shameful. ple are getting along, where everybody Consideration of this budget resolu- percent of the wage earners of this has a chance, where jobs are available, tion also provides a much needed op- country earned as much as the 49 per- where when they get to retirement age portunity to review the economic cent at the lower end of the wage scale. they know Social Security will be record of this administration. Unfortu- In reverse terms, if you took accumu- there for them, where they know their nately, the report card does not show a lated earnings of 49 percent of our peo- health care and their children’s health ple and put it in a pot, it would have to passing grade. We see it in the con- care can be taken care of. That, to me, be a giant pot, it would equal the 1 per- fidence that is lost by the public across is the legacy I would best and all of us this country. Why has the confidence cent of the people on the top end, peo- would best leave our children. been lost? Because over 2 million jobs ple who had all of the means they need- For me to take a tax cut, for others have been lost and people feel that. ed. Worse, after 22 years, in 1999, that here who have been financially success- Last Thursday or Friday we had a ratio shifted to 1 percent earning what ful to take a tax cut, while the country hearing at the Democratic Policy Com- 55 percent of the people earn; 55 per- is bleeding financially, while we steal mittee where we had unemployed cent all lumping their wages all to- it from Social Security and Medicare workers talk about what life is like gether equals what 1 percent of our and other programs, while only half after losing a job. They talked about a population is earning. the 1.6 million kids who are eligible for small company in Michigan where Substantial reductions in programs Head Start are enrolled—I took a some 2,700 people were employed in a will directly affect people’s incomes. If minute today to learn a little more town of about 9,000. The company, they cannot afford to get the baby- about Head Start. Electrolux, is packing their bags and sitters, if they cannot afford to educate Head Start is for little kids who do going to Mexico. their children, if they cannot afford to not have the chance to understand The man who worked there for 23 take care of their wellness, if they can- what learning is about, maybe because years described the personal impact it not afford to see their health care they come from poverty-stricken had on him. He said: I have a daughter needs are taken care of, that is a cut in homes, or perhaps they have a single in college. I have two kids following. I income. It is deliberate. Otherwise, we parent, or maybe there is not even a had health care taken care of. I paid would not have had a debate on wheth- parent in the house, maybe they live my mortgage. I did everything I could er overtime ought to be stripped away with grandparents. It is a program that for my family, held my head high, from people who work hard and who de- teaches them there is more ahead in walked with dignity. Now my life has pend on overtime as part of their ordi- life than they see in their own homes. retreated into a shameful morass. He nary compensation. But, no, we lost It teaches them it is good to learn. It could barely talk at one point because that debate here because the Repub- teaches them when they get to school— he was choking with tears. licans in the House did not want to go and these are kids who are 3, 4, 5 years He asked: What has happened? He along with it. old—learning is a good objective. It said if a cyclone hit, the damage would When we look at the budget, we can- teaches them something else, that not be any less than closing this fac- not look at this budget out of the con- there is a place where they can get tory. Everything, the infrastructure, text of where we are as a society. Jobs some nutrition, get a meal or two, the storekeepers, the gasoline station, are necessary. It is important we stop while they are in the care of those who everyone is going to feel this impact. outsourcing our opportunity to create are running the Head Start Program. That does not affect what is hap- more jobs and more income. It is not a It also says something else to them: pening in this administration. Presi- happy picture. If you feel sick, you can see a nurse or dent Bush will be the first President to Republican irresponsibility with re- a doctor. But even as you grow, what preside over a net job loss since Her- gard to the Federal budget is threat- else can happen is you can get care for bert Hoover was in office during the ening the long-term solvency of Social your wellness. We can see things that Depression. Fortunately, or unfortu- Security and Medicare, right as the might attack you physically, diseases nately, I am one of those people who first cohort of baby boomers gets close that are threatening. You can get in- lived through Herbert Hoover’s presi- to retirement age. jections or inoculations, and you can dency. You have to live a long time be- Everybody knows if your expenses get a medication that will help the cause Herbert Hoover was President at are higher than your income, there is child grow and develop.

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.037 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2391 Mr. President, hundreds of thousands promises to people—but they are going racking up the biggest deficits in our of those kids are going to lose their to pay more. Everybody knows it. It is country’s history. programs because ‘‘fat cats,’’ people going to cost more, and they are going Initially he told us in 2001: who earn, on average, $1,000,000 a year, to get less. We can proceed with tax relief without fear or the top asset holders in this country There is a battle about whether the of budget deficits. administration can send out circulars of ours, will get a $100,000 tax cut. And What a statement that is. Then he that purport to describe the benefits of it does not mean anything. When you said in 2002: are worth $10 million, $100,000 is not a this health care program. It is an elec- difference in your life. So to do that tion campaign distribution. We under- Our budget will run a deficit that will be small and short-term. and take away care for hundreds of stand 36 million copies of a pretty cir- thousands of children in Head Start is cular, showing someone healthy and Now the President boldly says: Well, outrageous. praising Medicare, are going out across we will halve the budget deficit in the We have other silly things going on. the country. But they do not start the next 5 years. We decided in the budget we would get program until 2006. Why is 2006 a magic There are not a lot of believers about rid of 2,000 meat inspectors, when we number? Because in 2004, as we all to support that. have mad cow running around and know, there is a big-time election, and In 2003, he had the audacity to say: chickens dying of disease. Yes, cut we do not want to have an election We will not pass our problems on to future down on the number of people who are after the new Medicare program has generations. doing meat inspections. Take 25,000 started because when people see it in Boy, if that was coming from a com- cops off the street who are now in the action, they are going to be angry, pany with listed stock, I wouldn’t buy COPS Program. they are going to be sore. They will not that stock, I will tell you. If we were I was in communities in New Jersey want to vote for anybody who is re- depending on those kinds of statements talking about what it means for a com- sponsible for that program being put in to make our way, we would be sitting munity with a small police department place. with Martha Stewart someplace, suf- to lose two, three, five, six cops who We keep hearing that jobs are coming fering the same consequence. Not a sin- are there on the Federal program, to back. But the cold, hard facts con- gle forecaster sees a surplus anywhere lose them and their law enforcement tradict this claim. The President trum- in our future. In fact, as baby boomers efforts as we try to fight crime and be pets the fact that 364,000 jobs have been begin to retire, the Bush budget deficit on the alert for terrorism. created since August. He says it is is set to skyrocket to 10 percent of It says over 20,000 veterans, as a re- great news. But the economy would gross domestic product and more over sult of that tax cut for that ‘‘fat cat’’— have had to create over 1 million jobs the next few decades. This deficit is it almost has a rhyme, but there is no just to keep pace with new entrants huge by any standard, and it is growing reason to it—it means 20,000-plus vet- into the labor force. by more than $2 billion each and every The President says this trickle of erans will lose their health care. day, which explains why our out- I had the good fortune to serve in the new jobs, which includes just 21,000 in standing public debt has soared above Army in World War II a long time ago February—by the way, 20,000 of those $7 trillion for the first time in our Na- in the European theater, and I know are Government jobs—is proof that his tion’s history. this: The people who count the most on tax cuts are working. They are not Some are saying deficits are due to the Government’s promises are those working. In May of 2003, the Presi- the war on terror. The only problem who serve us so gallantly in the mili- dent’s Council of Economic Advisers, with that argument is we could elimi- tary. the CEA, said the economy would cre- nate the entire Defense Department We had a visit the other night to ate more than 2 million jobs in the and the entire Homeland Security De- Walter Reed Hospital and talked to first 7 months after the tax cut was en- partment and we still wouldn’t get rid people who have been severely wound- acted. We happen to be short, just of the deficit. Other Republicans are ed, some with the loss of a limb, or missed a little. We are only 1.7 million saying the deficit is due to rising dis- even the loss of two limbs. One young jobs short. The tax cuts are not cre- cretionary spending. That is wrong. man I spoke to was 23 years old. What ating jobs. They are creating record Even if we eliminated every penny of is the prospect for his life? He will get budget deficits. a prosthesis that will help him get What is the solution? Some of my Re- domestic discretionary spending—that along, but we have to make sure the publican colleagues wish to recreate is virtually the entire Government—we Medicare we give him is the best we reality. They now say we have been still would not get rid of the budget can possibly do. But in this budget, using the wrong employment statis- deficit. there are cuts in VA health programs. tics. They want to use the so-called For the most part, the deficits have The administration will not take re- household survey, not the payroll sur- been caused by massive tax breaks sponsibility for the problems I have vey, which most economists, including skewed to the wealthiest Americans, just outlined. They do not even ac- Alan Greenspan, agree is the proper pure and simple. knowledge these problems exist. The measure. He said: The most cynical tactic this adminis- Republican solution is to hide the di- Everything we’ve looked at suggests tration has used is their repeated at- rection and the cuts in vital programs that it’s the payroll data . . . which tempt to blame the economic mess and hope no one is going to notice or you have to follow. they have created on the previous ad- deceive people with sleight-of-hand As our friend and former colleague, ministration. Again and again and tricks, like starting a purportedly Pat Moynihan, used to say: Everybody again, we hear them say: President good—— is entitled to their own opinions, but Bush inherited the recession. They say The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- not entitled to their own facts. this knowing full well the recession ator’s time has expired. We all would be better off if this ad- began in March of 2001. That is accord- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I ministration and its allies in Congress ing to the nonpartisan National Bureau ask unanimous consent, can I have 10 would stop playing games to make the of Economic Research, the official ar- more minutes? employment situation seem better biter of when recessions begin and end. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I give 10 than it really is. The bottom line is, 8 As the saying goes: Facts are stubborn more minutes off the resolution to the million Americans want to work but things. Senator from New Jersey. can’t find a job. The Republicans also argue that 9/11 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Another example of the Republicans’ caused the recession. Of course, claim- ator from New Jersey. utter inability to look at the facts ing that the recession began under Mr. LAUTENBERG. I thank my col- squarely: Budget deficits. Putting President Clinton and that 9/11 caused league from North Dakota. President Bush and fiscal responsi- it are mutually contradictory and flat We take a program such as the Medi- bility into the same sentence, frankly, out wrong. These are some of the strat- care program that belted its way is a challenge. President Bush has bro- egies of the present President, adminis- through this House, that made empty ken his father’s dubious record by tration officials, and Republicans in

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.039 S09PT1 S2392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 Congress to mislead the American peo- the first quarter that President Bush member, Senator CONRAD, from North ple, to disguise the facts, to distort re- inherited, before he had any time to do Dakota. ality, to pretend they are not respon- anything, was negative growth, and I agree with my chairman that we sible for the worst economy in years. that President Bush actually inherited should be here solving problems in- The American people are smarter an economy that was in trouble? stead of throwing salt on old wounds than to believe the administration’s That is a big part of some of the dif- because we have a great challenge propaganda machine. They know they ficulties we have had today. ahead of us. There comes a time when can’t find jobs. They know deficits will Mr. NICKLES. To respond to my col- we talk about all kinds of interests, hurt the economy. They know their So- league’s question, maybe it is an inter- but the national interest is more im- cial Security is in jeopardy. esting analogy between President Bush portant right now than at any time in Here is some truth: America simply and President Hoover. President Hoo- our history. cannot afford these ruinous economic ver was present when the market col- We do have serious problems and and fiscal policies any longer. We need lapsed on that fateful day in October in challenges. I think every Senator in a drastic change of course, and we need 1929. this body has the capability and the it soon. This budget resolution would President Clinton was President will to solve some of those problems so be a good place to start. when the market collapsed in March of we can go home and we can couch the I urge adoption of the amendment of- 2000. NASDAQ took a dive. The stock argument any way we want on the po- fered by my friend from North Dakota. market took a dive and continued to litical stump. I think we better add I think we ought to have a 60-vote re- dive throughout 2000. something to the debate. quirement for any more deficit-increas- I do not want to play that game, but Last year was my first year on the ing tax cuts that are to be made. I am offended when I see pictures and Budget Committee. Of course, this is I yield the floor. hear those kinds of aspersions. I do not my second budget. I compliment the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- think it helps the debate. leadership of the committee on both ator from Oklahoma. I agree with my colleague, that mar- sides of the aisle because in committee Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I heard ket crash was foretelling that we had we talked about some very contentious part of my colleague’s speech, but I very significant problems coming, and issues, different ideas on how we ap- will just say that budget resolutions it resulted in a lot of lost revenue to proach the budget and how it affects are not easy. When I see people holding the Government that no one projected, everyday life in the United States of up charts that have a picture of Presi- whether it be the White House or any- America, knowing there are cir- dent Bush and another one of Herbert body else. cumstances that none of us had any Hoover and saying job loss and so on, I appreciate my colleague. I want to control over and probably will have a that is politics. elevate the caliber of the debate and limited amount of effect on our coun- Enough with politics. Let’s do our not be quite so political and quite so try unless the American people under- Nation’s business. Let’s pass a budget. partisan so early. stand the circumstances in which we Some people seem to think this is a po- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Will the Senator find ourselves. litical free-for-all. We are going to from Oklahoma yield for a question? One has to remember the budget is a have an election in November. We have Mr. NICKLES. I will be happy to result of three different entities com- plenty of time to do politics. We have yield. ing together and producing a document conventions in July, August, and Sep- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Is the Senator that reflects some of their priorities, tember. That is time enough. This is aware of the fact that when President some of their do-nots and some of their March. To be having a picture of the Roosevelt took over, we had a 22-per- do-dos, and that is working with the President of the United States, and cent unemployment problem in 1933? White House and this President and comparing him to Herbert Hoover, I He succeeded in bringing unemploy- also working with the Senate and the find offensive. I find it so political, it is ment down through Government pro- House and both sides of the aisle. That debasing to the Senate. I guess people grams, through all kinds of programs. is what this product will reflect. have a right to do that, but enough is But the fact is, he wanted to get people There are provisions in this resolu- enough. back to work. tion that probably do not find favor Let’s stay with the business at hand I happen to remember my father was with everybody, and there are some instead of trying to score political one of those people who had to resort provisions in this resolution that we do points. I urge our colleagues to do that. shamefully to a Government program. favor. Nonetheless, it will be a product I have never been a fan of charts, but He was embarrassed by it, but he had of working with each other on this my good friend, Senator CONRAD, man- to feed his family. That was more im- floor and also with the House of Rep- ufactures them on a daily basis. I com- portant. The fact is, I believe, the Sen- resentatives and with this President pliment him for it. But to have pic- ator would agree, that while the por- that will produce this document, a tures and to use those kinds of things trayal may not be to the Senator’s lik- budget resolution. denigrates our President. In my opin- ing, this is the administration that has Nobody likes deficit spending. We ion, I am not sure it elevates the cal- lost more jobs since the term of Her- went through that once before. Some of iber of debate that we should have be- bert Hoover. Does the Senator dispute it was self-inflicted. This one was not fore the Senate. that point? self-inflicted, as far as our Government Mr. SESSIONS. Will the Senator Mr. NICKLES. I respond to my col- is concerned. It was a result of some yield for a question? league, I am offended by the political circumstances that happened to this Mr. NICKLES. I am happy to yield to partisan nonsense that is coming up country at a very inopportune time. No my colleague from Alabama. with that picture and the tone of the one could have predicted 9/11. Nobody Mr. SESSIONS. I know Senator NICK- debate. Let’s have a good debate. But could have predicted what that would LES talked about the economy and who to cast aspersions—I am offended. cost or what that circumstance taught is responsible. We can all debate how I am telling my colleague that I do us. much the President actually has influ- not think we have to go to that level of It taught us one thing: that our econ- ence over it. I don’t know. But when partisanship. It is March. Why don’t we omy is very fragile. Catastrophic President Roosevelt took office, there do our Nation’s business and play poli- events tend to shatter all other beliefs was a high unemployment rate. I think tics in September, October, and No- about what we do here as far as our it was 20 percent, or maybe it even in- vember? economy is concerned. creased under his administration ini- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who It also taught us that our freedoms tially. He inherited an economy that yields time? The Senator from Mon- are very fragile; that in times of stress was in trouble. Is it not a fact that tana. and national emergency, some things when President Bush took office, con- Mr. BURNS. I thank the Chair. are done by Government and by people trary to the myth that is out there, Mr. President, this is my first time to cope with the stress of the time. that the third quarter of his last year on the floor speaking on this particular Mr. President, 9/11 probably had more in office was negative growth, and that subject. I wish to thank the ranking to do with putting us in this pickle

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.042 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2393 than anything around because of the the resolution will provide important great concern I have about both the normal reaction of Government and assistance not only to Government President’s budget and the budget that Americans to that event. through strong fiscal responsibility but has come out of the Budget Committee, What we have to look at most is that also the American people through im- and that is it adds dramatically to the this budget reflects much of the Presi- proved jobs and job environment, and national debt right before the baby dent’s proposals, but because of caps private growth and opportunity. boom generation starts to retire. I look that were put in place a year ago, we If we look at the household surveys at the President’s budget, and in the 5 are looking at some tough choices. on unemployment, we are going to find years that he has proposed, he will add This budget takes steps to reduce a lot of folks are working out of their $3 trillion to the national debt. When I Federal deficit spending; in other homes. We see small businesses perk- look at the budget proposal from the words, slow it down, much slower than ing up everywhere, primarily because Budget Committee, it adds almost as first thought when we started into the of the tax situation. This is a good much, $2.86 trillion to the national process or what you have read in the time to move in and maybe retire from debt over that same 5 years. newspapers or heard on television. We a job and start one’s own business. I hear the other side saying we are just have to slow it down. It is kind of So we have asked the American peo- cutting the deficit in half. Well, maybe like the fellow who one day got up and ple to sacrifice because we are facing they are cutting the deficit in half but said: My day started off bad, and then an enemy we have never had to face be- the increases in the debt are not being it just tapered off. fore. We have never had to take on ter- reduced hardly at all. If we look at this Sometimes in the budget process— rorism as have other countries that chart, in 2004 the debt subject to limit, and my good friend from North Dakota have been putting up with it for a long that is the gross debt of the United has been in this process much longer time. As a result, we have said to the States, is $7.4 trillion. than I and knows much more about it, American people that some sacrifice is Under this budget, they will add over the technical parts of it anyway, but needed, and I think the American peo- $600 billion to the debt. The next year, nonetheless there are some days you ple have responded to that because we they will add nearly $600 billion to the get nothing for your labor. know we have a different kind of debt, $569 billion. The next year, they The resolution cuts the deficit from enemy that wants to take away our will add $552 billion to the debt. The an estimated, some people say over $500 freedoms, not only the economic free- next year, they will add $563 billion to billion. We had a figure of around $477 doms we enjoy but also our political the debt. And out here, in 2008, between billion going into the process. Now freedoms. 2008 and 2009, they will add another $563 looking at the figure, it will be around They do it by fear. That is the worst billion to the debt. How can it be that these two state- $477 billion this year, but we are going kind of enemy, that operates in the ments are both right? How can it be to get it down much lower than that by shadows and complete surprise. They they say they are going to reduce the the year 2005. have no regard for age or who one is, deficit, they are going to cut it in half, The resolution prevents tax increases combatants or noncombatants. In and on the other hand the increases in that would go into effect if Congress other words, they are completely indis- the debt are hardly being reduced at does not act. Those taxes and those tax criminate as far as their targets are all? The biggest reason is the Social cuts were very important to this coun- concerned. That spreads fear among try. How much deficit would we have Security trust funds that are being people, and fear rules us. taken. Over this 5-year period, hun- had we not had them to spur this econ- I made the remark the other day to dreds and hundreds of billions of dol- omy and see the growth not only in the some visitors in Washington, DC, that lars of Social Security trust fund New York Stock Exchange but I can remember when I first came to money is being borrowed and is being NASDAQ. Washington, it was a very beautiful used to pay for tax cuts and other We have seen growth in agriculture. place. Right now we are moving into a Agricultural products are doing very things. It is, in effect, hiding from us season where Washington really is very our true fiscal condition. well now in most sectors. As I go pretty, but we are ugly today because The hard reality is the increases to across my State of Montana, we can of jersey barriers, security and con- the debt are not being reduced by this talk about marriage penalty relief, we struction. We are not a very nice place budget proposal. In fact, the debt is can talk about child tax credits, but I because of what we have to go through being run up and, as I have said many will tell you what has helped my State in order for this Government and its times, that is at the worst possible more than anything else, especially my representatives to operate. So the sac- time, right before the baby boomers re- agricultural producers and my small rifices that are made not only here but tire. That is why I think the amend- businesspeople—and Montana is made in the whole country are difficult. We ment I put before our colleagues is so up of small business; small business have asked America to sacrifice in important, because it adds discipline. provides the vast majority of jobs in these times, and they have responded. It says: Look, we can’t do new manda- my State—was accelerated deprecia- Our young men and women who are tory spending—and that is two-thirds tion because there have been capital still in the field face an unusual type of of Federal spending—and we can’t do expenditures to revamp or redo the enemy. They are facing it with great new tax cuts that are not paid for, way they do business and how they do professionalism and great courage. I without a 60-vote supermajority, until business. Accelerated depreciation was think we ought to demonstrate the we stop taking the Social Security the shot we needed in the State of same kind of courage on this floor, to fund and using it to pay for the oper- Montana. do what we have to do in order to bal- ating expenses of the Federal Govern- By the way, those recommendations ance this budget, in order to present a ment. came out of the Small Business Com- budget we can live with so the econ- This reminds me so much of what has mittee of which Senator KIT BOND of omy continues to grow and we can happened in the corporate sector when Missouri is the chairman. You look for grow out of this situation. these various companies—Enron most those opportunities when we start I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- notably, WorldCom the same way—un- talking about small business or busi- sence of a quorum. derstated how far underwater they ness in general. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The really were. They were basically hiding The economy is growing at a steady clerk will call the roll. their debt from the shareholders, hid- pace, and I believe this budget will be The assistant legislative clerk pro- ing the debt from investors, hiding the reflective of that growth and show the ceeded to call the roll. debt maybe even from themselves. I see importance to the American people to Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask some of that same pattern occurring expand jobs. unanimous consent that the order for here. If we take a look at the GDP and our the quorum call be rescinded. The Senator from North Dakota is national debt and our deficit spending, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without here. How much time does the Senator right now it is something we can han- objection, it is so ordered. require? dle, but we cannot allow it to continue. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I will Mr. DORGAN. I would like 15 or 20 So we moved in that direction. I think make the point once again as to the minutes.

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:41 Mar 09, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.045 S09PT1 S2394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 Mr. CONRAD. I yield 20 minutes to the eye can see, stretching out every it. We don’t want to pay for it. We the Senator from North Dakota, off the single year for the next decade. don’t intend to pay for it. We will ask resolution. The budget brought to the floor of you kids to pay for it when you are old The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Senate by the majority party says enough to work and pay taxes and in- ator from North Dakota. the following: We will take the Federal herit this debt. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, first let debt to $10.2 trillion by the year 2009. There are many issues to discuss me compliment my colleague, Senator Let’s see if we can ratchet this debt up with respect to the budget. My col- CONRAD, for the work he has done. Let to $10.2 trillion. It says let’s have a def- league has offered an amendment that me also pay tribute to my colleague icit this year of $512 billion. Let’s have I came to support, dealing with Social from Oklahoma, Senator NICKLES. a deficit next year of $445 billion; the Security trust funds. This is certainly While we might disagree on a good year after, let’s have a Federal budget the biggest bait-and-switch operation many issues, Senator NICKLES has been deficit of $431 billion; the year fol- in the history of mankind. The bait someone who has contributed substan- lowing that, let’s have a Federal budg- and switch that has been going on says tially to this Chamber through his et deficit of $441 billion; and the year the following: When you work, you pay service in the Senate. I note he is leav- following that, the fifth year, the last a tax from your paycheck and we will ing the Senate at the end of this year year for this budget resolution, let’s tell you this, we will guarantee you we and I want to pay my compliments to have a budget deficit of $439 billion. will put that money in a trust fund Senator NICKLES. This is not a budget that tackles prob- called the Social Security trust fund. There is a tendency in this Chamber, lems. This retreats from the problems Then, when you get to the point where I think, for us to treat the serious too and from the challenge. you are retiring, we will have sufficient lightly and the light too seriously. It is There is a circumstance that has oc- moneys in the trust fund to be able to very hard to overestimate the impor- curred in this country that should re- meet those retirement needs. tance of this fiscal policy that is com- quire all of us to be more serious about The problem is the trust fund at this pletely off track, completely out of this: We ran into a recession. It began point is not accepting new money be- sync with reality. We have until rein the spring of 2001. Precisely, it began cause all the new money being taken cently had a fiscal policy that said: in March 2001. Following that recession from paychecks in the form of Social Here is what we will do. We will in- we were the victims of a terrorist at- Security taxes is being used as an off- crease defense spending a great deal, tack on 9/11. Then we had to fight a war set for other spending. we will increase spending on homeland against terrorism. Following that at- We had people genuflecting on the security a substantial amount, we will tack against our country the entire floor of the Senate about lockboxes for cut taxes, cut taxes, cut taxes again, aviation industry was grounded. It had the last 4 or 5 years. They would come and then we will hope the economy a profound impact on our economy. to the floor and have an apoplectic sei- grows enough to cover all of that. Then we were involved in Afghanistan zure about some lockbox they wanted The fact is the economy has not and a war in Iraq. We have had some to create for Social Security. There is grown to cover all of that and we now pretty tough times and some big chal- no lockbox. The box is open and all the have sunk into the largest Federal lenges. money is gone because budgets like budget deficits in the history of our But the administration has said and this say we are going to spend all that country. But some don’t want to admit the majority party has said we can do money. The only priority with this is that we are there. They want to ignore all of this. We can and should and will to preserve the tax cuts that went to it and continue to say this is not a increase defense spending. We can, upper-income Americans. problem, we will just grow out of this. should and will increase spending on I think it is wonderful if you are an We have a responsibility now to ad- homeland security. And we will cut upper-income American. Look, if you dress these issues. It is irresponsible your taxes again and again and, if the make $100 million or $10 million or $1 for us to say, let’s just do it all and let Republicans get their way, again this million a year, God bless you, this is a the kids worry about this, or let the year. And it will not matter because it great country and you have a right to grandkids worry about it. will all add up. do that and I congratulate you on your We are technically capable of doing This is like the old story in the mov- success. But I would say I expect as an so many things. Today, on Tuesday, we ies, what are you going to believe, me American you would also want to con- have two little vehicles—made in this or your own eyes? Your own eyes will tribute to this country, and part of country—scrounging around the sur- tell you what is in this document. It that contribution is to pay for that face of Mars, controlled by some con- says let’s take this country to $10.2 which we need—a war on terrorism and trollers in NASA, and we are picking trillion in debt in 2009. The question is, money to fund the troops when we send up rocks and analyzing rocks on the when will the Congress, and especially them overseas to protect this country. surface of Mars. What a remarkable when will the President, be serious All of these issues are important issues thing. By the way, I might say just about these policies? that we have to provide for. When we from the pictures I have seen from It is interesting that the budget sent also protect these upper income tax Mars it looks like a place about 5 miles to us by the President this year pre- cuts, we spend the Social Security south of my hometown. But we spent a dicted we would spend zero, no money trust fund. This makes no sense at all. lot of money to get to Mars, I want at all, for Afghanistan and Iraq. We That is a classic bait and switch. them to do well with these experi- have been spending very close to $5 bil- This reminds me of an old story ments, and I think they are wonderful. lion a month in Afghanistan and Iraq. about elephants. When I was a young I think it is quite remarkable, the Last year I raised the same question. If kid, I grew up in a very small town. technology we have to put vehicles on we are spending money, why don’t we But even though it was a small town of Mars. budget for it? The answer is, we don’t 400 or 500 people, we occasionally had a Why is it we are technically capable know how much to budget. We do know circus come to town. It was a rel- of doing these breathtaking things and what we are spending, we are spending atively small circus but they at least then we seem so unable to come to the $5 billion a month, $60 billion a year. had one elephant. I never quite under- floor of the Senate and at least admit Do you know what these documents stood as a kid why a very large ele- that there is a giant problem in fiscal from the President and the majority phant would stand in one place if they policy? We are far off track. Just 3 say? It says zero, we are not spending just put a cuff around the elephant’s years ago, we had very large surpluses anything. What do they mean? They back foot and then a chain with one and Alan Greenspan couldn’t even sleep will just hide it by coming up with a little steel stake driven into the at night because he was worried these supplemental bill later on, I suppose ground. How on Earth would that keep surpluses would be too big. He didn’t after the election, and we will act as if an elephant from escaping? know what we could do with them. it doesn’t matter. Then I read about how they do that. Three years later, of course, we now It does matter. It is saying to the They do it in Thailand where they cap- find the largest deficits in the history kids, you go ahead and pay this bill be- ture these elephants in the wild and of this country stretching out as far as cause we don’t have the courage to do then find a big banyan tree. They put a

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:23 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.048 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2395 big steel cuff on the elephant’s leg and the following. Let us increase the Fed- and says—he doesn’t say it quite this they chain that big steel cuff to a huge eral debt to $10.2 trillion by the year way but the cause and effect are the banyan tree. For a week that elephant 2009. They say, let us every year be- same—we don’t have the money now. will struggle and grunt and grown and tween now and then have a Federal We gave money in terms of tax cuts to fight and try to pull away from that budget deficit over $400 billion. That is the folks who make $1 million a year. banyan tree. But it can’t. It doesn’t get over $1.5 billion a day every single day Now we should ask the folks at the away from that banyan tree. In a for the next 4 to 5 years. This isn’t a other end of the ladder to take a cut in while, it learns it is there permanently budget document; this is a failure. Social Security benefits. I don’t under- as long as that chain is on its leg, as It is a failure of responsibility to own stand that. long as that cuff exists. Then they take up to what is happening in this country In my judgment, when we talk about the other end of the banyan tree and and to fix it not just on behalf of politi- fuzzy math, this isn’t fuzzy; this is va- put a stake in the ground and the ele- cians but on behalf of the American cant math. phant will never move because the ele- people and their children who aspire to Mr. DURBIN. If the Senator would phant is chained to his habit. The ele- have a country that expands the most further yield for a question through phant knows it can’t move. So it opportunity and new jobs and growth the Chair, last week Paul Krugman, doesn’t move. once again. wrote an article for the New York A big chain to a habit is what I see in Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, will the Times entitled, ‘‘Maestro of Chutzpah’’ this Chamber by the majority party. Senator yield for a question? directed toward Mr. Alan Greenspan, They say it doesn’t matter what the Mr. DORGAN. Yes. which addressed this issue. facts are, it doesn’t matter what the Mr. DURBIN. I thank the Senator Mr. Greenspan came before Congress deficits are, it doesn’t matter that we from North Dakota for taking the floor endorsing President Bush’s tax cuts for are off the ditch with respect to fiscal to bring this to our attention. I would the wealthiest people in America and policy. We are going to pretend and act like to ask him this question. now that we have rid the world of those as if things are just fine, that things Was it not during the last 2 weeks tax cuts which have created record are going along just fine. that the Chairman of the Federal Re- deficits that we have never seen in the Those who will pay the cost of this, serve, Alan Greenspan, who has been history of the United States, Mr. in my judgment, will be people 5, 15, 25, Chairman under both Democratic and Greenspan is now coming back to us and 40 years from now and who will Republican Parties, testified before the saying the way to start resolving these bear the consequences of an irrespon- House of Representatives, I believe the budget problems is to cut Social Secu- sible fiscal policy. Budget Committee, suggesting we have rity benefits. My colleague has offered an amend- now reached a point because of our def- I ask the Senator from North Dakota ment that says: Look, let’s prohibit icit situation and the debt of America if he would respond to whether the use of Social Security trust funds when we have to seriously consider Krugman accurately notes that during except for the purpose they were in- structural changes in Social Security the 1980s it was the Greenspan commis- tended to be used. Radical? No. I don’t relative to the benefits paid out to sen- sion that persuaded Congress to in- think so. Obviously, there is some com- ior citizens and their retirement age? crease the payroll tax for Social Secu- mon sense to do that. Does the Chairman of the Federal Re- rity which supports the program, a tax I don’t expect that this amendment serve, who had endorsed President which is regressive, falls more heavily will pass the Senate when it is voted on Bush’s tax cuts for the wealthiest peo- on middle- and lower-income families. because the majority party has to pro- ple in America, now say we are in such In fact, Mr. Krugman goes on to tect the fiscal policy despite the fact a desperate situation that we have to write that Greenspan’s suggestion in that all the evidence is this fiscal pol- turn to Social Security and to cut back the 1980s that raised the retirement age icy doesn’t work. We have an economy in terms of potential benefits for future in America and raised the payroll taxes that is not producing jobs. We have an recipients? in America is generating record sur- economy that is not providing the op- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, the pluses in the Social Security trust fund portunity we expect it to provide and Senator from Illinois is absolutely cor- with the regressive payroll tax. Now that the administration said it would rect. The Chairman of the Federal Re- that Social Security has generated the provide. Why? I have some theories serve, Alan Greenspan, did testify and money it needs, it is Mr. Greenspan about that. say that we have to look at cutting So- who says now we need to reach into the We held a hearing last Friday on the cial Security benefits. Social Security trust fund and make question of why American jobs are I find it interesting that Mr. Green- certain we pay off our debt, and also we shipped overseas in large quantities. span, who was actually shaking the need to cut benefits and raise the re- Why do we see all of these announce- pom-poms in support of the tax cut and tirement age even further. ments about companies that used to this administration’s fiscal policy, is I ask my friend from North Dakota, make American coats are now pro- now saying part of the cost of the pol- the Senator who has come to the Sen- ducing them overseas? Did you know icy should be for us now to consider ate to address this issue, is it disingen- that the Levis you are wearing are not cutting Social Security for senior citi- uous for Mr. Greenspan to, on the one American pants? If you are wearing zens. hand, call for higher payroll taxes so Fruit of the Loom, you are not wearing Look, their fiscal policy has provided the Social Security trust fund grows, American underwear. Did you know the largest rewards in history in the and then when it grows to such a point, that if you are eating Fig Newtons, you form of tax cuts for upper income to allow tax cuts to be funded by Social are eating Mexican Fig Newtons? Yes. Americans. We have one-half of the Security trust fund that go to the They are not produced in America—not world’s billionaires living in this coun- wealthiest people in America? The even Fig Newton cookies. try. Good for them. I wish I were one of working families are paying into the The question is, Why are we export- them. I wish my colleague from Illinois Social Security trust fund, but it is the ing all of these jobs overseas? What was among them, and I wish my col- wealthy families who are taking the kind of economy is it that says we have league from Wyoming was among money out from the Bush tax cuts. economic growth in this country but them. But it seems to me those who I ask the Senator his response. we are not producing new jobs? The have done so well in this country would Mr. DORGAN. As always, the Senator new jobs are being created in Ban- want to help pay the bill. from Illinois creates the calculation gladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, China, Promoting tax cuts for the upper in- exactly the right way. It is true the and Mexico. come folks, those at the very top of the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board This is a failed economic strategy, a ladder—for example, those who have $1 chaired the commission in the early set of failed economic policies, and all million a year in income—and saying 1980s that decided to collect more you have to do is go to the budget doc- during these tough times you get money in the Social Security trust ument. $80,000 a year in tax cuts makes no fund than was necessary to meet cur- Page 4 of this document, which sense to me. Yet Chairman Greenspan rent expenses. Why? Because when the comes from the majority party, says supported that, and he now comes back war babies or the baby boomers retire,

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If there was a box, there would the Congress and says you are using all Maybe it is something in the water. be no lock in site. Every single penny that money for tax cuts for upper in- Maybe it is the food. One would expect of money collected for Social Security come Americans and you are increas- there to be some conservative impulses is being used to give tax cuts to upper ing defense, increasing homeland secu- here to decide that a fiscal policy income folks and defend spending in rity, and telling people you do not have ought to add up. This simply does not homeland security because this major- to pay for that. So now why don’t we add up. ity party says you can do it all, do not cut Social Security payments for the I mention one additional point. It worry, charge it to the kids. That is ir- elderly. was not very long ago when the Senate responsible fiscal policy and one we There is an old song in that movie, considered a proposal to spend a sub- need to change. ‘‘Where have you been, Joe DiMaggio?’’ stantial amount of money, $20 billion— I yield the floor. We ought to ask the question, Where do you know how hard it is to get $20 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. have you been, Alan Greenspan? It billion for anything? It is a huge SUNUNU). The Senator from Colorado. seems to me that as the construct of amount of money. The proposal was to Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I yield this fiscal policy has become clearer spend $20 billion to reconstruct the myself 20 minutes and ask it be and clearer, I would have expected the country of Iraq. We must have it, they charged against the budget debate Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board said. We won’t pay for it; just have to itself and not the amendment on the perhaps to send some warning signs. have it. Republican side. I finished the book ‘‘The Price of I said, Iraq has the third largest re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Loyalty,’’ written by Mr. Suskind. serves of oil in the world. The Iraqis ator is recognized. What he says, according to former can pump their oil and pay for their Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, we have Treasury Secretary O’Neill, is that the own reconstruction. heard a lot of discussion about how im- Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board They said, We will not hear any of portant eliminating the deficit is. I is a critic of this fiscal policy in pri- that. We demand the $20 billion. The could not agree more. We do need to vate while being supportive of this fis- majority party, the same folks who eliminate the deficit. The reason we cal policy in public. A wrong approach. have written this budget said, we de- have a deficit today is because this Mr. DURBIN. Will the Senator yield? mand that money. We do not want to Senate has refused to make tough The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time choices about spending. of the Senator from North Dakota has pay for it, just borrow it and spend it I make the point that when President expired. in the country of Iraq for reconstruc- Mr. DORGAN. I yield myself an addition. Bush assumed office, he came into of- tional 10 minutes on the resolution. It is the kind of thing that if you did fice when the economy was starting to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without not know where the desks were placed move down. I don’t think anybody can objection, it is so ordered. in this Chamber you would not recog- dispute that. When he took office, he Mr. DURBIN. If I might continue, in nize who was saying this. was challenged as much as any Presi- the same book, it notes Chairman There is no common sense with re- dent in recent history because not only Greenspan and Treasury Secretary spect to this kind of a budget docu- was the economy turning down—and, I O’Neill had several ideas. One of them ment. This fiscal policy is radically off might add, with an unprecedented was a trigger which said there will not track and the quicker we stop, say turndown of 2 to 3 years consecu- be any tax cuts if the surplus dis- wait, this has to somehow add up or tively—but then on top of that we had appears. The surplus is long gone. this country will bear the con- the September 11 terrorist attack. We Later Lindsay and other economic ad- sequences—this somehow has to make went to conflict in Afghanistan, as well visers, including the President, resisted sense. as Iraq. It has been a tough time for this idea of trigger. Let me conclude by making this this President. Second, the book notes it was the point. We have a lot of people who Fortunately, this country has had plan of Chairman Greenspan to take $1 think they know how the economy strong leadership. Without that strong trillion out of the surplus and frankly works and yet the Treasury Secretary leadership, I would hate to imagine make certain Social Security would be said he is mystified. I used to teach ec- where we might be today. stronger for that much longer period of onomics and I am not sure I know how We look at the combination of all time. Yet we now have this same it works, but I know despite all the these events as having an impact on Chairman of the Federal Reserve who judgments about fiscal and monetary revenues coming into the Federal Gov- is telling us that absent both of those policies, this economy moves forward ernment. They had an impact on spend- happening, he now has the solution, when the American people are con- ing. I have been a supporter of a bal- and the solution is a later retirement fident about the future. If citizens are anced budget amendment to the Con- age and cutting the benefits out of So- confident about the future, they do stitution, as have many Members of cial Security to pay for the Bush def- things that manifest that confidence the Senate, but there has always been icit created by the Bush tax cuts for and there is an expansion of the econ- a provision in times of conflict that wealthy people. omy. They buy a house, buy a home, there would be an exception to balance How can it be fair to senior citizens take a trip, do the things that expand the budget. This is one of those excep- who paid into Social Security their en- the economy. If citizens are not con- tions in time caused by the attack on tire lives, who receive rather modest fident, they do exactly the opposite September 11 against the Twin Towers returns for that, to be told they should and the economy contracts. and the Pentagon. Then we lost a plane receive even less so people in the high- The biggest problem we have, in my in the Midwest. Heroic, Americans on est income categories can end up re- judgment, is that it is very hard for the that plane tried to take over that par- ceiving these Bush tax cuts? American people to take a look at this ticular plane. So I think it is under- If I am not mistaken, this warped fiscal policy—deficits as far as the eye standable why the Senate and the logic is continued by the Republican can see, the largest in American his- House would decide we need to appro- budget which is presented in the Sen- tory, a $10.2 trillion debt—and con- priate some dollars to take care of this ate. I ask the Senator from North Da- clude, yes, that works all right for us. time of conflict. kota if he could respond to that. Instead, this looks to them like a If we look back, the spending was Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, the bunch of politicians who have their probably the second most significant budget that is presented in the Senate heads in the sand. thing that contributed to our shortfall

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The previous percent—of the deficit can be attrib- There are those who would argue month was a phenomenal figure; in uted to this unprecedented recession. they do not think the jobs are coming fact, it led to some pretty optimistic Then, second in line is the amount of or growing as fast as they would like to projections on job growth this month spending we have had, somewhere see. I agree, we would all like to see that did not occur. But I think over around 35 percent, if my memory the jobs grow faster, but the fact is we time we are going to continue to see serves me correctly. I might be off a are getting job recovery. this growth in jobs. I think that is very few percentage points. And then some- If we look at the household survey, important to the recovery efforts, and where around 25, 26, 27 percent—in that for example, for a number of months our tax cuts have contributed to that. area—was attributed to the tax cuts we now—close to 9 months—we have seen We recognize this in the budget which put in place. some phenomenal growth. Why is the the Republican Budget Committee has The problem has been basically the household survey important? Because proposed and brought to the floor. I turndown in the economy and the it measures small business. It measures think it is one that recognizes our amount of spending. I think it is all individuals who are out producing on economy is starting to recover. too easy to go ahead and criticize the their own, or a few people are out pro- This economic growth is going to tax cuts and ignore the major reasons ducing on their own. There is no sal- help us eliminate some of our deficit as to why we are having a shortfall in ary. They are all in together. They de- problems. I am optimistic about that. I the deficit. I happen to think the tax cide to start a company or provide a think we made some tough decisions in package we passed when the President service. this budget when we made some spend- was first elected, and then we came I am a veterinarian. A lot of them ing decisions. back and passed an economic stimulus are veterinarians. They are a single- Last year, I told the chairman of the package, and then last year we passed person practice. They are going out Budget Committee that we simply had another package of tax cuts, really did there and taking care of the needs of to have a plan on how we were going to stimulate the economy. the community, and they are working eliminate the deficit. Obviously, we We are going to have amendment and creating revenue for their family. had to limit the spending parameters. after amendment on the floor saying They pay property taxes. They are sup- So the Budget Committee went ahead, we ought to increase spending and in- porting their community. But they last year, with a plan as to how to pay crease taxes. I think it is the wrong never get counted, except in the house- down the deficit. What I was watching way to go. I think if we raise taxes, as hold survey, because they may very for this year was to make sure we our economy is showing signs of recov- well be operating out of their home. stayed on plan to eliminate that deficit ery, it sends the wrong message, and We have a plethora of small busi- within 10 years. And we are well within that later on this year we will find our nesses that work that way. We have the plan. economy still struggling and trying to seen this growth. I think a good per- I was pleased, at the first of this work its way out of this economic centage of that growth has been so phe- year, when the President endorsed the downturn. But if we can sustain these nomenal that they are trying to come idea that we needed to have a plan to tax cuts—in fact, even those that are up with an explanation for it. pay down the deficit. The plan he put expiring, if we go ahead and renew Here is my conclusion. I think when forward was a 5-year plan. It said, as a those, I think it will instill confidence we had the downturn in the high-tech percentage of gross domestic product— in our economy and that we can expect sector of our economy, many of those which is probably, from an economist it to continue to do well for the rest of individuals left their former employers point of view, a very realistic way of the year. with some kind of bonus when they looking at the impact of our deficit on I think the American workers need a separated, so they had this pocket full the economy—that in 5 years we want break. Frankly, they send a lot of of cash. They did not have a job, so to eliminate it by one-half. money to Washington. The producers they thought: Here is a great oppor- I looked at those figures and, lo and of this country send a lot of money to tunity for me to go into business for behold, the nominal rate was also re- Washington. From our colleagues on myself. duced in half. Now, this is the actual the other side, we hear all about how A lot of these businesses are things dollar figure. The Budget Committee they want to go ahead and tax the that can sustain themselves if you did better than that. They eliminated wealthy, the upper 10 percent or the have a good computer system and you the plan. They did better than that. upper 1 percent, and then provide some can run it out of your home. Your costs They reached about where the Presi- program of sustained spending that is are minimal. It is a great opportunity dent was in about 3 years or so. And never going to quit. It is going to con- for an entrepreneur to take some idea both the figures—as a percent of gross tinue to grow. he may have and start a business for domestic product and nominally speak- If we look at our tax policy, we put himself, with a relatively inexpensive ing, where we look at actual dollars— taxes in on a temporary period of operation, and running it out of his has got us well on the way to elimi- time—10 years most of them—and then home. That is the American dream. nating the deficit. they go away. In our spending pro- This is the small business sector. I am proud to support this budget be- grams, we put them in place, and they This is where Americans have hope not cause we are taking a realistic ap- just seem to go on and on and on. only of owning their own home, but proach. If we look at what happens to those also of going into business for them- Spending is a problem. We are going tax figures as we go out in time in the selves. A lot of them have this desire. to have to take a serious look at spend- budget, and we look at what happens to I think when we saw the downturn ing. I remember when we passed the the spending figures as we go out in and a separation of many employees budget in 2000, the last year of the time from this year, the spending in- from high-tech companies, they took Clinton administration, we were trying creases at a greater rate than the cost the separation bonuses they were get- to adjourn the Congress. In the last few from the tax cuts. In other words, if we ting and took this opportunity to go days of that session, we passed over were to spend an equal amount of into business for themselves. I think $500 billion in new spending. We had to money for tax cuts and an equal that is great. That is the strength of compromise with then-President Clin- amount of money for one of the spend- America. ton on a lot of his spending priorities. ing programs, as it moves out over Now let’s look at the payroll survey. He was moving out of office. We were time, there is a discrepancy that devel- The payroll survey in the last couple trying to get out of session so we could ops, and spending increases at a great- months has been showing a growth. move on with the election. That $500

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:23 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.058 S09PT1 S2398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 billion in new spending over a 10-year ones who are really making a dif- afternoon. I want to discuss the ques- period is now coming home to roost. ference. They are the ones who are tion of laying the foundation in this We are beginning to see phenomenal making our economy move. I made budget resolution for containing pre- growth in spending in programs. It some comments in this regard yester- scription drug costs. strikes me how many people believe we day. If you think about what happened in need to do more spending. If we look I also looked at the amount of the Budget Committee, there was no out at producers in the country, the money. If you take all the income tax topic that generated as much interest taxpayers, they are having to take filers together, the whole group of and as much concern as the question of cuts. Many of them are losing their them, and you take those paying health care and particularly Medicare jobs. Yet the agencies can’t afford to $100,000 or more in taxes, they pay 75 and prescription drugs. take a cut. Even the President’s budg- percent of our total income taxes. So In fact, at one point the distin- et, as austere as it is, takes care of de- they are paying their fair share. guished chairman of the Finance Com- fense needs. We are in conflict. It takes Today a study was brought to my at- mittee, Senator GRASSLEY, said: Well, care of homeland security to protect tention that had been done by the are we going to relitigate the entire the country, and we should put our ef- Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. prescription drug bill on the budget? forts into that. It is a very small in- Usually I don’t pay too much attention Obviously, the budget resolution does crease in the rest of the budget, about because they don’t actually end up fo- not allow for something like that. .5 percent. cusing on tax cuts and the tax issue. I think Chairman GRASSLEY’s com- The fact is, there is still an increase But they have come up with some very ments were indicative of the frustra- in spending. While the rest of the coun- interesting data, more current than tion and concern across this country try is suffering reductions in their what I was quoting as far as the tax with respect to the inability to hold household spending, the Government foundation was concerned. The bottom down the skyrocketing costs of pre- still claims it needs increases year 50 percent of taxpayers is paying minus scription drugs. after year, despite what happens to the 3 percent of income taxes. In other I want to discuss an idea about which economy. words, our earned tax credits are kick- I and others on the Budget Committee There are going to have to be some ing in, and they are showing the bot- have been talking. It is also in the leg- serious decisions made about spending tom 50 percent of the taxpayers is pay- islation I have been able to work on programs. Some of those decisions are ing a minus 3 percent of income. The with Senator SNOWE. going to be made this year. That is a earned income tax credit is a cash pay- What particularly pleased me in the step in the right direction. We need to ment we give to those with lower in- Budget Committee is Senator GREGG, look at what it is we can put in place come. Fourteen percent of the payroll the chairman of the HELP Committee, as a policy for the Senate and the Con- taxes come from that 50 percent. said he thought this idea had consider- gress to hold down spending. In 2002, a Yesterday somebody said: You didn’t able merit. I am hopeful by the time number of provisions we had adopted talk about the payroll taxes. This bot- this comes out on the floor, we can do that would help us restrain spending in tom 50 percent makes up about 14 per- what Senator ALLARD has been talking the Congress, help us restrain spending cent of the payroll taxes. That is only about, and that is to have ideas that on the Senate side, expired. When they 5 percent of all income and payroll are bipartisan that deal with these im- expired, we all of a sudden began to see taxes. So when we combine those to- portant issues, particularly concerns spending increases. We needed to have gether, we come up with 5 percent. such as health care where we have this budget parameters. Thankfully we That includes your filers, plus the demographic tsunami ahead, that real- began to put them in place in the last withholding from their taxes. ly do address what the American peo- budget, and we are going to put them What happens to the top 10 percent of ple, and especially seniors, are talking in place now with this budget. the taxpayers? The top 10 percent pay about. I know the chairman committed dur- 71 percent of our income. That is based What will be offered before too long ing our Budget Committee delibera- on the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy is an effort to lay the groundwork in tions he would work with the ranking Center. Thirty-two percent of those are the budget resolution for making sure member to see if they cannot put to- payroll taxes. That is a total of 53 per- the Secretary of Health and Human gether legislation and send a bill to the cent of all income and payroll taxes to- Services has the authority to negotiate President he could sign where we could gether. So 10 percent of all taxpayers, for our seniors and hold down the costs put in place some of the President’s including income tax plus payroll of prescription drugs. recommendations on how we can re- taxes, are paying 53 percent. The bot- For the first time, the Congressional strain spending and some of the rec- tom 50 percent is paying 5 percent Budget Office in a letter to me on ommendations of Members in the Sen- when you combine them. March 3 said: ate. They are giving a lot of serious The producers of this country, the Giving the Secretary an additional tool— thought to it. I know Senator CONRAD, wealthy, if you want to put them in the authority to negotiate prices with manu- as well as Senator NICKLES, is thinking that category, are the ones who are facturers of such drugs—can put greater about it. I commend them both for really making a difference. pressure on manufacturers and could produce looking at some of these parameters. It is time we put aside class warfare some additional savings. We have in this particular budget and talk about meaningful change in What I say to the Senate and col- some provisions to help restrain spend- the economy that will make a dif- leagues is for the first time now, we ing in the future. Hopefully we can ference. have the Congressional Budget Office keep those in the budget, and hopefully I yield the floor. on record stating that giving the Sec- they will be applied in a way that will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- retary of Health and Human Services help hold down spending. ator from Oregon. the authority to negotiate prices could I want to talk a little bit now about Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, as a produce additional savings for some who is paying the taxes. About 1 per- member of the Budget Committee, I pharmaceuticals that are purchased by cent of the population, the top 1 per- yield myself up to 20 minutes off the our seniors. cent, pays 34 percent of the individual resolution. I would hope every Member of the income taxes. These are 2001 figures. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senate would be sympathetic of this Then if we look at the top 50 percent, ator is recognized. desire to contain costs in prescription they pay about 96 percent. That means Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, the dis- drugs at this time. There are a couple the bottom 50 percent of individual in- tinguished Senator from Colorado was of reasons for this. The first, in my come tax filers is paying the balance, is in the Budget Committee and saw our view, is the fact we have just seen in paying only 4 percent of the individual focus on health care issues. He said in recent weeks the prescription drug leg- income tax. We keep hearing talk particular he was hoping we would islation that passed is going to cost about how the producers of the coun- have an effort to bring forth ideas that $134 billion more than was estimated. try, the top 50 percent of the country, would generate bipartisan support. In light of this dramatic increase, are getting off scot-free. They are the That is exactly what I hope to do this which has come up in a matter of

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:23 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.060 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2399 weeks, in light of the fact we have this entire expenditure of the program. I has considerable merit. When there is demographic revolution ahead, it think we can do this in a fashion that that kind of opportunity and one faces seems to me it is critical the Senate ensures access for those who need this these escalating costs we have seen act responsibly and search for every medicine. just in a matter of weeks, $134 billion way possible to assure access to afford- I have worked so closely with those more than was originally envisioned, able medicines for seniors and to pro- programs—the National Alliance for the Congress ought to act. tect the interests of the taxpayers. Mentally Ill and others—that are con- A number of colleagues have worked I voted for the Medicare legislation. I cerned about those drugs. We can get very hard on this issue over the years— still have the welts on my back to these cost savings, ensure access for Senator KENNEDY, Senator FEINGOLD, prove it. I also believe strongly in mak- those individuals, and save taxpayers Senator STABENOW on this side. I have ing sure the private sector has every money. It seems to me if the Congress been so pleased to be able to work with opportunity to help in lowering costs simply lets pass this opportunity to Senator SNOWE and Senator SMITH on and delivering needed pharmaceuticals rein in the costs—and we see the costs many of these issues over the years. to seniors. of the program have skyrocketed more I ask my colleagues to reflect on I have always felt there is consider- than $100 billion in a matter of what the Congressional Budget Office able merit in the approach used by the months—one has to ask oneself, What has said on this topic. When there are Federal Employees Health Benefits is ahead? How much more of this pro- these kinds of increases in prescription Program that uses the private sector gram, a program so desperately needed drug costs both for older people who to make sure you get a fair shake for by the elderly, is going to be eaten up walk into a pharmacy and for the en- Federal employees. But I also think it as a result of the Senate not taking the tire Medicare Program, $134 billion in- is important there be backup kinds of steps to rein in the costs? crease in a matter of months, let’s heed tools, that there be additional tools to The Congressional Budget Office has the objective analysis of the Congres- the private sector approach, and that is told us now what is possible, so it real- sional Budget Office and make sure we why it is so important the Senate, be- ly becomes a question of political will. wring out every possible savings for fore it completes its business, uses the I am very hopeful as the Senate goes the taxpayers and seniors of this coun- opportunity to lay the groundwork in about its work over the next few days, try. this budget resolution to make sure we understand here is a chance to build There was a reason why in the Budg- the Secretary of Health and Human on the legislation that passed. It is not et Committee no subject was discussed Services is in a position to try to wring putting in place price controls and at such length as health care costs. out the best possible bargain for sen- some kind of arbitrary ‘‘set the prices The reason is medical costs are gob- iors and for taxpayers on these medi- from Washington, DC’’ kind of regime. bling up everything in sight. There are cine costs. I believe private marketplace forces no costs going up like medical bills. We Given the fact the Congressional can work. I have seen that in my home- see that for every possible group. Budget Office has now told us addi- town where we have many older people I am one who believes the private tional savings are possible when we in managed care programs. But I also sector can help contain costs. That is provide the Secretary of Health and want us to make sure the Secretary of why I have been a supporter of the Fed- Human Services with the authority to Health and Human Services has every eral Employee Health Benefit Plan. I negotiate, it seems to me to be derelict appropriate additional tool to try to also believe when the Congressional to not have the Senate on a bipartisan wring out price savings for both seniors Budget Office tells us there are ways to basis lay the groundwork for giving the and taxpayers. With the nonpartisan make additional savings by giving Secretary that authority to negotiate. Congressional Budget Office now tell- Health and Human Services the au- I was very much encouraged when ing us for the first time, reversing the thority to negotiate a good deal for the distinguished chairman of the position they outlined back in January senior citizens under the Medicare Pro- HELP Committee, Senator GREGG, said of this year, I think we ought to make gram, it would be derelict for the Sen- there was considerable merit to this sure we pass legislation that lays the ate not to make sure that opportunity idea. groundwork for the Secretary of was not picked up on. I see the Senator from Colorado on Health and Human Services to have the We will have a good debate on this the floor. He has talked repeatedly tool, the authority to negotiate prices, issue. I am very hopeful that the words about his desire to have bipartisan ef- that can produce the additional savings we heard from the distinguished chair- forts in the health care area. for some pharmaceuticals the Congres- man of the HELP Committee, the idea In the past, every time in the budget sional Budget Office has outlined. of giving the Secretary the authority resolution when Senator SNOWE was on I want to emphasize to my colleagues to negotiate prices for seniors has con- the committee, Senator SMITH, and this is not price controls. This would siderable merit and that we can have others, we have been able to do it. This not set aside the private sector and the bipartisan support for the efforts in year it was not possible, and that is authority of the private sector to nego- this budget resolution to lay the tragic, particularly in light of the in- tiate. I happen to think that is con- groundwork for an approach on pre- crease in the cost of pharmaceuticals structive. I think we will get some sav- scription drug cost containment. and the increase in the prescription ings. Certainly, the fact some seniors This is about cost containment. It is drug costs over a matter of a few will get their health care medicines not about throwing the whole law in weeks. and pharmaceuticals through managed the trash can. It is not about starting I am very hopeful now we will have a care plans and have the kind of buying over. It is about containing costs. It is chance to move ahead on this issue. power that produces will be very use- about the principal concern older peo- The approach that will be offered is one ful, and I support that. But I also think ple and taxpayers have all across this I think is consistent with the votes of on top of that private sector leverage, country. The Congressional Budget Of- those who supported the legislation we ought to give the Secretary the au- fice has told us we have a chance to and many who were against it. Many thority to negotiate. contain costs. We ought to lay the who were against the legislation said It is, in effect, a fallback tool that groundwork to do that. they had reservations because it did can ensure you wring out savings for I yield the floor. not do enough to contain costs. Now we taxpayers and for older people. I offer The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have the opportunity, because of what in the spirit the Senator from Colorado ator from Colorado. the Congressional Budget Office has talked about in the committee—he Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I yield told us, to actually rein in the costs of wanted to see people come forward myself 15 minutes. I ask to have that this program. We have seen we can do with ideas, and I say to the Senator charged against the time allocated to it in some areas that are very signifi- from Colorado, I have come forth with the budget resolution. cant. Take single-source medicine. The an idea. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- American Academy of Actuaries has I have come forth with an idea that ator is recognized. found in many instances these drugs the distinguished chairman of the Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I em- comprise a significant portion of the HELP Committee, Senator GREGG, says phasize that we are moving forward.

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:23 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.062 S09PT1 S2400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 We just finished a recession. The at- does that mean? That means that there difference there. Then the bottom half tack on America and the war on terror is actually a cash payout to taxpayers. actually is paying fewer taxes as a per- have created some unacceptable budget How does that happen? We have an in- centage with the tax cuts as opposed to deficits and we are trying to deal with come tax credit where we actually without. these in the budget. make a cash payment to individuals What happens with this budget when Since 2001, spending increases and who are low income who are working. we are talking about the child tax the economy, not tax cuts, have been The top 10 percent of the taxpayers credit, the marriage penalty, and the biggest contributors to the deficits. are 71 percent. The payroll taxes—and changing the tax bracket? We need to The President’s economic policies are yesterday when we were talking about do this if we want to preserve income working. The gross domestic product what was happening with tax cuts, I for the family. Here is how this breaks growth is up, unemployment is down, was talking about the income taxes out as we have it in the bill. If we let and the combined value of the New and then they brought up, well, what all these taxes expire, here is what hap- York Stock Exchange and the about the payroll taxes? That is how pens. If we don’t take any action on NASDAQ have increased 40 percent. We much one’s check comes up short. taxes this year, here is what happens. are moving forward. We can reduce There is the gross amount and then Assume the family tax bill in 2004 for a deficits by slowing spending and pre- they take out all the payroll taxes and middle-class family of 4 is $6,000. Then venting economically damaging tax in- the bottom line is what a person takes here is what would happen with that creases. home. family of four. They are going to pay I will go over just a few things that This means the bottom 50 percent of $600 more, because we begin to see a our budget will do. In 3 years, by 2007, taxpayers pay about 14 percent of the drop in the per-child tax credit. It ex- it is going to cut the deficit in half and payroll taxes and the top 10 percent of pires. Then we begin to see the mar- continue bringing deficits down. It is the taxpayers 32 percent. That figure riage penalty relief expire. We see a going to slow the growth of discre- was a little bit of a surprise to me. I drop there—$911. We see the 10-percent tionary spending. We are eliminating thought perhaps that would be closer, bracket expansion expires. That adds wasteful mandatory spending. We are but again it is pretty obvious that the $100. So the total tax increase that will attempting to prevent tax increases on higher income taxpayers are paying a hit that family of 4 is $1,611. That families. We are trying to maintain considerable amount more than those means the family tax bill from 2004 to some spending discipline. We are try- in the bottom 50 percent. That is the 2005 is going to increase $7,611. That ing to show that as Republicans, we top 10 percent. Then if we combine means there is going to be $1,611 less both of those, if we combine the in- can lead, and that Senator NICKLES expendable income from that family. come taxes that are paid and then com- from Oklahoma is willing to take and My view is if we can keep that money bine the payroll taxes, it averages out make the tough decisions necessary to in the family they are going to create that the bottom 50 percent of the tax- eliminate our deficits under this budg- jobs because they are out buying prod- payers pay about 5 percent of the et. ucts, they are buying and stimulating Our Nation’s priorities, as reflected taxes. The top 10 percent pay 53 per- the economy, as opposed to the Federal in the budget, are that we fully fund cent of the taxes. Government, where that does not hap- What happens without the tax cuts? the President’s request on homeland pen. That phenomenon is not there. An interesting phenomenon has hap- security; education, there is a $1 billion That is a 26-percent tax increase that pened. Every time we have cut taxes in happens if we do not go ahead and im- increase for both IDEA and title I the Senate, the percentage the high-in- plement these tax relief provisions that grants; veterans health care, there is a come taxpayers pay keeps going on. are in the budget bill. These are very $1.4 billion increase for veterans health When we cut taxes, they pay a greater important. They are important to fam- care; international affairs, $3.6 billion percentage of the revenues derived ilies in America and they are impor- increase under the President’s pro- from income tax. This is reflected in tant if we are going to continue to see posal, including funding for the global the column ‘‘without the tax cut.’’ AIDS initiative. The budget also re- Here is what we see happening. We our economy grow, because it gives the jects several of the President’s pro- see that the bottom 50 percent pay family greater discretionary income so posed cuts for congressional priorities about a minus 1 percent. In other they can meet their needs. like the Corps of Engineers and the words, they are not getting as much If we can keep the money in the tax- EPA Clean Water Act. money sent back as we saw with the payers’ pockets in their own local com- I think this is a very responsible tax cuts. We see less taxes being paid munities, then that money is available budget. I think it is a very thoughtful by the top 10 percent. So here we are to help those communities. Taxpayers budget, and obviously it is a budget with the tax cuts, and their share of look at the whole tax burden. If it is that reflects what the American people the taxes goes from 67 percent up to 71 too high at the Federal level, they are trying to tell the Congress. The percent. don’t particularly feel they want to noise I hear back home and the noise I We even see that phenomenon hap- give up their hard-earned taxes for hear from the American people is, look, pening when we combine both income things that are happening in their com- these deficits are a problem, but the and payroll taxes. This is significant. munity. But if they can get tax relief tax cuts are not what is contributing When we make our adjustments in our at the Federal level, then they realize to the deficit. The tax cuts are actually tax cuts, those who are in the higher some relief from the Federal tax bur- stimulating our economy. income pay a higher percentage of den and they are more willing to sup- Even the people who are in our taxes as we move forward with our tax port what needs to be done in their States are beginning to realize that the cuts. I think that is important. community. Maybe they need to in- economy is recovering. They would The upper income pays a greater crease the sales tax for open spaces or like to see it recover more, and I do not share of the tax burden with tax cuts have a sewer plant replaced or maybe a blame them. I do, too. The fact is the than without. This is broken out a lit- water treatment plant for the drinking tax cuts are making a difference. tle differently, but if we look at the top water needs to be improved upon, or I would like to go back to the discus- 1 percent, the red here reflects with the maybe the roads and highways need to sion I was holding earlier this after- tax cuts and, over here, what happens be taken care of. These are local noon on who pays the taxes. I will without tax cuts. We see the top 1 per- projects. It means there is more money speak about this chart I have before cent ends up paying a greater percent- available at the local level so the local me. This chart reflects a study made age of the tax cuts. We go here to the communities can do that. by the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy 10 percent, we see there is still an in- To me, this makes a lot of sense. We Center. Under this area of ‘‘with tax crease. Without a tax cut it is a lower need to move the power from Wash- cuts,’’ the issue is, what is going to percentage than with the tax cut. We ington back to our cities and States. happen as far as the income tax rates are getting a shift automatically to the That is what this is all about. It is not are concerned? higher income taxpayer. about whether we are going to tax the Well, the bottom 50 percent of the On the 50 percent it is close to even, wealthy. The wealthy are carrying tax cuts is a minus 3 percent. What although there is a little, very narrow their fair share. It is about getting the

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:23 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.064 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2401 money back down to the States, back economic growth, you can get price Do we understand that? After the down to the individuals, where it will stability. We have seen it in the past. economic policies of this administra- make a difference in people’s lives. We only have to be reminded about the tion, we are 2 million short. This is a well-thought-out budget. I recent leadership we had with Presi- It is amazing because we keep hear- think it moves this country forward. It dent Clinton in 1992, 1993, when we had ing this Bush administration talking is a budget that I think will make a a budget that was the benchmark and about how we are going to have very difference in American lives. It is the benchpost for the expanded eco- extensive job growth, and it never hap- something I hope we can pass out of nomic growth we had. There were 22 pens. It just doesn’t happen. It hasn’t the Senate, get to the conference com- million jobs created over that 8-year happened. Why should we believe it is mittee, and we can get it back with period. That is a result of fiscal policy, going to happen with this budget? It minimal change. Obviously there will the budget as well as the monetary pol- isn’t going to happen. be a few things that will happen. We icy. They were harmonized in a way Here we see the first estimate. Then will have a number of amendments that brought economic growth to our last year they said it is going to really here on the floor, but this is basically country, price stability and economic happen up here. We will have an in- a pretty good plan. We need to get a growth. crease of another 2 or 3 million jobs. budget this year. That is the first step. Earlier than that, in the early 1960s, From the point where the Bush admin- Then once you get the budget passed we had a similar effort to use economic istration’s estimate of where we are you can get your appropriations bills. growth, fiscal policy, and monetary now, we are 5 million jobs off. Without a budget, it is catastrophic. policies. The early 1960s had the long- We had the most recent report last We saw that happen 3 years ago. We est period of economic growth and week, and we had the question about didn’t get a budget passed from this price stability we had had up to that the creation of jobs: Not a single new Senate. We saw spending get out of time, for this century. So we know this private job in the country. The 21,000 control. We saw all sorts of budget dis- is an extraordinarily important docu- new jobs are basically in the public sec- cipline lost in the budget process and ment, in terms of deciding what the tor. this all contributed to the deficits we state of our economy is, whether there It is amazing to me—it must be to are facing today. are going to be good jobs, or whether millions of Americans—because they I urge my colleagues in the Senate to there are going to be investments in hear from our President an entirely work with the chairman of the Budget education, whether there are going to different story. They heard in the Committee because he has indicated a be investments in training, whether we State of the Union from the President willingness to work with the Members are going to deal with the challenges of of the United States: of the Senate to take care of their con- health care. The pace of economic growth in the third quarter of 2000 was the fastest in nearly 20 cerns. Let’s get a budget passed and Anyone who is interested in the issue move forward, a budget that will hold years. Productivity and jobs are on the rise. of jobs has to look over this budget and On ‘‘Meet the Press,’’ February 8, the the Senate accountable so we will be ask, where is the policy? Where’s the well on our way to eliminating the President said in response to Mr. beef? Where are the provisions in this Russert: deficits we now face. budget that are going to reflect itself I yield the remainder of my time. Well, it’s happening. There is good momen- in expanded job opportunities? You The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tum when it comes to the creation of new come to the conclusion that they are VOINOVICH). The Senator from Massa- jobs. not there. chusetts. There it is on February 8. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I yield For those men and women across this On February 23 at the National Gov- myself 20 minutes on the underlying country—the millions who have lost ernors Association Conference. resolution. their jobs and the millions more who Obviously the economy and jobs are on my The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have gotten new jobs that are not pay- mind. I know they are on yours as well. I am ator is recognized. ing what the old jobs were paying—can pleased that the economy is growing. Mr. KENNEDY. I thank the Chair. say as a result of their budget, if it There it is again. The President is Mr. President, we are considering goes through the way it is, help is not saying that everything is hunky-dory. now for the next 3 days the recon the way. This is not a budget that is Just last week in California on ommended figure that has come from going to bring this economy back to a March 4: the Budget Committee to allocate the growing and expanding economy. What A lot of people are feeling confident and resources of this country in the Fed- it is basically doing is just what we optimistic about our future so they can say eral budget. We know we will have the have done in the last 3 years. We I am going to hire two more. debate on this. This is a question of should have learned our lesson. We They can sit here and tell the Presi- choices. It is a question of priorities, have massive tax breaks for the dent in front of cameras, I will hire 2 even with the scarce resources we have wealthiest individuals in this society, more people. at the present time, how these re- and then we find out that it still hasn’t There was a good deal of laughter. He sources ought to be allocated in the na- worked in terms of producing jobs. Now said: tional interest. we find the administration is going to That’s confidence. The overall issue on the budget is to do the same thing with regard to this He said in Texas on March 6: recognize there are two instruments budget, and hopefully out there some- The economy is getting stronger. We have that guide our economy. One is mone- where there will be creation of jobs. pro-growth and pro-entrepreneurial that is tary policy, which is interest rates, and They just aren’t going to be there. making the economy stronger and stronger. there is fiscal policy, which is about We should have learned the lesson of With all of these statements, the what we spend. Both of those together that. All we have to do is look at what problem is the President just doesn’t ultimately decide whether we have a the administration has said and what get it. He doesn’t understand what is strong economy or a weak economy, has happened over the period of the happening out there across the Main those two elements. We are considering last 3 years going back to 2001 when we Streets of this country. the second element here today, what had the administration’s proposal on It is interesting that we find just we call the fiscal policy, the resources these very extensive tax reductions and today Treasury Secretary Snow spoke we have to invest or give in tax breaks breaks for the wealthiest individuals in Washington at the National Associa- or invest in education or health care. that it was estimated were going to tion of State Treasurers and noted that That is what this debate is about. create millions of jobs. That is the pur- with the underlying condition of the What we do know is this has a major ple line right here. What happened is economy looking unusually sound, the impact. What we do with this budget the red line declined with a total loss lack of job growth is a mystery. has a major impact on the state of our of 3 million jobs. A million have been Now at least you have the Secretary economy. When you have Presidential recovered. We are still 2 million jobs of the Treasury understanding that. leadership that understands both the short of where we were when this But to say with this budget that ev- fiscal and monetary policy, you can get President became President. erything is just going well in terms of

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:23 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.067 S09PT1 S2402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 our economy fails to understand what sizes to try to provide help and assist- with States on a representative size in is happening in the Main Streets across ance to those children who needed help, measuring annual and yearly progress. this country. We have an opportunity who are going to be periodically tested, But you cannot do those issues if you to do something about it. The question and those who need help are going to do not have the resources necessary. is whether we will. get the supplementary services. In- This budget does not provide them. Certainly the budget that has been volved in supplementary services will Let’s look at what has happened in recommended by our Republican be well-trained people who can help the area of higher education and ask friends doesn’t bode terribly well for those children that have spelling needs. what this budget does in the areas of working families or for the middle It was going to involve parents. It was higher education. This chart reflects class. This legislation extends the tax going to provide additional help to the increased costs of college tuition breaks for wealthy investors while re- those schools so they could get up to for the public for average tuition for 2- fusing to extend the unemployment standard. It was a real contract with and 4-year public colleges: $3,725 for benefits, leaving 90,000 more workers parents, children, and the Congress of 2001–2002; 2003 and 2004, $4,700, a 26-per- each week without benefits. The 90,000 the United States. cent increase. workers who paid into the compensa- The tragic fact is the children are On the one hand we have a budget tion fund each week are losing those meeting their responsibilities; the par- that is not performing in terms of cre- benefits. What do they use that unem- ents are meeting their responsibilities; ating jobs in our society, as the most ployment for? They use that to pay the the teachers are trying to meet their recent results of last week indicate, mortgage, pay the rent, and put the responsibilities; and we are failing in and not doing the job in terms of our food on the table. That unemployment ours. commitment to the children in K–12. compensation fund is in surplus. That is why. Here it is. You can just What does this 26-percent increase in The proposal of the Senator from look at this chart under the Bush budg- costs say to those working families, Washington was about $5.5 billion. But, et that we have before us about the middle-income families trying to put no, that wasn’t included in this budget. number of children who are going to be their kids through college? That would be a hand reaching out to left behind going from fiscal year 2005 What has been the reaction of this workers in this country who have paid all the way to 2013, still leaving 4 mil- administration and our Republican into that fund. lion children out, still leaving 4 million friends? College budget: more student The judgment and the choice and the children behind. That is absolutely un- debt, less grant aid. priority of the Republic budgeteers is acceptable. We have seen the increase of the stu- to say, Look, we are going to provide We will have the possibility under dent debt by $4.7 billion in the last 3 the continuation of the tax breaks for the Murray amendment to do some- years for students under the Bush edu- the wealthy and leave the 90,000 work- thing about that. It is a responsible cation program, effectively cutting ers behind. amendment. It will pay effectively for 171,000 LEAP student grants, which are Then they permanently reduce the itself. It is not going to run up the def- the State grants, matched by the Fed- tax breaks for the top brackets paid by icit. It will ensure that all children are eral Government. This budget zeros out the wealthiest taxpayers but provide included and at end, that ‘‘no child is any increase in individual student Pell no relief for the workers that cannot left behind.’’ grants in spite of what the President afford the spiraling cost of health bene- We have to make a judgment. This is said when he ran for the Presidency. He fits and cuts in health care for low-in- an issue of priorities. Do we want to in- said we ought to have a Pell grant of come families. That will be a $11 bil- vest in our children or do we want to $5,000 when he was running for the lion cut which is directed to working leave those children further and fur- Presidency. There is not a nickel in- families and low-income families, but ther behind? crease. And zero increase in college we don’t address that. Repeal the in- I want to point out briefly while I am work-study programs and campus- heritance tax on multi-millionaire es- talking about the No Child Left Behind based financial aid, which are programs tates while raising taxes on low-income Act that the Bush administration has that are basically essential for low- workers by cutting the earned income been withholding data for 6 weeks now. and moderate-income families who tax credit. But the Congressional Research Serv- need to be able to supplement, besides I heard my friend from Colorado say ice tells us that over 7,500 school dis- their scholarships, besides their loans. when he was describing who is paying tricts are about to get a cut in No I will show what the budget does and it on the taxes, Look, some people ac- Child Left Behind Act aid. Many of what choice is before the Senate. As I tually get a rebate. That is true. Those these are the poorest of the poor school mentioned, in this budget we have a are families that are on the lower rung districts. East St. Louis, IL, 41-percent question of priorities. These are the of the economic ladder. They have the poverty, will get a $315,000 cut in July. priorities. The Bush plan to cut No earned income tax credit. It has been Canton, MS, 34-percent poverty, will Child Left Behind saves little com- enormously successful in making work get a cut of $148,000 this July. Camden, pared to the cost of tax cuts for the top pay. They have to be working, and they NJ, 38-percent poverty, will get a cut of 1 percent. receive those funds. That is being cut $550,000 this July. East Cleveland, OH, This is the cost of the Bush tax cut back. Imagine that. Some tax help and 35-percent poverty, will get a cut of for those making over $337,000 in 2005: assistance for low-income working $90,000 in July. Holyoke, MA, 36-per- $45 billion. This is the additional cost families we are cutting back and at the cent poverty, will get a cut of $350,000 to fully fund No Child Left Behind in same time eliminating the taxes for this July. 2005, $9.4 billion. What is important? the very wealthiest individuals in this Money does not answer all the prob- There we have it. We will have a country. lems in education, but it is a pretty chance to vote on it. The issue goes on and on. clear reflection of the kind of priority What are your priorities? Ensuring I want to point out a couple of fac- we in this body are giving to education. that we will be able to fund the pro- tors with regard to the issues on edu- We are allowing cutbacks in children’s grams for the education of the children cation and the issues on health care education, while expanding, making or are we going to provide the $45 bil- and what we are finding in regard to permanent, the tax cuts for the lion? this particular budget. wealthiest individuals. Let me show the chart for this year. We have passed what we called the That is not the only issue. We just We will hear from the Budget Com- No Child Left Behind Act, which was a mentioned the challenges facing K–12. mittee chairman saying we have ad- bipartisan effort. We said that over a We have other issues on No Child Left dressed this higher education. They put 12-year period we would try to bring Behind, including ensuring we have in some funding which will be nec- proficiency to every child in America. well-qualified teachers who will work essary to keep the floor under the Pell It is not easy. It is difficult and com- in supplementary services, dealing grants and then they take them out. plex. We had a variety of different ways more effectively with the issues of dis- The Senate GOP would need to add to to try to do it. Basically it was to get ability, dealing with limited English its budget to fully fund the No Child a well-trained teacher in smaller class proficient students, trying to work Left Behind Act, the $8.6 billion, yet

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:23 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.068 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2403 there is virtually no real commitment COMMENDING THE BRAVERY OF time Fire Department, Baltimore Fire De- in there. THE INITIAL RESPONDERS IN partment, Bowleys Quarters Search and Res- cue Team, and the emergency medical I will discuss two items in terms of THE BALTIMORE HARBOR WATER TAXI ACCIDENT OF team—who worked together as a team to res- health care that are not addressed. cue people and save lives: Now, therefore, be There is no attempt with this budget MARCH 6, 2004 it to try to deal with the issues of cov- Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous Resolved, That the Senate— erage on health care, and there is vir- consent that the Senate proceed to the (1) pays tribute to the victims of this ter- tually no effort to try to get a handle consideration of S. 312, submitted ear- rible accident and expresses its condolences to their families; on costs of health care. What we have lier today by myself and Senator SAR- (2) commends the initial responders in the seen over the period of the last 31⁄2 BANES, expressing condolences to the Baltimore water taxi accident of March 6, years of the total numbers of individ- people who died in the Baltimore water 2004, for their bravery, quick thinking, cour- uals who are not covered with health taxi and our appreciation for the brave age, and ingenuity in rescuing the pas- care has been going up, up, up. This is rescue efforts. sengers of the water taxi that capsized after the chart that shows how the numbers The PRESIDING OFFICER. The a sudden and vicious storm swept over the have been going up since this adminis- clerk will report the resolution by Baltimore Harbor; and tration: 39.8 million, 41 million, and 43 title. (3) commends the team of initial respond- million. The legislative clerk read as follows: ers for this extraordinary demonstration of their ongoing commitment and dedication to Look at what has happened in the A resolution (S. Res. 312) commending the saving lives. course of a year. Let’s take a look at bravery of the initial responders in the Balti- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I be- what happens in terms of health care more Harbor water taxi accident of March 6, lieve we have agreed to the parliamen- costs. We have the total number of peo- 2004. There being no objection, the Senate tary aspects of this effort. ple going up, up, up. This chart shows I rise to pay tribute to those lost in the premium increase versus the con- proceeded to consider the resolution. Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous the Baltimore Harbor water taxi acci- sumer price increase: 10 percent, 12 per- dent, and to express great gratitude to cent, 13 percent; 2001, 2002 and 2003; a consent also that the resolution and preamble be agreed to en bloc, the mo- the brave rescuers who saved many of 43-percent cumulative over this admin- the lives, and, of course, to express istration. tion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements relating condolences to the families. Maybe someone in the Budget Com- Let me tell the Senate about what mittee can show us where this budget thereto appear in the RECORD as if read without any intervening action or de- happened, very briefly. is doing anything about the costs com- On Saturday, a beautiful, mild after- ing out of the pockets of working fami- bate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without noon in Baltimore’s Harbor became a lies in this country. We are not cre- nightmare. A sudden storm arose. A be- ating jobs, we are not investing in the objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 312) was loved water taxi capsized in the Balti- education of the children, and the agreed to. more Harbor. Twenty-five people were issues of health care costs and coverage The preamble was agreed to. thrown into the water. They fought for are out of control. We would think that The resolution, with its preamble, their lives in freezing cold water. at least this budget would have ad- reads as follows: They were families, tourists, Mary- dressed those issues and questions. land residents, people from across the S. RES. 312 Fortunately, there will be amendments country, even members of a National over the next 2 days to address those. I Whereas on Saturday, March 6, 2004, a Guard unit visiting us. hope our colleagues will support them. water taxi overturned in Baltimore Harbor during a sudden and vicious storm; Two women tragically lost their I yield the floor. Whereas 25 passengers were thrown into lives, including a beloved pediatric Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, the the Harbor, into frigid 43 degree water, with nurse. One young girl is still fighting amendment offered by my friend from little chance of survival; for here live. North Dakota is playing politics with Whereas tragically, 1 person died and 3 Three people still remain missing: a two very critical issues to our Nation’s people are presumed to be dead; couple about to be engaged and a 6- Whereas if not for the immediate action of economic well-being: The skyrocketing year-old boy on a trip with his father the initial responders, more lives would cer- and mother and two other siblings. deficit and the future of Social Secu- tainly have been lost; rity. Whereas the initial responders dem- I express my heartfelt condolences to Clearly, there is a lot we need to do onstrated extraordinary bravery in their he- those families who are suffering the to tackle the enormous $500 billion def- roic response in rescuing the passengers; loss of a loved one. The victims and icit. There is also a critical need to Whereas after noticing the accident, the their families are in our thoughts and initial responders rushed to the scene, pilot- shore up Social Security. our prayers. ing their vessel to the accident site and im- But I also want to bring to the Sen- Let me remind my colleagues that, mediately diving into the frigid waters in ate’s attention what happened with our recently, Federal Reserve Chairman their street clothes and boots to help those very brave initial responders. Alan Greenspan called for new steps to clinging for their lives; This accident happened off of Fort restrain spending, warning that unless Whereas the initial responders not only saved those clinging to the boat for survival McHenry. Stationed there is a Naval we take action, our lack of fiscal dis- Reserve unit. They happened to be on cipline could lead to increased long- but used their exceptional skills and ingenuity to elevate the capsized boat to rescue duty as part of their weekend training. term interest rates. He also recently those passengers trapped beneath; At the same time, located there is the expressed serious concerns about the Whereas the team of initial responders Baltimore City Fire Department Mari- need to address Social Security, given worked together to pull the passengers out time Unit. the impending retirement of 77 million of the water, identify those who needed im- The minute this boat went over, as Americans 7 years from now. Unfortu- mediate medical attention, turn the Fort this storm hit, a Naval Reserve master McHenry Drill Hall into a triage center to nately, this amendment is not a solu- chief petty officer saw the boat capsize tion. identify the victims who were most in need, and provide all with dry clothing and warm and sounded the alarm to the Navy Re- We need to start making some tough blankets; serve unit. Without hesitation, 20 men choices around here and in a manner Whereas it was a team effort to rescue and got on a boat that was a relic from that puts the good of the Nation ahead save those stranded in the freezing Chesa- World War II, that was used as a land- of partisan politics. I support PAYGO peake waters that involved rescuers in the ing craft, and with great skill they budget enforcement mechanisms, but water, on the pier, and at Fort McHenry; began to proceed out to this capsized not when they are tied to a political Whereas we commend the courage and res- boat, exactly as the Baltimore City agenda. I regret that I must vote olution of Maryland’s outstanding initial responders whose quick reaction to this ter- Maritime Fire Department saw it. And against the amendment. rible accident saved lives; and then without even putting wet suits on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Whereas we praise these initial respond- because there was not time—the water ator from Maryland. ers—the Navy Reservists, Coast Guard, Mari- was 44 degrees—the firefighters jumped

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:43 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.070 S09PT1 S2404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 overboard. The Navy came in as a res- them and our condolences to those years until the Social Security trust cue mission, maneuvering this landing families of lost loved ones. fund begins to run deficits—those ex- craft, and coming up close. As they I thank the Chair and thank the Sen- cesses or surpluses are then invested, lowered its bowel ramp, they used it as ator from Idaho for his courtesy. by law, in Government bond instru- a sidewalk into the water. The Navy Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I thank ments, in other words, Government men walked into that water, forming a the Senator from Maryland. In fact, I debt instruments. human chain, grabbing people, and appreciate the Senator from Maryland Those Government debt instruments, pulling them out. And then they skill- coming to the floor today and sharing as other debt instruments which the fully negotiated right up to the cap- with us, the Senate, and the country Government issues, are then sold to sized boat and used the ramp as a crane this incredible example of how these the public or to buyers around the to lift it up, and out came three people first responders can make such an im- world, frankly, and then repurchased who had been trapped underneath. portant difference when a tragedy at the time when they become due by Once again, the Navy rescued two strikes. Those in Maryland are to be the Federal Government. and the fire department rescued one. commended for this response. It will be necessary for us, when Now two people are dead. Three are f these bonds come due—for any year we missing. Indeed, it is a very melan- issue them—to pay for them. The more CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR choly situation, but if the Navy had deficit spending we engage in, the more THE UNITED STATES GOVERN- not responded the way they did, and if debt we incur, and the heavier the MENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005— the fire department had not been there, debtload for future generations, it is Continued the tragic consequences would have true. been far more significant. AMENDMENT NO. 2704 The net effect of the amendment we That kind of bravery, jumping into Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, the are now debating is directed specifi- the water, risking hypothermia is amendment that is before the Senate cally at tax relief. There is tax relief something we need to recognize. These today, and on which I expect we will that this Congress and the President of initial responders did it quickly, with- vote very soon, is an amendment that the United States have passed, and the out thinking and without hesitation would change the budget enforcement President signed into law in the past and without stopping. Their quick rules as we proceed forward in consid- few years that will expire because of thinking and all of their training and ering legislation. This amendment the procedural mechanisms utilized to all of their ingenuity and all of their would amend title IV of the budget en- get it through the Senate. The various bravery and all of their gallantry forcement provisions of the committee- provisions of this tax relief that we helped save 20 lives. reported resolution to include a 60-vote were able to accomplish in the last few Our terrific Baltimore emergency point of order against the consider- years expire on different dates, depend- workers back on shore began to take ation of any direct spending or tax re- ing on the terms of the legislation we the people to the hospital. On shore, lief legislation that would increase the passed. the Navy took their drill room and on-budget deficit in any fiscal year, in I believe everyone should be very turned it into a triage center. I am its terms, ‘‘until the budget is balanced clear about one important fact. Al- telling you, they provided emergency without Social Security’’ payroll tax though there has been a lot of debate medical care. They were taking blan- receipts. in the last few days, and will be for the kets and clothing and even their own The problem this amendment poses, next few, primarily attacking the shirts and socks and giving it to those although it sounds very admirable on President for supporting tax relief and who came from the freezing cold water. its face, is that it is based on the faulty primarily saying that this tax relief We could have faced a greater loss had premise that either tax relief or spend- was for the wealthy and the rich, the it not been for them. ing is raiding the Social Security trust fact is the tax relief was provided When I went to visit with them yes- fund. across the board to Americans from all terday, I said: I want to go to the Sen- I will be one of the first to agree we income categories who pay taxes. In ate to tell your story. As I gathered should control spending in this body, fact, the highest percentage of the tax their names, they said: We don’t want such that we do not engage in deficit relief went to those who were in the to be singled out. We’re Navy. We’re spending, which makes it more dif- lower and middle-income categories. the fire department. ficult for the Federal Government to We can debate the value of the tax They wanted to be known for the pay down its outstanding debt obliga- relief that is claimed to be for the team they belong to. They told me tions. wealthy. Most of it went to small busi- they were part of a team, that they In fact, as I said yesterday on the nesses that apparently are categorized needed each other, and that they floor, when I ran for Congress, I ran on as the wealthy. Most of it was that counted on each other, and it was the a principle of a balanced budget, and which is providing the incentive to in- team effort that saved their lives. beginning in about 1994, in this Con- vest in capital that will generate They do that every day. The fire de- gress, we were able to exert the kind of strength in the economy and create partment and the Navy train every day fiscal discipline that helped us ulti- more jobs. But setting that debate to save lives. They were there when we mately, with the assistance of a strong aside, those provisions of the tax relief needed them, and they were best at economy, to achieve a balanced budget that this Congress and previous Con- what we needed them for. to start paying for what we were spend- gresses enacted over the past few years Now Baltimore fire rescue workers ing in Congress and to be able to pay under President Bush’s leadership that continue to recover the bodies of the down significant amounts of the na- expire this year, those that are in jeop- victims. Indeed, it is a chilling job, but tional debt. ardy of going away this year are not we want to be able to bring those bod- I believe that is a very admirable these tax increases that everyone has ies back home. principle. But to argue that either the been referring to in the last few days, I salute our initial responders. I sa- excess spending or the cuts in taxes are these so-called tax cuts for the lute those who are now engaged in the somehow raiding the Social Security wealthy. They are instead the tax cuts recovery activity. I thank God for the trust fund is to create a spin that needs that directly benefit the middle and emergency medical team that whisked to be clarified. lower income classes. them to the hospital to take care of The first point I believe the public What are they? First, we expanded their hypothermia, their cardiac ar- needs to understand is that when pro- the 10-percent income tax bracket so rest. ceeds come into the Social Security that more people are covered at the 10- It was a tragic day in Baltimore, but trust fund, by law, those proceeds are percent level than the higher levels of the heroism of Baltimore shines as a utilized, first, for the purposes of the taxes. That is the lowest level of tax in beckon to deal with their sorrow. That Social Security benefits that are pro- the income tax structure. The tax is why I offer this resolution today. I vided. Then, if there are excesses—and bracket of protection for the lowest ask that the Senate and my colleagues in the past few years there have been level of income-tax payers was ex- join in expressing our gratitude for excesses; there will be for a number of panded. It is that tax relief that will

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:43 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.072 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2405 expire this year. It is that tax relief debt instruments will protect the So- My amendment says very simply: No which is the target of this amendment. cial Security trust fund in either case. new mandatory spending, and that is It is that tax relief which this amend- Again, I want to make clear, the way two-thirds of Federal spending; no new ment will make more difficult to main- to protect the Social Security trust tax cuts unless they are paid for until tain and which will result in direct tax fund is to stop overspending our budg- we stop using Social Security funds for increases on those who are paying et. The way to protect the Social Secu- other purposes. The only way around taxes at the first and lowest level of in- rity trust fund is to stop running defi- that is a supermajority vote. come category in our income-tax code. cits and start, once again, as we were So let me repeat what this amend- The second tax that is going to ex- in the late 1990s, paying down the na- ment does. This amendment says: No pire this year is not this so-called tax tional debt, giving greater strength increase in mandatory spending, no on the wealthy that is so excoriated in and resiliency to our economy and con- new tax cuts that are not paid for until the Senate. No, it is the marriage tax fidence in our ability to repay these we stop the use of Social Security penalty relief. Those who fought us for debts as they come due. funds for other purposes. years to stop elimination of the mar- Let’s not get ourselves caught up in Let me be clear. We have had in the riage tax penalty would love to see a this debate about whether taxes and past pay-go provisions, and the pay-go procedural roadblock put into the place tax cuts are bad or good. Those who de- provisions operated in just this way. of this marriage tax penalty relief that bate this issue on the floor and criti- They were focused on mandatory is expiring. We don’t want to see that cize the President primarily have two spending, not on discretionary spend- happen. messages: The first is, they want to ing. We disciplined discretionary What is the third and the last tax blame the tax relief of the past few spending with spending caps. We have a that will expire this year after the ex- years for all of the economic problems cap in place right now. Mandatory pansion of the 10-percent bracket and our Nation has faced in the last 3 or 4 spending we disciplined with a pay-go the elimination of the marriage tax years, when in reality we saw the stock provision just like mine, and we dis- penalty? It is the $1,000-per-child tax market bubble pop. We were attacked ciplined the tax cut side of the agenda credit. I don’t believe those who are at- on 9/11 which drove down consumer with a discipline just like mine. But tacking the President’s tax relief are confidence and drove spending through those disciplines were stopped in 2002. going to claim that everybody who has the roof in terms of the war on ter- What I am saying is they ought to be a child and who can take advantage of rorism and the effort to defend attacks put in place. We ought to insist that if the child tax credit is wealthy, accord- on our homeland. And we have seen somebody wants more spending, new spending on the mandatory side, they ing to the standards they have been other problems, mainly the uncon- ought to come up with a way of paying putting forth. This one doesn’t impact trolled increases in entitlement spend- for it. If they want new tax cuts, they across income categories except that it ing that drive spending in this budget. is phased out for those in upper income Over the next few days we will con- ought to find a way to pay for it until we stop the use of Social Security categories and is a primary benefit spe- tinue to have this debate over whether money for other purposes. We would cifically to those in the lower and mid- it is better to have higher taxes and defend those disciplines with a 60-vote dle-income categories. higher spending and somehow spend So we have three critical tax relief point of order. ourselves into prosperity or whether it Mr. CRAPO. Will the Senator respond provisions that are going to expire this is better to have lower taxes and give to a question? year which directly benefit the lower an economic stimulus to the private Mr. CONRAD. I will in a minute. Let and middle-income classes that will be sector and to strengthen consumption me complete my thought, and then I made more difficult to extend if this and then try to control the deficits, will be happy to yield to the Senator amendment passes. thereby stimulating the economy and for the purpose of a question. When you look at these things on controlling spending. That is going to I believe this is critically important their face, it sounds very nice to say be what we debate in one context or that we put this discipline in place. let’s put a procedural mechanism in another for the rest of this week. The Senator has referenced the middle- place to make it harder to cut taxes. I say to those who are listening, this class tax reductions. I have said pub- But let’s not make a mistake. The amendment will essentially accomplish licly that I will support the extension taxes they are going at are the taxes one thing, and that is to put road- of the 10-percent bracket. I will support specifically identified in the reconcili- blocks in the way of the kind of tax re- the continuing marriage penalty relief. ation provisions of our budget; that is, lief for which we have been fighting for I will support the continuing relief the expansion of the 10-percent brack- the last 3 or 4 years. It doesn’t put that we see with the expansion of the et, the elimination of the marriage tax roadblocks in the way of discretionary child tax credit. But to do it, we ought penalty, and the child tax credit. For spending proposals. It doesn’t put road- to pay for it, just as we ought to pay those reasons, I believe it is important blocks in the way of entitlement spend- for new spending. If we cannot pay for we recognize this amendment must ing increases. It puts roadblocks in the it, then we ought to have a 60-vote hur- fail. way of efforts to maintain the tax re- dle in front of us to discipline the There has been a lot of talk about lief that we have had in the past few spending-and-tax-cutting process in what is going to happen to Social Secu- years. Again, primarily that tax relief this body. rity. I, for one, will vote to have strong which we are targeting and which we Look, we have record budget deficits, fiscal restraint in this budget and to do are projecting to the Finance Com- and under the budget that is before us what is necessary to stimulate and mittee in our reconciliation bill is the by the majority, the increases in the strengthen our economy, to make sure tax relief that is intended to expire debt are virtually unchanged over the our economy can start gaining steam this year: The expansion of the 10-per- 5-year period. The debt is being in- again and help us address these budget cent tax bracket for those at the low- creased under this budget by $2.86 tril- deficits. est level of income tax payment, the lion. The increases in the debt year by I have a small chart that shows what marriage tax penalty elimination, and year are never below $550 billion, $560 the Social Security trust fund is going the $1,000-per-child tax credit. billion. to look like under the current budget I encourage all of my colleagues to I will be happy to yield to the Sen- or without the current budget, having vote no on this amendment. ator for a question. undone the current budget. The point I yield back the remainder of my Mr. REID. Mr. President, may I ask a is, it is the same. The reason it is the time. parliamentary inquiry—I guess it is same? There will be about $4 trillion in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- not parliamentary inquiry—if the Sen- the Social Security trust fund either ator from North Dakota. ator from North Dakota will yield? way. The reason it is the same either Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I al- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- way is all surpluses in the Social Secu- most don’t recognize my amendment ator from Nevada will state his in- rity trust fund are by law invested in when I hear the description of the Sen- quiry. government bonds and government ator from Idaho. The amendment he is Mr. REID. I apologize to my friend debt instruments. Those government talking about is not my amendment. from Idaho. May I ask the ranking

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:43 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.075 S09PT1 S2406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 member of the committee what the that money when the baby boomers re- is absolutely false. We are protecting chairman and he have decided on a tire. But he is taking that money that Social Security just like any other vote? We have people anxious to know is in surplus for the moment and using budget, just like the budget Senator when this vote is going to take place. it to pay for other programs, including CONRAD passed out of the Budget Com- Can the ranking member or the chair- $2.5 trillion of income tax cuts. mittee a couple of years ago. He raided man respond to my question of when Income tax cuts are primarily going Social Security to the tune—if one uses the vote will take place on the pending to the wealthiest among us. If we look that terminology, and I do not want to amendment? at who benefits from the Bush income use it because I do not believe it—of Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, to re- tax cuts, what we see is the top 1 per- about $866 billion. He did the same spond to my colleague from Nevada, we cent, those earning over $337,000 a year, thing that we are doing today. told people to expect a vote at 2:30 p.m. get 33 percent of the benefit. We knew exactly what the law says. I told my colleague from North Dakota Our friends on the other side will say The law says if there are surplus Social we expected a very short summary and they pay more taxes. Indeed, they do, Security revenues, they are to be in- debate by the two of us. It is agreeable but they do not pay 33 percent of the vested in T-bills, and I will quote the with this Senator to vote in the next 6 tax burden in this country. They pay law. This is the Social Security Act, or 8 minutes, 10 minutes, 4 or 5 minutes about 23 percent of the tax burden in Section 201(d): to a side. this country. They have gotten a dis- It shall be the duty of the Managing Trust- Mr. REID. Can we set the vote at proportionate benefit. ee to invest such portion of the Trust Funds quarter to 3? If we look at who benefits from So- as is not, in his judgment, required to meet Mr. NICKLES. That will be fine. cial Security, we see that two-thirds of current withdrawals. Such investments may Mr. REID. Ten minutes, five minutes retirees rely on Social Security for be made only in interest-bearing obligations on each side. more than half their income; 31 percent of the United States or in obligations guar- Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I ask get at least 90 percent of their income anteed as to both principal and interest by the United States. unanimous consent that the rollcall from Social Security; 33 percent get 50 vote on the Conrad amendment occur to 89 percent of their income from So- That is exactly what we do. I think at 2:45 p.m. cial Security; 36 percent get less than some are trying to politically scare Mr. REID. With the time to be equal- 50 percent of their income from Social people into making a mistake. The ly divided. Security. mistake would be to say 60 votes are Mr. NICKLES. With the time equally The big problem we have is shown on needed to do anything in the future, divided. this chart. This shows the Social Secu- supposedly pay-go for everything. Mr. REID. And no second-degree rity and Medicare trust funds that are In reality, they did not cover appro- amendments in order. now in surplus. Those surpluses are priated amounts. There could be an ap- Mr. NICKLES. That is not necessary. being used to pay for other items. The propriation increase of $100 billion. Oh, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without red bars show the cost of the Presi- that does not have to be paid for. objection, it is so ordered. dent’s tax cuts. What one can see is, as Maybe there are caps, maybe there are Who yields time? If no one yields the trust funds go past negative, the not caps. We have had a year that we time, time will be charged equally. expense of the President’s tax cuts ex- did not have a budget resolution and The Senator from North Dakota. plodes, driving us right over a cliff into did not have caps. It would be very Mr. CONRAD. I thank the Chair. I deeper and deeper deficit and debt. easy not to have a resolution and not thank my colleagues. That is what has led the head of the to have caps. Mr. President, let me be clear. The Federal Reserve to urge cuts in Social Basically, discretionary spending amendment I am offering says this: No Security. The head of the Federal Re- would be exempt from this very new new mandatory spending, no new tax serve has come before Congress and has stringent requirement. Plus, there cuts unless they are paid for until we said: You are overcommitted. You are would be almost an encouragement for stop using Social Security money for spending way more than you are tak- more spending. Some people could say other purposes. It guards that budget ing in, and this is going to lead to an let’s increase spending because if discipline with a supermajority point incredible crunch. He said to us: One of spending is increased, there will not be of order. That is how we have worked the things you ought to consider is cut- a tax cut. Obviously, there are some in the past with the pay-go provision, ting Social Security benefits. people who do not want to have a tax focused on mandatory spending and on The President said to us repeatedly cut—not only not have a tax cut, they the tax side of the ledger. It is not dif- that Social Security funds should not do not want to see present law ex- ferent from what we have done in the be used to fund other expenses of Gov- tended. That is really what we are past. ernment. talking about. Some people want to Some have said it does not discipline In his 2002 budget blueprint, the have a supermajority or mandate discretionary spending. We have never President said: where there cannot be an extension of disciplined discretionary spending with None of the Social Security surplus will be present law. So this is very important. this kind of mechanism. We have done used to fund other spending initiatives or tax I heard my colleague say any in- that with spending caps, and we have relief. creases in mandatory, those are cov- in place today a spending cap. I have That is a broken promise. In 2001, in ered just like tax increases. That is not supported spending caps to discipline a radio address, the President said: the case. There are billions of dollars of the discretionary side of the spending. Every dollar of Social Security and Medi- mandatory programs that are sunset, Remember, mandatory spending is care tax revenue will be reserved for Social but according to the CBO those are as- two-thirds of Federal spending, and we Security and Medicare. sumed to be extended. They do not have nothing in place now to protect us In a radio address on March 3, 2001, have to be paid for after they are sun- on the revenue side or the mandatory the President said: set, but taxes are sunset and they have spending side. That is what this We’re going to keep the promise of Social to be paid for. So this makes it tough amendment does. Security and keep the government from raid- on the taxpayer. If we look at the President’s budget, ing the Social Security surplus. If this amendment passes, there is a it is very interesting what we see. Over That is exactly what he is doing. big bull’s eye on taxpayers. Look out, the next 10 years, he is taking every That is why this amendment is impor- you are getting ready to be hit. Con- penny of the Social Security surplus tant. I urge my colleagues to support gress is making it a lot easier to spend and using it to pay for other items. it. money. New spending on the discre- What are the other items he is paying The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tionary and lots of mandatory are not for? One is his income tax cuts. There ator from Oklahoma. covered, but any taxes, even present will be a $2.4 trillion Social Security Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I urge law extension, those are going to be surplus over the next 10 years. By the our colleagues to vote against this hit. Taxpayers, look out. way, it is not surplus at all. It is a mis- amendment. For those who say we are I urge my colleagues to vote no on nomer because we are going to need raiding Social Security, I believe that this resolution. I do not think 60 votes

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:43 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.077 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2407 should be required to pass everything The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- better, we have to do two things. One, in the Senate, and I am afraid that is ator from Illinois is recognized for 25 we have to cut spending. Second, we what this amendment would lead to. minutes. will have to impose some new taxes. I urge my colleagues to vote no on Mr. DURBIN. Once again, if any col- There were tax cuts for sure in the the amendment. I yield the remainder leagues are prepared to offer an amend- package, and I voted for it, but he said of our time, and I ask for the yeas and ment, please indicate and I would be those are the things that have to be nays on the amendment. happy to give them a chance to do done. If they are done, President Clin- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a that. ton said in 1993, I believe it will be a sufficient second? Before beginning, I notice the junior signal to the business community in There appears to be a sufficient sec- Senator from Michigan is here. I would America that the U.S. Government will ond. like to ask, if possible, in a colloquy get its house in order. We will stop run- The clerk will call the roll. how much time she would like to use ning these massive annual deficits. We The assistant legislative clerk called so I don’t go over. I know she has wait- will stop accumulating this national the roll. ed patiently for a chance to speak. debt. We will be more responsible. Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I President Clinton brought that pro- ator from North Carolina (Mr. ED- was hoping to have 15 minutes if that posal to Congress. I was serving in the WARDS), the Senator from South Da- is possible. House at the time. It passed the House kota (Mr. JOHNSON), and the Senator Mr. DURBIN. If it is all right with of Representatives by one vote, with- from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) are the Senator from Michigan, I will take out a single Republican Congressman necessarily absent. 15 minutes, and if there is no objection, voting for it. Then it came to the Sen- I further announce that, if present I ask unanimous consent that the floor ate where a vote was cast again on and voting, the Senator from Massa- then be yielded to the junior Senator President Clinton’s plan to get the chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote from Michigan. economy back on its feet, and what ‘‘yea.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without happened here? A tie vote broken by The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. objection, it is so ordered. then-Vice President Al Gore, all Demo- CRAPO). Are there any other Senators Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, this is cratic votes again, passing the Clinton in the Chamber desiring to vote? an important debate because it is a de- plan. The result was announced—yeas 46, bate about promises that have been Members of the Republican Party nays 51, as follows: made and promises that have not been came to the floor during the debate and [Rollcall Vote No. 33 Leg.] kept. Many Members can recall Presi- predicted if President Clinton had his YEAS—46 dent Bush, when he came to office, said way, if his plan were enacted, we would Akaka Dodd Lieberman he had a plan for putting America’s lose jobs, move into a recession, and Baucus Dorgan Lincoln economy back on its feet. find our economy permanently dam- Bayh Durbin Mikulski Now, understand, when President Biden Feingold Murray aged. Those speeches were coming at us Bingaman Feinstein Nelson (FL) Bush took office we had gone through a like rapid fire out of a gun from the Boxer Graham (FL) Nelson (NE) period of amazing economic expansion other side of the aisle. They did not Breaux Harkin Pryor in the United States. Under the 8 years provide one single vote for the Clinton Byrd Hollings Reed Cantwell Inouye of the previous administration we had plan to put this economy on its feet. Reid Carper Jeffords created some 27 million new jobs in Rockefeller Fortunately, it passed and, in passing, Chafee Kennedy Sarbanes America. We can remember the feeling set us on course for the great economic Clinton Kohl of exhilaration and excitement as this Conrad Landrieu Schumer expansion which I just explained. Corzine Lautenberg Stabenow economy charged forward. Silicon Val- Now look where we are today. The Daschle Leahy Wyden ley was leading our technology and our first thing to do is to consider where Dayton Levin economy, and people across the board President Bush was when he came to NAYS—51 were finding their retirement plans and office. This chart is an indication of Alexander Dole McConnell savings were growing to historic levels. the deficits in surplus in the United Allard Domenici Miller There was a great feeling of optimism, States. Under President Reagan we can Allen Ensign Murkowski creation of more jobs than at any time Bennett Enzi Nickles see the first deficit he ran into was in Bond Fitzgerald Roberts in our history, lower inflation, a situa- the range of $79 billion. Then the an- Brownback Frist Santorum tion where we had more new businesses nual deficit increased to about $153 bil- Bunning Graham (SC) Sessions created than we had seen in any com- lion. In other words, we were over- Burns Grassley Shelby Campbell Gregg Smith parable period, and more for women spending that much each year. Chambliss Hagel Snowe and minorities. It was a dramatic pe- Then under President Bush’s father, Cochran Hatch Specter riod of economic expansion. It was a the annual $153 billion deficit grew to Coleman Hutchison Stevens period when there was real confidence $290 billion. That was money we were Collins Inhofe Sununu Cornyn Kyl Talent we were doing the right thing. spending we did not have. We were in- Craig Lott Thomas Some of that is within the control of creasing the mortgage of the United Crapo Lugar Voinovich the President and some of it is not. States of America every single year DeWine McCain Warner Giving credit to the previous adminis- under President Reagan and President NOT VOTING—3 tration, I believe President Clinton Bush’s father. Edwards Johnson Kerry made an important early decision. Then came President Clinton and he The amendment (No. 2704) was re- When he came to office, he decided his said, as I described earlier, we need to jected. party, the Democratic Party, would do do the responsible thing. We need to Mr. NICKLES. I move to reconsider something that surprised many observ- cut spending and we need to increase the vote. ers. He said, we will seriously and hon- taxes on those who can afford to pay. Mr. TALENT. I move to lay that mo- estly address the deficit. As a result, we see the deficit line go tion on the table. We remember the deficit. Under from a high of $290 billion under Presi- The motion to lay on the table was President Ronald Reagan and Presi- dent Bush’s father and the annual def- agreed to. dent George Bush 1, we had amassed icit start plummeting under President The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- annual deficits and a national debt Clinton until 1997 when we will start ator from Illinois. emerging from them of record propor- running surpluses. Who would have Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I don’t tion. In fact, there was more debt in guessed, after all those years, 12 or 13 know if any of my colleagues are pre- that period of time than any time since years of straight deficits, we started pared to offer an amendment at this the beginning of the United States of running surpluses in America. time. If not, I would like to speak to America. The debts just kept on com- What did a surplus mean? It meant the budget which is before the Senate. ing. we were putting money into the Social Mr. REID. I yield to the Senator In came President Clinton who said: Security fund instead of borrowing it. from Illinois 25 minutes. We can do better; but in order to do Why is that important? Because we

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:43 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.080 S09PT1 S2408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 have a horde of Americans, called baby know we have deficits we cannot han- Just several weeks ago, a gentleman boomers—and I am just outside that dle, and they know you cannot sustain by the name of Gregory Mankiw, who class—who will show up for Social Se- those deficits without reaching into is the head of the President’s Council curity and Medicare soon. We said, the Social Security trust fund and tak- of Economic Advisers, sent this Con- let’s get Social Security and Medicare ing the money out, and they are per- gress a report, signed by President stronger. We know they are coming. fectly willing to keep doing that. In George W. Bush, that took a look at That is what President Clinton did. Be- fact, they are willing to increase the the job situation. Incredibly, Mr. cause of his decisions, we reached the tax cuts at a time when we are in deep Mankiw reported to us that in fact the maximum point in his administration deficit and have to rely on the Social outsourcing of jobs, the sending of where we had an annual surplus of $236 Security trust fund to save it. American jobs overseas, Mr. Mankiw billion, generating more money than So what do we have here? We have says, is a good thing. It is healthy for we were spending. What a change. such a dramatic reversal in such a us to see American jobs leave our What a dramatic change over this pe- short period of time. President George shores to India and China and other riod under President Reagan, President W. Bush’s economic policy has failed countries around the world. miserably. This red line on this chart, Bush’s father, and President Clinton. His argument—I suppose among some Then look what happened when this dramatic increase in our annual debt is a clear indication. economists this is credible—was that President Bush came into office. He now jobs that did not used to be came into office with an economy that Now take a look at some other economic indicators. There are those who ‘‘tradeable,’’ in his words, are was starting to show some recession, it argue the economy is growing; good tradeable. Call center jobs—the next is a natural thing, and came up with a signs are on the horizon; a reason for time you get a call at home from some- plan for America which called for the optimism. Well, what happened last body who wants you to take a credit most substantial tax cuts in our his- Friday? Last Friday we had a report card or change a phone service, ask tory, with a substantial part of them from the Department of Commerce them from where they are calling. I going to the highest income, wealthiest about the number of jobs created last started asking recently. My last two Americans. President Bush and his ad- month in our economy. The report said callers were calling from India. herents in the House and Senate in- 21,000 new jobs were created. Cause for This morning we read about a small sisted if you just give a tax break to celebration? Hardly. All 21,000 new jobs the wealthiest people in America, they town in Virginia that is about to lose were created by State and local govern- Travelocity, which is an agency which will save it and spend it and invest it ments; no net increase in jobs in the in a way that will turn the American books travel for people around the private sector in businesses. Businesses world. Their jobs—several hundred in a economy around. are not creating new jobs. The Bush President Bush carried the day. I small Virginia town—are going over to economic policy has failed in that re- India. Mr. Mankiw says to Congress: didn’t vote for it. Some of my Demo- gard as well—21,000 new jobs, all with cratic colleagues did. He passed not one Don’t get worried. This is a good thing. State and local governments. We need This is a healthy thing. Call center but two major tax cuts. to create about 125,000 new jobs each Now look what happened as a result jobs in America are tradeable. month just to keep up with the new en- of President Bush’s economic policy Well, I do not think Mr. Mankiw is tries into the workforce, people who living in the real world. I defy him to over the last 3 years and 3 months. are now looking for jobs for the first Look at this line. We have gone from a time. We are not even keeping up with take that argument to any main street $236 billion surplus under President the new entries. in America, in Michigan, in Idaho, or Clinton to a $477 billion deficit we are We have an incredible thing hap- in Illinois, and say to the people there facing today—an abject failure of pening. Over 400,000 Americans have what we are facing in America today is President Bush’s economic policy. stopped looking. They have been on un- a good thing, with jobs going overseas. Every year we continue to give tax employment for so long they have How does that relate to this budget? cuts we cannot afford to pay for, and given up. They are not even looking Sadly, when we look at the job situa- we continue to spend money we do not any longer. They are not being count- tion, you find that, as Lou Dobbs of have. How in the world can the Federal ed. The number of unemployed people CNN estimates, 348 companies in Amer- Government do that? How can we con- in this economy, unfortunately, is ica are now outsourcing work overseas, sistently act like a bankrupt nation growing dramatically. either sending U.S. jobs overseas or and get by with it? Well, the answer is, Again, the Bush economic policy has choosing to employ cheap overseas we reach into the Social Security trust failed, with record deficits, higher than labor instead of American workers. fund. any time in our history. Unfortu- The President’s budget, which we This trust fund is created every sin- nately, this President has presided over gle minute of every day by every work- have today, is so deep in red ink he has the loss of more jobs during his admin- cut back on what is called domestic er in America. As they go to work and istration than any President in the his- earn their wage, the Federal Govern- discretionary programs, and by doing tory of the United States since Presi- so, he has no jobs program whatsoever. ment takes about 7 or 8 percent of it dent Herbert Hoover in the Great De- from the employee, the same amount He does nothing in his budget to end pression. tax breaks for companies that are send- from the employer, and says: We are Those are the realities of the failed ing jobs overseas. He does not extend putting that away for Social Security, Bush economic policy, and the budget unemployment insurance. During the so when you are ready to retire it will before us today is proof positive of the first 6 months of 2004, that will mean be there. fact that is likely to continue. All that money accumulates and The Bush administration has not an estimated 2 million unemployed grows. We pay the current Social Secu- been realistic when it comes to job pro- workers receive neither a paycheck nor rity recipients, and we save the balance jections. Take a look at this chart. The unemployment insurance. He does not for the future. That balance grows. The black line at the bottom shows the ac- provide the money for these families to way we sustain a deficit is by reaching tual job situation, how many jobs we keep their basics together, to pay for into that Social Security trust fund have had in America. These red lines their mortgage and utilities and food and spending it, leaving IOUs behind. that come shooting off, suggesting and health insurance. The vote that was just taken, for many more jobs are going to be cre- Time and again, the Republicans in those who are following it, was very ated, are all predictions by President the Congress have refused to offer un- basic. It said: Stop reaching into the Bush’s administration. The economic employment benefits to the casualties Social Security trust fund to increase reports of 2002, 2003, and 2004 said re- of the Bush economic policy. Is that tax cuts for America or to increase covery was on the way, around the cor- compassionate conservatism? I do not mandatory spending. You saw what ner, and millions—literally millions— think so. I think he is turning his back happened. The vote went down re- of jobs will be created. Each and every on hard-working people who have been soundingly. I guess my colleagues are time they have been wrong. Their pol- victimized by his failed economic pol- being very honest about this. They icy has been wrong. icy.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:20 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.083 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2409 Also, this budget shortchanges job There is no money provided here to ba- we see in this budget areas of tremen- retraining. Vocational and adult edu- sically take care of the 43 million dous need to invest in our people and cation programs cut by almost 25 per- Americans who don’t have health in- create opportunity, areas that in fact cent, from $2.1 billion to $1.6 billion. surance. Many of them are our neigh- are cut. Mr. President, 2.5 million full-time, bors who get up and go to work every I wanted to speak for just a moment year-round workers live in poverty in morning, many with children who have on some things that have been said in the United States. You can talk about no health insurance protection. the debate about the challenge for us all the tax breaks in the world but, This budget fails to keep the Presi- in total as it relates to the budget. We frankly, they never reach these folks. dent’s promise on education. President are told the problem is domestic spend- Pennies come to them. Thousands Bush came to office and said: I am an ing, that, in fact, if we were to have come to those in higher income cat- education President and for No Child only a small amount of growth in our egories. Left Behind. It was passed with a bi- domestic programs—education, pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- partisan vote. Still he refuses to find tecting the environment, family health ator’s time has expired. the money to pay for the very program care, law enforcement, homeland secu- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask he has mandated on State and local rity—somehow that is what we ought unanimous consent for 5 additional school districts. The President’s budget to be debating because that will make minutes, if the Senator from Michigan for No Child Left Behind falls $9.4 bil- the biggest difference in reducing the will bear with me. lion short of his promise. At a time deficit. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without when the President says we have to Certainly we want to fund programs objection, it is so ordered. give the wealthiest in America some in a way that provides accountability Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, take a $45 billion in tax cuts, the President and efficiency and supports every pre- look at the annual growth rate of pri- has not kept his word on No Child Left cious dollar being used as wisely as vate sector jobs under President Bush. Behind. possible. It is important to look at one You have to go all the way back to The money is not there to deal with comparison in terms of numbers when President Hoover to see such a low health insurance, nor is there money to we look at where to go to focus our growth rate, which had a negative retrain workers who have lost their time to reduce the massive red ink growth rate of over 4 percent. Under jobs. That is the best we can get out of that has been created in the last 3 President George W. Bush, we see here President Bush’s budget. Is it any won- years. something that has not happened in der people across America say: It is First, if you exclude the Department this country for almost 70 years: the time for a change. of Defense, all discretionary spending— loss of private sector jobs because of a I yield the floor to the Senator from so we are not talking about Medicare failed economic policy. Michigan. and Medicaid but all discretionary Then when you take a look at the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- funding, education, Head Start, chil- manufacturing jobs, that is where it is ator from Michigan is recognized for 15 dren’s health care, family health care, really painful. Manufacturing jobs are minutes. senior programs, environmental pro- the best-paying jobs in Illinois and Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I tection, homeland security, the COPS Michigan. We just had a hearing last thank my colleague for his eloquence, Program, supporting firefighters, the Friday. Employees of Electrolux—was as usual. My friend from Illinois has Justice Department, everything we do it in Greenville, MI? addressed concerns we have in Michi- outside of defense, everything we do Ms. STABENOW. Greenville, MI. gan as well. There is nothing more im- outside of defense in the discretionary Mr. DURBIN. Greenville, MI, a town portant to us than making sure every- domestic budget—is costing $445 billion of about 9,000 people, if I remember cor- one has a good-paying job and the this year. The deficit projected for this year, 1 rectly, and over 2,000 jobs are going to health benefits, pensions, and other job year, the deficit during the same time be lost. security that go along with it. period is $521 billion. We could elimi- Ms. STABENOW. Twenty-seven hun- Last year Michigan lost more jobs nate every penny of investment in our dred jobs. than any other State. We understand children, every penny invested in pro- Mr. DURBIN. So, 2,700 jobs. I am glad what needs to happen for our families tecting the environment, every penny Senator STABENOW reminds me. and how to create real economic secu- for law enforcement and firefighters Electrolux makes Frigidaires. They are rity and to create jobs, to support a and homeland security, and every moving to Mexico. We asked them level playing field in trade, to tackle penny we provide to protect our parks whether they sold Frigidaires in Mex- the rising cost of health care, to invest and all of the other things we do in the ico. No. They are going to sell them in in education innovation. All of the domestic budget, we could eliminate the United States. More manufacturing things that make for the creation of a every penny and we would still have a jobs heading over the border. strong economic policy are what we debt. Maytag, in Galesburg, IL—the stories should be doing. I thank my friend This is extraordinary. just go on and on and on. It is not like from Illinois for speaking to some very I was fortunate to be in the House of these jobs are leaving and new, good important issues. Representatives in 1997 when we bal- jobs are coming. When we asked an em- One of my concerns as a member of anced the budget for the first time in ployee of Lucent Technologies from Il- the Budget Committee is in fact this 30 years. I was very proud of that vote. linois how much he made an hour for budget does not adequately fund edu- It was tough because we had to make Lucent after almost 30 years on the cation. It eliminates some important choices about how to balance the budg- job, he said $27. When I asked him: areas of technology innovation. A pro- et. But we did it. We saw at the end of What kind of job are you looking for gram called the Advanced Technology the decade, and as I began my term in now? He said: I am lucky to get one Program, which we have used in Michi- the Senate, a debate about the largest that pays $8 an hour with no benefits. gan with the auto industry and other budget surpluses in the history of the For the Bush administration to argue manufacturing industries, partnering country, $5.6 trillion in surpluses. In 3 there are job replacements out there is with our universities to create new, years we have gone to the largest def- to overlook the obvious. For certain cutting-edge technologies that will icit, over $3 trillion in deficit in just 3 workers there is nothing that can re- allow us to compete in the global econ- years. place a good-paying manufacturing job omy, has been proposed for elimination There is something else that has been in a person’s lifetime. And that, unfor- in this budget, and that is of great con- talked about. We could wipe out every tunately, is the sad reality. cern to me. penny in domestic spending for the When you look at this budget, you Those who don’t support tackling the United States and not eliminate this realize the obvious. trade issues and creating a level play- deficit. So surely something else is at The money is not there for health in- ing field, those who say free trade, any- play. We have to look at the larger pic- surance, which is critical for unem- thing goes, point to education and in- ture of what is going on. ployed workers and basically for work- novation and say: That is how we com- That relates to the number shown on ers and businesses large and small. pete. That is how we create jobs. Yet this chart. We have tax cuts that have

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:43 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.086 S09PT1 S2410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 been voted upon by this body in 2001 ment and fewer people working, that and these choices matter. They matter and 2003. Both enacted and proposed we better pay attention to these num- to the long-term economic security of tax cuts over the next 10 years will bers and understand that, unfortu- the country. They matter to whether take $2.5 trillion of revenue. So we re- nately, the hole that has been dug as it we are going to have Social Security move that from the Federal ledger, $2.5 relates to jeopardizing Social Security and Medicare for our seniors in the fu- trillion. That almost equals—it is pret- is one that was dug consciously. ture or if it is going to be dramatically ty darn close—$2.4 trillion in Social Se- We, in fact, can stop that. We can re- reduced. curity surpluses. We have surpluses verse it. We can protect Social Secu- The Senator from Michigan under- built up here. We take dollars away rity for the future, as our leader on the stands this is a matter of choices about here. Budget Committee tried to do in the national security, whether we are Now we are being told, because So- last amendment where he said we are going to have the resources to fund the cial Security surpluses are essentially not going to use Social Security until military in a way that keeps it the being used to fund these tax cuts, we we can totally protect Social Security; most powerful and most dominant have a surplus on one side, we have a that we are not going to add to that military in the world. deficit on the other. They pretty much deficit through either spending or tax She understands that a budget is equal each other. Common sense would cuts. That was the right amendment to about choices between those issues say the Social Security surplus is in adopt, and I commend him for it. I am that strengthen us as a nation and as a fact funding these tax cuts. deeply disappointed it was not adopted. people in terms of providing an out- Another way to look at that is, when The budget is all about choices. It is standing education because that is we look at the amount of Social Secu- all about our values and our priorities. what it is going to take to be fully rity surplus that is saved in the next 10 I believe at a time of challenge and na- competitive in a modern world; wheth- years, it is zero. It is another way of tional security concerns, a time of war, er we are going to be able to expand saying the same thing. We save zero. It it is all about being in this together as health care coverage in America to is being used. It is not being saved. It Americans as well, not asking some to deal with the more than 40 million peo- is not being put aside in the infamous sacrifice greatly and others not to sac- ple in this Nation who do not have lockbox we used to talk about and I rifice at all. health care coverage; whether or not still think is a good idea. Instead we What is great about our country is we are going to have homeland secu- save zero, and the amount of Social Se- that we come together and we chip in, rity that is something that makes us as safe as we can be in the face of this curity surplus that is spent is in fact and we certainly saw that after 9/11. We terrorist threat. the whole amount, $2.4 trillion. saw the wonderful spirit of what it Frankly, we on our side question the At the same time this is happening, means to be an American: people will- choices the President has made to cut we hear from the Chairman of the Fed- ing to chip in, be part of the positive the COPS Program. The COPS Pro- eral Reserve that because of the chal- solution, be part of helping each other. gram puts 100,000 police on the street. lenge in Social Security, because of the I believe they want a budget for the The President says cut it 94 percent. fact the surplus is being used because United States that reflects the same What sense does that make when there of the baby boomers and the long-time attitude—all of us chipping in, all of us is an ongoing terrorist threat? What obligations that are coming, we should being willing to be responsible for the sense does it make to cut port security look at raising Social Security taxes or future for our children and not leave by almost two-thirds? That is what the lowering benefits. them trillions of dollars in red ink that President is saying. What sense does it There is another option. The other they will then have to figure out how make to cut the funding for firefighters option is don’t use this money. Don’t to pay for after we are gone. all across America by a third? Those use the Social Security trust fund to That is not the legacy I want to leave are the choices the President has made, fund tax cuts primarily for the privi- for my children and grandchildren yet all of it sacrificed on the altar of tax leged few. to come. I am very interested in having cuts going primarily to the wealthiest There are some tax cuts—the child us put forward a budget that reflects among us. As I indicated earlier today, tax credit, the marriage penalty repeal, the values and priorities of all Ameri- under the President’s plan, the tax cuts small business efforts, the lowest in- cans, not just a privileged few. That is he seeks to make permanent would add come tax bracket being lowered—that what this debate will be about every $1.5 trillion to the debt. The President are helpful to everyone, and they make day this week: What choices are we says it is the people’s money. Give it sense to help grow the economy. But going to make? Are we going to do back. There is nothing to give back. the vast majority of the tax cuts are more tax cuts for the privileged few or The money is gone. This country is in geared to the privileged few in this are we going to keep everybody safe by debt. The deficit this year alone is country at a time of war, at a time fully funding all of the homeland secu- going to be approaching $500 billion, when we need to ask everyone to be rity needs we have? Are we going to and the truth is, that does not begin to sacrificing together so that we are not give more tax cuts for the privileged describe how deep the hole is because leaving mounds of red ink for our chil- few or are we going to protect Social that counts the $160 billion more he is dren. Security for the next 75 years, for the taking from Social Security, every When we look long term at the budg- next generation? penny of which he has to pay back and et cuts as compared to Social Security, We have choices to make, and I am he has no plan to do it. other people say, that is not true. Let’s very hopeful that the choices we will Now we are talking about an oper- look at the reality over 75 years. The make will be ones that will make us ating deficit in the range of $700 billion actuaries look over a 75-year period at proud when we look at the faces of our in this year alone. And the President the soundness of Social Security. Let’s children in the future. comes in and says: Let’s just hold down look over the next 75 years. If all of the Thank you, Mr. President. the growth of nondefense, nonhome- tax cuts that have passed are made per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- land security domestic spending. That manent, with those being proposed by ator from North Dakota. sounds as though he is doing some- the President, we will see a cost of $12.1 Mr. CONRAD. I thank the Chair. Mr. thing. But when you look at it, that trillion over 75 years; $12.1 trillion of President, I thank the Senator from part of Federal spending is just a tiny revenues essentially pulled out of the Michigan for an excellent presentation, share of the Federal budget. Federal Government. but much more than that, I thank her The spending he is talking about What is the shortfall in Social Secu- for the superb contribution she makes slowing down is only 17 percent of Fed- rity? Shockingly, a Social Security on the Senate Budget Committee. I eral spending, and his savings are only shortfall over 75 years is $3.8 trillion. think she has been one of the strongest about $7 billion when you have a $700 So it is absolutely accurate to say, as members of the Budget Committee in a billion problem. I call it the 1-percent we look to the future and plan, as we very long time. She is somebody who solution. He is not dealing with the know the baby boomers are coming, of has a very strong background in eco- problem in any serious way. which I am one, and we know the chal- nomics and business issues and under- Then the President says: Don’t lenges of having more people in retire- stands that a budget is about choices, worry; I know we have run up these big

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:43 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.088 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2411 deficits, the biggest in the history of On page 4, line 22, increase the amount by Despite the fact that the average vet- the country, and we have a lot more $22,000,000. eran must now wait for more than 6 coming. But I am going to cut the def- On page 4, line 23, increase the amount by months to have his or her disability $5,000,000. icit in half in the next 5 years. But he On page 5, line 3, decrease the amount by claim processed and a backlog of 348,000 is not. The only way he cuts the deficit $4,860,000,000. claims, this budget proposes elimi- in half the next 5 years is he just leaves On page 5, line 4, decrease the amount by nating 540 claims-processing staff. That out everything. For example, he leaves $5,346,000,000. is a remarkable development. At a out any war cost past September 30. On page 5, line 5, decrease the amount by time when we have 348,000 pending Does anybody believe the war in Af- $5,368,000,000. claims, this budget proposes we elimi- ghanistan, Iraq, and the war on terror On page 5, line 6, decrease the amount by nate 540 of the very staff whose respon- $5,373,000,000. ends on September 30? The Congres- On page 5, line 7, decrease the amount by sibility it is to process these claims. sional Budget Office tells us it is going $5,373,000,000. As a result of this increased fee and to cost $280 billion more, and the Presi- On page 5, line 11, decrease the amount by barriers to access to the veterans dent has nothing to pay for it. $4,860,000,000. health care system, the administra- I see the leader in the Chamber and I On page 5, line 12, decrease the amount by tion’s own budget estimates more than understand he is ready to offer an $5,346,000,000. 1 million veterans will drop out of the amendment, so I will cut short my re- On page 5, line 13, decrease the amount by veterans health care system. My $5,368,000,000. marks at this moment. On page 5, line 14, decrease the amount by amendment would prevent all of this. I conclude by saying it is time we $5,373,000,000. It would give the veterans the re- face reality. The President’s budget is On page 5, line 15, decrease the amount by sources and care they have earned. It not going to cut the deficit in half in $5,373,000,000. would restore funding to the level the next 5 years. If one looks at the ad- At the end of Title III, insert the following: called for by the Independent Budget, a ditions to the debt, what they see is SEC. . RESERVE FUND FOR VETERANS’ MEDICAL national coalition of leading veterans there is virtually no change over the 5 CARE. organizations that have made an as- years of the President’s plan. The addi- The Chairman of the Committee on the sessment of what veterans need and de- Budget of the Senate shall revise the aggre- tions to the debt are going to run $500 gates, functional totals, allocations to the serve. My amendment would add $2.7 billion, $600 billion a year every year. Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, billion to the veterans health care ac- I yield the floor. discretionary spending limits, and other ap- count and $2.7 billion for additional Mr. NICKLES. I suggest the absence propriate levels and limits in this resolution deficit reduction. The cost of this of a quorum. by up to $2,700,000,000 in budget authority for amendment would be fully offset by re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fiscal year 2005, and by the amount of out- ducing the tax breaks for those earning clerk will call the roll. lays flowing therefrom in 2005 and subse- $1 million a year or more. The legislative clerk proceeded to quent years, for a bill, joint resolution, mo- This chart illustrates how the call the roll. tion, amendment, or conference report that amendment would be paid for. Tax- provides additional fiscal year 2005 discre- Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask payers with incomes in excess of $1 unanimous consent that the order for tionary appropriations, in excess of levels provided in this resolution, for veterans’ million will receive a tax cut under the quorum call be rescinded. medical programs, excluding construction this budget of $27 billion this year. Co- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without projects and a program that provides grants incidentally, that is almost exactly the objection, it is so ordered. to states to build long-term care facilities, amount of money that veterans are AMENDMENT NO. 2710 included in this resolution for the Depart- now given in the health care budget in Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I send ment of Veterans Affairs. this year. They will receive a benefit, an amendment to the desk and ask for Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, given under these cuts, of about $140,000 a its immediate consideration. all that the brave men and women in person under the current budget rule. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The uniform have done for our country, My amendment would reduce that clerk will report. there should not be any disagreement $140,000 to $112,000. Every millionaire in The legislative clerk read as follows: that veterans should be our top budget this country would still get a $112,000 The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. priority this year. This is especially tax cut, and we would simply use the DASCHLE] proposes an amendment numbered true now during a time of war when difference between $112,000 and $140,000 2710. hundreds of thousands of future vet- to pay for the extra $2.7 billion to go Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask erans are on the front lines in Iraq in first to pay for the veterans health unanimous consent that the reading of the war on terrorism sacrificing every- care, and the other to reducing the size the amendment be dispensed with. thing for this country. of the debt. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Unfortunately, the budget before us Hundreds of thousands of Americans objection, it is so ordered. does not make veterans a priority. It have served their country honorably. The amendment is as follows: does not demonstrate that we recog- Before we prevail in Iraq and the war (Purpose: To create a reserve fund to allow nize and respect all that we have asked on terror, hundreds of thousands of for an increase in Veterans’ medical care of them. It does not keep the commit- other Americans are going to be asked by $2.7 billion and lower the national debt ment this Nation made to them when to lay their lives on the line. by reducing the President’s tax breaks for we asked them to lay their lives on the In order to demonstrate our apprecia- taxpayers with incomes in excess of $1 million a year) line. tion for what so many have already The budget before us proposes a fund- done, and will be asked to do, we have On page 3, line 9, increase the amount by $4,860,000,000. ing level for veterans health care that an obligation in this body to do our On page 3, line 10, increase the amount by is more than $200 million below last share. We have an obligation to provide $486,000,000. year’s level adjusted for inflation. In our veterans with the resources and On page 3, line 11, increase the amount by other words, veterans do not even re- care commensurate with what they $22,000,000. ceive what they received last year. De- have done for us. On page 3, line 12, increase the amount by spite our best efforts, last year’s level The amendment is very simple. It $5,000,000. was also insufficient. There are 60,000 simply restores to the level the inde- On page 3, line 17, increase the amount by $4,860,000,000. veterans who are already wait-listed pendent budget has required in order to On page 3, line 18, increase the amount by for health care as we speak. ensure that we eliminate the backlog, $486,000,000. This budget gets worse. The budget and provide the veterans with the care On page 3, line 19, increase the amount by proposes a $250 enrollment fee for mid- they need while we refrain from asking $22,000,000. dle-income veterans to receive health them to pay additional costs. We elimi- On page 3, line 20, increase the amount by care. The budget seeks to more than nate that $250 annual fee some veterans $5,000,000. On page 4, line 20, increase the amount by double the prescription drug copay- will now have to pay. We eliminate the $4,860,000,000. ment for low-income veterans. It would increase in payment for prescription On page 4, line 21, increase the amount by prevent priority 8 veterans from enroll- drugs and the per-office visit. We do $486,000,000. ing in veterans health care. that simply by reducing the amount of

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:43 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.090 S09PT1 S2412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 tax cut, only to millionaires, by ap- My brother is quite a bit older than I icit. Some of us on this floor think we proximately $28,000 per year. They still am. I idolized my brother. I had two are in a quagmire in Iraq. We need to will receive $112,000 in a tax cut in the brothers older than I am. They were spend money to make sure our troops next fiscal year. That, in my view, is a both wonderful. One passed away. But I get everything they need. I attended a reasonable sacrifice, given the message remember the Hansens. We lived in meeting in the majority leader’s office, this amendment and this budget, if it Searchlight, far from the nearest high along with Senator DASCHLE and Sen- were amended, would send to our vet- school, and when we went to high ator MCCONNELL, with the Iraqi Gov- erans and to those soldiers in Iraq who school we lived with other people. My erning Council. One of these Iraqi Gov- are counting on us to do the right brother Dale lived with the Hansen erning Council people said: People in thing, who are counting on us to re- family. I remember Harold and Chuck. America think we have the second member not only to support our troops, They were good athletes in high school. largest reserves of oil in the world. He but to support our veterans. I remember them. said: I want you and them to know that I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- He said: You know, he called me and we have the largest oil reserves in the sence of a quorum. he has mesothelioma. world—not No. 2 but No. 1—and within The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. I said: Has he ever worked around as- 2 years we are going to be producing 6 CHAFEE). The clerk will call the roll. bestos? million barrels of oil a day. The legislative clerk proceeded to He said not that he knows of, no. That kind of clicked in my head. If call the roll. So I said: We have to make sure he is that is the case, why don’t we, rather Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- taken care of because he doesn’t have than giving them the money, loan long to live. imous consent the order for the them the money and secure that debt And he doesn’t. He has about a year quorum call be rescinded. with oil? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without left, if he is average. So the fact is, we have to do some- That is what we tried to do on the objection, it is so ordered. thing about asbestos litigation. There floor. We were, as we say in a baseball Mr. REID. Mr. President, on behalf of are some cases that are filed that game, skunked. We were unable to get Senator CONRAD, I yield myself such should not be filed, but we have to enough votes to have the country of time as I may consume. make sure the people who are sick are Iraq loaned the money; no, it was, give Mr. President, the ranking member protected. And when people come to it to them—a country producing 6 mil- of the Budget Committee, the distin- this floor and just by chance mention lion barrels of oil a day within a mat- guished Senator from North Dakota, this is causing the deficit of this counter of months. We gave them $150 mil- did a brilliant job today responding to try—let them recognize that people, lion in supplemental appropriations. the false statements made by the Sen- while they are speaking, are dying Then the Secretary of Health and ator from Pennsylvania. He did it fac- from what big corporate America did Human Services, Tommy Thompson, tually and with enough emotion to to them. last week was asked by the press: We make his point well taken. I thought it I recommend, for people who want to are spending billions of dollars on was a stunning retort to these out- make statements about how bad asbes- health care for Iraq. Don’t you think landish statements that have been tos litigation is, that they read a cou- we should be spending some of that in made by the Senator from Pennsyl- ple of books. America? He responded by saying we vania for some time now. Let them read ‘‘Fatal Deception,’’ a have universal coverage in America, But in addition to those statements brand new book that talks about the because if you do not have insurance that I think need some discussion, deception of big companies that cov- you get taken care of. Try to explain there was another statement the Sen- ered up the disastrous consequences of that to the 44 million people who have ator from Pennsylvania made about their use of asbestos. Let them read a no health insurance and who have to go why this country is in deficit, why the book called ‘‘Libby Montana,’’ also a begging if their child has a cold or President’s budgets are so off kilter. He new book that talks about a little town some illness which they do not know said it is because of, among other in Montana which was decimated as a what it is. And he says there is uni- things, asbestos litigation. And he result of this product. They covered up versal coverage. Man, I have trouble talked about how hard it was on busi- what would happen. For a few hundred accepting that. ness. thousand dollars, W.R. Grace & Com- My friend from Pennsylvania, in ad- I acknowledge that the asbestos liti- pany, which was making billions a dition to not understanding the situa- gation has been hard on companies year, could have created a clean house tion dealing with asbestos, I think throughout America, but not once dur- for these people which would have pro- doesn’t understand the situation about ing the statement of the Senator from tected them from exposure, but they where money has been going during the Pennsylvania did he mention the peo- didn’t want to waste the money on 3 years of this Bush administration. We ple who are in dire physical condition— these people from Libby, MT. It is not are talking down the economy? He says not once. The reason there is this liti- just people who worked in the plants we are the ones who are creating dis- gation going on is because people are who got sick. Workers in those plants comfort with the American people. We dying, and suffering. There are two would go home with asbestos in the are telling the truth. If that is uncom- conditions caused by asbestos that are dust on their clothes and the wife fortable, that is what we have to do. fatal. One is something called mesothe- would wash their clothes. Now we have He talks about arcane statistics, re- lioma. With mesothelioma, from the wives dying of this disease. Children ferring to the charts of the Senator time that you are diagnosed with this would come rushing to meet their fa- from North Dakota. Sometimes statis- dread disease until the time you die is ther coming home from the plants at tics are arcane, if you do not agree an average of 14 months. With asbes- Libby, MT, and they would also come with them. tosis you can linger a long time and in contact with the dust that would We had a situation during the last suffer a long time. So we shouldn’t come out of their clothes. Now the years of the Clinton administration make these little passing statements children are dying. where we were paying down the na- about this asbestos litigation bank- I hope Members who come to this tional debt. What does that mean? We rupting companies—it has not hap- floor and make statements about as- were spending less money than we were pened. Some have filed bankruptcy bestos litigation will read those two taking in. We were paying down the without losing a single job in the proc- books. We want to do something with debt. What do we have now? We have ess. The only people who have been asbestos legislation to make a better red ink as far as you can see. The sur- hurt, with their bankruptcies, are the approach to the way litigation takes plus we had when he took office is people who are sick and dying. place. But until those people with as- gone. That is what this budget is all My brother called me a couple of bestosis and mesothelioma are taken about. Whether the programs that this weeks ago and said: Do you remember care of, as long as I have breath I will President has pushed forward is bank- Harold Hansen? fight the effort to wipe out those cases. rupting the country or not, I think I said: Yes, I remember Harold Han- My friend from Pennsylvania also simple math says this country is going sen. didn’t mention one reason for the def- bankrupt, if it is not already bankrupt.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.093 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2413 I suggest the absence of a quorum. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I thank Mr. CONRAD. I am happy to yield. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The our colleague, Senator NELSON from Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- clerk will call the roll. Florida, who has been such a valuable dent, I thank the Senator for yielding. The assistant legislative clerk pro- Member of the Senate Budget Com- Just to add to his comments what he ceeded to call the roll. mittee. He did a superb job of offering has described in North Dakota, imag- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- the amendment he has just described in ine because of our size and particularly imous consent that the order for the the committee. during the winter months when so quorum call be rescinded. I am very hopeful that either his many veterans come to the State of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without amendment or Senator DASCHLE’s Florida how the problems are com- objection, it is so ordered. amendment will pass so we can in- pounded. When a veteran has to wait 5 Mr. REID. Mr. President, on behalf of crease the amount of money going to months for an appointment just to see Senator CONRAD, I yield 10 minutes to veterans million dollar care. I held a a doctor to get a prescription, that is the Senator from Florida. hearing in my State on this question. I not health care for our Nation’s vet- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- invited all the veterans organizations. erans. ator from Florida is recognized. It was disappointing to hear what is I have had occasion to talk to the Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- happening to veterans across the coun- Secretary of Veterans Affairs quite fre- dent, later on—I do not know if it will try. We had testimony of people wait- quently recently on problems we have be today or tomorrow—I will be offering 10 months to get an appointment in some of our hospitals in Florida. ing an amendment to bring the account for specialty care, an appointment to Listen to what he said in the House that deals with veterans health care up see an orthopaedic surgeon, an appoint- Veterans Affairs’ Committee on Feb- by $1.8 billion. This is the amount that ment to have certain eye care because ruary 4 of this year. Secretary Principi was considered and agreed to in a joint there is a shortage of specialists in the said: bipartisan report in the Senate Com- VA. They testified clearly and compel- I asked OMB for $1.2 billion more than I re- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs as the very lingly that more money is needed. ceived. minimum that we need over and above We will hear from the other side, we Even the Secretary of the VA is call- the President’s request to give the vet- will hear from the chairman of the ing for money. erans of this country the very basic committee, that there have been sig- Then is it any wonder our Senate minimal health care they deserve. nificant increases of veterans medical Veterans’ Committee in a bipartisan I must say I was shocked when I of- care. There is a chart that shows that analysis of the VA budget concludes fered this amendment in the Budget is exactly true, going back 10 or 12 that we should have at least $1.8 billion Committee last week that there was a years. We would expect just on infla- more? That is the figure I have offered partisan rollcall vote against this in- tion alone, over that extended period, in the amendment I will be offering. crease. I don’t think there is one Sen- we would see a doubling of the costs. I thank the Senator from North Da- ator in this body who has not heard the Remember, when we come to veterans kota for yielding. cries and the pleas from our veterans medical care, that upward slope is even Mr. CONRAD. I thank the Senator back in our States, or the anguished sharper because health care expendi- from Florida for making the point. It is stories of having to wait months before tures have been advancing faster than an important point. We had testimony they could even get an appointment the rate of inflation. at my hearing where people have wait- with a doctor in order to be able to get In addition, the population that is in ed 10 months to see specialists. a prescription. need of health care is expanding be- While it is absolutely true what the I don’t think there is a Senator who cause we have our World War II, our Senator from Colorado shows on his hasn’t heard the anguished pleas from Korean War veterans, and our Vietnam chart, that we have seen substantial veterans about why the President’s vets getting to that age when they increases already in veterans health budget starts to shift a lot of the bur- need more intensive care. The result is care funding, veterans medical care den to the veterans by increasing the tremendous upward pressure on the funding, it is also true we are still not copays and by an enrollment fee, par- costs. meeting the need. The reason for that ticularly at a time such as this when That chart shows spending on vet- is not only inflation but medical infla- we are honoring our veterans every day erans from I don’t know how far back, tion and the sharp increase in the num- because of the sacrifices we see being 1990 perhaps, $15 billion, and we are ber of veterans being served. carried on by our servicemen and serv- now approaching $30 billion; but we In 2002, 4.7 million were provided icewomen around the world. Of all have to remember over that extended health services. That is expected to in- times and places, not to give our vet- period of time, not only are we dealing crease to 5.2 million in 2005. So we erans the minimum health care which with inflation, we are dealing with have, really, a double whammy. We they not only expect but which they medical inflation that is running at have inflationary costs, medical infla- certainly deserve is just unconscion- higher levels than other inflation. The tion running far ahead of regular infla- able. number of veterans who are in an age tion. On top of that, the number of vet- Interestingly, there is a double game group that requires more intensive erans seeking care and needing care in- that is being played. There is a lot of care is exploding. creasing now, of course, with the oper- rhetoric going around. But when it What was very moving at the hearing ation in Iraq and Afghanistan. All who comes time to produce, the votes are I conducted was to hear from veterans have been to Walter Reed have seen never there. We are going to give the all across North Dakota. We heard of that circumstance firsthand. We have Senate an opportunity to put their the tremendous stress on the veterans seen the wards literally filled with vote where their rhetoric is. population because of an inadequate young soldiers and some not so young This amendment I will be offering at level of care in our VA facilities. No. 1, who have been grievously injured. They a time our leadership suggests will, in an inadequate number of VA facilities, deserve to know they will get the best fact, provide for the offsets for the $1.8 so many people are traveling for spe- medical care this country can provide. billion to come out of the tax account cialty care in North Dakota 12 hours That is what the Senator from Flor- and out of the tax loopholes that are one way in a van and then 12 hours ida is saying in the Senate. That is rampant in the Tax Code and in the back to get a doctor’s appointment. We what the Democratic leader is saying President’s proposed budget. had veterans testify they traveled 12 in the Senate. We have a commitment I want to take this opportunity. As hours one way in a van, had to go all here. This is a priority. It is a priority soon as the leader of the committee the way to Minneapolis to get specialty that ought to be met. gives me the high sign, I will be on the care and got there to be advised their I yield the floor. floor offering that so all the Senators appointment had been canceled and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- will have an opportunity to vote on then had to get back in a van and drive ator from Colorado. that amendment. 12 hours back to North Dakota. That is Mr. NICKLES. I yield the Senator I yield the floor. not right. such time as he desires. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Will the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ator from North Dakota. Senator yield? ator from Colorado.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.096 S09PT1 S2414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 Mr. ALLARD. I thank the Senator veterans of this country, all one has to 8 veterans. Manufacturing is fading and from Oklahoma. do is look at the double-digit increases private health insurance is failing. And Mr. President, there is no doubt the that have happened in the last several many of those affected are priority 8 veterans have sacrificed a lot for our years for the veterans, exceeding the veterans. Many corporations involved freedom in this country. I am looking cost of living for medical care, what in manufacturing had defined benefits at this amendment where we have $5.4 they call the medical care inflation plans that included health plans with billion we take out of tax cuts. I am as- rate. But, again, we cannot assume guaranteed retiree coverage. For these suming a lot of that would come out of that veterans do not pay taxes. They veterans, VA healthcare is their last the child tax credit, for example, and do. We need to balance this out. safety net, until they turn 65 and are then it is put over in reserve, perhaps, I think what the Budget Committee eligible for Medicare. to be used later by the appropriators. has reported out is responsible. It is a For example, in Maryland, there are There are several points I will make. little bit different than what the Presi- 13,000 Bethlehem Steel retirees. Many No. 1, this administration and the dent proposed. For example, the Presi- are Vietnam veterans. They came back budgeteers in this Senate have been dent proposed a $250 enrollment fee. We from serving their country at war, and committed to the issue of veterans. took that out. We were sensitive to they continued to fight for America’s This chart shows a picture is worth a what impact today’s environment is national and economic security by thousand words. Look at the year 2000; having on veterans. We took that out. working in our steel mills. But now, before that it is very much a flat line. I think this has a good balance. I many have lost their health insurance Then after the year 2000, after Presi- would hate to upset that balance. I because of Bethlehem Steel’s bank- dent Bush has been elected to office, we would hate to take away a tax cut that ruptcy. They are not eligible for Medi- see a very distinct steady climb in the is going to have a beneficial effect for care yet. Under this budget, many will amount of benefits provided for vet- our men overseas. I think it will have be turned away from VA—the safety erans. a beneficial effect on our veterans as net they counted on will not be there In real figures, in 1997 we were look- they are trying to save their money to because VA will continue to shut-out ing at 2.8 percent increase on veterans meet their own needs with their own priority 8 veterans. medical care; in 1998, 4.2 percent; in families at home. Bethlehem Steel’s veterans, and 1999, .7 percent; in 2001, we had 7.8 per- I yield the floor. other veterans who worked in manufac- cent—and it persists—in 2002, a 7.6 per- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise turing or for other businesses that cent increase; in 2003, a 12.3 percent in- in strong support of the Daschle don’t offer health insurance, fought for crease; in 2004, an 11.1 percent increase. amendment to increase funding for VA their country and now they will have We do not have the medical cost-of-liv- medical care. to fend for themselves on the opening increases for 2004, but prior to that America is at war, and my thoughts market for health insurance. I am most of those were in the 4 percent are with our troops. Our men and deeply concerned that this policy and range, so we were appropriating dollars women in uniform have my steadfast many other potholes in VA’s budget over and above what the medical cost- support, and so do those men and leave our veterans paying toll charges, of-living figures were showing. We were women who fought before them. We standing in lines, or without any sensitive to that. We all realize that need to get behind our troops and our healthcare at all. veterans, and use this budget to sup- there are a lot of needs out there for In the last 5 years, the VA–HUD Sub- port them. We must support the brave veterans. I see a lot of need for vet- committee has provided large increases men and women who have fought for erans in my State. for medical care—$1.7 billion in 2000, Here is what concerns me about the our country. Our veterans need to $1.3 billion in 2001, $1 billion in 2002, amendment. We have young families know that America is with them and $2.4 billion in 2003, and $3 billion in right now making a huge sacrifice for that we owe them a debt of gratitude. 2004. We did this because we know that us in fighting for freedom in Iraq, Iran. As the ranking member on the VA– the failure of private health insurance I have a lot of families in Colorado, HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, companies and high prescription drug families all over the State that have my guiding principle for the VA budget costs are really straining our veterans young children. They are taking advan- is that we keep the promises we made on fixed incomes. At the same time, tage of the child tax credit. Do we take to our veterans. This means no toll our veterans’ population is growing, this away, in the way of a tax increase, charges on veterans to get health care and getting older. Today, VA treats 2 do we take away that benefit and make or prescription drugs, and no waiting million more veterans than in 1996. it available to the veterans when we lines for veterans to get medical care. have been giving them a double-digit But the VA’s budget request puts new Last year, the VA–HUD Sub- increase for the last several years? toll charges and means tests on our committee rejected the proposals that There are a lot of different choices veterans. we see in the administration’s budget they have to make between the balance Specifically, the budget proposes four request again this year. Instead, we put of our needs. I guess one of the con- things. First, the budget proposes to $1.6 billion more than the request in cerns I have is how these tax increases keep the VA closed to priority 8 vet- the Federal checkbook for VA medical being proposed by the other side are erans. These are veterans who are not care. Our veterans didn’t stand in wait- going to impact our active military, disabled as a result of their service, ing lines when they were called up or and also making the assumption that and who the VA considers to be higher- they volunteered to serve our country. our veterans do not pay taxes. They do income. Second, the budget proposes a So they shouldn’t have to stand in line pay taxes. new $250 membership fee for priority 7 to get medical care. I hear as much concern from veterans and 8 veterans. Third, the budget as- Veterans who need specialized health about the effect of taxes on their daily sumes that VA will increase outpatient care services must not be kept wait- lives as I do from any other population. primary care copayments from $15 to ing—like spinal cord injury care, blind Of course, we don’t hear too much from $20. And finally, the budget proposes to rehab, and prosthetics. For example, those who are right now serving over in increase prescription drug copayments the Blinded Veterans Association tells Iraq who have dependents because they from $7 to $15. us that there are over 2,000 veterans are tied up with that. But to think in We have great respect for VA Sec- waiting up to 2 years for admission this debate that somehow or other retary Principi. He’s a combat deco- into a blind rehab center. these tax increases are not going to rated Vietnam veteran who continues Mr. President, I urge my colleagues have an adverse impact on those al- to serve his country. But he’s battling to support our veterans in this budget ready serving in the military and our OMB now for adequate VA funding, and by supporting the Daschle amendment. current veterans of foreign wars—we I am deeply concerned that the budget The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who have to keep this issue in balance. OMB gave VA this year leaves VA for- yields time? My point is, in this whole debate, in aging for funding. Mr. DORGAN addressed the Chair. trying to imply that somehow we have Over a year ago, the VA health care The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who not been sensitive to the needs of the system stopped accepting new priority yields time to the Senator?

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.098 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2415 Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I would book, he describes as laying on Omaha shaved for some long while. He walked be happy to yield time to the Senator Beach on the D-Day invasion, who were up in front of the entire crowd and he from North Dakota. in Guadalcanal, who went across the said: Mr. Senator, my teeth don’t fit, How much time does the Senator sands of northern Africa, through and they cut my gums and cut my lips. seek? France, and into Germany. That great- He opened his mouth to show me the Mr. DORGAN. Fifteen minutes. est generation fought for this country cuts in his mouth. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I yield with valor. He said: I flew in the Air Corps in the 15 minutes off the resolution. At the end of May we are going to Second World War and they promised The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- dedicate a wonderful memorial to the me health care. And they gave me ator from North Dakota is recognized. World War II veterans here on The teeth a long time go. Now they don’t Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, first, I Mall. But we apparently have decided fit. They won’t give me new teeth. want to respond to the question posed that we do not have enough money to He said: I don’t have any money. by my colleague from Colorado. The keep our promise to them for the He was nearly 80 years old, destitute, amendment before us does, in fact, pro- health care we indicated they would re- with no money. He had cuts in his pose that we increase spending for vet- ceive. mouth from teeth that didn’t fit and a erans by recovering some of the tax Many of them are now in their seven- VA that said: We’re sorry, no teeth. cuts. But it does that only for those ties and eighties and are at the max- That should not happen to veterans who are receiving incomes in excess of imum need for that health care, and we in this country. It should not happen. $1 million a year. say we just do not have the money. But We know better than that. If this coun- So with respect to the concern that we have the money to give those who try cannot keep its promise and show was expressed about those National make $1 million or more in income a its gratitude to those who serve Amer- Guard men and women who are now year $27 billion in tax cuts next year ica, tell me what is a higher priority— serving in Iraq being inconvenienced by but we do not have $2.7 billion to invest not five, just one? Tell me what is a this amendment, I would venture to in health care for veterans. It does not higher priority? guess there are very few of those who make sense to me. We have seen people come to this are now serving in Iraq who are mak- One day I traveled to a VA hospital floor breathless about giving million- ing $1 million a year or more. on a Sunday morning. A sister of a vet- aires tax cuts, believing if we give This amendment is not about reduc- eran had asked if I could get the med- more tax cuts to those at the upper in- ing the child tax credit. It is not about als for this veteran. I have already told come level, somehow American’s ship cutting aid for working families. It is my colleagues this story on another oc- of state should begin sailing once not about that at all. It is about trying casion, but it is worth repeating. They again. to ratchet back just a little bit of the were medals he earned in World War II We will spend $27 billion next year to tax cut for those earning over $1 mil- conflicts. So I did. give tax cuts to those whose incomes lion a year in income and using it to On a Sunday morning, I went to the are $1 million or more a year. The invest in health care for veterans. VA hospital to present him with his question on this amendment is, will we It is very simple. In the year 2005— medals. He was an American Indian. spend $2.7 billion of that to provide that is next year—those with incomes His name was Edmond Young Eagle. health care for veterans to whom we in excess of $1 million a year will have Edmond was dying of lung cancer. I did have promised that health care? received $27 billion in tax cuts from the not know it at the time but he would My colleague Senator CONRAD has de- President’s tax cut proposal. This die in 7 days. scribed the circumstances of the vet- amendment proposes taking $2.7 billion But on that Sunday morning, at that erans health care delivery system. We of that $27 billion and using it to invest VA hospital, the doctors came into the have more people reaching that age, in veterans health care. room, the nurses came into the room— Second World War veterans who need The other side is saying this amend- his sisters were there; some people health care. They come to the VA sys- ment will hurt working families, kids, even drove up from the Old Soldiers tem to claim it, only to be told: We are and childcare. Don’t believe any of Home in Lisbon, ND—and we cranked sorry. It is not available. You have that; just read the amendment. Then up the bed so Edmond Young Eagle was cataracts? You can wait a year or, in you will understand none of that ap- in a sitting position. He was sick but the case of North Dakota, as my col- plies to this debate. So the question for he was well aware of what was hap- league said, you can drive from Fargo this Congress is, Will we ever keep our pening that morning. to Minneapolis, 225 miles and, by the promise to veterans? Will we ever do I pinned on his pajama top the med- way, do it three times. Then you get that? als this man had earned in the Second your cataract surgery. You go down for We have a kind of tax that we apply World War. He fought in northern Afri- a checkup, then go back for surgery, for veterans who have a disability. ca. He fought in Europe. He had been at and then go back and get checked up Their military pensions are reduced D-Day, at Normandy. On that day, 7 again. And, by the way, do that after dollar-for-dollar by the amount they days before he died of lung cancer, as I you have waited for 9 to 12 months, and receive in disability from the Depart- pinned the medals on his pajama top, maybe you get all that if you are ment of Veterans Affairs. We tried to this American Indian said to me: It’s lucky. get rid of that offset. But the President the proudest day of my life. Why? Because there the VA doesn’t threatened to the entire Defense Au- He fought for his country. He came have enough money. We couldn’t afford thorization Bill if Congress tried to fix back, lived on the reservation, never it. The health care system doesn’t have the problem. had very much, never had a family. He enough money. We have plenty of Serve our country, we say to our vet- did not have children. He worked odd money for people at the top of their in- erans, and you will receive health care jobs. But he was enormously proud— come ladder, calling on their friends benefits. But we do not meet the prom- enormously proud—as he lay dying in around here for tax cuts. ise. It is time for this Congress to ask the hospital of the service he had given This is about choices. It is always itself the question: Are you going to to his country. about choices in this Chamber. What keep promising? If so, are you ever This country can do no less, in my do we choose to do? What is our pri- going to keep the promise? Because judgment, for all of those veterans ority. Someone once said, think of the you cannot promise veterans you will than to say to them: We are proud of task of writing an obituary for some- provide health care and then have you. And part of that pride will be reg- one you never met but had a check reg- them serve their country and then istered by our vote in favor of full ister with which you could judge that come back to find out we actually did health care benefits for veterans to person’s life. What would you know not really mean that. whom we have given that promise. about and what would you say about Many of those who need this health One day I was holding a town meet- their priorities? Such is true of this care, these days, are those who Tom ing in North Dakota. A man came to budget of ours. One hundred years from Brokaw calls the greatest generation, the meeting, an older fellow with kind now we will all be gone. Yet historians that group of Americans who, in his of stubbled white whiskers. He had not can take a look at what we decided was

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.100 S09PT1 S2416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 important. What did we describe as val- budget point of order by creating a re- benefits. They can receive benefits uable? What were our choices? What serve fund that says, well, if and when equaling up to $35,000 worth of GI bene- was our value system? You can tell the appropriators spend more money, fits. something about that by looking at then we will give them more money. Veterans buying their first homes, these budgets. What did you choose to I don’t know that that would pass a we have increased the VA home loan spend the taxpayers’ dollars on? What budget point of order. I will have to guarantee by 20 percent up to a max- did you invest in? Did you do things talk to the Parliamentarian about it. imum mortgage of $240,000. We have that kept your promise? Did you do But it is life’s little game. It doesn’t done a lot. things that invested in the future? increase benefits for veterans, at least Under this budget we increase med- That is the choice when we vote on directly. ical care, which I have heard is being this amendment. I am pleased to have I think I heard the sponsor of the cut, by $1.4 billion over last year. So cosponsored the amendment with my amendment say, the budget before us we have done a lot. We increased med- colleague Senator DASCHLE. We live in has copays on drugs for certain vet- ical and prosthetic research by about a region of the country where people erans, level 7 and 8 veterans. That was 25 percent. I could go on and on. A lot drive long distances for health care. We in the President’s budget. It is not in has been done. Yet I see this amend- are told North Dakota is one of the our budget resolution. Frankly, when ment says we haven’t done near least well served regions of America people talk about crowding, level 7 and enough. We want to it grow 20 percent. with respect to veterans health care, 8 are for nonservice-connected and high How sustainable is that when we are measured by the number of miles vet- income veterans. People who might be trying to do a budget that holds the erans have to drive to access the health injured playing basketball or some- growth of spending down close to a care system. We need to change that. thing else like that and have high in- freeze in nondefense areas? We didn’t Senator CONRAD and I and others are comes would have to have a higher hold it to a freeze in VA. VA discre- working to do so. copay under the administration’s pro- tionary and mandatory is 14.5 percent. One way we would change it is to de- posal. It may be a good proposal. Any- That is a big increase. Yet it is still cide now to make the tough choice and way, we didn’t assume it in this budg- not enough. say: This is valuable. This is worth pro- et. We also didn’t assume that $250 de- I want to attack how this is being viding funding for, to improve health ductible on the same category of peo- paid for. I have heard some people say care for America’s veterans. ple, high income people, nonservice this assumes there is only going to be One final point: We talk a lot about connected. It was proposed by the ad- a tax on millionaires. That is not in service to country these days. I and ministration. We did not assume it in the budget resolution or the amend- many of my colleagues have been to the budget. It was mentioned that we ment. The amendment says, let’s raise the veterans hospitals in the DC area, did. Maybe he was referring to the taxes by about $5.4 billion for 2005. One visited with many veterans who have President’s budget, not the budget be- can say, our assumption is that is only been injured in this Iraq war, injured in fore us. going to be on millionaires. It reminds other circumstances. Many now will re- Let’s talk about some of the facts. me of Russell Long: Yes, tax someone. turn from Iraq. We have the largest ro- The facts are, when I look at how the Don’t tax me, tax somebody behind the tation of troops going on since the Sec- function totals have grown over the tree. Tax somebody else. ond World War, 120,000 or 130,000 troops years, I look in 1993, total veterans Well, what we are assuming in the moving from that region of the world, benefits and services was $36 billion. In budget resolution, what we guess we Iraq, Afghanistan, back into this coun- the year 2001, it was 47. That was an in- might be successful in getting passed, try, and then rotating a similar num- crease of about $9 billion. In 2001, it what I hope and expect we will be suc- ber into that region. was 47. Today it is 70, actually 70.34. cessful in getting passed is a continu- As these veterans come back to our Last year it was 61. This is mandatory ation of present law. country, they will be welcomed. Our as well as discretionary. Both count, In present law, most of those benefits country will say: A job well done. both are real dollars. Both are Uncle go to low-income people, to families. Thank you for your service. Our com- Sam writing the check. To go from $61 For example, the child tax credit is $2.6 munities will have celebrations. Fami- billion in 2004 to $70.4 billion in 2005, billion. The marriage penalty relief is lies will open their arms to their loved that is a 14.5 percent increase. $5.4 billion. So we almost pay for this if ones. The question is, will this Con- Even though we have allocated 14.5 we eliminate the marriage penalty re- gress celebrate their return? Will this percent, some people say that is not lief that we have given people for 2004 Congress open its arms to our veterans enough, and we would have to have 22 and that some want to give in 2005. by casting votes that say to them: We or 25 percent if this amendment was This idea we are just going to tax stand with you and we keep our prom- adopted and if this reserve fund was millionaires, do my colleagues think ise with respect to veterans health created and if it was released. the President is going to sign a bill care? I don’t know when you say enough is that is going to increase marginal I yield the floor. enough. I understand there is demand rates? I can guarantee you he will not. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on veterans care. Senator ALLARD I know the President very well. I can ator from Oklahoma. pointed out the amount of money we tell you we will not let that pass. I am Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I want have spent has risen dramatically. I not going to let it pass. I happen to be to talk a little bit about the facts. might mention, it has grown more in on the Finance Committee. I can talk Every once in a while we need to get the last few years. In just veterans for a long time. That is not going to back to facts. I made the statement in health care services alone, it has risen happen. our Budget Committee no matter what from $21 billion in 2001 to $29 billion People can say: We are just going to level we assumed in the budget for vet- under this resolution. That is a very tax these upper income rates. Those erans, some people would try to offer significant percentage increase. I could happen to be small businesspeople. The amendments to increase it. It is almost go on and on. We have done a lot. real tax debate is: Are we going to ex- a habit. It is going to happen. I guess I might mention we have done a lot tend present law? Are we going to we have to expect it. in other areas. I mentioned mandatory make present law permanent, or are we Let me throw out a few facts. The as well as discretionary. Last year we going to extend permanent law? Those budget we have before us increases vet- passed concurrent receipts, so starting are family-friendly tax cuts—marriage erans care, mandatory and discre- for the first time this year, veterans penalty relief, child tax credit, and the tionary, by 14.5 percent. who are service-connected disabled 10-percent rate. I looked at the amendment and I with 50 percent or more rating receive Some people are saying we do not said, how much does this increase out- both military retirement and VA dis- want to do those cuts; we do not want lays for veterans? It is zero. So we have ability. That affects about 250,000 dis- to extend those cuts. My point is, if a lot of rhetoric. It increases taxes over abled military retirees. We passed the you look particularly in the last few present law, certainly over the budget Montgomery GI bill increasing the ben- years, since President Bush has been in resolution. But then it tries to avoid a efits of that 52 percent in educational office, total spending for veterans care

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.102 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2417 has risen dramatically. It has risen REID of Nevada, Senator LINCOLN, Sen- ask them to give up 10 percent of their more than Bill Clinton’s first 8 years— ator DORGAN, Senator GRAHAM of Flor- tax cuts. substantially more. The total amount ida, Senator ROCKEFELLER, Senator Their tax cuts in 2005 are going to of outlays since 2001 has increased by LEAHY, Senator JOHNSON of South Da- cost $27 billion. The Senator from $23 billion. In President Clinton’s 8 kota, and Senator KERRY. South Dakota is asking our colleagues years, total outlays, mandatory and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to go to those who are the wealthiest discretionary, grew by $11 billion. Yet objection, it is so ordered. among us, earning over $1 million a that is still not enough, according to Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, as al- year, and ask them to give up 10 per- this amendment. ways, the chairman of the committee cent of their tax benefits in that year Then this amendment says let’s just has been very articulate in his defense so we can more adequately fund vet- increase taxes. They assume it is going of his budget. The problem is he is de- erans medical care. That is a reason- to be on those darn millionaires. For fending the indefensible when it comes able request. one, they cannot make that assump- to the question of funding for veterans I note the Senator from Wisconsin is tion. If you read the amendment, it medical care. in the Chamber, and I ask him how doesn’t say that. It tells the Finance Yes, there have been increases in much time is he seeking. Committee: Raise more taxes than as- funding for veterans medical care. I Mr. FEINGOLD. Madam President, if sumed by this resolution by several bil- think the chart the Senator from Colo- I could have 10 minutes. lion dollars. rado had up showed veterans medical Mr. CONRAD. I yield 10 minutes off Also, this is interesting: Oh, this just care back in 1990 was about $15 billion, the resolution to the Senator from Wis- applies to 2005. Sure, if we are going to and now in that period of time—14 consin. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. increase spending by $2.7 billion in 2005, years, actually 15, to 2005—it is almost DOLE). The Senator from Wisconsin. you might as well multiply that by 10 double, not quite. Mr. FEINGOLD. Madam President, I Medical inflation in that period of plus an inflater because this is not thank the Senator from North Dakota going to happen for 1 year. We are not time would lead to a doubling alone— for yielding me this time. going to fund it for 1 year and drop it only medical inflation. Is that the only I rise in strong support of the amend- off, just as I hope we do not give a tax factor forcing up costs for veterans ment offered by the Senator from cut to families and then stop it at the medical care? No. South Dakota to fully fund health care end of this year. I hope we don’t. So Let’s recall in 1996 this Congress programs for our Nation’s veterans. the real cost of this amendment over a voted to expand eligibility for veterans America is indebted to our veterans 10-year period of time would probably medical care. In 1996, there were 100,000 and military personnel and to their be more like $35 billion, and people in categories 7 and 8, and by 2003, the families for the extraordinary service should be aware of that fact. number eligible increased from 100,000 and sacrifice that they have so self- My guess is we will have a lot of to 1.3 million. In categories 1 through lessly provided to our country. As we amendments where people will want to 6, there were 2.6 million people in 1996. debate this budget resolution, our men raise taxes and raise spending. I happen By 2005, that will increase to 3.7 mil- and women in uniform put their lives to disagree with that. I disagree and lion people. The fact is, the increases on the line in this country and around will take issue with this idea of infor veterans medical care are not keep- the world, from Iraq to Afghanistan to creasing marginal rates from 35 per- ing pace with the demands. the Balkans to the Korean DMZ and cent. When Bill Clinton was elected, The chairman of the committee talks countless other places. We thank those the maximum rate was 31 percent. It about facts. I agree. Let’s talk about men and women and we hope for their went all the way up to 39.6, and we fi- facts, and the facts are that medical in- quick and safe return to their families. nally have it down to 35 percent. Thir- flation over that period of time has At the same time that the current ty-five percent happens to be the same doubled the cost to provide the same members of our Armed Forces serve us rate that corporations pay. Why should coverage to the same number of people. across the globe, we must not forget individuals who maybe own a business, We have not quite doubled the amount those who paved the way for the sol- maybe a restaurant or something, why of money. diers, sailors, airmen, and marines of should they pay more than the cor- It is not just a matter of medical in- today. Our Nation’s veterans and their porate rate? That would be bad policy. flation for the same number of people. families have given selflessly to the If you want to slam the door on the The number of people eligible has been cause of protecting our freedom. Too economic recovery, that is a good way dramatically expanded by action of many have given the ultimate sacrifice to do it because about 80 percent of the this Congress. Again, in 1996, we dra- for their country, from the battlefields jobs are created by small business, and matically increased eligibility, and the of the Revolutionary War that gave they are 80 percent of the beneficiaries number of those in categories 7 and 8 birth to the United States, to the Civil of that top percent. that was only 100,000 of the workload in War, which sought to secure for all That top percent rate does not fly. 1996, by 2003 had increased to 1.3 mil- Americans the freedoms envisioned by There is nothing in this amendment lion. That is an increase of more than the Founding Fathers, to the global when one reads it that says it only ap- tenfold. fight against Nazism and fascism in plies to millionaires. That is in rhet- In categories 1 through 6, 2.6 million World War II. oric but not in reality. The reality is it people were eligible in 1996. By 2005, In the last century, Americans raises taxes by $5.4 billion, and we are that is expected to reach 3.7 million fought and died in two world wars and going to assume, yes, maybe eventu- people. That is an increase of almost 50 in conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and the ally it is going to come to Veterans Af- percent. Persian Gulf. They also participated in fairs even though there is not an out- The reality we are confronting is not peacekeeping missions around the lay for the VA in this amendment. just numbers on a page. The reality we globe, some of which are still going on. At the appropriate time, I will urge are confronting is, Are we providing We owe it to our veterans to ensure my colleagues to vote against this adequate resources for the medical that they have a decent standard of liv- amendment. I advise my colleagues my care of the Nation’s veterans? The Na- ing and access to adequate health care. expectation is we will be voting on this tion’s veterans have looked at the It is the least that we can do in return amendment probably in the next 30 President’s budget and have said it is for their courageous service to our minutes. inadequate. They have said it is inad- country. This is especially important The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who equate to the tune of about $3 billion. as we welcome home a new generation yields time? The Senator from North That is why Senator DASCHLE is on of veterans who are serving in Iraq and Dakota. the Senate floor saying we ought to in- in the fight against terrorism. We must Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, first, I crease veterans medical care by $2.7 ensure that their service and sacrifice, ask unanimous consent that the fol- billion. He has said we ought to pay for which is much lauded during times of lowing Members be added as cosponsors it, and we ought to pay for it by look- conflict, is not forgotten once the bat- to Senator DASCHLE’s amendment: Sen- ing to those who are fortunate enough tles have ended and our troops have ator BOXER, Senator FEINGOLD, Senator to be earning over $1 million a year and come home.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.105 S09PT1 S2418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 The amendment that we are consid- vide badly needed health care services This amendment says, no, we want ering will go a long way toward ensur- to our veterans. $5.5 billion more in taxes. That is just ing that the VA health care system can I am deeply concerned that for the the first year. That might as well be meet the demand for care from the ex- last several years funding for veterans multiplied by 10. isting veterans population and will health care and other programs for our My point is, this assumes a tax in- help to ensure that the VA is able to Nation’s veterans has been delayed as crease. The proponents may say they care for returning veterans who will re- Congress and the administration wran- assume it is only for millionaires, but quire health care services. gle over the Federal budget. I believe that is not what the amendment says. For too long our veterans have had to strongly that we should consider and The amendment says to the Finance wait months for appointments to see a pass a budget resolution and 13 indi- Committee, go raise some taxes; in- doctor at a VA facility. Others are un- vidual appropriations bills each year. I crease spending in an account that is able to access VA care within a reason- regret that the VA budget has been already growing by 14.3 percent in the able distance from their homes. I can- rolled into omnibus measures, thus de- budget we have before us, mandatory not tell my colleagues how many times laying this important funding for our and discretionary. I have heard that comment at the town Nation’s veterans. So I just make those points. I am a meetings ended all over Wisconsin. And I hope that this amendment will be little disappointed to hear my col- still others are told by the VA that the first step in providing adequate league from Florida say he wants to do they are not eligible for care because funding to care for our veterans in fis- an amendment tomorrow that is going their priority group level is too low. cal year 2005 and beyond. This is the to raise the same function by another The amendment before us today would very least that we can do for those who $1.5 billion without regard to how this ensure that the Veterans Health Ad- done so much for our country. I strong- amendment comes out. How many ministration is funded at the level rec- ly urge my colleagues to support this times do we have to vote on Veterans ommended by the Independent Budget important amendment. Affairs? I guess I will wrestle with that for Veterans Affairs, which is drafted I yield the floor. one tomorrow. I just tell my colleagues, in looking annually by a coalition of veterans Mr. NICKLES. Will the Senator yield at what this President has done and service organizations. By their calcula- for a question? what this Congress has done since the tions, the President’s budget request Mr. FEINGOLD. The Senator yields. year 2001, it is a dramatic increase falls short by nearly $2.8 billion, and Mr. NICKLES. I believe I heard my compared with what the previous Con- the underlying budget resolution is $2.7 good colleague and friend from Wis- gresses did for the last 8 or 10 years; a billion below what would be needed to consin, a member of the Budget Com- mittee—and I have worked with him on dramatic increase. Yet some people are meet demand at VA health care facili- still saying that is not enough. ties during fiscal year 2005. some issues and amendments—say this is only a tax increase on millionaires, This amendment needs to be defeated The amendment that is before the for a lot of different reasons. I men- Senate would increase the amount for but I read the resolution. It says, raise taxes, but it does not say raise it on tioned we have done a lot for veterans, veterans’ health care in the budget res- including expanding the Montgomery olution by $2.7 billion. This increase millionaires. Would the Senator not agree with me Bill of Rights by 52 percent, by expand- would ensure that all veterans, including concurrent receipt—last year a ing those in priority group 8 who are on a budget resolution the Finance Committee can raise revenues, but multibillion dollar expansion for about currently barred from enrolling in the 250,000 retirees. We added $1.4 billion VA health care system, receive care at they cannot be directed how to do it? Mr. FEINGOLD. I think this amend- for VA medical care under this resolu- VA facilities. It would also eliminate tion. We did not assume the increase in the need for the proposed prescription ment offered by Senator DASCHLE clearly attempts to fund this out of the copays that some people have alleged. drug co-payment increases and new I urge our colleagues, in the not too most unjustified aspects of the tax cut user fees for veterans in priority distant future—my guess is we will be that was put into place. It would sim- groups 7 and 8 that have been proposed voting on this amendment within the by the President. ply prevent certain tax cuts that are next 20 minutes—to vote no. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs for very high-income people from going The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- said the following about his Depart- forward, and at a minimum level make ator from North Dakota. ment’s budget request: sure the Veterans Affairs budget is Mr. CONRAD. Madam President, per- My top priority in health care is to ensure fully funded. I believe this is an appro- haps this would be a good time for us that resources are available to care for those priate amendment. to say what a budget resolution does do veterans who are most deserving of VA’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and doesn’t do. The chairman is en- medical services. The proposals in this budg- ator from Oklahoma. tirely correct that when the budget et will assist us in continuing that focus on Mr. NICKLES. Madam President, I resolution gives an instruction to the our core service population in our health appreciate that answer, but the facts Finance Committee to raise a certain care system. are, and my colleague from North Da- amount of revenue, it does not control Let me repeat that. The Secretary kota I know will affirm this if pressed, how they do it. When the Budget Com- said his budget would ensure that re- we do not write tax law in the budget mittee gives an allocation to an appro- sources are available to care for those resolution. We may assume something. priations committee or an appropria- veterans who are ‘‘most deserving of I am assuming we are going to con- tions function, we give them an alloca- VA’s medical services.’’ tinue law that is presently in effect. tion of funds. We don’t tell them how In my view and in the view of vet- We have at least scored enough for rec- to spend it. That is true. erans and their families who I have onciliation to make sure low and mid- What is also true is when we offer spoken with around Wisconsin, all vet- dle-income families do not get a big amendments on the floor we talk about erans are deserving of the VA’s medical tax increase to the tune of, for a family assumptions. In fairness, the chairman services. I am troubled that the Sec- of 4, about $1,600, and for a family of 6 has talked about assumptions that he retary’s comments seem to pit groups about $2,200 next year. That is basi- has with respect to his reconciliation of veterans against each other for cally all we are assuming for next year. instruction. He has said he is assuming health care services. The amendment And a little AMT relief. In reconcili- that money will be used to extend the before the Senate today will enable the ation, that is all we are assuming. 10-percent rate, to extend the child VA to serve all veterans who wish to If last year is any example, we as- care credit, to extend marriage penalty take advantage of their health care sumed a lot but we only got what we relief. But the fact is we do not control benefits. reconciled. Reconciliation assumes how the Finance Committee ulti- In order to offset this increase, the continuation of present law. In other mately decides to use those funds any amendment would reduce the tax cut words, no tax increase on families, no more than we control, with what Sen- for Americans making more than $1 tax increase on marriage penalty, no ator DASCHLE has done, reducing the million annually. This is a more than tax increase on families that have chil- tax cuts for those who earn over a mil- fair exchange that will allow us to pro- dren. That is what we are assuming. lion dollars a year by 10 percent in

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.027 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2419 order to fund increased resources for young lady who I will call Linda. John those who are currently serving with veterans medical care. was a tanker. He was assigned to a honor because this administration has The chairman’s assumptions are tank unit that led the surge from the said this is all it is willing to do. made with respect to reconciliation. He Kuwait border into Baghdad. After the Rather than funding these programs has stated them clearly and directly. conflict ended, his tank crew was given as our veterans were promised, the The Democratic leader has stated his the assignment of taking down some of President seeks to fund the shortfall in assumptions clearly and directly. He the buildings Saddam Hussein had con- his request by increasing the out-of- has indicated he would fund the in- structed in Baghdad, some of them be- pocket costs to the so-called higher increased spending for veterans health cause they were no longer safe by vir- come veterans. That means veterans care by reducing the tax cuts for those tue of U.S. military action, some be- who have earnings starting at approxi- who earn over $1 million a year by 10 cause of their symbolic importance. mately $24,000. We would raise the pre- percent. That is his assumption. Just John’s assignment was to stand by the scription drug copayment from $7 to as the chairman has indicated, the rec- side of the tank as the tank was used $15. But, more importantly, we would onciliation instruction that he has pro- as a battering ram to take down these charge a $250 enrollment fee which not vided in this Budget resolution he be- buildings. Unfortunately, in the course only has as its goal to generate some lieves ought to be used to expand, for of this he was hit by a falling wall from additional revenue but, more impor- the most part, middle-class tax cuts. one of these structures and is now a tantly, it will artificially reduce the The fact is, neither of them control paraplegic. He is in the spinal cord in- demand for VA services by veterans what the Finance Committee does with jury program at the Miami VA hos- who either cannot or do not feel it their allocation. But it is an assump- pital. would be advantageous to pay that $250 tion and both sides are using assump- You can imagine the devastation of enrollment fee. tions, so there is really not a difference John and Linda, as their plans for a life Mr. NICKLES. Madam President, will there between the two sides. together, functioning as a normal cou- the Senator yield? With that, the Senator from Florida ple, have been devastated by this spinal Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. If I could is seeking time. Is he asking for 10 cord injury. just finish. The Senate Committee on minutes? John is who we are talking about Veterans Affairs has reviewed this on a Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. If possible. here today and John very specifically repeated basis. The Presiding Officer is Mr. CONRAD. I yield the distin- is who we are talking about here today a member of that committee, as am I. guished Senator from Florida 10 min- because this Congress, in the late 1990s, All of the members of the committee, utes off the resolution. took on for the Veterans Administra- Republicans and Democrats, rejected The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tion the responsibility for 2 years after the proposed increases in copayments ator from Florida. discharge from active duty for the care or in the $250 annual enrollment fee. Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. Madam for Americans who had been injured in All Members agree Congress needs to President, I appreciate the Senator combat. John is one of those veterans. appropriate sufficient funds to obviate from North Dakota yielding me 10 min- Last year we asked the VA how much the need for these abhorrent out-of- utes. I hope he will not take offense at it was going to cost to carry out this pocket costs to veterans. what I am going to say. responsibility. They did some calcula- The committee also recognized the The Senators from Oklahoma and tions based on, first, what their experi- need to protect vital specialty services. North Dakota have just given us a very ence was in the first Persian war as to These were not included in the Presi- accurate and descriptive statement of what percentage of troops would be in- dent’s budget. how certain parts of the budget proce- jured and become eligible for this VA Can you believe we are not going to dures operate. But let me say, I do not service, and what is the current per- fund the long-term care needs of the believe this issue is about the arcane capita cost of delivering this service. veteran population which is aging in features of budget policy; rather, they Do you know what they came up place and which will have increasing are first about choices. with? The cost would be $350 million. demands for either community-based When we voted in 2001 and again in The administration objected to that services or institutional care as they 2003 for the most massive tax cuts in cost, and after extended negotiation are unable to be fully independent? American history, targeted primarily that figure was reduced to $100 mil- It also would substantially reduce at the wealthiest 10 percent of Ameri- lion—less than a third of what the VA mental health services to a population cans, we were making a choice. One of estimated the cost would be. Then do which as it ages encounters increasing those choices comes home today, and you know what happened. They didn’t and more severe mental health prob- that is, will we be able to adequately spend it on health care. They spent it lems. finance our responsibility to the health to improve the processing capability of It is insulting to laud this budget but care of American veterans as well as the VA for a variety of veterans appli- continue to bar veterans from the VA the health care of those American men cations. That may be desirable to do, health care they have earned by their and women who have been injured as a but that is not what even the miserly service. result of the ongoing wars in Afghani- $100 million was appropriated to do. It is unfair to double prescription stan and Iraq? John now sits there in his wheelchair drug copayments for other veterans so That comes to the second thing this facing many years—possibly a life- some veterans can have their increased is about. This is about real people. I time—as a paraplegic, and his country costs paid through that means rather take a different job every month, and told him last year he wasn’t worthy of than through the appropriations to the in November, on Veterans Day, I having that service he had been prom- Veterans Administration. worked at a VA hospital in Miami, FL. ised by the Congress. Now we are about This is nothing short of hypocrisy to While I was there, I met a returning to tell him again he is not worthy of deliberately reduce demand for health soldier. I will use the name ‘‘John’’ in having that service financed. care services and count that reduction order to respect his confidentiality. We need to be realistic. This budget in demand as if it were savings. John is approximately 24 years old. for American veterans and the brave The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- He was born and lived most of his life fighting men and women who are re- ator has used his time. in Puerto Rico. The reason he is in the turning is totally inadequate. It does Mr. CONRAD. Madam President, I Miami VA hospital is because it has re- not provide even enough to cover the would be happy to extend an additional sponsibility for certain specialty care cost for medical inflation, including 5 minutes of time to the Senator. that is provided to veterans from most payroll increases for the health care of Mr. NICKLES. Madam President, will of Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. the current group of U.S. veterans. the Senator yield? Virgin Islands. This budget, unfortunately, reflects Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. No. I will John was a member of the Puerto this administration’s priority. If en- yield when I complete my remarks, Rican National Guard and was called acted, it will have a devastating effect which will be soon. up to duty in Iraq. Prior to his report- on the men and women who have The amendment my colleagues and I ing for duty, he married a beautiful served this country with honor and are debating today would provide the

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.109 S09PT1 S2420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 VA with the $1.8 million which is nec- which would have been raised had the There is no higher priority in the essary to keep the current services in President’s recommendation of the pre- Federal Government than our national place and would also provide the funds scription drug copayment increased security. Indeed, this budget does fund to meet the cost of these wounded re- and the enrollment fee been enacted? an increase in national security; it, turning American service men and Mr. NICKLES. Madam President, I likewise, funds an increase in home- women like John so we will be able to want to remind our colleague to go land security funding—two items honor the commitment we have made through the Chair. I warned other peo- which would strike me as no-brainers to him. It will also provide the funds to ple. I think I need to do that. in a post-September 11 world. Particu- continue to meet our long-term care Our resolution, to answer my col- larly when it comes to military spend- and mental health needs. league’s question, has a $1.4 billion in- ing with our troops in the field and These numbers were not derived out crease in VA care. It assumes an in- with the Nation being at war, we have of smoke. These numbers were derived crease in VA—and it is mandatory— to keep our commitments to those by an independent budget committee. from $61 billion to $70 billion—a 14.3 troops in the field that we will give This is a committee made up of rep- percent increase, so my colleague will them the resources they need in order resentatives of all the major veterans know. to get the job done. organizations looking at what is the Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. My ques- As to the rest of the nondefense, non- realistic cost of providing appropriate tion was not what the totality is, but homeland security spending, this dis- service. This consortium of veterans since the President assumed a substan- cretionary part of the budget is essen- organizations has set the bar as well as tial additional revenue source for the tially flat. That represents the consid- to how much VA needs will be to treat VA through these enrollment fees and ered judgment of a lot of people who their patients. increased copayments, how does the have this Nation’s best interests at This administration has made the budget resolution propose to fund those heart: How do we deal with this budget war in Iraq and Afghanistan a priority, items or to provide the replacement deficit and how do we meet this Na- appropriately so. But at the same time, revenue that would come from those tion’s commitments without killing this administration does not want to two items? the burgeoning growth of the recovery The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time provide the resources to meet the of the economy while at the same time of the Senator from Florida has ex- health care needs of returning combat- recognizing we are a nation at war, a pired. ants. This war will create a new gen- Mr. NICKLES. Madam President, I nation that needs to harden its home- eration of veterans, and this budget have a couple comments. land security. fails to take that into account. We did not have the assumptions; However, what we all need to realize This budget has the potential of cre- they were not revenue raisers, as I un- when we hear amendments being pro- ating a conflict between generations of derstand from the administration’s posed from the Senate to this budget, veterans. It is asking the current vet- perspective. What they were trying to we are talking about spending more of erans assume a further dilution in do is get high-income nonservice-con- the taxpayers’ money, plain and sim- their medical services so the newly re- nected disabled veterans to not clog ple. The American people are wise turning injured combatants will be the system or at least have them pay a enough to understand when people talk able to receive the care for which they little more. If they were not injured by about tax increases on the wealthy, if have been promised. military service—maybe they were they begin to look at the numbers, ul- It is up to us in the Congress to see playing basketball or whatever and timately what we are talking about are service members and veterans alike re- they had high incomes, shouldn’t they tax increases on the middle class and ceive the benefits they have earned. We pay a greater percentage of the pre- literally on all Americans. can do no less than to meet our duty to scription drug? That was the assump- I referred back to some figures and their patriotic service. tion. It is more to change behavior discovered that last year our Demo- Thank you, Madam President. I than to raise money. We did not make cratic colleagues offered budget would be glad to yield to the Senator that assumption in our resolution. amendments in the range of $85 billion from Oklahoma. I yield the Senator from Texas as additional spending to the budget over Mr. NICKLES. Madam President, I much time as he desires. I know there 1 year and it would have calculated $1.2 wanted to clarify. I heard my colleague is a reception tonight. If the Senator trillion over 10 years. say increase in copays. You are aware, could keep his remarks to 10 or 15 min- I don’t know how anyone can stand I am sure, under the resolution we are utes. in front of this group or anyone else not assuming any increase in copay for For the information of our col- and say those geometric leaps in spend- categories 7 or 8, and we are also not leagues, I suspect we will have a vote ing could be accomplished without assuming the $250 deductible. probably about 5:45, hopefully not raising taxes across the board. We can- Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. Does that much later than that. not do both. We cannot have the kind mean the budget is even more out of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of huge increases in spending that our balance in terms of providing services ator from Texas. colleagues across the aisle would want than the one the President submitted Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I to have without raising taxes across which would have had those increases will say a few words about this budget the board. in out-of-pocket costs? resolution because it is an important I know it is easier to make the class Mr. NICKLES. I thought I heard my document. As in any budget, we identi- warfare argument, tax millionaires, colleague say you were opposed to fied what our Nation’s priorities are, but when we look at the people who are these increase in copays. I was trying and we have done the tough job that all paying taxes, it includes small busi- to make sure you are aware we did not budget writers have to do, whether it is nesses that pay not as corporations but assume an increase. We did not have the Senate, a small business, or a fam- pay as an individual taxpayer would if that in our budget. I wanted to make ily, in trying to figure out how to live they were a sole proprietor or a part- sure you knew that. If you didn’t, I will within our means, how do we make nership or small subchapter S corpora- read it to you. It says the committee sure we are good stewards of the tax- tion. They essentially pay income resolution does not assume the Presi- payers’ money. taxes as if they were individuals. dent’s proposal to establish a new $250 I commend the chairman of the What our colleagues on the other side enrollment fee for priority 7 or 8 vet- Budget Committee, the Senator from of the aisle are proposing when they erans or to increase the insurance for Oklahoma and the ranking member, talk about raising taxes against the prescription drug copayment for pri- the Senator from South Dakota, for wealthy, they are talking about raising ority 7 and 8 veterans from $7 to $15. conducting a very important debate taxes against the very engine that That is not in our resolution. I wanted about our Nation’s priorities and how grows jobs in our economy. We have to make sure you knew that. they are reflected in this budget and come off of a rough time in our history, Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. Does the the civility with which that debate has the last 21⁄2 years since September 11. resolution, therefore, contain the funds taken place in the Budget Committee Of course, we were starting into a re- from appropriate sources to offset that and in the Senate. cession when President Bush and Vice

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.112 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2421 President CHENEY took office. We suf- veterans to see that we address their I believe probably one of the most fered a body blow to our Nation’s econ- needs, whether it is health care or important values those men instilled in omy and to our consciousness on Sep- other veterans benefits. me when I was growing up was the need tember 11. That had a devastating im- But at a time when this budget reso- to respect and honor our Nation’s vet- pact on our economy. Of course we saw lution proposes giving less money than erans, those who had put their lives on the stock market plummet as investors the Commander in Chief has asked for the line to ensure our freedoms and lost confidence in corporate America in terms of current military oper- this incredible Nation we are a part of because of some scandals which shook ations, I am sure all of our veterans could be sustained. that confidence to its very core. would understand why we say a 14.5- I have always treasured that lesson, So we have had what some have percent increase over last year is a rea- and my father’s example has guided me called, many have called, the perfect sonable increase in veterans benefits throughout my career in public service, storm. It is as a result of the tax relief and services, and why they would say— as well as the examples of those I have and growth package we passed last at a time when we are looking at try- met along the road of the very strong year in this body, something our col- ing to balance the budget under tough and determined and willing Arkansans leagues on the other side of the aisle times and actually giving the Com- who have also served this country. argued mightily against, but it is as a mander in Chief, our Department of That lesson has always been impor- result of allowing the people who earn Defense, less than what has been re- tant, but it is particularly poignant the money to keep it, to keep more of quested because of our attempt to try today. With the war on terrorism and it, and spend it as they see fit, to save to balance the budget, to meet our pri- the war in Iraq, a new generation of it, and to invest it in their small busi- orities to the soldiers and airmen and young people has stepped forward to nesses that we have seen the job sailors and marines in the field and on defend our Nation and the world growth. the waters—that is an appropriate in- against threats to our security, peace, We have seen the roaring back of the crease at this time. and stability. Many have given their economy in a way we have not seen in Particularly for those veterans com- lives in this cause. A great many more, the last 20 years. It comes to producing back from their military duty, they who rarely get mentioned, have been tivity; it comes to growth in the gross would want to make sure there will be, wounded in action, and they will need domestic production. once they leave active duty military our support in the years to come. I fear if we were to accept this for- service, jobs for them to hold to pro- We often hear people talk about the mula offered by our colleagues on the vide for their families. American military’s superiority in other side of the aisle to tax more and I think this is a good budget resolu- weapons and technology, which is the to spend more, it would simply squelch tion. I agree with the Senator from most advanced and powerful in the his- the nascent recovery we are seeing in Oklahoma the best thing we could do tory of the world. I know every Mem- this economy. to keep faith with both our troops in ber in this body is proud of that. But There is a lot of discussion about the field and our veterans is to make there is also no getting around the fact jobs. Obviously that is a core goal we sure we are responsible, that we meet our most important military strength all share. We do not grow jobs by kill- our priorities, that we do not overtax, resides in our people, in the men and ing the profits, by taxing the engine of that we do not overspend, and that we women who serve, and in the officers job creation—which our colleagues continue to grow this economy so any- who lead them. No weapon and no tech- across the aisle would do by their pro- one and everyone who wants to work nology is as valuable to our military as posals, including this one. The only can find a good job. our military personnel. way we get more in this economy is by With that, I yield the floor back to One of my top priorities has been to letting people who earn the money the Senator from Oklahoma. ensure our military personnel gets the keep more of it and invest it, save it, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The support they need, whether it is equity and create more jobs. That is simply Democratic leader. in pay, health care, housing, or child the formula that we on this side of the Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I care. aisle, as well as our President, have think we are about to wrap up the de- With an all-volunteer military, it fol- said is the philosophy we should ap- bate on this amendment. I know the lows you are going to have more career proach. Senator from Arkansas wants to be soldiers, and more of those soldiers are Let the people who earn the money recognized for a couple minutes. Once going to be married and have families. keep more of it. We have seen as a re- she finishes, I will have the final com- We should recognize this and provide sult explosive growth in our economy. ments on the amendment and we will for their needs. Particularly with the We know over time we will reduce un- prepare to have a vote. demands placed on our soldiers in the employment rates to the point that lit- I yield the floor to accommodate the war on terror and in Iraq, we need to erally anybody and everybody who Senator from Arkansas. find new ways to better serve them and wants to work can find a job. Indeed, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the their families in recognition of their that is our goal. leader yield to her? service and their sacrifice to this coun- While we have to make tough choices Mr. DASCHLE. Yes. Are we under a try. Their sacrifice today reminds of us in writing a budget, just as anyone else time agreement now? of the sacrifices of earlier generations. does, what our colleagues by this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes. It reminds us of the service and sac- amendment seek to do is to add to an Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I rifice of those who are here today. It already substantial increase when it yield time off the resolution, 3 min- should remind us we owe our veterans comes to veterans benefits and serv- utes, to the Senator from Arkansas. a much greater debt than just grati- ices. I can think of no more sympa- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tude and respect. We also have an obli- thetic or deserving cause than our vet- ator from Arkansas. gation to support the health and well- erans. Mrs. LINCOLN. Madam President, I being and dignity of our veterans and My dad was a veteran of World War thank my colleague, the minority lead- their families when they need health II. He flew B–17s in the Army Air er. care or when death, disability, and eco- Corps, was shot down after a bombing I stand today to speak in strong sup- nomic hardship leave them in distress. mission over Mannheim, Germany, was port of Senator DASCHLE’s amendment The cornerstone of this commitment captured and served for a time in a to the budget resolution that would en- is our Veterans Administration, with German prisoner-of-war camp before sure the U.S. Veterans Administration its numerous support programs for General Patton and his Army came has the funding it needs to provide the health care, homelessness, and vet- along and liberated him and his col- best services possible to our Nation’s erans with special needs. But as many leagues. As so many in this generation, veterans. of you know all too well, our veterans he came back to this country, married My father passed away about a year programs have not always lived up to my mom, and helped build this Nation and a half ago. He was an infantryman their promise. While things have im- into what is today the envy of the en- in the Korean war. Both of my grand- proved in many respects, we still have tire world. We owe a debt to all of our fathers served in World War II. some distance to travel to make our

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.115 S09PT1 S2422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 veterans programs the most effective Mr. NICKLES. Madam President, I What does this high tax philosophy they can be. yield the Senator from Iowa such time lead us to? It eventually leads us to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- as he desires. taxing the common ordinary American ator’s time has expired. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to a greater extent than is good for the Mrs. LINCOLN. Madam President, I ator from Iowa. country, good for economic freedom, ask unanimous consent for an addi- Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, and obviously a discouragement to en- tional 2 minutes. what we have to think about when peo- trepreneurship. Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I ple suggest raising taxes is, I have I believe I saw on the chart, the one yield the Senator 2 additional minutes. hardly ever had anybody ever tell me the Senator from Arkansas had, does The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- they want to raise taxes. How high do taxing higher tax rates or lowering ator from Arkansas. taxes have to be to be high enough to marginal tax rates really help small Mrs. LINCOLN. One of my priorities satisfy the people asking to raise the business? That is probably based on the as a Senator has been to seek ways we taxes? argument that every small business can make our Government work better. Since we hear that more from the does not pay the highest marginal tax I believe one important place to begin other side of the aisle than we do from rate. We are not dealing just with what is with our programs for our veterans. this side of the aisle, I cannot help but is the highest marginal tax rate; we are It is particularly true as our popu- ask anybody on that side of the aisle dealing with fairness between self-em- lation ages, the Veterans Administra- ployed, sole proprietors, and their tion must adapt to new demands. Over who is going to be suggesting during highest rate of taxation and the high- 45 percent of American veterans are this debate on the budget to raise est rate of taxation of corporations. So now over the age of 60. taxes, how high do they have to be to In addition, the largest group of vet- satisfy you? anybody who is suggesting we ought to erans, the Vietnam-era veterans, are We have had marginal tax rates of 93 raise the marginal tax rate above nearing retirement. We are going to percent in the last 50 years. Was that where it is now at 35 percent is being need innovative approaches to meet high enough? We had 70 percent in the unfair to sole proprietors, self-em- the needs of these veterans. A top pri- last 20 years. Is that high enough? We ployed people, compared to corpora- ority should be to ensure our veterans have had them as low as 28 percent. tions. We should not have a penalty against benefits are more fair and equitable. People felt an awful lot of economic small business in America. Regardless The amendment Senator DASCHLE and good happened, particularly promoting of the income of that small business, I, as a cosponsor, offer today would in- entrepreneurship, when they were there should not be a penalty. When crease funding for veterans health care lower. you have a 38.6-percent marginal tax by $2.7 billion. We would accomplish I think the most important thing for rate, that is a 13-percent penalty on this by reducing tax cuts for people my colleagues to think about during small business. It is unfair to sole pro- making over $1 million per year, so this debate is on the issue of process. prietors. There is no reason individuals this measure would not add to the Na- Quite frankly, we are being given some direction through this amendment to paying taxes in America ought to have tion’s budget deficit, the budget deficit to pay more than corporations. our children will be paying. raise taxes. We are being told the intent is to raise them on the very I am not arguing raising the corpora- One measure of a nation’s greatness tion tax because we know what that is how well it cares for those who have wealthy, but that is not how the budget resolution works. The budget resolu- does to our international competitive- fought and sacrificed to protect its ness. That hurts our international citizens, its values, its freedoms, and tion just says to the Budget Com- competitiveness because we have high its interests. mittee, raise X number of dollars based cost of capital. But I am arguing for I urge my colleagues to join me in upon what that budget says. We decide voting for this amendment to ensure where that is going to be raised. fairness between corporations and sole our veterans have health care they so Anybody who believes that by voting proprietors, self-employed people, peo- richly deserve, and that we do so with- for this amendment, they are putting ple who scrounge to get money to in- out putting an enormous burden on our the burden on just the wealthy, for invest. They don’t have stockholders. children. stance, are sadly mistaken. What it They can’t go to the bond market like I would like to also comment on takes to get a bill out of the Senate Fi- corporations can. They have to raise some of the talks we have had, both in nance Committee is a bipartisan com- their capital. They live relatively mod- erately and maybe even low income the Finance Committee and here, promise, and just taxing one class of throughout their livelihood to reinvest about where those dollars are actually people is kind of a nonstarter for our their earned income, to expand their going to come from and who actually committee, if you believe in biparti- business, to create jobs. Why do we gets harmed, and remind our col- sanship. leagues today these dollars do not In addition, if the issue of raising want to penalize them? That is basically what this business of taxing the come out of the small business arena. taxes just on millionaires is an issue, wealthy is all about. We have had information from the IRS you need to remember you cannot just which indicates that. We have charts There isn’t enough wealthy in this tax the wealthy. You confiscate all the country to do everything they want to which help us show that. income of people over $1 million, and I hope my colleagues will look at do on the other side. Eventually it fil- you are going to run the Government ters down to hurting the middle class. what is most important: The priorities for a few days. If you see that as a solu- and the choices we have to make We have to protect the middle class. tion to our budget problems, you don’t What we are doing is talking about today, and the consequences we will study the statistics, you don’t study see from those choices we make. Let us lower rates of taxation, protecting the impact taxation can have on the working men and women from having support our veterans. economy. Thank you, Madam President. their resources confiscated by govern- Also, if it is the millionaires, just The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment. think in terms of the top 1 percent, Democratic leader. I urge we defeat the amendment. Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I earning about 27 percent of the income, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The thank very much the distinguished paying 33 percent of all of the income Democratic leader. Senator from Arkansas for her strong tax coming into the Federal treasury. Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I statement. Once again, how much is enough for have great respect for the Senator from Does the Senator from Iowa seek rec- the top 1 percent to pay? They make 27 Iowa. He does a terrific job as our chair ognition to speak on this amendment, percent of all the income. They pay 33 of the Finance Committee. I would ask as well? percent of the taxes. Should they pay him to read the amendment. He gave a Mr. GRASSLEY. Yes, I do want to 50 percent? Pretty soon it gets to the great speech on fairness among tax- speak. point where maybe they ought to pay payers. I am concerned about fairness Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I 100 percent of it all. But that is a non- in this budget between millionaires and yield the floor to accommodate the starter. There is not enough income veterans. That is the fairness I am Senator from Iowa. there to take care of our problems. looking for.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.117 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2423 In this budget, there is a $27 billion BYRD, many times he talked to me All time is yielded back. The ques- tax cut for millionaires alone. What I about mandatories. Mandatory spend- tion is on agreeing to amendment No. am asking is the $27 billion we have for ing on veterans and discretionary are 2710. The clerk will call the roll. veterans for their health care, which is growing under this budget from $61 bil- The assistant legislative clerk called also in this budget, be increased by a lion to $71.4 billion. That is a 14.5-per- the roll. mere $2.7 billion. How do I do it? Not cent increase. Not too many categories Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- by raising taxes. We are not talking in this budget will be growing 14.5 per- ator from Delaware (Mr. CARPER), the about raising taxes. Each millionaire cent. Senator from South Dakota (Mr. JOHN- in this budget will get a $140,000 tax cut I want people to know we are doing a SON), and the Senator from Massachu- this year. We are simply suggesting lot. We have assumed a $1.4 billion in- setts (Mr. KERRY) are necessarily ab- maybe we could reduce that $140,000 to crease in VA health care. So we have a sent. $112,000 so veterans are not going to lot already in this assumption that we I further announce that, if present have to wait in line up to 6 months to are already expanding. and voting, the Senator from Massa- get health care today, so veterans who I looked at the amendment of my col- chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote are concerned about whether their VA league from South Dakota, and where ‘‘yea’’. facility is going to close do not have to is the increase for outlays for veterans? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there be concerned about it, so veterans who It is not in this amendment. It assumes any other Senators in the Chamber de- are being told today they are going to maybe there is a trust fund, and if the siring to vote? have to pay $250 to walk in the front appropriations bills come in and if they The result was announced—yeas 44, door will be told, you don’t have to spend a certain amount, then maybe it nays 53, as follows: worry about that anymore because now will be increased and then we will in- [Rollcall Vote No. 34 Leg.] the millionaires only get $112,000 and crease the caps. It has a lot of assump- YEAS—44 you are going to be able to walk in the tions. The only thing for sure is that it Akaka Durbin Lieberman door without having to pay that fee. increases taxes. Bayh Edwards Lincoln That is the fairness I am talking about. It is very hypothetical, at the most, Biden Feingold McCain to say we think that is only going to be Bingaman Feinstein Mikulski We don’t want to raise taxes, but we Boxer Graham (FL) certainly want to see some fairness on millionaires for a certain amount. Murray Breaux Harkin Nelson (FL) when it comes to veterans. That is not what the amendment says. Byrd Hollings Pryor I have seen countless bumper stick- The amendment says increase taxes Cantwell Inouye Reed Clinton Jeffords next year by $5.4 billion over the budg- Reid ers in South Dakota, across the coun- Conrad Kennedy Rockefeller try that say support our troops. I think et resolution. Corzine Kohl Sarbanes I also tell my colleagues the taxes Daschle Landrieu we ought to add three words: ‘‘and our Schumer veterans.’’ If we really are serious that we are assuming for next year will Dayton Lautenberg Dodd Leahy Stabenow about supporting our veterans and our be continued to make sure taxpayers Dorgan Levin Wyden troops, we ought to be willing to say to do not have a tax increase are really our veterans: You know the billion dol- the marriage penalty relief of $5.4 bil- NAYS—53 lars you are now being asked to pay for lion, and the 10-percent tax bracket. Alexander DeWine Miller That is $4.3 billion for 2005, and the Allard Dole Murkowski your health care? We are actually Allen Domenici Nelson (NE) going to find a way so you are not child tax credit is $2.6 billion. That is Baucus Ensign Nickles going to be asked to pay anymore, that really what we are assuming. Bennett Enzi Roberts This idea we are going to rewrite the Bond Fitzgerald Santorum billion dollars can be reduced some- Brownback Frist what. Tax Code is just not going to happen— Sessions Bunning Graham (SC) Shelby I think my colleagues know that—not Burns Grassley I actually have had veterans in the Smith Campbell Gregg last couple weeks ask me about having in this election year, not in this envi- Snowe Chafee Hagel Specter to pay double for prescription drugs, ronment. Chambliss Hatch which is also in this budget. We in- What we are assuming are some Cochran Hutchison Stevens creased the fee for each prescription profamily tax credits. It just so hap- Coleman Inhofe Sununu Talent drug from $7 to $15, each office visit to pens veterans are also taxpayers. If we Collins Kyl Cornyn Lott Thomas $20. We are telling category 7s and 8s do not do some of these things, a lot of Craig Lugar Voinovich they are now going to have to pay $250 veterans are going to have an increase Crapo McConnell Warner to walk in the door. That accumulated in their taxes, if they have kids, to the NOT VOTING—3 tune of maybe $1,200, $1,600, $2,200, de- amount of money is a billion dollars Carper Johnson Kerry paid for by veterans after they have pending on how many kids they have. fought and defended their country. The marriage penalty alone, if they The amendment (No. 2710) was re- Is it fair to simply say: We are going have taxable income of $58,000, a hus- jected. to give the millionaires of this country band and wife, is $900. Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I move a $112,000 tax cut so we have an oppor- The only fact we are sure about in to reconsider the vote. tunity here to provide some fairness to this amendment is we are going to in- Mr. BENNETT. I move to lay that veterans in a budget as the war in Iraq crease taxes and maybe veterans might motion on the table. and the war on terrorism go on? get some of it if it goes through this The motion to lay on the table was I yield the floor. process of a reserve fund and then the agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- reserve fund is released and then, de- Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, for the ator from Oklahoma. pending on appropriations—that is an information of our colleagues, that will Mr. NICKLES. Madam President, my interesting way to say we are trying to be the last rollcall vote tonight. Sen- colleague and good friend from South help veterans. ator CONRAD and I have indicated we Dakota said: This budget increases This budget tries to help veterans. It are willing to stay to do additional copays on veterans on drugs from $7.50 tries to be responsible, to give a signifi- business tonight, maybe well into the to $15. That is not correct. Read the cant increase, a $1.4 billion increase for night. That remains to be seen, depend- resolution. The resolution has a para- veterans when we have very little in- ing on the amendments that will be of- graph that we did not assume either creases period in nondefense, nonhome- fered and/or discussed. If there are roll- the $250 deductible or the increase in land. calls on the amendments to be offered copays for category 7 or 8 veterans. It I urge our colleagues to vote no on tonight, we will hold those over for to- is not in the budget. I have only said the amendment. Madam President, I morrow at a mutually agreeable time that about three times. Maybe my good ask for the yeas and nays. with our leaders. friend missed one of my great speeches. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. AL- For the information of our col- Look what we have done. I venture to EXANDER). Is there a sufficient second? leagues, I am not sure how late we will say that whatever we do is never There appears to be a sufficient sec- work tonight. We will see. I think we enough. Mr. President, I say to Senator ond. are making progress on the resolution

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.120 S09PT1 S2424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 and on the amendments. I know Sen- arrangements with Senator REED for quarter which causes sales to go down. ators LINDSEY GRAHAM and JIM this time, I will proceed and suggest to They are delayed. They show up in the BUNNING have an amendment. I don’t the Senator from Kentucky he respond second quarter. But in the third quar- believe it is quite ready. I believe Sen- when we finish. ter, we spilt into negative territory; ator MURRAY has an amendment. I also The debate has been an interesting that is, instead of expanding, the gross believe Senator BENNETT wants to one since the beginning of the budget domestic product contracted one-half speak on a report. period. There has been a great deal said of 1 percent. We will have additional business about the economy and a great deal The definition, according to many probably for some time tonight, for the said about the state of the economy. observers, of a recession is two succes- information of our colleagues. Some of Much that has been said, in my opin- sive quarters of contraction, and we did our colleagues have said they would ion, has more to do with the fact this not have that. We came up with a rel- like to speak tonight. That is fine with is an election year than it does with atively weak fourth quarter in 2000. this Senator. We would like to get as the situation facing the economy. I will point out in that period of time much work done on this resolution as In response to the requirement of the there were those who were suggesting possible so we are not crammed into act creating the congressional budget the economy was in fact weakening. the last day and a half with a lot of process that says the Joint Economic They were attacked as having made votes. Committee is to make a report to the partisan political statements trying to I do thank our colleagues. We are off Senate during the Budget Committee talk the economy down for political to a good start in working through this deliberations, I have asked for and re- purposes. We now know in fact they resolution. I thank our colleagues for ceived this time for myself and Senator were correct, the economy was in fact their cooperation. REED to address the Senate. weakening. In the first quarter of 2001, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I do not wish to address the specifics once again, the economy contracted ator from Utah. of the budget resolution because I rather than expanded. Then in the sec- Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I am think it is more important we lay down ond quarter, it contracted even more. happy to yield to the Senator from the background of the economy and The common definition of a recession Kentucky if he wants to lay an amend- what is really happening in the econ- was therefore met with two successive ment down. Does the Senator from omy. I will do my best to keep it out of quarters of contraction, and then you Kentucky wish to speak? I have antici- the realm of politics, keep it out of the have a third quarter where the econ- pated speaking on behalf of the Joint realm of the rhetoric of this election, omy contracted 1.3 percent. This, of Economic Committee. The ranking and stay as close as I can to statistics course, was the quarter in which Sep- member of the Joint Economic Com- and facts so we can understand exactly tember 11 occurred. We have the three successive quar- mittee, Senator REED, is also prepared what is happening in the economy and ters of contraction. There are some to speak. We are here under the Budget where the economy is headed. The who say this quarter, the fourth quar- Act to make a presentation to the Sen- basis and sources I have used in this ter of 2000, will be revised to show con- ate in the middle of the budget discus- situation have in every case been from traction rather than expansion as the sion. I don’t know if that has ever been outside groups. This is not the Repub- done, but we are going to do it. It is for data are further reviewed. As of now, lican Policy Committee or any other these are the data the Bureau of Eco- that purpose I sought recognition, but partisan group that has come up with I don’t want to hold up the Senator nomic Analysis has given us. these statistics. I will share them with The fourth quarter of 2001 was posi- from Kentucky if he has an amend- the Senate tonight in the hope it will tive, up 2 percent. Not robust growth, ment. help the Senate and anyone who is but at least positive. By definition, Mr. BUNNING. Will the Senator from watching understand exactly where the Utah yield? that is the beginning of the recovery. economy is. The first quarter of 2002 was strong and Mr. REID. Mr. President, I object to We begin, if we can, by reviewing ex- the Senator yielding to the Senator then we went back to anemic growth actly what happened with respect to and kept that pretty much through from Kentucky. It is not appropriate. the recession and the recovery. There The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- 2002. has been a lot of rhetoric about this. I In 2003, the growth starts to pick up ator may yield for a question. have heard on the Senate floor this is Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, if the and becomes very robust. The entire the worst recession in 50 years, the Senator from Kentucky has a question, year showed growth of 4.3 percent worst economy we have ever had. which, by historic terms, is higher I will yield for a question. On this chart, we go back to the year Mr. BUNNING. Will the Senator yield than the average growth of all of the 2000 and through the year 2003. The for a question? years of the 1990s. If we can sustain 4.3 Mr. BENNETT. I am happy to yield first quarter of 2004 is not in yet, so percent growth, we can be very happy for a question. this goes back to the beginning of the indeed. We can see the economy is Mr. BUNNING. The Senator from softening of the economy through the starting to recover, the recovery is get- Kentucky was going to make a general recession and the recovery. ting traction and it is getting hold in statement on the budget resolution. If These bars are by quarters. The first 2003. the Senator from Utah would like to quarter of 2000 was a very weak quar- Let’s go back over the same time pe- yield, that is up to him. But I rose to ter. This is measuring the growth of riod and look at some of the spending seek recognition to make my general the economy in terms of the gross do- patterns that came through the same statement on the budget resolution. mestic product, the GDP. These data situation. In green, the bars are the Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I come from the government agency that same quarters on the previous chart would be happy to yield to the Senator tracks economic performance. These and they show consumer spending. A from Kentucky if he would tell me how data are always available only after very unusual thing happened during long he intends to talk. the fact. It is almost impossible to be this period of recession and recovery. Mr. REID. Mr. President, the Senator sure of the data at the time it is hap- Consumer spending remained positive from Utah has no right to yield to the pening, but after the fact the Bureau of in every single quarter. It got a little Senator from Kentucky except for a Economic Analysis goes back and re- weak in the first quarter of 2001, but it question. constructs what happens and makes remained positive, above the line, in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Senators whatever changes have to be made in every single quarter. That has never may not yield control of the floor to order to make sure the data are cor- happened before. In recessions con- other Senators. rect. This is their current reading of sumer spending goes negative, but in Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, they what has happened in the last 4 years. this one the consumers had enough can yield for a question. In 2000, in the first quarter, very confidence they stayed positive all the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Senators weak quarter, only 1 percent growth; way through. That is one of the things may yield for a question. second quarter, very high. Some will that kept this recession from being Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, under say that is because of weather. Very deeper and more long lasting than it the circumstances, then, having made often, there is bad weather in the first might otherwise have been.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.130 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2425 The blue bars, however, show a very survey and one known as the household the real number is probably somewhere different story and give us the reasons survey—have diverged in ways they in between the number shown by both why this recession occurred. The blue have never diverged before in history. surveys. But she does not know. This is bars are business investment. Business Before, they pretty well track each one of the things we are pursuing in investment in the first and second other. The difference is the payroll sur- the Joint Economic Committee, to do quarters of 2000 was very strong. A vey or establishment survey gets its what we can to get accurate data so we weak third quarter followed, and a very sample entirely from firms and other can make accurate analysis of what is weak fourth quarter, and into negative employers, whereas the household sur- happening in the economy. territory we fell in the first quarter of vey does its sample by checking house- All right. Let’s look at the unem- 2001, staying there for one, two, three, holds to see who has jobs and who does ployment rate. The unemployment rate four, five, six, seven, eight, nine succes- not. The household survey picks up ag- is figured on the basis of the household sive quarters, with business investment ricultural jobs. The household survey survey. down. It is not until we get to the sec- picks up self-employed and, to the de- As shown on this chart, the shaded ond quarter of 2003 that business in- gree they impact the statistics, the areas show the recession. In this case I vestment becomes positive again and household survey would pick up illegal have gone beyond the time period of very strong. aliens who for one reason or another do the first chart. In this case we go back This was an investment recession. It not show up on the payroll survey. to the recession that occurred during was not a consumer recession. It was Everyone says the payroll survey is the time Ronald Reagan was President, an investment recession, as businesses the more reliable. I will stipulate that and you will see two shaded areas be- felt they were overextended and cut everyone says that, but I ask this same cause Ronald Reagan suffered the dou- back on their investment. After nine ‘‘everyone,’’ if that is the case, how can ble dip; that is, we went into a reces- quarters—a long period of time—busi- you explain the sudden discrepancy be- sion, had two quarters of negative ness investment finally began to be ro- tween the two, a discrepancy that has growth or of contraction of the econ- bust again. This again is from the Bu- come in this recession and this recov- omy, came out, and went back in for an even longer period of time. reau of Economic Analysis. When this ery? The discrepancy is not minor. If This is the worst recession in mem- starts to happen, we assume we will you take the entire period we are talk- ory. Unemployment hit a high of 10.8 ing about, the payroll survey shows a start to get jobs because business in- percent at that time. When it spiked up loss of 2.3 million jobs while the house- vestment has the biggest impact on and came back down, there were a lot hold survey shows a gain of 614,000. jobs, not consumer spending. of people, with unemployment at that From the Department of Labor we That is a discrepancy of three million level, who said: Well, we are in good have statistics on jobless claims. This jobs. shape now. The jobs are coming back. shaded period on the chart is the period I don’t have the answer as to what is Notice that level was about 7 percent of the recession—that is, the three causing that discrepancy. We have unemployment, but it came down fur- quarters when there was negative gross tried to do studies in the JEC staff to ther as the prosperity of the late get the answer. I have asked the Com- domestic production growth. The job- Reagan years took hold, and it was missioner of the Bureau of Labor Sta- less claims heading into the reces- down until the next recession hit. As is sionary period are going up. They tistics if she will do some studies to always the case—it was the case, as reach their peak during the reces- find the answer. I have discussed this shown on this chart here and here—it sionary period. Then when the reces- with Chairman Greenspan, and he says happened here. As soon as the recession sion ends and the recovery takes place, the Federal Reserve people are con- hit, the unemployment went up and the jobless claims start coming down cerned about this and are trying to find spiked up even during the recovery. somewhat, until you get that strong the answer. This is the period of time when we business investment that we saw on the If we take the period since November talked about the jobless recovery. I had previous chart. Then the jobless claims of 2001—this is the recovery period, as just come to the Senate, and I remem- start coming down much more dra- opposed to the entire period that in- ber everybody saying: Well, if we are in matically, indicating the jobs are on cluded the recession—in this recovery recovery, where are the jobs? Unem- their way back. period, even while we are in recovery, ployment spiked several quarters after We have heard a lot about manufac- the payroll survey says we have lost the recession was over at 7.8 percent— turing. The Institute for Supply Man- 718,000 jobs; the household survey says not nearly as bad as the 10.8 percent of agement provides a composite index on during the recovery we have added 1.895 the previous peak, but still pretty bad. manufacturing activity. In 1999, manu- million jobs. That is a very wide mar- All right. Then it started coming facturing was up. And manufacturing gin. down slowly. We did not get down to follows the same pattern. It starts If we look at just the past six the prerecession level for 4 years. It down in the second half of 2000 and months, the period of the strongest re- took 4 years for the economy to gen- comes down during the recession and covery, the period when we are getting erate enough jobs to bring us down to stays down for longer than the reces- the strongest activity, the payroll sur- the prerecession level of unemploy- sion itself. It is down in negative terri- vey says yes, we have finally started to ment, which was just under 6 percent. tory below this line, through all of add jobs. In the last 6 months, the pay- Incidentally, that is the level where 2001, gets up a little bit in 2002 but roll survey says 364,000 new jobs, while we are right now, because in this reces- comes back down and again down, fi- the household survey says 981,000. I am sion we saw exactly the same reaction. nally. not saying the household survey is The unemployment rate came up dra- When business investment starts up right and the payroll survey is wrong, matically during the recession, just as in 2003, the manufacturing activity I want to make clear. I am saying it did here several quarters after the comes up strongly. So it goes down, something is happening in the economy recovery started. The unemployment stays down, but when the business in- that has not happened before for which rate was still going up. It peaked a lit- vestment comes back, the manufac- we do not have an accurate gauge. tle later than this one did, but a lot turing activity comes back very What is important is that our statis- lower than this one did. The unemploy- strongly. tics be accurate so when we throw ment rate peaked at 6.3 percent and What about jobs, then? Where are the them around in a political debate, we then started coming down, and it is jobs? If this activity is coming back, know we are telling the truth. now down to a level which in previous why aren’t we seeing the jobs? If there It is very clear to me the payroll sur- recessions would be considered very is investment activity, why aren’t we vey needs to be adjusted upward. How good. seeing the jobs? What we are seeing is far upward, I do not know. It is prob- In the debate on the floor about the something we have not seen before, and able the household survey needs to be extension of unemployment insurance, that is the surveys done by the Bureau adjusted downward. How far downward, we noted that extended benefits were of Labor Statistics as to jobs—and I do not know. allowed to run out at a level of unem- there are two of them, one known as Commissioner Utgoff, the head of the ployment that was well below the cor- the establishment survey or payroll Bureau of Labor Statistics, has said responding level at which such benefits

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.133 S09PT1 S2426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 expired during the Clinton administra- survey, which is the survey she uses for hits us and it starts coming down. In- tion. this kind of calculation. She said: We deed, we even get into a surplus period. I share all of this information to lost 60,000 jobs in 2003. I asked: Is that And we were in a surplus but the reces- make this point: This recession is dif- about the right number with produc- sion hit us, and once again the same ferent. It is not different because it tivity at 4.4 percent and GDP at 4.3 per- historic pattern occurred as the deficit happened on George W. Bush’s watch or cent? She said: Yes, that is about the came back up and is now coming back because it happened in a Republican- right number. If productivity is grow- down. controlled Congress. As Paul Samuel- ing more than GDP, at that number The blue lines are history. You can son has pointed out, if Presidents knew you would lose about 60,000 jobs statis- see that the highest point of the deficit how to create jobs, every President tically. as a percentage of GDP was during the would have a 3.5 percent unemploy- That is the challenge we have as we double dip that occurred in the early ment number going into his reelection. look forward. We do not want to do Reagan years. Then there was a pretty If Congress could control jobs, every anything in the economy to bring down high point in the recession of the early Congress would see to it in every Octo- productivity, because productivity is 1990s, pretty close to the high point of ber, as we were running for reelection, what gives us a higher standard of liv- the recession in the mid-1970s. The cur- the unemployment rate would be at 3.2 ing, productivity is what gives us lower rent point is about equivalent to the percent. But unemployment is a reflec- prices, productivity is what gives us size of the deficit in the 1970s, below tion of what is happening in the econ- economic dominance in the rest of the the deficits of the last two recessions. omy. What this information shows us world. Our rate of productivity is high- The red line and the green line on the is what is happening in technology er than any other nation’s, and we chart are the projections of where the with this recession and this recovery is clearly want to keep it that way. deficit is going in the years ahead. The different from that which has happened The challenge is to get GDP growing red line is the President’s projection. in previous recessions. faster than productivity. That is where The green line is CBO’s projection. Let me give you my personal view of the jobs will come from, and that is I can’t tell you which one of the two what is happening here. I believe the why we are having a different kind of is right. I can tell you that both of recession we have just gone through recovery this time, because it is a dif- them are wrong. Because when you try and the recovery we are now in rep- ferent kind of recession, because it is to make projections that far ahead resent the first recession and recovery the first recession of the information with an $11 trillion economy, you are of the information age, as opposed to age when we are finally reaping the re- always going to be wrong. But I can the previous recessions and recoveries, wards of all the investment we have tell you that the trend will be down. which were the last recessions and re- made in technology in the decades I remember the projections when the coveries of the industrial age. leading up to this. It is finally paying deficit was here. This was when I came When I took economics, I was told re- off in this very significant produc- to the Senate when President Clinton cessions basically were a series of in- tivity. went to the White House. We hoped and ventory buildups, and recoveries were That is what I believe is happening. prayed—and we signed the balanced inventory selloffs. budget agreement in the mid-1990s— For example, you got excited about As we do our analysis around here, I that it was going to get the deficit how well things were going in the auto- think, therefore, it is not helpful to be down to zero by 2002. We went into sur- mobile industry, and you built more using industrial age assumptions deal- cars. Suddenly, the vice president of ing with the first information age re- plus in 2 years. We missed it. Every- marketing looks out on the back lot cession and recovery. body missed it. CBO missed it. OMB and says: Good heavens, there are 40 A few other items, and then I am missed it. Everybody missed it. The acres covered with Chryslers we through. economy was so strong that the deficit We have heard a lot on this floor haven’t been able to sell. Send every- turned into a surplus. body home. Lay them all off until we about the size of the deficit and how Then we had the projections of sur- sell off all the back acres full of cars. terribly big it is. In terms of nominal plus, and we missed it again. I hear the And after some time, suddenly he looks dollars, I will concede—absolutely, I rhetoric on the floor: We were promised out the back window and says: There will stipulate—it is the largest deficit this surplus. Well, the only thing I can aren’t any cars. Quick, get everybody in history. promise is that these lines are wrong. on the phone and tell them to come Now let’s look at it the way you have Even though they are CBO’s best guess, back to work so we can build up again. to look at it if you are going to under- they are OMB’s best guess, they are That is the classic, vastly oversim- stand it intelligently, which is, how big wrong. Because the economy responds plified definition of an industrial age is it with respect to the size of the in different ways than the computers recession and recovery. economy? anticipate around here. It is clear from the data I have dis- Going back over the same period Let’s go directly to the question of played here that this recession was dif- where we have talked about previous the debt. This is the real issue, because ferent. This recession was an invest- recessions, only this time I have gone deficits in one year or one business ment recession. This recession came at back and picked up some others, this cycle don’t matter all that much. It is a time when productivity, by virtue of chart goes back to the recession of the accumulation of the deficits, cycle the information age and the applica- 1970—again, the recession period is over cycle, that adds up to the national tion of high technology, was higher shaded—the recession of 1975, the dou- debt that matters. If you have too than it has ever been. This was a reces- ble dip of the early Reagan years, the many of them back to back, you have sion where productivity stayed positive recession in the early 1990s, and now real problems. If you have one that is and in high territory all the way the recession we have just gone not a problem by itself, you can deal through the recession, and produc- through. In every case, when you go with it. tivity has stayed high during the re- into the recession, the deficit comes Here is the publicly held debt as a covery. up. percentage of GDP. That is the meas- In the hearing we held last Friday, I In this case the deficit is not measure Chairman Greenspan urges us to asked Commissioner Utgoff: What was ured in absolute dollars. It is measured use and so that is the measure we have productivity growth in 2003? She said: as a percentage of the economy. In used. People are always a little sur- 4.4 percent. I asked: What was GDP 1970, it goes up. When you get into the prised to find that the highest level of growth in 2003? She said: 4.3 percent. In recovery, it comes back down. In the publicly held debt in our history was other words, productivity grew faster next recession, the deficit goes up dra- 1945. We paid for the Second World War than GDP, even though GDP grew at a matically because this recession lasted with debt. It was over 100 percent of rate higher than the average of the longer and becomes a double dip. The the economy. It started coming down. 1990s. When productivity goes up faster deficit goes up tremendously because Here we have the Korean war, and than economic growth, you lose jobs. this was the most serious recession we the debt kept coming down. It bot- I asked: How many jobs did we lose in had. Then in the recovery it comes tomed out in the mid-1970s and started 2003, again according to the payroll back down. It goes up. The recovery to rise again. That is the period of time

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.136 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2427 when we began to get some entitlement when people come in and start saying: I appreciate the indulgence and allow- programs built into the system, the We have to have this much more and ing me to go through this in detail. later years of Richard Nixon and that much more, and you have to hold I yield the floor. Jimmy Carter. Then it starts going up the line. And the line doesn’t get held The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. TAL- again, and it goes up again and up and the combination is more red, if you ENT). The Senator from Rhode Island is again and up again. will, than blue. recognized. As we saw from the statistics in the But the biggest part of the chart, the Mr. REED. Mr. President, I yield my- previous chart, the deficit then fell, reason we missed the projection, 40 per- self 20 minutes from the time allo- even becoming a surplus, and the debt cent was the weak economy. We just cated. comes down dramatically. Then we hit missed calculating what the economy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the latest recession. The debt starts up would produce because we missed the Chair recognizes the Senator from again. Once again, the blue line is his- recession. We didn’t see the recession Rhode Island for 20 minutes. toric debt to GDP. The red line is the coming and we didn’t see how weak the Mr. REED. Mr. President, first, I President’s projection and the green recovery would be. thank the chairman of the Joint Eco- line is CBO’s projection. There are those who insist—and I nomic Committee, Senator BENNETT, Once again, the only thing I know happen to agree with them—that if we for arranging this discussion on the about those projections is they are had not passed the tax cut, the econ- economic aspects of the budget before wrong. It will be something different. omy would have been weaker than it us. Also, I thank him for his gracious It always is. was. and very thoughtful chairmanship of We can see the debt at the present Just about every economist I talk to the committee. time is in relatively comfortable terri- on Wall Street says: If you had not In 1992, it was popular to say, ‘‘It is tory. I know Senator CONRAD will then passed the tax cut, you would not have the economy, stupid.’’ I think circa start talking about, yes, but what hap- had the recovery that you have had in 2004 the saying is, ‘‘It is jobs, stupid.’’ pens out here. I agree with him, what the financial markets. I think the economy can be measured happens out here is going to be horren- That is not trivial because in the fi- in many different ways. It can be meas- dous if we don’t start to fix things. But nancial markets we have seen the re- ured by GDP, which seems to be mov- I don’t think that this particular year, covery, if you will, in the form of being along at a healthy pace. It can be in a time of war, in a time of recovery, tween $3 trillion and $4 trillion worth measured in terms of productivity. when the economy is just getting trac- of wealth. That may very well have But for most families, the true meas- tion, that the size of the deficit—which funded the increased business invest- ure is a very simple one: Do I have a we don’t know what it will be at the ment I showed on an earlier chart. You good job? Will I keep this job for the end of the year; last year we missed it cannot say this is a sum zero game and next several years, hopefully until I re- by $80 billion—is going to determine if the tax cuts had not occurred, then tire? Will my children, who I have at- what is going to happen out here. I you would have had that much of the tempted to educate and give advan- think what is going to happen out here surplus left, because if the tax cut had tages to, be able to realize even better in terms of the Social Security and not occurred, there would have been job opportunities and be able to hold Medicare problem has to do with the more weakness in the economy. I don’t those jobs in the future? Frankly, for way we restructure Social Security and think it is one-to-one. I think clearly families across this country, those Medicare around the demographic re- the tax cuts took more out of the econ- questions are very uncertain at this alities rather than what we do in this omy than came back. But, over time, it moment as a result of the record of the particular year. I am perfectly willing may well have been one-to-one. The tax last several years in terms of job cre- to vote for this budget as it comes out cuts happened at the right time and in ation, the record of the administration in this situation. the right places to produce a stronger in terms of its economic stewardship of There are other charts that I shall economy and give us the recovery we the most critical factor, and that is not burden you with. I will end with need. jobs for Americans. this one. We, once again, get to this So, Mr. President, I conclude with There is much discussion about these question of projections. We have a pro- this observation once again: I believe numbers. For example, this morning, jection of a surplus. No, we have a pro- that the recession we have just gone the distinguished Senator from Ken- jection of a huge deficit. We always go through is the first recession of the in- tucky, Mr. MCCONNELL, pointed out back after the fact and the actual fig- formation age; therefore, this is the that in 1996 the unemployment rate ures never match the projections. They first recovery of the information age. was the same as it is now, 5.6 percent. are always high or low. Again, last It has not behaved like any previous He then stated that Democrats at that year the fiscal year that came in $81 recession, and it has not behaved like time argued that achieving that rate of billion lower than the high projections any previous recovery. We need to un- unemployment was good news, but we got in the middle of the year. You derstand it far more than we do—we today we seem to be unsatisfied with say: Gee, $81 billion is a huge miss. may have to go through 2 or 3 more be- the 5.6 percent unemployment rate. Not necessarily. Out of an $11 trillion fore we truly understand it—in order to First, the Senator from Kentucky is economy, $80 billion is within the mar- make the right prescriptions as to right about that fact. In January 1996, gin of error, a phrase that all of us un- what we should do. But we are in re- 3 full years into President Clinton’s derstand. covery. The recovery is now strong. term, the unemployment rate was 5.6 Here, then, is the analysis of what GDP is now growing almost as fast as percent. Now, 3 full years into Presi- happened to the surplus. Yes, the blue productivity, and if GDP can grow fast- dent Bush’s term, the unemployment shows that the surplus went for tax er than productivity, then jobs will rate is 5.6 percent. But that is where cuts. The 2001 tax cut took 18 percent come. We don’t want to do anything to the similarities end. of the projected surplus. The economic destroy productivity in the effort to When President Clinton took office stimulus package that we passed in create jobs because it is the growth of in January 1993, he really did inherit a 2002 took another 1 percent. The tax productivity that is responsible for our weak economy. The unemployment cuts of 2003 took another 5 percent of standard of living and for our hope for rate was 7.3 percent. Three years later, the surplus. Thirty-eight percent of the the future. it was 5.6 percent, a drop of 1.7 percent- surplus went for increased spending: Overall, for the next 10 years, the age points. Of course, Democrats re- the war on terror, rebuilding New prospects for the U.S. economy are garded that 5.6 percent unemployment York, handling the aftermath of 9/11, very strong and bright. Hanging out rate as a significant improvement, and homeland security, and lack of dis- there in the future, there is the baby based on the experience of the Reagan- cipline on the Senate floor for a whole boom retirement problem and the chal- Bush years when the unemployment series of issues. lenge that we have to deal with that in rate was always above 5 percent, it was I am a member of the Appropriations a structural fashion. about as good as it seemed to get. Committee. I know what happens in I hope this has been useful to the What has been the experience under the conferences. I know what happens chair and other Members of the Senate. this President Bush? He inherited an

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.140 S09PT1 S2428 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 economy that was definitely slowing the United States is based upon the In fact, however, in that period, only down from the very strong growth number of people who are in the work- 124,000 jobs were created. We got the achieved in the late 1990s. But the un- force who are actively seeking work, tax cuts—actually most of the tax cuts employment rate was 4.2 percent when either have work or are actively seek- went to the wealthiest Americans—but he took office in January, 2001. The un- ing it. we did not get the jobs. employment rate had been below 5 per- What the number really disguises is I do not know when we will see a cent for 31⁄2 years prior to his inaugura- the number of people—hundreds of truly sustainable job-creating recov- tion. So 3 years later, when the unem- thousands of people—who have given ery, but I know it will not erase the ployment rate was 1.4 percentage up or are working part time. Let me legacy of large structural budget defi- points higher than when he took office, say this again. If we were looking at all cits that the policies of the past 3 years a 5.6 unemployment rate doesn’t look the people who historically, in the last have produced. very good at all. That is because it is a several years, have been in the work- Economic analysis tells us that per- sign of continued weakness in the econ- force, and we looked at the number of sistent structural deficits are bad for omy. jobs, the rate of unemployment would the economy. They drain national sav- The unemployment rate has been be closer to 9.6 percent. ings and slow down or crowd out pri- above 5.5 percent for over 2 years. Put That is the difference between cre- vate investment. That means our simply, under President Bush, unem- ating jobs in the mid-1990s when the standard of living grows more slowly ployment went up. Under President waiting period for a job was much and becomes more costly. Clinton, it went down. Families shorter and today when very talented, Analysis by the Congressional Budg- throughout this country recognize the highly trained individuals are having a et Office and the Joint Committee on difference. very difficult time to find any employ- Taxation has found that tax cuts that Let’s look not just at unemployment ment whatsoever. add to the budget deficit are, on net, rates, but at job creation. When the un- With respect to the budget resolution harmful to long-term growth. employment rate stood at 5.6 percent at hand, the President’s economic poli- Some have tried to distract our at- in 1996, the economy had already cre- cies have failed, and the budget being tention from the deteriorating long- ated nearly 7 million new jobs under proposed by the majority will lock us term budget outlook by talking about President Clinton. As we all know, the into that failed policy. cutting the deficit in half in 5 years. unemployment rate may be the same What the economy has needed for the Such an approach completely ignores past few years is short-term job-cre- for President Bush at a comparable the real story, which is what happens ating policies and long-term growth- point in his Presidency; but instead of to the budget when the baby boom gen- creating policies. What we have instead presiding over the creation of 7 million eration starts to retire in just a few are tax cuts that go disproportionately jobs, he has presided over the loss of 2.2 years. to upper income taxpayers and create a million jobs—one of the most signifi- In my opinion, the charts Senator legacy of large budget deficits and cant records of job loss of any Presi- BENNETT showed historically looking mounting debt. back at the highs and lows of deficits dent of the United States in our his- Those tax cuts have provided very miss a very important point. In the tory. little job-creating stimulus relative to My colleagues on the other side mid-sixties, in the mid-seventies, and their huge costs, and they will depress sometimes think it is unfair to com- even in the mid-eighties, we were not growth in the long run. pare President Bush’s job record with All of the economic analysis I have on the cusp of a huge number of Ameri- President Hoover’s. We are not saying seen says that when the economy is in cans being entitled to Social Security that the economy today is the same as a slump with excess unemployment— benefits and Medicare benefits in the it was in 1930. We are saying what the which is the situation we have been in foreseeable future. I think failing to facts show. This is the most persistent for several years now—the immediate recognize the onset of the baby boom jobless recovery since the 1930s. The policy objective is to stimulate job cre- generation into these programs and re- unemployment rate is lower now, but ation. Giving tax cuts to high-income serving funds to deal with it is a tre- we are not creating jobs. taxpayers who are more likely to save mendous mistake. One of the worst aspects of the job those tax cuts than to spend them is I read, as many did, a book about slump we are experiencing is a large exactly the wrong approach. Secretary of the Treasury Paul faction of the unemployed have been If this is an investment recession, O’Neill’s tenure in the Bush adminis- unemployed more than 26 weeks and then our policies have not been par- tration, and I was struck by the fact are no longer eligible for regular State ticularly geared to stimulating di- that he and Chairman Greenspan ap- unemployment insurance benefits. This rected investment. These large income parently saw this onslaught of the morning, Senator MCCONNELL argued tax cuts to wealthy Americans have baby boom generation with respect to that the President and our Republican not translated into jobs. Social Security, and they were working colleagues were justified in not review- If we really were interested in cre- very diligently to reserve $1 trillion ing the Federal temporary extended ating jobs, we could have targeted from our surplus to do the structural unemployment compensation program much more of these tax cuts to lower reforms about which so many talk. But because the unemployment rate was so income Americans who would consume what happened on the way to struc- low. But here again, the numbers tell a and thus drive up demand. We could tural reforms? That trillion-dollar sur- different story. give specific incentives to industry to plus turned into a trillion-dollar def- When President Clinton discontinued provide investments in new plant and icit, and our opportunity to deal hon- the temporary Federal extended bene- equipment. This approach, which would estly and in a timely fashion with So- fits in 1994, the unemployment rate was make much more sense if you are try- cial Security, and also Medicare, evap- 6.4 percent, as Senators MCCONNELL ing to deal with a lack of demand and orated along with the evaporating sur- and BENNETT said. But the economy an investment slump, could have been plus. was creating jobs at a rapid pace at done, but it was not. The budget before us represents a that time. The situation is starkly dif- Last year, when we debated a similar continuation of the failed policies of ferent now. The official unemployment stimulus package, the President’s the past 3 years. It has no effective pro- rate may be 5.6 percent, but when you Council of Economic Advisers esti- grams to provide short-term job-cre- include people who want to work but mated that nearly 2 million jobs would ating stimulus and does nothing to ad- have dropped out of the labor force and be created in the second half of last dress the problems faced by large num- people who are working part-time be- year, with about half a million of those bers of American workers who see their cause of the weak economy, you are jobs coming as a direct result of the jobs disappearing. talking about an unemployment rate tax cuts. By making the tax cuts permanent, that is 9.6 percent, and that is a func- Again, these are the projections of it locks us into a legacy of deficits that tion of one I think important point the Council of Economic Advisers: 2 could leave us unprepared to deal with that must be made again and again: million extra jobs and a half million the demographic challenge of the baby The way we measure unemployment in jobs directly related to the tax cut. boomers’ retirement.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.142 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2429 Those deficits will depress future The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the made good progress on the budget standards of living by draining na- Senator from North Dakota, who has today. We worked a lot of the day. Sen- tional savings, discouraging invest- the floor, suggest the absence of a ator CONRAD and I both have been on ment, and adding to our foreign indebt- quorum? the floor since 9:30 this morning, and edness. Mr. CONRAD. I will be happy to sug- we are really starting to work our way This is a situation that argues for gest the absence of a quorum. through the budget. I thank all of our different policies. I agree, I think, with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The colleagues, Democrat and Republican, the Senator from Utah that we are in a clerk will call the roll. for their cooperation in doing so. different type of economic climate. The The legislative clerk proceeded to Tomorrow I believe Senator ENSIGN information technology has trans- call the roll. from Nevada wishes to make a speech, formed radically what we do in our Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I ask and shortly after that I believe Senator economy, but the policies and pro- unanimous consent that the order for MURRAY will be recognized to offer an grams espoused by the President and the quorum call be rescinded. education amendment. After that, I be- embraced by this budget do not recog- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lieve Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM and nize, in my view, this new reality, and objection, it is so ordered. Senator BUNNING have an amendment, certainly I do not think we can content Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I want and we will consider that. There will be ourselves with the view that in the to make a couple of comments. I heard a mutually agreeable time to vote on long run everything will be fine be- my very good friend, Senator REED those amendments. We do not expect cause, as Maynard Keynes pointed out, from Rhode Island, call President the debate on those amendments to be in the long run we are all dead. Bush’s economic policies failed. I take too prolonged. That is not in our inter- Our constituents expect us to act in issue with that. est. Our interest is trying to complete the short run prudently and realisti- Last year we passed an economic this budget and to conduct business in cally to help them, and I hoped we stimulus package and it happened to an appropriate, orderly manner so we could be here debating a budget that work. The proof is in the pudding. We can avoid the vote-aramas that have would invest in our people, would reas- have the results. The last three quar- happened in the past. sure the American people that we are ters have been phenomenal growth. I want to let our colleagues know working to help stimulate the creation The third quarter of last year grew at there will not be any more votes to- of private jobs in this economy. over 8 percent. That is record growth night. We will be on the floor for a lit- Finally, I point out what was most for the last 20 some years, which is tle while longer. We do have in the alarming to me in the last report from phenomenal growth. A quarter after queue a couple of the amendments the Bureau of Labor Statistics last Fri- that, it was 4.4 percent. So if we look ready. It will be Senator MURRAY’s day is that not only was there neg- at the GDP, we can see real significant amendment and Senator LINDSEY ligible job growth—21,000 jobs—vir- growth as a result of the growth pack- GRAHAM’s amendment tomorrow morn- tually none of these were in the private age we passed last year. ing. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sector. They were public sector jobs. Look at the stock market. The stock ator from North Dakota. We can do more, and we should do market was a precursor for the decline Mr. CONRAD. Is it the chairman’s in- more, to ensure that every family in in the economy that happened in the year 2000–2001. NASDAQ, as I men- tention we not ask for a unanimous this country feels confident in their job consent in terms of that basic struc- and in the ability of their children to tioned a few times, declined by almost 50 percent in the year 2000, kind of ture or could we at least have a unani- obtain meaningful work in this coun- mous consent agreement to the extent try. That should be the first priority of sending a signal there was a recession Senator ENSIGN would be recognized for coming. Subsequently, we saw two or any government. This budget does not up to 30 minutes and then we would represent that type of priority. three quarters of negative growth in turn to Senator MURRAY’s amendment, 2000–2001. I yield the floor. and after the disposition of that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We made these changes last year in amendment we would go to the amend- ator from Rhode Island yields the floor. economic policy by accelerating the ment of Senator GRAHAM of South rate cuts by saying we should not tax Who seeks recognition? Carolina? The Senator from North Dakota. individuals more than corporations. I Mr. NICKLES. I am happy to enter Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, maybe I thank my colleagues for their vote on into such an agreement. That would be can engage in a colloquy with the that last amendment saying we really fine. I can state the agreement. I think chairman for a moment. I am going to should not tax individuals, doctors, the staffs are working on it. Why do we speak in response to Senator BENNETT lawyers, entrepreneurs, or self-em- not let staff complete it because we for probably 20 or 25 minutes, and I do ployed individuals at a rate higher will also yield back some time and not want to unduly take the time of than Exxon. That was one of the things complete that. I am happy to agree to the chairman. Perhaps he wants to that was voted on just a minute ago, such a request. stay and listen to this. He has heard and I thank my colleagues. Mr. CONRAD. I thank the Chair. I much of this before. I want to tell him I think reducing the tax on dividends think it will help our colleagues under- what my intention is. has helped the economy. The stock stand there is a basic order and struc- If there are arrangements we can market has now shown significant ture tomorrow so they can make their make for tomorrow at this point, that growth. Dow Jones a little over a year plans accordingly in terms of seeking would be useful. We have just been ago was at 7,700. Now it is at 10,500. recognition if they understand Senator talking about that point. Maybe we NASDAQ went up by 50 percent last ENSIGN will first be recognized for a pe- can talk some more later. I wanted to year. The stock market has sent some riod and then we will turn to the Mur- tell the chairman that I sought rec- good signals and we have seen good ray amendment on education and then ognition for the purpose of speaking for economic growth for the last few quar- to the Graham amendment. some amount of time giving an alter- ters. Senator WYDEN is here. I yield to native view of what we heard from Sen- When my good friend, and he is my Senator WYDEN 5 minutes off the reso- ator BENNETT. I do not know how the good friend, my marine buddy, Senator lution. chairman wants to proceed. I do not REED from Rhode Island, said President The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- want him to just have to sit here and Bush’s economic policies are a failure, ator from Oregon is recognized for up listen to what he has heard several I beg to disagree. I think we have evi- to 5 minutes. times before. dence the changes we made last year Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I thank Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I appre- have caused very significant, positive Senator CONRAD of North Dakota, and ciate the comments of my very good economic growth, and I mention that also thank Senator NICKLES, whose friend, Senator CONRAD. I will suggest with great respect, but I wanted to give staff has been working with me. the absence of a quorum and see if he a different viewpoint. Many Senators know last year we put and I can work out an arrangement for Momentarily, we are going to be a tremendous amount of effort in try- finishing tonight. locking in an order for tomorrow. We ing to get a bipartisan bill passed to

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:42 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.145 S09PT1 S2430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 get our forests healthy again. We have gracious comments. It is a pleasure sented an image of our country that is seen much of our country just dev- working with him on a multitude of compassionate, energetic and ap- astated by staggering forest fires. issues, this being one, forest fires. proachable. I am especially proud of A key part of that legislation was to Mr. WYDEN. I thank the Chairman. the 255 people from Wisconsin who are authorize $760 million in hazardous presently volunteering for the Peace f fuels reduction programs. The amend- Corps in South Africa, Ghana, Nica- ment I have filed—and I will be asking MORNING BUSINESS ragua, Philippines, Turkmenistan, the Senate to vote on it tomorrow—has Mr. NICKLES. I ask unanimous con- Mongolia and many other countries. generated interest among many col- sent the Senate now proceed to a pe- Wisconsin is one of the biggest contrib- leagues of both political parties. It riod of morning business with Senators utors of Peace Corps volunteers in our would add $343 million to last year’s permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes country, ranked 15 among the 50 $417 million for hazardous fuels reduc- each. States. For the 10th year in a row, Uni- tions to reach the $760 million author- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without versity of Wisconsin-Madison has the ization in title I Healthy Forests legis- objection, it is so ordered. highest number of alumni serving as lation. Peace Corps volunteers. The selfless It seems to me what we have seen f service of Wisconsinites must be com- over the years is essentially a shell 100 HOURS AS PRESIDING OFFICER mended. game, where various Forest Service In 1960, President Kennedy chal- programs are robbed in order to fund Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, on Thurs- lenged Americans to serve their coun- the hazardous fuels reduction programs day, March 4, 2004, Senator SAXBY try by living and working in developing and we end up without adequate re- CHAMBLISS reached his 100th hour of countries. Americans have been an- sources across the board in the forestry presiding over the U.S. Senate. As a swering this call ever since by joining area. I am hopeful we will be able to presiding officer, his dedication and de- the Peace Corps. Decades later, I have agree with our Republican colleagues pendability are to be commended. It is been struck by the lasting impact that on this effort. with sincere appreciation that I an- this organization, and the young people Suffice it to say, it was a Herculean nounce Senator CHAMBLISS as the most who have fueled it, have had around task to get Healthy Forest legislation recent recipient of the Golden Gavel the world. passed last session. I think many Award for the 108th Congress. In 2002 I traveled to visit the sites of thought it was impossible. It seems to f the 1998 embassy bombings. Tanzania, me the Senate owes it to the people a country where about half of the popu- who are waiting to see improvements HONORING ROSIE WHITE lation is Muslim, is no stranger to sus- in their communities to fully fund this Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise picion and mistrust of the West. Yet as important legislation. today to honor a valued staff member I found myself meeting with a group of I am going to work with colleagues who has recently retired. Rosie White Tanzanian legislators, asking for their on both sides of the aisle on this par- joined my staff in June 1994, shortly views about how to strengthen our ticular piece of legislation. This after I began my service in the U.S. partnership in combating terrorism amendment will ensure we really get House of Representatives. She has been and to improve the relationship be- some health back into this idea of vital to the operating of my State of- tween our countries, I was over- healthy forests. We are not going to be fices, by providing stability and organi- whelmed by their enthusiasm for the able to do it if we consistently zation. She has served as my State Peace Corps. underfund these programs. scheduler for more than 4 years—ever These distinguished legislators told In the past, it seems to me, we played since I was elected to the Senate, and me about how their first English lan- sort of a ‘‘rob one fund in order to fund she has done an outstanding job. She guage teachers were Peace Corps vol- another fund’’ kind of program. That is has managed to balance the needs and unteers, and how those teachers not going to do the job responsibly for demands from constituents in the seemed to be opening the whole world the long term. We are talking about State, other staff members, and my to them just by their very presence in millions and millions of acres that we family during that time, and she has the classroom. These legislators said are going to have to thin in the days my utmost admiration for handling it that the best way to strengthen our re- ahead. all so well. lations with their country was to foster After the Senate passes historic leg- Rosie has been active in local Repub- meaningful people-to-people links by islation, legislation that is going to be lican politics for many years, and she increasing our Peace Corps presence good for the environment, good for the was extremely involved in local char- there. economy, promote old growth, involve ities, most particularly the Booth In today’s world where our chal- local communities, protect the rights Home in Boise and the Salvation lenges are global in nature, there is an of citizens—for example, being involved Army. Her contributions to Idaho have urgent need for Americans to partici- in forestry policy—what we have to do been many and varied as well as appre- pate in programs like the Peace Corps. is fund this properly. ciated. She brought vitality and enthu- Peace Corps volunteers reach across There will be interest among col- siasm to nearly ever project she tack- the political and cultural divide, con- leagues on both sides of the aisle on led, and it was always fun to hear necting with people as individuals. the legislation. I thank Chairman about her experiences. I enjoyed work- They treat others with respect by NICKLES for being willing to work with ing with her and know that many oth- learning about their cultures and their me on it, and Senator CONRAD as well. ers join me to extend their best wishes lives, and they put a human face on On the other side of the aisle, Senators to her as she retires to spend more America, which would otherwise be DOMENICI and BURNS are intensely in- time with her husband, Cal. She was an simply a distant powerful land. They help dissolve resentment against our terested in this matter. On our side of asset to my office and I am pleased to country that might flourish in their the aisle, Senators DASCHLE, FEIN- call her my friend. STEIN, BINGAMAN—all of us have co- absence. operated with the ranking member, f I congratulate Peace Corps and its Senator CONRAD, and the chairman, PEACE CORPS volunteers for 43 years of effective Senator NICKLES. service in a mission of world peace and My amendment has been filed, and I Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I am friendship. pleased to commemorate the 43rd anni- am hopeful we will be able to pass it f versary of the Peace Corps. Peace without controversy tomorrow. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT I yield the floor. Corps volunteers have made a tremen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who dous difference in the lives of so many OF 2003 seeks recognition? around the world. I salute these volun- Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise The Senator from Oklahoma. teers of all backgrounds and ages who today to speak about the need for hate Mr. NICKLES. I thank my colleague have reached out to people in need be- crimes legislation. On May 1, 2003, Sen- from Oregon, Senator WYDEN, for his yond our borders and who have pre- ator KENNEDY and I introduced the

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.156 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2431 Local Law Enforcement Enhancement ficiaries, a response they called a ‘‘ro- sachusetts Institute of Technology Act, a bill that would add new cat- bust level of interest’’ from potential Program in Health Sciences and Tech- egories to current hate crimes law, card sponsors. While this is encour- nology and a doctorate in economics sending a signal that violence of any aging, this level of interest places from MIT. He served under President kind is unacceptable in our society. greater demand on CMS staff as they Clinton between 1998 and 1999 as Dep- One terrible crime occurred in Octo- continue to review applications and uty Assistant Secretary of the Treas- ber 2003 in Providence, RI. There, a move forward in announcing their card ury and served as health policy coordi- woman was grabbed off a street by two endorsements within the next month. nator and a member of President men who yelled homophobic slurs and Furthermore, former CMS adminis- Bush’s Council of Economic Advisers then egged each other on while raping trators have been quick to point out before joining the FDA. her at knifepoint. The woman was that if the new drug benefit is to com- In fact, Dr. McClellan has always en- walking to a club around 11:30 p.m. mence on time in January 2006, rules joyed broad support across party lines, when a large tan vehicle pulled up must be written and finalized no later and it was no surprise that just last nearby. The driver asked her for direc- than October or November of 2005. week, Senator EDWARD KENNEDY de- tions, and as she spoke with him, an- Vital decisions must be made about the scribed Dr. McClellan as a superb other man grabbed her from behind and administration of the benefit in the de- choice for CMS administrator who forced her into the back seat of the ve- velopment stage, which is now—deci- ‘‘brings to the job a powerful intellect, hicle. The men accused her of being a sions that require strong leadership a deep knowledge of the programs and lesbian and called her names. They and expertise. Unfortunately, CMS has a commitment to public service.’’ then pulled into a lot and took turns been without a leader since January, What did come as a surprise was the raping her at knifepoint. After, they when Tom Scully resigned. announcement by several Senators pushed her out of the car and sped off. I assure you that the success of Medi- that, despite Dr. McClellan’s out- I believe that Government’s first care and the prescription drug benefit standing qualifications, they are duty is to defend its citizens, to defend rests with a capable CMS workforce threatening to block his nomination to them against the harms that come out under strong leadership. CMS already gain leverage on the issue in Congress of hate. The Local Law Enforcement faces an enormous challenge. Approxi- of re-importing pharmaceuticals from Enhancement Act is a symbol that can mately one quarter of its workforce outside of the United States. become substance. I believe that by will be eligible to retire in the coming As Chairman of the Governmental passing this legislation and changing years. In fiscal year 2003, 30 percent of Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Oversight and Manage- current law, we can change hearts and individuals serving in career Senior ment and the Federal Workforce, I am minds as well. Executive Service positions at CMS gravely concerned. Delaying this ap- f were eligible for retirement. In addition, 20 percent of CMS’s workforce pointment at a time when CMS desperately needs leadership will affect NOMINATION OF MARK was eligible to retire. The leadership to the agency’s ability to effectively im- MCCLELLAN AS ADMINISTRATOR, move this vital agency forward is lack- plement the prescription drug benefit CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND ing without a confirmed administrator. MEDICAID SERVICES Gail Wilensky, administrator of and even more urgently, the drug dis- Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, 3 CMS’s predecessor, the Health Care Fi- count card program. This is not fair to the 5,000 dedicated weeks ago President Bush nominated nancing Administration from 1990 to CMS employees who are working tire- Mark McClellan to be Administrator of 1992, describes the task ahead as ‘‘the lessly to implement the congression- the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid largest challenge an administrator has ally mandated prescription drug ben- Services, CMS. I rise today to express had.’’ Similarly, her successor, Nancy efit. my deep concern over the news that Ann Min DeParle, who had the de- This is not fair to our Nation’s sen- some of my colleagues have threatened manding task of implementing the Bal- iors. Every American, and particularly to delay his confirmation. anced Budget Act throughout her ten- every senior citizen, should be out- This is happening at a time when ure from 1997 to 2000, has correctly raged. CMS has more on its plate than it has stated that implementing the new drug Now is not the time to play political had in 39 years—since the creation of benefit will be even more taxing than games. We must make sure that CMS the Medicare and Medicaid programs in previous initiatives and will require has the leadership it needs at this junc- 1965. Last November, I proudly joined the agency to design a ‘‘new delivery ture to handle the task at hand. I urge my colleagues in support of a bill to fi- system that does not now exist even in my colleagues to reconsider their deci- nally provide over 40 million seniors a the commercial market.’’ sion to delay the nomination of Dr. voluntary prescription drug benefit I could not agree more. I have con- Mark McClellan and confirm his ap- through Medicare. After years of hav- cerns about the arduous task ahead for pointment to this important position. ing to carry the burden of high pre- CMS and as a result, will be holding a f scription drug costs without any as- hearing at my Government Affairs sistance from Medicare, the bill we Subcommittee in the coming weeks to CONGRATULATING SUJEY passed will provide 1.6 million seniors examine CMS’ capacity to do this job. KALLUMADANDA in my State with access to affordable I expect Dr. McClellan to be at this Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, today is, prescription drugs. This is long over- hearing to discuss his plans for leading and will always be, a special day in the due. CMS in this pursuit. life of one of my staffers, Sujey At CMS, steps are already being I cannot think of a more qualified Kallumadanda. For on this day, Sujey taken to implement the provisions in leader for CMS at this critical time has successfully completed all the re- this bill. In fact, 2 months from now, in than Dr. Mark McClellan. His work at quirements, passed all the tests, com- May 2004, seniors across the Nation the helm of the FDA over the past 2 pleted the interviews and officially will have the opportunity to enroll in a years brought innovation and cre- taken the oath as a new citizen of the Medicare-endorsed drug discount card ativity to the agency, which many be- United States. I appreciate having this that is expected to yield an average 10 lieve has dismantled bureaucratic bar- opportunity to congratulate him on his to 25 percent savings on all prescrip- riers and led to quicker reviews of drug effort and to wish him well on his action drug purchases. On top of these and other product applications to speed ceptance of this wonderful new title he discounts, the Federal Government will generic drugs to the marketplace. I am will carry with him for the rest of his annually purchase the first $600 in pre- most appreciative of his work in this life, United States Citizen. scription drug costs for those seniors area, as a few years ago, I was able to Sujey’s story is quite a remarkable below 135 percent of the poverty level. secure $400,000 for the FDA to educate one. It begins with his emigration from Five weeks ago, on February 5th, our nation’s seniors about the safety India when he was young and his ar- CMS announced that over 100 separate and cost-effectiveness of generic drugs. rival in the United States with his fam- entities had submitted applications to Dr. McClellan earned a medical de- ily. He is the latest of his family to be- offer Medicare-approved cards to bene- gree from the Harvard University-Mas- come a citizen of the United States,

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.124 S09PT1 S2432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 and he couldn’t be more proud of his began holding similar week-long pro- ganization with the National American new status. grams. Woman Suffrage Association, NAWSA. The journey that began in India In 1979, Molly Murphy MacGregor, In 1910, the defeat of suffrage in the brought him to Texas where he grad- Director of the Sonoma County Com- Maryland General Assembly led Hook- uated from Texas A&M with a bach- mission, spoke so eloquently during a er and others to believe that, although elor’s degree in Economics. He then Women’s History Institute Conference they should continue to urge suffrage graduated from Michigan State Univer- about the importance of this recogni- legislation at the State level, the pas- sity with his law degree, and from tion that, by the end of the conference, sage of a national constitutional there he went on to Georgetown Uni- participants vowed to promote the idea amendment should be the priority of versity where he received his Master of of Women’s History Week within their their organization’s efforts. Ms. Hough- Laws in Securities and Financial Regu- own organizations and to secure a Con- ton Hooker also realized early on that lations. gressional Resolution declaring the while there were several local and Sujey is a member of the New York week of March 8, National Women’s statewide suffrage organizations, these Bar and his background and under- History Week. groups would have to present a united standing of banking and financial mat- By the end of 1980, Maryland’s own front in Annapolis and that activists ters made him an invaluable source of Senator BARBARA MIKULSKI, then a would have to engage in an effective information for my staff. He has also Member of Congress, sponsored a joint and collaborative public information proved to be an important asset as we congressional resolution declaring the campaign. have worked on and studied issues of week of March 8 as National Women’s With that in mind, in 1912, she cre- importance to the small business com- History Week. That same year, Presi- ated the Maryland Suffrage News as munity. dent Jimmy Carter issued a presi- the official organ of the Just Govern- My staff and I have greatly enjoyed dential message to encourage recogni- ment League, which served to address having Sujey on our team and I would tion and celebration of women’s his- each of those needs: unity, a statewide like to think we have taught him some toric accomplishments during the week presence, and public information. The News became the weekly voice, not valuable lessons about American life. of March 8. just for the Just Government League, For instance, thanks to my staff, Sujey In 1987, at the request of women’s or- but for the entire suffrage movement has developed an appreciation for the ganizations, educators, and others, the in Maryland. In addition to develop- finer things in life like Wyoming National Women’s History Project pe- ments regarding suffrage, the News in- titioned Congress to expand these cele- Honey Candy. I haven’t been able to formed its subscribers, most of whom brations to the entire month of March. convince him to read fiction novels or were from the middle class, of the Upon bipartisan approval of the Na- that Wyoming is the center of the needs and circumstances of working sports universe but that will come with tional Women’s History Month Resolu- class women, and the problems associ- time. All in all, I don’t think he’ll ever tion, National History Month was born, ated with education, crime and corrup- be the same. But one thing is for cer- affording us the opportunity to focus tion. And, in 1917, largely because of tain, and that is the drive and focus he each year on areas of accomplishment her work in growing the News, Hooker placed on achieving his dream of life in and inspiration—and to honor the was named President of the Maryland the United States. many great women leaders from our Suffrage Party of Baltimore. Now, the Now his apprenticeship is over, and past and present who have served our many bound volumes of the Maryland he has received the greatest honor our Nation so well. Suffrage News reside in the Maryland Nation has to bestow—American citi- As scientists, writers, doctors, teach- Historical Society, where our genera- zenship. I know he will carry it proudly ers, and mothers, women have shaped tion and future generations can learn and with purpose in the years to come. our world and guided us down the road about the struggles of the suffrage Sujey knows full well that being an to prosperity and peace. For far too movement, the dedication of suffra- American Citizen is not only a great long, however, their contributions to gists, and the importance of the result. honor, but that it brings with it both the strength and character of our soci- The late Rachel Carson, another great freedoms and rights—and great ety went unrecognized and under- Maryland woman and scientist, in- duties and responsibilities. He will be- valued. spired the Nation as pioneer of the come very familiar with them both as Women have led efforts to secure not modern conservation movement. Car- he continues to take part in one of the only their own rights, but have also son, a well-known naturalist, wrote Si- greatest experiments in government been the guiding force behind many of lent Spring, which became a key sym- the world has ever known—the Amer- the other major social movements of bol of the new environmental move- ican democracy. our time—the abolitionist movement, ment in this country. After World War Congratulations, Sujey. By your ex- the industrial labor movement, and the II, Ms. Carson became concerned about ample you have reminded us that we civil rights movement, to name a few. the increased use of synthetic chemical are very fortunate to be American citi- We also have women to thank for the pesticides and took it upon herself to zens. By your heartfelt dedication and establishment of many of our early alert a national audience to the envi- commitment to earning your citizen- charitable, philanthropic, and cultural ronmental and human dangers of hap- ship you have taught us that citizen- institutions. hazard use of these chemicals. ship is a great honor and we should I would like to take this time to sin- In the tradition of women inspiring never take it for granted. Good luck gle out a few women from the State of and helping others, I would be remiss if and God bless. Maryland whose work and accomplish- I failed to mention Clara Barton, f ments are very much in line with this founder and first president of the year’s theme ‘‘Women Inspiring Hope American Red Cross. While WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH and Possibility.’’ These individuals are recuperating from illness in Europe, Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise from different professions, different she learned of the Treaty of Geneva, today in recognition of Women’s His- age groups, different backgrounds, but which provided relief to sick and tory Month. As an outgrowth of Inter- they all represent what it means to in- wounded soldiers. Upon her return to national Women’s Day, the Education spire. the U.S., her crusading ensured the Task Force of the Sonoma County Edith Houghton Hooker, a member of signing of the Geneva Treaty in 1882. Commission on the Status of Women the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame, Ms. Barton founded the American Red planted the seeds of Women’s History truly embodied this year’s theme. Ms. Cross in 1881, where she served as its Month during the week of March 8, Houghton Hooker was convinced that first president. Several years later, she 1978. The task force established an progressive reform would occur much wrote the American Amendment to the agenda of events and celebrations that more quickly and completely if women Red Cross Constitution, which provided included a multicultural perspective achieved the right to vote. In 1909, in for disaster relief during peacetime as recognizing the contributions made by the midst of Maryland’s suffrage move- well as war. As part of her legacy, the all women. Soon thereafter the idea ment, Hooker organized the Just Gov- American Red Cross continues to pro- spread, as many Sonoma area schools ernment League and affiliated her or- vide relief work in times of famines,

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.049 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2433 floods, and earthquakes in the United ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS colleague, friend and mentor. We drew spe- States and throughout the world. cial inspiration from the courage, dedication I also want to mention some of to- and grace with which she faced these last dif- TRIBUTE TO MARY F. DIAZ ficult months. Be assured of our support at day’s heroes from Maryland. Sol de this difficult time. we will continue to work Ande Mendez Eaton serves as an activ- ∑ Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, yes- closely with you on these issues to which ist for the Maryland Hispanic/Latino terday I paid tribute to Mary Diaz, who Mary gave her life. community. Ms. Eaton convened the died on February 12 in New York after —Kenneth Roth, Jo Becker, Widney first Maryland Statewide conference on a long battle with cancer. Mary was ex- Brown, Diane Goodman, LaShawn Jefferson, civil rights as co-chair of the Maryland ecutive director of the Women’s Com- Iain Levine, Rory Mungoven, Alison Parker, Advisory Committee to the U.S. Com- mission for Refugee Women and Chil- Rachael Reilly, Joanna Weschler, Lois mission on Civil Rights. She has dren, an affiliate of the International Whithman—Human Rights Watch. worked at the local and State level as Rescue Committee, and one of this Na- [From the International Rescue Committee, a pioneer in the areas of women’s tion’s most effective and most compas- Feb. 19, 2004] health and domestic violence. Every sionate advocates for women and chil- MARY DIAZ IS MOURNED AS TIRELESS ADVO- day, she continues to inspire us to dren throughout the world. CATE FOR REFUGEE WOMEN AND CHILDREN work for the rights of others by seek- I ask to have printed in the RECORD Mary Diaz, executive director of the Wom- ing to reduce discrimination in em- the attached articles, including a trib- en’s Commission for Refugee Women and ployment, housing, education and ute to Mary from the Women’s Com- Children died February 12 in New York after health. mission for Refugee Women and Chil- a long illness. She was 43. June Bacon-Bercey, another Mary- dren, an article by the International During her 10 years as leader of the Wom- lander, the first African American Rescue Committee, as well as articles en’s Commission, an affiliate of the Inter- woman to receive a PhD in Atmos- that appeared in the New York Times national Rescue Committee, she earned an and the Boston Globe. international reputation as an effective and pheric Sciences, inspires us as well. As knowledgeable advocate for refugee women a television forecaster, she is also the The articles follow. and children. first African American woman, and in- There being no objection, the mate- George Rupp, president of the IRC, said, deed the first woman to receive the rial was ordered to be printed in the ‘‘Mary was a remarkable person. She cared American Meteorological Service Seal RECORD, as follows: deeply about the women and children whose for television-radio weather-casting. In [From the Women’s Commission for Refuge cause she served, and on their behalf she 1979, Ms. Bacon-Bercey became Chief Women and Children] used her exceptional advocacy and organizational skills to ensure that their needs were Administrator of Television Activities TRIBUTES TO MARY addressed at the highest levels. Under her for the National Oceanic and Atmos- I was most saddened to learn of the death creative leadership over the last 10 years, the pheric Agency. of Ms. Mary Diaz, the Executive Director of Women’s Commission continued to grow in She is a scientist, an international the Women’s Commission. Mary’s death stature and influence. expert on weather and aviation, as well touches us at UNHCR profoundly as she was ‘‘Mary enjoyed the respect, admiration and as a wife and mother. Recognizing the known and admired by many colleagues. affection of everyone who had the oppor- Her death will be a great loss to those who difficulties that other women would tunity to work closely with her. It was a work for the cause of refugees. Ms. Diaz was pleasure to be in her company. She will be face in pursuing her profession, she has a tireless and committed advocate for the greatly missed.’’ chosen to go beyond her substantial rights of displaced women and children A tribute published in the New York Times personal achievement to help other whose voices are so often unheard. Last year on Feb. 13 by the IRC’s board of directors women reach their goals in weather-re- I was pleased to honour Ms. Diaz as a recipi- said, ‘‘Mary was among the world’s most elo- lated professions. In fact, she donated ent of the UNHCR Gender Equality Award quent, devoted, tireless and effective advo- her winnings from a game show to cre- for her work in promoting the equal rights of cates for the protection and empowerment of ate a scholarship plan for young refugee women. Under her leadership, the women and children affected by war and per- Women’s Commission made a considerable women wanting to join meteorology. In secution. Her courageous work and vibrant contribution to UNHCR’s policies on refugee spirit touched the lives of tens of thousands view of this year’s theme, I commend women and children, most recently in our ef- of vulnerable refugee women and children.’’ Ms. Bacon-Bercey not only for her ex- forts to address sexual and gender-based vio- ample and inspiration to other women, lence. She will be greatly missed. [From the New York Times, Feb. 18, 2004] On behalf of all my colleagues at UNHCR, but for her generosity in directly help- MARY F. DIAZ, 42, HEAD OF COMMISSION FOR I offer you and the staff of the Women’s ing others reach their dreams. WAR REFUGEES, DIES Since the first woman received a Commission for Refugee Women and Chil- dren our sincere condolences. (By Wolfgang Saxon) medical degree from a United States —Ruud Lubbers, UN High Commissioner Mary Frances Diaz, the executive director medical school, in 1848, female doctors for Refugees. of the Women’s Commission for Refugee have helped shape and change the I wish to express PRM’s sincerest condo- Women and Children, died last Thursday at course of medicine. A model physician lences to you and the colleagues and family Columbia Presbyterian Center of New York- in the State of Maryland, Dr. Marie of Mary Diaz. Mary’s dedication, commit- Presbyterian Hospital. She was 42 and lived Amos Dobyns, has worked in Maryland ment, passion and leadership had a tangible on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. for over 20 years and served over 3,000 impact on the lives of millions of refugee The cause was pancreatic cancer, the com- patients. As an Eastern Cherokee Na- women and children around the world. Mary mission announced. was truly admired by many, including by Ms. Diaz’s organization, a volunteer group tive American, she integrates her her- those of us in the bureau that knew her well. that works to provide a voice for women and itage into her medical practice and her She was a shining example of what it means children in war zones, is a nongovernmental vision of a partnership between patient to be a true humanitarian. group that advocates for refugees before the and physician has inspired would-be Mary has left behind a legacy that will United Nations and around the world. physicians across the country to seek continue to bear fruit for many, many years. Mary Diaz had led the group since 1994 and out innovative approaches to offering We will miss her tireless spirit and ever- continued her work until late last year. comprehensive patient-centered care. lasting smile. Please know that we share The Commission, working under the aus- your grief. pices of the International Rescue Com- I am privileged to speak in honor of —Arthur E. Dewey, Assistant Secretary of mittee, was founded in 1989 by the actress the mothers, wives, daughters, friends State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Liv Ullman. Ms. Diaz became its chief inves- and neighbors that have inspired and Migration. tigator, strategist, watchdog and lobbyist. opened up possibilities for us all. We On behalf of the staff at Human Rights She deployed volunteers in Africa, the should take this month to redouble our Watch, we would like to express our deepest Middle East, South America and trouble efforts to ensure that their work has sympathy and support for you all at the loss spots like Kosovo and Afghanistan. She often not been for naught. In that regard, I of our wonderful colleague, Mary Diaz. went to the scene herself, visiting refugees in ask us all to take Women’s History Mary was one of a kind. She was not only Bosnia and Burundi fleeing to the relative an outstanding champion for the rights of safety in Tanzania. Month as a time to reflect on the con- women and children in the most difficult cir- Mary Diaz was born in Newport News, Va., tributions of women, but also as a time cumstances, but a warm and loving person and grew up in suburban Pottstown, Pa. to refocus on how much needs to be ac- who brought great humanity and humility to She focused on international relations at complished to achieve full equality. her work. She touched many of us deeply—as Brown, graduating in 1982. She took a job at

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She stud- Ms. Diaz also gave eloquent and poignant ∑ ied administration, planning and social pol- speeches about the plight of refugee women alongside all Iowans. icy at the Harvard Graduate School of Edu- and children to potential donors. ‘‘Mary was f cation, receiving a master’s degree in inter- very strong in a very quiet way,’’ Quick said. TRIBUTE TO IRVINE LEE SHANKS national education in 1988. She became direc- In an address in Minneapolis in 2002, seek- tor of refugee and immigration services for ing support for the reproductive health care ∑ Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise Catholic Charities in Boston before becom- and rights of adolescents in refugee settings today to pay tribute to Irvine Lee ing head of the Women’s Commission in New and war zones, Ms. Diaz told the story of Shanks, who passed away Friday, York. Marion, a 14-year-old girl she had met in Si- March 5, 2004, at the age of 73. Mr. Ms. Diaz is survived by her partner, Tom erra Leone. Ferguson; her mother, Bertha Diaz of Potts- ‘‘Marion was living with her family near Shanks broke the college basketball town; two brothers, Dr. Philip Diaz of Co- Freetown when rebels forced their way into color barrier in Kentucky when he lumbus, Ohio, and Dr. Joseph Diaz of Bar- her home and demanded her mother sur- took the court for Berea College in rington, R.I.; and two sisters, Teresa Diaz of render one of the children,’’ Ms. Diaz said in 1954. On that day in February, at a Reading, Pa., and Bernadette Diaz of Oak her speech. ‘‘When her mother refused, the small basketball stadium in Ohio, he Park, Ill. rebels threatened to kill everyone in the became the first black man to play for house. Her mother pointed to Marion.’’ a previously all-white college basket- [From the Boston Globe, Feb. 20, 2004] ‘‘Marion was gang-raped almost imme- ball team. ARY IAZ EADED GENCY ON ORLD S diately,’’ Ms. Diaz said, ‘‘but told she had to M D , H A W ’ He enrolled at Berea College at the REFUGEES walk with the rebels or be shot. She lived age of 23, likely lured by that institu- (By Gloria Negri) with different commanders as a slave for tion’s goal of educating the underprivi- For 10 years, Mary F. Diaz traveled to the more than two years, escaping one day when world’s trouble spots, dodging minefields, she was given permission to go to the mar- leged at no cost. To this day, Berea is tsetse flies, lions, and wars on her mission to ket. She gave birth to a baby a year after one of the few affordable options for help refugee women and children reclaim being abducted.’’ the lower-income families of Kentucky their lives. Marion developed serious health problems and Appalachia. As executive director of the New York- that couldn’t be addressed in Sierra Leone, Just as Berea is not your typical col- Ms. Diaz said. She had a chance to go home, based Women’s Commission for Refugee lege, Mr. Shanks wasn’t your typical Women and Children, Ms. Diaz went on fact- but her mother wouldn’t take her back. Ms. Diaz believed the international com- student. He was married with two chil- finding missions to places such as Serbia, dren. He was a veteran of the Korean Angola, Rwanda, Nepal, Pakistan, Haiti, and munity had a responsibility to help children South America to talk to the displaced like Marion. War, choosing service to his country women and children firsthand. Ms. Diaz was born in Newport News, Va. rather than a basketball scholarship at On her return to the United States, she Tom Ferguson of New York City, her long- Tennessee A&I in Nashville. would plead their cases before the United Na- time partner, said her desire to serve others Returning to college was difficult, tions and lobby law makers and relief agen- came naturally. Her late father, from the but the 6-foot-5 center excelled on the cies to improve their conditions. When they Philippines, was a doctor; her mother is a nurse. Two brothers are doctors. One sister is basketball court. He stood out among needed asylum in this country, she fought his teammates for other reasons as for that, as well. a teacher, another a librarian. Ms. Diaz, 43, who formerly worked in Bos- Ms. Diaz grew up in Pottstown, Pa. After well, but there were no major racially- ton, died Feb. 12 of pancreatic cancer at New high school, she graduated from Brown Uni- inspired incidents during his games. York’s Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. versity in 1982, with a major in international His team, however, often chose to miss ‘‘Mary was passionate about her work and relations. She worked briefly for a Philadel- meals or sleep on campuses because was dedicating her life to it,’’ said the com- phia television station and then came to they could not find restaurants or ho- mission spokeswoman, Diana Quick. Boston, where she studied for a master’s de- tels that would serve a black man. De- She often got results, Quick said. After Ms. gree in international education at Harvard Diaz’s report on her trip to Bosnia, the Clin- University, which she earned in 1988. spite these difficulties, his team came ton administration provided a fund for its Four years later, while she was at Catholic together in 1955 and upset Georgetown women refugees. During a visit to Tanzania, Charities, a group of 112 Haitian children got College to win the Kentucky Inter- she got the rules changed to allow Burundian separated from their parents en route to ref- collegiate Athletic Conference Cham- women as well as men to distribute food to ugee camps at Guantanamo Bay. They ended pionship. fellow refugees—and, as a result, many up in Boston, under Ms. Diaz’s care. First, Mr. Shanks’ experience in sports re- women got food. she met the children at the airport, Fer- minds me of my time in Major League After a visit to Afghanistan in 2002, Ms. guson said, then took them all for lunch at Baseball and my good friend Jackie Diaz initiated a fund for programs for Af- Buzzy’s Fabulous Roast Beef and a swim in a ghan women. pool before reuniting them with their par- Robinson. Breaking barriers and ‘‘Since Mary became executive director,’’ ents. achieving success seem to be a common Quick said, ‘‘the commission has grown from Ms. Diaz ‘‘left her mark wherever she link between these two athletes. These a small organization with a staff of four and went,’’ Whitmarsh said. pioneers in sports taught our Nation a budget of $425,000 to one with more than 20 In addition to Ferguson, Ms. Diaz leaves quite a bit and deserve our thanks for staff and a budget of $4 million.’’ her mother, Bertha of Pottstown, Pa.; two setting America on the road to equal- Ms. Diaz’s death, said Ruud Lubbers, who brothers, Philip of Columbus, Ohio, and Jo- heads the United Nations High Commission ity. What I have seen in baseball makes seph of Barrington, R.I.; and two sisters, me admire Mr. Shanks accomplish- for Refugees in Geneva, ‘‘left a void in the Theresa of Reading, Pa., and Bernadette of refugee and humanitarian world, where she Oak Park, Ill. ments that much more. touched many lives.’’ A memorial service will be held tomorrow He was a role model for all through- In Boston, where Ms. Diaz worked for at 2 p.m. in The Church of the Ascension in out the State and helped change soci- Catholic Charities from 1984 to 1994, the last New York City.∑ ety’s attitudes towards race. He will be six years as its director of refugee and immi- missed.∑ gration services, Judith Whitmarsh of Catho- f lic Charities described her as ‘‘the kindest UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN f and most compassionate person I’ve known.’’ IOWA’S MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Whitmarsh, a former program coordinator AMERICAN LEGACY FOUNDATION of the state Office for Refugees and Immi- ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I would grants, said Ms. Diaz was ‘‘particularly con- like to take a moment to extend my ∑ Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I am cerned with people who were disenfranchised. heartfelt congratulations to the Uni- pleased to rise today, recognizing the ‘‘When new immigrants arrived at the air- versity of Northern Iowa’s men’s bas- fifth anniversary of the American Leg- port, Mary would always make sure there ketball team on their Missouri Valley acy Foundation, an organization dedi- was a friendly face to greet them and that Conference Championship. The Pan- cated to educating Americans on the there would be some cultural orientation for them. If they had experienced trauma, there thers vanquished Southwest Missouri dangers of tobacco use. would be help. If they didn’t know English, State in double overtime, clinching a In 1964, the Surgeon General of the she got them into classes so they could find berth in the NCAA Tournament. Coach U.S. Public Health Service officially jobs.’’ Greg McDermott has proven his mettle recognized that cigarette smoking

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Lobstering was done for expedited posthumous citizenship in certain cases; and bacco use continues to affect the lives by hand until the mid-19th century, Whereas, this legislation further grants or of millions of Americans, particularly when trapping became more popular preserves the lawful permanent residence of plaguing our Nation’s young people. and allowed for larger numbers of lob- noncitizen surviving spouses, unmarried Each year, smoking kills more than sters to be caught. The fishery also ex- children and parents of citizen and noncit- 440,000 people in the United States, and perienced growth due to the advent of izen United States service members killed in millions more suffer from serious to- new canning practices, which enabled the line of duty: Therefore be it bacco-related illnesses. Maine lobsters to reach far and wide Resolved, That the House of Representa- Established in 1999 under the Master tives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania across the glove. As Maine’s lobster express support for the National Defense Au- Settlement Agreement, the American fishery has grown, changing tech- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (H.R. Legacy Foundation has developed na- nologies and stronger regulations have 1588) and the protections it confers on cer- tional programs that address the put new pressures on lobstermen, while tain noncitizen military personnel; and be it health effects of tobacco use. Tobacco also ensuring the continued success further prevention programs play a vital role and sustainability of lobstering as an Resolved, That copies of this resolution be in decreasing tobacco use among occupation. transmitted to the President of the United youth, and the Legacy Foundation’s in- Founded in 1954, the MLA has pro- States, to the presiding officers of each novative antismoking campaigns have house of Congress and to each member of moted a spirit of cooperation among Congress from Pennsylvania. had a significant impact in reducing lobstermen, and it has fought hard to tobacco use, especially among our Na- improve their way of life as Maine’s POM–366. A joint memorial adopted by the tion’s youth. As a result of their con- lobster fishery evolves. Through the Legislature of the State of Washington rel- tinuous dedication, millions of Ameri- dedication of its membership and the ative to the Renewable Energy Production cans are living healthier lives. strong leadership of its directors, the Incentive program; to the Committee on En- Unfortunately, the future of the Association has been instrumental in ergy and Natural Resources. American Legacy Foundation is in keeping the grandest tradition of SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 8031 question. This year the foundation re- Maine’s coasts both profitable and sus- Whereas, the United States Congress estab- ceived its last payment from the Mas- tainable. Along the way, it has grown lished the Renewable Energy Production In- ter Settlement Agreement. Because of to a considerable size and now counts centive (REPI) program in the Energy Policy this dramatic reduction of resources, over 1,200 lobstermen in its ranks. The Act of 1992 to provide direct payments to all of the successes of the last 5 years not-for-profit utilities for energy produced Association has such a large member- by new renewable energy projects; and are in jeopardy. ship that it currently bills itself as the Whereas, REPI is the counterpart to the I am pleased to stand here, recog- biggest commercial fishing industry on program authorized in the same act which nizing the achievements of the Amer- the East Coast. grants private utilities a federal tax credit ican Legacy Foundation. I know that As Maine’s Senator and as chair of for energy produced by new renewable en- my fellow colleagues will join with me the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, ergy projects; and in applauding the efforts of the Legacy Fisheries and Coast Guard, I am par- Whereas, REPI has proved to be a valuable Foundation and congratulating them ticularly dedicated to helping fishing and needed program to encourage public on their fifth anniversary. I hope that power systems and rural electric coopera- communities maintain the quality of tives to pursue development of renewable they will also join with me in pledging life which they deserve. I am extremely technologies; and continued support for this life-saving grateful to the Association for its tire- Whereas, authorization for the current cause. Only with such concerted action less dedication to Maine lobstermen, REPI program expires in 2003 and must be re- can we avert millions of premature and I thank each and every one of its newed by Congress to continue to assist not- deaths and prevent future generations members for being actively involved in for-profit utilities in the development of of young people from falling victim to their communities through their mem- cost-effective renewable resources and to the tobacco epidemic.∑ bership. I look forward to many more provide a measure of parity with the incentives provided to private power companies; f years of working closely with the MLA. and MAINE LOBSTERMEN’S Again, I congratulate the Association Whereas, the effectiveness and vitality of ASSOCIATION on its past successes, and wish it at the REPI program also depend on congres- least another 50 years of growth and sional support for annual appropriations to ∑ Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise achievement.∑ provide more certainty to utilities consid- today to congratulate the Maine ering development of renewable energy f Lobstermen’s Association on the occa- projects; and sion of its 50th anniversary, Reaching PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS Whereas, reauthorization and an increase in federal funding for REPI could also ben- this significant mile stone is a testa- POM–365. A resolution adopted by the efit the Northwest by encouraging development to the organization’s positive House of Representatives of the General As- ment of energy resources that provide sig- sembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- message and the strong guidance of its nificant environmental benefits; and vania relative to the National Defense Au- leadership throughout the last half- Whereas, the volatility in the western elec- thorization Act; to the Committee on Armed century. tricity market in 1999 and 2000 also dem- Services. Lobstermen are symbolic of Maine’s onstrated the need for the Northwest to de- unique way of life. Harvesting lobsters HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 520 velop additional generating resources and to is part of the proud heritage of Maine’s Whereas, the United States Department of broaden the diversity of its resource port- coasts and the State produces more Defense reports that 37,000 legal permanent folio and REPI could play an important role lobster than any other in the Nation. residents are now serving in the armed in meeting those regional goals; and Each year, over 50 million pounds of forces, with an additional 13,000 legal perma- Whereas, in calendar year 2001 not-for-prof- nent residents serving in reserve units; and it utilities applied for almost $30 million in lobster are harvested in Maine, adding Whereas, of the 3,000 legal permanent resi- incentive payments from the REPI program, several hundred million dollars to the dents who have served in United States mili- but less than $4 million was made available State’s economy. Lobstering is a tradi- tary operations in Iraq, 14 have lost their to provide incentives for these renewable en- tional occupation which represents the lives in the line of duty; and ergy projects; values of Mainers and their deep con- Whereas, the Congress of the United Now therefore, your Memorialists respect- nection with the abundant natural re- States, in recently passing the National De- fully urge the Northwest congressional dele- sources and beautiful coast that sur- fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, gation, the United States Congress, and the has extended immigration benefits, includ- Bush Administration to: round the State. ing citizenship and family protections, to (1) Reauthorize REPI for an additional ten Maine’s lobster fishery, though well noncitizens serving in the United States years, with such modifications as are needed recognized today, had very humble be- military; and to provide greater certainty of payment and, ginnings. According to the Gulf of Whereas, this legislation provides for expe- therefore, greater incentives to qualified re- Maine Aquarium, lobsters were once so dited naturalization of lawful permanent newable energy projects; and

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(2) Provide a level of funding for REPI that HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 510 from 8% to 30% on imports of 13 finished will maximize the potential for development Whereas, the Abandoned Mine Reclamation steel products and a three-year increasing of new renewable resources by not-for-profit Fund is scheduled to expire in September tariff rate quota on certain imports; and utilities. 2004; and Whereas, the Section 201 steel programs Be it resolved, That copies of this Memorial Whereas, the Abandoned Mine Reclamation tariffs will decline each year until they ex- be immediately transmitted to the Honor- Fund has been instrumental in providing the pire on March 6, 2005; and able George W. Bush, President of the United resources to help states reclaim and restore Whereas, based on the Section 201 tariffs, States, the President of the United States abandoned mine lands; and the American steel industry is experiencing Senate, the Speaker of the House of Rep- Whereas, the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- its most significant restructuring in decades resentatives, and each member of Congress vania receives approximately $25 million an- and has been able to begin a process of con- from the State of Washington. nually to clean up these areas and to help re- solidation and reorganization; and Whereas, steel prices are stabilizing, lay- store the quality of our waterways that have offs and bankruptcy filings are slowing, POM–367. A resolution adopted by the Sen- been impaired by acid mine drainage; and prices are recovering, domestic mills are in- ate of the Legislature of the State of Michi- Whereas, the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- creasing production and inventories are gan relative to the recovery and stabiliza- vania has more than 5,000 abandoned mine tion of the manufacturing industry in the healthy; and sites encompassing more than 189,000 acres; Whereas, the actions taken by the Amer- United States; to the Committee on Energy and ican steel industry as a result of the Section and Natural Resources. Whereas, continuation of the Abandoned 201 tariffs will inure to the long-term benefit SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 190 Mine Reclamation Fund is critical to Penn- of American steel-using industries, the Whereas, historically, manufacturing has sylvania’s efforts to improve these lands and United States economy and the Pennsyl- been a base industry for the national econ- the surrounding water quality: Therefore be vania economy; and omy, steadily comprising approximately 17 it Whereas, Section 201 tariffs imposed must percent of the Gross Domestic Product since Resolved, That the House of Representa- undergo a review process at the midpoint of 1947; and tives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania their duration; and Whereas, the manufacturing industry has urge the President and Congress of the Whereas, the midterm review of the tariffs experienced a rapid decline and economic United States to enact legislation reenacting is designed to help assess the effect of the losses over the last three years. After a peak the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund; and tariffs and decide whether to extend them for in July 2000 of 17.3 million people employed be it further the full three-year term; and by the manufacturing sector, employment Resolved, That the reenacted legislation Whereas, President Bush will determine declined by more than 2.7 million jobs over would base funding on historical coal produc- whether the Section 201 tariffs should re- the next 38 consecutive months; and tion rather than upon current coal produc- main in effect; and Whereas, lowered demand due to troubled tion; and be it further Whereas, the United States International economic conditions, coupled with unfair Resolved, That copies of this resolution be Trade Commission Report of September 19, foreign competition, has greatly hindered transmitted to the President of the United 2003, which analyzed the preliminary effects the economic prosperity of the manufac- States, to the presiding officers of each of the tariffs noted that, since the imposi- turing industry. There is substantial concern house of Congress and to each member of tion of the tariffs, industries producing steel over the continuation of manufacturing in Congress from Pennsylvania. products have undergone major reconstruc- the United States if the unfair trade prac- tion and expansion and the assets of several tices of other nations on our domestic mar- POM–369. A resolution adopted by the Sen- bankrupt steel producers have been acquired ket are not addressed; and ate of the General Assembly of the Common- by other firms; and Whereas, since the imposition of the tar- Whereas, the restoration and revival of the wealth of Pennsylvania relative to steel tariffs, steel producers and the United Steel- manufacturing sector are vital to the eco- iffs; to the Committee on Finance. workers of America, the principal union rep- nomic recovery of the United States, as man- SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 163 resenting steelworkers in the United States, ufacturing has consistently led the economic Whereas, a vibrant and thriving steel in- have negotiated groundbreaking collective recovery from previous down-turns; and dustry is a critical segment of the manufac- bargaining agreements and adopted prin- Whereas, maintaining a strong and vibrant turing industry for the Commonwealth of ciples designed to reduce fixed costs, im- manufacturing industry is crucial to sus- Pennsylvania and the entire nation, as well prove productivity and protect retiree wel- taining or enhancing our national security. as a key component of our national defense; fare; and Recent bankruptcies and other losses in the and Whereas, according to the report, approxi- manufacturing industry could put the United Whereas, approximately 47% of the na- mately one-half of the steel-consuming firms States in the unprecedented position where tion’s steelworkers are employed in the Com- surveyed shifted some of their purchases to it must purchase defense technology from monwealth of Pennsylvania and the states of domestically produced steel after the imposi- other countries, as foreign companies cur- Ohio and Indiana; and tion of the tariffs; and rently produce such items as a key guidance Whereas, more than nine out of ten steel- Whereas, according to the report, almost chip for smart bombs. Most recently, a for- workers are employed at establishments two-thirds of the responding steel-consuming eign company purchased a bankrupt domes- with 50 or more employees; and firms reported that they or other firms did tic manufacturer that retained the rights to Whereas, as of 2000, 40.3% of steelworkers not relocate or shift production to foreign the sleath fighter technology; and were covered by union contracts; and plants or facilities after tariff implementa- Whereas, developing a package of economic Whereas, employment in the steel industry tion; and incentives to help foster additional growth is expected to decline by approximately 22% Whereas, it is evident from the report that in the manufacturing industry and assist in from 2000 through 2010; and the Section 201 tariffs are contributing keeping domestic manufacturers competitive Whereas, employment levels will be influ- greatly to the revitalization of the steel-pro- with their foreign counterparts will greatly enced greatly by the ability of United States ducing industries in the Commonwealth of benefit not only the manufacturing industry, steel producers to compete with imports Pennsylvania and the nation; and but will also provide great economic benefits from foreign countries; and Whereas, on three separate occasions prior to Michigan and the entire country: now, be Whereas, between 1997 and 2002, prolifera- to the release of the International Trade it therefore tion of illegally dumped foreign steel in the Commission’s report, both Houses of the Resolved by the Senate, That we memori- United States economy has resulted in ap- Pennsylvania General Assembly passed reso- alize the Congress of the United States to de- proximately 35 steel companies filing for lutions urging the President to maintain the velop economic incentives and other pro- bankruptcy and the loss of 54,000 industry Section 201 steel tariffs for the full three- grams to aid in the recovery and stabiliza- jobs; and year term; and tion of the manufacturing industry in the Whereas, in June 2001, as a result of the Whereas, the International Trade Commis- United States; and be it further crisis in the domestic steel industry, the sion’s report reveals that the Pennsylvania Resolved, That copies of this resolution be Federal Government and the Bush Adminis- General Assembly’s earlier support for con- transmitted to the President of the United tration initiated a trade investigation under tinuing the Section 201 steel tariffs was jus- States, the President of the United States section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Public tified, prudent and in the best interests of Senate, the Speaker of the United States Law 93–618, 19 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.), a safe- the steel-producing industry in the Common- House of Representatives, the United States guard clause that allows a domestic industry wealth of Pennsylvania: Therefore be it Secretary of Commerce, and the members of injured by unfair trade practices to seek re- Resolved, That based on the International the Michigan congressional delegation. lief through the International Trade Com- Trade Commission’s report, the Senate of mission; and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reaffirm POM–368. A resolution adopted by the Whereas, in March 2002, in response to a re- its support for continuing the Section 201 House of Representatives of the General As- port by the International Trade Commission steel tariffs until March 6, 2005, as the tariffs sembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- that the American steel industry had suf- have been instrumental in reshaping and re- vania relative to the Abandoned Mine Rec- fered serious injury based on the surge of invigorating the steel-producing industries lamation Fund; to the Committee on Energy steel imports, the Bush Administration im- in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and and Natural Resources. posed three years of declining tariffs ranging the nation; and be it further

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:21 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.010 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2437 Resolved, That the Senate of the Common- minimizing the need for far more costly United States House of Representatives, the wealth of Pennsylvania strongly urge the services, including hospitalization, the cur- United States Secretary of Commerce, and President and Congress of the United States rent Medicare program is not nearly as effec- the members of the Michigan congressional to continue to support the revitalization of tive as it could be in helping our senior citi- delegation. the American steel industry for the benefit zens protect their health and well-being. The of the citizens of this nation and for the ben- overall ramifications of this problem are am- POM–373. A resolution adopted by the efit of the national economy; and be it fur- plified by the realization that the first waves House of Representatives of the General As- ther of baby boomers are now reaching retire- sembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be ment age; and vania relative to steel tariffs; to the Com- submitted to the President of the United Whereas, although health care is a chal- mittee on Finance. States, to the Vice President of the United lenge that includes a wide range of factors, it HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 514 States, to all members of the Congress who is essential that a prescription drug benefit Whereas, A vibrant and thriving steel in- represent districts in Pennsylvania and to be established within Medicare. For those dustry is a critical segment of the manufac- the Governor of the Commonwealth of Penn- men and women currently grappling with the turing industry for the Commonwealth of sylvania. difficulties of paying for medicines they Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the Amer- need, adding this benefit will provide imme- POM–370. A resolution adopted by the ican steel industry and home to United diate relief and help them maintain their States Steel Corporation and the United House of Representatives of the Legislature health. For their families and our entire of the State of Michigan relative to legisla- Steelworkers of America, and for the entire country, this is a program that needs to be nation and is a key component of our nation to extend the production tax credit for put in place swiftly Now, therefore, be it wind power energy development; to the Com- tional defense; and Resolved by the house of representatives, Whereas, Between 1997 and 2002, prolifera- mittee on Finance. That we memorialize Congress to enact leg- tion of illegally dumped foreign steel in the HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 88 islation to establish a prescription drug ben- United States economy resulted in approxi- Whereas, in an effort to foster the develop- efit within Medicare; and be it further mately 35 steel companies filing for bank- ment of alternate energy sources for the fu- Resolved, That copies of this resolution be ruptcy and the loss of 54,000 industry jobs; ture, a production tax credit for wind power transmitted to the President of the United and energy development was established in 1992. States Senate, the Speaker of the United Whereas, In June 2001, as a result of the In the years since that time, significant States House of Representatives, and the crisis in the domestic steel industry, the progress has been made in the challenging members of the Michigan congressional dele- Federal Government and the Bush Adminis- work of developing clean sources of power for gation. tration initiated a trade investigation under our country; and Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Public Whereas, the long-term strategy behind POM–372. A resolution adopted by the Sen- Law 93–618, 19 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq.), a safe- the production tax credit for wind energy de- ate of the Legislature of the State of Michi- guard clause that allows a domestic industry velopment has been impeded by the fact that gan relative to the World Trade Organization injured by unfair trade practices to seek re- this federal program faces sunset provisions and the World Intellectual Property Organi- lief through the International Trade Com- every two years. Sunset provisions clearly zation; to the Committee on Finance. mission; and are a productive tool to ensure sound spend- SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 188 Whereas, In March 2002, in response to a re- ing policies. However, in an extended effort port by the International Trade Commission Whereas, since the birth of our nation, the like developing viable wind energy tech- that the American steel industry had suf- United States has amassed a remarkable nology, which has enormous capital ex- fered serious injury based on the surge of record of creativity and discovery. Our his- penses, the requirement for renewal every steel imports, the Bush Administration im- tory is replete with the development of new two years has proven to be counter- posed three years of declining tariffs ranging goods and production methods to advance productive. Over most two-year cycles, the from 8% to 30% on imports of 13 finished the quality of life, and we have developed a amount of power added through wind tech- steel products and a three-year increasing strong economy based on these discoveries; nology investment drops considerably in the tariff rate quota on certain imports; and second year, as developers worry about and Whereas, The United States International whether the tax credit incentive will be re- Whereas, members of the manufacturing Trade Commission Report of September 19, vived after it expires; and industry have cited a number of examples 2003, analyzed the preliminary effects of the Whereas, the production tax credit, like where companies in other nations have been tariffs and noted that since the imposition of other incentives that the government has infringing upon intellectual property rights. the tariffs, industries producing steel prod- provided throughout history to encourage This has resulted in financial losses and fur- ucts have undergone major reconstruction various development initiatives, would be far ther exacerbated the challenges faced by our and expansion and the assets of several more effective if it could be extended beyond manufacturers; and bankrupt steel producers have been acquired Whereas, the World Trade Organization the two-year period. This emerging industry, by other firms; and which may one day be a key part of Amer- and the World Intellectual Property Organi- Whereas, It was evident from the report ica’s overall energy needs, will make much zation implemented a set of standards and that the Section 201 steel tariffs were con- more significant advances with a consistent, principles outlining how international intel- tributing greatly to the revitalization of the multiple-year approach: Now, therefore, be it lectual property rights should be applied and steel-producing industries in the Common- Resolved by the house of representatives, how to settle disputes between members of wealth of Pennsylvania and the nation; and That we memorialize the Congress of the the World Trade Organization and the World Whereas, On November 10, 2003, the World United States to enact legislation to extend Intellectual Property Organization; and Trade Organization Appellate Body ruled the production tax credit for wind power en- Whereas, the United States can defend the that the Section 201 steel tariffs on imported ergy development beyond the two-year cycle intellectual property rights of domestic busi- steel are illegal; and under which it now operates; and be it fur- ness through the procedures established by Whereas, The European Union threatened ther the World Trade Organization and the World the United States with the imposition of $2.2 Resolved, That copies of this resolution be Intellectual Property Organization; and billion of sanctions on United States imports transmitted to the President of the United Whereas, to ensure a vibrant economic re- if the United States does not repeal the Sec- States Senate, the Speaker of the United covery in Michigan, our businesses and en- tion 201 steel tariffs by December 10, 2003; States House of Representatives, and the trepreneurs must be secure in their intellec- and members of the Michigan congressional dele- tual property, for it is through these innova- Whereas, Japan, South Korea, Norway, gation. tions that companies build their economic Switzerland, China, New Zealand and Brazil strength and maintain their competitive- have joined Europe in welcoming the World POM–371. A resolution adopted by the ness: Now, therefore, be it Trade Organization’s ruling; and House of Representatives of the Legislature Resolved by the Senate, That we memoralize Whereas, The Section 201 steel tariffs have of the State of Michigan relative to a pre- the Congress of the United States to expand provided the Bush Administration with the scription drug benefit; to the Committee on its efforts through the World Trade Organi- leverage to negotiate a resolution to the un- Finance. zation and the World Intellectual Property derlying structural problems of massive HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 176 Organization to ensure that the intellectual global excess steel capacity and foreign gov- Whereas, in recent years, the rising costs property of domestic businesses and individ- ernment subsidies that caused the import of prescription medications have created a uals is protected and that actions are taken surge and prompted the imposition of the growing burden for America’s senior citizens. against those countries that violate the steel safeguard; and An increasing number of our people cannot World Trade Organization and World Intel- Whereas, Continuation of the Section 201 afford the medications they need to live and lectual Property Organization standards; and steel tariffs for the full three-year duration, function. This situation is harmful not only be it further even in the face of retaliatory sanctions to a large segment of our population, but to Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be from the European Union and other steel- our entire health care system; and transmitted to the President of the United producing countries, would help restore mar- Whereas, since prescription medications States of America, the President of the ket forces and level the playing field in the contribute significantly to public health by United States Senate, the Speaker of the global steel sector; and

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:21 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.014 S09PT1 S2438 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 Whereas, The World Trade Organization currency. This contributes significantly to Whereas, By this measure, the Federal has ruled against every safeguard action in- creating an unfair trade balance; and Government contributes only 12% of the stituted by any WTO-member country; and Whereas, Foreign countries that manipu- total cost of special education in this Com- Whereas, The American steel industry is in late their currency are able to sell goods in monwealth even though the Commonwealth the middle of a historic restructuring effort, the United States at an artificial price, and its school districts must comply with having invested more than $3 billion to con- lower than the cost of domestically produced 100% of the costly mandates imposed by the solidate and having entered into a new products. Doing so undercuts American man- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; agreement with the United Steelworkers of ufactured products, and it may soon elimi- and America to further improve productivity; nate domestic manufacturing; and Whereas, These costs have been increasing and Whereas, The loss of the domestic manu- rapidly in recent years; and Whereas, It is essential that the industry facturing industry poses a substantial threat Whereas, In this Commonwealth, even not be subjected to a renewed surge of im- to the nation’s security by requiring the though the population of students with spe- ported steel because of any early termi- United States to depend on other nations to cial needs increased by less than 1% between nation or weakening of the safeguard meas- produce critical components for our defense 1995 and 2000, the number of special edu- ures; and programs. cation instructors has increased by 14% to Whereas, The steel industry has been doing Whereas, Currency manipulation has con- 14,547; and Whereas, In the same period, the Common- its part under the Section 201 program and tributed to substantial trade deficits with wealth’s appropriations for special education needs the full three-year term if the Presi- certain nations. The increase in the trade have increased by over 25% in order to keep dent’s program is to come to a successful deficit with China alone, one of the countries known for currency manipulation, represents pace; and conclusion; and Whereas, If the Federal Government would Whereas, the House of Representatives and about 15 percent of the decline in United States production since 2000; and provide the level of funding that the Individ- the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- uals with Disabilities Education Act allows, vania have consistently urged the President Whereas, Article IV of the International Monetary Fund Articles of Agreement states the Commonwealth would have sufficient re- through resolutions to pursue enhanced en- sources to meet these growing needs; in fis- forcement of United States trade laws, to that members shall avoid manipulating exchange rates or the international monetary cal year 2001–2002 it would have received take steps to rebuild the United States steel $605,000,000, an increase of $421,544,956, or industry and to implement tariffs on foreign system in order to prevent effective balance of payments adjustment or to gain an unfair 229.78%, over the Federal funding the Com- steel as recommended by the International monwealth received in fiscal year 2000–2001; Trade Commission and are now urging the competitive advantage over other members.’’ Under IMF surveillance procedures, a prin- and reinstatement of the tariffs or support to the Whereas, Because the Federal Government cipal indicator of such manipulation is ‘‘pro- steel industry for the full three-year dura- has failed to provide the level of funding that tracted large scale intervention in one direction to ensure the industry’s continued re- the Individuals with Disabilities Education tion in the exchange market.’’ Now, there- covery; and Act allows, it has placed a disproportionate fore, be it Whereas, On three separate occasions prior financial burden on the Commonwealth and to the release of the International Trade Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to its school districts; and Commission’s report, the House of Rep- Whereas, If the Individuals with Disabil- take the necessary actions, through the resentatives and the Senate of the Common- ities Education Act is to fully accomplish its International Monetary Fund or otherwise, wealth of Pennsylvania have passed resolu- mission to provide a free appropriate public tions urging the President to maintain the to ensure that foreign nations that trade education to children with disabilities, the Section 201 steel tariffs for the full three- with the United States do so fairly and do Federal Government must provide State and year term; and not manipulate their currency; and be it fur- local governments with the funding they Whereas, The International Trade Commis- ther RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolu- need to successfully implement the act’s sion’s report reveals that the Pennsylvania tion be transmitted to the President of the mandates: Therefore be it General Assembly’s earlier support for con- United States, the President of the United Resolved, That the Senate of Pennsylvania tinuing the Section 201 steel tariffs was jus- States Senate, the Speaker of the United urge the Congress of the United States to tified, prudent and in the best interests of States House of Representatives, the United fulfill the commitment of the Individuals the steel-producing industry in the Common- States Secretary of Commerce, and the with Disabilities Education Act by taking wealth of Pennsylvania: Therefore be it members of the Michigan congressional dele- immediate action on legislation that would Resolved, That the House of Representa- gation. provide resources equal to 40% of the natives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania tional average per pupil expenditure for spe- POM–375. A resolution adopted by the Sen- strongly urge the President and the Congress cial education students for each Pennsyl- ate of the General Assembly of the Common- of the United States to continue to support vania student with special needs: And be it wealth of Pennsylvania relative to the Indi- the revitalization of the American steel in- further viduals with Disabilities Education Act; to dustry for the benefit of the citizens of this Resolved, That copies of this resolution be the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, nation and for the benefit of the national sent to the President and Vice President of and Pensions. economy by reinstating the steel tariffs the United States, to the presiding officers of under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 or RESOLUTION each house of Congress, to each member of providing support to the steel industry for Whereas, In the interest of ensuring that Congress from Pennsylvania, to the National the entire three-year duration regardless of children with disabilities in the United Conference of State Legislatures, to the Na- the World Trade Organization’s November 10, States receive a free appropriate public edu- tional Governor’s Association, to the State 2003, ruling: Therefore be it further cation, the Individuals with Disabilities Edu- Board of Education and to the Secretary of Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be cation Act (Public Law 91–230, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 Education. transmitted to the President of the United et. seq.) encroached upon the states’ tradi- POM–376. A resolution adopted by the States, to the presiding officers of each tional domain over education and estab- House of Representatives of the State of house of Congress and to each member of lished certain mandates that all state and Michigan relative to unopened prescription Congress from Pennsylvania. local governments must observe in the education of children with special needs; and medications recovered from deceased patients; to the Committee on Health, Edu- POM–374. A resolution adopted by the Sen- Whereas, In recognition of the high cost of cation, Labor, and Pensions. ate of the Legislature of the State of Michi- these Federal mandates, the Individuals with gan relative to the International Monetary Disabilities Education Act allows the Con- HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 233 Fund; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- gress to provide each state with a maximum Whereas, there are a host of issues relating tions. Federal grant equal to the number of chil- to the difficult social, medical, and legal dren with disabilities in the state multiplied challenges of end-of-life concerns. A signifi- SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 189 by 40% of the average per pupil expenditure cant source of confusion, at times, are the Whereas, Through international agree- for all special education students in the procedures for prescribing and handling ments and in the spirit of fair and balanced United States; and medications for terminally ill patients, in- trade, the United States dollar is allowed to Whereas, The Federal Government has not cluding drugs that are governed by con- float freely, with little to no market inter- provided sufficient funding to pay for the trolled substance laws; and vention; and costly mandates imposed by the Individuals Whereas, one aspect of end-of life care that Whereas, Many of the trade partners with with Disabilities Education Act; and needs to be resolved is how to handle pre- the United States, including, but not limited Whereas, The Commonwealth’s need for scription medications for patients who have to, the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, these increased funds is urgent and imme- died. It is a common situation for there to be operate with a floating exchange rate within diate; and prescriptions that are written and filled but the international financial system; and Whereas, The Federal funding the Com- unused. At the present time, there are no Whereas, There are nations that are able monwealth currently receives for each stu- provisions of federal law that offer a means to sell goods at rates lower than the cost of dent with special needs is only the equiva- of returning unused and unopened medica- production in the United States, in part, lent of 12% of the national average per pupil tions in a way that these expensive medi- through a manipulation of their nation’s expenditure; and cines can be dispensed and used by another

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:21 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.045 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2439 terminally ill patient. Each year, thousands Whereas, JABG funds are being used in Da- tional Park Service, and for other purposes of dollars worth of prescription medications vidson County to support an onsite mental (Rept. No. 108–233). are wastefully discarded after a patient dies. health specialist in the juvenile court, who By Mr. DOMENICI, from the Committee on In many situations, the medicines could facilitates intervention with the mental Energy and Natural Resources, with an safely be used for the benefit of others; and health cooperative and provides the court amendment in the nature of a substitute and Whereas, when medications, including with information on youth who are acting in an amendment to the title: those used by hospice patients in the final ways that warrant evaluation; and S. 1167. A bill to resolve the boundary con- stages of life, are still sealed in tamper-evi- Whereas, it is necessary to maintain JABG flicts in Barry and Stone Counties in the dent containers that assure safety, there is funds to continue the success of reducing ju- State of Missouri (Rept. No. 108–234). little reason to destroy the medication rath- venile crime in Tennessee and providing S. 1516. A bill to further the purposes of the er than dispensing it again at no cost to a more individualized, accountability-based Reclamation Projects Authorization and Ad- new patient beyond a handling fee. Appro- interventions for youth involved with the ju- justment Act of 1992 by directing the Sec- priate changes need to be made to federal venile courts; now, therefore, be it retary of the Interior, acting through the laws and regulations, including those that Resolved by the Senate of the one hundred commissioner of Reclamation, to carry out govern controlled substances; now, therefore, third general assembly of the State of Ten- an assessment and demonstration program be it nessee, That the continued success in the re- to assess potential increases in water avail- Resolved by the house of representatives, duction of juvenile crime in Tennessee and ability for Bureau of Reclamation projects That we memorialize the Congress of the the increase of vital services provided to and other uses through control of salt cedar United States to amend federal laws and reg- children who are in the juvenile criminal and Russian olive (Rept. No. 108–235). ulations to address the issue of unopened system is dependent upon the renewal of Ju- By Mr. DOMENICI, from the Committee on prescription medications recovered from de- venile Accountability Block Grant funds by Energy and Natural Resources, without ceased patients; and be it further the federal government. Be it amendment: Resolved, That copies of this resolution be Further Resolved, That the Senate strongly S. 1576. A bill to revise the boundary of transmitted to the President of the United urges the United States Congress and the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and States Senate, the Speaker of the United President of the United States to restore for other purposes (Rept. No. 108–236). S. 1577. A bill to extend the deadline for States House of Representatives, and the funding for the Juvenile Accountability commencement of construction of a hydro- members of the Michigan congressional dele- Block Grant because of the tremendous electric project in the State of Wyoming gation. value these funds provide for local communities in Tennessee. Be it (Rept. No. 108–237). By Mr. DOMENICI, from the Committee on POM–377. A resolution adopted by the Sen- Further resolved, That the Chief Clerk of Energy and Natural Resources, with an ate of the General Assembly of the State of the Senate is directed to transmit enrolled amendment in the nature of a substitute: Tennessee relative to funding for the Juve- copies of this resolution to each member of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation, to S. 1848. A bill to amend the Bend Pine nile Accountability Block Grant; to the Nursery Land Conveyance Act to direct the Committee on the Judiciary. the Honorable George W. Bush, President of the United States, to the Speaker and Clerk Secretary of Agriculture to sell the Bend SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110 of the United States House of Representa- Pine Nursery Administration Site in the Whereas, the Juvenile Accountability tives, and to the President and Secretary of State of Oregon (Rept. No. 108–238). Block Grant (JABG) was enacted in the 2002 the United States Senate. By Mr. DOMENICI, from the Committee on reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Energy and Natural Resources, without f Delinquency Prevention Act; and amendment: Whereas, this grant provides dollars for use REPORTS OF COMMITTEES S. 2178. An original bill to make technical corrections to laws relating to certain units by states and units of local government to The following reports of committees promote greater accountability in the juve- of the National Park System and to National nile justice system; and were submitted: Park programs (Rept. No. 108–239). Whereas, between 1998 and 2002, the State By Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee H.R. 408. A bill to provide for expansion of of Tennessee received $20,757,000 in JABG on Indian Affairs, with an amendment in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore funds for accountability-based juvenile jus- nature of a substitute: (Rept. No. 108–240). tice system programs; and S. 1601. A bill to amend the Indian Child H.R. 417. A bill to revoke a Public Land Whereas, rural counties across the State Protection and Family Violence Prevention Order with respect to certain lands erro- have received funds to assist with juvenile Act to provide for the reporting and reduc- neously included in the Cibola National court services and with decreasing the back- tion of child abuse and family violence Wildlife Refuge, California (Rept. No. 108– log of juvenile cases; and incidences on Indian reservations, and for 241). Whereas, the types of programs in Ten- other purposes (Rept. No. 108–228). H.R. 708. A bill to require the conveyance nessee currently being funded by the JABG By Mr. DOMENICI, from the Committee on of certain National Forest System lands in include: (1) intensive probation services; (2) Energy and Natural Resources, with an Mendocino National Forest, California, to residential observation and assessment serv- amendment: provide for the use of the proceeds from such S. 213. A bill to clear title to certain real ices; (3) intensive after-care services; (4) al- conveyance for National Forest purposes, property in New Mexico associated with the ternative school and summer adventure- and for other purposes (Rept. No. 108–242). Middle Rio Grande Project, and for other H.R. 856. A bill to authorize the Secretary based programs; (5) additional juvenile court purposes (Rept. No. 108–229). of the Interior to revise a repayment con- officers and referees to handle cases; (6) im- By Mr. DOMENICI, from the Committee on tract with the Tom Green County Water proved data systems for tracking juvenile Energy and Natural Resources, with an Control and Improvement District No. 1, San cases; and (7) new youth and drug courts for amendment in the nature of a substitute: Angelo project, Texas, and for other purposes diversion from the regular juvenile justice S. 524. A bill to expand the boundaries of (Rept. No. 108–243). system; and the Fort Donelson National Battlefield to H.R. 1598. A bill to amend the Reclamation Whereas, because of the JABG funds, juve- authorize the acquisition and interpretation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Fa- nile courts in rural areas, which normally of lands associated with the campaign that cilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the have minimal resources, now have a greater resulted in the capture of the fort in 1862, Interior to participate in projects within the variety of services to meet more individual- and for other purposes (Rept. No. 108–230). San Diego Creek Watershed, California, and ized needs; and By Mr. DOMENICI, from the Committee on for other purposes (Rept. No. 108–244). Whereas, because of the services enabled Energy and Natural Resources, with an f by the JABG funds, juvenile offense referrals amendment in the nature of a substitute and in Tennessee for crimes such as homicide, an amendment to the title: EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF robbery, aggravated assault, rape, larceny, S. 943. A bill to authorize the Secretary of COMMITTEES and burglary have been reduced by 16 percent the Interior to enter into 1 or more contracts between 1997 and 2001; and with the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the The following executive reports of Whereas, the JABG funds are providing for storage of water in the Kendrick Project, committees were submitted: seven staff positions and community-based Wyoming (Rept. No. 108–231). By Mr. MCCAIN for the Committee on services through OASIS Center, YCAP Posi- By Mr. DOMENICI, from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tive Beginnings program, Save Our Children Energy and Natural Resources, with amend- *Rhonda Keenum, of Mississippi, to be As- and Frank Reed Memorial Tutoring Pro- ments: sistant Secretary of Commerce and Director gram, all of which are community-based S. 960. A bill to amend the Reclamation General of the United States and Foreign youth serving non-profit agencies in Nash- Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Fa- Commercial Services. ville, Tennessee; and cilities Act to authorize certain projects in *Linda Morrison Combs, of North Carolina, Whereas, because of services provided by the State of Hawaii and to amend the Hawaii to be an Assistant Secretary of Transpor- JABG funds, the Metropolitan Nashville/Da- Water Resources Act of 2000 to modify the tation. vidson County juvenile court’s central in- water resources study (Rept. No. 108–232). *Francis Mulvey, of Maryland, to be a take diversion unit was able to divert 1,700 S. 1107. A bill to enhance the Recreational Member of the Surface Transportation Board youth out of the juvenile justice system; and Fee Demonstration Program for the Na- for a term expiring December 31, 2007.

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*W. Douglas Buttrey, of Tennessee, to be a By Mr. CAMPBELL: AS, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. Member of the Surface Transportation Board S. 2181. A bill to adjust the boundary of SCHUMER, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LAUTEN- for a term expiring December 31, 2008. Rocky Mountain National Park in the State BERG, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, for the of Colorado; to the Committee on Energy Mr. DURBIN, Mr. INOUYE, and Mr. Committee on Commerce, Science, and and Natural Resources. CRAPO): By Mr. NELSON of Nebraska (for him- S. Res. 316. A resolution designating April Transportation I report favorably the self and Mr. ENZI): 2004 as ‘‘Financial Literacy Month.’’; consid- following nomination lists which were S. 2182. A bill to amend the Farm Security ered and agreed to. printed in the RECORDS on the dates in- and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to permit By Mr. SARBANES (for himself and dicated, and ask unanimous consent, to the planting of chicory on base acres; to the Ms. MIKULSKI): save the expense of reprinting on the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and S. Con. Res. 97. A concurrent resolution Executive Calendar that these nomina- Forestry. recognizing the 91st annual meeting of The tions lie at the Secretary’s desk for the By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, Mr. Garden Club of America; to the Committee on the Judiciary. information of Senators. LUGAR, and Mr. DODD): S. 2183. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Act of 1966 to create team nutrition net- objection, it is so ordered. works to promote the nutritional health of ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Coast Guard nominations beginning Mi- school children; to the Committee on Agri- S. 623 chael P. Guldin and ending Felicia K. culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. At the request of Mr. WARNER, the Raybon, which nominations were received by By Mr. BUNNING (for himself and Mr. name of the Senator from South Da- the Senate and appeared in the CONGRES- GRAHAM of South Carolina): kota (Mr. DASCHLE) was added as a co- SIONAL RECORD on November 17, 2003. S. 2184. A bill to amend title 10 United Coast Guard nomination of Larry L. Jones. States Code, to increase the rates of edu- sponsor of S. 623, a bill to amend the Coast Guard nominations beginning Cath- cational assistance for members of the Se- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow erine A Abella and ending Bradly G Winans, lected Reserve, and for other purposes; to the Federal civilian and military retirees which nominations were received by the Sen- Committee on Armed Services. to pay health insurance premiums on a ate and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL By Mr. CHAMBLISS: pretax basis and to allow a deduction RECORD on February 5, 2004. S. 2185. A bill to simplify the process for for TRICARE supplemental premiums. Coast Guard nominations beginning Susan admitting temporary alien agricultural S. 1093 J. Blood and ending Heather L. Morrison, workers under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of which nominations were received by the Sen- the Immigration and Nationality Act, to in- At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the ate and appeared in the CONGRESSIONAL crease access to such workers, and for other name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. RECORD on February 11, 2004. purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Mr. GRASSLEY for the Committee on ary. 1093, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- Finance. By Mr. DASCHLE (for Mr. KERRY): enue Code of 1986 to extend the trans- *Brian Carlton Roseboro, of New Jersey, to S. 2186. A bill to temporarily extend the portation fringe benefit to bicycle com- be an Under Secretary of the Treasury. programs under the Small Business Act and muters. *Mark J. Warshawsky, of Maryland, to be the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, S. 1222 an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. through May 15, 2004, and for other purposes; *Mark B. McClellan, of the District of Co- to the Committee on Small Business and En- At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- lumbia, to be Administrator of the Centers trepreneurship. braska, the name of the Senator from for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Hawaii (Mr. AKAKA) was added as a co- f *Nomination was reported with rec- sponsor of S. 1222, a bill to amend title ommendation that it be confirmed sub- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND XVIII of the Social Security Act to re- ject to the nominee’s commitment to SENATE RESOLUTIONS quire the Secretary of Health and respond to requests to appear and tes- The following concurrent resolutions Human Services, in determining eligi- tify before any duly constituted com- and Senate resolutions were read, and bility for payment under the prospec- mittee of the Senate. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: tive payment system for inpatient re- (Nominations without an asterisk By Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself and Mr. habilitation facilities, to apply criteria were reported with the recommenda- SARBANES): consistent with rehabilitation impair- tion that they be confirmed.) S. Res. 312. A resolution commending the ment categories established by the f bravery of the initial responders in the Balti- Secretary for purposes of such prospec- more Harbor water taxi accident of March 6, tive payment system. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND 2004; considered and agreed to. S. 1765 JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself and Mr. At the request of Mr. LOTT, the name The following bills and joint resolu- HAGEL): S. Res. 313. A resolution expressing the of the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. tions were introduced, read the first sense of the Senate encouraging the active COCHRAN) was added as a cosponsor of and second times by unanimous con- engagement of Americans in world affairs S. 1765, a bill to preserve and protect sent, and referred as indicated: and urging the Secretary of State to coordi- the free choice of individual employees By Mr. CORZINE: nate with implementing partners in creating to form, join, or assist labor organiza- S. 2177. A bill to amend title 10, United an online database of international exchange tions, or to refrain from such activi- States Code, to change the effective date for programs and related opportunities; to the ties. paid-up coverage under the military Sur- Committee on Foreign Relations. S. 1888 vivor Benefit Plan from October 1, 2008, to By Mr. VOINOVICH (for himself, Mr. PECTER October 1, 2004; to the Committee on Armed LUGAR, and Mr. BIDEN): At the request of Mr. S , the Services. S. Res. 314. A resolution commemorating name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. By Mr. DOMENICI: and honoring President Boris Trajkovski; REID) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2178. An original bill to make technical considered and agreed to. 1888, a bill to halt Saudi support for in- corrections to laws relating to certain units By Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. LUGAR, stitutions that fund, train, incite, en- of the National Park System and to National Ms. STABENOW, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. courage, or in any other way aid and Park programs; from the Committee on En- LAUTENBERG, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. abet terrorism, and to secure full Saudi ergy and Natural Resources; placed on the LEVIN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. GRAHAM cooperation in the investigation of ter- calendar. of South Carolina, Mr. KOHL, Ms. By Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself and LANDRIEU, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. BAYH, rorist incidents. Mr. ROBERTS): Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. S. 1916 S. 2179. A bill to posthumously award a HATCH, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. DASCHLE, At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the Congressional Gold Medal to the Reverend Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DAYTON, Mr. KEN- names of the Senator from New Jersey Oliver L. Brown; to the Committee on Bank- NEDY, Mrs. CLINTON, and Mr. FEIN- (Mr. LAUTENBERG), the Senator from ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. GOLD): New York (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Sen- By Mr. CAMPBELL: S. Res. 315. A resolution designating March ator from Hawaii (Mr. INOUYE) were S. 2180. A bill to direct the Secretary of 8, 2004, as ‘‘International Women’s Day’’; Agriculture to exchange certain lands in the considered and agreed to. added as cosponsors of S. 1916, a bill to Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in By Mr. AKAKA (for himself, Mr. amend title 10, United States Code, to the State of Colorado; to the Committee on ALLEN, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. CORZINE, increase the minimum Survivor Ben- Energy and Natural Resources. Mr. SANTORUM, Mr. KOHL, Mr. THOM- efit Plan basic annuity for surviving

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.021 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2441 spouses age 62 and older, to provide for (Mr. BREAUX) and the Senator from vivors’ Fairness Act of 2004, legislation a one-year open season under that Wisconsin (Mr. FEINGOLD) were added to eliminate a major inequity that has plan, and for other purposes. as cosponsors of S. Con. Res. 81, a con- existed for several years among certain S. 2020 current resolution expressing the deep year-groups of military retirees al- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the concern of Congress regarding the fail- ready enrolled in the Survivors’ Ben- name of the Senator from Massachu- ure of the Islamic Republic of Iran to efit Plan. setts (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a co- adhere to its obligations under a safe- In the interest of a strong national sponsor of S. 2020, a bill to prohibit, guards agreement with the Inter- defense, it is critical that we keep faith consistent with Roe v. Wade, the international Atomic Energy Agency and with the men and women who serve in ference by the government with a wom- the engagement by Iran in activities our military. This applies both while an’s right to choose to bear a child or that appear to be designed to develop military members are serving, and as terminate a pregnancy, and for other nuclear weapons. they move beyond their working years. purposes. S. RES. 308 Our military retirees and their families S. 2049 At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the have made significant sacrifices in the At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the name of the Senator from New Hamp- defense of their country. They deserve name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. shire (Mr. SUNUNU) was added as a co- benefits commensurate with those sac- VOINOVICH) was added as a cosponsor of sponsor of S. Res. 308, a resolution des- rifices. S. 2049, a bill to amend the Surface ignating March 25, 2004, as ‘‘Greek In 1972, Congress created the Sur- Mining Control and Reclamation Act of Independence Day: A National Day of vivors’ Benefit Plan (SBP), giving ca- 1977 to reauthorize collection of rec- Celebration of Greek and American De- reer military members the option of lamation fees, revise the abandoned mocracy’’. taking less retirement pay in their own mine reclamation program, promote S. RES. 309 lifetime in return for the continuation of that pay to the surviving spouse, in remining, authorize the Office of Sur- At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the face Mining to collect the black lung names of the Senator from Arkansas the event the retiree pre-deceased his or her spouse. excise tax, and make sundry other (Mrs. LINCOLN) and the Senator from SBP was a wise and important deci- changes. Alabama (Mr. SHELBY) were added as sion by the Congress; hundreds of thou- S. 2132 cosponsors of S. Res. 309, a resolution sands of military members have en- At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the designating the week beginning March rolled in SBP since 1972, and the pro- name of the Senator from Michigan 14, 2004 as ‘‘National Safe Place Week’’. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- gram has given much-deserved security S. RES. 311 and peace of mind to those spouses sor of S. 2132, a bill to prohibit racial At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the profiling. who, along with military members, name of the Senator from Louisiana share the burdens of a military career. S. 2143 (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- Congress expanded the Survivor Ben- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the sor of S. Res. 311, a resolution calling name of the Senator from Maryland efit Plan (SBP) in 1999, by creating the on the Government of the Socialist Re- ‘‘Paid-Up Provision.’’ Under that provi- (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- public of Vietnam to immediately and sion, retirees who are at least seventy sor of S. 2143, a bill to extend trade ad- unconditionally release Father justment assistance to service workers. years old and have already been paying Thadeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other into SBP for at least thirty years are S. 2157 purposes. considered ‘‘paid up’’ and do not have At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the AMENDMENT NO. 2639 to continue paying in to receive bene- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. At the request of Mr. EDWARDS, his fits. SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. name was added as a cosponsor of This change provides a modest but 2157, a bill to amend the Trade Act of amendment No. 2639 intended to be pro- frequently important boost to retirees’ 1974 to extend the trade adjustment as- posed to S. 1637, a bill to amend the In- income at a stage in their lives, in sistance program to the services sec- ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to comply their 70’s, when they may be less able tor, and for other purposes. with the World Trade Organization rul- to supplement their retirement income S. 2158 ings on the FSC/ETI benefit in a man- from other employment. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the ner that preserves jobs and production However, there is a major caveat, and name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. activities in the United States, to re- a significant inequity here. The ‘‘Paid- REID) was added as a cosponsor of S. form and simplify the international Up Provision’’, under the 1999 legisla- 2158, a bill to amend the Public Health taxation rules of the United States, tion, does not take effect until October Service Act to increase the supply of and for other purposes. 2008. As a result, those who enrolled be- pancreatic islet cells for research, and AMENDMENT NO. 2697 fore 1978 will continue under the cur- to provide for better coordination of At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the rent law to have to pay in as much as Federal efforts and information on name of the Senator from Minnesota six years longer than enrollees from islet cell transplantation. (Mr. COLEMAN) was added as a cospon- 1978 or after. S. 2175 sor of amendment No. 2697 intended to The SBP program was created in At the request of Mr. DODD, the be proposed to S. Con. Res. 95, an origi- 1972. An effective date of 2008 for the names of the Senator from Massachu- nal concurrent resolution setting forth SBP’s ‘‘Paid-Up Provision’’ means that setts (Mr. KENNEDY) and the Senator the congressional budget for the United those who enrolled in the first six from New York (Mrs. CLINTON) were States Government for fiscal year 2005 years of the program, i.e., between 1972 added as cosponsors of S. 2175, a bill to and including the appropriate budg- and 1977, must, in order to get the same amend the Public Health Service Act etary levels for fiscal years 2006 retirement benefits, pay in longer, as to support the planning, implementa- through 2009. much as six years longer, than those tion, and evaluation of organized ac- f who enrolled in 1978 or later. tivities involving statewide youth sui- In other words, those who signed up cide early intervention and prevention STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED before 1978 get the same benefits but strategies, and for other purposes. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS have to pay a much higher price. This S.J. RES. 28 By Mr. CORZINE: arrangement is unfair on its face and At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, her S. 2177. A bill to amend title 10, should be corrected. name was added as a cosponsor of S.J. United States Code, to change the ef- My bill, the Military Survivors’ Fair- Res. 28, a joint resolution recognizing fective date for paid-up coverage under ness Act of 2004, simply takes the the 60th anniversary of the Allied land- the military Survivor Benefit Plan ‘‘Paid-Up Provision’’—already estab- ing at Normandy during World War II. from October 1, 2008, to October 1, 2004; lished by Congress in 1999, and moves S. CON. RES. 81 to the Committee on Armed Services. its effective date ahead four years, At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I rise from October 1, 2008 to October 1, 2004. names of the Senator from Louisiana today to introduce the Military Sur- That is the only change it makes.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.023 S09PT1 S2442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 This bill, if approved, would benefit construction of a 140-foot stretch of Again, I would recommend this legis- some ninety-two thousand military re- water pipeline connecting the West lation for my colleagues’ quick ap- tirees nationwide, those who enrolled Fork of Clear Creek with a brand new proval in order that the City of Golden in SBP between 1974 and 1977. The Mili- water storage reservoir, known as the can get on with its urgent needs to sup- tary Officers Association of America Guanella Reservoir, which the city ply adequate additional water to its has estimated that the cost would be completed in December. The Guanella residents this summer. $2.7 billion over ten years. Reservoir will increase the city’s exist- I ask unanimous consent that the Under my bill, ninety-two thousand ing water storage capacity by approxi- text of the bill be printed in the military retirees participating in the mately 40 percent, and better enable it RECORD. SBP program, from every State and to cope with future water shortages. There being no objection, the bill was congressional district, will no longer be This legislation is critical, because ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as forced to pay more for their retirement while the Guanella Reservoir is now follows: than military retirees who enrolled in completed, as is the diversion dam, S. 2180 SBP in 1978 or later. This is only fair— penstock, and all but 140 feet of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the benefits for which these 92,000 are connecting pipeline, the reservoir re- resentatives of the United States of America in paying are identical, and their service mains dry. In short, the pipeline is Congress assembled, was just as worthy. completed up to the National Forest SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. The 1999 legislation establishing the boundary, and authorization is needed This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Arapaho and from either the Forest Service or Con- Roosevelt National Forests Land Exchange ‘‘Paid-Up Provision’’ was a good idea Act of 2004’’. gress to complete the small remaining with the wrong effective date—it was SEC. 2. LAND EXCHANGE, ARAPAHO AND ROO- given a 2008 effective date because that stretch of pipeline that must cross Na- SEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS, COLO- Congress wanted to defer any budg- tional Forest land. Until that author- RADO. etary impact. Accounting conventions ization is provided, the reservoir is sit- (a) CONVEYANCE BY THE CITY OF GOLDEN.— and budgetary targets, however, should ting empty, and that is a situation we (1) LANDS DESCRIBED.—The land exchange do not want to see continued into the directed by this section shall proceed if, not determine whether we are going to within 30 days after the date of the enact- keep faith with our military men and dry summer months. Unfortunately, ment of this Act, the City of Golden, Colo- women. Any arrangement that treats the Forest Service has indicated it rado (in the section referred to as the them with any trace of unfairness or would take quite some time, possibly ‘‘City’’), offers to convey title acceptable to lack of appreciation for their service is several years, to authorize the pipeline, the United States to the following non-Fed- not right, is not in our national inter- and we have agreed with them that eral lands: est and should be fixed. this land exchange is the best approach (A) Certain lands located near the commu- The Military Survivors’ Fairness Act to meet everyone’s needs and time nity of Evergreen in Park County, Colorado, comprising approximately 80 acres, as gen- of 2004 is such a fix it—corrects a sig- frames. For this reason, I am introducing erally depicted on a map entitled ‘‘Non-Fed- nificant inequity among an important eral Lands—Cub Creek Parcel’’, dated June, group of military retirees, and I urge this important legislation, and have 2003. its adoption. asked the Committee on Energy and (B) Certain lands located near Argentine I ask unanimous consent that the Natural Resources to expedite it in Pass in Clear Creek and Summit Counties, text of the legislation be printed in the every way possible. Colorado, comprising approximately 55.909 RECORD. Additionally, I would like to note acres in 14 patented mining claims, as gen- There being no objection, the bill was that while providing the city of Golden erally depicted on a map entitled ‘‘Argentine Pass/Continental Divide Trail Lands’’, dated ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as the ability to finish a critical water September 2003. follows: storage project, my proposal is also a beneficial deal for the United States. (2) CONDITIONS OF CONVEYANCE.—The con- S. 2177 veyance of lands under paragraph (1)(B) to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- In return for the 10 acres it will give the United States shall be subject to the ab- resentatives of the United States of America in up, the Forest Service will receive up solute right of the City to permanently enter Congress assembled, to 80 acres of land near a popular trail upon, utilize, and occupy so much of the sur- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and recreation area in Evergreen, CO, face and subsurface of the lands as may be This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Military and will also receive 55 acres of land on reasonably necessary to access, maintain, re- Survivors’ Fairness Act of 2004’’. and near the Continental Divide Na- pair, modify, make improvements in, or oth- SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE FOR PAID-UP COV- tional Scenic Trail in Clear Creek and erwise utilize the Vidler Tunnel to the same ERAGE UNDER SURVIVOR BENEFIT Summit Counties. The 55 acres are lo- extent that the City would have had such right if the lands had not been conveyed to PLAN. cated along one of the most popular Section 1452(j) of title 10, United States the United States and remained in City own- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘October 1, stretches of the Trail, and are one of ership. The exercise of such right shall not 2008’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2004’’. the ways hikers and other users can ac- require the City to secure any permit or cess the popular Greys and Torreys other advance approval from the United By Mr. CAMPBELL: Peaks, two of the most heavily-climbed States. Upon acquisition by the United S. 2180. A bill to direct the Secretary 14,000 foot peaks in our State. Further, States, such lands are hereby permanently of Agriculture to exchange certain my bill provides that all land values withdrawn from all forms of entry and ap- lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt Na- will be determined in accordance with propriation under the public land laws, including the mining and mineral leasing laws, tional Forests in the State of Colorado; Forest Service appraisal procedures, so and the Geothermal Steam Act of l970 (30 to the Committee on Energy and Nat- we will be insuring that the United U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). ural Resources. States will receive full market value (b) CONVEYANCE BY UNITED STATES.—Upon Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I am for its land. In addition, the City is receipt of acceptable title to the non-Federal pleased to introduce a bill today that making a donation of Continental Di- lands identified in subsection (a), the Sec- would effect a small land exchange to vide Trail lands above which are re- retary of Agriculture shall simultaneously help the city of Golden, CO in its ef- quired. I believe this is truly a ‘‘win- convey to the City all right, title and interest of the United States in and to certain forts to augment its water supply, that win’’ situation for all concerned, and Federal lands, comprising approximately 9.84 it might better prepare for a resump- commend the City for making the addi- acres, as generally depicted on a map enti- tion of the drought which has plagued tional donation to the Forest Service. tled ‘‘Empire Federal Lands—Parcel 12’’, our State in the past several years. The Finally, I would like to note that my dated June 2003. bill I am proposing would direct that proposal has been endorsed by the (c) EQUAL VALUE EXCHANGE.— the U.S. Forest Service complete a County Commissioners of all three (1) APPRAISAL.—The values of the Federal land exchange with the city of Golden counties that have lands involved in lands identified in subsection (b) and the at the earliest possible date. the trade, the non-profit Continental non-Federal lands identified in subsection (a)(1)(A) shall be determined by the Sec- In the land exchange, the city would Divide Trail Alliance, the City of retary through appraisals performed in ac- receive approximately 10 acres of Na- Blackhawk Public Works Department, cordance with the Uniform Appraisal Stand- tional Forest land near Empire, CO. the Georgetown Loop Scenic Railroad, ards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Decem- The city needs this land to complete and by numerous others. ber 20, 2000) and the Uniform Standards of

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.122 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2443 Professional Appraisal Practice. Except as such sale shall be considered money received 1873, which predates the establishment provided in paragraph (3), the conveyance of and deposited pursuant to Public Law 90–171 of Rocky Mountain National Park. In the non-Federal lands identified in sub- (16 U.S.C. 484(a); commonly known as the 1917, shortly after the establishment of section (a)(1)(B) shall be considered a dona- ‘‘Sisk Act’’, and may be used, without fur- the national park, the National Park tion for all purposes of law. ther appropriation, for the acquisition of Service built a residence for park em- (2) SURPLUS OF NON-FEDERAL VALUE.—If the lands for addition to the National Forest final appraised value, as approved by the System in the State of Colorado. ployees just inside the park boundary, Secretary, of the non-Federal lands identi- (g) INCORPORATION, MANAGEMENT, AND STA- with access via a one-lane dirt road fied in subsection (a)(1)(A) exceeds the final TUS OF ACQUIRED LANDS.—Land acquired by which crosses the MacGregor Ranch for the United States under the land exchange appraised value, as approved by the Sec- about 3⁄4 of a mile. This access was pro- retary, of the Federal land identified in sub- shall become part of the Arapaho and Roo- vided with the permission of the sevelt National Forests, and the exterior section (b), the values may be equalized— MacGregor family, but no easement, (A) by reducing the acreage of the non-Fed- boundary of such forest is hereby modified, without further action by the Secretary, as right-of-way, or other legal document eral lands identified in subsection (a) to be was ever recorded. conveyed, as determined appropriate and ac- necessary to incorporate the non-Federal lands identified in subsection (a) and an ad- ceptable by the Secretary and the City; The MacGregor Ranch is listed on ditional 40 acres as depicted on a map enti- (B) the making of a cash equalization pay- the National Register of Historic tled ‘‘Arapaho and Roosevelt National For- ment to the City, including a cash equali- Places and is owned by the charitable est Boundary Adjustment—Cub Creek’’, zation payment in excess of the amount au- Muriel MacGregor Trust. The mission dated June 2003. Upon their acquisition, thorized by section 206(b) of the Federal lands or interests in land acquired under the of the trust is to support youth edu- Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 authority of this Act shall be administered cation through the preservation and in- U.S.C. 1716(b)); or in accordance with the laws, rules and regu- terpretation of the historic buildings (C) a combination of acreage reduction and lations generally applicable to the National and educational tours of this working cash equalization. Forest System. For purposes of Section 7 of high mountain cattle ranch. In 1980, (3) SURPLUS OF FEDERAL VALUE.—If the the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act the boundary of Rocky Mountain Na- final appraised value, as approved by the of l965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–9), the boundaries of Secretary, of the Federal land identified in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, tional Park was amended to include subsection (b) exceeds the final appraised as adjusted by this subsection shall be much of the MacGregor Ranch, and in value, as approved by the Secretary, of the deemed to be the boundaries of such forest as 1983 the National Park Service pur- non-Federal lands identified in subsection of January 1, 1965. chased a conservation easement cov- (a)(1)(A), the Secretary shall prepare a state- (h) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.—The Sec- ering 1,221 acres of the ranch. While the ment of value for the non-Federal lands iden- retary, with the agreement of the City, may ranch is located within the authorized tified in subsection (a)(1)(B) and utilize such make technical corrections or correct cler- value to the extent necessary to equalize the ical errors in the maps referred to in this boundary of the national park, it re- values of the non-Federal lands identified in section or adjust the boundaries of the Fed- mains private property. subsection (a)(1)(A) and the Federal land eral lands to leave the United States with a In the early 1970s, hikers and rock identified in subsection (b). If the Secretary manageable post-exchange or sale boundary. climbers began using the access road declines to accept the non-Federal lands In the event of any discrepancy between a through the MacGregor Ranch to reach identified in subsection (a)(1)(B) for any rea- map, acreage estimate, or legal description, a small parking lot located just inside son, the City shall make a cash equalization the map shall prevail unless the Secretary the park boundary. Known as the Twin payment to the Secretary as necessary to and the City agree otherwise. Owls trailhead, the popularity of the (i) REVOCATION OF ORDERS AND WITH- equalize the values of the non-Federal lands area has grown steadily. In recent identified in subsection (a)(1)(A) and the DRAWAL.—Any public orders withdrawing Federal land identified in subsection (b). any of the Federal lands identified in sub- years, overflow parking has negatively (d) EXCHANGE COSTS.—To expedite the land section (b) from appropriation or disposal impacted the ranch, and traffic on the exchange under this section and save admin- under the public land laws are hereby re- one-lane access road has negatively af- istrative costs to the United States, the City voked to the extent necessary to permit dis- fected the character of the historic shall be required to pay for— posal of the Federal lands. Upon the enact- homestead and has diminished the (1) any necessary land surveys; and ment of this Act, if not already withdrawn or quality of the historic scene that visi- (2) the costs of the appraisals, which shall segregated from the entry and appropriation under the public land laws, including the tors to the ranch come to experience. be performed in accordance with Forest For several years, the National Park Service policy on approval of the appraiser mining and mineral leasing laws and the and the issuance of appraisal instructions. Geothermal Steam Act of l970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 Service and the MacGregor Ranch have (e) TIMING AND INTERIM AUTHORIZATION.—It et seq.), the Federal lands are hereby with- been working to find a solution to the is the intent of Congress that the land ex- drawn until the date of their conveyance to traffic and parking problems. Several change directed by this Act shall be com- the City. environmental assessments have been pleted no later than 120 days after the date prepared to examine various alter- of the enactment of this Act. Pending com- By Mr. CAMPBELL: S. 2181. A bill to adjust the boundary natives and gather public input. In pletion of the land exchange, the City is au- 2003, based on public input and an Envi- thorized, effective on the date of the enact- of Rocky Mountain National Park in ment of this Act, to construct a water pipe- the State of Colorado; to the Com- ronmental Assessment, the National line on or near the existing course of the mittee on Energy and Natural Re- Park Service decided to relocate the Lindstrom ditch through the Federal land sources. Twin Owls parking lot to the east end identified in subsection (b) without further Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I am of the MacGregor Ranch, some distance action or authorization by the Secretary, ex- away from the historic homestead. A cept that, prior to initiating any such con- today introducing legislation that would authorize the exchange of lands new access road and a larger trailhead struction, the City shall execute and convey parking lot that can accommodate 80 to the Secretary a legal document that per- between the Muriel MacGregor Trust manently holds the United States harmless and the National Park Service, and to to 100 cars will be built at the new lo- for any and all liability arising from the con- amend the boundary of Rocky Moun- cation. struction of such water pipeline and indem- tain National Park to include the So that the rules and regulations nifies the United States against all costs newly acquired land. governing Rocky Mountain National arising from the United States’ ownership of Rocky Mountain National Park was Park can be enforced at the new trail- the Federal land, and any actions, operations established by Congress on January 26, head and along the access road, the or other acts of the City or its licensees, em- 1915, for the benefit and enjoyment of land needs to be incorporated into the ployees, or agents in constructing such national park. To accomplish this, the water pipeline or engaging in other acts on the people of the United States and to the Federal land prior to its transfer to the protect the natural conditions and sce- MacGregor Trust and the National City. Such encumbrance on the Federal land nic beauties of this portion of the Park Service have agreed to a land ex- prior to conveyance shall not be considered Rocky Mountains. The park currently change. The National Park Service will for purposes of the appraisal. encompasses approximately 266,000 acquire three parcels of land con- (f) ALTERNATIVE SALE AUTHORITY.—If the acres and has some of the most beau- taining 5.9 acres from the MacGregor land exchange is not completed for any rea- Trust for the development of the new son, the Secretary is hereby authorized and tiful mountain scenery to be found directed to sell the Federal land identified in anywhere in our country. Each year parking lot and access road. In ex- subsection (b) to the City at its final ap- the park draws over 3 million visitors. change, the MacGregor Trust will ac- praised value, as approved by the Secretary. The MacGregor Ranch, located near quire up to 70 acres from the National Any money received by the United States in Estes Park, CO, was homesteaded in Park Service that will be used for

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.030 S09PT1 S2444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 growing hay and cattle grazing. A con- parcels under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary port Team Nutrition Networks in the servation easement will be placed on shall— States. Currently, only 21 States re- the 70 acres that is transferred to the (1) adjust the boundary of the Park to receive funding through Team Nutrition. MacGregor Trust. The conservation flect the acquisition of the non-Federal par- This bill would allow all States to ob- cels; and tain Team Nutrition grants, and would easement will ensure that the property (2) manage the non-Federal parcels as part is used solely for ranching. of the Park, in accordance with any laws (in- fund a Team Nutrition Network in The land exchange is intended to be cluding regulations) applicable to the Park. each State, which would be responsible an equal value exchange. One of the for disseminating and coordinating nu- three parcels currently owned by the By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, trition education initiatives. The goal MacGregor Trust is zoned for residen- Mr. LUGAR, and Mr. DODD): of the Team Nutrition Networks is to: tial development and has a high mone- S. 2183. A bill to amend the Child Nu- instruct students with regard to the tary value. A conservation easement trition Act of 1966 to create team nu- nutritional value of foods and the rela- will be placed on the 70 acres currently trition networks to promote the nutri- tionship between food and human owned by the National Park Service, tional health of school children; to the health; provide assistance to schools in which will diminish its monetary Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, the adoption and implementation of value. If the lands currently owned by and Forestry. school policies that promote healthy the National Park Service are of higher Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, Fed- eating; foster community environ- value, less than 70 acres will be trans- eral child nutrition programs have long ments that support healthy eating and ferred to the MacGregor Ranch. If the played a critical role in promoting physical activities; provide training three parcels owned by the MacGregor healthy diets for American children. and technical assistance to teachers ranch are of higher value, the Ranch is First conceived over 50 years ago in re- and school food service professionals willing to accept the unequal value and sponse to concerns about the impacts consistent with this section; evaluate will only receive a maximum of 70 of the diets of American youth on their State and local nutrition education acres from the National Park Service. fitness for the armed forces, Federal programs; disseminate educational ma- This legislation is needed to author- child nutrition programs have since ex- terials statewide through the use of the ize the land exchange, and to amend panded and evolved to meet the needs Internet, mailings, conferences, and the park boundary to include the new of a diverse population. other communication channels; pro- lands to be added to park. However, alarming increases in obe- vide subgrants to school and school I ask unanimous consent that the sity rates for children and adolescents food authorities for carrying out nutri- text of the bill be printed in the indicate that we are not doing enough tion education activities at the local RECORD. in terms of nutrition education. The level; and provide information to par- There being no objection, the bill was statistics are truly startling. Heart dis- ents and caregivers regarding the nu- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as ease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes are tritional value of food and the relation- follows: responsible for two out of three deaths ship between food and health. S. 2181 in the United States, and the major Now is the time to take action to- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- risk factors for those diseases and con- ward improving the health and well- resentatives of the United States of America in ditions are established in childhood being of our Nation’s youth. The cost Congress assembled, through unhealthy eating habits, phys- of improving the health of our children SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ical inactivity, obesity, and tobacco will be far less than the cost of the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Rocky use. In the last two decades, obesity health consequences to come if we do Mountain National Park Boundary Adjust- rates have doubled in children and tri- nothing. ment Act of 2004’’. pled in adolescents, and today, one in I ask unanimous consent that the SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. text of the bill and two letters of sup- In this Act: seven young people are obese, and one in three are overweight. Additionally, port be printed in the RECORD. (1) FEDERAL PARCEL.—The term ‘‘Federal There being no objection, the mate- three out of four high school students parcel’’ means the parcel of approximately 70 rial was ordered to be printed in the acres of Federal land near MacGregor Ranch, in the United States do not eat the rec- RECORD, as follows: Larimer County, Colorado, as depicted on ommended five or more servings of S. 2183 the map. fruits and vegetables each day. Finally, (2) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- a recent report by the Surgeon General resentatives of the United States of America in numbered 121/60,467, dated September 12, estimated that obesity-related costs in 2003. Congress assembled, (3) NON-FEDERAL PARCELS.—The term ‘‘non- the U.S. are close to $100 billion a year. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Federal parcels’’ means the 3 parcels of non- Unfortunately, nutrition education This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Early Atten- Federal land comprising approximately 5.9 programs have been chronically under- tion To Nutrition (EATN) Act of 2004’’. acres that are located near MacGregor funded. We have authorized 50 cents for SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Ranch, Larimer County, Colorado, as de- every child served through Federal Congress finds that— picted on the map. child nutrition programs, which is (1) heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabe- 2 (4) PARK.—The term ‘‘Park’’ means Rocky equivalent to over $24 million. This tes are responsible for ⁄3 of deaths in the United States; Mountain National Park in the State of Col- amount refers not to 50 cents per day, orado. (2) the major risk factors for those diseases per week, or per month—this is 50 SEC. 3. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK and conditions are established in childhood BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. cents per year! However, last year, the through unhealthy eating habits, physical (a) EXCHANGE OF LAND.— only nutrition education program spe- inactivity, obesity, and tobacco use; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ac- cifically directed at our Nation’s (3) obesity rates have doubled in children cept an offer to convey all right, title, and school children, Team Nutrition, was and tripled in adolescents over the last 2 dec- interest in and to the non-Federal parcels to funded at $10 million. This is equiva- ades; the United States in exchange for the Fed- lent to spending 21 cents a year on each (4) today, 1 in 7 young people are obese, and 1 in 3 are overweight; eral parcel. child, a woefully inadequate amount. (2) CONVEYANCE.—Not later than 60 days (5) obese children are twice as likely as after the date on which the Secretary re- In addition, no funds were appropriated nonobese children to become obese adults; ceives an offer under paragraph (1), the Sec- to nutrition education programs spe- (6) an overweight condition and obesity retary shall convey the Federal parcel in ex- cifically designed to help States imple- can result in physical, psychological, and so- change for the non-Federal parcels. ment Team Nutrition materials. cial consequences, including heart disease, (3) CONSERVATION EASEMENT.—As a condi- The Early Attention to Nutrition diabetes, cancer, depression, decreased self- tion of the exchange of land under paragraph (EATN) Act of 2004, which I am intro- esteem, and discrimination; (2), the Secretary shall reserve a perpetual ducing today together with Senators (7) only 2 percent of children consume a easement to the Federal parcel for the pur- Lugar and Dodd, would raise the total diet that meets the 5 main recommendations poses of protecting, preserving, and enhanc- for a healthy diet from the Food Guide Pyr- ing the conservation values of the Federal amount dedicated to nutrition edu- amid published by the Secretary of Agri- parcel. cation to $50 million a year. The funds culture; (b) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT; MANAGEMENT would be used by the USDA to develop (8) 3 out of 4 high school students in the OF LAND.—On acquisition of the non-Federal Team Nutrition materials, and to sup- United States do not eat the recommended 5

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.032 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2445 or more servings of fruits and vegetables ‘‘(3) provide assistance to schools in the education, and an overall more supportive each day; and adoption and implementation of school poli- environment that will help them develop (9) 3 out of 4 children in the United States cies that promote healthy eating; healthy eating and activity patterns for life. consume more saturated fat than is rec- ‘‘(4) foster community environments that The American Dietetic Association is the ommended in the Dietary Guidelines for support healthy eating and physical activi- world’s largest food and professional associa- Americans published by the Secretary of Ag- ties; tion, and bases its work on evidence-based riculture. ‘‘(5) provide training and technical assist- science to make recommendations that can SEC. 3. TEAM NUTRITION NETWORK GRANTS. ance to teachers and school food service pro- promote optimal nutritional health and Section 19 of the Child Nutrition Act of fessionals consistent with this section; well-being. With that commitment to the 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1788) is amended to read as fol- ‘‘(6) evaluate State and local nutrition edu- public, our members are particularly pleased lows: cation programs; that this bill give due focus to nutrition edu- ‘‘(7) disseminate educational materials ‘‘SEC. 19. TEAM NUTRITION NETWORK GRANTS. cation. statewide through the use of the Internet, ADA supports the legislation’s concept of ‘‘(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this sec- mailings, conferences, and other communica- the team Nutrition Network. Once enacted, tion are— tion channels; Congress will need to assure funding for ‘‘(1) to promote the nutritional health of ‘‘(8) provide subgrants to school and school these programs so that they may genuinely school children through nutrition education food authorities for carrying out nutrition contribute to improved health for American and other activities that support healthy education activities at the local level; and children. Your support for a funding level lifestyles for children; ‘‘(9) conduct programs and education for that would ensure that all 50 states receive ‘‘(2) to provide grants to States for the de- parents and caregivers regarding healthy at least a minimum level of funding is highly velopment of statewide, comprehensive, and eating for children. commendable and right on target as to what integrated nutrition education programs; ‘‘(g) STATE COORDINATORS.— is needed. The nutrition education programs and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall en- funded by these grants should be made avail- ‘‘(3) to provide training and technical assure that at least 10 percent of a grant made able to both School lunch and breakfast sites sistance to States, school and community to a State educational agency for each fiscal as well as the CACFP programs governed by nutrition programs, and child nutrition food year is used by the State educational agency the Child Nutrition Act. Nutrition education service professionals. to appoint a team nutrition network coordi- and physical activity are key components to ‘‘(b) DEFINITION OF TEAM NUTRITION NET- nator for the State. promoting healthy lifestyles and must be ad- WORK.—In this section, the term ‘team nutri- ‘‘(2) ROLE OF STATE COORDINATORS.—A team dressed across programs. tion network’ means a multidisciplinary pro- nutrition network coordinator for a State Thank you for introducing this very im- gram to promote healthy eating to children shall— portant legislation. The ADA is pleased to based on scientifically valid information and ‘‘(A) develop and administer the team nu- endorse this important step toward improv- sound educational, social, and marketing trition network in the State; and ing the health of our children. principles. ‘‘(B) coordinate the team nutrition net- Sincerely, ‘‘(c) GRANTS.—The Secretary is authorized work of the State with— RONALD E. SMITH, to make grants to State educational agen- ‘‘(i) the Secretary (acting through the Director Government Affairs. cies to promote the nutritional health of Food and Nutrition Service); school children through the establishment of ‘‘(ii) State agencies responsible for chil- CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE team nutrition networks. dren’s health programs (including school- PUBLIC INTEREST, ‘‘(d) ALLOCATION.— based children’s health programs); and March 8, 2004. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2) ‘‘(iii) other appropriate Federal, State, and Hon. JEFF BINGAMAN, and subsections (g) and (h), the Secretary local agencies. Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. shall allocate funds made available for a fis- ‘‘(h) NATIONAL ACTIVITIES.— Attention: Dr. Daniela Ligiero. cal year under subsection (i) to make grants ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall re- to eligible State educational agencies for a DEAR SENATOR BINGAMAN: The Center for serve 20 percent of the amount of funds made Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) thank fiscal year in an amount determined by the available for each fiscal year under sub- Secretary, based on the ratio that— you for for your long-standing record of lead- section (i) to promote team nutrition net- ership in promoting healthy eating among ‘‘(A) the number of lunches reimbursed works nationally in accordance with this through food service programs under the children. CSPI is a nonprofit health organi- subsection. zation specializing in nutrition that has over Richard B. Russell National School Lunch ‘‘(2) ACTIVITIES.—Of the amount of funds Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) in schools, institu- 800,000 members and subscribers to its Nutri- that are reserved for a fiscal year under this tion Action Healthletter. We are pleased to tions, and service institutions in the State section, the Secretary shall use— that participate in the food service pro- strongly support your ‘‘Early Attention to ‘‘(A) 50 percent of the reserved funds for— Nutrition Act.’’ grams; bears to ‘‘(i) evaluation of activities funded under ‘‘(B) the number of lunches reimbursed As obesity rates have doubled in children this section; and and tripled in adolescents over the last two through the food service programs in ‘‘(ii) development of a clearinghouse for schools, institutions, and service institu- decades, the need for effective nutrition edu- collecting and disseminating information on cation for children has become painfully ap- tions in all States that participate in the best practices for promoting healthy eating food service programs. parent. Your bill establishes a Team Nutri- in school and community child nutrition tion Network that would help educate chil- ‘‘(2) MINIMUM GRANT.— programs; and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The amount of a grant dren about the importance of healthy eating ‘‘(B) 50 percent of the reserved funds to to lifelong health. While the U.S. Depart- made to a State educational agency for a fis- carry out national activities to support team cal year under this section shall not be less ment of Agriculture’s current Team Nutri- nutrition networks through the Secretary, tion education program has been effective in than $500,000. acting through the Undersecretary of Food ‘‘(B) INSUFFICIENT FUNDS.—If the amount helping states to develop innovative nutri- and Nutrition Services. tion education programs, it does not provide made available for any fiscal year is insuffi- ‘‘(i) FUNDING.— consistent and reliable funding year-to-year, cient to pay the amount to which each eligi- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—On October 1, 2004, and nor does it include a central mechanism to ble State educational agency is entitled on each October 1 thereafter through Octo- facilitate information-sharing between under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ber 1, 2007, out of any funds in the Treasury states on best practices and innovations. The select, on a competitive basis, eligible State not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of Team Nutrition Network that your bill educational agencies that will receive, at the Treasury shall transfer to the Secretary would establish is needed as an addition to least, the minimum amount of grants re- of Agriculture to carry out this section the existing Team Nutrition program to de- quired under subparagraph (A). $50,000,000, to remain available until ex- velop and deliver effective nutrition edu- ‘‘(e) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive pended. cation programs and activities in schools. a grant under this section, a State edu- ‘‘(2) RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE.—The Sec- cational agency shall submit a State plan to Again, CSPI applauds your efforts to help retary shall be entitled to receive, shall ac- ensure that schoolchildren are taught valu- the Secretary for approval, in such manner cept, and shall use to carry out this section and at such time as the Secretary deter- able skills for lifelong healthy eating. We the funds transferred under paragraph (1), look forward to continuing to work with you mines, that includes information regarding without further appropriation. ’’. how the grant will be used in accordance and your staff to promote children’s health. Sincerely, with this section. AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, MARGO G. WOOTAN, ‘‘(f) USES OF GRANT.—Subject to subsection Washington, DC. D. Sc., Director, Nutrition Policy. (g), a grant made under this section may be DEAR SENATOR BINGAMAN: Congratulations used to— on developing the Early Attention to Nutri- ‘‘(1) instruct students with regard to the tion Bill (EATN Bill) of 2004. ADA believes By Mr. CHAMBLISS: nutritional value of foods and the relation- that when fully funded this bill will provide S. 2185. A bill to simplify the process ship between food and human health; American children and their families with for admitting temporary alien agricul- ‘‘(2) promote healthy eating by children; better nutrition education, physical activity tural workers under section

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:21 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.037 S09PT1 S2446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of the Immigration the United States through legal chan- pacting Public Policy and the Associa- and Nationality Act, to increase access nels. A one-time waiver allows foreign tion of Women’s Business Centers. to such workers, and for other pur- workers to apply for the H2A program This bill authorizes the SBA and poses; to the Committee on the Judici- from their home country if that person most of its programs through the May ary. is inadmissible to the U.S. due to prior 15, 2004, which will allow time for the Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I in- authorized entry—this will deter the House to complete its work on the troduce the Temporary Agriculture cycle of illegal entry that endangers SBA’s 3-year reauthorization bill, Work Reform Act of 2004. our national security. My bill does not passed by the Senate in September American farmers are the most effi- provide amnesty or a new way for ille- 2003. In addition, this bill addresses cient farmers in the world. Tech- gal aliens to adjust to legal permanent several urgent issues that are critical nologies have allowed farmers to resident status other than in accord- to keep SBA programs operating and produce higher quality products while ance with current law. helping small businesses across the increasing yields, and at the same Finally, the bill includes a few nar- country. time, reducing pesticide use. I applaud row provisions, including re-estab- Let me outline these for you. The our farmers for their important role in lishing language that Congress has re- first provision authorizes the contin- our Nation’s economy. peatedly passed on appropriations bills, ued operation of the SBA’s 504 loan One obstacle that agriculture pro- to protect against frivolous lawsuits. guarantee program for the rest of fiscal ducers continually grapple with is Our farmers should be providing for year 2004. Unless we act, the authority labor. For many years, migrant work- America’s dinner table, not defending to operate this program will expire on ers have been the main source of labor meritless lawsuits. March 15, next Monday, and small busi- for agriculture. In fact, today migrant There are a number of guest worker nesses in need of financing for fixed as- workers make up about 56 percent of bills already introduced in the Senate, sets will be turned away. These loans farm labor. A key issue for our Amer- and in fact, my Subcommittee held the are for growing small businesses that ican producers is having an efficient first hearing several weeks ago on the need loans with long repayment terms program to provide an agriculture President’s guest worker proposal. The and fixed interest rates to afford a new workforce. bill I am introducing today is a good building or perhaps land to expand Reforms to the H2A program are war- first step to the kind of overall reform their business and their workforce, or ranted and needed. The program should equipment to improve or increase pro- be user-friendly for both growers and we need. It meets our economic interests, protects U.S. workers, and reduction. The lenders who make these workers with less bureaucratic hassle. loans serve a unique role in our econ- The program should operate in such a spects the rule of law without a broad amnesty for illegal aliens. omy—they develop economic opportu- way to ensure that American producers nities where conventional lenders are can have their crops harvested in a This legislation establishes a common sense and competitive H2A pro- not willing to take a risk. They are not timely fashion and that willing work- a shy group, and care deeply about the ers can get access to job opportunities. gram so that these employers can continue to produce the highest quality communities where they live. I am sure We need a program that is easy to use most, if not all, Senators have received and provides a stable, reliable work- food supply in the world. I look forward numerous calls and communications force for America’s farmers. to working with my colleagues to pass from them over the past few weeks. It My guest worker legislation reforms a much needed reform to the H2A pro- the cumbersome and uncompetitive as- gram this year. is my hope that extending authoriza- pects of the H2A temporary agriculture tion will provide some stability to the By Mr. DASCHLE (for Mr. worker program—without providing industry so that they continue to fund KERRY): amnesty to illegal aliens in the U.S. our growing businesses, and then in the S. 2186. A bill to temporarily extend The bill gives farmers and workers a near future, the House will consider the programs under the Small Business more functional program by simpli- our more comprehensive SBA reauthor- Act and the Small Business Investment fying the application process, pro- ization legislation, bill number S. 1375, viding a prevailing wage rate, and en- Act of 1958, through May 15, 2004, and that we passed in September, to enact suring U.S. workers are not displaced. for other purposes; to the Committee other important 504 program improve- The Adverse Effect Wage Rate, on Small Business and Entrepreneur- ments that are supported by the small known by its acronym AEWR, has con- ship. business community. This loan pro- sistently failed to provide competitive (At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the gram requires no appropriations be- incentives for farmers to become users following statement was ordered to be cause it is funded entirely by fees that of the H2A program. Due to the current printed in the RECORD.) borrowers and lenders pay. ∑ need for foreign workers and job pro- Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, today I The second provision keeps open the tections in place for domestic workers, introduce legislation that keeps the doors of our most experienced and suc- the AEWR is no longer necessary. By Small Business Administration and its cessful Women’s Business Centers, replacing the AEWR with a prevailing financing and counseling assistance again without added cost to the Treas- wage rate, legal workers will maintain available to small businesses. Small ury. This bill contains a small adjust- a pay scale that is equal with their businesses need us to act now to keep ment to the Women’s Business Center counterparts. critical assistance available to our Na- program that updates the current fund- The bill provides a labor attestation tion’s biggest job creators. ing formula. The adjustment changes process to ensure that American work- There should not be any objections to the portion of funding allowed for ers are not displaced. This labor attes- this bill. It has broad support in the women’s business centers in the sus- tation process replaces the burdensome small business and the lending commu- tainability part of the program to keep labor certification process currently in nities. The lending provisions of the up with the increasing number of cen- effect, which too often causes delays bill have the support of small bor- ters that will need funding this fiscal that have a detrimental effect on the rowers that testified before Congress year. In short, this change directs the seasonal agricultural industry. A simi- over the past few weeks and the sup- SBA to reserve 48 percent of the appro- lar labor attestation process has port of a coalition of small business priated funds for the sustainability worked well for the H1B visa program, trade associations, including the trade centers, instead of 30 percent, which and I believe it can be used effectively associations of 504 lenders and of 7(a) will give the most experienced centers for the H2A program. The bill also lenders, the American Bankers Asso- the greatest opportunity to receive mandates stiff penalties on employers ciation and the Independent Commu- sustainability funding, while still al- for misrepresentation and U.S. worker nity Bankers Association, as well as lowing for new centers and protecting displacement. Bottom line, if a U.S. the National Small Business Alliance existing ones. worker wants the job, under my bill he and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Currently there are 88 women’s busi- can have it. and the women’s business center provi- ness centers. Of these, 35 are in the ini- But when foreign workers are needed, sions have the support of women’s tial grant program and 53 will have the bill encourages workers to come to trade associations such as Women Im- graduated to the sustainability part of

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:21 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.038 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2447 the program. These sustainability cen- business on time, or at all. Last year ther requested adequate funding in its ters make up more than half of the alone, women’s business centers like budget or used its authority to repro- total women’s business centers, but CWE helped over 100,000 entrepreneurs gram money to compensate for the under the current funding formula are just like Melanie and Shannon with shortfall. It also could have sent up a only allotted 30 percent of the funds. their small business needs. The major- request for supplemental funding. On Without the change to 48 percent, all ity of these women have few resources three different occasions, I wrote to grants to sustainability centers could and little access to business develop- the administration urging these ac- be cut in half—or worse, 23 experienced ment assistance, and without the wom- tions, with the support of Senators centers could lose funding completely. en’s business centers, they might have LEVIN, HARKIN, LIEBERMAN, LANDRIEU, Cutting funding for these, our most ef- none. EDWARDS, CANTWELL, BAYH, and PRYOR, ficient and successful centers, would As I have said on more than one oc- urging any of these solutions, but the not only be detrimental to the centers casion, women business owners do not administration refused to act. Instead, themselves, but also to the women get the recognition they deserve for the insufficient funding was com- they serve, to their local communities, the contribution to our economy: pounded by mismanagement and the to their states, and to the national Eighteen million Americans would be program was completely shutdown economy. without jobs today if it weren’t for from January 6 to January 14. When As the author of the Women’s Busi- these entrepreneurs who had the cour- the administration reopened the pro- ness Centers Sustainability Act of 1999, age and the vision to strike out on gram, it was with extreme restrictions. I can tell you that when the bill was their own. For 19 years, as a member of The restrictions were aimed at keeping signed into law, it was Congress’s in- the Senate Committee on Small Busi- the demand for the loans down without tent to protect the established and suc- ness and Entrepreneurship, I have regard to their effect on the small busi- cessful infrastructure of worth, per- worked to increase the opportunities nesses the Agency is intended to serve. forming centers. The law was designed for these enterprising women, leading Small businesses appealed to the ad- to allow all graduating Women’s Busi- to greater earning power, financial ministration and our committees for ness Centers that meet certain per- independence and asset accumulation. help because they were caught in the formance standards to receive contin- For these women, in addition to the middle. For example, one company in ued funding under sustainability challenge and experience of running Pennsylvania has a $1 million export grants. This approach allows for new their own business, it means having a working capital loan that needs to be centers to be established—but not by bank account, buying a home, sending renewed, but it can’t because one of penalizing those that have already their children to college, and being in SBA’s restrictions does not allow loans demonstrated their worth. It was our control of their own future. of more than $750,000. At risk is the intention to continue helping the most I want to again express my sincere home of one of the owners because it is productive and well-equipped women’s and continuing support for the growing part of the collateral securing the ex- business centers, knowing that demand community of women entrepreneurs isting loan. This company is qualified; for such services was rapidly growing. across the Nation and for the invalu- it’s just trapped by the SBA’s restric- Today, with women-owned businesses able programs through which the SBA tions. With your help in passing this opening at one-and-a-half times the provides women business owners with bill immediately, we can do the right rate of all privately held firms, the de- the tools they need to succeed. For thing for these small business owners mand and need for women’s business years, I have fought for increased fund- and others who played by the rules. centers is even greater. Until Congress ing for SBA assistance that helps There is no cost to the Treasury in en- makes permanent the Women’s Busi- women entrepreneurs, including meas- acting these provisions. ness Center Sustainability Pilot pro- ures that have sustained and expanded Last, the fourth provision, addresses gram, as intended in Senate-passed leg- the Women’s Business Centers, and an urgent need for some firms in New islation, an extension of authority and give women entrepreneurs their de- York needing disaster loan assistance. increase in sustainability funds is served representation within the Fed- Many have said we should wait until vital—not only to the centers them- eral procurement process. we address other SBA legislation in the The third provision makes temporary selves, but to the women’s business next 60 days. However, hundreds of jobs changes to the SBA’s largest loan pro- community and to the millions of gram, the so-called 7(a) program, in are at stake and these businesses do workers employed by women-owned order to compensate for the adminis- not have 2 months. This language is in- businesses around the country. tration’s budget gimmicks and pro- cluded at the bipartisan request of the The importance of the women’s busi- gram mismanagement that caused a House Small Business Committee lead- ness centers to small business owners substantial shortage in funding. This ership. Their staffs worked closely with in communities across this country shortage led to a temporary shutdown the SBA to develop this language, cannot be overstated. Take for in- of the program in January, followed by which is acceptable to all of them. In stance the story of Melanie Marsden lending restrictions that created seri- addition to the support of House Com- and Shannon Lawler, who recently ous financial hardships for small busi- mittee Chairman DON MANZULLO and opened A Better Place to Be Day Spa nesses and reduced access to affordable Ranking Member NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ, in Charlestown, MA. While working on capital for small businesses in general. this provision is also supported by Con- a business plan last summer, the two For the remainder of fiscal year 2004, a gresswoman SUE KELLY and Senator hopeful entrepreneurs happened across coalition of 7(a) lenders and small busi- CHARLES SCHUMER. the website of the Center for Women ness groups have worked with Congress All four provisions address cir- and Enterprise (CWE), a women’s busi- to come up with some limited fees, cumstances that require immediate ac- ness center in Boston. Having just paid by lenders and not borrowers, that tion. Let me remind everyone: Without signed a lease and with a target open- will increase the amount of lending this legislation, the SBA’s loan pro- ing for their spa quickly approaching, available. That extra funding will in- gram for growing businesses, com- Melanie and Shannon were looking for crease from $9.5 billion to more than monly referred to as the 504 Loan help, and quick. At first, the process $11 billion the amount of loan guaran- Guarantee Program, would shut down seemed overwhelming, but the experts tees available to small businesses. next Monday, March 15, 2004. Without at CWE were able to guide Melanie and With more funding, Congress expects this legislation, the future of coun- Shannon through the complicated the SBA to lift the loan cap size of seling and training for women starting process—from business plan to long- $750,000 and other restrictions, give pri- and growing their businesses, through term financing and management. CWE ority in processing and approval to eli- the most established SBA’s Women’s helped Melanie and Shannon open A gible small businesses that have been Business Centers, would be com- Better Place to Be Day Spa and al- shut out this year, and require the SBA promised. Without this legislation, ready see a steady stream of clients to renew export working capital loans small businesses with their homes and pass through their doors. Without to eligible small businesses. life savings at stake may face financial CWE, Melanie and Shannon believe Of course, these changes would not be and personal devastation because of that they would not have opened their necessary if the administration had ei- program mismanagement. Without this

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.040 S09PT1 S2448 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 legislation, small business disaster vic- cial institutions we approached would not S. RES. 312 tims may go out of business. have taken us as seriously. Whereas on Saturday, March 6, 2004, a Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- The way in which the center for Women & water taxi overturned in Baltimore Harbor sent that two letters relating to pro- Enterprise reaches out to help women in during a sudden and vicious storm; business inspired us to do the same. In se- grams affected by this legislation be Whereas 25 passengers were thrown into lecting suppliers and inventory for our gift the Harbor, into frigid 43 degree water, with printed in the RECORD. I thank my col- shop within the spa, we chose to carry prod- little chance of survival; leagues for their support of small busi- ucts that were made by women or by women Whereas tragically, 1 person died and 3 nesses and for considering immediate owned businesses with a preference given to people are presumed to be dead; passage of this important small busi- Massachusetts or New England based busi- Whereas if not for the immediate action of ness bill. nesses. the initial responders, more lives would cer- There being no objection, the letters A Better Place to Be Day Spa, was received tainly have been lost; were ordered to be printed in the well by the Charlestown community, we had Whereas the initial responders dem- 400 people at our grand opening open house RECORD, as follows: onstrated extraordinary bravery in their he- on November 1st and have a steady stream of roic response in rescuing the passengers; A BETTER PLACE TO BE DAY SPA, clients coming through our doors each day. Whereas after noticing the accident, the Charlestown, MA. And in the short time we have been open we initial responders rushed to the scene, pilot- DEAR SENATOR KERRY: This past summer I have seen many repeat clients already. Our ing their vessel to the accident site and im- had the opportunity to work with the Center business got off to a great start because of mediately diving into the frigid waters in for Women & Enterprise when I was in the the Center for Women & Enterprise and as their street clothes and boots to help those beginning stages of writing a business plan we continue to grow I will be sure to let our clinging for their lives; for a small day spa that had long been a clients know that A Better Place to Be Day Whereas the initial responders not only dream. My business partner and childhood Spa is here because of the guidance we re- saved those clinging to the boat for survival friend and I were both born to working class ceived from the Center for Women & Enter- but used their exceptional skills and inge- families and raised in Charlestown. I was prise and the support of the Small Business nuity to elevate the capsized boat to rescue educated in the Boston Public School system Administration. those passengers trapped beneath; and went on to attend Boston University on In closing I need you to know that what Whereas the team of initial responders one of their Boston Scholars full tuition the Center for Women & Enterprise and the worked together to pull the passengers out scholarships. While working full time after SBA do for women in business is truly in- of the water, identify those who needed im- graduation, I decided to enroll at the Mus- credible. I particularly enjoy the frequent mediate medical attention, turn the Fort cular Therapy Institute in Cambridge with newsletters outlining upcoming events as McHenry Drill Hall into a triage center to the goal in mind of opening my own business well as educational opportunities and work- identify the victims who were most in need, someday. My business partner held down a shops that I will be sure to take advantage of and provide all with dry clothing and warm full time job and attended The Elizabeth in the future. A Better Place to Be Day Spa blankets; Grady School of Aesthetics in preparation will be represented at the upcoming State Whereas it was a team effort to rescue and for our venture. While for many years we House Day and we will continue to look for save those stranded in the freezing Chesa- talked about our dream, we know that mak- ways that we can give back to other women peake waters that involved rescuers in the ing that dream become the reality it is in business through CWE. water, on the pier, and at Fort McHenry; today, would not have been possible without Thank you. Whereas we commend the courage and res- programs like the Center for Women & En- MELANIE MARSDEN, olution of Maryland’s outstanding initial re- terprise and the Small Business Administra- SHANNON LAWLER, sponders whose quick reaction to this ter- tion. Owners. rible accident saved lives; and For the last 2 years we had been keeping Whereas we praise these initial respond- our eyes and ears open about commercial NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ers—the Navy Reservists, Coast Guard, Mari- space in Charlestown, which is not easy to WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, time Fire Department, Baltimore Fire De- come by and generally not affordable. Our Kansas City MO, March 9, 2004. partment, Bowleys Quarters Search and Res- goal was to open by May 2004 (when I will Hon. JOHN KERRY, cue Team, and the emergency medical turn 30 and my partner will be 31). We hadn’t Ranking Member, Committee on Small Business team—who worked together as a team to res- even begun the business plan writing when and Entrepreneurship. cue people and save lives: Now, therefore, be the ideal location became available in Au- DEAR SENATOR KERRY: On behalf of the it gust. The 1,500 square foot commercial space Kansas City chapter of the National Assoc. Resolved, That the Senate— is located at Mishuwam Park Apartments on of Women Business Owners (representing 200 (1) pays tribute to the victims of this ter- Maine Street in Charlestown which is an members), I would like to request the fol- rible accident and expresses its condolences apartment complex funded through the HUD lowing actions be taken regarding the SBA to their families; Section 236 program and is managed by Pea- 7(a) program. (2) commends the initial responders in the body Properties. We had to move quickly on Absent the SBA asking congress for addi- Baltimore water taxi accident of March 6, the space and before we knew it we had tional funding, NAWBO supports increasing 2004, for their bravery, quick thinking, cour- signed a lease and incorporated in a matter fees on lenders as an approach to adequately age, and ingenuity in rescuing the pas- of days. Our target opening date then be- fund the SBA 7(a) program and to lift re- sengers of the water taxi that capsized after came November 1st which didn’t leave us strictions. a sudden and vicious storm swept over the much time to pull things together but we Specifically, NAWBO would like the pro- Baltimore Harbor; and didn’t even know how overwhelming the gram to: (3) commends the team of initial respond- whole process might have been if we had not Allow piggyback loans, but charge a 0.50 ers for this extraordinary demonstration of found the Center for Women & Enterprise. percent lender fee for each; their ongoing commitment and dedication to After contacting CWE, I received a call Raise lender fees by 0.10 percent; and saving lives. back within minutes from Bea Chiem and For loans that are under $150,000, have lenders pay the SBA the 0.25 percent fee that she would prove to be an invaluable resource SENATE RESOLUTION 313—EX- to us during the following months. She took lenders currently keep for themselves. This what was very complicated and over- only applies to these small loans. PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE whelming for us and made it so much easier Thank you. SENATE ENCOURAGING THE AC- to understand. Every time we would come to ELAINE HAMILTON, TIVE ENGAGEMENT OF AMERI- a part of the financials that we thought we Public Policy Chair.∑ CANS IN WORLD AFFAIRS AND might never figure out, we knew Bea was URGING THE SECRETARY OF only a phone call away. I was most im- f STATE TO COORDINATE WITH IM- pressed by her response time to each and SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS PLEMENTING PARTNERS IN CRE- every question I had. Her patience, knowl- ATING AN ONLINE DATABASE OF edge and belief in our vision played a major role in us getting the financing we needed. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE CWE should be proud to have such a caring SENATE RESOLUTION 312—COM- PROGRAMS AND RELATED OP- and knowledgeable woman on the team. MENDING THE BRAVERY OF THE PORTUNITIES The closing on our loan with Sovereign fi- INITIAL RESPONDERS IN THE Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself and Mr. nally took place last week and we got a BALTIMORE HARBOR WATER HAGEL) submitted the following resolu- $60,000 term loan and the $40,000 line of credit TAXI ACCIDENT OF MARCH 6, 2004 tion; which was referred to the Com- we requested from Sovereign through an SBA loan. Shannon and I cannot thank the Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself and Mr. mittee on Foreign Relations: Center for Women & Enterprise enough for SARBANES) submitted the following res- S. RES. 313 all of their help. We have no doubt that with- olution; which was considered and Whereas many polls and studies have indi- out CWE (and Bea) in our corner the finan- agreed to: cated that the United States needs to do a

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:21 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.041 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2449 better job of building personal and institu- (3) to encourage Americans to seize 1 or seven of eight Muslim populations sur- tional relationships with peoples and nations more opportunities toward this end, by such veyed express worries that the U.S. around the world in order to combat anti- means as— might become a military threat to American sentiment; (A) participating in a professional or cul- their countries. And these disturbing Whereas broad bipartisan consensus in tural exchange; favor of strengthening United States public (B) studying abroad; trends hold strong even beyond the diplomacy emerged during 2003 in both (C) volunteering abroad; Muslim world. Houses of Congress and in various reports, (D) working with an immigrant or refugee This is dangerous for a number of including reports of the Council on Foreign group; reasons. Anti-Americanism undermines Relations, the General Accounting Office, (E) hosting a foreign student or profes- our ability to work effectively with the Advisory Commission on Public Diplo- sional; other countries on our global problems. macy, the Heritage Foundation, and the Ad- (F) participating in a sister-city program; In addition, in our fight against terror, visory Group on Public Diplomacy for the and Arab and Muslim World; anti-Americanism can create a steady (G) learning a foreign language. supply of recruits for terrorist net- Whereas in November 2003, NAFSA: Asso- Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I am ciation of International Educators warned works, intent on our destruction. that Americans’ lack of knowledge of the pleased to submit the People-to-People These terrorist networks have unfairly world represents a national liability in the Engagement in World Affairs resolu- blamed the United States for the un- fight against terrorism; tion with my esteemed colleague, Sen- employment, the poverty and the pow- Whereas international exchange programs, ator CHUCK HAGEL. erlessness that so many around the which have assisted in extending American In the 1960s, during a troubled and di- world experience on a daily basis. They influence in the world by educating the visive time for our country, President feed off erroneous perceptions of Amer- world’s leaders, are suffering from a decline John F. Kennedy challenged Americans in funding and policy priority; icans, distorting our image to achieve Whereas the number of United States uni- to ‘‘ask not what your country can do their own objectives. versity-level students studying abroad in for you—ask what you can do for your Americans must combat these 2001–2002 was 160,920, representing just over 1 country.’’ Today, the need is even more misperceptions and turn mistrust into percent of United States students; urgent for Americans to be active par- understanding. If we don’t define our- Whereas 2⁄3 of United States students ticipants both in the United States and selves to the people of the world, we studying abroad study in Western Europe abroad. run the risk that terrorist will con- (18.7 percent in the United Kingdom alone), This People-to-People Engagement in although 95 percent of the world population tinue to make America a scapegoat for growth in the next 50 years is expected to World Affairs resolution is a call to other nation’s ills. In order to show the occur outside Western Europe; Americans to look beyond our borders world who Americans really are, diplo- Whereas the number of scholarships for to engage with the wider world at an macy must occur at all levels of soci- foreign students studying at United States individual, human level. It encourages ety and not only through U.S. govern- institutions has dropped from 20,000 a year in Americans to seize opportunities to en- ment representatives. Artists, scholars, the 1980s to 900 in 2003; gage in the global arena—through par- teachers, nurses, doctors, and business Whereas there are 29,400,000 retired work- ticipating in a professional or cultural ers in the United States as of June 2003, people all have a role in shaping this meaning that there are many older Ameri- exchange; studying or volunteering image and in presenting a different cans who have the talent, maturity, and abroad; working with an immigrant or American face to the world. time to volunteer their services abroad; refugee group in the United States; Many Americans have been engaged Whereas the average American college hosting a foreign student or profes- for decades. In my own State of Wis- graduate who has studied 1 of the less com- sional; participating in a sister-city consin, my constituents have dem- monly taught languages reaches no more program; and/or learning a foreign lan- onstrated altruism and curiosity daily. than an intermediate level of proficiency in guage. They have worked in the Peace Corps, the language, which is insufficient to meet It also asks the Secretary of State to national security requirements; and trained dairy farmers in South Amer- Whereas there are hundreds of well-estab- coordinate with implementing partners ica and Eastern Europe, participated in lished organizations in the United States in creating an online database that sister-city exchanges with the former that implement educational and professional lists these opportunities for Ameri- Soviet Union, traveled to refugee exchanges, international volunteering, and cans. camps in Thailand and hosted inter- related programs, and the efforts of those or- In today’s world, our challenges and national students. Through these ac- ganizations could readily be expanded to opportunities are global in nature. Ter- tivities, my constituents have fought reach out to more Americans: Now, there- rorism, the greatest threat to our na- fore, be it stereotypes and created openings for Resolved, tional security, crosses all national greater trust and cooperation. The SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. boundaries and feeds off the gaps in in- need is greater now than ever before This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Peo- telligence and communication created for more Americans to become in- ple-to-People Engagement in World Affairs by borders. Other important issues, volved. Resolution’’. such as the proliferation of WMD, I have been approached by Americans SEC. 2 SENSE OF SENATE. human trafficking, poverty, environ- of all ages and all economic back- It is the sense of the Senate— mental degradation, and diseases from grounds to ask me how they can be- (1) to urge the Secretary of State to co- HIV/AIDS to polio also have little re- ordinate with implementing partners in cre- come more involved. This resolution is ating an online database that provides infor- gard for borders. These challenges re- a response to those Americans and a mation on how Americans can take advan- quire international cooperation, and challenge to many more to define our tage of— Americans at all levels of society are times and to shape our world. The cre- (A) international exchange programs of the instrumental in finding and achieving ation of the online database as part of Department of State, the Department of meaningful solutions. this resolution will assist Americans in Education, and other Federal Government This resolution encourages Ameri- finding the best way for them person- and non-government entities; cans to forge relationships with people ally to participate. Americans will use (B) volunteer opportunities with organiza- outside of the United States to change tions that assist refugees and immigrants in their enthusiasm and curiosity to en- the United States; not only how Americans view and act gage in the world where they can— (C) opportunities to host international stu- in the world, but how others view through tutoring children, through as- dents and professionals in the United States; Americans. Presently, anti-Ameri- sisting refugees who come to our coun- (D) sister-city organizations in the United canism is growing at a startling rate. try, through professional training, and States; According to the Pew Research Center, through showing concern for the well- (E) international fairs and cultural events negative views of the United States being of other outside of the United in the United States; and among Muslims, which were once lim- States. (F) foreign language learning opportuni- ited to the Middle East, have spread to This resolution is a challenge to ties; (2) to challenge Americans to become more populations in places like Nigeria and Americans to make connections in engaged in international affairs and more Indonesia. A growing percentage of their own way—to listen and show re- aware of peoples and developments outside Muslims see serious threats to Islam spect for others and their way of life. the United States; and by the United States. Majorities in Americans can bridge the gap between

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.055 S09PT1 S2450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 this powerful nation and people around lowing resolution; which was consid- Whereas in most countries, women work the world who feel frustrated and pow- ered and agreed to: approximately twice the unpaid time men erless. We can change perceptions, do; S. RES. 315 Whereas about 3 in 10 households are main- change minds, and change the world we tained by women with no husband present; live in. Whereas all over the world women are contributing to the growth of economies, par- Whereas rural women produce more than ticipating in the world of diplomacy and pol- 55 percent of all food grown in developing SENATE RESOLUTION 314—COM- itics, and improving the quality of the lives countries; MEMORATING AND HONORING of their families, communities, and nations; Whereas women comprise almost 15 per- PRESIDENT BORIS TRAJKOVSKI Whereas discrimination continues to deny cent of the active duty, reserve, and guard women full political and economic equality units of the United States Armed Forces; Mr. VOINOVICH (for himself, Mr. and is often the basis for violations of wom- Whereas it is estimated that women and LUGAR, and Mr. BIDEN) submitted the en’s basic human rights; girls make up more than 70 percent of the following resolution which was consid- Whereas worldwide, the lives and health of 1,300,000,000 poorest people in the world; 2 ered and agreed to: women and girls continue to be endangered Whereas women work ⁄3 of the world’s working hours, and produce 1⁄2 of the world’s by violence that is directed at them simply S. RES. 314 food, yet earn only 1 percent of the world’s because of their gender; Whereas President Boris Trajkovski of the income, and own less than 1 percent of the Whereas worldwide, violence against Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia world’s property; women includes rape, genital mutilation, played a vital role in efforts to promote Whereas worldwide women still earn less, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating vi- peace, stability, and democratic reform in own less property, and have less access to olence, honor killings, sexual trafficking in his country and throughout Southeast Eu- education, employment, and health care women, dowry-related violence, female in- rope; than do men; fanticide, sex-selection abortion, forced preg- Whereas President Trajkovski was trag- Whereas between 75 and 80 percent of the nancy, forced sterilization, and forced abor- ically killed on Thursday, February 26, 2004, world’s 27,000,000 refugees are women and tion; when a plane carrying the President and 8 children; Whereas the World Health Organization as- others crashed in southern Bosnia; Whereas illegal trafficking worldwide for serts that domestic violence causes more Whereas the people elected Boris forced labor, domestic servitude, or sexual deaths and disability among women between Trajkovski to serve as President in Novem- exploitation involves between 1,000,000 and ages 15 and 44 than cancer, malaria, traffic ber 1999, and inaugurated him as the second 2,000,000 women and children each year, of accidents, and war; Macedonian President on December 15, 1999; whom 50,000 are transported to the United Whereas 130,000,000 girls and young women Whereas President Trajkovski led the States; have been subjected to female genital muti- country during a tumultuous period in Whereas as many as 750,000 women and lation, and it is estimated that 10,000 girls Southeast Europe, working with the inter- children have been trafficked into the United are at risk of being subjected to this practice national community to accommodate refu- States over the last decade; in the United States and more than 160,000 gees following the crisis in neighboring Whereas March 8 has become known as girls and women in immigrant communities Kosovo in 1999, and playing a significant role International Women’s Day for the last cen- in the United States may have been victims in the signing of the Ohrid Framework tury, and is a day on which people, often di- of the traditional practice of female genital Agreement in 2001; vided by ethnicity, language, culture, and in- mutilation or are at risk of being subjected Whereas President Trajkovski promoted come, come together to celebrate a common to it; the rule of law and respect for human rights, struggle for women’s equality, justice, and Whereas worldwide, at least 1 in 3 women and encouraged economic, judicial, and mili- peace; has been beaten or sexually abused in her tary reforms necessary to move the country Whereas the dedication and success of lifetime; toward membership in the North Atlantic those working all over the world to end vio- Whereas 1 in 6 women in the United States Treaty Organization and the European lence against women and girls and fighting has experienced an attempted or completed Union; and for equality should be recognized; and sexual assault and 1 in 5 women reported she Whereas the Macedonian government con- Whereas the people of the United States had been raped or physically or sexually as- tinues to work to join Europe’s democratic should be encouraged to participate in Inter- saulted in her lifetime; institutions, and peace and stability in the national Women’s Day: Now, therefore, be it Whereas in the United States, a woman is Resolved, That the Senate— country is critical to the broader region of battered, usually by her intimate partner, (1) designates March 8, 2004, as Inter- Southeast Europe: Now, therefore, be it every 15 seconds; national Women’s Day; Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas over 300,000 women each year ex- (2) reaffirms its commitment to— (1) offers its condolences and deepest sym- perience intimate partner violence during (A) ending discrimination and violence pathy to the people of the Former Yugoslav their pregnancy; against women; Republic of Macedonia, the family of Presi- Whereas more than 3 women are murdered (B) ensuring the safety and welfare of dent Boris Trajkovski, and the families of by their husbands or boyfriends in the women; and the other crash victims during this difficult United States every day; (C) pursuing policies that guarantee the period; Whereas nearly 25 percent of American basic rights of women both in the United (2) recognizes the courageous leadership women report being raped or physically as- States and in the world; and and the significant role that President saulted by a current or former spouse, cohab- (3) requests that the President issue a Trajkovski played in efforts to promote iting partner, or date at some time in their proclamation calling upon the people of the peace, stability, and reform, including his lifetime; United States to observe ‘‘International work to secure the 2001 Ohrid Framework Whereas in the United States, battering is Women’s Day’’ with appropriate programs Agreement; and the leading cause of injury to women be- and activities. (3) encourages the Macedonian government tween ages 15 and 44; to continue efforts to implement the Ohrid Whereas it is estimated that 1 in 5 adoles- Peace Agreement, and to move forward with SENATE RESOLUTION 316—DESIG- cent girls in the United States becomes a reforms necessary to join the North Atlantic NATING APRIL 2004 AS ‘‘FINAN- victim of physical or sexual abuse, or both, Treaty Organization and the European CIAL LITERACY MONTH’’ in a dating relationship; Union. Whereas worldwide, 20 to 50 percent of Mr. AKAKA (for himself, Mr. ALLEN, women experience some degree of domestic Mr. SARBANES, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. SENATE RESOLUTION 315—DESIG- violence during marriage; SANTORUM, Mr. KOHL, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. NATING MARCH 8, 2004, AS Whereas worldwide, women account for 1⁄2 JOHNSON, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. SCHUMER, ‘‘INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S of all cases of HIV/AIDS, approximately Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mrs. MUR- DAY’’ 42,000,000, and in countries with high HIV RAY, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. prevalence, young women are at a higher INOUYE and Mr. CRAPO) submitted the Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. LUGAR, risk than young men of contracting HIV; following resolution; which was consid- Ms. STABENOW, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. Whereas worldwide, sexual violence, in- ered and agreed to: LAUTENBERG, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. LEVIN, cluding marital rape, has been announced as S. RES. 316 Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. GRAHAM of South a major cause of the rapid spread of HIV/ Carolina, Mr. KOHL, Ms. LANDRIEU, AIDS among women; Whereas only 26 percent of 13- to 21-year Whereas 2⁄3 of the world’s nearly olds reported that their parents actively Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. BAYH, Mrs. MUR- 1,000,000,000 illiterate individuals are women; taught them how to manage money; RAY, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. HATCH, Mr. Whereas worldwide, girls are less likely to Whereas a 2002 survey by the National CORZINE, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. complete school than boys; Council on Economic Education found that a DAYTON, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. CLINTON, Whereas 2⁄3 of children denied primary edu- decreasing number of States include per- and Mr. FEINGOLD) submitted the fol- cation are girls; sonal finance in their education standards

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:46 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.056 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2451 for students in kindergarten through grade ment, States, localities, schools, nonprofit Garden Club of America goes well be- 12; organizations, businesses, other entities, and yond its numerous publications, its Whereas a 2002 study by the Jump$tart Co- the people of the United States to observe public plant and flower shows, and its alition for Personal Financial Literacy the month with appropriate programs and national medalists. It is a source for found that high school seniors know even activities. less about credit cards, retirement funds, in- the exchange of ideas and a platform for the betterment of our communities surance, and other personal finance basics SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- across this great country. The purpose than high school seniors did 5 years ago; TION 97—RECOGNIZING THE 91ST Whereas 55 percent of college students ac- of The Garden Club of America is to ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GAR- quire their first credit card during their first stimulate the knowledge and love of DEN CLUB OF AMERICA year in college, and 83 percent of college stu- gardening, but also to share the advan- dents have at least 1 credit card; Mr. SARBANES (for himself and Ms. tages of association through edu- Whereas personal savings as a percentage MIKULSKI) submitted the following con- cational meetings, conferences, cor- of personal income decreased from 7.5 per- current resolution; which was referred cent in the early 1980s to 2.3 percent in the respondence, and publications, and to first 3 quarters of 2003; to the Committee on the Judiciary: improve the quality of the environ- Whereas today more than 42,000,000 people S. CON. RES. 97 ment through conservation and civic in the United States participate in 401(k) Whereas The Garden Club of America is improvement. plans; holding its 91st annual meeting in Wash- As a Marylander I know first hand of Whereas a 2002 Retirement Confidence Sur- ington, D.C. April 24 through 27, 2004; the contributions The Garden Club of vey found that only 32 percent of workers Whereas The Garden Club of America has America has made to our State. Ladew surveyed have calculated how much money 195 member clubs in 40 States and the Dis- they will need to save for retirement; trict of Columbia, representing more than Topiary Gardens is a prime example of Whereas only 30 percent of those surveyed 17,000 members; the edification and enjoyment that in a 2003 Employee Benefit Trend Study are Whereas since its founding in 1913, The stems from the support of The Garden confident in their ability to make the right Garden Club of America has become a recog- Club of America. Since 1971, Ladew financial decisions for themselves and their nized leader in the fields of horticulture, Gardens has used its 22 acres of gardens families, and 25 percent have done no specific conservation, historic preservation, and to educate children, entertain families, financial planning; civic improvement, and an influential orga- Whereas between 25,000,000 and 56,000,000 and promote the importance of beau- nization in the protection of America’s envi- tiful landscapes within our commu- adults are unbanked, i.e., not using main- ronment; and stream, insured financial institutions; Whereas in our Nation’s Capital, The Gar- nities. Every spring and summer, hun- Whereas millions of people in the United den Club of America was instrumental in the dreds of families congregate in the gar- States derive great benefits from the wide founding of the National Arboretum, the de- dens to enjoy the Sunday concerts, variety of products and services offered by velopment of the Archives of American Gar- afternoon picnics, and self-guided edu- the financial services industry in the United dens at the Smithsonian Institution, and the cational nature walks. And every year, States, and such financial products and serv- creation and installation of the Butterfly hundreds of families leave the gardens ices allow individuals and families to build Habitat Garden which now graces The Na- homes, start businesses, finance educations, with an exhilarated appreciation for tional Mall at the National Museum of Nat- America’s outdoors, and an enriched buy cars, and meet the everyday needs of ev- ural History: Now, therefore, be it eryday life; Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- desire to conserve that beauty. Whereas expanding access to the main- resentatives concurring), That Congress com- The Garden Club of America has stream financial system provides individuals mends The Garden Club of America for the asked for very little in return for its with lower cost, safer options for managing many contributions it has made in our Na- dedication to America’s beautiful land- their finances and building wealth; tion’s Capital and in communities across the scapes. I am submitting this legislation Whereas a greater understanding and fa- United States, and sends its best wishes on miliarity with financial markets and institu- today in the hope that we in the Con- the occasion of its 91st annual meeting in gress can recognize this significant tions will lead to increased economic activ- Washington, D.C., April 24 through 27, 2004. ity and growth; contribution as The Garden Club of Whereas financial education has been Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, America holds its annual meeting here linked to lower delinquency rates for mort- today I am submitting legislation to- in our Nation’s Capital. I urge my col- gage borrowers, higher participation and gether with Senator MIKULSKI that leagues in the Senate to join me in sup- contribution rates in retirement plans, im- would recognize the achievements of porting this legislation. proved spending and saving habits, higher The Garden Club of America on the oc- f net worth, and positive knowledge, attitude, casion of its 91st annual meeting in and behavior changes; Washington, DC, from April 24 through AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Whereas financial literacy empowers indi- PROPOSED viduals to make wise financial decisions and 27, 2004. This meeting in our Nation’s reduces the confusion of an increasingly Capital is especially significant be- SA 2703. Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself, complex economy; cause it occurs here only once every Mrs. BOXER, Mr. JEFFORDS, and Mr. CORZINE) Whereas personal financial management twenty-five years. This legislation rec- submitted an amendment intended to be pro- skills and life-long habits develop during ognizes and honors The Garden Club posed by him to the concurrent resolution S. childhood; and the work of its 17,000 members to Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congressional Whereas personal financial education is es- improve our country. budget for the United States Government for sential to ensure that individuals are pre- Since its founding in 1913, The Gar- fiscal year 2005 and including the appropriate pared to manage money, credit, and debt, budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 through and become responsible workers, heads of den Club of America has grown to in- 2009; which was ordered to lie on the table. households, investors, entrepreneurs, busi- clude 195 member clubs in 40 States and SA 2704. Mr. CONRAD proposed an amend- ness leaders, and citizens; and the District of Columbia. It is a recog- ment to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Whereas Congress found it important nized leader in the fields of horti- Res. 95, supra. enough to ensure coordination of Federal fi- culture, conservation, historic preser- SA 2705. Mr. VOINOVICH submitted an nancial literacy efforts and formulate a na- vation, civic improvement, and has sig- amendment intended to be proposed by him tional strategy that it established the Finan- nificant influence in the protection of to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. cial Literacy and Education Commission in America’s environment. 2003 and designated the Office of Financial SA 2706. Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. Education of the Department of the Treas- Right here in the District of Colum- LEAHY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. SCHUMER) ury to provide support for the Commission: bia we can witness the results of The submitted an amendment intended to be pro- Now, therefore, be it Garden Club’s labor. Indeed it played posed by him to the concurrent resolution S. Resolved, That the Senate— an instrumental role in the founding of Con. Res. 95, supra; which was ordered to lie (1) designates April 2004 as ‘‘Financial Lit- the National Arboretum and the devel- on the table. eracy Month’’ to raise public awareness opment of the Archives of American SA 2707. Mr. SANTORUM submitted an about the importance of financial education Gardens at the Smithsonian Institu- amendment intended to be proposed by him in the United States and the serious con- tion. to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, sequences that may be associated with a supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. lack of understanding about personal fi- Perhaps even more importantly, The SA 2708. Mr. LUGAR submitted an amend- nances; and Garden Club has become a significant ment intended to be proposed by him to the (2) requests that the President issue a impetus for community service across concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, supra; proclamation calling on the Federal Govern- the United States. The scope of The which was ordered to lie on the table.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.057 S09PT1 S2452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 SA 2709. Mr. PRYOR submitted an amend- On page 3, line 11, increase the amount by At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ment intended to be proposed by him to the $1,696,000,000. lowing: concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, supra; On page 3, line 12, increase the amount by SEC. . BALANCED BUDGET POINT OF ORDER. which was ordered to lie on the table. $1,735,000,000. (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in SA 2710. Mr. DASCHLE (for himself, Mr. On page 3, line 13, increase the amount by subsection (b), it shall not be in order in the ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. BINGAMAN, $1,754,000,000. Senate to consider any bill or resolution (or Mrs. CLINTON, Ms. CANTWELL, Mrs. BOXER, On page 3, line 17, increase the amount by any amendment, motion, or conference re- Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. REID, Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. $1,501,000,000. port on that bill or resolution) that would DORGAN, Mr. GRAHAM of Florida, Mr. LEAHY, On page 3, line 18, increase the amount by result in an on budget deficit larger than— Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KERRY, Mr. LIEBERMAN, $1,629,000,000. (1) in fiscal year 2004, $639,000,000,000; and Mr. CORZINE) proposed an amendment to On page 3, line 19, increase the amount by (2) in fiscal year 2005, $575,000,000,000; the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, $1,696,000,000. (3) in fiscal year 2006, $511,000,000,000; supra. On page 3, line 20, increase the amount by (4) in fiscal year 2007, $447,000,000,000; SA 2711. Mr. SMITH (for himself, Mr. $1,735,000,000. (5) in fiscal year 2008, $383,000,000,000; ROCKEFELLER, Mrs. LINCOLN, and Mr. WYDEN) On page 3, line 21, increase the amount by (6) in fiscal year 2009, $319,000,000,000; submitted an amendment intended to be pro- $1,754,000,000. (7) in fiscal year 2010, $255,000,000,000; posed by him to the bill H.R. 4, to reauthor- On page 4, line 20, increase the amount by (8) in fiscal year 2011, $191,000,000,000; ize and improve the program of block grants $1,501,000,000. (9) in fiscal year 2012, $127,000,000,000; to States for temporary assistance for needy On page 4, line 21, increase the amount by (10) in fiscal year 2013, $63,000,000,000; and (11) in fiscal year 2015, $0. families, improve access to quality child $1,629,000,000. (b) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) shall not care, and for other purposes; which was or- On page 4, line 22, increase the amount by apply if—(1) the President has declared a dered to lie on the table. $1,696,000,000. state of national emergency; or (2) the econ- SA 2712. Mr. DORGAN submitted an On page 4, line 23, increase the amount by omy is in recession, defined as 3 consecutive amendment intended to be proposed by him $1,735,000,000. quarters of negative growth in Gross Domes- to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, On page 4, line 24, increase the amount by tic Product. setting forth the congressional budget for $1,754,000,000. (c) SUPERMAJORITY.—(1) WAIVER.—This sec- the United States Government for fiscal year On page 5, line 3, decrease the amount by tion may be waived or suspended in the Sen- 2005 and including the appropriate budgetary $1,501,000,000. On page 5, line 4, decrease the amount by ate only by the affirmative vote of three- levels for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; $3,130,000,000. fifths of the Members, duly chosen and which was ordered to lie on the table. sworn. SA 2713. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an On page 5, line 5, decrease the amount by (2) APPEALS.—Appeals in the Senate from amendment intended to be proposed by her $4,826,000,000. On page 5, line 6, decrease the amount by the decisions of the Chair relating to any to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, $6,561,000,000. provision of this section shall be limited to 1 supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. On page 5, line 7, decrease the amount by hour, to be equally divided between, and con- SA 2714. Mr. VOINOVICH submitted an $8,315,000,000. trolled by, the appellant and the manager of amendment intended to be proposed by him On page 5, line 11, decrease the amount by the bill or joint resolution, as the case may to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, $1,501,000,000. be. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. On page 5, line 12, decrease the amount by Members of the Senate, duly chosen and SA 2715. Mr. DEWINE (for himself, Mr. $3,130,000,000. sworn, shall be required in the Senate to sus- NELSON of Florida, and Mr. COLEMAN) sub- On page 5, line 13, decrease the amount by mitted an amendment intended to be pro- tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on $4,826,000,000. posed by him to the concurrent resolution S. a point of order raised under this section. On page 5, line 14, decrease the amount by (d) EXERCISE OF RULEMAKING POWERS.— Con. Res. 95, supra; which was ordered to lie $6,561,000,000. Congress adopts the provisions of this sec- on the table. On page 5, line 15, decrease the amount by SA 2716. Mr. SANTORUM submitted an tion—(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking $8,315,000,000. amendment intended to be proposed by him power of the Senate and the House of Rep- On page 25, line 8, decrease the amount by resentatives, respectively, and as such they to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, $1,501,000,000. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. shall be considered as part of the rules of each house, or of that house to which they SA 2717. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. SA 2704. Mr. CONRAD proposed an JOHNSON, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. specifically apply, and such rules shall su- amendment to the concurrent resolu- BINGAMAN, and Mr. DORGAN) submitted an persede other rules only to the extent that amendment intended to be proposed by him tion S. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the they are inconsistent therewith; and (2) with to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, congressional budget for the United full recognition of the constitutional right of supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. States Government for fiscal year 2005 either house to change those rules (so far as SA 2718. Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mr. and including the appropriate budg- they relate to that house) at any time, in the GRAHAM of South Carolina, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. same manner, and to the same extent as in etary levels for fiscal years 2006 the case of any other rule of that house. SPECTER, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. through 2009; as follows: KOHL, Mr. LEVIN, and Mrs. CLINTON) submitted an amendment intended to be pro- At the end of title IV, insert the following: SA 2706. Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. posed by him to the bill S. 1637, to amend the SEC. ll. POINT OF ORDER TO PROTECT SOCIAL LEAHY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. SCHU- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to comply SECURITY FIRST. MER) submitted an amendment in- with the World Trade Organization rulings (a) POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE.—It tended to be proposed by him to the on the FSC/ETI benefit in a manner that pre- shall not be in order in the Senate to con- concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, sider any direct spending or revenue legisla- serves jobs and production activities in the setting forth the congressional budget United States, to reform and simplify the tion that would increase the on-budget deficit in any fiscal year until the budget is bal- for the United States Government for international taxation rules of the United fiscal year 2005 and including the ap- States, and for other purposes; which was or- anced without Social Security. dered to lie on the table. (b) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— propriate budgetary levels for fiscal This section may be waived or suspended in years 2006 through 2009; which was or- f the Senate only by an affirmative vote of dered to lie on the table; as follows: three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and TEXT OF AMENDMENTS On page 3, line 9, increase the amount by sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of $300,000,000. SA 2703. Mr. LAUTENBERG (for him- the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and On page 3, line 10, increase the amount by self, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. JEFFORDS, and sworn, shall be required in the Senate to sus- $572,000,000. Mr. CORZINE) submitted an amendment tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on On page 3, line 11, increase the amount by intended to be proposed by him to the a point of order raised under this section. $470,000,000. concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, On page 3, line 12, increase the amount by setting forth the congressional budget SA 2705. Mr. VOINOVICH submitted $580,000,000. for the United States Government for an amendment intended to be proposed On page 3, line 13, increase the amount by fiscal year 2005 and including the ap- by him to the concurrent resolution S. $78,000,000. propriate budgetary levels for fiscal Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congres- On page 3, line 17, increase the amount by $300,000,000. years 2006 through 2009; which was or- sional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and in- On page 3, line 18, increase the amount by dered to lie on the table; as follows: $572,000,000. On page 3, line 9, increase the amount by cluding the appropriate budgetary lev- On page 3, line 19, increase the amount by $1,501,000,000. els for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; $470,000,000. On page 3, line 10, increase the amount by which was ordered to lie on the table; On page 3, line 20, increase the amount by $1,629,000,000. as follows: $580,000,000.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:46 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.061 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2453 On page 3, line 21, increase the amount by (2) by decreasing the amount budgeted for and Mr. CORZINE) proposed an amend- $78,000,000. bilateral international assistance for HIV/ ment to the concurrent resolution S. On page 4, line 4, increase the amount by AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria by Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congres- $1,000,000,000. $300,000,000. On page 4, line 12, increase the amount by sional budget for the United States $150,000,000. SA 2708. Mr. LUGAR submitted an Government for fiscal year 2005 and in- On page 4, line 13, increase the amount by amendment intended to be proposed by cluding the appropriate budgetary lev- $286,000,000. him to the concurrent resolution S. els for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; as On page 4, line 14, increase the amount by follows: $235,000,000. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congres- On page 3, line 9, increase the amount by On page 4, line 15, increase the amount by sional budget for the United States $4,860,000,000. $290,000,000. Government for fiscal year 2005 and in- On page 4, line 16, increase the amount by cluding the appropriate budgetary lev- On page 3, line 10, increase the amount by $39,000,000. $486,000,000. els for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; On page 3, line 11, increase the amount by On page 4, line 2, increase the amount by which was ordered to lie on the table; $150,000,000. $22,000,000. On page 4, line 21, increase the amount by as follows: On page 3, line 12, increase the amount by $286,000,000. On page 8, line 21, increase the amount by $5,000,000. On page 4, line 22, increase the amount by $1,100,000,000. On page 3, line 17, increase the amount by $235,000,000. On page 8, line 22, increase the amount by $4,860,000,000. On page 4, line 23, increase the amount by $123,000,000. On page 3, line 18, increase the amount by $290,000,000. On page 8, line 25, increase the amount by $486,000,000. On page 4, line 24, increase the amount by $97,000,000. On page 3, line 19, increase the amount by $39,000,000. On page 9, line 1, increase the amount by $22,000,000. On page 5, line 3, decrease the amount by $456,000,000. On page 3, line 20, increase the amount by $150,000,000. On page 9, line 4, increase the amount by $5,000,000. On page 5, line 4, decrease the amount by $98,000,000. On page 4, line 20, increase the amount by $436,000,000. On page 9, line 5, increase the amount by $4,860,000,000. On page 5, line 5, decrease the amount by $302,000,000. On page 4, line 21, increase the amount by $671,000,000. On page 9, line 8, increase the amount by $486,000,000. On page 5, line 6, decrease the amount by $98,000,000. On page 4, line 22, increase the amount by $961,000,000. On page 9, line 9, increase the amount by $22,000,000. On page 5, line 7, decrease the amount by $210,000,000. On page 4, line 23, increase the amount by $1,000,000,000. On page 9, line 12, increase the amount by $5,000,000. On page 5, line 11, decrease the amount by $98,000,000. On page 5, line 3, decrease the amount by $150,000,000. On page 9, line 13, increase the amount by $4,860,000,000. On page 5, line 12, decrease the amount by $142,000,000. On page 5, line 4, decrease the amount by $436,000,000. On page 23, line 5, decrease the amount by $5,346,000,000. On page 5, line 13, decrease the amount by $1,100,000,000. On page 5, line 5, decrease the amount by $671,000,000. On page 23, line 6, decrease the amount by $5,368,000,000. On page 5, line 14, decrease the amount by $123,000,000. On page 5, line 6, decrease the amount by $961,000,000. On page 23, line 9, decrease the amount by $5,373,000,000. On page 5, line 15, decrease the amount by $97,000,000. On page 5, line 7, decrease the amount by $1,000,000,000. On page 23, line 10, decrease the amount by $5,373,000,000. On page 20, line 17, increase the amount by $456,000,000. On page 5, line 11, decrease the amount by $1,000,000,000. On page 23, line 13, decrease the amount by $4,860,000,000. On page 20, line 18, increase the amount by $98,000,000. On page 5, line 12, decrease the amount by $150,000,000. On page 23, line 14, decrease the amount by $5,346,000,000. On page 20, line 22, increase the amount by $302,000,000. On page 5, line 13, decrease the amount by $286,000,000. $5,368,000,000. On page 21, line 1, increase the amount by On page 23, line 17, decrease the amount by On page 5, line 14, decrease the amount by $235,000,000. $98,000,000. On page 21, line 5, increase the amount by On page 23, line 18, decrease the amount by $5,373,000,000. $290,000,000. $210,000,000. On page 5, line 15, decrease the amount by On page 21, line 6, increase the amount by On page 23, line 21, decrease the amount by $5,373,000,000. $39,000,000. $98,000,000. At the end of title III, insert the following: On page 39, line 18, increase the amount by On page 23, line 22, decrease the amount by SEC. . Reserve Fund for Veterans’ Med- $1,000,000,000. $142,000,000. ical Care. The Chairman of the Committee On page 39, line 19, increase the amount by on the Budget of the Senate shall revise the $150,000,000. SA 2709. Mr. PRYOR submitted an aggregates, functional totals, allocations to On page 40, line 2, increase the amount by amendment intended to be proposed by the Committee on Appropriations of the Sen- $286,000,000. him to the concurrent resolution S. ate, discretionary spending limits, and other Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congres- appropriate levels and limits in this resolu- SA 2707. Mr. SANTORUM submitted tion by up to $2,700,000,000 in budget author- sional budget for the United States ity for fiscal year 2005, and by the amount of an amendment intended to be proposed Government for fiscal year 2005 and in- by him to the concurrent resolution S. outlays flowing therefrom in 2005 and subse- cluding the appropriate budgetary lev- quent years, for a bill, joint resolution, mo- Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congres- els for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; tion, amendment, or conference report that sional budget for the United States which was ordered to lie on the table; provides additional fiscal year 2005 discre- Government for fiscal year 2005 and in- as follows: tionary appropriations, in excess of levels cluding the appropriate budgetary lev- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- provided in this resolution, for veterans’ els for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; lowing: medical programs, excluding construction which was ordered to lie on the table; projects and a program that provides grants SEC. lll. SENSE OF THE SENATE RELATING TO to states to build long-term care facilities, as follows: IRA TAX AND PENALTY HOLIDAY. included in this resolution for the Depart- On page 54, after line 22, insert the fol- It is the sense of the Senate that this reso- ment of Veterans Affairs. lowing: lution assumes that individuals, within 1 year after exhausting unemployment bene- SEC. ll. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING SA 2711. Mr. SMITH (for himself, Mr. CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL FUND fits, be allowed to withdraw up to $15,000 TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS, AND from their individual retirement accounts ROCKEFELLER, Mrs. LINCOLN, and Mr. MALARIA. tax free and without penalty. WYDEN) submitted an amendment in- It is the sense of the Senate that the levels tended to be proposed by him to the in this concurrent resolution assume that SA 2710. Mr. DASCHLE (for himself, bill H.R. 4, to reauthorize and improve new budget authority and outlays for fiscal Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. the program of block grants to States year 2005 within the major functional cat- BINGAMAN, Mrs. CLINTON, Ms. CANT- for temporary assistance for needy egory entitled ‘‘International Affairs (150)’’ have been modified— WELL, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. families, improve access to quality (1) by increasing the amount budgeted for REID, Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. child care, and for other purposes; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuber- GRAHAM of Florida, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. which was ordered to lie on the table; culosis, and Malaria by $300,000,000; and JOHNSON, Mr. KERRY, Mr. LIEBERMAN, as follows:

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:46 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.067 S09PT1 S2454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 On page 230, between lines 22 and 23, insert On page 9 line 13, decrease the amount by On page 5, line 13, decrease the amount by the following: $35,000,000 $722,000,000. (b) LIMITATION ON PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO On page 20 line 17, increase the amount by On page 5, line 14, decrease the amount by SATISFY MINIMUM PARTICIPATION RATES FOR $1,100,000,000 $738,000,000. IMPROVING STATES.—Section 409(a)(3) (42 On page 20 line 18, increase the amount by On page 5, line 15, decrease the amount by U.S.C. 609(a)(3)), as amended by section $172,000,000 $745,000,000. 110(a)(2)(B), is amended— On page 20 line 22, increase the amount by On page 15, line 16, increase the amount by (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘If the $316,000,000 $745,000,000. Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘Subject to sub- On page 21 line 1, increase the amount by On page 15, line 17, increase the amount by paragraphs (C) and (D), if the Secretary’’; $255,000,000 $96,000,000. and On page 21 line 5, increase the amount by On page 15, line 21, increase the amount by (2) by adding at the end the following: $305,000,000 $495,000,000. ‘‘(D) LIMITATION ON APPLICATION OF PEN- On page 21 line 6, increase the amount by On page 15, line 25, increase the amount by ALTY FOR FAILURE TO SATISFY MINIMUM PAR- $52,000,000 $130,000,000. TICIPATION RATE TO AN IMPROVING STATE.— On page 39 line 18, increase the amount by On page 16, line 4, increase the amount by Notwithstanding the preceding subpara- $1,100,000,000 $16,000,000. graphs of this paragraph, in the case of a On page 39 line 19, increase the amount by On page 16, line 8, increase the amount by State that has a minimum participation rate $172,000,000 $7,000,000. under section 407(a) for the fiscal year that is On page 40 line 2, increase the amount by On page 39, line 18, increase the amount by at least 5 percentage points more than the $316,000,000 $745,000,000. participation rate determined (taking into On page 39, line 19, increase the amount by account the application of any credit against SA 2713. Ms. CANTWELL submitted $96,000,000. On page 40, line 2, increase the amount by such rate) under section 407(a) for the State an amendment intended to be proposed $495,000,000. for the preceding fiscal year, the Secretary by her to the concurrent resolution S. shall not reduce the grant payable to a State Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congres- Mr. VOINOVICH submitted under section 403(a)(1) for the immediately SA 2714. sional budget for the United States an amendment intended to be proposed succeeding fiscal year based on the failure of Government for fiscal year 2005 and in- the State to comply with section 407(a).’’. by him to the concurrent resolution S. cluding the appropriate budgetary lev- Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congres- SA 2712. Mr. DORGAN submitted an els for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; sional budget for the United States amendment intended to be proposed by which was ordered to lie on the table; Government for fiscal year 2005 and in- him to the concurrent resolution S. as follows: cluding the appropriate budgetary lev- Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congres- On page 3, line 9, increase the amount by els for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; sional budget for the United States $192,000,000. which was ordered to lie on the table; On page 3, line 10, increase the amount by Government for fiscal year 2005 and in- $991,000,000. as follows: cluding the appropriate budgetary lev- On page 3, line 11, increase the amount by At the appropriate place, insert the fol- els for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; $261,000,000. lowing: which was ordered to lie on the table; On page 3, line 12, increase the amount by SEC.—. BALANCED BUDGET POINT OF ORDER. as follows: $31,000,000. (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in On page 4 line 4, decrease the amount by On page 3, line 13, increase the amount by subsection (b), it shall not be in order in the $70,000,000 $15,000,000. Senate to consider any bill or resolution (or On page 4 line 12, decrease the amount by On page 3, line 17, increase the amount by any amendment, motion, or conference re- $74,000,000 $192,000,000. port on that bill or resolution) that would On page 4 line 13, decrease the amount by On page 3, line 18, increase the amount by result in an on budget deficit larger than— $129,000,000 $991,000,000. (1) in fiscal year 2004, $639,000,000,000; On page 4 line 14, decrease the amount by On page 3, line 19, increase the amount by (2) in fiscal year 2005, $575,000,000,000; $14,000,000 $261,000,000. (3) in fiscal year 2006, $511,000,000,000; On page 4 line 15, increase the amount by On page 3, line 20, increase the amount by (4) in fiscal year 2007, $447,000,000k,000; $200,000,000 $31,000,000. (5) in fiscal year 2008, $383,000,000,000; On page 4 line 16, increase the amount by On page 3, line 21, increase the amount by (6) in fiscal year 2009, $319,000,000,000; $17,000,000 $15,000,000. (b) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) shall not On page 4 line 20, increase the amount by On page 4, line 4, increase the amount by apply if—(1) the President has declared a $74,000,000 $745,000,000. state of national emergency; or (2) the econ- On page 4 line 21, increase the amount by On page 4, line 12, increase the amount by omy is in recession, defined as 3 consecutive $129,000,000 $96,000,000. quarters of negative growth in Gross Domes- On page 4 line 22, increase the amount by On page 4, line 13, increase the amount by tic Product. $14,000,000 $495,000,000. (c) SUPERMAJORITY.—(1) WAIVER.—This sec- On page 4 line 23, decrease the amount by On page 4, line 14, increase the amount by tion may be waived or suspended in the Sen- $200,000,000 $130,000,000. ate only by the affirmative vote of three- On page 4 line 24, decrease the amount by On page 4, line 15, increase the amount by fifths of the Members, duly chosen and $17,000,000 $16,000,000. sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of On page 5 line 3, decrease the amount by On page 4, line 16, increase the amount by the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and $74,000,000 $7,000,000. sworn, shall be required in the Senate to sus- On page 5 line 4, decrease the amount by On page 4, line 20, increase the amount by tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on $203,000,000 $96,000,000. a point of order raised under this section. On page 5 line 5, decrease the amount by On page 4, line 21, increase the amount by $217,000,000 $495,000,000. SA 2715. Mr. DEWINE (for himself, On page 5 line 6, decrease the amount by On page 4, line 22, increase the amount by Mr. NELSON of Florida, and Mr. COLE- $130,000,000. $17,000,000 MAN) submitted an amendment in- On page 4, line 23, increase the amount by On page 5 line 11, decrease the amount by tended to be proposed by him to the $74,000,000 $16,000,000. On page 5 line 12, decrease the amount by On page 4, line 24, increase the amount by concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, $203,000,000 $7,000,000. setting forth the congressional budget On page 5 line 13, decrease the amount by On page 5, line 3, decrease the amount by for the United States Government for $217,000,000 $96,000,000. fiscal year 2005 and including the ap- On page 5 line 14, decrease the amount by On page 5, line 4, decrease the amount by propriate budgetary levels for fiscal $17,000,000 $592,000,000. years 2006 through 2009; which was or- On page 5, line 5, decrease the amount by On page 8 line 21, decrease the amount by dered to lie on the table; as follows: $1,170,000,000 $722,000,000. On page 8 line 22, decrease the amount by On page 5, line 6, decrease the amount by On page 8, line 21, increase the amount by $246,000,000 $738,000,000. $100,000,000. On page 9 line 1, decrease the amount by On page 5, line 7, decrease the amount by On page 8, line 22, increase the amount by $445,000,000 $745,000,000. $100,000,000. On page 9 line 5, decrease the amount by On page 5, line 11, decrease the amount by On page 8, line 25, increase the amount by $269,000,000 $96,000,000. $100,000,000. On page 9 line 9, decrease the amount by On page 5, line 12, decrease the amount by On page 9, line 1, increase the amount by $105,000,000 $592,000,000. $100,000,000.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.064 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2455 On page 9, line 4, increase the amount by (C) incentives for an estimated At the end of the bill, add the following: $100,000,000. $2,000,000,000 worth of food donations from TITLE V—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS On page 9, line 5, increase the amount by farmers, restaurants, and corporations to SEC. 501. NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING CURRENCY $100,000,000. help those in need which is estimated to be VALUATION. On page 9, line 8, increase the amount by the equivalent of 878,000,000 meals for hungry (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- $100,000,000. Americans over 10 years; lowing findings: On page 9, line 9, increase the amount by (D) 300,000 low-income, working Americans (1) The currency of the People’s Republic $100,000,000. the opportunity to build assets through of China, known as the yuan or renminbi, is On page 9, line 12, increase the amount by matched savings accounts (IDAs) to purchase artificially pegged at a level significantly $100,000,000. a home, expand educational opportunity, or below its market value. Economists estimate On page 9, line 13, increase the amount by start a small business; the yuan to be undervalued by between 15 $100,000,000. (E) $150,000,000 a year for a Compassion percent and 40 percent or an average of 27.5 On page 23, line 5, decrease the amount by Capital Fund to assist small community and percent. $100,000,000. faith-based organizations with technical as- (2) The undervaluation of the yuan pro- On page 23, line 6, decrease the amount by sistance and expand their capacity to serve; vides the People’s Republic of China with a $100,000,000. and significant trade advantage by making ex- On page 23, line 9, decrease the amount by (F) more than $1,300,000,000 of additional ports less expensive for foreign consumers $100,000,000. finding for the Social Services Block Grant. and by making foreign products more expen- On page 23, line 10, decrease the amount by (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense sive for Chinese consumers. The effective re- $100,000,000. of the Senate that— sult is a significant subsidization of China’s On page 23, line 13, decrease the amount by (1) the CARE Act of 2003 has been bipar- exports and a virtual tariff on foreign im- $100,000,000. tisan from the very beginning; ports. On page 23, line 14, decrease the amount by (2) it is inexcusable that 11 months have (3) The Government of the People’s Repub- $100,000,000. passed since the Senate overwhelmingly lic of China has intervened in the foreign ex- On page 23, line 17, decrease the amount by passed the CARE Act of 2003 and nearly 5 change markets to hold the value of the $100,000,000. months have passed without this bipartisan yuan within an artificial trading range. Chi- On page 23, line 18, decrease the amount by bill being allowed to go to conference; and na’s foreign reserves are estimated to be over $100,000,000. (3) the Senate should immediately send the $350,000,000,000 as of September 2003, and have On page 23, line 21, decrease the amount by bill to a bipartisan conference in order to increased by over $110,000,000,000 in the last $100,000,000. help those in need. 12 months. On page 23, line 22, decrease the amount by (4) China’s undervalued currency, China’s $100,000,000. SA 2717. Mr. WYDEN (for himself, trade advantage from that undervaluation, Mr. JOHNSON, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. and the Chinese Government’s intervention SA 2716. Mr. SANTORUM submitted DASCHLE, Mr. BINGAMAN, and Mr. DOR- in the value of its currency violates the spir- an amendment intended to be proposed GAN) submitted an amendment in- it and letter of the world trading system of by him to the concurrent resolution S. tended to be proposed by him to the which the People’s Republic of China is now Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congres- concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 95, a member. sional budget for the United States setting forth the congressional budget (5) The Government of the People’s Repub- Government for fiscal year 2005 and infor the United States Government for lic of China has failed to promptly address cluding the appropriate budgetary lev- concerns or to provide a definitive timetable fiscal year 2005 and including the ap- for resolution of these concerns raised by the els for fiscal years 2006 through 2009; propriate budgetary levels for fiscal United States and the international commu- which was ordered to lie on the table; years 2006 through 2009; which was or- nity regarding the value of its currency. as follows: dered to lie on the table; as follows: (6) Article XXI of the GATT 1994 (as de- At the end of title V, add the following: On page 11, line 9, increase the amount by fined in section 2(1)(B) of the Uruguay Round SEC. ll. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE IMPOR- $343,000,000. Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(1)(B))) allows TANCE OF FREEING THE CARE ACT On page 11, line 10, increase the amount by a member of the World Trade Organization OF 2003 IN ORDER TO HELP THOSE $84,000,000. to take any action which it considers nec- IN NEED. On page 11, line 14, increase the amount by essary for the protection of its essential se- (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds that— $84,000,000. curity interests. Protecting the United (1) the CARE Act of 2003, the Charity Aid, On page 11, line 18, increase the amount by States manufacturing sector is essential to Recovery, and Empowerment Act of 2003 (S. $84,000,000. the interests of the United States. 272/S. 476 of the 108th Congress), will help On page 11, line 22, increase the amount by (b) NEGOTIATIONS AND CERTIFICATION RE- people in need by encouraging giving, saving, $53,000,000. GARDING THE CURRENCY VALUATION POLICY OF and fairness; On page 12, line 1, increase the amount by THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.— (2) the CARE Act of 2003 is important un- $38,000,000. (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the pro- finished business since the charity crisis con- On page 23, line 5, decrease the amount by visions of title I of Public Law 106–286 (19 tinues as a result of increased social needs $343,000,000. U.S.C. 2431 note), on and after the date that and lower charitable giving; On page 23, line 6, decrease the amount by is 180 days after the date of enactment of (3) representing part of the President’s $84,000,000. this Act, unless a certification described in Faith-based Initiative, the CARE Act of 2003 On page 23, line 10, decrease the amount by paragraph (2) has been made to Congress, in will spur charitable giving and assist faith- $84,000,000. addition to any other duty, there shall be based organizations which serve the needy; On page 23, line 14, decrease the amount by imposed a rate of duty of 27.5 percent ad va- (4) more than 1,600 small and large organi- $84,000,000. lorem on any article that is the growth, zations from around the country have en- On page 23, line 18, decrease the amount by product, or manufacture of the People’s Re- dorsed the CARE Act of 2003 and 23 bipar- $53,000,000. public of China, imported directly or indi- tisan Senators are cosponsors; On page 23, line 22, decrease the amount by rectly into the United States. (5) the CARE Act of 2003 passed the Senate $38,000,000. (2) CERTIFICATION.—The certification de- on April 9, 2003, by a vote of 95-5; scribed in this paragraph means a certifi- (6) the House of Representatives passed SA 2718. Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, cation by the President to Congress that the companion legislation, the Charitable Giving Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina, Mr. People’s Republic of China is no longer ac- Act (H.R. 7 of the 108th Congress) on Sep- DURBIN, Mr. SPECTER, Ms. STABENOW, quiring foreign exchange reserves to prevent tember 17, 2003, by a vote of 408-13; the appreciation of the rate of exchange be- Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. KOHL, Mr. LEVIN, and (7) charities around the country have been tween its currency and the United States struggling for several years; and Mrs. CLINTON) submitted an amend- dollar for purposes of gaining an unfair com- (8) the CARE Act of 2003 provides— ment intended to be proposed by him petitive advantage in international trade. (A) 86,000,000 Americans who do not itemize to the bill S. 1637, to amend the Inter- The certification shall also include a deter- deductions on their Federal tax returns (rep- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to comply mination that the currency of the People’s resenting more than two-thirds of American with the World Trade Organization rul- Republic of China has undergone a substan- taxpayers, mostly lower and middle income ings on FSC/ETI benefit in a manner tial upward revaluation placing it at or near taxpayers), the opportunity to deduct a por- that preserves jobs and production ac- its fair market value. tion of their charitable contributions; tivities in the United States, to reform (3) ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION.—If the (B) incentives for individuals to give tax President certifies to Congress 180 days after free contributions from their Individual Re- and simplify the international taxation the date of enactment of this Act that the tirement Accounts for charitable purposes, rules of the United States, and for People’s Republic of China has made a good which will help a wide range of charities in- other purposes; which was ordered to faith effort to revalue its currency upward cluding educational institutions; lie on the table; as follows: placing it at or near its fair market value,

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:29 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.070 S09PT1 S2456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 the President may delay the imposition of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without committee on National Parks of the the tariffs described in paragraph (1) for an objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- additional 180 days. If at the end of the 180- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS sources be authorized to meet during day period the President determines that the session of the Senate on Tuesday, China has developed and started actual im- Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President I ask plementation of a plan to revalue its cur- unanimous consent that the Com- March 9, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. rency, the President may delay imposition of mittee on Foreign Relations be author- The purpose of the hearing is to re- the tariffs for an additional 12 months, so ized to meet during the session of the ceive testimony on the following bills: that the People’s Republic of China shall Senate on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at H.R. 1446 and S. 1306, to support the ef- have time to implement the plan. 2:30 p.m. to hold a Members Briefing on forts of the California Missions Foun- (4) NEGOTIATIONS.—Beginning on the date Iraq Post Conflict Reconstruction. dation to restore and repair the Span- of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ish colonial and mission-era missions the Treasury, in consultation with the in the State of California and to pre- United States Trade Representative, shall objection, it is so ordered. begin negotiations with the People’s Repub- COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS serve the artworks and artifacts of lic of China to ensure that the People’s Re- Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask these missions, and for other purposes; public of China adopts a process that leads to unanimous consent that the Com- and H.R. 1521, to provide for additional a substantial upward currency revaluation mittee on Governmental Affairs be au- lands to be included within the bound- within 180 days after the date of enactment thorized to meet on Tuesday, March 9, ary of the Johnstown Flood National of this Act. Because various Asian govern- 2004, at 10 a.m. for a hearing titled Memorial in the State of Pennsylvania, ments have also been acquiring substantial ‘‘Postal Reform: Sustaining the 9 Mil- and for other purposes. foreign exchange reserves in an effort to pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vent appreciation of their currencies for pur- lion Jobs in the $900 Billion Mailing In- poses of gaining an unfair competitive ad- dustry (Day One).’’ objection, it is so ordered. vantage in international trade, and because The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND the People’s Republic of China has concerns objection, it is so ordered. MANAGEMENT about the value of those currencies, the Sec- COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask retary shall also seek to convene a multilat- AND PENSION unanimous consent that the Sub- eral summit to discuss exchange rates with Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask committee on Readiness and Manage- representatives of various Asian government Support of the Committee on ments and other interested parties, including unanimous consent that the Com- representatives of other G–7 nations. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, Armed Services be authorized to meet and Pensions be authorized to meet for during the session of the Senate on f a hearing on A Year Round College Cal- March 9, 2004, at 2:30 p.m., in open ses- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO endar: Advantages and Impediments sion to receive testimony on military MEET during the session of the Senate on readiness programs in review of the de- COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. in fense authorization request for fiscal Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask SD–430. year 2005. unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICE. Without mittee on Armed Services be author- objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. ized to meet during the session of the COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS f Senate on March 9, 2004, at 9:30 a.m., in Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask open and closed session to receive tes- unanimous consent that the Com- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR timony on current and future world- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be author- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I wide threats to the national security of ized to meet during the session of the ask unanimous consent that Trenton the United States. Senate on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, for a Norman, Jarret Heil, and Jill Gotts The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without hearing on S. 1509, the ‘‘Eric and Brian from Senator GRASSLEY’s office be al- objection, it is so ordered. Simon Act of 2003’’, to amend title 38, lowed on the floor for the duration of COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND United States Code, to provide a gra- the debate on S. Con. Res. 95. TRANSPORTATION tuity to veterans, their spouses, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask children who contract HIV or AIDS as objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Com- a result of a blood transfusion relating Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- mittee on Commerce, Science, and to a service-connected disability, and sent Vin Moscardelli, a fellow on my Transportation be authorized to meet for other purposes. staff, be granted floor privileges for the on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at 9:30 a.m., The hearing will take place in room remainder of this debate and for the on pending Committee business. 418 of the Russell Senate Office Build- 108th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL objection, it is so ordered. RESOURCES f SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask HONORING PRESIDENT BORIS unanimous consent that the Com- TRAJKOVSKI mittee on Energy and Natural Re- unanimous consent that the Select sources be authorized to meet during Committee on Intelligence be author- Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I ask the session of the Senate on Tuesday, ized to meet during the session of the unanimous consent the Senate now March 9, 2004, at 10 a.m., in room SD– Senate on March 9, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. to proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- hold a closed hearing on intelligence 314, submitted by Senator VOINOVICH ing. matters. today. The purpose of the hearing is to re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ceive testimony regarding water supply objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report the resolution by issues in the arid west. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask The legislative clerk read as follows: objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Special A resolution (S. Res. 314) commemorating COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Committee on Aging be authorized to and honoring President Boris Trajkovski. Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask meet Tuesday, March 9, 2004 from 10 There being no objection, the Senate unanimous consent that the Com- a.m.–12 p.m. in Dirksen 628 for the pur- proceeded to consider the resolution. mittee on Finance be authorized to pose of conducting a hearing. Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, on meet during the session on Tuesday, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Thursday, February 26, 2004, President March 9, 2004, at 10 a.m., in 215 Dirksen objection, it is so ordered. Boris Trajkovski of Macedonia, whom I Senate Office Building, to hear testi- SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL PARKS have known for many years, was trag- mony on ‘‘The Administration’s Inter- Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask ically killed when a plane carrying him national Trade Agenda.’’ unanimous consent that the Sub- and eight others crashed in southern

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.072 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2457 Bosnia. His death is a tragic loss not The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without achievements and to recognize pressing only for his family and those who knew objection, it is so ordered. gender inequities still to be erased. him well, but for the people of Mac- The resolution (S. Res. 314) was There is no doubt that women have edonia, the broader region of Southeast agreed to. made tremendous strides toward equal- Europe, and, I believe the world at The preamble was agreed to. ity and justice in the last century. large. The resolution, with its preamble, International Women’s Day provides an I rise today to express my condo- reads as follows: important chance to acknowledge lences and deep sympathy to the people S. RES. 314 women who have pioneered change and of Macedonia, the family of President Whereas President Boris Trajkovski of the paved the way for millions of women Trajkovski, and the families of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and girls to access equal education, eight others who were killed. I submit played a vital role in efforts to promote employment and opportunity. On the a resolution, cosponsored by Senator peace, stability, and democratic reform in other side of the coin, International LUGAR and Senator BIDEN, which hon- his country and throughout Southeast Eu- Women’s Day provides an opportunity ors the memory of President Boris rope; for us to make a new ‘‘to-do’’ list and Trajkovski and recognizes the signifi- Whereas President Trajkovski was trag- highlight what remains to be done, cant contributions he made as Presi- ically killed on Thursday, February 26, 2004, both at home and abroad. when a plane carrying the President and 8 dent of Macedonia. Women’s rights, or lack thereof, in others crashed in southern Bosnia; the Middle East and South Asia as- President Trajkovski was a prin- Whereas the people elected Boris cipled man, a courageous leader, and Trajkovski to serve as President in Novem- sumed special prominence in the days someone that I have come to call a ber 1999, and inaugurated him as the second and weeks after the tragic events of friend since I first met him during a Macedonian President on December 15, 1999; September 11. Americans became fa- visit to Stankovic refugee camp in Whereas President Trajkovski led the miliar with the Taliban’s horrendous Macedonia in 1999. His leadership was country during a tumultuous period in repression of Afghan women and girls. instrumental following the crisis in Southeast Europe, working with the inter- Two years after the United States re- national community to accommodate refu- Kosovo in 1999, as Macedonia worked moved the Taliban from power, Ameri- gees following the crisis in neighboring cans watched as the Afghan loya jirga, with the international community to Kosovo in 1999, and playing a significant role meet the needs of thousands of refugees in the signing of the Ohrid Framework or grand council, met to adopt a new fleeing the neighboring province. Presi- Agreement in 2001; constitution—an opportunity to debate dent Trajkovski’s deep respect for Whereas President Trajkovski promoted and create enforceable women’s rights. human rights and commitment to the the rule of law and respect for human rights, Yet it remains to be seen whether the rule of law played a significant role in and encouraged economic, judicial, and mili- country’s constitution establishes tan- the signing of the Ohrid Framework tary reforms necessary to move the country gible improvements to the plight of Af- toward membership in the North Atlantic Agreement in 2001, which successfully ghan women. In a similar vein, the fall Treaty Organization and the European of Saddam Hussein has given Iraqi secured peace in the country following Union; and an outbreak of violence earlier that Whereas the Macedonian government con- women an opportunity to engage in year. Following the signing of the tinues to work to join Europe’s democratic public life and seek equal rights. In- peace accord, he remained committed institutions, and peace and stability in the deed, the interim Iraqi constitution to the implementation of the agree- country is critical to the broader region of sets aside 25 percent female participa- ment—a process that continues today. Southeast Europe: Now, therefore, be it tion in the interim government. But I have had the privilege of visiting Resolved, That the Senate— the challenges to women’s rights in with President Trajkovski regularly (1) offers its condolences and deepest sym- that region of the world abound, rang- pathy to the people of the Former Yugoslav ing from engrained religious and cul- during the last several years, when I Republic of Macedonia, the family of Presi- traveled to Macedonia in May 1999, dent Boris Trajkovski, and the families of tural norms to poverty from years of February 2000, and again in May 2002, the other crash victims during this difficult strife. I am convinced, however, that and on several occasions when he trav- period; lasting stability and representational eled to Washington, DC—often in con- (2) recognizes the courageous leadership government depends upon the emanci- junction with the National Prayer and the significant role that President pation and full participation of women Breakfast. An ordained minister in the Trajkovski played in efforts to promote in the Middle East and South Asia. Methodist Church, President peace, stability, and reform, including his International Women’s Day is a chance work to secure the 2001 Ohrid Framework for us to reiterate that message, in Trajkovski was a man of faith, prin- Agreement; and ciple, and character, and his leadership (3) encourages the Macedonian government those regions and around the world, will be greatly missed as Macedonia to continue efforts to implement the Ohrid that empowering women is the key to continues to move toward membership Peace Agreement, and to move forward with lasting peace and prosperity. And to in Europe’s democratic institutions. reforms necessary to join the North Atlantic that end, the United States should pro- I extend my heartfelt condolences to Treaty Organization and the European vide critical resources to help support President Trajkovski’s wife, Vilma, his Union. and empower women and girls around children, Sara and Stefan, and the peo- f the globe—an articulated priority to this administration, but as of yet an ple of Macedonia. While Boris INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Trajkovski will be sorely missed, he unmet goal. leaves a legacy of courageous and prin- Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I ask A fitting tribute to International cipled leadership, progress, and com- unanimous consent the Senate proceed Women’s Day would be ratification of mitment to democratic reform that put to the immediate consideration of S. the United Nations Convention on the Macedonia on a path toward member- Res. 315, submitted earlier in the day Elimination of Discrimination Against ship in NATO and the European Union. by Senators BIDEN, LUGAR, and others. Women, also known as the Inter- That legacy lives on. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The national Women’s Rights treaty. It I urge my colleagues to join me in clerk will report the resolution by sets out basic women’s rights—such as supporting this resolution, which hon- title. the right to an equal education and the ors the life of a man deeply committed The legislative clerk read as follows: right to own and inherit property. to working toward a peaceful and pros- A resolution (S. Res. 315) designating These rights are well settled in the perous future for the people of Mac- March 8, 2004, as ‘‘International Women’s United States, but unfortunately, they edonia and Southeast Europe. Day.’’ are not the norm in too many places Mr. NICKLES. I ask unanimous con- There being no objection, the Senate around the globe. The treaty is stalled sent the resolution be agreed to, the proceed to consider the resolution. because of the administration’s inter- preamble be agreed to, the motions to Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I support minable treaty ‘‘review.’’ After first reconsider be laid upon the table en this resolution commemorating an ex- telling the Committee on Foreign Re- bloc, and any statements relating to traordinary holiday, International lations that it supported the treaty, it the resolution be printed in the Women’s Day; a day that is celebrated has commenced a review of the treaty RECORD. around the globe to mark women’s that has now lasted nearly 2 years. To

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.073 S09PT1 S2458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 date, 174 countries have become party ingly the victims of trafficking. Step- million for Afghan women’s programs to the treaty. The United States stands ping up our attention to this crime in the fiscal year 2004 Iraq/Afghanistan with the likes of Iran, Afghanistan, means speaking up for international supplemental appropriations bill, be- Syria and Sudan as those few countries women’s rights—a perfect endeavor on cause it is of the utmost importance that have yet to become a party. This International Women’s day. that women play an active role in the is not the company that our country— I will close my remarks on Inter- country’s political and economic re- the place where the women’s move- national Women’s Day with a topic construction. ment began—should keep. An adminis- that my fellow Senators know ani- In Iraq as well, we must demand that tration that cares about the promotion mates me—ending violence against the promises made to women become a of women’s human rights should de- women. One in three—that is how reality. The interim constitution sets a clare its unwavering support for the many women worldwide are raped, 25 percent quota for women in the tran- International Women’s Rights treaty. beaten or sexually abused in their life- sitional assembly, and the preamble of International Women’s Day is also a time. Violence against women is the the document makes clear that Iraqis perfect time for my Senate colleagues quintessential global issue. It strikes are equal without regard to sex, sect, to recognize and address the plight of in wealthy and poor countries, ravages religion or other considerations. How- refugee women. I urge them to show war-torn countries and peaceful ones ever, this is far removed from what their support for the Women and Chil- alike, and plagues disparate cultures. women’s groups initially asked for. The dren in Armed Conflict Protection Act In a nationwide poll, women in the 25-member Iraqi Governing Council has of 2003, the ‘‘Protection Act’’, S. 1001. United States recently named domestic only three women members, only one There are nearly 20 million people violence as their number one concern— women sits in the Iraqi Cabinet, and of homeless today because of war and in- number one. Guaranteeing women safe- the 18 provincial governors, none are ternal conflict—and the majority of ty and immediate accountability for women. This has resulted in a vast them are women and children. A tragic violence is the first step towards cre- shortage of women from all the deci- irony is that women and kids who find ating equal opportunities in the public sion-making bodies in the new Iraq. their way into refugee camps some- realm—it is the sock that must go on In addition to following through with times face abuse and exploitation in before the shoes. Our attention and ef- our commitment to women in Iraq and the very place that is supposed to pro- forts to eradicate violence against Afghanistan, we must also do a better vide security and safety. The Protec- women must not wane, and indeed, we job of drawing attention to the other tion Act of 2003 requires the United need to redouble our efforts. Our Inter- millions of women around the globe States government to develop a com- national Women’s Day and every other who suffer from legal and political dis- prehensive strategy to protect women day, women all over the world deserve crimination, domestic violence, inad- and children in all stages of conflicts, nothing less. equate medical care, illiteracy, and and sets out specific codes of conduct Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, this other social injustices. for agencies running refugee camps. In year marks the 95th anniversary of Na- The worldwide theme for Inter- addition, the bill supports a variety of tional Women’s Day and the 93rd anni- national Women’s Day this year is programs that are providing help to versary of International Women’s Day. ‘‘Women and HIV/AIDS.’’ This is be- women in war-torn countries, programs Since the first decades of the 20th cen- cause the disease is having an increas- that range from tracing lost relatives tury, when women in the United ingly devastating impact on females. to providing legal aid for rape sur- States, Western Europe, and Russia Throughout the world, girls and young vivors. Most importantly, the bill fought for the right to vote, tremen- women now make up nearly two thirds backs up all of its directives with dous progress has been made in advanc- of those below the age of 24 living with money—$45 million per year—money ing women’s rights. Unfortunately, HIV, and new infections are rising fast- that can make a real difference to many women here at home and abroad est among married women infected by women in such extreme crisis. still suffer. their husbands. According to Government reports, In the last year, through America’s In order to stem this trend, women some 800,000 to 900,000 people are traf- increased involvement in foreign coun- must be involved in the solution. This ficked across international borders tries, our attention has been drawn to will involve providing women with bet- worldwide to be enslaved as sweatshop both the gains and shortcomings in the ter education and better healthcare. workers, prostitutes, agricultural advancement of women’s rights. In Af- The U.N. properly recognizes that no workers, or domestic servants—up to ghanistan, although more girls are at- enduring solution to any of society’s 20,000 of them are trafficked into the tending school than ever before in the social, economic and political ills can United States. A recent New York country’s history, tremendous security be found without the full participation, Times Magazine article profiled the concerns remain. In rural areas espe- and the full empowerment of women. gory details of sex trafficking in Amer- cially, many women and girls choose to In Africa alone, poor healthcare and ica’s towns and suburbs. The Traf- remain indoors because they are fre- poor education among women is one of ficking Victims Protection Act is the quently targeted by armed warlords. the greatest challenges to develop- first Federal legislation that attacked This makes it impossible for them to ment. Because women are the primary head-on the very serious crime and attend school, go to work, or actively caretakers of children and the elderly, aftermath of human trafficking. The participate in the country’s recon- families face an additional burden legislation is wide in scope, tackling struction. when mothers are in poor health and among other items, Federal penalties Afghan women are also concerned poorly educated. Unfortunately, it has for trafficking, international ramifica- with the widespread prevalence of taken a global pandemic to remind us tions for trafficking and the immigra- forced marriage, and rape. In some how important it is to support edu- tion needs of trafficking victims. But cases, girls as young as 8 years old are cation and healthcare improvements there remains much to be done. I want forced into marriage with much older for women. to make sure that we have provided men. Although I am glad to see that Domestic violence is another enor- law enforcement all of the legal tools the new Afghan constitution guaran- mous problem facing women. Not only and financial resources they need to go tees equal rights for all, I recognize the abroad, but here at home as well, after criminals who engage in traf- difference between putting high ideals countless women are the targets of ficking. I want to find out if criminal down on paper and putting them into brutality simply because of their gen- penalties—both here and abroad—are practice. Women’s programs in Afghan- der. The impact of domestic violence sufficient to deter traffickers. I want istan have not been funded at proposed toward women is profound and it is to explore if there are innovative levels and it is unacceptable. often overlooked. things which can be done with extra- As a member of the Senate Appro- The World Health Organization as- dition and witness protection to en- priations Committee, I have been a serts that domestic violence causes courage fearful victims and witnesses strong supporter of Afghan aid, espe- more deaths and disabilities among to come forward to help make these cially for women. I worked very hard women between ages 15 and 44 than cases. Women and girls are overwhelm- to include an amendment to provide $60 cancer, malaria, traffic accidents, and

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.075 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2459 war. Every day, thousands of women Whereas worldwide, at least 1 in 3 women struggle for women’s equality, justice, and are made to be victims of rape, genital has been beaten or sexually abused in her peace; mutilation, sexual assault, honor lifetime; Whereas the dedication and success of killings, sexual trafficking, female in- Whereas 1 in 6 women in the United States those working all over the world to end violence against women and girls and fighting fanticide, forced sterilization, and has experienced an attempted or completed sexual assault and 1 in 5 women reported she for equality should be recognized; and forced abortion. These things are very had been raped or physically or sexually as- Whereas the people of the United States unpleasant to talk about, and for most saulted in her lifetime; should be encouraged to participate in Inter- of us, their occurrence is hard to com- Whereas in the United States, a woman is national Women’s Day: Now, therefore, be it prehend. Many ask, how is it possible battered, usually by her intimate partner, Resolved, That the Senate— that in this age of technology and glob- every 15 seconds; (1) designates March 8, 2004, as Inter- al communication, so many still suffer Whereas over 300,000 women each year ex- national Women’s Day; from the barbaric practices of the past? perience intimate partner violence during (2) reaffirms its commitment to— As a global leader, the United States their pregnancy; (A) ending discrimination and violence Whereas more than 3 women are murdered against women; has a responsibility to bring attention (B) ensuring the safety and welfare of to these types of questions, because by their husbands or boyfriends in the United States every day; women; and progress can only be made by recog- Whereas nearly 25 percent of American (C) pursuing policies that guarantee the nizing and addressing the unfortunate women report being raped or physically as- basic rights of women both in the United realities that still exist. In the upcom- saulted by a current or former spouse, cohab- States and in the world; and ing year, as the international commu- iting partner, or date at some time in their (3) requests that the President issue a nity seeks to rebuild Iraq and Afghani- lifetime; proclamation calling upon the people of the stan, as well as bring stability to other Whereas in the United States, battering is United States to observe ‘‘International the leading cause of injury to women be- Women’s Day’’ with appropriate programs tenuous parts of the world, let us renew and activities. our focus on the importance of advanc- tween ages 15 and 44; Whereas it is estimated that 1 in 5 adoles- ing the causes of women. cent girls in the United States becomes a f Today, as we recognize International victim of physical or sexual abuse, or both, Women’s day, I am reminded of the in- in a dating relationship; FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH scription on the Women’s Suffrage Whereas worldwide, 20 to 50 percent of Mr. NICKLES. I ask unanimous con- Monument in the Capital Rotunda. The women experience some degree of domestic inscription reads: violence during marriage; sent the Senate proceed to the imme- 1 diate consideration of S. Res. 316, sub- Principle not policy, Justice not Favor, Whereas worldwide, women account for ⁄2 Men, their rights and nothing more. Women, of all cases of HIV/AIDS, approximately mitted earlier in the day by Senators their rights and nothing less. 42,000,000, and in countries with high HIV AKAKA, ALLEN, SARBANES, CORZINE, and Mr. NICKLES. I ask unanimous con- prevalence, young women are at a higher others. risk than young men of contracting HIV; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sent the resolution and preamble be Whereas worldwide, sexual violence, in- agreed to en bloc, the motion to recon- clerk will report the resolution by cluding marital rape, has been announced as title. sider be laid on the table, and any a major cause of the rapid spread of HIV/ statements be printed in the RECORD AIDS among women; The legislative clerk read as follows: without intervening action or debate. Whereas 2⁄3 of the world’s nearly A resolution (S. Res. 316) designating April The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 1,000,000,000 illiterate individuals are women; 2004 as ‘‘Financial Literacy Month.’’ objection, it is so ordered. Whereas worldwide, girls are less likely to There being no objection, the Senate The resolution (S. Res. 315) was complete school than boys; proceeded to consider the resolution. 2 agreed to. Whereas ⁄3 of children denied primary edu- Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I am in cation are girls; The preamble was agreed to. support of this resolution designating The resolution, with its preamble, Whereas in most countries, women work approximately twice the unpaid time men April, 2004, as Financial Literacy reads as follows: do; Month, and asking the President to S. RES. 315 Whereas about 3 in 10 households are main- issue a proclamation calling on the Whereas all over the world women are contained by women with no husband present; Federal Government, States, localities, tributing to the growth of economies, par- Whereas rural women produce more than schools, nonprofit organizations, busi- ticipating in the world of diplomacy and pol- 55 percent of all food grown in developing nesses, other entities, and the Amer- itics, and improving the quality of the lives countries; ican people to observe the month with of their families, communities, and nations; Whereas women comprise almost 15 per- Whereas discrimination continues to deny cent of the active duty, reserve, and guard appropriate programs and activities. I women full political and economic equality units of the United States Armed Forces; thank Senators ALLEN, SARBANES, and is often the basis for violations of wom- Whereas it is estimated that women and CORZINE, SANTORUM, KOHL, THOMAS, en’s basic human rights; girls make up more than 70 percent of the JOHNSON, KENNEDY, SCHUMER, LEVIN, Whereas worldwide, the lives and health of 1,300,000,000 poorest people in the world; LAUTENBERG, MURRAY, LANDRIEU, DUR- women and girls continue to be endangered Whereas women work 2⁄3 of the world’s BIN, INOUYE, and CRAPO for standing by violence that is directed at them simply working hours, and produce 1⁄2 of the world’s with me in advancing financial and because of their gender; food, yet earn only 1 percent of the world’s economic literacy for our entire citi- Whereas worldwide, violence against income, and own less than 1 percent of the women includes rape, genital mutilation, world’s property; zenry. sexual assault, domestic violence, dating vi- Whereas worldwide women still earn less, Last year, the Senate designated olence, honor killings, sexual trafficking in own less property, and have less access to April, 2003, as Financial Literacy for women, dowry-related violence, female in- education, employment, and health care Youth Month by adopting my resolu- fanticide, sex-selection abortion, forced preg- than do men; tion, S.Res. 48, to highlight the need nancy, forced sterilization, and forced abor- Whereas between 75 and 80 percent of the for increased financial and economic tion; world’s 27,000,000 refugees are women and literacy and education in our country. Whereas the World Health Organization as- children; Since then, there has been wider rec- serts that domestic violence causes more Whereas illegal trafficking worldwide for deaths and disability among women between forced labor, domestic servitude, or sexual ognition that we need to broaden the ages 15 and 44 than cancer, malaria, traffic exploitation involves between 1,000,000 and spotlight to include problems resulting accidents, and war; 2,000,000 women and children each year, of from pervasive financial illiteracy Whereas 130,000,000 girls and young women whom 50,000 are transported to the United among adults of all ages as well, no have been subjected to female genital muti- States; matter in which region of the country lation, and it is estimated that 10,000 girls Whereas as many as 750,000 women and they live, in which sector of the econ- are at risk of being subjected to this practice children have been trafficked into the United omy they work, or for which side of the in the United States and more than 160,000 States over the last decade; aisle they vote. All of us know at least girls and women in immigrant communities Whereas March 8 has become known as in the United States may have been victims International Women’s Day for the last cen- one person in our lives who has suf- of the traditional practice of female genital tury, and is a day on which people, often di- fered the sometimes tragic and often mutilation or are at risk of being subjected vided by ethnicity, language, culture, and in- unavoidable results of not knowing to it; come, come together to celebrate a common how to create and stick to a budget,

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.078 S09PT1 S2460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 not understanding the merits of main- own future. Student teams invest a hy- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without taining good credit history, or not hav- pothetical $100,000 in stocks, bonds, and objection, it is so ordered. ing the analytical skills to make deci- mutual funds and compete statewide. The resolution (S. Res. 316) was sions based on factors in the economy. Last year, I met with some of the win- We are witness to the cumulative re- ning teams who, in the short 10-week agreed to. sults of these individual decisions. Con- period, raised the value of their port- The preamble was agreed to. sumer debt rose at a greater rate than folio to as much as $130,273.49—an The resolution, with its preamble, was expected in 2003, increasing to amount accomplished by a team from reads as follows: nearly $2 trillion in September, 2003, as Kalani High School. In the Fall 2003 noted by the Federal Reserve. The rate competition, a team from Keaau High S. RES. 316 of foreclosures for FHA loans was the School achieved a portfolio value of Whereas only 26 percent of 13- to 21-year highest ever recorded in the third quar- $129,930.42. Even in the elementary di- olds reported that their parents actively ter of 2003, according to the Mortgage vision in the most recent competition, taught them how to manage money; Bankers Association National Delin- a team from Moanalua Middle School Whereas a 2002 survey by the National quency Survey. The Congressional Re- invested successfully for a portfolio of Council on Economic Education found that a search Service reports that the per- decreasing number of States include per- $117,877,73. This is just one example of sonal finance in their education standards centage of income used for household the types of competitions held around for students in kindergarten through grade debt payments, including mortgages, the country that gets kids excited in 12; credit cards, and student loans, rose to investing and saving while cautioning Whereas a 2002 study by the Jump$tart Co- the highest level in more than a decade them about speculation, pulling their alition for Personal Financial Literacy in 2001 and remained above 13 percent parents and other family members into found that high school seniors know even in 2003. Also, that personal savings as a the exercise, and give them the tools to less about credit cards, retirement funds, in- percentage of personal income de- analyze their own personal finance de- surance, and other personal finance basics creased from 7.5 percent in the early than high school seniors did 5 years ago; cisions, well into their adult years. Whereas 55 percent of college students ac- 1980s to 2.3 percent in the first three- Support for economic and financial quire their first credit card during their first quarters of 2003. As reported in the As- literacy efforts in our schools is a year in college, and 83 percent of college stu- sociated Press, personal bankruptcies worthwhile investment for our country dents have at least 1 credit card; nearly doubled in the past decade, in- to make in our future generations. I Whereas personal savings as a percentage cluding more than 1.6 million people am highlighting this point in this reso- of personal income decreased from 7.5 per- who filed for personal bankruptcy in lution, as well as working to provide cent in the early 1980s to 2.3 percent in the fiscal year 2003. And a final sign of our more resources through the Excellence first 3 quarters of 2003; times, despite technological advances Whereas today more than 42,000,000 people in Economic Education Act for K–12 in the United States participate in 401(k) that make it even more convenient and education—rather than terminating plans; less costly to manage our money this program as President George W. Whereas a 2002 Retirement Confidence Sur- through accounts at banks and credit Bush recommended in his fiscal year vey found that only 32 percent of workers unions, Fannie Mae reports that be- 2005 budget, and working with my col- surveyed have calculated how much money tween 25 million and 56 million adults league from Wyoming, Senator ENZI, to they will need to save for retirement; are ‘unbanked’, or not using main- strengthen this investment in our stu- Whereas only 30 percent of those surveyed stream, insured financial institutions. dents in colleges and universities in a 2003 Employee Benefit Trend Study are All of this tells me that we cannot confident in their ability to make the right through our bill, S. 1968, the Financial financial decisions for themselves and their overlook our adult population and Literacy in Higher Education Act. families, and 25 percent have done no specific their need for financial literacy and And once again, economic and finan- financial planning; education. cial literacy must reach adults in this Whereas between 25,000,000 and 56,000,000 Even so, prevention remains key, and country, particularly to help those who adults are unbanked, i.e., not using main- education lies at the heart of preven- are heads of households, workers, and stream, insured financial institutions; tion. We must continue to work in our business owners plan for short- and Whereas millions of people in the United schools to convey important and prac- long-term investment, savings, and re- States derive great benefits from the wide tical lessons personal finance and eco- tirement, as well as avoid the grasp of variety of products and services offered by nomics, so that our students may leave the financial services industry in the United predatory lenders that peddle products States, and such financial products and serv- secondary and postsecondary, and even such as high-interest Refund Anticipa- ices allow individuals and families to build elementary education, with age-appro- tion Loans, high-cost remittances, pay- homes, start businesses, finance educations, priate tools and skills that they may day lending, and abusive financial mar- buy cars, and meet the everyday needs of ev- continue to hone throughout their keting practices. I call to the attention eryday life; lives. In addition to learning and prac- of my colleagues the establishment of Whereas expanding access to the main- ticing the essential basics in reading, the Financial Literacy and Education stream financial system provides individuals writing, and arithmetic, they should Commission, and look forward to its with lower cost, safer options for managing understand how they can do their part their finances and building wealth; development of a national strategy Whereas a greater understanding and fa- toward helping their families stick to that will coordinate Federal efforts in miliarity with financial markets and institu- the budget constructed on the kitchen financial and economic literacy. I also tions will lead to increased economic activ- table, saving toward their college recognize the efforts of organizations ity and growth; tuition, or helping to identify future such as the Jump$tart Coalition for Whereas financial education has been opportunities that will benefit every- Personal Financial Literacy, the Na- linked to lower delinquency rates for mort- one in their families in the long run. tional Council on Economic Education, gage borrowers, higher participation and As an example, the Hawaii Council and others on the forefront of this contribution rates in retirement plans, improved spending and saving habits, higher on Economic Education, with assist- movement for their parallel endeavors. ance from the Securities Education Di- net worth, and positive knowledge, attitude, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to and behavior changes; vision within the Hawaii Department join me in commemorating all of these Whereas financial literacy empowers indi- of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, is efforts to forward financial and eco- viduals to make wise financial decisions and sponsoring the Hawaii Stock Market nomic literacy in this country by rec- reduces the confusion of an increasingly Simulation, which is an interactive ognizing April 2004 as Financial Lit- complex economy; tool to help students learn about how eracy Month, and I urge that they sup- Whereas personal financial management the U.S. financial market system port this resolution. skills and life-long habits develop during works. By gaining an understanding of Mr. NICKLES. I ask unanimous con- childhood; the securities markets, students in sent the resolution and preamble be Whereas personal financial education is essential to ensure that individuals are pre- third grade through twelfth grade can agreed to en bloc, the motion to recon- pared to manage money, credit, and debt, learn about the importance of saving sider be laid on the table, and any and become responsible workers, heads of and investing to help provide a sound statements be printed in the RECORD households, investors, entrepreneurs, busi- economic and financial base for their without intervening action or debate. ness leaders, and citizens; and

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.080 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2461 Whereas Congress found it important (B) all Americans should seek to break the Greek sacrifice for the sake of freedom . . . enough to ensure coordination of Federal fi- cycle of child abuse and neglect and to give [and] as the 21st Century dawns, Greece and nancial literacy efforts and formulate a na- victimized children hope for the future; and America once again stand united; this time tional strategy that it established the Finan- (C) the faith community, nonprofit organi- in the fight against terrorism. The United cial Literacy and Education Commission in zations, and volunteers across America States deeply appreciates the role Greece is 2003 and designated the Office of Financial should recommit themselves and mobilize playing in the war against terror. . . . Amer- Education of the Department of the Treas- their resources to assist abused and ne- ica and Greece are strong allies, and we’re ury to provide support for the Commission: glected children; and strategic partners.’’; Now, therefore, be it (2) the Senate— Whereas Greece is a stabilizing force by Resolved, That the Senate— (A) supports the goals and ideas of the Day virtue of its political and economic power in (1) designates April 2004 as ‘‘Financial Lit- of Hope, which will be observed on April 7, the volatile Balkan region and is one of the eracy Month’’ to raise public awareness 2004, as part of Child Abuse Prevention fastest growing economies in Europe; about the importance of financial education Month; and Whereas Greece, through excellent work in the United States and the serious con- (B) commends the individuals working on and cooperation with United States and sequences that may be associated with a behalf of abused and neglected children international law enforcement agencies, ar- lack of understanding about personal fi- throughout the United States. rested and convicted key members of the No- nances; and f vember 17 terrorist organization; (2) requests that the President issue a GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY Whereas President Bush stated that proclamation calling on the Federal Govern- Greece’s successful ‘‘law enforcement oper- ment, States, localities, schools, nonprofit Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I ask ations against a terrorist organization [No- organizations, businesses, other entities, and unanimous consent the Judiciary Com- vember 17] responsible for three decades of the people of the United States to observe mittee be discharged from further ac- terrorist attacks underscore the important the month with appropriate programs and tion on S. Res. 308, and the Senate now contributions Greece is making to the global activities. proceed to its consideration. war on terrorism’’; f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas the Olympic Games will be com- ENHANCING PUBLIC AWARENESS objection, it is so ordered. The clerk ing home in August 2004 to Athens, Greece, OF THE SOCIAL PROBLEM OF will report the resolution by title. the land of their ancient birthplace 2,500 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT The legislative clerk read as follows: years ago and the city of their modern re- A resolution (S. Res. 308) designating vival in 1896; Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I ask Whereas the unprecedented Olympic secu- unanimous consent that the Judiciary March 25, 2004, as ‘‘Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and rity effort in Greece, including a record-set- Committee be discharged from further American Democracy.’’ ting expenditure of over $850,000,000 and as- action on S. Res. 299, and the Senate signment of over 50,000 security personnel, as There being no objection, the Senate now proceed to its consideration. well as the utilization of a 7-country Olym- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without proceeded to consider the resolution. pic Security Advisory Group which includes Mr. NICKLES. I ask unanimous con- objection, it is so ordered. The clerk the United States, will contribute to a safe sent that the resolution be agreed to, will report the resolution by title. and secure environment for staging the 2004 The legislative clerk read as follows: the preamble be agreed to, the motions Olympic Games in Athens, Greece; Whereas Greece, geographically located in A resolution (S. Res. 299) recognizing, and to reconsider be laid on the table en a region where Christianity meets Islam and supporting efforts to enhance the public bloc, and any statements be printed in Judaism, maintains excellent relations with awareness of the social problem of child the RECORD. Muslim nations and Israel; abuse and neglect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas Greece has had extraordinary suc- There being no objection, the Senate objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 308) was cess in recent years in furthering cross-cul- proceeded to consider the resolution. tural understanding and reducing tensions Mr. NICKLES. I ask unanimous con- agreed to. between Greece and Turkey; sent the resolution be agreed to, the The preamble was agreed to. Whereas Greece and the United States are The resolution, with its preamble, preamble be agreed to, the motion to at the forefront of the effort for freedom, de- reads as follows: reconsider be laid on the table en bloc, mocracy, peace, stability, and human rights; and any statements be printed in the S. RES. 308 Whereas those and other ideals have forged a close bond between our two nations and RECORD. Whereas the ancient Greeks developed the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without concept of democracy, in which the supreme their peoples; power to govern was vested in the people; Whereas March 25, 2004, marks the 183d an- objection, it is so ordered. niversary of the beginning of the revolution The resolution (S. Res. 299) was Whereas the Founding Fathers of the United States drew heavily on the political that freed the Greek people from the Otto- agreed to. experience and philosophy of ancient Greece man Empire; and The preamble was agreed to. in forming our representative democracy; Whereas it is proper and desirable to cele- The resolution, with its preamble, Whereas Greek Commander in Chief Petros brate with the Greek people and to reaffirm reads as follows: Mavromichalis, a founder of the modern the democratic principles from which our S. RES. 299 Greek state, said to the citizens of the two great nations were born: Now, therefore, Whereas each year in the United States ap- United States in 1821, ‘‘it is in your land that be it proximately 3,000,000 reports of suspected or liberty has fixed her abode and . . . in imi- Resolved, That the Senate— known child abuse and neglect, involving tating you, we shall imitate our ancestors (1) designates March 25, 2004, as ‘‘Greek 5,000,000 children, are made to child protec- and be thought worthy of them if we succeed Independence Day: A National Day of Cele- tive service agencies; in resembling you’’; bration of Greek and American Democracy’’; Whereas 588,000 children are unable to live Whereas Greece is one of only three na- and safely with their families and are placed in tions in the world, beyond the former British (2) requests that the President issue a foster homes and institutions; Empire, that has been allied with the United proclamation calling on the people of the Whereas it is estimated that every year in States in every major international conflict United States to observe the day with appro- the United States more than 1,200 children, for more than 100 years; priate ceremonies and activities. 85 percent of whom are under the age of 6 Whereas Greece played a major role in the years, of whom 44 percent are under the age World War II struggle to protect freedom and f of 1 year, lose their lives as a direct result of democracy through such bravery as was abuse and neglect; shown in the historic Battle of Crete that Whereas this tragic social problem results presented the Axis land war with its first EXECUTIVE SESSION in human and economic costs through crime major setback, setting off a chain of events and delinquency, drug and alcohol abuse, do- that significantly affected the outcome of mestic violence, and welfare dependency; and World War II; Whereas Childhelp USA has initiated a Day Whereas the price for Greece in holding our TAXATION CONVENTION WITH of Hope to be observed on Wednesday, April common values in their region was high, as JAPAN 7, 2004, during Child Abuse Prevention hundreds of thousands of civilians were Month, to focus public awareness on child killed in Greece during the World War II pe- Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I ask abuse and neglect: Now, therefore, be it riod; unanimous consent the Senate proceed Resolved, That— Whereas President George W. Bush, in rec- to executive session to consider Cal- (1) it is the sense of the Senate that— ognizing Greek Independence Day, said, (A) all Americans should keep the victims ‘‘Greece and America have been firm allies endar No. 12, treaty document 108–14 on of child abuse and neglect in their thoughts in the great struggles for liberty. Americans today’s Executive Calendar. I further and prayers; will always remember Greek heroism and ask unanimous consent the treaty be

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:46 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR6.083 S09PT1 S2462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 9, 2004 considered as having passed through its GRAHAM of South Carolina or his des- this debate in a way that gives the various parliamentary stages up to and ignee. Senate the dignity it deserves. including the presentation of the reso- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lution of ratification, that any state- objection, it is so ordered. ator from North Dakota is recognized. ments be printed in the RECORD, and f f the Senate immediately proceed to a VIEWING THE ECONOMY vote on the resolution of ratification; PROGRAM further, that when the resolution of Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, tomor- Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, Senator ratification is voted upon, the motion row the Senate will resume consider- BENNETT provided a view of the econ- to reconsider be laid on the table, the ation of S. Con. Res. 95, the budget res- omy and the status of the jobs recov- President be notified of the Senate’s olution. When the Senate resumes de- ery. Let me give an alternative view as action, and that following the disposi- bate tomorrow morning, there will be to what he discussed. tion of the treaty the Senate return to 27 hours remaining under the statutory In looking at the jobs record of this legislative session. time limit for debate. President, what I see is that he is the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I believe we made good progress first President who has lost private objection, it is so ordered. today on the resolution. We were able sector jobs in the last 70 years. I know The resolution of ratification reads to dispose of two very challenging it disturbs our colleagues to refer to as follows: amendments. The ranking member and the last President who lost private sec- Resolved (two-thirds of the Senators I will return to the floor tomorrow tor jobs, who was Herbert Hoover. In making that statement, we are present concurring therein), That the Senate morning to continue to work through not saying the economy is in the same advise and consent to the ratification of the amendments during the day. It is my status as during the Great Depression. Convention between the Government of the hope that Members who wish to offer United States of America and the Govern- Obviously, that is not the case. Job- amendments will do so as early as pos- ment of Japan for the Avoidance of Double lessness in the Hoover administration sible, present their amendments to Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Eva- was approaching 25 percent of the both my colleague, Senator CONRAD, sion with Respect to Taxes on Income, to- workforce. That is not the case today. gether with a Protocol and an Exchange of and myself early so we can have a But it is an accurate statement to say Notes, signed at Washington on November 6, chance to examine and understand this is the first President in 70 years 2003 (Treaty Doc. 108–14). those amendments, and we may be able who has lost private sector jobs. It is Mr. NICKLES. I ask for consideration to dispose of them in a very intelligent also true that something is happening of the resolution before the Senate by and favorable way. in this recovery unlike anything we a division vote. I also would like to inform my col- have seen in recoveries since World The PRESIDING OFFICER. A divi- leagues that we expect several rollcall War II. sion is requested. Senators in favor of votes throughout the day. Senators If we look at the average of the nine the resolution of ratification will will be notified when we jointly agree recessions since World War II, that is please stand and be counted. upon having the first rollcall vote or the dotted red line on this chart. This Those opposed will please stand and two. chart shows months after business- be counted. f cycle peak on the bottom. What this On a division vote, two-thirds of the shows is on average after 17 months, Senators present and voting having ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT after the business-cycle peak, you start voted in the affirmative, the resolution Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, if there to see very strong job recovery. Here of ratification is agreed to. is no further business to come before we are in this recession, 36 months past f the Senate, I ask unanimous consent the business-cycle peak, and we are that the Senate stand in adjournment LEGISLATIVE SESSION still not seeing meaningful job recov- under the previous order following the ery. Something very different is hap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under remarks of my colleague and friend, pening. In fact, we are 5.4 million jobs the previous order, the Senate will re- Senator CONRAD. short of a typical recovery. Something turn to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is wrong. Something is not working. f objection, it is so ordered. This shows the private sector job de- f cline, and it shows 3 million jobs have ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH been lost since January of 2001 when 10, 2004 ORDER OF PROCEDURE this President came into office. That is Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I ask Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I would a fact. unanimous consent that when the Sen- like to clarify that under the unani- This chart shows that we are also ate completes its business today, it ad- mous consent agreement Members are facing the longest average duration of journ until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, limited to 10 minutes under morning unemployment in over 20 years; that is, March 10. I further ask unanimous con- business, I believe. I ask unanimous when someone loses their job, it is tak- sent that following the prayer and consent that I be permitted to speak ing them longer to find a new job than pledge the morning hour be deemed ex- until I have completed my response to at any time in the last 20 years. Again, pired and the Journal of proceedings be Senator BENNETT. I am sure it will be I think it is telling us this recovery is approved to date, the time for the two somewhat over 10 minutes. fundamentally different, and there is leaders be reserved for their use later The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without something wrong in the economy. in the day, and the Senate then resume objection, it is so ordered. We also see we have the smallest consideration of S. Con. Res. 95, the Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I also share of the population at work since budget resolution; provided that when thank the chairman for the tone and 1994. It is true we have millions of peo- the Senate resumes consideration of the demeanor that he has exhibited ple at work. It is also true it is the the resolution tomorrow morning there throughout the day as we have dis- smallest share of the population in a be 27 hours equally divided remaining posed of the two fairly contentious decade. Again, this is a recovery that is for debate under the statutory limit. amendments. Certainly, given our col- very unlike previous recoveries. I further ask unanimous consent that leagues’ significant opportunity to ex- When we look at real wages, we go upon proceeding to the resolution, Sen- press their views on the budget, the back to 1996, the last 4 years of the ator ENSIGN be recognized for up to 30 economy and the state of the economy, Clinton administration. We saw real minutes to make a statement on the I look forward to working with him wages increasing substantially. Since resolution; provided that following his again tomorrow. Hopefully we can dis- President Bush has taken office, we remarks Senator MURRAY be recog- pose of many more amendments tomor- have seen real wages basically flat. nized to offer an amendment, with the row and do our level best to avoid the The President in his economic report next amendment in order to be an vote-arama that has typically plagued in February of this year told us we amendment to be offered by Senator us in budget resolutions and dispose of could expect 2.6 million more jobs in

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:34 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G09MR6.165 S09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2463 2004 than in 2003. For that prediction to way any company would, we do not appearance of the surplus is tax cuts. come true, 520,000 jobs would have to be throw the retirement funds of the em- That is not what we find. When we look created per month. In the most recent ployees into the pot. Those are ex- at the period of 2002 to 2011, which is month of February, only 21,000 were cluded. That gives the real operating the period when we had the first of the created. That is 500,000 jobs short of deficit. As I say, as a percentage of President’s tax cuts, for that 10-year- meeting the projection that was made GDP that is the second biggest since period, 33 percent of the disappearance on February 9 by the President’s Coun- World War II, only exceeded by the of the surplus—remember, they were cil of Economic Advisers. Again, some- very substantial deficits we had in 1983. projecting a $5.6 trillion surplus for thing is radically wrong. Going forward, the President says, that period and that has now turned I might say every one of those 21,000 yes, these deficits have been very large. into a $3.5 trillion deficit—there is a jobs was in Government. They were But, he said, do not worry; they will turnaround, in a negative sense, of $9.1 Government jobs, and not a single job get better. He said, we will cut the defi- trillion. Our fiscal condition deterio- was created in the private sector in the cits in half in the next 5 years. rated by $9.1 trillion in the flash of an month of February. No, we are not. The only way he gets eye, in 3 years. Thirty-three percent of If we look historically—this is from to that conclusion is he leaves out that disappearance is due to tax cuts. the New York Times of today, ‘‘Prom- things. He leaves out the cost of the The difference may be between the ises, Promises,’’ an article by Paul war. He has no cost for the war past chart he showed and the chart I show Krugman, a noted economist who went September 30 of this year. No cost for that I have included the debt service, back and looked at what the adminis- the war in Iraq, no cost for the war in the effect of the additional interest we tration has said would happen with Afghanistan, no cost for the war will have to pay because of the tax cuts jobs—these are administration fore- against terror. Does any person believe and, appropriately, that cost ought to casts. In 2002, the administration said the right answer to those costs past be assigned to the tax cuts. Obviously, we could expect 138.3 million jobs by September 30 of this year, which is the if we have less revenue, we have more 2005. In 2003, they said, whoops, that 138 end of the Federal fiscal year, is zero? debt, and that means we have more in- million jobs is not going to come true. The Congressional Budget Office says terest payments. Mr. President, 30 per- Instead, we are predicting 135.2 million that is not the right answer. They say cent of the disappearance is technical jobs by January of 2005. In this year, the right answer is $280 billion, the changes. Eight percent is economic they said, whoops again. Forget about cost of the war, residual cost over the downturn. Senator BENNETT put these not only 138 million jobs but forget next 10 years. two categories together and called it about 135 million jobs as well. Instead, When we add ongoing war costs and weakness in the economy and technical we are projecting 132.7 million jobs by take out Social Security, we are look- changes and then attributed—in his January of 2005. ing at an operating basis for the Fed- chart it was 40 percent—it to weakness You can see where we are. We are at eral Government, and we include the in the economy. 130.2 million jobs. That is 8 million jobs need to fix the alternative minimum No, no, no, no. No, no, that is not below what the administration said tax, the old millionaires’ tax that is right. Eight percent of the disappear- would happen. They have been wrong. swiftly becoming a middle-class tax ance of the surplus is weakness in the It is simple fact. They have been trap, we see virtually no progress, vir- economy. Thirty percent is technical wrong, and they have been wrong by a tually none is being made at reducing changes, mostly lower revenue, not as big margin. the operating deficit of the United a result of tax cuts but as a result of Senator BENNETT talked about the States, not only for the next 5 years the mechanical devices that are used to deficit. He acknowledged the deficit is under the President’s plan but over the project deficits, that are used to now the largest it has been in dollar next 10 years. This is what to me is by project revenue being wrong. The various models, the econometric terms in our history. That is obviously far the biggest concern. models that are used to predict rev- the case. The deficit this year is ex- Yes, we ought to be worried about enue, have been wrong. They have pected to be $477 billion. That is $100 the biggest deficit in our history this overestimated revenue, not because of billion more than last year and last year. Frankly, deficits after a period of tax cuts but because the models were year was a record. He is right, in dollar our being attacked, after a period of wrong. That has accounted for 30 per- terms, this is the biggest deficit we economic downturn, should not be too cent of the disappearance of the sur- have ever had. surprising. What is alarming, what plus. But then Senator BENNETT said as a should worry us, are the massive sus- Again, Senator BENNETT put up a percentage of gross domestic produc- tained deficits on an operating basis chart that put these two together— tion, this deficit is lower than others for as far as the eye can see with no weakness in the economy and technical we have seen—at least some of the oth- improvement even when the President changes—and then attributed the 40 ers we have seen. That is where he and is forecasting strong economic recov- percent to weakness in the economy. I would have a disagreement. ery. All of this is happening at the That is five times the result of weak- He showed the unified deficit as a worst possible time, right before the ness in the economy. Weakness in the share of GDP. That is very misleading. baby boomers retire. economy only accounted for 8 percent We have to look at the deficit and ex- If we look at the debt of the United of the downturn. clude Social Security from the calcula- States, not just focus on the deficits— Other legislation is 29 percent; that tion. When we do that, what we see is that is the annual difference between is, increased spending. His analysis and this deficit as a share of GDP is nearly what is spent and what is taken in, ours is pretty close on increased spend- equal to what we had in 1983 and it is that is the deficit, the debt is the accu- ing. the biggest deficit we have had going mulation of those deficits—what we see But where did the increases occur? back all the way to World War II as a with the gross debt of the United Ninety-one percent of the increase in percentage of GDP. States under the President’s plans with spending occurred in three areas: na- Why the difference between my inter- his tax cuts, with the additional war tional defense, homeland security, and pretation, my analysis of deficit as a cost the CBO tells us we will face, and the response to the attacks of Sep- share of the economy, and his? Very the need to take on this alternative tember 11—rebuilding New York, the simply, he includes Social Security; I minimum tax crisis because it is be- airline bailout. Those three cat- exclude it. Why? Go back to 1983. There coming a middle-class tax trap, we see egories—defense, homeland security, was virtually no Social Security sur- what is happening. It is taking off like and the response to the attacks of Sep- plus. It was several hundred million a scalded cat. This is reality talking. tember 11—account for 91 percent of dollars. It was between $200 and $300 This is facts. This is where this is all the increase in spending, and the in- million—million with an ‘‘M.’’ This headed. It does not add up. crease in spending accounts for 29 per- year, the Social Security surplus is What about the disappearance of that cent of the disappearance of the sur- $160 billion. If we are analyzing our fis- surplus, what is responsible for it? The plus. cal condition, if we are analyzing Senator from Utah put up a chart that So the fact is, the tax cuts are the where we are on an operating basis the said 24 percent or 25 percent of the dis- biggest single reason, for the 10-year

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After all, we the next 10 years is really the budget where we see a fairly stark picture. have run nearly a trillion dollars in ‘‘sweet spot.’’ It is the budget ‘‘sweet You can see that the revenue side is deficits in just the last 2 years. So we spot’’ even though we are running where the whole Federal fiscal condi- are spending more. In fact, spending record budget deficits, the biggest in tion has collapsed. Revenues, as a per- from 2000 to 2003 was up 20 percent. our history. But the President says if cent of GDP for this year, are projected That is stimulative, that is more you adopt his spending plan and his tax to be at the lowest level since 1950. money moving in the economy. That is plan, these are the good times, that it Now look at that. more goods and purchases by the Gov- is going to get much more serious when When President Bush came into of- ernment. That stimulates the econ- the baby boomers start to retire and fice, we were at a high level of revenue omy. In addition, the tax cuts, without the full effects of the President’s tax as a share of GDP. In fact, he used that question, also provided stimulus. I cuts are phased in. Then you can see as a reason to cut taxes. He said, rev- would say the rebate checks and the the President’s policies are going to enue is at a record level as a share of lower rates helped stimulate consumer take us right over the cliff into mas- GDP, and that told him we ought to spending in the short run, but the tax sive deficits and debt, unlike anything cut taxes. But look at where we are cuts for the affluent were largely we have seen before. That is his projec- now. We are now at a record low, the saved. So the part of the tax cuts that tion of where his policies are leading. lowest revenue has been since 1950. And were especially stimulative were those Well, we do not just have to rely on his answer: Cut taxes some more. tax cuts that led people to spend his projections because they have been It does not matter what the question money. wrong repeatedly. The Congressional is, his answer is the same. And I think The problem with the President’s tax Budget Office is telling us exactly the any rational person, looking at this ob- cuts is he weighted them too heavily to same thing. This is their long-term jectively, would say: What do we have the upper income who are the very forecast of what happens under the to do to dig out of this? We have to re- least likely to spend the money and President’s policies—his tax cuts, fix- strain spending. We have to get more stimulate the economy. ing the alternative minimum tax, his revenue to balance this budget. Bal- Finally, there is the sinking dollar. spending policies. This is what they ancing this budget is critically impor- The dollar has gone down now nearly 30 say is going to happen. tant before the baby boomers start to percent against the euro since 2002, This is where we are now. These are retire and increase the spending even making U.S. exports cheaper abroad, records: the biggest deficits, in dollar more, and, unfortunately, under the making it easier for others to buy our terms, we have ever had. This is where President’s plan, before the revenue goods. we are headed, according to the Con- dips even more because he is proposing Those are the factors I believe have gressional Budget Office, if we adopt deep tax cuts that explode in cost at contributed to economic recovery, not his policies—a sea of red ink. That is the same time the baby boomers’ cost just the tax cuts. Certainly the tax what we face as a nation under the to the Government increases. cuts have played a role, but they are President’s policies. Finally, Senator BENNETT talked just one factor in the five factors I Now we look at Federal spending and about the tax cuts as being the reason have mentioned. Federal revenue because it is that rela- the economy is in recovery. I don’t With that, I take this opportunity to tionship that determines what happens agree that that is the correct analysis. thank my colleagues for the good day to deficits. There are two things Government can we had today, the productive debate This chart shows what has happened do to affect the economy. One is mone- and discussion we had. I welcome this to Federal spending as a percentage of tary policy. That is money supply, in- opportunity to respond to Senator BEN- gross domestic product. Senator BEN- terest rates; that is under the purview NETT and his alternative view of what NETT referred to using a percentage of of the Federal Reserve. The other ele- is happening with deficits and debt, gross domestic product as an appro- ment of economic policy that can be what is happening to the job cir- priate measure of looking at debt and affected by the Federal Government is cumstance in our country, and to give deficits. I agree because it takes out fiscal policy, the taxing and spending my view of what is occurring. I find the effect of inflation so you can see decisions by the Congress and the people across the country are increas- real comparisons over time for Federal President. ingly troubled by a sense that some- spending and Federal revenue. First of all, I would say the biggest thing is wrong, something is amiss, What this shows us is, by 2001, we had reason for the economic comeback is something is not happening as it has gotten down to 18 percent of gross do- monetary policy. The Federal Reserve happened in the past. mestic product going for Federal Board has adopted a very accommoda- All of us have a responsibility to try spending, down sharply from where we tive monetary policy, the lowest inter- to diagnose why that is happening and were in the 1980s and the 1990s. In fact, est rates in 40 years. That gives enor- come up with solutions that will make you can see, in the Clinton administra- mous lift to the economy. That is, I be- things better for the future. tion, President Clinton came in right lieve, reason No. 1 for the economic I yield the floor. here, and every year thereafter spend- comeback. ing, as a percentage of GDP, went No. 2 would be the business cycle. We f down. I think this is counterintuitive have seen for a very extended period to many people, but under a Demo- the economic history of the country. cratic President, Federal spending When you have a slowdown, you have ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. went down each and every year of his an automatic recovery as the business TOMORROW administration measured against the cycle proceeds. We have seen typically The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under national income. 17 months after a business cycle peak, the previous order, the Senate stands President Bush came in, and we have when you have a recession, you start to adjourned until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, had a spike up in spending. Again, 91 see very strong job growth and recov- March 10, 2004. percent of that increase has gone for ery. In this particular recovery, we Thereupon, the Senate, at 8:16 p.m., defense, homeland security, and a re- have seen very weak job growth, even adjourned until Wednesday, March 10, sponse to the attacks of September 11. though we are 36 months past the busi- 2004, at 9:30 a.m.

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TRIBUTE TO MS. NORIS COLON you to recognize the National Alternative Fuels died, or two-thirds of the 60,000 deaths world- Training Consortium and Ivy Tech State Col- wide from manmade and natural disasters in HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO lege Northwest as they join together for the 2003; 30,000 people were injured, and up to OF NEW YORK second National Alternative Fuel Vehicle 75,000 people were made homeless. But IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (AFV) Day Odyssey. They, along with other these statistics tell nothing of the personal im- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 community leaders, will come together on Fri- pact of this tragedy on families and individ- day, April 2, 2004, at the Westfield uals. My heartfelt condolences go to them. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Shoppingtown in Merrillville, Indiana, to ex- The tragedy of so many lives lost, and so pleasure that I rise during this month of plore alternatives to powering cars and trucks many others turned upside down by the earth- March, which has been designated Woman’s with fuels besides gasoline and diesel quake, is worsened by Bam’s historic, cultural History Month, to pay tribute to Ms. Noris throughout many locations all across north- and architectural significance. Bam flourished Colon, president and chief executive officer of west Indiana. as a site of pilgrimage and as a commercial H.O.G.A.R. (Housing Options & Geriatric As- The National AFV Day Odyssey began in and trading center on the famous Silk Road, sociation Resources, Inc.), an organization 2002. The first event reached more than which brought the treasures of the ancient Far dedicated to improving the lives of homeless, 17,000 people at 51 sites nationwide. This East into what was then Persia, and on to the elderly, mentally ill, physically challenged, and event will explore the environmental needs for Mediterranean. The earthquake destroyed 90 HIV/AIDS-infected individuals in the Bronx. Noris was born in Salinas, PR, and is very AFV in our country, and local participants will percent of Bam. Now, it appears that much of proud of her family and heritage. She comes learn of alternative fuel options to protect the this heritage may have been lost forever. from a family with a long tradition of public future of not only northwest Indiana but the In the midst of so much devastation, relief service. In her home town of Salinas, there is rest of the Nation as well. The National Alter- workers from all over the world—including the a street named after her late father, Juan native Fuels Training Consortium and Ivy Tech United States—undoubtedly brought a consid- Manzanet, who was the first chief of the fire State College Northwest will be educating par- erable measure of relief. Their effectiveness department. ticipants on how alternative fuel and ad- was remarkable and exemplary. I thank them Mr. Speaker, in 1996, Noris founded vanced-technology vehicles rely on domestic for their courageous work. H.O.G.A.R. to fill a gap in the social service fuels such as propane and natural gas to pro- Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to ex- delivery system in Bronx County. The organi- vide power for vehicles, which in turn help pro- press my deepest sympathy to the Iranian zation’s mission is not only to raise awareness tect our environment. people for this terrible tragedy, and encourage of the housing and health issues facing bur- The mission of the National AFV Day Odys- this body to assist with the reconstruction of dened groups of society, but also to provide sey is as follows: ‘‘To strengthen our Nation’s Bam and the anguish of its citizens. In addi- ways of remedying these issues. As a result of energy security, to preserve our Nation’s en- tion, I call on people to continue to help raise her strong leadership, H.O.G.A.R. was se- ergy independence, to improve our Nation’s money and send supplies to Bam, where the lected as the ‘‘Outstanding Agency of the air quality, to support our national expertise cost of reconstruction is estimated to be $1 Year’’ by the Bronx Psychiatric Center and the and technological advancement, to offer wider billion. State Office of Mental Health. choices and opportunities for American driv- Mr. Speaker, I strongly support this resolu- Noris has an extensive background in social ers, and to spread the exciting news that ad- tion and urge its passage. and rehabilitative services and mental health vanced-technology and alternative fuel vehi- f administration. Her experience encompasses cles are a positive choice for transportation.’’ personnel management, psychiatric rehabilita- The mission and goals of National AFV Day TRIBUTE TO NELLIE M. McKAY tion, community relations, and the develop- are vital to the protection of our environment ment of special needs housing programs. She and for the future generations of our country HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO graduated from Nyack College, where she and the world. OF NEW YORK specialized in organizational management. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, Noris resume is impressive. my other distinguished colleagues join me in Tuesday, March 9, 2004 She was the first administrator of the Mental recognizing and paying tribute to the National Health Program of Hunts Point Multi Service Alternative Fuels Training Consortium and Ivy Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Center. She has also served as director of Tech State College Northwest as they strive to pleasure that I rise during this month of Community Residences of South Bronx Mental provide the tools and education for protecting March, which has been designated Women’s Health Council and has worked at Casa La our local, as well as national, interests in se- History Month, to pay tribute to Ms. Nellie Esperanza and Harlem Hospital. In addition, curing both the future of our environment and McKay, an incredible woman who has dedi- Noris has served as chief of staff for City our Nation’s energy independence. cated most of her life to the service of others. Councilman Federico Perez and was ap- f Nellie was born in 1929 to two hard-working pointed Human Rights Commissioner of New parents, Polly and Alex Brown. She grew up York by Mayor Abraham Beame. EXPRESSING SYMPATHY OF with 10 brothers and sisters and learned the Mr. Speaker, for her immeasurable contribu- HOUSE FOR VICTIMS OF EARTH importance of sharing and support at a young tions to those most in need and most over- QUAKE IN IRAN age. Nellie has applied these values through- looked, I ask that my colleagues join me in out her life as a community activist. New York honoring this incredible woman. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS was fortunate enough to become home to Nel- f OF FLORIDA lie in 1950, when she immediately became a TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL AL- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volunteer with the Baby Tracks program at the old Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx. She TERNATIVE FUELS TRAINING Tuesday, March 9, 2004 CONSORTIUM AND IVY TECH also lent her time and energy to the Pros- STATE COLLEGE NORTHWEST Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I thesis Clinic at St. Luke’s Hospital, easing the rise in support of House Resolution 526 ex- spirits of patients there. Nellie was a key play- pressing the sympathy of the House of Rep- er in the immunization program at local public HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY resentatives for the victims of the devastating schools, which is a crucial initiative for OF INDIANA earthquake in Bam, Iran, on December 26, underresourced schools, especially during that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2003. era. Tuesday, March 9, 2004 I was horrified to see a whole city brought Mr. Speaker, Nellie has always been com- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with to a sudden stop in a few seconds of brutal mitted to educating and fostering awareness in great honor and pleasure that I stand before seismic activity. Approximately 40,000 people those around her. Having earned a Bachelor

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VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.001 E09PT1 E322 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 9, 2004 of Arts degree from Norwich University, she 1917, the parishioners, although under tre- The alliance between the ROK Marine champions the importance of education. She mendous economic hardships, built the first Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps was forged has facilitated countless workshops on Black church and school on 20th Avenue and Con- in the fires of the Korean War, where Com- necticut Street in Gary. Mr. Michael Pupin, a mandant General Kim and his ROK Marines History to empower members of the Black fought shoulder-to-shoulder with U.S. Ma- community with knowledge of their history and well-known Serbian scientist, served as Kum rines to repel brutal Communist aggression. culture as well as to inform members of other at the consecration services. Immediately after According to historian Lieutenant Colonel ethnic communities. Her main goal was to the Great Depression, the parish built an even James Durand, USMC, ‘‘. . . in the history bring people together through learning. larger church, school, parish hall, and library of the ROK Marine Corps, General Kim is Many young people and adults throughout on 13th Avenue and Connecticut in 1938. Mr. certainly in a class by himself. General Kim the South Bronx consider Nellie a second Nikola Tesla, a well-known Serbian inventor led ROK Marines in more battles than any mother. She has cared for hundreds of chil- and scientist, served as Kum at the consecra- other commander, including the amphibious dren in her home and coordinated numerous tion services. landing at Tong Yong, which resulted in the In 1969, after Chairman Nick Chabraja pur- first unit-wide promotions of the Korean events with young people in the community. War.’’ The fashion shows she organized with Mott chased 40 acres of property on 49th Avenue In a letter to Korean War Memorial Chair- Haven HeadStart children created wonderful in Hobart, the parish built a new parish hall for man Francis Carroll of Worcester, Massachu- memories for many. While Nellie may have a their summer meetings and family picnics. In setts, General Kim wrote, ‘‘I want to thank special place in her heart for children, she is February of 1978, during the day of honor to the American people for all the sacrifices also very concerned with general community St. Simeon and Ana, the church was com- they have made for Korea. Had the United development and giving everyone, children pletely destroyed by a terrible fire. Under the States not come to our aid 53 years ago, I and adults alike, a sense of pride in their leadership of President Zivojin Cokic and would surely not be alive today to write this letter . . . I know that South Korea would neighborhood. She has spearheaded the rep- many volunteers, they built another church in the small hall of the 49th Avenue building. In not be the prosperous, democratic nation it aration of abandoned buildings and vacant lots is today without the military, economic, and and the repaving of roads and sidewalks. May of 1991, the parish celebrated a ‘‘new be- political assistance America has given us Knowing that she and her neighbors deserved ginning’’ when a brand-new building was con- over the past half century.’’ quality public transportation service, she called structed. The new building opened in Thank you General Kim, the ROK Marine for and received improvement of the local bus Merrillville, where relics which survived the fire Corps, and the people of the Republic of line. Nellie has also helped empower fellow were blessed and installed into the new Korea for your friendship. We salute you. church. Sincerely, Bronx residents by participating in a number of Charles B. Rangel, Edward J. Markey, voter registration drives, encouraging her Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues join me in honoring James P. McGovern, Barney Frank, neighbors to make their voices heard. Richard E. Neal, Martin T. Meehan, Mr. Speaker, at 74 years of age, Nellie con- and congratulating St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church on their 90th anniversary. Throughout William D. Delahunt, Stephen F. tinues to work hard and is currently the chair- Lynch, John W. Olver, John F. Tierney, many hardships and trials, the members of St. person of the Housing Committee of Planning Michael E. Capuano. Sava have dedicated themselves to providing Board I, assistant chairperson of the Patterson f a spiritual and guiding light through the protec- Volunteer Committee, a lifetime member of the tion of the Serbian Orthodox faith and tradi- TRIBUTE TO MS. PALOMA National Council of Negro Women, and a tions for all of northwest Indiana. Their con- IZQUIRDO-HERNANDEZ member of the New York NAACP, as well as stant dedication and commitment is worthy of many other prestigious organizations. the highest commendation. In a day in age when many people do not HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO pay attention to their neighbor, Nellie’s self- f OF NEW YORK lessness is refreshing. For that reason, I ask HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that my colleagues join me honoring the con- SUNG EUN KIM (RET.) Tuesday, March 9, 2004 tributions of this remarkable woman. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great f HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN pleasure that I rise during this month of HONORING ST. SAVA SERBIAN OF MASSACHUSETTS March, which has been designated Women’s ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES History Month, to pay tribute to Ms. Paloma Tuesday, March 9, 2004 Izquirdo-Hernandez, a remarkable woman who HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- has dedicated most of her life to the serving OF INDIANA mous consent to insert in the CONGRESSIONAL others. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECORD the following statement signed by the Paloma, who was raised in the Bronx, New Massachusetts Congressional Delegation as York, attended Boston College as an under- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 well as our dear friend and colleague, U.S. graduate and holds two masters degrees, a Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with Representative CHARLES B. RANGEL of New MS and a MPH from Teachers College, Co- great honor and enthusiasm that I congratu- York. lumbia University and the School of Public late St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church as As you know, Mr. Speaker, Mr. RANGEL Health, Columbia University, respectively. She they join together in celebration of their 90th served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952, is currently the President and Chief Executive anniversary. They will be celebrating this very during which time he fought in Korea and was Officer of Urban Health Plan Inc. momentous and special occasion November awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Paloma has been steadily associated with 13 and 14, 2004. Mr. Speaker, I would like to personally thank Urban Health Plan since 1980 and has risen St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and my colleagues for signing this letter to Lieuten- to the top of the organization by dedicating School is known throughout the northwest In- ant General Sung Eun Kim (Ret.). over 23 years as the organization’s Adminis- diana community as ‘‘Serbian Gary’’ because CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, trator, Executive Director and currently as its of its continued efforts over the past 90 years Washington, DC, March 5, 2004. President and Chief Executive Officer. to perpetuate the Serbian Orthodox faith and Lieutenant General Sung Eun Kim (Ret.) Throughout her tenure with Urban Health traditions. In 1914, the founders proclaimed served as the 4th Commandant of the Repub- Plan, Ms. Hernandez has worked, despite lic of Korea Marines Corps (ROKMC) and as their mission of their new church before the ROK Minister of National Defense from 1963 monumental challenges, to deliver care in a Secretary of State in Indianapolis, Indiana. to 1968. In General Kim, the United States culturally and linguistically competent manner Their mission is as follows: ‘‘The purpose of has a true friend. while increasing the number of services of- this parish is to preach the Word of God (the General Kim is a patriot who cares dearly fered to patients that her agency serves. She Lord Jesus) and take spiritual care of its mem- for freedom and has a strong personal affin- takes pride in acknowledging that despite the bers; to spread goodness, justice, brotherly ity for America. He also is an ardent sup- dramatic changes that she has witnessed both love, and respect among its members.’’ porter of the Korean War Memorial of Cen- in her community and in the health care envi- tral Massachusetts, having made a signifi- After much debate and discussion on who cant contribution toward its construction ronment she has had the will to persist to fulfill would be their chosen patron saint, it was and then encouraged many other ROKMC the mission that was set before her. unanimously decided that the patron saint of Commandants and other military leaders to Mr. Speaker, I am proud to say that today the parish and church would be St. Sava, the join him in support of the Memorial, which over 30,000 community residents are provided First Serbian Archbishop and Enlightener. In stands as a symbol of Freedom. with top quality health care and in the past

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.003 E09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E323 year over 120,000 primary and specialty care THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE with the comprehensive information we need visits were rendered at Urban Health Plan. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE to tackle many complicated issues in many Paloma can also add to her list of achieve- UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL geographical areas. ments the successful relocation of Urban SURVEY As an unbiased science agency, the United Health Plan’s main site, a project she em- States Geological Survey often serves the barked upon over 15 years ago. Through her HON. JAMES P. MORAN needs of the nation behind the scenes. spearheading efforts, financing was secured OF VIRGINIA Whether it’s research on windborne dusts, through municipal tax free bonds as well as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mercury contamination, or West Nile Virus used to protect public health; or natural haz- New York City Council Grant. The new site is Tuesday, March 9, 2004 ards assessments used to ensure public safe- a 40,000 square foot state of the art medical Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, today ty; or the energy and mineral resources, water facility that will further support Urban Health I am introducing a resolution to acknowledge and biological information, and geologic map- Plan’s ability to continue to provide medical 125 years of reliable, timely, and objective ping and geospatial information used to serve services to its community. science that illustrates and enhances our un- our economy, for 125 years, the United States Paloma currently serves on multiple boards derstanding of the Earth, and serves the im- Geological Survey has provided the science and organizations. She is a true example of portant needs of individuals and communities that serves as the basis for our most important the consistent and outstanding leadership that across this great land. decisions. exist in our cities’ community based organiza- The United States Geological Survey has an It’s time we congratulated those whose outstanding history of public service and sci- tions. For her service to the people of her labor provides us with the information we need entific breakthroughs. It has been at the fore- community, I ask my colleagues to join me in to manage our resources and safeguard soci- front of advances in our understanding of the honoring this remarkable woman. ety. I am delighted to have this opportunity to Earth, its processes, and its resources. Sci- bring attention to the work of the United States entists from the U.S. Geological Survey pio- f Geological Survey and showcase its remark- neered hydrologic techniques for gauging the able history. I urge you to support this resolu- impact of floods and modeling the flow of TRIBUTE TO THE ACTION OF tion, thereby confirming our appreciation for complex ground-water systems. The astro- NAVAL RESERVISTS IN BALTI- their ongoing work that has served the health, nauts who landed on the Moon in 1969 were MORE, MARYLAND safety, and prosperity of the United States for trained in geology by the USGS. 125 years. Innovative ventures with the private sector In addition to Congressman James P. HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN have given the world access to digital images Moran, the following members are original of neighborhoods and communities in one of sponsors of the House Resolution Congratu- OF MARYLAND the largest data sets ever made available on- lating the United States Geological Survey line. Modern-day understanding of the forma- on its 125th Anniversary: Barbara Cubin, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion and location of energy and mineral re- Tom Davis, Norm Dicks, Anna G. Eshoo, Ron Tuesday, March 9, 2004 source deposits is rooted in fundamental sci- Kind, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Zoe Lofgren, entific breakthroughs by USGS scientists. Ralph Regula, Nick Smith, Bill Young, and Sherwood Boehlert. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Their biologists revolutionized thinking about pay special tribute to the brave members of managing wildlife resources, providing a RESOLUTION the U.S. Naval Reserve unit stationed at the sound scientific basis that lets waterfowl con- Whereas March 3, 2004 will mark the 125th Naval Reserve Center near Ft. McHenry in servation and recreational hunting work in tan- Anniversary of the establishment of the United States Geological Survey; Baltimore, Maryland. The quick thinking of dem as adaptive management, not as con- Whereas the United States Geological Sur- these Reservists saved the lives of 21 patrons flicting interests. Advances in seismology are vey has become the Nation’s premiere earth of a Baltimore water taxi when a freak storm making early warnings of earthquakes a reality and biological science agency; capsized their vessel on the afternoon of Sat- that will give the needed alert time to save Whereas during its 125-year history, the urday, March 6, 2004. lives. The future of the global community pre- United States Geological Survey has been sents infinite opportunities for the science of the birthplace of a number of other Federal This tragic accident could have been much the USGS to continue to make substantive agencies, including the Reclamation Service worse. Approximately 20 Naval Reservists and life-enhancing contributions to the better- (later renamed the Bureau of Reclamation) in 1902, the Forest Service in 1905, the United were at the waterfront Reserve Center for ment of the nation and the world. weekend exercises when the storm struck. States Bureau of Mines in 1910, the Grazing I congratulate the United States Geological Service (later renamed the Bureau of Land They saw the water taxi, Lady D, flip over and Survey on its 125th anniversary. By com- Management) in 1934, and the Minerals Man- quickly rushed to their ACUV–27 vessel to memorating this date, I hope we will come to agement Service in 1982; help the victims of the overturned craft. recognize the crucial services that this institu- Whereas the United States Geological Sur- Their quick action saved almost all the vic- tion continues to provide this nation. vey has been a widely respected source of rel- The United States Geological Survey is a evant and objective science to address the tims of this tragedy. Unfortunately, one person Nation’s diverse natural resource issues; died and three others are still missing. The vital Federal science agency that is headquartered in my District in Northern Vir- Whereas the United States Geological Sur- survivors of the accident and Coast Guard offi- vey continues to serve the Nation as an inde- ginia; however, Members should know that cials credit the rescue efforts of the Naval Re- pendent fact-finding agency that collects, this agency has an important presence in servists as critical to saving most of those who monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific every state of the union. information and understanding about nat- were on the overturned water taxi in 44 de- How has 125 years of independent science ural resource conditions, issues, and prob- gree waters. benefited our nation? It has given us an exten- lems; I know, in some respects, it was pure luck sive record of our land and resources, which Whereas a hallmark value of the United that the water taxi capsized so near the Naval allows us to realize and track the changes in States Geological Survey to the Nation is its our land, water, and wildfire. It has provided a ability to carry out studies on a national Reserve Center and that the Reservists were scale and to sustain long-term monitoring on site to carry out the rescue. But it also rep- wealth of long-term data and research, which and assessment of natural hazards and nat- resents the quick action and outstanding brav- continues to serve thousands of government ural resource conditions; ery and courage of these Reservists. agencies, companies, non-profit organizations, Whereas the United States Geological Sur- recreational groups, and individual Americans. vey is an agency of the Federal Government I hope my colleagues in the U.S. House of And it has given us scientific expertise and un- with no regulatory or land management re- Representatives will join me in saluting the derstanding that we can count on to be accu- sponsibilities and is thus a trusted entity to members of the Naval Reserve, who, through rate and up to date. provide impartial science that serves the quick thinking and action, saved the lives of Since its inception, the United States Geo- needs of the Nation; and Whereas the United States Geological Sur- 21 patrons of the Baltimore water taxi acci- logical Survey has become the premier dent. While we honor the courage of these vey has a scientific presence in every State science organization for the nation, covering and Territory of the United States and Naval Reservists, our hearts and prayers are all of the natural science disciplines (biology, serves the Nation’s extensive and diverse with the victims of this tragedy and their fami- geography, geology, and hydrology) in every needs for objective scientific knowledge and lies. state. This expansive coverage provides us understanding: Now, therefore, be it

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.006 E09PT1 E324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 9, 2004 Resolved, That the House of Representa- pave the way to a brighter future. The Japa- most Americans are aware of the internment tives— nese-American community recognizes a Na- of Japanese Americans, few know about our (1) congratulates the United States Geo- tional Day of Remembrance each year to edu- government’s activities in other countries re- logical Survey on its 125th anniversary; and sulting from prejudice held against people of (2) expresses strong support for the United cate the public about the lessons learned from States Geological Survey as it serves the Na- the internment camp experience during World Japanese ancestry. Recorded thoroughly in tion by providing timely, relevant, and ob- War II to ensure that it never happens again. government files, the U.S. Government in- jective scientific in formation which helps to The Day of Remembrance commemorates volved itself in the expulsion and internment of describe and understand the Earth, minimize February 19, 1942, the day on which Presi- an estimated 2,000 people of Japanese de- the loss of life and property from natural dis- dent Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive scent who lived in various Latin American asters, manage water, biological, energy, and Order 9066, which eliminated the civil liberties countries. Uprooted from their homes and mineral resources, and enhance and protect of 120,000 people of Japanese descent and forced into the United States, these civilians the quality of life of all Americans. sent our country down a shameful path of were robbed of their freedom as they were f race-based discrimination, veiled by the fog of kidnapped from nations not even directly involved in World War II. These individuals are TRIBUTE TO MS. HEIDI HYNES war. I ask for my colleagues’ support for House Resolution 56 (H. Res. 56); and I com- still waiting for equitable redress, and justice ´ mend my friend from California, Congressman cries out for them to receive it. That is why I HON. JOSE E. SERRANO MIKE HONDA, for offering it and for his leader- introduced H.R. 779, to finally turn the last OF NEW YORK ship in championing awareness of the Japa- page in this chapter of our Nation’s history, so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nese-American internment. H. Res. 56 recog- that we not only remember that our country took away civil rights from innocent people Tuesday, March 9, 2004 nizes the historical significance of February 19 and expresses congressional support for the from other countries, but that we now have Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great recognized the wrong of our actions and have Japanese-American, German-American, and pleasure that I rise during this month of taken steps to provide equitable redress. Italian-American communities in their goals to March, which has been designated Women’s This bill provides redress to every Japanese raise public awareness of Day of Remem- History Month, to pay tribute to Ms. Heidi Latin American individual forcibly removed and brance events. interned in the United States. These people Hynes, a remarkable woman who has dedi- The force of wartime hysteria darkened the paid a tremendous price during one of our Na- cated most of her life to the service of others. light of justice and reasonable people sud- A native of Kansas City, MO, Heidi moved tion’s most trying times. Indeed, America ac- denly embarked on an unreasonable course. complished much during that great struggle. to the Bronx, New York, to attend Fordham Indeed, America was engaged in a monu- University in the fall of 1986. After graduating As we celebrate our great achievements as a mental struggle as our soldiers engaged the Nation let us also recognize our errors and with a B.A. in philosophy she became an as- enemy in the European and Pacific Theatre. sociate of the Friars of the Atonement and join together as a Nation to correct those mis- Here in the United States, many citizens had takes. My legislation is the right thing to do to subsequently volunteered for a year of service faces that looked like that of the enemy. With- in Jamaica. In Jamaica, Heidi worked at a pre- affirm our commitment to democracy and the out any evidence, fear was mounting, and the rule of law. school, distributed food, tutored, provided as- patriotism of these Japanese Americans was sistance at a local clinic and did other activi- In addition, the Wartime Parity and Justice questioned. Some worried that they were in- Act of 2003 provides relief to Japanese-Ameri- ties related to the Friars Parish. Upon the tent on doing harm against the very flag they completion of a year of volunteer work with cans confined in this country but who never saluted. Decades later, history vindicated received redress under the Civil Liberties Act the Friars Parish, Heidi returned to New York these loyal Americans as not even a single and worked as a full time volunteer with the of 1988 given technicalities in the original law. documented case of sabotage or espionage Our laws must always establish justice. They Catholic Worker on the lower East Side. In was committed by an American of Japanese should never deny it. That is why these provi- this role, she lived with former homeless men ancestry during that time. sions ensure that every American who suf- and women, ran a soup-line, assisted with the What our Nation found through the disinfect- fered the same injustices will receive the same distribution of their newspaper and was active ant of time, those who endured internment justice. Finally, my legislation will reauthorize in peace and justice campaigns. knew all along. Surrounded by armed guards the educational mandate in the 1988 act, In 1995, after marrying Bryan Hynes, a man behind a prison fence, mothers thought of which was never fulfilled. This will etch this she met while at the Catholic Worker, Heidi their sons who fought for the freedom of the chapter of our nation’s history into our national began working as a community organizer for Nation that denied them of their own liberty. conscience for generations to come as a re- the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Indeed today history shows that the Japa- minder never to repeat it again. Coalition. In that capacity she organized ten- nese-American soldiers of the 442nd combat Recently, in Los Angeles I was fortunate to ants, homeowners, and park groups in the regiment fought honorably and bravely for join with about 300 individuals to commemo- Fordham Bedford community. In the fall of ideals they knew our Nation had not yet af- rate the Day of Remembrance in Los Angeles 1997, Heidi began working as the Executive forded to their own families back home. Still, at the historic Japanese American National Director of the Mary Mitchell Family and Youth they were worth fighting for. And this regiment Museum. Included in the Los Angeles Day of Center in the Bronx. Through her work pro- would become the most decorated group of Remembrance program was the screening of viding and developing youth and family pro- soldiers in American history as they proved a film, ‘‘Stand Up for Justice,’’ which tells the grams she has learned a great deal about the their devotion to our Nation fighting in both the story of Ralph Lazo, a Mexican-Irish American Croton Community, non-profit management European and Pacific theatres. It took more student at Belmont High School in downtown and youth development. than 50 years, but finally in 2000, President Los Angeles. Even in 1941, the school had an Mr. Speaker, such selflessness must not go Bill Clinton awarded 22 of these heroes with ethnically diverse population, and the film de- unnoticed. Since graduating from college, the Medal of Honor. picts Ralph’s anger at the pain suffered by his Heidi has dedicated herself to uplifting others. In 1983, a Presidential Commission con- Japanese American friend, Jimmy Matsuoka. For that reason, I ask my colleagues to join cluded that the internment was the result of Jimmy and his family are forced to sell their me in honoring this remarkable woman. both racism and wartime hysteria. Five years belongings and ‘‘evacuate’’ to a remote con- f later, then President Ronald Reagan signed centration camp. At the age of 16 Ralph vol- the Civil Liberties Act into law that provided an untarily accompanied his Japanese American IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DAY official apology and redress to most of those friends to Manzanar Internment Camp, where OF REMEMBRANCE AND IN SUP- confined in U.S. internment camps during he spent 21⁄2 years. Ralph remained a dear PORT OF THE WARTIME PARITY World War II. This was the culmination of half friend to the Japanese community and his loss AND JUSTICE ACT OF 2003 a century of struggle to bring justice to those was sorely felt in 1992 when friends mourned for whom it was denied. I am proud that our the death of their loyal friend. He had stood by HON. XAVIER BECERRA Nation did the right thing. But 16 years after Japanese Americans during the difficult times OF CALIFORNIA the passage of the CLA, we still have unfin- at Manzanar and throughout the campaign for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ished work to be done to rectify and close this redress, and he demonstrated that you don’t regrettable chapter in our Nation’s history. have to be Japanese American to stand up for Tuesday, March 9, 2004 I introduced bipartisan legislation, the War- what is right. Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to time Parity and Justice Act of 2003 (H.R. 779) At the forefront of this fight for justice, there ask my colleagues to reflect on our past as we to finish the remaining work of redress. While are Members of Congress, the community and

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.010 E09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E325 individuals like Ralph Lazo, giving a voice to Iris, a native of Puerto Rico moved to New ties. When he started his business forty years those who were wronged in the past. Let us York at the age of 18. While attending college ago, Herb made it a practice to give the first all remember, that the fight for justice for Jap- in New York she began serving her commu- chance at a position to a qualified minority anese internees is one that is being fought by nity as a youth advocate by helping children person. In a time when women and minorities the entire community regardless of their eth- with their schoolwork. Later, as a parent, Iris had difficulty in securing a place in the busi- nicity. We must all ‘‘Stand Up for Justice.’’ continued advocating for children’s education ness world, Herb opened the doors of oppor- Mr. Speaker, let us renew our resolve to as a school board member. She chaired the tunity to hundreds—a practice which he con- build a better future for our community as we District 7 School Boards Facilities where she tinues today. dedicate ourselves to remembering how we brought together the Parks Department, the In addition to his role in building a business compromised liberty in the past. Doing so will Department of Education Facilities and CPB that is open-minded in its employment and help us to guard it more closely in the future. No. 1 to build speed bumps around the school conservative in its protection of its share- As we commemorate the Day of Remem- where speeding cars were a concern. In addi- holders investments, Herb’s true passion has brance, we must pass H. Res. 56, in support tion she orchestrated the building of a fence been as a community leader and social activ- of Japanese-American, German-American, around P.S. 49 which potentially saved the ist. and Italian American communities in their rec- lives of many children as it once prevented a It is a passion that began in his teenage ognizing of this historical day. I also look for- man with a gun from entering the school years when he helped organize a union of ward to working with my colleagues to pass premises. hotel and restaurant workers in the Catskills the Wartime Parity and Justice Act of 2003. Mr. Speaker, Iris has a long history of serv- and was re-invigorated upon his return from f ice to her community. She is the President his service in the United States Air Force dur- and Founder of the Community Enhancement ing World War II when a very personal experi- TRIBUTE TO THE GIRL SCOUTS OF Organization which serves to create new initia- ence changed his life. RED RIVER VALLEY tives to help families move from welfare to Herb’s uncle, Frederic Ewen, was a popular work and serves to help community residents professor of English at Brooklyn College. Pro- HON. MAX SANDLIN find decent apartments or become home own- fessor Ewen’s commitment to the freedom of OF TEXAS ers. If that is not enough, she also created the thought, as well as his political activism during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Youth Advisory Council to address the issues the 1930s, led to his becoming a victim of the Tuesday, March 9, 2004 that the youth in her organization face on a academic witch-hunts of the McCarthy Era. Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to daily basis. Ms. Fernandez has also dem- When he refused to cooperate with the House honor the Girl Scout Council of Red River Val- onstrated that she is a capable business UnAmerican Activities Committee in 1952, ley. woman. In 1989 she became a financial officer Professor Ewen was forced to resign his posi- With more than 3.8 million members, the for a home care agency named P.R.H.A.S., tion and was subsequently blacklisted. It was Girl Scouts have served as one of the finest Inc. During her fourteen years of service she his uncle’s tragic experience that led Herb to organizations dedicated solely to girls. For was instrumental in moving their revenue from become one of our nation’s leading philan- over 90 years, the Girl Scouts have instilled $7 million to an impressive $14 million. The thropists in support of civil liberties. In fact, leadership skills and strong values, while help- works of this young woman has not gone un- just four years ago, he established the Fred- ing girls realize their true potential and self noticed. In 2002, her community elected her to eric Ewen Academic Freedom Collection at worth. serve as Assembly Female District Leader for New York University. The collection, the first The Girl Scout Council of Red River Valley the 84th district. of its kind in the United States, focuses on the comprises 13 counties in northeast Texas and Mr. Speaker, for her willingness to go be- rights of teachers and research workers to in- southeast Oklahoma. These include Bryan, yond the call of duty in service to her commu- vestigate their subjects of expertise without Choctaw, McCurtain, and Pushmataha Coun- nity, I ask that my colleagues join me in hon- fear of reprimand or dismissal and the right to ties in Oklahoma and Camp, Delta, Fannin, oring this remarkable woman. provide students and the entire academic Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, f community with knowledge and information and Titus Counties in Texas. pertaining to any controversial social, eco- HONORING HERBERT KURZ ON HIS nomic, or political issue without interference or Over 2,500 girls are able to participate in 84TH BIRTHDAY year-round activities offered by the Red River penalty. Valley Council. These activities foster skills in Herb has spent over half his life making a business, communication, the environment, HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO difference in the lives of others. Whether sup- the humanities, science, sports, and personal OF CONNECTICUT porting the arts, speaking out against bigotry, health. Programs offered during the school IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enhancing a community hospital for the entire year include the Engineering for Girls Club Tuesday, March 9, 2004 community, or channeling his anger at govern- which gives 4th through 8th graders the opment corruption into electoral action, Herb’s Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great portunity to participate in activities relating to compassion and leadership have left an indel- pleasure that I rise today to join the many science, math, technology, and engineering. ible mark on his community and our nation. family and friends who have gathered to ex- During the summer, girls can learn traditional For his endless contributions and uncompro- tend my very best wishes to a man whose life- outdoor skills at Camp Gambill, a 54-acre fa- mising spirit, I am proud to stand today to join time of accomplishments are a true reflection cility located in Sumner, TX. his wife, Edythe; his children, Leonard and of what a business and community leader Mr. Speaker, as the Girl Scout Council of Ellen; his grandchildren Tommy and Sophie, should be—Herbert Kurz—as he celebrates Red River Valley continues to grow and ex- family and friends to pay tribute to my dear his 84th birthday. pand, I want to commend the council for its friend, Herbert Kurz. Happy 84th birthday! He has dedicated both his professional and tireless work expanding opportunities for our f personal life to the betterment of his commu- girls in east Texas. nity and to the promotion of equality for all HONORING THOMAS PFINGSTEN f Americans. Herb once told me his faith was in TRIBUTE TO MS. IRIS FERNANDEZ human beings and he has spent a lifetime HON. DAVID WU honoring that faith. His success, both as a OF OREGON HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO businessman and activist, has been based on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this mantra and through his good work he has OF NEW YORK Tuesday, March 9, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made a real difference in the lives of many. Chairman and CEO of Presidential Life In- Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recog- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 surance Company of Nyack, New York, Herb nize Thomas Pfingsten, Library Director at Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great has combined a shrewd business sense and Portland State University. pleasure that I rise during this month of responsible business conscience to make his Mr. Pfingsten is retiring after 24 years of March, which has been designated Women’s business successful and achieve national rededicated service to Portland State University History Month, to pay tribute to Ms. Iris nown. Honored at the White House Con- and to Oregon. I join with his colleagues at Fernandez, a phenomenal woman who has ference on Corporate Citizenship in 1996, PSU, those in the Oregon University System, devoted her life to enhancing the lives of oth- Presidential Life has long been known for its and his friends in the City of Portland in recog- ers. commitment to hiring both women and minori- nizing him for his leadership, his commitment

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.014 E09PT1 E326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 9, 2004 to providing educational opportunities to stu- community, Martha was the recipient of the County Council serving as president, sec- dents, and his work with PSU to help this im- Robin Hood Foundation Heroes Award in retary, and area coordinator. Barbara has portant institution grow into a national model 1996. She leads her staff by demonstrating chaired many County and Regional events of an urban university. unfailing strength and passion in serving the and served on the Regional and State Lead- Tom Pfingsten has served at Portland State families of our community. ers Councils, as well as director of the Cali- University since 1980. During that time, the For her commitment to the families of our fornia 4ÐH Foundation. She is chairman of the Millar Library has steadily increased its collec- community, I ask that my colleagues join me Mt. Pleasant Hall Committee and assists with tions holdings from 650,000 volumes in 1980 in honoring this remarkable woman. fundraisers for the community hall, which is to the present day 1.3 million volumes. f owned by the Placer County Farm Bureau. In addition, during Tom’s tenure, there were Barbara also helped form the Placer County. three major library improvements: (1) an ex- CONGRATULATING COMMON Farm Bureau Young People’s organization panded and improved library building that is THREADS AWARD WINNERS which she remains active in today. both functional and architecturally stunning; (2) Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the 2004 a major reorganization of the way in which the HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Sacramento Valley Common Threads Award library internally functions including the cre- OF CALIFORNIA winners. These women have shown out- ation of a new research and learning center; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES standing involvement, not only in agriculture, and (3) a transition from paper systems to Tuesday, March 9, 2004 but also in strengthening their respective com- electronic media in nearly all aspects of library munities. I urge my colleagues to join me in organization, communication, and presentation Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise wishing these honorees a bright future and to students and faculty. All of these accom- today to congratulate Susan Cohen, Parry continued success. Mead Murray, Margo Souza and Barbara plishments have been most impressive due to f the fact that his era at Portland State has Vineyard, the recipients of the 2004 Sac- been one of great financial challenges. ramento Valley Common Threads Award. This REMEMBERING AND HONORING Tom’s modest, self-effacing style obscures a award is presented to women in agriculture MR. ENZO ‘‘TONY’’ MUSOLINO canny ability to find money for important who have made a remarkable contribution to projects and to spend it prudently and effec- their community through volunteer work and HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE tively. He has been a tremendous and tireless philanthropy. OF CALIFORNIA advocate for the Millar Library and his efforts, Susan Cohen has been involved in numer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ous agricultural activities throughout her life. and those of his fine staff, have allowed it to Tuesday, March 9, 2004 keep pace with Oregon’s fastest growing, and Since 1989, she has held the position of the now largest, university. Solano County Agricultural Commissioner and Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, today I wish In an atmosphere of constant fiscal chal- Sealer of Weights & Measures. She serves as to remember and honor an outstanding citizen, lenge, Tom Pfingsten and the Millar Library— a key part of the regulatory system that pro- Mr. Enzo ‘‘Tony’’ Musolino from Granite Bay, like Portland State University itself—have tri- motes and protects California’s $28 billion ag- California, who passed away on Wednesday, umphed over adversity and provided high ricultural industry. Susan was Monterey Coun- February 25, 2004, after a year-long bout with quality service to our students, faculty and ty’s Senior Deputy Agricultural Commissioner leukemia. He was 73 years old. community. in the Salinas Valley, where she started out as Tony was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Mr. Speaker, I am honored that I have had a Produce Inspector and worked her way up July 15, 1930. The only child of Ernesto and the opportunity to work with and know Tom to a wide variety of regulatory inspections. Carmela Musolino, he moved to San Fran- Pfingsten. I ask that my colleagues join me in She also administered the county Agricultural cisco with his family in 1940, marking the be- wishing him and his family the best as he en- Advisory Committee, appointed by the Board ginning of his life in Northern California. ters a much-deserved retirement after a job of Supervisors, and became a point person for In 1952, Tony began a life-long career in well done. minor crop pesticide regulations. the real estate profession. He was a real es- Parry Mead Murray has been active in the tate agent, builder, and mortgage broker work- f grape industry for over 20 years. She served ing throughout the Bay Area, starting in San TRIBUTE TO MS. MARTHA as Mead Ranch Vineyard Manager for 22 Francisco and expanding into the Santa Clara WATFORD years and assisted with the conservation and San Jose areas. However, in January easement placed on the property. Parry cur- 1976, he moved his family to Granite Bay, HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO rently sits as board member of the Napa Val- then a rural community in the beautiful foothills OF NEW YORK ley Grape Growers Association. She serves as of Placer County. As it turned out, his family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vice President of the Giles W. & Elise G. was among the first of many people who have Mead Foundation, whose contributions go to- migrated from the Bay Area to the greater Tuesday, March 9, 2004 ward conservation and resource management Sacramento region. Tony’s vision for his new Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great issues. Parry is also a committee member of home helped transform the community into pleasure that I rise during this month of the Archer Taylor Preserve Land Trust of what it is today. March, which has been designated Women’s Napa County, a committee that targets the Tony envisioned the development of custom History Month, to pay tribute to Ms. Martha planning and implementation of long-term homes on large lots surrounded by open nat- Watford, an incredible woman who has dedi- property management for one of the oldest ural spaces. His residential accomplishments cated most her life to the service of others. and largest strands of Redwood trees. included the development of Hidden Lakes Es- For 38 years, Martha has been an active Margo Souza has been dedicated to the tates, Shelborne Estates, and the premier member of the community. She has served as dairy industry her entire life. She has spent neighborhood of Los Lagos. He also suc- parent, staff and currently Executive Director the past 20 years as a successful manager in ceeded in commercial development ventures of the La Peninsula Community Organization. all facets of dairy farming. Margo played a key in Washington State, the greater Sacramento Serving over one thousand families annually, it role in securing a $100,000 grant from the Buy area, and California’s Great Central Valley. is one of the largest community based organi- California initiative to place milk vending ma- Nevertheless, he will likely be best remem- zations in the South Bronx. In her position as chines in selected high schools. She was chair bered for his exclusive residential develop- Executive Director, she has been responsible of the Western United Dairymen’s 2003 Con- ments in Granite Bay. for expanding what was once a two room op- vention, the year of their biggest trade show Mr. Speaker, Tony, who had been semi-re- eration to what is now a facility with six cen- ever. Margo also served as the first woman tired for several years, turned the manage- ters and 33 classrooms. This new facility is president for the Growers Harvesting Com- ment of the family business over to his chil- due to open in September 2004 and will aptly mittee in 1996. In addition, she has had sev- dren to enjoy other aspects of life. He took be named the Martha Watford Center. eral professional appointments that include the pleasure in several hobbies, including golf and Mr. Speaker, Martha is always eager to in- California Agriculture and Water Committee in weight training. As the son of Italian immi- corporate new initiatives into the program in 1999, the California Milk Advisory Board since grants, he relished his heritage, retaining flu- order ensure that the families and children that 1997, and the Western United Dairymen since ency in the Italian language and passion for her organization serves are given every oppor- 1994, among others. authentic Italian cuisine. He even found enjoy- tunity to achieve all that they possibly can. As Barbara Vineyard has been an active leader ment in collecting Italian sports cars, including a result of her unyielding commitment to her of 4ÐH for 47 years. She was on the 4ÐH several Maseratis and a Ferrari.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.018 E09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E327 However, Tony’s truest love remained his NAMPA AND MERIDIAN leaves us all poorer, and I challenge everyone lovely wife, Barbara, with whom he enjoyed IRRIGATION DISTRICT who knew and loved her and the many whose traveling to secondary homes in Kauai and In- lives she touched to continue the wonderful dian Wells. He is also survived by his daugh- HON. C.L. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER work she did. ter, Gina Goldberg; sons Robert and Michael; OF IDAHO I offer my sincerest condolences to her family. We can all take comfort in knowing that and seven grandchildren. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 9, 2004 her spirit will guide us always. Mr. Speaker, today, I join with Tony f Musolino’s family, friends, and community to Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, we in Idaho place commemorate his life of hard work, good citi- a high value on our water, and we understand HONORING ROBERT ANGELL zenship, and family commitment. May he rest the critical role that water delivery has played in peace. in making the arid West bloom. With that in HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH mind, I am honored to extend my congratula- OF CALIFORNIA tions and best wishes to the Nampa and Me- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ridian Irrigation District on the occasion of its Tuesday, March 9, 2004 centennial, marking 100 years of service to CONGRATULATING DR. RONALD M. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise BENSON the Treasure Valley on March 9, 2004. The Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District today to honor and congratulate Robert is the largest entity of its kind in the Treasure Angell, who has received the 2003 Volunteer HON. JOHN D. DINGELL Valley, delivering irrigation water to 64,000 of the Year award for exemplary volunteer acres of farmland and providing water to pres- service with the Friends of The Sunshine OF MICHIGAN surized urban irrigation systems serving more Place. He will be awarded at a reception on April 22nd in Modesto, California. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 9,500 parcels of land, including residential lots, parks, and commercial areas. The district Mr. Angell is involved in numerous volunteer Tuesday, March 9, 2004 supplied 177,000 acre feet of water to water activities. His most recent activities include fa- users in its system in 2003. Economists esti- cilitating a Dual Diagnosis group, which helps Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to mate the water brought a direct agricultural people with substance abuse problems and congratulate Dr. Ronald M. Benson as he economic return to the Treasure Valley of ap- mental illness. Robert is also a member of the ends his term as chairman of the Board of proximately $10 million. Mental Health Board and the Behavioral Professional Standards of the American Psy- On this historic occasion, it is important to Health and Recovery Services Quality Im- choanalytic Association. pay tribute to the Nampa and Meridian Irriga- provement Committee. Amongst his volunteer tion District and the people responsible for its accomplishments, Mr. Angell has returned to Born in Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Benson re- maintenance and operations for their count- college with the goal of working in the mental ceived his medical degree from the University less contributions to water users. But I also health field so that he can continue to assist of Michigan Medical School. He also grad- want to express my gratitude to the district for others. uated from the Michigan Psychoanalytic Insti- the cultural, social, and economic contributions The Sunshine Place is a socialization/rec- tute and is certified by the American Board of it makes to the broader community, to the reational drop-in center that is run under the Psychiatry and Neurology in both general and Treasure Valley, and all of Idaho. patronage of the Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. They offer rec- child psychiatry. After completing his residency f and fellowship, Dr. Benson served as chief of reational opportunities for a variety of popu- COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF Child Psychiatry and Outpatient Services and lations, ranging from chronic mentally ill adults ROSE MERRY MYERS DARDEN and the physically disabled, to the homeless in Mental Health Clinic at Sheppard Air Force their community. They operate with a minimal Base, where he received the U.S. Air Force HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS staff and depend on volunteers for all of their Commendation Medal. Dr. Benson also held OF FLORIDA day-to-day functions. The Volunteer of the several teaching positions at institutions, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year is selected by the people who donate cluding the University of Michigan, Michigan Tuesday, March 9, 2004 their time to The Sunshine Place, and this Psychoanalytic Institute, and Wayne State year Robert’s peers selected him for this University. He published both his own book Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I honor. and videotapes, and wrote chapters in many rise today to commemorate the life of Rose Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Merry Myers Darden, who died on February other books, as well as articles in numerous Robert Angell, The Sunshine Place’s 2003 20, 2004. Ms. Darden was a lifelong commu- distinguished scientific journals. Volunteer of the Year honoree. I urge my col- nity activist and defender of less fortunate citi- leagues to join me in wishing Robert many Dr. Benson contributes immeasurably to his zens. She was married to William (Boone) years of continued success. southeast Michigan community. He served as Darden, former police chief of Riviera Beach, f a consultant to programs such as the Boys’ Florida. Her husband, the first black man to Training School, the Child Psychoanalytic become police chief of a major Florida city, CONGRATULATING VAN Study Program at the University of Michigan, preceded her in death. APPLEGATE the Detroit Psychiatric Institute, and the State After her husband’s passing, Rose threw of Michigan Bureau of Health Services. In ad- herself entirely into community work. A caring HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO and compassionate individual, she sold her dition, Dr. Benson served on several commit- OF WEST VIRGINIA jewelry and her automobile to raise the nec- tees within the International Psychoanalytic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES essary funds to open St. Matthew’s House, a Association, American Psychoanalytic Asso- shelter for homeless veterans. It later became Tuesday, March 9, 2004 ciation, and the Michigan Psychoanalytic Insti- St. Matthew’s Safe House for Women, where Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tute. Dr. Benson continues to contribute to his many former drug abusers sought refuge and congratulate Van Applegate, a senior at Jeffer- field and community through his private prac- respite from their troubles while they worked son County High School in my district. Van, tice, which he has run since 1970, and active to turn their lives around. this week, will become an Eagle Scout, the participation in both the International and the A person of principle, Rose Darden gave up highest rank in scouting. Michigan Psychoanalytic Institutes. an opportunity to receive a $250,000 federal The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, grant for expansion of St. Matthew’s because which I proudly represent, is home to a great Dr. Benson is a highly esteemed doctor in she felt the guidelines would restrict her efforts deal of history. Van restored and rededicated the field of psychiatry. He deserves great rec- to assist the women. She commented at the the gravesite of Private Luke Quinn, who was ognition for his dedicated service to his com- time, ‘‘If we can’t do the job the way it should killed during John Brown’s raid of 1859. munity and his country. Southeast Michigan be done.... I don’t feel we should take the Brown’s raid was a significant event in our Na- should be proud to have Dr. Benson as a money.’’ I agree wholeheartedly with her senti- tion’s history, and in the history of eastern member of our community. I hope Dr. Benson ment. West Virginia. Van is to be congratulated for and his family will be both happy and pros- I always had the greatest respect for Ms. his hard work in restoring this piece of Civil perous in the years to come. Darden and her late husband. Her passing War-era history.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K09MR8.004 E09PT1 E328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 9, 2004 Van cleaned the gravestone and installed a fixture receiving more tax dollars year after The Unwanted, a documentary on illegal immi- Marine Corps flag as part of his project. He year. If we could cut out unnecessary pro- gration. then staged a reenactment of Quinn’s funeral, grams, we would make a strong statement Del Olmo was a bitter opponent of Propo- drawing nearly 100 residents to take part in that we are serious about controlling govern- sition 187, a controversial California initiative the educational event. ment spending. in 1994, which denied basic government bene- In addition to scouting, Van is editor of his On October 1, 2003, Congressman TODD fits to undocumented immigrants. Introduced school newspaper, sports editor of the year- TIAHRT introduced the Commission on the Ac- by then Governor Pete Wilson and widely re- countability and Review of Federal Agencies book, executive producer of the student-run garded as a discriminatory initiative, Mr. Del Act. This legislation would establish a presi- television station, and vice-president of the Olmo wrote a strong editorial piece, denounc- Jefferson County High Student Government dentially-appointed commission to review doing Governor Wilson and calling Proposition Association. mestic agencies and programs, making rec- 187 ‘‘the mean-spirited and unconstitutional Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Van Ap- ommendations for the elimination of unneces- ballot initiative that would deprive ‘apparent il- plegate for his commitment to historical pres- sary programs. Congress would subsequently legal aliens’ of public health services and im- ervation in West Virginia and congratulate him take an up-or-down vote on these rec- migrant children of public education.’’ He also on becoming an Eagle Scout. ommendations. helped correct injustices in Los Angeles Coun- f As a strong supporter of eliminating wasteful spending, today I rise to add my support to ty by uncovering corruption in municipal gov- TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN LE- this proposal by cosponsoring this important ernments and touched the lives of countless GION FAMILY OF HUDSON, NEW legislation. If enacted, the Act will help to en- families through his heart-felt columns on his HAMPSHIRE sure fiscal responsibility and accountability in son’s battle with autism. the federal government. While Congress Born in Los Angeles in 1948 and a graduate HON. CHARLES F. BASS should always be dedicated to ensuring the of California State University, Northridge, Mr. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE maximum benefit of every tax dollar that Del Olmo suffered a heart attack and died on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comes to Washington, now more than ever February 19, 2004. His wife, Magdalena, a Congress must take steps to assure taxpayers daughter, Valentina, and his son Frankie sur- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 that their hard-earned money is being well vive him. Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to spent. He will always be remembered for both his honor the members of the American Legion Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join powerful voice and creative ability in depicting Family of Hudson post #48 in New Hampshire. me in supporting passage of the Commission the best and, at times, the worst in today’s so- The American Legion, American Legion Auxil- on the Accountability and Review of Federal ciety. Frank del Olmo will forever live in the iary, Junior Auxiliary, and Sons of the Amer- Agencies Act. hearts of L.A. Times readers, will forever be a ican Legion successfully hosted their Sixth An- f hero in the Latino community, and will forever nual Halloween Haunted House to raise be a role model for future Latino leaders. We money for the community and to collect non- RECOGNIZING FRANK DEL OLMO will miss Frank dearly and may he rest in perishable items for local food baskets. Nu- peace. merous volunteers bonded together over the HON. HILDA L. SOLIS course of 800 hours in efforts to successfully OF CALIFORNIA f horrify all of the 787 ‘‘victims’’ who turned out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the event. Those who dared to enter were Tuesday, March 9, 2004 TRIBUTE TO MS. PATRICIA E. also able to munch on snacks and sample a CLARK taste of the witch’s brew. Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Proceeds for the Haunted House exceeded submit the following on behalf of myself, Ms. $1,500 and will go directly back into the com- LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. DENNIS CARDOZA, HON. CHARLES F. BASS munity for a variety of programs, ranging from Ms. GRACE NAPOLITANO, and Ms. LINDA scholarships for local students to cleaning SA«NCHEZ. We stand to recognize the life of Mr. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Frank del Olmo, a hero in the Latino commu- area highways. They were also able to collect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 200 non-perishable items that will be dis- nity who recently passed away. He was not tributed in food baskets for those less fortu- only a leader for Latinos in the State of Cali- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 nate. Although the evening was cloaked in fornia, but also an exceptional human being fright and horror, the kindness and thoughtful- who exemplified the best in American jour- Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize ness of a caring community shone through. nalism. a constituent of mine, Ms. Patricia E. Clark, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Del Olmo was an Associate Editor and and commend her on her diligent and faithful the Hudson American Legion Family. Their columnist for the Los Angeles Times. An 50-year-long service to the Federal Govern- dedication and devotion to helping their com- award-winning and nationally recognized writ- ment. munity is an example we can all be proud of. er, he wrote passionately about Latino issues Ms. Clark began her government career f in California for almost 34 years. More than an with the Department of the Navy, Washington, Editor and columnist, he was a politically driv- DC, in April 1954. Nine years later, in April EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR H.R. en activist whose powerful penmanship made 1963, she transferred to the Federal Aviation 3213, THE COMMISSION ON THE him an innovative voice for Latinos, immi- Administration and started work at the Boston ACCOUNTABILITY AND REVIEW grants, and the less fortunate. He paved the Air Traffic Control Center, located in Nashua, OF FEDERAL AGENCIES way for other journalists and was highly re- New Hampshire, on the day it opened. She vered by his colleagues for his pioneering has worked at Boston Center continuously HON. ANDER CRENSHAW work on the Latino community and the City of since that time. Currently she is the lead Avia- OF FLORIDA Los Angeles. tion Assistant and works directly for the Air IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representing a city with a large but much Traffic Manager. ignored Latino population, Mr. Del Olmo Tuesday, March 9, 2004 gained recognition for educating readers Her outstanding work ethic and dedication Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today throughout the nation about issues affecting to the FAA has earned Patty awards from the to express my support for H.R. 3213, the Latinos. He was honored with the Pulitzer FAA Administrator, the Director of Air Traffic, Commission on the Accountability and Review Prize for Meritorious Public Service in 1984 for and the Regional Air Traffic Division Manager. of Federal Agencies (CARFA) Act. the L.A. Times series ‘‘Southern California’s For the past 41 years, Patricia Clark has been The use of hard-earned taxpayer dollars on Latino Community.’’ He was a Nieman fellow an integral member of the Boston Center duplicative, inefficient, and failed federal agen- at Harvard University in 1987 and was in- team. cies and programs is a serious problem facing ducted into the National Association of His- I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring our Nation today. Over and over, we see pro- panic Journalists’ Hall of Fame in 2002. In Ms. Patricia E. Clark for her devoted service. grams that are authorized by Congress be- 1972, he was a founding member of the Cali- Her dedication and commitment continues to come institutionalized; and then, though no fornia Chicano News Media Association. And provide safe and efficient air traffic service to longer necessary, they become a permanent in 1975, he won an Emmy Award for writing the United States.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR8.009 E09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E329 THE LIFE OF PHIL ROOS in every bit of advice Phil offered, and the Mr. Speaker, it is clear Brent Ritter has a result is a program that’s back on the up- musical gift that he has used to greatly en- swing. hance his Pueblo community. His energy, big HON. JIM NUSSLE ‘‘A lot of times, on school (athletic) trips, OF IOWA guys will be fighting for the back seat of the heart, and tremendous voice have become staples in Pueblo, and it is my privilege to rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bus because they never want to sit by the coach of the team,’’ Hempstead senior Jason ognize him today before this body of Congress Tuesday, March 9, 2004 Burkle said. ‘‘For me, it was just the oppo- and this nation. I would like to extend my Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to site with Coach Roos. I wanted to sit up thanks to Brent for being such a positive influ- pay special tribute to a beloved member of the front. ence in Pueblo, and wish him all the best in ‘‘What I liked most is the way he con- his future endeavors. Dubuque, Iowa community. Phil Roos was trolled the team, yet he still knew how to truly a special teacher and coach and he was have a lot of fun.’’ f tragically taken from us at the age of 57. Phil For those who knew him, Roos’ kindness PERSONAL EXPLANATION leaves not only the lives of his family, but of was infectious and his calm demeanor admi- those many students and athletes whose lives rable. Just ask Craig Olson, Hempstead girls he touched for over 30 years. Mr. Speaker, I tennis coach and Roos’ former rival as leader HON. TOM COLE wish to recognize Phil and ask that the at- of the Dubuque Senior boys tennis program OF OKLAHOMA in the 1980s. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tached article from the Dubuque Telegraph ‘‘With him, there was no screaming or Herald be placed along with my comments in yelling, and he was the same way with his Tuesday, March 9, 2004 the RECORD. teaching,’’ Olson said. ‘‘He’d inspire you. Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, on March 3, 2004 ROOS MADE EVERYONE FEEL SPECIAL ‘‘I was just tickled he came back to coach for rollcall vote 38, I was unavoidably de- (By Bill Speltz) again these last few years. I remember when tained. If I had been present, on rollcall vote I first started out coaching, I was more of an Phil Roos had a special gift. enthusiastic, ‘rah-rah’ type of guy. Watching No. 38, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Oh sure, he was an excellent math teacher him, I learned patience.’’ f and tennis coach and one of the founding fa- Phil’s spirit lives on in all his students, thers of a strong intramural program at past and present, and all those who knew U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE Hempstead. He was also a darn good athlete him. It lives on in his wife, Julie, and his DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RULING in his day, especially with a racket in his best friend, son Andrew, who is truly a chip CONCERNING THE FCC hand (legend has it he’d play his students in off the old block. a game of badminton to 50, spot them 49 By the time Andrew is old enough to play points and still win). his first high school tennis match, Phil’s HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK But there are a lot of good teachers, coach- players are hoping to have the Hempstead OF NORTH CAROLINA es and athletes out there. The fact Roos was courts named in the coach’s honor. In the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all three is impressive, but it all seems small meantime, Phil’s extended family will try to Tuesday, March 9, 2004 compared to his finest quality as a human make some sense of his death at today’s fu- being. neral. Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- Phil was special because he made you feel That’s going to be about as easy as trying leagues to take note of the decision recently good about yourself. He made you feel like to beat Phil in badminton. issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the you were an extraordinary person, and it mo- ‘‘He made people,’’ said Ryan Denman, District of Columbia that upholds the intent of tivated you to prove him right. Hempstead senior tennis player. ‘‘He taught How do you replace someone like that? Congress in passing the Telecommunications us how to live our lives and taught us that it Act of 1996. In the years since the Telecom How do you make sense of Roos dying of wasn’t about winning or losing, but that we brain cancer Sunday at the age of 57? always gave 100 percent. Act was passed we have seen many important You don’t. ‘‘It’s going to be very rough playing tennis advances in the telecom sector, both techno- ‘‘He had such a wonderful way of bonding this season, from the first day to the last. logically and in terms of lower prices for con- with kids,’’ said Natalie Nemmers, Roos’ as- We’ll play the season for him.’’ sumers. The Appeals Court found that the sistant coach for the boys tennis team the f FCC did not comply with the Telecom Act past three seasons. ‘‘We kind of built this when it voted 3Ð2 last year to adopt its Tri- family, and he would’ve done anything for PAYING TRIBUTE TO BRENT ennial Review Order. This marks the third time the boys, because he was so proud of them. RITTER ‘‘He used to get so nervous before meets. since 1996 that the FCC’s rules have been re- But he would never show it. He just wanted jected by U.S. Courts. The FCC’s failure to get so much for the boys, and they knew he HON. SCOTT McINNIS the rules right once again is damaging to con- loved them.’’ OF COLORADO sumers, the economy, and the industry. The Roos’ Hempstead family stretched far be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seemingly never ending intra-industry legal yond tennis players in his 33 years at the Tuesday, March 9, 2004 and regulatory battles are resulting in contin- school. Between his teaching and an intra- ued uncertainty in the telecommunications and mural program that has about 500 partici- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to technology sectors. What is at stake is con- pants annually, countless young adults were take this opportunity to pay tribute to Brent sumer choice, deployment of new and ad- touched by this upbeat, kind-hearted man. Ritter, and thank him for enriching the lives of vanced technology, and the livelihood of tens ‘‘What a tremendous loss,’’ Hempstead ath- his Pueblo, Colorado community. As Pueblo’s letic director Harry Robbins said. ‘‘His stu- of thousands of workers whose jobs have most distinguished singer, Brent has become dents and his athletes just loved him, and been lost in this telecommunications reces- a fixture in almost every musical event put on the reason they loved him is because he was sion. able to connect with them. by the city. It is with great satisfaction and I urge not only the FCC but also the indus- ‘‘The best way I can describe Phil Roos is pride that I pay tribute to Brent for his many try itself to end these battles and to devise he stood for all the right things in life. Great contributions to his community and state. rules that make sense and which will provide father, husband, role model for young people. Brent’s passion for singing developed during the certainty and incentives needed to free up Students would seek him out because he al- his youth while participating in his church major investment in the telecommunications ways had time to talk about whatever they choir, and has led him to a fulfilling career as wanted to talk about, just trying to help.’’ sector. Consumers and workers will win only a professional singer. His career took off while For all his tennis coaching success, Roos’ when this happens. serving his country in the Air Force where he most admirable moment may have come f three years ago, when he ended a 15-year won local, national, and worldwide military tal- coaching retirement to help revive the Mus- ent shows. After Brent’s service with the Air PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROENA tangs’ struggling boys program. Not many Force, he settled with his family in Pueblo, FRANK would make the same move, mainly because and soon became a fixture of the community tennis takes a ton of time and weather con- through his performing in church choirs, with HON. SCOTT McINNIS ditions in the spring are often cold and the Pueblo Symphony, and with local theater windy. OF COLORADO groups. Brent currently serves as Music Direc- Concerned about all the time he would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tor for the Wesley United Methodist Church, spend away from his family, Roos made Tuesday, March 9, 2004 Hempstead tennis a family affair. His son, and finds his most rewarding work singing at seventh-grader Andrew, joined the team for events where he is able to connect with the Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great practice every day. His ‘‘other’’ sons drank people in his community. pride that I rise before you to pay tribute to

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.026 E09PT1 E330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 9, 2004 Roena Frank, an extraordinary woman from membered and I send my deepest sympathies Ed article published in The Washington Times my district who has devoted her life to helping to his wife Jane, daughter Sharon and Blair’s on March 4 authored by Nursultan the citizens of her community. Roena, who family and friends. Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of hails from Montrose, Colorado, has dedicated f Kazakhstan, one of our consistent allies in the the past thirty years to a career in nursing, fight against international terrorism. and volunteers much of her time working with PERSONAL EXPLANATION I had the pleasure to meet President local charitable organizations. Her work serves Nazarbayev in December 2001 during his offi- as a valuable model of public service to us all, HON. JERRY WELLER cial visit to the United States and ever since and I would like to ask my colleagues to OF ILLINOIS I closely follow the development of this coun- please join me in recognizing her tremendous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try. I know that Kazakhstan has achieved sig- achievements before this body of Congress Tuesday, March 9, 2004 nificant progress in implementing political, so- and this nation today. Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, cial and economic reforms during the dozen Raising four kids as a single mother, Roena March 4, 2004 I was unavoidably detained years of their independence. Recent evalua- entered the nursing field in order to earn a liv- and was absent from the House floor while tion by The Economist magazine shows ing for her family. She quickly realized the ca- votes took place. Had I been present, I would Kazakhstan to be among the five most dynam- reer she had chosen was her true calling in have voted ‘‘aye’’ on the consideration of H.R. ically developing countries in the world with an life. Roena currently serves as a part-time 3752, the Commercial Space Launch Amend- annual GDP growth of 10.1 percent. nurse in Delta County, and spends her free ments Act of 2004, as well as ‘‘aye’’ on the Of course Kazakhstan faces challenges on time volunteering with local organizations such consideration of H. Res. 412, and H. Res. 56. its path to true democracy, and a lot remains as the local hospice, a Boy Scout troop, and I ask that these comments be submitted for to be done. Nevertheless, Kazakhstan is well the Magic Circle Theatre. In addition, Roena, the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. on the road to a free market economy and a along with her husband Jim, have been very functioning democracy. Significantly, as a f active with the Montrose Christian Church Muslim-majority country, it is also showing the where they have participated in mission trips PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK world how to promote a religiously tolerant, to Mexico and Chile. KOENIG and open, society. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before It goes without saying that converting from this body of Congress and this nation and pay HON. SCOTT McINNIS a communist economy to a free-market sys- tribute to the contributions of Roena Frank to OF COLORADO tem in a little more than a decade is, under her community and state. Throughout three IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES any circumstances, a formidable challenge. decades of civic and public service, Roena Tuesday, March 9, 2004 In the wake of the September 11 attacks on has demonstrated an ardent devotion to her the United States, President Nazarbayev has Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to nursing career and charitable work. I would been one of the first to support us in the fight take this opportunity to honor the philanthropic like to thank her today for all the work she has against the global evil of international ter- spirit of Frank Koenig of Montrose, Colorado. done for her Montrose community and the rorism. During Operation Enduring Freedom, Frank responded to a call to community serv- State of Colorado. his government gave the United States fly- ice by founding the Sharing Ministries food over and landing rights as America led the f bank in Montrose eight years ago. The thriving fight for freedom and democracy in Afghani- state of the food bank today is a testament to TRIBUTE TO BLAIR CROSS stan. Kazakhstan was the first and still the Frank’s tireless efforts, but also to his faith only Central Asian country to contribute troops that God will provide and that others will give. HON. STENY H. HOYER to the multinational peacekeeping force in Sharing Ministries relies on the contribution of OF MARYLAND Iraq. some eighty volunteers, as well as the dona- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I believe it is in our nation’s interest to con- tions of local food distributors and farmers. tinue to support Kazakhstan, a country whose Tuesday, March 9, 2004 In 1996, Frank Koenig, an ordained Baptist actions have demonstrated its commitment to minister and World War II Navy veteran, felt a Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to global security, nuclear nonproliferation, sta- calling to serve the people of his Montrose recognize the life of a dear friend and a great bility, and tolerance for ethnic and religious mi- community through the establishment of a American. Blair Cross was a loving family norities. Mr. Speaker, I am confident that in food bank. He had very little money when he man, a patriotic veteran, and a dedicated ac- Kazakhstan we have a crucial ally. I ask unan- began Sharing Ministries, and was often met tivist. imous consent that this article be printed in with resistance in his efforts to get the charity I was fortunate to have the opportunity to the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and urge all of started. Frank was undeterred and he reached work closely with Blair and witnessed his tire- my colleagues to read it carefully. an agreement to lease a vacant freight deliv- less advocacy on behalf of Korean War vet- [From The Washington Times, Mar. 4, 2004] erans across the country. Specifically, Blair ery building from the Rio Grande Railroad, PROGRESS IN KAZAKHSTAN and I have been working on legislation that where Sharing Ministries began. During its first would grant the Korean War Veterans Asso- month, Sharing Ministries distributed ninety- (By Nursultan Nazarbayev) ciation a Federal Charter, enabling the Asso- seven boxes of food to the needy in Montrose. There can be few greater challenges than ciation to expand its mission and further its Today, thanks to Frank’s efforts, the food bank to attempt to complete in little more than a decade a political process that in the West charitable and benevolent causes. distributes over three thousand boxes per month, serving those in Montrose and the sur- took many decades, if not centuries. But this Blair was the Korean War Veterans Asso- is what Kazakhstan has been attempting ciation’s top advocate for this issue, and I am rounding communities. since becoming independent in 1991. grateful for his activism, and the activism he Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring the In the United States, markets preceded de- encouraged among his fellow Korean War vet- service and compassion of Frank Koenig to mocracy. In Kazakhstan, however, we have erans. the attention of this body of Congress and this sought to lay the foundations of a market Mr. Cross’s distinguished service did not go nation. Frank has shown that one person’s ef- economy, civil society and democracy simul- unnoticed. The Joint Veterans Committee of fort can really make a difference in their com- taneously. After the collapse of the Soviet munity. I would like to wish him the best and Union, we believed this was the only way to Maryland selected Blair to receive the honor of pursue economic growth and raise living Veteran of the Year and he was to be recog- sincerely thank him for his service to Montrose and the State of Colorado. standards while maintaining stability. With- nized this April. Blair was chosen to receive out all three, there was little realistic expec- this award from over 10,000 veterans through- f tation that an oil-rich state the size of West- out the State. SUPPORTING KAZAKHSTAN ern Europe, but with a population smaller Mr. Cross also helped in founding the Mary- than that of Holland, could remain free. land Center for Veterans Education and Train- HON. PHIL ENGLISH Our actions in the early 1990s, including ing. The Baltimore homeless shelter has aided the decision to remove our arsenal of nuclear OF PENNSYLVANIA weapons inherited from the Soviet Union, thousands of veterans over the years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES laid the foundations of our stability and The community, the State, and the country Tuesday, March 9, 2004 prosperity. As Secretary of Defense Donald have incurred a tremendous loss with Blair’s Rumsfeld commented during his visit to my passing. His advocacy and leadership on be- Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to country last week, had Saddam Hussein fol- half of veterans in our State will long be re- draw the attention of my colleagues to an Op- lowed Kazakhstan’s example, the war in Iraq

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR8.011 E09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E331 never would have been fought. We are now a CONGRATULATING DR. DEBORAH PAYING TRIBUTE TO SOLLIE RASO key ally of the United States in Central Asia GERMAN UPON HER RECEIPT OF and a force for stability and security in the THE AMWA CHANGING THE FACE region. HON. SCOTT McINNIS Having set our sights on radical change, we OF MEDICINE: LOCAL LEGENDS OF COLORADO had to rely primarily on our own resources, AWARD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES building new civic institutions from scratch, freeing industry from the shackles of state Tuesday, March 9, 2004 ownership and fashioning political reform in HON. JIM COOPER Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to a way that reflected Kazakhstan’s wide reli- take this opportunity to pay tribute to Sollie OF TENNESSEE gious and ethnic diversity. Raso, an impressive man whose record of Today, 90 percent of the Kazakh economy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is in private hands. Growth has averaged 10 public service and commitment to education in the community of Pueblo, Colorado spans percent over the last four years and is pro- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 jected to continue at comparable levels. Our seven decades. Those whose lives Mr. Raso financial institutions approach Western Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased has touched during his distinguished career as standards of efficiency. Poverty is steadily today to honor one of the nation’s leading phy- an educator know him to be firm, fair, and being tackled, unemployment is falling, and friendly. He has led by example, never de- sicians, Dr. Deborah German, who was re- sound macroeconomic policy has ensured low manding respect, but rather commanding it levels of inflation. Meanwhile, oil exports cently named by the American Medical Wom- through his actions. Simply stated, Sollie Raso are rising by 15 percent each year. With the en’s Association as a winner of the ‘‘Changing exemplifies the most sacred of American val- world’s energy needs set to double during the the Face of Medicine: Local Legends’’ award. present century, there is international rec- ues: service to the community and dedication ognition that Kazakhstan is emerging as an Dr. German is a highly skilled physician, a to family. important and responsible player in inter- noted medical educator, an experienced Sollie is the son of Italian immigrants from national energy markets. healthcare administrator, and a supportive col- Calabria, who instilled in him the value of hard In the longer term, however, we know that league who has actively encouraged others to work and the love of family. He served his oil wealth by itself will not ensure pros- succeed in medicine. country proudly during the Second World War perity or guarantee inter-ethnic harmony. as a nose-gunner in a B-17, logging many Only a broadly based, flexible economy will Dr. German is presently the CEO of the enable us to address the challenges of rural missions over Europe. Upon returning home, nonprofit Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, he married his high school sweetheart Betty poverty, provide modern standards of health TN, as well as senior vice president and chief care, employment and pensions, and tackle Lou, with whom he raised four children, and the illegal shipment of people, drugs, weap- academic officer for Saint Thomas Health moved to Pueblo to begin his teaching and ons and extremist ideas from neighboring Services, but her rich career has encom- coaching career at Central High School. countries. passed clinical practice, research, and aca- In 1956, Sollie was named principal of Cen- Economic reform will, we hope, be further demia. After graduating from Boston University tral High, even though there were many who stimulated by Kazakhstan’s forthcoming entry into the World Trade Organization. My and Harvard Medical School, Dr. German did not believe a football coach could succeed country’s growing participation in inter- completed a fellowship in rheumatic and ge- as an administrator. Sollie’s straightforward national institutions provides an important netic disease at Duke University Medical Cen- administrative style quickly won over his de- learning opportunity. But we are not expect- ter following her residency. While there, she tractors and, after eleven years as a principal, ing a free lunch. As President Bush wrote in was a research associate in the Howard he moved on to become the Pueblo School his recent letter to me, the United States is District Activities Director. After retiring from Hughes Medical Institute and published and ‘‘grateful for Kazakhstan’s continued assist- the school system in 1982, he returned to presented work on adenosine metabolism at ance in the war on terror.’’ We have given ro- public service in 1984 for the first of two terms bust support, allowing our air space to be international meetings. She became director of used and granting emergency landing rights as a Pueblo County Commissioner. Duke Gout Clinics and the associate dean of Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring the during Operation Enduring Freedom in Af- medical education at Duke University Medical ghanistan. Currently, our troops assist in the service of Sollie Raso to the attention of this peaceful reconstruction of Iraq. School. body of Congress, and commend him for the After centuries during which the big deci- An appointment as associate dean of stu- manner in which he has served the community sions came from Moscow via a complex bu- dents brought Dr. German in 1998 to Vander- of Pueblo, Colorado. His importance to Pueblo reaucratic chain, freedom and personal re- bilt University Medical School, where she was cannot be overstated, and he has helped to sponsibility are new concepts to us. But our shape many leaders of the community. Sollie record should leave no doubt about our in- later named senior associate dean of medical tentions. education. While at Vanderbilt, she was hon- continues to serve his community as a member of the selections committee of the Greater Democratic reform and measures to en- ored with the Chancellor’s Award for Human hance human rights must not, however, be Pueblo Sports Association, nearly sixty years introduced in a way that undermines sta- Rights and Affirmative Action. after he first became an educator. I sincerely bility. We cannot afford to disturb the at- In addition to numerous awards, publica- thank him for his service. mosphere of religious and inter-ethnic toler- tions and professional leadership positions, Dr. f ance that every visitor to our country, in- German was granted the 2002 AAMC Women cluding his holiness, the pope, and the chief IN HONOR AND IN MEMORY OF in Medicine Leadership Development Award rabbi of Israel, notices immediately. SPECIALIST CHRISTOPHER TAY- To those who say the pace of political and held the Louisiana State University School LOR OF DAPHNE, ALABAMA change is too slow, I offer this personal as- of Medicine ‘‘Distinguished Woman in Medi- surance: We have not given up on reform. cine’’ Visiting Professorship in 2000. Dr. Ger- This is amply demonstrated by the decision man is a founder and past president of both HON. JO BONNER made just a few weeks ago to impose a mora- OF ALABAMA torium on the death penalty and by new leg- Tennessee Women in Medicine and the Soci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES islative proposals to ensure free and fair ety of Executive Leadership in Academic Med- elections this fall. Indeed, we hope that our icine. She was awarded the 2000 Athena Tuesday, March 9, 2004 twin record of external engagement and in- Award, given locally to women who have Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ternal reform may persuade many countries to support our chairmanship of the Organiza- made significant contributions to the advance- honor the life of a young man from the First tion for Security and Cooperation in Europe ment of women in our community, and she Congressional District of Alabama who rein 2009. was inducted into the YWCA Academy for cently made the ultimate sacrifice in the de- When friends tell me that we are still not Women of Achievement. fense of freedom abroad. moving quickly enough, I am tempted to Specialist Christopher Taylor, a native of reply: ‘‘Bearing in mind how far and how The AMWA’s award is only the latest in a Kentwood, Louisiana, and longtime resident of quickly we have traveled, how much faster long series of awards and achievements for Daphne, Alabama, was assigned to the would you like us to go? In steering the in- Dr. German, and the people of the 5th District 1165th Alabama National Guard Military Police fant Kazakh democracy, the accelerator has of Tennessee are fortunate to benefit from her been used far more than the brake. Please re- Company based in Fairhope. Last year, Chris- member also just how long your own soci- talents and from her dedication to excellence topher’s unit was activated and deployed to eties took to complete the processes on in medicine. On behalf of the 5th District, I Iraq following the end of Operation Iraqi Free- which we are now embarked.’’ congratulate Dr. German. dom. It was there that on February 16, 2004

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.033 E09PT1 E332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 9, 2004 he was killed when he was hit by shrapnel PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOB STORCH INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESI- from an explosive placed along a road on DENTIAL $1 COIN ACT OF 2004 which he and other members of his unit were HON. SCOTT McINNIS traveling. OF COLORADO HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE OF DELAWARE Christopher set a standard of excellence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and displayed the qualities of discipline, devo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 9, 2004 tion, and dedication to country that are hall- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege marks of men and women throughout the long Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- to rise and today pay tribute to Bob Storch and distinguished history of the American mili- troduce the ‘‘Presidential $1 Coin Act of and thank him for his leadership and contribu- tary. As a result of his hard work, Christopher 2004.’’ When it is approved, it will create enor- was advanced to the rank of Specialist, and tions to Colorado as supervisor of the Grand mous opportunities to educate both children he was posthumously awarded the Bronze Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National and adults about the history of this country. Star and the Purple Heart. Forests (GMUG). Only the level of integrity This legislation is the type we rarely have the and honesty that he has brought to the posi- Mr. Speaker, as you can imagine both opportunity to pass in Congress, and although tion matches his thirty-eight years of service Daphne and his native Kentwood are truly it is not the goal of the program, it will likely and dedication to the Forest Service. As Bob mourning the loss of this fine young man. I earn the government as much as five billion celebrates his recent retirement, let it be feel certain his many friends in Baldwin Coun- dollars. known that the citizens of Colorado and I are ty, his coworkers at Golden Stevedoring in In many ways, this legislation is modeled eternally grateful for the outstanding work Bob Mobile, and his family and friends in Lou- after the wildly successful ‘‘50-State Quarter has done in preserving our National Forests. isiana, while mourning his loss, are also taking Program’’ which I authored and Congress Bob began working with the Forest Service this opportunity to remember his many accom- passed and which at the end of last year as a seasonal laborer, and from 1991 until his plishments during his brief 25 years, and to re- reached its halfway point. We all know the retirement, oversaw one of the most complex call the fine gift they each received simply story: five quarters a year bear images con- and largest National Forests in the country. from knowing him and having him as an inte- nected with one of the states, so that over a His forest system’s 1,800 miles of rivers and gral part of their lives. decade each state will have been honored. streams are a primary source of water for We all know how popular the program was: I urge my colleagues to take a moment and western Colorado, as well as four other states, before the state quarter program started, the pay tribute to Specialist Christopher Taylor and provide products and income for the resi- U.S. Mint was making about 400 million quar- and his selfless devotion to not only our coun- dents of forty-two communities. For his excep- ters a year, but by the next year it was making try and the freedoms we enjoy, but to a peo- tional management of the forests, the GMUG about 1.2 billion quarters. The Mint estimates ple who are but now in the infancy of a new Forests have received national awards for Ex- that one person in each household is col- life—a new freedom—in their own land. cellence in Range Management and Out- lecting the quarters and they are collecting a We should also remember his parents, Mi- standing National Forest fisheries, as well as full set. According to the most recent numbers chael and Priscilla Taylor; his brothers David numerous other awards for progressive land from the Mint, about $4 billion worth of sav- and Nathan; his maternal grandparents, Ger- management. ings has been created for the federal govern- ald and Betty Starling; and his paternal grand- Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Bob Storch has ment with an expected $2 billion more through father, Ernest Taylor. Our prayer is that God been an invaluable resource for the State of the life of the program. will give them all the strength and courage Colorado and to our National Forest System. The program I am introducing today adopts that only He can provide to sustain them dur- His selfless dedication to preserving a price- the same model, but uses the one-dollar gold ing the difficult days ahead. less part of America’s landscape is worthy of coin introduced in 2000. For a number of rea- It was Joseph Campbell who said, ‘‘A hero acknowledgment before this body of Congress sons, that coin never achieved its promise of is someone who has given his or her life to and this nation today. Thanks Bob for all your being a useful niche product for use in vend- something bigger than oneself.’’ Make no mis- hard work, and I wish you and your wife Nyla ing machines, transit systems and low-dollar- take, young Christopher Taylor was not only a all the best in your well-deserved retirement. value transactions. This bill seeks to address dedicated soldier who made the ultimate sac- each of the ills that befell the one-dollar coin. f Mr. Speaker, this legislation addresses all of rifice serving in the uniform of his country, but the problems to the circulation of the dollar he was also a true American hero. THE DECISION OF THE FEDERAL COURT OF APPEALS IN USTA V. coin that were identified in an exhaustive Gen- FCC eral Accounting Office study of a year or so f ago. Merchants said the coin wasn’t available PERSONAL EXPLANATION in useful quantities, and collectors and con- HON. HENRY BONILLA sumers often had a hard time finding the OF TEXAS coin—if they could find it at all. Others said HON. DARLENE HOOLEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they would use it in commerce, but never got Tuesday, March 9, 2004 it as change. OF OREGON The cost of counting and handling currency Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is much higher than the cost of counting and support of the March 2, 2004, decision of the handling change, Mr. Speaker, and for those Tuesday, March 9, 2004 United States Court of Appeals for the District sectors of the economy that rely on low-dollar- of Columbia in the case of USTA v. FCC. This value transactions, or high-volume trans- Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, due decision represents the third consecutive time actions such as vending machines or transit to the fact that I was unavoidably detained in that many of the FCC’s rules for the systems, having a widely available, easily dis- my district on the dates of March 2, 3, and 4, unbundling of network elements have been ju- pensed and accepted one-dollar coin will save I was unable to vote on legislation before the dicially reversed. This includes an opinion by money for businesses, which will help keep House. I wish to submit for the RECORD how the Supreme Court in 1999 in the case of costs down for consumers. I would have voted on those bills. AT&T v. Iowa Utilities Bd. The FCC’s attempts Mr. Speaker, the legislation directs the Mint On rollcall Vote No. 32, I would have voted to enact unbundling rules continue to be and the Federal Reserve to work with all as- ‘‘aye;’’ on rollcall vote No. 33, I would have struck down because they fail to apply the pects of the economy to eliminate the barriers voted ‘‘aye;’’ on rollcall vote No. 34, I would Telecommunications Act of 1996’s limiting to circulation that seem to have harmed the have voted ‘‘aye;’’ on rollcall vote No. 35, I standard. current one-dollar coin, ranging from making would have voted ‘‘aye;’’ on rollcall vote No. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 re- sure that the coin is accepted by vending ma- 36, I would have voted ‘‘aye;’’ on rollcall vote quired the FCC to establish unbundling rules chines—and that the machines are ‘‘stickered’’ No. 37, I would have voted ‘‘aye;’’ on rollcall pursuant to standards that the Congress legis- to say so—to making sure it is conveniently vote No. 38, I would have voted ‘‘aye;’’ on roll- lated. The FCC after 8 years has still to carry packaged for retailers and is available in rolled call vote No. 39, I would have voted ‘‘aye;’’ on out its statutory responsibilities. form when it re-circulates through the system, rollcall vote No. 40, I would have voted ‘‘aye;’’ It is my hope that the FCC will revise its which is not now the case. and, on rollcall vote No. 41, I would have rules forthwith, and with due attention to the It is important to note, Mr. Speaker, this pro- voted ‘‘aye.’’ limiting standard required by law. gram would be accepted by the public. In a

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.036 E09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E333 2002 General Accounting Office Report to gold for the spouse coin is appropriate, and I Mike’s leadership, American soldiers have Congress, it was found 25 percent of respond- think it is appropriate that the President and begun to earn the trust of ordinary Iraqi citi- ents would use the dollar coin more for pur- spouse coins can be sold or collected in all zens through face-to-face contact as the situa- chases if there was a rotating design similar to sorts of combinations. Additionally, the spouse tion in Iraq gradually edges toward democra- the 50 State Quarter Program. Additionally, coins could be sold merely for their intrinsic in- tization. Mike continues to serve in the Army nearly 50 percent of respondents stated they vestment value. until his retirement in August when he will re- would collect the new coin if it featured a ro- Mr. Speaker, this legislation gives the Mint turn to the Western Slope of Colorado to pur- tating design. And 69 percent of respondents a great opportunity to show off its design and sue a teaching position. favored U.S. Presidents as the choice for the engraving talents and to develop new ones. It Mr. Speaker, Mike Czaja is a dedicated, new rotating design on the dollar coin. gives the Mint the opportunity to package the selfless American soldier who has been cru- Under the program, the images on the front coins in a variety of ways, and the Mint gets cial to the fight against terrorism in Iraq and and back of the coin temporarily would be re- more than a year to prepare to issue the first has aided in securing the safety of America’s placed beginning in 2006 with images of the coin, so they can plan and get it right. As well, homeland. His outstanding public service to United States presidents. Four presidents a it allows for a transitional minting of the cur- his fellow countryman is setting an important year would be honored, in the order of their rent dollar coins, though the demand will example for America’s future generations. service, with a likeness of the President, his mostly be for collectors, so that 2006-dated Mike’s enthusiasm and commitment certainly name and dates of service and a number sig- Sacagewea dollar coins may be sold in large deserve the recognition of this body of Con- nifying the order in which he served, on the Lewis and Clark-Louisiana Purchase com- gress. Thank you for your service Mike, and front of the coin. The image on the reverse memorative sets with 2006-dated Thomas Jef- keep up the good work. would be that of the Statue of Liberty, large ferson dollar coins. And with both the increase f enough to be dramatic but not so large as to in dollar coins and the striking of bullion in- IN RECOGNITION OF create a so-called ‘‘two-headed’’ coin. The vestment-grade coins, it creates jobs in a RHINELANDER, WISCONSIN date, mint mark and other important mottoes number of industries. on the coin would go on the edge of the coin, In short, Mr. Speaker, I don’t see any leaving room on the faces for more dramatic downsides to this bill and believe there are so HON. MARK GREEN OF WISCONSIN artwork, harking back to the so-called Golden many upsides that it should pass in short IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Age of American coins at the beginning of the order, giving all of us something good, and last century. fun, to talk about when we go back to our con- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 Mr. Speaker, the educational aspects of this stituents. Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, program are obvious. We all know George Mr. Speaker, so that the new $1 coin may today before this House I’d like to recognize Washington was the first president, but how be introduced into circulation in 2006 and that Rhinelander, Wisconsin, which recently hosted many can tell the exact dates of his service to the Mint will be given adequate time to plan a collapsed structure training exercise for first the country? How about the dates of service this program to ensure it is a logistic as well responders from across northern Wisconsin. of the famous Civil War general Ulysses S. as an artistic success, I will be seeking to On September 11, 2001, America learned Grant, who later became president? And how move the legislation quickly. I urge my col- that the best way to defend ourselves against many in this Chamber can name the only leagues to cosponsor this legislation and look a terrorist attack is through preparation. We President who would end up with two coins in forward to working with the Financial Services were all caught off guard by the terrible events the series because he served twice, in terms Committee to bring this bill to the House Floor of that day, but rather than wait around for an- separated by another president’s term? as soon as possible. other terrorist strike, America’s first responders The bill specifies that the program would f rallied to make our Nation safer than ever. end at the point when the next coin issued Last December, fire fighters, medical profes- would have to be for a sitting President, as PAYING TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. sionals and security officials from my district our founding fathers wisely thought that no sit- MIKE CZAJA gathered together in Rhinelander to address a ting president’s image should be carried on a serious issue in our area’s emergency re- coin. At that point the coin would return to the HON. SCOTT McINNIS sponse network—structural collapses. These images now carried on it, with the stigma of OF COLORADO first responders received significant training inadvertently being associated with a failed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and instruction on how to secure the scene coin program washed from the rich legacy of around a collapsed structure and rescue those Tuesday, March 9, 2004 Sacagewea. trapped inside. Mr. Speaker, this coin program by itself Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Keeping America safe means preparing to would be hard to argue with. Teachers will, as pride that I rise today to pay tribute to a de- stop terrorists wherever they may strike. To they have with the state quarter program, devoted and compassionate soldier from Paonia, terrorists who target all Americans, small vise lesson plans around it. We will all look at Colorado, Army Lt. Col. Mike Czaja. Mike has towns and villages are just as vulnerable as the change in our pocket more closely, and worked to keep our nation safe for over 20 big cities, and we cannot ignore their needs learn more about our country in the process. years and I would like to join my colleagues for greater security. First responders in north- But that is only half of this legislation. The here today in recognizing his tremendous ern Wisconsin continue to prepare for the un- second title of the bill creates a nearly pure service to our country. thinkable, and they are a superb example to gold investment-grade bullion coin, the same Mike recently returned from service in Iraq small communities around the country. diameter as the dollar coin and of an appro- where he oversaw the Psychological Oper- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and pleasure to priate weight and thickness, honoring the First ations units. These army units were instru- recognize Rhinelander for its leadership in the Spouses, who have done so much for our mental in both reducing casualties during the war on terror, and on behalf of the residents country. On the front, as with the Presidential war and continuing to build support for the re- of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, we coins, would be the likeness of the spouse, his building efforts after hostilities had ceased. say keep up the great work. or her terms of service and the order in which During the war, units under Mike’s command f they served. On the reverse would be images successfully deterred many Iraqi civilians from PERSONAL EXPLANATION emblematic of the spouse’s works. In the five waging a fight against coalition forces by drop- instances to date in which Presidents had no ping leaflets that encouraged the opposition HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER spouses while in office—there’s the edu- forces to defect, desert or surrender, out of OF MICHIGAN cational part again—the bill calls for the image consideration for the safety of both themselves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the front of the coin to be that of an image and their families. The literature also encour- of ‘‘Liberty’’ as used on a U.S. coin circulating aged Iraqis to not destroy natural resources Tuesday, March 9, 2004 during that President’s term, and the reverse like oil that would be vital to future economic Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, between of the coin to carry images related to the recovery and prosperity. Sunday February 29 and Wednesday March President’s term. After President Bush declared an end to the 3, 2004, I traveled to Libya as part of a Con- These investment-grade coins would be fighting, Mike and his troops focused their ef- gressional Delegation led by Representative struck in gold that is .9999 percent pure, a pu- forts on communicating messages that would WELDON and as Member of the House Inter- rity of gold the Mint never before has used to help rebuild Iraq such as information about national Relations Committee and the Middle strike coins. Mr. Speaker, I think using pure schools, doctors, and social services. With East Subcommittee.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.040 E09PT1 E334 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 9, 2004 While there, we had the opportunity to meet of his hands precipitated the loss of his job, A TRIBUTE OF GRATITUDE TO with Col. Mohammar Qaddafi and members of home and family within a matter of months. LIEUTENANT COLONEL DON the Libyan People’s Congress to discuss Through the years of surviving under the ‘‘BOBO’’ SCHILPP Libya’s recent renouncement of state spon- harshest of conditions, Rick came to see his sored terror and their development of weap- plight as God’s way of educating him for his HON. NORMAN D. DICKS ons of mass destruction. special mission to the homeless. OF WASHINGTON Mr. Speaker, this prospective opening to the In 1997, while still homeless and living in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES West is not a mystical revision, but a practical church basement, he began preparing meals Tuesday, March 9, 2004 decision by the Libyan Government. It must be and serving them every Sunday at the park met with an equally practical policy of one where many homeless spend their days. Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sa- very wary step at a time. Soon, church members began to join Rick and lute one of the many brave men and women While there, it became clear the Libyan pos- the program became the Christians Reach Out who serve all of us in our great military. I sibility for peaceful regime conversion and re- Ministries. When Rick was awarded long term would especially like to pay tribute today and habilitation gravely underscores the inherent disability in 1998, he moved into a modest offer my personal thanks to Lieutenant Colonel stakes of succeeding in the Iraqi regime apartment, which he promptly put into use pre- Don ‘‘BoBo’’ Schilpp, of the United States Air change and reconstruction. If the latter fails, paring meals for an ever increasing number of Force, for a job well done. the former fades, and we are all worse than people. Rick is currently working on plans for Many of us in Congress know Lieutenant we were at square one. a larger shelter, giving those in need access Colonel Schilpp because of his dedicated Unfortunately, my participation in this trip to healthcare and employment services, in service during the past four years as the Ap- forced me to miss a few votes. order to make it possible to climb out of the propriations/Budget Liaison for the Air Force. During this time I missed six recorded votes. pit of homelessness, which Rick knows first- This is an important role, at a time when many If I was present I would have voted the fol- hand. significant national security decisions were lowing way: Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring the being made in the Congress, affecting the Air On H.R. 3769, to designate the facility of service and vision of Rick Allen to the atten- Force as well as our nation’s ability to fulfill the United States Postal Service located at tion of this body of Congress, and to com- our constitutional role of ‘‘provid(ing) for the 137 East Young High Pike in Knoxville, Ten- mend him for his outstanding dedication to his national defense.’’ The Air Force, through nessee, as the ‘‘Ben Atchley Post Office Build- community. His mission to serve does not end Colonel Schilpp’s leadership during the past ing’’. Roll Number 32, I would have voted with simply feeding the homeless, but rather in four years, has given us timely and thorough ‘‘yes.’’ giving the homeless hope for a better life. I responses to our requests for information, and On H. Res. 526, expressing the sympathy of would like to wish him the best and sincerely I want to take this opportunity as he retires the House of Representatives for the victims thank him for his service. from active duty to express our appreciation to of the devastating earthquake that occurred on him for all of his efforts. I have also had the December 26, 2003, in Bam, Iran. Roll Num- pleasure of traveling with BoBo on several oc- f ber 33, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ casions, and each time his professionalism On H. Res 530, urging the appropriate rep- IN HONOR OF CAMP RAMAH IN and personal attention to detail were the keys resentative of the United States to the 60th THE BERKSHIRES to a smooth and successful congressional del- session of the United Nations Commission on egation mission. Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling Before this assignment, Lieutenant Colonel upon the Government of the People’s Repub- HON. JERROLD NADLER Schilpp was an accomplished leader and com- lic of China to end its human rights violations OF NEW YORK bat pilot with more than 3,400 hours in the FÐ in China, and for other purposes. Roll Number IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 15 and TÐ37 aircraft. He served overseas dur- 34, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ ing Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm On H.R. 912, Charles ‘‘Pete’’ Conrad As- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 and Southern Watch accruing more than 260 tronomy Awards Act. Roll Number 35, I would Mr. NADLER. I rise today to honor Camp combat hours. have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Ramah in the Berkshires as the Ramah family While I have relied upon Lieutenant Colonel On H.R. 3389, to amend the Stevenson- celebrates its 40th anniversary. Schilpp’s military advice, I have valued his Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to Camp Ramah provides our community’s friendship even more, and I know many of my permit Malcolm Baldrige National Quality youngsters a unique opportunity to interweave colleagues on defense related committees in Awards to be made to nonprofit organizations. exposure to the beautiful countryside of the the House share in that sentiment. In this re- Roll Number 36, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Berkshires with education in Jewish values gard, I wanted Colonel Schilpp to know that all On H.R. 1417, Copyright Royalty and Dis- and practice. The benefit of such experience of us in Congress who have known him and tribution Reform Act of 2003 Roll Number 37, is precious, and I commend Camp Ramah’s worked with him wish him the very best of luck I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ continued efforts to extend that benefit to all in all his future endeavors. f children, regardless of economic limitations. f PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICK ALLEN The future of our community depends upon PAYING TRIBUTE TO DORIS programs and experiences like those provided CHERRY by Camp Ramah, which has a long history of HON. SCOTT McINNIS cultivating knowledge and leadership in our OF COLORADO community’s youth. HON. SCOTT McINNIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO As Camp Ramah prepares to open its doors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, March 9, 2004 for the 40th time, I would like to commend Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to those special honorees, Dr. Charles and Bar- Tuesday, March 9, 2004 take this opportunity to recognize the contribu- bara Mann and Rabbi Paul and Martha Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great tions of Rick Allen, the founder of the Chris- Resnick, who have done so much for the pride that I rise today to pay tribute to a warm tians Reach Out Ministries in Grand Junction, camp and the values that it embodies. It is and generous soul who takes pride in bright- Colorado. His actions are all the more remark- from teachers like Mr. Mann and Rabbi ening the lives of countless Capitol Hill em- able when one considers that he has over- Resnick that the leaders of tomorrow gain the ployees and visitors each and every day. come a crippling disability and his own home- encouragement, enrichment, and values that Doris Cherry has worked in the Longworth lessness, hurdles which he sees as God’s way they will need to make our future the best it House Office Building cafeteria for 28 years. of preparing him for his path of service. His can be. I send my warmest congratulations to Doris is an enthusiastic and friendly face tireless efforts have motivated others in the the honorees, and thank them for their years amidst the hectic cafeteria environment. I community to join with him to give hope to of service. would like to join my colleagues here today in those individuals, that society views as hope- I wish Camp Ramah’s extended family of recognizing her tremendous years of service less. friends and supporters a wonderful evening of to the Capitol Hill community. In 1992, after nearly 20 years as a success- entertainment and celebration, and I join you This year Doris was recognized as Em- ful truck driver, Rick Allen developed debili- in wishing for the camp 40 more successful ployee of the Year by Guest Services for her tating carpel tunnel syndrome. Losing the use years. longtime dedication to customer service. Doris

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.043 E09PT1 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E335 came to Washington, DC as a child and start- tablished by Clara Barton in 1881 as a dis- Uncovering the TRUTH about Haiti. This indeed work in the Longworth cafeteria as a line aster relief and battlefield assistance organiza- pendent commission will be bipartisan and server in 1976. She was a grill cook and a deli tion, the American Red Cross carries on the work to uncover the Bush administration’s role server for ten years before moving to her cur- fundamental principles of the International Red in Haiti prior to President Aristide’s exile. rent position at the checkout line registers, Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Human- I believe the Bush administration undercut where she has been a pleasant fixture for Caf- ity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Vol- the potential for a diplomatic solution for eteria patrons over the past 15 years. Doris is untary Service, Unity, and Universality are the peaceful democratic elections, any potential a compassionate person who maintains that guiding forces behind the work and service for a cease-fire and an end to violence. she is happiest when her customers come in provided by the American Red Cross. It bears primary responsibility therefore, for for a break and leave with a smile. Her reputa- The American Red Cross is truly a blessing Aristide’s unwilling departure as well as for the tion for kindness and customer care have led to all who benefit from their services. It is im- sacrifice of the democratic process in Haiti. As Members of Congress find out more patrons to line up 20 people deep to get a possible to adequately show my appreciation about the events leading up to President chance to speak with Doris. to all of the volunteers and members of the Aristide’s departure, the twilight activities of his Mr. Speaker, Doris Cherry is a dedicated in- American Red Cross who tirelessly aid people alleged resignation, the current unconstitu- dividual who genuinely cares about every per- in need. Thank you for this opportunity to tional government, and the ongoing turmoil, son she meets. Doris has demonstrated a tal- honor the American Red Cross and the people fear, and misinformation that is still flowing out ent for customer service that resonates in her who make it a truly wonderful organization. of Haiti. ability to selflessly enrich the lives of the Cap- f We want answers, Mr. Speaker and an itol Hill Community. Doris’s enthusiasm and independent commission is one of many tools commitment certainly deserve the recognition PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK DICAMILLO that we intend on exercising. of this body of Congress. Congratulations on I have several pressing questions that I your award Doris. I look forward to continuing hope this commission will find the answers for: to see your friendly face in the Longworth caf- HON. SCOTT McINNIS 1. Did the U.S. Government impede democ- eteria. OF COLORADO racy and contribute to the overthrow of the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Aristide government? Tuesday, March 9, 2004 2. Under what circumstances did President PERSONAL EXPLANATION Jean-Bertrand Aristide resign and what was Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the role of the United States Government in HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ take this opportunity to congratulate Frank bringing about his departure? OF TEXAS Dicamillo on his recent retirement as chief op- 3. To what extent did the U.S. impede ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erator of the wastewater treatment plant for forts by the international community, particu- the City of Delta, Colorado. For over forty larly the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, Tuesday, March 9, 2004 years, Frank helped Delta’s sewage and water countries, to prevent the overthrow of the Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, due to official busi- systems become more ecological and efficient. democratically-elected Government of Haiti? ness, I was unable to vote during the following His service to the community is certainly com- 4. What was the role of the United States in rollcall votes. Had I been present, I would mendable. influencing decisions regarding Haiti at the have voted as indicated below. Frank began his career with the City of United Nations Security Council and in discus- Rollcall No. 32 ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. 33 ‘‘yes’’; Delta in 1960, when all the city’s wastewater sions between Haiti and other countries that rollcall No. 34 ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. 35 ‘‘yes’’; and was discharged, untreated into the were willing to assist in the preservation of the rollcall No. 36 ‘‘yes.’’ Uncompahgre River. After serving in the Army democratically-elected Government of Haiti by f from 1963 to 1966, he returned home to find sending security forces to Haiti? the city building wastewater treatment la- 5. Was U.S. assistance provided or were AMERICAN RED CROSS goons. He became responsible for overseeing U.S. personnel involved in supporting, directly these lagoons, and in 1968 when the water or indirectly, the forces and opposed to the HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER treatment plant was built, overseeing that as government of President Aristide? Was United OF MARYLAND well. One of the most memorable moments in States bilateral assistance channeled through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Frank’s career came in 1977 when he and his nongovernmental organizations that were directly or indirectly associated with political Tuesday, March 9, 2004 co-workers came to national attention for their success in preventing a water shortage. They groups actively involved in fomenting hostilities Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise solved the problem brought about by a lack of or violence toward the government of Presi- today to celebrate and acknowledge March as snowfall the previous winter by diverting water dent Aristide? American Red Cross Month. from a canal to the water plant. When the new 6. Was any U.S. bilateral assistance chan- For over 122 years the American Red Cross wastewater treatment plant opened in 1985, neled through non-governmental organizations has helped people through man-made and Frank eagerly accepted the challenge the that were directly or indirectly involved in fum- natural disasters. Last September after my more complex plant presented and was ing hostilities or violence toward the Aristide district took a huge hit and was smashed by named Chief Plant Operator. government? And there are more questions about the Hurricane Isabel the American Red Cross was Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring the long-term origins of Haiti’s current crisis and there to help. service of Frank Dicamillo to the attention of the long-term impact on the region as a result Hurricane Isabel will not be forgotten and this body of Congress and this nation, and to of the administration’s policies. neither will the good work of the American congratulate him on an outstanding career. I Red Cross. From broad measures to help en- This was regime change by other means. would like to wish Mr. Dicamillo the best in his We do not teach people to violently over- tire communities to individualized care, the retirement. I sincerely thank him for his serv- throw our U.S. Government, and we must not American Red Cross acted swiftly and without ice. teach other people in the international commu- hesitation. By creating temporary shelters and f nity, particularly Haiti, to participate in activities providing food and water and medical care to TRUTH COMMISSION that taint the hope for democracy by use of vi- those who needed it, the American Red Cross olence. made an extremely difficult situation bearable. I stand here today because the Haitian com- Thousands of homes and businesses were HON. BARBARA LEE munity stands for democracy and not for polit- damaged or destroyed by the hurricane and OF CALIFORNIA ical maneuvering by the Bush administration. without the American Red Cross countless IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This is an issue of democracy. people would have suffered. The United States must stand firm in its Tuesday, March 9, 2004 The American Red Cross saves lives. In ad- support of democracy and not allow a nascent dition to disaster relief, the American Red Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce democracy like Haiti, fall victim to regime Cross’ biomedical services program provides legislation calling on the Administration to exchange and an international ‘‘racist’’ foreign life saving aid through their blood and tissue pose and explain their involvement in Haiti’s policy. donation efforts. 33rd coup d’etat. I commend all of my colleagues to join in The American Red Cross has a long history My legislation will create a TRUTH Commis- support of this commission and ask for its of serving the people of the United States. Es- sion, which stands for The Responsibility for timely passage.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MR8.017 E09PT1 E336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 9, 2004 TRIBUTE TO LT COL PAULA S. and love of country, the selfless service and the past three years. She played a key role in LORICK personal courage that are the core values of helping Guard and Reserve members make the United States Army. Since November 16, the transition from civilian jobs to deployment HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. 1978, Lt Col Lorick has served in some of the status in support of Operation Noble Eagle, OF SOUTH CAROLINA Army’s most demanding positions, and served Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation always with distinction. She was a Finance Iraqi Freedom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Company Commander, a Postal Company Today marks the end of Lt Col Lorick’s long Tuesday, March 9, 2004 Commander, a key staff member with the and distinguished career. Having been diag- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call at- Joint Operations Center at US Atlantic Com- nosed with cancer, Lt Col Lorick is being tention to the outstanding career of an extraor- mand. In addition to her administrative assign- medically retired in a ceremony fittingly held in dinary United States Army Reserve officer, ments, Lt Col Lorick was a warfighter, deploy- the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes. In a rare event, Lieutenant Colonel Paula Shaun Lorick. Gen- ing to Dhahran in Saudi Arabia at the height Lt Col Lorick is being awarded the Legion of eral George C. Marshall once said, ‘‘There is of the Persian Gulf War, and earning the Merit medal, a medal typically reserved for no limit to the good you can do if you let Southwest Asia Service Medal and the Kuwait higher-ranking officers. It is a well-deserved, someone else take the credit for it.’’ Lt Col Liberation Medal. parting tribute from a grateful nation. Paula Lorick spent here career in the Army Lt Col Lorick pulled other demanding duty I offer Lt Col Lorick our gratitude for her proving that principle. as Deputy Director, Military Member Support service, our congratulations on the honor be- During twenty-five years of exemplary serv- and Ombudsman Services with the Employer stowed upon her today, and our prayers and ice, Lt Col Lorick embodied the duty, loyalty, Support of the Guard/Reserve Organization for support in the months ahead.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:40 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A09MR8.049 E09PT1 Tuesday, March 9, 2004 Daily Digest Senate ing through the commissioner of Reclamation, to Chamber Action carry out an assessment and demonstration program Routine Proceedings, pages S2377–S2464 to assess potential increases in water availability for Measures Introduced: Ten bills and six resolutions Bureau of Reclamation projects and other uses were introduced, as follows: S. 2177–2186, S. Res. through control of salt cedar and Russian olive, with 312–316, and S. Con. Res. 97. Page S2440 an amendment in the nature of a substitute (S. Rept. Measures Reported: No. 108–235) S. 1601, to amend the Indian Child Protection S. 1576, to revise the boundary of Harpers Ferry and Family Violence Prevention Act to provide for National Historical Park. (S. Rept. No. 108–236) the reporting and reduction of child abuse and fam- S. 1577, to extend the deadline for commence- ily violence incidences on Indian reservations, with ment of construction of a hydroelectric project in the an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. State of Wyoming. (S. Rept. No. 108–237) Rept. No. 108–228) S. 1848, to amend the Bend Pine Nursery Land S. 213, to clear title to certain real property in Conveyance Act to direct the Secretary of Agri- New Mexico associated with the Middle Rio Grande culture to sell the, Bend Pine Nursery Administra- Project, with an amendment. (S. Rept. No. tion Site in the State of Oregon, with an amendment 108–229) in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 108–238) S. 524, to expand the boundaries of the Fort S. 2178, to make technical corrections to laws re- Donelson National Battlefield to authorize the acqui- lating to certain units of the National Park System sition and interpretation of lands associated with the and to National Park programs. (S. Rept. No. campaign that resulted in the capture of the fort in 108–239) 1862, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- H.R. 408, to provide for expansion of Sleeping stitute. (S. Rept. No. 108–230) Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. (S. Rept. No. S. 943, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior 108–240) to enter into 1 or more contracts with the city of H.R. 417, to revoke a Public Land Order with re- Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the storage of water in the spect to certain lands erroneously included in the Kendrick Project, Wyoming, with an amendment in Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, California. (S. the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 108–231) Rept. No. 108–241) S. 960, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to author- H.R. 708, to require the conveyance of certain ize certain projects in the State of Hawaii and to National Forest System lands in Mendocino National amend the Hawaii Water Resources Act of 2000 to Forest, California, to provide for the use of the pro- modify the water resources study, with amendments. ceeds from such conveyance for National Forest pur- (S. Rept. No. 108–232) poses. (S. Rept. No. 108–242) S. 1107, to enhance the Recreational Fee Dem- H.R. 856, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- onstration Program for the National Park Service, rior to revise a repayment contract with the Tom with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 108–233) Green County Water Control and Improvement Dis- S. 1167, to resolve the boundary conflicts in Barry trict No. 1, San Angelo project, Texas. (S. Rept. No. and Stone Counties in the State of Missouri, with an 108–243) amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. H.R. 1598, to amend the Reclamation Waste- No. 108–234) water and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to S. 1516, to further the purposes of the Reclama- authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate tion Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed, 1992 by directing the Secretary of the Interior, act- California. (S. Rept. No. 108–244) Page S2439

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VerDate jul 14 2003 03:54 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D09MR4.REC D09MR4 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D199 Measures Passed: Treaty Approved: The following treaty having Commending Initial Responders: Senate agreed passed through its various parliamentary stages, up to S. Res. 312, commending the bravery of the ini- to and including the presentation of the resolution tial responders in the Baltimore Harbor water taxi of ratification, upon division, two-thirds of the Sen- accident of March 6, 2004. Pages S2403–04 ators present and having voted in the affirmative, the resolution of ratification was agreed to: Commemorating the Late President of Mac- Taxation Convention with Japan (Treaty Doc. edonia: Senate agreed to S. Res. 314, commemo- 108–14). Pages S2461–62 rating and honoring President Boris Trajkovski. Pages S2456–57 Petitions and Memorials: Pages S2435–39 International Women’s Day: Senate agreed to S. Executive Reports of Committees: Pages S2439–40 Res. 315, designating March 8, 2004, as ‘‘Inter- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S2440–41 national Women’s Day’’. Pages S2457–59 Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Financial Literacy Month: Senate agreed to S. Pages S2441–51 Res. 316, designating April 2004 as ‘‘Financial Lit- Additional Statements: Pages S2433–35 eracy Month’’. Pages S2459–61 Amendments Submitted: Pages S2451–56 Child Abuse Awareness: Committee on the Judi- ciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Authority for Committees to Meet: Page S2456 Res. 299, recognizing, and supporting efforts to en- Privilege of the Floor: Page S2456 hance the public awareness of, the social problem of Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. child abuse and neglect, and the resolution was then (Total—34) Pages S2407, S2423 agreed to. Page S2461 Greek Independence Day: Committee on the Ju- Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m., and diciary was discharged from further consideration of adjourned at 8:16 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Wednes- S. Res. 308, designating March 25, 2004, as ‘‘Greek day, March 10, 2004. (For Senate’s program, see the Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Greek and American Democracy’’, and the resolution Record on page S2462.) was then agreed to. Page S2461 Budget Resolution: Senate continued consideration Committee Meetings of S. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the congressional (Committees not listed did not meet) budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2005 and including the appropriate budgetary APPROPRIATIONS: BORDER AND levels for fiscal years 2006 through 2009, taking ac- TRANSPORTATION SECURITY tion on the following amendments proposed thereto: Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Home- Pages S2377–S2403, S2404–23 land Security concluded a hearing to examine pro- Rejected: posed budget estimates for fiscal year 2005 for bor- By 46 yeas to 51 nays (Vote No. 33), Conrad der and transportation security, after receiving testi- Amendment No. 2704, to establish a 60-vote point mony from Asa Hutchinson, Under Secretary of of order against the consideration of any direct Homeland Security for Border and Transportation spending or revenue legislation that would increase Security. the on-budget deficit in any fiscal year until the budget is balanced without counting Social Security APPROPRIATIONS: DEPARTMENT OF surpluses. Pages S2384–S2403, S2404–07 TRANSPORTATION By 44 yeas to 53 nays (Vote No. 34), Daschle Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Trans- Amendment No. 2710, to create a reserve fund to portation, Treasury and General Government con- allow for an increase in Veterans’ medical care by cluded a hearing to examine proposed budget esti- $2.7 billion and lower the national debt by reducing mates for fiscal year 2005 for Department of Trans- the President’s tax breaks for taxpayers with incomes portation, after receiving testimony from Norman Y. in excess of $1 million a year. Pages S2411–23 Mineta, Secretary of Transportation. A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the resolution and WORLDWIDE THREATS certain amendments to be proposed thereto, at 9:30 Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a a.m., on Wednesday, March 10, 2004; provided fur- hearing in open and closed sessions to examine cur- ther, that there be 27 hours equally divided remain- rent and future worldwide threats to the national se- ing for debate under the statutory limit. Page S2462 curity of the United States, after receiving testimony

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from George J. Tenet, Director, Cental Intelligence ters for Environmental Prediction, National Oceanic Agency; and Vice Admiral Lowell E. Jacoby, USN, and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Director, Defense Intelligence Agency. Commerce; Craig Bell, Western States Water Coun- DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION cil, Midvale, Utah; and Tex G. Hall, New Town, North Dakota, on behalf of the National Congress of Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readi- American Indians. ness and Management Support concluded a hearing to examine the Defense Authorization Request for HISTORIC PRESERVATION Fiscal Year 2005, focusing on military readiness pro- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Sub- grams, after receiving testimony from General committee on National Parks concluded a hearing to George W. Casey, Jr., USA, Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. examine S. 1306 and H.R. 1446, bills to introduce Army; Admiral Michael G. Mullen, USN, Vice the efforts of the California Missions Foundation to Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy; restore and repair the Spanish colonial and mission- General T. Michael Moseley, USAF, Vice Chief of era missions in the State of California and to pre- Staff, U.S. Air Force; and Lieutenant General Jan C. serve the artworks and artifacts of these missions, Huly, USMC, Deputy Commandant of the Marine H.R. 1521, to provide for additional lands to be in- Corps, Plans, Policies, and Operations, U.S. Marine cluded within the boundary of the Johnstown Flood Corps. National Memorial in the State of Pennsylvania, S. BUSINESS MEETING 1430, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to con- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: duct a study of the Baranov Museum in Kodiak, Committee ordered favorably reported the following Alaska, for potential inclusion in the National Park business items: System, and S.1687, to direct the Secretary of the S. 2056, to increase the penalties for violations by Interior to conduct a study on the preservation and television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions interpretation of the historic sites of the Manhattan against transmission of obscene, indecent, and pro- Project for potential inclusion in the National Park fane language, with amendments; System, after receiving testimony from Senator S. 1164, to provide for the development and co- Boxer; Representative Farr; P. Daniel Smith, Special ordination of a comprehensive and integrated United Assistant, National Park Service, Department of the States research program that assists the people of the Interior; Mayor Carolyn Floyd, City of Kodiak, Alas- United States and the world to understand, assess, ka; Walter Costlow, South Fork Fishing and Hunt- and predict human-induced and natural processes of ing Club Historical Preservation Society, St. Michael, abrupt climate change; and Pennsylvania; Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for The nominations of Francis Mulvey, of Maryland, Separation of Church and State, and Cynthia C. and W. Douglas Buttrey, of Tennessee, both to be Kelly, Atomic Heritage Foundation, both of Wash- a Member of the Surface Transportation Board, De- ington, D.C.; and Stephen T. Hearst, Board of the partment of Transportation, Linda Morrison Combs, California Missions Foundation, San Francisco. of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGENDA Transportation, Rhonda Keenum, of Mississippi, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing General of the United States and Foreign Commer- to examine the Administration’s international trade cial Services, and sundry nominations in the Coast agenda, after receiving testimony from Robert B. Guard. Zoellick, United States Trade Representative. WESTERN WATER SUPPLY BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Sub- Committee on Finance: Committee ordered favorably committee on Power and Water concluded a hearing reported the nominations of Mark B. McClellan, of to examine water supply issues in the arid West, fo- the District of Columbia, to be Administrator of the cusing on the role of the Federal Government in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Depart- managing and enhancing water resources, after re- ment of Health and Human Services, Brian Carlton ceiving testimony from Bennett W. Raley, Assistant Roseboro, of New Jersey, to be an Under Secretary Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science; of the Treasury, and Mark J. Warshawsky, of Mary- Floyd Gaibler, Deputy Under Secretary of Agri- land, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. culture for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services; Brigadier General William T. Grisoli, USA, Com- IRAQ mander, Northwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee met in Engineers; Louis Uccellini, Director, National Cen- closed session to receive a briefing on the transition

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:54 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D09MR4.REC D09MR4 March 9, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D201 to sovereignty relating to Iraq from Marc I. Gross- Hazen, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hamp- man, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Francis J. shire; and Margaret Heisel, University of California, Ricciardone, Ambassador to the Phillippines, Coordi- Berkeley. nator for Iraq Transition, and Major General Charles E. Williams, USA (Ret.), Director, Overseas Build- ERIC AND BRIAN SIMON ACT ings Operations, all of the Department of State; and Committee on Veterans Affairs: Committee concluded a Lieutenant General Claude Kicklighter, U.S. Army hearing to examine S. 1509, to amend title 38, (Ret.), CPA Transition Chief, Baghdad, Iraq. United States Code, to provide a gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV POSTAL REFORM or AIDS as a result of a blood transfusion relating Committee on Governmental Affairs: Committee re- to a service-connected disability, after receiving testi- sumed hearings to examine U.S. Postal Service re- mony Douglas B. Simon and Eric M. Simon, both form issues, focusing on sustaining the 9 million of Veseli, Minnesota. jobs in the $900 billion mailing industry, after receiving testimony from Ann S. Moore, Time, Inc., INTELLIGENCE New York, New York; Mark Angelson, RR Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed Donnelley, Chicago, Illinois; Christopher W. Brad- hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony ley, Cuddledown, Inc., Portland, Maine; Max Heath, from officials of the intelligence community. Landmark Community Papers, Shelbyville, Ken- Committee recessed subject to call. tucky, on behalf of the National Newspaper Associa- MEDICARE DRUG DISCOUNT CARD tion; William J. Ihle, Bear Creek Corporation, Med- ford, Oregon, on behalf of Harry and David and Special Committee on Aging: Committee concluded a Jackson and Perkins; and Shelley Dreifuss, Postal hearing to examine the new Medicare drug discount Rate Commission, Washington, D.C. card, focusing on consumer savings, beneficiary education, implementation and outreach to low-income YEAR ROUND COLLEGE seniors, and how the new cards will work with exist- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: ing discount programs, after receiving testimony Committee concluded a hearing to examine advan- from Dennis Smith, Acting Administrator, Centers tages and impediments in relation to a year round for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of college calendar, focusing on the costs of higher edu- Health and Human Services; Craig L. Fuller, Na- cation, financial aid, Pell Grants, and Stafford Loans, tional Association of Chain Drug Stores, Alexandria, after receiving testimony from Stephen Joel Virginia; Forest Harper, Pfizer, Inc., New York, Trachtenberg, George Washington University, New York; and James Firman, National Council on Washington, D.C.; India McKinney, Vanderbilt Aging, Karen Ignagni, American Association of University, Nashville, Tennessee; Michael L. Lomas, Health Plans, and Mark Merritt, Pharmaceutical Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana, on be- Care Management Association, all of Washington, half of the United Negro College Fund; Virginia S. D.C. h House of Representatives H.R. 3717, to increase the penalties for violations Chamber Action by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibi- Measures Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. tions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and 3914–3924; and; 1 resolution, H. Res. 551, were in- profane language, amended (H. Rept. 108–434); and troduced. Pages H926–27 H. Res. 552, providing for consideration of H.R. Additional Cosponsors: Page H927 339, to prevent frivolous lawsuits against the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alco- Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: S. 1881, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- holic beverage products that comply with applicable metic Act to make technical corrections relating to the statutory and regulatory requirements (H. Rept. amendments by the Medical Device User Fee and Mod- 108–435). Page H926 ernization Act of 2002, amended (H. Rept. 108–433);

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:54 Mar 10, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D09MR4.REC D09MR4 D202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 9, 2004 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he lating to the amendments by the Medical Device appointed Representative Burns to act as Speaker Pro User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002; and Tempore for today. Page H877 Pages H890–92 Recess: The House recessed at 12:53 p.m. and re- Sense of Congress that ‘‘Kids Love a Mystery’’ is convened at 2 p.m. Page H879 a program that works and should be encouraged: H. Con. Res. 373, expressing the sense of Congress Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules that Kids Love a Mystery is a program that pro- and pass the following measures: motes literacy and should be encouraged. Sense of the House regarding the earthquake Pages H892–93 that occurred in San Luis Obispo Co., CA on 12/ Recess: The House recessed at 3:31 p.m. and recon- 22/03: H. Res. 519, expressing the sense of the vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H893 House of Representatives with respect to the earthquake that occurred in San Luis Obispo, Co., CA, on Presidential Messages: Read a letter from the President wherein he transmitted a report on imple- 12/22/03, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 404 yeas mentation of PL 107–228 concerning Russian Debt with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 42; Reduction for Nonproliferation—referred to the Pages H881–83, H893–94 Committee on International Relations and ordered Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post printed (108–171); and Pages H880–81 Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 3536, to Read a letter from the President wherein he noti- designate the facility of the United States Postal fied Congress of his intention to enter into a free Service located at 210 Main Street in Malden, Illi- trade agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco—re- nois, as the ‘‘Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means and or- Malden Post Office’’; Pages H883–84 dered printed (108–172). Page H881 Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Of- Senate Message: Message from the Senate appears fice Building Designation Act: H.R. 3537, to des- today on page H877. ignate the facility of the United States Postal Service Senate Referral: S. 741 was referred to the Com- located at 185 State Street in Manhattan, Illinois, as mittee on Energy and Commerce and S. Con. Res. the ‘‘Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Of- 96 was referred to the Committee on Government fice’’; Pages H884–85 Reform. Page H877 Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre Saint Anne Post Amendments: Amendments ordered printed pursu- Office Building Designation Act: H.R. 3538, to ant to the rule appear on pages H927–28. designate the facility of the United States Postal Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes de- Service located at 201 South Chicago Avenue in veloped during the proceedings today. There were no Saint Anne, Illinois, as the ‘‘Marine Capt. Ryan quorum calls. Pages H893–94, H894–95, H895 Beaupre Saint Anne Post Office’’; Pages H885–87 Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and Congratulating the Detroit Shock: H. Res. 392, adjourned at 11:55 p.m. congratulating the Detroit Shock for winning the 2003 Women’s National Basketball Association Committee Meetings championship, by a 2/3 yea-and-nay vote of 401 yeas LABOR, HHS, EDUCATION AND RELATED with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 43; and AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Pages H887–888, H894–95 Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Congratulating the San Jose Earthquakes: H. Health and Human Services, Education and Related Res. 475, congratulating the San Jose Earthquakes Agencies held a hearing on Teachers and Math and for winning the 2003 Major League Soccer Cup, by Science Education. Testimony was heard from Vicki a yea-and-nay vote of 399 yeas with none voting Bernstein, Director, Alternative Certification, De- ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 44. Pages H888–90, H895 partment of Education, New York City; and public Suspensions—Proceedings Postponed: The House witnesses. completed debate on the following measures to sus- NONPROLIFERATION: ASSESSING MISSILE pend the rules. Further proceedings were postponed TECHNOLOGY EXPORT CONTROLS until Wednesday, March 10. Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Medical Devices Technical Corrections Act: S. National Security, Emergency Threats and Inter- 1881, amended, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, national Relations held a hearing on Nonprolifera- and Cosmetic Act to make technical corrections re- tion: Assessing Missile Technology Export Controls.

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Walters, Jr., USAF, De- Joint Meetings fense Security Cooperation Agency; and Lisa PENSION FUNDING EQUITY ACT Bronson, Deputy Under Secretary, Technology Secu- rity Policy and Counterproliferation; Andrew Conferees met to resolve the differences between the Feickert, Specialist, National Defense, Congressional Senate and House passed versions of H.R. 3108, to Research Service, Library of Congress; and a public amend the Employee Retirement Income Security witness. Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily replace the 30-year Treasury rate with OVERSIGHT—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE a rate based on long-term corporate bonds for certain Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Com- pension plan funding requirements and other provi- mercial and Administrative Law held an oversight sions, but did not complete action thereon, and re- hearing on the Department of Justice: Executive Of- cessed subject to the call. fice for United States Attorneys, Civil Division, En- f vironment and Natural Resources Division, Execu- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, tive Office for United States Trustees, and Office of MARCH 10, 2004 the Solicitor General. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department of Justice: (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Thomas Sansonetti, Assistant Attorney General, En- Senate vironment and Natural Resources Division; Peter Keisler, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division; Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense, Guy Lewis, Director. Executive Office for United to hold hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2005 for Navy and Marine Corps programs, States Attorneys; and Lawrence Friedman, Director, 10 a.m., SD–192. Executive Office for United States Trustees. Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Emerging PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN FOOD Threats and Capabilities, to hold hearings to examine the defense nuclear nonproliferation programs of the Depart- CONSUMPTION ACT ment of Energy and the Cooperative Threat Reduction Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a modi- programs of the Department of Defense in review of the fied open rule providing one hour of general debate defense authorization request for fiscal year 2005; to be on H.R. 339, Personal Responsibility in Food Con- followed by closed hearings in SR–232A, 9:30 a.m., sumption Act, equally divided and controlled by the SR–222. chairman and ranking minority member of the Com- Subcommittee on Seapower, to hold hearings to exam- mittee on the Judiciary. The rule provides that the ine the posture of the U.S. Transportation Command in review of the defense authorization request for fiscal year amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- 2005 and the future years defense program, 2 p.m., ommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now SR–232A. printed in the bill shall be considered as an original Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to re- bill for the purpose of amendment, and shall be consume hearings to examine current investigations and reg- sidered as read. The rule waives all points of order ulatory actions regarding the mutual fund industry relat- against the committee amendment in the nature of ing to the regulatory landscape, 10 a.m., SD–538. a substitute. The rule makes in order only those Subcommittee on International Trade and Finance, to amendments to the committee amendment that are hold hearings to examine Argentina’s financial crisis, 1 pre-printed in the Congressional Record or are pro- p.m., SD–538. forma amendments for the purpose of debate. The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to rule provides that each amendment printed in the hold hearings to examine the use and effects of steroids, 10 a.m., SR–253. Congressional Record may be offered only by the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space, to Member who caused it to be printed or a designee, hold hearings to examine NASA/Mars exploration pro- and that each amendment shall be considered as gram, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. read. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recom- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: business mit with or without instructions. Testimony was meeting to consider pending calendar business, 11:30 heard from Representatives KELLER and WATT. a.m., SD–366.

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Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, to hold ine the legislative presentation of the Veterans of Foreign hearings to examine S. 1354, to resolve certain convey- Wars, 10 a.m., SH–216. ances and provide for alternative land selections under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act related to Cape Fox House Corporation and Sealaska Corporation, S. 1575 and H.R. Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agri- 1092, both to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to sell culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administra- certain parcels of Federal land in Carson City and Doug- tion, and Related Agencies, on Research, Education and las County, Nevada, S. 1778, to authorize a land convey- Extension, 9:30 a.m., 2362A Rayburn. ance between the United States and the City of Craig, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, Judiciary Alaska, S. 1819 and H.R. 272, both to direct the Sec- and Related Agencies, on Department of State, Adminis- retary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander tration of Foreign Affairs, 2 p.m., H–309 Capitol. County, Nevada, and the Secretary of the Interior to con- Subcommittee on Defense, on Army Budget Overview, vey certain land to Eureka County, Nevada, for continued 10 a.m., 2212 Rayburn and, executive, on Army Acquisi- use as cemeteries, and H.R. 3249, to extend the term of tion Programs, 1:30 p.m., H–140 Capitol. the Forest Counties Payments Committee, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, on Committee on Environment and Public Works: business U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1 p.m., 2362B Rayburn. meeting to consider S. 1904, to designate the United Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financ- States courthouse located at 400 North Miami Avenue in ing and Related Programs, on the Secretary of State, 10 Miami, Florida, as the ‘‘Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United a.m., 2359 Rayburn. States Courthouse’’, S. 2022, to designate the Federal Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies, on In- building located at 250 West Cherry Street in dian Health Services, 10 a.m., B–308 Rayburn. Carbondale, Illinois the ‘‘Senator Paul Simon Federal Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Building’’, and S. 2043, to designate a Federal building Education and Related Agencies, on Centers for Medicare in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Ronald Reagan Fed- and Medicaid Services, 10:15 a.m., and on Agency for eral Building’’; to be followed by a hearing to examine Healthcare Research and Quality, 11:20 a.m., 2358 Ray- the President’s proposed fiscal year 2005 budget for the burn. Environmental Protection Agency, 9:25 a.m., SD–406. Subcommittee on Military Construction, on Budget Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine Overview, 1 p.m., B–300 Rayburn. United States economic and trade policy in the Middle Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and Inde- East, 2 p.m., SD–215. pendent Agencies, on GSA, 10 a.m., 2358 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Total ine nonproliferation and arms control issues, focusing on Force, hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005 National Defense strategic choices, 9:30 a.m., SD–419. Authorization Budget Request on the Adequacy of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps Total Force, 2 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. and Narcotics Affairs, to hold hearings to examine the fu- Committee on Education and the Workforce, to mark up ture of U.S.-Haitian relations, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. H.R. 3873, Child Nutrition Improvement and Integrity Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold oversight hearings Act, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. to examine proposed reorganization of major agencies and Committee on Energy and Commerce, hearing entitled ‘‘A functions related to Indian trust reform matters within Review of the Administration’s FY 2005 Health Care the Department of the Interior, 9:30 a.m., SR–485. Priorities,’’ 2 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Inter- S.J. Res. 4, proposing an amendment to the Constitution net, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the Satellite Home of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the Viewer Improvement Act,’’ 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. physical desecration of the flag of the United States, 10 Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Do- a.m., SD–106. mestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the Technology, hearing and markup of the following meas- nominations of Peter W. Hall, of Vermont, to be United ures: H.R. 1914, Jamestown 400th Anniversary Com- States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, Jane J. Boyle, memorative Coin Act of 2003; H.R. 2131, to award a to be United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- congressional gold medal to President Jose Maria Aznar trict of Texas, Marcia G. Cooke, to be United States Dis- of Spain; H.R. 2768, John Marshall Commemorative trict Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and Wal- Coin Act; and H.R. 3277, Marine Corps 230th Anniver- ter D. Kelley, Jr., to be United States District Judge for sary Commemorative Coin Act, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. the Eastern District of Virginia, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Gov- Committee on Rules and Administration: to hold hearings ernment Efficiency and Financial Management, oversight to examine the scope and operation of certain tax-exempt hearing entitled ‘‘Making Financial Management a Pri- organizations registered under Section 527 of the Internal ority at DHS,’’ 2 p.m., 2247 Rayburn. Revenue Code, focusing on their impact on campaign fi- Committee on International Relations, hearing on Weapons nance laws and federal elections, 9:30 a.m., SR–301. of Mass Destruction, Terrorism, Human Rights and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold joint hearings Future of U.S.-Libyan Relations, 10:30 a.m., and to hold with the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to exam- a hearing on Human Rights Practices Around the World:

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A Review of the State Department’s 2003 Annual Re- payer Identification Number Mismatches and Misuse, 10 port, 1:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. a.m., 1100 Longworth. Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on Forests and Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, hear- Forest Health, oversight hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005 ing on Intelligence Community Budget overview, 2 p.m., President’s Budget for the Forest Service, 10 a.m., 1334 H–405 Capitol. Longworth. Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security, Committee on Rules, to consider H.R. 3717, Broadcast executive hearing on Intelligence Community-Military Decency Enforcement Act of 2004, 4 p.m., H–313 Cap- Coordination in Iraq and Afghanistan, 10 a.m., H–405 itol. Capitol. Committee on Science, hearing on Perspectives on the Select Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on President’s Vision for Space Exploration, 10 a.m., 2318 Intelligence and Counterterrorism, hearing entitled ‘‘The Rayburn. Department of Homeland Security Proposed Information Committee on Small Business, hearing entitled ‘‘Spike in Analysis Budget for Fiscal Year 2005,’’ 10:30 a.m., 2141 Metal Prices: What Does it Mean for Small Manufac- Rayburn. tures?’’ 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. Joint Meetings Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Joint Meetings: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to hold joint hearings with the House Committee on to mark up H.R. 3879, Coast Guard Authorization Act Veterans’ Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of for Fiscal Year 2005, 11:30 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 10 a.m., SH–216. Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Over- Joint Economic Committee: to hold hearings to examine sight and the Subcommittee on Social Security, joint issues relative to helping Americans save, 10 a.m., hearing on Social Security Number and Individual Tax- SD–628.

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

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of Suspensions: ation of S. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on (1) H.R. 2714, State Justice Institute Reauthorization the Budget for Fiscal Year 2005, where Senator Ensign Act; will be recognized for up to 30 minutes; following which, (2) H.R. 2391, Cooperative Research and Technology Senator Murray will be recognized to offer an amend- Enhancement (CREATE) Act; ment; following which, Senator Graham (SC), or his des- (3) H. Con. Res. 15, Commending India on its celebra- ignee, will be recognized to offer an amendment. tion of Republic Day; and (4) H. Res. 540, expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives for the untimely death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski. Consideration of H.R. 339, Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act (modified open rule, one hour of debate).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Dingell, John D., Mich., E327 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E334 Doolittle, John T., Calif., E326 Nussle, Jim, Iowa, E329 Bass, Charles F., N.H., E328, E328 English, Phil, Pa., E330 Ortiz, Solomon P., Tex., E335 Becerra, Xavier, Calif., E324 Green, Mark, Wisc., E333 Otter, C.L. ‘‘Butch’’, Idaho, E327 Bonilla, Henry, Tex., E332 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E321, E327 Radanovich, George, Calif., E326, E327 Bonner, Jo, Ala., E331 Hooley, Darlene, Ore., E332 Ruppersberger, C.A. Dutch, Md., E335 Capito, Shelley Moore, W.Va., E327 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E330 Sandlin, Max, Tex., E325 Cardin, Benjamin L., Md., E323 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E335 Serrano, Jose´ E., N.Y., E321, E321, E322, E324, E325, Castle, Michael N., Del., E332 McCotter, Thaddeus G., Mich., E333 E326 Cole, Tom, Okla., E329 McGovern, James P., Mass., E322 Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E328 Cooper, Jim, Tenn., E331 McInnis, Scott, Colo., E329, E329, E330, E331, E332, Spratt, John M., Jr., E336 Crenshaw, Ander, Fla., E328 E333, E334, E334, E335 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E321, E322 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E325 Moran, James P., Va., E323 Weller, Jerry, Ill., E330 Dicks, Norman D., Wash., E334 Myrick, Sue Wilkins, N.C., E329 Wu, David, Ore., E325

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