October 6, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1913 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IMF MUST LEARN FROM ITS PAST with exporters then paid in a mixture of for- porate governance, tax systems and other MISTAKES eign exchange and domestic currency. Any matters not germane to the short-run finan- country that contemplates such cial crisis. Moreover, the funds would be collateralized borrowing at some future time given out only gradually, as the countries HON. NEWT GINGRICH must embody such an arrangement in both made IMF-prescribed changes. Since this OF GEORGIA domestic legislation and international agree- policy meant the IMF would not provide the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments well in advance. funds needed to repulse speculators, it A foreign-exchange facility of this sort caused excessive declines of currency values Tuesday, October 6, 1998 need not create moral-hazard problems for and required extremely high interest rates to Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, the attached either the international lenders or the prevent further declines. emerging-market countries. Banks and bond IMF Managing Director Michel Camdessus op-ed by Martin Feldstein from The Wall has said that if the IMF had only wanted to Street Journal illustrates why the IMF must holders would still bear the risk that the companies to which they lend are incapable deal with the countries’ liquidity and debt learn from its past mistakes. Feldstein sug- of repaying their loans. They would also not problems, it would by now have succeeded. gests that the IMF can redefine itself as a val- be protected against countries that become He then repeated his earlier statement that uable institution by narrowly defining the prob- internationally insolvent and cannot earn the Asian crisis was really a ‘‘blessing in dis- lem, rebuilding market confidence, and main- the foreign exchange to meet their inter- guise’’ because it gave the IMF the leverage taining growth while reducing the current-ac- national obligations. And high interest rates to force structural policy changes that the national governments would not otherwise would discourage the emerging-market coun- count deficit. I submit the op-ed to the CON- adopt. GRESSIONAL RECORD. tries themselves from any temptation to act This is a remarkable confession of the ar- imprudently. [From The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 6, 1998] rogance and inappropriateness of the IMF The availability of a credit facility could policies. Even apart from whether the IMF FOCUS ON CRISIS MANAGEMENT ... by itself repulse a purely speculative attack has any legitimate right to usurp these sov- (By Martin Feldstein) on a healthy currency. When the attack is on ereign responsibilities, the attempt to re- International officials and bankers assem- the currency of an economy with an over- make an economy in the midst of a currency bled in Washington for the annual meeting of valued exchange rate that causes an crisis made it likely that there would be nei- the International Monetary Fund and the unsustainable current account deficit, the ther fundamental restructuring nor a rapid World Bank are considering the failures of availability of credit must be combined with resolution of the currency crisis itself. By the past year and what the IMF should do a shift to an appropriate exchange rate and putting every aspect of these economies into differently in the future. a deflation of domestic demand to make flux, the IMF made it more difficult to make The fund made three key mistakes: under- room for increased net exports. the changes needed to regain access to inter- When crises do occur, the IMF should help mining the confidence of global leaders, at- national capital. Creating massive bank- by bringing together the creditors and debt- tempting unnecessary and radical changes in ruptcies and widespread political unrest is ors to work out orderly reschedulings of the basic economic structures of the debtor not conducive to attracting a return of for- international obligations. The lengthening countries, and imposing excessively eign investors. of debt maturities gives debtor countries the contractionary monetary and fiscal polices. MASSIVE RECESSIONS time to earn the foreign exchange needed to But the IMF should aim to do more than just meet their obligations. In the case of South While most of the target countries did need avoid these mistakes. It can play a positive Korea, the Fed took the lead and brought to contract domestic demand in order to re- role in future crises by coordinating the re- along the other major central banks. But duce imports and provide scope for more ex- scheduling of international obligations be- since the problem is inherently international ports, the IMF’s policies of high interest tween creditors and debtors. rates and big tax increases were too and the adjustment process must be mon- The IMF can also help prevent future cri- contractionary in most countries. This IMF itored, this should be the primary respon- ses by creating a collateralized credit facil- implicitly acknowledged this when it relaxed ity that lends foreign exchange to govern- sibility of the IMF. The fund must also abandon the mistaken those policies—but this easing came too late ments that are illiquid but internationally strategy that contributed to the past year’s to prevent massive recessions. solvent—that is, capable of repaying foreign The IMF should commit itself publicly to failures. Asia’s ‘‘crisis countries’’ bear re- debts through future export surpluses. Presi- avoiding a repetition of its recent mistakes. sponsibility for causing their own problems dent Clinton’s proposal to create an IMF Future IMF programs for crisis countries through unsustainable current-account defi- credit facility, though vague, may be useful should define the problem narrowly in terms cits and short-term foreign debts that ex- in refocusing the fund’s activities. of the country’s current-account deficit, the A rapid-payout credit facility can reduce ceeded their foreign-exchange reserves. But structure of its balance sheet and the sound- the risk of speculative attacks and induce these problems could have been solved less ness of its banks. The guiding concepts countries to maintain open capital markets painfully. These economies are fundamen- should be rebuilding market confidence, fo- and free trade. Leaders of emerging-market tally sound, with remarkable long-term cusing on the specific liquidity problems and economies see their national capital markets growth of both gross domestic product and maintaining as much growth as possible as small relative to the internationally mo- exports. With modest adjustments, they while reducing the current-account deficit. bile capital that can be arrayed against could easily have earned extra foreign ex- The world will be watching closely to see if them. They fear that even if they pursue change to repay foreign debts. The problem the IMF can redefine itself as a valuable in- sound long-run policies, they could suffer was temporary illiquidity, not insolvency. stitution. When these countries came to the IMF for from sudden global shifts of sentiment. Un- assistance, it should have seen its task as f less the global financial system changes to providing liquidity, supervision and nego- reduce their vulnerability, emerging-market tiating assistance. Instead, it publicly criti- INDIA SHOULD BE DECLARED A countries may respond by imposing a variety cized them as incompetent, corrupt coun- TERRORIST STATE of counterproductive capital controls, lead- tries with fundamentally unsound econo- ing to restrictions on foreign investment and mies. In doing so, it not only discouraged trade. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS any further lending or investment in these OF NEW YORK LEGISLATED DIVERSION countries but also undermined the con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES An international credit facility can work fidence of global lenders in emerging-market only if it provides credit rapidly, at an countries generally, thereby contributing to Tuesday, October 6, 1998 above-market interest rate that discourages the contagion the IMF wanted to prevent. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, the August 14 unnecessary use and in exchange for good Although the IMF organized massive po- issue of News India-Times carried a very inter- collateral. A country can provide such col- tential loan funds for each of the Asian crisis esting story. Kuldip Nayar, a veteran journalist lateral by pledging a share of the foreign ex- countries, it did not use those funds to pre- change earned by its exporters. A country vent currency runs. On the contrary, it an- and former Indian Ambassador to the United that borrows from this facility would auto- nounced that these funds would be provided Kingdom who is now a member of the upper matically trigger a legislated diversion of all only if the country accepted the IMF’s ad- house of India's Parliament, admitted that export receipts to a foreign central bank like vice about the radical restructuring of the India is a terrorist state. How long will it take the Federal Reserve or the Bank of England, entire domestic economy—labor rules, cor- for America to admit it?

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E1914 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 6, 1998 Mr. Nayar was quoted as saying that Paki- against the Indian nuclear tests. Does this Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank Alan for stan's attack on the village of Doda was an lobby stand for India’s unity or does it wish his years of friendship and wise counsel, and act of retaliation for Indian massacres in the for its dismemberment? to wish him the best in his new position as a Nayar and his fellow co-conspirators will Pakistani state of Sindh. Nayar has been a do well to note that Kashmir is not about re- trustee of the Yuba Community College Dis- vocal opponent of the Indian government's nu- ligion. It is about freedom of religion. We trict. Alan has been a real asset to the people clear tests, according to the story. Now he is urge the government of India and the Indian of my congressional district. Alan exemplifies admitting that India has undertaken activities National Human Rights Commission to treat a model public servant. I congratulate and designed to destabilize Pakistan. This is part the Kashmiri Pandits as ‘‘internally dis- wish him well on his next adventure. of India's drive for total hegemony in South placed people’’ and stress the importance of f Asia. providing conditions for their safe return to Unfortunately, Mr. Nayar's remarks ignore the valley. HONORING THE MELHA SHRINERS In light of such terrible tragedy of fellow OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD, another aspect of Indian state terrorism: the Indians in Kashmir, Nayar should be expelled tyranny it has inflicted on the Sikhs, the Chris- MASSACHUSETTS ON THE CELE- from the Rajya Sabha. We also urge the pa- BRATION OF THEIR 100TH ANNI- tians of Nagaland, the Muslims of Kashmir triotic parliamentarians to take immediate and others. According to very credible num- action against Nayar for his treacherous and VERSARY bers published by human-rights groups and anti-national actions in the Rajya Sabha,’’ the Punjab judiciary, the government of India the organization stated. HON. RICHARD E. NEAL has murdered more than 250,000 Sikhs since f OF MASSACHUSETTS 1984, in excess of 200,000 Christians in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO ALAN B. FLORY Nagaland since 1947, almost 60,000 Kashmiri Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Muslims since 1988, and tens of thousands of Assamese, Tamils, Manipuris, Dalits, and oth- HON. VIC FAZIO Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I ers. OF CALIFORNIA rise to recognize and honor the Melha The State Department reported that be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shriners of the Springfield area on the cele- bration of their 100th anniversary. tween 1992 and 1994 the Indian government Tuesday, October 6, 1998 paid over 41,000 cash bounties to police offi- The Melha Shrine is a fraternal organization cers for murdering Sikhs. Two Canadian jour- Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise composed of two dozen units and clubsÐ nalists published a book called Soft Target in today to recognize and commend Alan B. ranging from its Shriner Clowns, Directors, a which they proved that the Indian government Flory upon his retirement as Yolo County As- Military Band and Hadji (the familiar ``little blew up its own airliner in 1985 just to blame sessor. Mr. Flory has served the people of cars'') to the Vintage Autos and an Oriental the Sikhs. Yolo County in this position for twelve years Band. In this light, the United States must declare and will complete his service in January 1999. Melha began when Charles H. Miller and India a terrorist state. We must then impose Alan received a B.A. in Business Adminis- other Shriners, who were Springfield residents all the sanctions that we impose on any other tration from California State University, Sac- but belonged to Boston's Aleppo Temple, de- terrorist state. This will be a good step to- ramento. In addition, he has continuously cided to form their own Temple in Springfield wards ending the terrorism and restoring free- sought to supplement his education and refine in 1897; they received their charter in 1898. dom to all the people of South Asia. his skills by taking many management and They went through many meeting places until I submit the News India-Times article for the real estate courses through the American In- finding Hibernian hall where they met for the RECORD. stitute of Real Estate Appraisers, the Univer- next 38 years. sity of California, and the California State In the 1920's, Melha acquired 7.5 acres of [From the News India-Times, Aug. 14, 1998] Board of Equalization throughout his long ca- property in Springfield as the potential site for KULDIP NAYAR FLAYED FOR ‘ANTI-INDIA’ reer. one of the Shriners Hospitals. The hospital's REMARKS Alan began his public service career as an committee was met with such pride and enthu- NEW DELHI.—The recent statement alleg- edly made by Kuldip Nayar, veteran journal- appraiser with the Sacramento County Asses- siasm from the Melha Shriners, it is said to ist and nominated member of the Rajya sor's office. He next served as a property tax have melted to hearts of the committee and Sabha on the Doda massacre has created a advisor with the Marshall and Stevens Ap- the Springfield site was selected. Melha and furor in the country. praisal Company. During his tenure, he di- the hospital have been intertwined ever since. Nayar is now looked upon as a ‘‘treach- rected and developed property tax programs The Shrine currently operates 19 orthopedic, erous, anti-national element’’ for suggesting in Montana, New York, Canada, Colombia, burns and spinal-cord injury hospitals for chil- that the massacre at Doda is only a retalia- and throughout South America. While in Can- dren free of charge, and conducts important tion by Pakistan for similar actions by In- ada, he authored a rural appraisal manual for research as well. dian agents in Sindh. The comment which has been so strong has the Province of Ontario. During the post World War II economic even taken up editorial columns of the coun- Mr. Flory settled into his position with the boom, the financial and economic outlook for try’s leading newspapers and magazines. California State Board of Equalization as a the Melha Shriners was very optimistic. In One such editorial piece has even called it property tax appraiser for nineteen years. He 1955, the Melha decided that an indoor circus a blasphemous statement and that patriot- directed state units that audited County Asses- would be a worthwhile endeavor. That was the ism has been turned into a dirty word by a sor Offices to determine the adequacy of their beginning of the annual Melha Shrine Circus, ‘‘coterie of influential so-called intellec- practices and procedures. These units were which has become a springtime tradition in tual.’’ It added that such a statement would not charged with the development of rules, regula- Western Massachusetts. Parents bring their have been made even by a spokesperson of tions and procedural handbooks governing as- children to the circus they fondly remember Pakistan’s notorious Inter-Services intel- sessment practices and unity that provided seeing as youngsters themselves. ligence as that would have indicated its in- guidance and training to county assessors and In the late 1950's, because of expanding volvement in the Doda massacres. their staffs. membership the Melha Shriners moved their Meanwhile, American Friends of India con- During his years as Yolo County Assessor, Temple to a new location, where they have demning Kuldip Nayar have circulated a re- he has held numerous positions elected by his thrived ever since. The Temple was not the lease questioning Nayar’s credibility as a peers including: president, California Asses- representative of the nation. ‘‘This prepos- only thing that need updating and in the terous action by Kuldip Nayar brings several sors Association; president, Bay Area Asses- 1980's it was decided that the existing Spring- issues into question. Can he be trusted to be sors Association; chair, Executive Committee field Shriners Hospital needed to be replaced. our representative in the Upper House of the California Assessors Association; chair, Legis- Because of the large amount of land owned Indian Parliament? Isn’t his allegiance un- lative Committee California Assessors Asso- by the Shriners the new hospital was built be- doubtedly toward Pakistan? How can he sup- ciation. Alan, as a member of the Assessors hind the old hospital. This allowed children to port this inhuman brutality against his own Association Committee, put his finesse with receive medical care without interruption. countrymen? Is his representation of the In- numbers and his negotiating experience to The new state-of-the-art facility includes out- dian people justified? It may be noted here that Nayar represents practice and assisted in settling a property tax patient and inpatient services along with two a lobby of so-called intellectuals that blames dispute between public utility companies and operating theaters, an occupational therapy the Indian government for Pakistan-spon- counties. His leadership helped broker a set- department and a gait lab. In 1996 an new sored massacres in Kashmir, and vehemently tlement that would have cost the State of Cali- cleft lip and palate clinic was added. Just this supports the US Government protests fornia a revenue loss of $1.7 billion. year the hospital has received approval for a CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1915 telemedicine pilot program to be established His many honors include being named ``Tar- port free and fair votes and peaceful talks to between the Springfield Shriners Hospital and heel of the Week'' by the Raleigh News and bring freedom to South Asia by democratic the island of Cyprus and a residency program Observer in 1969, and being profiled in the means. Only when all the nations and peoples in orthotics and prosthetics started in June. Al- ``Who's Who in American Colleges and of South Asia live in freedom will peace and though it is hard to imagine, the hospital is Schools'' for 1948. The great state of North stability come to that region. under consideration for expansion and renova- Carolina has inducted him into its Sports Hall I salute the Council of Khalistan for its work tion because of the consistently increasing of Fame. Then there are the unmentioned trib- in this noble cause. I thank Dr. Aulakh for re- level of activity at the hospital. utes that come from the thousands of lives he minding us of our obligation to ensure the sur- This year, to celebrate the 100th anniver- has touched and the countless young men vival and the success of liberty. I call on my sary, the Melha Shriners hosted the Northeast that consider him a mentor, myself included. I colleagues to listen to the information he Shrine Association Field Days. Approximately am honored to have played under Coach brings us and to extend him and his people 3,500 Shriners and their families took part in McCall at Campbell University. His esteemed our full support. the convention which culminated with a mam- colleague, John Wooden once remarked that f moth parade through Springfield. I want to ac- Fred McCall was, ``As fine a man as I have knowledge the members of the Melha Shrine ever met.'' I wholeheartedly agree. TRIBUTE TO DEPUTY SECRETARY on their 100th anniversary. f OF AGRICULTURE RICHARD f ROMINGER COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN OB- HONORING FRED MCCALL SERVES ELEVENTH ANNIVER- HON. VIC FAZIO SARY OF CALIFORNIA HON. BOB ETHERIDGE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Tuesday, October 6, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Tuesday, October 6, 1998 today to pay tribute to a true friend, a dedi- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Tuesday, October 6, 1998 cated public servant, and one of our nation's to honor a distinguished North Carolinian, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, October 7 is the leading agricultural policy-makers, Deputy former Campbell University coaching great, eleventh anniversary of the Sikh Nation's dec- Secretary of Agriculture Richard Rominger. Fred McCall. He is an important figure on that laration of an independent Khalistan and the Rich is also one of my constituents and a legendary Tobacco Road where basketball is founding of the Council of Khalistan to lead long-time Yolo County farmer. As I prepare to considered more a spiritual event than just an- the independence movement. I congratulate leave office at the end of this Congress, I am other team sport. Coach McCall led the Fight- the Council and its President, Dr. Gurmit confident that the interests of the American ing Camels to five state junior college cham- Singh Aulakh, on this important occasion. farmer will be well protected with Rich pionships in eight years, and through their first The Sikhs have a history of self-rule. They Rominger in Washington, D.C. eight years at senior level competition. After ruled Punjab from 1765 to 1849 and were rec- Rich has had a long and distinguished ca- leaving the head coaching position in 1969, ognized by most of the world's major coun- reer in the field of agriculture, beginning with Coach McCall remained at Campbell Univer- tries. They were promised an independent the family farm. The Romingers have been sity as Vice-President for Institutional Ad- state at the time of India's independence but farming in the Winters, California area for vancement for a decade, after which he were given false promises to keep them within nearly 140 years. He is a true California farm- served as Vice-President for Administration India's artificial borders. Not one single Sikh er who, along with his brother, sons, and until his retirement in 1986. representative ever signed the Indian constitu- nephews, has raised alfalfa, beans, corn, to- During his tenure at the University, Coach tion to this day, 51 years later. Now the Sikhs matoes, rice, safflower, sunflowers, wheat, McCall started the internationally respected seek to reclaim their national status. Dr. and numerous other crops for consumption Campbell Basketball School. That school is Aulakh and his organization have been tireless and export. Rich took this expertise to Sac- now the nation's oldest and largest continually and effective leaders in that struggle. ramento in 1977 where he headed the Depart- running basketball camp, with over a thousand In our own Declaration of Independence, ment of Food and Agriculture under Governor young men enrolled and a coaching staff of Thomas Jefferson wrote that when govern- Brown. During that period, he also served as over 100, including the legendary UCLA ments become destructive of their obligation to the president of the Western Association of coach, John Wooden. protect liberty, `it is the right of the people to State Departments of Agriculture and the Coach McCall is not only a coach, teacher, alter or to abolish it.'' The Indian government Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association. administrator, and mentor, he is also an inven- has murdered over 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, He was also on the board of directors for the tor. He saw a need for a more accurate way about 60,000 Muslims in Kashmir since 1988, National Association of State Departments of to evaluate a player's rebounding ability, so he more than 200,000 Christians in Nagaland, Agriculture. took the initiative to invent a machine that and tens of thousands of other minorities, in- Throughout his career, Rich has received measures reach, stretch, and jumping ability of cluding DalitsÐthe aboriginal people of South various awards from groups too numerous to the players, while developing strength and AsiaÐAssamese, Tamils, and Manipuris, to mention here. Suffice it to say, they have all control in their fingers, hands, arms, legs, and name just a few. The Indian Supreme Court been extremely well-deserved. I am proud of torso. The McCall Rebounder can be consid- described the situation in Punjab as ``worse my long and productive relationship with Rich. ered nothing less than revolutionary to the than a genocide.'' We have both toiled on behalf of ag issues teaching of rebounding skills. Most of the na- When the Serbian dictator institutes a cam- and the farmers of northern California, he tion's top coaches have employed the ma- paign of ``ethnic cleansing'' in Bosnia or more literally than I, for over twenty years. chine as standard equipment, and it can be Kosovo, we recognize that this is a clear ex- From the Farm Bill of 1996, to expanding found in gymnasiums throughout the country ample of a government which is destroying lib- overseas markets to addressing critical agri- and around the world. erty, not upholding it, yet when India commits cultural research needs, Rich Rominger has While attending Lenoir-Rhyne College, Fred genocide against Sikhs, Christians, Muslims, been, and will remain, a leader on issues re- McCall excelled in three varsity sports. As a and others, many members of this House lated to the health of our nation's farms and member of the basketball team for four years, proudly defend it as ``as the world's largest de- ranches. he was a phenomenal scorer and rebounder mocracy.'' His work on behalf of farmland preservation who made all-conference for two years. He Mr. Speaker, the United States is the also deserves praise. As a past board mem- also played for three years as an end-tackle world's only superpower. It is the beacon of ber of the American Farmland Trust and now on the football team and two years as a pitch- liberty for the world. We must support self-de- as deputy secretary, Rich has devoted a con- er on the baseball team. termination for all the occupied nations of siderable amount of time to efforts which seek Coach McCall graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne South Asia. We must maintain sanctions to preserve valuable farmland, particularly in College in 1948 and later received his mas- against India, especially now that Prithvi and California's Central Valley. This work will pro- ter's degree from Peabody College. Coach Agni missiles, some of which can reach Alas- tect California's food production as well as an McCall also proudly served our country for ka, are deployed in Punjab. important part of our agricultural heritage. four years during World War II as a first lieu- The time has come to stop all aid and trade I am proud to have worked with Rich tenant in the U.S. Army. to this corrupt government. And we must sup- Rominger throughout my career in Congress. E1916 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 6, 1998 He is a true gentleman, and I salute him for Therapy Department at my alama mater, ally. Youth in the community respect him as a his many accomplishments and hard work on American International College. These stu- role model and many experience their first behalf of American agriculture. dents at AIC are learning how to care for their jobs in Carlie C.'s store before striking out in f fellow citizens and their efforts deserve special search of their own career. recognition. I am honored to call Carlie C. a friend. I RECOGNIZING AMERICAN INTER- f congratulate him on his much deserved Distin- NATIONAL COLLEGE AND NA- guished Service Award. TIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE, NA- f MONTH TIONAL YOUTH PHYSICAL FIT- NESS PROGRAM TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF GLEN CRAIG HON. RICHARD E. NEAL OF MASSACHUSETTS HON. RON PACKARD HON. VIC FAZIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, October 6, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Tuesday, October 6, 1998 would like to bring attention to the fact that Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise October is National Physical Therapy Month. recognize the extraordinary accomplishments today to commend Sheriff Glen Craig on his American International College in Springfield, of a school which is located in my home dis- outstanding career in law enforcement and Massachusetts, my alma mater, is celebrating trict. I would like to express my congratula- community service. During Sheriff Craig's long National Physical Therapy Month with a vari- tions to Temecula's Linfield School for winning public career, he has shown the highest com- ety of activities designed to get the message the President's Challenge, National Youth mitment to those he has sworn to serve. out regarding physical therapy as a profes- Physical Fitness Program. Upon being discharged from the U.S. Army, sion, as well as physical fitness in general. The Presidential Physical Fitness Award Glen Craig went to work for the Visalia Police The theme for this year, ``On The Move,'', was initiated by President Johnson in 1966 Department in 1955. In 1956, he went to work reflects the attitude of the people in the phys- and is a prestigious accomplishment for all for the California Highway Patrol. Beginning as ical therapy field. Their goal is to get everyone schools to strive for. From its beginning, the a patrol officer, he worked his way up through moving in a healthy and safe way. The stu- President's Challenge has had a special focus the ranks to become the youngest commis- dents at American International College are on the Nation's youth, encouraging them to lay sioner in the history of the California Highway ``On The Move'' because they are learning a the foundation for an active, healthy adult life. Patrol, serving eight years in that position be- trade in a burgeoning field. They are learning This program is designed to accommodate ginning in January 1975. In January 1983, he how to get their patients back onto their feet students with special needs and emphasizes was appointed director of the State Depart- through the assessment of joint motion and that every student can be a winner in fitness. ment of Justice Division of Law Enforcement, muscle strength and endurance. They must The State Champion Award is presented to and in 1986, he was elected sheriff of Sac- also assess the ability of a patient's heart and schools with the highest number of students ramento County. He was re-elected in 1990 lungs to function correctly during the perform- scoring at or above the 85th percentile on the and 1994 and will retire in January 1999. ance of daily activities. To someone recover- President's Challenge. I am proud to say that During his over 40 years in law enforce- ing from an injury, these skills are of the nutri- the Linfield School is not only a repeat winner, ment, he has been held in the highest esteem ent importance. but they had over 82 percent of their students by both Democratic and Republican political Most people know of at least one person score above the 85th percentile! leaders and community leaders throughout the who has had to endure physical therapy after Mr. Speaker, I would like to again congratu- state of California. In addition, Glen Craig has an injury or surgery. Last year President Clin- late the Linfield School for this honor, and en- devoted countless hours of volunteer time to ton himself under went knee rehabilitation, courage other students and schools to follow the Make a Wish Foundation, the Boy Scouts after which he praised the physical therapy their example of excellence. of America, People Reaching Out, Walk Amer- profession. Every year we see examples of f ica and the March of Dimes. professional athletes, like Jerry Rice and Eric Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank Glen Davis, making wondrous recoveries from ca- HONORING CARLIE C. MCLAMB for his years of friendship and wise counsel, reer threatening injuries. These athletes seem and to wish him the best in his new endeav- superhuman when they return to their respec- HON. BOB ETHERIDGE ors. I have been very privileged to work with tive playing fields, yet without the hard work OF NORTH CAROLINA Glen during the course of my congressional and dedication of physical therapists, their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES career. He has been a real asset to the peo- changes for a full recovery would be greatly Tuesday, October 6, 1998 ple of my congressional district in Sacramento diminished. County. I salute him for his efforts and com- Before they are allowed to treat patients, Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today mend him for his service. physical therapists are taught their trade at in- to honor a great North Carolinian, Mr. Carlie f stitutions of higher learning, like American C. McLamb. Mr. McLamb recently received International College. The Health Science the Distinguished Service Award of the RESEARCH ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT Complex at AIC allows students access to Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFOR- state-of-the-art facilities including computer America. He has been a leader in scouting all NIA, SAN DIEGO (UCSD) classrooms, an amphitheater, and a human his adult life. Carlie C. is a popular business- anatomical laboratory. In order to show their man and community leader in Dunn, NC. He HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY appreciation, the students of AIC plan to hold is the top IGA grocery retailer in North Caro- OF CALIFORNIA flexibility screenings, visit local schools, and lina and one of the largest independent deal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hold an open house for high school students ers in the Nation. He has touched many lives interested in the field of physical therapy. in this small community where he is consid- Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Their goals is to make people more aware of ered a role model as a hard worker. Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring their own physical condition, as well as bring Carlie C. McLamb is a founding director of to the attention of my colleagues five major re- attention to the importance of physical therapy the Standard Bank in Dunn and will soon join search advances at the University of Califor- as a medical field. the board of the Betsy Johnson Memorial Hos- nia, San Diego, that have come about thanks The American Physical Therapy Association pital. He is also largely responsible for the to the support in this body for science re- has sent public relations kits around the coun- success of the annual Community Pride event, search funding. These advances, included in try to help colleges educate the people in their attended by thousands of area folks. the just-published ``Great Advances'' report re- areas about the field of physical therapy. I in- His reputation for hard work inspired loyalty leased by the Science Coalition, demonstrate vite everyone to join me in recognizing the ex- among his employees. When Carlie C.'s store once again the value of federal funding for tremely important work being done by Physical was destroyed by fire and rebuilt 5 months university-based research. The Great Ad- Therapy Departments all over the United later, every single employee returned to work. vances report highlights UC San Diego re- States. I would also like to bring special atten- Carlie C. is always willing to help people in search in the areas of transportation, physics, tion to the training being done in the Physical need, even if he does not know them person- defense, environment, and disease and injury CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1917 treatment. I believe that these five projects re- entists at Scripps Institution of Oceanog- provide the military with insight into con- flect much of what is best about science re- raphy at the University of California-San ducting amphibious missions augmented search in the university environment, including Diego monitored current and wave dynamics with covertly deployed onshore and offshore and beach surf conditions. Their goal was to acoustic sensors and wave and current sen- collaboration between institutions, leveraging provide the military with insight into con- sors. The researchers found that land vehicle of federal dollars with private dollars to maxi- ducting amphibious missions augmented activity can be clearly detected and tracked mize research value, and the potential for uni- with covertly deployed onshore and offshore using data from underwater devices located versity research to support America's national acoustic sensors and wave and current sen- as far as 2.2 miles offshore. This research is security. sors. The researchers found that land vehicle made possible through funding from the Of- Research at the UCSD's Scripps Institution activity can be clearly detected and tracked fice of Naval Research. of Oceanography into acoustics and wave using data from underwater devices located f sounds is of immediate value to the U.S. mili- as far as 2.2 miles offshore. This research is tary, enabling defense planners to better mon- made possible through funding from the Of- SANTE ESPOSITO, DEMOCRATIC fice of Naval Research. itor onshore activity and better prepare for COUNSEL, COMMITTEE ON DISEASE AND INJURY TREATMENT: MECHANICAL landings. TRANSPORTATION & INFRA- BLUEPRINT FOR KNEE CARTILAGE Bioengineering Department research into STRUCTURE: A TESTIMONIAL A team of bioengineers at the University of knee cartilageÐproviding the first real picture California-San Diego has for the first time of what happens when cartilage is squeezed described in detail what happens when car- HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR and flattened as it absorbs impactÐwas jointly tilage is squeezed and flattened as it absorbs OF MINNESOTA funded by the Whitaker Foundation and the impact. As the body’s shock absorber, car- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arthritis Foundation, leveraging funding from tilage is a cushion of durable tissue that pro- Tuesday, October 6, 1998 tects the knee from a lifetime of walking, the National Institutes of Health and the Na- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tional Science Foundation. bending and running. Although it is only a few millimeters thick, cartilage is a complex to recognize a very special member of the Biophysicists from UCSD and Caltech col- staff of the Committee on Transportation and laborated to capture in atomic detail changes tissue made up of several regions, each with its own distinct composition and structure. Infrastructure, Sante Esposito, and to express that take place in the earliest stages of photo- The UCSD researchers’ blueprint, which in- on behalf of the Committee, our gratitude to synthesis. Researchers from the Scripps Insti- cludes the mechanical properties of cartilage Sante for his hard work, wise counsel, won- tution of Oceanography are collaborating with and how it works in the body, provides valu- derful sense of humor, and great personal more than 60 scientists from around the world, able insight for the development of labora- friendship. including India, England, France, Germany, tory-grown knee cartilage to replace dam- Sante has served on the CommitteeÐand Mauritius, and the Netherlands in the Indian aged tissue, including treatments for ar- thritic and aging cartilage. This research is its predecessor, the Committee on Public Ocean Experiment, or INDOEX, an effort to Works and TransportationÐsince 1981, and measure the cooling effect of sulfates and made possible through funding from the Na- tional Institutes of Health, the Arthritis as our Democratic Chief Counsel for the past other aerosols on regional climate. Foundation, the National Science Founda- decade. It is a tribute to his abilities that he Mr. Speaker, I have long supported Federal tion, and the Whitaker Foundation. has risen through the ranks under five dif- funding for science research, because I be- PHYSICS: ATOMIC DETAILS OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS ferent Democratic Chairmen or Ranking Mem- lieve that it contributes in a wide variety of Photosynthesis is probably the single most bers (depending on whether we were in the ways to the health and well-being of the important chemical reaction in the biologi- majority or minority). This month, after 23 United States. While I commend my col- cal world. Indeed, all life derives its energy years on Capitol Hill, Sante will be retiring leagues to the entire report, I am pleased to from photosynthesis. A team of biophysicists from public service, leaving behind the late see that so much of the research highlighted from the University of California-San Diego nights, the drafting and redrafting sessions, as ``Great Advances'' of the 105th Congress and Caltech recently captured in atomic de- and the never-ending jurisdictional squabbles, tail the changes that take place when light includes projects conducted by researchers and will be moving on to new challenges in from UC San Diego. Science has played and strikes the site where the primary events of photosynthesis occur—a protein called the the private sector. will continue to play an important role for reaction center. The results are offering a As the Ranking Democratic Member on the America as we move forward into the 21st new and detailed explanation for how this Committee, I will greatly miss Sante's keen Century. I congratulate the many UCSD sci- complex chemical reaction takes place. mind, wise counsel and warm friendship. He entists whose work has been recognized in They’re also offering a vital step toward the has an innate ability to think and act quickly the ``Great Advances'' report, and I urge my creation of artificial photosynthesis, a proc- and decisively, and to communicate effec- colleagues to continue to recognize the impor- ess that one day could usher in a new era of tively. His understanding of the legislative and tance of Federal funding for university-based food and energy production. This research is parliamentary processes, transportation, eco- science. made possible through funding from the Na- tional Science Foundation. nomic development, public buildings, aviation, water, and environmental issues, and the EXCERPTS FROM THE SCIENCE COALITION’S ENVIRONMENT: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIMENT IN ‘‘GREAT ADVANCES’’ REPORT: ADVANCES AT INDIAN OCEAN TO STUDY ROLE OF POLLUT- overall politics of these issues, have helped THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO ANTS IN CLIMATE CHANGE our Committee and its many Members on both TRANSPORTATION: RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS More than 60 scientists from around the sides of the aisle make decisions to build a LEAD TO LIGHTER, SAFER BRIDGES world, including researchers at the Univer- better America. Structural engineers at the University of sity of California-San Diego, have joined Sante Esposito, a native of Plainville, Con- California-San Diego’s Irwin and Joan Ja- forces in a $25 million international experi- necticut, is a graduate of Fairfield University cobs School of Engineering have designed ment to answer a pivotal question in climate and holds a law degree from the University of the nation’s first major advanced composites change: How are pollutants known as Connecticut. He worked for the Connecticut vehicular bridge, culminating years of de- aerosols cooling the planet and impacting General Assembly, and came to Washington fense technology research on advanced com- global warming? posite materials. The 450-foot bridge over The project, called the Indian Ocean Ex- in 1975 answering the call of our former col- Interstate 5 in San Diego will be the first of periment, or INDOEX, is one of the first at- league, Robert Giamo, the first Chairman of its kind built for vehicular traffic. It will be tempts by scientists to measure the cooling the Budget Committee. Sante served both the constructed with advanced materials—in- effect of sulfates and other aerosols on re- House Budget Committee and the Congres- cluding glass, carbon and aramid fibers em- gional climate. Scientists from England, sional Budget Office before joining our Com- bedded in polymer matrices. The composite France, Germany, India, Maldives, Mauri- mittee to serve as our own in-house expert on materials are lighter, stronger and more du- tius, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the the budget. rable than conventional materials which en- United States are participating in field stud- As a member of the Budget Committee ables us to build bridges, highways and ies in the experiment. This research is made staff, Sante helped implement the then-new buildings faster and with less disruption to possible through funding from the National traffic flow. Because they are lighter, such Science Foundation. budget process of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which structures would be much less sensitive to DEFENSE: OCEAN TECHNOLOGY AIDS MILITARY we still use today. He also helped develop the ground motion from earthquakes. This re- Using a set of sensitive sound devices search is made possible through funding called seismoacoustic arrays, a team of sci- budget reconciliation process, a process that from the Federal Highway Administration. entists at Scripps Institution of Oceanog- has become a staple of the budget debate in DEFENSE: OCEAN TECHNOLOGY AIDS MILITARY raphy at the University of California-San every Congress since 1980. Using a set of sensitive sound devices Diego monitored current and wave dynamics Sante is more than just a budget expert. His called seismoacoustic arrays, a team of sci- and beach surf conditions. Their goal was to imprint can be found on many significant E1918 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 6, 1998 pieces of legislation. His tireless work on the JUDGE MICHAEL J. SKWIERAWSKI revision of our nation's farm policy. We Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century RECEIVES POLISH-AMERICAN passed the Freedom to Farm Act to phase out (TEA 21) in this Congress is a prime example. HERITAGE AWARD farmer's dependency on government subsidy He was present at every Sunday morning staff and give them the flexibility to choose which negotiation and every late night Members' HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA crops to plant, and how to plant them. In addi- conference, guiding both staff and Members to OF WISCONSIN tion we encouraged farmers to seek out new compromises that allowed House and Senate, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES markets for their products, and they have. A great example of a developing market is bio- Democrat and Republican, all to claim victory. Tuesday, October 6, 1998 And TEA±21 is but one example. diesel: an alternative fuel which is derived Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to from crops such as soybeans, rapeseed, Looking back at the achievements of our honor Milwaukee County's chief circuit judge canola and more. Committee in the last two decadesÐwhether Michael J. Skwierawski for his outstanding ac- H.R. 4017, the Energy Conservation Reau- the landmark highway, highway safety, and complishments, service to the community and transit legislation of 1991, the Intermodal Sur- his contributions to further the heritage of Pol- thorization Act, also provides an important face Transportation Efficiency Act; the Amtrak ish-Americans. means to help farmers move into markets for Reform and Accountability Act of 1997; au- A native of West Allis, Judge Skwierawski biodiesel. This bill is not a subsidy, as Wash- ington has tried in the past, but amends the thorizing the construction of the largest Fed- graduated from Georgetown University Law Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT) to allow eral building outside the Pentagon, the Ronald School in 1967. After 11 years in private prac- biodiesel to be considered as an alternative Reagan Building and International Trade Cen- tice and in the district attorney's office, he was fuel. EPACT requires that federal, state, and ter; or the Committee's long-standing efforts to appointed a circuit judge in 1978 and elected in 1979 serving the court for two decades, limited private fleets acquire alternatively take the transportation trust funds off budget, earning a reputation as a keen legal mind and fueled vehicles. Sante's contribution has always been compel- able administrator. ling, leading the way to the final compromises For the first time under EPACT, H.R. 4017 Rated among the best by the Milwaukee that became law. would provide strong incentives to provide for Bar Association, Judge Skwierawski has fleet managers to actually use the alternative In all of these initiatives, Sante has always served as presiding judge of civil court, presid- fuel rather than simply acquire additional alter- ing judge for court operations, and deputy fought for what was best for the Committee, native fueled vehicles that may never run on chief judge among other leadership roles. In the Congress, and the country. He has always the alternative fuels for which they were de- light of this record of accomplishment, the enjoyed working in a bipartisan manner when signed. H.R. 4017 enables fleet managers to Wisconsin Supreme Court this year appointed he could, or a partisan manner when he had use blends of at least 20% biodiesel to comply to. Judge Skwierawski chief judge of the Milwau- kee County Circuit Court. with EPACT requirements. Fleets may count In an ordinary day, Sante is just as likely to Judge Skwierawski's accomplishments don't the biodiesel portion of that blend toward a be talking to an intern who's trying to learn stop at the courthouse doors. His influence portion of their annual EPACT vehicle pur- about Congress, as he is to be meeting with and service are known throughout the commu- chase requirement. A minimum of 450 gallons Members discussing important legislative and nity, most notably as one of the guiding influ- of biodiesel must be purchased and actually policy issues, or talking to executive branch ences behind Polish Fest. Starting as a volun- used by a covered fleet to qualify the use of agency heads. He has been invaluable to teer at the fest's inception, Judge Skwierawski fuel as a substitute for a vehicle acquisition. many young students as a mentor. In fact, one again demonstrated leadership as president of The provision does not create any new man- of these former interns that Sante took under Polish Fest. dates or impose any new requirements on covered fleets. Instead it rewards the use of his wing is Ward McCarragher, who has just In addition to numerous memberships in civic groups, Judge Skwierawski has coached alternative fuel to achieve the goals of been named the Committee's Democratic basketball and baseball at St. Sebastian's EPACT, to displace imported petroleum. Chief Counsel. School for girls and boys. He is married to In addition to providing an alternative to for- I have enjoyed working with Sante over Gloria Skwierawski and they are parents to eign oil, biodiesel helps reduce emissions. these many years, admiring his irrepressible four children. Biodiesel runs cleaner than regular diesel fuel spirit and respecting his talent to have fun at Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize which means less particulate matter, hydro- work. He has helped each of us fully appre- Judge Michael J. Skwierawski, a great citizen carbons, and carbon monoxide is released ciate and put into practiced the universal truth: and friend to the Polish-American community, into the atmosphere. This alternative fuel ``Blessed are those who can laugh at them- and recipient this year of the Polish-American Heritage's Appreciation Award for his many would be used primarily by heavy-duty fleet selves, for they shall never cease to be vehicles, such as city buses, boats and trucks. amused.'' I recently saw a Frank & Ernest car- years of devoted voluntary service to the Pol- toon in the Post which pictured a smiling job ish National Alliance, Polish Fest and the local What we are attempting to do with this pro- community. applicant saying to the personnel director, ``I vision is broaden the field of options in com- don't really have an employment history. It's f plying with the mandates of EPACT, not sub- sidize a particular fuel. This provision does not more a series of funny stories.'' Sante ENERGY CONSERVATION require new spending. In fact, the Congres- Esposito immediately came to mind. What a REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 gift he has! Bright, talented, intense and hard- sional Budget Office estimates that this provi- sion will save the federal government $40 mil- working, yet able to find and enjoy every bit of SPEECH OF lion over the next 5 years. I fully support H.R. humor life holds. HON. MARK E. SOUDER 4017, because I appreciate the way it encour- As a friend and a colleague, Sante will be OF INDIANA ages innovation and development as a way of missed on our Committee. While we are fortu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES addressing environmental issues. nate to have his proteÂge in place, Sante's spir- Monday, September 28, 1998 This bill helps to create a significant new it and sense of fun will be as difficult to re- market for Hoosier soybean farmers. Accord- place as his expertise on the intricacies of the Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, later this week ing to USDA, H.R. 4017 may add as much as legislative process. We will miss his daily we are planning to vote on almost $4 billion in 7 cents to the value of a bushel of soybeans. presence as a coworker, but we are sure to emergency aid for America's farmers. This When we help increase real demand for soy- continue hearing from him in his new position package is a combination of relief from the beans, not simply subsidize them, we increase as a legislative advocate. natural disasters much of the country has ex- perienced this year, and market loss assist- the price and put more dollars in the hands of I join his many friends in wishing Sante, his ance. In particular, the market loss provision working family farmers. I am pleased that in lovely wife Nancy, and his children, Jennifer, addresses the collapse of foreign markets addition to immediate relief, this Congress is Mike, Erin and Bryan all the best of everything which account for almost 40% of what we taking concrete steps to ensure the survival good in the years ahead. produce. In 1996, we began a much needed and prosperity of Hoosier farmers. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1919 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION system other than the National Classification former top United Nations weapons inspector BOARD SHOULD NOT ACT ON Committee Agreement provides for the group- in Iraq who is rightly sounding an alarm AGREEMENTS about the developments in Baghdad. ing of products with comparable characteris- Seven years of economic sanctions and tics, or the separation of products that are dis- contested arms inspections in Iraq since the HON. NICK J. RAHALL II similar, for transportation purposes. end of the Persian Gulf war have fatigued OF WEST VIRGINIA And we knew then, as we know now, that the Security Council. Mr. Hussein has sev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the motor carrier industry remains extremely eral times manipulated the simmering con- competitive using the collective ratemaking frontation to force Washington to reinforce Tuesday, October 6, 1998 process authorized by the immunity to provide its military presence in the region, at con- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, in 1996, the Sur- procompetitive services to shippers. These siderable expense. But for all the frustration, the clear lesson from these encounters is face Transportation Board was established principally regional motor carriers, by benefit within the Department of Transportation as a that only the credible threat of force can of the immunity, have been able to establish keep Iraq from resuming its weapons pro- result of Congressional action to terminate the together rates and routes for essentially multi- grams. Interstate Commerce Commission. The STB is regional services, and these services compete Washington has now muted that threat an adjudicatory body with jurisdiction over cer- with the single line services of the large car- even as Mr. Hussein has blocked the most tain surface transportation economic regu- riers. In this way, these carriers, who compete critical avenues of inspection. Though cam- latory matters which were formally under ICC with each other for regional and inter-regional eras and censors continue to operate at sus- pected weapons sites, nearly all spot inspec- jurisdiction. The Board consists of three mem- freight, effectively join together to offer ship- bers and herein lies the crux of the problem. tions have been banned by the Iraqis. Bagh- pers competitive, and often times more cost dad’s scientists and engineers are essentially Today it consists of two members. By the end effective, services. That these carriers are free to concoct biological and chemical tox- of the year, it will consist of only one member. continuing to provide shippers with these serv- ins at unmonitored sites and install them in This is not a situation the Congress envi- ices in a market of extreme competition is tes- bombs and missiles. The Clinton Administra- sioned when establishing the STB and enact- timony to the positive competitive effect of the tion, in effect, has suspended its effort to ing provisions such as those found under sec- immunity. keep Iraq from rearming. tion 13703 of Title 49 of the United States I would note that the household goods in- The Clinton Administration maintains Code. And I state this as the ranking Demo- that its restraint has allowed the Security dustry as we know it also depends on the anti- Council to deal directly with Iraq, giving crat on the Subcommittee on Surface Trans- trust immunity provided by law. members a better appreciation of Mr. Hus- portation which had a major role in drafting the For these reasons, I believe the public inter- sein’s defiance. The Council, in turn, has ICC Termination Act of 1995. est is best served by the continuation of the rebuffed Iraqi appeals to lift the embargo on The provisions of section 13703 relate to agreements in existence today, and that the most oil sales. That is fine, but the embargo the grant of antitrust immunity for certain col- public would be ill-served by an STB, com- is just one piece of the puzzle and the Secu- lective activities pertaining to the motor carrier prised of a single member, taking any actions rity Council shows little desire to deal with industry. In enacting the 1995 Act, and specifi- which would jeopardize the efficiencies em- the rest. Even without oil revenues, Mr. Hus- sein has more than enough money to finance cally section 13703 of Title 49, Congress re- bodied by the status quo. tained immunity for classification making, the new weapons. Absent aggressive inspection, f he will do just that. collective establishment of through routes and Mr. Ritter, an American who directed and joint rates, rates for the transportation of A DANGEROUS GAME IN IRAQ conducted inspections in Iraq, has correctly household goods, general rate adjustments, warned that the world has largely lost its rules and divisions. These activities have his- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN ability to hunt down Iraqi weapons projects. He resigned in protest, disclosing that the torically had antitrust immunity as being in the OF CALIFORNIA United States blocked several inspections to public interest and Congress had the good IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sense not to change that arrangement. avoid a new confrontation with Baghdad. Mr. Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Ritter also reported that many of the best However, the 1995 Act contained a caveat. intelligence tips about Iraqi activities came While immunity would be retained for an initial Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, one of the most from Israel, an understandable source given three year-period, which expires December persistent and dangerous foreign policy dan- Israel’s vulnerability to Iraqi attack. 1998, the Act requires that the Board continue gers that America faces today is in Iraq where Mr. Ritter has been rewarded for this truth the immunity beyond the three-year period un- Saddam Hussein persists in frustrating efforts telling with a stern warning from the United less it finds that renewal is not in the public in- by the United Nations to eliminate his program Nations, a Federal criminal investigation terest. In other words, unless the Board affirm- to develop weapons of mass destruction and into his association with Israel and the ludi- atively determines that there is some public in- crous assertion of American officials that he the means to deploy them. does not know what he is talking about. This terest basis for not continuing the immunity I ask unanimous consent that an editorial, treatment is an embarrassment to the coun- which Congress provided for in the statute, the entitled ``A Dangerous Poker Game With Iraq,'' try. immunity is to be renewed beyond the initial which appeared in the October 4, 1998, issue Every day that passes without spot inspec- three year period. of the New York Times be printed in the tions gives Iraq more time to rearm. While It is now being left up to a single Board RECORD. The editorial applauds the efforts of Washington is toasting its success in uniting member to make these determinations. In this Major Scott Ritter to warn the world about the Security Council behind the embargo, regard, there is some question as to whether Mr. Hussein is busy building weapons that Saddam's weapons program. The editorial can threaten the entire Middle East. or not the board, when comprised of a single rightly calls on the United States to intensify member, even has the authority to make any efforts to force Saddam to comply with UN f determinations of this nature. Apparently, the resolutions. As the editorial states, ``only the TRIBUTE TO DOUGLAS A. KAPLAN matter is not well settled. But in any event, credible threat of force can keep Iraq from re- any action taken by a STB comprised of a sin- suming its weapons programs.'' gle member will be the subject of controversy HON. VIC FAZIO This is a stark but true statement with dire OF CALIFORNIA if not litigation. consequences. Neither this Congress nor this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As such, I would advise the STB not to take Administration is as focused today as they any actions on matters which fall within the should be on the foreign policy crises in the Tuesday, October 6, 1998 purview of section 13703(c) of Title 49 while it Middle East, Asia, or Russia, which are at our Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise lacks a quorum of its statutorily designated gates. We should be paying more attention today to recognized and commend Douglas A. membership. Indeed, the clear intent of Con- before these problems move within our walls. Kaplan who is retiring after serving sixteen gress in enacting the 1995 Act was for the I urge all my colleagues to read this editorial. years as Public Guardian/Public Administrator grants of antitrust immunity to continue. for the County of Yolo. A DANGEROUS POKER GAME WITH IRAQ We knew then, as we know now, that the Since his days as a student, Doug has efficient operation of the motor carrier industry, In altering its approach to Iraq, the Clin- shown an interest in helping those who are ton Administration is blundering into a pol- and its ability to serve both shippers and con- icy that allows Saddam Hussein to rebuild a less fortunate in our society. At the University sumers alike, depends on the continuation of deadly arsenal of chemical and biological of California at Davis, from which he grad- commodity classifications. Clearly, motor car- weapons. That makes it all the more repug- uated in 1978, he helped establish the Adopt riers could not, and would not, meet collec- nant that the Administration is trying to a Grandparent Program. Doug ran for the of- tively without immunity and it is a fact that no discredit and intimidate Scott Ritter, a fice of Public Guardian/Public Administrator in E1920 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 6, 1998 1982. He defeated the incumbent and took of- erable effort to funding environmental infra- the Kiwanis International Foundation, I am fice in January 1983. structure improvements such as sewage treat- confident his lifestyle of and commitment to Beginning in 1983, Doug began to modern- ment facilities and flood control. public service will continue for years to come. ize and revamp the office of Public Guardian/ JOE MCDADE's contributions reach the na- f Public Administrator by stressing outreach to tional level as well. As a member of the Ap- some of the most impoverished and vulner- propriations Defense Subcommittee during the POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN able citizens in Yolo County. By investigating 1980s, JOE played a key role in crafting de- VETERANS CELEBRATES 75TH the need for protective services, fense and national security legislation. It is in ANNIVERSARY conservatorships, and other benefits, he ex- no small part a result of his work that the U.S. tended the social safety network to those in was able to achieve a peaceful end to the HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA need. Cold War from a position of strength and read- OF WISCONSIN Once in office, Doug initiated a comprehen- iness. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sive review program of any mental health re- I join my colleagues today in congratulating Tuesday, October 6, 1998 ferral in order to protect an individual's rights JOE MCDADE on a distinguished career. He during a conservatorship investigation. He has been a positive force for this nation and Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to worked with the state ombudsman for the care for this House. I wish him continued success speak in honor of the Woodrow Wilson Post of nursing facility residents who lack the ca- in his endeavors and a long and productive re- No. 11, Polish Legion of American Veterans, pacity to give informed consent for surgical tirement. USA, which this year is celebrating its 75th treatment, and he has helped to draft laws f anniversary. and regulations to protect elderly Medi-Cal re- At the conclusion of World War I, various cipients from losing their homes. He has also TRIBUTE TO HARRY D. FRELS groups of American veterans of Polish descent advocated for federal legislation resulting in formed organizations for the purpose of pre- the reinstatement of benefits for incompetent HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY serving the spirit of patriotism and American veterans. OF CALIFORNIA ideals, which arose from their service in the During Doug's tenure in office, he served as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States Armed Forces. Woodrow Wilson Post No. 11 carries the president of the California State Association of Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Public Guardians/Public Administrators and distinction of being the first such organization co-founded the National Guardian Association Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with in the State of Wisconsin. Formed on Septem- which provides education and training on pro- respect and admiration for a man of great for- ber 28, 1923, Woodrow Wilson Post No. 11 tective services nationwide. From 1994 to titude and commitment to the world commu- was founded by Walter Lewandowski, who 1995, he also served as president of that as- nity. It is with great pleasure that I extend my moved from Chicago and patterned the Wis- sociation. During his years as Yolo County's high commendation to Harry D. Frels of San consin post after the Alliance of American Vet- Public Guardian/Public Administrator, Doug Diego, CA, who has served on the Kiwanis erans of Polish Extract, later changed in 1932 has become a nationally recognized expert on International Foundation's board since 1993 to the Polish Legion of American Veterans. aging, conservatorship reform, long term care, and served as President of the Foundation The first administration of the Woodrow Wil- the disabled, and mental health systems. this year. The Kiwanis International Founda- son Post No. 11 was Walter Lewandowski, Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank Doug tion is the charitable arm of Kiwanis Inter- Commander; Mathew Lewandowski, Vice Kaplan for his years of friendship and to wish national, one of the world's leading service Commander; Chester Zaremski, Adjutant; Ste- him the best in his future endeavors. Doug clubs. There are currently 8,570 Kiwanis clubs phen Czerniejewski, Treasurer; John has been a real asset to the people of my in 82 nations. The Kiwanis family of service Czulinski, John Ignacczak and Louis Bryl, congressional district. I salute him for his ef- organizations numbers more than 600,000 Board of Directors. forts and commend him for his service. adult and youth volunteers. Harry Frels has Three years after the Post was established, f traveled as far as France and Korea to pro- a Ladies Legion was formed, which changed mote the foundation's goals and programs. its name to Auxiliary in 1947. The ladies en- TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JO- The Kiwanis International Foundation is riched the organization by performing vol- SEPH M. MCDADE, MEMBER OF playing a central role in the Kiwanis Worldwide untary work for the organization which was CONGRESS Service Project. In partnership with the United dedicated to Americanism and American Vet- Nations Children's Fund, Kiwanis clubs have erans of Polish Descent. SPEECH OF pledged to raise $75 million to assist nations Members of the Woodrow Wilson Post were HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. in eliminating iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) instrumental in organizing Posts Cudahy, OF WISCONSIN the leading preventable cause of mental retar- Racine, Kenosha, and South Milwaukee. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dation in the world today. Under Harry Frels' Post has sponsored six national conventions leadership, the Foundation reached the $32 of the Polish Legion of American Veterans and Thursday, October 1, 1998 million mark in fulfilling this commitment, and yearly sponsors activities to foster and pro- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise these funds have been distributed to support mote Polish-American heritage in the greater to pay tribute to JOE MCDADE, the distin- IDD programs in more than 65 nations. Milwaukee area. guished gentleman from Pennsylvania, as he UNICEF estimates that these Kiwanis-funded Mr. Speaker, the Woodrow Wilson Post No. prepares to retire after 36 years of service to IDD programs are now saving more than 6 11 represents the best of the best. The free- the country and his constituents. Throughout million children from mental retardation each dom and strength of America are in large part his 18 terms, JOE MCDADE played key roles in year. due to their actions both at home and abroad. areas ranging from energy and the environ- Harry Frels is a Marine Corps veteran of I wish to commemorate and congratulate the ment, to America's highways and national de- World War II. He has been a Kiwanis member past and present members of Woodrow Wil- fense, all the while displaying grace and dig- since 1961 and has served as president of son Post No. 11 on their sacrifice and devo- nity under sometimes adverse circumstances. both the North Hollywood and the San Diego tion to our country and community. In the 10th District of Pennsylvania, JOE Kiwanis clubs. He is currently the San Diego f MCDADE is known as a friend to his constitu- club's secretary and executive director. In ad- ents, a man whose work as a Member of this dition to Kiwanis, he has served his commu- THE HEROISM OF STANTON House always aimed to help the individuals nity in many ways, including as a board mem- THOMPSON who sent him here. Among other things, he ber or chairman of the San Diego Hall of fought to create better opportunities for small Champions, the YMCA of San Diego County, HON. IKE SKELTON business, to help former coal miners re-train the Salvation Army Central Advisory Board, OF MISSOURI for new careers after many mines closed, and the Greater San Diego Sports Association, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to ensure that local hospitals, highways, and and the San Diego Holiday Bowl. schools were the best that they could be. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to pay Tuesday, October 6, 1998 As a member of the Appropriations Interior tribute to Harry D. Frels who is always ready Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take Subcommittee, he addressed issues including to contribute his time and talents to meet the this opportunity to pay tribute to Higginsville, alternative sources of energy in order to limit needs of his community and the world. Al- Missouri, resident, Rear Admiral Stanton dependence on foreign oil. He devoted consid- though he is stepping down as President of Thompson (USNR), who recently put his life CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1921 on the line to save two Concordia, Missouri, with the Americans With Disabilities Act. bagger without a building, or millions to run boys' lives. Under his leadership, the District obtained fed- such an operation, or staff, or permits, or Recently, Admiral Thompson made the dif- eral funding for the seismic retrofit of the city connections. She did have her Mac- ference between life and death for two Lafay- Arthur grant of $75,000 a year for five years; Bridge, deployed new capacity transit coaches she had the power of her convictions. ette County 10-year-old boys during a driving on long haul trips from Sonoma County, and And she’s actually pulling it off. rain storm. Cameron Holsten and Gregory purchased a new high-speed catamaran This month, the new nonprofit she formed Kueck were playing in a ditch near downtown placed in ferry service in 1998. began a $1.2 million renovation of an empty Concordia, with Cameron's twin brother, Ken- Perhaps District Board Member Ginny supermarket donated by John Hechinger Sr. dall, when they were swept into a storm sewer Simms said it best in a recent issue of the and her family partnership. The D.C. Devel- by floodwaters. Working at a nearby drive-in Metropolitan Transportation Commission's oping Families Center will open on Benning restaurant, Thompson had no idea he was Transactions report: ``I don't know of anyone Road NE, across from the Hechinger Mall, in early spring. about to risk his life to save two others. . . . who can state they took a bridge and For the price of a hospital delivery, she Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday turned it into a bus and ferry line. That really and her partners can deliver a baby, offer a evening, word came that the young boys were says something about . . . Carney's ability to wealth of services to the mother and nurture trapped in the raging waters in the storm drain look into the future and say, `Why not?' '' the child for three years. below the restaurant. Without a second's Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Mr. Although it is a far commute from her life thought, Thompson sprang into action and Campion for his steadfast commitment to ex- and home on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, headed for the drain. He waded into the waist- cellence over such a long and distinguished Washington was an easy choice for Lubic. career. We sincerely appreciate his 23 years The city’s infant mortality rate of 14.4 per deep pool in front of the drain gate, but was 1,000—double the national average—‘‘has al- eventually forced to jump into the fast moving of dedicated public service with the Bridge ways been on my professional conscience,’’ current. District and extend to him our best wishes for Lubic said. Besides a center here would be Thompson located the boys approximately an active and enjoyable retirement. only a cab ride away from policymakers who 50 to 75 feet inside the tunnel. While their feet f might be persuaded to replicate the model and legs dangled in the current, the boys hung nationwide. TRIBUTE TO RUTH LUBIC on to small, wire-like rebar strap protruding At a time of life when even the most driven from the wall of the tunnel. Thompson then type-A personalities are slowing down, Lubic took on one of her biggest projects ever. made the decision to assist these young boys, HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL OF NEW YORK Those who have come into her path describe and with the help of Concordia fire and rescue her as single-minded, forceful. She calls her- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teams, he successfully brought Cameron and self a ‘‘stubborn old woman.’’ Gregory to safety one at a time. Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Asked why she would take on what seemed Mr. Speaker, Rear Admiral Stanton Thomp- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to an impossible task, she answered: ‘‘People son (USNR) is a true hero. I am sure that the are used to the idea that Ruth is a little pay tribute to a woman whose commitment crazy. But I’m the age I am, I’ve had my ca- members of the House will join me in paying and unselfish devotion, has helped countless tribute to this outstanding American who reer, I’ve been honored and all that. I have women and their children have a better life as nothing to lose.’’ risked his life to save two young Missourians well as a more promising outlook to the future. Soon after being awarded the Mac-Arthur from drowning. The woman with a heart of gold of whom I grant, Lubic quit her job as director of the f speak is Ruth Lubic. Maternity Center Association in Manhattan. Ruth Lubic, who until recently made her She and her husband took turns flying be- TRIBUTE TO CARNEY CAMPION, tween cities for visits. She settled in an GENERAL MANAGER OF THE home on Manhattan's Upper West Side, is a nurse-midwife who has come to the nation's apartment in Southwest Washington and GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGH- launched her assault. WAY AND TRANSPORTATION DIS- capitol with a vision of opening a birthing cen- Hechinger still seems amazed that he let TRICT ter in one of the District's poorest neighbor- Lubic talk him out of the building and 1.2 hoods. Her need, her aspiration of personally acres of property—land he had planned to de- doing something about the city's high infant velop. He gave it up only after Lubic had HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR mortality rate, is evident in her drive, her te- badgered him and his real estate manager, OF MINNESOTA nacity, and in her faith in humanity. Jim Garabaldi, for three solid years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Allow me to share with you this article about ‘‘We both told her over and over again it would never, never, ever happen,’’ Garabaldi Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Ruth which recently appeared in The Wash- said. ‘‘We explained this was our business en- ington Post. It's a heartwarming story which Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tity, that as individuals we give charitable speaks of how Ruth is truly ``fulfilling a to pay tribute to Mr. Carney J. Campion on the contributions, but this is our business here.’’ dream.'' But Lubic quite simply wore them down. occasion of his retirement as General Man- [From the Washington Post, Sept. 30, 1998] ‘‘She can soften you up because she’s so in- ager of one of our Nation's most revered his- tellectually and emotionally sure of the toric landmarks, the Golden Gate Bridge. For A BATTLE WON, A CENTER BORN rightness of her cause,’’ Hechinger said. more than two decades, Mr. Campion has NURSE-MIDWIFE TO OPEN BIRTHING FACILITY ‘‘When she’s through with you, you have this been admired for his effective leadership in FOR D.C.’S POOR guilt feeling. Plus you’re shocked at the sta- managing the Bridge, the Bridge District's bus (By Cindy Loose) tistics which prove she’s right.’’ and ferry services, and in navigating the politi- To explain how she came at age 71 to be While she was working on Hechinger, opening a birthing center in a poor District Lubic also was banging on doors all over cal waters connected with running such an im- town. portant transportation enterprise. He will long neighborhood, Ruth Lubic first has to tell about the things that have been bothering ‘‘The women we’ll reach have been put be remembered as one of the most effective her for decades. down and let down their whole lives,’’ she general managers in the history of the Golden The sickly babies she saw in tenement would say. ‘‘The doors of this building are Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation Dis- houses during a nurse-midwife career that going to be an escape hatch from despair.’’ trict. began in 1961. The child sitting on the floor She haunted the hallways of the Depart- During an illustrious career, Mr. Campion of a Mississippi sharecropper’s cabin, covered ment of Health and Human Services hoping was instrumental in advancing numerous with flies, her hair reddened by malnutri- for a chance encounter with Secretary Donna E. Shalala—a tactic that actually projects of critical importance to the District. tion. That visit to Mississippi was 30 years ago, worked. He successfully guided to completion the re- but Lubic chokes on her words and actually Through a friend of a friend, she wrangled decking of the Bridge in 1986, purchased and cries when she quotes the state health offi- a meeting with former HHS secretary Louis preserved for future transportation use an cial who told her not to worry so much, that W. Sullivan. Over breakfast, she turned him abandoned Northwestern Pacific Railroad ‘‘some Negroes got red hair.’’ into a major fund-raiser who helped her right-of-way, and implemented a public safety When the phone call came five years ago match a $785,000 grant within a three-month patrol and installed crisis communication telling her she’d won a MacArthur ‘‘genius deadline. She made city contacts from the bottom phones to respond to emergencies on the grant,’’ she knew right away what she would do. She would come to the nation’s capital up. When a taxi driver protested that it was Bridge. He reorganized the District depart- and build a model of infant mortality pre- too dangerous to drive her to an evening ments to improve environmental health and vention. community meeting in a tough neighbor- safety management, and assured the District Never mind that she was a white-haired hood, she told him, ‘‘If I can go, then you can public transit system attained full compliance grandmother from New York City, a carpet- go, so let’s go.’’ E1922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 6, 1998 Over the course of the years, people the building, but from outside the chain-link ida crash rescue on the Potomac River in mighty and small fell under the spell of her fence, he studied the property and pictured 1982, and the valiant effort here at the Capitol vision—or in some cases simply gave up try- the renovations. And Lubic turned up the earlier this summer. I know all Members will ing to thwart her. heat on Hechinger and Garibaldi. As Hechinger put it, ‘‘I personally was a Initially, the property manager refused want to join me in congratulating Park Police victim of her strongest characteristic: tenac- even to put her in touch with Hechinger. But Chief Robert Langston and the Unit on this im- ity. She’s a bulldog who envelops you in the she kept coming back, and coming back. portant anniversary of service. As the Wash- rightness of her cause.’’ ‘‘One day, somehow, she got me to see her vi- ington Times puts it ``Park Police take to the Thick wire cables dangled in the dark, sion,’’ Geribaldi said. He began to lobby air in any and all emergencies.'' empty shell boarded up with plywood. Glass members of Hechinger Enterprises, the fam- PARK POLICE TAKE TO THE AIR IN ANY AND crackled underfoot as fellow visionary ily partnership, as did Lubic’s new friends. ALL EMERGENCIES Delores Farr walked a few paces and paused. ‘‘Things were constantly cropping up ‘‘I want you to know I’m standing in my where I’d say, ‘Oh no, Ruth Lubic again, ’ ’’ [By Kristan Trugman] office,’’ she said. Hechinger said. ‘‘Donna Shalala called and A 36-year-old man on a motorcycle collides ‘‘Your office is closer to that window, isn’t said, ‘I’m really not in a position to tell you with another motorcycle as the two men it?’’ Lubic asked, pointing toward a blank what to do with your property, but this is a swerve to avoid a piece of wood in the road concrete wall. tremendous thing Ruth Lubic is up to.’ ’’ near Crofton. The man slides across Route Down there on one end, where the store’s While the Hechinger family considered var- 450 and is in need of medical help. dairy section once was located, will be the ious proposals at quarterly meetings, Lubic Within minutes, the phone rings about 5:20 entrance for pregnant women coming for de- handed planning grants from two national p.m. Saturday at the U.S. Park Police Avia- livery or pre- or postnatal care. Women need- foundations and an anonymous donor. tion Section—called the Eagles Nest—at ing social services and day care will enter on The first big breakthrough came about a Anacostia Park. the other side. High-risk patients will deliver year ago when city officials discovered that Sgt. Kevin Duckworth, 36, a pilot, and Offi- at Howard University Hospital, where nurse- millions in unspent grants were about to re- cer Doug Bullock, 32, a rescue technician, midwives will have admitting privileges. vert to the federal government unless quick- look at a map, grab their helmets and climb It’s not surprising that Lubic and Farr can ly allocated. into Eagle 1, a twin-engine helicopter. They visualize in the dark shell a bright center ‘‘We ran like crazy’’ to put together a pro- head to Crofton to fly the victim to Prince bustling with patients and clients. Both posal, Lubic said. The city awarded $785,000 George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly. could see it in their minds before they’d even on the condition that the money be matched The helicopter lands in a grassy field at identified a site. within a few months—a seemingly impos- Crofton Middle School and waits about 10 In 1994, a friend told Lubic that she should sible goal. But Sullivan, the former HHS sec- minutes for an ambulance to arrive from the look up Farr, director of the Healthy Babies retary, soon became the second answer to a accident scene about 6 miles away. At 5:55 Project, a private nonprofit group. Farr and maiden’s prayer. p.m., Sgt. Duckworth lifts the helicopter off her workers walk the streets of tough neigh- Sullivan now president of the Morehouse the ground; five minutes later, doctors at the borhoods. They visit crack houses, liquor School of Medicine, had agreed to a friend’s hospital are examining the man, who will re- stores, beauty shops—anywhere they might request to meet with Lubic. ‘‘I was imme- cover. find a pregnant woman and persuade her to diately impressed and began introducing her The Saturday mission is one of more than get prenatal care. They offer parenting class- to people I know,’’ he said. 6,000 medical evacuations performed by the es, counseling, help with obtaining addiction He contacted a friend at Bristol-Myers helicopter section since 1973. treatment. Lubic’s birthing center, Farr Squibb Co., Dick Thompson, who secured a The section is best known for its rescue of agreed, would be a perfect place to relocate. donation from his company. Thompson then passengers in the January 1982 crash of an ‘‘Meeting Ruth was like a dream come got his friends at other drug companies to Air Florida jet into the 14th Street Bridge true,’’ Farr said. ‘‘We immediately saw eye arrange corporate donations. and Potomac River. to eye on the needs and issues. We’ve been Sullivan said a lawyer friend set up a Most recently, it flew a mortally wounded joined at the hip ever since.’’ meeting for him with Katharine Graham, Special Agent Officer John M. Gibson, 42, to There were so many obstacles—getting a chairman of the executive committee of The the Washington Hospital Center on July 24 place and raising millions of dollars was just Washington Post Co. Two foundations set up after the shooting at the U.S. Capitol that the start. They needed all kinds of permits in honor of her parents and husband donated also killed Officer Jacob J. Chestnut, 58. from D.C. health officials, building officials, a total of $100,000. Lubic’s former employer While those missions highlighted the avia- zoning officials. They needed assurances of in New York kicked in another $100,000, law tion unit in the news, its primary role and Medicaid reimbursement, legal help, partner- firms helped and the match was made. about half of its work is law-enforcement op- ship with a hospital. Sullivan is still working on the case. ‘‘A erations. The officers in the sky patrol assist People told them it would never happen. few days ago on Martha’s Vineyard, I ran officers on the ground almost daily. You can’t even get potholes around here Since the demise of the Metropolitan Po- into a few people and asked for their help. fixed, they said. You’ll never get a big, com- lice Department’s helicopter branch in 1996, [Del.] Eleanor Holmes Norton, for one, indi- plicated project like this rising out of noth- the Park Police has the only law-enforce- cated she’d follow up.’’ ing. ment aviation unit in Washington. Its main A $1.2 million grant awarded last month by But they kept on pushing with the plan. function is to assist the U.S. Park Police, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will They will get to pregnant women early but it also helps medical and law enforce- help with operating costs. The building do- through the Healthy Babies outreach. The ment agencies across the metro area. nated by the Hechinger family came with a birthing center, Lubic hopes, will give At the crew’s discretion and depending on contingency clause—that Lubic would run women more control over their pregnancies. the number of hours the helicopters have the center for at least three years. And because birthing center deliveries cost flown in a month, officers can patrol in the ‘‘I laughed when I heard the condition and 30 to 60 percent less than hospital deliveries, air, usually for about an hour. answered, ‘God willing, Lubic said. she said, the savings could help fund other ‘‘You fly for an hour and you feel you’ve Her son, Douglas, a New York lawyer said services. been through the wringer. It can be Hechinger can count on Lubic to presevere. Lubic managed to persuade city officials to fatiguing,’’ says Officer Ronald Galey, 49, ‘‘The day she stops working for what she designate her still-imaginary center as a fu- who has been a member of the unit since 1977 believes is right,’’ he said. ‘‘will be the day ture welfare-to-work site. Still, they would and a pilot since 1987. A few minutes later, she dies.’’ need day care for the clients for whom they he and Officer Bullock take Eagle 1 up for found jobs. f patrol about 9 p.m. Saturday night. So in 1996, Lubic and Farr met with Travis The helicopter whirls past the U.S. Cap- Hardmon, of the National Child Day Care As- U.S. PARK POLICE AVIATION UNIT itol, the Washington Monument and the Lin- sociation. At that point, the center lived CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SERV- coln Memorial, all glowing in the night. only in their imaginations, but how would he ICE TO OUR NATION’S CAPITAL The officers let dispatchers know they are feel, they asked, about organizing child care in the air and available for assistance. for infants and toddlers? ‘‘Let’s see if we can find an aggressive driv- ‘‘His eyes lit up,’’ Lubic said. ‘‘Since then, HON. CHARLES H. TAYLOR er or two,’’ Officer Bullock says. he’s been the answer to a maiden’s prayer.’’ OF NORTH CAROLINA In the next few minutes, the officers spot And although Lubic had been told 100 aggressive drivers along the Baltimore- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES times that she couldn’t have the Hechinger Washington Parkway and again on the Cap- property, that didn’t stop anybody on the Tuesday, October 6, 1998 itol Beltway near the American Legion new team. Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina. Mr. Speak- Bridge. The officers shine a spotlight on the ‘‘Travis brought in Bill Davis, and things drivers, who quickly slow down. then really started coming together,’’ Lubic er, last month, the United States Park Police ‘‘It lets them know someone is watching said. Aviation Unit celebrated its 25th anniversary of them,’’ Officer Bullock says. Davis, a project manager with nonprofit service to the nation's capital. We all remem- The rain and chill in the air Saturday development experience, couldn’t get inside ber the vivid heroics of the unit in the Air Flor- night apparently kept criminals indoors. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1923 ‘‘It’s pretty quiet out there,’’ Officer Bul- guished group of veterans and their families at Americanism is not in the air we breath or lock says as his eyes scan the ground and he Triangle Park in the great city of Hialeah, Flor- the water we drink, but in each and every listens to the police radio. ‘‘I’m not at all ida. American. In the parent and the artist, in surprised, given the weather,’’ Officer Galey Before I spoke, a young man also ad- the teacher and the plumber, in the police of- says. ficers, lawyers, politicians . . . everyone. After an hour, the officers land the heli- dressed the audience. I could hardly believe And you do not find it in a dictionary, nor copter, refuel, fill out paperwork and wait that the young orator was a senior in high in a speech, but in each of us. Not only on for the next call. school. the battlefield, but the operating room and In its 25 years—an anniversary the unit Erich Almonte has recently graduated from the classroom. Americanism is that which celebrated in a recent ceremony—the section Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory and makes us Americans . . . and that which has flown more than 25,000 hours without an he is currently attending Georgetown Univer- Americans make it. It implores us to act an accident. Since January 1994, the unit of 15 sity. I am certain that you will agree that his not just sit idly by as children starve and officers—six pilots, seven rescue technicians marijuana clouds rise. No, Americanism is who are certified paramedics, and two ad- brilliant speech, which I will now recite as he did that morning, captures the essence of not in History books, but alive in us, calling ministrators—operates 24 hours a day. out to keep her great, to keep America Park Police formed the aviation section in what being American is truly about. great! Thank you. April 1973. It provides support for law en- Thank you. Good morning members of the ERICH ALMONTE forcement, emergency medical evacuation American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, May 30, 1998—Memo- for trauma patients, search-and-rescue mis- their auxiliaries, Congressman Lincoln Diaz- rial Day. sions, presidential and dignitary security, Balart, councilmen, and all others here and transportation of high-risk prisoners. today. Memorial Day is an opportunity for f Congress funds the unit—part of the U.S. us as Americans to thank and honor those INDIAN FEDERAL RECOGNITION Department of the Interior—that flies about men and women who have served our coun- 1,000 hours each year. The unit has two heli- try in the armed forces, including both of my ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES copters—Eagle 1, a Bell 412 SP, and Eagle 2, grandfathers and my father, and especially ACT OF 1998 a Bell 206 Long-Ranger. Funding for a third to honor those who have died in that service. helicopter is included in the $8.5 million It is a solemn occasion, yet one of celebra- SPEECH OF budget for the aviation unit in the D.C. ap- tion, for we know that these individuals did propriations bill. not die in vain. You see, we find one day a HON. JOHN B. SHADEGG The two helicopters have thermal imagers year to explicitly thank these men and OF ARIZONA that indicate heat and help officers find women, but each time someone exercises his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES criminals hiding in woods or trespassers in or her right to vote, each day we live with- federal parks after dark. They also have Monday, October 5, 1998 out fear, each time we enjoy the freedoms of high-intensity searchlights, which is what democracy is a testament to their service Mr. SHADEGG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the officers focused on the aggressive driv- and sacrifice. And today I would like to opposition to H.R. 1154, the Indian Federal ers. The twin-engine helicopter has a rescue thank these men and women, and their fel- Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of hoist system that has 245 feet of cable and lows in the American Legion and VFW, for 1998. The bill would overturn the fair and thor- can lift 600 pounds. The officers also have ra- all that they have done. Not only are they ough process which is currently used to deter- dios on board that allow them direct contact Americans to the fullest extent of the word, mine whether a Native American group should with officers on the ground. but they are America personified. And if we be formally recognized as a tribe by the fed- From 1991 to 1997, the unit responded to really want to see what Americanism is, we need to look beyond mere words to these in- eral government. It would replace this process more than 9,500 calls for assistance, per- with one which is politicized and would lower formed more than 2,376 medical evacuations dividuals here today. and responded to more than 730 search-and- I mention Americanism for a reason. I at- the criteria for recognition to the point where rescue operations. It assisted on more than tended Boys State last year, and was privi- tribal recognition would have minimal bearing 3,360 criminal calls and 979 arrests and pro- leged to have been selected to give a speech on whether the group is a legitimate tribe. vided more than 812 flights for the president on Americanism for my Boys State city. H.R. 1154 takes the recognition process and other dignitaries. Today, I would like to share that speech away from the non-partisan Bureau of Indian ‘‘That’s why I like it here. There’s a vari- with you, in memory of America’s fallen servicemen and women. Affairs (BIA) and places it in the hands of a ety,’’ Sgt. Duckworth says. commission of individuals appointed by the When the helicopters are in the air, the Americanism is what it sounds like: the rescue technicians handle the operation embodiment of all things American, and of Administration. This commission will be hand- while the pilot concentrates on flying. America itself. The freedom to choose who picked by the Secretary of the Interior without Officer Galey particularly enjoys the we want to run our government, and then the advice and consent of the Senate. These flights chasing fleeing criminals in cars. freedom to call these people to account for are radical and troubling changes. The BIA will They are challenging, he says, because while anything they do. Freedom to think, or say, not longer be in charge of a process which re- watching sky, the pilot also is forced to di- or write what we want, even if it goes quires professional expertise and clearly falls vert his attention to the car on the road. against what others think. Freedom to talk ‘‘And you’re a little lower than you nor- to God, whether we call God Abba, or Allah, within the purview of the Bureau. Furthermore, mally would be. There are a lot of towers to or Father. Freedom to decide what we want the failure of the bill to require that the Senate be cognizant of,’’ he said. to do with our lives, and then freedom to do provide its advice and consent to the appoint- Most pilots and rescue technicans agree it. You cannot have Americanism, or Amer- ment of commissioners circumvents the sys- that the most difficult operations are those ica, without freedom. tem of checks and balances imposed on the involving injured children.‘‘Nine times out This freedom stems from our courage. Executive Branch by Article II, Section 2 of the of 10, it’s because an adult messed up. They Courage in defense of our country, whether Constitution. with weapons, with intelligence, or with are victims of circumstance,’’ Sgt. Furthermore, this bill lowers the criteria for Duckworth said, sitting at aviation head- heart, the same courage we gather together quarters, where a gray cat has taken up resi- to honor today. Courage to leave home and recognizing a tribe. Currently, a candidate dence and keeps the mice away. friends to make a better life for your family. group must be able to trace its lineage back Officer Galey said fewer patients are dying The courage to follow our ingenuity to the to the point that it was first contacted by set- while en route to hospitals because, through end, like actually injecting someone with tler. The group must further prove that they the years, medics on the ground have been small pox to prevent it in the future. Cour- have been identified as an American Indian better trained and are more equipped to sta- age in sitting in a tin can on top of a moun- entity on a substantially continuous basis bilize patients before they are put into the tain of rocket fuel and saying, ‘‘Point me to since 1900. These are important criteria: rec- helicopter. the moon and light the match.’’ That cour- ognition as a tribe, and the significant benefits f age explains why an American flag, and only a American flag, flies on the moon today, as which come from such recognition, must be A TRIBUTE TO OUR NATION’S a testament to our courage and spirit, the given only to groups which truly qualify as VETERANS same spirit that pioneers showed when they tribes. crossed an unmapped desert, leaving farm- The effects of bestowing federal recognition land in their wake. on a tribe are substantial. A federally recog- HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART Americanism is in the diversity that nized tribe is granted special rights including OF FLORIDA makes us whole, in the integrity of our the status of a legally sovereign entity. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES promises, in the justice of our courts, and in means that the tribe may no longer be sued Tuesday, October 6, 1998 the honor of our souls. But it does not come for free. No, just ask by individuals without the tribe's consent and Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, last Memo- the colonists; ask the soldiers and their fam- thus takes away the individual's right to obtain rial Day I gave an address before a distin- ilies what its price is. It is not automatic. legal redress from the tribe. Sovereign status E1924 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 6, 1998 also allows tribes to avoid collecting state HONORING THE SHILOH BUILDING AWARENESS sales taxes on gasoline and other goods: a MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH problem faced by my state of Arizona and HON. JAMES A. BARCIA many other states. Furthermore, federally rec- HON. KEN BENTSEN OF MICHIGAN ognized tribes are entitled to benefits which OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are not available to non-Indians including in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 6, 1998 creased funding for medical care and edu- Tuesday, October 6, 1998 cation. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, it is deplorable The most troubling effect of federal recogni- Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- when a woman or child is abused, especially tion is that it allows the tribe to apply to con- gratulate the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church if it is by a person they know such as a rel- duct gambling on tribal lands under the Indian in Barrett Station, Texas, on the occasion of ative or friend. One family in three will experi- Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). Congress has its 122nd anniversary. The church's long his- ence some form of domestic violence in the chosen, through IGRA and other laws, to tight- tory of providing spiritual nourishment and United States. Every minute a woman is sexu- ly control gambling because we recognize that community service will be remembered during ally abused in our country, and every day it often leads to problems with gambling addic- a week-long celebration culminating in a spe- three to four women are killed by their tion, increased crime, and disfunction within cial service on Sunday, October 18, 1998. spouses. Twenty three years ago, twelve The Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church was families. Few of us want to see a proliferation woman in an effort to help people in a crisis founded in 1876, 12 years after the end of the of new casinos, yet this is a likely result of situation, established the Bay County Wom- Civil War, by the late Reverend L.J. Lankford. recognizing new tribes since few tribes can re- en's Center. These women have helped The first church services were held in a brush spread the message that people do not have sist the lure of the quick and easy profits to be arbor. While the church's initial membership made from casino ownership. While IGRA was small, Reverend Lankford was not dis- to stay in abusive relationships and there is does act as a safeguard, the most effective couraged and often reminded the church's hope of a new start. way of limiting the number is to limit the num- members that ``God said, where there is two October is National Domestic Violence ber of new, unqualified tribes. or three gathered in his name, he would be in Awareness Month. The Bay County Women's f the midst.'' Under the leadership of several Center is remembering individuals whose lives have been taken by domestic violence. More TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JO- dedicated pastors, the church has grown and developed into an invaluable community insti- importantly, they are also remembering the SEPH M. MCDADE, MEMBER OF survivors of these crimes and the strength CONGRESS tution in Barrett Station. The next leaders of Shiloh were Reverends they show to achieve a healthy non-violent lifestyle. SPEECH OF Lewis Chillis Allen, S.J. Sanders, and then P.H. Brown. One of the church's longest-serv- The Bay County Women's Center believes HON. RALPH REGULA ing pastors was the Reverend Wyatt Gamble, that everyone has the right to live without fear OF OHIO who quickly became a role model to many in and violence. Their goal is to provide support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the community. He was loved for his meek to people in a life threatening, or unstable situ- Thursday, October 1, 1998 and humble ways and for his devotion to the ation in their home or family. The Center pro- church and its members. Reverend Gamble vides an encouraging environment in the hope Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, it is with much traveled back and forth to Barrett Station from that people can assess their needs and exam- regret that I bid farewell to my good colleague Houston by bus or was driven by his son to ine other alternatives, while supporting any de- JOE MCDADE. Having served with JOE during church. He was never deterred by even the cision made by a person about their future. my entire tenure in Congress, I will miss his worst types of weather or other hardships. While domestic violence and sexual assault friendship, his advice, and his experience After work, he would always find time to visit is the main emphasis, the Center also pro- counsel on many challenging issues. the sick. He was especially known for baptiz- vides support to anyone in need. For example, Joe unfailingly served the 10th district of ing many church members of all ages in the the Center holds a children's support group, Pennsylvania with sincerity and dedication. His river and later in the canal in Barrett Station. parenting classes, and community education. constituents always knew this and kept return- Marked by spirit-filled singing and shouting, It is very important to educate the younger ing him to office by ever greater margins. these celebrations attracted many passers-by generation so that they will know that violence Even when critics were vocal, the people of who would slow down and even stop to wit- does not solve problems. Instead it only adds the 10th district understood JOE's basic good- ness the baptizing. to them. ness and refused to withdraw their support. Reverend Gambel pastored for more than Mr. Speaker, the Bay County Women's He has always understood the importance of 23 years until he, unfortunately, fell ill. During Center has been a strong foundation for indi- maintaining and promoting job growth in the his illness, Reverend G.S. Matthews was viduals and families in the community. I urge hard pressed coal-producing areas of his given the opportunity to preach one Sunday. you and our colleagues to join me in recogniz- state. This temporary substitution turned into 41 ing Director Barbara Rajewski and her staff for And if JOE taught us anything, it would be years of service as pastor of Shiloh. During their outstanding contributions to the commu- the principle of perseverance. Winston that time, more property was purchased and a nity, and support their continued efforts to Churchill said in 1941, ``Never give in, never new church was built. Pastor Mathews service build awareness of acts of violence and a give in, never, never, never, neverÐin noth- also included becoming First Vice President of brighter future for families of Bay City. ing, great or small, large or pettyÐnever give the American Baptist Convention of Texas and f in except to convictions of honour and good the Moderator of the Christian Benevolent Dis- sense.'' JOE never gave in and in the end suc- trict Association. On July 18, 1996, Reverend A TRIBUTE TO HOWARD S. cess was the outcome. G.S. Mathews passed away. ANDERSON I have valued JOE's role on the Appropria- The new pastor, Reverend Israel E. Holmes, tions Committee and his ability to guide com- has proved just as inspiring as his prede- HON. BOB FRANKS plicated and controversial legislation through cessors. In fact, 22 members joined Shiloh OF NEW JERSEY the House. He understands the need to exer- after listening to Pastor Holmes' powerful mes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cise good oversight of government programs. sage ``One Church, One Body,'' taken from 1 Tuesday, October 6, 1998 JOE brought a thoughtfulness to government Corinthians 12: 1±12. He emphasized that which is not always plentiful here, nor even in every person in the Church has a spiritual gift Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I high demand at times. But it was this thought- from God. Pastor Holmes has also encour- rise today to pay tribute to a great man and fulness which endeared him to many of us. I aged church members to use their spiritual a pillar of the communityÐmy good friend and wish him well in his future outside of Con- gifts in service to the community. former high school athletics coach, Mr. How- gress. may he enjoy all that life has to offerÐ Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Pastor Holmes ard S. Anderson. good health, firm friends, a loving family, and and all the members of Shiloh Missionary For forty-two years, Howie Anderson served the joy of watching grandchildren grow. Baptist Church as they celebrate their 122nd as a role model and mentor for generations of I will always cherish the friendship we have anniversary. I wish them continued success as students at Summit High School in Summit, shared as colleagues in one of life's greatest they build on the strong sense of community New Jersey. As coach of three varsity level opportunities to leave a legacy of value for fu- they have helped establish in Barrett Station, sports and Director of Athletics, his efforts ture generations. Texas. earned Summit High School the distinction of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1925 having one of the finest athletic programs in access to the benefits that will keep them York State from 1987 to 1997 and served as the state of New Jersey. healthier longer. The longer these individuals the Association's Chairman from 1990±1991. During Coach Anderson's extraordinary ca- stay healthy, the longer they will be able to He was highly instrumental in negotiations reer, he led the Summit High School football avoid using hospitalization covered by Medi- which led to the successful merger of the Sav- team to nine Suburban Conference Champion- care. This will save the taxpayer money. Also, ings Bank Association of New York State with ships, four State Championships and two by allowing them to purchase less expensive the New York League of Savings Institutions, State Sectional Championships. He was twice insurance, they will not be forced to ``spend thereby creating the Community Bankers As- named New Jersey Football Coach of the down'' their resources in order to qualify for sociation. Year. In 1972, the Newark Star Ledger named Medicaid. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the him Baseball Coach of the Year for leading If this proposal becomes law, these New House of Representatives to join with me and the baseball team to three conference cham- Yorkers will be free to choose from more than rise in honor of James F. McConnell, who has pionships and one state championship. 30 state-mandated managed care or point of imparted a sense of professionalism, leader- But to those who know Howie Anderson service plans. Wherever they choose to go, ship and community responsibility. His record best, he is extraordinary not because of his they will be guaranteed identical benefits to is one of dynamism and productivity which numerous awards and honors, but because he the ones they currently have at much cheaper readily emerges as a yardstick by which all is a hardworking individual and a devoted costs. such future efforts are measured. friend. I know I speak for everyone in the This initiative is strongly supported in New f Summit community when I say thank you for York by the New York State Department of In- your dedicated service. Best wishes for a surance, the Long Island Breast Cancer Action HONORING GENIE EIDE prosperous and healthy retirement. Coalition (1 in 9), the National Alliance of f Breast Cancer Organizations, Gay Men's HON. J.D. HAYWORTH Health Crisis, Medicare Rights Center, and OF ARIZONA PERSONAL EXPLANATION New Yorkers for Accessible Health Coverage, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES among many others. These are the consumer Tuesday, October 6, 1998 HON. RUBE´N HINOJOSA groups that represent the individuals locked OF TEXAS into the fee-for-service plan and each fully Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to say a few words about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supports giving consumers options and lower- ing their health care costs. Ms. Genie Eide, a fellow Arizonan, who is re- Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Americans should be able to choose their ceiving national recognition for her contribution Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, yesterday in health care. We should give them the tools to home health and hospice nursing. Today, in my Congressional District I was hosting a jobs they need to stay independent for as long as Atlanta, Georgia, Genie is being inducted as a fair. Due to returning to Washington later than possible and give them access to affordable, Fellow in Home Care and Hospice at Home I had anticipated I missed three Suspension quality health care. This will allow them to Care University. Only five leaders, nationwide, votes on the following bills: H.R. 4614, Con- have more money to buy other important in home care and hospice are being so hon- veyance of Federal Land in New Hampshire; things and keep them in control of their lives ored. H.R. 1154, Indian Federal Recognition Admin- and their future. They will worry less about Genie always says that she has been in istrative Procedures Act of 1997; and H.R. whether they can afford their health insurance nursing for ``about a hundred years,'' which is 4655, Establishing a Program to Support a premiums and give them the financial security a remarkable achievement for someone who Transition to Democracy in Iraq. to take care of their families. I urge all my col- also claims to be thirty-nine years old. How Had I been present I would have voted leagues to support this legislation because it she accomplished so much in so little time is ``nay'' on H.R. 4614, ``yea'' on H.R. 1154, and will provide health care security to these indi- truly a mystery. Genie has been a nurse for ``yea'' on H.R. 4655. viduals who need it the most. over 50 years. She is a graduate of Arizona f f State University and has served on the faculty of ASU. She has held management positions MEDICARE ANTI-DUPLICATION IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES F. in a number of Arizona hospitals, home care AMENDMENT MCCONNELL UPON HIS RETIRE- agencies, and hospices. She has published MENT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO numerous works, presented workshops and HON. RICK LAZIO OF THE FLUSHING SAVINGS seminars in Arizona and other states and has OF NEW YORK BANK received many awards. She has been listed in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Who's Who in Nursing. The reason, however, that I am rising to Tuesday, October 6, 1998 HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN OF NEW YORK speak about Genie Eide is that, in my mind, Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Genie is a great example of what's right about today to introduce legislation that would cor- America. Genie has made a life and a career rect an unintended result of the Medicare anti- Tuesday, October 6, 1998 out of her commitment to public health and duplication statute. This very narrow legislative Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today public service. She has worked with the Amer- change would allow chronically ill New York to join with my constituents of the Fifth Con- ican Red Cross and spent two years in India residents to take control of their own lives by gressional District of the State of New York with The World Health Organization as a nurs- guaranteeing them access to a variety of and the staff of the Flushing Savings Bank as ing consultant. When Maricopa County Health health care options in New York State at lower they honor James F. McConnell upon his re- Services made its initial commitment to pro- prices. tirement as the bank's president and CEO. vide home health services to the county's dis- A combination of Federal and state laws Mr. McConnell's background is both diverse advantaged elderly population, Genie was have unintentionally ``locked in'' about 400 and effective. Prior to his election as president called on to develop the program. When a Medicare-eligible, disabled New Yorkers into of the Flushing Savings Bank he held promi- number of hospitals in the Phoenix area rec- an expensive, fee-for-service health plan. nent management positions with AMBAC In- ognized the need for the development of a They cannot leave the plan because they re- dustries of Garden City, New York and the hospice program to provide care and comfort quire needed medical coverage and, because EDO Corporation of College Point. He joined for dying patients, Genie was involved. of Federal laws, they actually are prohibited the Flushing Savings Bank in 1974 as Vice- Throughout her entire career, Genie has been from changing plans. They literally are trapped president and Treasurer. Realizing his keen there to help. in a health plan and my legislation allows sense of leadership and a most effective ap- Genie Eide represents one sterling example them to leave the expensive policy and give proach to getting things done, the bank ap- of hundreds of thousands of dedicated care them the quality health care they want at the pointed him president in 1981, appointed him providers who live each day to provide health prices they can afford. to its board of directors in 1983 and elected care when and where it is needed. Genie is This legislation is predicted not to cost any- him Chief Executive Officer in 1990. unusual in the energy that she devotes to her thing and actually could save Federal dollars. Mr. McConnell's multiple leadership talents calling and the broad scope of her vision. But By allowing disabled citizens to purchase pri- reach far beyond the Flushing Savings Bank. she is a leader and a representative of a large vate insurance with their own money, this leg- He has served on the Board of Directors of group of Americans who still believe that indi- islation ensures that these citizens will have the Community Bankers Association of New viduals can make a difference. E1926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 6, 1998 TRIBUTE TO MR. NAPOLEON TRIBUTE TO LARRY ELDER IN HONOR OF THE CITIZENS OF FERNA´ NDEZ GREGORY TERRELL COUNTY ON THE OCCA- SION OF THE PRICKLY PEAR HON. DAVID DREIER PACHANGA IN SANDERSON, ´ TEXAS HON. JOSE E. SERRANO OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. HENRY BONILLA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, October 6, 1998 OF TEXAS Tuesday, October 6, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, Larry Elder is the Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to top radio personality in Los Angeles. His drive- Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rep- pay tribute to Mr. Napoleon FernaÂndez, an time radio show is heard by about 400,000 resent the ``Cactus Capital of Texas.'' The outstanding individual who has devoted his life people per day, and an average of 72,000 Cactus Capital is located in Sanderson. The to his family and to serving the community. people tune in at any given time. In overall au- residents of Sanderson and Terrell County are Mr. FernaÂndez celebrated his 80th birthday in dience, he trails only a few of the nation's equally proud of this designation as they come the company of his family and friends on Sat- best-known, nationally-syndicated hosts. Why together on October 10, 1998 to celebrate the urday, August 22, 1998 at the Holy Cross is Larry Elder so popular? Because he first Prickly Pear Pachanga. Church Hall in the Bronx. thoughtfully espouses a message which Just ask any Texan and they will tell you Mr. FernaÂndez was born in the Dominican stresses the importance of accountability, indi- that Texas is a unique state with a rich culture Republic. When he was in the 6th grade, he vidual responsibility, and hard-work as keys to and heritage. Each region has special charac- had to quit school to get a job in order to sup- success. teristics and for Terrell County this would be port is mother and two sisters. With the desire Larry grew up in South Central Los Angeles, the cacti. and absolute resolution to provide for his fam- and he is now the self-proclaimed ``Sage of More than 100 species of cacti grow in ily, he became a barber at the age of 14 and South Central.'' He attended law school at the Texas, more than any other state. The cacti is 1 year later owned his own barbershop. University of Michigan, and later worked as an known for growing in extreme drought and heat conditions. It is a tough plant that grows Known as ``Salon Figaro,'' the barbershop executive headhunter in Cleveland before his in a tough region and I believe it is only fitting soon became the most famous in the Domini- radio talents were discovered. Cleveland's can Republic. He later entered show business that this plant is honored by West Texans. loss has become Los Angeles's gain. Larry and became an artistic entrepreneur who The citizens of Terrell County should be has appeared on KABC radio for nearly 5 brought to the Dominican Republic famous commended for hosting the Prickly Pear years, and his popularity has consistently musicians, such as Bobby Capo and Daniel Pachanga. There is nothing that represents grown. Santos from Puerto Rico and Libertad Texas better than friends, neighbors and a Lamarque from Mexico. With his success One of the reasons for Larry's devoted fol- community coming together to celebrate. I en- blooming, he published a magazine called lowing is that his views are often contrary to courage all Americans to come to Sanderson ``Revistas Figaro.'' those espoused by other nationally-recognized to attend the festival so they will be able to African-American leaders. He argues that big In 1952, Mr. FernaÂndez immigrated to the partake of good fellowship, food and family government and excessive regulation inhibit United States and obtained a barber's license fun. within a year. He opened a shop on 112th economic growth. He supports school choice f as a way to ensure that the children of lower- Street and Broadway in Manhattan while still A TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF pursuing his musical career. He brought income families have access to good schools. Larry argues that the biggest problem for mi- EAST HAMPTON, LONG ISLAND Armando Manzanero to the U.S. for the first ON ITS 350TH ANNIVERSARY time. He also went into the real state business norities in America is not white racism, but ille- and owned many buildings before losing them. gitimacy, which is fostered by a welfare state that liberal leaders have fought to preserve HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES After his real state business failed because and expand. OF NEW YORK of the discrimination and the difficulties immi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Larry has survived and thrived in America's grants and minorities faced those days, he be- Tuesday, October 6, 1998 came a music teacher and gave music les- second-largest radio market despite a lengthy Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sons in public schools in New York and in boycott aimed at depriving his show of impor- this hallowed chamber to ask my colleagues in New Jersey. He was the first Hispanic PTA tant advertisers and forcing him off the air. the U.S. House of Representatives to join me President from Brandeis High School and PS This experience prompted Forbes magazine and my family, friends and neighbors in East 145. He also played music with various artists recently to note that ``Larry Elder is one of a Hampton, New York, as we celebrate the such as the legendary Maestro Marco Rizzo group of black dissenters who are winning 350th anniversary celebration of this historic, and various bands such as Orchestas de public attention. Nevertheless, the business seaside Long Island town. Dominica, Chaparro and Alfredo Munar. community is nervous of them: They fear Located at the eastern tip of Long Island's Today, Mr. FernaÂndez sings gospel music with arousing the wrath of pressure groups that South Fork, East Hampton possesses a rich the choir at Holy Cross Church and owns a can muster street boycotts.'' Despite concerns and storied history as one of this nation's ear- baseball team, ``The Boys of Figaro''. among sponsors about the shopping habits of those who want Larry off the air, the boycott liest settlements, its 350-year legacy inter- Mr. Speaker, Mr. FernaÂndez was very in- seems only to have increased his popularity, twined with the history of this great nation and volved in politics and clearly believes that and he is now looking toward a syndicated the rest of Long Island as well. electoral politics is honorable public service. radio show, and possibly a book and television East Hampton boasts the United States' first He was very active in campaigns for former contract. Soon, the rest of the United States public works project, the Montauk Lighthouse Representative Herman Badillo, the first Puer- commissioned by George Washington. Sag will benefit from the insight and humor of my to Rican to be elected to the U.S. House of Harbor, on the town's western border with friend, Larry Elder. Representatives. Mr. FernaÂndez could have Southampton, served as home port for many been the first Dominican elected to the New Mr. Speaker, Larry Elder is thoughtful and great whaling ships during the heyday of that York State Assembly but he chose not to run. entertaining, and even his staunchest critics long since faded industry. Because it still pos- Mr. FernaÂndez has been married to Carmen concede that his ideas merit serious debate. I sesses much of the natural beauty and idyllic for 36 years. They have 8 children and 19 believe that if more Americans took to heart scenery as it did in the 17th century, the Vil- grandchildren who are all doing very well. his message of self-reliance, accountability lage of East Hampton has served as Ameri- and equal treatment, we would make great ca's preeminent resort community for the His life of courage and his contributions to strides toward empowering the weakest in our wealthy for the past 120 years, a summertime our country make all of us, the immigrant com- society to improve their own lives through bet- magnet for the world's artistic, business and munity and his family, truly proud. ter education, safer neighborhoods, and en- social elite. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me hanced economic opportunity. In turn, it would The story begins in 1648, when a small and the family of Mr. Napoleon FernaÂndez allow us to focus public resources on those band of Puritan settlers from Lynn, Massachu- Gregory in wishing him a happy 80th birthday. who truly need assistance. setts pushed through the woods of the South CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1927 Fork to settle East Hampton. The town was There is no area of Long Island that has to interrupt and answer, ‘‘But you must judge founded on April 29 with the purchase of changed less since English settlers first land- us by our politicians, not merely by their 31,000 acres from the Montaukett Indians. ed here nearly 400 years ago than Gardiners ability, but by their ideals and the measure The settlers built their huts and cottages along in which they realize these ideals, by their Island. Located in Gardiner's Bay between the attitude in private life and much more by what is now Main Street, and named their new North and South Fork of Long Island, the Is- their attitude in public life both as regards home Maidstone after the English village they land was purchased by Lion Gardiner from their conception of their duties toward their left behind. Within a few years, 37 families Wyandanch, the sachem or chief of the country and their conception of the duty of called Maidstone home. Montaukett Indians, in 1639. Today, the cres- that country embodied in its government to- Like other pioneer towns of the Colonial era, cent shaped isle remains in the Gardiner fami- wards its own people and toward foreign na- East Hampton grew quickly, attracting many ly's possession, in the same pristine condition tions.’ ’’ artisans, fishermen, craftsmen and farmers He continued: ‘‘Each community has the as when Lion acquired it. kind of politicians it deserves. . . . The most who were overwhelmed by the area's bountiful Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and emo- waters and rich farmland. Soon, the town important thing for you to know is how the tion that I stand here today and share East man you choose will conduct himself in the branched out to the grazing lands of Hampton's 350-year annivesarty with my Con- office to which he is elected. Now to know Wainscott, the meadows of Acobonac, the gressional colleagues. Though still just a this, you must not only know his views and fishing port of Montauk and the harbor at small, seaside town on the East End of Long his principles, but you must also know how Northwest. Island, Eash Hamption boasts a proud legacy well he practices and corresponds to those My colleagues, the spirit and handiwork of principles. This is the all important fact. Far of achievement and fame that places it among the original East Hampton residents still lives more important than the candidate’s words the world well-known communities. I congratu- in the many venerable homes and schools is the estimate you are able to put upon the late everyone of my friends and neighbors as that today stand in the village. Built in 1650, closeness with which his deeds will cor- they celebrate this historic anniversary. Home Sweet Home is the childhood residence respond to his words.’’ f Roosevelt spoke in the language of his of actor-playwright John Howard Payne, who time. He is gender specific to ‘‘men’’ and I wrote the famous song the house is named PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: would, if I could, edit his transcript and in- after. Next door is the Mulford House, built in CHARACTER, THE ESSENTIAL sert ‘‘men and women’’ but the basic lesson 1680 and also one of Long Island's oldest ELEMENT remains true. He continued: ‘‘What you need structures. The Huntting Inn encloses the in a man who represents you is that he shall home built in 1699 for the town's second min- show the same qualities of honesty, courage ister, and the Clinton Academy became New HON. PAUL McHALE and common sense that in private life make OF PENNSYLVANIA the type of man you are willing to have as a York State's first college prep school when it neighbor, that you are willing to work for, or was established in 1784. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to have work for you. While the private life The Main Street home of artist Thomas Tuesday, October 6, 1998 of a public man is of secondary importance, Moran, whose large canvasses of Yellowstone it is certainly a mistake to assume that it is and Yosemite that helped create the National Mr. McHALE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to insert of no importance. Of course excellence in pri- Park System, is on the National Register of the following speech, which I gave before the vate conduct, that is domestic morality, Historic Places. Adjacent to the Moran home Bethlehem Rotary Club on September 2, into punctuality in the payment of debts, being a is the ``Summer White House'' used by Presi- the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. good husband and father, being a good neigh- bor, do not, taken together, furnish adequate dent John Tyler and his wife, the former Julia PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP: CHARACTER, THE reason for reposing confidence in a man as a ESSENTIAL ELEMENT Gardiner of East Hampton. public servant. But lack of these qualities While America's westward expansion contin- My friends, neighbors and today consider- certainly does establish a presumption ued unabated for the first century, East Hamp- ing the message I’m going to deliver in just against any public man. One function of a ton grew slowly over its first 200 years. That a couple of moments, most especially, my great public leader should be to exert an in- changed dramatically in the 1870's, when well- fellow citizens— fluence upon the community at large, espe- to-do New Yorkers looking to escape the city I began preparing this speech focusing on cially upon the young men of a community. in summer, and artists and writers who were character and politics about a month ago. I And therefore, it is idle to say that those in- just looking to escape the city, simultaneously was watching TV one day when a respected terested in the perpetuity of good govern- journalist began to discuss the challenges ment should not take into account the fact discovered East Hampton's bucolic ambience. and allegations confronting the President. By the 1880's, East Hampton was a flourish- of a public man’s example being something She said with a note of frustration in her to follow or to avoid, even in matters not ing resort for the financially and artistically gift- voice, I’m paraphasing slightly, ‘‘We hire connected with his direct public services. No ed. When the Long Island Railroad was ex- public officials like plumbers—to get the job man can be of any service to his state, no tended to East Hampton in 1895, the village's done. We don’t expect them to be role models man can amount to anything from the stand- population was fully into its annual summer or moral icons.’’ ‘‘Character,’’ she finally point of usefulness to the community at explosion. said, ‘‘is largely irrelevant.’’ large unless first and foremost, he is a de- Comprised of the incorporated Village of I listened to that statement and realized cent man in the close relations of life. . . . East Hampton and several smaller hamlets, that I disagreed with it so profoundly, so Jefferson said that the whole art of govern- deeply, that it was so contrary to everything ment consists in being honest. . . . You can- each of East Hampton's communities has its that had brought me to public service two own district history. The fishing village of not be unilaterally honest. The minute that decades ago, I know that at some point in a man is dishonest along certain lines, even Amagansett was home to many great whaling some forum, I wanted to respond—not mere- though he pretends to be honest along other captains of centuries past, including the leg- ly to rebut her statement, certainly not to lines, you can be sure that it is only a pre- endary Captain Josh Edwards. In 1942, an challenge here personally, but to present a tense, it is only expediency. And you cannot alert U.S. Coast Guardsman spotted four Ger- very different point of view. Her opinion, in trust to the mere sense of expediency to hold man spies, launched in a rubber boat by a my judgement, is directly at odds with the a man straight under heavy pressure.’’ (em- Nazi sub, landing at Amagansett. After a 15- most important lessions of American his- phasis added) day manhunt, all four would-be saboteurs tory. We do expect our public officials to be That was a lengthy quote. It consumed a role models and moral leaders. That expecta- were captured, and two more subsequently significant amount of time, but it also re- tion is neither naive nor unrealistic. flected a significant lesson in history. We executed for their crimes. Theodore Roosevelt was one of the truly can’t separate a president’s character from Springs is considered by many the artistic great presidents of the United States, a man his performance in office. Indeed, what he heart of the Hamptons. It most famour resi- whom I admire tremendously, a man nor- does in office finds its initial motivation in dent was the sublime American artist Jackson mally considered one of the five greatest the wellspring of his character. There is no Pollock. Located on Acobonac Harbor, the presidents in American history. In some such thing as character denizens of Springs were the original ways it’s unfortunate that President Theo- ‘‘compartmentalization.’’ ``Bonackers,'' formerly a derisive term, like dore Roosevelt has become almost a carica- The Constitutional powers that were as- calling some one a hick. Today, all East ture because he was a man of extraordinary signed to the Presidency were shaped, in Hamptonites proudly call themselves substance. That caricature often misleads us part, by the expectation of what type of per- in terms of the lessions that he had to teach. son would be elected Chief Executive. Let me Bonackers. Few of Long Island's many ham- Let me read to you, if I may, a quote from quote from a book by William Peters, A lets have retained their historical charm as Theodore Roosevelt on the subject of char- More Perfect Union: the Story of the Con- well as Wainscott, in the southwest corner of acter and politics: ‘‘Sometimes, I hear our stitutional Convention. Fifty-five delegates East Hampton. Where else do students still go countrymen abroad saying, ‘Oh you mustn’t at various times over the summer of 1787 to school in a one-room schoolhouse. judge us by our politicians.’ I always wanted gathered in Philadelphia (not very far from E1928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 6, 1998 where we meet today) in order to define the tradition as he went along . . . The Presi- no small part thanks to the efforts of Presi- Constitution, the structure of government dency is the focus for the most intense and dent Clinton, you need only administer and under which we today remain privileged to persistent emotions of the American polity. command. There are certain powers granted live. When it came time to define the Presi- The president is a symbolic leader, the one to a president under Article II of the Con- dency under Article II of the Constitution, figure who draws together the people’s hopes stitution. Those powers have been enhanced political power was assigned to the executive and fears for the political future. On top of by subsequent legislation enacted by the office with a clear-cut expectation of the all of his routine duties, he has to carry that Congress. Those are the levers of authority personal moral decency, the integrity, the off or fail.’’ (emphasis added) that are the president’s by virtue of his kind of character that each president would Richard Neustadt is probably the most elected position. But during a period of na- bring to the decision-making process. highly acclaimed, perhaps the best respected tional crisis, a president can’t merely admin- This is from A More Perfect Union: ‘‘[At presidential scholar in the United States. He ister and command, he must lead and in- the Constitutional Convention,] Dr. Franklin was writing of the president’s professional spire. The Civil War, World War I, World War rose to express his agreement, and in doing reputation when he drafted the following II, The Great Depression and the 20th Cen- so made clear his belief that Washington words in his classic work, On Presidential tury Civil Rights Movement all demanded a would be the Country’s first executive. ‘The Power: ‘‘The professional reputation of a substantial level of applied, not merely rhe- first man put at the helm will be a good one,’ president in Washington is made or altered torical presidential character. None of these he said, ‘nobody knows what sort may come by the man himself. No one can guard it for challenges could possibly have been met afterwards.’ This expectation that Washing- him, no one saves him from himself. Every- merely by a series of dry presidential posi- ton would be the first at the helm was in fact thing he personally says and does (or fails to tion papers. That is why Franklin Roosevelt shared by most if not all of the delegates and say, omits to do), becomes significant in ev- stated that ‘‘(the presidency) is pre- it influenced not only the way they envi- eryone’s appraisal regardless of the claims of eminently a place of moral leadership.’’ sioned the future presidency but the powers his officialdom for his words. His own ac- We don’t expect sainthood from our presi- they were willing to assign to that office. As tions provide clues not only to his personal dents. I know very few saints in public life. Pierce Butler, one of the delegates, would proclivities, but to forecast an asserted in- I suppose there are a few, but I have not met write to a relative in England a year later, fluence of those around him. . . . A president many of them. We expect ordinary people in the powers of the President ‘are full, great runs the risk by being personally responsible times of crisis to rise to the challenge of su- and greater than I was disposed to make for his own reputation.’’ (emphasis added) perior leadership based on patriotism and them, nor do I believe that they would have Let me make it clear, in my judgment no moral decency, where the contribution they been so great had not many of the members candidate for president should be required to make may even be beyond their own expecta- cast their eyes toward George Washington, pass through a star-chamber of inquisition tions. Perfection is not the standard, but who was the presiding officer, as president concerning matters of genuine privacy, most neither should we abandon the fundamental and shape their ideas of the powers to be especially in areas of past sexual activity; test of character in determining who shall given a president by their opinions of his vir- but to respect privacy does not require that lead us as a people and as a nation. tue.’ ’’ (emphasis added) we abandon character, rationalize mis- During the past few minutes, I have spoken When the Constitution was written, those conduct, or accept an imaginary on presidential character and the vital role who gathered to draft Article II realized full compartmentalization of a president’s moral it plays in the process of shaping and imple- well what an extraordinary man George judgement and his stated public policies. menting our nation’s public policies. In the Washington was. And while I doubt that they We have, I think at most times, a healthy closing minutes of my presentation, I want expected every subsequent president of the understanding of privacy even with regard to to apply the concept of presidential char- United States to have the character of our the presidency. Herbert Hoover, with some acter to the troubling, genuinely dishearten- first, they did, indeed, have an expectation— sense of frustration and certainly with a ing presidential misconduct which will soon one that we must realize in succeeding gen- sense of humor, said in May 1947, ‘‘there are be brought before the Congress of the United erations—that presidents of the United only two occasions when Americans respect States. States would certainly possess ‘‘virtue’’ per- privacy, especially the president’s—those are I want my strong criticism of President haps not of the magnitude possessed by prayer and fishing.’’ Now I suspect that the Clinton to be placed in context. I voted for George Washington, but that, at a minimum, scope of privacy is a little bit broader than President Clinton in 1992 and 1996. I believed there would be decent men and women who that. I like to believe that it is. Biographical him to be the ‘‘Man from Hope’’ as he was would later occupy that office and bring to it profiles sufficient to evaluate a candidate’s depicted in 1992. As a member of Congress, I at least a sense of integrity paralleling that character need not contain salacious detail. voted for more than three-fourths of the of our first President. And clearly when they A legitimate requirement that we evaluate President’s legislative agenda and would do defined the powers of the office, powers that the whole candidate—his temperament, hon- so again. I have strongly supported President would exist long after the presidency of esty, demonstrated decency and public pol- Clinton’s proposals in such areas as Social George Washington, they had the expecta- icy positions need not and ought not be used Security reform, child care, environmental tion of ‘‘character’’ as a permanent element to rationalize the journalists’ equivalent of a protection, campaign finance and the con- of leadership resident within the office of the ‘‘Peeping Tom.’’ Responsible reporters and a tinuing effort to curb the tobacco industry president of the United States. tolerant citizenry usually know where to and discourage teenage smoking. My blunt Let me read to you briefly two other draw the line. criticism of the President has nothing to do quotes from presidential scholars who speak Unfortunately, by claiming the right of with policy. The President has always treat- far more eloquently than I can about these privacy to shield an immoral predatory rela- ed me with courtesy and respect and he has subjects. The first is James Barber, who has tionship, a relationship between the presi- been more than responsive to the concerns of written extensively on presidential char- dent and a twenty-two-year-old intern con- my constituents. I do not feel a shred of ani- acter: ‘‘When a citizen votes for a presi- ducted in the Oval Office and subsequently mosity toward the president of the United dential candidate, he makes in effect a pre- denied under oath, President Clinton has States. Unfortunately, he is an exceptionally diction. He chooses from among the contend- damaged the genuine right of privacy which bright man who is now guilty of extraor- ers the one he thinks, or feels, or guesses many of us defend, the right to be let alone dinary misconduct. would be the best president. He operates in a as defined one hundred years ago by Louis I must tell you, in complete candor, that I situation of immense uncertainty. . . . He Brandeis. am saddened and dismayed by his actions. I must choose in the midst of a cloud of confu- The demand for character is not constant now have an obligation as a member of the sion, a rain of phony advertising, a storm of in a president or in any other office-holder. United States Congress to evaluate that con- sermons, a hail of complex issues, a fog of I have had the privilege to serve in public of- duct not as a puritan, but as an elected rep- charisma and boredom and a thunder of ac- fice for about a decade and a half. I have resentative with duties of my own under Ar- cusation and defense . . . to understand what been involved in political activity for almost ticle I of the Constitution, to hold this presi- actual presidents do and what potential two decades. There are some days when there dent accountable, as I would hope every Con- presidents might do, the first need is to see are not a lot of pressures upon you in public gress would hold any president accountable the man whole . . . as a human being like life. There are days when you simply go for misconduct of this nature. Finally, I also the rest of us a person trying to cope with a about the business of serving the people and want to note that in my judgment Kenneth difficult environment. To that task he brings you don’t have to struggle on that particular Starr was wrongly appointed as independent his own character, his own view of the world, day with your conscience, you don’t have to counsel, possessing a background far too par- his own political style. . . . If we can see the reach for moral courage. Those are the rou- tisan and demonstrating personal political pattern he has set for his political life, we tine days of political life for a Member of ambition inconsistent with the neutral role can, I contend, estimate much better his pat- Congress—a public servant and ordinary citi- of a special prosecutor. Nonetheless, only the tern as he confronts the stresses and the zen. President is ultimately responsible for his chances of the presidency.’’ However, there are other days which prove own reprehensible and tragic misbehavior. ‘‘The presidency,’’ he went on to say, ‘‘is a to be much more challenging for a Member Unfortunately, the President’s proven mis- peculiar office.’’ James Barber continued: of Congress, and similarly, for the president conduct has now made immaterial my past ‘‘The Founding Fathers left it extraor- of the United States. During periods of rel- support or my agreement with him on issues. dinarily loose in definition partly because ative tranquility and prosperity, such as we Last January 17th, the president of the they trusted George Washington to invest a have enjoyed during most of this decade in United States attempted to cover-up a sordid CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1929 and irresponsible relationship by repeated ful. That is the linchpin of our legal system’s data for the rule of law? For our country’s deceit under oath. Contrary to his later pub- search for justice. sake, I hope not. But if we sweep this aside, lic statement, his answers were not ‘‘legally I have had the privilege to serve in public that is the precedent that we will inevitably accurate,’’ they were intentionally and bla- life at the local, state and federal level. I establish. All of us, I think, have been re- tantly false. President Clinton was untruth- started out on the Planning Commission of pelled by the detail of reporting in terms of ful at length and untruthful in detail. He al- the Borough of Fountain Hill, served in the the President’s specific activity. I have lowed his lawyer to make arguments to the state legislature and have now represented heard all that I need to hear. court based upon an affidavit that the Presi- you for three terms in the Congress of the But if we are so repelled by the facts as dent knew to be false. The President was United States. I have voted thousands and they have now become known that we push present in the room at the time when his thousands of times over the last twenty this presidential misconduct aside, I assure lawyer made those unethical arguments to a years, but I tell you from personal experi- you that twenty-five, fifty, one hundred federal judge who was also physically ence that the venue where the law really years from now there may well be some present. The President later lied to the takes on meaning is in the courtroom. We other temporarily popular president of the American people and belatedly admitted the can vote for magnificent pieces of legislation United States who will choose to violate his truth only when confronted, some seven in the Congress of the United States, but it oath of office and perhaps provide false testi- months later, by a mountain of irrefutable, is only when that law enters the courtroom mony to a court believing and relying on the conflicting evidence. I am convinced that the that it takes on true meaning for the indi- precedent that if you are popular enough, President would otherwise have allowed his vidual citizen. Whether it’s a custody mat- somehow you are different from and superior false testimony to stand in perpetuity. Judge ter, a domestic relations conflict, a contract to your fellow citizens, that somehow you Susan Weber Wright may yet hold the Presi- dispute, an accusation of criminal mis- too may be excused when you lie under oath. dent in contempt of court. If the President conduct, it is in the courtroom that life en- That is a dangerous precedent we can ill af- avoids a perjury conviction he will be lucky, ters the law. I see Tom Murphy seated in the ford to set as a nation. It is a precedent that audience, one of our District Justices. Tom not innocent. would ominously outlive every person in this is a former police officer and, I’m confident, What is at stake, my fellow citizens, is room. fully understands what I am saying. You can really the rule of law. When the President We cannot define the President’s char- pass a great bill in Washington, but if you acter—he correctly noted that reality a few took an oath to tell the truth, he was no dif- are unable to equitably enforce it because in- ferent at that point from any other citizen, dividual witnesses are untruthful under weeks ago. He alone has that power and that both as a matter of morality and as a matter oath, then the courtroom becomes a sham. responsibility. But we must define our na- of legal obligation. We cannot excuse that Nothing is more important to our demo- tion’s. That is the challenge that we face kind of misconduct because we happen to be- cratic system of government than the obliga- today. long to the same party as the president or tion of citizens to tell the truth when the I have had the opportunity on many occa- agree with him on issues or feel tragically law is applied to a given set of facts. sions, particularly during this presidency, that the removal of the president from office Having deliberately provided false testi- but also on a few occasions beforehand to would be enormously painful for the United mony under oath the President, in my judg- visit the White House. I would encourage you States of America. The question is whether ment, forfeited his right to office. It was to do that. If you can enter the White House or not we will stand true to the rule of law. with a deep sense of sadness that I called for and not be inspired, you have a tougher set The question is whether or not we will say to his resignation. By his own misconduct, the of emotions that I do. Every time I enter all our citizens, including the president of President displayed his character and de- that building and the one where I work, the the United States, when you take an oath fined it badly. His actions were not ‘‘inappro- Capitol, I am overwhelmed by the sense of you must keep it. It was four centuries ago priate.’’ They were predatory, reckless, history and the obligation that that history that Sir Thomas More gave up his life rather breathtakingly arrogant for a man already a imposes on us, we who serve today. than swear to a false oath. Now perhaps defendant in a sexual harassment suit, On many occasions, I have spent time in that’s the saintly ideal, but we ought not whether or not that suit was politically mo- the White House State Dining Room. I think abandon our nation’s historic commitment tivated. In light of his own misconduct, how it was on my first visit to that dining room, to the sanctity of the judicial oath, based can this President now speak with moral au- probably on the public tour, that I noticed upon the dangerous rationale that we are all thority on issues such as teenage pregnancy, that there is in that room a wonderful fire- less than perfect. male responsibility for children born out of place and carved into the mantle of that fire- As we gather here today, eight blocks from wedlock and the duty to treat women with place, a prayer. The prayer goes back to the where I live, my wife is on jury duty in dignity, equality and not merely as objects days of John Adams who first voiced it on Philadelphia. Kathy was called to jury duty for male gratification? How can he lead, not November 2, 1800, nearly two hundred years in federal court. She, right now, is sitting in merely command, our men and women in ago. His prayer remains centrally relevant to a courtroom in Philadelphia hearing a sexual uniform, knowing that his actions would in a the issue of character and politics today. harassment case. She and her fellow jurors military environment result in a court mar- John Adams’ prayer for those who would will have the legitimate expectation that tial? How could I defend the President know- later occupy the White House may be read every witness who comes before the court ing that I would fire an employee under simi- upon the mantle as follows: ‘‘I pray Heaven will, to the best of his or her ability, tell the lar circumstances? bestow the best of blessings on this House truth. There may indeed be mistakes in And if in disgust or dismay, we were to and all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May recollection; nobody’s memory is perfect. sweep aside the President’s immoral and ille- none but honest and wise men ever rule But Kathy and every other juror will nec- gal conduct, what dangerous precedent under this roof.’’ essarily conclude, in the absence of conflict- would we set for the abuse of power by some John Adams was wrong in his gender limi- ing evidence, that the facts presented by wit- future president of the United States? And tation, but he was unquestionably right in nesses in testimony under oath will be truth- are we really prepared to substitute polling his eternal hope.